4 bedroom luxury villa in the jungle overlooking the ocean
Casa Elsa - Manuel Antonio
- Name: Casa Elsa
- Location type: Beach resort, Jungle, Rainforest, Walk-to-beach
- Property type: Luxury Villa
- View: Garden view, Jungle view, Ocean view, Rainforest view
- Location: Manuel Antonio
- Region: Puntarenas
Casa Elsa is an exclusive luxury vacation rental home located in the Manuel Antonio – Quepos area of Costa Rica and is often described as "an orgy of whimsical modern architecture." With over 7500 square feet of tropical paradise combined with the luxury and amenities of even the most discriminating holidaymaker.
Casa Elsa is situated on a beach road between Manuel Antonio National Park and the town of Quepos, on the Costa Rican Pacific coast.
The villa offers an open concept of the design and flamboyant layout of the private and communal spaces that allows you to enjoy the full richness and uniqueness of the Costa Rican jungle and its wildlife
while maintaining complete privacy.
The vast, modern spaces, daily visits from birds, monkeys and a lazy sloth, along with a refreshing steady breeze from the Pacific Ocean will make your visit to Casa Elsa an everlasting and unforgettable experience.
Casa Elsa is not just located in the Costa Rican Jungle - the jungle is Casa Elsa and Casa Elsa a part of it...
FYI:
What is Manuel Antonio National Park?
One of Costa Rica's premier tourist destinations, Manuel Antonio National Park combines natural primary and secondary forests, exuberant wildlife, and pristine beaches in one amazing location on Costa Rica's Pacific coast, only seven kilometers south of Quepos.
How do you get to Quepos?
You can travel to Quepos by car or on regularly scheduled flights. Both Nature Air and Sansa fly from San Jose to Quepos . The flight from San Jose takes about 20 minutes. It is a beautiful two and a half hour drive by car from San Jose.
What type of Activities are available in the area?
Rain Forest Exploration: There are many tours of the rain forest available in the area; from Canopy Safaris to hiking. We are happy to help arrange any activities you might want to enjoy while staying at Casa Elsa.
The villa is so open to the rainforest, will bugs be a problem?
The villa is situated so that there is a constant light breeze. There are very few stinging or biting bugs and virtually no mosquitoes. For those most susceptible, sunset can bring out a few bugs for an hour. Most visitors will not have any problems.
What should I bring with me?
Good hiking sandals are important for walks to the beach. A first aid kit is provided. Bring a flashlight for walking at night. Cool cotton clothing is comfortable in all seasons, it is always hot/warm on the Pacific coast.
Do the animals come into the house?
The monkeys travel through the rainforest every day. And most days they will visit Casa Elsa. They may walk on the railings and around the pool. It is important not to feed or touch the monkeys as this can cause them serious harm. Do not leave fruit on the counters as this is very tempting for them. If you do not wish them around, just clap your hands and they will scamper back into the rain forest.
Ten Reasons Not to Feed the Monkeys:
1. Monkeys are highly susceptible to diseases from human hands. They can die from bacteria transferred off your hand that has no ill effect on you.
2. Migration to human-populated areas to be fed increases the risk of dog attacks and road accidents.
3. Irregular feeding leads to an aggressive behavior towards humans and other species.
4. Contrary to the stereotype, bananas are not the preferred food of monkeys in the wild. Bananas, especially those containing pesticides, can be upsetting to the monkeys’ delicate digestive system and cause serious dental problems that can lead to eventual death.
5. Feeding creates a dangerous dependency on humans that diminishes the monkeys’ survival abilities.
6. Feeding interferes with the monkeys’ natural habits and upsets the balance of their lifestyle centered on eating wild fruits, seeds, small animals, and insects.
7. Contact with humans facilitates poaching and the trade in illegal wildlife.
8. Pregnant females who are fed nothing but bananas during their pregnancy will not give birth to healthy infants. The babies will be malnourished, or never develop to term, and die before birth.
9. Monkeys need to travel an average of 17 kilometers each day to be in good physical condition. If they know that food is available in a particular location, they will not leave that area.
10. Not only do we pass on diseases to animals when we feed them by hand, but they can pass diseases to us as well.
More recent comments:
2. In one day we left Minnesota ice and frigid temps to the amazing world of the Costa Rican rain forest. Casa Elsa was just what we needed! It is open with a contemporary treehouse feel and high enough for the breezes to temper the tropical sun. We appreciated its spacious and luxurious style and accommodation without it being "cute": the architecture seemed to invite the monkeys, sloths, tropical birds, butterflies and gorgeous views of the ocean to be the natural accessories of the setting. Our days in Costa Rica were wonderfully warm and we spent most of our days walking to the beach for a leisurely breakfast, shopping for groceries at the market in Quepos, returning for our own "aqua fitness" in the infinity pool, reading, watching movies or snoozing in the afternoon, and then enjoying a glass of wine while preparing dinner in the fully equipped kitchen each evening. We returned to Minnesota refreshed, relaxed, (and even a little more "buff" with all the healthy eating and walking!), and convinced more than ever that Casa Elsa is our absolute favorite destination in Costa Rica. (We enjoyed the zip lines, white water rafting, the national park, and several night spots, etc. on previous trips.)
By A FlipKey verified reviewerFalcon Heights, MN 55113 Feb 10th, 20111. The house is beautiful, comfortable and spacious, exceptionally clean and well run. It offers the most spectacular experience of the natural environment with glorious views everywhere in the house. Close to the beach and local shopping. This was a truly magnificent vacation in every way.
By A FlipKey verified reviewerNew York Feb 10th, 2011
3. We had an incredible time staying at Casa Elsa. The house itself is stunningly beautiful, and we greatly enjoyed taking a swim each morning in the infinity pool, gazing out at the rainforest. The rainforest comes right into the house, as the house is wide open at the back. We loved the feeling of being integrated into the jungle. Despite the fact that the house is very open on the jungle side, the cover of the foliage provides privacy, and on-site security covers the safety angle, so everything has been thought of. The monkeys make their daily visits and are hilarious to watch. We got loads of great photos and videos of their antics. The location is fantastic and we spent a lot of time down at the two local beaches, which are picturesque and clean. If you don't feel like using the kitchen to cook, there are plenty of restaurants in the area, and most of them will deliver, too. Be sure to visit Manuel antonio National Park, which is very close by and a wonderful way to spend a day. There's lots to do nearby (especially if you're a bit sporty -- surfing, rafting, hiking, scuba, horseback riding, you name it) but the house is so comfortable and gorgeous you will probably also be content to just hang out there and enjoy the pool and the sounds of the rainforest. Service is second to none with a housekeeper, on-site security, and a personal concierge (who is there to help at any time, but also stays out of your hair if you want). If you book Casa Elsa, you're in for a real treat and a very memorable holiday.
By A FlipKey verified reviewerAmsterdamFeb 10th, 2011