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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms4+ bathroomsSleeps 12650.3 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Breakfast available
  • Washer
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Manuel Antonio, Puntarenas
  • Playitas Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Biesanz Beach
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Manuel Antonio Beach
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Quepos (XQP)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Apartment Bedroom

1 King Bed

Guest Bedroom #3

1 Single Bunk Bed and 2 Double Beds

Master #1

1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 King Bed

Master #2

1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

4 bathrooms, 2 half bathrooms

Apartment

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Guest Bath #3

Toilet · Shower only

Kitchen Half Bath

Toilet

Master Bath #1

Toilet · Shower only

Master Bath #2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

Ocean & Beach Views, Huge Pool, Private, Walk to 2 Beaches & Lots of Wildlife!

Villa Vigia is the crown emerald of Manuel Antonio. Perched atop Quepos Point, this Mediterranean luxury villa has postcard views of the ocean, beach, and national park. With 2.3 acres and over 7,000 square feet, it is also one of the area's most private and exclusive villas.

There are two master bedrooms upstairs, each with fantastic views. Each also has a king sized bed and queen sofa bed, AC, private bath, walk in closet and ocean-view balcony. The upper guest bedroom has 2 double beds and a set of bunk-beds (single on top, queen on bottom). The apartment is the odd ball out--reached internally via the kitchen, garage and laundry room--but is equally nice, with a king bed, its own kitchen, bathroom, and enclosed patio next to the gardens. Above it all is a roofed tower with some of the best views in Manuel Antonio of the beach, national park and nearby islands.


There are few properties in Costa Rica with such a perfect blend of luxury, nature, privacy and postcard ocean views! The area is largely forested, and thus there is lots of wildlife at the villa. Monkeys, sloths, toucans, iguanas and scarlet macaws are common sights. Within a 10 minute walk is Playa Biesanz--a quiet, cove beach good for paddle boarding and kids that don't like big waves. Within a 20 minute walk is Playa Espadilla--the main beach, and is 2km long. A quaint trail leads around the home through the rainforest and gardens. The villa has only one neighbor--behind and out of sight, which also makes it one of the most private villas in Manuel Antonio.

On the main level is a huge foyer, which doubles as a living area, a separate living area with a 72" flatscreen TV and outdoor patio, and a large dining room with a round table with enough space for 12. There is also a 'barbecue terrace' with a grill and huge pool bathroom.

Each rental comes with concierge, daily maid service (MTWTF), and a 24-hour caretaker/guard.

Property manager

Kent Thompson - Manuel Antonio Rental Properties
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Languages

English, Spanish

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Amenities

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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

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
This property uses solar energy, plus eco-friendly cleaning products
Host has indicated that there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property, but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is no 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 recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Manuel Antonio

Located in Quepos, this villa is near the beach. Brisas Wellness Center 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

What's nearby

  • Playitas Beach - 2 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Biesanz Beach - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Manuel Antonio Nature Park & Wildlife Refuge - 7 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Playa La Macha - 10 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Manuel Antonio Beach - 13 min drive - 5.6 km

Getting around

  • Quepos (XQP) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪El Avión Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Emilio's Cafe - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Burû - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Magic Bus - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪El Patio de Café Milagro - ‬15 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Ocean & Beach Views, Huge Pool, Private, Walk to 2 Beaches & Lots of Wildlife! have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Ocean & Beach Views, Huge Pool, Private, Walk to 2 Beaches & Lots of Wildlife! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Ocean & Beach Views, Huge Pool, Private, Walk to 2 Beaches & Lots of Wildlife!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Ocean & Beach Views, Huge Pool, Private, Walk to 2 Beaches & Lots of Wildlife!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Ocean & Beach Views, Huge Pool, Private, Walk to 2 Beaches & Lots of Wildlife! located?

Situated by the sea, this villa is within a 10-minute walk of Playitas Beach and Biesanz Beach. Brisas Wellness Center and Playa Espadilla are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tanya W.

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

Terrific vacation

The entire team were spectacular. They made our vacation run smoothly. There is a discrepancy in the listing - the distance to the beach is 20 minutes, not 2. The bbq was dangerous - we had to shut off the propane to turn it off.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne W.

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

Great trip

We enjoyed our stay very much! Vanessa was very helpful and the staff was great! Recommend chef Alex as well
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Reena B.

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

Nice home with excellent views.

Our family of seven - all adults - stayed for Christmas week. Pros:- Location was great - very central in MA to national park and an amazing beach (must drive down a crazy but doable road). Restaurants were all within 10 minutes drive.- Bedrooms - we used the main three bedrooms - all were very comfortable and spacious- Pool / Outdoor space - is very pretty, good size - pool felt a little cold during our stay - maybe cause of the two days of rain and some clouds- Views - especially from the second floor are amazing- Vanessa was helpful and responsive with bookings and any questionsCon:- Lighting - the main, shared spaces on the first floor could use more lighting - sun sets by 5:30 and it definitely felt dark indoors - kind of annoying.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael N.

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

Pleasure in the jungle

Very happy with the house and surroundings. House is literally in the jungle with awesome views to Pacific Ocean. We loved the visiting toucans and animals (sloths etc). House is great for a large group or family. Staff were very friendly. Great chef available during our stay.
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Clay L.

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

Great Times!

Beautiful and Private Spot
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert S.

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

Best vacation home ever

We have stayed at many places all over the world and have never experienced a home as amazing as this one. On a daily bases we seen 10or more monkeys, 2 sloths that live in the trees next to the pool, iguanas, birds etc. we saw more wild life at our home than we did in the national park. The house itself was a slice of paradise!! We had a group of 11 and had plenty of room, there was a daily housekeeper that came and tidy everything up and an amazing grounds keeper that was so kind and helpful. The location was perfect. We can’t wait to go back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tom K.

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

Beautiful jungle retreat

The house was beautiful, and the grounds were amazing. The pool was great, and had lots of space for all of us and spectacular ocean views. We also had regular visits from several monkeys, sloths, big lizards, (huge) butterflies and tons of birds (including macaws and parrots). It was like living in a wildlife sanctuary and it was really cool. The house itself is a little older, and it’s starting to show some signs of age, but despite the age, the team taking care of the house does a spectacular job maintaining the property, and are ridiculously responsive to any issues. I think I texted Vanessa 2-3 times over the week we were there, with relatively minor (but urgent) issues, and every time Santos (the property caretaker) was addressing the issue within minutes. Our only gripe, and we knew about it going in, was the lack of any AC in spaces outside the bedrooms. It was really hot during our stay, and it would have been nice to have a community space we could eat or just all hang out in that wasn’t oppressively hot. Again, the listing and reviews were clear, so it’s on us not knowing how hot it gets in March, but that was the only real downside we experienced.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily B.

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

Paradise

We had an amazing stay from start to finish. They have everything covered so all you have to do is sit back and relax. Chef Sofia, Vanessa, Flacca, and Santos are so wonderful and truly add to the magic. Cannot wait to return!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terese Marie J.

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

Family vacation

Our stay in the Villa, was beautiful! The house is beautiful along with the team that runs the villa. Can not say bad , but I will say Thank you Pura Vida
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn J., State College, PA

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

Superior house and staff

Where to begin??? First, Vanessa, our concierge, went above and beyond the call of duty with our extended family of 12, ranging in age from 3 to 69. She helped us with everything with a smile, including setting up 3 tours to Manuel Antonio National Park, a boat ride, and a Sunset Sails Trimaran sunset and snorkeling cruise. She was very available, even on her day off which was her birthday! We had many requests, including several taxi rides, a Visa that needed printed out, information about the house, shopping, etc. etc. We were late on arrival and she stayed late waiting for us to arrive, and giving us a house tour, and information about staying there, such as how to keep MOnkeys out of the house! I can't say enough about her service and availability and her communication before and throughout our stay. Her English is excellent, and we probably relied on her so much since we had very limited Spanish. Thank you Vanessa! The house, or should I say MANSION, was like staying in a castle. The online photos do not do it justice, and it has many nooks and crannies to hang out, including several dining areas inside and out. The kitchen was amazing, with everything one could imagine needing, including spices and coffee. Our sons and their families including 4 children, shared this space quite a bit, while us grandparents took the lovely apartment, which was fully air conditioned and had its own kitchen. It was quite hot (90-95 degreed) during our stay, so the pristine pool and fans in the house were very refreshing. The AC in the bedrooms was excellent as well. The pool was incredible, and we spent most of our at house time in and around us, while the kids literally turned into fish! The first day and large family (about 20+) of Tika squirrel monkeys put on a show on the patio for us, wrestling, showing off, drinking pool water, looking for food, mommas and babies scampering around, for about 30 minutes. We also saw many white faced ,monkeys, a howler monkey, sloths, macaws, toucans, frogs, and many multi-colored iguanas on the trail around the house. Staying in Manuel Antonio was an unforgettable experience, and went way beyond any of our expectations. The cleaning staff came in every weekday to wash towels, clean, and empty trash. We felt very pampered and sometimes told them it was not necessary to wash the towels every day. They were very friendly and quite accepting and tolerant of our lack of Spanish conversation. 10 stars****
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ben M., Jarrell, TX

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

The best of Quepos

This property is right in the middle of everything you will want to see between Quepos and Manual Antonio. Close to shopping, restaurants, bars, the beach, the marina, everything. Secluded and secure location with probably the best views of the beach possible. 2 upstairs bedrooms are both full masters 1 upstairs room with 2 doubles and double with twin bunk. Full down stairs apartment. This is probably one of the nicest for rental houses in Quepos
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

debbie s.

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

Loved every minute

Property was stunning and we had a daily parade of animals visiting us that made every day an adventure. Beaches were close by, pool was amazing. Everything was perfect. Staff were amazing. We were all sad to leave. Going back again soon!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

jack l.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

7 Days

Housekeeping very good Grounds keeper very good Property manager poor
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jon K.

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

Spectacular!

This house is truly amazing. Really gorgeous and spacious with all the features anyone would want. The pool is WARM, and the nearby ocean is even WARMER - so fun to swim in. And the furnishings and kitchen equipment are perfect. The staff was always smiling and helping and immediately responsive. If you can visit the Manuel Antonio area and stay in this house, DO!
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christy M.

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

Wonderful!!

It was such a wonderful and healing experience!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Justin J.

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

Great Location

Great views, close to many things, only decent service.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jason C., Brooklyn, NY

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

A Fantasy Experience

Everything about our stay was beyond our expectations - the house is, quite simply, a fantasy! The location is amazing, the animal life stunning and ever-present, and the quality of the home extremely high. The pool is the highlight and the views are the stuff of your wildest imaginings. I can't say enough good things about the property. We are still talking about it several weeks later and wish we could all go back right this moment! Thank you to the team for such a wonderful vacation experience.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ginger & Dave K.

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

Simply amazing!

Our stay at Villa Vigia far exceeded our expectations. The accomodations were perfect for our family. My husband and I in one master, daughter and husband in the other, 2 teens in 3rd bedroom and single adult daughter in 'apartment'. The house and grounds are beautiful and well-maintained. No need to leave to see wildlife - monkeys visited daily, a toucan perched in a tree, and macaws flew overhead. The infinity pool was gorgeous, and the views from the pool area as well as all the balconies were breathtaking. The location is great. We were able to hike to a couple of beaches as well as some local restaurants. If you don't want to hike the hills, It's easy to get a cab. Vanessa, our concierge, was delightful to work with. She was so well-organized, was an immense help planning our itinerary, and was always available via text to answer any questions we had. All in all, it was a wonderful trip and we would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Oleg K., El Cajon

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Impeccably clean, gorgeous villa with fantastic staff and one little flaw.

Let me just start by saying - this Costa Rica vacation was one of the best we took in a long time! Villa Vigia is gorgeous place with infinity pool, incredible views and monkey family, playing visits every day for an amazing show of Costa Rican wildlife just a few feet away! Accommodation at Villa Vigia are great for big family: there are 2 master bedrooms in the main house, along with one multi bed bedroom - all elegantly furnished and with gorgeous views from the balconies. There is, also, your grand mother and her hated boyfriend's quarters - apartment of some sort with separate kitchen and laundry room, accessible via concrete steps walk through garage. That apartment is good, but compared to main house bedrooms - does not feel luxurious, as the rest of the villa. To emphasize - this is excellent villa for large family or may be two couples with children and grandparents, but for group of four adult couples my wife and I were part of, it was a bit frustrating to deside who is going to stay in the granny's flatt. All the people associated with this property are extremely responsive and accommodating all your needs, grounds are gorgeous... But be aware if you have four couples. I love Costa Rica, hope you all will visit and enjoy it as much as we did!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

shakeb r.

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

Amazing

Beautiful house with amazing views. I really enjoyed everything about it. The staff is very friendly and accommodating. I highly recommend it for everyone.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Scott C., Arlington,TX USA

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

Wonderful Stay at Villa Vigia

Villa Vigia is a wonderful house in Manual Antonio. We stayed there for 6 nights and didn't want to leave. The views are amazing, the house open and airy.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Eric R.

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

Amazing experience

The overall experience with this rental property was amazing. From the initial communications with Kent to the incredibly helpful staff in the beautiful location it was an ideal place for three families. It was incredibly clean and well kept. We would definitely like to stay here again in the future.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Dillon N.

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

Great place

Everything was set up perfectly. Exceeded my expectations
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ami S.

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

Amazing Property and Experience!

We had the most wonderful time at this beautiful home! All the staff was top notch and our large group of all ages can’t stop raving about it to everyone we see. We will 100% be back soon to stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Carrie N.

Fun Family Vacation - Beautiful Spot

We stayed at Villa Vagia over Christmas and loved the home and Manuel Antonio. The views from this home are incredible and the infinity pool overlooking the beach is spectacular. There was lots to do for the kids (ages 5-12) to stay busy - they delighted in the pool and all the animal visitors. We had monkeys visit daily and Bob the iguana showed up almost every day at 3 pm to say hi. This house is well stocked and has just about everything you need to make the stay easy and relaxing. Vanessa was our concierge and she organized great tours, got us in touch with a Chef who cooked dinner two nights, and answered our questions and needs during our stay. We walked to both beaches and to the restaurants, which was a good workout with all the hills and adventure with the narrow streets. It was also easy to get a cab to go out. The one down side to our visit was the fourth bedroom is not technically in the main part of the house. We traveled with my parents and my sister's family of four and would have liked to use the fourth bedroom. Unfortunately because of the location and musty smell we chose not to use it and all bunked in the three main rooms - which are a good size. We wish we had known this and had asked several questions about this room and were somewhat disappointed we couldn't use it.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2018

About the host

Hosted by Kent Thompson - Manuel Antonio Rental Properties

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Hola! My name is Kent Thompson, and I am the Reservations Manager for Villa Vigia. I am originally from Colorado, though I have been living here in Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica, for over 20 years. I'm happy to answer any questions you have about the property--or about Manuel Antonio in general!

Why they chose this property

The owners bought this property because they were moved by it's beauty, location and views. They wanted to establish a foothold in Costa Rica that they could use to visit yearly, and make a connection between their two children and the local culture. To this day, they spend several weeks here in Manuel Antonio every year!

What makes this property unique

Villa Vigia is a one-of-a-kind property! There are no other vacation villas in Manuel Antonio with such amazing views and privacy, with 2.5 acres of lush rainforest and gardens. Want to check the tides? Look out the window... Want to see wildlife? Go out on the terrace... Care for a dip? Dive in the 600 ft2 pool... or stroll down to one of Manuel Antonio's pristine beaches...

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English, Spanish

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