One of the top 3 trips I've ever taken! I have traveled extensively worldwide and stayed in some great hotels, but Villa M takes the cake. I had been looking all over Costa Rica for a house to rent for my birthday with my childhood friends. I have been to Manuel Antonio before and enjoyed it. I must have looked at over 40 homes online for months and kept going back to this fantastic property. The pics do not do it justice. It's well-kept, beautiful, and has such a special vibe. Rocky, the owner, made it seamless and easy to plan and went the extra mile to ensure my and guests were taken care of. She even provided a cake for my birthday, which was a very thoughtful touch. She makes you feel at home in her home! The whole staff is wonderful, and you can tell they enjoy what they do. Starting with Lenin, the house manager who we were in contact with weeks prior. He was beyond thorough and, again, like Rocky, made everything easy. He helped us plan food, transpo, and zipping. While at the house, if we needed a taxi, reservation anything at all, he always picked up and made things happen. He's incredible. Chef Ana was super friendly, and her food was great. She has a great vibe, and we loved having her around. Same with Flora and Mauricio, the other amazing staff. Tons of monkeys came to visit, and we had the spa come to us at the house and got massages. Though the house is not on the water - it's a short drive to local beaches and the main beach or a hike down to Playa La Macha. Warning it's a HIKE, and it was a lot in the heat. I would not advise older people to do it. It was a dream trip. If you're on the fence just book this property, you won't regret it.