We stayed for three nights at Casa Mirador and were thrilled with our experience. Julie (the owner) was quick to respond to questions about the area as well as transportation suggestions. Once we arrived, Bismark (the caretaker), his family, and their two dogs, Blanquita and Toby, added to our experience. We felt like we were immersed in the local culture, but still had the help of an actual local to guide us! Bismark does not speak much English and we do not speak much Spanish, but we worked it out and he was a delight to talk to. As indicated in the description of the property, there are a lot of stairs to reach the amazing views this place offers. There is a contraption that ran our luggage up to the house which was very convenient! We really didn't mind the stairs...they were part of our adventure (plus the garden surrounding the stairs was beautiful). The entire town is hilly so you can't be afraid of some stairs!
Oh the place! It was so beautiful. The gorgeous wood, the colorful paint and tiles, the comfortable bedding and seating area were all fantastic. We didn't spend too much time sitting down, though. We were enthralled with watching the families of monkeys (spider monkeys and the white-faced kind) making their morning trek through the trees and across the roof to the beach and then back mid-day. The toucans came to visit by the back porch and also could be seen hanging out in the tree beside the shower. The howler monkeys could be heard talking to eachother in the distance all through our trip, but we did not see one. The views from all windows and doors were literally fantastic. This is a gem of a property!
There are multiple beaches within walking distance (or a short cab ride), plenty of food options within walking distance (we really enjoyed Agua Azul), and of course Manuel Antonio Park, which is a short taxi ride away. My son & husband took a fishing charter in Quepos, catching 7 110+ pound sailfish and 3 tuna. They brought one of the tunas home and we used the kitchen (well stocked) to make a home cooked meal.
We came in late April which I believe is the hottest month of the year in Costa Rica. The weather forecast was as expected but the overhead fans and the additional strong oscillating fans provided at the house kept us comfortable. Additionally, opening the windows and doors provided a nice tropical breeze. We love this property and will definitely book again the next time we are in Manuel Antonio!