The Villa Mariana with Chef & Staff

Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Terrace/patio
An infinity pool
9.9
Outstanding(31 Reviews)

House in Quepos

16 guests · 6 bedrooms · 8 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 essentialsGarden, Pool, Kitchen or Kitchenette and more

About this house rental

The base rate is for the MAIN HOUSE ONLY (4 bedrooms). Guest house (2 bedrooms) is an additional fee. Our stunning glass house, featured on House Hunters International, was designed by an award winning architect and sets a standard of quality in beautiful Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica. Located in an extremely private area, yet close to the beach and all amenities, and with 6,000 square feet of overall indoor and outdoor living space, this sophisticated and spacious retreat is “one of a kind”.

Our concierge will be at the villa to greet you on arrival and will gladly arrange your airport transfers, the first chef meal, pre-stocking the house with groceries and booking any of your excursions and tours prior to your trip. Our concierge will also stay in contact with you throughout the week to make sure that you have everything that you need for an amazing vacation.

Our housekeepers (Flor and Eliza) will be on the property from 8am to 4pm daily (except Sundays) to tidy up the house. Our groundskeepers on property (Mauricio and Helberth) will be on property each day to maintain the property, but they can help you with everything from luggage to spotting monkeys, sloths or toucans. They will be on the property each day as needed and will gladly open and close up the house for you each morning or when you go out. If more privacy is needed, contact the concierge and your request will be accommodated.

Chef Ana will be available for up to two meals per day for up to six days of a seven day stay (or all days of a five or six night stay). Cost of food is extra. A chef's assistant fee of $300 will be added to all groups of 10 or more guests.

The house sits on over two (2) acres of lush, tropical scenery - basically, a glass house in the jungle, yet close to the beach. The tiny titi monkeys are daily visitors on the patios and you'll see plenty of macaws, toucans and sloths on the property. The main road (618) in Quepos/Manuel Antonio is located just 200 meters from the front gate. The closest restaurant is just outside of the front gate and to the right. This makes it very easy to pick up some local Costa Rican food very quickly. There is a private beach called Playa La Macha that is situated directly behind the property that guests can walk/hike to (which can also become a great workout) for beautiful scenery.

Our private concierge will meet you upon arrival with gate remote controls and keys to the house.

The base rate is for the main house only, which accommodates up to 11 guests in 4 bedrooms. The main house is very comfortable with 8 couples if they do not want to share any bedroom space. For those wanting to share space, the master bedroom has a king bed and a twin daybed in the room. There is also a bedroom that includes 2 queen beds that can sleep 4 guests if sharing space.

For an additional nightly rate of $400 + tax, a separate 2-bedroom, 3-bathroom guest house can be rented, allowing up to 16 total guests on property. This house is on property and steps away from the main house, but is completely private and includes a kitchen, living room, swimming pool and expansive outdoor deck. The guest house is never rented separately to another guest. It is only used for overflow for the group that is renting the main house.

The houses sit on 2 acres of beautiful jungle and lushly planted gardens surrounding the compound. The completely gated grounds, with an electronic gated entrance and parking for up to 3 vehicles, are spectacularly illuminated at night providing a magnificent nighttime ambiance.

From the main house, you can meander down a beautiful garden pathway to the separate casita with it's own eat-in kitchen, living area, large outdoor deck and infinity pool – The ultimate in privacy!

With three points of entry, there is a man-made walking trail throughout the property with a beautiful yoga deck where guests can enjoy some "zen" time and to get even closer to all of the amazing wildlife.

There is space for up to 3 cars on the fully gated property. Within 5-10 minutes, guests can drive or take a taxi from the house to Manuel Antonio National Park, any of the beaches, Marina Pez Vela and many shops/restaurants. Many of our guests choose to walk to the marina or into downtown Quepos because it is so close; although the house is centrally located between Quepos and Manuel Antonio. Our concierge can assist guests in contacting local taxis for pickup. Almost all excursions that are booked will also include transportation. Rental cars can be delivered to the house and picked up from the house as well.

Once your booking is accepted, please e-sign our contract. A 13% Costa Rica VAT tax is added to all bookings.

The base rate is for the main house only for up to 11 guests (if sharing bedrooms), which includes 4 bedrooms and 4.5 bathrooms with a total of 1 twin bed, 3 king beds and 2 queen beds. No more than 11 guests are permitted in the main house. The separate guest house can be rented for an additional fee per night (to either spread out OR to allow up to 16 guests total to share space). The guest house includes 2 bedrooms with queen beds and a living room that can be converted to a bedroom with a twin bed, upon request. Advance notice will need to be given so that the twin bed can be assembled and placed in the guest house living room prior to arrival.

Amenities

Pool
Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Gym or Fitness Center
Garden

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Reviews

9.9
Outstanding(31 Reviews)
10.0
Jul 2024
We had a great family vacation, enjoyed by all ages from 14-75. Eco tours, zip lining, deep sea fishing arranged by Lenin were delightful. The staff kept the property in great condition. Chef Ana(and her staff ) is worth every cent- she introduced us to the local cuisine, cooking her favorite dishes and enthusiastically prepared the yellowfin tuna that was caught on the fishing trip. Anything we requested was prepared without hesitation.
10.0
Mar 2023
One of the top 3 trips I've ever taken! I have traveled extensively worldwide and stayed in some great hotels, but Villa M takes the cake. I had been looking all over Costa Rica for a house to rent for my birthday with my childhood friends. I have been to Manuel Antonio before and enjoyed it. I must have looked at over 40 homes online for months and kept going back to this fantastic property. The pics do not do it justice. It's well-kept, beautiful, and has such a special vibe. Rocky, the owner, made it seamless and easy to plan and went the extra mile to ensure my and guests were taken care of. She even provided a cake for my birthday, which was a very thoughtful touch. She makes you feel at home in her home! The whole staff is wonderful, and you can tell they enjoy what they do. Starting with Lenin, the house manager who we were in contact with weeks prior. He was beyond thorough and, again, like Rocky, made everything easy. He helped us plan food, transpo, and zipping. While at the house, if we needed a taxi, reservation anything at all, he always picked up and made things happen. He's incredible. Chef Ana was super friendly, and her food was great. She has a great vibe, and we loved having her around. Same with Flora and Mauricio, the other amazing staff. Tons of monkeys came to visit, and we had the spa come to us at the house and got massages. Though the house is not on the water - it's a short drive to local beaches and the main beach or a hike down to Playa La Macha. Warning it's a HIKE, and it was a lot in the heat. I would not advise older people to do it. It was a dream trip. If you're on the fence just book this property, you won't regret it.
10.0
Mar 2023
The Villa Mariana is simply wonderful. We traveled with 3 families totaling 16 guests. There was plenty of room for us to gather and to have private space when desired. The setting is amazing- the fauna incredible and the monkeys were very entertaining. The staff was amazing, especially Chef Ana and her assistant- they made traveling with a group of 16 soooo much better!! Not having to prepare meals OR do dishes/ cleanup- that was a true blessing to us! We had 5 adults and 11 ‘children’ of various ages from 9-20. Everyone was happy- our 10 year old has already asked when we will go back- he said that ‘our of all the places he has been, this is the best’. We greatly enjoyed the hike to the beach- it was a good hike, not for sedentary folks, but very worth it to experience more private beaches. We did quite a few excursions, but still had plenty of time to relax at the house. Cannot recommend it highly enough!
10.0
Jan 2023
We loved this property… V- because it is such a spectacular Villa I- because it was the best Idea to go here for our X-mas vacation L- because of the Lush foliage all around L- because what was not to Love… A-because of the Ana’s Amazing lunches/dinners M-because of the Many Monkey families visiting us A- because of all the nearby Activities R- because of the beautiful Rooms accommodating all (12) of us I- because of the interesting sounds all around us A- because All of us were together N- because there was Nothing Negative A-because of the most Amazing time we spent together as a family a few minuses... no sloth visits and the live music from nearby hotel
10.0
Nov 2022
This was a perfect home base for our two families with active teenagers. 9 of us and booking the guest house allowed everyone their own room and space to relax when we weren't out rafting, ziplining, surfing or exploring. Hiring the private chef was a luxury. The cleaning staff in particular kept the place in great shape, which is no small task with lots of teenagers - surrounded by monkeys - in the tropics.
10.0
Apr 2022
Two families with 2 children, we spent a week in April 2022 at the Villa, and had a wonderful time. The house is as described. The staff are wonderful. We were so delighted to see so many animals as we relaxed by the pool. We saw squirrel monkeys as well as capuchin monkeys, macaws, toucans, and even an ant eater. One of the morning routines was looking to see which tree around the home the sloth had moved to overnight. The beds were comfortable, and the AC in each bedroom kept the temperature comfortable for sleeping. The concierge, Lenin, made everything easy. It was a wonderful vacation and I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend this home.
8.0
Jan 2022
We had a great time. The staff is truly incredible. The house could use a small face lift, the kitchen is pretty old and they need more silverware, fresh utensils, both for cooking and eating, etc. Bathrooms are up to date and so is rest of house. The water feature can be a bit dangerous if you aren't paying attention. Two of the 4 adults slipped and fell right outside the house on entrance to the pool. If you had smaller kids, I think you would worry. Ours are ages 9 and 12. The beach is definitely a hike (a bit treacherous at times for small kids) to get to, but so worth it, since there are very few other people going to it. The waves were just right for our kids to not be too scared. We played in the ocean for hours. Chef Christoper was amazing. We had such good meals. Hazel, the concierge, couldn't have been better. Flor, the housekeeper was a godsend. I can't believe what a difference a vacation makes when you don't have to think about cooking and cleaning. What a luxury, for a week, to splurge on. It was awesome. Thank you!!
10.0
Sep 2021
Such a wonderful week at the villa Mariana! We enjoyed watching sloths & monkeys poolside, loved walking the trail behind the home, appreciated the proximity to everything we did (beaches, excursions, shopping), & the staff were lovely. Already looking at dates to return!

FAQs

How much does this house cost compared to others in Quepos?

The average price for a rental in Quepos is $202 per night. This rental is $1,245 above the average.

Is parking included with this house?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at The Villa Mariana with Chef & Staff. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this house?

Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at The Villa Mariana with Chef & Staff. Enjoy the water!

Is The Villa Mariana with Chef & Staff pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at The Villa Mariana with Chef & Staff?

We found 11 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, and parking.

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