Warning this is kind of long because Greatness needs to be acknowledged and celebrated!!

We ( 8 couples, 16 of us ) stayed in Villa Celaje the first week of Feb 2023 and have ruined any future vacation we might have. I am only speaking for myself and my wife but I’m sure that any of the other would echo these thoughts! Someone said the pictures on the site don’t do justice to the property but they do. What the pictures can’t express is the feeling of wonder, joy and beauty that actually being there reveals. And they of course can’t show the sheer happiness of being emersed it with people that you truly truly enjoy being with!! The building , the house, the rooms and the grounds are very impressive. I would and do call it Kardashian like ( if I knew or spent any time with them ). I will say that we spent very little time in the living room section because the weather allowed us to spend all our house based time, outdoors. The Outdoor space is a wonderful place to be. Pool, outdoor bar area with full size fridge/ freezer, separate ice maker, huge Napoleon Bar B Q , sink, blender, bar stools, large table & chairs ( could use some cushions ) . The decks off the Dining room and bedrooms have very nice chairs to sit and read / view the ocean , the jungle but mostly the INCREDABLE NIGHTLY SUNSETS!! The pool deck has a number of loungers to do the same or sun bathe or snooze . While 16 people might seem like a lot there is space and arears to find quite and peace if needed.

All our transportation and excursion needs were pre arranged with Camillo who was at the house upon our arrival. All of this was performed perfectly without a hitch! Thank you.

Ronald our chef was INCREDABLE!! Such a nice guy and a great chef. All our breakfasts and dinners were so delicious and all the while he was able to satisfy everyone’s needs. ( No way were all 16 people going to like all the same things!! ) He had daily conversations with the head of our group with side conversations with others who had specific needs and adapted as we when along. He would order snacks, cases of beer and mix as we needed and even prepared an local cocktail for us ( very Caesar like !! ) I know I enjoyed our conversations. Ronald had an assistant Manual, who was also very very nice and easy to talk with. Katherine was our housekeeper and was always smiling and always working from 8 to 3 every day !! I know we were 16 people but we were not slobs, yes a lot of pool & shower towels, but she cleaned and wash everything everyday.

The day we arrive approx 3 pm there was a sloth making his way down a tree maybe 30 feet from the pool deck. Unfortunately that was our only at the house sloth sighting. Daily 2 Macaws would fly and land in the tree behind our pool and stay for 10 – 15 minutes. Beautiful creatures. And one afternoon we had 3 monkeys join us on the pool deck for some fruit and acrobatics. It is so wonderful to see these creatures in their own free habitat , not in a cage !!

The 1 piece of advise I would share is the drive from San Jose / SJO Airport is a 4 hour drive with traffic & stops . We arrived the day before and left the day after our stay at the house at a hotel in SJO. Great option so as to get the full use of the house !!

I must say that the country is beautiful and all the people that we encountered were very nice and seemed to be genially happy. I / We can only hope that should you have the opportunity to stay at Villa Celaje that your stay is as wonderful as ours. ENJOY this piece of Paradise !!

What an amazing house this is!! It’s perfect for large groups, we had 14 adults and still had an extra bedroom. Everything about this house is stunning & the view cannot be beat! The pictures don’t do this place justice. The pool temp was perfect and being able to see the jungle and ocean while relaxing at the pool or on the patios was breathtaking! We saw lots of wild life, the monkeys gave us some fun entertainment and the Scarlet Macaws flying around were beautiful!

Camilo was easy to work with (very prompt) for all the ahead of time planning, arranging our excursions, and answering all of our questions via email. Chef Ronald and his assistant cooked 2 meals a day for us and every single meal was delicious!! They cooked, cleaned, educated us and got us anything we needed from the store! 5 star experience!! Katherine was great too, she kept the entire house clean every day and even did our laundry all while having a big smile on her face. The grounds keeper was also super friendly and kind! Our whole group really enjoyed meeting everyone who worked at the property!



I would highly recommend this home if you’re visiting the Manuel Antonio area! I have nothing but great things do say about our visit to Ville Celeje! We had the best time and hope to come back soon!



*side note we learned after a few days that ending times for excursions are very tentative, most of the ones we did took longer than anticipated and have longer drive times from the house than what were expecting. Once we got used to that and realized how it all works we relaxed and enjoyed the Pura Vida lifestyle! All of the excursion we did were incredible! Costa Rica is such a beautiful country!

This was by far the nicest house I’ve ever stayed in. You can’t beat its location especially the poolside view over looking the forest and ocean. It is made to entertain big groups or small. The layout and furniture really makes you feel like you’re in vacation heaven.

What an amazing week we had staying at Villa Celaje! We had 8 adults and 11 kids in our party. The property was clean and well maintained. The views were spectacular! The sunsets unforgettable. The kitchen was stocked with all the necessities such as soap, garbage bags, ziploc bags, spices (awesome!) and plenty of dishes,pots/pans, utensils. We arranged grocery delivery through our concierge prior to arrival so it was available upon arrival. After a long trip from the airport, this was extremely appreciated. The house is located 5-10 minutes from Quepos and 5-10 minutes from the beach area in Manuel Antonio (hills make it not walkable for most). We decided against renting a car because most of the activities included transportation and calling a cab was easy (5-10 minute wait) for a car or when the whole group was going to the beach or dinner, our concierge called us transportation (15-30 minute wait). Again, everything was close so the cost of the transportation was minimal and it eliminated us having to know where to go, where to park, etc. We experienced the 10-1 zip-lining tour, night walking tour (snakes,redeyed tree frogs, tarantula), manuel antonio park tour (monkeys, sloths). Our days at the beach included boogie boarding, surfing, parasailing, massages, jet skies. Our concierge called ahead to rent us several chairs/umbrellas for us so they were ready upon arrival. They had staff that served drinks and food (making the beach day glamorous, and at much more reasonable cost than you would experience in the US or Carribean). We also rented a private catamaran with a slide off the back which the kids loved. What a beautiful way to see the coastlines of Costa Rica and one of many gorgeous sunsets. We were hoping to see dolphin but instead had an amazing show of 6-8 stingray jumping around us on the boat! We had a chef prepare dinner three nights (highly recommend). Our concierge made us reservations at his recommended restaurants other evenings. Everything couldn't have gone so smoothly and been so amazing if it were not for our concierge Johan!!! From dinner reservations to opening the safe we locked by accident to many other requests! His availability and attentiveness was special. We also had daily towel/maid service, a grounds keeper, and house manager all checking to ensure all was ok. Certainly recommend a stay here.

The property met and exceeded my expectations... we watched about a dozen Scarlet McCaws fly around every morning, we had white-faced monkeys in the trees, we went on a number of close by adventures and excursions, and spent as much time as possible at the amazing pool/pool bar grilling out and enjoying cocktails. All of the staff were extremely helpful and courteous. Great fun!

Beautiful property, the best amenities you could ask for with amazing ocean and jungle views. Can’t wait to go back.

This house is strategically located a top a hill with breath taking views of the jungle and the ocean. The sunsets are incredible so get your phone ready. The house is beautiful and modern with room for multiple families. Has multiple patios and places to hangout inside or out with a/c that works like a blizzard to keep you cool on the warm climate. Wouldnt stay anywhere else after staying here. Already looking into dates in August and December to come back.

The architect must have been world famous, unbelievable design around every corner. The attention to detail is amazing. Very clean with all the amenities of home and more. Can’t beat the view when you are on top of the mountain! We have stayed all over Costa for years and this is the best spot hands down. We will be back.

The residence was amazing and well beyond any expectations I had. It was stunning, superbly well maintained and clean. The team there is warm and welcoming. Even prior to my departure I was planning my return to this wonderful slice of heaven on the hills with family and friends!!!

My family and I have nothing but great things to say about Villa Celaje and the team that took care of us over our stay. Everything was perfect from our transportation to the private chef and fishing excursions. We were impressed from the beginning and already have a trip booked to come back. Luxury at its finest in Quepos!