Apartment in Quepos, Puntarenas Province

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

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

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

8.0 out of 10 Very good
1 bathroomSleeps 223 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Check out the area

Quepos, Puntarenas Province
  • Popular LocationPlayitas Beach4 min drive
  • Popular LocationManuel Antonio Beach7 min drive
  • Popular LocationBiesanz Beach9 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!

Property manager

Kent Thompson - Manuel Antonio Rental Properties

Languages

English, Polish, Spanish
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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

House Rules

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

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Outside

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Manuel Antonio

Located in Quepos, this apartment is near the beach. Marina Pez Vela and Titi Canopy are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Manuel Antonio National Park and Manuel Antonio Nature Park & Wildlife Refuge.

What's nearby

  • Manuel Antonio National Park - 11 min walk
  • Playitas Beach - 4 min drive
  • Manuel Antonio Beach - 7 min drive
  • Biesanz Beach - 9 min drive
  • Playa La Macha - 10 min drive

Getting around

  • Quepos (XQP) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • El Avión Restaurant - 9 min walk
  • Burû - 5 min drive
  • El Patio de Café Milagro - 5 min walk
  • Emilio's Cafe - 6 min walk
  • Baldi's Fresh - 4 min drive

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.

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?

Situated near the beach, this apartment building is within 1 mile (2 km) of Manuel Antonio National Park, Pará Beach and Playitas Beach. Playa Espadilla and Biesanz Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

8.0

Very good

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

gail p.

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

6/10 Okay

Paula B.

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

8/10 Good

Richard P.

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

6/10 Okay

Loren A.

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
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Sally G.

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

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