Casa Carpe Diem, Manuel Antonio Beach

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5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 10325 sq m

Popular amenities

Pool

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Outdoor space

Enjoy the area

Manuel Antonio, Quepos, Puntarenas Province

Playa La Macha5 min drive
Biesanz Beach5 min drive
Manuel Antonio Beach9 min drive

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed, 3 Queen Beds and 1 Double Bed

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Bathroom 4

Spaces

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Garden

About this property

Casa Carpe Diem is a wonderful contemporary home in the heart of Manuel Antonio within walking distance to some of the best restaurants, bars, shops and public transportation. This amazing home looks out on the lush tropical rain forest and mountains surrounding Manuel Antonio, one of the most exciting destinations in all of Costa Rica. Casa Carpe Diem is fully ACed and has 2 ensuite bathrooms and 1 common bathroom Casa Carpe Diem is a wonderful contemporary home in the heart of Manuel Antonio within walking distance to some of the best restaurants, bars, shops and public transportation. This amazing home looks out on the lush tropical rain forest and mountains surrounding Manuel Antonio, one of the most exciting destinations in all of Costa Rica. Casa Carpe Diem features 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms On the main level of there are 3 bedrooms. 1 master suite with a king size bed, private bathroom and 2 guest bedrooms that share a bathroom The studio apartment, below the main deck terrace comes with a queen size bed, private bathroom, lounge area and it's own kitchen. While just minutes from everything Manuel Antonio has to offer, this home is still a private oasis of comfort and luxury. The 50-foot lap pool and open-air covered terrace are perfect spots to enjoy the stunning rain forest vistas, cool mountain breezes and the playful monkeys that visit in the late afternoon. This ultra modern home is luxurious, yet offers a casual vacation retreat. Granite counter tops, natural wood ceilings, stainless steel appliances and custom flooring create a beautiful Great Room as you enter this vacation rental home . A flat screen TV, IPOD speaker system and IPOD alarm clocks are also provided for your enjoyment. This family vacation rental comfortably accommodates up to 8 people and offers privacy with open air tropical living spaces, covered terraces, and stunning vistas. All of this is within walking distance of some of the best restaurants, shopping, and nightlife, and only a short ride to the best beaches in Costa Rica. The local busstop is just 150Yrds from the house and charges $0.60 in either direction, to the beach and Manuel Antonio National Park just a 10 minute ride away or to Quepos Taxis go by every 5 minutes and charge $10 to $12 for a group of 4 guests to any where in the area.

GETTING TO THE VILLA
By Air: We recommend you fly into the Juan Santamaría International Airport in San José (SJO). If you want to take a domestic flight to QPX the Quepos Airport (15 minute flight) check for local connections at the same airport. Consider there is a luggage allowance in domestic flights. There are options to book a charter flight, ask your concierge for a quote. From the Quepos Airport we can help you organize a private shuttle to your villa.
Private Ground Transportation: Contact us for information on a private shuttle. The driver will meet you at the airport's exit upon your arrival. The drive takes about 2.5. hours straight, but the driver may stop along the way at your convenience for sightseeing, grabbing a bite or grocery shopping.
By Rental Car: The drive form San Jose to your Villa at Manuel Antonio, is not just easy but also scenic, contact us for recommendations on car rental companies and driving directions .

Property manager

Alexander Rivera

Premier Host

Amenities

Pool

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Main house upstairs; Studio Apt downstairs; evening view

Ocean view

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Manuel Antonio

Located in Quepos, this holiday home is by the sea. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Manuel Antonio National Park and Manuel Antonio Beach.

Manuel Antonio, Quepos, Puntarenas Province

What's nearby

Manuel Antonio Nature Park & Wildlife Refuge - 17 min walk
Playitas Beach - 5 min drive
Playa La Macha - 5 min drive
Biesanz Beach - 5 min drive
Manuel Antonio Beach - 9 min drive

Getting around

Quepos (XQP) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

El Avión Restaurant - 18 min walk
El Patio de Café Milagro - 10 min walk
Emilio's Cafe - 12 min walk
Falafel Bar - 7 min walk
Ronny's Place - 19 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Casa Carpe Diem, Manuel Antonio Beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Casa Carpe Diem, Manuel Antonio Beach?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Casa Carpe Diem, Manuel Antonio Beach?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Casa Carpe Diem, Manuel Antonio Beach located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Manuel Antonio National Park, Manuel Antonio Nature Park & Wildlife Refuge and Pará Beach. Cascada El Salto and Playa La Macha are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Tara S.

2 July 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Exceeded Expectations in Every Way

The pictures just do not do this place justice! Absolutely beautiful, great location, amazing communication. Cannot recommend enough!

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rachel A.

5 March 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing experience.

We loved Carpe Diem for our 5 night stay in Antonio Manuel. The house has a large central space for everyone to convene and spend time together. The patio and pool deck are amazing. I’m an early riser and watched the sunset and was visited by monkeys, makaws, and Cappi barras. We loved the location being in the heart of the village so I could walk to the store for eggs. Milk, coffee and fruit in the morning and to restaurants for dinner. Carpe Diem is a wonderful house that comfortable slept seven of us, and Alex and his team were kind and helpful. We are recommending it to our friends.

Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debbie M.

12 August 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous Faamily Vacation

Everything was perfect. Great layout of the home, great location and Patricia was an added bonus!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Julie R., Sparks

16 January 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful

We were met by the property manager, who was very friendly, helpful and gave us tips on what to do and where to eat. Property was very private, clean and up to date. Location was PERFECT! Easily assessable by foot to restaurants, grocery stores and shopping, but tucked away so you did not hear the traffic. Would highly recommend this home!

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Gennelle R., Canada

18 May 2019

An Awesome Vacation!

I had booked Casa Carpe Diem for a vacation that I was planning for seven of my cousins and myself. The location, space, and reviews all helped in making our decision to book this spot. We are so thrilled we did! The home is even more gorgeous in person. It had all of the amenities we needed included a washer/dryer which is super handy. We booked the Chef Glenda and her and her assistant was AMAZING! The food was delicious and we were never disappointed. We all arrived way later than anticipated and they were there to make sure our dinner was ready for us even at 1am. Lastly Alex our Concierge here was extremely helpful and always available if we needed anything. He welcomed us when we arrived and sent us off in the early morning when we left. Even before we arrived Alex ensured everything was set up for our trip and provided me with all of the information that we would need. Overall it was an all-star experience and I and the group would love to return anytime and hope to!

Stayed 6 nights in May 2019

About the host

Hosted by Alexander Rivera

Hi

My name is Alexander Rivera

and I Concierge Casa Carpe Diem

I have been living in Manuel Antonio for the past 20Years
I work with a great group of Ladies and Gentlemen, together, we can help you get your vacation set up the way you want, so you can get the most out of your rest and relaxation, arranging the appropriate housing for your group, transport service, activity information and booking, in-house chef service, restaurant recommendations, best beaches and beach spots to go to, stock your fridge and pantry among other things.

What makes this property unique

If your traveling and you do not want to deal with renting a car and have easy access to local transport like busses and taxis
Casa Carpe Diem is the place
Its exactley at the halfway point between Quepos and Manuel Antonio National park
Just walk out the door to the right about 30 yards then left 100yards and your at the busstop that takes you to the beach or town. At the bus stop starts the block of little cafes and restaurants, liquor stores and local super markets