Jaguar is the ocean-view penthouse apartment at Villa Mar y Sol, and encompasses the upper 3 floors. On the entry (street) level is a guest bedroom with ensuite bathroom and an air-conditioned study with a queen sofa bed. The next level up is dedicated to the spacious living and dining areas, kitchen and wrap-around balcony. The entire upper level is dedicated to the master bedroom, with a private bath & walk-in closet and dreamy views of the ocean and surrounding 'Valley of Pure Life'... The space The penthouse apartment is spacious, with modern architecture (including a newly remodeled kitchen!), and an open floor plan--including lots of windows to appreciate the surrounding valley and ocean. Guest access Guests will have access to the apartment, pool & pool lounge, and laundry room. Other things to note Please note that we DO NOT accept pets OR service animals at this property. If you show up with a pet or service animal you will NOT be allowed to occupy the property!

## The Space

Jaguar is the ocean-view penthouse apartment at Villa Mar y Sol, occupying the top three floors of the building. 

On the entry (street) level, there is a guest bedroom with an ensuite bathroom, as well as an air-conditioned study featuring a queen sofa bed. 

The next floor up houses the spacious living and dining areas, a newly remodeled kitchen, and a wrap-around balcony. 

The entire uppermost level is dedicated to the master bedroom, which includes a private bathroom, a walk-in closet, and stunning views of the ocean and the surrounding "Valley of Pure Life."

The penthouse offers a modern architectural design with an open floor plan and numerous windows that showcase the beautiful valley and ocean scenery.

## Guest Access

Guests have access to the apartment itself, the pool and pool lounge, and the laundry room.

## Other Things to Note

Pets and service animals are not permitted at this property. Arrival with a pet or service animal will result in denial of occupancy.

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2BR penthouse in Manuel Antonio

Jaguar: 2 BR Penthouse Apart in Villa Mar y Sol - Serviced apartments for Rent in Manuel Antonio, Provincia de Puntarenas, Costa Rica

We were fortunate enough to find this gorgeous home at the last minute at the tail end of our trip. Kent was gracious enough to fit us in. It’s everything as described, even better in person. This home is a vacation in itself nestled into the jungle , overlooking the ocean. Beautifully designed, super spacious and clean. In the very short time we had , it gave us the opportunity to explore Manuel Antonio (Espadilla Beach should not be missed) , yet still experience the calm of just being in nature while sitting at the pool or balconies. We only wish we had more time here!! Thanking you so much!

Here's the short of the highlights here: VIEW, space, location, access to a lot of activities, great pool, quiet/ you dont hear other guests in the building, beautiful landscaping, bird and animal watching. We've stayed at this property a couple of times. The views are unparalleled: sweeping views of mountain rainforests and the ocean. The unit is accurate to pictures and description. There are some items that could use some light refreshing. The location is tough to get to- its a steep, unpaved road. You need a car to get to this unit and really you need a car all together to stay here. But its worth the drive and you get used to the driveway. We had some slight issues with timing with housekeeping... but Ken was able to handle that quickly. The kind folks who maintain the property are great.

We had an amazing time at Kent's place. The house was beautiful and in a great location so close to everything. We loved the wildlife and got visited by several ignuana's, coati's, a couple mischevious racoons and beautiful but loud macaws. Oh and a little frog hanging out on the balcony during a rain storm. These were some of the most comfortable beds I've slept in at an Air BnB. The housekeeper was great and always available. I'd definitely stay here again.

The property is beautiful, but it is not for the faint of heart to get to.  The drive up to the property is pretty treacherous, but once you get used to it, it is worth the challenge to get to. It was a little difficult getting a hold of the staff except for the housekeeper, as she is there every day.  There was a concierge to help with bookings, but they never answered any of my calls.  We ended up booking our own excursions, so it's not really a big deal.  It's just the fact that it was a service that was advertised, but not delivered on.  The dryer broke and light bulbs were needing replacement, and nothing was remedied.  Again, nothing that would stop me from booking this beautiful property again, but just some little things that could be improved upon.  It was wonderful having coffee in the morning on one of the 3 patios and have Macaws and Toucans fly up and land on the patio to join you!   This truly is a magical property if you're up for the challenge to get there!

I'm glad you had a good stay despite these issues! In our first confirmation message it states that we don't respond to Airbnb messages outside of business hours.  You also let us know about the dryer and lights literally the day you left--so naturally we didn't have a chance to fix them before your departure, however they were fixed shortly thereafter. I'm glad the macaws visited to make things better!

Kent’s place is as peaceful and private as it looks. The property is perched atop one of the hills of Manuel Antonio, with easy access to the central strip of shops and eateries, and a straight shot down to Quepos. Highly recommend.

The Jaguar penthouse was absolutely beautiful and it was spotless when we checked in. The drive up is very steep and some of it is gravel with potholes. But being high up in the jungle made it absolutely worth it. The scarlet macaws came every single day we were there! We also had a couple of regular toucan visitors regularly. And the cherry on top was a troop of about 30 squirrel monkeys came passing through the trees on our first day there. If you’re a bird nerd like I am, the variety of different birds was incredible! I cannot recommend this place enough! Thank you Kent for sharing your space. Pura Vida!

Our family had the most amazing time here for 4 nights. Amazing views, away from the busy road down below, amazing sunsets. Huge Airbnb, clean, well equipped kitchen. Our highlight were all the various birds that came to visit us on the decks (parrots, toucans, etc). The large shared pool was great as we had it to ourselves most of the time, got lots of sun most of the day. The shared laundry machines worked great and made travel simple. We only ate out twice during our 4 days here as the kitchen allowed us to make some great meals inside, even used the BBQ one night. The drive up is a little steep in a couple places but no concern, especially after tacking some roads in the Monteverde area beforehand. Just take it slow. I wish I knew about this building (they have 2 studio apartments for couples) when I was in the area 3 years ago with my wife vs overpaying for a basic hotel room on the loud busy street down below. If you have a rental vehicle, this Airbnb is for you!

Kent’s place is quite magical, nestled on the hilltops with sweeping views and abundant wildlife. Stunning experience to be having breakfast or dinner on the patio or beautiful pool and suddenly have scarlet macaws or toucans or monkeys nearby. Has all the amenities you could need and was secluded, safe, and special.

Kent's place is beautiful. The three different decks overlook a valley and during our 8 day stay, we saw so many birds. Two pairs of Scarlett Macaw's were frequent visitors to our balcony. We also had Toucan's visit us and we saw monkey's too! The place is immaculate; very spacious and well laid out. For anyone considering staying at Kent's, the drive up the hill is windy and steep. Just make sure you rent a vehicle (highly recommend All Wheel Drive) and are comfortable driving up such a steep road. The benefit of the steep hill is you have access to such beautiful views and nature. It is only a 10 minute drive to Manuel Antonio or Quepos so you have easy access to the beach, National Park, restaurants etc. Kitchen is very well equipped and the pool is quite nice too. We enjoyed our stay and would definitely return the next time we visit the Manuel Antonio area.

Kent’s place is fantastic! You can  see monkeys, toucans , macaws and many other birds on the balcony almost every morning. Beautiful spacious clean apartment in a great location . Pool is clean and refreshing .Vanessa is very helpful. The road up to the house is quite steep but you get used to it. Would highly recommend

Vanessa was the best! She helped us to check in early since our flight arrived in the morning, she was super helpful with recommendations and even gave us a ride to dinner one time. The house is very nice and I would definitely stay again. The hill leading up to the house is intense but we knew this ahead of time.

We loved the place — very clean and private. The house is beautiful and comfortable. Thank you so much, we definitely recommend this lovely place.

My teens were blown away by the 3-story home with a beautiful view on each floor. The home is close to the main strip with tons of restaurants and also very close to beautiful Playitas Beach. The highlight of the stay were the tiny little monkeys playing and feeding right in the driveway.

WOW just WOW.‼️‼️. My husband and I have traveled extensively in Costa Rica and this property surpassed all our expectations. First, the penthouse was absolutely beautiful, immaculately clean with king sized, extremely comfy  beds, hot showers  and cold ACs which were all welcome after days filled with adventures. The views and sunsets were stunning. A special thank you to Hellen, our housekeeper; she was outstanding. She welcome us and helped us learn how to entice the macaws to visit our balconies each day. We heard howler monkeys in the mornings and saw a Toucan perched in trees by the pristine pool. This was truly an amazing and special experience and one we will cherish forever. Thank you for sharing this special place with us. We hope to return again soon.

Everything was incredible!! The place is as described, if not better. We will definitely book again when we are back.

I couldn’t have asked for a better and safer place for my family to of stayed at for vacation. Everything was immaculately kept, has amazing views, and is in an amazing location. We would rent again.

This place by far exceeded my every expectation.  I wanted to stay somewhere that provided me a jungle like stay with a great view. So this place checked all my boxes! The wildlife experience was phenomenal and Jessica the housekeeper is truly a gem. Thank you for a magnificent stay. The only thing I would say is this is really high up in The mountains. It’s is a tricky ride would definitely recommend a 4x4 vehicle and best to arrive during the day on your first day until you get the hang of it.

Definitely when I return to Manuel Antonio, this will be my first choice.

Definitivamente cuando regrese a Manuel Antonio, este será mi primera opción.

We stayed in the Jaguar penthouse at Villa Mar y Sol. Views were amazing and the place was very clean upon arrival. Naturally lit with a lot of sunlight and the option to close curtains in the day to keep the place cool. Kitchen was equipped for what we needed. The pool was a great spot, cleaned each day....it sits in the shade a good part of the day so it was very cool and comfortable in the hot sun. Jessica the housekeeper was very nice and helped us with some laundry although there was a shared facility too. One thing to note: Reviews I read prior to visiting made it seem like it was walkable to Manuel Antonio; that was not the case. The roads were very steep to access the house and pretty rocky, by car it was fine (with 4WD) but by foot would have been a little scary. Overall place was great and would stay again!

Fantastic peaceful getaway.  Amazing views and close to beaches and restaurants.  Would stay there again.

Beautiful villa with gorgeous ocean views from all 3 floors. We loved our stay - clean, well-appointed, great pool. Macaws visited us several times. Steep drive up so you may want a 4x4 though we managed fine without.

Kent's listing was such a steal. You are getting so much bang for your buck. The location is amazing, about a 5 to 10 minute drive to Quepos and Manuel Antonio Park. The penthouse has 3 floors with 3 balconies that have stunning views including the ocean. Almost every morning we were greeted my two Macaws on our balcony which may have been the highlight of our trip. There are ACs in the bedrooms that are strong enough to cool off the common areas and blackout curtains for early mornings. There is a pool onsite that is super peaceful and felt private during our whole stay. Pool towels were included along with all other basic necesites. The views again are worth Raving about, especially the panoramic view on the second main floor with kitchen. There was good hot water to shower with as well. We would definitely stay here again! The host was also flexible and provided great communication with housekeeping available.

We loved staying here. It had everything we needed and was beautiful. Location is nice as well, you can easily go to quepos or manual atonio in like 5 minutes. We would stay here again.

We stayed at this Airbnb from Jan 15 to Jan 22 for one week. We really enjoyed our stay there. The view from the balconies is excellent.   The concierge Vanessa is very friendly, kind and helpful. The clean lady Jessica is also very friendly and willing to help. The driveway is rather steep, so one needs to be a skillful driver, but if you only move around Manuel Antonio area, use taxi is better choice. Taxi is readily available and inexpensive for national Park, supermarkets and beaches. We used transfer service from SJO to the property which was arranged by Vanessa, and very glad we did so. For Uvita beach or further south, one will be better off renting a car. One week is too short for the area, there are so many attractions around! Wish to come back someday soon.

Villa Mar y Sol was great! Nice location and very clean. The views were incredible, especially in the morning. We had several macaw sightings, but a few very personal sightings on the terrace in the morning. It was perfect for what we were looking for, for a small weekend trip after being in Uvita. We loved it and would highly recommend staying here. It is a little far from town and you need a car, but if that doesn’t bother you, you have everything you need to have a good time and enjoy the area. We like a secluded area, away from the noise, then this is your spot! Enjoy!

Kent was a great host and made our accommodation and visit to Manuel Antonio a memorable experience. The home had fantastic views, amenities, and very spacious. The interior decoration, kitchen facilities, three balconies with spectacular views was all but five star. The accommodation is one of the highlights in Costa Rica for us!

This house is perfect for some relaxation and privacy.  We spent so much time on the patios sipping coffee or cocktails enjoying the amazing view with so much wildlife! The view is amazing.  The macaws, iguanas, toucans were everywhere. There is a super fragrant jasmine(?) on the patio that was absolutely intoxicating. The house is so comfortable and had everything we needed. Concierge connected us to a private chef which was amazing. It definitely felt like a week of luxury.  Thank you!!

Very clean and modern building with amazing interior furnishings and appliances such as powerful air conditioning. The three balconies were beautiful to sit in during the day. The Infinity pool was also a priceless amenity – having your own private pool looking over the jungle with the unique sounds of howler monkeys and various birds was unmatched. Great property!

Amazing home lots of animals to see right of the balcony. Saw Tucans, Parrots, Monkeys…..

Great view.  Very responsive host. Extremely spacious place. Kitchen well equipped.  Peaceful surroundings. The place was so nice, that we spent lots of time indoors. Kent and his team made us feel very welcome.

On behalf of the group, we wanted to thank all the staff who made our stay impeccable. Very friendly, helpful and available people. Highly recommend! Thank you

Em nome do grupo, queriamos agradecer a toda a equipa que fizeram a nossa estadia impecável. Pessoas muito simpáticas, prestáveis e disponíveis. Recomendo muito ! Obrigada

Beautiful place, just like the pictures. We had a great time, totally worth it.

Really nice property, 360 degree views with glimpses of the ocean, it was peaceful and somewhat private given the location. Very spacious three-level home with views/balconies for every room. Home was stocked with kitchenware, spices, toilet paper, garbage bags, laundry detergent, soap and shampoo, etc. which is really appreciated! The pool is beautiful and clean. Macaw parrots flew right up to the balcony. Hosts and housekeeper were helpful and responsive. There are other rentals on the property but we didn't run into people much. I would suggest having a car, as there isn't much you can walk to, but taxis are available. Town and Manuel Antonio are within 10-15 mins drive. It's a steep/tight drive to the building but you get used to it and parking is plentiful. NOTE: at this time there was a beehive nearby and several bees made their way into the home. If you have a bee allergy in your party, check with the host to make sure the bee situation has been taken care of.

This is a beautiful home. We stayed in the main house which is 3 floors with beautiful views. Make sure they know if you will need the pull out bed since there aren’t any extra linens. Karen cleans and takes care of the property. She was very helpful during our stay. This is up a hill and I would recommend that you have a car since it’s not an easy walk to amenities like the beach and restaurants. I think that there are taxis if you don’t have a car. We used the pool a lot which was well maintained. The views were spectacular and sunset was breathtaking. Carli helped us with a few needs we had during our stay. She was very nice and knows the area well. I would definitely stay here again! Oh, and I forgot that how much fun it was to be around the macaws!! Wow, they are beautiful.

Our eight days were not enough. We only wished we could’ve stayed longer. The views from every level and balcony were breathtaking. We would not hesitate to stay here again. Lots of space and room.

Excellent facilities, very spacious and comfortable. Good beds, good sheets and an unbeatable view.

Excelentes instalaciones, muy amplio y confortable. Buenas camas, buenas sábanas y una inmejorable vista.

Great place! 3 story home with a great view! There are minor wear and tear but overall a great home. We even had some macaws fly up to the patio

The place was beautiful with an incredible view, everything was very clean and well equipped, as well as very good communication with the host!

El lugar estaba hermoso con una vista increíble, todo muy limpio y bien equipado, además de muy buena comunicación con el host!

This place it’s now on my top three favorites. Everything about it was amazing. The place was very clean, had every utensil you can use on the kitchen, the beds were comfortable, the pool and grill were awesome, and most importantly the view, also great AC and wifi. Keep in mind you’ll have 3 floors for yourself, the place it’s big, I just love the fact that we had our own space, it’s difficult sometimes when traveling with the family. But you will not feel crowded here. Pictures don’t do justice of how beautiful this place is. Everything it’s close in Manuel Antonio, there’s a lot of restaurants and activities to do, we are from Costa Rica and this time we just wanted to chill before school stars again, and we did just that. My family and I had a blast, we really love meeting Karen, she’s friendly and very helpful, I just click with her. I hope we can come back soon. Thank you so much for making our stay happy and safe.

Kent's place was amazing. Pictures don't do it justice!  We could not get tired of the view!! Everything was clean and check in went smooth. Rooms were spacious, kitchen was fully stocked. The pool was great on a hot day. Karen, the house keeper, was awesome and answered any questions we had.  It was one of the highlights of our vacation and worth every penny. 11/10!

Interesting property, but you really do need a car to access it.

The apartment is absolutely wonderful, located in a beautiful area at the top of the forest region with panoramic views. We were blown away on arrival and when we saw the actual space; it far exceeded our expectations and the images really did not do it justice - it was more superior and luxurious than we had imagined. It was idyllic to be able to wake up to the glorious landscape and hear the sounds of nature around. The flat is really large with lofty ceilings and so well spaced out. An amazing loft bedroom, huge with fantastic balcony. The quality of the interior is exceptional with beautiful decor, art and furnishings. Kitchen and bathrooms are tasteful and so well equipped. For relaxation there are balconies on every floor with quality tables and chairs and even rugs - such amazing spaces to relax! Then there is the bonus of the pool area with facilities for catering, barbecue etc and the glorious infinity pool. Everything has been thought of with immaculate detail and exceeds the quality of any Airbnb I have ever stayed in, especially when one adds in the pleasure of the unique surroundings. Kent and his team were on hand for all our needs and responded supportively, patiently, quickly and efficiently. I think this is one of the best places to stay in the area.

We loved the place beautiful gorgeous view from the penthouse. The workers were very nice people and helpful. Thank you.

This unit is absolutely wonderful. You’ll witness breathtaking views from nearly every room - truly the photos don’t do it enough justice. There have been some upgrades to the furniture on the main floor (a large 8 setting dining table) and some minor changes to the decor but it is otherwise accurately captured in the listing photos. The main floor bedroom (not photo’d) holds a queen size bed and is just below the loft style main room so it shares the same view with an attached balcony and bath. The staff is absolutely wonderful and were able work through my terrible Spanglish enough to have a few quick convos when they arrived to tend to the unit. Communication was phenomenal, with the owner checking in at every step in our stay even providing local guidance from the airport as a major hwy was shut down just as we arrived. The drive itself was not too bad and we actually ended up driving just after it got dark despite many other blogs discouraging so. The roads were all fully paved and easily drivable in my opinion, however traffic and many climbs up and around the mountainous terrain in the dark probably would be A LOT easier in good weather and full daylight for most. There’s a bit of a climb to reach the unit as it sits about 2/3 up a large hill, but after making the drive 2-3 times we were very comfortable getting around. It sits about 20 mins from the national park and 10/15 mins away from the nearest beaches. The kitchen was well stocked with all the basic tools and even a few spices/condiments and the pool area allows for amazing views of the distant sea. The only downside we noted was the presence of a few critters, but we knew exactly what to expect when choosing a unit perched high in the jungle. Nothing to worry about if you’re careful about keeping the doors shut. Overall, we’d stay in this unit again and would encourage our friends to do the same. Our experience working with Kent and his team was effortless and very welcoming for our first trip to Quepos!

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