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Discover serenity and adventure at Casa Gina, your private jungle oasis

Holiday home in Quepos with private pool and kitchen

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Evening Magic
Morning Coffee Spot
Main House
Side Yard
Fully Equipped Kitchen

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5167.2 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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  • Place, Manuel Antonio Nature Park & Wildlife Refuge
  • Place, Manuel Antonio Beach
  • Place, Playa La Macha
  • Airport, Quepos (XQP)

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Guest Bedroom

1 King Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

Social Area Futon

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Guest Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Master Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Discover serenity and adventure at Casa Gina, your private jungle oasis

Casa Gina Costa Rica is a private, romantic and secure home on a 1 1/2-acre jungle lot, located within the gated community of Rancho Manuel Antonio. Just minutes by bus or car to Quepos or the national park, our two bedroom, two bath fully air conditioned home was designed from the start to provide you with a peaceful and rejuvenating experience.

A beautiful private pool with sandstone deck and private palapa with wet bar is the perfect place to spend your day. Double teak doors greet you from the main entrance and continue in each of the rooms. The home is furnished with high end custom made Guanacaste furniture, a dark and luscious wood that is the national tree of Costa Rica.

We brought the outside in: The main living area features a twelve foot ceiling decorated with teak and comfortable seating for eight. Whole house A/C units will keep everything cool and dry. Six sliders open into the pool area and main deck from the living area to form one large room, opening the home to the outside rain forest. Abundant recessed dimmer controlled lighting throughout the home provide a soft comfortable glow for entertaining or relaxing.

A comfortable place to spend your day is on one of Casa Gina's four decks. Many birds including toucans, three types of monkeys, sloths, iguanas and the majestic Blue Morpho butterfly call this area home. A gas grille is the perfect way to cook all of the fresh fish, chicken and vegetables that are available from the farmers market in town.

Our kitchen is tastefully designed with teak cabinets, granite counter-tops and quality stainless steel appliances. All expected small appliances are provided including an ice maker. A very complete set of utensils, pots and pans will make creating your own meals a delight. A breakfast island and wet bar for four invite you to linger and share a laugh or two with friends. The Guanacaste wood dining table has seating for four.

Both bedrooms feature king sized beds and quality bedding. Store your personal belongings in the beautiful matching armoires and nightstands. A remote controlled, A/C unit plus ceiling fans assure a comfortable nights rest. Individual private covered decks with large sliders bring the outside in and give you a quiet place to sit and read or to enjoy the sounds and sights of the rain forest. Each of the two full baths are finished with sandstone floors and shower enclosures. Teak counters, vessel sinks, rainfall shower heads and mood lighting complete the rooms.

Enjoy the quiet privacy of Casa Gina or immerse yourself in the warm friendly culture that is Costa Rica. Casa Gina is located five minutes from the town of Quepos and seven minutes from the beautiful white sand beaches of Manuel Antonio National Park. There are dozens of restaurants ranging from typical Costa Rican "sodas" to gourmet dining within minutes of the home.

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Must be 25 or over to book
No Pets
No more than five guests per booking

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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Manuel Antonio

Located in Valle Pura Vida, a neighbourhood in Quepos, this holiday home is in a rural area and by the sea. Mountain Top Park and Zip Coaster are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Manuel Antonio Beach and Manuel Antonio Nature Park & Wildlife Refuge. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Manuel Antonio, Manuel Antonio

What's nearby

  • Manuel Antonio Nature Park & Wildlife Refuge - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Marina Pez Vela - 5 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Playitas Beach - 10 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Playa La Macha - 11 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Biesanz Beach - 11 min drive - 3.2 km

Getting around

  • Quepos (XQP) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Falafel Bar - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪El Patio de Café Milagro - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Quepoa Sport Bar - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Cerdo Feliz - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Samui Thai - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Discover serenity and adventure at Casa Gina, your private jungle oasis pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Discover serenity and adventure at Casa Gina, your private jungle oasis?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Discover serenity and adventure at Casa Gina, your private jungle oasis?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Discover serenity and adventure at Casa Gina, your private jungle oasis located?

Located in Valle Pura Vida, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Cascada El Salto, Manuel Antonio Nature Park & Wildlife Refuge and Playa La Macha. Mountain Top Park and Rancho Tipico don Juan are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 126 out of 130 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 130 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 130 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 130 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 130 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dhruvish S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome place. Perfect spot!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven B.

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

Amazing casa

The casa and pool were amazing. We loved our stay. Loved the outdoor space and all the amenities!!We had difficulty getting up the hill the first night as it was steep and raining. The next morning we had a flat tire.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda L.

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

Wonderful tranquil property

This is a wonderful property in a tranquil setting to experience Costa Rican life. Property manager Carlos was great in helping us with local tour arrangements. He was very responsive with any problems and questions. The property is perched on a steep hill and a car is a must to get to grocery stores and restaurants.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian H.

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

Perfect holiday villa!

Casa Gina is in a beautiful, unspoilt and quiet location. It is so easy to stay there with everything you need for a very comfortable stay. The villa is so well equipped. As you are surrounded by trees and plants, a variety of wildlife can be seen from macaws to capuchin monkeys. It is easy to explore the local area from the villa and beaches such as Uvita and Dominical should not be missed. There are plenty of tours too which Carlos, the house manager,can book for you. Supermarkets are in easy reach as are a selection of good restaurants with amazing views. We would not hesitate to stay at Casa Gina again!
In the garden!
Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M.

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

Lovely property

We stayed with our family of four with two elementary aged kids. We loved this house! As everyone says—the house is well-stocked with everything you need. The patio and pool are wonderful and we enjoyed seeing monkeys around the property nearly everyday. The house is close to everything but feels very private and peaceful.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather G.

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

Wonderful property

We loved our stay at casa Gina . Carlos was so helpful he booked all of our excursions/transfers .We will definitely be returning.
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura G.

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

Jungle animals and lots of relaxation!

We had a really fantastic time staying at this lovely home! The pool and jungle setting were amazing! We were visited by a sloth, a huge Iguana, monkeys and macaws! The house itself was very spacious and clean and had everything we needed for our family of 5. Check in was easy with Carlos who was friendly and responsive. Thanks for an awesome stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie M.

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

Beautiful secluded location near Manuel Antonio

We had a wonderful time at Casa Gina. Beautiful, quiet location. Relaxing in the pool while listen to birds and howler monkeys- Wonderful!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Guillaume B.

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

Great Stay!

I had a great stay at Casa Gina this spring with 2 friends. Carlos was very helpful and gave us great tips about the area. The home is in a beautiful valley and is very private. It is close to town and we were able to visit the beach, restaurants etc, by car and taxi. We were able to cook in the well-equipped kitchen, and the pool is amazing, we would happily stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brett W.

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

Even Better in Real Life!

Casa Gina is a truly special place. Our family of four had a wonderful stay. The space and setting are magnificent, and pictures can't quite do it justice. We hope to make it back someday!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Issac E.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Costa Rican Paradise

Great time at thi beautiful home. Manager very nice. Helpful and prompt with assistance. Home wasn't clean when we got there, manager immediately sent cleaning lady. Fixed the issues..Other than that it was a perfect stay. My favorite vacation.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brooke D.

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

Costa Rica Gem!

Amazing property! Casa Gina was everything we had hoped! The kids loved the pool, and the adults loved relaxing in the rocking chairs with the view of the jungle. We saw a lot of wildlife from the pool deck. The place was well stocked with necessities and Carlos was very welcoming and responsive, helped to organize tours and transportation for us. We hope to return someday to stay again!
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel G.

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

Amazing home in an amazing country!

We really enjoyed our time at Casa Gina. The home is beautiful and private. The kids had a blast in the pool. We saw wild Macaws and heard other animals. The property manager was very friendly and helpful. We highly recommend Casa Gina!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Allison B.

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

Perfect stay!

Casa Gina is in a great location, close to plentiful activities, but also away from it all. You feel secluded in your own jungle oasis. But the house and location are out done by the house concierge, Carlos. His assistance with all of the trip planning was essential and all of the service providers that he arranged were top notch. Carlos, we can't thank you and your team enough.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shana C.

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

Jungle Retreat

We had the best stay at Casa Gina. So relaxing to just float in the pool and enjoy the sun. The house was well appointed and had everything we needed. We cooked in most nights and sat on the porch and watched the rains in the evening. It felt so remote, yet we were just a short ride to town for restaurants and such. I would highly recommend. Carlos was a wonderful host. Thanks for sharing your piece of Costs Rica with us. Pura Vida!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Ralph F.

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

water cut out

Water off for 2 days, expecting a refund for those days.
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

auli F.

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

Great stay in Manuel Antonio!

We had an amazing week at Casa Gina. The house had everything we needed. It was comfortable, very clean and the pool was so nice to relax in. Carlos (house manager) went above and beyond, booking all or our activities for the week. He checked in with us each day to confirm our activity and pick-up time. He also gave us lots of other recommendations for the area. We would highly recommend this home and we hope to be back soon!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jaimie A.

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

Spectacular

Casa Gina is a little piece of paradise. The home is beautiful, clean, bright and had all of the comforts of home. The backyard jungle oasis was the perfect place for our family to enjoy and unwind. A very special place indeed. Carlos was responsive and helpful. We couldn't be more appreciative. Pura Vida!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julia W.

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

Amazing!! A must stay!

This is a literal gem of a property. Not only is the location amazing — we saw monkeys, toucans, frogs and more from the pool! — but the property manager is top notch and his help and recommendations made our trip truly memorable. Don’t even pause before booking — it’s an amazing location. Definitely recommend you have a car for staying here but it’s not impossible without one. We will be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Holly R.

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

February break 2024

What an amazing property! Just gorgeous all around. You are literally surrounded by nature. We were awoken most mornings by howler monkeys. We had toucans, hawks, lizzards, iguanas, agoutis, macaws and lots of different frogs visit us while on our stay. Carlos the property manager will organize any activity you need. Just top notch stay!
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maja K., Wilmette, IL

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

Wonderful property

This place is lovely. It is very private, with it's own little slice of jungle. I stayed here for 3 days with my 80 YO mother and my two teenage kids. We loved hanging out by the pool, seeing squirrel monkeys on the patio and iguanas on the trees right by the house, and hearing all the jungle sounds. Driving up to the property is a fun adventure. Carlos is incredibly helpful and responsive, and he booked our canopy tour for us, which worked out beautifully. Overall, we had a wonderful stay here.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gina S.

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

Jungle retreat

We had a great time on our recent trip to Costa Rica! Casa Gina was a lovely jungle retreat that we wanted to spend as much time at as possible. Carlos was a huge help when our flights were delayed on the way there and even brought us a replacement charcoal lighter one night so we could cook dinner on the grill. We enjoyed the local restaurants, shopping, beaches, and fishing and even ventured to other towns a couple hours from Manuel Antonio. The wildlife at the house was abundant and very entertaining. We wish we could have stayed longer. Thank you for having us!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Talia W.

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

Excellent!! 10/10!

Casa Gina is one of the best vacation rentals we have ever stayed in! 10/10! The house had everything we needed. The kitchen is FULLY stocked, and we cooked multiple meals in the house during our stay. We loved the pool, it was perfect to cool off during the afternoons, our kids especially loved it and looked forward to it every day! Carlos was awesome and booked all of our excursions! We saw monkeys, macaws, and so many iguana’s from the backyard. I highly recommend this house and I hope we make it back someday! Pura Vida!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

David P.

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

A jewel of a find

My family (2 adults, 3 kids (9,13,16) stayed for a week at this amazing house The house had everything that you would need. Carlos was friendly and easy to communicate with. We enjoyed the pool every day. We saw monkeys, macaws, iguanas , frogs all from the backyard. The house is close enough to the town and beaches to make a quick drive for food and entertainment. We will definitely recommend this home for anyone looking to experience Pura Vida!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy S.

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

What a magical place!

This property and its plants, wildlife, neighborhood, sites, and sounds! Wow! We enjoyed our stay so much at Casa Gina. It felt like we saw different treasures each day right in the backyard. The house is gorgeous, the kids loved the pool, and waking up to the jungle each morning was such a gift. Carlos was incredibly helpful with booking tours and communicating. The area is so full of things to do; we surely will need to return. Thank you for sharing your beautiful home! Pura Vida!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

About the host

Hosted by Gina Lee

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After spending the last several decades in Colorado amidst the beautiful mountains of the front range we found ourselves always longing for the ocean as well. A visit to Costa Rica in 2005 led us to experience the wonderful abundance of wildlife and warm people that so many have written about. Now that we are getting around to thinking about the perfect place for us to retire to the combination of Summer in the Rockies and Winter on a Costa Rican beach seems like a dream come true.

Why they chose this property

Although each new visit brought us to a different area of the country we found ourselves always returning to Manuel Antonio for the beautiful beaches and great selection of food. We selected our lot based on how private it was, yet so close to all of the special things to do in Manuel Antonio. Our builder designed and constructed the house to take advantage of our jungle view and all the wonderful nature that is visible from all of the rooms.

What makes this property unique

Our private pool in the midst of the jungle is the perfect place to spend your days relaxing with nature and observing the many visitors to the property. A small nature trail with marked fruit trees will offer a unique experience. The gourmet kitchen and two wet bars will keep you fed and watered.

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