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Exotic Escape to Rainforest Home with Pool, Gated, <10 Min To Beach, WiFi/AC

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Pool
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Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 62023 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor space
  • Free WiFi

About this property

Entire place

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

Exotic Escape to Rainforest Home with Pool, Gated, <10 Min To Beach, WiFi/AC

Nestled in a true wildlife sanctuary, Kiskadee Casa is a 3 bedroom home that offers quiet seclusion within Manuel Antonio Estates-- one of the most accessible and beautiful gated communities in the area. This gem is situated just minutes away from downtown Quepos, the white sand beaches of the Manuel Antonio National Park, and the new world-class Marina Pez Vela. The quality of the building materials and the detailed workmanship of Kiskadee Casa is exquisite. Imported Italian tiles, wooden French doors with ornate stained glass panels leading to the master bedroom, a spacious, elegant master bathroom, and the local hardwood finishes are just a few of the incredible features. Because of its location at the end of the cul-de-sac, the house enjoys privacy, as well as safety, with 24 hour security. The three comfortable bedrooms can easily accommodate 4 - 6 residents. Each bedroom is equipped with its own quiet AC unit with remote control. Why rent two or three hotel rooms, when you can rent an entire, family-friendly house for the price of one hotel room? With a full kitchen and a gas grill, feel free to take advantage of the local markets, including the farmers market on Saturdays, to prepare your own meals with fresh, locally grown fruits and vegetables and freshly caught fish, or have our concierge book a chef to cook while you sit back and relax. Or, just outside the estates you will find an abundant variety of restaurants from casual, ethnic, and al fresco, to 4 & 5-star gourmet dining with beautiful ocean views.

Kiskadee Casa is ideal for families who love the surroundings of the lush rain forest and can’t get enough of the pure sounds of the jungle. Step outside and be entertained by visitors such as bright, colorful toucans and macaws, playful monkeys and adorable sloths. Fruit trees and flowers are abundant on the property. Relax on the balcony in our hammock chairs that covert to full hammocks. Keep cool in our new pool and be on the lookout for sloths in the trees nearby. Green areas cover a large portion of the estates with 5 km of hiking trails with small creeks and waterfalls. Have our concierge book a dreamy massage at the house or at a spa. In to yoga or pilates? He can arrange sessions for you.

There is so much to do in this area, plan to spend at least 5 nights with us. Our friendly and knowledgeable concierge will help you plan and book all your tours and transportation. With various modes of transportation easily accessible, you can enjoy a multitude of exciting activities in the area including zip-lining, whale and dolphin watching, boating, para-sailing, bird watching, eco-tourism, tennis, golf, and huge, wild crocodiles at Carrara National Park, just to name a few. Not only are there tours of the park but many other local tours for which pick up can be arranged. Recommended examples are Damas Island, a canopy tour in Rainmaker Park where you can swim and stand under a waterfall, Horseback tour to waterfall, Night-time Jungle tour.

Day trips can, also, be arranged from Kiskadee Casa for snorkeling at Caño Island, whale and dolphin watching, Corcovado National Park, and other exciting tours leaving from Marino Bellena National Park.

Shuttle or bus service is available to and from San Jose airport. One could rent a car at the airport and drive approximately 3.5 hours to Quepos/Manuel Antonio on good roads or fly Nature Air from San Jose to Quepos and arrange for car rental after arrival at one of the local agencies. Flights take about 25 minutes. Or choose to use local shuttle or taxi service once you arrive.

Here is a quote from Forbes Magazine about Manuel Antonio Park: “Here is a stunning combination of beaches and coral reefs, perfect for snorkeling and exploring the area’s famous tangle of mangroves. Rainforest jungles remain untouched habitats for Brown-throated Three-toed Sloths, iguanas, Central American squirrel monkeys and birds of extraordinary colors. One of Costa Rica’s smallest national parks, Manuel Antonio is nevertheless one of its most popular, with activities ranging from white-water rafting and sea kayaking to horseback riding on one of the park’s four beaches.”

From Broadwayworld: “Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica, has had its debut, and is now becoming one of the top 'boutique' travel destinations in the world. Forbes called Manuel Antonio National Park one of the '12 Most Beautiful National Parks of the World'.

Costa Rica is fast becoming one of the top vacation spots for families. Manuel Antonio has much to offer including beautiful white sand beaches, calm waters, kid-friendly tours, National Park, and abundant, exotic wildlife. Kiskadee Casa is a budget-savvy, tropical rain forest oasis just minutes from all that Manuel Antonio has to offer. Enjoy your stay. Pura vida.
Max overnight guests - 6
Minimum renter age - 25
Children allowed
No pets allowed
No events allowed
No smoking allowed

Property manager

Brendon Cleer

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Garden
  • Gas grill

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Climate control

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Location highlights

  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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)

General

  • Garden
  • Gated community
  • Unit size: 2,200 square feet

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 12:00 PM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
On-site 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
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

Property is also known as

Exotic Escape Rainforest Home Gated 10 Min Beach Wifi/ac
Exotic Escape Rainforest Home Gated 10 Min Beach Wifi/ac Quepos
Exotic Escape Rainforest Home Gated 10 Min Beach Wifi/ac House
Exotic Escape Rainforest Home Gated 10 Min Beach Wifi/ac House
Exotic Escape Rainforest Home Gated 10 Min Beach Wifi/ac Quepos
Exotic Escape Rainforest Home Gated 10 Min Beach Wifi/ac House
Exotic Escape Rainforest Home Gated 10 Min Beach Wifi/ac Quepos
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Exotic Escape Rainforest Home Gated 10 Min Beach Wifi/ac

About the area

Map
Quepos, Puntarenas Province

What's nearby

  • Manuel Antonio Nature Park & Wildlife Refuge - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Marina Pez Vela - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Playa La Macha - 15 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Biesanz Beach - 16 min drive - 5.5 km
  • Manuel Antonio Beach - 17 min drive - 8.0 km

Getting around

  • Quepos (XQP) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Soda Sánchez - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Ristorante L' Angolo - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Gelateria Amorosi - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪El Gran Escape - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪De la Finca - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Exotic Escape to Rainforest Home with Pool, Gated, <10 Min To Beach, WiFi/AC pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Exotic Escape to Rainforest Home with Pool, Gated, <10 Min To Beach, WiFi/AC?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Exotic Escape to Rainforest Home with Pool, Gated, <10 Min To Beach, WiFi/AC?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Exotic Escape to Rainforest Home with Pool, Gated, <10 Min To Beach, WiFi/AC located?

Located in El Cerro, this holiday home is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Manuel Antonio Nature Park & Wildlife Refuge and 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Manuel Antonio National Park. Rancho Tipico don Juan and Marina Pez Vela are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Exotic Escape to Rainforest Home with Pool, Gated, <10 Min To Beach, WiFi/AC Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 79 out of 99 reviews" "
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9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl Ab-Hugh G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Sister's Time
We loved being in the Jungle of Manuel Antonio in a lovely "tree house" type living. Lots of windows and decks to enjoy the abundant wildlife and fauna. We decided to get private transportation from the airport directly to the house. It's about 3 1/2 hours. Then we walked everywhere in Quepos and used the $1 a ride bus for the area. And all of the activities that we did had pick up at the gate of the neighborhood included in the price, so it was perfect for us. The driveway is very steep, but we looked at it as a challenge for we three 60 and over women. We've already booked for next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Views, Relaxing Pool, Great Location
The house was awesome. Check in/out was very easy, and there was a very fast response to any questions I had throughout the stay. I don't think you can beat the views, we had breakfast on the porch every morning and just enjoyed looking out into the jungle/valley. It is in a very convenient location which made getting to the various actives we booked pretty easily. Most were under a half hour drive. Its only 5-10 mins to some shops for groceries, restaurants and souvenirs. The pool was very relaxing and nice to get into after getting back from the days adventure. I would highly recommend this to anyone looking to say in the Manual Antonio/Quepos area.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful jungle stay
We saw howler monkeys, capuchins, agoutis, toucans and macaws. Home was clean and caretakers were very friendly. There is a small error in listing that wasn’t a problem for us. There are 2 full baths-1 upstairs and 1 downstairs. The listing mentions 2 additional half baths. The downstairs unit can be rented separately and is not connected internally to upstairs.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn G., VA BEACH

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Vacation House
If you need place to stay in Quepos, look no further. This house is perfect. It has everything you need. My husband and I enjoyed every minute of our time in Quepos, always staying busy - what a pleasure it was to come back to this home at the end of the day. It was so cool, clean, spacious, open and comfortable. The outside deck is huge and we enjoyed our coffee on it in the mornings with the monkeys. In the late afternoons, we spent our time at the pool and on the deck listening to all the sounds of the birds. The kitchen has the all the basics of what you need for meal preparation and cooking. The hill leading up the home is quite a steep drive so be aware of that. When we felt like walking in town, we would drive the car down to the bottom of the hill and park by the main office and then walk all over town. The house is so close to the town, yet far enough up the hill where you are "secluded" and it is extremely peaceful and quiet. Brendon is very helpful in answering all questions and answers immediately. If returning to Quepos, I would absolutely rent again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Guylaine P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful Environment
We spent three nights at Kiskadee Casa. It was perfect. The wildlife is amazing. We saw: monkeys, agouti, spiders, lizards, frogs, a lot of different birds including falcons. The communication with the owner and the property manager was perfect. Without hesitation, we recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dr. Martha H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful experience!
We loved the location and the view! Right in the rain forest with monkeys visiting us. Three babies and their mom. 10 minutes from everywhere we wanted to go. Excellent communication!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marjorie A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nature paradise!
We just returned home from our 5 week stay at Casa Kaskadee! Our stay was a nature lovers delight! We would get up early sit out on the deck and watch for something exciting to show up. It could be macaws, monkeys, various bird sitings or howler monkeys, squirrel monkeys and then the capuchin with their entertaining antics and won’t spoil the fun by telling more. We got to know the caretakers and all were wonderful! We would walk into the town and the people were all very friendly and proud of their Costa Rican heritage! I encourage a visit to see for yourself! Pure Vida!!!!!
Stayed 35 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charles P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Parrott
Very comfortable
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dawn T., Elizabethton, Tennessee

Liked: Cleanliness
So much wildlife!
We’re on our final day at Kiskadee Casa and I don’t even know how to begin explaining how amazing it is here. As I write this I’m watching a sloth and a large iguana climb trees right next to the house, amazing sight! We were hoping to see a white faced capuchin monkey while staying here and we got so much more. Every day a family of capuchin or squirrel monkeys visited us on the porch, sometimes both in a day. They love the hammock swings on the porch and are so much fun to watch. We saw howler monkeys, agouti, 3 colors of hummingbirds, blue morpho butterflies, toucans, scarlet macaws, lots of small lizards, and so many monkeys. The house itself is beautiful and comfortable, with large windows and an amazing view. The pool is great after a hot day of sightseeing and feels like you’re swimming in the jungle. We have loved every minute of our time here and will definitely come back one day.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

John C., SALEM

Liked: Cleanliness
Great private house in the jungle
This is a very cool and unique property. The owner and caretaker were responsive. Lots of wildlife and privacy. Close to the national park. I wouldn’t hesitate to stay here again. The house was very comfortable with individual air conditioning units in the rooms. The kitchen was well stocked.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Manuel Antonio Bungalow
Beautiful home located in a quiet gated neighborhood in the Manuel Antonio/Quepos area. Cozy/comfortable home that had an authentic Cost Rican feel! House sits atop a hill and tucked away in the jungle. Peaceful/quiet area away from the busy-ness of Quepos/Man. Ant., great pool. Beautiful patio where we could watch/listen to the jungle and we were fortunate to be visited by a groups of squirrel monkeys! One thing to consider for sleeping arrangements…The downstairs (ground floor) bedroom/bath is separate from main home(2nd floor) but convenient to pool/carport area. However, our kids didn’t want to sleep down there so parents slept there and kids stayed in main house bedrooms upstairs…worked out fine for our family of 5 just something to consider depending upon the group. Would definitely recommend this home and we would stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shannon W., Sandy, Utah

Liked: Cleanliness
Saw more monkeys here than Antonio Manuel!
Had lots of monkeys as a welcoming party! Saw more here than in Antonio Manuel. Also saw some macaws, and the rainforest setting was really awesome. Loved the pool too. Great to have the laundry to catch up on cleaning clothes for my family of 6, also kitchen was well stocked for cooking. Drove down to play at Catarata Uvita and saw a sloth.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy C., Spokane Valley, WA

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent house in the jungle
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here. The house is a very private and surrounded by the jungle which we got to see monkeys, toucans, parrots, iguanas and more. The pool was a very welcome addition to relax and cool off. Highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

ANN M.

Liked: Cleanliness
wildlife paradise
This property is full of wildlife.we saw much more here then in manuel antonio park...a sloth,tucan,scarlett macaws,lizards,wood rails,hummingbirds,squirel monkeys,white faced monkeys, coati,agouti,kiskadees and many other small birds. The property is clean and well stocked. great location.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

mary kay p.

Liked: Cleanliness
Unforgettable stay - beautiful
We spent so much time out on the deck listening and looking at the birds. Fun to spot the monkeys too. The pool was so appreciated.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

JOHN P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet location
Property is close to everything but tucked away in a gated quiet neighborhood. The kitchen is well equipped.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
A lovely jungle aerie
Kiskadee Casa was perfect for our recovery from a week of constant activity all over Costa Rica. It's peaceful (the emerald cicadas and macaws are very loud, but only for a minute!) and gives you plenty of opportunity to watch the wildlife. We spent a lot of time on the deck with binoculars. The bedrooms upstairs are comfortable (hooray for good pillows!) and quick to cool with the heat pumps. There's another bedroom/studio apartment downstairs with a bar fridge, tiny microwave, coffee maker. The kitchen had almost all the equipment we needed and a decent amount of prep space. I found the counters a bit high, but my taller companions were comfortable. The Wi-Fi worked reliably. The pool was a such a welcome relief any time of day! Be prepared for semi-regular power outages overnight (there are flash lights in the house). The house is only a kilometre from downtown Quepos and just under 2K from the malecon. We didn't have a car, so the steep approach was a daily workout coming home from grocery shopping/wandering/beaching. The farmers market (behind the bus station) is definitely worth visiting on Friday night or Saturday morning. There's a well-stocked corner store and the bus stop to/from Manuel Antonio Park (390 colones and the driver gives change) are about 100 m from the estate gatehouse. We really appreciated having Johan only an email or phone call away--and having a land-line in the house to use to call him! This is a lovely spot. Enjoy! Pura vida :-)
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect spot by the jungle and not far from amazing beaches
Better than advertised, this spot was a perfect little getaway on the fringes of jungle and not far from great dining and fantastic beaches. The residence is a beautiful spot, well suited to multiple couples or small families. With a great pool and a short drive or walk from the town and many perfect beaches. My partner and I had an amazing stay. Could not recommend more.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet
The house was at the end of a road on the edge of the forest. The homes we passed were nearby, tucked away, quiet without any light pollution. Early morning on the balcony and later in the afternoon was a great time for birdwatching and viewing monkeys and other wildlife. The home was clean, well maintained and stocked. Even the knives were sharp. Like everywhere else in the area there are steep hills. We would stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lan T., IRVINE

Liked: Cleanliness
Pleasant stay!
Our stay at Casa Kiskadee was fantastic. The place was clean and located in an amazing location, literally nestled in the forest. We had an opportunity to see many animals, especially a whole troop of squirrel monkeys that came through the trees and on our porch in the afternoon. Having the laundry room with adequate supplies was great. Communication with the concierge was very good. Overall we loved our stay here.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lynn M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Surrounded by Nature!
We loved our time at Casa Kiskadee! Tucked up above Quepos and away from the busy hustle you find yourself surrounded by an oasis!! First morning we woke to the wonderful sound of the howler monkeys. They went through the canopy first followed a bit later by Capuchins and then, in the evening, the squirrel monkeys. We loved the days that we stayed put and relaxed because there was so much to hear and watch! Most amazing I think was the capuchins harassing a couple of toucans.... and the toucans won!!! Clean, well stocked - absolutely everything you might need and more. Johan, the property manager was so friendly and helpful. We would go back in a heartbeat. To the owners - thank you for sharing your little piece of heaven!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter H.

Liked: Cleanliness
8 days in paradise
The home was exactly as promised in the listing and very much to our liking.. We actually received more than we expected as far as the location was concerned. The home is privately nestled into the jungle which gave us the opportunity to observe many animals all throughout the stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Review
We enjoyed this house but I would say the porch upstairs isn’t very safe for small children! Also third bedroom is separate from the house! However the house was very cozy and never hot! We did feel like we were home!
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing house in the jungle!
We stayed 3 nights here and loved it. Our teenage daughter loved hanging out on the hammocks on the balcony/deck every day, even when it poured rain outside. The house is supplied with everything you need in the kitchen. Large shared bathroom. We didn't use the downstairs bedroom, as there was only 3 of us. Having the washer and dryer was a plus! We loved all of the wildlife we saw on the property- geckos, frogs, toads, birds, and white faced monkeys. Property manager was easy to communicate with.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

michael c.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect !
Everything about Kiskadee was incredible... we can't wait to go back!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022