This really was just as beautiful as the pictures. The pool is great and the staff were very helpful. It’s about 2 and half hours from the airport, but it’s worth the ride. Hazel was great and did a great job booking our excursions. Definitely worth the price.

Villa Mariana is an extraordinary property! The home itself is stunning, and the staff is incredible, keeping the house immaculate, the property well kept and the pool clean and warm. Christoph, along with his team, made the most amazing meals. From omelettes for breakfast to huge buffet dinners, we felt like we were dining in a 5* private restaurant. Hazel, the concierge, worked tirelessly to book cars, tours and a very special project we participated in. We didn't have to think or worry about a thing! The squirrel monkeys and sloth that visited the property just added to the magical ambiance. Please note that the main living areas don't have air conditioning and can be uncomfortably hot. Other than that one issue, we had a perfect week! Our advice: experience the Pura Vida of Mariana and JUST GO!

Wonderful stay in Costa Rica Incredible family vacation

The house is in a beautiful setting surrounded by wildlife. It has all the modern conveniences and a great staff. A bit of a drive from San Jose Airport but well worth it.

This was a dream vacation! The location was not only peaceful and relaxing but also breathtakingly beautiful. Staying at The Villa Mariana was like staying at a luxury hotel without all the other guests. We enjoyed a private pool, chef, and concierge services. The staff went above and beyond to make our experience better than we could have imagined. There are many excursion options available as well. So whether you are looking to spend a lazy day by the pool or zip lining through the jungle, this destination has it all! Needless to say, we will be back!

Everything was great. Our kids loved it. Staff was great. The concierge was super helpful when planning and Lara also helped us when we were there. Chef Christopher was amazing and was awesome with our kids! We saw three different types of monkeys, sloths, toucans, and macaws, all from the pool. A nice walk to Quepos and the marina. 5 minute taxi to Manuel Antonio and beaches.

We’ve stayed at the Villa Mariana multiple times and it’s by far our favorite vacation. The house is tucked away in the middle of the rainforest with beautiful tropical plants and tons of wildlife! Villa Mariana won’t disappoint! The house is beautiful and pictures don’t even do it justice. It’s a must see!

Villa Mariana is the perfect place to use as a "home base" from which to see everything Costa Rica has to offer. It's convenient - in the hills just above the Quepos marina and just down the road from the National Park - and it's also the perfect place to relax. The staff and food was incredible too! A big thumbs up to everyone who made our stay an enjoyable and memorable one! KC

Will definitely be coming back! Great house with the best staff ever. They could not do enough for us!

We had a great stay with two other couples in this one of a kind home in Quepos. Check out the pics of the house online - as good as they are, the actual home was even better. The property itself is gorgeous. It's in a secluded area so you do not see your neighbors only rainforest. We had monkeys visit on several days, as well as a sloth in a tree for two days, a big iguana in a tree, macaws, toucans, a giant grasshopper or two and other very cool Costa Rica critters. Our stay was made much easier by the top notch staff. Chef Over did a truly wonderful job with our meals. My personal faves were the lobster night, coconut crusted fish, and seafood paella. The daily housekeeping and yard man or "Juan of all trades" were a huge plus. The staff was attentive and kind and we found them to be great ambassadors of Costa Rica. We utilized the property concierge to help with a number of questions before arrival and also to book two excursions. The excursions - 10-in-1 ADR and River Tubing- are highly recommended by our group and be sure use the concierge to book! We also booked inhouse massages for our entire group and we enjoyed it so much we booked a second massage. We had a couple of meals out and found each restaurant to be very good. We also enjoyed the local bar/restaurant that's a very short walk from the front of the Villa - Restaurante el Arado is nice spot for a cerveza or two! My wife and I walked every morning into the town of Quepos. We walked into the downtown district as well as into the neighborhoods surrounding it (especially the neighborhoods). I'd highly recommend getting out to do this. This allowed us to interact with real Costa Ricans (we do not speak Spanish and most of them did not speak English) and we found them to be very kind and helpful. We also attended Sunday mass at the Catholic Church (yes, in Spanish) and found the church and service to be wonderful. All in all, we weren't sure what to expect with this journey to Costa Rica, our first time in Central America. We ended up loving the experience and look forward to making it back very soon to The Villa Mariana!

We had a group of 10 staying at Villa Mariana for our wedding. It was the most amazing experience ever. Chef Over made the most incredible meals. Flor cleaned and did our laundry so we could return with a suitcase full of clean clothes. Juan was so helpful around the house. He aired up the floats for the pool and helped out with anything we needed. The house is gorgeous. We had monkeys visit every morning. Rocky and Kyle, owners, are so involved in the entire experience. Hazel, concierge, was extremely helpful in organizing transportation. We couldn't have asked for a better trip. We are looking forward to coming back to Costa Rica! You won't be disappointed... book your trip immediately! PURA VIDA!

The location, house, and staff were all perfect. I simply cannot recommend this place enough!!

Gorgeous property with everything you need! I can't say enough good things. There is a view from virtually every spot in this house! The staff was wonderful as well. Pair this house with all that Manuel Antonio has to offer and your have a dream vacation. We will absolutely be back, but not soon enough!

This has to be hands down the perfect spot for a couples get away or family trip. The Villa Mariana is in the perfect location to take advantage of what this area has to offer. Hazel was the perfect concierge, helping us to plan all of our expeditions and making the most of our time in this beautiful house. Juan and Flor took care of our every need at the house. Our trip would absolutely not have been the same without them and the AMAZING food and service from Chef Over. We will be definitely go back to the Villa Mariana.

A lovely home for a relaxed week with friends. We spent everyday in the pool, played games on the patio, did a few excursions (rafting, zip lining, catamaran) and enjoyed the fabulous food prepared by Christopher and Elias. Juan and Flore the groundskeeper and housekeeper were exceptional. They all took such good care of us. I would definitely NOT recommend for children. As you can see in the photos, there is open channels where the water flows through the house. We got used to it, but it would not work with small children. I also am glad we didn't know about the scorpions before we went. We did have one in one of the upstairs bedrooms on our last night. The monkeys were an added form of entertainment. The sounds of the howler monkeys was fascinating and the sugar monkeys that came up to the deck were so funny. Lots to enjoy in this jungle environment. I wish there was a view of the ocean, but we did find a great view at the Mariposa hotel. A fun place to go for drinks at sunset.

Everything about this place is pure relaxation and absolute heaven. As long as your children are over the age of 6, and can swim, this place is ideal. Toddlers won't survive, but our family had a fantastic time swimming, relaxing, viewing the wildlife and getting treated like royalty by our personal chef.