We traveled to Costa Rica with 46 of our friends and family for our wedding celebration. Villa Pelicano was the perfect spot for entertaining the group (19 stayed at this location). Chef Mario is outstanding and always provided the best meals and entertainment! The views are second to none and the home has a distinct Costa Rican feel. The wildlife is everywhere and the property is beautifully maintained. We have stayed in 3 other homes in Quepos in the past and this is by far the best. We would recommend Pelicano to all of our family and friends.

This house and all its amenities' where perfect for our family of 15. Beautiful well maintained property with a view to die for. Central location for all the excursions we did. Having a housekeeper daily and a chef was a real bonus. Mario was a lot of fun to be around and was an excellent chef. Having a pool to take a dip in at he end of a long day was awesome The only complaint was that steep drive way you have to walk up and down to get to main road was hard on us old folks. Cant wait to go back. Getting to see all the different animals right there at the house was a Hugh bonus...

Absolutely wonderful. Property beautifully maintained. All staff absolutely wonderful. Chef and assistant are the best and made our vacation over the top. Mario and Jose are invaluable.

This place is great! Often property photos with wide angle lenses make places look larger than they are but this place is bigger than it looks in the pictures. Pool is large and excellent with a shallow end that was easy for a 5 year old to walk around in and a deep end (about 8') for the older kids. Chef Mario is excellent. Very friendly, easy to work with for the menus, and we all felt like we were friends. Geralyn (concierge) was also excellent and took care of us all week. Responded immediately to our calls or texts and would have a taxi at our front door in 5 minutes any time we asked. The common areas are huge and bedrooms/bathrooms are all large and comfortable. Our group was my wife and I, our 3 sons and their wives and our 7 grandchildren ages 2-14. The 5 acre property is full of wildlife and beautiful birds. Can't wait to go back!

The property was awe-inspiring, overlooking the Pacific. There were 6 master suites, but one had enough beds to sleep all of the kids (6). What really made the vacation was Gerilyn, the concierge, and Mario, the private chef. Gerilyn arranged everything we wanted with the ease of a phone call to her, including a doctor. Mario was not only a wonderful, accommodating chef, but the sweetest man too, who was there with a smile and coffee every morning and a perfect dinner every night. My best vacation ever!

I can’t say enough about the wonderful time my family had at Villa Pelicano. The house is even more beautiful than it looks in the photos, and we were stunned by visits from Capuchin and Howler monkeys, iguanas, Macaws, Toucans and other wildlife that we didn’t know the name of. The house and casita gave our group of 12 plenty of room to spread out, or to come together on the lovely patio. The pool is huge and was always the perfect temperature, and the bedrooms were large with comfortable beds and cold AC. There is no AC in the living room, but there are fans and a nice breeze that kept us comfortable. Chef Mario and his assistant Jose Mario kept us entertained and well fed with the most delicious breakfasts and dinners, and we had plenty of leftovers for our lunches. Geralyn arranged all of our tours and made things so easy for us, and even arranged a house call from a doctor when one of our group needed some medication for an eye infection (he contracted this before we arrived-it wasn’t due to anything at the house or in CR). Honestly, the trip was a dream, and we can’t wait to go back!

We traveled with a group 16-20 adults who arrived / departed at various times during the week. The entire experience was fantastic. The house is as advertised -- very big, very comfortable, and very indoor / outdoor. We spent our time on the patio and in the pool. The house hasn't been updated recently, which was fine with us. Everything is clean, just not as "modern" in design / aesthetic. What really made the trip was the team of people that work here, especially Chef Mario (and his team). The food was local, fresh, and delicious. More than just that, he was happy and a great host for us -- he was at the house a LOT cooking breakfast and dinner. Geralyn (the concierge for the house) set up EVERYTHING for us. Groceries, menu, rides to/from the airport, all of our excursions, random trips to the beach, massages, etc. She was always available. Great home, even better people.

We had the most amazing time staying at villa pelicano! My husband and I invited both sides of our family together to celebrate our 40th birthdays, and we will never forget our time in Costa Rica! Geralyn recommended & scheduled the most amazing excursions. She was easy to get a hold of anytime we had questions. chef Mario & his cousin Mario made us the most amazing meals - we all have never eaten so well In our entire lives! Everyone raved about each meal he made! We had a total of 16 & the house fit us all perfectly! Thanks for such an amazing time!

Villa Pelicano managed to exceed our expectations, even from the gorgeous photos! We were fully prepared and every detail was organized from our arrivals to departures. This began online with our Concierge service with Geralyn. She guided us along the entire process for the trip, detailing costs/gathering deposits for excursions/arranging transportation. We never had to wait long for a response, even when we were at the beach asking for several rides to the villa. Geralyn made sure everything was perfect! We did a whitewater adventure and saw a beautiful waterfall, went through the rainforest with a guide, spent several days at the beach parasailing, jetskiing, and swimming. For the second time, we set sail on the snorkel/sunset catamaran cruise that included dinner and drinks-we love that one! We were going to do the buggy trip with waterfalls but a part needed to be ordered, so we weren't able to do that. We were going to paddle board at night, but were so tired, we ended up not going. When we went to the beach (where the water sports are), some took a taxi and others walked about 20 minutes. Some of us walked back, but most rode. It's a very tough walk uphill, but not impossible. So wonderful to spend the day or return home to the pool We loved the umbrellas, lounge chairs, and even the seating upstairs. The pool was larger than we expected and spent hours upon hours enjoying it...and the iguanas and monkeys! Chef Mario and Mario (cousins) were a major highlight of our vacation. Whether we ordered or asked to be surprised, we were blown away by the delicious meals. Their personalities were delightful and we learned so much from them. We had 8 children from age 10-16 and with some limited palettes and 3 gluten free diets. Everyone was well fed and happy! We primarily opted for a fish and chicken entre each night and our breakfasts were well received by all . LOVE the Costa Rican dishes and we even came home with a few recipes! This vacation is a mother's dream come true, even my husband says our trips to Costa Rica are the best trips we've ever taken. The grounds were pristine and the daily cleaners were so sweet and thorough. We had a little laundry taken care of each day, and really appreciated that. The hill going up to the mail road was tough for one of the mom's, but we were able to ask Mario or Geralyn to drive her up the hill so she could go shopping. Lots of little shops and restaurants, even grocery stores in 5 min. walk!! Go stay!

We had a fantastic time and loved the property and staff. Big kudos to Mario, our chef, and his assistant Mario Jose. They were fantastic. Food wonderful! He was able to prepare food for everyone and entertain all of us...especially the children. Our 8 year old wanted to take him home with her! The 4 rooms on the upper deck were very spacious and comfortable. We used the lower level rooms for the children. Our our house keeper, Anjelica, was very good and also washed our clothes. The concierge, Geralyn, took care of all of the logistics..transfers and tours. She even arranged for a band to play for my birthday. All in all we had a wonderful time. Oh yes, the pool and grounds were perfect. Thank you to the staff and owners.

Lovely home with amazing view. Nice location close to restaurants and a small grocery store. Chef Mario and his assistant cooked some wonderful meals. Only minuses were long walk to the beach (bus back is almost a must given the up hill walk back), spotty hot water for showers which management was unable to resolve, and no wifi in rooms on the lower level (hot tub would really be a nice added touch as well).

Great for 5/6 couples coordinating with other activities was seamless and host was very accessible.

I went to Costa Rica with 8 other girlfriends and rented this house. Dona Anna, the cook was a sweetheart, always prepared and cooked great food. The house was spotless and cleaned regularly. The hot water was a little iffy sometimes. But overall the house was incredible and perfect for trip with 8 adults. The views are amazing, it is centrally located and the pool is awesome. We loved our stay there!

The kindness- unmatched! Cleanliness was wonderful throughout stay. Chefs amazing!!! The location of the home provides a great way to see the wildlife of the area! We hope to make it back again!

Villa Pelicano was the perfect spot for our family of 13 to gather together for a week to celebrate our 60th wedding anniversary. Fabulous cooking by Ana served by smiling Mario, fascinating and fun activities arranged by efficient Geralyn—all enjoyed in a paradise of beauty. Absolutely perfect!!!!

The place is a little dated and the lack of water pressure and hot water at times prevents a 5 star rating. The staff was incredible and definitely rated 5 stars. Geralyn, Anna, Mario and Angelica were great. Geralyn was our concierge and booked all our excursions and took care of EVERYTHING. Anna and her son, Mario prepared gourmet meals for us throughout the week. Simply outstanding. We had a group of 12 adults (2 families) with plenty of room for everyone and would definitely recommend this place.

El lugar es encantador con una excellente vista Nos ayudaron con todo,con el minimo detalle Chef Ana increible cocina muy delicioso Gerelyn muy atenta a lo que necesitamos Todo el personal muy respetosos La pasamos genial Definitivamente lo recomiendo

We had a large group of 17 friends celebrating our 50th Bdays and I couldn't think of a more perfect set up! The house is absolutely wonderful and a perfect setting! We had a blast by the pool and couldn't get enough of the sunsets and view. The location is great and many restaurants, stores, and bars are walk able. We were able to see monkeys, birds, and the local Iguanas that reside on the property. Geralyn, our concierge was integral to our stay. She helped me plan a surprise DJ and bartender for one of the nights. She orchestrated all of our activities (cabs, beach day, Waterfall tour, Catamaran, dinner reservations, shuttles) and even on-site Covid Testing. I can't say enough good things about her and her attention to service. Anna (chef) and her daughter Mari kept us well fed and pampered us. This was one of my favorite things about staying here..food and drinks was a no-brainer. They took care of everything for us and I can't appreciate them enough. We would absolutely stay here again! One of my favorite trips!

Amazing house and views. It was perfect for our small wedding. Ana and Mario made the trip and stay for us! Their food was excellent and service made us feel like family.

Villa Pelicano and it’s staff were beyond 5 stars in every way. Geralyn our host was very easy to talk to and helped us coordinate in house covid testing. Chef Ana cooked a variety of foods for us and she also made sure my friends with allergies were taken care of and safe. She also accommodated our vegan friends alongside the rest of the house guests. We will definitely be back again!

Outstanding! Accommodations were clean and comfortable. The staff was fantastic. I would definitely recommend.

So safe and fun. We forgot we were in the midst of pandemic. Staff was so safe, all food prepared so no time required in town. Unbelievably beautiful. If there were not so many beautiful places to see we could have just stayed in the home all week.

This property is so beautiful. From the breathtaking views to the epic wildlife. I strongly recommend this property. The host was amazing. As were the maids, chefs and other on site staff. Carlos was the name of the taxi driver that drove the most for us and he is amazing also.

This property is so beautiful. From the breathtaking views to the epic wildlife. I strongly recommend this property. The host was amazing. As were the maids, chefs and other on site staff. Carlos was the name of the taxi driver that drove the most for us and he is amazing also.

Everything was perfect!

Not much more to say than Amazing! Best vacation spot I have ever been to.

We are a blended family of 4 adult children, their spouses and a total of 7 grandchildren (ranging in age from 4 to 14) and the house could not have been more perfect! The house itself, the grounds and the pool area lent itself to our Costa Rica plans superbly as we had excursions early in the day followed by afternoons of chilling poolside and then cocktails and beautiful sunsets on the porch deck. Chef Ana and her son Mario

Beautiful estate. We felt well cared for throughout our trip. Ana the chef and her son Mario were so great as was Geralyn. The grounds and houses were always kept very nice.

Amazing location in Manuel Antonio! Chef Ana and Mario were fabulous! Hope we can go again soon.

The home was as advertised. Great views, great staff, perfect for our large family. We had one minor plumbing issue that was addressed and corrected immediately. I highly recommend this property.

Stayed here with my family this June. The house, grounds and accommodations are exceptional. Pictures dont come close to capturing the beauty. The staff, especially Geryln, Chef Ana and Mario went above and beyond to accommodate our every need. By the end of the week we had made lifelong friends...our Costa Rican family! Highly recommend this property. We hope to return one day!!!

Almost a year before our arrival, we were assigned a personal concierge, Geralyn. It was obvious from the start that she wanted to do everything possible to make our stay enjoyable. Whether it was booking the property, recommending tours, answering questions, or providing cab service, there was no task too big or too small. Geralyn's concern was obvious and much appreciated. Villa Pelicano itself was almost overwhelming. The facility is very big, but laid out in a way to be spacious yet comfortable--a large, covered veranda with cushy lounge chairs for reading or afternoon naps, an open area furnished to facilitate quiet reading or socializing, a pleasant pool area, and grounds that are lovely. We were a family group celebrating a 50th wedding anniversary. So we had 10 adults and 9 children ranging in age from 19 to 2. There was room for everyone--not only to sleep, but also to relax, swim, read, play games with each other, and socialize. No one ever felt cramped or crowded. Elida, the housekeeper, was wonderful. Everything was swept and cleaned daily except Sunday (her day off). As we are environmentally conscious, we appreciated the practice of not changing sheets daily. A few minor mechanical issues were tended to immediately by our groundskeeper, Michael. Chef Ana and her sous chef/son Mario were outstanding! Friendly! Considerate! And incredibly talented! They worked with us to select the freshest ingredients--fruit, veggies, fish, chicken, and beef. We all enjoyed standard appetizers such as guacamole and salsa, and were blown away by Mario's surprise tuna tartar. Ana's preparation of every meal was impeccable. We wished we could have stayed another week in order to try some of her other specialties. Impressive equally to their remarkable talents in the kitchen was their ability to relate to our entire family. Whether it be allowing 3-year-old Brayden to help set placemats on the table or working with one of the adults to pick "just the right menu' for the evening meal, Ana and Mario were always helpful, friendly, and considerate. By week's end we considered them part of the family. Our stay was one that created memories for a lifetime.