Donielle
Reviews
Superhost246 total reviews · 5 listings · 3 locations
97% Excellent
246 reviews
4.96
2021–2026
Cleanliness 5.0
Accuracy 5.0
Communication 4.9
Location 5.0
Check-in 4.9
Value 4.9
246 reviews

Robert
Excellent, 2 weeks ago
Our stay at Villa Este was outstanding from beginning to end. The villa itself is beautiful, spacious, exceptionally comfortable, and perfectly designed for enjoying Costa Rica with family and friends. The setting is spectacular, and the views, pool, outdoor spaces, and overall atmosphere made it very difficult to leave. What made the experience especially memorable, however, was the staff. Everyone was warm, welcoming, professional, and genuinely committed to making our stay enjoyable. The villa was kept immaculate, and everything was handled seamlessly throughout our visit. The food was excellent. Having meals prepared for us each day was a wonderful part of the experience, and the chef did a terrific job accommodating our group while consistently preparing fresh, delicious meals. The service and hospitality throughout our stay were first-rate. Villa Este gave us exactly what we were hoping for: privacy, luxury, relaxation, beautiful surroundings, and the opportunity to spend qual

Rick
Excellent, 3 weeks ago
What a wonderful experience for myself and my family and friends. Everything and everyone weee outstanding. The villa the views the chef who prepared our meals the maid who cleaned made this trip dream material. Loved it all and many thanks to everyone it was a truly great experience Rick

Selena
Excellent, 4 weeks ago
Our stay was so wonderful! The house is immaculate. The views are breathtaking. Monkeys were outside the balcony daily. The communication was wonderful and I appreciate the check-ins from Donielle. The condo is extremely close to very good restaurants and cafés within walking distance. It was very quiet and peaceful the entire time

Patrice
Excellent, 4 weeks ago
The place was absolutely beautiful. The pics are true reflection, but still didn’t do it justice. I can say enough about how great the house is. Daisy, was great! She came daily while we were out and cleaned up included doing our laundry and putting them up. Natalia was great in making arrangements for our trips and necessary adjustments as they come up. If I ever travel back to Manuel Antonio, I will definitely stay with them again.

Maureen
Excellent, 4 weeks ago
We had an amazing stay at Villa Victoria celebrating our 50th wedding anniversary with our adult children and grandchildren. The kids loved the pool and the easy walk to the beach. Everything we could ask for was provided. The villa looked even better than the pics. The highlight of the trip were the chefs and the housekeeper, Erika. Everything they prepared was delicious! Loved the fresh fruit! They were very flexible, adding extra pineapples and creating a vegetarian menu. They left the kitchen immaculate! We wanted to take Erika home with us! She is a sweet soul and we could tell how much she enjoyed the children. She did laundry every day for us and even ironed clothes for the photo shoot. She kept the house spotless. We celebrated our anniversary and my son’s birthday. She decorated each of those days with balloons and signs, so special. We loved the water dispenser with cold filtered water and sparkling water. John, the photographer, pwas a joy to work with- so creative and fun!

Jenna
Excellent, 1 month ago
This condo was clean, spacious, and well stocked for our family of four. The kitchen has all you need to cook your own meals or store leftovers from one of the many amazing restaurants in the area. The beds are very comfortable, the rooms larger than expected, and there is plenty of closet space. Having a 'refresh' service every other day was nice and the staff did an amazing job! The view was stunning and we enjoyed sitting on the large veranda in the early morning as the howler monkeys and resident sloth started their day. There are plenty of restaurants and shops within walking distance, and the bus was easy to catch to head to Quepos or down towards the beach. Communication was easy and all my questions were responded to quickly. We particularly appreciated the concierge service to help us book excursions (with pick up right outside) as well as last minute beach rentals. I honestly have to say that this was one of the most relaxing Airbnb's I've ever stayed in.

Wesley
Excellent, 1 month ago
A great place with a great view. Very comfortable. Nice porch. Howler monkeys periodically in the distance. Squirrel and capuchin monkeys beside the pool. Parrots flying past. Close to restaurants, coffee shops, etc. Very safe. I would 100% stay there again.

Matthew
Excellent, 2 months ago
I wasn’t sure exactly what to expect. The pictures look amazing, but I have to say, don’t do this place justice. The house is absolutely amazing and the backyard and beach were fantastic. We felt safe at all times, the driveway is enclosed and there is a security guard walking all the properties at night. Out of everything we paid for, the chef service made our trip. It is expensive, but the quality of food is 5 star fine dining worthy. Not having to do dishes or think of what meal to make was more amazing than I could have ever imagined. The pool is the perfect temperature to cool off in, and is almost always in the shade which was nice that the kids weren’t in the sun the whole time. They have beach chairs, umbrellas, boogie boards to use. I would highly recommend this to anyone looking for a high quality, secluded and relaxed, beachfront vacation.
Tim
Excellent, 4 months ago
Amazing condo in an amazing location. The three separate bedrooms were perfect for our family. The terrace was fantastic with great views. The large number of recommended restaurants within walking distance made this a perfect location. The very best communication we’ve ever had from a host! Check in was easy and well thought out. We loved it and look forward to coming back!
Marjorie
Excellent, 4 months ago
What an amazing home. The property is luxurious and stunningly beautiful. Concierge service is great, housekeepers came almost every day and did laundry, we had groceries stocked for us, a personal chef organized, massages at the home and some of our tour's setup. We loved the views of the ocean and watching the parrots every morning from the balcony while enjoying our breakfast. I cannot imagine a better experience. We didn't want to leave!
Heather
Excellent, 4 months ago
This condo is amazing! We saw 2 sloths, howler monkeys, squirrel monkeys, macaws, and parrots right from our balcony!! The space was spotless. The kitchen was very well stocked. The host was very responsive with any questions we had. Great location. Walkable to everything! We definitely recommend this condo to everyone visiting Manuel Antonio.
Kathleen
Excellent, 5 months ago
Our family of 6 shared the house with another family of 6 and we all had a wonderful time. The house itself was clean and spacious. Erica, the house keeper, was so sweet and friendly, and kept the house feeling cleaning and fresh, despite the 8 teenagers and young adults that were there. We spent most of our time outdoors, sitting in the beach chairs, in the hammocks and in the pool. The breeze was perfect, and even during the hottest parts of the day, the shade was enough to cool us off. We would definitely stay here again!
Amy
Excellent, 5 months ago
This penthouse unit is exceptionally well maintained, beautifully and thoughtfully decorated, 3 levels of outdoor seating available for watching gorgeous sunsets, spotting wildlife, and enjoying ocean views. With each bedroom containing its own bathroom, our group had plenty of privacy and space to themselves; as well as great gathering spaces for our together time. Kitchen well stocked and great quality appliances. Two W/D inside the penthouse - super convenient. Master bedroom has its own wet bar, coffee bar and mini fridge. We did not want to leave this heavenly place!
Heather
Not good, 5 months ago
The property itself is beautiful and in a great location, but the overall experience was frustrating. Communication was poor—our questions were ignored while we continued to receive upsell messages. During our stay, staff entered the unit multiple times without knocking or notice, which was unacceptable and made us feel uncomfortable, especially with our children present. The AC and fans were not working upon arrival, and while partially addressed, issues remained. We were also instructed to pay for housekeeping at checkout, which felt inappropriate given the price and that the description said light housekeeping was included. After checkout, we received repeated messages about a missing garage opener despite returning it as instructed. The continued follow-up, even after traveling home, added unnecessary stress to the end of our trip. Overall, while the property itself is lovely, the experience felt more focused on profit than hospitality.

Melanie
Excellent, 5 months ago
Excellent find! Check in was simple. We initially had trouble parking since there was a vehicle parked in our assigned spot. We had to park outside the garage for the first night but were given another spot the next day. We could have parked in another garage spot that evening but I didn’t see the email/text till the next morning. Everything else was great during our stay. The housekeeper even folded the clothes we had in the dryer. That was an added surprise. I definitely recommend staying in this condo. Great view, spacious and clean!