Absolutely outstanding host. From the pick up, right through to the check out. The place is close to public transport which will take you to the beach for 300 colones. The place itself is comfortable and has an amazing balcony facing the jungle. We saw plenty of toucans and sloths tight outside our window. Can't recommend it enough!

Fer & Brooke's place is absolutely wonderful. I've stayed in a lot of Airbnbs throughout Costa Rica, and their place is by far the best. It is very well decorated and has everything you need--a kitchen with everything you need, two bedrooms (one is a loft), bathroom, jacuzzi!, back patio with table, and a grill! It's very quiet, you feel like you are in the jungle, but it is also a close drive to manuel antonio park (between 5 and 10 minutes). It's a great place for people wanting to hang out at home after a long day at the beach. Highly recommend it!

Fern and Brooke we're hands down the most hospitable and friendly hosts we've ever stayed with. With their extensive knowledge of the area and laid back personalities we were able to get the local experience of Manuel Antonio and Quepos. The facilities are clean, comfortable and extremely inviting. We spent an entire day watching sloths lounge about in a tree not 20 feet from the deck! It was truly an amazing experience that we will never forget made memorable by Fern, Brooke, Luca and their incredible condo. They will friends for life and we can't recommend them enough!

El apartamento está muy bien ubicado, cerca de todo pero a la vez en una calle poco transitada. Los anfitriones son muy muy amables, conocen la zona y ayudan en todo a quien lo necesite. El lugar es seguro y cuenta con parqueo techado. Dentro, tiene todo lo que necesitas para pasar varios días cómodamente. Lo recomiendo y volvería sin dudarlo.

Fer and Brooke did a great job starting their AirBNB which is a nice little apartment in the same house that they rent their apartment as well. They are lovely hosts, the apartment is well equipped, and the balcony has a nice look towards some jungle. Location is about half a mile from Manuel Antonio. Definitely good place to stay away fromt eh crowds and to explore the area.

Brooke and Fernando, having had experience in working at a hotel, definitely made our trip extremely inviting and were some of the best hosts we have ever had on airbnb. Their place was absolutely stunning and very updated since it had just been newly renovated. While it was extremely close to the town (restaurants and nightlife) it was also slightly set back from the main road and was relaxing, quiet, and peaceful. Their unit was open to the forest in the back where we had breakfast and relaxed on hammocks gazing at wildlife. We even saw a toucan in a tree in their front yard! Upon arrival, they were very organized and provided us an extremely informative booklet of their favorite things to do in the area which we referred to multiple times. Staying above their unit also made it extremely convenient to communicate with them when needed, yet also gave us the space and privacy we needed. They made us feel very welcome and very comfortable, and were incredibly accommodating with our plans. I would definitely stay here again if I ever visited Costa Rica. It added to our great experience in quepos.

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay, there were Monkeys playing in the trees behind the back porch! The place was beautiful and exceeded out expectations! Fer & Brooke were wonderful hosts as well, I would definitely recommend staying here!

The house is great! It is very comfortable, clean, relax and quiet. The hosts are very friendly, kind, available and helpfull. Highly recommended!

Paolo's Lady Diana apartment was perfect. A friend of mine and I went to Manuel Antonio for a long weekend and didnt want to stay at a hotel. We found Paolo's Lady Diana and couldnt have been happier. It was within walking distance of the park and the main street in Manuel Antonio where we had breakfast every morning by the beach. Everything was extremely accessible. Paolo set us up with a driver from the San Jose airport who was waiting for is even though we arrived very late at night. Even though Johnny, the driver, spoke minimal English he was very sweet and kind. Once at the apartment, Norma was also very helpful and easy to get ahold of when we needed anything. And the wifi made it easy to communicate via (SENSITIVE CONTENTS HIDDEN). In all everyone and everything was wonderful and I definitely look forward to staying at one of Paolo's properties again next time Im in Costa Rica. Pura Vida!

We liked it very much in your flat. The location was perfect, five minutes to the entrance of the park and five minutes to the beach. We could see the monkeys, deers and a lot of different birds from the balcony of the flat. The room was top furnished. Norma and her daughter gave us a lot of helpful advices. Thank you very much for the really good days we could spend in Manuel Antonio.

Great location. Walking distance to beach!

Paolo and a member of his team Norma were all added to a whatsup group to facilitate communications. This became very handy when we needed transportation from Jaco to Manuel Antonio because of a broken wheel on our suitcase. Norma's husband Johnny arranged a ride for us. Can't be nearer from the park or the beach. Norma is a real gem, we had our best casado at la cocina restaurant in Quepos on her advice. If you are leaving manuel antonio by bus to San Jose, go buy tickets in quepos bus terminal beforehand. Your seats will be reserved. Gracias por todos!

This was our favourite Airbnb during our stay in Costa Rica. It literally had all the comforts of home, and AC! Everything was so clean and well organized. Norma is incredible and so kind. We watched watched squirrel, white face and howler monkeys from the deck and stairs. Short walk to the beach and Manuel Antonio park. If you stay here we definitely recommend visiting the Rainmaker Forest. They have an amazing night tour and four waterfall pools to swim in during the day. We liked it more than MA park. Highly recommend staying here if you can!

I didn't get across the other reviews how amazing this place is! I took my 70 yr old mom who wanted to see Costa Rica and just sitting on our balcony we could see birds, monkeys and even small fish. There is a stream that runs right in front of the complex so you are able to drink your coffee and enjoy the scenery! Norma is amazing! She really cares about her guests and wants them to enjoy their experience. She helped us get groceries and offered advice on where to go. She is great! Especially if you don't know a ton of Spanish! Basically you are right in the park and you will see the animals from the park pass by your very eyes. I was pleasantly surprised! The place is clean and is perfect for a home base! Plus even walking slow, it's a 5 min to the beach! I am telling everyone I know to stay here and I will stay here if I come back!

Ladydiana is in the ideal location, just a short walk from the beach and the national park. We had a rental car, so it was nice to have a secure parking spot and not have to worry about paying for and finding parking when we'd go out. Paolo was great about communicating with us via email and (SENSITIVE CONTENTS HIDDEN) before and during our stay, and Norma and her daughter were wonderful when we checked in. They had great recommendations of places to eat and things to do in the area and were so welcoming.

Well-located, quiet end-terrace apartment on the first floor with a super comfortable king-sized bed, AC and open plan kitchenette/living room. Paolo is a friendly and conscientious host. Highly recommended!

The penthouse villa suite (and overall property) was extremely comfortable, clean and well equipped. Everyone in the group thoroughly enjoyed the stay at Villa Oasis and Nadja, the property concierge, was a big reason for that. She was a valuable resource for information about the area, people and culture, and having her there really made a difference in our experience as she clued us into the best places to eat, insight about visiting the park and amazing non-touristy sights in the area (with hand drawn maps for how to get there!). The pool (which we all used daily even if we went to the beach) and the viewing tower were some of the other highlights of our stay. I would highly recommend Villa Oasis to anyone planning on visiting Manuel Antonio. Thank you Nadja and Niclas!

Perfect location. Very clean and spacious apartment. The concierge, Jason, was very accommodating. Highly recommend it! Paul.

The penthouse and the staff were fantastic! We saw monkeys, all kinds of different birds including toucans, lizards, and insects all at the property

We had the most amazing stay in Manuel Antonio thanks to this beautiful home and extremely helpful host! Nadja helped us make the most of our short time by organizing activities, teaching us about the culture, and providing delicious dining recommendations! The apt was extremely clean, spacious, and provided a great area to socialize. I only wish we could have stayed longer.

I cant speak highly enough of this place. The drive to Villas Oasis will take you 2.5 hours, but its well worth it on a nicely paved highway that offers amazing views. Make sure you stop about half way there at Rio Tarcoles to stand on the bridge over the dozens of crocodiles. We rented a car from San Jose, parked in a gated area on site, and didn't use it the rest of the trip. Villas Oasis is in a safe area off of a main road, which makes it easy to take a bus or taxi to the beach and walk to many restaurants. Take the bus to Manuel Antonio park for less than $1 and take a taxi to Playa Biesanz for $5. We frequented the pizza place and the grocery store across the street, and chipped away at the extensive restaurant recommendation list provided by Nadja upon arrival; many within a 10 minute walk. It's neatly handwritten and organized by distance, price, and cuisine along with her personal tips. She seemed willing to plan the entire trip for you if you let her. It's not a question of if we will be back, but when. If you want to have an amazing stay in Manuel Antonio look no further than Villas Oasis.

Beautiful villa tucked away in the heart of the action between Manuel Antonio and Quepos. At first we were a bit hesitant about sharing the space with other tenants, however we didn't find it to be a problem at all, with ample space for all. The shared facilities were clean and well maintained, fully stocked with everything that you might need to enjoy yourself onsite. The rooms and kitchen were cleaned every day and we felt very welcomed by the onsite concierge that was helpful and knowledgeable about the local area.

The host was remacable,thank you for everything.Quepos and villa oasis will remain in very good memory for boys from Croatia!

Excelentes instalaciones, pero lo mejor es la manera como los anfitriones se preocupan por que los huéspedes estemos bien y cómodos. La limpieza, la seguridad y la ubicación son excelentes. Mil gracias. Un lugar para regresar.

Great place would highly recommend it! Buy bananas for the monkeys

Beautiful view and great location. Near all the local restaurants and just meters away from Manuel Antonio National park and steps away from the beach. The home was very clean and had all the amenities you could need including parking. The hosts were very helpful and easy to communicate with. Would definitely recommend staying here if you're visiting the area. Worth every penny!

My family and I were visiting Costa Rica for the first time which included myself, my wife, my son (12), and my daughter (9). We flew to Costa Rica from the U.S. - Ohio and spent 7 nights in March 2017 at this particular condo. The owners Tina and Ali were fantastic to work with. Both were very responsive to any questions we had before and during our trip. Since we were visiting Costa Rica for the first time, I had a lot of elementary questions such as "should I bring dollars?" to "do I need bug spray?" to "do we need electric converters?" and I'm here to say that Tina answered any and all questions. I could tell that her #1 goal was to make sure we were comfortable which is all I could really ask of a host. Next, I'll comment on the place itself. It is a relatively new condo built on the second floor of a little market-restaurant-souvenir shop complex. There's plenty of activity in and around the condo. It is beautifully furnished with modern amenities and decor including wifi, HD TVs, marble floors, fully equipped kitchen, comfortable beds, patio, and individual controls for air conditioning for the main area and bedrooms. We had everything we needed for a family of four. The beds were very comfortable and the bathrooms were clean and well equipped. We had no issues at all with the place. Next, the location. Not only are we literally seconds from two markets, multiple restaurants, and multiple souvenir shops, we were only seconds away from a very beautiful beach. So close that we could hear the waves at night from the condo. The beach there is fantastic with waves that you can surf or just swim. The ocean water was very warm, almost like a heated pool. It is about a 7 minute walk from a popular tourist spot - the Manuel Antonio Park. The only issue we faced was how far it is from the San Jose airport - it's a good 2.5 - 3 hour ride one way. Overall we had a fantastic experience and would highly recommend this place.

We can't say enough about what a beautiful place this was to stay. The home is quite private and surrounded by jungle where we were visited daily by monkeys, toucans, frogs, and so many other lovely animals. The home is incredibly comfortable and well-designed with more creature comforts than we would have guessed. We visited as a family of three and loved using the pool or lounging/reading on the patio before heading out to Manuel Antonio for our adventures. The park is very close but most guides will happily pick you up if you've arranged for a professional tour in the area. Katrin and Leonard made us feel so welcomed as friendly, thoughtful and gracious hosts, happy to help or make suggestions about where to go or great places to eat. If you are looking for a high-quality place to stay for your visit to Manuel Antonio, you should not pass this up. It really is a gem! Though we may appear to be the first review, this home has been available as a vacation rental through a previous owner. If you are concerned about not having a lot of reviews and tend to rely on feedback from other guests, don't let that worry you. We only have excellent things to say about our experience!

Ivania is an amazing host! Very welcoming, supportive and amicable. We highly recommend her place, especially for those that want the local traveler experience and are able-bodied and willing to walk, purchase some basics for cooking and explore. Her place is on the edge of the Manual Antonio park, so you see the beautiful stars and hear the amazing jungle sounds. There is also a great swimming spot (which is challenging to find for non-surfers on the Central Pacific) within a healthy walk and affordable taxi down the hill, or a nice walk for those interested in working their quads out. I can't remember the name of the beach, but it's the non manual antonio beach. We adored it, quintessential tropical hide-away.

Ivania is SUPER friendly and easy to get a hold of. Her place is GREAT! Cute, clean and efficient studio that has all you need. There are three studios on the top level, so you might have neighbors, which we did enjoy. You are off the main drag, and staying where the locals live right next to the National MA Park. It's a great experience, to be there, and is definitely not a hotel with LOTS of traffic and people. I would stay here again, the price is right and the unit is clean and new! Note: Costa Rica can be a challenging place to navigate in a car; there are NO addresses, just locations. Thankfully, Ivania sent detailed instructions on how to get to her place and was available by phone. The journey to her house is paved, except the final 100 meters; it is rocky and could be slow moving for a car. Some drivers might be scared to drive the path, but it was not for us. If you’ve been driving in CR and are staying with Ivania, you already learned how to navigate tight roads and shifting the gears (if you normally drive automatic cars).

Had a great stay at Ivania's home! To start, she provided a map with GPS coordinates that took me directly to her house, which is very tucked away in Manuel Antonio, so definitely put the coordinates into (SENSITIVE CONTENTS HIDDEN) maps and save it's location. If you are renting a car there is parking which was great, but just a heads up, the roads to there from the town become pure rocks and gravel, please drive carefully through the area! Was welcomed by Ivania and had a great informative chat with her about many things. The apartment was great, all amenities needed worked as intended. That includes a working fridge, stovetop, cookware, wifi, tv + cable, and most importantly AC! There is ample balcony space to sit out by yourself or friends, and look into the nature of the back yard and see some cool birds and monkeys if lucky! Ivania was very helpful and kindly gave me a little gift/souvenir to bring home to remember my time there. There is also a very cute and friendly dog at the home, Scottish terrier I believe, that would come up to the balcony to hang out with me. A great stay in a beautiful part of the coast! Would come back again for sure.

Beautiful and clean apartment for a great price! The pictures are exactly how it looks. I think the bed was comfortable compared to others we have slept in CR. The sheets were so soft and the place very homey. We did use the kitchen to cook eggs in the morning and found everything we needed. The A/C and Wi-fi are a plus. During our stay apparently Ivania was out of the country and had her daughter checking people in. I was thankful that my husband spoke Spanish because we had a problem with the water. Apparently the small town has issues with both water pressure and the water going out for periods of time. We freaked out and talked to her daughter who didn't say anything about this being the norm. So we emailed Ivania. She was thankfully quick to respond and said this happens from periodically but the water would most likely be back in an hour or so. They brought us a large bottle of water to use if we were out of water for much longer. It did come back after about 45mins. If you stay here, you are definitely going to want a car. Yes, there is a bus stop but it's a long and possibly hot and humid walk all up steep hills. If you are not familiar with meters get familiar because all directions are based in meters and use distances from locations. We struggled to find the place. Right after the road pavement ends there is a dirt road that goes up a steep hill (tiny Colima sign). You turn right at the bottom of the steep hill. Getting down the dirt road is incredibly rocky and has some big holes. Watch out for pedestrians. Overall, great place! Wish location was a little bit closer to Quepos but still a decent location. Apparently the road repair is in the future and will make a big difference in getting out there.

Although I had a problem with water pressure on my first night... no pressure, no water on the second floor, that was the only time it happened. I stayed 2 weeks and really enjoyed my time. Ivanias daughter and her husband were very helpful and friendly despite the language barrier. It is a 20 min. hike up to the main road to get the bus to the beach so it is a bit out of the way, but worth it for the peace and quiet. No big trucks rumbling by just a lot of dogs barking. You are basically where the locals live and that's a nice change from the touristy area. I chose the end apartment away from the road and sat out on the deck watching birds in the trees right next to the apartment. The apartment itself was clean, the bed very comfy. The fridge and stove worked well and I cooked almost all my own meals which saved on costs. If you stay for an extended period like I did you will have to ask for towels and tie up your garbage as most people seem to stay for only a day or two and there is no one in your room daily, cleaning, etc. Also, be sure to have a tablet or phone to keep in touch with Ivania as she is a wealth of information about how to get around, when and where the markets are, etc. I would definitely stay here again. Great value for the price point.

Nice little home away from home, close enough to Manuel Antonio yet far enough from the hussle and bussle of a popular tourist spot. Clean and well equipped, you feel part of the community once you walked or drove the little back road to the local supermecado, in fact the local grocery store. Ivania is a most attentive and wonderful host, always ready to help. Just ask and she anwers with a smile. Definitely the place to book for a couple of days when you pass through the region if you are still the type who doesn't mind to walk a bit or a couple of turns and up and downs on less than a kilometer or so of country road leading to your peaceful little place on the fringe of the park . Yves and Kim

We loved staying here. It was clean and comfortable and we were able to cook in the apartment. The setting was the best part. It backed up to Manual Antonio National Park, was quiet and peaceful, and we saw birds and monkeys from our porch. It was a fabulous bargain for the area. We highly recommend the place but you will need a car to make it convenient.

Wonderful clean and welcoming

Franklin was a nice host. He was very helpful and communicative. The house is in a beautiful area and not far from the town center of Manual Antonio. Almost like staying in the jungle

Andrea was great helped with anything we asked. Was very accomadating as well...The place was actually nicer then the pictures...I would just advise to get a suv because the parking is very steap and can be a bit hard to get in and out with a low car...

Anita couldn't have been more helpful and accommodating during my three day stay in this perfectly located apartment. It is spotlessly cleaned and well maintained by Nora, who surprises every day with her floral touches and new and imaginative ways of arranging the bed linens. The apartment has everything needed for a comfortable nights sleep including effective air conditioning in the bedrooms. The local busses between Quepos and Manuel Antonio beach stop literally outside the door, though it is quicker to walk directly to the lovely beach by just turning the corner at the house and walking for a few meters. I had a lovely stay here and would definitely recommend it to anyone wanting to be close to the beach in Manuel Antonio.

We stayed with Anita at La Buena Nota for 2 weeks this April. It was absolutely our best trip yet! The location of the apartments is the closest you will get to the beach in the Manuel Antonio area and we were thrilled about that! Just a quick 2 minute walk out to a nice quiet area of Playa Espadilla (the specific name of the beach). It was also a lovely 5-7 min walk to all of the restaurants and shops in the area. The local mini-mart had everything we needed as did the kitchen at the apartment to make all of our own food when we didn't feel like dining out. The national park was only a 10 min walk from our apartment as well. If you wanted to head to Quepos the bus stop is directly in front of the apartments and comes every 15 mins. It was only 60 cents to ride all the way to Quepos which we were also very happy about, although, we didn't find we needed to travel away from the apartment for any of our needs. The apartment itself was wonderful. Our room had everything we needed and we were especially grateful it had AC. The shared living area, bathroom, and kitchen were all also very lovely and well kept. There is a wonderful woman who would come to clean the apartment every 3 days which was greatly appreciated and helpful! Anita was so very helpful if we ever needed anything and she was so lovely to chat with when she'd swing by the apartment. There is a monkey bridge that was created so the monkeys and other wildlife would not get hurt crossing the road, and it is located directly outside of the apartment so we had sloths and monkeys around all the time - right outside/on our balcony! Very exciting. Overall, our time here was so amazing. I'm extremely glad we chose to stay here and I'm definitely hoping to come back sometime soon!

Anita is wonderful. Her communication prior to the trip was very timely and she was punctual meeting us upon our arrival. We had a small mishap while staying there and Anita went out of her way to come by and make sure everything was alright. The place is excellent. Walking distance to anything in Manuel Antonio and a very short drive or bus ride to Quepos to get more affordable versions of whatever you need. Highly recommend.

Anita's place was great for a couple. We had the place to ourselves as there was no one staying in Room 2, which certainly made it feel bigger not having to share with anyone else. The beach is incredibly close - less than a 5 minute walk to the water's edge. The public bus stops right out front, so it is very easy to get to Quepos or Manuel Antonio. The shower was great - plenty of hot water (not a given in a lot of places in Costa Rica!), well-tiled, clean, and spacious.

Close to the park, close to beach, easy to get into town for food

Anita met us at the place to welcome us. The location is wonderful, a short walk to the beach and Manuel Antonio Park. You can hear the waves from the wonderful wrap around deck.

Anita was great, very accommodating! She really helped us out letting us stow our backpacks about an hour after checkout next door to enjoy that one last hour of sunshine on the beach. The apartment has all the basics you might need: shower, WIFI, kitchen, large spacious living room and wrap around porch with table&chairs to sit on at night and look for monkeys. She was very accommodating, let us take beach chairs and towels to use. Beach is very close only about 5 min walk from house, and the national park is right around the corner. All in all we really enjoyed our stay! Only two very small improvements could be made: the place was a bit difficult to find, it is completely unmarked and the bottom half looks abandoned so we wound up missing it the first time or two. Secondly the apartment could have used a good dusting and sweep, there was a lot of dirt on the bed too when we got in (not a problem, wiped things off and jumped right in) but it seemed to bother my companion a lot. All in all we loved it and would absolutely return :)

Anita was hospitable. Her advice was correct. As everyone says, the glorious thing is being so close to a wonderful beach. As well as to Manuel Antonio park and good restaurants. The downside is there is no AC in the kitchen /dining room and you sweat profusely during the day. Also the coffee maker takes 45 minutes to produce a cup of coffee and there was a big cockroach running across the counter, ( I know it's the tropics). Finally, the sheets on the bed come off or bunch up several times a night because they are well over used. This is the third time I have written this review I hope this one will go through. Thank you

The condo and Tariq were absolutely wonderful. My boyfriend and I stayed for 3 nights and throughly enjoyed our stay. The view is spectacular, the location extremely convenient and the condo itself is comfortable and clean. Tariq was very helpful recommending restaurants and activities in the area. He even arranged for our transportation from SJO. He was also very responsive to all my questions leading up to and during our stay. We spent a good amount of time each morning in the hammock watching the birds in the trees. There are high ceiling fans that keep the condo cool but there is also an air-conditioning unit if it gets too hot for you. Overall, we couldn't have asked for a better stay and thank Tariq for making our Manuel Antonio experience so pleasant.

Our time in Manuel Antonio was absolutely perfect, and Tariq was a welcoming, helpful host to add to our wonderful experience. My boyfriend and I woke up around 6-7am every morning and would hang out on the balcony every morning, drinking coffee and reading - this was probably my favorite time of day. Our mornings/afternoons were usually spent on an excursion (we suggest the national park, a mangrove boat tour, hiking, ziplining, etc.), and then we would come back to the apartment around 3pm every day to relax and enjoy the pool. Definitely walk down the little street that VEP sits on towards the houses - you'll see a bunch of monkeys and we were lucky enough to see a sloth hanging out for a few days. Tariq was the perfect host - readily available for any questions and gave us great references and suggestions for guides, restaurants, and general things to do. We definitely plan on coming back. Thank you, Tariq!

Place is great and Tariq was very helpful. Made the perfect spot for our engagement. For more on the area: Instagram: tandptravels #tomandpetra Cheers

Absolutely stunning view from the patio! This place is perfect! My fiancé and I enjoyed our time at this condo. It is steps away from great restaurants, bars and even a small supermarket. It's also conveniently located between Quepos and MA. A short and very inexpensive bus ride will get you anywhere you need to go. I would highly recommend staying at this condo. The view from the hammock cannot be beat!

Tariq was a wonderful host - very accommodating and excellent with communicating when we had a mix up with our keys! We loved having a supermarket just steps away from us, as well as plenty of restaurants. It was about a 30 minute walk to Manuel Antonio National Park or a 5-10 minute bus ride, which was super easy and convenient. Kitchen was extremely well stocked with utensils as well as basics like oil and coffee!

Tariq's condo is amazing. This beautiful one-bedroom apartment is well-located, with a fantastic view, great wifi, new appliances, and all the amenities you might need. Tariq himself is very kind, responsive and helpful. He picked us up from Quepos on our arrival and even stopped by the grocery store so we could pick up a few things. He also provided some excellent recommendations for local activities. My wife and I are very much looking forward to staying here again next time we're in Manuel Antonio.

I stayed ten days in this apartment. + 1 million dollar view of the ocean + A balcony/terrace big enough to have breakfast or work or do yoga. Could spend the whole day there. + nice and tasteful furniture + a lot of space + Tariq and Faheeda are very friendly and helpful + There's a cleaning queen :-) + You find some basic food supply in the kitchen (milk, coffee, bread) which I found very nice. + There're also spices, salt, oil, coffee filters etc. So you don't have to bring all that stuff. + Geckos + Restaurants, Cafés and a small supermarket nearby + I could walk to my language school + You can walk to the beach (30 mins downhill), but have to take a taxi/colectivo/bus to get back. Busstop is very close by. +/- I had some problems with power cuts, no Internet connection and even a day without water. None of them was Tariq's fault. The whole area was affected. Tariq and Faheeda helped as much as they could. A warning would have been nice. - Yes, there are insects in the apartment. But it's in the jungle after all. You'll get used to them. There's spray and the geckos help, too. - No, it's not very quiet, but reasonalby okay. - Stairs! A lot of stairs and very steep. - The bed is noisy and cracks everytime you turn. I got used to it. Conclusion: I loved it. I'd book it again. Go for it unless you have problems with climbing stairs.

Quel superbe sejour. Tariq nous a reserve un accueuil des plus chaleureux. Souriant et avenant, il nous a informe sur les bons petits restos de l endroit, mais en plus, il avait laisse tout le necessaire pourtous nos petits dejeuners, rien ne manquait au refrigerateur. ils nous a meme apporte des noix de coco fraiches pour le plus grand plaisir de ma fille. les photos sont le juste reflet de l appart qui est tres bien entrenu et tres propre. Je recommande vivement cet location. MERCI BEAUCOUP Tariq :))))

Emzo was an excellent host. He was such a pleasure to work with and was willing to help however he could. We even gave him some money to pick us up some fresh fish from the market (he offered to pick it up for us) which was INCREDIBLE. He even gave us a ride to our next place! (For a small fee) Emzo's place worked really well for us. We definitely felt that his place was more cozy and more comfortable in person than it was in pictures. We were there with our 18-month old and his place worked well for everything we needed for her. There is a market and a couple restaurants just a bit up the street and plenty more restaurants walking distance from his place. We usually took the bus to the beach which was crazy easy and super cheap, and a gorgeous drive. If you're looking for a legit, local, manual Antonio experience, I definitely recommend his place.

Clean, simple home with basic kitchen and in an awesome location. There is a basic store and a good restaurant a few minutes from the door, and 10 minute walk to stores, restaurants, bars and the bus stop between Quepos and Manuel Antonio that runs every 20 minutes! Although, the gas for the stove was too unstable for me to comfortably use, i figured out how to cook with the rice cooker, and made a delicious smoothie with the complimentary pineapple and bananas! I'm sure Emzo would have come with a solution had I mentioned the stove, but we were fine with the rice cooker. Emzo was in great communication with us from before our arrival, he even met us up the street from the home when we had trouble finding it. He is a great host, and gave us many great tips upon arrival. He lives upstairs with his wife and two kids, but gave us our privacy and are sometimes there if needed... like the time I locked us both out of the house! Would recommend!

It was a cute little place, typical living space, kitchen was well-stocked. Felt secure and comfortable when there. Emzo responded to anything we needed quickly and gave us good tips on places to see.

Emzo was very helpful in sorting anything we needed. He gave us a tour of the town and restaurant recommendations. Nice apartment and quiet location

Emzo is amazing- he helped schedule two great trips (one zip lining and one straight to Manuel Antonio with a guide). He gave us great deals and his place is beautiful- it gets a bit warm but he has extra fans and AC in one of the rooms! Ask him about where to eat- he suggested Ronny's place and it was perfect

The location is great and secure. Locked gate ensured safety. Everything you need is provided: refrigerator,blender , stove,dishes and even body soap and shampoo with conditioner. The air conditioning worked great in the room and the WiFi worked great. We did not get a chance to look out for the toucans but we left early to visit the national park. Hope you have a chance to see them :)

Emzo was a great host, very friendly and quick to respond. Emzo is also very knowledgeable about activities and tours. I suggest talking to him before booking your activities. His place is very roomy and safe. The location is very close to Manuel Antonio and Playa Espadilla, just a few minutes driving. It was a great time at Emzo's place and the surrounding area.

Emzo has a two floor house and this bnb is the first floor. He lives with his family on the upper floor. It is right in the middle of quepos and manuel antonio. There is a bus stop if you walk like 500 m where you can catch bus to manuel antonio park or quepos. If you are on a budget and just need a place to crash this is good. The kitchen area is good and has all the utensils to cook basic stuff.

Great location! Great view! Great host! Angie was fantastic. She greeted us upon arrival and let us know she could help scheduling any activities we might be interested in. Truly a fantastic host. Would definitely stay again!

This is a beautiful home in a truly stunning location. We had a wonderful time and would definitely come back.

SO BEAUTIFUL! Thomas was so easy to communicate with prior to the trip and Angie was fantastic during our stay. All tours set up for us and it made it so care-free. Would highly recommend!

Our stay at CasalunaTica was very enjoyable. We were greeted by his assistant.. and showed around the house.. it was one of the best views Ive ever seen, and the location was very clean.. i would highly recommend it!!

Angie met us in downtown Quepos in the pouring rain and led us in her car back to the place. We would never have found it without this help and I would never have ventured down the DANGEROUSLY STEEP driveway without her leading the way. As it turned out, the light of day revealed the driveway to be even more dangerous than it appeared at night. I was afraid to try driving the Corolla that I had rented up the hill and Angie arranged for the maintenance guy to do it for me. It was obvious that I was by no means the first guest to make this request. After that, we parked the car at the top of the long hill and shlepped everything up and down on foot. Far from ideal and definitely not what I expected. The house has a great view and is pretty well appointed. Everything you need is in the kitchen. The place is sparsely furnished with Ikea stuff and a leg fell off one of the beds the first time I sat on it. The air conditioning unit blows cold air directly down on the head of the person sleeping in the bed. There is no bed table. Angie and Irving were great about fixing the broken bed the next day and Angie was helpful in arranging a terrific river rafting tour. Also, we appreciated that she had stocked the kitchen with coffee, OJ, milk, beer and some other goodies, in anticipation of our arrival, and that she was flexible about the time we departed on the day we checked out.

We had a great time. The view is great. The house is comfortable. The air conditioning was very much appreciated. I loved that we could get out clothe cleaned! The bus stop is very close. No need for a car. Thank you Thomas!

Beautiful place with outstanding view from the terrace. Access is very difficult by car - You absolutely need a powerful 4x4 or else forget it - , a steep stoned way takes some getting used to, going up or down by foot requires some effort! Inside is a beautiful two bedroom with tasteful minimalist furniture, but in need of some renovation.

The hosts were absolutely wonderful and so HELPFUL. They arranged a cab to pick us up at the airport and met us at the property. Angie was so helpful and responded promptly to any questions we had and she also arranged a tour for us. The property is located really close to excellent restaurants and near the bus stop, which helps getting around Quepos and Manuel Antonio. The view is amazing, wildlife viewing amazing!!

Nice, simple accommodations with a kitchen and very nice pool. Secure and clean location.

Casa Tango was amazing! Spacious and clean. The pool is spectacular as well. Would def recommend!

Lovely room, lovely place, enjoyed my stay very much.

Great place. Great location. Just enough of what I need. The only problem was the wifi didn't reach the unit. I was alone and connection to the world back home was pretty important. The gorgeous Kiwi upstairs was incredibly helpful pointing me in the right direction for things to see and do, also got me a photocopy of my passport so I wasn't lugging the original around.

PROS: Extremely clean Private hammock area at the back Well equipped kitchen Stunning swimming pool area Great location Very quiet and peaceful Owner was incredibly helpful and friendly, very prompt to answer emails On site management were available for help and advice at all times It is awesome having a washer and dryer available Excellent wifi CONS: Air conditioner doesn't cool the apartment effectively - both of us struggled to sleep as it got very very hot The microwave didn't work The apartment is downstairs which makes it a bit gloomy and dark

The place was great. The people were friendly , helpful and nice and private. Great value! Will definatly stay there again.

We got to Manuel Antonio, called the building manager- she forgot we were coming. We waited 4 hours for her to come back from out of town to open the doors for us (around 9pm). They checked us into a cheap motel around the corner while we waited. We had some problems with the internet, which worked sporadically, but the manager had gone back out of town, so we couldn't ask for assistance. Not too big a deal, since we were in the middle of tropical paradise! I was a bit surprised when there were no amenities at all in the apartment, no hand soap, dish soap, shampoo or anything, and a few of the towels had mold on them. The apartment itself was sparse but clean. A bit further out of town where having a car was good (or you could take the bus). Nice little patio area with a hammock and pretty garden.

My husband and I were very pleased with the house. It was small and quiet. Everything look just like the photographs showed and was within walking distance of many good places to eat and the bus stop. We will definetly be back

The place was perfect for what we were looking for . It is safe, clean, quite and Great location! You can even park your car in front of the condominium . Paolo was not there but Norma, his assistant took care of us very well. She was very friendly and what ever we need, she was there for us! Inside of the place you have a/c, hot water, kitchen, tv/cable,wifi a little room in the back that you can hand wash your clothes. In the front of the place, you can seat and enjoy the monkeys almost every afternoon ( they love chips by the way ;-) ) and of course you also have the beach in front of you , but you can't see it very week because you have a creek with a lot of trees . Easy access to the beach, stores and restaurant . All waking distance . Nothing bad to say about this place. I recommend this place 100%

Paolo was easy to talk to and responded quickly to any questions I had prior to arrival. He was out of town but had a friend (Norma) meet up with us. Norma is ridiculously nice and very accommodating. She was on time meeting us for key drop off and pick up. The apartment was clean and even had bottled water and snacks! As for location, you can't ask for a better place from the Manuel Antonio. Less than a 2 minute walk (seriously, it's the best). The place is so cute (I would want to live there). The gate closes so if you have a car, it gives you a sense of security with that, too. I highly recommend this location.

It is right by the park and very close to the beach. Manuel Antonio is beautiful and a close taxi drive to restaurants and quepos

Located down last street up the hill next to the park, a short nice pathway to the beach and the bus to quepos or direct bus to san jose:) Paolo is very nice and accommodating helping us with our travel to the house and using the stove:) would love to stay there again. A neighbor was very helpful getting local shopping and bus tickets:)))

Paolo's place was the perfect for two girls in their 20's, we had the park and the beach both within a 4 minute walk; along with several restaurants, bars, and souvenir shops. The a/c was a plus, especially after a long day at the park; and the hot water shower was nice in the early morning! Norma and Johnny greeted us upon our arrival and truly made it a breeze despite us having an unpredictable time of arrival because of our reliance on public transportation. Norma truly went the extra mile and had our bed made and brought in extra towels on our second day. She was fantastic. The place also felt very safe and cozy. Only thing to note is that if you're a budget traveler, it is recommended you take the bus to Quepos (runs back and forth frequently until around 9:30pm) for dinner since the restaurants in M.A. can be quite pricey. Lovely place to stay for a traveler on a budget who doesnt want to give up amenities like hot water, air conditioning, and hospitality.

Great spot! Right next to the park and beach. A lot of restaurants are up a big hill in the main town of Manuel Antonio, so you will need a car for that, but there are plenty of places right by the apartment. But, it was still very quiet and private!

Very clean and close to the beach. Paolo and Norma were both very helpful in communicating with us and providing us with tips on local places to eat and visit.

The apartment was absolutely fantastic! It was set up with coffee for the mornings, and cold water in the refrigerator. There was a kitchen, so we stocked up on groceries for a few days and utilized that. The apartment was very clean and looked exactly as pictured.Paolo was more than welcoming, providing us with a car service through Norma and Jhony who picked us up from the airport in San Juan and provided a scenic tour to the apartment. We also utilized him later to drive us to Playa Hermosa. They were absolutely wonderful people. The neighbor, Von, was also incredibly helpful, suggesting places for us to go, and giving us local tips on how to get the best deal. The apartment is walking distance to the National Park and you can hear the howler monkeys every morning and night, and there's a group of monkeys that play right in front of the apartment. Fantastic place!