4 stars

Loved everything about this vacation. Our concierges, Valerie and Ricky, we’re top notch and the house was breathtaking. We could not have been happier!

Amazing views. Gorgeous property. Very helpful concierge and host. We could not have had a better stay!!!!

We just loved this property! The location was fantastic and the pictures don’t do it justice. The view is beyond spectacular. The staff was amazing and helpful. We especially enjoyed our dinners with Chef Jorge and Kim - they make our experience exceptionally amazing with their hospitality and outstanding food!

We totally enjoyed our stay. The staff was great, the food the chef prepared was awesome, and the view was fabulous. We had many wonderful day trips and adventures, all of which were well-arranged by Ricky. Our only complaint was that the hot water was inconsistent and not adequate for our large group.

This was one of the most memorable experiences we've ever had! The property is amazing and we love the direct contact with nature that it offers, as well as amazing features (open living room, wonderful pool, etc.) The staff was EXTRAORDINARY...Everyone went out of their way to help us enjoy this vacation to the max. All of us, including our 7 and 14 y/o loved the experience and will always remember this amazing vacation...Thank you for this wonderful experience!!

This is an amazing house, and our group of 14 had a fantastic time. Carmen took beautiful care of everything, Esteban cooked us delicious meals every day. And before we even arrived, Valerie was incredible in organizing our transportation and activities. Not an easy task with so many people, and we had last minute changes that she helped us figure out. We couldn't have done it without her. The house looks just like the pictures - though even better. Monkeys visited several times during our week stay, which was incredible for us. We spent much time in the pool and the upstairs living area. There was plenty of room and seating for everyone. Beds and linens were lovely. I will say that this doesn't seem like a good property for small children (though they had a high chair), with it's many steep stairs. And for us (maybe it was the heat?), the walk up to the restaurants and stores was a killer. We only did it once, and we were soaked in sweat. So we relied on taxis and busses to get us around. And groceries get delivered quickly from any of the nearby stores. I will forever miss the view! Thanks for an amazing week.

Casa Vista Azul was the perfect home for our big family vacation! Spacious, clean, and with the best open living room area with a gorgeous view of the ocean in the distance. Both Fernando & Valerie were easy to reach prior to our trip, and provided all the info we needed before getting there. And we can’t forget our concierge, Ricky. He was awesome and only a phone call away if we had any questions. Chef Esteban & Carlos we’re also AMAZING, and cooked for us every morning and night, and never disappointed. The house location is super convenient, and there’s plenty to do/eat close by. We spent an amazing week in your home and would love to visit Manuel Antonio again soon, maybe with more family. :) Thank you for having us!

Oh what a wonderful experience it was to stay at Casa Vista Azul! Everyone at Escape Villas made our stay very special. From Ricky the host who in his fun, boisterous way was attentive to every detail. He checked on us all the time. Filled us in on all we needed to know. And got us last minute reservations when we asked. To our chef Esteban who cooked amazing meals . He is the Best. To the cleaning staff who kept everything neat and organized. The house is lovely. Set among the jungle. Charming furnishings. Lush vegetation. Great views of the ocean. And monkeys visiting at leisure :) How can you ask for anything more !!! We were 12 people with different interests. The house was big so we were not on top of each other. Everyone did their own thing during the day and then we would gather around the huge dining table to enjoy togetherness and share delicious meals. Manuel Antonio is a great area for vacationing. Right in the middle of a huge National Park. It is quiet. And it is gorgeous. And the people of Costa Rica are so nice and gracious. Definitely a place to visit again and again

We recently took a family vacation to Costa Rica and stayed at Casa Vista Azul. We were initially worried about committing such a large dollar amount from a distance, but Fernando and Valerie eased our concerns and helped make the booking simple. Valerie was also very useful helping arrange for car to and from the airport, and for activities when we were there. We had children under 10, and seniors over 80 (8 guests total).In terms of the house, it was much better than the pictures and exceeded our expectations! The beach was a short drive, and groceries were super close. Having a car available/rented was a plus. The rooms were spacious and clean, and the view was wonderful. Having the maid Carmen there every day ensured the house remained spotless - she was great. Chef Esteban was amazing, making us breakfast and dinner each day - we didn't eat anywhere else, and have no regrets. Each day, we had fun picking a menu for the following day, and again, the food was spectacular. On a fishing trip that Valerie booked for us, we caught a LOT of fresh yellow-fin tuna, which Esteban turned into two wonderful dinners - what a treat. We also saw thousands of dolphin on the trip and my son landed a 250 pound Blue Marlin. I would highly recommend taking a fishing trip.Finally, Ricky checked in with us every other day, acting as quarterback for our entire trip, ensuring that everything was in order with the house, and that we were getting the most out of Costa Rica. He addressed any issues, any time, and was easily reachable when anything unexpected transpired. Monkeys frolicked around the house, and into the main living area on occasion, and the howler monkeys complimented the bird and insect orchestra. In all, we had an amazing and memorable trip, we would definitely return to Casa Vista Azul, and we would definitely use Escape Villas again. Book with confidence.

Casa Vista Azul exceeded our expectations. We traveled as a group of 12 and there was plenty of room for everyone. The ocean views were majestic, and we loved the daily visits from the local monkeys. The location of the house offered easy access to town, excursions, and beaches. We can't say enough about how amazing Chef Esteban was. He prepared breakfast and dinner for us daily, and the food was incredible! We opted for an all inclusive meal/beverage plan and would highly recommend to any large groups traveling together. Definitely don't leave without trying Esteban's arroz con pollo! Overall, we had a great experience and would absolutely return. HIGHLY recommend!