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June last minute savings!! Tropical house with shared pool in Manuel Antonio
| Sleeps | 4 |
| Bedrooms | 2 |
| Bathrooms | 2 |
| Property type | house |
| Minimum Stay | 3 - 4 nights |
Overview
House, 2 Bedrooms, 2 Baths, (Sleeps 4)
Located in Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica's most popular destination. This 2 bedroom, 2 bath house offers a comfortable, tropical experience in a quiet residential setting.
The house is 4 minutes walk from the tourist road between Manuel Antonio and Quepos and within walking distance of several restaurants and hotels. There is off street parking at the property, alternatively you are minutes from a bus stop to the local shops and beaches.
The house has an open floor plan downstairs including kitchen and living area, with both AC and ceiling fans. The living area has a large comfortable sofa, TV with cable, plus an iPOD speaker dock. The kitchen is well equipped with cooking utensils, dining ware and appliances, there is bar style seating to enjoy a relaxing glass of wine whilst cooking. Glass doors lead onto a shaded, tiled terrace with tropical jungle views. This outside living area has a gas grill, comfortable chairs and a wooden table and chairs for four...perfect for tropical dining!
The Master Suite is located on the first floor, this is a spacious, light and airy room with a King size bed. This room has both AC and ceiling fan. Glass doors lead onto a private terrace...perfect for star gazing and monkey spotting. This level has hardwood floors throughout, spacious wooden closets (with built in safe) and attractive full en-suite bathroom. The 2nd bedroom is downstairs with a full size bed, please note that this is a very small bedroom, but it has AC, fan and a comfortable bed :) There is a full bathroom with shower on the downstairs level also.
The house has a fabulous sunny communal pool located in tropical gardens a few minutes walk from the house. There are plenty of sun loungers and a shaded area for relaxing with patio furniture. White faced, and squirrel monkeys visit the area regularly, as well as sloths and tropical birds.
This home offers the best value for a 2-bedroom rental home in the area. Enjoy a tropical, clean, comfortable space whilst not breaking your budget.
Additional Services:
- Tour and restaurant recommendations & bookings
- In-country transport coordination
- Maid and Laundry service during stay can be provided at an additional cost
Key Amenities:
- Shared Pool
- Off-Street parking
- TV and ipod dock
- 1 large master bedroom with AC
- 1 double room with AC
- 2 bathrooms
- Phone for free local calls
- Free WI/FI
About Katharine
We have been living in Manuel Antonio for the last 10+ years and live close by to the rental property. We can offer you the inside local information on where to shop, the best offers, activities, restaurants etc. We look forward to meeting you during your stay!
Katharine purchased this house in 2005
Why Katharine chose Quepos
We had both been living in Manuel Antonio for some time and loved the quiet area this house is located in. It's the first house we lived in as a couple and were very happy there, we hope you are too.
What makes this house unique
One of our favorite things about the house is the open plan concept with the feature window with an etched jungle scene. I feel like I am in the jungle, even when I am inside!
I love that there are 2 decks..great for monkey and birth watching or for sharing good food/ cocktails and enjoying the tropical sunshine or a balmy night.
Amenities
El Cerro House Accommodation and Amenities
- house
- Guests provide their own meals
- Max. occupancy: 4
- children welcome ...
- pets not allowed
- non smoking only ...
- Adventure
- Budget
- Family
- Romantic
- Sports & Activities
- Air Conditioning ...
- Hair Dryer
- Iron & Board
- Linens Provided ...
- Living Room
- Parking ...
- Telephone ...
- Towels Provided ...
- Wireless Internet
- Coffee Maker
- Cooking Utensils
- Dishes & Utensils
- Freezer
- Kitchen
- Microwave
- Oven
- Pantry Items ...
- Refrigerator
- Stove
- Toaster
- Child's Highchair
- Dining
- Dining Area
- seating for 4 people
- 2 Bathrooms
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Bathroom 1 -
toilet
,
shower
,
Upstairs bathroom for master suite
Bathroom 2 - toilet , shower , Downstairs Bathroom
- 2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 4
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Bedroom 1 -
1 king
,
Large Master suite with AC and ceiling fan
Bedroom 2 - 1 double , Small bedroom on first floor with AC and fan
- Books
- Games
- Satellite / Cable
- Stereo ...
- Television
- Toys ...
- Balcony ...
- Deck / Patio ...
- Outdoor Grill ...
- wheelchair inaccessible
- Communal Pool ...
- health/beauty spa
- marina
- playground
- restaurants
- bird watching
- boating
- eco tourism
- horseback riding
- photography
- shopping
- sight seeing
- walking
- whale watching
- wildlife viewing
- ATM/bank
- Babysitter
- fitness center
- groceries
- hospital
- laundromat
- massage therapist
- medical services
- deepsea fishing
- fishing
- hiking
- jet skiing
- kayaking
- mountain biking
- parasailing
- rafting
- sailing
- scuba diving or snorkeling
- snorkeling
- snorkeling/diving
- surfing
- swimming
- tennis
- whitewater rafting
Reviews
Wonderful!
4.9/5 -
(46 traveler reviews)
Well kept house in a great location
When we are in Costa Rica we don't spend a lot of time in the house but this place is well kept and everything we needed in a great location close to Quepos and Manuel Antonio. Katherine is great and there if you need her. We had the internet go out and she had the cable company out in a couple hours I wish we could get that quick of service at home. Most days we were not there when the monkeys came through but a couple days when we were home they came right around 4:00 a lot of them jumping on the roof and swinging through the trees just watch for falling mangoes when they come through.
What a fantastic experience! Tons of nature to enjoy from a clean and wonderful home.
Very welcoming and gave great advice of things to do on our trip.
Perfect jungle location!
Amazing stay! Our active family stayed for 5 nights. Location was perfect for visiting local spots (Manuel Antonio Park, beach, marina, Quepos...). Katherine was a lovely host, making recommendations, booking zip line tours, and meeting all our needs. Best experience of the trip had to be sitting on the porch watching a sloth slowly climb up the walking tree. The pool was perfect to keep us cool. The monkeys provided daily entertainment. I would highly recommend this house and host!
Las Palmas Bungalow
Stayed two weeks here at Katharine and John' bungalow. There were four of us (two adult couples) and we managed quite well in the space. The kitchen is a one person kitchen so we had to do the kitchen-shuffle. All our needs were met and of course as everyone mentions, Katharine was a big help with arranging tours and shuttles and anything else that came up.. The local bus is great for going to Manuel Antonio and to Quepos (only 300 colones each way). Lots of restaurants to explore. We mostly used the local bus and our feet to get around. The taxis are plentiful but got a little tired of haggling over price for fares. Back to the bungalow. It is a great deal for the area. We grilled out on the deck, enjoyed the swimming pool very much and enjoyed a couple of downpours while sitting on the deck. Lots of birds, monkeys now and then, and lots of barking geckos and iguanas. Also got to see an occasional Scarlet Macaw which was wonderful. The bungalow is very clean and well supplied to meet all our needs. Thank goodness for the fans and air conditioning! Also used the safe for our belongings while out and about.
The only cons (and not that big of a deal): with there were a few more pegs upstairs to hang towels and things. Wish there were a couple more comfortable chairs (the wood is hard but beautiful). And finally it would be nice to have fans in the bathrooms to air them out and the air conditioner in the downstairs bedroom makes a lot of noise.
Would I recommend this place or stay here again? Absolutely!
Outstanding hospitality, an unforgettable month in a jungle setting, yet close to everything
My wife and I spent the whole month of February in Katharine's house in the jungle. We were looking for a tropical experience, away from the cold winter of Montreal, Canada. And we got it. We enjoyed the quiet surroundings of the tropical forest, with almost daily visits by Capuchin Monkeys and/or Squirrel Monkeys as well the ever present magnificent Macaws. The community pool is beautiful and a great place to meet other residents if you are so inclined, and to admire the wildlife which is all around.
The house is big, two floors, including a huge master bedroom with adjoining balcony. The space we used the most was the outside terrace on the main floor, where we spent most of days and ate most of our meals. The gas BBQ worked well and came in handy for many meals.
No car is necessary. The local bus that runs between Quepos and Manuel Antonio Beach is very useful, this is what we used to go for our grocery shopping, trips to the beach and go to restaurants. We never seem to wait more than 15 minutes to catch the bus, often times just a few minutes. Very cheap: 300 colones, i.e. 75 cents canadian.
The owner Katharine, who lives nearby, is very helpful and available, will give you lots of information and help you with any question or arrangement you want to make. She is always available when you need her, and will respect your privacy when her help is not needed. Katharine is the perfect hostess.
Needless to say that we loved our stay, would do it again any time, and that we highly recommend this rental. Need I say more? Thanks again Katharine for letting us stay in your house, in such a wonderful country.
Retreat in the jungle
Wonderful home, very clean and well maintained and secure. Easily enough space for 2 couples, the small bedroom is very small but the living space and outdoor deck make up for it. The kitchen was nice for cooking, the BBQ on the deck was great! Loved sitting out there enjoying the view, felt like being in the middle of the jungle. The house is on top of the hill so overlooks the other homes which is nice. We saw lots of wildlife, the various groups of monkeys went through the property a few times. The community pool is luxurious, loved spending time there. Water wasn't too cold and not too chlorinated which we loved. The bus stop is right there and goes every 30 min back and forth to Quepos and Manual Antonio. There's a golf cart rental across the street which is nice too. Katharine was a great host and her booklet in the house has all the details of the local beaches and restaurants with great directions! She booked a guided hike of the park for us with Manual's Tours and he was the best! Thanks for a great stay!
Map
Located 10 minutes from the Manuel Antonio National Park and Beaches. You are walking distance from several restaurants and a short drive or bus journey to the nearest supermarket. The house is in a quiet residential area surrounded by tropical gardens.
There are plenty of activities to do here, the beaches, coastal dolphin and whale watching trips, snorkeling and diving, hikes in the rainforest, canopy zip-wire tours, horseback riding, ATV's..or relaxing by the pool and watching moneys!
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Rates & Availability
El Cerro House Rental Rates
- Rental Basis:
- per property
- Owner accepts payment in:
- USD
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Green Season 2017
Jun 20 2017 -
Nov 30 2017
3 night minimum stay
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$110
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$700
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Holiday Season 2017
Dec 20 2017 -
Jan 3 2018
4 night minimum stay
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$150
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$945
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Semana Santa 2018
Mar 26 2018 -
Apr 2 2018
4 night minimum stay
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$150
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$945
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Green Season 2018
May 1 2018 -
Nov 30 2018
3 night minimum stay
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$110
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$700
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My Standard Rate
3 night minimum stay
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$124
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$800
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Additional information about rental rates
| Refundable damage deposit | $100 |
We do take a $100 refundable damage deposit at the beginning of your stay. This will be returned to you in full at the end of your stay, unless there are any damages - please review the rental agreement when booking
There is no end of stay cleaning fee, but a cleaning service during your stay is not included. If you would like cleaning this is charged at $5 per hour with a minimum fee of $20.
Clean sheets and towels will be provided once a week.
Owner's Cancellation Policy
- 50% refund if canceled at least 30 days before arrival date.
- 100% refund if canceled at least 60 days before arrival date.
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