Lovely privately owned ocean view condo located in Villas Nicolas.Open floor plan studio , suitable for 2, hotel amenities including maid service once a week. A second bedroom can be added for an additional cost. NO BREAKFAST The space The Villa borders a lush tropical garden and the sparkling pool, over looking Manuel Antonio beach & the Pacific ocean, creates a tranquil enclave perfectly situated for indulgent relaxation. For those seeking a taste of the local activity, popular restaurants, cafes and galleries are within a 5 minute walk. Guest access • Concierge service • Tour desk service • Free In Room Wi-Fi Internet Access • Laundry Service • Security Patrol • Restaurant for breakfast only • Swimming Pool & Jacuzzi • Landscaped Gardens • Daily Wildlife Visits • Ocean & Jungle Views

## The Space

This charming, privately owned ocean-view condo is situated in Villas Nicolas. It features an open floor plan studio designed to comfortably accommodate two guests. A second bedroom can be added for an additional fee. Maid service is provided once a week. Please note that breakfast is not included.

The villa is nestled next to a lush tropical garden and a sparkling pool, offering serene views of Manuel Antonio Beach and the Pacific Ocean. This peaceful setting is ideal for relaxation. For those interested in local culture, popular restaurants, cafes, and galleries are all within a five-minute walk.

## Amenities

- Concierge service  
- Tour desk assistance  
- Complimentary in-room Wi-Fi  
- Laundry service  
- Security patrol  
- On-site restaurant serving breakfast only  
- Swimming pool and jacuzzi  
- Landscaped gardens  
- Daily wildlife sightings  
- Ocean and jungle views  

## Location

The villa’s prime location provides easy access to nearby attractions, including dining and cultural spots, all just a short stroll away.

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We had to cancel our trip early due to cockroaches in not 1, but 2 rooms. We stayed the first night in our car due to cockroaches coming out from under the bed area. We saw 3 in about 20 minutes. They moved us to a 2nd room where we saw a 2 inch cockroach on the kitchen counter, along with cockroach eggs directly outside the front door. They refused to refund us the total amount of our trip. I don’t know if this business is removing reviews, as I saw ZERO reviews about a cockroach problem. This place is infested. It’s a gorgeous hotel where we experienced 2 nights of hell. We had previously stayed in a vacation home in La Fortuna days prior to this experience, in the rural jungle and experienced not a single bug in 6 days. Clearly they are not maintaining the hotel the way they should. Despicable. We have more picture of cockroaches on our phones now than I’d ever want to have.

We do not delete reviews since they are managed by Airbnb, not by us. In fact, this is the first bad review of the unit in question. As we indicated, we do our best to keep insects out of the rooms, but occasionally they can get in. We are in the middle of the rainforest, and we are the intruders; they have been living there for years. The hotel is maintained with the best cleaning standards, and the fact that there are no previous comments from previous guests confirms this.

We loved Sheryl’s place in Manuel Antonio. Beautiful, mature landscape around the premise and comfortable furnishings inside. We were so close to many restaurants that were walkable, as well as grocery stores. The amount of wildlife that we were able to see just by sitting out on our lanai was amazing! Macaws, parrots, sloths, squirrel monkeys, Capuchin monkeys, iguanas, and toucans. Spectacular! We loved our stay and can’t wait to come back!

This place was a GEM! We stayed for half of our trip and didn’t want to leave. Location was the most perfect we could dream of. Walking distance to amazing restaurants, market, and activities. We saw more wildlife at the airbnb than at the national park. Pool area was beautiful and definitely utilized it everyday. Staff was very friendly! Would recommend this place to anyone!!

Sheryl’s place is a slice of heaven. Every morning we woke up to the beautiful rainforest sounds and gorgeous views of the ocean and rainforest. It’s a perfect spot to see daily wildlife. We saw macaws, white faced monkeys, squirrel monkeys, howler monkeys, and even spotted a sloth with binoculars in the trees nearby. It felt so private and clean. You cannot beat this location. It is walkable to several markets, restaurants, and a 20 min walk to the beach. Downtown Quepos is a short drive down the hill which is where we grabbed dinner every night. If you want to stay in Manuel Antonio in a beautiful villa and feel like you are in the National Park definitely stay here! We will definitely stay again in the future.

Amazing accommodation! The pool is incredible and the garden is beautiful!

We travel often and I can honestly say this was one of the most beautiful places we’ve ever stayed. You sit in the midst of all the monkeys, wild birds, and sloths. I dare say you may see more wild life at this location than during an excursion! Centrally located, walking distance from all the best restaurants and attractions, Sheryl gets a 10 out of 10 across the board!

Thank you Hotel Villa Nicolas for sharing your beautiful place with us. We spent the majority of our time just enjoying the wonderful deck and watching all the wildlife pass through. The sloth view was so entertaining and the daily visits from the macaws were so fun. The beds are comfortable and the place was very clean. Thanks again for all the memories and we can’t wait to return. Pura Vida

Sheryl and all of their team were amazing! Very friendly, helpful, nice to see each morning/evening, and the stay was beautiful. They had great recommendations on things to do each day and was a pleasure staying at Villas Nicolas. Highly recommend!

Can't emphasize enough what a great location this is! You are literally steps away from restaurants, cafes, ATM, groceries etc. . .but also, once you step onto the property, you feel completely serene and transformed by the beautiful landscape, pool, walkways and VIEWS. The villa was plenty spacious for my daughter and I - and the built in sofa is easily serves as an extra bed. We enjoyed the convenience of the breakfast option for early morning outings, and Dennys was always friendly to talk to about location beaches, etc.  We spent six nights here which felt just right, but we agreed we could've stayed a few more! Highlights of the trip for us were El Milagro (multiple visits!!), plantain towers at Aqua Azul, exploring the C-123 at El Avion and of course, wildlife in the National Park and oh, the beaches! We saw them all.  Local bus route is easy peasy and makes outings even more fun.

This is our second time staying here and our favourite place in Manual Antonio. Super-friendly staff, great amenities, and an easy walk to many restaurants and shops. The unit is amazing, views of the sea while lying in bed, very private and best of all, the amount of wildlife we saw just from the deck. Sloths, parrots, many kinds of monkeys, and birds. If I’m being honest, we saw more cool wildlife than we did visiting the park. We will be back again!

This Airbnb was amazing. Very beautiful. I highly recommend this Villa.

This villa was perfect. Sheryl and dennys were so nice and helpful to us when we needed anything. The ocean view is magic, and you’ll see so much wildlife here- titi monkeys, macaws, different tropical birds. This hotel was quiet to us, not noisy in the slightest other than with sounds of nature. Tico breakfast was 10$ every morning and really good at the hotel.

We had an amazing stay! The location was great in Manuel Antonio. We were able to walk to many restaurants, as well as the beach and national park. When we were too tired to walk back after long days of activities it was very quick and convenient to take the local bus. The room and patio space were amazing and we were able to see monkeys, iguanas, and macaws on the property!

Great Location in Manuel Antonio!  Very Friendly staff! I definitely recommend this place if you are looking to stay in the heart of Manuel Antonio.  Very cute little villa. Perfect for a romantic getaway for two! So many great restaurants in the area!  My wife and I saw so much wildlife during our stay. Watch out for the squirrel Monkeys that are sure to come by Every morning.  Don’t have any food out because they will swipe it.  There must have been at least 20 they came up the mountain every morning. It was so much fun watching them climb the trees and jump from tree to tree. There was also a momma and her baby sloth hanging out right in the tree outside overlooking the patio! Definitely recommend Hotel Villas Nicolas! Great communication from Sheryl!

This villa is right in the heart of MA, walkable to many restaurants and shops. We loved that while we were right in the middle of things, the room itself was quiet and tucked away. We had beautiful ocean views from the balcony, and plenty of wildlife like spider monkeys right on the roof and trees next to us! The space was clean and tidy, with everything we needed in the kitchen, a comfy bed, large shower, and powerful air conditioning. The host Dennys was extremely responsive and friendly, always helpful for our questions and giving tips on what to do. We will definitely stay here again!

We had an amazing time in Manuel Antonio. We were so fortunate to see a sloth and her baby in the tree right out the balcony as well as the parrots. There are lots of restaurants to walk to. Our favorite is Emilio’s. Amazing Passion fruit Pie it’s a must have. Breakfast is delicious and dinner was fantastic make a reservation for dinner. When we were in the unit we spend the whole time on the balcony. Nice renovations in the bathroom. We would definitely stay here again and recommend to friends. The pool is awesome!! Happy hour drinks yum!!! Enoc our bartender was so great. We only ate breakfast there once. Dennis the front desk manager was very knowledgeable and super friendly as everyone else there. Felt supper safe the whole time. Thank you for your wonderful accommodations!!!

Amazing location, view, and place! It was our second time here and we still love it.

The studio was just the right size and location for our stay in Manuel Antonio. We loved the balcony and were able to see a lot of wildlife while enjoying the outdoor space including a sloth in a nearby tree. Easy access to food, groceries, ATM, busses, beach, and the park. Friendly and helpful staff.

I could not recommend this place enough! I stayed here 4 nights and wish I stayed longer. The views are breathtaking, the patio and interior are so perfect! We woke up and lounged in the hammock listening to the sound of the animals or rain. We had monkeys out all over the property including our patio. Such a magical stay! Super close & even walking distance to a myriad of amazing restaurants and beaches!

Villa Nicolas is a beautiful and well maintained property. Onsite is a pristine pool with walkways in between the units surround by well maintained jungle plants, trees, and flowers. Our unit #3 had a spacious deck with seating and a dining table overlooking the hillside and the pacific ocean with views of Manuel Antonio. The unit has a small kitchen with a fridge, microwave, and oven. It had a roomy shower and bathroom with hot water and a comfortable bed and living room area. In walking distance you have everything you need from great restraunts, fun bars, shopping, and grocery stores. Lastly super close down the road is the beach as well as the entrance to Manual Antonio National Park. We were very pleased with this unit. It has a great value and we plan on coming back 😀

Such a beautiful villa with an amazing view.  Help with Transportation and anything that came up was very much appreciated.   We will miss the deck and view!

Lovely stay!  Hotel Villas Nicolas looked exactly like the pictures and it was so nice to wake up every morning and sit on the beautiful (and huge) porch!  Staff was great as well, and I loved how close we were to restaurants and the bus stop. Would definitely stay again if I’m ever back in Manuel Antonio!

absolutely the highlight of our time in Costa Rica. the location is perfect, walkable to restaurants and local shops. easy to access and with a stellar view. being that we visited in the rainy season, we had the perfect bird eyes view of the ocean and the clouds rolling over the forest and hills below. the jungle came alive with the tranquil acoustics when the rain rolled in daily. the home was more that comfortable and we were tucked away with decent privacy and all the amenities of the resort onsite. kitchen was perfect for leftovers and fresh fruit and coffee prep. the shower was relaxing, bed more than comfortable, the little patio was our favorite way to spend each morning and evening. Sheryl was easy to communicate with and the staff at the front gate were very welcoming.

We absolutely LOOOOOOVED this place!!!! We looooooved Dennis! He was absolutely wonderful! We drove for 5 hours to get to this Air B&B, needless to say.. I was tired, and anxious. Dennis met us outside to greet us. We loved everything about this place. The view was amazing and the grounds were beautiful. I would love to come back to visit. It was perfect. We miss Dennis and this precious dog.

The place is beautiful. Good size for a couple. The balcony has a spectacular ocean view to enjoy a coffee or reading a book while monkeys jump around. Lots of plant and wild life, a nice pool and very friendly staff.

Stop looking and book this immediately!!! Its the perfect spot in Manuel Antonio. We walked to every meal and took the bus to the beach, super easy!  Watching the birds or monkeys play from the private deck overlooking the water while sipping coffee every morning was simply fantastic. We will be back!

This place was great for our 3 night stay. The views and wildlife from the patio were amazing and we enjoyed each morning and evening. The pool and included breakfast were great benefits to staying here and the location was really convenient (10 minutes from the national park and 10 minutes from the main town of Quepos). Bus system worked great and got taxis when needed given we didn’t have a car.

Don’t miss out on this lovely resort style hotel in Manuel Antonio! The patio and studio apartment are exactly as pictured, with the ocean waves audible from the patio. Nothing better than swinging in the hammock and watching monkeys play in the nearby trees. The pool and grounds are very peaceful and relaxing, happy hour every day at the bar! The AC is cool, bed is comfy and rainfall shower is amazing!

We  loved Sheryls place.. easy access, no flights of stairs to climb. Beautiful deck with  view of the ocean. We enjoyed spotting the lizards. macaws, toucans, and moneys from the deck.  Clean, comfortable, beautiful surrounds and nice pool.. breakfast was great...

Sheryl’s condo at Villas Nicolas is a beautiful, private studio unit with kitchen with a large shaded deck looking directly over the Pacific and surrounded by gorgeous gardens and a pool.  Very clean.  Within walking distance of some excellent restaurants, including Emilio’s (fabulous views and desserts!) and the Namaste Indian restaurant that had some of the best Indian food we’ve ever tasted.  Highly recommend if you are visiting Manuel Antonio National Park!

All I can say is wow!!!! The atmosphere, the staff, and the amenities were truly incredible! Highly recommend staying here!!!! Thank you!

If you love amazing views, active wild-life (monkeys, sloths, iguanas, toucans, macaws, etc.), and beautiful surroundings then I highly recommend staying at Sheryl’s place. The apartment, the grounds, and the team at Villas Nicholas are incredible and you will feel very welcomed. The villa is in a central location within Manuel Antonio. You can easily walk to multiple restaurants, catch the shuttle (or drive) to Manuel Antonio park, and/or a short drive to Quepos.

We absolutely loved our stay. The place rented looked exactly like the photos. The staff from the reception and the breakfast were super welcoming. We felt like we were in paradise ! 100% recommend !

Villas Nicolas is wonderful. The grounds, the Villas, the staff ( especially Dennis) all exceeded our expectations. Breakfast included was an appreciated bonus. There are million dollar, breathtaking views. We saw monkeys, parrots and iguanas daily from our balcony. The proximity to many restaurants, grocery and the beach was fantastic. ALL WITHIN walking distance. The villa itself is perfectly appointed but by far the view you get from bed when you open your eyes is everything. If you have the chance, BOOK THIS VILLA. PURA VIDA🐒🦥✌️

Great views and very helpful staff. exciting wildlife spotting done:-)

Tolle Aussicht und sehr hilfsbereites Personal. spannende Tierbeobachtungen gemacht:-)

This was a perfect place to stay. The villa has a character of its own. We saw monkeys, sloths & iguanas everyday. The staff is great & it’s so easy to book activities through the front office. It’s quiet, relaxing & beautiful. You can walk to grocery stores, restaurants, yoga & the beach. The bus is also super easy to catch & ride wherever you would like to go. There is breakfast served every morning by two lovely women at the villas. Overall 10/10 experience.

What a wonderful villa. We saw more wildlife outside on our balcony than we did at Manuel Antonio! Would definitely recommend to any traveler into the area.

Great area between Quepos and Manuel Antonio. Beautiful view. We saw monkeys having fun on our balcony. It was magical as a moment. The studio matches the photos and the maintenance is well done. The staff is considerate. Ease of public transport. I would go back in a heartbeat.

Endroit idéal entre Quepos et Manuel Antonio. Vue magnifique. Nous avons vue des singes s’amuser sur notre balcon. C’était magique comme moment. Le studio correspond aux photos et l’entretien est bien fait. Le personnel est attentionné. Facilité pour les transports en commun. J’y retournerais sans hésiter.

¡Pura Vida!  What a perfect and beautiful place.  From day one on our late arrival, we were welcomed and felt comfortable.  We did daily excursions to Manuel Antonio, beach, and Quepos which are all a short bus ride or walk away.  Some of our best animal views were from our balcony or restaurants close by.  Breakfast was delicious!  It’s hard to leave this place, but we will be back!

What a great studio! Loved the location and the views of the surrounding hills and ocean. We got to see monkeys and parrots from the balcony! Breakfast at the on-site restaurant was perfect. Nice having a small kitchen in the space too. All in all, great place as a home base to explore Manuel Antonio and Quepos!

This is the spot look no further in Antonio Manual!!! Everything is great we loved our stay and everything about our unit..view, hammock, breakfast…thank you Sheryl.

We had a great stay at Sheryl's property. Its a beautiful setting and very tastefully decorated. We were spoiled by views of the ocean from the balcony and saw many birds and animals lounging in the hammock. There is a pool on the property to cool down on a hot day and breakfast each morning was delightful. We had a great stay and best wishes to all the staff!

We had a lovely time in Hotel Villas Nicolas. Helpful front desk, nice pool, usable kitchen and great location. It’s still a walking distance / bus ride to the beach or the park but the nearby restaurants make up for it. Bring earplugs because you’re still in the forest and animals will be making sounds. And don’t worry about the ants. Keep an eye out for the parrots near the lobby/pool area and the adorable cat.

Our stay at Villas Nicolas was incredible! Upon our arrival, we were told that there was an issue with the A/C in the initial room that we booked, and were lucky enough to be upgraded to the honeymoon suite. So while we can’t comment on the exact room pictured, the room we did get was absolutely gorgeous and conveniently located steps away from the pool. The view from the (extremely spacious) balcony was also amazing, and everything about the room was clean, well stocked and comfortable. The property itself was well taken care of and impeccably manicured. Is was extremely relaxing lounging by the pool with another lounge chair area with a great view of the ocean. The staff (especially Dennys) were all extremely friendly and hospitable, and we felt extremely safe as there was security at the front gate at night time. The location was excellent, with many restaurants and bars located within walking distance, and the Manuel Antonio National Park & Playa only a 5 minute drive away (or 20 min walk). We saw a ton of wildlife on and around the property - gutis, lizards, howler monkeys, Scarlett macaws and the grey-necked wood rail (aka the “Chilingkoka” - I could be spelling that wrong). Overall, we could not say more great things about this property in paradise, and will definitely be back soon!

everything is as shown in the photos. A good place.

Amazing place to stay! The view was incredible and Dennys was such a great host! Friendly, helpful and humorous! I can highly reccommend Villas Nicolas!!

I stayed here with my partner for a week. This was the perfect location for a long stay in Manuel Antonio. Before we arrived, Sheryl and Dennys quickly responded to all our questions and even made arrangements for us to be picked up from a hotel near San Jose and driven to Villas Nicolas Hotel. The hotel is surrounded by wildlife. When we arrived we saw a sloth and during the day we saw monkeys, birds, and other exotic animals. We really enjoyed having a room with a balcony, hammock, and chairs. The view was incredible! We often asked Dennys for recommendations and he promptly made arrangements. I definitely recommend booking a guided tour through Manuel Antonio Park. We really enjoyed our eagle-eyed guide pointing out animals you could barely see with the naked eye. We also stuck around and enjoyed the beaches after the tour and made our way back to the hotel. The hotel is close to beaches, restaurants, stores, banks, and everything you may need. You can't go wrong. MA is paradise!

Absolutely beautiful room! Exactly like, if not better than the pictures (bathroom is different from pictures and even better!) Was planning to stay here for 3 nights with my boyfriend but unfortunately only had one night due to the border closure in Costa Rica. However, the time we were at Villas Nicolas was great. Perfect location walking distance to everything you need - great restaurants, supermarket, etc. The grounds and pool were also beautiful. Breakfast was included and was really good. Front desk staff was very kind. Will absolutely stay here again when we return to Manuel Antonio.

Wonderful place, you feel right in the middle of the jungle. The appartment has everything you might need, and they can also help you arranging tours. Really enjoyed the pool after a long day walking around Manuel Antonio.

This place has it all! Absolutely beautiful rooms and views of the ocean! Also saw many monkeys on the property which was amazing. Every employee was very friendly! Great complimentary breakfast too! The pool was spectacular and very clean. I will definitely be recommending this place to friends and family.

Amazing!! It was our favourite stay in Costa Rica. The views from the balcony were incredible and monkeys would come right up to us while we were sitting out there. Very spacious room and the full kitchen was such a bonus for making and drinks at home. Denise at the front desk was very helpful and the breakfast was such a good touch. Thank you again for the great stay!

You should stay here, it’s even better than pictures! Peaceful, homey and super clean with a great location and plenty to do within walking distance and surrounding areas. Alexandra and Dennis were fabulous! They were patient and attentive and answered all my questions and assisted setting up tours and transfers. I highly recommend Villa Nicolas and would happily return.

This place is better than it looks on the ad. It’s spacious and home-y. The staff will tell you everything you need to know about the area, and it’s walking distance from many restaurants and bars with great views, as well as grocery stores and pharmacies. You can easily grab a bus or a car down to the beach or the Park. Wonderful experience!

Beautiful and romantic with tasty breakfast and really friendly, helpful staff.

My wife and I  thoroughly enjoyed our five day stay at Sheryl's charming place in Manuel Antonio. It was the perfect size for the two of us, and central to everything we wanted to visit in the area.  We spent quite a bit of time chilling on the patio, enjoying the ocean view, watching and listening to the late afternoon rains (on some days - not all), and being entertained by the sounds of the howler monkeys located in the jungle canopy on the property.  As an adults only resort, the entire grounds, including the pool area, was quiet and relaxing.  I highly recommend  this rental for anyone visiting the area.

Absolutely wondeful place to stay! Excellent views and good location. Breakfast was also great.

Top notch! As advertised. Private villas. Great breakfast. Even with all the rooms full it felt private.

Fantastic location; beautiful space; very well designed; very clean; close to everything. Saw a sloth, monkeys and macaws - all from my balcony. I highly recommend Villas Nicolas. 

You can see the ocean from your bed, what more do you need? Delicious breakfast! Highly recommend Café Milagro for dinner, food is EXCELLENT!!!

We had a lovely stay at Villas Nicolas! The grounds were beautiful and the room was very nice and homey. The pool was great for a night swim. Everything was just as pictures if not better!

We rented a very nice accommodation any team for 8 days. The view is exceptional with a very large balcony. Les Villas Nicolas are very well located either between Quépos and Manuel Antonio. It is possible to walk to the beach and return by bus for $1.00 Canadian for two people. Pré voyer bring colon silver from Costa Rica to the bus. There are two banks nearby and full of good little restaurants. We went to do a small grocery store in Quépos. We had a very good service of the staff on-site.

Nous avons loué un très beau logement tout équipe pour 8 jours. La vue est exceptionnel avec un très grand balcon. Les Villas Nicolas sont très bien situés soit entre Quépos et Manuel Antonio. Il est possible de se rendre à la plage à pieds et revenir en autobus pour 1.00 $ canadien pour deux personnes. Pré voyer apporter de l'argent colon du Costa Rica pour l'autobus. Il y a deux banques tout proche et pleins de bons petit restaurant. Nous sommes allé faire un petit épicerie à Quépos. Nous avons eu un très bon service du personnel sur place.

Villas Nicolas was a wonderful place to stay. It was beautiful, clean and the staff were all very friendly and helpful! The view is incredible and the women who cook breakfast in the morning are angels! So sweet and charming. I'm still in the airport writing this review and miss our vacation home at villas Nicolas already! (Also, I HIGHLY recommend going ziplining with el sanctuario - was a once in a lifetime experience). Thank you all at Villas Nicolas!

My husband and I stayed in 3d, we thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this Villa. The size of the unit is very comfortable for two people. The cleaning staff does a great job. The evening chef is great! He may be one of the best in Manuel Antonio. The covered deck is beautiful, spacious and semi private. The staff is very friendly and helpful. It has a great ocean view, but not the view you see in the picture. I was looking forward to the view in the picture.  We have been to Costa Rica 4 times, each time staying in Manuel Antonio. This trip we took the opportunity to rent a car and travel the country for 2 weeks. We went from the Caribbean to up and down the Pacific coast. Manual Antonio is truely the Gem. We have been fortunate enough to have visited other countries, but this is the one we keep coming back to. Pura Vita!

This condo (unit 3d) in Villas Nicholas provided the kind of vacation you dream about. Spacious, private patio with a view of the ocean and a hammock, comfortable bed, well-designed studio style living space, immaculately clean with daily housecleaning. If you plan to do a lot of cooking I suggest picking up spices, oils etc from the local market, otherwise kitchen has everything you need. The swimming pool is perfect: clean, mix of shady and sunny areas, comfortable chairs and surrounded by tropical plants and a great view. We had every intention of walking down to the local beach but had a hard time leaving Villas Nicholas. Playa Manuel Antionio in the national park, however, well worth the trip. Lastly, the staff were all great, super friendly and eager to help make our stay perfect. Many thanks to all, including the grounds crew who work hard to make this place a paradise.

Our stay at Villas Nicolas (unit 12 upper) was wonderful. The unit was immaculate - yes, there were a few ants and some adorable tiny geckos - but that's to be expected when your're essentially staying in the jungle! We overheard several visitors say that they had been back year after year, and I can definitely see why. We will be back as well!

My husband and I had a wonderful time at Sheryl's place in Manuel Antonio! It was our favorite part of our honeymoon! The condo itself is just perfect, and we loved being able to use the amenities at Villas Nicholas as well! It's in a great location and Sheryl and the staff were very helpful in planning our trip. We visited the beaches within Manuel Antonio National Park (get there early to avoid an hour long wait to enter the park!), the public beach at Manuel Antonio (we rented 2 chairs and an umbrella for 10 bucks for the entire day- totally worth it), and Playa Biezanz ( get to this "hidden" beach by walking down a dirt path that begins a small distance after passing the Shana Hotel). Everything was in walking distance (albeit a very hilly walking distance ) from the condo. We truly had an amazing experience! Highly recommended! 

We loved our stay at Villa Nicolas! The staff was so friendly, and it was great having our own apartment. We picked up food and cooked all our own meals which made us feel like home. The pool is beautiful and tropical, and while we didn't eat at the restaurant we did order chips & guac which were delicious. Highly recommended!

Great condo, exactly as pictured, lovely view and jungle setting, monkeys, toucans and sloths in the trees right off the porch!

So let me start by saying Manual Antonio National Park is a one of a kind, beautiful nature park. These villas, part of the Villas Nicolas complex are pretty well located, within close driving distance to the park.  The Villa itself was quite good. Great view of the ocean, and wildlife (saw toucans, monkeys, various birds from the balcony). The bed was comfortable and the room was air conditioned, which we appreciated. We did see a few cockroaches, but keep in mind, this place is literally in the rainforest. I was surprised by how little insects bothered us.  The breakfast was good, but could have been bigger. We left feeling still hungry. We didn't have a chance to dine in the restaurant further, as they have a limited vegetarian selection. The drinks at the bar were good, and all staff was friendly.  Upon talking with Sheryl, she recommended we walk down to the beach and take the bus back up. DO NOT DO THIS. The walk down (which she claimed was 15 min) is really around 30-40 min (~3km), with no sidewalk and steep declines. We were miserable and hot by the time we got to the park entrance. She also recommended we don't take any cameras with us. When we got to the park, everyone had bags and cameras. We took our stuff with us the next day and it was fine, we didn't feel unsafe in the park, but YMMV.  Some tips: 1. The bus picks up and drops off from the hotel next door (Si Como No). Take it, it's cheap and efficient. Don't walk down to the beach yourself. 2. The park is beautiful, but be prepared to walk. From the park entrance, it's a 15-20 min walk through the rainforest (beautiful walk) to get to the beach. 3. The food situation in MA kind of sucks in my opinion. Hard to get good local or cheap food. There is a small grocery within walking distance, and a larger one a short drive down the road. You may also try your luck in Quepos. 4. There is a public beach before the national park. It's nice, but was VERY crowded and I wouldn't feel safe leaving my belongings there. 5. If you're renting a car, make sure it's a 4x4 (general costa rica advice). I'd still recommend taking the bus to the park, it's very low hassle.  All in all, we liked the room and the location. If we visit again, we'd consider staying at Villa Nicolas.

For Clarification: the downhill walk to Espadilla Beach is 15 -20 minutes max. This is a free beach, very long and hardly packed especially after Easter.. I am considerably older than these guests and I can do it in 15 minutes. The beach area closest to the restaurants & water activity rental kiosks attracts the most people. If you want privacy, all one has to do is walk approx 5-10 minutes in the opposite direction and this same beach is almost pristine. The entrance to the National Park is on the flat and is an approx 10 minute max walk from Espadilla Beach. I advised that if they wanted to swim together that they not bring anything valuable ( ie cameras,passports etc) and leave them on the beach because of potential petty theft issues. Unless you are going off road a 4x4 is not necessary here. The new highway from San Jose to Manuel Antonio is better than some in the U.S. There are a few youth hostels a 15 minute walk from us and there are now no less than 7 reasonably priced restaurants catering to them and us . Food options range from Falaffel to Asian, to Costa Rican tipico, Fish & chips etc. Re: Bugs: Cockroaches,like geckos, are indigenous to Costa Rica (in Florida they are called Palmetto bugs)Finding one in NYC is one thing ,finding them here is to be expected from time to time ..they fly. We endeavor to make sure that our units are as bug free as possible however the word "jungle" is the operative word here

We had a wonderful stay at this condo in the Villas Nicolas complex. The rooms were very clean and the large deck off our condo was great for checking out all of the wildlife! It was the perfect spot to rest and relax and the staff whom worked at the hotel were able to help us with any questions we had about the area, transportation and activities - Julio, thank you for all of your help during our stay.  If you don't feel like using the kitchen in the condo, there are many great restaurants in the area. Milagro was one of our favourites for the delicious food and coffee. There is also a public bus that will get you to the beach and Quepos no problem. I definitely recommend this condo!