[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Villa Bella Vista: Views, Privacy & Beach Proximity, We Have It All Right Here Beachfront vacation home for sun and fun ![Pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/30000000/29490000/29488100/29488053/fc26634f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/30000000/29490000/29488100/29488053/5e688152.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/30000000/29490000/29488100/29488053/e3df83d6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/30000000/29490000/29488100/29488053/09972d59.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![6 bedrooms, travel crib, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/30000000/29490000/29488100/29488053/w2045h1363x3y2-fa7c8796.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Perched near Manuel Antonio beach, Villa Bella Vista is a six-bedroom haven with unparalleled ocean views and an expansive pool. The spacious kitchen overlooks Elephant Rock while the enormous patio offers both sun-kissed and shaded areas to unwind. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 6 bedrooms6 bathroomsSleeps 124000 sq ft ## Popular amenities - - - Dryer - Washer - Parking available - Barbecue grill ## 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. ### 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 amenities ### Beach - On the beach ### Pool/Spa - Private pool ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Car not required - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Ice maker - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Breakfast available for a fee - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 6 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 5.5 private bathrooms - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - 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. - Wheelchair accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Concierge services - Housekeeping (limited availability) ### Location highlights - In a village - Near a hospital - Near the ocean ### Things to do - Boat - Kayak - Birdwatching nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing 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 - Whale watching 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) - Fire extinguisher ### General - Garden - Unit size: 4,000 square feet ## Similar properties ![Outdoor pool, an infinity pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27130000/27129700/27129604/7be18cb6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### TOP RATED/OCEANVIEW, closest to Manuel Ant. 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Walking Distance From Beach. Private Pool. 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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 ## 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%7C9.39664%2C-84.15606&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=UNZfGJHBa-NZawzmoEiSh7uWdEg=) manuel antonio, Puntarenas Province #### What's nearby - Playa Espadilla - 16 min walk - 1.4 km - Manuel Antonio Nature Park & Wildlife Refuge - 8 min drive - 4.2 km - Marina Pez Vela - 10 min drive - 5.3 km - Biesanz Beach - 11 min drive - 1.8 km - Playa La Macha - 15 min drive - 3.9 km #### Getting around - Quepos (XQP) - 17 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪El Avión Restaurant - ‬7 min walk - ‪Restaurante Buena Vista Plus - ‬12 min walk - ‪El Patio de Café Milagro - ‬15 min walk - ‪Burû - ‬15 min walk - ‪Karolas Restaurant - ‬3 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Villa Bella Vista: Views, Privacy & Beach Proximity, We Have It All Right Here have a pool? > Yes, this property has a pool. ### Is Villa Bella Vista: Views, Privacy & Beach Proximity, We Have It All Right Here pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Villa Bella Vista: Views, Privacy & Beach Proximity, We Have It All Right Here? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Villa Bella Vista: Views, Privacy & Beach Proximity, We Have It All Right Here? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Villa Bella Vista: Views, Privacy & Beach Proximity, We Have It All Right Here located? > Nestled on the beach, this Quepos vacation home is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Zip Coaster and 2 mi (3.1 km) from Manuel Antonio Beach. Playa Espadilla and Pará Beach are also within 2 mi (3 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Villa Bella Vista: Views, Privacy & Beach Proximity, We Have It All Right Here Reviews 10 ### 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 Cleanliness ### 9.8 Location 10 - Excellent 50 8 - Good 3 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Charles S. Mar 26, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### An Amazing Stay The villa was as beautiful as it looks like in the photos. But evene better, Maria and Fernando were excellent to work with. Very responsive. Maria helped us book activities for the week and cooked the most delicious dinner for us as well. I can't recommend them more highly. ##### Charles S. Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### John B. Jan 3, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 80th birthday family celebration Great property, better than the pictures. Maria and her father were there to help us at at every turn and the dinners Maria cooked. We’re out of this world highly recommend. ##### John B. Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Crystal T. Jan 24, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 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! ##### Crystal T. Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Laura P. Jul 1, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great House This house is clean, spacious and beautiful. The pool and patio and views are amazing. We highly recommend the house for a large group. ##### Laura P. Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kerri V. Jan 15, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 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! ##### Kerri V. Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tori D. Mar 16, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 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! ##### Tori D. Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Caroline B. Mar 28, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 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! ##### Caroline B. Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Lou S. Mar 5, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location #### Family stay Overall we enjoyed our stay. The listing pictures however did not accurately depict what was or was not in the house. For example there were no televisions in the house and the dining room furniture was not as depicted and needed to be updated. For example, the chairs did not match the height of the table and were uncomfortable. The pool was fabulous but the furniture around the pool was not very comfortable. Fernando and Maria were very responsive whenever we needed anything. ##### Lou S. Stayed 36 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Arthur B. Aug 7, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 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! ##### Arthur B. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michael G. Aug 24, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 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! ##### Michael G. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### walter n. Jan 23, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 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!! ##### walter n. Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sabrina Z., Felton, MN Mar 22, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 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. ##### Sabrina Z. Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Monique C. Apr 15, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 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! ❤️ ##### Monique C. Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Marshall F. Apr 4, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 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! ##### Marshall F. Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Wendy C. Apr 5, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 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. ##### Wendy C. Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Desha B. Jun 12, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 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! ##### Desha B. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michael R. Jun 24, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy #### 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. ##### Michael R. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Meghan B. Apr 17, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 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! ##### Meghan B. Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Meredith K. Dec 6, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 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! ##### Meredith K. Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kris S. Aug 21, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 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 ##### Kris S. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mark D. Feb 15, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 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. ##### Mark D. Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Amanda A. Jul 14, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 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. ##### Amanda A. Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Bob L. Mar 30, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 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! ##### Bob L. Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Austin M. May 11, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Incredible! Such an amazing place. The house and the property are beautiful and located close to everything. We can't wait to go back! ##### Austin M. Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Peri K., San Jose, USA Apr 19, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 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! ##### Peri K. 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