Roof Top Deck with Huge Views, 3 Pools, Chef Included, Game Room, Monkeys

Casa de las Brisas exceeded expectations Our family group of 6 adults and 3 children 5,6 and 8 had one of our best family vacations ever.The house is large enough that every couple had a lovely private bedroom with en-suite bathroom. The pools were wonderful; the children loved the outside pools. Before dinner and morning coffee we all enjoyed the top deck immensely. The housekeeping was meticulous, the rooms were very clean. David, the manager, did a great job of recommending drivers and/or excursions, and responded to our questions and needs promptly . We loved our in house chef Haido aka Choco. His food was delicious and pleased all 6 adults. We had breakfasts and dinners. We felt the pricing for groceries was very fair. He would come about an hour before we wanted to eat, prepare the meal we had chosen, and then clear and leave us a spotless kitchen. The house is nicely located within walking distance of Manuel Antonio for shopping, zip lining, and restaurants. The beautiful beach is a five minute taxi ride. It was a wonderful week and we highly recommend the house and chef Haido.

Pura Vida Absolutely wonderful stay at this in Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica! Serene atmosphere with ocean view and an abundance of animal sights including sloths, monkeys and beautiful birds. Valerie, David the chefs, and all the tour guides on our outings were exceptional - attentive, friendly, and accommodating. Highly recommend for anyone seeking a relaxing and enjoyable getaway in Costa Rica!

Beautiful views, spacious accommodations, and incredible service We were a group of 18 friends getting together for the first time in a few years, and had an amazing time at Casa de las Brisas. The space was perfect for 18 adults -- plenty of space to spread out, as well as lots of great options for socializing (either of the larger pools, the large sitting area, and the rooftop decks were the favorites). Chef Hairo and his assistant, as well as the bartender were really attentive and thoughtful. Food was excellent. They managed a pineapple allergy with one of our guests so that it was pretty much issue free. Lots of great seafood and fresh vegetables and fruits made every meal a treat. There was a lot of variety throughout the week, though we did return to a couple favorites (nightly ceviche, for example). Chef was really flexible with timelines (we at was early as 6 and as late as 9:30 for breakfast, and dinners were anywhere from 6:30 to 8 -- all without issue, and with great reviews from our friends). Housekeeping was fantastic -- and given how much time we spent at the house, they must have been very efficient! We hardly saw them, though all three housekeepers were friendly and attentive. The host Daniel was great and responsive -- we had one small issue which he resolved within an hour, and he was able to make a few last minute adjustments to our itinerary as we updated activities. The location is ideal -- walkable to restaurants, bars, ATMs, pharmacy, and even the beach if you don't mind a bit of a steep climb back up! Lots of stairs, but honestly not an issue. From the balconies and rooms we saw quite a bit of wildlife (macaws, howler monkeys, capuchin monkeys, an armadillo, frogs, numerous other birds and a toucan). I would only make two suggestions for improvements -- the lighting design around the exterior is not great. It's overly bright upstairs near the outer pool or too dark, with few options to adjust lighting to accentuate the scenery without being overly bright or just in the dark. The largest pool and lower deck were too dark to really use at night, which is unfortunate because the setting is beautiful -- you just can't see any of it after about 6:30 pm. It doesn't need a lot, but some nicer lighting around the lower deck and pool would go a long way. Same thing with the rooftop deck which has just one overhead light. The other suggestion I'd make would be a little more pool attention -- maybe daily instead of occasional cleanings.