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Casa Tropical - Gardens & Wildlife @ Manuel Antonio's Hill Top Hidden Paradise

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Pool
Outdoor dining
4 bedrooms, in-room safe, travel cot, free WiFi
Dining
Smart TV, books, stereo

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12232 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer

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Manuel Antonio, Puntarenas Province
  • Place, Manuel Antonio Nature Park & Wildlife Refuge
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Rancho Tipico don Juan
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Mountain Top Park
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Quepos (XQP)
    ‪16 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

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

Casa Tropical - Gardens & Wildlife @ Manuel Antonio's Hill Top Hidden Paradise

Wow! Santa Fe style Casa Tropical offers quite a unique setting and hill top seclusion and privacy at the end of a residential road on an acre amongst the gardens and forest in Manuel Antonio. The full covered roof top terrace provides 360 degree spectacular views of the lush forest and gardens, the Pacific in the distance to the west and the 4,000 feet above sea level Talamanca Coastal Range to the north east. The seclusion of the house and higher elevation provides a daily abundance of wildlife.

Casa Tropical’s owners as of May 2017 have spent 10 years vacationing in Manuel Antonio and regularly visit the house. Casa Tropical has an excellent rental history and provides over 2,500 square feet of indoor and outdoor living space. Morning coffee on the roof top terrace, with ceiling fans and a bar is a must! Squirrel and capuchin monkeys are regular visitors from the adjacent lush forest. The wildlife watching from the roof is excellent with scarlet macaws introduced from a sanctuary very close to the property, as well as many toucans, parakeets and parrots regularly seen. On occasion even sloths are on or near the property. Even though most is here, we still recommend a walking tour of Manuel Antonio Park with Henry though! Casa Tropical is a very unique property and the "high ground" has its tremendous advantages!

Surrounding the home on the main and lower levels are covered tiled patio areas with ample outdoor seating surrounded by meticulous mature gardens. The main floor patio has ceiling fans for additional comfort. The pool is family sized with a shallow section for the “small ones” with a large pool deck and nice pool chairs and umbrellas. Choose from numerous lounge chairs or hammocks throughout the property for your afternoon siesta.

The main upper floor of the home boasts a fully functional kitchen with gas range, full size refrigerator as well as an outdoor BBQ for meal preparation. There is also comfortable family room area with a 50” TV, DVD player and upgraded WIFI and a washroom. Air flow from the breeze on top of the hill, combined with the ceiling fans, open concept windows and doors provide a comfortable main floor. Up to 8 adults can sleep comfortably in the 4 bedrooms on the ground level floor, with air conditioning in each of the 4 bedrooms. In the event your group has multiple small children up to 10 people can be accommodated. If your group is up to 12 with lots of children please inquire before booking. The master bedroom has its own washroom while the three bedrooms share a washroom. Three of the bedrooms also have direct outside access to the lower covered deck.

Ensuring everything goes as planned on your vacation and adding to your security, Andres, Ania and Kassandra separately reside on the property (but you would hardly know they are there, until you need something!) and have for over 15 years. Andres can arrange van transportation to and from the airport, or other parts of Costa Rica. Whatever tours or activities you desire, Andres will provide his recommendations and arrange. Most tours provide pick up and drop off at the house. The always helpful Andres loves the property and wildlife and will go out of his way to identify the birds and animals for you.

Ania and Kassandra provide regular housecleaning and laundry services for your personal laundry used while there. If you require laundry on arrival from your stay in another part of Costa Rica it can be sent out to an outside laundry service. Ania and Kassandra are excellent cooks and it can be arranged for them to prepare an excellent traditional Costa Rican meal at a reasonable price for you as well.

We hope your stay at Casa Tropical is your best vacation yet! Pura Vida!
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the pool at this vacation home. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Manuel Antonio Nature Park & Wildlife Refuge. Features include a rooftop terrace, concierge services, and laundry facilities. Free WiFi and a private pool are available in the vacation home.
  • Air-conditioned home with private pool, kitchen, and washing machine
  • Free WiFi
  • Amenities include laundry facilities, a rooftop deck, and a terrace
  • Steps from Manuel Antonio Nature Park & Wildlife Refuge and 15 minutes by car from Manuel Antonio Beach
This vacation home offers its guests a rooftop terrace, barbecue grills, and a garden. This vacation home also features concierge services and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Chef service

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio
  • Rooftop terrace

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Limited housekeeping
  • Phone
  • Safe

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding 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)

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,500 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

Smoking allowed outside. Pets require owner's approval in advance.

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.
Property Registration Number 3102737313

Casa Tropical - Gardens & Wildlife @ Manuel Antonio's Hill Top Hidden Paradise Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 118 out of 120 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 120 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 120 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 120 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 120 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steven H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host was very welcoming and kind. Pay attention to his directions and you will drive straight to the house. Our concierge, Andres, was amazing. All of his recommendations were fabulous. The house, the grounds, the people and the animals made Casa Tropical a place that I would love to come back to someday soon.
Scarlet macaw - The scarlet macaw and all the other animals pictured were seen almost daily at the house.
Red-lored amazon - Seen in groups, along with two other types of parrots
White faced capuchin - The monkeys were my favorite
White faced capuchin
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bruce H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our stay at Casa Tropical. Short drive to Manuel Antonio and the numerous beaches. Steve was great and provided excellent directions to the house. Highlights of the house include viewing the wildlife from the rooftop patio (Macaws, Toucans, and Monkeys who visit daily) and a beautiful pool to cool off after a day of touring the sites. Absolutely beautiful sunset from the roof. Highly recommended and would rent again.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was amazing! Andres was very helpful. We saw lots of birds from the top floor of the house
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house and grounds were beautiful and Andres and the team were fantastic! They take a lot of pride in maintaining the house for the owner and were very knowledgeable about the area. We loved staying and would come back again. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Beth R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I just checked out this morning and I can wait to go back. Outstanding property- we saw tons of birds, mammals, butterflies and reptiles from the two incredible decks. Our kids got up early every day to go watch birds and monkeys. Andres was an amazing concierge, answering questions and making reservations for activities and dinner. One of the most beautiful properties I’ve ever stayed in, and the kindest host, made this one of the most exceptional vacations.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

David M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful place once you find it

Great stay amazing view
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kyle H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great experience!

This place was a major highlight of our trip. The property was beautiful and the pool was a great escape from the heat. The house had everything we needed for our stay. Andres was great to have around to help when we needed also. Pura Vida!
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matt S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Best House ever

We really loved the house. It was situated in the forest with animals all around. Beautiful property. Well kept clean. Friendly service.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katie F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful place

Casa tropical is a beautiful place filled with the most amazing wildlife. The pool and garden are so peaceful and relaxing. I enjoyed watching the birds every morning on the rooftop patio. We had daily monkey visits. I loved this place so much I didn't want to leave.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emma E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing stay

This house is wonderful! Beautiful property. Lots of wildlife. Host was so helpful with setting up tours or just giving advice about where to shop/eat. Bedrooms are downstairs, living area upstairs. Laundry can be done but no washer/dryer to do your own laundry while there. We would stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dave H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Casa Tropical is a fantastic vacation destination!

Gorgeous property, perfect for large family gatherings. We spent a lot of time on the upper level watching the birds, monkeys and even a sloth. The property manager was very helpful in organizing activities for us. The pool was fantastic as was the entire house. The road up to the house can be hard to find but once you are there you won’t want to leave!
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

katie r.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

House was great. Monkeys were so fun. Andres was super helpful and booked some excursions for us. We had a great experience!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jodi L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Vaca

Awesome place with a ton of character and awesome jungle surroundings. Saw a ton of wildlife everyday and enjoyed the pool area to relax and recharge. Close to Quepos and Manuel Antonio for eating and shopping. Andres and his family were awesome and invaluable for our excursions. I would go back and stay here again any day.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jen A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Gorgeous Property

We loved this house! My kids called it a mansion! The three levels of living were perfect for our family of 7. We saw many birds, monkeys, and a sloth while we were there. The pool area was relaxing and fun for the kids. The air was super cold in the rooms, and it worked great. The kitchen was nice and big and allowed my son to cook for us easily. We had a ton of super dirty laundry from an excursion we took prior to coming to the property, and Andres arranged for a service to pick up and drop off our laundry for a fee.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

LaDonna L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely Property

We absolutely loved Casa Tropical. Everything was so well taken care of and spotless. Andres and Steve were great to work with and Kassandra and Anna were so sweet and kind. I highly recommend this property.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sheree H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect for our family

We want to stay in Costa Rica in a house and experience the local flavor without staying in a fancy all-inclusive. We loved the beauty of the house and nature and even had monkeys come up to the house in three different days.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jeffrey s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing Property

Stunning place. Balconies everywhere including the fantastic roof top patio. Pool was perfect for our kids. House set up was perfect. Highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathy P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay!

We loved our stay at Casa Tropical! Andres was good to communicate with and welcomed us when we arrived. The house was clean, comfortable and spacious. We enjoyed relaxing on the verandas and in the pool. The road up the hill was a bit rough, but manageable and it was only a short drive to Quepos and Manuel Antonio park. Would stay again for sure.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Home

Our family loved Casa Tropical! The accommodations surpassed our expectations. We loved the animal visits - squirrel monkeys, scarlet macaws, toucans, and much more! We were ready to stay forever by the time our trip was over. We hope to return in the future!
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melda B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing view with tropical birds and monkeys

We stayed for four days and it was amazing! The house is very roomy with pool and the upper deck allows you to view all the birds and monkeys in trees. Andres was available for planning excursions and Cassandra and Anya cooked us a delicious dinner one night. Definitely would he back!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Unbelievable 8 day stay for our family of 8.

The property is gorgeous, Andres, Kassandra, Ana were wonderful people and hosts, Stephen a great and organized owner. The house was perfect for our family of 6 adults and 2 teenagers. We enjoyed the monkeys, pool, serene area, and especially our two dinners with those three! An experience to remember with joy!
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laurie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing home for a fantastic Costa Rican adventure!

Lovely house and grounds. Coffee on the rooftop watching the birds and wildlife is not to be missed. Andres made us feel so welcome, making numerous recommendations for activities and booking various tour arrangements, which were all great. Anna and Kassandra cooked us a delicious Costa Rican meal. We had a wonderful adventure!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

brett b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Unbelievably gorgeous

We had a wonderful time at Casa Tropical. It’s a beautiful home in a gorgeous setting.Andres was amazing. So helpful and kind. He really goes above and beyond to ensure a great time for everyone. Although we didn’t meet Kassandra in person, she was wonderful with keeping everything neat and tidy and washing our clothes for us halfway through. Andres went above and beyond and helping us with yours, taxis, restaurants, and anything we needed. He was very knowledgeable in regards to the wildlife around the property and when and where to spot them. We highly recommed Casa Tropical to anyone thinking of visiting the area.Thank you again for an amazing vacation!
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Beth M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Paradise

A true tropical paradise! So peaceful and beautiful! So enjoy the many birds, monkeys and iguanas on the property. Andres, Cassandra and Anna were very gracious to attend to our needs and the ladies cooked a delicious dinner our last night . Would definitely like to return in the future!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A slice of paradise

The stunning property had all the amenities one could need -- kitchen was fully stocked, bedrooms had good AC and were spacious, and the pool was perfect for swimming and lounging. For the animal lovers, we enjoyed red macaws, tucans, and monkeys throughout our stay! Geckos also made their nightly appearance in the house which was a treat for us lizard lovers.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024