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Stayed Feb 2023We have rented amazing homes all over the world for 30 years but Casa Bella Vista is the best by far! Stunning pool and home located in a private area, yet walkable to the beach (1/2 mile), town and friendliest restaurants (10 min). The concierge, housekeeper and groundskeeper all quickly became like family, professional, 110% service with an eye to every detail and personal need (our group ages 20-78 years). When one tour changed, Kimberly quickly found us an even better option the same day. We returned a week ago and I am still showing my friends the videos of the monkeys, sloths, macaws and toucans that visited the backyard daily! My brother is already planning to bring his family to Casa Bella Vista! It is a special home where you will create memories to last a lifetime.
Stayed Feb 2023Amazing. You will not be disappointed! This is not just a house, it is a palace! Awesome views, with more wildlife than you will find trekking through the wilds. Monkeys, sloths, Tucans, Macaws are all around. The pool is outstanding. Rodrigo is a master gardener, Patricia keeps the house in order and does the laundry. We brought in Javier for 3 nights to cook dinner. And Kimberly was at our beck and call with answers to reservations, excursions, and anything else we needed. I could go on. Just book it! You will be amazed!
Stayed Feb 2023We stayed as a family group to celebrate my parents 80th. We were 4 couples and 2 children.
The villa is breath taking - the pictures don't do it justice. We had a great time, enjoying the local surroundings and all the villa had to offer. As we had been to Manuel Antonio previously it was nice to have such comfortable surroundings to relax and enjoy, therefore we didn't do many tours as we had done them previously.
You see so much wildlife at the villa it'll make the National Park seem empty in comparison. We saw Toucans, sloths, three types of monkey, scarlet macaws and much more.
The team were helpful and supportive, and when things went wrong (which is inevitable in a property this size) they were dealt with promptly.
We BBQ'd most evenings rather than eat out, as the road is a bit steep for my parents and a bit dangerous in the dark.
I would come back here in a flash, it was amazing.
Stayed Feb 2023Casa Bella Vista is hard to describe without running out of superlatives… the most beautiful, best service, astonishing view… Our group was made of 6 adults, 2 toddlers, and 2 12-year-olds. I am positive I speak for everyone when I say we all had an incredible time. My wife and I have stayed at several properties in this area over the years, and this one is a cut above the rest.
The property manager, Kimberly is incredibly helpful and responsive, not only while you are there, but well before you arrive. She provides the concierge service you would expect to receive at a high-end hotel, always ready to help arrange travel needs, excursions, babysitters…you name it she can help.
The pictures make it look beautiful, but they don’t do it justice. Waking up every day and seeing that postcard view is impossible to beat. The house itself has everything you need to be comfortable, copious amounts of entertaining areas, games, pool floats, grills…again pretty much everything you would want in this beautiful environment. Also, unlike many properties in the area, the pool is situated in full sun so the water is actually not freezing and really enjoyable.
During our one-week stay we saw multiple capuchins, howler monkeys, squirrel monkeys, sloths, toucans, and Scarlett macaws…all from the pool area.
I would say that if you are going to visit the Manuel Antonio area this house has to be your first choice.
Stayed Dec 2022Casa Bella Vista was simply amazing. Waking up to an unparalleled view of Manuel Antonio, daily visits from friendly monkeys, visits from sloths and wombats and tropical birds. It was a stay our family will never forget.
Christi was easy to work with. Kimberly is an amazing concierge who helped us with everything from scheduling a private chef (Javier) to booking a snorkel trip, to simply finding our way around. She was always just a WhatsApp away! Rodrigo the groundskeeper was always there making sure all was well, spotting wildlife, locking up each night. Dixie the housekeeper kept things clean, did a daily turndown service, and an every-other day laundry service. The place was clean, orderly, safe, and very well stocked with needed supplies. I've mentioned that the view was mind blowing. It was. I still look at our pictures with wonder. It was only a short drive to a couple very nice beaches and also very close to fun restaurants. I actually can't imagine a better base in Manuel Antonio. We just had the best trip. It was also a very easy drive to the airport. We'd love to go back! Stayed Dec 2022I can't rate this property high enough. The communication with the house manager, Kimberly, before we ever arrived was amazing. She booked all of our activities and helped us change things when we went different ways. The property itself is spectacular. The view from the backyard/pool area is breathtaking. We were greeted by monkeys everyday and saw sloths, Macaw's and Toucans. We loved every excursion we did and hired the private chef for the week. The meals we had were all delicious with no clean up. The housekeeper kept the house spotless and even did our laundry. We traveled with our 4 children and everyone agreed this was the best vacation we have ever had! We can't wait to go back!
Stayed Dec 2022Casa Bella Vista and its staff far exceeded our expectations! We were absolutely spoiled in every way.
The Villa is stunningly beautiful, first rate, and somehow unpretentious. It’s light and airy and roomy and makes it easy to feel right at home. The view of the bay cannot be overrated! Spectacular. And the pool…so refreshing, clean, and sparkling. There’s a great pool side bar too. Pipe in some music. You can let loose or just settle in for easy relaxation. You can expect visitors—squirrel monkeys and capuchin monkeys will show up frequently. They’re friendly and entertaining. And yes, you need to be careful where you leave things (phones, wallets, keys etc.), but it’s manageable. We had no problems. I have to say that our interactions with the monkeys made our time at the villa a one-of-a-kind experience, and the colorful macaws that perched in nearby trees were a sight to behold.
Stayed Nov 2022Casa Bella Vista was simply amazing. Waking up to an unparalleled view of Manuel Antonio, daily visits from friendly monkeys, visits from sloths and wombats and tropical birds. It was a stay our family will never forget.
Christi was easy to work with. Kimberly is an amazing concierge who helped us with everything from scheduling a private chef (Javier) to booking a snorkel trip, to simply finding our way around. She was always just a WhatsApp away! Rodrigo the groundskeeper was always there making sure all was well, spotting wildlife, locking up each night. Dixie the housekeeper kept things clean, did a daily turndown service, and an every-other day laundry service. The place was clean, orderly, safe, and very well stocked with needed supplies. I've mentioned that the view was mind blowing. It was. I still look at our pictures with wonder. It was only a short drive to a couple very nice beaches and also very close to fun restaurants. I actually can't imagine a better base in Manuel Antonio. We just had the best trip. It was also a very easy drive to the airport. We'd love to go back! Stayed Sept 2022Casa Bella Vista is a beautiful house with a stunning view. Monkeys, macaws, toucans and a sloth were just some of the incredible wildlife we were able to experience in our own backyard! Kimberly is awesome! She takes care of all arrangements and makes sure your trip is a great experience! We had a private chef, Javiar, for one of our dinners, and it was soooo delicious! We are hoping to plan a trip back soon! Pura Vida!
Stayed Aug 2022The property was as advertised. The view is amazing, the pool is great and the house was within walking distance to several restaurants/stores. We saw wildlife every day including sloths, monkeys and birds. It was a fantastic experience for our family. Kimberly was great with assisting with all of our excursions! Definitely recommend!
Stayed Jul 2022We had a Wonderful stay in Costa Rica. The house was just like in the pictures. We saw squirrel monkeys, whiteface monkeys, howler monkeys, toucans, sloths all from the back of the house. Kimberly was on top of everything, Ricardo showed us different anamals he saw and was very quick to keep things dry during quick afternoon rains. The housekeeper was the best, coming back to clan and folded laundry is something you could get used to.
Stayed Jun 2022Casa Bella Vista was magical for our family of 5. Of four trips to this area over the last 6 years we encountered more sweet squirrel monkeys and howler monkeys than all other trips combined. There were sloths in the trees two different days and Rodrigo who stays on the property was wonderful pointing out all the wildlife in case we missed it. He was also very helpful making everyone feel safe, whether meeting visitors at the door who may have been delivering items or picking us up, they had to get through him first and we lived that. Kimberly was fast to answer all questions and share her vast knowledge of the area and chef Javier prepared the best breakfast and lobster dinner we’ve had. It was wonderful to stay in on a rainy evening and have everything taken care of, or to wake up to an exceptional breakfast prepared early on the days we were leaving for an excursion.
If you do dine out this home is located within a short but healthy walk of great places like Milagro’s for breakfast, Samui Thai and Falafel Bar for lunch and Cafe Aqua Azul,, and they stock delivery menus as well. The beach the teens loved with its big waves, body boards and banana boat rentals is a very short cab ride away. Location of this home is superb!
If you’re not in the mood for beach the pool was much larger than any in the luxury homes we’ve ever rented there and always sparkling, some days we didn’t even leave the property and had a wonderful time using the amenities and watching monkeys.
There are a lot of board games, books and a corn hole game as well.
Housekeeping kept laundry done and were wonderful at cleaning for and around us. There was so much room, the view of the ocean was breathtaking, and unlike other homes we’ve rented nearby, Casa Bella Vista was free of almost all construction noise, we were amazed at how quiet it was.
If I had one small suggestion to make it would be as simple as bed pillows. While the linens and beds were very nice, the pillows were so firm none of us slept on them, vowing to bring a pillow of our own when we return, and we definitely want to return! Such a beautiful place we’ll
Never forget. Thank you for a magical experience in our favorite place to vacation. Pura Vida!
Stayed Jun 2022We had a great vacation at Casa Bella! The house is within walking distance to 2 beaches and several nice restaurants, not to mention the stunning view. We didn't rent a car, just walked. Whenever we were in need of a car service, we just message the house manager Kim, she will have a car come by in no time. We especially enjoyed Chef Javier's service, his cooking tastes great and without the hassle of going to restaurants.
There is always somebody at the house, the maid, the groundkeeper, etc. But everyone is super friendly and nice to chat with. If you're looking for a couple's hideaway, this might not be for you. If you're looking for a luxury family vacation with fun activities, Casa Bella is great for you. The house manager Kim and the house staff are what's making it especially nice and stress-free.
Stayed May 2022We had an excellent time at Casa Bella Vista! The team was excellent and the accommodations were top shelf! We will be back
Stayed Apr 2022We had a wonderful time on our week-long stay at Casa Bella Vista. There were 8 adults, 2 small children - ages 3 and 1. The home was beautiful, spacious, immaculately clean, close to the beach and activities, everything we wanted and more. There were several kinds of monkeys and birds right on the property for us to enjoy. Rodrigo and Dixie were fantastic, keeping the property and the home perfect, and meeting all our needs. You won't find a nicer pool, or a nicer view, in the entire area. We hired a private chef - Javier, and his assistant Kathy, to prepare a breakfast and a dinner for us - both were outstanding, only wish we had hired them for more fantastic meals. Best food we had during our stay. Kimberly was a perfect concierge, helping us with so many details, providing information, calling cabs, even picking up things from the store for us. All in all, we couldn't have asked for more. For clarification, the home is an open air concept except for the bedrooms, which are air conditioned. That cool air felt great when we all turned in each night. We would recommend this place, and the excellent staff, to anyone considering the Manuel Antonio area. Everything was outstanding. Thank you to each and every one of you for making our trip so enjoyable.
Stayed Apr 2022It is rare to find a property with so many glowing reviews - believe them!
The crown jewel is the outdoor setting overlooking the ocean. Better than the pictures.
Stayed Mar 2022From the moment we entered Casa Bella Vista our stress level plummeted to zero!! Kimberly & staff went above and beyond .....truly the greatest experience we've ever had using vrbo! House & Views are amazing!!!
Stayed Mar 2022Our family of 9 (three generations) had an incredible stay at Casa Bella Vista. The house is beautiful; as previous reviews have noted, the photos online don't really do it justice. The views are breathtaking and the gardens are spectacular. We saw sloths and 3 species of monkey every day, as well as scarlet macaws, toucans, mot mots, and parakeets. We saw more wildlife at the house than in the park, and the squirrel and Capuchin monkeys visited the pool almost every day.
Rodrigo really made our trip, pointing out all the wildlife and making sure that we saw the sloths, monkeys, and kinkajous whenever they were on the property. He is so knowledgeable about the local wildlife it was like having our own guide at the house. Rodrigo is up early in the morning making sure that the gardens are beautiful and he closes up the house at night. We felt totally safe knowing he was there.
Kimberly was incredibly helpful from the moment we booked our trip, patiently answering all of our (many) questions. She brought us ice when the icemaker went on the fritz and made sure that our tours were booked and that we were picked up on time. She even ordered pizzas and made restaurant reservations for us! It was so wonderful having Dixie to do our laundry and help with the dishes! Our only regret is not booking a longer stay. We are already thinking about our next trip to Casa Bella Vista.
Stayed Jan 2022Our family of 9 adults stayed at Casa Bella Vista for 5 days. Everything about this property is wonderful. It's beautiful, spacious, comfortable & private. Kimberly was so great to deal with & responded to every question and request promptly & professionally. She set up every activity we requested & arranged a private chef for a few special meals. We can't wait to return.
Stayed Jan 2022Our stay at your property was absolutely wonderful, you can not ask for a better view of the surrounding area and the Ocean views were breathtaking, not to mention all the wildlife that stops in for visits throughout the day , I personally don’t think we would of seen as many different kinds of wildlife if we took a tour into the jungle,we had so many special moments interacting with the different species of monkeys that would stop by to visit several times a day .
As soon as we arrived our host made us feel like we were family. She was there for any questions that needed answers to of if we needed advice on different things to do . I also wanted to add that this property had it all , if you didn’t want to leave the property you cloud have everything at your fingertips without having to step foot of the property. We will be looking forward to coming back to stay for even longer the next time we are in the Manual Antonio area
Stayed Dec 2021This is an amazing house . Very clean. Very well keep . The view from this house are gorgeous
Stayed Nov 2021Property and staff were awesome. Plenty of room, beautiful views and nature was all around you.
Stayed Nov 2021Staying at Casa Bella Vista was the best decision we made when we decided to take a vacation to Costa Rica pretty much due to the hard work of Kimberly. From the initial booking process to the time before we arrived Kimberly had everything locked down for us so we didn't have to do anything other than relax and wait for the busses to come get us for our daily excursions. We choose the excursions that best fit what our group wanted to do, gave them to Kimberly and then that was it, she did everything else. We had an itinerary before we even showed up so there was no frantic searching for things to do or rushing to get somewhere it truly was the most relaxing vacation we've ever had. I read all the reviews before booking and one said that the pictures didn't do the house justice and they were right, there was nothing about it that disappointed. Rodregio was always helpful, Dixie kept everything spotless it felt first class the whole time. There was even a sense of pride when others asked us where we were staying and we got to say Casa Bella Vista. If your looking for a property to stay at stay here, Kimberly is wonderful, the house is wonderful, everything was just wonderful. Normally once I have been somewhere on vacation I do not have the desire to go back, sort of a been there done that kind of thing, but I would go back to Casa Bella Vista in a heartbeat.
Stayed Sept 2021Beautiful home, lovely pool, great staff. Just note that AC is only in the bedrooms. It wasnt an issue for us but wanted to note that.
Stayed Aug 2021What a truly amazing place to stay while visiting Manuel Antonio. The location is one of the absolute best, affording the most magnificent, postcard perfect views of the ocean and Manuel Antonio national park. I doubt any private residences have better views, and I think the view at Casa Bella Vista trumps almost all hotels as well. The nature was literally right there. We saw more wildlife just sitting outside (or inside looking out) than we saw at the park. We saw toucans, aricaris, scarlet macaws, green parrots, squirrel monkeys, capuchin monkeys, etc all right there at the property. From a distance we saw troops of howler monkeys, vultures, hawks, and I could go on. We found ourselves getting out of bed at 5AM each morning to watch the sunrise and wildlife. Now, onto the house itself. It is beautiful, spacious, comfortable, with windows, sliding glass doors, patios, tons of seating inside and outside. The bedrooms were spacious and super comfortable with the individually controlled AC in each room. I have stayed at 2 of the nicer hotels in the area before and Casa Bella Vista is so much better. I never realized how wonderful having a private concierge would be until Kimberly first reached out to help us set up our excursions. She literally made our trip. We almost missed our connecting flight due to weather, we made it, but our bags didn't, so we let Kimberly know right before taking off to SJO and she changed our day trips around to accommodate for the fact that we didn't have appropriate clothing for white water rafting. She also handled getting our lost bags to us and we didn't have to worry about anything. She set up our return covid test right at the house. She was there to make sure our day trip shuttles arrived and so that everything went smoothly. She is pleasant, enthusiastic and knowledgable about all things Manuel Antonio. And she has 3 cute dogs. Rodrigo the housekeeper was pleasant and helpful. He pointed out sloths, which are very hard to find, and let my kids know when there were monkeys outside so they could visit. Dixie kept the house clean and even did our laundry. This is a full service private vacation home that I would recommend without hesitation. I know many people who review properties always say they would rent again. We really will be back to rent Casa Bella Vista again! Thank you Chrisi for opening your amazing home to us!