See all properties
Save
Entire home

Balinese Style Tropical Villa w/4 suites Huge Ocean Views Private Pool

Photo gallery for Balinese Style Tropical Villa w/4 suites Huge Ocean Views Private Pool

Outdoor pool
Terrace/patio
4 bedrooms, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, WiFi
Exterior
Outdoor dining

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 10483 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Breakfast available
  • Pet friendly
  • Pool
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Balinese Style Tropical Villa w/4 suites Huge Ocean Views Private Pool

Dear Guest,

Please note that we have adapted and are currently following the WHO and Costa Rican Ministry of Health guidelines on sanitation and social distancing
1. Our host receiving you will always practice social distancing.
2. There will always be alcohol in gel by the front door entrance for you to use at any time.
3. All of our housekeeping and maintenance staff will always be wearing facemasks.
4. The home is completely disinfected right before guests arrive and just after guests leave.
5. The villa is private for just your group, you will not be sharing any spaces with strangers.
Have a SAFE vacation

____________________________________________________________________________
Please note that this villa appears in multiple listings on VRBO with different amenities and capacity. For that reason, prices will vary.

AMENITIES
- All bedrooms are air-conditioned and have full bathrooms en-suite
- 270-degree view of the Pacific Ocean and Manuel Antonio National Park.
- Ceiling fans throughout the villa
- Private Pool: Large outdoor plunge pool with an incredible ocean view
- Guest Cottage
- Game room with wet bar, pool table, TV w/ DVD player and comfortable seating
- Wifi throughout villa
- Kitchen equipped with all modern appliances
- Daily housekeeping
___________________________________________________________________________
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR STAY: For last minute reservations over the next 60 days, maid service will only be provided for an extra charge of $25 per day (Ask your host to schedule and for details). There is no guest access to laundry facilities at the villa. A $400-500 cash deposit (depending on the size of your group) will be required at check in to cover any damage or missing items.  
___________________________________________________________________________

The Casa Samba has 4-bedrooms, 5-bathrooms and was built into a bluff, overlooking the rain-forest with vast Pacific Ocean views near Playa Espadilla white sand beach. The home is situated in the perfect little neighborhood, with plenty of privacy for your next vacation. You will also enjoy that the home is very accessible to local restaurants, shops and to Manuel Antonio National Park. The National Park is more than worth a visit, not just because you are so close, but because it is home to beautiful beaches, wildlife, and amazing greenery.
THE SPACE
The villa’s multi-level living spaces all open to ocean breezes and tropical gardens with exotic sounds and scents from the local flora and fauna. This is not the typical vacation villa that was hastily built to get a quick flip. The owner actually lived in Casa Samba with his family, sparing no details to make this an original and exquisitely designed Balinese style home. Includes cathedral bamboo open beam ceilings, hand-carved stone and glazed earthenware custom sinks, custom stonework and tile, exotic hardwoods and original art from around the world.

THE NEIGHBORHOOD
Pacific Canyon Drive is a private gated neighborhood set-off the main Manuel Antonio road. It is a community built by expats that wanted the comforts of modern luxury living within a tropical beach town. All conveniences and necessities are available by bus, taxi or walking distance.

Property manager

Fernando

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car not required

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Paper towels
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker

Dining

  • Breakfast available for a fee

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 5 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Towels provided
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Arcade/game room
  • DVD player
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near laundromat

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 1 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
  • Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Outside only please

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Limited housekeeping
  • Safe
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Tennis on site
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 5200 sq ft (483 sq m)

Similar properties

Pool area facing stunning Ocean and Sunset Views.

Luxury home in Manuel Antonio with Stunning Ocean-Sunset Views and Private Pool

Ocean view
Pool
Hot Tub
Kitchen
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (4)
Luxury home in Manuel Antonio with Stunning Ocean-Sunset Views and Private Pool

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 24

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: One small pet, with deposit

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Great for children of all ages

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 24
Note from host: Pre-approved, 25 guests, with fees
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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Tropical Villa W/private Pool A/C all Bdrms
Balinese Style Tropical Villa Huge Ocean Views Private Pool

About the neighborhood

Map
Manuel Antonio, Puntarenas

What's nearby

  • Manuel Antonio National Park - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Playitas Beach - 7 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Biesanz Beach - 10 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Playa La Macha - 10 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Manuel Antonio Beach - 11 min drive - 4.7 km

Getting around

  • Quepos (XQP) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪El Avión Restaurant - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Emilio's Cafe - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Burû - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Magic Bus - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪El Patio de Café Milagro - ‬7 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Balinese Style Tropical Villa w/4 suites Huge Ocean Views Private Pool have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Balinese Style Tropical Villa w/4 suites Huge Ocean Views Private Pool pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet.

What time is check-in at Balinese Style Tropical Villa w/4 suites Huge Ocean Views Private Pool ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Balinese Style Tropical Villa w/4 suites Huge Ocean Views Private Pool ?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Balinese Style Tropical Villa w/4 suites Huge Ocean Views Private Pool located?

This family-friendly Quepos villa is located by the sea, within 1 mi (2 km) of Pará Beach and Manuel Antonio National Park. Playitas Beach and Playa Espadilla are also within 2 mi (3 km).

Balinese Style Tropical Villa w/4 suites Huge Ocean Views Private Pool Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 28 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 28 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 28 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 28 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 28 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Erin P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay at Casa Samba
We enjoyed a week in Manual Antonio at Casa Samba. We enjoyed the monkey visitors to the porch and lounging in the pool and balcony. The A/C was great in the bedrooms, the rest of the home is open air. David was a great host, we had excellent communication before and during our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aaron M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome location and property in Manuel Antonio
Overall - these were incredible accommodations from many aspects. First - great location and great view. This was a beautiful view of the ocean and of Manuel Antonio national park. The location was great - easy access to restaurants, short drive to Manuel Antonio park, easy access to grocery stores and if you are booking excursions you can be picked up right at the Villa. Second - the bedrooms and separate showers were great - plenty of room for the family to spread out and it was fun for the kids picking which room to sleep in as each had a different view with unique features (e.g. outdoor shower). Third, it had great amenities on top of just a place to stay - a refreshing pool that overlooks the ocean, TVs, pool table. Fourth - one of key attractions to us since we had never been to Costa Rica was the chance to see wildlife directly from the Villa - it didn't disappoint and we actually saw 3 different types of monkeys during our 4 night stay. This was very exciting for the family. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharon L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location!
Our host David was great to work with and our chef Carlos was an awesome cook!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristin J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Pura Vida
We had an amazing time at Casa Samba! From the breathtaking views to the top notch accommodations to the attentive and knowledgeable hospitality service. Our stay was one that will be remembered. The location is within walking distance of numerous restaurants but be forewarned that it is hilly. Luckily that wasn’t a problem for our group and there are plenty of car services you can use. From the moment we booked till the time we departed the communication w management was fantastic. Some things we enjoyed and would recommend. A home cooked dinner by Marco was an incredible way to start our stay after a long drive. We also enjoyed a catamaran sunset cruise. The beach concierge was worth the additional expense and Felix was a perfect tour guide for our group through the National Park. He was super knowledgeable and left us in awe of the wildlife in this park. We would definitely return back to Casa Samba and its monkeys. Extra shot out to David for all he did for this crew. Mucho Gracias!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice view
The place was amazing and the view was a dream. I will only recommend people to bring a lot of cash. I thought I had enough but turns out it wasn’t that much.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandy K.

Liked: Cleanliness
We Loved it!!!
We are so happy we rented this home in Costa Rica. Our family, (grown children) had so much hanging together on the deck, the kitchen, and the top level. The house was so clean!! Roxie came everyday to clean and do laundry, such a treat!! David our manager was exceptional as well. He promptly answered our calls and arranged transportation when needed. We booked our excursions ahead of time time through Gary. Gary also arranged transportation for the excursions. We also had a chef come one night and dinner was sooooo delicious. On the other nights we walked to dinner! So much fun to walk to dinner and see the monkeys:). The white face monkeys did take some fresh fruit off our island, when we were there. They seemed to show up around meal time, he he. That was pretty cool!! The AC in the bedrooms worked soooo well. The stairs in the house were narrow and steep. Our parents would have had a difficult time, but we welcomed the stairs, great exercise. The view in person is so much prettier in person than on-line. Don't hesitate, book now and create such amazing family memories :).
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing!
We loved everything about this house! The house is in a wonderful location, super clean and has plenty of space for everyone so that you don’t feel like you’re on top of one another all the time. The kids really enjoyed the daily visits from the monkeys. David our concierge was wonderful and Roxy the house keeper was also great! Definitely recommend and would stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

L F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Villa
Casa Samba was a wonderful villa for our stay in Manuel Antonio. We all loved the floor plan of the villa. The kids loved the pool table. The pool was very refreshing after a day doing excursions. We were visited by the monkeys daily, that was fun. David was such a great help with anything we needed, mostly taxis. Roxie was there every day cleaning the villa and washed our clothes while we were there. This is a must stay vacation villa for your stay in Manuel Antonio.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic
We had an incredible week at Casa Samba. The house is lovely and very well located. Everything was smooth from the check in to the check out. David was waiting for us to show us around upon our arrival and gave us great food recommendations. He also got groceries ahead of us getting there which was super helpful. Roxy the house keeper was amazing, super friendly and very helpful. We had Chef Carlos twice and all the food was delicious, he was super kind to my kids and accommodating on my husband dietary restrictions. We had tons of visitors from monkeys, a sloth, Tucanes and the Macaws. My girls had a blast playing pool and watching the monkeys past by. We all enjoy the work out as the house has a lot of stairs 😂. We totally recommend this property.

10/10 Excellent

Jere R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome place! The concierge and planning team were super flexible and very helpful!
Awesome! Will be back!
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brianna B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Incredible
We absolutely loved everything about our stay, the house and views are amazing, the pictures truly do not do it justice. The home is split between different levels so there are a lot of stairs, but it just adds to the character of the home! We woke up every day to wildlife including howler monkeys, white faced capuchins, scarlet Mccaws, toucans, and even a 3 toed sloth hung out with us in the trees eye level with the top balcony! The host is very responsive and helpful! The town is safe and walkable, we could not have hoped for a better experience!
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matt D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing property with amazing views of Manuel Antonio
We stayed at the property in early December and enjoyed our stay. The property is beautiful with some truly amazing views. We had monkeys, toucans, scarlet macaws, iguana's and other wildlife visit the home every day. The Escape Villa's team was great to work with and very responsive. David, Gary and Roxy were all very nice and happy to help with anything we needed. We booked a few activities through Escape Villas and couldn't have been happier. We would love to come back and stay again, the view of Manuel Antonio is really remarkable. We traveled from the states and had no issues getting around from our Casa Samba base camp. Playa Playitas was a beautiful beach and less crowded than some of the others. Manuel Antonio park beaches were absolutely stunning. Looking forward to the next trip!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jody K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful house!
Had a wonderful time. Great location, great house and great view.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lissa C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Spectacular!
The communication with Gary and David our host was fantastic they made sure that all our requests were met, Roxy the housekeeper was efficient and always had a smile. Jose the private chef and his assistant Kim were top notch and I would highly recommend everyone to use them. Now let’s get to the home, you hear people often say the pictures don’t do it justice but in this case it is true the view is spectacular each room is amazing and the wildlife we experienced can’t be be compared, from morning coffee with the capuchin and howler monkeys to evening cocktails with the sloths and macaw’s. Our stay at Casa Samba will be a memory our family will forever cherish, I’ll finish by saying there is no need for an alarm clock because you’ll be awakened by the beautiful sounds of nature every morning!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carolina L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Little corner of paradise.
Our family of four (twin, 13 year old boys) loved every minute of our stay. Between the pool, the pool table and the wild life == there was never a dull moment for our otherwise easily bored teenagers. Wish we'd had our good camera because the wild life was on constant parade== sloths, howler monkeys, squirrel monkeys, white face monkeys, iguanas, macaw, parrots == just SPLENDID. Happy kids means very happy parents. We loved the proximity to shopping, restaurants and activities but honestly the house was almost too nice to leave. A little corner of paradise for sure. We can't wait to go back =hopefully with friends! p.s. We were glad to have rented a car. P.S.S. Wouldn't do this house with very young kids.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jake T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved it!
The view was second to none, plenty of room for two families. Staff was professional and attentive as were the monkeys!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

John S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wow!
The best ever! We have stayed in a lot of vacation homes over the years -- some more expensive, some less expensive, but none as nice as Casa Samba. We were so comfortable! beautifully appointed, close to restaurants and the beach, and totally surrounded by wildlife -- from the decks and balconies we saw monkeys -- Howlers, squirrel and Capuchins (one troop of about a dozen monkeys visited every day), agoutis, black iguana (one we named "big blue" due its iridescent colors), basilisks, macaws, toucans, etc. -- we even had a resident sloth. We actually saw far more wildlife from our porch than we did in over 10+ miles of hikes through national parks, etc. But what really made it special: the hosts. Roxie is absolutely delightful and attended to our needs with cheerfulness and enthusiasm, our chefs Carlos and Estaphan cooked up some great food and David checked on us daily and assisted with recommendations, transportation, COVID testing and everything else needed to assure an absolutely great experience. A five star experience. The only complaint -- Manual Antonio/Quepos is no longer a hidden treasure -- it has been found! Lonely places and empty beaches can still be found it just takes a little more effort. Nevertheless we will soon be returning to Costa Rica -- it remains an awesome experience.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kristina K M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Abundant Wildlife
Perfect location, walkable to great restaurants and a grocery store! We used 4/5 of the bedrooms, which allowed all 8 of us to spread out and have plenty of our own space. The kitchen was great with a toaster, microwave, refrigerator and coffee pot. Roxy, is an amazing housekeeper! She came by every day to clean and helped us with the laundry. The pool is deep, so feels bigger as a result. The views are amazing! Not far from the beach. We saw more animals from our patio than we did on our Manuel Antonio Park tour! Monkeys, iguanas and toucans. No complaints, I would book again without hesitation!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Erin M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wow! So much better than expected stay with wildlife galore!
My family of 4 stayed the first week of November and had a phenomenal visit. The house was much bigger than we needed and we'd love to return with more people but it was nice for everyone to have their own bedroom - and really their own floor of the house. We used 4 of the 5 bedrooms and the 4th was used as my husband's office. He tried to work in the game room/living room area but the monkeys were too distracting ;) Every morning we were visited first by white faced monkeys and then squirrel monkeys. Most mornings a few iguanas visited us as well. One morning we woke to a family of howler monkeys. So we saw all 3 types of monkey people go to the National Park to see - right on the property! Another highlight were the 2 days we had the chef come. Chef Jorge and his assistant, Ashley, were amazing! We feasted, didn't have to clean up a thing, and then had leftovers to enjoy. Speaking of cleaning...the housekeeper, Roxy, came daily and saved us after my daughter's luggage didn't arrive until our last day and we desperately needed to launder the few items we bought at Walmart to carry us through the week. Location is amazing - just a few minutes drive down the hill to the National Park entrance, right near good restaurants, shops, and markets. We enjoyed reading in countless chairs with epic views and popping in for a swim in the pool. Beach towels and pool towels were provided. The only challenges we had weren't specific to this property - the road into this private community is quite bumpy but you'll get used to it and we got by with a bad rental sedan and the internet is as good as it gets in Costa Rica - not what we're used to in the US. My husband struggled at times to maintain connectivity and couldn't really do video calls. But that's Costa Rica for you! We'll be back here for sure! We had an absolutely amazing stay!!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Cameron T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Unbelievable View & Perfect Location
Casa Samba is an outstanding property all-around. The house is located in a guarded, gated neighborhood that is considered exclusive in the Manuel Antonio area and is surrounded by other high-end vacation homes and residences. You will need a car while staying here as the house is located down a steep (paved) hill and it would be a hard walk to get to the main road at the top where all the restaurants, bars, and stores are. We had a 2-wheel drive 12 pax van and had zero issues going up and down the hill, even in torrential rain. The house itself is better than the pictures. The view cannot be adequately captured in an image, we were all in total shock when we saw it - it would rival any view from other properties in Manuel Antonio. Be aware that only sections of the house that are not 'open air' are the bedrooms and bathrooms - everything else, including the kitchen, is exposed (common in Costa Rica) and not air-conditioned. We liked this configuration since you could open up all the huge sliding doors and let the breeze blow through while sipping the morning coffee. You will have no issue spotting wildlife from the house; we were greeted each morning and afternoon by either white-face monkeys or howlers and even had a few resident iguanas that were enjoying sunbathing almost as much as we were. Communication with the management company and the host was flawless and they were always helpful and very responsive. The only thing I would mention to fellow travelers is to definitely make a note of the number of bedrooms and/or types of amenities you are booking with this property, as it is listed across several listings on VRBO in varying configurations. For example, this listing is for fewer bedrooms than the house has and they will lock the unused bedroom/bathroom. This is not a complaint, but because the pictures show more beds and baths than exist it was a little unclear to me what we were actually paying for - a quick message to the management did clear that up. I think this is a cool idea actually, as it lets you pay much less if you don't need all the bedrooms while still getting all the other benefits of this property. All in all Casa Samba is a great property and I would certainly stay here again on my next trip to Manuel Antonio.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Teresa L.

Beautiful
This was more than I could have ever expected. Will come back again, and recommend it to anyone looking for a place in Costa Rica.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018