PRIVATE RAINFOREST RETREAT CLOSE TO BEACHES, NATIONAL PARK AND FABULOUS DINING Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025

Q: Does PRIVATE RAINFOREST RETREAT CLOSE TO BEACHES, NATIONAL PARK AND FABULOUS DINING have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Q: Is PRIVATE RAINFOREST RETREAT CLOSE TO BEACHES, NATIONAL PARK AND FABULOUS DINING pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Q: Where is PRIVATE RAINFOREST RETREAT CLOSE TO BEACHES, NATIONAL PARK AND FABULOUS DINING located?

Located in Valle Pura Vida, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Cascada El Salto and Manuel Antonio Nature Park & Wildlife Refuge. Playa La Macha and Mountain Top Park are also within 1 mile (2 km).

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca M.

5 Apr 2025

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Gorgeous location

A beautiful property to stay at. Comfortable beds, great layout, gorgeous patio and pool. A nice breakfast place within walking distance. Concierge was a huge plus!

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Zach B.

6 Jul 2024

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Nice place

Great place, would stay again.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane O.

12 Jan 2025

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Trip with family

Great time in a beautiful place. Highly recommended.

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christian L.

16 Mar 2025

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Quiet location for Manuel Antonio

Pool overlooking lush gardenBirds visitingSteep road for the final 100 meters to the property.Need car to get around. 2 covered parking

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Casey D.

2 Apr 2025

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Coffee with the macaws

What a wonderful stay! Geralyn was so welcoming and full of helpful information about the area. Casa Serindad is perfectly perched on a hill, with a view of the jungle below. We were entertained by red macaws, toucan, purple hummingbirds, and numerous other birds all day. Iguanas, raccoon, and agouti also passed by. All this, and it’s just a 6 minute drive to Quepos and a quick jaunt to Manuel Antonio.The home is spotless and comfortable. The kitchen is well equipped, the AC was very appreciated, the pool and patio were perfection. Thank you!

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer W.

14 Apr 2025

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Rainforest family adventures

Everything went very smoothly with the process. We were able to text the concierge when we were on an hour away and she met us at the house to show us around. The house was spacious, clean and had all the supplies we needed including washer/dryer and soap. Good jungle views. We saw macaws at a distance but no monkeys. Pool was perfect The driveway is so steep but my husband is an excellent driver and made it up with our 12 passenger 2nd rental van. I personally would not have had the guts to drive up it.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

nattasha h.

29 Jul 2024

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Wonderful stay!

We stayed at Casa Serendad for 5 days and absolutely loved it! The pictures of the house don’t do it justice, it’s beautiful and the view is breathtaking! Jorge our concierge was so helpful and guided us to so many local great places. The back patio has the most stunning view and we saw monkeys, iguanas, and macaws while sitting having coffee every morning. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay !

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karin M.

25 Aug 2023

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Amazing house

Perfect for our stay and for our family Spotless house, great location Monkeys came to visit twice, along with countless birds. Book the house, you won’t regret it

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

David H.

2 Mar 2020

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Great house

Property was amazing. Very clean. Property manager was very helpful. Would stay here again.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Lake S.

13 Apr 2023

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Serene and private location

This was a lovely property that was perfect for our family. Loved the off-the-beaten-path location, which was ideally situated between Manuel Antonio and Quepos. Loved sitting out on the balcony while listening to the exotic sounds of the jungle’s fauna. The dipping pool was great, too! We loved our stay!

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura S., Cincinnati

27 Feb 2024

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Awesome Home!

The home was perfect for our stay in Manuel Antonio. Both Hazel and Jorge were outstanding concierges. The home is very clean and comfortable with AC throughout. The pool is refreshing after long days sightseeing. Jorge recommended the Monarca cafe and we loved it. It is one of the few air conditioned cafes in MA and you are surrounded by beautiful butterflies. Highly recommend home and cafe!

Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maia C.

23 Apr 2024

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Wedding Party

We had a wonderful time in the Manuel Antonio Park area. Everyone was very friendly and helpful! The house was perfect, plenty of room for privacy as well as enjoying time together as a group. It is not too far from things however, you feel like you’re in the middle of the jungle. Definitely recommend an especially to advantage of having Chef Cris come and make you meals!!

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

John M.

28 Jan 2023

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Convenient and nice

Close to Quepos and Manuel Antonio, the home had everything we needed to enjoy our stay. Pool was fun and visits by monkeys, toucans, and macaws were great. Jorge was very helpful to us. No complaints.

Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chad L.

10 Apr 2024

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Pura Vida at Casa Serenidad!

We loved staying at Casa Serenidad! The location was great being between both Quepos and Manuel Antonio. We had restaurants and shops very close to our location and Jorge was quick to get us a cab to go anywhere we wanted. The house was also very nice with 4 bedrooms, a nice living area, and amazing pool with a view of the jungle canopy. We were able to see a lot of wildlife from the patio and pool such as macaws, iguanas, nighthawks, and several other unique animals. Jorge and Hazel were both very helpful in planning our stay and helping us book in house chefs, which was also a great experience. Overall, Casa Serenidad is a great place to stay and would highly recommend for other groups to stay here. Pura Vida!

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen K.

1 Jun 2024

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Beautiful property and wonderful home.

This is a lovely property. Everything worked well for our family. Four nice bedrooms were perfect for us and three kids, each having their own room with comfortable beds. Enjoyed seeing the squirrel monkeys, macaws, and toucans come right up to home for close views. Amazing. Kitchen and living room are not huge but had everything we needed. Everyone has commented on the very steep drive and that is accurate. But just take it slow. Property manager also very responsive to questions and needs. Thanks for a wonderful vacation in Costa Rica.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erica M.

31 Jul 2023

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Beautiful and comfortable

My family and I had a memorable stay and look forward to our next trip. We could stay at this beautiful property again and again. Honestly, I’d love to buy it! Birdwatching from the patio overlooking the pool is a lovely way to spend time drinking coffee in the mornings. The vacation rental team helped with everything from calling us cabs to booking excursions. They’re a very professional group. I will only caution you that the driveway is very steep. I highly recommend a 4-wheel drive.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melaine K., Frisco, Texas

9 Aug 2023

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Family adventure

The house was clean and as described. All the staff are very accommodating and friendly. Having Jorge as our concierge was very helpful for booking excursions and setting up taxi rides. Nauyaca waterfall excursion with Paddle 9 was our favorite. They assist you with cliff jumping which you can not do on your own. They also share the history of Costa Rica. You can see beautiful parrots fly by while sitting by the pool every morning. Magic Bus food truck was one of our favorites. Not fancy but good food.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul D.

9 Feb 2024

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Smooth Sailing!!

What an amazing adventure! This place was in the PERFECT location…minutes by car to the best restaurants, beaches, and shops in both Manuel Antonio and Quepos. This was my family’s first trip to Costa Rica and our host Jorge made sure the transition was absolutely seamless. He was always quick to respond to all of our questions and helped us to find and book the best tours and restaurants to suit our family. When our son got a fever for a stomach infection (from who knows what), he didn’t hesitate to rush over with a thermometer and drive with my husband and son to see a doctor (by the way the medical system here is so efficient). We always felt looked after and secure. Thanks Jorge, we look forward to seeing you next year!

Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Boi T.

18 Mar 2023

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Fantastic stay at Private Villa

Wonderful stay at this house on a hilltop in Quepos. Our family loved the infinity pool and the privacy of the back patio. plenty of shade. We saw many colorful birds fly by. Clean with high end finishes and comfortable beds. We stayed 3 nights but would have been comfortable for a weeklong vacation or more. The vacation house staff and concierge Jorge and his team were very accommodating and prompt. They planned our excursions and they were perfectly executed. Tip: If you rent a car, you need 4 wheel drive. Very steep to get to the top of the hill of the home. Would recommend this home for a luxury vacation in Costa Rica.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrea Z.

26 Dec 2022

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Exceptional family home in an excellent location. We highly recommend!

This home was perfect for our family vacation! The location was excellent, we saw red macaws fly by constantly, had both squirrel monkeys and white-faced capuchin monkeys kindly visiting, and saw coatis and iguanas. The location was accessible to town but also felt isolated and private. We loved the layout of the house, the Master Suite was accessible on the first floor for my older parents while the other adults and grandkids enjoyed the top floor. Ample seating indoor and outdoor for a large family (we were 7 adults and 2 kids). We were incredibly impressed with the service provided by Jorge. He answered all our questions, set up tours for us, and even offered to do grocery shopping. Housekeeping came every other day and Margarita also provided us with laundry service in-house for a small extra fee, which was totally worth it. We would stay here again and would highly recommend it to your family. You won’t regret booking this home!

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Deanna M., Cornwall Ontario Canada

14 Mar 2023

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Amazing vacation villa!

This place was amazing! The villa itself was spotlessly clean, the furnishings were beautiful, and having 3 bathrooms was very helpful especially for a large group. We were speechless when we first walked out onto the deck. Being at the top of the trees was amazing. We saw hummingbirds, macaws, and monkeys! Getting up the driveway was a bit of a challenge at first as it's very steep but well worth the end result of being at the top of the trees! The proximity to Manuel Antonio on one side and Quepos on the other was perfect for restaurants, groceries and entertainment. The owners were quick with responding to our reservation change. The other thing that made our stay perfect, organized and unforgettable was dealing with our concierge, Hazel. She helped to organize the many excursions we went on and without her adsistance it would have been much more difficult. We definitely hope to go back some day.

Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

April G.

5 Mar 2024

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Amazing stay!

Our group of 9 had an amazing stay here! The house is beautiful and spacious. The pictures are accurate. I actually thought the pool and deck area looked even nicer in person. I also felt like the primary room bathroom was a real selling point! House came with cooking utensils, basics like some tea or coffee or olive oil, as well as fun games. Regular towels and beach towels were provided. Our group loved making coffee and hanging out on the porch with our legs in the pool every morning. The staff were some of the nicest and most responsive people I’ve ever met. Jorge was always available and called us so many cabs! His help made transportation SO convenient given we didn’t get a car. He also recommended great places to eat. Note, the house is up an incredibly steep STEEP hill. Just be aware if you are renting a car or if you want to walk places. That’s the only downside of the house is it’s not really walkable anywhere even though it is nearby. That said, we didn’t care about that; the location is how you get those nice green views! My friend did see a bunch of monkeys one morning, also, which was cool. In summary: everyone in our group loved the house, and I’d stay here every year!

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Natalie B.

4 Jan 2024

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Manuel Antonio/Quepos at its best!

From beginning to end, our vacation at this rental was wonderful! Hazel communicated everything prior to our arrival and set up several excursions for us. Even when one of our party’s flights were repeatedly delayed, she helped arrange a late night transport for him to meet us at the house. Once we were settled, Jorge was on call to take care of all our needs, from rescheduling a zip line tour after a super rainy day, to getting us last minute, hard to get tickets and guide to the Manuel Antonio Park. Jorge went above and beyond! It’s not an understatement to say that the staff made our entire trip more than we could have ever hoped for. The location of the house was perfect- nestled in the hillside between MA and Quepos, you felt like you were immersed in the jungle. Macaws flew by every morning and we saw white faced and squirrel monkeys from the pool deck multiple times. The driveway is super steep, but just put your car in 1st gear and go for it! If you’re up for an adventure, go down the street to the path to the El Salto waterfall. 2km trekking in and around the creek brings you to a hidden gem for swimming and jumping. Kids found the hike super fun, but be aware, the older adults had to take it slow to avoid tripping on the roots and rocks. We packed a lunch and made an afternoon of it. All in all, I absolutely recommend this place for your Costa Rican vacation. Pura vida!

Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nathan M.

12 Apr 2024

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Lovely Property, Wonderful Area

Our group of nine (four adults, four children, one infant) loved our stay at Casa Serenidad. Jorge and Hazel, the in-stay and pre-visit concierges, were incredibly helpful and arranged airport transfers, activities, grocery delivery, and more. We arrived to a pack-n-play set up for our infant. The house was furnished with towels, staple board and card games, basic spices and kitchen supplies. Massive master, rest of the rooms and bathrooms are comfortable. Independent control of temp. in each room. Really enjoyed our stay and the area as a whole. A few things that prospective visitors should know -- * Reviews mentioning the driveway are 100% accurate. You'll want a 4 wheel drive vehicle if you're not used to steep hills, and you'll need to walk to the base of the hill to meet cabs and scheduled rides for excursions. Cars and cabs will be necessary. Not an easy walk to town. * The kitchen is fine, not amazing. Some oddly laid out drawers that don't open all the way. Pots and pans are low end, but within the expected range for a rental like this. It would be difficult to prepare daily meals for a group that maxes out the occupancy. * The pool is beautiful but could be dangerous for some groups. Slick tiles around it. Our kids had a couple hard falls, then we got smart and laid towels down to create traction. Super deep, and you'll need to closely watch anyone who isn't a strong swimmer. Monkeys and birds were in the trees around the pool and a highlight of the visit.

Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy J., Victor, NY

22 Aug 2022

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Perfect family vacation!

My family of four stayed at the Pura Vida property July 30- Aug. 5th. The property was absolutely perfect for our family. Everything we needed was provided. The views were beautiful and relaxing. We watched monkeys jumping in the trees as we sat by the pool. What set this property apart from every other was the concierge services provided. Hazel assisted with planning our transportation to and from the airport and arranged reservations for our excursions. Once we arrived in Costa Rica Jorge was available to help with dinner reservations and taxi’s. He was so kind and went above and beyond to help make this one of our best family vacations yet! Would highly recommend this property and all that it has to offer!

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

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