Title: Privacy, Elegance, Security, Private Pool & Nature Reserve - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Privacy, Elegance, Security, Private Pool & Nature Reserve Villa in Quepos with private pool and kitchen ![Pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33120000/33114200/33114193/049bcf0d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Beach nearby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33120000/33114200/33114193/c6c99a6b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33120000/33114200/33114193/e297f2c0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33120000/33114200/33114193/8c266279.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33120000/33114200/33114193/97e4c0ef.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Experience the essence of a Spanish-Moorish eco-friendly hacienda at Villa Tekla. Nestled amidst 5 acres of forest, this distinctive three-level villa boasts extensive patios, a private swimming pool, and high-speed WI-FI. The spacious rooms are fully furnished and surrounded by wide arched windows with artfully crafted grill work. 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathrooms4500 sq ft ## Popular amenities - - Parking available - Breakfast available - Dryer - Washer - Pet-friendly ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Privacy, Elegance, Security, Private Pool & Nature Reserve Corona Virus note: Villa Tekla is thoroughly cleaned and disinfected between visits. The open nature of the house is excellent insurance against the spread of any airborne disease. Villa Tekla is a distinctive three-level Spanish-Moorish eco-friendly open hacienda designed for the tropics, on 5 acres of forest and landscaped grounds, quietly situated 200 meters off the main road. It has extensive patios and is fully furnished. It can easily accommodate three couples and is suitable for families traveling together. Features include a private swimming pool and high speed WI-FI. The spacious lower pool level room has a library, bathroom with shower and a king-sized bed with a private entrance accessed by the patio staircases. It has a separate entrance and is totally screened. The main floor is open-plan with living, dining, and kitchen areas surrounded by wide arched windows protected by artfully crafted Spanish grill work and wooden shutters. The main-floor bedroom is netted and has a king canopy bed and ample storage. There is a net tent covering the entire bed for extra comfort. The screened top floor has two single beds and the views from there are spectacular. The large tiled patio has seating and a charcoal barbecue. All linen is provided. Our maid has access to our washer-dryer and can do your clothes at a reasonable price. Otherwise, twice-a-week maid service and gardening services are provided at no cost to you. Cable TV, broadband internet, and wi-fi are all free. The property is 1 1/2 miles from the thriving fishing town of Quepos and an easy walk or drive to the sweeping tourist beaches that continue into Manuel Antonio's National Park, which has become one of Central America's tourist meccas. Several smaller and more private beaches can be accessed, and we can provide directions to them. Though at nine degrees latitude, the climate is benign, with lovely breezes, the temperature ranging in Fahrenheit from the low 70s to the mid-80s, depending on the season. Villa Tekla provides a chance to enjoy a unique tropical experience, available nowhere else in the Manuel Antonio area. Surrounded by five acres of forest, you will have complete privacy as you enjoy a sunset drink around our pool while gazing upon the distant mountains and the sea, while toucans, squirrel monkeys and kinkajoos cavort in the trees. Yet you are only minutes away to stores, fine restaurants, and the incredible beaches that have made Manuel Antonio world famous. Forbes Magazine has just named Manuel Antonio as one of the world's 12 best national parks: "Here is a stunning combination of beaches and coral reefs, perfect for snorkeling and exploring the area’s famous tangle of mangroves. Rainforest jungles remain untouched habitats for Brown-throated Three-toed Sloths, iguanas, Central American squirrel monkeys and birds of extraordinary colors. One of Costa Rica’s smallest national parks, Manuel Antonio is nevertheless one of its most popular, with activities ranging from white-water rafting and sea kayaking to horseback riding on one of the park’s four beaches." Unique to Villa Tekla are the reasonably priced guide services of our close friend Melvin who is thoroughly bilingual (he lived with us in Canada as a child), has 20 years experience leading rafting and hiking tours, and knows the region like no other. The owner, novelist William Deverell and his family welcome you to their home. Additional Information: House Manager Rebecca Wells is our villa manager in Manuel Antonio who lives only a few minutes down our road. Rebecca can be reached at the numbers in the contact link. She and her husband Jacob are completely bilingual and will help you with any problems, and will assist you with arrival arrangements. Maid and Gardener Our maid comes mornings twice a week for 3 or 4 hours. If you would like additional help, Rebecca can arrange for that at the maid's regularly hourly rate, and she can also be hired as well to do your personal laundry in the washer/dryer. Our gardener comes twice a week, early in the morning, for grounds maintenance. Someone also drops by once or twice a week to do pool maintenance.We hope you will treat our staff with trust and respect - they have ours. Linens and Towels We supply all essential household goods, including linens and towels, but please do not take our towels to the beach. Communications We have two TV sets for your use, with 66 cable channels, as well as DVD and VCR players, and a small library of movies. A high-speed Internet service will provide those who bring laptops or netbooks with a fast, reliable wi-fi service at our cost, for which Rebecca will provide a password. A 22-inch external monitor, USB keyboard and mouse are available at no cost. Our house telephone line does not permit international calls. There is Internet cafe nearby and more in Quepos. Waste disposal Please follow basic ecologically sound practices. There's a recycling container in the kitchen which the gardener will sort and empty from time to time. The maid will dispose of garbage, but if you need to do so yourself, you may place bagged garbage into a neighbourhood bin just down the road which is emptied regularly by the municipal service. Garden Enjoy any fruit that ripens in the orchard. Bananas, papayas, pineapples, grapefruit, lemons, limes, sour and sweet oranges, mangos, coconuts, avocados and guayabana grow in front of and below the house. Many of these are seasonal, however, and our gardener will offer fruit as it comes available - or ask him to pick for you. Please don't pick fruit yourselves. Water The water, as in most of Costa Rica is potable, though many locals and visitors prefer to buy bottled. We are on a septic system, so please do not flush non-biodegradable items (dental floss, tampons, condoms etc.) which clog the septic tank. Power We are on the same voltage system as North America, and will run your hair dryer and all our power devices. The refrigerator should not be kept open, as that risks motor burnout. Keys Rebecca will give you all necessary keys, and explain their use and the security rules. No one else but she and you will have access to the dehumidified storage unit. Groceries An eight-minute walk toward the beach brings you to a supermarket named Super Josette, which has everything you need: fresh meat, fish, vegetables, fruits, and a wide selection of juices, beer, wine, and liquors and an excellent juice and wine selection. Fresh-baked bread and pastries are available at a bakery only several minutes away. There's a wide range of stores in Quepos to suit every need. However, the freshest produce is available Friday evenings and Saturdays, five a.m. till noon, at the Farmers' Market on the Quepos seawall. For simple items (milk, sodas, soap, toilet paper) turn right or left from our gate, and there are pulperias two minutes walk in either direction. Money U.S. dollars can be changed at any of several banks in Quepos and Manuel Antonio. The closest are the Promerica Bank and Banco de Costa Rica, both a 15-minute walk toward the beach. There are ATMs there and in Quepos that take bank cards. All businesses and restaurants accept U.S. dollars, and almost all accept major credit cards. Restaurants There are many simple-to-high-end restaurants within easy walking distance of the villa, several of which offer the best dining experiences available in the Quepos-Manuel Antonio area. Don't hesitate to ask Rebecca to recommend any of them and give information about quality and pricing. Traveling We know this area well (we've been coming here since 1980) but for newcomers we strongly recommend a good travel book such as Lonely Planet or the New Key to Costa Rica (house copies of these should not be removed). It is a good idea to look at www.quepolandia.com (click on "visitor resources") before arriving, for current information about restaurants, transportation, and local events. The free monthly print version is available at many stores. From San Jose's international airport, Quepos is a twenty-minute flight away, or you may enjoy bus ride of a few hours or rent a car, or hire a taxi. Rebecca can assist you with local travel arrangements, including current taxi rates. All taxis become collectivos, charging a flat price per person when they return from the beach toward Quepos. The Quepos-Manuel Antonio bus runs every half hour, more often at busy times. The nearest bus stop (5 minutes away) is in front of Manuel Antonio's soccer field. Insect tips Nature is in balance here, and because of the bountiful bird life, insects are rarely a problem. We are rarely bothered by mosquitoes, but for those who react to them, we recommend lotions and the use of our mosquito nets at night. For those who prefer not to use the nets, the pool-level bedroom and bathroom are entirely screened off. The larger bugs are totally harmless and some, like scarab beetles, are a marvel to watch. The fireflies are a delight. We tend not to use non-organic insect sprays, though we keep organic ones handy: bugs simply don't like white walls and yellow lights, they don't like not having hidden spaces to crawl into, and they are bored by people who put food away and keep the dishes clean. A well-trimmed lawn keeps bugs away from the house. The nightjars and the flycatchers and the swallows and the blue-grey tanagers and house wrens do the rest. Tiny ants, however, will sometimes mysteriously appear, and they do an efficient job of cleaning up - if you haven't - but disappear if there's no work available. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Pool/Spa - Private pool ### Internet - Available in the villa: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Car not required - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Breakfast available for a fee ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Games - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels - Stereo - Video library ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Pets - Pet friendly ### 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 accessibility - Smoking not allowed - Note from host: Smoking not permitted inside the house ### Services and conveniences - Housekeeping (limited availability) - Iron/ironing board - Phone ### Location highlights - In a rural location - In a village - In the mountains - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital - Near the marina ### Things to do - Golf - Water park - Birdwatching 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 - Mountain climbing nearby - Parasailing nearby - Rafting nearby - Sailing nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Snorkeling nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Water skiing nearby - Water tubing nearby - Wildlife walks nearby - Windsurfing 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) - First aid kit - Deadbolt lock ### General - Garden - Unit size: 4,500 square feet ## Similar properties ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32070000/32062100/32062099/ad41ce60.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Paradise. 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### We should mention A car is not required for transportation to and from this property ### Property is also known as Amazing Value Elegance Privacy Near Stunning Beaches Pool Views Amazing Value Elegance Privacy Near Stunning Beaches Pool Views Amazing Value Elegance Privacy Stunning Beaches Pool Views Villa Amazing Value Elegance Privacy Stunning Beaches Pool Views Villa Amazing Value Elegance Privacy Near Stunning Beaches Pool Views Amazing Value Elegance Privacy Near Stunning Beaches Pool Views Privacy, Elegance, Security, Private Pool & Nature Reserve Villa Amazing Value Elegance Privacy Near Stunning Beaches Pool Views Amazing Value Elegance Privacy near Stunning Beaches Pool Views. ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C9.40934%2C-84.15500&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=O6jDy6fBck_9IFVbJmm4INPEhnc=) Quepos, Puntarenas #### What's nearby - Mountain Top Park - 8 min walk - 0.7 km - Manuel Antonio Nature Park & Wildlife Refuge - 3 min drive - 1.8 km - Playa Espadilla - 3 min drive - 1.8 km - Playitas Beach - 7 min drive - 1.8 km - Playa La Macha - 10 min drive - 1.5 km #### Getting around - Quepos (XQP) - 14 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪El Avión Restaurant - ‬18 min walk - ‪Falafel Bar - ‬6 min walk - ‪Restaurante Cerdo Feliz - ‬7 min walk - ‪El Patio de Café Milagro - ‬10 min walk - ‪Quepoa Sport Bar - ‬1 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Privacy, Elegance, Security, Private Pool & Nature Reserve have a pool? > Yes, this property has a pool. ### Is Privacy, Elegance, Security, Private Pool & Nature Reserve pet-friendly? > Yes, pets are allowed at this property. ### How much is parking? > Onsite parking is available at the property. ### What time is check-in at Privacy, Elegance, Security, Private Pool & Nature Reserve? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Privacy, Elegance, Security, Private Pool & Nature Reserve? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Privacy, Elegance, Security, Private Pool & Nature Reserve located? > Situated in the mountains, this villa is within 1 mi (2 km) of Mountain Top Park, Manuel Antonio Nature Park & Wildlife Refuge, and Pará Beach. Zip Coaster and Cascada El Salto are also within 1 mi (2 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Privacy, Elegance, Security, Private Pool & Nature Reserve Reviews 9.6 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 52 8 - Good 12 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.4/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Bryan R. Feb 24, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Secluded villa perfect for wildlife lovers Traditional open air Costa Rican villa with beautiful surroundings. Plenty of space for families and a fabulous pool to relax in privacy. Great location close to beaches, restaurants, and a small grocery across the street. Wildlife sightings included! ##### Bryan R. Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nic P. Jul 3, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great stay in the rainforest! This is a wonderful open-air villa a short walk from the supermercado and multiple restaurants. Rebecca helped arrange tours with reputable guides, and our kids spent hours in the pool every day. A great visit to Costa Rica and Manuel Antonio! ##### Nic P. Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Susan S. Oct 9, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect vacation home What a welcoming home. Enjoyed the pool and the surrounding jungle environment with wide array of plants trees and birds and animals. The house manager was always available and helpful to us. Love that a small store was right across the street. ##### Susan S. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Alexis A. Dec 24, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### True Costa Rican experience This was our family's second trip to Daniel's house in Quepos. We have 3 kids aged 9, 12, and 14. The private pool and large living areas are great for a group and the open air villa is an experience! You are immersed in the sounds of the area with all the amenities under cover but even while relaxing "inside" you're still outside. The monkeys, scarlet macaws and toucans, along with many other birds and butterflies on the daily is a treat, you don't miss anything! Lots of restaurant options close by, and beach options make it a great location for any type of traveler. Also, the market just steps from the house has a surprising amount of items to shop for dinner, snacks drinks etc. The little restaurant attached is also delicious and only steps away! We love this house! ##### Alexis A. Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### H B., Mineral Dec 11, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beyond our Expectations! Villa Tekla is unlike any other VRBO. It is set on a large piece of property full of beautiful trees and flowers and you have so much privacy. The long gated driveway ensured that we were away from the street and we always felt safe. The house is an open concept with views of the mountains and cooled by the breeze & indoor fans. The upstairs bedroom was like being in a tree house! The house was so accessible to many things. We were ½ block away to the corner convenience store which had everything from food to wine and beer. Next door was a Soda (small local restaurant ) and the food was delicious! The house is very close to Manual Antonio Park (where we saw so many sloths), beaches, Quepos, & restaurants. Ronny’s place has an incredible beautiful sunset. We enjoyed our early morning coffee watching scarlet macaws, toucans, & playful capuchin monkeys. We saw large iguanas sunning themselves near the pool. We swim laps early in the am or took a plunge after a day of hiking. The hosts, Daniel & Rebecca, are very responsive. Rebecca was invaluable with recommendations of various activities. She connected us with a local taxi driver that was friendly and reliable and we used him exclusively which gave us much peace of mind. Mel, our tour guide, made arrangements for us with reputable guides & took us to the spectacular Nauyaca Water Falls. Mel took into consideration our capabilities for the hike to ensure that we all had a wonderful experience! ##### H B. Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Janna A. Apr 16, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Unlike anywhere else! Wow, this was an experience! The house is gorgeous and like nothing you'd ever find in the US. So many beautiful details; this home was clearly built with love. From both the inside and outside, all you see is jungle. If you are squeamish about bugs, though, you would not enjoy it here. Most don't bite and the netting around the beds was effective, but they are an inherent part of the property and like everything else in the jungle, insects run large. Same with geckos/anoles - they're cute and harmless, but you have to be ok with seeing them run around the walls and ceilings at night. And if you're worried about animals outside (iguanas, monkeys, agouti, raccoons), well, you're probably not looking at houses in Manuel Antonio in the first place. 😊 The same iguana hangs out in the same corner of the deck every day...we named him Pool Boy. If the prospect of no air conditioning worries you, it was really hot during our stay (high 80's with 90% humidity) and with all the fans running high we were still pretty warm until well into the evening even though the sun sets at six. It was never too hot to sleep, though, and if it had been ten degrees cooler it would have been perfectly pleasant during the day. The check-in process was super easy and the house manager, Rebecca, was prompt and responsive to all our questions and needs (including replacing the propane tank when it ran out while we were cooking dinner). Finally, it is SO convenient having the Super Joseth store less than 100 feet from the end of the driveway! It had an impressive selection of products - especially considering the location - including produce and a meat counter. Bottom line, stay here if you want your lodging to be part of your adventure story, not a break from it. ##### Janna A. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Abby L. Jun 5, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Beautiful property! Loved the open air living room. Sitting in the hammock was one of our favorite things. The power went out a couple different nights in the middle of the night so the fans didn’t work for a couple hours and it did get really hot in the bedrooms, but that is a luxury we often take for granted. Got to see monkeys and iguanas on the property. Great location to Manuel Antonio and Quepos. ##### Abby L. Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### timothy s. May 2, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Costa Rican Holiday Private and quirky property but in a good way. Beautiful setting. Close to everything. Can be a bit buggy at dusk, but again, not troublesome. Reception was phenomenal and VERY welcoming. I'd definitely visit again. ##### timothy s. Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Carey G. Mar 14, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing Property! Our group of 3 adult couples had an incredible time! The home was better than pictured, and the saying a lot! Secluded, but close to restaurants, stores, and activities. Rebecca, the host, was great with communication and made it a point to greet us even though we arrived later in the evening than expected. It was a huge help to show us around and explain things like keys and lights. She was helpful throughout the week when we had questions as well.The kitchen had everything we needed. The pool was fantastic and there were plenty of towels. The fans helped to keep the air moving and made sleeping more comfortable. Thanks for sharing your home! We can't wait to return! ##### Carey G. Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Richard M. Feb 17, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great stay Our family of six adults had a wonderful stay. Three bedrooms, two baths, well kept outdoor pool, very nearby convenience store, excellent walkable restaurants, easy busy to Park or town. The local manager Rebecca was available and very helpful. The villa is well appointed, in great location, and has all needed amenities. Highly recommended! ##### Richard M. Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Brandy S. Feb 13, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Love this place. The house and the property are absolutely amazing it was perfect for our girls trip of five ##### Brandy S. Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Angus C. Jan 12, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful base in Manuel Antonio Great base for exploring Manuel Antonio. As per other reviews, the nature comes to you at this house with squirrel monkeys, howlers, sloths, toucans and more seen from the terrace. Incredible pool nestled in the rainforest and the main living area is kept very cool by the fans and the windows. Only 2 gripes were the lack of storage for food (which caused a nightly battle with the racoons) and that the main bedroom was separate from the rest of the house and needed keys to get in between the two (a slight issue when travelling with 3 young kids). This didn't detract from a wonderful stay though abd would thoroughly recommend the house. Owner and manager both incredibly helpful as well - thank you!! ##### Angus C. Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Ely K. Jan 5, 2025 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great stay! Our stay was great. If you don’t mind howler monkeys partying all around at 5am, and a house that is fully open to the outdoors, this will be great for you. The pool is deep and huge, not too kid-friendly. The surrounding forest is full of animals, fruit trees. A special place. ##### Ely K. Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Candace P. Dec 15, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Villa Tekla stay Good value for the money. Lots of wildlife visible on the propery. Nice pool and outdoor shower. Little market and several restaurants in easy walking distance. Property manager very helpful during our stay. Please note that some windows are not screened ##### Candace P. Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Margaret N. Dec 9, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Jungle accommodation House and location absolutely wonderful with jungle garden and many different birds and mammals. Easy access to the beach, restaurants and shops. Only problem was noisy motorbikes ##### Margaret N. Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Courtney C. Oct 17, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing Place! We loved everything about our stay! The property is gorgeous. It's a lovely open air home on great grounds with lots of animals to see, a private pool, and everything you could need. The location is awesome. Very close to beaches, Manuel Antonio Park, and restaurants. I'd stay there again, in a heartbeat. ##### Courtney C. Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tim S. Jul 9, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing stay at Villa Tekla My kids and I spent six amazing nights at Villa Tekla early June. I was looking for an authentic and comfortable Costa Rican house during our time in Manuel Antonio. This place greatly exceeded all expectations! The house and grounds were beautiful and well equipped with everything we needed. The pool was so refreshing. The local market and restaurant were a stones throw away and there are tons of close shopping and dining options. The property manager, Rebecca, was a pleasure to talk to and gave us countless recommendations for restaurants, beaches, and other activities in the area. We tried most of them. We did rafting with Melvin as recommended by Daniel. This was one of the best vacations we have had and owe a lot to our stay at Villa Tekla and the beautiful surrounding areas of Manuel Antonio and Quepos. Thank you Daniel for sharing your family home with us! Hopefully, we will make it back someday! ##### Tim S. Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kristin C. Jun 21, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Gorgeous villa! I can’t say enough about how amazing this property is! So serene, relaxing, so many beautiful flora/fauna & fruits, able to see a variety of animals and insects, & great location to walk to many places. Rebecca was wonderful as a property manager and gave us history of the property and a tour which was a nice touch. ##### Kristin C. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Steve A. Jan 28, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Monkey heaven Amazing unique experience. Overall anticipation of the stay was skewed by a review stating Scorpions on the property. This was not the case, there were very few bugs during our stay and our only complaint was we didn’t stay longer. Howler Monkeys on day 2 morning, family of capuchin monkeys right on the pool deck and a spider monkey visit for morning coffee. Our only comment was the locking of gates slightly marred the overall experience. Location was great, close to the Beach and Quepos, corner store and Soda literally steps away. Layout of the house, deck, pool and open air concept, surrounded by jungle was spectacular. And “Petey”the pool Iquana was great!! ##### Steve A. Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Alexis A. Dec 22, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### True Costa Rican experience Magical, this property is truly one of a kind. We all enjoyed ourselves and hope to be able to come back again! The resident geckos and iguanas were our oldest daughters’ dream, the pool and private yard were amazing and we all thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. Every morning we saw scarlet macaws fly over and a couple mornings we were awakened by the howler monkeys, yes they are loud but we are here for the wildlife, culture and all the experiences so it is perfect! Until next time - Pura Vida! ##### Alexis A. Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Renee W., Port Orchard, USA Nov 26, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Unique and Private We loved our stay, the home is so unique! It was awesome to be surrounded by so much flora and fauna. It also felt completely private and off the beaten path, even though it was so close to town! ##### Renee W. Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Keli R. Jul 27, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Just Absolutely Fabulous!!! The Villa Tekla was everything described and beyond. The property was clean, well stocked, and conveniently located to most things, especially the supermarket which was barely a half a block away. We went as a family of 3 generations, and the property accommodated all of our needs very comfortably. We had several daily visitors that came on to the property, such as iguanas, monkeys, birds, among many others. We did not see any sloths, but I've heard they do visit. There was a frog that came to visit us every morning, and a dog that just appears in the kitchen. The dogs in general all over Costa Rica are sweet and mild tempered, and some have collars and some don't. They roam about freely and seem to just pleasantly co-exist with humans. We welcomed all doggy visits, and they welcomed us! The caretaker of the property told us about a nature walk on the property that I did not get the opportunity to explore. But I hear there are many other creatures to see that have taken up residence. If only I had more time! The hosts were attentive, accommodating, and quick to respond. They really know what they're doing and run a fabulous VRBO. They hooked us with a private chef, and we had the most amazing meals right in the living room of our amazing house! Our stay was beyond any of our expectations, and we highly recommend this VRBO without hesitation. We spent only 4 days there, but left with a lifetime of memories! We LOVED it! Thank you, Rebecca and Daniel!!! ##### Keli R. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### darrell w. Jul 25, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy #### The Total Natural Experience If you love a natural experience, this is the house for you. The lack of glass windows has its pros and cons with the pros outweighing the cons. You can hear the howler monkeys in the morning but have to safeguard against the racoons at night. The pool is excellent and the house airy and cool. Monkeys visited on 3 days. Rebecca, the property manager, is the best! It may not be for everyone, but we enjoyed it immensely.. ##### darrell w. Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Kate K. Jun 26, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful house - not for everyone We really enjoyed our time here. The open air home was really lovely. It is hot and humid in this part of Costa Rica so be aware that having no air conditioning can be difficult during the hottest parts of the day. We ended up being gone at those times or spending lots of time in the pool, which was so wonderful. Rebecca, the property manager, was excellent to work with, very responsive. We loved the soda and market across the street. We also loved (most of) the wild life we saw right on the property - capuchin monkeys, geckos, iguanas, and on the last day a sloth. I do think there are some things I didn't realize before booking that I would have liked to have known. There are bugs, of course, which we expected and weren't too worried about. I didn't realize there would be scorpions which is a bit more concerning than mosquitoes and spiders. We saw 3, one was perched on my bare shoulder one night while I cooked dinner. Luckily my husband swiped it off before it could sting me. But we were on high alert after that. The other thing I didn't know about ahead of time was the raccoons. We followed all the rules and kept the kitchen clean and garbage empty. But the raccoons stalked the house at night, again keeping us on high alert because I definitely wasn't interested in having them in the house. To conclude, the house, location, and communication are all wonderful. But we didn't always feel "vacation relaxed" because of some of the critters that had easy access to the house. ##### Kate K. Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Val S. May 25, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### One month in Manuel Antonio Our family of 5 enjoyed our month-long vacation in Manuel Antonio staying at Villa Tekla. It truly felt like our home away from home. The house was equipped with everything we needed to feel at home, cook, and enjoy the area. The location was great- Cerdo Feliz became our favorite spot to grab a bite- and the bus to Quepos and the beaches was a quick walk up the road. Villa Tekla felt like a private retreat while also being easily accessible to all that the Manuel Antonio area has to offer. Rebecca, the house manager, was wonderful to work with- she was able to answer all of our questions and ensure that we felt settled in. I highly recommend Villa Tekla to those looking for an authentic coastal Costa Rican experience. We enjoyed the animals that visited on a daily basis- monkeys, lizards, geckos, birds, butterflies, iguanas, and more! It is an experience that we will never forget. If and when we travel back to the area, we would be sure to stay here again. Thank you for sharing your lovely home with us! ##### Val S. 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