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Outdoor pool, an infinity pool
7 bedrooms, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, travel crib
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Outdoor pool, an infinity pool

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

7 bedrooms9 bathroomsSleeps 18595 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Hot tub
  • Parking available
  • Bar

Explore the area

Map
Quepos, Provincia de Puntarenas
  • Playitas Beach
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Manuel Antonio Beach
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Biesanz Beach
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Quepos (XQP)
    ‪17 min drive‬

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About the area

Manuel Antonio

On the beach.Within a 10-minute walk of the villa, you'll find Zip Coaster and Playa Espadilla. Pará Beach and Playitas Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Playa Espadilla - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Playitas Beach - 6 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Manuel Antonio Beach - 8 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Playa La Macha - 9 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Biesanz Beach - 10 min drive - 3.1 km

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.

Spectacular OCEANFRONT w/wildlife, nearest to Manuel Antonio Ntl. Park and beach

CASA VISTA OCEANA, is the largest luxury vacation rental villa, nearest to the Manuel Antonio National Park and beach, strategically located where the jungle meets the sea, 400 meters away from the beach, and high enough for a breathtaking 180° ocean view. Exclusive for large groups, yoga retreats, or multi-families simply enjoying this lush tropical Pacific destination! Vista Oceana is located less than one block from Manuel Antonio's main road. This elegant estate offers lush tropical jungle vegetation that draws most wildlife daily. 6 suites have unobstructed ocean views & 1 suite with jungle views, and a recreational room equipped with a pool table, foosball & exercise machines. Vista Oceana can accommodate up to 18 guests.

KEY AMENITIES

• 7 bedrooms| 10 bathrooms | Sleeps 18 people| 9700 sq/ft property.
• Exclusive CONCIERGE & personal Vacation Expert to help with your vacation needs, transportation, tours, chefs, spa, etc.
• Panoramic Ocean View of Manuel Antonio Bay and infinity pool with swim-up bar.
• Walking distance from the Beach.
• Staff Included: Concierge, full-time maid, and maintenance man.
• Fully Airconditioned- In all rooms and covered areas.
• Unlimited High-speed internet with fiber-optic, smart TVs, security safes in every room, and 3-car parking spaces.
• Recreational room equipped with exercise machines, pool table, foosball, and smoking area.
• Security alarm monitoring available 24 hrs.
• Only vacation villa with a newly paved road.
• PRIVATE CHEF (optional).

Vista Oceana is located in an animal corridor close to Manuel Antonio National Park and the lush tropical jungle, frequently visited by all 3 species of monkeys, Capuchin, Mono Titi, and Howler, sloths, agoutis, flocks of toucans, McCaw’s, pelicans, parrots, and many spectacular lizards and iguanas may be seen about the villa.
Hundreds of species of birds have been spotted from balconies in this area and if you are very fortunate you may even spot a mother whale and her calf only a few hundred yards off of the beach. We are constantly adding new tropical flowers to the property and our butterfly garden.

WALK TO THE BEACH Vista Oceana is the closest luxury Villa to the MA National Park and the main beach known as Playa Espadilla. Conveniently located on a newly paved street just 80 yards from Manuel Antonio Road, the beach is just a 10-minute walk down Manuel Antonio Road, you also can wave down a taxi or catch the bus.

EASY STREET LEVEL WITH NEWLY PAVED ROAD

The owner designed the villa as 3 structures all interconnected behind privacy walls and courtyard enclosures. To further ensure that each guest had their privacy, he designed all 7 bedrooms with their own bathroom. As you enter into the enclosed courtyard you will find the Fountain en suite on your right. This is a very spacious suite with a king-size bed and a queen pullout sofa and kitchenette counter. While this suite does not afford an ocean view it does offer a very relaxing jungle view.

From the courtyard, you will also enter into the Main Villa, the main floor offers one King size en suite, along with the main living area, main kitchen, dining area, and poolside retreat. You will find the Master king en suite, and 2 king en suites on the 2nd floor, as well as a queen Murphy bed. All suites have private balconies and incredible ocean views.

Moving up to our 3rd level you will find the awe-inspiring covered terrace with casual seating, two hammocks, and the best views of Manuel Antonio Bay. Large enough for your wedding ceremonies and yoga retreats, while listening to the ocean waves, and watching the beachgoers below!

Leaving the great room, you step out to our pool area, we have a large covered patio, sun deck, double-sided infinity edge pool with swim-up bar, and a toddler area 12" deep and 6 feet square, that seems to melt into the Pacific. We also have the sunken bar and bar-b-q pit, refrigerator, and sink, both of which are under a thatched palm roof.

As you leave the pool area under the thatched overhead you enter the upper floor of our 2-story guest house, this floor contains the kitchenette, full bath, and queen bedroom with a private balcony with ocean views. The lower suite has a full bath, and queen bed with a private balcony with ocean views as well.

The entire villa is furnished with hand-crafted furniture created by Costa Rican artisans and highlighted with original Costa Rican art.

ABOUT THE CHEF, he charges labor plus the cost of food and the prices are per group: $70 labor for breakfast, $130 labor for either lunch or dinner, $170 labor for a package of breakfast and lunch or dinner, and $240 labor for all three meals… The chef does the shopping, prep, cooking, and cleanup, and all meals are served buffet style… The extra cost of food depends on what food items you select from the menu... Individual portions can be prepared separately for special diet restrictions.

Property manager

MARK WHITNEY PITTMAN

Languages

English, Spanish

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Ski

  • Ski lift privileges

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub
  • Infinity pool
  • Massage
  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the villa: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car available
  • Car not required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen island
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Breakfast available for a fee
  • A swim-up bar
  • Chef service
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 7 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 9 private bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

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

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

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.
  • Single level property
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Note from host: Smoking only allowed in a dedicated smoking area

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (limited availability)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Meal delivery service
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Unlimited smartphone data usage

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Boat
  • Foosball table
  • Golf
  • Gym
  • Kayak
  • Ski lift privileges
  • Tennis
  • Water park
  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Security system
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 6,400 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and weddings) are allowed on site
Note from host: Events and parties must be approved by owner
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 fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, and 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
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 professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Parties and events (including family gatherings and weddings) are allowed on site. Note from host: Events and parties must be approved by owner For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

Exclusive Luxury Villa Incredible Ocean Views M.a. National Park
Exclusive Luxury Incredible Ocean Views M.a. National Park
Exclusive Luxury Villa

Spectacular OCEANFRONT w/wildlife, nearest to Manuel Antonio Ntl. Park and beach Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 90 out of 92 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 92 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 92 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 92 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 92 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dustin P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful place with great a great view
Everything was just as described. I would recommend this property to everyone.Thanks again!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cathleen M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Home...Awesome Experience!
This trip was a family vacation with our 4 adult children and their significant others. Casa Vista Oceana is as beautiful as pictured. Silvia arrived each morning to keep the whole house spotless. Rodolfo kept the pool area sparkling and perfect with fresh towels daily. Chef Germaine prepared us the most delicious dinner and breakfast...the food and presentation were beyond words!! I can't say or thank Jorge enough for everything he did and arranged to make this vacation easy, relaxing and so much fun! Mark, the owner, stopped by with fresh baked cookies and fruit. So appreciated!! We would absolutely stay at Casa Vista Oceana again. Beautiful home...perfect location. The daily visit from the monkey's put smiles on all our faces...loved it!! Pura Vida!!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ty b.

Liked: Cleanliness
Paradise in Manuel Antonio
Vista Oceana is absolutely amazing. Mark and his staff are world class. The house is so beautiful and the views are second to none. Jorge, the concierge, is the best he was quick to respond to questions and book whatever we wanted our adventure to be. the house staff did a phenomenal job with the cleaning. the house is immaculate. and don't forget to get the chef, the food was delicious if your headed to Manuel Antonio just book Vista Oceana, you wont be sorry.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

David S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful stay
Great place, will certainly return. Owner made us cookies and gave us a great basket of fruit. Very walkable location, great views,
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katy N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Vacation
This house, the owner, the staff… it’s all perfect! 10 of us stayed a week and had the absolute perfect vacation! I would give it 100 stars!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Paradise Found
5-Star Review for Vista OceanaOur stay at Vista Oceana was nothing short of magical! From the moment we arrived, the experience was elevated by the exceptional service from Jorge, the concierge, and the entire staff was wonderful. Jorge the concierge went above and beyond to ensure every aspect of our stay was perfect—whether it was arranging transportation, recommending local gems, or answering our every question with a smile.The property itself is absolutely stunning, with breathtaking ocean views that made every sunrise and sunset unforgettable. The house is impeccably maintained, beautifully designed, and equipped with all the amenities you could need for a luxurious getaway.One of the highlights of our trip was the daily visits from the playful monkeys that added a unique charm to the experience. It was such a joy to watch them swinging through the trees right outside the property!Whether you’re relaxing by the pool, soaking in the views, or exploring the local area, Vista Oceana is truly a slice of paradise. We can’t recommend it highly enough and are already dreaming of our return visit!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leilani R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous Manuel Antonio accommodations and location.
The house was perfect for our group. Everyone was astonished at the wildlife that visited our back door (monkeys, iguanas, sloths, toucans, hummingbirds, macaws, agouti…). The close beach access, bus route and restaurants made the location so convenient! The property and staff were first class! We would highly recommend this vrbo!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynette S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wow!
We were blown away by the beauty of this house, the fresh flowers and fruit bowl, the well-appointed sleeping areas, practical kitchen, the amazing terrace. And the setting couldn't be more exquisite, with views of the sunrise and sunset and the ocean so close you can hear the waves. But it was the people who we especially carried back in our hearts -- Sylvia and Rudolpho who cared for us so well, Mark the owner with his warmth and welcome cookies, and Jorge, oh my! He helped make this whole family dream trip come true! We will be forever grateful!!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

DAnne N., Fort Worth, Texas

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful house with amazing views
This house is a tropical dream! The staff is top notch and the owner even stopped by to say hello with homemade cookies in hand! The surrounding wildlife was amazing. We loved our stay in this home. Because you have these views the home is placed on a pretty good incline so you will get your steps in! Overall, this was an amazing stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Surprise 50th Costa Rica Birthday
We hunted down the perfect house Casa Vista Oceana for my husband's surprise 50th birthday trip in August 2024. Mark the fabulous owner was quick to respond to help me book. The pictures of this home are gorgeous. In person, will leave you stunned, never wanting to leave. This is your own personal gated compound on the mountain side that worked brilliantly to accommodate our group of 14 in a first-class fashion. The experience in this home was a true excursion in itself. We were immersed in the canopy of wildlife. Property manager Jorge went above and beyond from A-Z assisting me in every single detail. Jorge assisted us with our private shuttle pickup at airport and departure right on time and very easy to find our driver. I had many questions Jorge was quick to respond with options for excursions, a private chef and grocery list. We wanted to ATV, catamaran, zip line and deep-sea fish. He setup us up with the best tours, shuttle and pickup time for each excursion. He went a step further for the day of my husband's birthday, we went on Oceana King catamaran. Jorge had a peanut butter chocolate cake delivered to the catamaran and decorations for when we arrived back at the house. Chef Brenes came in three nights to make us dinner. Absolutely, blown away by the flavors. Silvia the housekeeper was impeccable everyday she was there to clean the whole house. Rodolfo was meticulous keeping the pool area and grounds beautiful. What a magical experience. Pura Vida!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cheryle S., Excelsior Springs, MO USA

Liked: Cleanliness
“We Had the Time of Our Lives”
We loved our vacation to Costa Rica and all it had to offer. We enjoyed the people we met, tours that Jorge set up for us, the ocean near by, and the jungle right at our fingertips because of the house location. We were able to see a variety of birds and monkeys right off the decks of the house. The House itself along with Mike the owner, Jorge the concierge, Silvia, housekeeper and Norman the maintenance man all contributed to making it “ Time of Our Lives” We had 16 family members in all. The house had enough beds for all and bathrooms ( which is very hard to find). The house was cleaned Everyday and pool and outside areas also Everyday and if needed Slyvia did laundry if someone needed. We never experienced this in any home rental before!! All we had to do was have Fun! Jorge set up all tours and answered all questions almost immediately! When one of our family members fell very ill, he immediately got us a taxi, set up an appointment at local urgent care, informed them of the issue and even came by to check on him. We all loved Jorge❤️ On top of all this, the house offers the choice of a chef. When we found out prices and convenience it offered, we had 5 dinners and 3 breakfast. Didn’t have to worry about any of it, Chef Germaine took care of everything. All our meals were perfection! We asked for hamburgers and fries one night, better than American! Ate out at Ronnie’s, view and food were great! Must order the banana foster!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Courtney N., California

Liked: Cleanliness
Best rental property we’ve ever booked
What an amazing week that we had at this beautiful home. This house is perfect in every way, and much better than the photos in person if you can imagine that. The owner and the entire staff are amazing, attentive and so great to work with. I recommend this home to anyone traveling an a group. It’s so spacious and well appointed. Jorge, the house manager and concierge, took care of every detail and booked our cars, chef dinners and excursions. Sylvia and Rodolfo made sure the home was perfect every day. Marc, the owner, brought us fruit and amazing fresh baked cookies. We had so much fun having the wildlife visits daily. We saw 3 types of monkeys, deer, sloths, mini capybaras, and macaws from the home. It was truly a magical week, and we’re so sad to leave.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

James C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful House
We had ten people with us for our trip: grandparents, an uncle, an aunt, and our four kids 13, 11, 9, and 6. We used all but 1 room. Monkeys visited daily, the property is beautifully maintained daily, and a housekeeper came by all but Sundays. For those willing to walk (it’s a mountain so almost always up or down), lots of restaurants in walking distance. The main part of town isn’t far either. Taxis are readily available to take you anywhere in the area for $10 a trip. Jorge (concierge) is willing and able to assist with anything, and the owner came by to give us fruit a few times. The chef is available for as much or as little as you want. They were great, and we enjoyed his food more than the restaurants in the area. We broke it up solely to get out and move around. Of the excursions, the boat day, the jet skis, and the ATVs were our favorite. Highly recommend!
Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lizi H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic property!
Our family of 15 spent the week at this beautiful house and loved everything about it! It was nice to have room to spread out and the rooms were very spacious. Jorge was AMAZING helping organize our week for us (excursions, transportation, chefs, etc.) We all enjoyed all the wildlife especially the white faced monkeys that visited every morning and evening. There are plenty of restaurants close by to choose from but I would encourage you to hire the chefs at least several times as they made wonderful meals at a very reasonable price. We stayed another week in Guanacaste and I have to say if I had it all to do over again we would have spent another week at this beautiful home!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gina S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Most amazing house, location, and service at MA⭐️
From start to finish, our stay at this property was exceptional! We travel a lot, and this was by far our favorite place we have ever rented. What a fabulous family vacation! Excellent communication from the friendly concierge Jorge and the owner Mark, who even stopped by twice during our stay with homemade cookies. Jorge arranged all of our excursions (all of which were excellent) and Germaine and his assistants prepared delicious breakfast for us every day, and dinners nearly every night of our stay. My husband and I traveled with seven teenagers and everyone enjoyed having their own bedrooms. The house was always clean thanks to Silvia, and it was a nice perk to have clean laundry every day. We made friends with many bold white-faced capuchin and titi monkeys who were not at all afraid to try and share our breakfast! Also howler monkeys, toucans, macaws, iguanas. We also saw a sloth at the nearby beach, which was beautiful. We can’t wait to return!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

ruthie g.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Villa retreat
This home has it all. Every amenity was thought of. Infinity pool, hammocks, lots of lounge areas- highly recommend. National park in your backyard. We were able to view all from our balconies & pool area: toucans, macaws, hawks, butterflies, Capuchin & squirrel monkeys even a sloth in front of the house. Outstanding Concierge Jorge & housekeeper Silvia. Mark, the owner, surprised us with an amazing home made dessert. Recommend booking chef Germain two nights minimum. Pictures & description don’t do it justice. Owner & concierge very easy to reach. Very secure-felt very safe and comfortable walking to separate areas in villa. MUST DO!!!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Guest
Wonderful house, great staff..
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Incredible stay!
We had a wonderful stay full of family fun! It’s a beautiful property with some much to do near Manuel Antonio. Jorge did an excellent job coordinating our excursions and we had delicious meals cooked by Germaine. Definitely recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Todd L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Incredible Stay at Casa Vista Oceana
5 star property, 5 star location, 5 star concierge, 5 star chef, 5 star housekeeper and groundskeeper. This place was all that's advertised and more. I honestly can't think of one thing our group could have asked for - except an additional week stay! Jorge, the concierge was incredible - helped us with all arrangements before and during our stay. Chef Germaine made delicious dinners for us multiple nights - highly recommend using him frequently. Mark, the owner, had fresh baked cookies and an assortment of fruit waiting for us on arrival, a very nice touch. We had a group of 7, two couples and three teens. Gave us more than enough room to spread out as well as nice spaces to get together for meals and pool time. Can't express enough how perfect the location is - private, quiet, safe, beautiful views, visits from monkeys, toucans, etc daily. Look no further for the best property in Manuel Antonio, this is it!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy M., Folsom United States

Liked: Cleanliness
Simply Amazing
My group of 18 extended family members ranging from 13 to 75 stayed for a week in this beautiful house in January. Everything about the place was amazing. The views from the house can’t be beat. We swam in the infinity pool watching the monkeys play everyday. The young adults played pool everyday in the game room. And the upstairs rooftop terrace was the perfect place to sit with a cocktail and watch the sunset every evening. I also sat up there in the mornings to watch the Howler Monkeys and drink my coffee. The view from the rooftop terrace is amazing. The maid kept the house immaculate despite the large size of our group. RESERVE THE CHEF FOR DINNERS! You will not disappointed. Germaine made amazing meals, did the shopping and after dinner cleanup. It made our time at Vista Oceana so much more relaxing. THE HOUSE! WOW! What can I say? Better than the pictures and the pictures were great. The only slight caveat was the king size beds on the 2nd level were very firm. If you are someone that needs a softer mattress, use one of the other rooms or maybe ask for a thick blanket to place under the sheet to soften it up. You couldn’t ask for a better concierge. Jorge was amazing. If we needed ANYTHING before , during or after the trip he was on it immediately. If you are thinking about reserving … do it! If it is slightly out of your price range but you keep coming back to it… reserve it anyway. As my niece said: “ this was the best vacation ever!” Pura Vida!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

lori q.

Liked: Cleanliness
Must love monkeys
We came to encounter wildlife and we were not disappointed. Troops of white faced and squirrel monkeys delighted us daily and cooled off on the ledges of the pool. Just in the surrounding neighborhood we found about five sloths, including a mother/baby pair. From the many balconies we watched whales breach and maccaws fly overhead. The sunsets were exquisite. The house was very comfortable and well equipped for a large group (we were 12). The staff was exceptional. Highly recommend the chef service instead of dealing with organizing reservations and transportation to restaurant. The food was outstanding and it gave us more time to just relax, enjoy our family and get into the pura vida vibes. Jorge, the property manager was outstanding. He helped us arrange anything we needed. We had an unusual and urgent situation where I needed to make an immediate call to Panama (long story) and none of our phones could complete the call, and whatsapp wasn't getting through. Jorge saved the day and made the call for us, saving a family member from being stranded in Panama for another day. If you book the excursions, use the email that Jorge provides rather than the printed book in the house. Some of the terms have been changed since the printing. Also, to access the beach, we cut through the Hotel Aroboleda property (they didn't seem to notice or care) rather than walk down the curvy road with no shoulder. They lock the gate at night, so come back before dark.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sara L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Time
Vista Oceana was perfect for our extended family group of eight adults and eight children ages five to fifteen. The lovely villa is spacious and suited to hosting a group. The setting with an ocean view and plants is beautiful. We spent hours in the pool and were able to see three types of monkeys and many birds from the patio. Slyvia, the housekeeper quietly kept our rooms clean and the pool guy maintained the pool daily in the early hours. The location is very convenient to the beach, restaurants, stores and the public bus. Jorge, the concierge, made trip planning very easy. He provided information and coordinated everything. We chose several adventures: catamaran, Campesines waterfall, zipline and a mangrove tour. Chef Germaine made four delicious dinners for us. We would all love to go back for another visit!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Belinda D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our Favorite Vacation
We loved our stay at this beautiful property. The house was perfect for our family. Each room has its own bathroom which was so nice. The view from every room as well as the pool is amazing. Daily visits from the monkeys added so much fun. Jorge, the concierge, was wonderful. He worked with us closely to not only provide recommended excursions but also made all the arrangements. Everything went without a hitch. Mark, the owner even came by to welcome us. We hired the chief to make dinner and breakfast for us. The food was fantastic and the presentation was right out of a magazine. This is our new favorite place and will definitely come back.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Breezy L., Show Low, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful House
Our stay was amazing. The house was beautiful, great location. Jorge our concierge was so helpful. We had seven couples and the 7 suites were perfect for our stay. The house was very clean, Sylvia came in every morning to clean and did a wonderful job. Our full time chef prepared the best food we had while in Costa Rica. We would stay at this house every time we come to visit. We had no complaints. Everything was wonderful.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mandeep B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing!!!!!
The whole stay was AMAZING. Jorge was always attentive to all our needs. The chefs ( Germaine) were so good we had them make most of our meals. The housekeeper was so considerate and kept everything clean. Gabriel kept the pool and outside property clean. The wildlife showing up at the Villa kept the children entertained everyday. The view was breathtaking. Can walk to the beach in less than 5 minutes waking. Just a great family trip.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023