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WORLD FAMOUS 727 Airplane Jungle Fuselage

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A resort with a swimming pool, lounge chairs, and palm trees.
A person relaxing in a bathtub with a control panel above it.
A coastal landscape with a sandy beach, dense tropical vegetation, and clear turquoise waters.
An outdoor restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, a tiled floor, and a view of the ocean.
A marina with boats docked, a building with balconies, and a logo for 'MARINA PEZVELA'.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Wildlife at your doorstep
    Guests love spotting wildlife right on the property grounds.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Manuel Antonio Beach

Popular amenities

  • Massages in spa
  • Balcony
  • Spa pool on site
  • Outdoor pool
  • Kitchenette
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica
  • Place, Playa Espadilla Sur
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Manuel Antonio Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Turtle Trap
    ‪5 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

2 Queen Beds

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchenette
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Quepos

Located in Manuel Antonio, a neighbourhood in Quepos, this holiday home is near a water park and near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Manuel Antonio Beach and Manuel Antonio Nature Park & Wildlife Refuge. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and horse riding.
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Map
Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica

What's nearby

  • Playa Espadilla Sur - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Manuel Antonio Beach - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Turtle Trap - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Playa Gemelas - 16 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Quepos (XQP) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Restaurante Cerdo Feliz - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪El Patio de Café Milagro - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Coffe Place - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Falafel Bar - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Drunken Monkey - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does WORLD FAMOUS 727 Airplane Jungle Fuselage have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is WORLD FAMOUS 727 Airplane Jungle Fuselage pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at WORLD FAMOUS 727 Airplane Jungle Fuselage?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at WORLD FAMOUS 727 Airplane Jungle Fuselage?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at WORLD FAMOUS 727 Airplane Jungle Fuselage?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is WORLD FAMOUS 727 Airplane Jungle Fuselage located?

Located in Manuel Antonio, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Playa Espadilla Sur and Manuel Antonio Beach. Playa Gemelas and Playa Puerto Escondido are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 75 out of 86 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 86 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 86 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 86 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 86 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location, location! We spent two nights in this unique habitacion with our three kids. They’ll remember it forever! From the monkeys greeting us in the morning to our walks to the public Manuel Antonio beach, we had a blast.
A short walk to the beach.. gorgeous sunsets.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I loved the experience of staying in the airplane! It has incredible views, beautiful wood (check out the size of the planks on the deck!!), and a ton of character! I also loved that it was right on the property of Casa Verde hotel because it had use of pools and easy restaurants, etc. The jungle is gorgeous and the character of the whole place is classic Costa Rica from back in the day. I couldn't get enough!There are some leaks, but they are totally to be expected in a rainforest and an old metal airplane :-) Plumbing is a little fragile, and you only get one towel each. But the air conditioner is incredibly effective, and it feels very spacious for what it is. Overall, it is so much fun, and I would do it again in a heartbeat. I highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cool niche hotel

Cool niche hotel with a good view of Manuel Antonio National park from the 747
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

This place is awesome!

Staying in a 727 overlooking the beach was awesome! It was a perfect setup for our family of 5.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 17 March 2020
So great to hear that, Matthew. I hope the kids never stop talking about this family vacation. Thanks for staying with us and letting people know what an adventure it is . Pura Vida Faith
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing property in a beautiful location

We loved our stay here. The staff was friendly and welcoming. The view was simply stunning, and we were surrounded by wildlife. There were restaurants within walking distance. We would definitely recommend the property!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing property

This must have been the most special place we’ve ever stayed and we made everlasting memories. The location and views are amazing. The bathtub on the patio makes it extra special to watch the sunset.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 8 January 2024
Awww ☺️ so wonderful that you had a chance to chill in our amazing and one of a kind jungle home. It is a very special place! Please come back soon, the monkeys 🙈 miss you already Pura Vida Faith
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Spectacular stay

We stayed in this 727 with spectacular views of the ocean. The rooms were comfortable and we lacked for nothing. Staying here, with access to the resort’s pools, and many eateries nearby is a must. Pictures don’t do this justice.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Airplane

So fun to stay in an airplane!!! The views were amazing! The kids had a blast
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Incredible

This is such a unique property. We really enjoyed our stay and the staff were excellent! If you are looking for something that wows this is it!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Staying at the SkyLoft Airplane Hotel was one of the most unique travel experiences we’ve ever had. The setting alone is incredible—perched in nature with a huge private space that truly feels like your own little world. Sitting out on the deck in the bath, surrounded by the sounds of wildlife, was something we’ll never forget.We saw monkeys, birds, and all kinds of wildlife right from the property, which made it feel immersive without ever leaving. The grounds are absolutely beautiful and very well maintained, adding to the overall experience.The staff was outstanding—friendly, responsive, and genuinely invested in making sure everything was perfect. From start to finish, it felt seamless.If you’re looking for something beyond the typical hotel stay, this is it. Completely unique, incredibly relaxing, and 100% worth it.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome

Such a cool experience! Just wished we could have stayed longer!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing place

Much larger than expected! Plenty of room for a family of four. Wildlife such as sloths, several species of monkeys, and more from the patio
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Unforgettable Stay

This property is a must! It was absolutely amazing. The views are spectacular and pictures do not do it justice. It's such a fun place to stay and relax! The property has so many options for food and recreation. It is also a short walk or drive to the beach! I cannot wait to visit again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wow!

Such a unique property to stay at. Within one hour of checking in we had monkeys all over the deck. The views were fantastic as well. There was ample room for us inside and it was super clean and well maintained. Check-in was a breeze and the location was perfect - easy to get to restaurants, the pool and the beach. We would definitely stay here again!!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Pretty cool picture opportunity but that was it. The beds and the chair in the sitting area were so hard. It was very uncomfortable to stay there. There was a party going on outside and it was so loud. The bathroom in the master opens up to the outdoors. Neat idea but it causes the bathroom to be very hot so other than a quick shower, we couldn’t get ready in it. The opening to the outdoors let the party music in and vibrated the place until the party shut down.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 20 March 2026
As we discussed during your stay in the amazing 727 fuselage home in the jungles above Manuel Antonio’s white sand beaches, March is indeed our HOTTEST month. Our guests find the screened master bath in the Cockpit to be a wildly unique feature. The second bath, set in the jungle with monkeys 🐒 peering in is a huge hit! Air conditioning is provided with air tight portal windows , but the best experiences are outside on the meticulously crafted teak porches that flank the airplane. Our guests adore breakfast with the monkeys, sloths and iguanas while peacefully sipping coffee. I’m not sure why you would leave the doors open at night, especially when there was a wedding up in the pavilion which ended at 10pm. From inside the 727, with air conditioning on, you would not hear anything. I do feel badly that this repurposed aircraft was not a good fit for your family, and hope you read listings and check the climate carefully before selecting in the future. Pura Vida
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

There’s been a plane crash!

Loved the plane. Very private. A/c worked really good! Saw monkeys and a sloth from our balcony. Great location. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Most unique VRBO experience yet!

Words cant explain. We called ourselves swiss family Dessauer. Tub on the deck ices the cake!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

As advertised!

Really special property. My family and i will never forget our stay here. Wildlife was as advertised, there was a sloth on the tree right in front of our balcony. Monkeys came by every morning and evening. The location was excellent and easy to get to the beach and super easy to walk to nearby restaurants. Book it, you wont regret it!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Amazing Place to Stay

The Costa Verde 727 Airplane was incredible! The kids loved it. This hotel basically doubled as an attraction as the kids loved playing all around the plane. With two bedrooms and two bathrooms, a kitchen, sitting area with TV and a large deck overlooking the lush green trees and the ocean, this was almost more of an apartment than a hotel. Plus, there is a ton of stuff to do in the area. I highly recommend this stay to anyone looking for a unique experience.
Response from VrboOwner on 17 March 2020
Jamie , I am so happy to hear your family's " flight " above the jungle was fabulous. It really is a wild vacation experience! Thanks for your 5 star recommendation.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing experience

Fantastic and unique stay. Just understand that it is part of a hotel and not separate like most vrbos. That comes with some perks though like room service and cleaning. The 727 was very comfortable and such a great experience. The balconies over the wings were great with nice rocking chairs and great views. Got to see monkeys right from our home a few times. Felt remote enough even though you're on the grounds of the costa verde hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Monkeys galore!!

We had a great time! The grandchildren absolutely loved all of the wildlife. We had the pleasure of seeing 3 different types of monkeys all over the airplane and they loved feeding them bananas. There were lizards and one morning we saw a pair of macaws fly by. Must say that the walk to the beach and back is difficult really need a car. Very beautiful area and the weather was perfect 🌞
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 17 April 2024
So happy the monkeys came to visit your grands, Barbara. Just wondering if you gave us only 4 stars because of the hilly terrain of Manuel Antonio? It is certainly challenging for children, but I get a great leg work out. The bus does run up and down the hill from our front gate, and taxi is always an option when everyone is pooped out from a long beach day. This will definitely be one of your families best vacation memories!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Love, love, love the 727 Airplane! We love the history - I remember seeing the plane on tv years ago. The 727 is actually in the middle of a resort that gives you access to restaurants, bars and pools - resort staff were excellent.We can't give the stay a five star because the kitchenette is not really functional. We liked the full size refrigerator, but the kitchenette is limited to basically reheating leftovers. We like to rent homes via VRBO with kitchens so that we have more flexibility with meal planning. The toaster oven shown in the pictures is no longer part of the property.Despite the limitations in the kitchen, we would stay here again - but would be better able to plan our meals.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 21 December 2025
Peter, our 727 is an architectural legend built in the jungle, featuring a “ kitchenette” not a full sized kitchen for cooking your own meals. I’m disappointed that you took a star off for not being a traditional kitchen! Yes, that is me in the HGTV show which shows the galley kitchen , 2 full teak paneled bedrooms and the main bathroom in the cockpit. Definitely NOT your average VRBO rental. I don’t think many other homes come with monkeys frolicking on your large polished decks, with toucans and sloths keeping you company. Taking a star off for not having a toaster in a tropical jungle paradise connotes odd priorities. I am so glad you found our 5 restaurants and room service to be accommodating. Pura Vida
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing Experience

This was a very unique place to stay! We surprised our family with this place and everyone was so excited. We are a family of 6 and we had plenty of space. We loved sitting out on the deck and listening to and seeing all the wildlife, especially the monkeys and the sloth. We enjoyed walking around the trails on the property. El Avion was s fun place to eat and the kids loved the zip coaster that was near the main entrance. We felt safe the whole time and there were security guards stationed at entrance during the night. The staff was friendly and responsive. Wish we could have stayed longer than 1 night!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Archival

10/10 Excellent

The best birthday present for my 5 years old son

We stayed in the Fuselage hotel for 2 nights only. But we will be always remember that experience. The plane and its location is amazing. We enjoyed sitting outside and looking at the sunset or drinking morning coffee on the over-the-wing terrace. My son didnt wanna get out of the cockpit, and my daughter enjoyed the shower in the back bathroom. The restaurants around ( El Wagon, El Avion and La Cantina) are awsome and also Baguette is great for little light breakfast before you head out to Manuel Antonia Park.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 17 March 2020
Thanks so much for sharing your experience in the 727. We are happy you and the family will have memories for a life time of this unusual home. Please come back and visit the monkeys again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing!

If you are a family with young kids and plan a trip to Manuel Antonio, this is the perfect spot. Our kids were thrilled to be staying in an airplane! It was even better that we could spot so much wildlife right from our balconies. We saw raccoons, toucans, lizards, hummingbirds, parrots, and best of all monkeys! One morning a gang of capuchins we're on our porch and one squirrel monkey watched on from a safe distance. It was monkey chaos, but so much fun. These will be memories for a lifetime! Thanks for the great accomodations and wonderful restaurants on site!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 9 October 2022
Seth, you are so welcome. Your description is pure joy to read, and so accurate for what guests can expect. It’s a family vacation for nature lovers ( and aviation buffs) that will be remembered forever. Please come back and visit us. Pura Vida Faith
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