Eva

We had wonderful days in Manuel Antonio. The apartment is very nice. We could enjoy nature on the terrace and through the large windows in the living room. We saw howler monkeys, capuchin monkeys and skull monkeys. Also macaws and lots of other birds. The pool in the garden is fantastic. There was also a daily cleaning service, laundry service, and breakfast with a view of the Pacific Ocean. We also liked the guided tour of the national park. Everything here is highly recommended.

Nice place inside Manuel Antonio where the monkeys walk through the garden. Good, communicative host.

We had a very nice stay with our family with 3 children. One on the sofa bed and the other 2 in the bed went fine for us. The terraces are beautiful and so are the wildlife in the garden. We got good tips from Eva and Michiel including delicious food at an Indian restaurant nearby. The massage in the house was also great and the free park tour is also well arranged although we thought it was much too busy in the park and we were surprised that the guides all take the same route instead of looking up the more quiet corners of the park, which we later did ourselves. But if you go to Manuel Antonio, we would definitely recommend this accommodation. Communication with Eva went well and quickly!

The perfect place to stay! Every morning we woke up before sunrise to drink coffee while monkeys climbed the nearby trees. Our kids swam for hours each day in the beautiful pool. We loved sitting on the covered balcony in the evening listening to the rain. Close to many activities and walkable to the grocery store and restaurants. Thank you for a great week!

Check in was very confusing and scary. This hill is insane and will definitely give you anxiety if you’re at the top. I wouldn’t allow my family in the car while backing out. You need full concentration and move extremely slow if you do not want to lose control sliding down.

We loved our stay here with our family! The pool was fabulous, and the place was very clean and comfortable. Eva was extremely responsive to all of our questions and truly went above and beyond to meet our needs. We had a wonderful experience and would highly recommend this Airbnb!

Very helpful host! Highly recommended

Amazing stay! The villa was clean, comfortable, and in a perfect location. We loved the pool and seeing wildlife around the property. Eva was very responsive and made our trip even better. Highly recommend!

Great place to stay considering the price and location - nice bed, the room is nice and big, we had a nice balcony and enjoyed the sound of nature. Breakfast was fresh and nice. The pool could be better, we didn’t dare to jump in, but overall the place is nice, cozy and accessible

We had such a great trip here, it was exactly what we wanted: a vacation where we had nothing to do but relax. This was the perfect house for that! Comfortable, with plenty of space for the four of us to all have room to do our own relaxing. We used the pool daily! Walkable for a meal or snack to the Mercadito and local grocery stores. A quick drive down the hill for cheaper groceries at the bigger stores (thanks for the local tips!). We cooked a lot in the full kitchen! The hosts were attentive, with recommendations for activities, or what local vet to visit to get the mandatory screw worm check for our dog before our return. All amenities were as described: housekeeping and laundry always available and well done, restaurant discounts, massages, etc. Our only tip is bring ear plugs for sleep. You’re up in the jungle, which to be clear is as advertised and what we wanted. Monkeys and frogs and birds visit every day. But it can be loud, at least during the rainy season.

Just like the photos, a very private and beautiful place

I loved my stay. The place was beautiful, close to many restaurants and beaches. The breakfast was very good The receptionist was very friendly and gave us beach recommendations

We had a wonderful stay. The property is clean and comfortable. We enjoyed the pool area, hammock, swing and outdoor kitchen. The environment was so lush and tropical feeling while being in the heart of the city. The property was safe and very well maintained. We walked into town each night and explored the area. The local activity companies picked us up right on the same street. There were an abundance of good restaurants to try. The home had all the essentials needed for a quick stay. It was fun meeting a few other people staying on site. The AC in the bedrooms made sleeping very comfortable. Thank you.

everything was good

Excellent room. The facilities exceeded my expectations. Eva was always attentive to every question we asked her. A special observation for Eva would be to include a sponge for washing dishes. Everything else was great and we hope to return.

WOW this place was absolutely amazing! I wanted to stay in the jungle and that's exactly what I got. I felt like I was in my own treehouse! beautiful inside and out. Eva and Michel were so kind and helpful. The location was great walkable to restaurants and shops. The best part, we got to see Monkeys every evening while relaxing on our patio I def recommend!!! 5 stars!

A very tidy and nice place. Having a private pool is a big plus.

Eva was very responsive. They washed our clothes on request. any request they try to address them quickly. Saw monkeys and Macaws from our balcony daily. Pool very refreshing. Super Host and staff. Pleasant stay.

Excellent house for resting and relaxing, with its private pool. The stay was amazing. It had air conditioning, and the place was incredible. We had visits from monkeys playing outside, and from various little animals that roamed around the house.

Everything was tidy and clean. The staff were super friendly and courteous. The breakfast was delicious. Thanks for a great experience at the hotel. Best wishes.

Eva was very helpful and friendly. She also provided lots of information about tourism. The place was nice and comfortable, too!

A beautiful house, with a very nice layout and organization. We had a visit from a little monkey on the balcony, which made the stay even more special. Overall, everything was great. Breakfast was included and served at another location in Zaru, but it was very nice. The ladies in the kitchen were extremely kind.

The house was very beautiful and the beach was close and nice as well

We had a lovely stay at this place! Located in the heart of Manuel Antonio, close to places of interest. Hosts are very responsive and attentive. A peaceful little haven, fully equipped, with a pool to cool off! We recommend it!

Perfect as a little house!

A very peaceful place, with lovely visitors on the balcony in the morning. The monkeys made their appearance before 6:00 a.m.; a beautiful experience. The house was as shown in the photos and was very clean. It was close to Manuel Antonio National Park and the area's restaurants. Eva was very efficient in responding to our inquiries and questions. Thank you so much for everything Eva!

Excellent place and better host. Will stay again!

It was really fun to stay at Eva's villa, but it's just important to know that the driveway to the villa is very steep for a car, and if you have a large vehicle, it's advisable to take that into account because it's a bit complicated. But overall, a truly stunning home.

Great place to stay in Manuel Antonio. His father welcomed us in French (a very nice touch). The house is large, and the pool was very pleasant during our stay. I definitely recommend this place:)

Beautiful house, nice pool, good location. Fun to see the monkeys every day.

Very nice house to stay during our time in Manuel Antonio. House was clean and host was very responsive. Close walk to stores and restaurants. Had monkeys visit the balcony area every morning, which was a treat.

Beautiful place, great to see all the wildlife.

Very nice accommodation

House is very spacious plenty of rooms. Host responded to our needs for more towels or if we needed any help with bookings. I would recommend more utensils for cooking. Everything was really good maybe update the description of finding the place other than that. We had a great time.

Very nice place, clean, quiet, easily accessible by bus, highly recommended!!

Wonderful experience, couldn’t ask for anything more.

Nicely situated in the jungle, far enough out of main Manuel Antonio strip so it was quiet. Chill vibes

Beautiful place would love to stay again

Eva's place is conveniently located, has a beautiful patio and the pool. Great use of limited space. The place is walkable distance from great restaurants and within 10 min drive from beach. Eva is very responsive and gave us some helpful hints. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this place during our maiden visit to Manuel Antonio and Costa Rica! Be prepared to get surprise knocks on the patio doors by playful monkeys at 6 am but we enjoyed that part. Place needs a little updating but overall good value considering that Manuel Antonio is a tourist place always high in demand.

We spent 3 nights at Eva's. The place is magical. Every morning at the same time, 6 a.m., we had a visit from capuchin monkeys. It was really amazing 🤩 the cleaning service is also a plus as well as the included breakfast. The kitchen would benefit from being better equipped for cooking but the basics were accessible. You have to take into account the warning in the ad about the slope to get up to the accommodation because I don't think all cars are able to get up there. However, the host takes this into consideration and finds a solution 😉 I definitely recommend this place 🩷

We had a great stay.Everyone was very responsive enjoyed our visit clise to restaurants beaches state park.

We loved the area, lots of great restaurants and beaches close by! Eva was very responsive and we got two complimentary massages with our three night stay which were amazing! Having free breakfast through their other location was also very convenient. We did have trouble trying to get our SUV up the steep driveway and often had to just park on the street and walk up to our place instead. I do recommend Eva’s place!

Genuinely enjoyable! Waking up to monkeys passing through and the occasional parrot never got old. The pool is shaded, lush, and perfect for lounging, and the host was communicative throughout. A few things to know: beds are doubles, not queens as listed. The master AC was impossible to figure out. The hammock is stretched flat and unusable. Construction a few lots down means daytime noise. One day the city had no water, not the host’s fault, but welcome to Costa Rica. The Gold Pass is a nice idea but hard to execute. Breakfast is a 20-minute walk, massage availability is limited, and you can’t check availability before purchasing. Small suggestions for the host: ice cube tray, TP holder in the shared bath, a shelf in the shared shower. Also, balcony railings are quite open; I wouldn’t bring young children. The host repainted the exterior to cream while we were there lovely, but it may make the property harder to find until updated photos post. Linen has been updated since older review

A very good place to stay in Manuel Antonio, pleasant and comfortable, romantic room

Eva’s home was the perfect getaway in Miguel Angel. She was very communicative and flexible! Will be returning. Thanks Eva :)

Great stay. Incredible hosts.

Beautiful place in a very centric location. Great hosts and the pool and tub in the bathroom were great. The host Michel was very informative and friendly.

We had a great time and communication with Eva was above average. She always responded super quickly and supported us at any time with questions and booking our leisure activity. Gladly again at any time:)

Clean place with a rare pool in Manuel Antonio. Excellent 5 star host

We had a lovely stay! We enjoyed the peace and wildlife, which came very close.

It was a perfect trip. The visit of the monkeys every morning and every evening made the experience truly amazing. Eva is a lovely host. We'll definitely be back.

It was a very nice and quiet place. And they had lots of wildlife around. Toucans, monkeys, and other small mammals that I’m not sure of their name, but we saw them evey morning and evening.

Great place! Great host

I hated to leave. The villa is beautifully decorated and it was so fun to see the monkeys and birds from the terrace.

amazing jungle feel. wow! nice pool!

Casa Zaru is situated on top of a hill, which gives you privacy and seclusion. There is a steep hill to get to the top. We didn’t have a car, so after 6 days our legs started to feel it. The house is not pristine (could use some upgrades if that’s what you are looking for), but the location and what Eva had to offer was well worth it! The free breakfast was an added bonus, which is about .7 miles away, but it allowed us to take in the culture and beauty of MA. We were in walking distance to local shops, places to eat, and the local bar (Vista Verde). The most important factor was Eva! She was an amazing host. She helped book all our adventures, set up all transportation to/from airport as well as for our adventures and so much more. She was in constant contact with us throughout our stay, with quick response time. She was more of a travel agent than a host! Definitely recommend staying at any rental that Eva hosts. We will definitely be returning. Pura Vida!

Beautiful place, everything tidy and clean, delicious breakfast and the host is always attentive to all inquiries, a 10 out of 10, we hope to return soon

Enjoyed our stay! The early check in helped a lot and the communication was great!

Casa Zaru is a pretty magical place. The setting is very Manuel Antonio, with an array of trees very close to the villa, and with the deck seven or eight feet above the base of the trees, so you're almost literally in the trees as you drink your morning coffee - accompanied by a monkey or two if you're lucky. The location is great as well, private and leafy but super close to everything. As others have noted, Eva is an absolutely fantastic host, extremely responsive and helpful. It was like having a red-carpet Costa Rica concierge. Our one small issue was that the twin beds might be better described as futon-cots. We (family of 5) had a bit of illness and the lack of comfortable lie-down spots besides the two big beds was a small problem. Beds are good for 4, adequate for 5 or 6 if the extra two can sleep on a very firm mattress. In all, though, Casa Zaru is a wonderful home-base for your Manuel Antonio adventures.

Private and well-equipped house. Eva is a very caring and communicative host

Everything is very good!

Amazing place, feels like you’re in the forest. Loved the private pool, the inside space and especially the terrace. Eva was great to communicate with: quick to respond and very helpful. The tours (national park and mangrove) she helped book were both super. We also enjoyed the complimentary breakfast. And lastly we loved the complimentary massage (as we had booked for 3 nights) and wish we had had them earlier so we could have paid for another few! All in all, highly recommend.

Great house with great ideas , but is needed to take care of: paint is old, the house itself needs to be cleaned( exampl:half of the inch of the dirt on the ceiling fans), dirty windows,dirty rugs with stains etc.)

The prettiest airbnb I’ve ever stayed at! Eva and Michael were super helpful and friendly!

Highly recommended! Everything was very clean, quite well equipped, the pool was quite clean and the place in general is nice and comfortable, just like the photographs. 10 minutes by car from Manuel Antonio and Biezans beaches. The super rich breakfast. Communication with Eva was always very clear and proactive.

Absolutely beautiful! Just like the pictures. We saw multiple different types of animals every morning from the living room which was amazing and totally completed our Costa Rica experience.

Wow! First, I just want to say, Eva is a phenomenal host. She is always quick to respond to messages or inquiries. She is helpful and understanding and exactly what you want in a host. Secondly, this jungle bungalow is breathtaking. You are literally situated on the top of a hill, surrounded by jungle. We saw monkeys, toucans, and more everyday. The pool is such a nice addition. The home is older but very clean and welcoming. The bed in the primary bedroom is so comfortable! The driveway hill is quite steep but doable with 4WD and practice. Eva helped book us zip lining and horseback riding tours and both of those were highlights of our trip. I cannot recommend Eva’s jungle bungalow enough!!

Amazing stay! Eva was extremely kind and responded very quickly to any questions we had. The laundry service was excellent and all staff was very hospitable. 10/10 recommend!

Nice place and area

Eva was one of the best hosts. Extremely responsible and helpful. She gave us all the right recommendations and we thoroughly enjoyed the stay at her place. The massages were very nice as well. Highly recommended

The accommodation is exactly as described, is very well located, close to amenities, quiet and surrounded by nature, with animals, including monkeys that visit you on the balcony! Eva is very responsive, kind and helpful. The massages are great, thank you so much! It's spacious, bright, with two nice terraces and a patio with pool, ideal for relaxing! The bedding is also comfortable. We had a lovely stay!