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Reviews of The Top Rated House in Manuel Antonio with 5 Star Reviews Year After Year!!!

The Top Rated House in Manuel Antonio with 5 Star Reviews Year After Year!!!
Manuel Antionio, Puntarenas

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9.8

Exceptional

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Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Victoria P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Stay
Perfect place to stay in Manuel Antonio! Walking distance to numerous restaurants and beaches! And an amazing view of Manuel Antonio National Park. All staff made us feel at home and welcome and were a huge help with any questions we had. We loved swimming in the pool every day! Everything was clean and just like the pictures.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Criss H., Atlanta, GA

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful large house in a great location
We were 14 family members ages 3 to 77 for a week after Christmas. The highlights are the pool and the 3rd floor deck and living room with a gorgeous view of the ocean and forest. Watching the wildlife was fantastic: caracaras came to sit on the railing, toucans and macaws regularly flew by and perched in nearby trees, and howler, capuchino, and squirrel monkeys would come to investigate. The house is huge with plenty of bedrooms and space for everyone to spread out - although we usually congregated around the pool or the large 3rd floor deck and living room. The housekeeper cleaned daily and the groundskeeper kept the pool and outdoor grill pristine. Communication with the manager was fantastic - he arranged a cook for several meals and kayak, zipline, and rafting tours and was available on short notice for questions. For example, the icemaker stopped working and he had two bags of ice delivered very quickly. There were plenty of good quality eating utensils, cups, and glasses in both the 3rd floor kitchen and in the outdoor kitchen by the pool, but - to be picky - the cooking facilities on the upper level could be upgraded for serious foodies. There are plenty of beds including 4 kings, but two small rooms have double beds that -if you have a large group like ours - may not seem as attractive as the king rooms. But, in the end, everyone was happy with their sleeping arrangements. Overall, it was a terrific, no-worry week.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jamie D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent house and staff in a great area for a good price!
We had an amazing trip! We were told that there was a change of ownership and the switch over was seamless! The nature around the house was mind boggling and the house was convenient to everything. Thanks so much for answering all of my questions and the responses were sent immediately.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023

2/10 Terrible

Andra H.

property in very poor condition, nonfunctional bathroom, no WiFi, unresponsive management
1. One of the bathrooms had a nonfunctioning toilet. It was obvious it had been leaking for quite a while (there was significant water damage on the floor). Management promised to send a handyman but it was never fixed. 2. The WiFi did not work at any point. We contacted the property manager several times and were given a different explanation/story each time. Again, never fixed. 3. The listing says there is a washer and dryer. Our group was counting on having access to this but were told the machines were for the sole use of housekeeping staff. We would not have booked the property if we had known this. 4. The bottom of the balcony pool had many missing tiles and they were constantly breaking off. 5. Top floor full-length windows were not bolted in and in fact there was a 6-inch gap in the wall when we arrived as the window was not in its proper placement. Very concerning, both for security reasons as well as personal safety. 6. Overall extremely rundown condition. 7. Property manager did not respond promptly and did not keep any promises. We contacted the property manager several times a day about all of these issues but nothing was ever resolved. We have since been told that the property was sold *during* our stay and due to this gray area neither the previous owner/property manager, the current owner/property manager, or VRBO is willing to accept any responsibility thus far. Stay far away.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Clay C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Manuel Antonio with 3 Families
Overall a great week in Manuel Antonio. The house was as described and would recommend. I thought the best thing to do was answer some of the questions I had. 1) The walk to the beach is 10-15 minutes down a very steep road. Small children or older adults would struggle with this walk. 2) The beach at the bottom of the road is really long and has several bars, stores, hotels on it. There are plenty of places to have a private beach feel and other places that are more public feeling. The water here can be very rough and there is a rip current at times. 3) The walk to restaurants is very doable up a steep hill, but you have to be comfortable walking on a road with no sidewalk. Drivers are generally on the lookout but there are blind turns. 4) Make sure you research the layout of the house. As mentioned, it is separate units that are all connected via courtyards and outside stairs. It worked well for us with 3 families but the experience would be interesting if you were there with strangers. The views on the top floor are the best and the kitchen up there is the only fully equiped one. 5) Chris the property manager is super nice and did a great job with the surf lessons for the kids, I highly recommend this. He also arranged for a chef for certain nights and mornings for us and that was great. 6) There are housekeepers there every day so it was very clean. 7) You don't need a car and taxis are readily available and not that expensive in the Quepos area.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Luis M., USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for this family
Great
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Jul 2023
Thank you for being such great guest, hope to see you soon.

10/10 Excellent

Betsy M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great property for a large group or multiple families!
This property is great for a large group or multiple families looking for individual spaces while staying together. The view from the upper floors is beautiful and the location is great - wishing walking distance to everything!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Jun 2023
Betsy, thank you

10/10 Excellent

Jamie M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Location and Great Staff
While the property looks great on VRBO, it's even better in person! We were able to walk to beaches, restaurants, and grocery stores (although the house is on a hill, so it's rather strenuous). It could not have been more convenient. And the view! It's what I miss most! Lastly, Chris, the property manager made great recommendations and helped with every inquiry within minutes! I will stay here again if I make it back to Costa Rica!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shani T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Casa
We booked Casa Diamante to house our family of 10 during our wedding weekend and the property was perfect. The different suite types matched exactly what we were looking for, with the Toucan apartment being a perfect fit for my cousin's family of 4 with 2 kids, the Iguana suites working well for elderly parents who can't take stairs, and the penthouse being a great area to gather for breakfast, which Chris helped us book. Our family was pleased with the stay and the kids enjoyed how large the pool was. Chris was not there to physically check us in and the bedroom door to the master suite was locked so we had to hunt down one of the staff members, but it was resolved relatively quickly. We were very thankful to have access to Casa Diamante for our wedding weekend as it allowed our full family to stay about 5 minutes away from our villa property.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rich B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Would definitely book again
Easy
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

amy b., Berkeley, CA

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful home in jungle area- best concierge ever!
The first thing that I want to say is that Chris, the concierge is excellent- we felt like we had the best guide in Costa Rica. He is very good at communication and execution of plans, and he is even better at doing tours. We did a thermal pool tour and a waterfall tour , and both were gorgeous, informative, intimate and sweet. He personifies "pura vida" in his genuine excitement for sharing his country and its natural wonders. I feel very fortunate to have spent several days with Chris as our guide. This house is amazing, and while I have a few minor complaints, overall it was almost perfect. The pools is really lovely- very clean, good size, perfect temperature. As a swimmer, it was a 10. The main living room is gorgeous, as is the main bedroom on that floor. The dining area and deck on that floor are also great. We had 11 people there and felt very comfortable. The one complaint is that the kitchen is not set up very well for real cooking. The pots and pans are small and cheap teflon- it made cooking difficult. This is not unusual for a VRBO, but it kept the overall experience from being a 10. The remainder of the living spaces were fine- not super special, but very nice. Several of the baths were pretty spectacular. A sign on the deck stating a 500 lb limit was a bit unnerving, sice you are 40 feet from the ground, but we assume it was a liability thing, not a real problem. The location of the house is pretty perfect, and one could do without a car there, if you are healthy and can walk up the steep hill to the store, and downhill to the beach. The maid service was also excellent. Overall I can heartily recommend, Casa Diamante!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Taylor C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful views!
We loved staying at Casa Diamanté! Chris was wonderful and helped us with everything from tours to groceries!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Aug 2022
It was a pleasure having you, we hope to see you soon.

10/10 Excellent

Ross H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Spectacular
What an amazing spot…beautiful views, well kept and huge villa. Staff were amazing as was Chris…he was always there to help us out! 10 out of 10
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jon M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful house in a beautiful location
An incredible location with a beautiful view, perfect for a large group of friends or multiple families. Accessible to all the adventures Quepos has to offer. A few minor things — house has some wear and tear, some small kitchen basics are missing, and water pressure/heat in showers is not great, but otherwise this house is amazing!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Pradyumna P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Need better directions to get there
Really nice property that worked for our group of nine Getting there after dark was difficult with directions from the manager being offa little. The google map location works well but there is no board outside saying you are there so if you overshoot, a challenging drive beyond. The water pressure and hot water were a problem in many bathrooms Overall the location was good. The chef cooked meal was superb
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ryan F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great House and location
Awesome property and great location
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Clare B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Huge House in Great Area
I spent a week at this house with family and it was perfect for a large group. The layout gives everyone plenty of privacy, but it also has enough large living spaces where we could all gather for dinner and activities. The house was immaculately clean and the cleaning team did such a good job every single day. There are a few minor things that need updating (the coffee makers were not working properly and a few faucets leaked) but overall the property is beautiful and taken care of. The real stand out is Chris, the concierge. He answered all of our questions really quickly and booked an excursion for us, as well as organized someone to come to the house to Covid test everyone before we flew back to the US. He was amazing and made everything so easy! I'd definitely recommend this house and stay here again if in the area.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Home and monkeys everywhere
This house is fabulous! Lots of space to enjoy if you are willing to look past the needs for a few updated bathrooms. Tons of space for multiple families to spread out and the pool area was perfect! Would definitely recommend for a large group!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

8/10 Good

Susan O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house in a fantastic location.
Though there was an initial hiccup with the cleaning service schedule, the managers of this property more than made up for our inconvenience and we very much enjoyed our stay. The place is perfect for groups who would also enjoy a bit of space. We were two couples and two singles (all friends) traveling together and it was nice to be able to spread out, but also get together for meals or by the pool. The views from the various decks are fantastic and we enjoyed watching the monkeys and birds from the comfort of home.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 28 May 2021
Thank you Susan! Come back soon!

10/10 Excellent

Eric J.

Liked: Cleanliness
The view and wildlife
We loved our stay. The home is great. Not brand new, could use some updates but it is all about the view and the wildlife. We saw all types of Monkeys, sloths, toucans all from the property. The view from the top deck is amazing. The pool was great and refreshing. We spent a lot of time in the pool area. Short drive to the beach and multiple food options. Cleaning crew did a great job every day. Hope to return again someday.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Gary P., Marysville

Liked: Cleanliness
Best place ever
Loved the house and the keepers was a great experience as always.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tom K.

Liked: Cleanliness
What a fantastic house, location, communication & experience
From the moment we arrived Chris went out of his way to make sure all the amenities and needs of me and my guests were met. We had Chris cook for all of us one night and we were amazed with his ability to entertain and fill our stomachs with wonderful food. We were entertained nightly by three species of monkeys. Scarlet macaw's & Tucan's nesteled in the trees right by the house. Amazing view sunrises everyday from the upper decks! The house lends itself to gathering and privacy at the same time, although we utilized 6 of the seven rooms, at times it seemed like I was the only one in the house. 6 out of 5 stars I will indeed return to Casa Diamante. Thanks Jennifer !!!!! Regards, Tom K
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Gary P., Marysville

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
Loved the stay
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful home for our family of 12.
The house is very large with bedrooms and beds for all of our family of 12, from grandparents to children. (The 9 year old said she wanted to come back to this very house next year.). The pool, the view of the ocean, and the many plants and wildlife we could see from the house made this home simply delightful!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Diego B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Spectacular location
Great place, lovely house, excellent view, magnificent space. I definitely will come back

10/10 Excellent

Gustavo E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Room with a view!
The view of the Manuel Antonio National Park is spectacular, top floor was awesome, even had a piano for my daughter ✌🏻
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Unable to make trip
We did not get to go because Costa Rica closed its borders due to the virus!= However, we have rebooked. Jennifer Harter has been wonderful to help= us with the initial cancellation and answering many questions.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 7 May 2020
Thank you! We look forward to having you!!!

10/10 Excellent

Kona P., Brandywine

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Home Away From Home!
Casa Diamante was the perfect rental for our family. The house is clean and cozy with beautiful ocean and jungle views. It is conveniently located near the beach, restaurants, the national park, and other attractions! The owner, Jennifer, is a sweetheart and communicates well! Chris, the property manager, greeted us upon arrival and helped us settle in for the week. We are returning to Costa Rica soon and plan on staying here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Mar 2020
We loved having you and your family!! Thank you for staying with us!

8/10 Good

Kristi K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location and service from Chris and his team
The location of this property coupled with the amazing service by Chris and his team made our trip!!!. Chris is warm, kind and has great folks to work with. And his connections that took care of all of our needs! Chris and his team are amazing! The hoise is within walking distance to the beach and restaurant. However roads are narrow and steep hills so we often took a cab. We saw three kinds of monkeys from the house! The pool, out door entertainment area and main level were perfect for our group and entertainment. We hired the chef for one night and dinner was the best we had in all of Costa Rica. The home is older and in need of repairs. Chris and the owner worked with us to remedy. Over alll great place to stay!
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Mar 2020
We loved having you!!!

10/10 Excellent

kyle c.

Liked: Cleanliness
Casa diamanté stay
House and location are amazing. Jen was great to work with. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Michelle O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect choice for our family
Casa Diamante is a beautiful house perfectly located close enough to the beach and to the town of Manuel Antonio that we could walk to both. Our group of 9 had more than enough space. Also, it was so nice to have two wonderful cleaning ladies come every day. Having someone do the dishes and tidy up gave us more time to enjoy this beautiful country. Chris was very helpful in making arrangements for our excursions. He clearly loves his country and is super knowledgeable about agriculture, ecology, and horticulture. We knew we'd love Costa Rica no matter where we stayed but Chris and Casa Diamante made it feel like home. I hope someday we are lucky enough to return. Pura Vida!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Mar 2020
We loved having you!!!

10/10 Excellent

Todd D.

Liked: Cleanliness
COSTA RICA CHRISTMAS
Great Christmas vacation. Chris (property manager) was very good in communicating and arranged several excursions with great local outfitters. We were only a family of 4 and really, this house was much bigger than we needed, but we really enjoyed our stay there. Great pool and the monkeys would come and visit in the afternoon. Giovianni (night watchman) would place out some fruit and it was amazing to see them interact. There's several great restaurants up and down the hill and a local supermarket for essentials. Beach is a short (but steep) walk down the hill. Casa Diamante is a terrific spot, yet still remote enough to feel private. Highly recommended!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Giselle F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful views
The house had very beautiful views and lots of space for big groups . They come to clean everyday which was great. There is a guard to make you feel much safer at night. Everything is a bit outdated. Could definitely use some work and new kitchen supplies.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sofia V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place for large groups
The house is beautiful and a great option for groups of people who want to share spaces and have some privacy at the same time. The location is great, awesome view. Giovanni, the night shift security guard is an awesome person. He made us feel very safe and was very polite and friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Jim D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place in Costa Rica
We had ten people stay at Casa Diamante. We all had great time. The pool was great, we were greeted warmly by Chris and his colleague and helped with our baggage to our rooms. Chris helped us arrange a number of outings, that we enjoyed, including the waterfalls of Los Campasinos and zip lining. We had a great dinner in house for my brother's birthday. There were a few things that needed fixed. The AC in one of the rooms dripped water. The repair man made few attempts to fix it, but it recurred. The bathroom in the lowest bedroom needs some work. The toilet was broken and the window could use a screen to prevent bugs from getting in. The penthouse bedroom AC was noisy and one of the balcony doors was sticking, so it was difficult to open. Pool was great though and so was the supplies and complete utensils in the kitchen.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sherri T.

Great spot for more than one family
We loved this property. We were two families with 3 children each and a nanny and the space couldn’t have been any better. We could get together at the pool or on the 4th floor living area/kitchen when we wanted, but when the kids got crabby we could retreat to our separate spaces. We saw so much wildlife by the pool we actually found ourselves wishing we hadn’t spent so much time walking through the park. Monkeys visited daily and a sloth stayed in one of the trees for a few days. We would go to the beach in the morning and once it got too hot to be in the sun any longer we would retreat back to the house where the kids could swim since the pool was shaded after about 2pm. Awesome property!!
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Mar 2020
We loved having you!!!!!

10/10 Excellent

dell d.

great place
wonderful place to stay. Tons of wildlife and close to everything We recommend it to all. Housekeepers were special. Thanks
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

Annie B.

Great property, wonderful host!
This house was perfect for our family trip to Costa Rica. We had 12 people total and there was plenty of space for everyone. It's walking distance to a few restaurants which was super nice, especially the first night we got into town. Keep in mind you do have to walk up a pretty steep hill to get there but it's not a bad walk. The pool at the house was great and if you put bananas out as Chris (the host) recommended they really do come right over! It was amazing. Chris was onsite as much as we needed him. It was great to have a local resource to help us plan a few things, so definitely take advantage of his offer to help! The one thing the house could use is some updated kitchen supplies. It was not that well stocked (i.e, basic spices, cooking oil) and the utensils could use some updating (i.e., knives, pans). Not a huge deal but this would have made cooking at the house a little more enjoyable. Overall, wonderful vacation home and would highly recommend!
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Justin E., Lakeville, MN

Casa Diamante exceeded expectations
My family of 5 adults and two children (13 and 10) recently spent 5 wonderful nights at Casa Diamante. We had plenty of room to spread out and have privacy, and yet spend time together at the pool or on the upper level all together. The view from the top balcony is absolutely amazing. The house is adequately furnished and the air conditioning works well, especially in the bedrooms where it is most important. Chris, the property manager, was extremely helpful and made sure we had everything we needed. The housekeeping staff kept the house impeccably clean, and would also do our laundry for a very small fee. There's a gravel "road" next to the house that leads right down to a quiet section of beautiful beach. You will most likely need 4-wheel drive to navigate your way back up. If you really wanted some exercise it's also walkable. We would spend half the day at the beach, come back to the house for a late lunch and lounge by the pool in the afternoon. We were greeted by the monkeys every day. The location can't be beat as it's an easy drive or 5-minute walk up to a host of restaurant and shops. 10 minute drive to either downtown Quepos or the National Park area of Manuel Antonio. We are already discussing plans for a return holiday next year, and would love to stay at Casa Diamante again!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Sandi L.

Amazing location in the rainforest, perfect for a large group
Located in the rainforest close to Manuel Antonio State Park .From the home daily we saw so many monkeys put out a few bananas and there they were we also saw sloths and Mackos right from the large patio . The property has 7 bedrooms with loads of living space the air works great in all the rooms and the property has great security.Huge swimming pool with rancho for outdoor dining and large jacuzzi on the main deck of the house.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Daniel P., Fremont, CA

Casa Diamante Shines!
All the reviews about the location of Casa Diamante are correct. A short walk up to many restaurants and stores. The walk down the hill leads to an awesome beach, with very few people. The house itself is fantastic, with stunning views of the rain forest and ocean. Chris was a tremendous host, helping us to book excursions, find tour guides, book taxis and transportation back to the airport. Casa Diamante was the best, and exemplifies the Costa Rica motto of PURA VIDA!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Mar 2020
We loved having you!!! pura vida and thank you!

10/10 Excellent

avery a.

Spacious apartments with gorgeous views
We rented the entire property - it's essentially a multi-unit compound with tons of space and tons of little areas so everyone can do their own thing and not get on each other's nerves. - The place is very nicely furnished - the dining tables are gorgeous and the AC/Fans are top notch. We only turned on the main TV once. - The property manager - Chris was incredibly responsive and easy-going - loved him! - The security guard - Brian was awesome as well. We had an outdoor family style meal on the pool level and there was a HUGE spider that showed up. Brian gathered the spider up and removed it easily and fearlessly! Would definitely recommend to everyone and would definitely stay again. Be forewarned the gorgeous beach is very close by but two very STEEP hills may intimidate you. Walking to the main road is also up a very steep hill - but hey you should have been getting beach body ready so it shouldn't be a problem for you :)
Stayed 3 nights in May 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Mar 2020
We loved having you!!!!

10/10 Excellent

Julie K.

Great place!
Group of 14 adults had a great time at Casa Diamante. We had plenty of room, great views, and a safe and secure visit. Loved the sloth and birds that we viewed from the balconies and listening to the howler monkeys nearby. This was a great rental!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

MELISSA C.

Muy confortable y para mucha gente!
Muy linda la propiedad, vistas impresionantes, limpia y súper amables Jeniffer, Criss. Gracias
Stayed 2 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Ashley W.

Beautiful home with beautiful views
Our family loved Casa Diamante. The house is beautiful and the views are amazing! We had several monkeys visit us on our first night which the kids loved. Both Jen and Chris were very quick to respond to any questions or concerns that anyone had during our stay. If you are coming to Manuel Antonio I would highly recommend Casa Diamante
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

J L.

Fantastic house and location!
We just recently returned from a 8 nights stay over Xmas with three other families. It was fantastic! The house is near many good restaurants. We walked down to the beach almost everyday and enjoyed amazing, yet different sunset every day. Kids love the pool, and we bbq'd near the pool a few nights. All sorts of animals came to visit! all three kinds of monkeys, many birds, sloths(even baby sloth!), tucans. We loved being on the top deck and were able to see so many animals. The maids were great and keep the house spotless! We enjoyed rafting, ziplining at the waterfall, and parasailing. The only issue we had is with the internet and phone. It's not until the day before we were leaving, we figured out that the phone and new optic cable were located in the laundry room, and the maids would turn off the power to the laundry room which turns off the local phone and the internet. In addition, the laundry room is basically the worst place to put the router as you can only get the signal from the gym - it's wasted. We suffered really slow internet using the old connection for a whole week, and had to use our US cell phone to order take out. Other than this technical glitch, the stay was perfect.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Mar 2020
Very pleased to hear you could enjoy the home and that you got to see all the different animals Manuel Antonio has to offer right from the balcony! This house is definitely unique! You Forgot to mention in your review that the house holds probably the Best view Manuel Antonio has to offer. Regarding the internet connection, we kindly offered the fiber optic connection not knowing this was going to be an issue. The fiber optic modem is for private use only and this is why its located in the laundry next to the owners apartment. This is why there is no fiber optic connection throughout the whole house. The fiber optic connection is used to transfer private data so this is the reason we keep it private. Chris, our manager, thought he was doing the group a favor by letting the guests use the fiber optics. The house has cable internet, 1.5 mega throughout the whole house the problem was that this group was a group of 16 people and all of them with a laptop and phone. This is 30plus devices which definitely affects the speedy connection... Otherwise the internet connection works perfectly fine. Too bad the group didn't depend more on Chris so they didn't have to use their international phone.

10/10 Excellent

Julie S.

Best vacation!
We had a wonderful time at Casa Diamante! The house is perfect for multiple generations - our guests were ages 11 to 80. The older people stayed on the top floor, since it's a lot of steps to get to the bottom floor. We saw monkeys and sloths each day at the house (and a bat inside that was quickly removed by the wonderful security guard, who is there all night). Chris is not only a terrific manager, making sure that all of our needs were taken care of - he is also a terrific chef and made us 3 memorable dinners. The housekeepers were there all day and made sure that the laundry was done and the house was impeccable. It was an 8 minute walk up hill to the restaurants, supermarket and pharmacy. We especially enjoyed Emilios and Milagro. The walk to the beach was down a gravel road about 15 minutes, and a long up hill hike (but people were willing to give rides up the hill!) Every single person we met in CR was so nice! Unfortunately, we also found out that doctors make house calls, which was a nice bonus. There are beach towels at the house, as well as soap and shampoo in the showers. We went on the 10 in 1 zip lining tour, ATV, white water rafting, guided tour of Baru Nature Park and night tour of insects/reptiles/frogs right in Manuel Antonio. It was a great house to use as our base for exploring.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Mar 2020
It was lovely to have you. Thank you.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Beautiful house, with incredible views, surrounded by nature
Me and my family absolutely loved Casa Diamante. The views over the dense forest and the ocean are breathtaking. Sitting on the deck was a pleasure, watching all the wildlife come and go. We saw a large family of squirrel monkeys, toucans, woodpeckers, beautiful butterflies and much more. There is also apparently a sloth that lives in the area, but we didn't manage to spot her. Chris, the concierge and property manager, was great. Very accommodating and helpful with all our questions and requests. Thank you for a wonderful experience! I love Manueal Antonio and Casa Diamante
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

rachel t.

An amazing view to wake up to from the main floor of the house!
The home is in a great location with walk to beach and shopping. we had the pleasure seeing monkeys , toucans , and sloths at this house . The home is spilt to three levels with lots of privacy for each guest. We all had our seperate entrances and levels but always hung out together in the top floor to have dinner and play games and just relax. The view from that floor is just amazing! One of a kind . Our concierge Chris was amazing and super helpful with everything we needed . He made the stay even better. Can't wait to go back.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Mar 2020
Thank you!

10/10 Excellent

Mary Anne A.

Incredible
Everything was more than perfect
Stayed 3 nights in May 2017