Aracari Villa

Very nice place. I went with my family and had a great time.

We were so pleased to enjoy our honeymoon at Aracari Villa. Just from looking out of the large glass doors or on the pool deck we saw a toucan, a troop of monkeys, an iguana, and scarlet macaws flying overhead - it was amazing! It is quite humid in the Manuel Antonio area so a dip in the pool after adventuring felt amazing! We enjoyed walking down into Quepos to get a real feel of Costa Rican life. it was nice to enjoy the beaches in Manuel Antonio but super glad this villa was far enough away from the tourist vibe of the proper MA town. The staff at Manuel Antonio Estates are super helpful in helping plan trips and answer questions. It was utterly a treat to have the cleaning crew wash our laundry and do the dishes. The only thing I would caution is because of all the rain, the house had some notable water damage on the walls - also the house had a damp mildew smell that mostly went away with time.

Absolutely loved it. Perfect size villas for 1-2 couples. Beautiful villa. Peaceful. We will definitely be coming back! It’s close to everything.

This place is simply amazing, each detail is set up for relaxing and having a wonderful experience integrated into the rain forest

On arrival at Manuel Antonio Estates we were given a very warm welcome, in fact the reception staff were nothing but charming, going above and beyond for our entire stay. The estate itself felt very safe and well maintained. Casa Aracari met a really high standard in terms of decor, cleanliness and comfort. The pool and outdoor area were relatively small but really charming, we really felt submerged in jungle and it was undeniably beautiful. We had multiple visits from gorgeous monkeys that particularly enjoyed eating the fruit from the papaya tree beside the pool - they were a delight to observe and we really felt like we were blessed to be in their company. The beds were huge and super comfy - really aided that refreshed feeling you hope to achieve from a holiday. Teenage daughter seriously appreciated the good wi-fi! The kitchen was newly refurbished and it's lovely. Quepos is very walkable from Manuel Antonio Estates. If you're going to Manuel Antonio itself leave the car at the villa and take the bus (bus stop is just over the road after the gym) - it's really cheap, fast regular service and avoids the car park touts accosting you as you drive in to Manuel Antonio. The park is definitely worth visiting. We didn't get a guide, but still had a great experience. The beach here is stunningly beautiful - defintely worth a visit. We'd also really recommend the Rainmaker Rainforest reserve just a short drive away - one of our best days in Costa Rica. If you're looking for a base in this area then you can't go wrong with Casa Aracari, the whole family loved this place.