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Casa Tropical - Gardens & Wildlife @ Manuel Antonio's Hill Top Hidden Paradise

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Pool, gardens and house on top of hill
Front of house and gardens
Pool area surrounded by lush vegetation from upper deck
Sun or shade by family size pool
Wildlife pictures all from the property, white crowned parrot
Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12232 sq m

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer

Explore the area

Map
Manuel Antonio, Puntarenas Province
  • Popular LocationPlaya La Macha4 min drive
  • Popular LocationBiesanz Beach12 min drive
  • Popular LocationManuel Antonio Beach15 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Casa Tropical - Gardens & Wildlife @ Manuel Antonio's Hill Top Hidden Paradise

Wow! Santa Fe style Casa Tropical offers quite a unique setting and hill top seclusion and privacy at the end of a residential road on an acre amongst the gardens and forest in Manuel Antonio. The full covered roof top terrace provides 360 degree spectacular views of the lush forest and gardens, the Pacific in the distance to the west and the 4,000 feet above sea level Talamanca Coastal Range to the east. The seclusion of the house and higher elevation provides a daily abundance of wildlife.

Casa Tropical’s owners as of May 2017 have spent 10 years vacationing in Manuel Antonio and regularly visit the house. Casa Tropical has an excellent rental history and provides over 2,500 square feet of indoor and outdoor living space. The view to Casa Tropical’s west is towards the Manuel Antonio coastline and to the northeast the Talamanca Coastal Range behind the town of Quepos. Morning coffee on the roof top terrace, with ceiling fans and a bar is a must! Squirrel and capuchin monkeys are regular visitors from the adjacent lush forest. The wildlife watching from the roof is excellent with scarlet macaws introduced from a sanctuary very close to the property, as well as many toucans, parakeets and parrots regularly seen. On occasion even sloths are on or near the property. Even though most is here, we still recommend a walking tour of Manuel Antonio Park with Henry though! Casa Tropical is a very unique property and the "high ground" has its tremendous advantages!

Surrounding the home on the main and lower levels are covered tiled patio areas with ample outdoor seating surrounded by meticulous mature gardens. Ceiling fans were added to the main floor patio for additional comfort and new patio furniture (not pictured) has been added. The pool is family sized with large pool deck and nice pool chairs and umbrellas. Choose from numerous lounge chairs or hammocks throughout the property for your afternoon siesta.

The main upper floor of the home boasts a fully functional kitchen with gas range, full size refrigerator as well as an outdoor BBQ for meal preparation. There is also comfortable family room area with a 50” TV, DVD player and upgraded WIFI and a washroom. Air flow from the breeze on top of the hill, combined with the ceiling fans, open concept windows and doors provide a very comfortable main floor. Up to 12 can sleep comfortably in the 4 bedrooms on the ground level floor, with air conditioning in each of the 4 bedrooms. The master bedroom has its own washroom while the three bedrooms share a washroom. Three of the bedrooms also have direct outside access to the lower covered deck.

Ensuring everything goes as planned on your vacation and adding to your security, Andres, Ania and Kassandra separately reside on the property (but you would hardly know they are there, until you need something!) and have for over 15 years. Andres can arrange van transportation to and from the airport, or other parts of Costa Rica. Whatever tours or activities you desire, Andres will provide his recommendations and arrange. Most tours provide pick up and drop off at the house. The always helpful Andres loves the property and wildlife and will go out of his way to identify the birds and animals for you.

Ania and Kassandra provide regular housecleaning and laundry services for your personal laundry used while there. If you require laundry on arrival from your stay in another part of Costa Rica it can be sent out to an outside laundry service. Ania and Kassandra are excellent cooks and it can be arranged for them to prepare an excellent traditional Costa Rican meal at a reasonable price for you as well.

We hope your stay at Casa Tropical is your best vacation yet! Pura Vida!

Property manager

owner/property manager

Languages

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking allowed outside. Pets require owner's approval in advance.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Quepos

This holiday home is located in El Cerro, a neighbourhood in Quepos. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Manuel Antonio National Park and Manuel Antonio Beach. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Manuel Antonio, Puntarenas Province

What's nearby

  • Manuel Antonio Nature Park & Wildlife Refuge - 1 min walk
  • Playa La Macha - 4 min drive
  • Playitas Beach - 8 min drive
  • Biesanz Beach - 12 min drive
  • Manuel Antonio Beach - 15 min drive

Getting around

  • Quepos (XQP) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • Runaway Grill - 6 min drive
  • Cuba Libre Restaurant & Bar - 6 min drive
  • Soda Sánchez - 5 min drive
  • Ronny's Place - 16 min walk
  • Vista Verde Restaurant - 3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Casa Tropical - Gardens & Wildlife @ Manuel Antonio's Hill Top Hidden Paradise have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Casa Tropical - Gardens & Wildlife @ Manuel Antonio's Hill Top Hidden Paradise pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Casa Tropical - Gardens & Wildlife @ Manuel Antonio's Hill Top Hidden Paradise?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Casa Tropical - Gardens & Wildlife @ Manuel Antonio's Hill Top Hidden Paradise?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Casa Tropical - Gardens & Wildlife @ Manuel Antonio's Hill Top Hidden Paradise located?

Located in El Cerro, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Manuel Antonio Nature Park & Wildlife Refuge and Manuel Antonio National Park. Rancho Tipico don Juan and Cascada El Salto are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoyable Vacation Home Within the Rainforest
Overall, this vacation home was enjoyable, nestled within the rainforest where we saw macaws, toucans, many other birds, squirrel monkeys, capuchin monkeys, and howler monkeys from the top deck. The home has all the necessities for a week stay, and the location is great for visiting Manuel Antonio park and beaches. The main downside was the main floor had no air conditioning, so this part of this house (kitchen, dining room, living room) was uncomfortable. Some tall tower fans would really help. The downstairs bedrooms all had AC and were comfortable. The written directions to the property weren't helpful, as we had to get specific directions from the property manager to even find the property. And, the exit to the main road is on a dangerous curve. We were almost side-swipped by cars twice. This exit needs a curved mirror across the street to show oncoming traffic. But, these are minor items to an otherwise nice vacation home.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tatiana B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place and location
The house is actually much nicer in real life than in the pictures. You don't need to go anywhere to see the wildlife! Macaws and other parrots, iguanas, monkeys, toucans, and many more are right there, and you can watch them from the 3rd-floor observation deck. The kitchen is fully equipped with everything you need. The pool is a great addition to relax, although I wish the water were slightly cooler. It is tricky to find the place the first time, but once you find it - you are okay. The territory is big and the house is positioned on the hill, which is perfect for animals and birds viewing. Communication with the host is through WhatsApp, which is convenient; the internet was good for streaming and not interrupting our 7 connected devices. Overall, I highly recommend this place! We would go back for sure!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrea A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Tropical Paradise
What a wonderful week. If you love nature and animals, you will love this place! Sitting high above on a hill, the top floor gives the perfect 360 view. It is just beautiful. We got up very early every morning to hear the Howler monkeys and to watch and hear multiple birds as they started their day. Macaws and parrots flew by daily and perched nearby, the Squirrel monkeys came for a visit several times. There were multiple babies with them! This property is a tropical paradise. Andres set up tours and excursions for us and was very helpful with getting us some groceries and rides. (We did not have a car) The excursions were all fabulous and fun. We did a mangrove boat tour, a private tour to Nauyaca Waterfalls, a horseback ride, ATV riding and did a tour of Manuel Antonio Park. We had Ana and Cassandra make dinner for us one night, and it was delicious! They also helped us by doing a laundry for us. The house was clean and had plenty of room. The showers were great and the beds were comfortable. The pool was very nice too. We would love to come back some day! We didn’t want to leave. Thank you Andres, Ana, Cassandra and Steve for an incredible vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beth M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Paradise
A true tropical paradise! So peaceful and beautiful! So enjoy the many birds, monkeys and iguanas on the property. Andres, Cassandra and Anna were very gracious to attend to our needs and the ladies cooked a delicious dinner our last night . Would definitely like to return in the future!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barbara S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice stay at Casa Tropical
The property was as nice as it appears in the listing. We really enjoyed bird watching from the upper deck and lounging by the pool. The kitchen was adequately equipped for fixing meals for a large group. The bedrooms were spacious and comfortable, and the air conditioning was greatly appreciated, as the area was experiencing a heat wave during our visit. Andres was helpful showing us around the house and explaining how things work. He's also an excellent bird watcher, and spent time with us pointing out the numerous birds around the property. Our group enjoyed a very nice dinner on our last night, prepared by the housekeepers.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

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