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El Perezoso: 1BR Studio in B&B-Style Villa - Huge Pool, Great Views & Location!

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A multi-story hotel with a pool, outdoor seating, and a staircase leading to the upper floors.
A yellow building with a red roof, surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees.
A multi-story building with a pool, surrounded by lush greenery.
A neatly made bed with a patterned pillow, two bedside tables with lamps, a vase with flowers, and a window with blinds.
A poolside area with a round table and chairs, surrounded by lush greenery and a decorative fence.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Highlights

  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Outdoor pool
  • Kitchenette
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Quepos, Puntarenas Province
  • Place, Zip Coaster
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Playa Espadilla
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Biesanz Beach
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Airport, Quepos (XQP)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

0 bedrooms (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Master bath

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

El Perezoso: 1BR Studio in B&B-Style Villa - Huge Pool, Great Views & Location!

Castillo de Amber is a beautiful, Romanesque B&B-style home, separated into just 4 apartments (2 x 2-BR & 2 x 1-BR), with great ocean views and a central location. 'El Perezoso' translates to 'Sloth' in Spanish. It is a simple, but spacious space with a queen bed, small balcony, private bath, kitchenette (incl. fridge, sink, coffee maker, microwave oven, blender & toaster), television and access to Castillo de Amber's shared amenities. Down the stairs is a huge pool with fountains and a barbecue lounge, complete with a gas grill, fridge, bar seating, bathroom and stereo.

The home is centrally located in Manuel Antonio, and just a short walk from restaurants, bars, shopping, a bank and public transportation. Furthermore, the area is known for its abundance of wildlife. Nearly ever day there are capuchin monkeys on the property, as well as iguanas, sloths, toucans, and a host of other animals. (Please don't feed the monkeys! ;)

El Perezoso is ideal for couples or solo travelers who enjoy nature, meeting like-minded people, and being near all of the amenities that facilitate a fantastic vacation!

We hope to hear from you at Castillo de Amber!

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
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Important information

You need to know

Property # 987271vb
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Quepos

Located near the beach, this apartment is in Manuel Antonio, a neighbourhood in Quepos. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Manuel Antonio Nature Park & Wildlife Refuge and Manuel Antonio Beach.
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Quepos, Puntarenas Province

What's nearby

  • Zip Coaster - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Playa Espadilla - 4 min drive - 1.4 km
  • Mountain Top Park - 7 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Playitas Beach - 8 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Biesanz Beach - 9 min drive - 2.5 km

Getting around

  • Quepos (XQP) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Restaurante Cerdo Feliz - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪El Patio de Café Milagro - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Falafel Bar - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Drunken Monkey - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Emilio's Cafe - ‬6 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does El Perezoso: 1BR Studio in B&B-Style Villa - Huge Pool, Great Views & Location! have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is El Perezoso: 1BR Studio in B&B-Style Villa - Huge Pool, Great Views & Location! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at El Perezoso: 1BR Studio in B&B-Style Villa - Huge Pool, Great Views & Location!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at El Perezoso: 1BR Studio in B&B-Style Villa - Huge Pool, Great Views & Location!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at El Perezoso: 1BR Studio in B&B-Style Villa - Huge Pool, Great Views & Location!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is El Perezoso: 1BR Studio in B&B-Style Villa - Huge Pool, Great Views & Location! located?

Located in Manuel Antonio, this apartment building is within 1 mile (2 km) of Zip Coaster, Pará Beach and Mountain Top Park. Playa Espadilla and Brisas Wellness Center are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 6 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 6 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 6 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

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Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

beautiful location

spotless, well appointed, very friendly staff. Vanessa was outstanding in helping us to book tours and overall seeing to our comfort. Really, monkeys at the pool, the sound of the surf, and a morning visit from our iguana. Hope to stay here next year. Small (4 unit) place with great views
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2020
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Adequate room, good location

I will start with the positives of our stay. The location is great but everything you need is a walk up hill so if you have mobility issues a car or cab is essential. The concierge, Vanessa, was very friendly and efficient, booking us last minute excursions and massages with great results. When she initially came to bring us the key she brought us some fruit and even drove us to a nearby restaurant for lunch. She was terrific with suggestions on where to eat and we enjoyed the local restaurants, Cafe Milagro, in particular. There was a problem with the AC unit dripping water and this was dealt with right away. In retrospect we should have also mentioned the screeching sound produced every time the toilet was flushed. We found the studio apartment disappointing for several reasons. It is a very dated end unit without any charm with a limited view due to foilage just outside the window. I had anticipated more of an ocean view based on the description. While I could have lived with seeing primarily foilage, we felt totally exposed as the very steep steps leading to the pool were outside the front windows do give a full view of the bed and the double sliding glass door entry into the room faced the interior staircase leading to our level. In order to have any privacy the curtains at both windows had to be shut at all times, defeating the purpose of any view whatsoever. The balcony was really small with barely room for the two plastic patio chairs plus there was absolutely no privacy as it sat right next to the stairs going down to the pool. Im sure if I had been in another unit there I would have been much happier but I would never book this particular room again. I had booked this type of room as I had planned on making breakfast, however, with no stove this limits the possibilités of a hot breakfast.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

Nice room, with good amenities. Great view and good to work with

Nice room, with good amenities. Great view and good to work with
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2018
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Great location and beautiful view.

Overall our stay at Castillo de Amber was enjoyable and a pretty good value. The location and view were great and the common facilities were very nice, however there were some things that we not as pleasing. First, the room we were in was "not as advertised" in that there was no kitchen facilities, not even a hot plate or microwave - only a refrigerator. There was a common grill near the pool and I did make use of it for several meals, but I had to be extremely creative as we did not have access to any cookware (I had to cook eggs on aluminum foil and in a tin can.) Also there were steep stairs getting down to the pool and so my wife who has problems with her knees, did not want to descend them and could not enjoy the pool even though it was a very nice pool. The least favorite thing that happened was that we decided to take advantage of the laundry service but when our clean laundry was returned I was missing my favorite linen dress shirt which I badly missed. When I asked about it, the housekeeper simply could not understand me as I do not speak good Spanish. We reported it to the concierge person, but she never followed up about this either. All said and done we would not stay here again as there are so many great alternatives in Manuel Antonio.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2018
Archival

8/10 Good

Gorgeous place, great location

What a great place to stay in Manuel Antonio! We were in the Perkunas Studio which is on the second floor. Entry to this place is at the top and you work your way down as its perched on a steep hill. The Perkunas Studio doesn't have the spectacular views of the other 3 apartments owing to a large tree outside the balcony, but you only have to step out the door to get the view. The studio is nice - cute and comfortable with enough space to spread out... comfortable beds . At the time we visited, there was no cooking facility - just tea/coffee, plates, bowls, flatware... However, we were told that the place was going to be updated soon to add some cooking facilities. It didn't really bother us because the big BBQ down below near the pool also had a gas hot plate, and there was a fridge in the apartment so we were able to mix up having meals locally or make our own. Everyone staying there has access to the pool and BBQ facilities, and there is a giant sound system as well as a big fridge everyone can share. Mosquito's were bad around the BBQ and pool so bring mosquito repellant! But the pool was refreshing. There is parking for 2 vehicles at Castillo de Amber... We didn't have one so it wasn't an issue for us. Hard to say if it will be an issue for you or not when you stay as you don't know how many other people will be staying at the same time as you with a vehicle. TIP: When you confirm your booking, confirm your time of arrival with Vanessa! And have HER phone number just in case - otherrwise no one will be there to let you in. She is very punctual and reliable though if she knows when you are coming. Castillo de Amber is located very close to several very good restaurants as well as a small supermarket. As far as locations goes, it was REALLY good! For anyone who has never been to Manuel Antonio though, there is a 150m marine exclusion zone so all buildings are set back and in Manuel Antonio, that means you are up on a hill - a steep one at that with roads not terribly conducive for walking up (if the heat doesn't bring you down, you have to keep an eye for cars and trucks!). You can get around by either catching a local bus for about US$1.30 (flat fee, one way) which goes between the national park and Quepos, or taxi's which charge US$10 (flat fee, one way). There also seemed to be quite a few opportunistic drivers in cars and on bikes cruising the road looking for passengers if you need a price inbetween the 2 extremes!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful property with authentic natural beauty!

The property is gorgeous and the staff is very helpful! Vanessa, the concierge was always on call for whatever I needed. The pool has an awesome view and has a lot of privacy. The property sits back in a gated community so you have to walk up a hill to get to the main road. If you have trouble walking then you will want to call a cab to come get you from the building. All of the shopping is right on the main strip and you're very close to everything which I loved! It's very authentic with the design. We got a chance to engage with the local animals during our stay...more than we bargained for LOL two geckos were in the room upon arrival and the next morning a monkey swung through the trees holding a banana right outside the bedroom window! We just laughed at everything because well, is IS Costa Rica! If you're looking for beauty and the real feel of nature then this is a great stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2017

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