Two villas on a large property with pool, h...
Overview
Lapa Villas offers an ideal retreat for large groups of families and friends seeking an authentic Costa Rican experience. The property features two villas set on a spacious lot with a pool, hot tub, sauna, lush gardens, ocean views, and a private jungle trail leading to a semi-private beach.
Wildlife is abundant here, with three types of monkeys, sloths, toucans, macaws, and numerous bird species frequently visiting the grounds. You may encounter more wildlife at Lapa Villas than in the nearby national park, which is just five minutes away.
The Space
Lapa Villas consists of two houses with a combined total of six bedrooms and bathrooms, nestled on a verdant property in Quepos Point. This area of Manuel Antonio is renowned for its natural beauty and rich wildlife.
A private jungle trail connects the villas to a semi-private beach with sand and rocks, approximately a five-minute walk away. Additionally, two other beaches are within walking distance:
- Playa Biesanz: a cove beach with gentle waves (12-minute walk)
- Playa Espadilla: the main public beach (20-minute walk)
Between the villas and the beach lies a stretch of untouched national forest, home to howler, squirrel, and capuchin monkeys, as well as sloths, macaws, toucans, coatis, raccoons, and even ocelots. The forest extends along the coastline, offering miles of serene hiking opportunities.
Lower Home (#2)
The lower house serves as the heart of the property, surrounded by flowering gardens, a covered pool area, and an open-air kitchen and outdoor lounge. The home has a charming rustic style with tropical hardwood furniture, ceilings, and floors.
It includes:
- Two spacious bedrooms on the main level:
- Master bedroom with a king bed and private bathroom featuring a large open shower
- Guest bedroom with a bunk bed (queen bottom, single top) and a large private bathroom
- One bedroom on the lower level with two twin beds, private bathroom, and independent exterior access (next to the sauna)
- A sauna for relaxation
- Outdoor kitchen with two bars and bar stools on both sides
- Large dining table adjacent to the heated pool, which is suitable for both children and adults
- Comfortable poolside seating including tables, sofas, and chairs
A cobblestone trail from this house leads down to the semi-private beach. Please note that the trail is steep with many steps and handrails on the more challenging sections; it requires caution and is a workout on the return trip.
Upper Home (#1)
The upper villa is a four-level structure that is spacious and more modern in design.
Features include:
- Level 4: Rooftop terrace with stunning ocean views and a jacuzzi
- Level 3: Two bedrooms, each with king beds and private bathrooms; open floor plan living, dining, and kitchen area with teak wood cabinetry; a 55" flat-screen TV and Bluetooth speaker; sofa bed in the living room
- Level 2: Four private parking garages exclusively for guests
- Level 1: Gym and two additional bedrooms
- One bedroom with one king and one twin bed
- One bedroom with one queen and one twin bed
The property offers 100 Mbps Wi-Fi throughout.
Amenities
- Heated swimming pool suitable for all ages
- Outdoor kitchen and dining area designed for social gatherings
- Sauna for added comfort
- Private jungle trail to a semi-private beach
- Rooftop jacuzzi with ocean views
- Fully equipped gym
- Four exclusive parking garages
- High-speed internet access
Wildlife and Surroundings
The property is surrounded by lush jungle and national forest, home to a variety of wildlife including:
- Howler, squirrel, and capuchin monkeys
- Sloths
- Macaws and toucans
- Numerous bird species
- Coatis, raccoons, and ocelots
The nearby beaches and jungle trails are public but rarely crowded, offering a mostly private and tranquil environment.
Accessibility
Please be aware that Lapa Villas is located on a hillside typical of Manuel Antonio. The property is not wheelchair accessible, as stairs are required to reach both villas and the beach.
Guest Access
Guests have exclusive use of the entire property, including both villas and the garage with parking for four vehicles. While the jungle trails and beaches are public, their limited access ensures a mostly private experience. The beach is shared with a nearby boutique hotel, so occasional visitors may be present.
Staff and Services
The property is maintained by a team including a groundskeeper, maintenance personnel, and housekeeping staff who work Monday through Saturday. They are flexible and can adjust their schedule to accommodate guest needs upon request.
Chef services are available upon inquiry to enhance your stay.
Reviews
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Recent Reviews
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Carlos
1 week ago
We will definitely come back
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Myla
2 months ago
Super awesome
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Annie
4 months ago
We stayed as two families of four, with kids ranging from 5-8 and this place was amazing for us! There is ample space and the homes are kept very clean. The setting and views are spectacular. We saw more wildlife around the villas and property than we did in our tour of Manuel Antonio, including “monkey o’clock” when monkeys would visit every evening (a bug highlight for our kids). This pictures don’t really do it justice. We enjoyed many hours on the large covered deck and made good use of the outdoor kitchen. One of the best parts for our crew was the covered pool! Our kids LOVED it and not having to worry about sun exposure while they enjoyed it was a huge plus. It was also super fun to explore the jungle path to the beach. We spotted sloths along the way and enjoyed finding hermit crabs on the beach. We would absolutely return and highly recommend for a family vacation!
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Debra
4 months ago
Our family of 13 , from 6 to 75 visited Costa Rica for the very first time and stayed at Lapa villas for 10 wonderful days. There aren’t enough explicatives to describe how much we loved our stay and it is mostly because of Jason’s beautiful villas and incredible staff. He and concierge Carli were always responsive. Carli helped us arrange numerous adventures ,two scrumptious meals provided by chef Chris and gave us advice on everything local including shopping, restaurant selections and beaches. Jason’s delightful staff keeps the lodgings impeccably clean and the pool and surrounding landscaped areas perfectly maintained without us hardly noticing that they were there, although we loved visiting with them. We mostly hung out by the open kitchen and pool area, but there was plenty of room if someone needed privacy or quiet also. The highlight was the monkey and bird visits every night ! The kids won’t forget feeding the squirrel monkeys. BEST EXPERIENCE EVER!
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Micaela
4 months ago
Amazing stay! The house was perfect for our group of 3 couples and 3 kids, everyone had plenty of space and it never felt crowded. There was also a beautiful pool with an incredible view and a great hangout area where we grilled out, made drinks, played music on the speakers, and spent time together. The hosts were incredibly helpful with restaurant recommendations, booking our excursions, and answering all the questions that came up in between. They always responded within minutes. We saw amazing wildlife every day right at the house; howler monkeys, capuchin monkeys, squirrel monkeys, and a huge iguana. (Don’t forget to bring your fresh bananas!) It truly was an amazing trip and we made wonderful memories with our family. Highly recommend staying here!
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Benjamin
5 months ago
I've used Airbnb extensively over the last decade- I can't think of a place I enjoyed staying at more than this one! The property of the house was directly bordering a large rainforest and I'll never forget all the wildlife. We saw parrots every day, toucans, blue morpho butterflies, and many other species. But the highlight was the monkeys! We had one or two visits from different troops of three different species of monkeys every day. My children will never forget our stay there.
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Caden
6 months ago
Jason and Carlie were extraordinary hosts! The house was beautiful with incredible views from every room, the grounds are immaculately kept, plenty to do nearby, and most importantly the hosts were responsive and helpful. Wildlife visited the home daily (monkeys, agoutis, macaws, toucans). There was plenty to do at the house without ever needing to leave, but there were also incredible restaurants within short walking distance, although it is hilly. The beach that the Airbnb connects to was beautiful and we saw two whales in the bay on a catamaran tour. Overall, one of the best vacations I’ve ever had with an outstanding team of staff. 100% would stay again!
5
Rebecca
1 year ago
This property was great for 3 families and kids. Every family got their own level. There was so much to do on the property. The pool was clean and warm, we spent so much time in there. Kids loved the pool and also the beach. The outdoor kitchen was amazing. We used the recommend chef for dinner and breakfast day of travel, the food was amazing and took some stress off the travel day. They assisted in booking tours. The best part was the wildlife; squirrel monkeys, white face monkeys, howler monkeys, and lots of birds. Defiantly very unique vacation rental experience. The owners were very responsive with issues.
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Trine
1 year ago
This was one of the best Airbnb I have ever been to. The house was super nice, the surroundings were lovely and Carli did an awesome job to make our stay sublim👍👍❤️ Carli booked the chef Diego to prepare a wonderful dinner for us. His food and his service was absolute top class and he deserves our highest recommendations ‼️ To sun up: GO GO GO you will love it
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Jenny
1 year ago
We were a mixed group of 7 friends and family looking for a spacious place with plenty of nature. This place had it all!!! Two separate villas and a third one being built. There is a semi private beach, creatures galore and plenty of room for everyone to have their personal space to decompress. The lower villa is listed as the more rustic experience but in my opinion, that is the place to be! The outdoor kitchen is amazing! The monkeys came at the same time everyday, we saw toucans, lizards, and macaws all on property! Jason is the owner of the property and Carli is the concierge. They were both very communicative before our trip. I’d like to give a special shout out to Carli because she arranged pick up to and from the airport, all of our tours, arranged a private chef for us and massages. If not for her this trip would not have gone as seamlessly as it did. I HIGHLY recommend this property. We will be returning
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