Casa Grande Vista is the perfect house to unwind and get your vacation on. The house is open and airy, creating lots of gathering spots for your group to linger, all with incredible views of the ocean. Both relaxing and luxurious, and conveniently located for everything in Manuel Antonio. Above all, the service is incredible. Shiona really ensured that our vacation was perfect, and went above and beyond to make every detail special. We are already talking about when we are coming back!

We LOVED our five star stay here. Here is a sample of what you will enjoy as you book your vacation here:



Shiona: The woman who manages the property and serves as your concierge during your stay is sweet, knowledgable, and willing to do whatever it takes to make your stay five stars. After a very long day of adventure she even arranged for the BEST pizza to be delivered right to our door! She recommended great places to eat, arranged for an amazing rainforest excursion, and was only a phone call away whenever we had a question.



Luxury: This place feels like your very own luxury hotel. Everything from the finishings, the amenities, the cleanliness, the modern but cozy feel. Everything has been remodeled with style and comfort in mind. It feels quiet and remote, but it’s in the middle of everything. Housekeeping included!



A/C: We stayed elsewhere in Costa Rica without A/C. It's the key to a good night sleep! Each bedroom has its own climate control!



Beds: Speaking of a good night’s sleep, these beds are the REAL deal. Best beds money can buy. Nice and big too (hard to find king beds in most VRBOs)



Location: The property is situated near everything you’d want to experience as part of your Costa Rica adventure. Beach, quaint town (Quepos), rainforest, waterfalls…and wildlife roam the roadside jungle. There’s also a great market just a stone’s throw away that offers a discount to people who stay at this place!



The view: We walked to the closest beach on one of the days and it’s a very ambitious walk with lots of elevation change, but this a worthy price to pay for the view, which is just spectacular.



Kitchen: The kitchen is so well appointed — has everything you need, lots of space, and top of the line appliances



Things to be aware of:



The nearby National Park is closed on Mondays. Plan accordingly!



This is a rainforest. There are bugs. Nothing big and scary, but bring bug spray!



You will need some kind of transportation to get to anything other than a market and some shopping and restaurants. Either a rental car, the local bus system, or have Shiona arrange for a personal or shared shuttle.



If you drive from here to the airport in San Jose, give yourself plenty of time. It is a single lane road for the much of the way and if there’s traffic you may miss your flight. You HAVE to be at the airport at least an hour and a half before departure for international flights. We’d recommend leaving at least four or five hours prior to your flight.

The house was the perfect size for our group and we pretty much stayed outside the entire trip as the view was amazing!! Pictures are accurate as well. Shiona was so wonderful and helped us plan beforehand and had everything organized upon arrival! Will definitely be back!! Thanks again!

We were two families with 3 small kids between us (all under 4). We SO enjoyed our time here-- the view was amazing, the pool was just the right size, the layout worked well for families (3 bedrooms- one had bunk beds and another bed, perfect kids room), the kitchen was large and updated, the location one block from a grocery store made keeping everyone happy very easy.



The team was great-- helped us arrange amazing tours (rainforest, white water rafting, a private chef dinner at our home). We had incredible experiences.



This is a new house- so only reason for 4 stars vs 5 is the need to address a few issues for using the house as a guest house. I believe the owners are addressing the issues (need for better railing in one spot on the deck, a small leak in the laundry room). Definitely recommend this place-- we'll be back..

We spent 3 nights at Casa Grande Vista and loved every single minute. Located right in the center of Manuel Antonio, walking distance to restaurants, bars, atm's and the grocery store is steps away from the villa. Shiona our personal concierge and vacation coordinator took the time to show us around the house and also she gave us great advises on which restaurants to visit and also activities to do had so much fun. We can't wait to visit Manuel Antonio in the near future and hopefully stay at Casa Grande Vista again. Once again, thank you very much for a very special last minute holiday!

First impression was spectacular! As the week progressed – spectacular! The Patio/Pool ocean view never gets old, aims right at the sun sets too. Very nice bedrooms and bathrooms and the surround sound system throughout the great area’s really kept the spirit going with music.



We were an 8 adult family group and the layout was perfect; spacious, open, clean, very comfortable no matter which area you were in from kitchen – patio, pool – bedrooms. We cooked a number of group dinners and the kitchen was very spacious and functional which allowed fun fellowship while cooking. Easy walking distance for local groceries, browsing and good restaurants.



The management team was great also, hooked us up every step of the way without any hiccups! Make sure you utilize their knowledgeable experience and especially use their recommended taxi and transport services (savings and better friendly service). The cleaning crew also really did their job.



ALL THUMBS UP!

When we arrived I couldn't believe the house was as beautiful as it was in the pictures! The living space was huge and open and perfect for the 8 adults to hang out together in the day and for dinner. The bedrooms were huge and each couple had their own space including a bathroom. The master suite was huge with the most incredible view and a massive shower. The house was in great condition and we made good use of the washer and dryer after visiting the beach. Shiona was incredibly helpful and was very easy to reach before the trip as well as during the visit. She arranged day trips and ordered pizza (none of us spoke Spanish) as well as organizing the maid service so they would clean when we were busy doing other activities. The area is really convenient to many restaurants as well as the park, beaches, a new marina and Quepos. We loved lounging in the pool and watching 4 red Macaws fly across the tree tops in the morning! This place was a slice of heaven!

This property lives up to the reviews. Shiona was excellent and was available for anything. She suggested a secluded beach and it was so beautiful and not crowded. The property is very secure. I am recovering from an injury and mostly everything was walking distance. The store at the corner has everything. And each room is very private and has Individual a.c. units. An added perk was the smart tv so we could log into Netflix and watch movies at night. Highly recommended. Quepas and manuel antonio was great.

We loved staying at Casa Grande Vista! Our family of six (4 kids ages 15, 13 and 11 year old twins) plus mom, dad and Nana thoroughly enjoyed the breathtaking vistas, and especially the sunsets! We had plenty of private space but great common areas - we especially enjoyed the gorgeous infinity pool! It was the perfect take-off spot for all of our many adventures - all arranged expertly by our wonderful concierge Shiona. Shiona arranged zip-lining, rafting, a catamaran tour, surf lessons, private chef, dinner reservations and even got a doctor's appointment when one kid got an ear infection AND arranged to have the cab take us there! We were exceedingly pleased with all of the activities and services she arranged! Definitely go to this spectacular place and put yourself in her hands - you won't regret it!

The house was perfect for our family of 10! The view is fantastic and the spacious deck offers a place to enjoy it. The house is clean, well stocked and comfortable for a large group. Shiona is a bonus and very helpful. Also good location in Manuel Antonio. Would love to return Grande Vista!