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Villa Monos Bailarines: 2BR Home + 1BR Studio Guest House, Pool & Wildlife!

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A two-story house with a swimming pool, surrounded by lush greenery.
A covered outdoor area with a pool, wooden benches, and a dining table.
A kitchen with a granite countertop, stainless steel appliances, and a dining area with a table set for a meal.
A modern living room with a sectional sofa, a glass coffee table, and a ceiling fan. There are six arched windows with a view of greenery outside.
A bedroom with two beds, a wooden ceiling, and a window with curtains.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 83000 sq ft

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Manuel Antonio, Provincia de Puntarenas
  • Place, Manuel Antonio Nature Park & Wildlife Refuge
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Rancho Tipico don Juan
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Marina Pez Vela
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Airport, Quepos (XQP)
    ‪14 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Quepos

Located in Manuel Antonio, this vacation home is adjacent to Manuel Antonio Nature Park & Wildlife Refuge and within a mile (2 km) of Rancho Tipico don Juan. The vacation home includes a private pool, a kitchen, and a balcony.
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What's nearby

  • Manuel Antonio Nature Park & Wildlife Refuge - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Rancho Tipico don Juan - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Marina Pez Vela - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Nahomi Park - 10 min drive - 2.4 miles
  • Biesanz Beach - 17 min drive - 3.3 miles

Getting around

  • Quepos (XQP) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Runaway Grill - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Gelateria Amorosi - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Butcher Block - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Vista Verde Restaurant - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Soda Sánchez - ‬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.

Villa Monos Bailarines: 2BR Home + 1BR Studio Guest House, Pool & Wildlife!

Welcome to Villa Monos Bailarines - aka 'House of the Dancing Monkeys'. This beautiful property is comprised of a 2-bedroom main home and 1-bedroom studio guest house around an idyllic pool terrace. Surrounding the property is a lush rainforest full of bamboo, palm and fruit trees, rife with the local wildlife.

A cement walkway descends from the parking area through the gardens to the villas. To the left is the main villa with its huge, covered patio. To the right is the studio guesthouse, also with an oversized, covered patio. Both communicate directly with the pool terrace, which is flanked by jungle.

The main home is two levels, with two spacious master bedrooms upstairs--one with a king bed and one with two singles that can be converted to a king upon request). Each bedroom has AC, TVs, its own ensuite bathroom and access the upper balcony which overlooks the pool. Downstairs is an open living room with AC, a dining area and full kitchen, all of which communicate to the outdoor, covered patio via sliding glass doors.

The outdoor, covered patio is the heart of the property, and where you'll spend a lot of time. With a large table for eight people it is usually the preferred spot for meals, games and fun. A couple of steps lead down to the pool terrace, bringing the most important elements of the property into close proximity.

The studio guest house is spacious with high ceilings and a colonial feel. There is a large ensuite bathroom, AC, one queen bed and two twin beds. On the far end of the huge, covered patio is a hammock--for those afternoon-nappers who want to be in a quiet spot.

The rainforest surrounding the villas is part of a biological corridor, and therefore bustling with wildlife. Common sights are sloths, agoutis, iguanas, butterflies and tons of birds, including the vainglorious toucans and scarlet macaws.

Oh--and monkeys. All three kinds. There are the howler monkeys--they're the ones that wake you up in the morning. There are the capuchin monkeys--they're the ones who steal your bananas and then glare at you for it. And there are the titi monkeys--those are the ones who truly love to dance.
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen, 3.5 bathrooms, and a balcony, and there's space to spread out with 3 bedrooms. Guests can expect to find free WiFi and a Smart TV with a DVD player. Other standard amenities include a private pool, a washing machine, and a coffee maker. Limited housekeeping is available.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Limited housekeeping
  • Meal delivery service
  • Safe

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 3,000 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
  • Onsite safety features include a smoke detector.

Frequently asked questions

What's there to do within easy reach of this vacation home?

This vacation home is situated in Manuel Antonio, just steps from Manuel Antonio Nature Park & Wildlife Refuge. You'll also find Marina Pez Vela and Cascada El Salto less than a mile away.

Is this vacation home adjacent to a casino?

No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at this vacation home?

No, this vacation home doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool.

Does this vacation home offer breakfast?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Does this vacation home allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at this vacation home.

How far is the airport from this vacation home?

The closest major airport to this vacation home is Quepos (XQP), which is 4 mi away (12 minutes by car).

Villa Monos Bailarines: 2BR Home + 1BR Studio Guest House, Pool & Wildlife! Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 22 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 22 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 22 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 22 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 22 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean, comfortable beds. Great location though tricky to find at first.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Driving directions were slightly confusing, but we managed to find it. Definitely off the beaten path. Other than that, once we arrived, the check in instructions were very good. And all the amenities that we needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

nice place

nice place
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Disliked: Location

Nice home

Great property manager!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fishin trip

Everything with the house was great. The host, Vanessa, communicated very well with is and, she was very easy to get a hold of.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Monkeys!

We loved staying here and got to see monkeys playing around the pool! We will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Tropical Paradise

Our stay at Villa Monos Bailarines was great! It was a little piece of paradise. The house was very tidy and clean with everything we needed. Most everything was a short drive away. The property is hidden back on a one way lane and the end of the road which was great for privacy. We even saw some monkeys while lounging by the pool.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Stay Surrounded By Nature

We were very impressed with Vanessa, our concierge. She made our vacation!! She helped us plan all activities, set up transportation, made sure we had groceries. I can't say enough good things about her.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Monkeys in the backyard

Great place! The location is close to everything we wanted to do, and the house itself was very nice. The best part was that the house is surrounded by wildlife — in our backyard, we had whole groups of monkeys, macaws, and other exciting animals. Great rental!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great First Trip to Costa Rica

This Villa was the perfect size for our family of 4 with room to spare! Enjoyed seeing a variety of wildlife outside, especially the Macaws. The pool was a nice, shady reprieve from the heat. The concierge was a wonderful amenity and was so helpful in booking activities and transportation. Absolutely loved our stay!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful house for family vacation

Villa monos ballerinas was just as advertised. Vrbo photos are accurate. Clean, well equipped , great pool area and covered outdoor table. We saw a sloth, toucans, and troupes of monkeys on the move, all from the pool area. Definitely recommend if you’re going to Manuel Antonio area. Not much food is walkable though, especially at night on the narrow main road, so you need a car.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Spring Break

Wonderful house and property. Directions and getting the entry code were difficult. Without a SIM card, we couldn’t communicate by What’s App. Having the lock box code, even a day before, would have made it a lot easier. Also, the driving directions need to be updated - there is no Hotel California!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Enjoyed the serenity

My wife and i decided to spend our 10th anniversary at a place neither of us had ever been, Costa Rica. We thoroughly enjoyed staying at Villa Monos Bailerinas. We enjoyed the accommodations that the spacious villa provided. We thoroughly enjoyed the scenic views that the villa provided along with the wildlife. We enjoyed watching the a couple of sloths sleep in the trees on day 2 but had not seen any monkeys amd were a little disappointed by that, however on our last 2 days we saw a lot of monkeys in the trees we even got to stand out on the balcony and watch them play on the roof next door. We were centrally located near many restaurants and beaches as well as shopping. My wife and i had a great trip and lots of relaxation and will definitely consider staying there again. Kent the host was very accommodating and it was greatly appreciated.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication
Vanessa, the concierge, was phenomenal and truly the bright spot of our stay. Unfortunately, the same cannot be said for the property or its management.The house is currently on the market and appears to be poorly maintained. During our stay, a toilet overflowed overnight, leaving roughly two inches of standing water throughout the casita, which required maintenance to address. The washing machine was also broken, preventing us from returning home with clean clothes. To make matters worse, the property manager asked if a potential buyer could tour the home during our stay, which felt inappropriate and disruptive.This is disappointing because the home is well tucked into nature and relatively close to Manuel Antonio, which initially made it appealing. We own a vacation rental ourselves and fully understand that issues can arise. However, what stood out most was the lack of sympathy and disregard from both the manager and the owner. It gave the impression that corners are being cut while they focus on selling the property.Overall, this property is a hard pass, which is unfortunate given its location and potential.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Month in Paradise

Great home for working nomads who stayed a month and did not want a car. Three couples all working, had great Wi-Fi and a great time. The home was clean and comfortable. Easy access to bus line, which runs between Quepos and Manuel Antonio National Park. Many restaurants, shops, daily yoga classes, hikes and multiple beaches. An ATM was an easy downhill walk to the Marina. Our favorite local beach was La Matcha. Favorite dinner spot was Hotel La Mariposa. Property highlights included daily visits from squirrel and white-faced monkeys, rare scarlet macaws, mot- mots and a resident garden agouti. The conceirge service was outstanding. When we had an issue, the property manager responded quickly and immediately resolved the problem. Looking forward to a future stay.
Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nearly Perfect Stay Close To Manuel Antonio NP

We loved out stay. While the property can accommodate a larger number of people, my wife and I had it all to ourselves. Everything about it was comfortable and clean. The furniture and beds passed our test, and we're pretty picky. The kitchen is well equipped - although we opted to eat out each night. It really does have a jungle feel and we saw macaws, toucans, spider monkeys, and iguanas while sitting around the pool. While you're not far from the road, it feels pretty isolated, which we enjoyed. There are a lot of steps to get down to the property, which means there are a lot to go up to get back to the parking area. It was very manageable for us (we're in our 60s), but it might not be for everyone. The drive in, felt pretty challenging the 1st time, but in a day or so it was relatively easy. The location seemed just right for the things we wanted to do. I was concerned that the area would feel too crowded and touristy, but that wasn't the case. There are tons of good restaurants and it was an easy drive to beaches. We used it as home base and covered a lot of the area. There are beautiful beaches nearby, and we also explored Uvita and Dominical. You should be prepared for the possibility that the power may go out. It happened once during the week we were there. The problem was in the area and it was back on in a few hours. The weather was warm and humid during our stay. The air conditioning is very adequate. Highly recommended!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location and good stay

We enjoyed our 7 days here. We had 4 adults and 5 kids and fit comfortably within the main house and guest house. The location is very centrally located to all the attractions and is fairly private to other homes. As others have said it is a steep hill up to the house but we rented a van and it made the trip fine. There are many stairs down to the house so I would not recommend the place if you have any one that needs assistance walking. We hired Chef Michael for 6 meals throughout the week. He was very timely and the food was great but fair warning he only takes cash and wants to be paid daily. It was roughly $1000 USD up front for his services and then we paid for the daily groceries he bought which on average were 150. It added up fast! We were not prepared for that kind of cash on hand so had to take many trips to the ATM in town-wish we would have known an estimate up front since we did have to select the meals up front. If I had to do it again I would a roll have him for breakfasts but the local restaurants are great and very relaxed so I probably would not have used him for many dinners. The excursions we selected were awesome! We did horseback riding to waterfalls, sunset boat, zip lining, ATVs and had a few beach days. The house manager was great scheduling rides for us ahead of time which made it very easy! All of the excursions came with transportation which was also very helpful. Overall it was a great trip with so many memories made!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Villa Monos Bailarines

We hated to leave the house of the dancing monkeys! The beds were very comfortable, it was clean with walk-in showers and pool was the perfect temperature after the sweltering heat and humidity on hikes during the day. The casita has a huge walk-in shower and a big walk-in closet. We couldn't tell that from the pictures, so it was a nice surprise for my son's family. From the porch and pool, we saw macaws, toucans, geckos, capuchins, an agouti, and a fruit bat that came out at night for the blooms on the banana tree. Clay colored thrushes (national bird of Costa Rica) had nested on the porch and the pair entertained us all week as they feed the baby birds. Reviews from 2022 mentioned sloths, but we searched with binoculars and never spotted any. There were many birds. We discovered mid-way through our stay that there is a handy shower at the top of the steps to rinse beach sand off your feet. Nice! Kent, the property manager, was very responsive to my messages. We had our 3 year old and an almost 2 year old grandchildren with us. They slept in the casita with their parents. We could secure that door to keep the kids from accidentally getting out by the pool (if they woke up before their parents), which was very important to us. However, we could not secure the sliding door of the main house to keep the toddlers inside. My 2 year old grandson figured how to open that "locked" door with 30 minutes of arrival. If you have trouble navigating steps, it is worth mentioning that there are 46 steps down to the house from the parking lot. Add another 4 steps down to get to the casita, and about 8 more down to the laundry room in the basement of the casita. The trade off is a beautiful, fairly secluded area, surrounded by trees and wildlife. The monkeys really put on a show for us. We loved this place!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Communication

Large House W/ Some Issues

I'm going to try to keep this short but we had an interesting experience at this villa. Pros: We were allowed to check-in early. It's large, a good option for big families. The concierge and cleaner are very kind and reply quickly. We saw a family of monkeys by the pool. The location is in a good spot between Quepos and Manuel Antonio. The AC works well. Cons: The host isn't readily available via VRBO and you need to contact the concierge via WhatsApp if any issues arise (to my knowledge this means if anything happens during your stay it's not documented in the app). There are several stairs down a steep walkway and it was pitch black, this did get resolved, just double check that the light is on if you stay here. The house is dated and could use some repairs. The master bathroom had a lot of mold, which they remedied most of. We take mold seriously with autoimmune diseases in our family. The host's reply was that we are lucky to not have traveled during rainy season. When the mold was getting remedied the maintence guy turned on the alarm system (one we were not given instructions on using). When we returned the ear-piercing alarm went off for almost an hour, while my 1 year old and 4 year old needed naps. The concierge finally got ahold of maintence to fix it. The host replied 3 days later and he blamed us for setting off the alarm that we didn't have instructions on using. The only other con we had was that most of the cleaning supplies are put away because they encourage you to have the housekeeper clean during your stay. I love the option of that service, I just also wish I had the option to clean myself. I also liked the option for the grocery service but wouldn't use it again as it was expensive and we ended up with 40 waffles for a 6 night stay. I don't blame the concierge for that though, her and the house keeper were lovely- just a lesson learned on our behalf. To get the host to reply via VRBO we had to ask the concierge to contact him several times, and finally when she sent our grocery bill we told her we would pay it ASAP and that we just wanted to speak with the host first. That's when he finally replied and was hostile. He got very defensive saying if I shared my experience here that he'd give us a bad review. What for, I'm not sure. Either way, as a full time traveling family who has never run into a host this unpleasant, we wanted to share our experience even if that's risking our own review.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place!

Our group of 3 adults and 3 teens were very comfortable at this property for 5 nights in June 2022. The house (and guest house, which we used) were spacious and welcoming and the location was perfect for exploring Quepos and Manuel Antonio NP. Just a heads up, the house is located up a steep road with a hidden driveway and one must walk up and down quite a few stairs to enter the house. This was not at all a problem for us but it may be for others. Also the Wi-Fi does not reach the guest house, while the main house has excellent Wi-Fi. The staff we encountered were friendly and helpful, the house was very clean and tastefully decorated, the pool was welcoming on hot days and we enjoyed the company of 2 sloths and a troop of monkeys in the trees above the property. We would absolutely stay here again! Thank you for having us!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Absolutely amazing!

We loved our stay here and were so sad to leave. The houses were clean and comfortable, the monkeys came almost everyday, we saw a sloth, toucan, and Scarlett macaws as well. The location is perfectly situated between Quepos and Manuel Antonio—a short drive either way for groceries, restaurants, attractions. We would return in a heartbeat.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2026