We stayed here 2 nights as part of an eco-tour. The rooms were large, but sparsely furnished...sufficient for our needs. The grounds were lovely, with lots of butterflies, monkeys, birds, and nice garden paths. There was a small pool and jacuzii that we did not use, as we arrived ahead of dinner one night, spent the next day at Mario Antonio NP and left the following morning. Meals were good. The Rancho is near enough to Manuel Antonio but on a very noisey unpaved road...airport made for late night and early morning noises. The monkeys treked across by the covered dining area, hanging off the roof, obviously had been fed by guests over time. Would stay there again if we were to come that way.

We stayed 5 nights out of 15 here enjoying the beautiful gardens, walking trails, swimming pool with jaccuzi and a pool table under a huge thatch roof provided fun for all! Our room also included a great breakfast with resident spider monkeys and butterflies!

If you walk the long loop into the rain forest be prepared for the REAL DEAL! We had a few different groups go out and all declare that it got the blood pumping when you feel lost and see a coiled snake, alligator etc. etc.

The main attraction is Manual Antonio, which is well worth the aprox. 20 minuite drive but we had rental cars so the distance was not a problem. Even if you paid a taxi for excursions to Manual Antonio area it would be worth it as this place is a great retreat to paradise for a great price.

The additional benefits to staying here are that there is light traffic/noise. Follow the Quepos airport signs to find it across the way from the hospital.

Kiaking through the mangroves was also a great experience!
(we were on the water for 2.5 hours which was perfect to see wildlife but not get tired of rowing in the humid/hot mangrove.)