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Your Private And Relaxing Jungle Oasis - Casa Gina

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Fully Equipped Kitchen

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 51800 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Manuel Antonio, Manuel Antonio
  • Playa La Macha
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Manuel Antonio Beach
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Biesanz Beach
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Quepos (XQP)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Guest Bedroom

1 King Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

Social Area Futon

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Guest Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Master Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Your Private And Relaxing Jungle Oasis - Casa Gina

Casa Gina Costa Rica is a private, romantic and secure home on a 1 1/2-acre jungle lot, located within the gated community of Rancho Manuel Antonio. Just minutes by bus or car to Quepos or the national park, our two bedroom, two bath fully air conditioned home was designed from the start to provide you with a peaceful and rejuvenating experience.

A beautiful private pool with sandstone deck and private palapa with wet bar is the perfect place to spend your day. Double teak doors greet you from the main entrance and continue in each of the rooms. The home is furnished with high end custom made Guanacaste furniture, a dark and luscious wood that is the national tree of Costa Rica.

We brought the outside in: The main living area features a twelve foot ceiling decorated with teak and comfortable seating for eight. Whole house A/C units will keep everything cool and dry. Six sliders open into the pool area and main deck from the living area to form one large room, opening the home to the outside rain forest. Abundant recessed dimmer controlled lighting throughout the home provide a soft comfortable glow for entertaining or relaxing.

A comfortable place to spend your day is on one of Casa Gina's four decks. Many birds including toucans, three types of monkeys, sloths, iguanas and the majestic Blue Morpho butterfly call this area home. A gas grille is the perfect way to cook all of the fresh fish, chicken and vegetables that are available from the farmers market in town.

Our kitchen is tastefully designed with teak cabinets, granite counter-tops and quality stainless steel appliances. All expected small appliances are provided including an ice maker. A very complete set of utensils, pots and pans will make creating your own meals a delight. A breakfast island and wet bar for four invite you to linger and share a laugh or two with friends. The Guanacaste wood dining table has seating for four.

Both bedrooms feature king sized beds and quality bedding. Store your personal belongings in the beautiful matching armoires and nightstands. A remote controlled, A/C unit plus ceiling fans assure a comfortable nights rest. Individual private covered decks with large sliders bring the outside in and give you a quiet place to sit and read or to enjoy the sounds and sights of the rain forest. Each of the two full baths are finished with sandstone floors and shower enclosures. Teak counters, vessel sinks, rainfall shower heads and mood lighting complete the rooms.

Enjoy the quiet privacy of Casa Gina or immerse yourself in the warm friendly culture that is Costa Rica. Casa Gina is located five minutes from the town of Quepos and seven minutes from the beautiful white sand beaches of Manuel Antonio National Park. There are dozens of restaurants ranging from typical Costa Rican "sodas" to gourmet dining within minutes of the home.

Property manager

Gina Lee
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 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 is not permitted
Must be 25 or over to book
No Pets
No more than five guests per booking

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Manuel Antonio

Located in Valle Pura Vida, a neighborhood in Quepos, this vacation home is in a rural area and by the sea. Mountain Top Park and Zip Coaster 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 Beach and Manuel Antonio Nature Park & Wildlife Refuge. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Manuel Antonio, Manuel Antonio

What's nearby

  • Manuel Antonio Nature Park & Wildlife Refuge - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Playa La Macha - 11 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Manuel Antonio Beach - 15 min drive - 6.6 km
  • Playitas Beach - 15 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Biesanz Beach - 17 min drive - 4.0 km

Getting around

  • Quepos (XQP) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Runaway Grill - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Emilio's Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪El Patio de Café Milagro - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Café Agua Azul - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Soda Sánchez - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Your Private And Relaxing Jungle Oasis - Casa Gina pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Your Private And Relaxing Jungle Oasis - Casa Gina?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Your Private And Relaxing Jungle Oasis - Casa Gina?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Your Private And Relaxing Jungle Oasis - Casa Gina located?

Located in Valle Pura Vida, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Cascada El Salto, Manuel Antonio Nature Park & Wildlife Refuge, and Playa La Macha. Mountain Top Park and Rancho Tipico don Juan are also within 2 mi (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Maude G.

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

Amazing stay

Amazing stay, owners and the property manager were super helpful and the house was definitely love at first sight. We saw towns of animals and insects while enjoying the pool during the afternoon. Would stay there again with no hesitation!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda L.

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

Wonderful tranquil property

This is a wonderful property in a tranquil setting to experience Costa Rican life. Property manager Carlos was great in helping us with local tour arrangements. He was very responsive with any problems and questions. The property is perched on a steep hill and a car is a must to get to grocery stores and restaurants.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven B.

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

Amazing casa

The casa and pool were amazing. We loved our stay. Loved the outdoor space and all the amenities!!We had difficulty getting up the hill the first night as it was steep and raining. The next morning we had a flat tire.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert J.

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

Perfect Stay

This was a perfect house for our stay! It had everything we needed, the pool area and landscaping were beautiful! The host was great!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M.

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

Lovely property

We stayed with our family of four with two elementary aged kids. We loved this house! As everyone says—the house is well-stocked with everything you need. The patio and pool are wonderful and we enjoyed seeing monkeys around the property nearly everyday. The house is close to everything but feels very private and peaceful.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eileen S.

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

Paradise

We loved our stay at Casa Gina! It is beautiful inside and out. The outdoor setting by the pool was a nature lovers paradise and full of beautiful wildlife. The house was beautiful, comfortable and clean. The property manager and host were helpful and communicative.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nadine R.

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

Amazing house and pool

What a great little sanctuary without a house in site. We had such a great time both in the house and enjoying the pool. Carlos, the property manager, was amazing and went above and beyond with helping us book activities, recommendations on restaurants and even a tire place to fix our flat. We would highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Issac E.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Costa Rican Paradise

Great time at thi beautiful home. Manager very nice. Helpful and prompt with assistance. Home wasn't clean when we got there, manager immediately sent cleaning lady. Fixed the issues..Other than that it was a perfect stay. My favorite vacation.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Trudy V.

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

great stay

We very much enjoyed our stay at Casa Gina. It was quiet for the most part. It was very clean and tastefully decorated. We had hoped to see monkeys but some people with 2 large and sometimes barking dogs moved in next door, and I think that kept the monkeys from showing up as the dogs were sometimes running through the property early morning. Carlos helped us with what we needed. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura G.

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

Jungle animals and lots of relaxation!

We had a really fantastic time staying at this lovely home! The pool and jungle setting were amazing! We were visited by a sloth, a huge Iguana, monkeys and macaws! The house itself was very spacious and clean and had everything we needed for our family of 5. Check in was easy with Carlos who was friendly and responsive. Thanks for an awesome stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Ralph F.

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

water cut out

Water off for 2 days, expecting a refund for those days.
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Becky M.

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

Private and wonderful

Private, comfortable & great location. We saw squirrel monkeys scamper across the house a couple of times. Red macaws roost nearby. Blue morphos and hummingbirds are frequent flyers around the beautiful yard.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brooke D.

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

Costa Rica Gem!

Amazing property! Casa Gina was everything we had hoped! The kids loved the pool, and the adults loved relaxing in the rocking chairs with the view of the jungle. We saw a lot of wildlife from the pool deck. The place was well stocked with necessities and Carlos was very welcoming and responsive, helped to organize tours and transportation for us. We hope to return someday to stay again!
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marianabel R.

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

Nice place

Clean, comfortable and quiet. Great stay, thanks!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Guillaume B.

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

Great Stay!

I had a great stay at Casa Gina this spring with 2 friends. Carlos was very helpful and gave us great tips about the area. The home is in a beautiful valley and is very private. It is close to town and we were able to visit the beach, restaurants etc, by car and taxi. We were able to cook in the well-equipped kitchen, and the pool is amazing, we would happily stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heather G.

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

Wonderful property

We loved our stay at casa Gina . Carlos was so helpful he booked all of our excursions/transfers .We will definitely be returning.
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thomas H.

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

Lovely place, lovely base to explore the area

As advertised, lovely house tucked into the hills, clean, good communication with the manager. It was a great home base for us to explore Quepos and Manuel Antonio and southern Costa Rica generally, and also just to relax in the evenings.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shana C.

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

Jungle Retreat

We had the best stay at Casa Gina. So relaxing to just float in the pool and enjoy the sun. The house was well appointed and had everything we needed. We cooked in most nights and sat on the porch and watched the rains in the evening. It felt so remote, yet we were just a short ride to town for restaurants and such. I would highly recommend. Carlos was a wonderful host. Thanks for sharing your piece of Costs Rica with us. Pura Vida!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janet O.

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

Fantastic lodging with wonderful wildlife

This lodging is fantastic. The place is has beautiful décor, comfortable beds, very clean and the best property manager you can imagine. He really goes out of his way to help with any needs you many have. He even came and helped change a tire when we blew out our tire on a car rental. His name is Carlos and I don't know what we would have done without him. If you want groceries delivered to the house, he will also do that. Since a grocery store is quit a ways away, this can be very helpful. The pool is wonderful and has a bar and bbq. In the mornings and afternoons we had monkey frequent the property. Also, iguanas and even a sloth climbed down a tree one evening. I the only thing I would recommend is having a 4 wheel drive vehicle because the driveway is very steep and if is rains is can be slippery, Our SUV Mitsubishi rental would not make the climb , and we had to park below. But I would not let this discourage you, The place will be a highlight of your trip and so will Carlos. I liked that Carlos met us and led us to the property and explained all the lights, remote controls, security system etc. The experience you will have at this property will be a highlight of your trip.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brett W.

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

Even Better in Real Life!

Casa Gina is a truly special place. Our family of four had a wonderful stay. The space and setting are magnificent, and pictures can't quite do it justice. We hope to make it back someday!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie B.

We enjoyed our stay very much!

We had such a great time in Manuel Antonio and loved this house. It was perfect for the four of us (two couples). It had all the amenities and was very clean. The details of the house are really nice! Thank you for letting us stay in your home!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Karen R., Mountain Home

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

A true Oasis

This property was such a private oasis. The house was well furnished and perfect for 2 couples. Totally enjoyed the visit with the squirrel monkeys and Carlos is worth his weight in gold. He was there to assist us with all our needs and take care of us when I wasn’t sure how to manage transportation. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel G.

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

Amazing home in an amazing country!

We really enjoyed our time at Casa Gina. The home is beautiful and private. The kids had a blast in the pool. We saw wild Macaws and heard other animals. The property manager was very friendly and helpful. We highly recommend Casa Gina!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Allison B.

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

Perfect stay!

Casa Gina is in a great location, close to plentiful activities, but also away from it all. You feel secluded in your own jungle oasis. But the house and location are out done by the house concierge, Carlos. His assistance with all of the trip planning was essential and all of the service providers that he arranged were top notch. Carlos, we can't thank you and your team enough.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kellie V.

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

Beautiful Home, Great Service

We had a nice stay at Casa Gina, a beautiful home nestled on a mountain between Manuel Antonio National Park and downtown Quepos. The location is perfect—supermarkets and restaurants are just a short drive away. We recommend a 4x4 vehicle for the steep, rocky driveway that’s fun to drive! We loved the lush flora around the property and we spent a ton of time in the pool. Given the jungle setting, we were amazed at how few bugs there were and how clean the pool was, which only enhanced our experience outdoors. Although we experienced a challenge with no water for two days, we learned that this was due to ongoing work on a local pipe, affecting the immediate area. Carlos was incredibly responsive, stopping by to assist and keeping us well-informed throughout the process. After speaking with locals and doing some research, we discovered that occasional water issues can happen in the region, especially during maintenance work. Despite this, we were so grateful for Carlos' quick attention and care. We highly recommend Casa Gina for its stunning beauty, tranquil atmosphere, and exceptional service.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

About the host

Hosted by Gina Lee

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After spending the last several decades in Colorado amidst the beautiful mountains of the front range we found ourselves always longing for the ocean as well. A visit to Costa Rica in 2005 led us to experience the wonderful abundance of wildlife and warm people that so many have written about. Now that we are getting around to thinking about the perfect place for us to retire to the combination of Summer in the Rockies and Winter on a Costa Rican beach seems like a dream come true.

Why they chose this property

Although each new visit brought us to a different area of the country we found ourselves always returning to Manuel Antonio for the beautiful beaches and great selection of food. We selected our lot based on how private it was, yet so close to all of the special things to do in Manuel Antonio. Our builder designed and constructed the house to take advantage of our jungle view and all the wonderful nature that is visible from all of the rooms.

What makes this property unique

Our private pool in the midst of the jungle is the perfect place to spend your days relaxing with nature and observing the many visitors to the property. A small nature trail with marked fruit trees will offer a unique experience. The gourmet kitchen and two wet bars will keep you fed and watered.

Languages:

English

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