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The Elephant Castle: Beach front Penthouse

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On the beach
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, Internet, bed sheets
TV, stereo
Terrace/patio
Interior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4181 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Manuel Antonio, Puntarenas Province
  • Place, Playa Espadilla
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Playa Puerto Escondido
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Manuel Antonio Beach
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Airport, Quepos (XQP)
    ‪31 min drive‬

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About the area

Quepos

With a stay at this apartment, you'll be centrally located in Quepos, within a 10-minute drive of Manuel Antonio Beach and Playa Espadilla Sur. .This beach apartment is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Playa Espadilla and 0.3 mi (0.6 km) from La Culebra Waterfall.
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What's nearby

  • Playa Espadilla - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Playa Espadilla Sur - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Playa Puerto Escondido - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Manuel Antonio Beach - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Playitas Beach - 18 min drive - 5.0 km

Getting around

  • Quepos (XQP) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪El Avión Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Donde Alex - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Namaste - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Le Papillon - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪El Patio de Café Milagro - ‬4 min drive

About this property

The Elephant Castle: Beach front Penthouse

LOOK NO FURTHER, if you are looking for everything in a vacation home with all the extras than this is your place!!!! We are a 5***** Luxury Pentouse ( the only Beach front Apartment in Manuel Antonio that is just 5 steps away from the beach, restaurants, bars, and much much more!!!! The Penthouse overlooks a spectacular ocean front view and you will have daily visits by exotic animals such as monkeys, sloths, birds , right on your balcony. This Modern apartment comes fully furnished with all of the luxurious qualities you can imagine, from cotton linens, to a fully functional kitchen with granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, Italian leather couches, 55" Led T.V.s, and exotic finishes all through out. Although we offer private parking you can save money on a rental car and conveniently walk the strip or take the local bus and enjoy a tour around Manuel Antonio and Quepos. The Manuel Antonio National Park is just a 5 minute walk where you can enjoy seeing Monkeys, sloths, frogs, and many species of birds that call Manuel Antonio National Park their home, so bring your camera for unforgettable wildlife photographs. The park also contains beautiful beaches that offer kayaking, snorkeling, and surfing. And if you are Feeling more adventurous? Try rappelling down a waterfall .
Wether you are the adventurous type or relaxing type this unique place suits everyones needs , conveniently being in the middle of it all, walking to all the great restaurants, beaches ,grocery stores and don't forget the great night Life!!!
The Elephant Castle is a must see!!!
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned apartment, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private balcony. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
This smoke-free apartment features a stereo, ecotours nearby, and snorkeling nearby. Recreational activities include surfing/body boarding nearby, hiking/biking trails nearby, and rafting nearby.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Internet access

Parking and transport

  • Car not required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Stereo
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking is only allowed on Balcony

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city centre
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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)

General

  • Unit size: 1,950 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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

We should mention

A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Beach Front Penthouse Apartment Manuel Antonio

Beach Front Penthouse Manuel Antonio

Front Penthouse Manuel Antoni

Front Penthouse Manuel Antonio

Beach Front Penthouse Apartment

Beach Front Penthouse Manuel Antonio

Beach Front Penthouse Apartment Manuel Antonio

The Elephant Castle: Beach front Penthouse Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 76 out of 78 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 78 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 78 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 78 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 78 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Josh W.

Liked: Cleanliness
STAY HERE! You will be right across from the beach and within walking distance to Manuel Antonio. There is a restaurant underneath, next door and two doors over! There are also a couple of small groceries in the area. Across the street is the main beach and you can get a canopy for the day with four chairs for less than 30. STAY HERE!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026

10/10 Excellent

Beth G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous location, super clean, comfortable and well stocked. One of our best VRBO experiences! Raul made check-in super easy, Pablo was a fantastic surf instructor for me and my kids, Luis kept us beachfront with chairs and shade and Baldis kept us well fed. Walked into Manuel Antonio easily but had a great nature show from the balcony with capuchin monkeys, sloths, and macaws. Would definitely stay again and again!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Shauna B.

Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Tony P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful property just steps from the beach. We enjoyed our stay and would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Claude H.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Exceptional. You even have your own parking place in a very limited area for parking. We had extra cleaning service at no charge. The Host was perfect. The beach is in front of the place and the visiting monkeys were free!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Steven, Eagle Mountain Utah

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was nice and clean. Great host and close to the beach. It was a little noisy the last night with loud music in the street, but other than that, a great stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Karen D.

Liked: Cleanliness
The apartment was spacious and well equipped. The air conditioning was adequate for us. We enjoyed the monkey show on the balcony in the afternoon. The parking was perfect and access to the beach was excellent. Raul was so helpful in recommending and setting up excursions for us. A very nice additional service with this property.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Our host Raul was amazing - he was super responsive and helped with many of our dinners and excursions!! The penthouse was perfect for our family of 4 - spacious, great location, had a few monkeys visit and a great restaurant right below us was a bonus! Ronald and staff at Baldi Plus were so nice and food and service amazing! If you want a surf lesson, beach chairs, etc. Pablo is your man! He will introduce himself to you - fabulous trip and back soon.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer H.

Liked: Cleanliness
The location was wonderful! We walked to the National Forest and to dinner every night. We were directly across from the beach and rented chairs and umbrella for 20 a day. There are 2 stores just down the street so we were able to purchase drinks and snacks. Juan was our contact and he helped us book a fishing trip, get taxi’s and answered every question we had. Home itself was very nice and clean. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Hard to say whether the place or Raul was more awesome! He took care of everything from grocery orders to planning our favorite excursions. This place is uniquely closer to the beach than any other places you can stay on this strip. We saw monkeys, sloths and iguanas here when we thought it was required to spend time in the cloud forest. My only regret is we didnt stay here longer. If you are interested in surfing Raul will hook you up with Paublo and get you up in no time! If you love great food and drinks simply walk downstairs to Baldisplus. Click the button now and rent this beautiful place for an amazing costa rica experience!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chad M.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had a fantastic stay. This is a clean, clean, clean unit. It is fantastically located right across from the beach. The restaurant Baldi‘s directly beneath the unit is a phenomenal stop for anybody in the area. We ate there multiple times. Raul, the property manager is A. He was a tremendous resource for assistance with excursions and beach service recommendations, including Palo (surfboard surf lessons, boogie boards, assisting with chairs and umbrellas). Spent a lot of time talking with all of these people …just fantastic folks to deal with. The host was incredibly responsive as well. We are already working on booking a return trip-without any hesitation!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sherri

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything and everyone was exceptional! This place was much more than expected! The food at Baldi’s was exquisite!! The location was perfect to access the beach and everything we needed! Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful, large apartment right across the street from the beach. Several walkable restaurants including one right downstairs that will even bring food straight to your door. Raul was communicative and met us for our arrival and departure. He even carried up our heavy suitcases for us. Market and souvenir shops right next door. A family of monkeys offered us great photo ops by crossing our deck each morning. Tourist attractions for zip lining within walking distance. Dedicated parking is available right outside the front door.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joshua P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Raul was awesome. He was very kind, responsive, and helpful.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janine H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Raul was so amazing, cordial, helpful and knowledgeable. He helped us a lot.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer U.

Liked: Cleanliness
This was an amazing
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leah A.

Liked: Cleanliness
The house was great, the beds are comfy, linens clean and you are right across from the beach. Raul was very helpful.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay! Book it. Big open space. Great balcony with views of the ocean and the fascinating street below. Awesome AC. Washer and dryer was a luxury we used constantly. Beach shower downstairs. Supermarket and restaurants next door. Great host Raul. Honestly it’s an oasis in an otherwise beautifully chaotic place. Surf lessons and beach rentals from Pablo across the street. Monkeys daily. There’s nothing like it in the immediate area. Book it!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

katie P., Boca Raton

Liked: Cleanliness

Great beach place!!!

We would stay here again!! Great walkable location to many activities and places to eat. Both our kids(12/17) had a great time taking surf lessons from Pablo. The place is beyond clean and had everything we needed. Loved having coffee in the morning and watching all the activity on the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Connie F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

jonathan b.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Location

The place reminds me of a speakeasy. The entrance is right on the strip across from the beach. You entry through an unassuming door and immediately step into a different place. It was super nice and very convenient to the beach, groceries and the national park. I used the host to help book our excursions and I feel like I got better deals than booking them myself.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dale B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beach Front Haven

Property was above a very well run restaurant. The staff of the hotel were very nice and helpful. Joseph was a wonderful host who helped with all the local activities and attractions. Thank You to all the staff and auxiliary friends we met while there. Everyone was very friendly and helpful. Pura Vida
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dominic M., North Brunswick, NJ

Liked: Cleanliness

Absolutely perfect

The apartment is a block away from the park. The restaurant downstairs is great and they will bring food upstairs for you. The beach is great. We saw monkeys walking on the wires across the street. You can’t find a better place to stay in Manuel Antonio.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ed B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place

We really enjoyed our stay at the Elephant Castle. Superb location and a great space directly across from the beach. Josue who was our main point of contact was friendly and super attentive. Couldn’t have asked for a better place to stay
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024