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Pool
Property grounds
On the beach
Exterior
Pool

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

6 bedrooms6 bathroomsSleeps 12372 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Breakfast available
  • Washer
  • Pool
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
manuel antonio, Puntarenas Province
  • Manuel Antonio National Park
    4 min walk
  • Playa Espadilla
    10 min walk
  • Playitas Beach
    6 min drive
  • Quepos (XQP)
    17 min drive

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About the area

Manuel Antonio

On the beach.Your stay at this Quepos vacation home places you within a 10-minute walk of Manuel Antonio National Park and Zip Coaster. Also, Playa Espadilla is within half a mile (1 km) and Pará Beach is within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Manuel Antonio National Park - 4 min walk
  • Playitas Beach - 6 min drive
  • Playa La Macha - 9 min drive
  • Manuel Antonio Beach - 9 min drive
  • Biesanz Beach - 10 min drive

Getting around

  • Quepos (XQP) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪El Avión Restaurant - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Emilio's Cafe - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Burû - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Magic Bus - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪El Patio de Café Milagro - ‬15 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

Villa Bella Vista: Views, Privacy & Beach Proximity, We Have It All Right Here

Villa Bella Vista is a six bedroom house recently designed and built specifically as a luxurious, rental vacation home. As one of the 4 residential homes closest to the beach, the ocean views are amongst the very best in town, guaranteed! As a home designed for entertaining large groups, the pool is one of the largest, longest residential pools in town, guaranteed! As one of the few homes situated on a private road, the house is more private, more jungle-like and more secure than the vast majority of other rental properties, guaranteed!

Views from the front bedrooms are breath taking and amazing, the monkeys, sloths and birds are all around you. The Sunsets are a phenomenon and the roar of the ocean waves is all that you hear over the sounds of animals, birds and jungle life. Centrally located in Manuel Antonio, the house is walking distance to at least 5 restaurants and less than 1.5 miles from another 10 restaurants and cafes.


The spacious kitchen and indoor living room look out over the roar of the ocean directly at Elephant Rock. The enormous outdoor patio is both under roof and under open sky, so sun worshippers and shade worshippers both share a perfect world. As visitor, you will feel you are part of the jungle as well as part of the ocean panaroma with views of the Manuel Antonio Park. This 3 story house has the cozy comfort of a moderate sized structure but the expansive capacity of a full six bedroom structure. There is safety and privacy for those that wisely seek such comforts.

Property manager

John Masters

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car not required

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Spices
  • Blender
  • Paper towels

Dining

  • Breakfast available for a fee
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 6 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

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

Living spaces

  • Living room

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Limited housekeeping

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean
  • Near the sea
  • Near a hospital
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Boat on site
  • Kayak on site
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Sailing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 4000 sq ft (372 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

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

  • No pets 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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

Villa Bella Vista: Views, Privacy & Beach Proximity, We Have It All Right Here Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 46 out of 48 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 48 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Arthur B.

Liked: Cleanliness
One of the best vacations ever
What an amazing week! The house and property exceeded our expectations. Every day we saw monkeys, sloths and beautiful birds right from our backyard all while relaxing in the pool with an incredible view. Maria made everything so easy from booking our excursions, to cooking meals and even helping us get a taxi. I wouldn't hesitate to book this house again. Pura Vida!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Meghan B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Best vacation we’ve ever had
This country, this house, this vacation-it was everything we had hoped for. I cannot stress enough how lovely it was from the early phases of nailing out a home to support our group of 12 to the very last steps onto the airplane. This listing does not do the home or the staff justice. Fernando, Maria, John and the entire crew are so entirely pleasant and eager to assist in every way. Maria helped plan each of our 5 excursions, booked all transportation to and from these excursions and airports, filled the home with groceries of our choice, helped order delivery food service, provided her expert chef and bar services, and assisted us in every step of the way. The home was magnificent. The views and the rooms are better than the pictures depict. It is spacious, inviting and homey. Our group of 12 unanimously agreed that this was the best trip we’ve had and we are a well-travelled crew! Just book it!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bob L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Unanimous: Trip of a Lifetime
The Bella Vista experience exceeded ALL of our expectations. We brought our two daughters families, six adults and six children-ages 8-14. All loved the home, the setting, the concierge/chef services, and access to fun excursions. The home: not sure you can find a better home. The view of the ocean framed by the natural jungle was breathtaking. The pool was a huge hit. I measured it almost 25 yards long. It was an idyllic play place! The home is spacious. The pool area is large to relax, with a nice natural canopy. The patio outside the kitchen was expansive with the best views of the ocean. The bedrooms were all big, with plenty of elbow space. The setting was gorgeous. Bella Vista is nestled amongst the jungle. You feel that you’re in the middle of nature. Monkeys abound. They’re so fun to watch. The property has beautiful fauna. It would have been a bonus if it was easier to get to the beaches. Though access to the beach is only at most a half mile away, we felt the walk along the narrow, winding roads with limited sidewalks were not safe. The concierge, Maria, and her right hand assistant, Kiera, were spectacular. I highly recommend their meals, so good and tasty. They were maestros with their ingredients. More than that was their kindness and generosity. They made our stay very special. Maria was great with planning ahead of time, and an outstanding communicator. A nicer set of people cannot be found! Highly recommend. Six stars!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tori D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great for Family Getaway
This is the perfect property for multiple families. We celebrated my mom’s 70th with 7 adults/ 5 kids and the property was very comfortable and spacious. Pool setup is ideal with incredible views and lots of wildlife. Maria and Kiara provided incredible chef services - our favorite meals of the trip!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing!
We just spent a week at Villa Bella Vista with Maria and it was amazing. Pictures don't do the beauty of the home and grounds any justice. Just beautiful. Views from patio, some of the bedrooms and the pool were incredible. The pool is really large and accommodated ourgroup of 12 with ease. Wildlife is active all around the house and pool. Great location to the beach and dining or shopping. Maria and Fernando were wonderful. So informative and helpful. One of our group had their flight change and she drove all the way to San Jose to pick them up at 9pm and bring them all the way to Manuel Antonio. The meals we had them do for us were all perfect and extremely reasonably priced. She even helped us guys get our significant others flowers and Valentine's Day treats for them. Do not hesitate to book this home for your Costa Rican trip. Do note that the 5th and 6th bedrooms are different than the rest. 5th is smaller and shares a bathroom with the 6th bedroom but is fine overall. The 6th bedroom is more of a kids bunk type room. Plenty of space but no door to block it from the rest of the lower living space.
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Crystal T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Truly a dream vacation!
Maria the house manager and her team make this already incredible home an absolute dream vacation! Everything is just wow....the view, location, pool all are incredible. Highly recommend staying here! Can't wait to come back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kerri V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing property!
This is an absolutely stunning property that comfortably fit 5 adults and 5 teens! The pool area and covered veranda do not disappoint! Maria was AMAZING and made us some of the best food we had in Costa Rica!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Costa Rican Paradise
There is something to be said about a beautiful home that comes with a knowledgable concierge. The home was beautiful and had everything we needed. Maria (property manager and concierge) really made the vacation easy. She answered every question, setup excursions and even performed chef services. We can't wait to go back!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael R.

Liked: Cleanliness
You will believe you are in Eden
We were three generation family of 12 and we felt everything about this home and its agents were absolutely perfect. House is beautiful and very functional, comfort table and the setting is perfection. Extremely well thought out architectural plan - great views from virtually everywhere. The pool was heavenly. Close to everything restaurants, stores, national park etc. Maria Zúñiga was a very competent and caring concierge. We arranged to have her cater two dinners for our large group. She is a great chef, enjoyable to spend time with and extremely helpful and confident. Be sure to go on a whitewater raft trip and the waterfall tour. We travel as a family all over the world and are not easily given to superlatives BUT this was one our best trips ever. Sincerely - do not hesitate to book this home.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Desha B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Celebration
My family had an amazing week celebrating our Nana’s 80th Birthday at Bella Vista. We had 9 people and space to come together, yet if you needed privacy the house has space for that also. The pictures do not do the views and house justice, absolutely magical. We spent many afternoons enjoying the spectacular views from the pool. Maria and her team were amazing! We had Maria and Kiara prepare 5 meals for us and we all agreed they were the best meals we had in Manuel Antonio. The monkeys came everyday to give us entertainment and make us laugh as they swung from the trees. If we had questions or needs, Maria quickly solved them! We hope to come back soon!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Monique C., Mount Savage, Maryland

Liked: Cleanliness
Our own episode of Lifestyles of the Rich &Famous
Our family vacation could not have been better due, in large part, to Maria, Fernando and their staff. The food was incredible and the drinks were refreshing and perfectly made. We had to keep pinching ourselves that we were really there. Maria also arranged our drivers to and from the airport and the excursions. That really made it easy for us. You will love this villa and the view of the Pacific! ❤️
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wendy C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Heaven on Earth
OMG I wanted to never leave! I have travel extensively all over the world and this stay was my all time favorite. The pool is amazing as is the house. Fernando was very prompt and responsive an absolute honey. Now let’s talk about Maria. AMAZING WOMAN!!!!!!!! I can not describe the level of service she provided. All excursions scheduled, meals were 5 star! What ever she is paid it needs to be doubled! Can’t wait to go back.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marshall F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing!!!!
Our group stayed at Villa Bella Vista in Feb and we honestly can't stop talking about it. Everything about it was absolutely amazing. The house is breathtaking (and private), the view from the pool is even more amazing in person and the house is within reasonable walking distance from the beach and restaurants. Maria and her team elevate the experience even further with 5 star service, making herself available to answer questions and even help organize transportation for our group of 10. We opted for a night with their private chef, which was easily one of the best meals we had all week and so much fun. I highly recommend Villa Bella Vista!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Caroline B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stunning house with top tier concierge
This property was absolutely beautiful. The house was spacious and beautiful, with lots of natural light. The property manager/concierge was amazing and helped us plan all of the details of the trip. I highly recommend her personal chef services as well!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sabrina Z., Felton, MN

Liked: Cleanliness
I wish I could give more than 5 stars
This was hands down the best rental that we have ever stayed at. The concierge Maria went above and beyond helping to ensure we had the best trip. The house is set up perfectly for a large group - everyone had a huge bedroom with plenty of space and their own personal bathroom - you can't get any better than that. The outdoor space and pool was incredible. I would come back to this property in a heartbeat.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

walter n.

Liked: Cleanliness
Most amazing view and gorgeous pool.
Maria, the concierge and chef really made our trip go smoothly. The house was very modern and well equipped. Looking forward to coming back again!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Meredith K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing home
Let me start by saying that, as a rule, I don't take the time to write reviews. But....this house, the people of Quepos, and Maria and Fernando are an absolute joy. We arrived an hour and a half late our first day due to traffic, and Maria was there with appetizers and fresh drinks waiting. You are missing out if you don't have her make you at least one dinner and a traditional Costa Rican breakfast! Also, do not miss a meal at La Terraza at the top of the hill. Raphael is the owner and he made it magical for adults and kiddos in equal measure. The pictures of this home and yard do not do it justice. We saw every kind of animal. Sloths, toucans(large and small), macaws, howler monkeys, Capuchins every day, squirrel monkeys, iguanas, and more hummingbirds and butterflies than I could begin to count. If you want a slice of the magic that is Costa Rica, this is the place to do it!
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kris S.

Liked: Cleanliness
OMG!! Where do I even begin?!?
100 out of 100!! Amazing people to work with, the property, the location…WOW! Fer (aka Maria), is just amazing. She planned all our activities with the BEST companies and guides. Did our grocery shopping. Scheduled taxis. It was the ULTIMATE, adventurous vacation, all made SO easy by Fer (Maria)! We had the majority of our breakfast and dinners sitting at the outside table right there at Villa Bella Vista, enjoying conversation and an incredible view. Fer (Maria), Kiera, and Andrey cooked the most incredible meals! We all would choose Fer’s (Maria’s) meals vs any other restaurant around, plus she has Kiera who was the Queen bartender making different drinks for us every evening. Staying at the home, we had an incredible close up encounter with a 3 toed sloth, monkeys, iguanas, agouti’s, bats, toucans, scarlet macaws, parrots and so much more. And don’t forget wonderful Fernando. He is the property manager and so sweet and made us all feel so welcome. Thank you, Thank you, from Kris, Pat, Steve, Ashley, Mark, Kelsey, Paige and Abby
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Austin M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Incredible!
Such an amazing place. The house and the property are beautiful and located close to everything. We can't wait to go back!
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Peri K., San Jose, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing! Can't say it enough times!!
Literally everything about this place is amazing! The house was perfect for our large group. There were beds for everyone and enough space with he indoor living room, large dinning table, outdoor lanai, and poolside shade to accommodate group activities as well as space for solitude. The pool setting was so picturesque. The fact that it was salt water was just extra. No weird chlorine chemicals to mess with the tropical vibe. The hosts Maria and Fernando were so helpful. They made our trip easy and seamless. Maria helped us arrange dinner delivery on the first night which was key with our flight delays and hungry kids. She also arranged grocery deliveries and acted as our in home chef for 2 nights. Maria is a wonderful chef. Try her guac, salsa, and ceviche! During the dinner nights she partnered with her bartender friend who made some delicious drinks made with Costa Rica local spirit - Cacique/Guaro. If you need help arranging any activities Maria will be able to help you. She helped organize a shuttle pick up at the airport for part of our group. Fernando made sure all of our other needs were met - cleaning, garbage pick up etc. All in all you really can't go wrong here. We feel lucky to have found this house!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Villa Bella Vista, Manuel Antonio - Paradise on Earth!
We arrived at Bella Vista after dark, our plane was delayed by thunderstorms over San Jose and we had a long, dark drive in the rain. Upon arrival we were greeted by Maria the concierge and Fernando her father, the property manager. First impressions were that the villa was absolutely fabulous, spacious, airy, beautifully furnished with bedrooms, bathrooms and a kitchen to die for; so we fell into our beds happy and excited to begin our vacation. Words cannot describe the overwhelming beauty of the views that awaited upon sunrise the next morning. Spectacular doesn't even come close. From our bedrooms, living area and veranda we looked out over the gardens, pool, rain forest out across the ocean to Elephant Rock. Our family party of 10, with ages ranging from 7 to 77, all fell in love with Bella Vista, everyone had something to satisfy their senses - the pool, the tropical flowers, the tranquility, the abundant wildlife. White Face and Spider monkeys swung in the adjacent trees, some venturing onto the veranda, swinging on the railings and even quizzically examining objects left on the table. Toucans and macaws flew over, resting in the trees nearby. Almost too good to be true. Beautiful Maria, the concierge, was a mine of information, super helpful in planning and booking the rain forest tours and ziplining during our stay, and collecting and returning the rental car. Maria, assisted by the equally beautiful Ciara, was also our private chef. They prepared and served 3 evening meals and a breakfast for us during our stay, all authentic Costa Rican dishes, spectacular in appearance and delicious in taste. They also called by one afternoon to make us a selection of Costa Rican cocktails - most enjoyable! Fernando, the property manager, called by every day, to check that all was well and that we had everything we needed . We were offered a maid service on demand, which we opted to take once, midway through the week, to change bed linen, towels etc. and to clean and tidy the villa, all meticulously done. Although close to the Playa Espadilla , there was no direct access to the beach from the villa. It could be reached by the road , maybe half a mile, but it was a steep incline, too much for the youngest and oldest of our party, so the rental car was put to good use. We found the rental car essential, but others might enjoy the exercise or opt to use the red taxis which were plentiful and cheap. We will be back! Pura Vida!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mathew H.

Liked: Cleanliness
A magical trip
A wonderful property for friends to connect and party together. Maria is amazing and all of John’s team were excellent. We will return!
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

JAMES D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing property and hospitality!
The property was amazing! We stayed with family and friends and in just 7 days sitting by the pool saw 3 types of monkeys, 3 sloths, iguanas, toucans, and so much more wilds life. Of course we may have just got lucky, but it was amazing. We also used the private chief service Tito Borge, who provided a Chief Sandy. She prepared amazing meals!!! John was also a great host with the support of his daughter Maria. So helpful with arranging excursion and helpful information. I give them 10 stars for the entire experience.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mike C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Villa Bella Vista
Great house and even better view. Maria, the concierge was outstanding. Booked all of our excursions and chef services. We would definitely go back to this property.

10/10 Excellent

Amanda A.

Liked: Cleanliness
The best vacation house we've ever rented!
Remarkable. The pictures do not do the house or pool justice. I must admit – I was nervous booking the property. I had never booked VBRO out of the country and wasn’t sure how this would all work out. From the moment we entered the house – the view took our breath away. We did not want to leave – seriously monkeys and rainbows almost every morning (we were there 9 days). The pool is unbelievable. Monkeys, sloths, parrots, toucans, iguanas, and humming birds – we saw them all from the comfort of the porch and pool. As another reviewer mentioned, you don’t need to go to the park for the full animal experience – we did visit the park and were underwhelmed after all we saw from the house. As a much added bonus – we had the pleasure of meeting Maria, Ileana and Fernando. From the first email/phone call Maria was on top of all of the details from stocking the house, planning excursions to transportation. Ileana was our chef and hands down provided the best meals throughout our stay. She even provided a cooking class for my two kiddos –one of my most favorite memories from our trip. Not to mention we’ve been gone just a few days and I’m still craving her beans and rice and tomato/ginger chicken and fish ceviche – so so good. Logistics – the house is great for children and older family members (there were 9 of us ranging from 7-69) – layout is fantastic – we all had privacy and more than enough room. All and all one of the best and most memorable trips we have taken.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2021