Valle Pura Vida, Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica
#2 of 21 Holiday rentals in Manuel Antonio
Guests' ChoiceBased on 51 apartment reviews
9.5Cleanliness
9.7
Comfort
9.7
Location
9.1
Facilities
9.7
Staff
9.8
Value for money
9.4
Free WiFi
9.5
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Reviewed: 25 February 2024
Heather
United StatesI wouldn’t say we didn’t like it, but I think knowing that the house is located high up on a hill and is accessed by steep, largely dirt roads would have maybe been nice to know ahead of time just to appreciate the location relative to town.
The apartment was beautiful and spacious, and was a great place to end our trip. The views were gorgeous from the balcony and the pool was refreshing after days exploring the area in the heat.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 24 January 2024
Maria
United KingdomAccess road is very steep, takes getting used to!
Great views and wildlife to see from our balcony
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 20 January 2024
Dubau
Belgiumthe steep cobbly road to access the property
Exceptional comfort - airco - swimming pool almost private - clean place with extra large comfy bed & a kitchen - exceptional walk-in shower - very friendly French owner
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 19 January 2024
Michaela
CanadaDespite a challenging road, our SUV handled it well.
I had a wonderful stay at Karl's apartment! He was a fantastic and helpful host. The apartment itself was spacious, impeccably clean, and well-equipped with everything we needed. The highlight was the balcony, where we enjoyed frequent visits from macaws and monkeys. You will be fully submerged in nature. Overall, a delightful experience in a unique and comfortable setting.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 8 January 2024
Paul
United KingdomLovely spacious clean apartment & comfortable bed in a quiet location
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 7 January 2024
Annie
CanadaBed was too hard
I liked the location, pool.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 3 January 2024
Jean
United StatesThere was no power when we got there, one of the bathrooms wasn’t cleaned ( black circle rings in toilet)
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 22 December 2023
Roger
United StatesBeautiful apartment with a million dollar view of the sunset over the Pacific. We were visited by small monkeys and large Macaws. Carl was a wonderful host. He told us of many unique and delicious restaurants. He also directed us to the best beaches in the area.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 28 November 2023
Sherilyn
SingaporeI loved the location of it being right between Manuel Antonio and Quepos. Extremely convenient with a car and a great view as it’s right on top of the hill. A car is a must for convenience.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 29 April 2023
Gina
United StatesDifficult for taxi drivers to locate. No sink in the half bath.
Nice that the host picked us up. Beautiful property atop a hill. Able to see wildlife off the patio. Clean beautiful home. Gracious host.
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 13 April 2023
Allegra
Netherlandsthe position is a little bit far from the center and you have to take a taxi or have a car to go around
the view the apartment was really clean
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 5 April 2023
Kristina
United StatesSteep rough road was difficult for car; need 4 wheel drive. Need hooks for towels and clothes in bathroom. Faint mildew smell. Saute Pan was not usable.
Setting was nice with Macaws' visits. Apt was beautiful, clean and roomy. Netflix was great addition. Pool was lovely. Most dishware available. Air conditioner and fans! Host was super helpful and kind.
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 6 March 2023
Dawid
PolandBeautifull apartment with Great open space. Close to park And most Of places You wanna visit And in the same time far enough to have a peace And Quiet. Wildlife like Tucans, Parrots etc. in front Of Your Balcony. Great comunication with Owner. 10/10 without hesitating.
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 23 February 2023
Dawn
United StatesThe drive up the first time caused a little anxiety, but once we'd driven it once, we got comfortable.
Karl, the host is exceptional. One can see the genuine pride in his place. The apartments are beautifully laid out, the beds comfortable, and the setting is truly extraordinary. We spent every morning and evening enjoying the wildlife that lived in and visited the trees in front of our huge balcony. Every morning we were visited by scarlet macaws, and today we saw a flock of toucans. Each evening two kinkajou scampered in the trees. Karl provided us with a flashlight, and we loved watching these nimble critters gathering nectar. I can't recommend this place highly enough. It truly was a magical experience.
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: 12 February 2023
Jane
United Kingdomnothing - it was perfect
Beautiful and stylish apartment with a Birds Eye view - literally. Wonderful to sit on the balcony in the morning and evening and watch all of the different species of birds coming and going, as well as the monkeys in the trees - and spectacular sunsets. Karl was such a lovely host with so many suggestions and recommendations- especially for places to visit away from the main tourist spots. Wish we could have stayed longer.
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: 1 February 2023
Lauren
United KingdomThere was nothing we didn't like. You need a little patience to sort out taxis into town - and be prepared sometimes to walk down the steep path - but this is fine. Uber worked well for drop offs at La Maison Blanche and pick up at the bottom of the path. Town taxis would come and collect but ideally need enough Spanish to call and arrange them.
Everything about La Maison Blanche was fantastic. Sublime location, slightly away from the tourist trawl. Loads of wildlife. The room was wonderful and very private. Great view and wonderful sunsets. Excellent facilities to make food if needed. Brilliant service from Karl who was super friendly and helpful - he really went the extra mile.
Stayed in January 2023
Reviewed: 31 January 2023
Michael
CanadaGorgeous property with an excellent host! We were very happy here!
Stayed in January 2023
Reviewed: 24 January 2023
Chiara
Switzerland-
La Maison Blanche is a beautiful place where to enjoy Manuel Antonio. The view is amazing and we saw macaw and several other animals just from our balcony. Karl is very welcoming and gave us a lot of good tips. Thanks!
Stayed in January 2023
Reviewed: 28 December 2022
Adam
United StatesThere was nothing that we didn't like about the property. Just a tip, the property is at the top of a mountain and the road to it is very steep and has many sharp curves which can be quite difficult for large vehicles.
Beautiful, exceptionally well maintained property surrounded by an abundance of wildlife with amazing views! Host Karl was very kind and went above and beyond to help make our stay as comfortable as possible!
Stayed in December 2022
Reviewed: 23 December 2022
Emily
United KingdomWonderful views in a modern, very clean apartment tucked away from the main touristic areas of MA
Stayed in December 2022
Reviewed: 18 July 2022
Mauricio
Costa Ricawell it has to be uphill to have such a location. no biggie but car is highly advisable.
amazing view at a beautiful location in Valle Pura vida. everything was thought of from decor to attention package. Karl, our host, sos his best to show us things around to do ands taste.
Stayed in July 2022
Reviewed: 11 June 2022
Linda
United StatesWe were not prepared for the street that leads you up to the location. If renting a car, I would recommend an AWD or 4WD, but we were able to make it with a small sedan. We were not aware how narrow and steep the roads could be in Costa Rica.
The view was amazing!
Stayed in June 2022
Reviewed: 30 April 2022
Ching
United Kingdomnil
view and a lot of birdies. The host was great. apartment was modern and comfortable for our needs
Stayed in April 2022
Reviewed: 14 April 2022
Silas
Germanythe view, the Pool, Privacy , clean, a lot of Information about the surroundings, Nice owner
Stayed in April 2022
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