The Elephant Castle: Beach front Penthouse
Apartment in Quepos
4 guests · 2 bedrooms · 2 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Top-tier experienceOne of the higher cost properties in the area
Includes essentialsKitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner, Internet / Wifi and more
About this apartment rental
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!!!
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!!!
Amenities
Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Map of Quepos
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Reviews
5.0
Could not possibly get a better location. Property manager introduced us to the locals and we genuinely got the royal treatment. Apartment was very clean and conveniently located above a fantastic restaurant that we ate at three time. Surf lessons with Pablo was awesome, and we got a great guide through the property manager to help locate sloths in Manual Antonio National Park. Did not want to leave!
5.0
Our family of five stayed in three accommodations in Costa Rica, and this apartment was our favorite. It was clean and very spacious, with lots of places to relax and a sense of privacy in each room. The beach is right across the street, and the ocean comes up fairly close, so the views from the living room are impressive. There are also some good restaurants nearby; we took advantage of having Baldi's downstairs and ordered lunch and dessert there a few times. And it was just a five-minute walk from Manuel Antonio. Although most guides will pick you up from your hotel, the location of our place made it easy to get back when we explored the park after our tour. All in all, a wonderful stay!
5.0
Absolutely loved everything about the Elephant Castle! From the location to the beds to the awesome service from Josue (the property manager) l!! Everything was wonderful!! Baldi’s the restaurant below the Castle was soo good and so was Marlins right down the road! Can’t wait to stay again!
5.0
The Elephant Castle is beautifully decorated and warm and welcoming. The location across from the beach sets a lovely view from the balcony. Its fun to watch the activity below with vendors, walkers, beach-goers, surfers and more! The restaurant below, Baldi's has great food and friendly staff. You can walk to the market a couple doors down, restaurants and to Manuel Antonio National Park! (We saw sloths, monkeys, toucans, red crabs and more!) Josue' was the property manager. He was kind and very responsive to ensure all our needs were met and our stay comfortable. Pablo was our recommended contact for our beach needs. We rented a cabana with 4 chairs and 2 boogie boards all very reasonably priced. My niece even had a surf lesson from one of his staff! It was definitely a wonderful experience and I would highly recommend staying at the Elephant Castle!
5.0
Exceptional private apartment. It had everything we needed and then some. Location over a restaurant made for convenient dining and a feeling of family as we shared greetings every day. We were three adults staying here for five nights. Wish it had been longer. Beach across the street was marvelous, clean, friendly. We felt we were in the heart of Manuel Antonio—we could sit on the balcony and people watch, or go inside and not hear a bit of it.
Josue took exceptional care to stay in touch with us and arranged excursions that we had not prebooked with Raul. Lots to do here and nearby with multiple tours that pick up at hotels and here.
Don’t know how this experience could be improved upon. Pura Vida!
5.0
We had an amazing time at the elephant Castle. The location is right in the hussle and bustle in front of the beach (which we loved), and walking distance from the park. We were well taken care of at every step—our concierge helped plan excursions and gave us tips. Thank you! We would definitely stay again.
5.0
This place is amazing!
We were a little concerned when we first drove up (accosted by people trying to sell you things from every direction) but that melted away as soon as we entered the apartment. It was incredible. Comfortable, clean, quiet despite being on the beachfront and above a restaurant. And we were so well looked after by the host and the people he introduced us to - the restaurant downstairs, Paolo the surf guy and José the beach chair guy. We also soon realised that the street sellers will actually leave you alone if you say no, so the area felt very safe.
The hosts were really helpful with arranging tours as well, although being walking distance to the National Park is a bonus!
We will definitely stay here again if we come back to Manuel Antonio (which we hope to do - our stay was too short)
5.0
This was one of the best experiences of our trip to Costa Rica. The location of the unit was perfect. A few short steps from the beach, above a delicious restaurant, Baldi’s Fresh, walking distance from the park. The unit itself was clean, beautiful and well equipped.
All that said, the best part of this experience was the wonderfully friendly and helpful people. Raul, the concierge, Josue the host, could not have been more helpful, friendly or accessible. Then there was Pablo. Pablo runs a surf school and keeps his supplies near the condo. He was a delight. He offered a great deal of information, suggestions and joy to our trip. We took a great surf lesson from him.
I would stay here again in a heartbeat!!!! I would not change a single thing!
5.0
Very nice accommodations across the street from the beach, but from the photos provided it was assumed that the property was on the beach itself in an uncrowded area.
5.0
We absolutely loved our week at Elephant House! The location, the apartment and the people were all wonderful! Elias, Lily, Jonathan and Pato from Baldi's all treated us like royalty delivering food and drinks to the apt AND to the beach. We were so spoiled! Josue helped arrange all of our transportation and excursions and was very responsive to us. We will be back!
5.0
Amazing place. Although it is above a restaurant, in front of a busy street, very quiet inside.
Sparkling clean and perfect location. Everything you need is right there. The beach is across the street, great place to eat below, grocery store 2 shops down, bus stop across the street and if you want, you can walk to Manuel Antonio Park.
I prefer self check-in so I don't have to coordinate times of arrival with soneone but check-in was a breeze and Josue' was extremely helpful taking care of our tour and recommdations on things to do and places to eat.
Loved the large balcony. Wish there were more cover from the sun in the afternoon so as to enjoy any time of day.
5.0
This is the perfect place to stay in Manuel Antonio. It is directly across from the beach and a short walk to the park. The apartment is very nice , spacious and well appointed. The balcony overlooking the beach is wonderful. It is above a very nice, small restaurant below the apartment but you never hear anything when inside the apartment. While most people staying in the area have to drive or take a bus to the beach this apartment is directly across the street from the beach. This is without a doubt the best location in Manuel Antonio. It is the perfect place.
2.5
Service impeccable, Josée donne un service incroyable, appartement incroyable, impeccable. Je retournerai certainement!
5.0
This place was a perfect fit for our crew and the many excursions we planned and completed during our four night stay. Great location and beautiful sunset seen from the balcony of the penthouse.
5.0
We had an amazing stay in Elephant Castle. The location is perfect, just across the street from a beautiful beach and a short walk to Manuel Antonio. It's also very close to a whole range of restaurants and shops.
The place itself is much bigger than it looks in pictures and was spotless and beautifully decorated, with a kitchen that included everything you would need.
Raul was great and was able to get in touch with us even when we were having trouble receiving texts. He met us upon arrival, showed us around, and made sure we had everything we need.
The listing on VRBO seemed almost too good to be true and still managed to exceed our expectations. We will definitely stay here again.
5.0
Comfortable, convenient stay at Manuel Antonio
This apartment was a super comfortable and convenient place to stay near Manuel Antonio National Park for our family of 4. Being able to walk downstairs for a great meal at Baldi’s or walk across the street to Espadilla Beach was delightful! In addition to MA, we went ziplining, kayaking in the nearby Mangrove forest at Estero Damas, to Rainmaker Park, to Carara NP near Jacó, to Playa Biesanz, and took a local cooking class. Our teens took surf lessons arranged by Pablo, who stores his boards and beach chairs downstairs. Hard to imagine a better place to stay near Quepos/MA!
5.0
Elephant Retreat
What an amazing experience and the view....wow. We couldn't have asked for anything more. It is the only residence located on the main beach and the restaurant service to the unit is super convenient. The host was very responsive and welcomed us upon arrival. We will definitely stay here again on our next trip.
2.0
Host is non responsive
I tried to contact several times and they don’t get back to you. We didn’t have water one morning and there was construction at the property that woke us up before 7 am. Our car was also blocked in. They did not adjust our bill.
This location is also over a restaurant which is not disclosed or shown in the photos
5.0
Great Location for our Beach Stay
The Elephant Castle was a great location for accessing Espadilla Beach for this portion of our Costa Rica holiday. The only negative to the property for our group were the noisy motorbikes that woke us up through the night...I would recommend a white noise machine to help drown out the sounds as night.
The views from the balcony are amazing, and we watched the sunset on one of our nights from the balcony while sipping on some wine...truly breathtaking!
The concierge (Raul) made our check in and check out very easy.
5.0
Location, location!
The property is located across from the beach, literally walk out the door. The restaurant downstairs was so accommodating. The monkeys put on a show for us. A wonderful week in paradise.
5.0
Amazing location for sunsets and access to Manuel Antonio park
The Elephant Castle is a real gem. Location is perfect, right across the street from beach and amazing sunsets from the balcony! Monkies visited us a few times, both spider monkeys and Capuchin. Easy walk to park entrance and several great restaurants. Got "Room service" delivered from restaurant below , recommend Tico breakfast! They also make great white sangria to enjoy with the sunset. Raul was SO helpful with meeting us fir check in and providing lots of tour info before our stay. Raul is also a real gem! He also scheduled covid testing for us so we could fly back to US. Thanks for everything!
5.0
Super awesome! Loved this place!
We were only here 2 nights but wish it were longer. The place is beautiful and everything was easy and super enjoyable, from the views, the great space, the check in and contact w Raul... to the awesome Pablo who was like family immediately and made our beach experience pura vida! Only wish we could've stayed longer!
5.0
beautiful location
it was easy and being a cross the street from the beach and having a restaurant right below us was convenient. they delivered our food upstairs to us. so we always had the best sunset seat.
5.0
For a weekend family rental I really enjoyed our time and all of the amenities!!! I would highly recommend this property to anyone who wants to experience luxury at the beach
5.0
Great time at the Elephant Castle!
We had so much fun in Manuel Antonio. The location is great, and Raul is a gem. He was so helpful from helping us with groceries, to booking (and escorting) us to take our Covid test to return home. Pablo was a great surf guide and the people at the restaurant downstairs were wonderful. We enjoyed our stay very much.
2.5
This apartment is wonderful - the second floor balcony gives you a front row seat to beach life that is just steps away! We enjoyed 4 nights here and frequented Baldi's restaurant (next door) often! Raul (concierge) did a great job setting up tours and made our visit seamless. We especially enjoyed the trip to Los Campesinos and of course Manuel Antonio National Park which is walking distance from the apartment. Raul also set up a driver to pick us up at the airport in San Jose and deliver is to the door! So nice with all the construction on the road.We highly recommend!
5.0
Great location and superb Concierge!
This apartment is wonderful - the second floor balcony gives you a front row seat to beach life that is just steps away! We enjoyed 4 nights here and frequented Baldi's restaurant (next door) often! Raul (concierge) did a great job setting up tours and made our visit seamless. We especially enjoyed the trip to Los Campesinos and of course Manuel Antonio National Park which is walking distance from the apartment. Raul also set up a driver to pick us up at the airport in San Jose and deliver is to the door! So nice with all the construction on the road.
We highly recommend!
5.0
Amazing choice
Raul was the most attentive host that we have ever had. We would definitely recommend stay here as we would stay here again. The location was the best being right next to the beach. The food at Baldi’s which is right under the condo. So convenient to order, they will bring it upstairs to you or on the beach. The condo is close to all the major restaurants and nightlife, but private enough that it is quiet and peaceful on the veranda that over looks the waves coming in. If you will be anywhere near Manuel Antonio beach, this is the place to stay, look no further!
5.0
Family vacation
Plenty of room for our family of four with great beach and restaurant access. The AC worked very well and was much needed during our stay :). Raul the property manager was fantastic !! He booked our tours (zip lining & whitewater rafting) and we had a great time on both. He also knows all the locals which was very helpful with securing chairs on the beach. All his help and support made for a wonderful family holiday.
5.0
Terrific apartment!
The Elephant Castle is a great rental! The apartment is spacious, immaculate, and in a perfect location. We enjoyed the convenience of walking directly across the street to access the beach and walking easily to Manuel Antonio National Park. Raul, our concierge was incredibly helpful and accommodating. Also, the restaurant downstairs was a perk with delicious fresh fruit smoothies and wonderful service.
5.0
A Gem of a Place!
Conveniently located around beaches, national park, restaurants, super market, etc. Very clean. Plus great service!!
5.0
Beautiful villa and great location!
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here for the 4 nights we were in Manuel Antonio. It was nice for our kids to have a separate bedroom and bathroom from my husband and I. The villa is clean, spacious and well-equipped. We loved sitting on the balcony and watching the surfers and seeing all of the people walking by and just enjoying the view in general. There was never any noise late at night as everything pretty much closes by 9-10pm. We never heard the restaurant below (Baldi's) even during the day. We enjoyed several meals and many drinks at Baldi's. They will bring your food upstairs to the villa if you want to eat in. Jonathon and Ronnie who work at Baldi's were always super-friendly. It was also so convenient to be able to walk to get groceries, go shopping, eat and get to the national park. Raul, the concierge for this accommodation, was very quick to respond to any requests or questions we had. If we come back to Manuel Antonio, we would definitely stay here again. Pure Vida
5.0
Beautiful condo at an excellent location
Raul was very friendly and helpful, the place was beautiful, the beach was great! Highly recommend it!
Steve
5.0
Amazing house
We were absolutely amazed at this beach front property. It is at a perfect location overlooking the entire beach. Our family of 4 had a great time. Surf board rental is right across the street. Manual Antonio Park is only 5 minutes walk. Top restraunts and minimart are all within the same block, The house is very well equipped with very high quality bedding and comfortable beds. Having a good washer and dryer makes washing beach cloth very easy. TV has Netflix already and AC keeps the property cool. The entire house is very clean and modern. The property is situated on top of very nice Cafe. But it’s perfectly quite inside. For a few nights when we did not feel like going out, we ordered dinner and they brought the food right up to the unit. We saw mother and baby sloths in front of the house one night. We surfed at sun rise. In the afternoon, we like to retreat to the nice and cool house inside, watching people at the beach. Sunset is a perfect time to relax on the patio for an amazing beach front view. The owner also has person Concierge Service set up for us. Raul from Concierge Blue Horizon, Cell phone; (506)8937 43 06, arranged for our transports from airport, and tours. The tours he arranged had the best quality and were very safe. We felt very pampered during our stay. We can’t wait to come back. You made our 1st trip to CR a very special trip. Thank you.
5.0
Better than we could have imagined!
The Elephant Castle is a wonderful place to stay. I felt it was bigger than I expected. The air conditioning works perfectly! We were very comfortable in the beds, the bathrooms were awesome, and the kitchen was perfect. But the location is what is truly amazing! Right on the beach and it has an outdoor shower before you come up the stairs which was fantastic. It was really fun being able to watch all the action and the beautiful sunsets from the balcony. The bus stops right out front and it is really clean and very easy to use. The guys who work at Baldi's were so nice and fun and we hated to leave. And the food was good. We caught a lot of fish thanks to Raul and the fishing excursion he set up and Baldi's grilled everything perfectly. One night we had dinner right on the beach with candlelight and able to order from Baldis. It was a real treat. Raul was so helpful! He was always available and very patient as we tried to figure out what we wanted to do. Tina was very quick to respond as well. I highly recommend staying here and we will be back! Pura Vida!
5.0
Beautiful!
We absolutely loved this apartment/penthouse, super clean, quiet, well designed, equipped and decorated, excellent help provided by Raul in suggesting places to go, booking trips. I would recommend going to the Rainmaker Reserve by booking a private tour through Raul, so much better than the actual Manuel Antonio Park. Top notch furniture, including excellent beds, bathrooms are big, clean and modern, the air conditioning is functioning perfectly, the balcony with retracting shades will provide you with a good place to watch the beach and the sunset, the entrance is very safe and you even have closed circuit TV outside the unit. There is absolutely nothing negative about this penthouse, if we go back to Manuel Antonio this is definitely the place we would like to stay at. Do eat at the restaurant downstairs, its excellent, much better than any other that we tried (the menu is not huge but everything is very good), once we made the comparison we had dinner every nigh just going down the stairs. Five big stars!
5.0
amazing location
What an amazing place to spend 2 weeks of our Vacation, We arrived and greeted by Raul, he walked us through the Condo and provided us with ideas for our vacation. The condo location was in the heart of perfect spot, over looking the main beach in Manio Antoio. It was also so easy to hoop on the bus to travel, ( right outside the door) . the Restaurant just below the Condo was a added bonus ... we will defiently stay here again :)
5.0
Great Spacious Apartment in Paradise With Monkeys on the Balcony
This apartment is in a great location and has a commanding view from the balcony. It may get busy in the street and can get a bit noisy during the day but it dies down quickly early evening when the shops close. But it sure provides for an entertaining and ever evolving scene for you to watch from the balcony on a lazy day. Be prepared for a troop of monkeys to run over the balcony or wiring during the day, and an occasional Sloth that travels past hanging from the electric wire at night in front of this apartment. Walk a cross the street for a swim in the ocean and on your return enjoy a quick rinse at the private outdoor shower before you walk back up the grand staircase. The locals are friendly, helpful, patient , and honest hard working enterprising people trying to make some tourist revenue. The food is mostly fresh, generally well made, but try to stay away from the typical large establishments along the main drag up the hill, not that they are bad, but plain, other than their location and buildings. We found our best meals local and around the neighborhood, with a special recommendation for Puerto Escondido Restaurant , I recommend you find out yourself, we dined there several times and always satisfied. We travelled to many countries and used several of the by owner hospitality web services, but this rental employs a concierge service, Raul, our contact guy was superior. He contacted us several days before we left the US, and stayed in touch trough our vacation and was informative and very helpful. On the minor down side of my comments, be prepared for the early garbage pick up in the morning, around 6 a 6:30 AM, and the tourist buses rolling in to visit the Park if you sleep in the front master bedroom. However, it's a great time to get up and go for an early walk along this beautiful beach in the morning, so not really a bother. If you were tired you would be sleeping anyway right. Pura Vida.
5.0
Beautiful place and great location
had a wonderful time. The place was clean and beautiful. Raul was great making arrangements for us. The balcony faced the beach with 3 fans and remote shades. Great place to watch the ocean, the beach and people.
5.0
wonderful place, great location!
We loved this place. Located 5 min walk from the entrance to Manuel Antonio National Park, this unit right across the street from the beach, with 1 min walks to 4 restaurants, and a mini-market downstairs. We had monkeys on our porch almost every morning!
The interior is impeccable yet comfortable....Wonderful all around.
FAQs
How much does this apartment cost compared to others in Quepos?
The average price for a rental in Quepos is $220 per night. This rental is $386 above the average.
Is parking included with this apartment?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at The Elephant Castle: Beach front Penthouse. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this apartment?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this apartment. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is The Elephant Castle: Beach front Penthouse pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this apartment is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at The Elephant Castle: Beach front Penthouse?
We found 8 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, and laundry.
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