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MONKEYS PLAY DAILY IN THE BACKYARD CREEK!

 
 
 
Manuel Antonio house rental - refreshing pool
refreshing pool
 
Manuel Antonio house rental - refreshing pool

refreshing pool

Bedroom one: opens to balcony: King bed

Bedroom one: opens to balcony: King bed

Bedroom two opens to balcony: King bed

Bedroom two opens to balcony: King bed

relax in our hammock while bird/monkey watching

relax in our hammock while bird/monkey watching

Welcome to our home...

Welcome to our home...

relax by the pool

relax by the pool

Comfortable living room

Comfortable living room

upper jungle view from deck

upper jungle view from deck

small but adequate kitchen

small but adequate kitchen

tongue & groove ceilings throughout house

tongue & groove ceilings throughout house

Per night (USD) $250
  • Bedrooms3
  • Sleeps8
  • 2 Bathrooms
Minimum Stay 2 nights

Photos and Description of the Manuel Antonio vacation house rental
3 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, sofa sleeper, sleeps 8

If you appreciate architecture and design you will love Casa Pura Vida! It is beautifully designed with tongue and groove ceilings , and hand crafted arched windows and doors throughout. There are huge decks upstairs and downstairs with a hammock and Adirondack chairs right outside the bedrooms and living area . Our stair rails and deck rails are artistically sculpted as wrought iron leaves.

It is important to us that our guests feel the quality of being in a home, rather than a 'house rental' or hotel. We have decorated with love and attention as if we were inviting our closest friends to come visit.

Our house backs into the rainforest. Each day Titi monkeys and white faced monkeys play in the creek right off the deck. It is in the back of a residential neighborhood so it has the feeling of home, rather than a tourist destination. The property is not so secluded that you feel desolate. You will love relaxing by our pool. We are five minutes from Quepos and Manuel Antonio.

Amenities: Pool, air conditioning in upstairs bedrooms, Phone, Cable TV, DVD, Full Kitchen, Refrigerator, Cooking Utensils provided, Linens provided, Washer & Dryer, Parking, No Smoking

Activities: Hiking, Biking, Gym, Fishing, Wildlife Viewing, Horseback Riding, Shopping, Restaurants, Sightseeing, Swimming, Snorkeling/Diving, Boating, Sailing, Surfing, Windsurfing, Parasailing, Jet Skiing, Shelling, Rafting

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About Penny Williams

Chris and Penny Williams were from San Diego and bought this house on their honeymoon in 2002. In 2012 they moved to Costa Rica to open a shelter for girls caught in Human Trafficking. You can read about their project at www.seedsofhopehome.com

Penny Williams purchased this house in 2002
Why Penny Williams chose Manuel Antonio

Casa Pura Vida is a beautiful house with unique architecture and is located in a great neighborhood. We wanted to have this place for our children and their children to come to for nature and monkeys!

Manuel Antonio house rental - refreshing pool

refreshing pool

Bedroom one: opens to balcony: King bed

Bedroom one: opens to balcony: King bed

Bedroom two opens to balcony: King bed

Bedroom two opens to balcony: King bed

relax in our hammock while bird/monkey watching

relax in our hammock while bird/monkey watching

Welcome to our home...

Welcome to our home...

relax by the pool

relax by the pool

Comfortable living room

Comfortable living room

upper jungle view from deck

upper jungle view from deck

small but adequate kitchen

small but adequate kitchen

tongue & groove ceilings throughout house

tongue & groove ceilings throughout house

Nearest Airport : San Jose at 90 Miles
Nearest Beach : beach at 4 Miles
Car: not necessary

Manuel Antonio is known by Costa Ricans and by tourists as being the most beautiful town in Costa Rica. We are four miles from Manuel Antonio National Park which is spectacular with wildlife and nature. Our beaches are beautiful with nearby restaurants that are great for a wonderful day of relaxation.

Other Activities: river rafting, canopy tours, jungle cruises

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Changeover Day: flexible

Rental Rates for this vacation house rental in Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica

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Base Rate
$250
2 nights
 

Additional information about rental rates

50% to book
50% due one month before stay
Fees And Taxes $250 per night, $1750 per week.
Christmas week $3000

Accommodation and Amenities for this vacation house rental in Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica

Property Type:
  • house
Meals:
  • Guests provide their own meals
Floor Area:
  • 1500 sq. ft.
Location Type:
  • Near The Ocean
Theme:
  • Family
  • Romantic
  • Adventure
  • Budget
General:
  • Alarm Clock
  • Telephone
  • Iron & Board
  • Basic Soaps
  • Laundry Soap
  • Towels Provided
  • Paper Towels
  • Sofa Bed
  • Toilet Paper
  • Washing Machine
  • Local Restaurant Guide
  • Wireless Internet
  • Ceiling Fans
  • Local Activities Guide
  • Air Conditioning
  • Safe
  • Activities Guide
  • Parking
  • Local Maps
  • Internet
  • Linens Provided
  • Living Room
  • Hair Dryer
  • Clothes Dryer
  • Shampoo
Kitchen:
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Coffee Grinder
  • Cooking Utensils
  • Dishes & Utensils
  • Stove
  • Toaster
  • Freezer
  • Stove
  • Blender
  • Coffee Maker
  • Oven
Dining:
  • Dining Area
  • seating for 4 people
Bathrooms:
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Bathroom 1 - toilet , tub , shower
    Bathroom 2 - toilet , shower
Bedrooms:
  • 3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 8
  • Bedroom 1 - 1 king
    Bedroom 2 - 1 king
    Bedroom 3 - 1 queen , 1 sleep sofa /futon
  • Third bedroom is small and sleeps two with a queen size bed. Sofabed in living room sleeps two.
Entertainment:
  • Games
  • VCR
  • Radio
  • Television
  • Games for Kids
  • Books
  • Satellite / Cable
  • CD Player
Outside:
  • Balcony
  • Beach Towels
  • Terrace
  • Patio
  • Deck / Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Outdoor Grill ...
    small Webber bbq
  • 6 garden chairs
Suitability:
  • wheelchair inaccessible
  • non smoking only
  • pets considered
  • children welcome
Pool / Spa:
  • Private Pool
Onsite Services:
  • Concierge
  • Staff
Attractions:
  • forests
  • waterfalls
  • restaurants
  • marina
  • rain forests
  • churches
Leisure Activities:
  • eco tourism
  • paddle boating
  • horseback riding
  • gambling casinos
  • walking
  • beachcombing
  • whale watching
  • scenic drives
  • sight seeing
  • bird watching
Local Services & Businesses:
  • hospital
  • fitness center
  • massage therapist
  • laundromat
  • medical services
  • ATM/bank
  • Babysitter
  • groceries
Sports & Adventure Activities:
  • sailing
  • scuba diving or snorkeling
  • mountain climbing
  • mountaineering
  • hiking
  • wind-surfing
  • cycling
  • deepsea fishing
  • swimming
  • paragliding
  • jet skiing
  • rafting
  • mountain biking
  • fishing
  • surf fishing
  • freshwater fishing
  • equestrian events
  • surfing
  • snorkeling
  • whitewater rafting

Learn more about this vacation rental at the owner's website:

Reviews for this vacation house rental in Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica

Monkeys Play Daily in the Backyard Creek!
average rating of 4.647059 based on 17 reviews
business
Monkeys Play Daily in the Backyard Creek!
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p320754
+506 87072686
Manuel Antonio Puntarenas
Drums, Pennsylvania - United States
5

Wonderful week in Manuel Antonio

5 of 5
Submitted: March 5, 2013 Stayed: February 2013
We recently enjoyed a one week stay at Casa Pura Vida. The home is set in a quiet residential neighborhood surrounded by lush tropical vegetation. Monkeys came by several times during the week and were very entertaining. The property has a small pool that was a great way to cool off and relax after a busy day of sightseeing, shopping, etc. The immediate area has many great restaraunts most of which offer awesome sunset veiws, definately try El Avion, Ronny's Place, and the Gaia resort. The Beaches were beautiful and not too crowded. The rainmaker jungle hike was fantastic, we were able to take a refreshing swim in a stream fed pool along the way. Owners Chris and Penny were very accomodating and did all they could to make sure we enjoyed our stay. Would definately recommend Casa Pura Vida to family and friends.
Recommended for:  Adventure Seekers, Sightseeing, Families with Teenagers, Romantic Getaway
business
Monkeys Play Daily in the Backyard Creek!
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p320754
+506 87072686
Manuel Antonio Puntarenas
4

excellent home for monkey viewing

4 of 5
Submitted: February 23, 2013 Stayed: February 2013
Home is beautiful and clean. The 2 decks are magnificent. The larger lower deck has a hammock and is feet wide and semi circular 25 feet deep
It could use a picnic table and furniture.
The top deck opens off the top 2 bedrooms and is also semi circular, and smaller. It is at treetop canopy level and is a treat; in the morning lots of songbirds; once a day a troop of monkeys came through.
The upstairs bedrooms had room air conditioners that were great...but nothing downstairs except ceiling fans.
The small downstairs bedroom got hot and stuffy; the electric fan was broken.
POOL is beautiful and refreshing.
Note: there are lots of neighbors; even though you are in the jungle, this is a busy place, a few miles from Manuel Antonio...the fridge is also sub-par, not getting things very cold. (we were there a hot week, 70;s low and 90s high)
be sure to get to Rainmaker Park and to a beach OTHER than Manuel Antonio to get the true Costa Rica. Manuel ANtonio overrun with tourists....
washer and dryer work great...spiral staircase steep..maybe a concern for very young children....
Recommended for:  Adventure Seekers, Sightseeing, Families with Teenagers, Romantic Getaway
business
Monkeys Play Daily in the Backyard Creek!
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p320754
+506 87072686
Manuel Antonio Puntarenas
Fargo, North Dakota
5

Great location/ Lovely Experience!

5 of 5
Submitted: February 10, 2013 Stayed: January 2013
My husband and I stayed at Casa Pura Vida for one week. We had a blast getting to know the neighborhood, the iguanas, and the monkeys! This home is located in an ideal neighborhood- minutes from the beach, shops, and restaurants. Penny and Chris were very helpful and went out of there way to make sure we enjoyed our time in Costa Rica. The home is gorgeous and unique! The ceilings are beautiful. More than enough room for many! The pool was perfect and actually looks even nicer in person. The property was well maintained and private. I definitely recommend Casa Pura Vida as the property provided an ideal location, privacy, and most importantly, a unique one-of-a-kind experience! We are so glad we decided to stay in a home instead of a hotel as the experience was priceless!
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Pet-friendly, Adventure Seekers, Girls Getaway, Sightseeing, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children, People with Disabilities, Romantic Getaway
business
Monkeys Play Daily in the Backyard Creek!
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p320754
+506 87072686
Manuel Antonio Puntarenas
Charleston, SC
5

Love, Love, Love this house!

5 of 5
Submitted: February 4, 2013 Stayed: November 2012
I love, love, love this house. Sitting on the hammock on the back porch was one of the most relaxing things I've done in my life. I enjoyed having our own priivate pool. The location was great and Penny was wonderful in answering all the questions I had, as well as suggesting adventure tours. Im not sure why the previous guests were so disgruntled, as I found the house and sheets clean and everything in good working condition. The house was as advertised. I will definately book this house again
Helpful votes: 2/2
business
Monkeys Play Daily in the Backyard Creek!
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p320754
+506 87072686
Manuel Antonio Puntarenas
Charleston, SC
5

Loved it!

5 of 5
Submitted: February 4, 2013 Stayed: November 2012
I love, love, love this house. Sitting on the hammock on the back porch was one of the most relaxing things I've done in my life. I enjoyed having our own priivate pool. The location was great and Penny was wonderful in answering all the questions I had, as well as suggesting adventure tours. Im not sure why the previous guests were so disgruntled, as I found the house and sheets clean and everything in good working condition. The house was as advertised. I will definately book this house again.
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Adventure Seekers, Girls Getaway, Sightseeing, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children, Romantic Getaway
Helpful votes: 2/2
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