We stayed at Castillo de Amber for a bachelorette party and it was absolutely perfect. There were 11 of us and plenty of space. Views were so fantastic that they almost didnt look real. Walking distance to a bunch of restaurants and bars. Could also walk to the beach if youre up for a bit of a hike. Plenty of busses and cabs too. Would highly recommend.

Our group of 10 people loved our stay at Castillo de Amber. It's location is a short walk to some of our favorite MA restaurants (Cafe Milagro and Barba Roja) and a short taxi ride from the others (El Avion, La Cantina). The house itself is very well situated, providing enough space for everyone. 2 out of 6 rooms have two twin beds pushed together, so if you have more than 4 couples staying at the house you'll end up pulling straws for who gets stuck with the twins. This wasn't a big deal for our group but it could be for others. The only issue we had was the air conditioning in the one room not working when we arrived, but Vanessa did a great job getting someone to come to the house on Sunday to perform the repair, and since we had an extra room the couple slept in there. The main reason to stay at Castillo de Amber is the view, which is what I most look forward to whenever traveling to MA. Each day we were woken up by howler monkeys in tree around 200 feet from the pool and it was amazing. Everyone would wake up shortly after 5 to meet in the main kitchen, drink coffee, and watch the wildlife. There were several days where the squirrel and capuchin monkeys where running around the pool over our feet as we decided what to do for the day. If you enjoy seeing the wild life in Costa Rica this place will bring it front and center for you each day. Toucans, several types of iguanas, hummingbirds, monkeys, a sloth in the next door neighbor's tree, geckos, and even raccoons where seen throughout our stay. Either raccoons or monkeys got into one of our coolers we accidentally left out at the outside kitchen, leaving a mess that we all ended up laughing about. The only time we saw more wildlife was when we where on the beach at the national park. We loved the view from the main kitchen/dining area. The windows here actually open up, which allowed us to really experience an amazing thunderstorm we had one of the nights. There is a house immediately to the right of Castillo de Amber that you do not really see in any of the pictures, but it didn't matter. The entire group (5 of which had never been to Costa Rica before) had an amazing time during our stay, and the house was a major reason for that. Thank you Vanessa for everything you did, looking forward to the next time we are able to travel to CR.

Our group of 10 people loved our stay at Castillo de Amber. Its location is a short walk to some of our favorite MA restaurants (Cafe Milagro and Barba Roja) and a short taxi ride from the others (El Avion, La Cantina). The house itself is very well situated, providing enough space for everyone. 2 out of 6 rooms have two twin beds pushed together, so if you have more than 4 couples staying at the house youll end up pulling straws for who gets stuck with the twins. This wasnt a big deal for our group but it could be for others. The only issue we had was the air conditioning in the one room not working when we arrived, but Vanessa did a great job getting someone to come to the house on Sunday to perform the repair, and since we had an extra room the couple slept in there. The main reason to stay at Castillo de Amber is the view, which is what I most look forward to whenever traveling to MA. Each day we were woken up by howler monkeys in tree around 200 feet from the pool and it was amazing. Everyone would wake up shortly after 5 to meet in the main kitchen, drink coffee, and watch the wildlife. There were several days where the squirrel and capuchin monkeys where running around the pool over our feet as we decided what to do for the day. If you enjoy seeing the wild life in Costa Rica this place will bring it front and center for you each day. Toucans, several types of iguanas, hummingbirds, monkeys, a sloth in the next door neighbors tree, geckos, and even raccoons where seen throughout our stay. Either raccoons or monkeys got into one of our coolers we accidentally left out at the outside kitchen, leaving a mess that we all ended up laughing about. The only time we saw more wildlife was when we where on the beach at the national park. We loved the view from the main kitchen/dining area. The windows here actually open up, which allowed us to really experience an amazing thunderstorm we had one of the nights. There is a house immediately to the right of Castillo de Amber that you do not really see in any of the pictures, but it didnt matter. The entire group (5 of which had never been to Costa Rica before) had an amazing time during our stay, and the house was a major reason for that. Thank you Vanessa for everything you did, looking forward to the next time we are able to travel to CR.

The house was nice and having a chef for a couple of the days was excellent. The heavy dependence on cash was a logistical challenge and the tour of the rain forest was at the same time interesting and disappointing. Overall, my experiences at VRBO properties in Belize and St. George Island were superior. It is unlikely I will return to Costa Rica.

My family enjoyed our week in Manuel Antonio and Castillo de Amber was a perfect place to stay. The location was convenient. We drove to the park and other sites, but we could easily walk to get groceries, coffee, or dinner. We used the upper level. It was very comfortable and the kitchen was well stocked. Vanessa was super helpful and went out of her way to make out stay wonderful. The view is great and nearly everyday we would see interesting wildlife right out the window.

We visited Manuel Antonio for a guys' fishing trip with 9 people. Castillo de Amber proved to be the perfect accommodations for us and I'd highly recommend it. The house was great. Views from every floor. The rooms were tidy and clean when we arrived. We loved having maid service every day. The website descriptions were very accurate, and as you can tell from the descriptions, there are 4 different units that are all joined together very well. For our group (9 single guys) it worked great, because everyone had their own living area, but the main floor dining room worked fine as a common area for breakfast and dinner. The swimming pool was great, and we made good use of it every day after fishing. It was very clean, despite the lush foliage that overhangs the patio. The property includes 4 levels with a lot of stairs, so it certainly could be a challenge for groups with elderly or disabled guests. However, the street level unit is the largest and includes the biggest kitchen, so a disabled or elderly guest could stay on that level. One of the highlights of Castillo de Amber was Vanessa, the concierge. It was such a luxury to have a personal concierge, and Vanessa was very prompt, professional and personable. She did grocery shopping, made restaurant recommendations, arranged for a taxi van, and helped us with a small issue with had with the A/C in one of the rooms. She also arranged for a private chef, which was amazing...the chef prepared breakfast each morning, and a steak dinner one night. The location for Castillo de Amber is great. It is located a short (3 min) walk to the main road in Manuel Antonio, and we walked to dinner every night. There is also a sports bar / casino that the guys enjoyed. The casino isn't much, but we played a few hands of low stakes blackjack. From Castillo de Amber, we took a 5-10 minute taxi ride to the marina, and when we went to the beach we actually took the local bus which great. I highly recommend this house, and especially Vanessa and ManuelAntonioRentalProperties.com!

We loved Castillo de Amber, it was like home. We spent 14 days with friends in a Juate Suite and had a wonderful time. Rooms were extremely clean ( 2 bedrooms , living room and kitchen)with air conditioner, with a huge veranda. We loved all the rooms and a great views from this property. Every morning having breakfast you can see this incredible views of the ocean and Manual Antonio park . Nature is everywhere here. From the beautiful tropical birds to monkeys. During our time there were several sunning themselves around the pool. Good location , walking distance to restaurants and stores. Castillo de Amber is a great place to stay and the experience was very positive. Come and enjoy!

I had the pleasure of staying at Castillo de Amber this September, and thoroughly enjoyed it. The different apartments worked well for my family--the 'kids' (23 & 26) stayed in their own apartment, and my sister stayed in the 1-bedroom. I also really enjoyed being centrally located--the kids would walk to the bus stop, or bars, and we could walk to the restaurants. Definitely recommended! Tom

Castillo de Amber is one of those places that works perfectly for certain groups--namely, those that want separate, lockable, independent spaces for different parts of the family. Each apartment has a kitchen, which is nice because it allowed us the freedom to either cook and dine together, or separately, as happened on a couple of occasions. Mostly, we got together in the pool area, where there is a fridge, sink and barbecue grill (and a stereo, I might add). It was an easy walk to our favorite restaurants--Agua Azul, Byblos, Cafe Milagro, etc. You can get a bus to the beach for under $1, and it takes just 5 minutes. I would recommend this place for groups of friends of large families who want to be central, and have independent spaces.

I had the pleasure of staying at Castillo de Amber this year when my family and I traveled to Manuel Antonio for a week. Loved it! My parents stayed in Amber Chambers--the upper level--while we stayed in Jurate Suite, and my brother and his fiancee stayed in Kastytis Court, the 1-bedroom place. The property had everything we wanted--a big pool, ocean views, and a central location which made it easy for people to get around. We really liked the pool area, which is complete with a kitchen and a grill. Highly recommended!

We spent a couple of nights in Castillo de Amber. The staff is very friendly and helpful. Thank you Eva and Zibby for all your help. The whole place is new and sparkling clean. What a view!!! From every bedroom there is a beautiful ocean view. Castillo de Amber is located close to the beach and Manuel Antonio National Park. It's an excellent place to rest and also close to the heart of Manuel Antonio. I would recommend this place to everyone. Rafal & Elizabeth

I wanted to thank you for a wonderful, family vacation. Your home was amazing, from the spectacular ocean view to the first class service we received from the friendly and helpful property managers, to the creative housekeeper with her towel sculptures, and flower arrangements. Our children had the time of their lives, spending hours in the swimming pool! Most mornings we were greeted by the curious monkeys in the bamboo tree. It was absolutely fantastic watching them jump from tree to tree. A great place to stay! I highly recommend this house for families, or couples alike. It was centrally located and a quick drive to the beach. We enjoyed the fully equipped kitchen, as well as being able to walk to nearby restaurants. We can’t wait to return.

Cstillo de Amber .....Exceptional place !!! The owners extremely welcoming and helpful. The facilities are very nice the room super comfortable with just priceless view !I guess the best view in the Manuel Antonio ocean, islands and jungle. Very quiet and relaxing atmosphere. 100% recommended ! Certainly i will be back there! :)