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A private 4BR villa above the rainforest canopy, Casa Dolce Vita pairs panoramic Pacific views with open-air living and a private pool. Sleeps 10 near Manuel Antonio beaches and National Park.
The Space
Live above the rainforest canopy at Casa Dolce Vita, a private four-bedroom jungle villa in Manuel Antonio with panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean. Open-air living areas, handcrafted bamboo details, and a private pool connect you with the surrounding tropical landscape, where monkeys and colorful birds are frequent visitors.
The villa features four air-conditioned bedroom suites and accommodates up to 10 guests. Restaurants, beaches, Manuel Antonio National Park, and local attractions are nearby, while personal Escape Villas concierge service is available throughout your stay.
Casa Dolce Vita extends across four levels of the Manuel Antonio rainforest, creating the sensation of living above the jungle canopy. The hillside setting offers expansive views toward the Pacific Ocean and Manuel Antonio National Park.
Designed for tropical indoor-outdoor living, the open-air great room includes comfortable gathering areas, a gourmet kitchen, and a dining space beneath high, handcrafted bamboo ceilings. Natural light, ocean breezes, and the sights and sounds of the rainforest become part of the experience.
The private pool terrace appears to float above the surrounding jungle. Submerged loungers and views across the rainforest toward the Pacific create a peaceful setting for relaxing outdoors. Monkeys and tropical birds often move through the nearby canopy, making wildlife viewing part of daily life at the villa.
Four air-conditioned bedroom suites are located on separate levels, providing privacy for families, couples, and friends traveling together. The villa accommodates up to 10 guests:
- The primary beds sleep eight guests.
- Futons can be placed in the bedrooms for guests 9–10 when needed.
The multi-level design creates several private retreats while maintaining inviting shared spaces for gathering.
Casa Dolce Vita is ideal for guests who want to experience Manuel Antonio’s natural beauty without sacrificing privacy or comfort. The villa is surrounded by rainforest and wildlife while remaining close to beaches, restaurants, Manuel Antonio National Park, and local activities.
Private chef experiences can also be arranged through the Escape Villas concierge team.
Guest Access
Guests have exclusive private use of Casa Dolce Vita, including:
- All four bedrooms
- The private pool
- The kitchen
- Open-air living and dining areas
- Terraces
- Available outdoor spaces
The villa is never shared with another group during your stay.
Casa Dolce Vita is a four-level hillside property with stairs connecting the living areas and bedroom suites. Guests with mobility limitations should consider the multi-level layout before booking.
Important Information About Your Stay
Occupancy and Sleeping Arrangements
Casa Dolce Vita accommodates up to 10 guests in four bedroom suites. The primary beds sleep eight guests, while futons can be added to the bedrooms for guests 9–10 as needed.
Open-Air Living
Casa Dolce Vita was designed around tropical indoor-outdoor living. The main living and dining areas are open-air and naturally cooled by ocean breezes and ceiling fans. All bedrooms are air-conditioned.
Because the villa is surrounded by rainforest, guests may occasionally encounter insects and other tropical wildlife in the open-air areas.
Stairs and Accessibility
Casa Dolce Vita is a four-level hillside villa with stairs connecting the living areas and bedroom suites. Guests with mobility limitations should consider the multi-level layout before booking.
Private Chef
Private chef experiences may be arranged through the Escape Villas concierge team. Food and beverages are additional.
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What guests are saying
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Denise
2 months ago
We had an absolutely wonderful week staying at Casa Azul. Amazing views, great location, walking distance to fantastic restaurants, and wildlife everywhere! The staff at the villa did such a great job. The housekeeper came daily to tidy up, bring fresh towels, and even did our laundry twice. Our concierge Andres was so helpful and responsive, booking all of our activities, as well as an amazing meal cooked by Chef Freddy at the villa. Highly recommend!
5
Matthew
2 months ago
Great location with a lot of animals stopping by to say hello. View of the ocean from the tree tops is still something I didn't think I would ever experience. Have already talked to friends about going back.
5
Robert
9 months ago
The location and staff were amazing. Thank you for a great trip. The wild life was beautiful and always around. Watch out for the white faced monkey mafia they do not play around. The house is in a great spot for all the activities and the views are second to none.
5
Arvind
10 months ago
Had a great time at the very unique and well located place. Truly one of a kind
5
Juan Pablo
1 year ago
It is a wonderful alternative to get to know the region. Incredible, each one is super comfortable and charming. The service from Andrés and the rest of the staff was also excellent. Definitely recommend and would return
5
Katie
1 year ago
Photos do not do it justice! Beautiful views and location
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Wendy
1 year ago
Great place to stay with a breath taking view! Only downsize was the amount of stairs, we were traveling with elderly people and this wasnt shown in the pictures or disclosed in the description. Other than that, would recommend!
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Laura
1 year ago
Simply stunning. The best view on Manuel Antonio. The place is so unique having an open kitchen and diner. Saw the most wildlife than any other part of Costa Rica including national parks!! Toucans lizards iguanas, frogs, parrots and yes loads of monkeys. They do climb on the terraces but really not a problem if you don’t leave any food out. All cupboards and fridge have locks on so surprised by comments in a previous review. All rooms have aircon and open areas have fans so temperature is pleasant. Pool amazing and bedrooms of a high standard. Food delivered at no extra cost than the food and Charlie always on hand to give advice. He went above and beyond when we also had a problem with a personal issue. 5 stars all round, wish we’d stayed longer
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Nick
1 year ago
Wow, what a jungle gem! Fernando and the entire concierge team (shout out to Carlos and Charlie) proactively welcomed us as soon as we booked and offered any help to make this feel like a private mini resort. We had incredible views of the ocean, Manuel Antonio National Park, and the wildlife literally comes to your doorstep (be sure to lock up all food when not around as we quickly had some monkey visitors). From our balcony we saw two types of monkeys, a sloth, variety of lizards, scarlet macaw parrots, and even a kinkajou at night! We booked a private chef to make us dinner one night and Chef Freddie was outstanding. Location is great and walkable to venues up the paved hill and minutes from Manuel Antonio National Park. Pura Vida in every sense!
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Jamie
1 year ago
We absolutely loved our stay! The home is beautiful with the most incredible views. The beds were comfortable and it was nice to have fresh linens and towels each day provided by Mina, the housekeeper. A couple things to note: there is a dead end road directly below the villa with delivery drivers coming and going. I pictured it being a secluded jungle, so that’s just something to be aware of. There are also a fair amount of bugs inside because of the open air concept. That being said, the place was wonderful and we would stay here again in a heartbeat!
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