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WORLD FAMOUS 727 Airplane Jungle Fuselage

2 overwing teak balconies flank the 2 bedroom home

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Exceptional

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61200 sq ft

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Parking available
Breakfast available
Washer

Explore the area

Manuel Antonio National Park, Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica, 61101

Manuel Antonio Beach
‪5 min walk‬
Playa Espadilla
‪17 min walk‬
Biesanz Beach
Quepos (XQP)

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

2 Queen Beds

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Kitchenette

Balcony

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining area

About this property

WORLD FAMOUS 727 Airplane Jungle Fuselage

As seen on HGTV, NY Times, Travel and Leisure, Conde Nast and dozens of travel media, our 727 overlooks the Pacific Ocean and Manuel Antonio National Park. Now a 2 bedroom 2 bath home, the re-purposed 727 is acclaimed as one of the most unique and fantastic experiences in the jungles of Costa Rica.

The airplane, nestled beside the rain forest, is perched on a custom-built platform 15 meters (50 feet) up from the ground. At this height our guests enjoy scenic ocean and jungle views from both the airplane windows and the outdoor soaking tub on the handcrafted decks atop the wings.

Boarding the 727, you will see the lovingly restored local teak wood using Costa Verde‘s renowned innovation. You will admire the exquisite wood paneled fuselage with three queen size beds, two bathrooms, TV, AC, kitchenette and safety deposit.

When the 727 is booked, please look at our romantic Cockpit Cottage , sleeps 2 people in a meticulously repurposed cockpit . VRBO listing 1068248. Or book both if your group requires sleeping for 8. Our newest repurposed airplane is the SKYLOFT see listing : 3138698 . Astounding ocean views with a private outdoor soaking tub.

Wake to the roar of the howler monkeys, and have coffee with the playful spider and white faced monkeys to start your day. Fully equipped kitchen, flat screen TV, a total of 3 Queen beds and 2 large outdoor over the wing deck/ balconies of polished teak and handcrafted furnishings make this flight of fancy a truly unforgettable vacation home. Monkeys , sloths, acoutis, and over 184 species of birds will become your neighbors, greeting you in your private jungle paradise.

You are a short downhill walk to the white sand beach and the shops and nightlife of Manuel Antonio.
Adjacent to our resort, you will enjoy the 3 pools, one is adult only with a pool bar, 4 restaurants, maid service and tour/ concierge services within a few minutes walk or a call to the bilingual front desk. Free Internet. The closest airport is Quepos, or San Jose International airport which is aprox 2.5 hours drive. Arrangements can be made to pick you up at either.

Pez Vela Marina in Quepos is home to some of the best sport fishing in Costa Rica, with daily charters, catamaran cruises, and private sunset sails . Several great ocean front restaurants in the marina have become the place to enjoy some world class sports fishing and be part of the international boating community that docks in Marina Pez Vela.

Waterfalls, ATV's, Hiking, Zip Lining, Manuel Antonio National Park, surfing, bird watching, jungle explorations are all part of the Manuel Antonio experience for the nature lover. Or do nothing, lay by the pool, have a massage on your private 727 and listen to sounds of the jungle with a cold drink in hand. Click on our video for a close up look at the interiors and views.
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Languages

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

Property Registration Number 3101094488

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Manuel Antonio

Located in Quepos, this holiday home is in the mountains and near the beach. Zip Coaster and Brisas Wellness Center are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Manuel Antonio Beach and Manuel Antonio Nature Park & Wildlife Refuge. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica

What's nearby

Playa Espadilla Sur - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
Manuel Antonio Beach - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
Turtle Trap - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
Playa Puerto Escondido - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
Playa Espadilla - 17 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

Quepos (XQP) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

‪El Avión Restaurant - ‬10 min drive
‪Emilio's Cafe - ‬11 min drive
‪Burû - ‬19 min walk
‪Magic Bus - ‬7 min drive
‪El Patio de Café Milagro - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does WORLD FAMOUS 727 Airplane Jungle Fuselage have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is WORLD FAMOUS 727 Airplane Jungle Fuselage pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at WORLD FAMOUS 727 Airplane Jungle Fuselage?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at WORLD FAMOUS 727 Airplane Jungle Fuselage?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is WORLD FAMOUS 727 Airplane Jungle Fuselage located?

Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Playa Espadilla Sur and Manuel Antonio Beach. Playa Puerto Escondido and Playa Gemelas are also within 15 minutes.

9.8

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Airin L.

8 May, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cool niche hotel

Cool niche hotel with a good view of Manuel Antonio National park from the 747

Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matthew W., Stillwater

24 Mar, 2019

This place is awesome!

Staying in a 727 overlooking the beach was awesome! It was a perfect setup for our family of 5.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

anita a.

11 Aug, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spectacular stay

We stayed in this 727 with spectacular views of the ocean. The rooms were comfortable and we lacked for nothing. Staying here, with access to the resort’s pools, and many eateries nearby is a must. Pictures don’t do this justice.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

George B.

27 Apr, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Incredible

This is such a unique property. We really enjoyed our stay and the staff were excellent! If you are looking for something that wows this is it!

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy B.

22 Jul, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Airplane

So fun to stay in an airplane!!! The views were amazing! The kids had a blast

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Todd H.

6 Jun, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing place

Much larger than expected! Plenty of room for a family of four. Wildlife such as sloths, several species of monkeys, and more from the patio

Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica D.

9 Apr, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome

Such a cool experience! Just wished we could have stayed longer!

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Callie W.

12 Jul, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Unforgettable Stay

This property is a must! It was absolutely amazing. The views are spectacular and pictures do not do it justice. It's such a fun place to stay and relax! The property has so many options for food and recreation. It is also a short walk or drive to the beach! I cannot wait to visit again.

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

alicia B.

8 Apr, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wow!

Such a unique property to stay at. Within one hour of checking in we had monkeys all over the deck. The views were fantastic as well. There was ample room for us inside and it was super clean and well maintained. Check-in was a breeze and the location was perfect - easy to get to restaurants, the pool and the beach. We would definitely stay here again!!

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B., SAINT PETERSBURG BEACH

16 Jun, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

There’s been a plane crash!

Loved the plane. Very private. A/c worked really good! Saw monkeys and a sloth from our balcony. Great location. Highly recommend.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Barbara B.

17 Apr, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Monkeys galore!!

We had a great time! The grandchildren absolutely loved all of the wildlife. We had the pleasure of seeing 3 different types of monkeys all over the airplane and they loved feeding them bananas. There were lizards and one morning we saw a pair of macaws fly by. Must say that the walk to the beach and back is difficult really need a car. Very beautiful area and the weather was perfect 🌞

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gregory L.

6 Apr, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing experience

Fantastic and unique stay. Just understand that it is part of a hotel and not separate like most vrbos. That comes with some perks though like room service and cleaning. The 727 was very comfortable and such a great experience. The balconies over the wings were great with nice rocking chairs and great views. Got to see monkeys right from our home a few times. Felt remote enough even though you're on the grounds of the costa verde hotel.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian D.

21 Oct, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Most unique VRBO experience yet!

Words cant explain. We called ourselves swiss family Dessauer. Tub on the deck ices the cake!

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lance B.

2 Apr, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

As advertised!

Really special property. My family and i will never forget our stay here. Wildlife was as advertised, there was a sloth on the tree right in front of our balcony. Monkeys came by every morning and evening. The location was excellent and easy to get to the beach and super easy to walk to nearby restaurants. Book it, you wont regret it!

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jamie D.

5 Sept, 2015

Amazing Place to Stay

The Costa Verde 727 Airplane was incredible! The kids loved it. This hotel basically doubled as an attraction as the kids loved playing all around the plane. With two bedrooms and two bathrooms, a kitchen, sitting area with TV and a large deck overlooking the lush green trees and the ocean, this was almost more of an apartment than a hotel. Plus, there is a ton of stuff to do in the area. I highly recommend this stay to anyone looking for a unique experience.

10/10 Excellent

Jeff B.

15 Jul, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing Experience

This was a very unique place to stay! We surprised our family with this place and everyone was so excited. We are a family of 6 and we had plenty of space. We loved sitting out on the deck and listening to and seeing all the wildlife, especially the monkeys and the sloth. We enjoyed walking around the trails on the property. El Avion was s fun place to eat and the kids loved the zip coaster that was near the main entrance. We felt safe the whole time and there were security guards stationed at entrance during the night. The staff was friendly and responsive. Wish we could have stayed longer than 1 night!

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Seth N.

9 Oct, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing!

If you are a family with young kids and plan a trip to Manuel Antonio, this is the perfect spot. Our kids were thrilled to be staying in an airplane! It was even better that we could spot so much wildlife right from our balconies. We saw raccoons, toucans, lizards, hummingbirds, parrots, and best of all monkeys! One morning a gang of capuchins we're on our porch and one squirrel monkey watched on from a safe distance. It was monkey chaos, but so much fun. These will be memories for a lifetime! Thanks for the great accomodations and wonderful restaurants on site!

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Niklas A., Stockholm,sweden

15 Jan, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Wonderful experience

This is a unique place to stay that will bring memories back for years to come. A few things made the experience a little less than a full on 10. They could have been to have done more of the cockpit as now it is just two seats in the bathroom (maybe a sofa to enjoy the views). Also arriving the airplane was covered in plastic sheeting making it feel a little less pristine. Lastly it is situated in the middle of a resort which is different from the feel you get from the pictures. Overall though it is an place I can recommend to anyone looking for something unique and different.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert M., Farmington, Utah, U.S.A.

6 Jan, 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Practically perfect in every way!

This was the perfect combination of comfort, convenience and unique adventure. My husband and I stayed in the airplane with our 3 teenagers and 9 year old son. The woodwork and accommodations are lovely and the views breathtaking. It’s a perfect location with easy access to restaurants and the beach. The grounds in the resort are beautiful and well kept. Our favorite was the morning visits from the capuchin and squirrel monkeys on the deck. Manuel Antonio park and beach didn’t live up to the hype for us but we loved the waves and fun environment of Espadilla beach. We also did an amazing parasailing ride from Espadilla beach and a fantastic zip line tour. The Costa Rican people are so friendly and helpful. We will definitely be coming back and can hopefully stay in the amazing airplane house again. Costa Rica won our hearts!

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2021

8/10 Good

angela d.

17 Mar, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Great views and unique stay/expensive

It was a unique stay but not worth the high price point. It’s part of costa verde resort and you can use their pools and driver to get to their restaurants which was nice (and the food good, well priced and excellent service). There were some things that were listed on the VRBO listing that was a bit misleading: There was no laundry on site. (The listing said washer- and I planned to wash clothes but had to send out our laundry for quite a high price. There was no kayak or water sports gear as listed in the rental listing. Maybe to rent in the beach but we never saw that. There were tours you could go in at an additional cost. It said beach towels in the listing also and the staff were adamant you don’t take the towels to the beach.) The views however were amazing. The animals all around the resort (monkeys, sloth, raccoons) were fun to see. This is built in a hill and quite a walk to everywhere but manageable even with kids. The two pools were not busy and the beach was amazing (a very hilly walk to get there and back though). There were some maintenance issues with the plane that I mentioned upon checkout and hopefully will be addressed. I like being woken up to light streaming in so that was nice but if you want black out shades, keep this in mind.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eline S., Houston, USA

8 Jan, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing property

This must have been the most special place we’ve ever stayed and we made everlasting memories. The location and views are amazing. The bathtub on the patio makes it extra special to watch the sunset.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jen D.

20 Jul, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing property in a beautiful location

We loved our stay here. The staff was friendly and welcoming. The view was simply stunning, and we were surrounded by wildlife. There were restaurants within walking distance. We would definitely recommend the property!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Valerie R.

28 Dec, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent resort!

Well organized, clean, fun, well equipped and BEAUTIFUL resort. Staff were friendly, organized and helpful and accommodations were A+++. We will definitely be back to this beautiful place.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrew B.

13 Dec, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Costa Rica Airplane

Great spot, great experience!

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

2 Dec, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Simply amazing……

From the moment we entered we began planning our return. It was sensory overload from the views, the sounds and all of our surroundings. A truly amazing experience!!

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

About the host

Hosted by Faith A Mulvihill

Seeking peace and simplicity surrounded by nature, after 30 years in the travel and tourism business. Never stop travelling and experiencing new cultures!

Why they chose this property

Manuel Antonio is one of the only places on earth where you can travel standing still. Discover the excitement of an off the grid paradise.

What makes this property unique

Ideally located within a resort, yet very private and remote feeling within nature. Great jumping off spot for all tours: ATV, Waterfall, Snorkeling, White water rafting, Surfing, Zip Line, Catamaran, Sport fishing, yoga classes, dolphin and whale watching...and still more monkeys than people!