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Majestic Mountain and Ocean Views with Wonderful Wildlife-The Rainforest Estate

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5 bedrooms, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets
Interior
Outdoor dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Outdoor pool

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms6 bathroomsSleeps 14557 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Manuel Antonio, Puntarenas
  • Manuel Antonio Nature Park & Wildlife Refuge
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Manuel Antonio Beach
  • Playa La Macha
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Quepos (XQP)
    ‪12 min drive‬

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About the area

Manuel Antonio

With a stay at this vacation home in Quepos (Valle Pura Vida), you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Manuel Antonio Beach and Cascada El Salto. .This vacation home is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Manuel Antonio Nature Park & Wildlife Refuge and 1.3 mi (2 km) from Mountain Top Park.
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What's nearby

  • Manuel Antonio Nature Park & Wildlife Refuge - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Marina Pez Vela - 5 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Playitas Beach - 10 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Playa La Macha - 11 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Biesanz Beach - 11 min drive - 3.2 km

Getting around

  • Quepos (XQP) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Falafel Bar - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪El Patio de Café Milagro - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Quepoa Sport Bar - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Cerdo Feliz - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Namaste - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Majestic Mountain and Ocean Views with Wonderful Wildlife-The Rainforest Estate

Located high in the hills of Manuel Antonio, The Rainforest Estate offers luxury living in a jungle setting. The house features over 6,000 sq feet of living space and a full range of modern amenities. The mountain and ocean views are breathtaking, and fabulous sunsets are a daily highlight.
Among the many highlights of the home are an expansive, fully equipped kitchen and family room that opens to the pool with floor to ceiling sliding doors, which allow constant ocean breezes to pass through the home year round. The villa is air-conditioned throughout and features a billiard table and wireless internet among its amenities.
With a large swimming pool, indoor billiard table, an outdoor bar and BBQ area, The Rainforest Estate is an ideal home in which to entertain. Full concierge service is included. Maid service is every other day, excepting Sundays and holidays.

The lower level features 2 king bedrooms with ensuite bath, and a common living area with refrigerator and kitchenette. A private balcony looks out onto the surrounding rainforest.

The master bedroom and ensuite bathroom is located on the main floor and has its own access to the ocean view terrace. Two upstairs bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms, share a common lounge area that can be converted into a 6th bedroom perfect for families or groups with kids, the space features 4 sets of bunk beds and a double sleeper sofa.

Our house can accommodate up to 22* guests.

The Rainforest Estate is conveniently located 10 minutes drive the the Manuel Antonio National Park and its beautiful beaches, the world class Marina Pez Vela is located 8 minutes apart. A vast array of great restaurants are in just a 5 minutes drive from our home.

*After14 guests there is $50 fee per person, per night.

AWD or 4WD vehicle is recommended to access the property.
House is sourced with private well water. Guests are suggested to bring bottled water.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a private pool and a Smart TV. There's a private balcony. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool, or other amenities including concierge services and barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Kitchen island
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 6 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture

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.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (limited availability)
  • Safe

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Unit size: 6,000 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 22

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Gather used towels
Turn off the lights and return the keys

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 indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Majestic Mountain Ocean View Estate with Wonderful Wildlife

Reviews

Majestic Mountain and Ocean Views with Wonderful Wildlife-The Rainforest Estate Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 87 out of 97 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 97 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 97 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 97 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 97 reviews

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Shelly M.

Liked: Cleanliness
The check-in process was smooth and Jorge was very helpful. The house itself is beautiful, and spacious — perfect for our family of 9. However, there are a few things future guests should know. The driveway is extremely steep and not accurately described in the listing — a 4x4 vehicle is absolutely necessary. The kitchen is dated but functional. One major surprise was that you cannot flush toilet paper, which was not mentioned in the listing — very off-putting.The primary bathroom’s jacuzzi tub didn’t work properly, and the shower is located outdoors. Water pressure was low, and hot water ran out quickly. Despite the home’s size, there’s only one small TV for the entire house.The biggest issue was that the water shut off completely on our third night. We notified the concierge at 10 PM, but no emergency help was provided. With no running water, our group couldn’t use the restroom or wash up until after 8 AM the next day. We later found out the cause was a major break in their plumbing system — a pipe on the property had burst and was leaking heavily. This caused distress for our elderly mother and forced us to check out a day early. I believe Jorge did his best, but the host, Hazel, was dismissive, unhelpful, and blamed external factors — which were not the cause.This home has great potential, but the plumbing failure and poor emergency response made for a frustrating and disappointing end to our stay. Beautiful house, but poorly managed.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

melissa l.

Liked: Cleanliness
We loved this house. Plenty of room for twelve adults with six bedrooms and 6.5 baths, large kitchen, lots of seating options, and good a/c. The concierges were great to work with and always responded timely (Hazel and Jorge). Pool and balconies were awesome and we saw monkeys, toucans, and parrots every day. Highly recommend this place!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Gary W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay. The driveway is very steep. No washer and dryer which was needed. The house is beautiful and very comfortable. There are quite a few stairs to get from the parking into the house. We were visited by 2 scarlet McCaws on the deck rail. Amazing
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Lauren P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location for family get together

This is a great location and Jorge is amazing. The whole team at rain forest estate is great
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dawn O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrea F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Jungle Oasis

We had such a wonderful stay! The property is beautiful, just as pictured, and the staff was extremely helpful in assisting with scheduling tours and offering suggestions. We saw toucans and macaws, and a sloth every night! The pool and amenities were amazing and we loved every minute of our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shannon S., Nolensville,TN

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely Stay

This home is spacious! Family of 8 traveling to the Manuel Antonio area. Jorge, concierge, stayed closely in touch with us our day of arrival and met us at the home upon our arrival! He texted us helpful pictures of exactly where to turn to access the neighborhood. It's not that far off the main road at all. He reviewed everything upon arrival and was easily reached by phone call or text should you need anything. Never had to wait for a response! He gave wonderful recommendations and went out of his way to make sure we were all comfortable and well taken care of. I felt like he was an excellent resource and it felt like we had a local "friend" in the area! We all enjoyed the pool every evening and may I highly suggest getting chef services to come and cook a meal for you! We all agreed it was one of the best meals we ever had! I believe the chef's name was Mangata and "WOW" what a marvelous meal!!!! Hazel or Jorge could arrange for you and I highly recommend it after a long day of touring. The sunsets off the front porch were lovely every evening. I throughly enjoyed the outdoor shower every morning off the master bedroom. What a wonderful way to wake up to singing birds. Keep your eyes upward as I saw a couple of Scarlett Macaws flying overhead. So wonderful to see them in the wild. There is a nice grocery store not too far away which also delivers. The driveway is a bit steep, but after the first day you get used to it! We had a splendid stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dorothy B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful Casa “The Rainforest Estate”

Such a great room house. We had 6 adults and two children (2 & 5). This house could have accommodated more people. Beautiful, comfortable, all the amenities we were looking for. The pool was a bit cool late in the afternoon because it would be in the shade but it didn’t keep us out. Jorge was available by text every time we had a question or needed a ride (I would recommend not renting a car for a stay under 2 weeks). The only issue we had is trying to arrange the Nature Tour in Manuel Antonio, he told us to register directly on line but the site would not take our registration, tried multiple times with his suggestions, he even had spots held for us. He then tried to register for us after 24+hours of trying and it was completely booked. Disappointing. Absolutely loved being in the rainforest (only 20 minutes from a beach). We had monkeys visit every morning and completely entertain us for a half hour daily. We saw Toucans,, Macaws, hummingbirds plus so many other species. We even had an iguana visit around the pool and in the trees a few days. A recommendation would be hire the chef for dinner at least one night. It was delicious and reasonable. Wish we had planned for him at least another night. Do note that the house was up quite a few very steep hills and unless you are a strong hiker they were difficult to navigate. We used 🚖 for everything and they were reasonably priced. I would give this a 5 star rating and highly recommend it.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael F.

Liked: Cleanliness

3 family getaway

We had 3 families - myself and my two boys, my GF and her son and daughter and my sister and her two boys. The house was roomy, everyone could get together or away if they wanted. 5 major bedrooms with at least a King and bathroom and a common bedroom with bunk beds for 4 and a King. Jorge the concierge was phenomenal! Anything you need, text him and it's taken care of. Truly a phenomenal experience...
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

David P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing house in an amazing setting

Valle Pura Vida, or as we knew it, the Rainforest Estate, was even better than advertised. House is spacious and beautiful, and the setting is amazing - nested up in the trees with great views to ocean and mountains. Wildlife, especially birds, were abundant. We saw monkeys, macaws, toucans, and a host of resident and migratory birds. The pool is great and the pool table provided lots of entertainment. You will not be disappointed. One of the best features of the house is Hazel (who helps before you arrive and can book a host of activities for you) and Jorge, the onsite concierge. Like every Costa Rican we met, they were both super nice. Jorge was always available, friendly, and quick to help, esp. arranging taxis. We did not have a car and did not need one. We had an absolute blast in Costa Rica and this house was such a great anchor for us. Pura Vida!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

linda w.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing house

Upon our arrival, we were amazed by how understated the photos and description of the property is. The house is enormous and layed out perfect for a large group. The pool is massive with a great deep end and sitting area. The views are spectacular and the daily visits from monkeys, toucans, sloth, and macaws was a great way to start each day. Jorge our concierge was extremely attentive and helped organize and reserving our activities. His recommendations were all spot on. Louisa our housekeeper is five star all the way!
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lauren S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing!!!

It was an amazing trip!! The place was so beautiful and peaceful. The nature is incredible. So sad to leave!! Jorge was so responsive. Definitely get the chef!! I wanted to steal him and take him home! Can't wait to go back!!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

J Wesley T., Philadelphia, PA, USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location for groups

5 of us stayed here recently. This house is HUGE, was probably too much space for us, but it is AWESOME. The house manager was great, 100% accessible whenever we needed him, which was nice to know. He took care of scheduling excursions and any updates we had. The location is great, easy to get to Quepos or Manual Antonio. As other users have mentioned, the drive is STEEP. We had two small front-wheel drive cars and they were fine, it was a bit more challenging in any rain, but you will make it up the big hill (you'll see when you get there). The pool is a lovely refresh for those hot days. We had the Chef come in twice to make dinner, totally worth it. Everyone was so friendly and helpful. Only one person in a group speaks some Spanish and we were totally fine in any town we went to.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Angi V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Retreat in the hills

Beautiful home, set on a hill in the jungle, is hard to describe. Unbelievable outdoor space that lets nature rest your soul. Daily monkey visits delighted the teens and adults alike. The gorgeous walls of windows allow you to truly enjoy the beauty of where the property sits. Pictures dont do it justice. Concierge was attentive and was fantastic help in arranging rides and outtings. We loved this spot!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lee M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wildlife Paradise Home in Manuel Antonio

We had a wonderful stay at the Rain Forest Estate. We were here in July 2021 and stayed for 7 days. We were greeted by Jorge our concierge who was very helpful and very communicative through the WhatsApp during our stay. The house was exactly as pictured and we had an ocean view and were right in the jungle with mountain views for days. Our first night we had Alejandro cook us a meal at the house which was amazing. He will come and cook you breakfast or dinner for additional charge but it was worth it for us the first night we arrived since we got there around 5pm. You will need a 4x4 for get to this house. It is way up on a hill, but regardless we recommend a 4x4 for driving around because you never know where you may need to go and need it. The house was clean and big, we had a troop of 20 squirrel monkeys visit us and played on our deck for over 30 minutes, every morning we heard the howler monkeys singing, we had toucans visit everyday, we had a sloth in the tree, we saw numerous birds and lizards and then 2 days before we left, 4 beautiful Scarlet MaCaws came and visited use right on our balconies. It was true paradise. The only recommendations we could make is to please add a washer and dryer and check all the lights, there were quite a few out in the house or wouldn't turn on. We were also told maid service would come everyday, but they only came once. I am sure if I had said something to Jorge they would of come more but we were fine with it so didn't feel the need to say anything. Our family of 5 including a 19 year old and two 10 year olds loved staying here and we would definitely come back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jessica H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Relax in paradise

From the moment we arrived knew we had found paradise. We were greeted by the homeowners who were extremely welcoming and very helpful. They booked all of our excursions and were available at all times for questions or concerns. The home itself is beautiful. The outdoor pool area is amazing and the pool itself clean and refreshing. The wildlife is in abundance and we were able to feed 4 beautiful macaws everyday. The area has a ton to do and we would definitely stay again. Thanks so much for the amazing memories!
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Craig M., Atlanta

Liked: Cleanliness

What an amazing place

The pictures did not do this place justice. It is truly spectacular with a regular flow of beautiful birds and other wildlife. We wanted to stay away from the beach and in the forest for better wildlife viewing and got exactly what we were hoping for. The hosts are great and do everything possible to accommodate guests.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Marci L., Quincy, WA

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful home

We stayed with a group of 4 adults and 3 children and had a wonderful time at casa fleur de lisa. Daniel and Bea met us upon arrival and went over all information we needed to know. The pool was amazing, and shaded in the afternoon which was so nice. House is beautiful and rooms were clean and comfortable. Enjoyed spending an evening visiting with Daniel and Bea and we were even blessed with Bea’s famous eclairs for a birthday in our group. The kids were excited every morning to see what wildlife we would see while hanging around the house. Would recommend this home to everyone.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Juan B.

Liked: Cleanliness

An amazing stay in the middle of the jungle

The place is great, spacious and super full of amenities to spend your vacation. Best part is that because of where is located you actually get to see wildlife right in your backyard like monkeys, toucans, iguanas and macaws! Bea and Daniel were super communicative, and really clear about all the specifics of the place.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Justin B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Pura Vida

A perfect getaway in the Quepos/Manual Antonio area. With 4 bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms the space was big enough for all 7 of us. We all loved the pool; it was amazing. I was especially fond of the outer shower off the master bedroom, you have a perfect view of the rainforest, the ocean and the mountains— I wanted to take showers all the time. The owners were very responsive to any issues that came up. We missed the monkeys and sloth at the house, but had several smaller lizards and a large iguana hanging out with us. Their is also a macaw nesting in one of the trees near the home, so we saw lots of macaws and the kids had toucans outside their bedroom windows a couple of mornings. The following may be cons for some, but we were not bothered. The house is three or four floors and the owners live on the bottom floors- they were not intrusive at all- the top two floors are separate. Leaving the doors open (AC only on when you’re there- set at 23c/ 76f, was hot for us but we were there during the hottest time of the year. This should be fine 90% of the time though. The drive was fine and we never needed 4 wheel drive, but if it rained, you would probably need. Overall, I would highly recommend staying here if you are in the Manual Antonio area.

8/10 Good

angie r., Pasadena,tx

Liked: Cleanliness

The house is beautiful. The location is great. The owners are very helpfu.

We had a great time in Costa Rica a huge plus with the owners booking activities for you.
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Sandra G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Experience, Wonderful Host

My family had a great time! The house itself was absolutely amazing, the views were breath taking and Daniel and Bae were warm, welcoming and knowledgeable . The house was clean, the pool was one of incredible. This was by far my best VRBO/AirBNB experience
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

wallis h.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome place!

Everything was wonderful! Hosts were awesome! Will definitely stay there again next time we’re in town for a fishing tournament! Lots of wildlife!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Anne P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful house!

We had family in town visiting: 5 adults and 2 kids. This house was perfect! We saw a beautiful toucan right outside the kitchen window, heard howler monkeys, saw white faced monkeys on the front porch, and spider monkeys are bananas right out of our hands on the back deck. Bea and Daniel (owners) are wonderful people and always available when needed. I would definitely stay here again next time we're in Manuel Antonio!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Emily F., Wenatchee, WA

Liked: Cleanliness

Beyond beautiful and healing

The owner's are absolutely the kindest people I have ever met. Anything you need or need to know they can help with. My family and I stayed here for about a week and I couldn't of been happier with everything. The home is not only stunning with some of the most beautiful views I've ever seen but the it's absolutely immaculate with plenty of space for everyone. Everything is so clean and easy to use. The pool is so beautiful and relaxing. So much space and comfortable seating in the pool area with stunning views and of course the curious monkeys that come to investigate. In all I am looking forward to booking again and couldn't recommend this home and the beautiful and kind owners Bea and Daniel enough. They made our stay absolutely Pura Vida.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2020