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Private, Centrally Located with Amazing Ocean, Jungle & DAILY Wildlife Viewing!

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Exterior
Villa Ceiba from the back of the villa.
Pool
Exterior
Pool

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
6 bedrooms6+ bathroomsSleeps 14511.0 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Breakfast available
  • Hot tub
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Explore the area

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Quepos, Puntarenas
  • Playitas Beach
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Biesanz Beach
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Manuel Antonio Beach
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Quepos (XQP)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Futon

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Futon

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 6. (Master Bedroom)

1 King Bed

6 bathrooms, 4 half bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 5

Soap · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 6

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 7

Bathroom 7

Bathroom 8

Bathroom 8

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Office
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Private, Centrally Located with Amazing Ocean, Jungle & DAILY Wildlife Viewing!

Villa Ceiba is one of Manuel Antonio's most private properties, Built in November 2015 and renovated in 2025 . This modern villa has stunning ocean views while surrounded by the peaceful jungle with all 3 species of monkies and Tucans, Sloths and other local birds, with nearly 2 acres of privacy. Located in central Manuel Antonio, walking distance to the beach/nightlife! The property has direct access to the beach via a 20 minute Jungle walk (during dry season), where you will encounter the flora and fauna that Manuel Antonio has to offer! And year-round, you are able to walk to the best restaurants, grocery stores, bars, bus stops, banks, shops, cafes and local attractions (10-15 minute walk).

Villa Ceiba has 6 beautiful en-suite bedrooms ALL with views of the Pacific ocean. The Villa is modern and clean, featuring an infinity pool overlooking the surrounding jungle and direct ocean views. The sitting area comes complete with a wet bar which upon your request can be pre-stocked to your liking. The house is carbon neutral and utilizes solar technology to offset the use of traditional energy.

The open concept floor plan truly gives you the feeling of being in the jungle. Both the kitchen and sitting room open up entirely to the pool and patio area. The master bedroom features a Japanese soaking tub with views of the surrounding jungle from its own private oversized balcony. All bedrooms, kitchen and sitting area have eco friendly inverter technology air conditioners along with ceiling fans. The bedroom located on the ground floor is accessible for the disabled.

Staying at Villa Ceiba puts you at peace with the wondrous noises of the jungle (all three species of native monkeys, toucans, sloths, frogs and many species of birds). And once you book, concierge services are included to help with whatever you need.

Note that all homes on this road have steep driveway access. 4x4 cars only.

Property manager

Laura Lyle
Premier Host

Languages

English, French, Spanish

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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 28
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17
Contact us should you have a question on this.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Outdoor only
The Villa is on a Septic System and therefore all toilet paper needs to be placed in the trash receptacles provided next to each toilet.
If there is any issue with internet connectivity, please DO NOT attempt to fix yourself, instead contact the house manager.
Wildlife is not to be fed any food items, this is for the guests safety and is also by law, not permitted.

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
This property uses solar energy, plus a grey water recycling system
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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Manuel Antonio

Located in Quepos, this villa is near the beach. Zip Coaster and Brisas Wellness Center are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Manuel Antonio Beach and Manuel Antonio Nature Park & Wildlife Refuge. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Quepos, Puntarenas

What's nearby

  • Manuel Antonio Nature Park & Wildlife Refuge - 5 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Playitas Beach - 7 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Biesanz Beach - 9 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Playa La Macha - 10 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Manuel Antonio Beach - 11 min drive - 4.7 km

Getting around

  • Quepos (XQP) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪El Avión Restaurant - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Emilio's Cafe - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Burû - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Magic Bus - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪El Patio de Café Milagro - ‬7 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Private, Centrally Located with Amazing Ocean, Jungle & DAILY Wildlife Viewing! have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Private, Centrally Located with Amazing Ocean, Jungle & DAILY Wildlife Viewing! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Private, Centrally Located with Amazing Ocean, Jungle & DAILY Wildlife Viewing!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Private, Centrally Located with Amazing Ocean, Jungle & DAILY Wildlife Viewing!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Private, Centrally Located with Amazing Ocean, Jungle & DAILY Wildlife Viewing! located?

This family-friendly Quepos villa is located by the sea, within 1 mi (2 km) of Zip Coaster, Pará Beach and Playitas Beach. Manuel Antonio Beach is 2.9 mi (4.7 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 45 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Cary K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent house in Manuel Antonio

Everything was great, especially Laura, who was so helpful and responsive. The house is in a great location surrounded by jungle and with a great view. Recommended!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dooper D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing Stay

We had an Amazing stay Laura went above and beyond. We will definitely book this home again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nikolai K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay!

We had an amazing stay at the Villa Ceiba! Laura was great at communicating and helping with activities. Our housekeeper Norma was top notch and made our lives so much more pleasant and simple with daily cleaning and doing laundry! For a large family with several kids this was much appreciated. House was huge. Pool was excellent and the view was priceless! Lots of jungle around, so plenty of wildlife to see. Overall this is a nice gem and we would definitely come back again!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ours Vida

Front the moment we started looking at Costa Rica Laura was unbelievable she helped answer all my questions and any concerns that I had. She help us plan a perfect vacation even during the rainy season from transportation to day trip fishing she rocked it all. The house was more than we could have ever hoped for. The view was picture perfect I can’t wait to go back
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Allison and Tim H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Gorgeous Property

Our group just returned from a week-long stay at this gorgeous house. Beautiful views from everywhere in the house. We loved sitting on the patio and watching the monkeys and birds every day, and we even lucky enough to see sloth right outside the house! We also enjoyed our daily visit from the 3- legged iguana (Wally) as well. Loved the open kitchen that opens right out onto the deck and pool, and also appreciated having the large air-conditioned downstairs rooms and air-conditioned bedrooms when you needed to cool off. Overall, a beautiful house in an exceptional location. Laura was awesome - she booked multiple tours and dinner reservations for our group of 13 in advance, helped coordinate some complicated travel arrangements for some of the members of our group who had to leave early, and also was able to add on an additional kayak tour last minute. She also came through in a major way when one of our group unfortunately broke her arm. Laura was able to arrange an almost immediate appointment in a local clinic where we were treated to excellent and speedy medical care. The housekeeper Norma was lovely and so nice to our group as was the gardener, Francisco.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ramiro R., McAllen Tx

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing Family Vacation

We had an amazing time at Manuel Antonio. The home is beautiful and the views are breathtaking. Laura was such a great host, her hospitality was awesome. Our chef Robert served up some of the most delicious meals ever. We hope to come back soon !!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

astrid h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Pleasant stay, but a bit hard to get to.

Overall, was a pleasant stay. Thought the stay would have included payment to staff, so wasn't expecting having to pay maid service. The Chef was overpriced, but had nothing to do with the stay. It had a beautiful view and plenty of room for us all, although the kitchen was not air-conditioned which is not good during a heat wave! But overall, we all had a pleasant stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne K., Toronto, Ontario

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wellness Get-away

We are a group of women who came to Costa Rica for a wellness get away. Villa Ceiba is spectacular. The view from each window is breathtaking. The home is spacious, clean and comfortable. Laura is gracious , accommodating., and always available via text message when we had questions.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dan W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beyond Expectations!

The house… the grounds… the hostess… the monkeys ! All amazing. Laura is truly a hero hostess; she helped us plan our activities ( which were amazing), made sure our stay was perfect and even provided some medical assistance (thanks for the knee brace!)
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thomas M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Costa Rican Getaway

The property is well maintained and easily accommodated our party of 10. Laura, the property manager was very helpful and help us manage all of our excursions and the services of an amazing cook named Roberth. The food alone would’ve been worth the trip and I would strongly encourage people to try him. There are a weeks worth of great excursions available and Laura seems to have access to the very best excursion operators. The property is located in an area with more than enough activities and restaurants. The pool is great to have after an active day.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Mark W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Disliked: Location

Very nice house, but hard to get in and out of.

Very nice house, but hard to get in and out of. Also, my son got sick so we had to leave early. But pleasant host and clean house.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jesse J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Absolutely Amazing Property and Host!

I don't know where to start! Laura Lyle's property here is absolutely amazing!!! My family and my childhood best friend from boarding school's family joined us here for another adventure and my birthday. We have traveled outside the country together before and this was by far our favorite place we have ever stayed. The property is absolutely magnificent, and Laura is there at a moment's notice whether its for reservations or beach recommendations. The housekeeper was amazing. Washing our beach laundry every day and doing the dishes and anything else we needed. I also highly recommend the chef...Chef Robarth was absolutely amazing! Without the amazing views, friendly people and gorgeous beaches - the food alone would be worth coming back! Highly recommend this home and we will definitely be returning!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cory D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing Stay at Villa Ceiba!!

From inquiries about the property to booking to asking a billion questions, our experience was top notch! Pre-trip, Lori was extremely helpful and informative (not to mention patient) during the planning phase of our vacation. We had a group of 10, so there was much coordination needed, and she couldn’t have handled it better! When arriving at the Villa, our first impression was…just beautiful! The views are incredible, and the pictures of the property don’t compare to actually being there! Our concierge, Laura was fantastic. Absolutely anything we needed or had a question with, she was right there for us every step of the way. She kept track of our excursions and transportation, and everything else in between! We had the time of our lives and would absolutely come back to Villa Ceiba!!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Brittany V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Dream Jungle Getaway

What a trip! Laura was simply fantastic. With her organization and detail our trip went so smooth. There was 12 of us. 8 adults and 4 kids (1,2,4,8 in age) She grocery shopped for us before our arrival, which was so nice to have food there and not have to immediately figure that out. She booked the catamaran tour, park tour and surfing for us. Highly recommend the catamaran tour. We saw a mama and baby humpback whales that were very curious. Lunch was great and there was a water slide for the kids (and adults :)) Chef Roberth cooked two meals for us and they were extraordinary. He is very gifted. He made a sushi boat for us that was out of this world. Highly recommend. His service cost is very reasonable. The cost of food is just expensive, whether he is buying groceries or you are. And housekeeping, wow, that made such a difference for us with two toddlers. Thank you! We all had so much fun playing in the pool. It is so beautiful set in the jungle and overlooking the ocean. We had squirrel monkeys and capuchins come right near the pool. Howler monkeys would start howling right before the sun came up. It does feel like you have your own little spot in the jungle but also a close walk up to the town. It is steep though. Laura’s not kidding when she says you need 4 wheel drive. Thank you, what an amazing trip we will always remember. And when we come back to Manuel Antonio again sometime there’s no question we’ll stay at Villa Ceiba again.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

50th Anniversary Celebration

We are a family of 14 from Texas and had an absolutely delightful stay at Villa Ceiba. The house was amazing! It fit us perfectly and the view of the ocean was wonderful! We saw 3 kinds of monkeys, sloths, macaws, toucans and iguanas from the back patio! Also the foliage and landscaping were fantastic- plants we had never seen before! The best perk of staying at Villa ceiba was our remarkable hostess, concierge Laura Lyle. Her whole focus during our stay was ensuring we had the best vacation ever- and we did. She planned every activity, including zip lining, multiple beach trips, mangrove tour and waterfall tour. She also arranged transportation and thought of every detail. Her restaurant recommendations were spot on, but the best food experience was Chef Roberth! He is a culinary genius and our food was beyond compare! Not only was it super tasty, his presentation is true artwork! We highly recommend Villa Ceiba! It was the most wonderful vacation of our lives! Pura Vida!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Danny S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A Perfect Adventure

Our three families stayed at villa Ceiba from May 30 to June 4, 2024. We had decided to try Costa Rica out as an adventure, and villa Ceiba was the absolute perfect starting point. To begin with, Laura was the perfect host. We had groups arriving at two different times. This was no problem; she met and stayed with the first group until the later ones arrived. She had prescheduled several activities including the national park, a chef dinner, and zip-lining. Her arrangements allowed us to relax and enjoy rather than fretting over when and where to be from time to time. She was also available throughout our stay to help with questions about restaurants and other issues as they arose. The villa was fully equipped and met all our needs. The bedrooms were perfect for both adults and kids. The kids loved the pool. One of the highlights of the entire trip was the presence of wildlife in the surrounding forest. We had monkeys, sloths, and iguanas just close enough to enjoy but far enough away not to be a nuisance. Chef Robert prepared a wonderful three-course meal that everyone loved. The pictures portray the villa as remote, but in effect it is just next to the town of Manuel Antonio, and easily accessible by hard-surfaced streets. Much is made of the steep drive, but both our four-wheel drive vehicles made it down and up the drive with no problem, sometimes without even engaging the four-wheel drive. It is almost entirely paved with concrete. Villa Ceiba is truly a treasure.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Jeff R.

Liked: Communication
Disliked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

Not as it seems

Rough trip. Started the trip off with the manager Laura getting upset when a sliding door popped off the tracks fell out and broke by the pool. Shattered glass went everywhere around the pool. Laura accused my 9 year old daughter of some how forcibly knocking the door off the tracks. Door was not properly adjusted to securely attach to the track. No AC in kitchen makes cooking difficult. Also kitchen very hot, so the freezer/refrigerator don’t work well. Freezer didn’t make use, or keep bought ice frozen. The property is down a steep hill only accessible by 4wd vehicles, this limits travel and incurs significant cost to get around the city. I’d recommend shopping around for better properties.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

ed P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

amazing property with access to amazing area

We absolutely loved Villa Ceiba. Our extended family of 14 stayed in the home in December 2023. The house has spectacular views, a fantastic pool, a nice comfortable cool living area, air-conditioned bedrooms, and an amazing location. And best of all, we had the house manager Laura, who helped us plan and book our trip of a lifetime. All of her recommendations were spot on -- we loved every activity. Highlight was the private waterfall tour that Laura set up for us, but the ziplining and whitewater rafting tour were also incredible. Laura also helped us arrange rides down to the beach . . . this was never a hassle. Hikers took the nature path to the beach . . . beware this is definitely a 20 minute hike and not a gentle path! Most importantly, Laura patiently answered our many questions, and in general was able to help us with all of our needs. Another highlight of this property is Chef Roberth. We had him cook meals for our large group several times during our week vacation -- the food was perfection. Highly recommend treating yourself to this service if able. But if you want to go out, Laura has great recommendations for this as well! I do think this house is best for active families. The driveway down to the house is very steep. All tours leave from the top of the driveway, and to get there you either do a quick climb up or Laura transports you. For our family, this just added to the adventure. We all loved Villa Ceiba, and highly recommend the property!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ann E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Costa Rica Wedding

We enjoyed our stay at Laura's. We all loved the beautiful view and the monkey and bird sightings- amazing! She gave us some great recommendations and helped us get to where we needed to go. She was very honest when it came to the area and how the hills and steep roads can be challenging. All in all a great host for these strangers in a foreign land!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Linde M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful home in jungle setting, gorgeous view!

Wonderful stay! Laura was extremely helpful, set up all of our taxi rides and made a great restaurant recommendation to Ronny's! Called her late one evening due to one of the kid's having severe earache and she brought us up hydrogen peroxide! Very attentive to our needs and our constant changes in scheduling, in part due to being a large group- 7 adults 5 kids. Housekeeper was wonderful, there daily, kept up with laundry and cleaning. We saw macaws, toucans, and howler monkeys from the house. We even had a small monkey run across the porch one day and jumped across the pool as well all watched! Driveway is quite steep, definitely only 4x4 taxis. Laura assisted several times to give rides up and down for my father and mother-in-law. We never walked to the beach or to restaurants from there, as we had several small children with us, but is walking distance if you're in shape and don't mind the hills in the area! Overall a fabulous home to stay in. We enjoyed the pool several times a day. Air conditioner in each room, which we were mindful to turn on only when we were in the rooms and kept shades down to keep the heat out, morning through afternoon the front of the house gets a lot of sun, kitchen was warm but we kept fan on and it was fine! We enjoyed the beach concierge service as an easy way to enjoy a beach day. Laura seems to know every one and every business in town, and we felt so confident in taking her advice and recommendations on everything, also helpful as there was no language barrier in communicating with her!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jim S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Incrediable

The property was perfectly layed out. We truely felt like we were in the jungle while being close to everything. What most set this property apart was having Laura. 5 stars does not begin to describe her. Absolutely wonderful!
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Linn C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful location for a large group

We had a great time at Villa Ceiba. The entire experience was great. Prior to arriving, Lori helped book most of our amazing tours. Then Laura took over once we arrived. We had a group of 13, ages ranging from 7-77. Laura was helpful driving my mom up the driveway (very long and steep) to meet our tour shuttles. We also hired Chef Paige several nights. She made wonderful meals. We all had a fabulous vacation, sad to leave!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

lynn a.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Pura Vida

We were a large group (five families) and all loved the house. It was well equipped and Lori and Laura made the booking setup seamless. Could not have been better!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Migna C.

Manuel Antonio

Very nice and clean. Beautiful.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Tabitha H.

Just beautiful, loved the surroundings, the pool, close to everything❤️Can’t wait to go back!

Beautiful, clean, very attentive workers. Love it!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2019

About the host

Hosted by Laura Lyle

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The owners of Villa Ceiba are from the United States and wanted a place that could accommodate their whole family for vacations. It needed to be comfortable, private, but accessible to the best that Manuel Antonio has to offer. They enjoy the villa regularly themselves both for pleasure and to ensure it is updated and well maintained for their guests.

Why they chose this property

After over a year of searching for just the right slice of this paradise, they came across this parcel of land, just shy of 2 acres, very private, unlike other rental homes in the vicinity that are all house and no land and on top of each other!

What makes this property unique

Centrally located, walking distance to all that Manuel Antonio has to offer and at the same time, very private and truly located in the jungle, with spectacular Pacific ocean views!

Languages:

English, French, Spanish

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests