VRBO Stayed Here! Tropical Oasis with Private Chef & Extraordinary Ocean Views

Villa Tortuga is a 4 bedroom, 4 full bath and 2 half bath luxury vacation rental located right in the heart of Manuel Antonio. Walking distance to nearby restaurants, coffee shops, banks, bakery, sport bar and bus stop. It is a quick 4-5 minute bus ride to the the national park & public beach, this magnificent villa is everything you are looking for in a home away from home. The Villa also has one of the finest chef's in Manuel Antonio, he will prepare your fresh catch or cater your meal to your liking. He is of Parisian decent and will bring you around the world in his cuisine, a true dining experience. Upon arrival, your personal concierge will greet you with a welcome beverage and snack and assist in carrying your luggage from the car to your suites. Villa Tortuga will dazzle you with it's expansive views from all 6 of it's incredible balconies, and outdoor relaxation pavilion (a private patio in a jungle setting, with views of the ocean). Enjoy the company of a sloth, toucan, or capuchin monkey while sitting around the pool or taking in nature at the private pavilion, just steps from the front door of Villa Tortuga. Cool off in the afternoon by taking a dip in your own private salt water pool, it gradually descends from 3.5' to 4.5' with built in seating to enjoy your favorite cocktail from the pool bar. The 1200 square foot teak deck offers ample tanning space and includes plenty of chairs to accommodate your family and friends. Rinse the sand from your toes by taking advantage of the outdoor shower located on the pool deck. Interested in white water rafting, zip lining, or surfing lessons? Ask Victor, the villa manager! He is available to make your stay as comfortable, easy going, and exciting as you want! And he knows just who to call! Interested in taking in the beautiful Costa Rican sunrise with a private morning yoga class? No problem! The pool deck overlooking the ocean is the perfect place for that! Comfort is our forte at Villa Tortuga. You can Relax in the large bathtub inside the master bathroom, or cozy up in the plush robes provided to each guest during your stay. Luxury toiletries make your stay even more enjoyable by taking away the travel anxiety associated with packing 'liquids'. Villa Tortuga's kitchen comes equipped with top of the line appliances, so whether you are feeding 2 or 10, our chef style kitchen can accommodate it! Sit back and let our private chef prepare your meals! Fresh fruit, salsas, fried plantains, and fresh fish are only a sampling of the wonderful meals that can be provided during your stay. Or have dinner outside! Villa Tortuga comes equipped with two outdoor grills so you can watch the tide roll in from your own private pavilion. At night, curl up into bed with one of the books from our private collection and relax. Our beds have brand new mattresses and divine bedding that will keep you cool and comfortable throughout the night. Daily maid service is provided so you won't have to lift a finger! Bedding is changed at your request, and personal laundry service can be provided. Villa Tortuga has AC throughout the entire home, even in the Living, Kitchen & dining area, which is a must and very rare to find in Costa Rica. We want to keep you comfortable while dining and on even the hottest of Costa Rican nights. Enjoy a night in with the family and watch a movie from our collection on one of the many flat screen HD televisions located throughout the house. If you are interested in staying at Villa Tortuga, we are only a phone call or email away! Our job is to make your stay as memorable as possible. Other Amenities: Outdoor kitchen Pool Wifi & Cable Washer and Dryer Housekeeper Private Chef (included 1-2 meals per day) Board Games Take a book/Leave a book DVD's Beach towels Boogie boards Air Conditioning DVD Player Outdoor Stereo System HD Televisions Netflix FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS: HOW CLOSE IS VILLA TORTUGA TO THE BEACH? Villa Tortuga is a short 4-5 minute drive to the beach, but don't worry, you don't need to rent a car if you don't want to, the bus stop is only a couple blocks away from the house. HOW MANY PEOPLE DOES THE HOUSE SLEEP? Villa Tortuga can comfortably sleep 11 people. ARE THERE NEARBY RESTAURANTS? Absolutely! Several restaurants are within walking distance of the house, our favorite being Agua Azul, where you can take in the incredible views, and have the BEST fish tacos! WILL I SEE WILDLIFE AT THE HOUSE? Yes! Monkey's visit almost daily when there are guests, but we also have a sloth that likes to make appearances, several tropical birds, and an iguana named Mr. Sanchez. You can get a great view of even more through our telescope too! AND IN CASE THAT ISN'T ENOUGH, READ WHAT VRBO HAS TO SAY ABOUT VILLA TORTUGA: "Villa Tortuga is the dream vacation!... Villa Tortuga offered everything that we were looking for: great location, plenty of space, beautiful environment, pool and amenities. The private chef & housecleaning services made it impossible to resist! ...It is ideal for any sort of guest – families, honeymooners, retreats, friend groups.. anybody! I would highly recommend this accommodation to anyone and everyone. I will certainly be planning a trip back!" - VRBO BEAR **Villa Tortuga was selected by VRBO employees for a Bear Stay. The above excerpt is from her review after staying at Villa Tortuga for 1 week. The full review can be read by clicking "Read Review" next to the bear icon at the top of our listing