Richard
Reviews
Superhost68 total reviews
91% Excellent
68 reviews
4.90
2025–2026
68 reviews
Anne
Good, 1 week ago
Great place with a few caveats: they really expect you not to flush your toilet paper. Did not expect this with a place this modern, pricey and nice. Second and perhaps the biggest issue was that the staff seemed to come into our home as they pleased, without scheduling or knocking. Once when we were in the pool, a worker came in to grab some bottles. It was quite jarring to see someone walking around the house while we were in the pool. The worst incident was when we were woken up to someone in our house at 6am. The concierge had made a mistake with scheduling our breakfast and they arrived 2 hours early and did not knock. Or if they did knock, no one came to the door, and they just came in anyway! There need to be DND hangers for doors if they are treating it like a hotel not your private AirBnB. Lastly, there are large ugly black cloths hung up between and around some of the villas, I assume bc the privacy plants have not grown in yet. Def not as private as the pics make it seem.
Host Response
Anne, thank you so much for staying with us and for taking the time to share this detailed feedback — we want every guest to feel completely at home, so we take these points seriously. On the toilet paper: this isn't a house rule specific to our property — it's standard practice throughout Costa Rica, including in luxury hotels and resorts. Our public sewage infrastructure uses narrower pipes than what's common in the US or Europe, so flushing paper causes clogs. We do have signage in each bathroom noting this, but we understand it can still be an adjustment for visitors who aren't used to it elsewhere. Regarding the staff visit: our housekeeper's role includes preparing breakfast at the time you request it, so if you're sleeping when that time arrives, she will let herself in to have things ready — that's expected, not an intrusion. That said, we did coordinate the timing directly with your group in advance, and our staff did knock — one of your fellow guests opened the door for her. We're sorry there was a mix-up in how that moment was communicated within your group, and we understand it felt jarring in the moment. We do hear you on the privacy point, and we're working on the landscaping to fill in naturally over time, plus looking at DND-style signage as an extra layer of comfort for guests who'd like more of a "do not disturb" boundary during their stay. We'd love to host you again once these improvements are in place!
Trevia
Excellent, 3 weeks ago
This stay was AMAZING. The staff was great and super responsive. Breakfast included is super helpful before the days activities. It felt like our own private oasis full of beautiful sightings of wildlife. Very peaceful and I would come back!
Greg
Excellent, 3 weeks ago
We had an outstanding stay at the Treehouse Villa at San Manuel. The property is made up of only six private villas tucked behind a gated entrance just outside Quepos. The surrounding neighborhood is very local and modest, so driving through it doesn’t prepare you for what awaits behind the gate. Once inside, it feels like you’ve entered a private tropical paradise. Our group of four adults and two children had plenty of space, and the villa was exactly as described in the listing. Every morning, the staff came to the villa and prepared a fresh breakfast that was one of the highlights of our stay. The menu changed daily and included fresh fruit juices, Costa Rican coffee, eggs, tortillas, and other delicious local dishes. One of the perks of staying here is access to Arenas del Mar Resort. A shuttle is available, but we chose to drive our rental car both days we visited. It’s only about a seven-minute drive through Quepos. There is a per-person fee, but it is applied as a credit towa
Jason
Good, 3 weeks ago
Overall happy with the place. It matched the photos. Private breakfast each morning was outstanding ... by wonderful cooks and staff serving it. The monkey visits were a lovely surprise, truly felt like a treehouse villa.
Carolina
Excellent, 3 weeks ago
Very nice and comfortable house. The breakfast is very delicious. The only thing is that we weren't lucky enough to see the animals that several people mentioned in the post. But the service they provide is highly recommended. Thank you!
Angelita
Excellent, 4 weeks ago
Wonderful place-- very zen. Our whole family loved the house-- it's so beautiful. It's also nice not having to worry about cooking breakfast in the morning-- thank you!
Caitlin
Excellent, 4 weeks ago
My favorite stay experience ever! Richard, Hanzel and their whole team are outstanding!
Julie
Excellent, 1 month ago
Couldnt have enjoyed our stay more! The morning Costa Rican made breakfast was a delight. Lots of wild animals of the back- pool super fun!! We will return.
Erin
Good, 1 month ago
We had a good stay overall and there were many things to love about this property. The staff was truly exceptional—everyone was so kind, welcoming, and eager to help. The level of service was above and beyond what we expected, and they genuinely made us feel cared for throughout our stay. Breakfast was outstanding every morning, with fresh, delicious food we looked forward to each day. The home itself was beautiful, and the grounds were well maintained, peaceful, and felt very safe. The biggest downside was the smell inside our original villa. It was strong enough that we asked to switch villas, and thankfully the staff accommodated us quickly. While we appreciated how they handled the situation, it did impact our experience. The location was also just okay. Looking back, I wish I had realized the spectacular coastal views are on the other side of Manuel Antonio. Overall, the incredible staff and beautiful property made this a positive stay, but a few issues kept it from being a 5 ⭐
Patricia
Excellent, 1 month ago
Thanks for the great house! My family and I had a blast. The location of the home was close to lots of great restaurants and activities. We loved all the space in the house for our family of 6. The kids favorite part was the pool and slide and seeing all the wildlife while swimming! Very cool!
Stefanie
Excellent, 2 months ago
Great stay for our extended family! The pool was lovely. The staff was super friendly and helpful.
Marin
Excellent, 2 months ago
I LOVE IT! DEFINITELY GOING BACK!
Lori
Excellent, 2 months ago
We truly enjoyed our time staying in the treehouse villas! Hanzel & his team were so accommodating & took care of all of the details so we could focus on relaxing & just having a great time! Pristine, clean property in the center of the jungle with lots of monkey action, which was a treat!!! We appreciated the 5-star service :)
Jessica
Excellent, 2 months ago
Perfect, beautiful, fun home for our family of 6 located in the most convenient spot to allow us to walk to restaurants and shops or snag a quick Uber around town. We can’t wait to return. Thank you!
McKenzie
Excellent, 2 months ago
We absolutely loved our stay in tree house villa #2. Our favorite part was seeing all the wildlife right in the backyard. We saw monkeys everyday. We stayed for 6 nights and I definitely could have stayed longer. Thank you for the wonderful memories.