Private Villa, Spectacular Ocean Views! Walk to Beach! Monkeys, Birds galor!

La Vista is a little slice of heaven in Manuel Antonio. The views from the villa are absolutely breathtaking and the jungle life around you is just an added bonus. The monkeys love to come and play all around the house and put on a show for you. The villa is perfectly secluded but within walking distance to the beach and the small town of Manuel Antonio which has plenty of great restaurants/bars/shops to cover you for your trip. There's really no need to go anywhere else if you do not want to. The walks are very hilly so they are not for everyone but taxis are easily accessible and reasonable. The concierge for the villa were great support during the trip in booking excursions and even arranging takeout delivery whenever we wanted it! We had a wonderful experience and cannot wait to visit again!

The location could not be better. The views are AmAzInG! The beach is down a dirt road with little traffic. The town is up the same road just short of a mile.We visited all the beaches in the area and the one closest to the home was our favorite. We had a SUV but really could have gone with out a car at all for a taxi from one end of town to the other is 8 dollars. Monkeys visited us often and we saw butterfly's full of color and birds also.The beds were supper comfortable. The house lacked nothing. I will be back soon. Thanks for your sharing such an amazing spot.

We just stayed at Villa La Vista and it was amazing. It was my wife and I along with our teenage boy and girl. The kids loved having their own rooms and we all loved the house. This was our third time in Manuel Antonio and second time staying at Villa La Vista. The house offers one of the best views in the area and unmatched privacy in an area rapidly filling up with people.

The house also offers amazing opportunities to interact with the local wildlife. A vast array of birds and lizards will keep you entertained with their antics in the trees near the house. Monkeys are frequent visitors to the house, both the white face capuchin and the smaller red titi monkeys. At one point during the week we were entertained by a 15 minute wrestling match between the various titi monkeys. That was an experience I will not soon forget.

The walk to and from the beach can be a challenge but it is well worth it. You are rewarded with a world class beach that you have almost entirely to yourself. Make sure you bring the sunscreen though!

You want the sunscreen almost any time you are out and about in Costa Rica but you also definitely want to be out and about in Costa Rica. It's an amazing place full of warm and friendly people. Listen to Sabrina and Geralyn, they are experts in recommending and organizing your adventures. We did parasailing, horseback riding, jet skiing, and even managed to squeeze in a day at the National Park and a crocodile river tour. I can't thank them enough for their help in making the vacation unforgettable.

In short Costa Rica is a magical place that embeds itself in your soul. Villa La Vista is the perfect way to experience it.

We are just back from a wonderful stay at villa La Vista. We were a party of 5 adults and 2 children and stayed for 6 days in March 2017.

First, the dealings with the owner were nice and very easy. And as soon as our stay was confirmed, we were quickly contacted by the owner’s representatives in Costa Rica who have been very helpful planning this trip and for every need we had while at the villa.

I slept in the king size bed in the main bedroom and I found the mattress to be first grade. But a word of warning: Keep your alarm clock at home since they are not needed in Manuel Antonio! In the morning, birds and monkeys will make sure you will not oversleep and miss a great morning at the beach!  That is a great way to be awaken!

You will enjoy the nice little pool. Like the rest of the villa, it is kept shipshape by a maintenance person who comes to the villa every second day or so. Beaches? You are only a short downhill walk away, from an amazing beach where you will basically be by yourself? Little tourists and some services like chair renting and pipa fria. The best of both world.

If you are looking for a villa to rent in Costa Rica, it is likely because you are interested by the rich wildlife the country has to offer. And at villa La Vista, you might not have to go very far to find it. One morning, we were visited by a herd of about 12-15 capuchino white faced monkeys. Another day, in the afternoon, the balcony of the villa was literally overtaken by a bunch of about 20 small titi monkeys. My two daughters could not have been happier. One night, we even saw a sloth who crawled its way to the villa using the electrical/telephone wires. It came and went, slowly! Lol

If like me you are an astronomer from the northern hemisphere, you will love the view of the southern sky from the villa. The views to the east, north and west are heavily restricted. But the important view to the south is 100% clear, right from the balcony. I was in heaven. With my small refractor I had a perfect view of many of the southern blockbusters like NGC 2516, the Southern Pleiades, Eta Carina, the “Wishing Well” star cluster, the Coalsack dark nebula or Omega Centauri.

All in all, we just had what I believe to be a perfect family vacation! We will likely go back next year. We just found our own little corner of paradise!

La Villa Vista is absolute paradise! I can't recommend this enough. This is my 4th trip to Manuel Antonio and I have to say this is truly my favorite place. The villa itself is wonderful. It is beautifully furnished and well maintained. The view is spectacular. Having the 3rd bedroom in a separate area was wonderful for our teenage son who felt he was getting his own space as it has it's own kitchen and bath. The location of the villa is also ideal. It is walking distance to some of the best restaurants in Manuel Antonio including Cafe Milagro, Emilio's and Agua Azul.

The villa is within walking distance to the beach as well (it is a steep walk down an unpaved road so this walk may not be ideal for everyone but it's one of my favorites!) The concierges, Sabrina and Geralyn, were both extremely helpful. They were in constant communication prior to the trip as well as making arrangements for us when we did arrive in Manuel Antonio.

If you have the opportunity to stay here, I would recommend it without hesitation. You will not be disappointed!