With a stay at this villa, you'll be centrally located in Quepos, within a 15-minute drive of Manuel Antonio Beach and Cascada El Salto. .This villa is 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from Manuel Antonio Nature Park & Wildlife Refuge and 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Mountain Top Park.
Manuel Antonio Nature Park & Wildlife Refuge - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
Playa La Macha - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
Marina Pez Vela - 4 min drive - 2.2 km
Playitas Beach - 9 min drive - 2.5 km
Biesanz Beach - 10 min drive - 2.8 km
Getting around
Quepos (XQP) - 13 min drive
Restaurants
El Avión Restaurant - 5 min drive
Runaway Grill - 7 min drive
Emilio's Cafe - 4 min drive
El Patio de Café Milagro - 4 min drive
Café Agua Azul - 4 min drive
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
The Mellow Macaw, 2 bedroom 2 bath in the Center of Manuel Antonio
Amazing two bedroom (3 queen beds) two bath condo right in the middle of the Manuel Antonio rain forest! From the balconies, you will see tons of Scarlett Macaws, all three types of monkeys and we even have a resident sloth in the trees out front! Daily housekeeping and a full time concierge will make sure you have the most relaxing best vacation ever! We also have fast wifi, full kitchen, washer and dryer, AC and hot water! We are 5 minutes from Manuel Antonio National Park or many other beaches by car.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned villa, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private balcony. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like onsite parking.
Property manager
John Schuchert
Languages
English, Spanish
Property amenities
Beach
Beach nearby
Pool/Spa
Communal pool
Internet
Available in the villa: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Parking on site
Kitchen
Blender
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Hob
Ice maker
Kitchen island
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
2 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Sofa bed
Bathroom
2 bathrooms
Hair dryer
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Entertainment
Smart TV
Outdoor areas
Balcony
Barbecue grill
Garden
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Air conditioning
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Location highlights
In the city centre
In the mountains
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
First aid kit
Fire extinguisher
Deadbolt lock
General
Garden
Unit size: 1,500 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
The Mellow Macaw, 2 bedroom 2 bath in the Center of Manuel Antonio Reviews
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 12 reviews
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Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 12 reviews
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10/10
Cleanliness
8.0/10
Amenities
9.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.0/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Michael W.
25 Mar 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Great location in Manuel Antonio
Great communication from just. Helped us with our bags up the stairs at check in. Nice quiet property with a good pool and close to everything you need for a nice stay.
Michael W.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Toby S.
19 Mar 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
MT to Manuel Antonio
Yosue was so helpful with restaurant & activity recommendations. Condo & pool area were very clean & well maintained. Would definitely book there again.
Toby S.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Charles V.
15 Mar 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect
To sue was extremely helpful with all things!
Charles V.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Wendy B.
23 Jan 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely Jungle Condo
The host was very attentive and wanted to help with any needs. The condo was nice and clean with window walls looking out on jungle. Kitchen was minimally equipped, and if you need anything wlse, just
Wendy B.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025
10/10 Excellent
Christina T.
18 Jan 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful quiet stay outside of Manuel Antonio chaos
This place was amazing- my little kids had a blast in the pool, everyone was comfortable, great communication and we saw more animals along the drive to the property than we saw inside the park with a guide (no, I’m not kidding)! The restaurant across the street is absolutely delicious too! Great place for a family to stay!
Christina T.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
8/10 Good
Sergio
Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
First and foremost, VRBO should not offer this place for up to 10 people. We needed a stay for 9 people and this property appeared on our search.
When we arrived, the condominium offered at the most bedding for 6 people. When we told the property manager we were 9, he could only offer an inflatable bed (for 2). First, they could only provide bedding for 8 people, not 9. Second, an inflatable bed should never be offered as regular bed.
I really cannot blame the property, they told us they only offer spaces for up to 6 people and did try to help us with an extra. Props to them as well, as since we were very upset about the lack of space, the PM offered us a second appartment free of charge.
VRBO, please notice this place is not intended for larger groups, please review and correct.
Other than that the place was nice and clean and staff very friendly. One small detail, our appartment in the second Flor was (literally) crocked!!!
Sergio
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
8/10 Good
Jennifer V.
13 Jan 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Clean, Simple, Modern
This listing sleeps 7, not 10. The owner was kind enough to provide a blow up mattress for our group though. Listing needs to be updated, so it is accurate. Stay was pretty good. Price was right for the accommodations. We stayed over New Years, so I understand it was an extra busy time. Property looks a bit nicer in pictures than it actually was, although generally clean and modern for this area and provided a safe and sufficient stay. The kitchen lacked some necessities like baking sheets, specifically. There is a washer and dryer which was extremely helpful because this was the second half of our trip. There was a lot of construction going on around the complex and across the road. Close enough to Quepos and Manuel Antonio area. Would be difficult to walk or go for a morning run, right from this property because of the surrounding road. There are two Scarlett macaws that you can easily see everyday on property, so that was neat, but no monkeys that we saw.
Our family recently stayed at this property and had a great time. Andres was great and so was the housekeeping team. They even did my laundry for me without me asking.. such a pleasant surprise to help us out. We highly recommend this property for your stay in Manuel Antonio. The only negative, if I have to list one, is that parking is not ideal. Most of the nights it was fine, but our first night there were too many cars for the property and parking was very difficult. Not the end of the world and the rest of the place and service out weighed this small issue the first night.
Sara
10/10 Excellent
Chimay A.
4 Aug 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent!
Had a great time at this property!
Chimay A.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
10/10 Excellent
Maria M.
19 Jul 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Returning to Motherland
The property was beautiful. I loved that it was secluded but close to town. The apartment was very spacious and accommodating to us all. The staff there was extremely helpful with giving us directions and helping us with our luggage. Andres who checked us in was extremely helpful with recommendations: he set up a ATV tour for us and it was AMAZING as well as restaurant recommendations. My 5 year old niece loved the pool area. We all felt extremely safe as they had a night guard out in the property. We would definitely consider coming back and staying here.
Maria M.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
10/10 Excellent
renee G.
18 Jul 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful property. Well managed and maintained.
We had a great experience in the Mellow Macaw Property. The property manager Andres was amazing and was really helpful with taxis, requests and suggestions on things to do with teenage boys in the Manuel Antonio area. Loved the washer/dryer inside our private condo. Great full sized kitchen to prepare breakfast and lunches. Beautiful jungle view out of windows of property. Everything was new and well maintained. Air conditioning in bedrooms only. (Not the main living room/kitchen area.) It only got slightly uncomfortable one night when dinner preparations were underway on the stove.
You will not be able to walk in to Manuel Antonio, will definitely need to drive. We used taxis which were easy enough to get. The pool and outside pool/lounge area did collect a lot of dirt due to current construction. The dirt didn't make it very appealing for me to go in pool, but my teenagers didn't seem to mind at all!
All in all a fantastic property that we would come back to, for sure!
renee G.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
10/10 Excellent
nancy c.
4 Jul 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Heaven on Earth!
This was our first time in Costa Rica. Our family of five including three teenagers had the time of our lives! The property is close to everything you need: the beach, local waterfalls, delicious restaurants, grocery store, local coffee shops, etc. However, you do feel like you are in the middle of the rainforest. You can hear the birds and monkeys throughout the day. It is a magical place for sure!
Andres is the concierge and he started helping us plan our trip a month in advance. He booked reservations to local activities for us, he told us exactly what we needed to take with us including the specific type of insect repellent an he had incredible suggestions for our family. We loved everything he recommended. He was available to answer any questions during our stay as well. He knows where you can find the best food and we had incredible meals for 12 days! Five stars for Andres!
The entire staff working at this location is PHENOMENAL!! The maintenance crew, the ladies who supply towels and take care of basic cleaning were fantastic! Incredibly friendly staff always available for anything you need. Ruben, Ivan, Mariam, Sophia and Karin became our friends during our stay. They always asked how our day was, they helped us find great beach spots and local delicacies that we enjoyed!
We were beyond impressed with our time in Costa Rica. Costa Rica is gorgeous but its people are breathtaking! Thank you Rio Mono Staff for making our experience unforgettable! It will definitely not be our last! Pura Vida was exactly what we experienced!