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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 10232.3 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Manuel Antonio, Puntarenas Province
  • Manuel Antonio Nature Park & Wildlife Refuge
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Playa La Macha
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Manuel Antonio Beach
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Quepos (XQP)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

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 north 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. 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. The main floor patio has ceiling fans for additional comfort. The pool is family sized with a shallow section for the “small ones” with a 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 comfortable main floor. Up to 8 adults can sleep comfortably in the 4 bedrooms on the ground level floor, with air conditioning in each of the 4 bedrooms. In the event your group has multiple small children up to 10 people can be accommodated. If your group is up to 12 with lots of children please inquire before booking. 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!

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owner/property manager
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Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

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

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

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

Important information

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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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Property Registration Number 3102737313

About the area

Quepos

El Cerro, a neighbourhood in Quepos, is home to this holiday home. Mountain Top Park and Zip Coaster 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.
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Manuel Antonio, Puntarenas Province

What's nearby

  • Manuel Antonio Nature Park & Wildlife Refuge - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Playa La Macha - 4 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Marina Pez Vela - 6 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Biesanz Beach - 12 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Manuel Antonio Beach - 15 min drive - 6.6 km

Getting around

  • Quepos (XQP) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Runaway Grill - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Soda Sánchez - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Falafel Bar - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Ristorante L' Angolo - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Gelateria Amorosi - ‬6 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 mile (2 km) of Manuel Antonio Nature Park & Wildlife Refuge, Rancho Tipico don Juan and Cascada El Salto. Playa La Macha and Marina Pez Vela are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

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

Kyle H.

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

Great experience!

This place was a major highlight of our trip. The property was beautiful and the pool was a great escape from the heat. The house had everything we needed for our stay. Andres was great to have around to help when we needed also. Pura Vida!
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matt S.

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

Best House ever

We really loved the house. It was situated in the forest with animals all around. Beautiful property. Well kept clean. Friendly service.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katie F.

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

Beautiful place

Casa tropical is a beautiful place filled with the most amazing wildlife. The pool and garden are so peaceful and relaxing. I enjoyed watching the birds every morning on the rooftop patio. We had daily monkey visits. I loved this place so much I didn't want to leave.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emma E.

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

Amazing stay

This house is wonderful! Beautiful property. Lots of wildlife. Host was so helpful with setting up tours or just giving advice about where to shop/eat. Bedrooms are downstairs, living area upstairs. Laundry can be done but no washer/dryer to do your own laundry while there. We would stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dave H.

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

Casa Tropical is a fantastic vacation destination!

Gorgeous property, perfect for large family gatherings. We spent a lot of time on the upper level watching the birds, monkeys and even a sloth. The property manager was very helpful in organizing activities for us. The pool was fantastic as was the entire house. The road up to the house can be hard to find but once you are there you won’t want to leave!
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lissa C.

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

Extraordinary experience!

Our family reunion at Casa Tropical was made extra special, largely because of the spectacular setting of this home. Each day was a sensory extravaganza of animals, and stunning flora and fauna,with so many options to experience the full extent of the location of this home. We referred to the upper deck as Jungle TV, where we could spend hours listening,and observing the natural wonders.Andres, the concierge, was welcoming,organized, professional and helpful. Anna and Kassandra prepared an unforgettable traditional meal. We hope to visit again one day.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole D.

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

Absolutely Amazing!

We were a group of ten and our stay here was incredible. The house is immaculate, beautiful and spacious. The outdoor spaces and decks are so expansive it was hard to choose where to spend our time. We saw more wildlife here than we did anywhere else. The macaws flying through daily and troops of monkeys and the views were incredible! We regret not staying longer so we could have just enjoyed doing nothing but be at the house, it’s that great! Taking in the views, sounds and sights of the wildlife was something none of us will ever forget. We all highly recommend staying here! Thank you Steve and Andres for your hospitality!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

David M.

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

Beautiful place once you find it

Great stay amazing view
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melda B.

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

Amazing view with tropical birds and monkeys

We stayed for four days and it was amazing! The house is very roomy with pool and the upper deck allows you to view all the birds and monkeys in trees. Andres was available for planning excursions and Cassandra and Anya cooked us a delicious dinner one night. Definitely would he back!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jodi L.

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

Perfect Vaca

Awesome place with a ton of character and awesome jungle surroundings. Saw a ton of wildlife everyday and enjoyed the pool area to relax and recharge. Close to Quepos and Manuel Antonio for eating and shopping. Andres and his family were awesome and invaluable for our excursions. I would go back and stay here again any day.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 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

Sheree H.

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

Perfect for our family

We want to stay in Costa Rica in a house and experience the local flavor without staying in a fancy all-inclusive. We loved the beauty of the house and nature and even had monkeys come up to the house in three different days.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rick & Jillian K.

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

Absolutely Gorgeous Home

The grounds of this home are even more beautiful than the pictures. It is a sensory feast - the gardens, butterflies, parrots, iguanas, songbirds, toucans, ocean and mountain views, smells of flowers and jungle - you just don't get tired of it. Only the bedrooms have AC, so the main living area can get warm midday, but the fans held a lot. The kitchen is set up well for making family meals (and saving money as eating out is pricey). The pool and the 3rd floor balcony are major plusses. I do not hesitate to recommend this house for a stay in the Quepos / Manuel Antonio area - my family of 5 loved it.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

katie r.

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

Great stay

House was great. Monkeys were so fun. Andres was super helpful and booked some excursions for us. We had a great experience!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Laurie M.

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

Amazing home for a fantastic Costa Rican adventure!

Lovely house and grounds. Coffee on the rooftop watching the birds and wildlife is not to be missed. Andres made us feel so welcome, making numerous recommendations for activities and booking various tour arrangements, which were all great. Anna and Kassandra cooked us a delicious Costa Rican meal. We had a wonderful adventure!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

LaDonna L.

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

Lovely Property

We absolutely loved Casa Tropical. Everything was so well taken care of and spotless. Andres and Steve were great to work with and Kassandra and Anna were so sweet and kind. I highly recommend this property.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa T.

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

A slice of paradise

The stunning property had all the amenities one could need -- kitchen was fully stocked, bedrooms had good AC and were spacious, and the pool was perfect for swimming and lounging. For the animal lovers, we enjoyed red macaws, tucans, and monkeys throughout our stay! Geckos also made their nightly appearance in the house which was a treat for us lizard lovers.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

jeffrey s.

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

Amazing Property

Stunning place. Balconies everywhere including the fantastic roof top patio. Pool was perfect for our kids. House set up was perfect. Highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristen S.

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

Beautiful property

We had a wonderful time staying at Casa tropical. We were met at check-in by the local property manager who oriented us to the home. The highlights of this home were the rooftop deck and its view, the fantastic pool (perfect for kids), and the comfortable bedrooms. We enjoyed a delicious meal prepared by Kassandra and Ana during our stay. One note for potential visitors is that the staircase to the roof deck has larger than normal steps (we are told the stairs are being redone soon). We did not have any trouble navigating the stairs, but perhaps not good for elderly. We really enjoyed staying in this beautiful home.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathy P.

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

Great stay!

We loved our stay at Casa Tropical! Andres was good to communicate with and welcomed us when we arrived. The house was clean, comfortable and spacious. We enjoyed relaxing on the verandas and in the pool. The road up the hill was a bit rough, but manageable and it was only a short drive to Quepos and Manuel Antonio park. Would stay again for sure.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa M.

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

Wonderful Home

Our family loved Casa Tropical! The accommodations surpassed our expectations. We loved the animal visits - squirrel monkeys, scarlet macaws, toucans, and much more! We were ready to stay forever by the time our trip was over. We hope to return in the future!
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Unbelievable 8 day stay for our family of 8.

The property is gorgeous, Andres, Kassandra, Ana were wonderful people and hosts, Stephen a great and organized owner. The house was perfect for our family of 6 adults and 2 teenagers. We enjoyed the monkeys, pool, serene area, and especially our two dinners with those three! An experience to remember with joy!
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peg J.

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

Perfect tropical getaway

We enjoyed an amazing stay at Casa Tropical. The house is spacious and comfortable. We spent every morning on the housetop deck enjoying monkeys, iguanas and so many beautiful birds. The pool is a welcome place to cool off after a day of sightseeing. Andres really made our stay perfect. He arranged all our excursions, all with rides that picked us up at the house. He even was our guide for an incredible waterfall tour. He had many great recommendations for places to eat. We would definitely recommend not renting a car. Rides are readily available and I definitely was glad not to be driving on the roadways. Gracias Andres Pura Vida!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer W.

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

A fabulous place to stay!

The property is gorgeous - tons of birds and monkeys to be viewed from the covered open-air porch on the roof!!! The swimming pool is a huge treat! The beds were super comfy and we slept great in the air-conditioned bedrooms. Kassandra and Anna make amazing meals - you should definitely ask them to cook for you! The best meals we ate in the country were cooked by them at Casa Tropical. Andres is an amazing resource for booking local sights and guides. He set up numerous tours for us: a guide through Manuel Antonio National Park; a catamaran cruise; zip lining; waterfall rappelling at a local farm in the mountains. They were all fabulous! We will definitely be staying at this home again on our next visit!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rustin W.

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

Sweet Retreat

This place is as good as the reviews say. My family absolutely loved this house. The pool area was great. The 3rd story patio is awesome. We saw so many birds and animals from up there. White faced monkeys came through the property daily and troop of like 20 squirrel monkeys came through one day and hung out. It was even cooler than anything we saw at Manuel Antonio. The house manager Andres was super responsive and helpful. Gave us quick recommendations for anything we wanted to do in the area. Kassandra took care of all of our laundry needs and was awesome. If we ever return to the area in the future, we are going to stay here.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

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