Villa Monos Bailarines is the perfect sanctuary from which to explore Manuel Antonio. With a central location just minutes from the beach and Quepos, it is also secluded and private, surrounded by rainforest and full of wildlife. The main house has 2 bedrooms upstairs, one with a king bed and the other with 2 singles (can convert to a king) and a spacious, open living area and kitchen below. The guest house has a large private bath and covered terrace with a swing. Both share a nice pool. The space The space is idyllic--like a little colonial village around a pool surrounded by rainforest. The main house has balconies for the bedrooms and a great covered patio area with a BBQ grill. The open floor-plan living area, dining area and kitchen flow freely out to the patio, where there is a large table for meals and games. The guest house also has a large covered patio area with a hammock, and has a colonial feel. Inside there are high ceilings, AC, a large bathroom, a queen bed and a twin bed. A couple of steps communicate both homes to the pool terrace, where there are loungers to sit and enjoy the tranquility of the surrounding rainforest. Villa Monos is part of a biological corridor and therefore gets a ton of wildlife. Sloths, agoutis, iguanas and tons of birds including the notorious toucan and flamboyant scarlet macaw. Oh--and lots of monkeys, all three kinds: There are the howler monkeys--those are the ones that wake you up in the morning. There are the capuchin monkeys--they are the ones that steal your bananas and then gloat at you. And there are the titi monkeys, playful and plentiful--those are the ones from which the property get's it's namesake: Villa Monos Bailarines. aka 'House of the Dancing Monkeys'. Guest access Both the main home and guest house, as well as the pool. The property is private. Other things to note There is a cement walkway from the parking area to the villas with the equivalent of about a flight of steps spread out along its trajectory, for mobility-impaired folk. There is also a flight of stairs in the house from the lower level to the upper (bedroom) level, and a couple of steps between the house, outdoor covered patio and pool area.

## The Space

Villa Monos Bailarines offers a peaceful retreat ideal for exploring Manuel Antonio. Nestled in a central location just minutes from the beach and Quepos, the property remains private and secluded, surrounded by lush rainforest teeming with wildlife.

The main house features two bedrooms upstairs: one with a king bed and the other with two single beds that can be converted into a king. Below, there is a spacious open-plan living area and kitchen. The guest house includes a large private bathroom and a covered terrace with a swing. Both the main house and guest house share a lovely pool.

The setting resembles a small colonial village centered around the pool and enveloped by rainforest. Each bedroom in the main house has its own balcony, and there is a generous covered patio equipped with a barbecue grill. The open living, dining, and kitchen areas flow seamlessly onto the patio, which has a large table perfect for meals and games.

The guest house also boasts a large covered patio with a hammock and maintains a colonial atmosphere. Inside, it offers high ceilings, air conditioning, a spacious bathroom, a queen bed, and a twin bed. A few steps connect both homes to the pool terrace, where loungers invite you to relax and enjoy the peaceful rainforest surroundings.

## Wildlife

Villa Monos is situated within a biological corridor, attracting abundant wildlife. You can expect to see sloths, agoutis, iguanas, and numerous bird species, including toucans and vibrant scarlet macaws.

Monkeys are frequent visitors in three varieties:

- Howler monkeys, known for their morning calls  
- Capuchin monkeys, notorious for stealing bananas and teasing guests  
- Titi monkeys, playful and numerous, inspiring the property's name, which means "House of the Dancing Monkeys"

## Guest Access

Guests have full access to both the main house and guest house, as well as the shared pool. The entire property is private.

## Other Things to Note

There is a cement walkway from the parking area to the villas, featuring a series of steps spread out along the path, which may be manageable for those with limited mobility. Inside the main house, a flight of stairs connects the lower living area to the bedrooms upstairs. Additionally, there are a few steps between the house, the outdoor covered patio, and the pool area.

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We loved our stay at Villa Manos Bailarines. It was a little challenging to find initially but no problem after the first trek up the gravel road. The house and casita are very charming and welcoming. We loved the pool for cooling off in the afternoons. Monkeys visited one day and the Toucan was a daily visitor early in the morning. The beds were comfortable and air conditioning worked well. The Villa is located convenient to all of our excursions and many restaurants. Vanessa was very responsive to our questions and needs during our stay.

Monkeys, monkeys, monkeys!  Sloths and iguanas too! Great house and Casita! Very clean and well stocked. Everything you could need! Large patio on the house and Casita! Beautiful setting and wildlife all around. Location was good. Swimming pool was refreshing and had several loungers. Nice bathrooms and linens. The casita was a nice getaway for my husband and I while our daughter and her children occupied the main house. Very private and quiet. I would definitely stay again.

We had such an amazing stay here for 3 nights! The house was spotless, organized, and had everything we needed to feel comfortable. One of the best parts was how hidden in the jungle it felt — we were relaxing in the pool watching monkeys jump from tree to tree right in front of us. It honestly felt surreal. The whole experience was peaceful, beautiful, and unforgettable. Would absolutely stay here again and highly recommend it to anyone looking for a relaxing jungle getaway!

We enjoyed the pool, which was a nice refreshing temperature. We saw monkeys on our last day.  The stay was great but communication with the owner was not as fast as we see from other hosts. Location was a little hard to find, but once you got it then it’s no problem.  Showers were nice and hot.

Glad you had a good stay! My very first message to you noted that we don't communicate via Airbnb outside of business hours, and gave you alternative means to contact us however!

Kent and his staff are very friendly. The place was just like the pictures. Very comfortable, separate house. The pool was fine. Out of consideration for other guests, there are several staircases to get to the place. The pool area is made of cement, which can be a bit scratchy.

Kent y su personal muy amable. El alojamiento era como las fotos. La casa separada muy cómodo. La pileta estaba bien. Para que tengas en cuenta otros viajeros, tiene varias escalera para llegar al lugar. La zona de la pileta es de cemento lo que puede raspar un poco

My family of five (3 kids ages 9, 11, and 14) plus my parents stayed the week at Villa Monos. We had the best week. The house was beautiful and well taken care of. The gravel road makes it seem “off the beaten path” while still being close to everything. We loved relaxing by the pool each afternoon while being visited by different types of monkeys, birds and agoutis. The toucan nest in the dead tree was another pleasant surprise! The only thing that could have made the house better would have been a grill. Vanessa was amazing. She booked all of our excursions ahead of time including horseback riding, Zip lining, surf lessons, and more. Each experience she booked was perfect. She was very attentive. We had a water leak and she immediately sent maintenance and had it fixed within the hour.

Great place. Saw lots of wildlife on the balcony. Worth every penny. Great service. The concierge was great and helped us out immensely. Highly recommend.

We had the most wonderful stay at this home in Manuel Antonio. The layout was perfect for our family, with a main house and a separate casita that allowed everyone to sleep and live comfortably while still feeling connected. The location is truly special — you feel completely immersed in nature, surrounded by lush jungle and incredible wildlife. We saw toucans, birds, and several kinds of monkeys right on the property. It’s easy to understand why the home is called the “House of the Dancing Monkeys.” Vanessa, the house manager, was exceptional. She made sure we were set up comfortably from the start and helped coordinate unforgettable experiences, including a private chef who prepared a delicious meal and in-home massages. Her care and attentiveness truly elevated our stay. The home is also very conveniently located in Quepos, with easy access to Manuel Antonio National Park and other key spots, while still feeling peaceful and tucked away in nature. Highly recommend!

We had a lovely stay at Villa monos. We saw lots of wildlife from our balcony, such as monkeys, parrots and toucans. The hosts were very helpful. Vanessa helped us plan our entire trip before arriving. Very grateful for the help.

Tucked away is this beautiful oasis. We truly felt at peace after the rush of the city and shopping and whatnot. The pool is small but has huge potential for a lot of fun with the family. The house is in a nice location as it’s 10/15min drive to anywhere you’d want to go. It was clean and the cleaning lady is SO nice - she really deserves the tips!

Beautiful villa in the middle of the jungle, very quiet and sheltered. Possibility of seeing animals, we saw a monkey, a capybara and a toucan. The place is very spacious and was clean. Each bedroom has its own private bathroom. The only sore point was the communication with the host, chaotic, not very transparent and characterized by continuous misunderstandings. In addition, in violation of Airbnb's rules, we were asked to pay for part of the stay outside the platform.

Splendida villa in mezzo alla giungla, molto tranquilla e riparata. Possibilità di vedere animali, noi abbiamo visto una scimmia, un capibara e un tucano. L'alloggio è molto spazioso ed era pulito. Ogni camera ha il suo bagno privato. L’unico punto dolente è stata la comunicazione con l’host, caotica, poco trasparente e caratterizzata da continue incomprensioni. Inoltre, in contravvenzione alle regole di Airbnb, ci è stato richiesto di pagare una parte del soggiorno al di fuori della piattaforma

I'm sorry you felt that way about our communication! I think it stemmed from you changing your dates and then wanting to extend a night, which you had agreed to pay outside of Airbnb because it was for a different date. I hope you enjoyed your stay!

Perfect hideaway in Manuel Antonio! It’s very clean and cosy and is located in a tropical environment with a lot of monkeys and birds around. Definitly worth your money. We would stay again!

Super quiet place, very complete, clean and very safe. We would definitely stay again

Lugar súper tranquilo, muy completo, limpio y muy seguro definitivamente nos volveríamos a quedar

The place was truly a dream come true. We saw a lot of animals there. Sloth, monkeys, toucan and agouti. Everything was clean and Kent responded immediately to problems. Thank you for this great vacation experience.

Die Unterkunft war wirklich ein Traum. Wir haben dort viele Tiere gesehen. Faultier, Affen, Tukan und Aguti. Alles war sauber und Kent hat bei Problemen sofort reagiert. Vielen Dank für dieses tolle Urlaubserlebnis.

The house was a little tricky to find the first time but after that it’s fine. It’s tucked away in the Forrest but the main road is right there and the city is a 5min drive. Secluded and private but not far from where we wanted to go

Beautiful place that's truly amazing.  We experienced a group of white faced monkeys enjoying an afternoon on the property trees over the pool.  Well kept and great location

Excellent stay at Villa Monos. highly recommend!

Great place and responsive and helpful host. Can and Vanessa help us set up tours at the national park and a chef to come to the house to cook dinner. Everything worked out great, would definitely book again.!

Great place to stay! Good location. Felt secluded but close to everything. Pool was smaller than it looked in pictures, but it worked perfectly for us! I would say there was more like 2 flights of stairs from parking down to the house. We had a wonderful stay! Would recommend!

Beautiful home. Convenient to Manuel Antonio activities.

The place is exactly as described. It feels like you're off in the jungle but you're really only a couple minutes from the road. The first drive and walk in will feel a bit overwhelming but its very easy to navigate once you do it again. We saw multiple sloths, lots of toucans, tons of iguanas and lizards, and all sorts of wildlife. Unfortunately no monkeys but we think the home being constructed nearby scared some of the animals away. Overall this place is great for the pool and animals. The sun and shade will change the temp throughout the day so be prepared for that.

We had such a wonderful stay with our party of 6. 2 Adults and 4 adult kids. A little tricky to find but after you find it, it will be easy from them on out. Kent and Vanessa were very responsive and Vanessa did a wonderful job planning a couple of excursions for our group. Manuel Antonio has so much to offer and lots to see and do. There are lots of stairs so be ready for that. Pretty much every house in Manuel Antonio will have lots of stairs. We say monkeys down the gravel road to the house and at the house we say tucans, iguanas, a scarlet macaw, and many birds. On the way to one of the beaches close by we say howler monkeys in the trees. Kent place is perfect for a large group as a Basecamp to explore the area. Clean beautiful and felt very safe. We are grateful to have been able to stay here

We (my wife, son, daughter in law and 2 young granddaughters) had a great week at The House of the Dancing Monkeys). Monkeys there were indeed (capuchins and squirrels), along with toucans, agoutis, tanagers and butterflies a plenty. Good proximity to the National Park, beaches and restaurants, with rental car. Nice sized pool for the family. BBQ much appreciated. Good bathrooms and bedrooms and reasonable kitchen (although lacking in a couple of basics). We had a few initial teething problems but Kent rapidly sorted them out. Would recommend and come again.

We had a great time at Kent’s place. It was nice having the casita right outside the house. We saw a sloth right outside the house as it came all the way to the ground. Monkeys came through the property once during our stay. Kent was very helpful and Maria, the cleaning lady super sweet.

A pretty quiet place, the pool a bit cold because it doesn't hit sun so directly! But the space is pretty nice.

Un lugar bastante tranquilo, la piscina un poco fría porque no pega sol de manera tan directa! Pero el espacio bastante lindo.

The villa is truly a dream location.  It is surrounded by greenery  and animals.  From the courtyard we saw macaws, a sloth, a monkey, small parrots, and lots of other birds.  The house was super clean and the hosts were super easy.  They provided us with plenty of information in advance about the surrounding area as much about restaurants as well as activities to do and locations for amenities such as grocery stores.  They also helped us organize a dinner made by a chef at home.  Would highly recommend, the food was really exquisite.

La villa est vraiment un emplacement de rêves.  Elle est entourée de végétation  et d’animaux.  De la cours nous avons vu des aras, un paresseux, un singe, des petits perroquets, et pleins d’autres oiseaux.  La maison était super propre et les hôtes ont été super facilitant.  Ils nous ont fournis à l’avance plein d’informations sur les alentours autant sur les restaurants, que sur les activités à faire et les emplacements pour les commodités tels que les épiceries.  Ils nous ont aussi aider à organiser un souper fait par un chef à la maison.  Je vous le recommande fortement, la nourriture était vraiment exquise.

Villa Monos Bailarinas feels like you've been dropped onto a hidden hillside in the middle of the jungle (bc you have). The house is so clean and comfortable. Sitting around the pool feels like you're in the middle of paradise (bc you are). Costa Rica was a beautiful place to visit, and we are so grateful to have had the chance to stay at this magical house.

Refreshing pool in the shade. Lots of wildlife all around. Had an issue with the AC in one of the bedrooms and it was fixed right away. House was very comfortable.

A lovely property. Felt remote but close to everything. Floating in the pool while watching monkeys overhead in the trees was a treat.

We booked this house last minute after the first house that we booked was a nightmare. This was a breath of fresh air when we showed up. Exactly what we were looking for quiet and peaceful, but still close to everything in Manuel Antonio.

The house was hard to find and the road to the place is a one lane gravel road with lots of potholes.  There are 47 rough steps covered in leaves and small branches down to the house so taking baggage down to the house would have been very difficult.  There is only one king bed and two twins in the house, not two king beds as advertised and the third bedroom that we didn’t have access to was next door in the Casita. The washer and dryer is not in the house as advertised, it’s in the basement of the Casita next door.  If you are looking for a place to relax and enjoy the sun this is not the place.  There are trees all around the pool so the sunshine at the pool is going to be very limited.  We didn’t even stay at the house because the moldy smell in the house was too much for us.  We were told that we needed to use the three dehumidifiers and air conditioning in the house to get rid of the smell.  Unfortunately we only received a refund for half of what we paid.

I'm so sorry Virginia! However, you made the reservation with all of this information in the listing.  At first you complained there wasn't a third bedroom--which is the guest house, as in the listing. You complained there was no laundry room--but it's under the guest house, as in the listing.  You complained about the steps to the house, however this is detailed in the listing.  The house is in the rainforest--which certainly means a bit less sunshine, but also means more wildlife.  Neither the guests before you nor the guest after you mentioned anything about a moldy smell; I'd mentioned we have 3 dehumidifiers and 4 AC units to help out with this, and even offered free housekeeping to help out, but you refused.  We lost a reservation for a group which--like most groups--would likely have loved the property, and thus I only gave you a 50% refund.  I hope you understand.  However, we do our best to take care of our guests!

We choose this Villa because we wanted to see wildlife, and for that it delivered! We saw monkeys (3 different species), sloths, toucans and macaws all from the patio. Many different animal sightings every day. We also liked the proximity to the marina for fishing, and the park and main beach.

Great location, safe, comfortable, and clean. The wildlife was active around the house and a treat.

Excellent, we enjoyed the house, the pool and the surrounding nature too much.  The description of the house is left behind as everything is in unbeatable condition, in addition to communication with Kent excellent at all times. I would definitely come back.

Excelente, disfrutamos demasiado de la casa, la piscina y la naturaleza que la rodea.  La descripción de la casa se queda atrás ya que todo se encuentra en inmejorables condiciones, además la comunicación con Kent excelente en todo momento. Sin duda volvería.

Perfect place for a family with adult children. Plenty of space and the casita offered quiet space when needed. The hosts were great and very responsive. Hope to be back in the future. Absolutely beautiful property.

Location a little difficult to locate at the start, but worth it. Peaceful haven and tropical luxury. Beautiful terrace and pool. Spacious and convenient home. We received a visit from a few Capuchins. Convenient and spacious back outdoor parking back from the house. House attached convenient, but lacking in amenities. No desk, TV or other, beds and one bathroom. To be improved: the washer and dryer (dangerous...), the noisy double bedroom air conditioner and the BBQ that is not worthy of this villa. But overall, this is the place that brought us the most happiness to Costa Rica. We would have stayed there even longer.

Emplacement un peu difficile à localiser au départ, mais qui en vaut la peine. Havre de paix et de luxe tropical. Terrasse et piscine superbes. Maison spacieuse et commode. On a reçu la visite de quelques capucins. Stationnement extérieur en retrait de la maison pratique et spacieux. Maison annexée pratique, mais qui manque de commodités. Aucun bureau, téléviseur ou autre, que des lits et une salle de bain. À améliorer: la laveuse et la sécheuse (dangeureuse...), le climatiseur de la chambre double bruyant et le BBQ qui n'est pas digne de cette villa. Mais, dans l'ensemble, c'est le logement qui nous a apporté le plus de bonheur au Costa Rica. Nous y aurions séjourné encore plus longtemps.

We initially booked a different place that was 5.0 stars. Ended up moving into this place that was NOT 5.0 - I think it was 4.87. It was NIGHT and DAY. This place is georgeous super clean and it feels as a luxury property. If the other place we booked was 5.0 than this place should be 10.0 - have 0 regrets moving into this unit and as my wife said we should have stayed her from the beggining and now we have a most property in Quepos! Thank you!

We had such a fantastic time at this Villa! Kent and all of his staff were extremely friendly, helpful, and easy to contact. They were extremely accommodating to our schedule, greatly appreciated!!! Saw lots of wildlife in and around the house, would definitely visit again! Thank you Kent and your staff for the memorable vacation!

Second year we stayed here. Love it and will be back! This is our Costa Rican home away from home! Thanks for sharing it with us Kent!

Our family (2 young kids, 2 parents, 2 grandparents) had the best time staying at the Villa Monos Bailarines. It's a great place for a family travelling with grandparents! The place was clean and had everything we needed, Carli was communicative, helpful and great. The pool and AC were a welcome reprieve from the heat. We saw lots of wildlife around the house including monkeys, sloths, macaws, lizards, agoutis toucans, and lots of other birds. There were enough restaurants in walking distance (down a hill - so hard to come back up in the heat of the day for lunch but lovely for dinner) and it was easy bus ride to get to other restarurants, beaches and shops. Carli got us some provisions before we arrived and that was really helpful. Check in was simple and also nice to have access to laundry. We would definitely come back here!

Beautiful house in a wonderful location. Monkeys swung by, macaws flew by and beautiful birds of so many colors made their nests around the lush foliage. The house had everything you need for a comfortable stay-ac in all rooms, well stocked kitchen and baths and clean. You were near restaurants and beaches while still feeling secluded from the world in your mini tropical paradise.

This place was amazing to stay at lots of wild life and peaceful.   I loved everything about this place.

This has been definitely my best ever experience on Airbnb! Kent’s place was beautiful, CLEAN and tidy. Winny is by far the best host… she was always available, flawless communication. I would recommend this place to anyone looking for a great time in Manuel Antonio!

We absolutely loved our stay! The natural setting is absolutely beautiful. We saw monkeys, colorful birds, butterflies, and more right from our villa. There’s not much better than swimming in your own personal pool within the rainforest! The concierge was extremely helpful in getting our tours arranged, groceries delivered upon our arrival, and prompt communication when questions arose. Highly recommended!

This place is amazing for the wildlife! We had many visits from squirrel monkeys,capuchins and had 2 sloths in the trees for almost a week. The beds are extremly comfy and the AC works great! The pool is amazing as well. Internet and washing machine were not working when we arrive but were fixed within a few days. The house is gorgous but could use a few updates but nothing major. Would recommend!

A convenient, safe location, great value and clean. The concierge is outstanding!

This was  the  best place we stayed in Costa Rica,  the house is not a five star, however the lay out, the out door space, the pool , and the wildlife made it amazing. We checked in jumped in the pool and immediately seen monkeys all around, a sloth and it’s baby right above us while macaws circled above. We absolutely loved it ! It was also a great location !

Great location to make you feel at home in Costa Rica.    Host and support team is very accommodating.

Comfortable, excellent cleanliness, with all the amenities, we hope to return soon!

Cómodo, excelente limpieza, con todos los servicios, esperamos regresar pronto!

This house is set in a beautiful jungle like setting, pool is just what you need after visiting the National Park. The main house has 3 bathrooms, each bedroom has its own private bathroom! Quick communication once you get there!

Just as advertised. We loved staying here and the chef Kent arranged was great. We will be back.

My family loved this house. It is beautiful, clean, private, and fully equipped with anything you may need during your stay. It is a short 10min drive from the national park and other popular beaches/attractions. The bedding is super comfortable and every room has highly efficient air conditioning that make this house a perfect relaxing spot after a long beach day. I napped by the pool and trees several times too! We saw many scarlett macaws, monkeys, and tucans. Internet is high speed. Kent is super helpful and responsive, and the staff were also all very nice and helpful. 10/10, book this house if you want an oasis away from the main town area with modern amenities.

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