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Garden House by the Beach/At Private Grounds Exclusive Beach Club/Ocean View

Garden House by the Beach/At Private Grounds Exclusive Beach Club/Ocean View

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Privacy Of Having Your Own Large Warm Pool Overlooking the Pacific.
10 steps to the pool, 5 min. walk to the beach. Largest private pool in area.
Garden side view of house
Living room overlooks pool and the Pacific Ocean
Master Bedroom

Overview of Garden House by the Beach/At Private Grounds Exclusive Beach Club/Ocean View

Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10399 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
Quepos, Puntarenas Province
  • Popular LocationPlayitas Beach4 min drive
  • Popular LocationPlaya La Macha6 min drive
  • Popular LocationBiesanz Beach27 min drive

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 5

2 Single Beds

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Master Bath

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Garden House by the Beach/At Private Grounds Exclusive Beach Club/Ocean View

Garden House at Tulemar - luxurious large private beach house. Ranked by TripAdvisor as Number #2 Best Hotel in the World, and you have all the same services, only more.
The following are the reasons that is your best choice.
1) NOT JUST A VIEW OF THE BEACH, YOU ARE AT THE BEACH. 5 min., walk within landscaped gated grounds to exclusive, nicest family beach in all of Manuel Antonio. 90% of rentals including hotels in Manuel Antonio, have no direct beach access. You will be driving to get to a beach, or have a long hike on public roads. You may be looking at a beach, but you will not be near it.
2) MOST CONVENIENT LOCATION IN ALL OF MANUEL ANTONIO. Guests can all go their own way. 5 to 10 min.Taxi ride to just about anywhere in Manuel Antonio or Quepos. Each guest can do your own thing, and return easily to Garden House by the Beach to enjoy the other guests' company.
3) LARGEST PRIVATE POOL in Tulemar. All guests can swim in it at once and not feel crowded, never feel cold, not all pools stay warm. Swim even at 2am. Use of 3 other pools also in Tulemar.
4) SECURITY GUARDS , Free Shuttle Service within grounds.
5) SPECTACULAR INDOOR AND OUTDOOR ENTERTAINING AREAS, only outdoor fireplace in Tulemar.
6) EXCLUSIVE BEST FAMILY BEACH, with bar & food service available. Walk out the door with just your swimsuit. Beach towels, lounge chairs, umbrellas, kayaks, life vests, sand toys, and more for your use free of charge.
7) Groomed short hiking paths within grounds, with spectacular views
8) NO DIRT ROADS, Private paved driveway. You are not walking from a distant parking lot to the front door. ENJOY THE WILD IN LUXURY

Private Concierge just for you. Arrangements can be made for airport pick up, private chef, stocked refrigerator upon arrival, catered meals, car rental, private lessons, golfing excursions, chartering a boat, etc. These amenities are made through the manager either before or during your stay, and costs of such amenities are made directly to the concierge. You will find this free service invaluable for recommendations of the best and most reputable, restaurants, tours, etc.
This is a 3 level house with lots of privacy for all, the lower bedroom only requires one step to enter, and you are on the same level as the pool, living room, kitchen, dining room, and outdoor fireplace area. There is a ramp leading from the driveway right to this bedroom, then one step to enter, and one small step to pool area from the sliding glass doors which give a spectacular view of the pool, ocean and the jungle. This is great for anyone who may have trouble dealing with stairs.
There are many beautiful houses in Manuel Antonio, but very few are located where you really walk out the door to the beach. Also, parking is right at the house, not at a parking lot. No need to hike down or up a hill, hike up stairs, or walk down long halls or through lobbies. You get out of your car right in the driveway of the house.

Three reasons to reserve Garden House by the Beach over any other house in Manuel Antonio.
1) It is located in Tulemar. Rated number #2 in the World as best hotel, and you have the same services, only more. Exclusive gated community with its own beach, use of beach towels, umbrellas, tables, lounge chairs, are there free for your use. Full bar and food service is available with linen table cloths for your dining. You can walk to the beach with just your sunglasses and sun lotion. There is no need to pack up a car with gear to enjoy this beach. 2) Garden House by the Beach has the largest private pool in Tulemar. Beautiful sunsets are seen along with the wonderful sounds and sights of the monkeys. Pool stays warm all day and night. It truly provides a heavenly swim with nature and privacy.
3) Totally paved road to the house. Just 2 minutes to main road of Manuel Antonio. You never feel stuck here, if part of your party decides to do different activities, it is only a 10 min.cab ride to Quepos, or any restaurant in Manuel Antonio. Beach is a 4 min. walk with-in the landscaped grounds. Shuttle service is free within the grounds.

Tours: If you like adventure don't miss the Canopy Safari zip line tour, which has the best all day tour swinging through the jungle on cables and you really do not need to be athletic. This tour has been used by the stars for both television episodes and movie productions, and noted for its well run tours.They serve an amazing authentic Tico meal prepared by women who live in the rain forest, and the company has an extremely very high safety record.

Tours and or lessons, can be arranged for all adventure levels and all ages. Private tours, private guides, private drivers, private chef, all can be arranged. If visiting during the fishing season, this area is said to be the best in the world for the sport of deep sea fishing, so do not miss out on this adventure. Tours will pick you up right at your front door of Garden House.
PrivateTennis Club about 25 min. away. Available to guests at reasonable fees, golfing 1 hour away. Private drivers available.
PLEASE NOTE WHEN RESERVING THIS HOUSE ALL CHECKS ARE MADE DIRECTLY TO THE OWNER BEVERLEY HAYES AND TO NO OTHER PERSON OR AGENCY.

Property manager

Asher Hayes

Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Exterior
Large Ocean Views with Outdoor Living/Kitchen area, Huge pool w/Slide
Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Free WiFi
9.6 out of 10, (4 reviews)
Large Ocean Views with Outdoor Living/Kitchen area, Huge pool w/Slide

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
High Chair and small portable crib available.

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
10 guests allowed.
Children must be well supervised at all times/high balconies and unfenced pool.Bedroom glass doors must be secured while small children sleeping.

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 first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Manuel Antonio

Located in Quepos, this villa is on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Manuel Antonio National Park and Manuel Antonio Beach. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and horse riding.
Map
Quepos, Puntarenas Province

What's nearby

  • Manuel Antonio Nature Park & Wildlife Refuge - 3 min drive
  • Playitas Beach - 4 min drive
  • Playa La Macha - 6 min drive
  • Manuel Antonio Beach - 9 min drive
  • Biesanz Beach - 27 min drive

Getting around

  • Quepos (XQP) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • El Avión Restaurant - 11 min walk
  • El Patio de Café Milagro - 9 min walk
  • Emilio's Cafe - 5 min walk
  • Falafel Bar - 1 min walk
  • Cuba Libre Restaurant & Bar - 9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Garden House by the Beach/At Private Grounds Exclusive Beach Club/Ocean View have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Garden House by the Beach/At Private Grounds Exclusive Beach Club/Ocean View pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Garden House by the Beach/At Private Grounds Exclusive Beach Club/Ocean View?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Garden House by the Beach/At Private Grounds Exclusive Beach Club/Ocean View?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Garden House by the Beach/At Private Grounds Exclusive Beach Club/Ocean View located?

Nestled on the beach, this Quepos villa is within 1 mi (2 km) of Manuel Antonio National Park, Playitas Beach and Playa Espadilla. Biesanz Beach and Playa La Macha are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ryan C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Better than Listing. A+ Property
We booked this home for Spring Break for Two families with teenage children, total of 7 people. In summary, this house was a great option, and I would stay here again. The pictures on the listing do not do this house justice, as it appears the home is a bit dated. In person, this was not the case as the home was much nicer than it appeared online. The communal areas were well laid out and spacious. The main living room / TV area will be small for larger groups, but we barely spent any time there. The pool must be the highlight of this property, and we ended up spending most of our time there, watching all the wildlife in the area (macaws, toucans, monkeys, iguana’s, everything). Literally, drinking a beer, floating in the pool watching the ocean and seeing all the creatures. We cancelled our trip to the Manual Atonio national park on advice from Asher, and this was the right call. The one exception for this property is the lack of whole house air conditioning, only the bedrooms have AC. A ‘nice to have’ not a ‘need to have’ category as we enjoyed having the house wide open during the day. Myra, the housekeeper, is there every day but Sunday and keeps the place in hotel quality condition, including doing your laundry. Tito, the concierge, is extremely responsive to any requests and helped us coordinate our adventures and our off-site dining experiences. Tito is also a professional chef, and it is not possible to overstate the quality of the meals he prepared.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Beverley H.

Great, Relaxing, Everything you want
I have to say I am a little prejudice as I am the owner of Garden House by the Beach. I rarely ever get a chance to stay at the house as it is enjoyed by so many guests, but every time I enter Garden House, I realize I have forgotten the beauty of it, and the breathtaking view. Mayra is always their, she is the full time house keeper/maid, who manages always to be so helpful and cheerful and does an amazing job, so that guests never have to lift a finger. I usually do go during the slow season, so as to freshen up the house for the coming year as do all the homeowners in Tulemar. Everyone there works together to make the property amazing both in service and appearance. Although it is the rainy season, the week had sun every day, making it possible to go walk to the incredible beach daily. So relaxing. I must warn you though, be sure to take enough swim suits. You will jump in the pool, at least once a day, if not twice. Tulemar and Garden House by the Beach, are truly a little bit of paradise.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Christin C.

An Amazing Vacation
Our stay at the Garden House was amazing. Tito Borge, the chef and on-site concierge really made our stay special by not only cooking delicious and fantastic food, but also by answering any questions we had about anything from activities to Costa Rican culture. Mayra, the housekeeper, gave me a true vacation, by not only tidying up, but she also did our laundry every day. The house and pool were comfortable, relaxing, and everything that makes a vacation a vacation. The Tulemar Resort was fantastic. We visited the private beach nearly every day and found each employee there to be welcoming and extremely helpful. On top of all that, we also saw sloths, monkeys, iguanas, a toucan, and more! It was hard to leave Tulemar and Costa Rica!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Bryan I.

Outstanding place and location, wonderful views
Well cared for property (with some additional new paint/facelifting planned after we left, we were told), immaculate grounds/gardens, pool well maintained/spotless; Great place for a large group to spread out and feel comfortable, yet be together. Tito worked as our chef and "on-site" concierge, and really made the week, highly recommend that you let him help you also! Close to beach (shuttles will bring you if desired), lots of wildlife. Would highly recommend this again!!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Katherine H.

Exceptional Vacation Rental
Three generations of our family stayed at Garden House at Tulemar in Manuel Antonio for the first week of January and were delighted. In fact our sons, both in their 20's, said that it was the best family vacation we've ever taken. It is no coincidence that the house was named the top resort home in Central America by Trip Advisor. We would have no hesitation in returning or recommending the property to a friend. The house is architecturally striking, tucked into the cliffs of the Pacific coastline, with the brilliant turquoise of the ocean, rich emerald green jungle spotted with brightly colored flora and a serenade of tropical birds and monkeys. Facing west, we watched the sun set every night and swam first thing every morning in the beautiful infinity pool. The house is built on an open scheme, with retractible doors making the entire downstairs open to the back. We spent the our time divided between the house pool and the resort's private beach, which was within easy walking distance. The obvious care with which the resort has been planned and its landscaping executed is reminiscent of the beautiful former Rock Resorts in the Virgin Islands. The interior of the house worked well for our family, allowing everyone privacy but with plenty of space in the public areas. Everything was pristine and well maintained, due in no small part to a full time housekeeper. The photographs supplied on the website are accurate, but do not do justice to the beauty of the locale and absolute privacy of the home. We hired a cook for the week, which was well worth the investment as it gave us the week off from grocery shopping and cooking and allowed us the freedom to choose when, where and what we ate in the privacy of an exquisite setting. The pool is large, appropriate for lap swimming, and certainly beat sharing a pool with a crowd of resort guests. The beach is lovely, uncrowned, well outfitted and partially shaded with palm trees. The house manager was helpful in arranging outings. We took a jungle zip line tour, a walking tour of the Manuel Antonio National Park with a private naturalist guide (our favorite outing), a rafting trip (younger set only) and a catamaran outing (crowded, motorized booze cruise in sweltering heat, which we could happily have skipped). Our security deposit arrived within a few days of our departure, accompanied by a thank you note from the owner. Brava, Beverly. You and your house deserve four gold stars!

About the host

Hosted by Asher Hayes

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My daughter had moved to Costa Rica many years ago, and had traveled extensively throughout the country. She told me that there was nothing comparable to the property located in Tulemar in all of Costa Rica. So I purchased a lot and with her help had this amazing house built, which not only has rated Tulemar on TripAdvisor under best hotels, as number #2 in the World, but over the years has given so many families such pleasure, that I am indeed very happy indeed to own such a treasure.

Why they chose this property

There is nothing like it in all of Costa Rica for convenience to anywhere you want to go, and you walk within gated, guarded, landscaped grounds to the best exclusive family beach, and beach club in all of Manuel Antonio. Private large, warm, pool that children and adults love, and many guests have said their children have learned to swim in this pool. Since it is private you can swim in it any time of the day or night. Please note not all pools stay warm all day and night, and this one is just the perfect temperature.

What makes this property unique

Private concierge, on site house manager, full time maid, private chef if desired. Your trip can be totally stress free with the help of the help of our concierge, starting from getting off the plan to having every day planned with activities for part of your group or all of your group. Just say what you need and we try our best to provide, replace or repair anything usually within a day. We want your stay to be one of leisure and pleasure.
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