A six-bedroom villa in Manuel Antonio with ocean views, a heated pool, rooftop jacuzzi, and private jungle trail to a semi-private beach. Spot toucans, monkeys, sloths, and macaws from the lush grounds.
Overview
Lapa Villas is ideal for large families and groups of friends seeking an authentic Costa Rican experience. The property includes two villas set among lush gardens, with a swimming pool, hot tub, ocean views, and a private jungle trail leading to a semi-private beach.
Costa Rica’s wildlife can be experienced directly at the villas. Three species of monkeys, sloths, toucans, macaws, and countless other bird species frequently visit the property. You may even encounter more wildlife here than in the nearby national park, which is only 5 minutes away.
The Space
Lapa Villas — 6 Bedrooms | Jungle Property | Walk to 3 Beaches
Lapa Villas is a private jungle property consisting of three villas. This listing provides exclusive use of the upper two villas, while the third villa remains closed and unrented.
The two available villas offer:
- 6 bedrooms
- 6 bathrooms
- A lush jungle setting
- Ocean views
- A private trail to a semi-private beach
- Walking access to two additional beaches
The property is located on Quepos Point in Manuel Antonio, one of the area’s most scenic and wildlife-rich neighborhoods.
Nearby Beaches
A private jungle trail leads to a semi-private sand-and-rock beach approximately 5 minutes away. Two additional beaches are within walking distance:
- Playa Biesanz: A beautiful cove with calm waves, approximately a 12-minute walk away
- Playa Espadilla: Manuel Antonio’s main public beach, approximately a 20-minute walk away
A protected stretch of untouched national forest lies between the villas and the beach. The forest is home to abundant wildlife, including:
- Howler monkeys
- Capuchin monkeys
- Squirrel monkeys
- Sloths
- Macaws
- Toucans
- Coatis
- Raccoons
- Countless tropical birds
- Occasional ocelots
In addition to the beach trail, guests can explore miles of peaceful jungle paths along the coastline.
Center Villa (#2)
The center villa serves as the main gathering space for the property. Surrounded by flowering gardens, it features a covered pool area, an outdoor kitchen, and an open-air lounge.
Tropical hardwood furniture, ceilings, and floors give the villa a warm, rustic character.
Outdoor Kitchen and Lounge
Guests naturally spend much of their time in the outdoor kitchen and lounge area, which includes:
- Two bar areas with stools
- A large dining table for group meals
- Comfortable outdoor seating
- A heated swimming pool suitable for adults and children year-round
Both bedrooms open onto a large covered terrace overlooking the jungle.
Bedrooms
- Master bedroom: King bed and private bathroom with a large open shower
- Guest bedroom: King bed, convertible to two twin beds
Private Jungle Trail to the Beach
A cobblestone trail winds through the jungle to a quiet beach that is rarely visited.
The trail includes numerous steps and several steeper sections. A handrail is provided where needed, although the uphill return can be physically demanding. The walk offers a peaceful journey through the jungle to a secluded beach.
Upper Villa (#1)
The upper villa spans four levels and features a modern design with spectacular ocean views.
Level 4
- Rooftop terrace with ocean views
- Private jacuzzi
Level 3
- Two bedrooms with king beds
- Two bathrooms
- Fully equipped kitchen
- Dining area
- Living area
- Sofa bed in the living room
- 55-inch flat-screen television
- Bluetooth speaker
- High-speed 100 Mbps Wi-Fi
The kitchen is crafted from teak wood and fully equipped for cooking and entertaining.
Level 2
- Four private parking garages exclusively for guests
Level 1
- Open gym area
- Two additional bedrooms with king beds
- Ensuite bathrooms for both bedrooms
Layout Overview
Upper Villa (#1)
- Level 4: Rooftop terrace and jacuzzi
- Level 3: Two bedrooms, kitchen, dining area, and living room
- Level 2: Four parking garages
- Level 1: Gym and two bedrooms
Center Villa (#2)
- Main level: Two bedrooms, swimming pool, outdoor kitchen, dining area, and gardens
- Additional access: Private trail to the beach
Ideal for Groups and Families
With six bedrooms and up to 10 beds, Lapa Villas is well suited to families, retreats, and groups of friends. The private pool and outdoor kitchen provide a central space for guests to cook, swim, relax, and spend time together.
Private chef services can also be arranged for an even more relaxing stay.
Accessibility
Like many homes in Manuel Antonio, the property is situated on a hillside. It is not wheelchair accessible, and stairs are required to reach both villas and the beach trail.
Renting the Entire Property
Lapa Villas also includes a third villa, which can be rented for larger groups.
To book all three villas together, see:
Guest Access
Guests have exclusive access to the property’s two upper villas and the garage, which provides parking for four vehicles. The newest luxury villa remains closed and unrented.
The jungle trails and beaches are public property. However, because access is limited, they are generally quiet and feel mostly private. The beach is shared with a nearby boutique hotel, so a few other people may occasionally be present.
The jungle trails are exceptionally private. Staff, including the groundskeeper, maintenance personnel, and housekeeping team, work on the property Monday through Saturday. They are flexible and can adjust their schedules to accommodate guests upon request.
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What guests are saying
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Jose
2 weeks ago
We had an amazing stay at this beautiful villa! It was perfect for our large group, with plenty of space for everyone to relax and enjoy themselves. The location was excellent, with several beautiful beaches nearby and plenty to explore in the area. One of the biggest highlights was the outstanding private chef—the food was incredible and made our stay even more special. Having delicious meals prepared right at the villa was such a great experience, especially with a large group. For 13 people, a five course meal was around $750-$850 after adding tip. The villa was comfortable, spacious, and a great home base for our trip. We would absolutely recommend it to families or groups traveling together and would definitely stay here again!
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Carlos
1 month ago
We will definitely come back
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Myla
3 months ago
Super awesome
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Annie
5 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
5 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
6 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
7 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
7 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!
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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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