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The Villa Mariana with Chef & Staff

The Villa Mariana with Chef & Staff

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Back of the Main House in the evening
Swimming Pool in the evening at the Main House
Steps from Parking Area to Main House
Front of Main House
Swimming Pool at night at the Main House

Overview of The Villa Mariana with Chef & Staff

Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
6 bedrooms7+ bathroomsSleeps 16446 sq m

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill

Check out the area

Map
El Cerro, Quepos, Puntarenas
  • Popular LocationPlaya La Macha17 min walk
  • Popular LocationPlayitas Beach10 min drive
  • Popular LocationBiesanz Beach13 min drive

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 16)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

Bedroom 4

Bedroom 5

Bedroom 6

7 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Bathroom 4

Bathroom 5

Bathroom 6

Bathroom 7

Bathroom 8

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

The Villa Mariana with Chef & Staff

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”.
Once your booking is accepted, please sign our contract.

Please let us know prior to booking if you are interested in adding 2 guests to the main house or including the extra guest house (for up to 16 guests in both houses). The base rate is for the main house only for up to 10 guests, which includes 4 bedrooms and 4.5 bathrooms with a total of 2 twin beds, 3 king beds and 2 queen beds. Two additional guests may stay in the main house in the twin beds (two separate rooms) for an additional nightly rate. No more than 12 guests are allowed 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).
Our concierge will be at the villa to greet you on arrival and will gladly arrange your airport transfers, the first chef meal and 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 housekeeper (Flor) will be on the property from 8am to 4pm daily (except Sundays) to tidy up the house. Our caretaker on property (Mauricio) can help you with everything from luggage to spotting monkeys, sloths or toucans. He 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. He is there each day (except Thursday) from 10am-6pm. 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 $250 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 12 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, there are 2 different bedrooms that have 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.

Property manager

Rocky (Raquel) Moss

Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock

About the area

Manuel Antonio

Located on the beach, this vacation home is in El Cerro, a neighborhood in Quepos. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Manuel Antonio National Park and Manuel Antonio Beach.
Map
El Cerro, Quepos, Puntarenas

What's nearby

  • Manuel Antonio Nature Park & Wildlife Refuge - 5 min walk
  • Playa La Macha - 17 min walk
  • Playitas Beach - 10 min drive
  • Manuel Antonio Beach - 12 min drive
  • Biesanz Beach - 13 min drive

Getting around

  • Quepos (XQP) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • Runaway Grill - 14 min walk
  • Cuba Libre Restaurant & Bar - 14 min walk
  • Soda Sánchez - 17 min walk
  • Ronny's Place - 17 min walk
  • Cafetería La Panera - 20 min walk

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Paul O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Incredible stay at Villa Mariana! Book now!
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.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

karen c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property!
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!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Yoka T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Villa Mariana ticked all the boxes.....
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
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Genevieve Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gorgeous house with recent refresh
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.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dede D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful setting spacious home.
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.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

About the host

Hosted by Rocky (Raquel) Moss

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My husband and I love to travel...it's our passion. We stayed in this villa and loved it so much that we purchased it! We hope that you love it as much as we do.

Why they chose this property

The Villa Mariana is the most unique home that we have stayed in, from India to Monte Carlo! This home is truly special and known throughout the region as an architectural masterpiece. Not only that, it is also known as the "sexiest villa in Costa Rica". Being a glass house in the jungle with so much nature surrounding you, but yet close to the beach, how unique is that?!

What makes this property unique

From the moment that you pull into the car park and close the electronic gate behind you, you'll realize that you have arrived in paradise. Words cannot describe how beautiful the pathway is that leads to the house. It is truly stunning! Once you make it down the pathway to the house, the massive steel door that you walk through leads to an indoor river within the living room, spilling into the infinity pool. That is just the beginning of what you'll see in this amazing home. If you like wildlife, monkeys are every day visitors to the pool and patio!
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