Casa Castillo, 6 Bdr, Manuel Antonio, Ocean view

We arrived late. Mauricio was very frustrated with us. We got delayed and had no cell service so we couldn’t contact him. He told us how disrespectful we were. That got us off to a poor start. The villa is nice but there are screens without windows so the common areas are very hot. The downstairs shower didn’t work. Two other showers didn’t drain. There is a washer and dryer for the maid but we couldn’t access it. The maid will do it but we couldn’t do that the last day so we packed wet swimsuits.There was no ice or ice cube trays. The last night was pouring rain so we asked him to set up delivery for dinner. He was in a rush to play soccer so gave us a contact to send our order too. After an hour and a half we didn’t have it but he said it takes time. An hour and a half after that we texted and he discovered the contact we sent it to never placed the order. He suggested pizza that would be faster but by now it was late and we had an early flight so we said never mind. He did have two pizzas sent to us free of charge. We had a storm break a tree branch that blocked the bridge to the property. I alerted him at 8 am. At 5 pm he replied the maintenance man had already left. At one point the maid came and when we came back from our excursion the door had been left open with all of our belongings inside. Just a lot of issues.

The property was beautiful and perfect for our group of 9. Lots of wildlife and loved the common areas of the home for gathering. The concierge was wonderful in helping plan activities and coordinating with the chef. The pool was sparkling clean and so refreshing after a day of adventure. Loved everything about the home and our trip.

This house is much bigger and nicer than the photos suggest. Big living spaces, each bedroom is great and has its own bathroom. The views from the terrace, the living room and from every bedroom is unbeatable. And you're at the level of the canopy so you see wildlife right outside your window/terrace. Mauricio met every need we had and was highly responsive. And absolutely get one of Mauricio's chefs! Ours was Jerald and his son Sebastian - the meals were amazing, and no more expensive than going out to a restaurant. Only challenge was that the house is at a bottom of a steep hill which was a bit of an obstacle (admittedly mental rather than physical) to coming in and out, either by car or walking. Nonethelss, come for the luxury, and for the views. You won't be disappointed.

When booking on line you are never 100 percent sure that the house will be all that you hope for. However this was not the case with Casa Costello. The accommodations were beautiful, comfortable and scenic. But that was not the best part. Mauricio the Concierge, Karen the housekeeper and Dillion the groundskeeper were an added bonus. They were committed to make our stay exceptional. It wouldn't have been the same without them! We had a lovely time.

Beautiful home. It has so much character. Beautiful views in every room. We had a great time at this property. Absolutely wonderful for the two days we were there. The staff on site is super helpful. The walk down is definitely not for the faint of heart. And walking up is even more so going to give you your exercise for the day. So be prepared for that and hopefully have a 4 x 4 vehicle like it states. The monkeys let themselves be known sometimes. And it was absolutely serene and beautiful. Would definitely return!

We held our annual retreat at Casa Castilo. It was a perfect setting with beautiful views of Espadilla South Beach in the background. Each room has its own AC unit, which guarantees a comfortable environment for sleeping and provides a sometimes necessary respite from the heat and humidity. The pool was wonderful, we saw howler and capuchin monkeys there often. Maurizio was a great communicator and cared for anything we needed, including a private chef to cook the local cuisine we wanted to experience. I look forward to the next time we get to stay here!

The house is great with plenty of indoor and outdoor space to enjoy the beauty of Costa Rica. Monkeys and toucans visited the property and entertained us with their antics and behaviors. If you get a chance to stay at this location, take it … you won’t be disappointed!

Loved the place. Very minimalistic but comfortable and clean. The views are amazing and pool area is super comfortable. Lots of wildlife!

Everything at the house was awesome. Just be sure to read the description well as the advertised price only includes (3) bedrooms.

Beautiful well maintained house. Alex was very helpful and was available for any questions.We had a group of 15 and everyone had a great time. Monkeys came right to the patios, which was pretty amazing to see. The lady who came to clean every day was fantastic as well.