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4 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 10316 sq m

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Pool

Washer

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Dryer

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Manuel Antonio, Puntarenas

Playa La Macha6 min drive
Biesanz Beach10 min drive
Manuel Antonio Beach10 min drive

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10/10 Excellent

10/10. Casa Bambu was everything we needed. My parents, myself, and sister and brother in law and their two kids (8 and ...

Pam F.

Feb 10, 2024

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Double Beds

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

5 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 5

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Balcony

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Gated Jungle Home: Security, 2 King Suites, Pool

Nestled in the rain forest, at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac in a small, gated community, is the lovely 4 bed/5 bath estate home, Casa Bamboo.

Casa Bamboo is only a short walk to the bus stop, restaurants, shops, spas, a gym, boutique stores, and much more, the house is ideally situated in the heart of Manuel Antonio's residential district.

The main house is over 3500 sq ft of living space. The ground floor is open living, dining and kitchen with sliding glass doors to the pool and deck. There is a master bedroom with king bed and en-suite bath and a second bedroom with two double beds, en-suite bathroom and more sliding glass doors opening onto the pool. The only staircase, which is external to the home, takes you directly up to the second floor where you are greeted by a large open concept lanai.

Upstairs is an ample balcony overlooking the pool for lounging and dining. It is fully furnished with comfortable sofa and chairs, and a beautiful teak dining table with seating for 10. Through etched glass doors are the TV room, full bathroom, and main kitchen, complete with beautiful quartz countertop, stainless steel appliances, and breakfast bar with stools. The two bedrooms on this floor are on either side of the living area for extra privacy. Both have king size beds, and the Master has en-suite bathroom. Air conditioning is provided in all bedrooms while the rest of the house features open air in social areas.

The spacious downstairs terrace has a large pool with playful dolphin mosaic, outdoor shower, and Jacuzzi. Outfitted with a gas BBQ , teak lounge chairs, as well as teak dining table with umbrella, this area is perfect for pool-side relaxing and entertaining.

Casa Bamboo embodies the concept of indoor-outdoor living- guests can gaze out into the rainforest from everywhere in the house and enjoy the giant bamboo from which the villa gets it's name, bromeliads, mango, and of course the jungle wildlife, while listening to the babbling brook just beyond.

Casa Bamboo offers all the amenities, 24 hour guard security, total privacy, and a guaranteed vacation of a lifetime.

* Perfect location, walking distance to town and less than 2 miles to the beach!
* Sleeps up to 10
* 4 suites: 3 with a king bed / 1 with two double beds
* 2 Master bedrooms both with en suite
* 5 1/2 baths
* Gated community of only eight homes with private 24/7 security
* Parking for up to 3 vehicles
* Open air design living
* Air conditioning in bedrooms / open air in social areas
* Custom gourmet kitchen
* Private pool
* Private Jacuzzi (not heated)
* Air conditioning in all bedrooms
* Jungle views
* Multiple security safes
* Barbecue grill
* Outdoor shower
* Ceiling fans throughout
* Wildlife daily
* Wireless internet (200 GB)
* Dishwasher
* Washer/dryer
* Hairdryers
* Large screen TV's in both living rooms and in "kids" bedroom
* Toiletries including toilet tissue, soaps, shampoo, paper towels
* Ample private parking
* Daily maid service (except Sundays)
* Landry service included
* Easy access to many restaurants, groceries, bars and shopping
* Approx 2 miles to the beach and less than 1/2 mile to the main road (bus stop)
* Private chef available for a fee
* Free Personal Concierge Service
Concierge Services included for all our guests! Our concierge, Susan, can help with things like arranging private airport transportation, booking chef services, tours, massages, restaurant reservations, rental cars and much more. This service is extremely helpful. Having a local expert to help you plan you stay will not only save you time and money but will make your time in Costa Rica remarkable!

For security purposes, we have one camera viewing the driveway and front entrance only.

Casa Bamboo also has a Guest House on the property that can be added for a fee which can sleep up to an additional 4 people for a total of 14 guests. The Guest house can only be rented by the party in the main house, it will never be rented to a second party. To see Casa Bamboo with the Guest House, link https://airbnb.com/h/casabamboo14.

We own three other homes in the area:
Casa Calma – Jungle View; sleeps up to 8 and neighbors Casa Tranquilidad; https://airbnb.com/h/calma
Casa Bamboo – Jungle View; sleeps up to 10 or up to 14 with Guest Houses Added; https://airbnb.com/h/casabamboo OR https://airbnb.com/h/casabamboo14
Casa Tranquilidad – Jungle View; sleeps up to 12 or up to 16 with Guest House added and neighbors Casa Calma; https://airbnb.com/h/casatranquilidad OR https://airbnb.com/h/casatranquilidad16
Casa Elsa – Ocean View; sleeps up to 10; https://airbnb.com/h/casaelsama

Property manager

Scott Bittner

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Ocean view

Pool

Hot tub

Breakfast included

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

A signed and completed rental agreement and photo ID is required within 24 hours of booking this property; No Pets; No unregistered guest at anytime.

Person signing and staying must be at least 25 yrs old; House quiet hours are from 9pm-9am-strictly enforced. No parties/events. No loud music.

$500 Security Deposit Hold is Required; Max capacity is strictly enforced; No Pets; Guest responsible for securing the home and contents

Important information

You need to know

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

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Manuel Antonio

Located in Quepos, this holiday home is in a rural area and by the sea. 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.

View more Holiday homes in Manuel Antonio

Manuel Antonio, Puntarenas

What's nearby

Manuel Antonio Nature Park & Wildlife Refuge - 3 min drive
Playitas Beach - 6 min drive
Playa La Macha - 6 min drive
Biesanz Beach - 10 min drive
Manuel Antonio Beach - 10 min drive

Getting around

Quepos (XQP) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

‪El Avión Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
‪El Patio de Café Milagro - ‬15 min walk
‪Emilio's Cafe - ‬16 min walk
‪Falafel Bar - ‬12 min walk
‪Ronny's Place - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Gated Jungle Home: Security, 2 King Suites, Pool pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Gated Jungle Home: Security, 2 King Suites, Pool?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Gated Jungle Home: Security, 2 King Suites, Pool?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Gated Jungle Home: Security, 2 King Suites, Pool located?

This family-friendly Quepos holiday home is located by the sea, within a 10-minute walk of Mountain Top Park and Manuel Antonio National Park. Rancho Tipico don Juan and Pará Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

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8/10 Good

Josée P.

22 Apr 2024

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Environnement exceptionnel

Très bel environnement, différents types d'oiseaux et singes observés, dans les arbres environnants. Près des épiceries, plages et activités. Une employée faisant notre ménage et lavage, tous les jours, très apprécié. L’eau de la piscine était brouillée à notre arrivée, nous l’avons signalé et des employés sont venus régler le problème dés le lendemain. Notre concierge, Susan, répondait rapidement à nos besoins / demandes. Petites suggestions, d’ajouter des douches téléphones et crochets dans les salles de bain, serait pratiques. Dans l’ensemble tout était tel que décrit, séjour très agréable et apprécié. Merci à Susan, Laura et Scott.

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katie R.

6 Apr 2024

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Comfortable Jungle Paradise

We enjoyed our stay at Casa Bamboo. Two families with young kids were comfortable with room to spare. Susan’s help as in-country concierge was invaluable! Traveling in Central America can be challenging but she made sure everything was handled easily. Daily housekeeping with laundry made packing up suitcases easy. Important to note that the only staircase between the 2 floors is exterior and goes by the pool.

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah G.

5 Apr 2024

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Amazing House

We had 7 adults and 1 teenager at the house and we all loved it. Plenty of space for all of us. The backyard was our favorite. We saw monkeys, a sloth, iguanas and macaws all while sitting in the pool. Susan was wonderful to work with. She answered all of my questions prior to and during our trip. She planned all of our excursions and transportation. She was a huge help. Laura, the housekeeper was amazing. She kept the house spotless and did all of our laundry. We weren't expecting that but she spoiled us. The chef, Roberto cooked for us 2 nights. What a treat. Him and his assistant, Jefferson were so nice and talented. I can't say enough good things about this rental. The house is close to town. There is a steep road to go up from the house to get to town. It didn't effect our trip. Some of us walked it and some didn't. All of our excursions came with transportation. We called a taxi if there was anywhere else we wanted to go.

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pam F.

10 Feb 2024

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Perfect Retreat + Wildlife Galore

10/10. Casa Bambu was everything we needed. My parents, myself, and sister and brother in law and their two kids (8 and 4) stayed in Feb 2024. Casa Bambu felt private and right in the middle of the jungle, while also being just a 2 min drive from restaurants, bars, the beach, etc. The gate and Guard house at the top of our drive made us feel at ease about safety with kids. The separation of the top and bottom floors was great for the family with kids in our group, but it was easy to cohabitate as well! We found ourselves gathering on the top floor open air balcony a lot! Having AC in the bedrooms and most of the bathrooms was a life saver. Beds were very comfortable. Ample storage space in all of the bedrooms. House was very clean, and Laura the housekeeper was phenomenal. With kids, sandy feet and wet pool clothes, Laura came in clutch every day and made the house feel spotless and refreshed. It was also great to have the option of laundry being done as needed! Outside, the pool area was so nice. Ample seating between loungers, table with umbrella, and the built in benches along the pool area. Pool was clean and refreshing temperature. Wildlife Report: As a photographer I was thrilled at the amount of up close wildlife we saw everyday, including all of types of monkeys every day, a sloth in the tree near the pool, toucans, macaws, hummingbirds, blue morpho butterflies, Agouti, geckos, etc. Susan the concierge was also lovely and helpful! We will be back with more friends!

Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angelia M.

27 Dec 2023

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Excellent Stay

So much positive in one place. Tucked away in the rain forest, but so close to everything, The location is perfect! There were seven of us and we never felt on top of each other. We loved the open concept of the living areas and balcony. We saw several monkeys, sloths, and macaws. Just a perfect place to stay in this area.

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

sue c.

21 Apr 2023

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Beautiful and comfortable

Our family of ten thoroughly enjoyed our nine day stay at Casa Bamboo in Manuel Antonio. Concierge’s attention was impeccable. The option of the personal chef was a luxurious asset and took the stress out of shopping, cooking, and cleaning for a large family. The grounds were gorgeous and exciting, never knowing when a troop of monkeys would pass through. Five stars, for sure!

Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janine L., Vancouver, BC

21 Mar 2023

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Oasis in Manuel Antonio

This was a wonderful property, well set up for a large group. The pool and outdoor space were fantastic for watching monkeys and wildlife. I recommend this property.

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tara B.

21 Mar 2023

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Beautiful and wonderful for families!!

The property is in a perfect location and was absolutely beautiful. It was very clean, roomy, and well stocked, and had beautiful trees and nature all around. We were greeted with monkeys the first night! Susan was wonderful to work with and made our check in, zip lining, and chef a breeze to setup. I HIGHLY recommend Renzo the chef, the food was amazing!

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa F.

20 Feb 2023

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Peaceful property full of wildlife

Our entire group was very happy with the property. Nice location. Very quiet, peaceful area with lots of wildlife and nature, yet very close to restaurants, convenience stores, bus line, etc. We saw monkeys, sloths, scarlet macaws, toucans and more right from the property. More than what we saw at Manuel Antonio national park. Loved the pool and the outdoor living area. Would definitely stay here again next time we visit.

Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heather W.

19 Feb 2023

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Amazing Jungle Paradise

The place was exactly as pictured, the concierge was very responsive and everything was lovely. There was the prettiest blue butterfly that would circle the property every morning between 730-8am. It was a steep hike up to the main roads but once there the town was very walkable. We felt very safe and well cared for. Would highly recommend to anyone looking for a beautiful experience. Most taxi rides were ~10 minutes to nice restaurants or the beach. Our group had an amazing time!

Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

julie n.

16 Jan 2023

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Amazing Stay at Casa Bamboo

We had a wonderful experience. Scott was great to work with and the concierge Susan was incredibly helpful. We also had chef Renzo cook for us three nights and it was absolutely delicious. The home is beautiful and clean. We loved seeing the monkeys in the mornings and at dusk, along with the few toucans we saw in the trees. The beach is just a short drive along with whatever you need from the town. Don’t hesitate to book this home. Just do it!

Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kara P.

30 Dec 2022

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Fabulous time at Casa Bamboo

This is one of our favorite VRBOs ever. Highly recommend. Susan, the manager, is incredibly helpful both before and during our time there. We would happily stay here again, and might indeed do so!

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Greg R.

22 Dec 2022

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Perfect place. The concierge, cook and cleaning service (with laundry) were absolutely wonderful.

Amazing place. Perfect location. The extras (chef, concierge and cleaning lady) were just awesome. The pictures of property speak for themselves

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tami P.

17 Nov 2022

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Fabulous location!

Amazing property and location. Exceeded all expectations. We will be back!

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Erin M.

7 Aug 2022

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Awesome stay at Casa Bamboo

We were thrilled with our stay at this beautiful home in Manuel Antonio. The location was perfect to get to stores, restaurants and the beach. The house was clean, comfortable and provided us entaintment from monkeys who would visit us daily. The pool was wonderful after a hot day at the beach. We hired the private chef for a breakfast and two dinners who provided us with magnificent meals in the comfort of our rental. Chef is highly recommended! Susan the Concierge was always quick to answer our questions and Laura the maid kept our clothes and home clean every day. We felt extremely fortunate to have found this home and we hope to return. Pura Vida!

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Matt S.

30 July 2022

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Incredible Stay for Family of Seven

It’s hard to describe how incredible this property is. Right when we met Susan for check-in at the property, she pointed out a sloth hanging out in the tree over the pool! The variety of wildlife here was as equally amazing as the property itself. We saw howler and white-faced monkeys just about every day, scarlet macaws, toucans, sloths, morpho butterflies, raccoons, and several other animals. The property was very spacious and well equipped. Laura provided a wonderful laundry service each day, as well as a general clean-up of the kitchens, baths, and bedrooms. Susan, the concierge, was a wonderfully helpful source of local advice and information. Overall, we were very very pleased with the accommodations, property, and level of friendliness and service provided. We would recommend this property to anyone!

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Liz L.

26 Mar 2022

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Fantastic extended family stay

Casa Bamboo was all we could have hoped for in our stay in Manuel Antonio. Our extended family of 7 (including a 9 month old) enjoyed the house, the great pool and the forested area behind it. We saw howler monkeys, squirrel monkeys, toucans, iguanas, and macaws right at the house. Also saw a sloth a few times on the walk up the driveway. Felt like paradise. Susan was helpful with advice and trips and Chef Renzo and Roberto treated us to a couple great dinners at the house - so relaxing and yummy! We were glad we decided to forego renting a car and shuttled to the house from SJO. Lots of hills, but it is easy to get around without a car and all tours will pick you up at the house. Couldn't have asked for a better experience for our family. True Pura Vida!!

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laurie M.

22 Mar 2022

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Magical experience! Best ever.

From the beautiful home to the incredible food made by Chef Renzo to our concierge. The whole crew made this an experience we will never forget. The sloths in the neighborhood, macaws flying over to monkeys showing up and making us laugh at the pool. Look no further. Incredible

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Alyson R.

21 Mar 2022

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Love Casa Bamboo!!

Perfect house and experience! The house was perfect for our two families. Clean and well stocked with everything we needed for cooking, and relaxing by the pool. Susan is fantastic. She helped us plan our vacation, gave us advice, booked taxis, and was very responsive to all of our needs. Chef Micheal was perfect, and Vivian (our tour guide for the park) was amazing too! We would definitely book this property again and again!! Pura Vida!

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nicole H.

5 Aug 2021

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Paradise!!!

Our group included 10 people, two couples and six kids between the ages of 7 to 15. Casa Bamboo was perfect for us! We arrived and were immediately welcomed by Susan, the Concierge, several monkeys, and a sloth! We also discovered many iguanas, frogs, butterflies, hummingbirds, and other wildlife throughout the week. Everything in the house was as described, which was fabulous. The outdoor living space upstairs was spacious, the pool was clean and refreshing, and the beds were comfortable. Susan helped us with excursion plans, scheduled two chef dinners for us, made a 20th wedding anniversary special, and was always quick to respond to our questions. We were so thankful for Susan!! Laura kept laundry and the house clean which was a huge perk. Chef Renzo was also amazing. His presentation was beautiful and dinners were among our favorites while in Costa Rica! We enjoyed the quiet location of the house and the closeness to Manuel Antonio (a short walk). The taxis and bus were easy to use too. We recommend walking to the restaurant Oceana (beautiful view), zip lining with El Santuario Canopy Adventure (transportation and a delicious lunch included), a self-guided tour of Manuel Antonio National Park, and spending the day at Manuel Antonio Beach. Thanks for sharing your PARADISE with us! We cannot wait to visit again. PURA VIDA!!!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

TREVOR H.

5 Apr 2021

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Great Location.

We saw all types of monkeys and a sloth in the trees behind the pool. The kids loved it .

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Robert m., Houston Tx

29 Nov 2020

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Must needed vacation

The house is exactly like the pictures,. The house was very clean and was clean everyday by Laura, who did exceptional job, keeping the house clean. Susan, the concierge was always just a phone call away to help with anything that we needed. A must stay and will come back.

Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Niels Ulrik O.

9 Oct 2020

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Excellent Place to Stay A MUST

We needed a break from all this chaos from the city so we decided to give it a go to one of Costa Rica's most famous beaches and national parks. We had plenty of options and choices. This place worked perfectly for a family of all ages. 2, 4, 9, 15, 20, 24, 40, 51 and 67!!!! Plenty of space, comfortable, wonderful natural surrounding and a private chef and his assistant to make you feel as if you were in a 5 star resort all to you self. Laura the housekeeper was on top of cleaning and Chef Renzo catered to all our needs and so did his assistant Roberto. Susan (property manger) also checked in to make sure we were doing well and if we needed anything else. LOADS OF MONKEYS...Squirrel Monkeys, White Face Monkeys, Howler Monkeys and to put a cherry on top...last day a Sloth right in front of the pool. Not to mention the birds and wonderful sounds of nature and rain every night to help sleep peacfullt.

10/10 Excellent

Carla Q.

18 Mar 2020

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Excellent option for family vacation with kids

We had such a a great time! The house is 7 mins away from the beach by car. It is sparkling clean and has anything and everything you need to have a great vacation. In the middle of the COVID 19 outbreak the complete privacy of the house worked wonderfully . Tou will be isolated from anyone if that is what you want. The house is super spacious and offers cleaning service (super friendly by the way) every day. She offered to wash some dirty cloth and even fold it for me! 🙂 The property will gain from getting some outdoor light stings at the pool area, just because will make it even better but not because they’re required to enjoy the pool area at night. We will reserve for next tear pretty soon!

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Frank B., Perth

9 Mar 2020

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Family Vacation

To summarize our experience renting this property. It was AWESOME We are a family of 10–6 adults and 3 kids and each one of thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this VRBO in Manuel Antonio. The house is huge with an upstairs and downstairs kitchen , perfect for families on different eating schedules. The patios and pool were great for spending family time together. We we’re right in the jungle. The animals came to us. We saw different types of monkeys, sloths lots of birds including the Toucan. Communication with the property manager was great. No problems or surprises whatsoever and the maid was like part of the family. We loved the property , the people and Costa Rica.

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2020

About the host

Hosted by Scott Bittner

What makes this property unique

Casa Bamboo is located in a small gated community of eight homes with 24/7 private security. Its within walking distance to many restaurants, shops, groceries and bars. Expect to see a lot of wildlife at Casa Bamboo!