Casa de las Lapas. Monkeys & Macaws!

The Space

Casa de las Lapas in Manuel Antonio is a beautiful family home situated on 2.5 acres of lush tropical forest within a gated residential community of luxury properties. It borders Hotel Gaia’s forest reserve, which hosts the project that reintroduced scarlet macaws to the area, ensuring daily sightings of these magnificent birds. Located on a wildlife corridor, the home also frequently welcomes monkeys and other native animals.

This three-bedroom, three-bathroom vacation home is filled with natural light and offers a private retreat to experience the best of the region. The entire house is on one level, featuring an open floor plan that faces a large infinity pool, terrace, and surrounding tropical forest. You won’t hear or see any neighbors from inside the house—only the sounds and sights of nature.

The infinity pool includes a shallow section perfect for young children and a deeper area, chest height, ideal for swimming. The kitchen is fully equipped for preparing meals with family and friends, featuring:

• Large side-by-side refrigerator
• Gas stove and oven
• Dishwasher
• Large kitchen island with granite countertop and wooden breakfast bar

To the right of the kitchen, there is a spacious walk-in pantry. On the left, a swinging door leads to the laundry room, where guests have access to a high-capacity washer and dryer.

Several large skylights brighten the home, including one in the master bathroom, one in the internal patio where a ficus tree grows, and another in the main living area. The skylight in the living room is a favorite spot for monkeys, who use its incline as a slide, providing hours of entertainment.

After a day of exploring beaches, hiking nature trails, and enjoying local cuisine, you can relax by cooling off in the illuminated pool or unwind in the large hot tub adjacent to the master bedroom, just steps from the forest canopy and its lively wildlife. Garden reflectors light up the forest around the pool and main terrace at night, creating a magical atmosphere.

Air conditioning is available only in the master bedroom and will be installed by November 1st, 2024.

Wildlife and Surroundings

The home is located on a wildlife corridor connecting Manuel Antonio National Park with private reserves outside town. All public utilities are installed underground to preserve the surrounding forest and allow wildlife to pass freely.

You can expect to see a variety of animals almost daily, including:

• White-faced monkeys
• Squirrel monkeys
• Howler monkeys
• Toucans and toucanets
• Mot-mots
• Green parrots
• Sloths
• Kinkajous
• Owls at night
• Anteaters
• Agoutis (guatusas)
• Iguanas

Location

Casa de las Lapas is just a five-minute drive from Manuel Antonio National Park, offering easy access to one of Costa Rica’s most famous natural attractions.

Guest Access

All living spaces are on a single level, making the home easily accessible.

Amenities

• High-speed fiber optic internet at 100 Mbps (upgrade to 500 Mbps available for a fee)
• Air conditioning in the master bedroom (installation by November 1st, 2024)
• Large infinity pool with shallow and deep areas
• Hot tub near the master bedroom
• Fully equipped kitchen with modern appliances
• Walk-in pantry and laundry room with washer and dryer
• Multiple large skylights providing natural light

Additional Information

For videos and more visuals, visit Instagram: #casadelaslapas

The host is available to assist and ensure your stay in Manuel Antonio embodies the spirit of Pura Vida.