Renovated Jungle-to-Ocean View Villa • Sleeps 10
Overview
Casa Elsa is a luxury vacation rental home in Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica, offering exclusive ocean views. This spacious property features four bedrooms and five full bathrooms within over 7,700 square feet of tropical living space. The villa blends luxury with natural surroundings to provide a comfortable and elegant retreat.
For safety reasons, children under 5 years old are not permitted due to the spacing between cable railings, which could pose fall risks.
The Space
Recently renovated, Casa Elsa is a sophisticated six-bedroom, seven-bathroom villa (note: description includes six bedrooms, but rental is for four bedrooms) designed with an open-concept layout that highlights stunning jungle and ocean views. The home is flooded with natural light and offers air-conditioned comfort in all bedrooms.
Accommodations sleep up to 10 guests and include:
- Two king beds
- One queen bed
- One bedroom with both a king and queen bed
- Two futons for additional sleeping flexibility
Each bedroom has its own ensuite bathroom. The villa features five bathrooms with walk-in showers.
The gourmet kitchen is equipped with:
- Custom teak cabinetry
- Quartz countertops
- Top-of-the-line appliances
For entertainment, there is a game room with a pool table and board games. Additional amenities include a dedicated workspace, multiple security safes, and 200 MB Wi-Fi.
Outside, guests can enjoy:
- A private blue-tiled infinity-edge pool overlooking the jungle canopy
- A large, unheated jacuzzi
- Multiple lounge areas with a barbecue grill
- An outdoor shower for rinsing after outdoor activities
Air conditioning is available in the bedrooms only. Ceiling fans are installed throughout the villa.
Guest Access
Guests have exclusive access to the entire property except for a two-bedroom apartment on the ground level. Only one family or group is accommodated at a time, ensuring privacy.
Included services:
- Daily housekeeping and laundry service (except Sundays)
- Dedicated pool and grounds maintenance
- Complimentary personal concierge service to assist with airport transfers, tours, private chef services, and more
Parking is available onsite for up to four vehicles across two private parking areas measuring 42 feet and 40 feet in length.
Location
Nestled in the heart of Manuel Antonio, the villa offers a unique jungle setting where daily visits from monkeys, sloths, and exotic birds are common. The beach is a 10-15 minute walk away, along with a variety of restaurants, shops, and bars, providing a perfect balance of seclusion and convenience.
House Rules
- The primary guest must be at least 25 years old and sign the rental agreement.
- A signed rental agreement and photo ID are required within 24 hours of booking.
- Only registered guests listed on the rental agreement may be on the property.
- Quiet hours are from 8 pm to 6 am; loud noise or music is prohibited and may result in eviction.
- No pets, smoking, commercial photography, parties, or events are allowed.
- A $500 security deposit hold is required before check-in.
- Guests must complete verification through the third-party provider Truvi before arrival to ensure compliance with rental regulations and facilitate smooth check-in.
Important Information
- Children under 5 years old are not allowed due to safety concerns with open railings and multiple levels (four stories).
- Security cameras monitor the driveway, entrances, and gardens.
- Air conditioning is provided only in bedrooms; please keep bedroom doors closed when AC is running and turn it off when rooms are unoccupied.
- Power outages may occur occasionally, especially during the rainy season, lasting from a few minutes to a couple of hours. Emergency flashlights are provided.
- The property is set in a natural jungle environment, so encounters with insects and local wildlife are part of the authentic experience.
- Third-party travel insurance is required to cover cancellations beyond the rental policy.
Amenities
- Ocean and jungle views
- Prime location within walking distance to the beach (approximately 12 minutes), restaurants, and shops
- Open-concept design with abundant natural light and airflow
- Daily wildlife sightings
- Free concierge service
- Complimentary housekeeping and laundry service (except Sundays)
- Private chef service available for an additional fee
- Sleeps up to 10 guests (no children under 5 allowed)
- Four bedrooms, each with an ensuite bathroom
- Bedding: two king beds, one king and queen bed combo, one queen bed
- Two futons (one located in an air-conditioned bedroom)
- Air conditioning in bedrooms only; open-air social areas
- Ceiling fans throughout
- Five bathrooms with walk-in showers
- Private infinity-edge ocean view pool
- Large unheated jacuzzi
- Onsite parking for up to three large vehicles across two parking areas
- Security system
- Fully stocked gourmet kitchen
- Game room with pool table and music system
- Multiple security safes
- Barbecue grill
- Outdoor shower
- Dishwasher
- Washer and dryer
- Hairdryers
- Toiletries including toilet tissue, soaps, shampoo, and paper towels
Additional rental items available:
- Pack n Play and high chair available for rent at $10 each per day or $15 for both per day
Concierge Services
Guests benefit from complimentary concierge services provided by Susan, who can assist with:
- Private airport transportation
- Booking chef services
- Organizing tours and massages
- Making restaurant reservations
- Arranging rental cars and more
Having a local expert helps save time and money while enhancing your Costa Rican experience.
Additional Villas
The host also manages other nearby villas suitable for groups of various sizes. Please check the host profile for more options.
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Recent Reviews
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Diana
1 week ago
We had an absolutely wonderful stay at Scott’s beautiful home! The house is spacious, spotless, and very comfortable, with cozy beds that made it easy to relax after a day of exploring. We especially loved the tropical setting, having visits from the capuchin monkeys, watching the beautiful birds, and listening to the cicadas made the experience feel truly special. Scott was an excellent host, and Susan, the concierge, was incredibly helpful from start to finish. She provided wonderful recommendations and arranged everything we needed, making our stay completely seamless. Communication with both Scott and Susan was excellent! They were responsive, friendly, and always happy to help. We highly recommend staying here and would love to return!
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Rhoda
2 weeks ago
We had a fantastic stay at Casa Elza. The house is beautiful and the setting is even better than the pictures. The open-air living, dining and kitchen area overlooking the jungle really makes you feel like you’re in Costa Rica—you’ll even get the occasional wildlife visitor! The bedrooms were comfortable and air-conditioned, and the house worked extremely well for our group. The location was also excellent: close to restaurants, Manuel Antonio, Quepos and everything we wanted to do, while still feeling private and surrounded by nature. We especially enjoyed relaxing at the house after our excursions and just taking in the views and sounds of the jungle. It was a great home base for our Costa Rica vacation and we’d definitely recommend Casa Elza to families or groups visiting Manuel Antonio. The best part might have been Susan the concierge. She was amazing. She helped make the vacation one of our best.
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Celeste
3 weeks ago
We absolutely loved our stay at Casa Elsa. We were a family of six with four teenagers, and it was the perfect home base in Manuel Antonio. The house is surrounded by lush rainforest with beautiful Pacific views, yet still very convenient to the beaches, restaurants and National Park. The house was spacious, comfortable and very well equipped, with plenty of cookware, dishes and basic supplies. Susan, the house manager, was fantastic… responsive, incredibly helpful and very accommodating with our arrival and special requests. She made everything easy from start to finish. Casa Elsa gave us exactly the tropical Costa Rica experience we were hoping for. We would absolutely stay here again.
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Carrie
4 weeks ago
In a word- magical. Nestled in the hills of Manuel Antonio is this gem of a place. I can’t say enough good things about Scott’s place or about the people that support this Airbnb. From the concierge Susan to the daily maid service (our clothes would be washed and neatly folded waiting after the days activities) to Alessandro the personal chef who made us a lovely dinner. They were all incredible. Scott sent excellent recommendations for local restaurants over around check-in. The whole group that supports this place ensures that the stay is nothing short of memorable. The description of the house is accurate but we especially enjoyed the newly renovated bathrooms in each of the rooms, the pool table, taking dips in the pool and soaking up all the beauty and nature that surround and visit you during your stay. Thank you for everything and we look forward to coming back and sharing with others in our family.
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Niall
1 month ago
Excellent place to stay, photos don’t do it justice, highly recommend!
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Lindsey
2 months ago
Our family had an amazing stay! From the moment we arrived, we felt welcomed and well taken care of. The home was spotless, and having our laundry done daily was such a wonderful luxury that made our vacation even more relaxing. A special thank you to Chef Roberto, who prepared absolutely delicious meals for us. Every meal was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. He made dining one of the highlights of our trip! Susan, the concierge, was fantastic before we even arrived. She helped us plan our excursions, answered all of our questions, and made the entire process seamless. One of our favorite parts of the stay were the monkeys and toucans in the trees every day right from the villa! We were pleasantly surprised that there were far fewer bugs than we expected. The beach was beautiful, peaceful, and never crowded. The walk was a bit longer than expected for our kids, but it was worth it. We’d gladly stay here again and highly recommend this villa for a memorable getaway!
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Adrienne
2 months ago
Scott’s place was absolutely amazing! This Airbnb was more than just a house, it was an incredible experience. The house was as beautiful in person as the photos and the views from the open air balconies of both the jungle and wildlife (monkeys/sloths/lizards & more) and the ocean is stunning. The house has multiple hangout spaces and was super comfortable for our family group of 10. It is also walkable to both the beach and restaurants. Then when you add in the addition of the concierge who will book everything for you and the chef (book the chef they are incredible!) this was an Airbnb for us that we never wanted to leave! This house truly had it all! We can’t wait to stay here again!
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Mike
2 months ago
Great house in a great location!
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Marc
3 months ago
This was one of the best spots we’ve ever stayed. Every perk of a hotel, with the comfort of your own space. Susan, our concierge, was an incredible asset to the stay and made sure we were taken care of the entire time. We particularly appreciated how she greeted us on arrival AND departure. The chefs and housekeepers were also top tier. Would 100% stay again.
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Rita
4 months ago
Beautiful, comfortable, exceptional cleaning service, loved the place!! I would highly recommend Casa Elsa to family and friends.
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