What is the Cancellation Policy?
We require a minimum 50% due at time of the booking but entire amount is preferred. Balance due or full amount is required 90 days prior to arrival. A $60 fee and disbursements will be charged against any cancellation. Cancellations 30 days or less prior to the booking will not be refunded as it is highly unlikely we can rebook at this point. A $500 cash damage deposit or credit card authorization is due at time of check-in in exchange for keys.
How far is the nearest Beach?
The house is about a 20 minute walk to the nearest beach, the quiet end of Playa Espadilla. Playa Espadilla is the largest and most popular beach in the area. The majority of places are on a ridge away from the beaches, and our house is on this ridge.
Where is Casa Bosque Verde Located?
Our location is right in the pueblo of Manuel Antonio at the top of the ridge. If you are familiar with the area we are on a side street off of Super Joseph (Manuel's only grocery store), just 200 meters away from the main road.
How close is it to nearby Restaurants and Services?
It so close to the major restaurants, bars, and services that you can walk everywhere and never rent a car. It is very close to Milagro Cafe, Barba Roja, Salispuedes, Kapi Kapi, Mar Luna, El Chante (internet cafe) and the Promerica ATM. There is also really good bus and taxi services so getting around is very easy anywhere along the only main road between Quepos and the national park.
What can I see from the House, what is the inside like?
The house overlooks the pool and into a tiny valley with jungle vegetation. You can watch monkeys go up and down the valley and they often come into the yard and sometimes over the house.
The house is fully furnished and supplied; linens, towels, all utensils, plates, microwaves, coffee maker, blender, stereo, 3 TVs, DVD, & air conditioning is all included. There is a washer and dryer. The stove and BBQ run on gas. Supplies, such as food, washing soap etc are all available at a small grocery at the end of the street, Super Joseph.
Is the pool Clothing Optional?
That's totally up to you.
Can I bring my Cell Phone to Costa Rica?
Phone lines in Costa Rica are different than in the US, your cell will need a "world handset" or “world phone” to operate GSM technology at 1800 MHz. The US is on a different frequency, so check with your phone company to see if your cell phones will work. We recommend to bring your cell as many do work in Costa Rica. Most people living in or visiting Costa Rica use cell phones because the dedicated line system is poor. Cell phone reception works fine at our house as long as the phone itself will work in Costa Rica.
People can call you from the US or Canada into our house. They simply dial 011-506-2777-3343. To call to our house locally in Costa Rica (all calls within Costa Rica are local and free) it is 2777-3343. All CR phone numbers are 8 digits. Those with starting with a 2 are dedicated lines, and those with an 8 are cell phones.
How far is the nearest Local Bus or Taxi?
There is a bus and taxi stand at the end of our street. With the 25 cent bus, it is a very short, less than 5 minute ride to the crowded end of the beach; the bus stops at the National Park.
What are the Roads and Driving like in Costa Rica?
As for driving, just keep in mind it is not like the US or Canada. Costa Rica is famous for narrow, windy, slow roads with tons of pot holes, but the roads have been significantly improved in the past 2 years. But, in some parts, a 50km drive may take an hour or two. Just plan more time to get around than what you might be used to.
In San Jose, only major roads are marked and all the side roads have no markings - plus, buildings do not have street numbers; so unless you know the city and speak spanish driving can be interesting or frustrating depending on your mindset.
If you plan to tour the country, then renting a car is recommended and it is beautiful driving from place to place. If you will be on the main roads, driving will be fine. If you have only a couple places plus tours, then taxis, Interbus, and Sansa Airlines or Nature Air is just fine to get around; tour operators will often want you to take their buses anyway.
In Quepos/Manuel Antonio, there is a bus (about 25 cents for the fair) that runs up and down the road from Quepos to the National Park every 20 minutes and many taxis - so if you decide not to get a car, you will be fine.
What are some car rental companies in Manuel Antonio?
The car rental companies we use most often when we decide to rent a car are, there others in Quepos:
Econony: http://www.economyrentacar.com/
Adobe: http://www.adobecar.com/
Budget: http://www.budget.co.cr/
Is there a Bus or Private Transportation to the San Jose Airport or other Locations in Costa Rica?
There are a number of bus lines in Costa Rica, including a bus station in the centre of Quepos that has service to other parts of Costa Rica. Another option is Interbus which will take you from Manuel Antonio to the front door of many hotels in other parts of Costa Rica.
Interbus: http://www.interbusonline.com/home/home.asp
How far is the nearest airport?
The Quepos airport is a short taxi ride away, about 10 minutes or 8km. It is served by Sansa and Nature Airlines; most flights go to and from San Jose; there are multiple and very cheap flights everyday. San Jose has 2 airports: the International, Sansa is here; and the Pavas Airport, Nature Air is here. These airlines are quickest way to get to Manuel Antonio as it is a 15 or 20 minute flight on small 10-15 seat planes. Otherwise the drive is a minimum 2 1/2 hour drive. It can take longer depending on traffic or construction waits.
What are the local Airlines from San Jose?
There are two local airlines that have a number of daily flights to San Jose:
Sansa: http://www.flysansa.com/
Nature Air: http://www.natureair.com/
Either airline is fine, but Nature Air is from a smaller airport in Pavas closer to downtown San Jose, and Sansa from the international airport farther from Downtown, near Alajuela.