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The Top Rated House in Manuel Antonio with 5 Star Reviews Year After Year!!!

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Outdoor pool
Property grounds
Smart TV, DVD player, books, stereo
Outdoor spa tub
8 bedrooms, WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

8 bedrooms8 bathroomsSleeps 14697 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

The Top Rated House in Manuel Antonio with 5 Star Reviews Year After Year!!!

This stunning 8 bedroom, 9 bathroom home, is located just a 15minute brisk walk to the white sands of Manuel Antonio Beach. Picturesque ocean views are found throughout the entire house. No expense has been spared in building this one of a kind, turn key luxury estate.

There are 5 separate lockable levels of the home, offering 3 equipped kitchens. The master suite is located on the top floor and has a suspended plunge pool which overlooks the beach and the famous Manuel Antonio National Park, along with a full kitchen and a remarkable living and dinining room area

At garage level we have Guest bedroom #1 with an ensuite bathroom, king and queen bed

Next to this is Guest bedroom #2 and 3
with a full size bed in each room and a shared full bathroom

Following the curving staircase from the parking area down to the 3rd level
is the newly redesigned mid level master bedroom and ensuite bathroom. Adjacent to this is the 3rd level living quarters. With a large living area/dining room and kitchenette , also located here is the 5th guest bedroom
with a king size bed and ensuite bathroom next to guest bedroom #6 with 2 twin beds and a half bathroom

From the kitchen/dinning area go downstairs to
Guest bedroom #7with a queen size bed ensuite bathroom and step out a side door to the pool area, with a full kitchen, dinning and lounge areas, pool side chairs
large pool with a shallow area for infant
children adults and jetted tub

With more than 7,500 square feet of living space this home could be used in a retreat, luxury vacation rental or even high end multiple family gathering

Property manager

Elena Arroyo

Languages

English, German, Spanish

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Massage
  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car not required
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Chef service
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 8 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 7.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Outside only!

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (limited availability)
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Whale watching nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 7,500 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number 3102887915

We should mention

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

Property is also known as

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Top Rated House Manuel Antonio 5 Star Reviews Year After Year
Top Rated Manuel Antonio 5 Star Reviews Year After Year
Top Rated House Manuel Antonio 5 Star Reviews Year After Year
Top Rated House Manuel Antonio 5 Star Reviews Year After Year

About the neighborhood

Map
Manuel Antionio, Puntarenas

What's nearby

  • Playitas Beach - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Biesanz Beach - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Manuel Antonio Nature Park & Wildlife Refuge - 5 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Playa La Macha - 8 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Manuel Antonio Beach - 11 min drive - 4.8 km

Getting around

  • Quepos (XQP) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪El Avión Restaurant - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Emilio's Cafe - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Burû - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Magic Bus - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪El Patio de Café Milagro - ‬6 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does The Top Rated House in Manuel Antonio with 5 Star Reviews Year After Year!!! have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is The Top Rated House in Manuel Antonio with 5 Star Reviews Year After Year!!! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Top Rated House in Manuel Antonio with 5 Star Reviews Year After Year!!! ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Top Rated House in Manuel Antonio with 5 Star Reviews Year After Year!!! ?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Top Rated House in Manuel Antonio with 5 Star Reviews Year After Year!!! located?

Situated by the sea, this vacation home is 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Pará Beach and 3.1 mi (4.9 km) from Manuel Antonio Beach. Playitas Beach and Playa Espadilla are also within 15 minutes.

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The Top Rated House in Manuel Antonio with 5 Star Reviews Year After Year!!! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 95 out of 107 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 107 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 107 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 107 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 107 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mark P.

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

Great Location and building

We all loved this property! We love this area and this property made our stay even better!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Calin P.

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

Incredible property

The location, the view, the staff, the manager, I do not know where to start because everything was perfect. We had monkeys, three toe sloths, birds coming to the house every single day. Everything about this place will leave me in awe for years. Let me just say, the best staff I have ever seen. They work hands on and daily and made it their mission to keep us the most comfortable and safe for our entire trip. If that was not enough, the view speaks for itself and is to die for.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Victoria P.

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

Amazing Stay

Perfect place to stay in Manuel Antonio! Walking distance to numerous restaurants and beaches! And an amazing view of Manuel Antonio National Park. All staff made us feel at home and welcome and were a huge help with any questions we had. We loved swimming in the pool every day! Everything was clean and just like the pictures.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Betsy M.

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

Great property for a large group or multiple families!

This property is great for a large group or multiple families looking for individual spaces while staying together. The view from the upper floors is beautiful and the location is great - wishing walking distance to everything!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Taylor C.

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

Beautiful views!

We loved staying at Casa Diamanté! Chris was wonderful and helped us with everything from tours to groceries!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Luis M., USA

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

Perfect for this family

Great
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alycia D.

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

Perfect for multiple families

Everyone had their own space + plenty of common space. we had teens and elementary age kids, early morning people and late night people. it all worked. we saw sloths in the backyard and walked to the beach. it was a wonderful Costa Rica adventure.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rich B.

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

Would definitely book again

Easy
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donald A.

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

Manuel Antonio June, 2024

We have just returned from a wonderful week at Casa Diamante. The spacious house was perfect for our extended family of 10. It was clean and well furnished. The housekeeper and grounds keeper were great. Alex our concierge was really great. He was always available helping us set up excursions, shuttles, taxis, dinner reservations, etc. The house is in a good location, but it is on a very steep hill, so we would take a shuttle or taxi to various sites. The house has a great view, and we saw macaws, toucans, monkeys, iguanas, and sloths.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jamie D.

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

Excellent house and staff in a great area for a good price!

We had an amazing trip! We were told that there was a change of ownership and the switch over was seamless! The nature around the house was mind boggling and the house was convenient to everything. Thanks so much for answering all of my questions and the responses were sent immediately.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Steve T.

Palacial Resort Living

Stunning views, spacious air-conditioned living areas, party-friendly swimming pool and outdoor kitchen, and all inside a totally secure courtyard. What's not to like??!! This place will absolutely guaranty the best possible time in Costa Rica, and probably your best vacation ever!

8/10 Good

Susan O.

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

Great house in a fantastic location.

Though there was an initial hiccup with the cleaning service schedule, the managers of this property more than made up for our inconvenience and we very much enjoyed our stay. The place is perfect for groups who would also enjoy a bit of space. We were two couples and two singles (all friends) traveling together and it was nice to be able to spread out, but also get together for meals or by the pool. The views from the various decks are fantastic and we enjoyed watching the monkeys and birds from the comfort of home.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jamie M.

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

Perfect Location and Great Staff

While the property looks great on VRBO, it's even better in person! We were able to walk to beaches, restaurants, and grocery stores (although the house is on a hill, so it's rather strenuous). It could not have been more convenient. And the view! It's what I miss most! Lastly, Chris, the property manager made great recommendations and helped with every inquiry within minutes! I will stay here again if I make it back to Costa Rica!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel P., Fremont, CA

Casa Diamante Shines!

All the reviews about the location of Casa Diamante are correct. A short walk up to many restaurants and stores. The walk down the hill leads to an awesome beach, with very few people. The house itself is fantastic, with stunning views of the rain forest and ocean. Chris was a tremendous host, helping us to book excursions, find tour guides, book taxis and transportation back to the airport. Casa Diamante was the best, and exemplifies the Costa Rica motto of PURA VIDA!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Unable to make trip

We did not get to go because Costa Rica closed its borders due to the virus!= However, we have rebooked. Jennifer Harter has been wonderful to help= us with the initial cancellation and answering many questions.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2020

10/10 Excellent

Shani T.

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

Beautiful Casa

We booked Casa Diamante to house our family of 10 during our wedding weekend and the property was perfect. The different suite types matched exactly what we were looking for, with the Toucan apartment being a perfect fit for my cousin's family of 4 with 2 kids, the Iguana suites working well for elderly parents who can't take stairs, and the penthouse being a great area to gather for breakfast, which Chris helped us book. Our family was pleased with the stay and the kids enjoyed how large the pool was. Chris was not there to physically check us in and the bedroom door to the master suite was locked so we had to hunt down one of the staff members, but it was resolved relatively quickly. We were very thankful to have access to Casa Diamante for our wedding weekend as it allowed our full family to stay about 5 minutes away from our villa property.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle O.

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

Perfect choice for our family

Casa Diamante is a beautiful house perfectly located close enough to the beach and to the town of Manuel Antonio that we could walk to both. Our group of 9 had more than enough space. Also, it was so nice to have two wonderful cleaning ladies come every day. Having someone do the dishes and tidy up gave us more time to enjoy this beautiful country. Chris was very helpful in making arrangements for our excursions. He clearly loves his country and is super knowledgeable about agriculture, ecology, and horticulture. We knew we'd love Costa Rica no matter where we stayed but Chris and Casa Diamante made it feel like home. I hope someday we are lucky enough to return. Pura Vida!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Kristi K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Great location and service from Chris and his team

The location of this property coupled with the amazing service by Chris and his team made our trip!!!. Chris is warm, kind and has great folks to work with. And his connections that took care of all of our needs! Chris and his team are amazing! The hoise is within walking distance to the beach and restaurant. However roads are narrow and steep hills so we often took a cab. We saw three kinds of monkeys from the house! The pool, out door entertainment area and main level were perfect for our group and entertainment. We hired the chef for one night and dinner was the best we had in all of Costa Rica. The home is older and in need of repairs. Chris and the owner worked with us to remedy. Over alll great place to stay!
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2020
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

World Class Experience in Paradise

Our vacation at Casa Diamante was fantastic. Our entire experience beginning with my initial inquiry to Jenny regarding the property has been superb. The home is clean, well-appointed and maintained with beautiful ocean views and is conveniently located near shopping and numerous wonderful restaurants. The ladies providing the maid service kept everything spotless and Nelson, the on property night security guard guaranteed a good night’s sleep. As an owner of beachfront vacation properties myself, I truly appreciate the level of effort required to keep a property this nice! Chris, the on-site manager, speaks perfect English and can arrange anything from tours and surfing, to shopping and dining. Need anything at all just ask and he will make it happen! He made us feel welcome from the moment we arrived and over the course of the week became a member of the family. Pura Vida Chris and we will see you again soon!!!

10/10 Excellent

avery a.

Spacious apartments with gorgeous views

We rented the entire property - it's essentially a multi-unit compound with tons of space and tons of little areas so everyone can do their own thing and not get on each other's nerves. - The place is very nicely furnished - the dining tables are gorgeous and the AC/Fans are top notch. We only turned on the main TV once. - The property manager - Chris was incredibly responsive and easy-going - loved him! - The security guard - Brian was awesome as well. We had an outdoor family style meal on the pool level and there was a HUGE spider that showed up. Brian gathered the spider up and removed it easily and fearlessly! Would definitely recommend to everyone and would definitely stay again. Be forewarned the gorgeous beach is very close by but two very STEEP hills may intimidate you. Walking to the main road is also up a very steep hill - but hey you should have been getting beach body ready so it shouldn't be a problem for you :)
Stayed 3 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Criss H.

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

Beautiful large house in a great location

We were 14 family members ages 3 to 77 for a week after Christmas. The highlights are the pool and the 3rd floor deck and living room with a gorgeous view of the ocean and forest. Watching the wildlife was fantastic: caracaras came to sit on the railing, toucans and macaws regularly flew by and perched in nearby trees, and howler, capuchino, and squirrel monkeys would come to investigate. The house is huge with plenty of bedrooms and space for everyone to spread out - although we usually congregated around the pool or the large 3rd floor deck and living room. The housekeeper cleaned daily and the groundskeeper kept the pool and outdoor grill pristine. Communication with the manager was fantastic - he arranged a cook for several meals and kayak, zipline, and rafting tours and was available on short notice for questions. For example, the icemaker stopped working and he had two bags of ice delivered very quickly. There were plenty of good quality eating utensils, cups, and glasses in both the 3rd floor kitchen and in the outdoor kitchen by the pool, but - to be picky - the cooking facilities on the upper level could be upgraded for serious foodies. There are plenty of beds including 4 kings, but two small rooms have double beds that -if you have a large group like ours - may not seem as attractive as the king rooms. But, in the end, everyone was happy with their sleeping arrangements. Overall, it was a terrific, no-worry week.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Clay C.

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

Manuel Antonio with 3 Families

Overall a great week in Manuel Antonio. The house was as described and would recommend. I thought the best thing to do was answer some of the questions I had. 1) The walk to the beach is 10-15 minutes down a very steep road. Small children or older adults would struggle with this walk. 2) The beach at the bottom of the road is really long and has several bars, stores, hotels on it. There are plenty of places to have a private beach feel and other places that are more public feeling. The water here can be very rough and there is a rip current at times. 3) The walk to restaurants is very doable up a steep hill, but you have to be comfortable walking on a road with no sidewalk. Drivers are generally on the lookout but there are blind turns. 4) Make sure you research the layout of the house. As mentioned, it is separate units that are all connected via courtyards and outside stairs. It worked well for us with 3 families but the experience would be interesting if you were there with strangers. The views on the top floor are the best and the kitchen up there is the only fully equiped one. 5) Chris the property manager is super nice and did a great job with the surf lessons for the kids, I highly recommend this. He also arranged for a chef for certain nights and mornings for us and that was great. 6) There are housekeepers there every day so it was very clean. 7) You don't need a car and taxis are readily available and not that expensive in the Quepos area.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

2/10 Terrible

Andra H.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

property in very poor condition, nonfunctional bathroom, no WiFi, unresponsive management

1. One of the bathrooms had a nonfunctioning toilet. It was obvious it had been leaking for quite a while (there was significant water damage on the floor). Management promised to send a handyman but it was never fixed. 2. The WiFi did not work at any point. We contacted the property manager several times and were given a different explanation/story each time. Again, never fixed. 3. The listing says there is a washer and dryer. Our group was counting on having access to this but were told the machines were for the sole use of housekeeping staff. We would not have booked the property if we had known this. 4. The bottom of the balcony pool had many missing tiles and they were constantly breaking off. 5. Top floor full-length windows were not bolted in and in fact there was a 6-inch gap in the wall when we arrived as the window was not in its proper placement. Very concerning, both for security reasons as well as personal safety. 6. Overall extremely rundown condition. 7. Property manager did not respond promptly and did not keep any promises. We contacted the property manager several times a day about all of these issues but nothing was ever resolved. We have since been told that the property was sold *during* our stay and due to this gray area neither the previous owner/property manager, the current owner/property manager, or VRBO is willing to accept any responsibility thus far. Stay far away.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

amy b., Berkeley, CA

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

Beautiful home in jungle area- best concierge ever!

The first thing that I want to say is that Chris, the concierge is excellent- we felt like we had the best guide in Costa Rica. He is very good at communication and execution of plans, and he is even better at doing tours. We did a thermal pool tour and a waterfall tour , and both were gorgeous, informative, intimate and sweet. He personifies "pura vida" in his genuine excitement for sharing his country and its natural wonders. I feel very fortunate to have spent several days with Chris as our guide. This house is amazing, and while I have a few minor complaints, overall it was almost perfect. The pools is really lovely- very clean, good size, perfect temperature. As a swimmer, it was a 10. The main living room is gorgeous, as is the main bedroom on that floor. The dining area and deck on that floor are also great. We had 11 people there and felt very comfortable. The one complaint is that the kitchen is not set up very well for real cooking. The pots and pans are small and cheap teflon- it made cooking difficult. This is not unusual for a VRBO, but it kept the overall experience from being a 10. The remainder of the living spaces were fine- not super special, but very nice. Several of the baths were pretty spectacular. A sign on the deck stating a 500 lb limit was a bit unnerving, sice you are 40 feet from the ground, but we assume it was a liability thing, not a real problem. The location of the house is pretty perfect, and one could do without a car there, if you are healthy and can walk up the steep hill to the store, and downhill to the beach. The maid service was also excellent. Overall I can heartily recommend, Casa Diamante!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ross H.

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

Spectacular

What an amazing spot…beautiful views, well kept and huge villa. Staff were amazing as was Chris…he was always there to help us out! 10 out of 10
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2022