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Luxurious, Private Chef, Mesmerizing views, lots of WILDLIFE

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An infinity pool
Interior
Beach nearby, beach towels
8 bedrooms, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, WiFi
Exterior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

8 bedrooms9 bathroomsSleeps 171208 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Hot tub
  • Washer
  • 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.

Luxurious, Private Chef, Mesmerizing views, lots of WILDLIFE

Welcome to Villa Celaje, one of the most elegant Estate Villas in Manuel Antonio. Celaje means “color of the clouds after sunset” and there is not a better place to view the magical sunsets than Villa Celaje. This private Estate is positioned in an exclusive area dominating one of the highest points in Manuel Antonio. Surrounded with dramatic 360-degree views of the sweeping Pacific coastline, majestic mountain ranges and palm plantations, Villa Celaje is a lavish sanctuary of peace and privacy perched at the top of a gated community with 24-hour security and is the ideal place to indulge in a luxurious vacation. The 8-suite estate along with 9 bathrooms accommodates up to 17 guests (in beds and 20 with air mattresses) in over 13,000 square feet of luxurious villa.

This Villa is in a class of its own. Every feature of the Villa and property have been impeccably designed with the interior decorated by a famous company from the US with a “tropical contemporary” look throughout which will make you feel like royalty. Hand selected local and international artwork adorns the walls and some of the finest of materials decorate the rest. The home has also been featured in Latino magazine which is a premium architectural magazine.

There are floor to ceiling sliding glass doors that can be completely opened to let the fresh Ocean breezes in during the day or closed to enjoy the cool air-conditioning which is throughout the living space and all bedrooms along with uniquely designed and powerful ceiling fans. Every bedroom has its own terrace to see the best sunsets in the world and the mountainous backdrop of this amazingly beautiful region. A large kitchen in the center of the house serves as the perfect indoor gathering space and is equipped with granite counter tops, cabinetry from Italy and top of the line stainless steel appliances. Adjacent to the kitchen is a spacious living area and is the perfect space for rest, relaxation or watching your favorite program on the large plasma TV. There are also flat screen TV’s on all three floors.

Villa Celaje offers three floors with four bedrooms on the main floor which includes two masters with Spa tubs on the veranda, 3 elegant bedrooms on the second floor and a large bedroom apartment on the bottom level. The bottom floor also offers plenty of room to relax as it includes a second living room, outside covered bar and BBQ area where you can prepare your favorite beverages, snacks or full meals which is positioned right next to the beautiful private pool and garden area overlooking the majestic Pacific Ocean. The expansive pool area has plenty of room for sun bathing, offers great views of the ocean or even take advantage of the spa located by the pool.

Villa Celaje would not be a First Class Estate without providing your own Gourmet Chef to prepare up to 2 meals per day (food and beverage costs are separate). Nobody needs to shop, cook or clean as Chef Ronald, who has been the Chef at one of our other Villas for 13 years (and the longest tenured Chef in Manuel Antonio), loves his profession and many groups want to take him home with them after their stay! Ronald does it all and saves you money (some groups say over $1,000 for the week), as well by purchasing the freshest ingredients from local vendors - butchers and fisherman, where typically only Restaurants shop. Saturday mornings is the day that Ronald goes to our Farmers market and selects the best vegetables, fruit and high quality produce at a fraction of the cost of our local stores.

Villa Celaje is much more than a private villa: it is a first-class getaway that blends the amenities of an exclusive resort with the intimacy of a private estate and the ambiance of a five-star hotel. The result is an exclusive enclave that meets the sophistication of the world’s most discerning travelers but with very affordable pricing.

For larger groups, include our Villa Next Door, Villa Marbella, which is Homeaway # 7610352. Both Villas will sleep up to 27 guests in 12 bedrooms.

Property manager

Pablo Arostegui

Languages

English, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Infinity pool
  • Private pool
  • Spa tub

Internet

  • Available in the villa: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car not required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Breakfast available for a fee
  • Chef service

Bedrooms

  • 8 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 9 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Flat-screen TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Laundry

  • Coin laundry
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (limited availability)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Gated community
  • Unit size: 13,000 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

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
Parties and events are allowed on site
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 first aid kit and a deadlock
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 transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Luxurious Private Chef Mesmerizing views 30% off Jan 2021

About the area

Map
Quepos, Puntarenas Province

What's nearby

  • Manuel Antonio Nature Park & Wildlife Refuge - 13 min walk
  • Playa La Macha - 5 min drive
  • Playitas Beach - 11 min drive
  • Biesanz Beach - 14 min drive
  • Manuel Antonio Beach - 15 min drive

Getting around

  • Quepos (XQP) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Runaway Grill - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Soda Sánchez - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Falafel Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Ristorante L' Angolo - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Gelateria Amorosi - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Luxurious, Private Chef, Mesmerizing views, lots of WILDLIFE have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include infinity pools.

Is Luxurious, Private Chef, Mesmerizing views, lots of WILDLIFE pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Luxurious, Private Chef, Mesmerizing views, lots of WILDLIFE?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Luxurious, Private Chef, Mesmerizing views, lots of WILDLIFE?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Luxurious, Private Chef, Mesmerizing views, lots of WILDLIFE located?

Located in Valle Pura Vida, this villa is within 1 mi (2 km) of Manuel Antonio Nature Park & Wildlife Refuge and Manuel Antonio National Park. Cascada El Salto and Playa La Macha are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Luxurious, Private Chef, Mesmerizing views, lots of WILDLIFE Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 69 out of 69 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 69 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 69 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 69 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 69 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Amazing in all ways
5 Stars without a doubt - amazing stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jerry A.

Costa Rica vacation house
The house and staff were absolutely fantastic! The house was actually much nicer than the pictures of it on VRBO. And Chef Ronald, his assistant Argery, and the housekeeper Nelly went out of their way to make sure our family of 13 people had a great time. The views were spectacular and the animals were a highlight. We had monkeys on the deck, a sloth out on a nearby tree, etc. The meals that Chef Ronald and Argery were outstanding and were very flexible as to timing and special requests. Etc..... We strongly recommend staying at Villa Calaje.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kyle M.

Excellent Private Retreat!
Great property with great staff. 5 Stars for Chef Ronald!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shane F., Marshalltown

Spring break
Amazing house, staff, and views everyone had a blast
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris M.

Outstanding Trip!
One of the best trips and experiences we have had. From booking, check in, concierge, and the chef was amazing. House was beautify and nicely appointed. Would 100% go back and highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rob M.

Amazing place!!
Not a bad word I can say. Chef Ronald was great and Sabrina was a great help. Would definitely recommend this place..
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

brea D.

An amazing birthday weekend
The pictures do not do this beautiful house justice. The views from all rooms were fantastic. Not only that the staff was phenomenal for my trip. This was definitely one of the best places I’ve ever stayed at and my birthday trip amazing!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dan I.

Best VRBO in Quepos
Exceeded all expectations. House/pool/etc we’re amazing. Chef Ronaldo is incredible. Always clean thanks to Catalina and Camilo answers texts quickly. Felt super safe and secluded. No bugs in the house and tons of space for multiple families.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ronald S.

Relaxing GetAway
The property is lovely. Camillo was excellent. Ronald was a super chef and very accommodating to all of our quirky needs. I would only suggest that you should make it very clear that cash is pretty much the standard. Don’t think you can use “cards” for many things.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

David D.

Three generation family of 15
Tremendous home. Loved Quepos & loved Costs Rica. Ronald, Rjiti & Kathryn tested us royally. Camilo was great & always available for anything we needed. You guys are the greatest.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa H.

Outstanding rental, glorious location, amazing staff
Our family rents vacation properties very regularly - and this property takes the cake. Outstanding in every regard. The house, the view, the sunsets, the location, the pool, the staff, and of course Ronald the Chef -- but actually more than a Chef, friendly, source of terrific advice, amazing chef. It was hard to leave!
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ian A., Denver

Amazing Vacation
We had such an amazing time on our vacation and the property was every bit as beautiful as the photos. We saw more wildlife at the property than anywhere else and the staff is amazing. Ronald is an incredible cook and so friendly...I wish we could bring him with us back home. Katherine and Camilo are equally as amazing and it wouldn't have been close to the same experience without them.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chess H.

This house is absolutely amazing in all aspects.
Our vacation was amazing starting from the house, to Camilo our concierge, to Renaldo our chef. The meals he cooked were delicious. The excursions we did through out the week were awesome. We all had a great time and made a lot of memories. It was definitely the best vacation we’ve taking and beautiful country to visit. Pura vida!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mark H.

Awesome Vacation
This was my third time staying at this property. It is absolutely beautiful with incredible views. Our concierge Camilo , Chef Ronald and Katherine made our trip . Camilo took care of all our needs . Chef Ronald made amazing dinners and even cooked some of the fish we caught . Katherine kept the house spotless. Can’t wait to come back a forth time !
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donna W.

Wonderful
Our family of 11 had an absolutely wonderful time The house was as described. The highlights of our experience were Katherine - she was a delight, pleasant and kept everything clean AND Ronald the chef. What a prize. He provided any and everything we requested, was always there as scheduled, and above all the meals were excellent
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ashley S.

Amazing!!!
The pictures don’t do this place justice. It’s stunning with amazing views from any room. I traveled with 11 friends and we had plenty of room. The food was great and Ronald had great conversation too! I would definitely book again, I’ve actually given out the link to 3 people since returning to the states.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

TJ L.

Breathtaking Property
From the moment we arrived, Camilo greeted us with warm hospitality, and we toured this dream villa. Beautifully designed and expansive, a perfect blend of modern comforts and tropical charm. The large windows and open layout allowed for plenty of natural light and stunning views with every room able to experience breathtaking views of the lush jungle and ocean. Chef Ronald attended to our every wish; offering custom meal planning ranging from pastas, grilled fish, ceviche, lobster, steaks, ribs and a risotto that exceeded our connoisseur’s belief! He is very talented and never destroyed the kitchen like many chefs are prone. His blackberry sauce is over the top! The outdoor space and pool with deck and outdoor kitchen/bar was an oasis surrounded by greenery, we spent many days enjoying the views and sounds of nature with morning coffee, day/night cocktails and music. We all became birdwatchers continuously being enthralled by the scarlet macaws and toucans; we even spotted a troop of capuchin (white faced monkeys) frolicking in the trees! Camilo arranged some breathtaking activities like whitewater rafting, an ATV jungle tour and a day of exploring multiple waterfalls. Every single day, Mrs. Nellie ensured all of the rooms and spaces were returned to the pristine conditions of the first day! This property IS everything it appears to be and topped off with Camilo, Ronald and Nellie we were treated to a lifetime of memory making. We highly recommend it!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aaron W.

Costa Rica Paradise
We stayed at this villa over the 2021/2022 holiday period. It’s a special place, and the photos do not give the views or property justice. Thanks to Covid, we had travel snafus (flights cancellations and the like) and Camilo was awesome in taking care of a bunch of the logistical issues. The chef Ronald was awesome and our meals were super tasty. We loved the place and experience.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

George B., Dahlonega, Ga'

Friends from Atlanta
Facility was beautiful with the best views in Manual Antonio. Trip was made special by an outstanding staff. Do not believe we could have had a better chef than Ronald. Furniture in tv area could use updating and pool and showers in the bathrooms should be slip preventing Five stars and will highly recommend to friends.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Judy H.

Best of the best
Our three generation stay at Villa Celeja was perfect. The concierge stayed in good communication before and during our stay; very helpful. They arranged all of our tours, excursions and even fabulous beach day; every single company they selected was fabulous! On time, fun, and tuned into needs of all participants. Ronald’s meals were delicious and prepared with the freshest ingredients. All of us wanted to take Ronald home. I highly recommend this lovely home for a large group- we had 15.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Aerin E.

Wedding @ Villa Celaje
We booked all three villas and it turned into a glorious wedding celebration on the patio of Villa Celaje. Everyone we worked with was so gracious and accommodating! They insured we could just enjoy the whole way through. We had the most wonderful time of our lives! Our sincere gratitude for all of the details our concierge, chef, ( Chef Ronald & his team are world class!) bartender ( Ricardo made the best drinks with love and was so much fun!) , transportation and household teams took care of each day. You cannot go wrong with this lovely home and magical location!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dana L.

Unbelievable Experience
Words cannot describe this home and the folks that are there to accommodate you. Our vacation planner Camilo handled every detail from recommending excursions, restaurants, shopping to booking them, transportation - anything we asked. Chef Ronald is a true gem and made the most fantastic meals and appetizers - he worked around our schedule morning and night. The property is immaculate and sits up in a mountain where you can watch the sunset every night over the ocean. Wildlife is everywhere and some come to visit. We didn’t want to leave. Don’t hesitate in booking this property, you will not regret it.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bethany B.

Absolutely amazing
All pictures on site did not do justice for how wonderful this place and views were. From start of planning with Camilo to end of trip he did not disappoint. He did a great job helping set up excursions to transport. Then Chef Ronald..oh my word...we all wanted to take him home with us..he did not disappoint all requests were met anything we needed he picked up for us..would highly recommend..not sure how we could top this vacation. All the wildlife we saw we were in awe from two kinds of monkeys..iguanas..sloths..macaws..toucans..butterflies..cute little geckos. We would atay here again in a heartbeat and would highly recommend. Of course can't forget Katherine the maid..thank you all for a wonderful week in Costa Rica. Pura Vida
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Keith C.

Absolutely amazing!
First I have to say that our stay exceeded all of our expectations. Many have said the pictures do not do the house justice and that is absolutely true! There were 11 of us there to celebrate my 70th birthday and it could not have been a better place to do so. Camilo was the consummate professional from our first interaction 7 months prior to our stay until our last day. He was always available when we needed any kind of assistance, from planning and reserving our excursions to buying and bringing an ace bandage for one of my grandchildren that had a minor injury on an excursion. One of the things that made this an amazing vacation was having our very own talented Chef Ronald. He made amazing meals for us, had a great sense of humor and he felt like part of our family. We all wanted to take him home with us. Nellie our house keeper kept the home spotless and our clothes washed, folded and on our beds. We did get to see some wildlife at the house from our resident sloth, macaws flying by regularly and a couple of visits from the spider monkeys. My family all said they would not hesitate to stay at Villa Celaje again and hope to do so.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matt G.

Absolutely perfect!
The house was so amazing , blew us all away! Everything was well kept and better than expected. The view from each room was incredibly beautiful. We could not have asked for a better experience. Our concierge (Mefi), Chef Ronald, maintenance guy, and the housekeeper took great care of our group of friends. Chef Ronald is a excellent chef and every meal was 5 star! We had everything we needed and it was one of the best trips I’ve been on. The house is just a short drive to town/beach and very conveniently located. We will be back..Pura Vida !
Stayed 6 nights in May 2022