Our week at Villa Punto de Vista was the best vacation of my life and my new favorite destination!
There are so many great things that combine to make this a very special destination. The Villa itself is absolutely amazing, truly an architectural masterpiece that left no detail or expense spared. Designed for large groups but with intimate gathering places so the size never overwhelmed you. There are many special touches in the design and layout including amazing views from every floor and bedroom. But an amazing property is never enough to make it this spectacular; you need the perfect combination of location, beach, things to do and most importantly – the staff!
I can’t say enough about the staff at Villa Punto de Vista. Josue was the Estate Manager and Concierge. He was so warm and welcoming. And was always there with a cold towel, or even colder cocktail! Breakfast always ended with hugs from Yessenai. Our rooms were kept spotless by Rosita, Jamie and Jose. Israel was ready to take you and your cooler down to the beach at any moment.
I absolutely loved the beach right down the dirt road from the Villa. Located on the quieter North end of Manuel Antonio beach, it was absolutely stunning. Huge wide sandy beach with no rocks whatsoever. Great waves too. How the jungle comes right down the beach was really beautiful. We had sloths and Howler monkeys right in the trees above our beach chairs.
Down the left of the beach are great bars and cafes. That is where all the action is – massages, wave runners, parasailing, tubing, etc.
One of my favorite parts of the day was when we all got together for breakfast every morning. We would first get cups of coffee and meet up on the 5th floor by the Jacuzzi to enjoy the view. Around 8:30am we would meet outside the kitchen where a huge gourmet spread was waiting. Pancakes and bacon, sausage, fresh tortillas, the best fruit you have ever tasted, made from scratch tortillas, rice and beans, smoothies, of course their famous Mimosas, and even more.
We loved Manuel Antonio National Park too. We hired a guide that Josue recommended and was fabulous. We saw howler monkeys, white faced monkeys, spider monekys, raccoons, squirrels, spiders and even 8 different sloths!
Our two favorite dinners of the entire week were at the Villa and by chef Desiree. She made the absolute best food. Better than any restaurant we went too. And the dinners cost less than going out.
Even the pre arrival communication was fabulous. Our coordinator Gloriela was always quick to respond to our emails, phone calls, and questions. We even spoke with the owners, David and Christian before and during our week and they were genuinely interested in making sure we had a great time.
To sum it up, after our week at Punto de Vista, the four of us went to the Four Seasons Papagayo and stayed in a three bedroom, four bath, full living room and kitchen ocean front unit… and were totally depressed! Nothing compares to Punto de Vista. If you are a large group, we were 17 people, your search is done. Stop what you are doing and give David or Christian a call and get ready for the best week of your life!
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This property is unlike any other. Ive seen enough to know. The home is so well done, so well thought out, even the trees were given space and consideration. To have a contemporary style home built to feel as if you are among the trees really is special. Thats not the best part of Punta De Vista, though. The best part is the staff. While being in a private setting, you are tended to and cared for as if you are staying at the best hotel. Each member of the staff is kind, accommodating, professional, and truly a pleasure. I can't wait to visit again!
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We rented this luxurious house for my husband's 50th Birthday. We had 18 of our closest friends join us on this amazing trip to Costa Rica! It was truly a trip of a life time. The house was Spectacular!!! The staff was Amazing and so helpful!!!! They made our delicious breakfast every morning at whatever time was convenient for our group and planned all of our amazing excursions. We had the chefs prepare our lunches by the beautiful pool while Ollie , the house Manager made our yummy drinks!!!! The monkeys also loved Ollie's drinks by the pool!!! I can not say enough about the staff at the house!! They make the trip so much more enjoyable.
We had a Birthday dinner at the house which turned into more of a rehearsal dinner party.
The table was set up so elegantly and the staff surprised us with live music during dinner.
The meal was awesome and we ended the night dancing on the dancing floor on the 1st level of the house. We were blessed enough to meet to owner of the house and his business partner while we were there! They are simply the nicest people in the world!! They have poured their heart and soul in this house!!! It literally has everything and more then a 5 star resort!!!! We had safes in our room as well as stocked refrigerators. Daily housekeeping and all your toiletries were also included!!!! The sheets are the softest sheets I have ever slept in!! We all want to buy them for our homes!!! The rooms are beautiful and all unique !!!
The only thing that could of made this trip any better would if I had brought our kids with us!!!
We plan on going back with several families!!!! Can't wait!!!!
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We stayed with a group of friends and everything was perfect. The staff was wonderful and catered to our every need and wish, all we had to do was ask. I could get used to living like that! The house was extremely clean and well kept, the breakfast was wonderful. Our rooms where spacious and so very clean with amazing views from each room. The softest sheets on the beds I've ever slept on!
We loved the beach. The staff drove us down to the beach (even though you could walk) and set up chairs, towels and a cooler. Everything was taken care of for us! Would definitely recommend and stay there again. And yes we had some monkey visitors!
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I spent a full week with family and friends. The photos on the website are fantastic , but cannot depict the luxurios accomodotations. In real life, the Villa is much more than the photos show. I literally had the best time my life here. I have to say that the staff here is FANTASTIC, and made our stay even more memorable. I have to thank Josue for keeping the staff together, fullfilling all of our requests, driving us to the beach, calling cabs, making our drinks, laughing with us, showing us the Momma Sloth with her three day old son, crawl down the tree to just outside the dining deck. We could literally reach out and touch her if we wanted to- A once in a lifetime experience!!! I have to thank , my amore, sweet Yessenia for my morning hugs, seeing her in town, her excellent salsa, guacamole, coffee, and the GREAT breakfast she makes every day. She even made us some banana bread, and empanadas. I felt horrible saying goodbye to these two staff members, It felt more like saying goodbye to family! I cant wait to go back. Thanks to Jose and Rosita also- they were always smiling and helpful. I set aside some dirty laundry and to my surprise Jose laundered it and returned it folded!! Jaime helped me make dinner for our group one night and she was awesome. My only regret is that there is not a rating system hight enough to rate the staff and the Villa. I cant wait to get back!!! It felt like living at a luxury hotel for a week, but much better because we had the hotel all to ourselves.
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Truly one of the best experiences of my life! The accommodations, amenities, and especially the staff were top notch. I've stayed at several five star hotels, and in my opinion, none of them hold a candle to Punto de Vista.
My wife and I were getting married in Manuel Antonio and we decided to rent the villa for ourselves and the wedding party. In retrospect, that was probably the best decision we could have made. The design, layout, and décor were perfectly suited for our reception, and the privacy that the villa offered made our celebration much more intimate and special (who wants a bunch of random hotel guests loitering around your wedding reception?). All of our guests have done nothing but raved about the experience, and they continue to post pictures on social media websites two months after the fact; it has almost gotten out of hand.
The week surrounding the reception was amazing as well. When we weren't exploring Manuel Antonio and the activities that the area offers, we were lounging by the pool, hanging out with the resident monkeys and sloths, catching a snooze in the hammocks on the beach, or enjoying the sunset from the roof top jacuzzi with a delicious beverage in hand.
Lastly, what made this place really special was the staff. In particular, our "butlers" Olivier and Jossue were two of the most gracious, accommodative, and wonderful people you will ever meet. My wife sobbed when she said goodbye to those two, and has made a vow to return one day. The kitchen staff was also unbelievable. A group of warm and hard working women prepared a delicious made-from-scratch feast every morning. I'll never forget the fresh juices as long as I live.
An excellent review doesn't do this place justice. All I can say is that I will be back someday.
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My wife and I were married in Manuel Antonio last month (Jan 2016) and we stayed at Punto de Vista. Everything that we saw in the pictures and read about in the previous guest's reviews was exactly as it was in person. My wife and I travel around the world for work and have stayed at some amazing hotels/ places and PDV is on par with every five star resort we have been to.
The staff is top notch and can make anything you want a reality. Breakfast is prepared every morning and the view where it is served is a perfect way to start the day. The beach is only a short walk/ ride down the mountain and the beach is absolutely breathtaking.
I could not recommend this place any more. If you have a large group and are looking for an amazing place to stay, this is it. STOP YOUR SEARCH. There is no need to waste anymore time.
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