| Date | Rating | Comment
[Guest Comments: 18 positive, 0 negative]
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| 09/12/09 |
Positive
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| My wife and I could not have picked a better place to stay in the Manuel Antonio area than Casa Tranquila. Waking up in our feather bed,looking out past our hot tub/pool and seeing nothing but sky blending into the Pacific ocean was spectacular.We were lucky enough to have Donald give us just the lower level since there was just the two of us.Donald arranged for a masseuse to come to the house for the best massage that I have ever had. We would highly recommend a stay at the Casa Tranquila if nothing else than to be pampered and entertained by the host and hostess, Donald and Chelsea. |
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Bert and Alita, Rocky Hill Ct.
860/563-7422 |
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| 06/01/09 |
Positive
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| I must have viewed 100 places on line before committing to Casa Tranquila. I had been to Costa Rica, but never to Manuel Antonio before, so my choice of Casa Tranquila was a shot in the dark. When I arrived in Manuel Antonio, I found that not only did Casa Tranquila end up being a great location, but the house and views were more than the pictures or words could present. I stayed there for 18 days, and not only did I come to love the house that was more like my home, but I also appreciated the service and friendship that Donald and his staff provided. It is definitely a magic place and I would high recommend this property for anybody looking to enjoy the beauty of Manuel Antonio. |
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Mike Brent, Hollywood, CA
562-568-2025 |
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| 02/03/09 |
Positive
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Amazing!!! First of all, thank you Donald for making our wedding at Casa Tranquila and our week stay at the house perfect. Donald you went above and beyond to make our stay relaxing and memorable. Thank you for all your efforts while coordinating our wedding and dinner party that followed, it was perfect. You have some extraordinary contacts that came together to give us a wedding beyond our expectations. The house displayed a magical setting for our wedding. My favorite memory would be standing on the deck with the sun setting over the ocean as the backdrop, while watching my bride walk down the aisle onto the deck towards me, being accompanied by our closest friends, family and the curious monkey that joined us for the celebration. When we went home from our wonderful vacation we woke up the next morning hoping we were still at the house in Costa Rica. If anyone is looking to have the best experience please go to Manuel Antonio and stay at Casa Tranquila. You will never want to leave.
Thanks
Aaron & Kristie
P.S.
We will definitely see you again!!
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Aaron Geiser, Portland Texas
361-537-4343 |
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Homeowner Response:
Thank You Aaron and Kristie. you were amazing, and, while I am sure there will be more weddings at Casa Tranquila, yours will always be very special for me.
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| 11/18/08 |
Positive
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Donald,
Thank you so much for allowing us to enjoy your amazing home. We enjoyed playing with the monkeys pool-side, spending time in the canopy, white water rafting, deep sea fishing and touring with Gamma through the National Forest. Thanks for all you help in making these things happen. I still can't get over the view from your house and I will have to enjoy it through pictures until our return....hopefully sooner rather than later!! Thanks again. Charlie, Debra, Ben, Ashley, Grant, and Rebecca |
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Rebecca Long, Columbia, SC
(803) 758-5831 |
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| 08/19/08 |
Positive
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Donald,
Thank you for ordering up such great weather. Your home was beautiful and the view was spectacular. You made everything so easy for us. Hope to be back next year with or without the "wild one". Darlene |
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darlene o'leary, albuquerque, new mexico
505-263-0273 |
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| 08/03/08 |
Positive
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We spent a wonderful week at Casa Tranquila!!! The
house is spectacular and Donald took care of every
little detail. He recommended us to take the guided
tour to Manuel Antonio Ntl. Park. and now we
consider it a must every time we go back. The
house has everything you need if you want to stay
and prepare your meals, and also there are lots of
good restaurants walking distance that you can
enjoy. Casa Tranquila is enjoying Manuel Antonio
at it's best!!!!! The ocean views are amazing!!! We
will definitely be back!!!! Thanks Donald, David and
Jessica for your hospitality,
The Trautmanns |
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Glenn, Marisol and the boys, Prosper, Texas
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| 07/08/08 |
Positive
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My partner and I had the pleasure of staying at
Casa Tranquila last April and were thrilled with the
property. The view of Manuel Antonio was
stunning to say the least. It is in a fabulous
location that is very close to everything in the area.
The home was well presented and immaculate. I
very much appreciated the attention to detail
throughout the home, including the IPod stereo,
desktop computer and free phone calls to the
States. The pool area was lovely, especially when
the monkeys came for their regular feedings of our
bananas!!! Yes, they eat from your hands there!
The property manager availed himself to us 24/7
should something go wrong and I am pleased to
say that nothing did, but his phone calls now and
then during our stay spoke volumes of his concern
for our well-being while vacationing there.
We will definitely book Casa Tranquila again and
give it a wonderful recommendation for families,
couples or singles. You will not be disappointed.
JDD, Palm City, Florida |
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Anonymous, Palm City, Florida |
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| 06/11/08 |
Positive
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Our stay at Casa Tranquila was thoroughly
enjoyable, thanks to its location, which provided a
great view and its extremely helpful host, Donald.
He is the best!
We especially enjoyed monkeys on the deck and
door to door service for several excursions, the best
of which was an ultralight plane experience to truly
enjoy the beauty of the area. |
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Jan Barnett, Muskegon, MI
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| 06/11/08 |
Positive
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| Our travel group of 4 visited Casa Tranquila in January 2008. Casa Tranquila's owner, Donald, met us on our arrival and gave us a very good orientation of the house and the area. The house exceeded our expectations in every way! The house, pool and deck area were all clean and well maintained. Donald's knowledge of the area between Quepos and Manuel Antonio was very helpful to us as we were first time visitors to Costa Rica. We can't say enough about how helpful Donald was, both in the months leading up to our arrival and during the week of our stay. He arranged tours for us, recommended restaurants and sightseeing activites, gave us directions and shared many helpful tips with us. We shopped for groceries at Pali's in Quepos and cooked on the outside grill 2 nights. At Donald's suggestion, we had a young chef, Max, come to the house 2 nights to cook dinner for us. It was well worth it and we would recommend this special treat to others. We thoroughly enjoyed the Canopy (zip-line) Tour, white water rafting, a guided tour of Manuel Antonio park and a relaxing trip to the butterfly garden. All the tour guides spoke very good English and were knowledgeable and very entertaining. The rest of our days were spent relaxing beside the beautiful pool at Casa Tranquila watching the monkeys, iguanas and other wildlife and soaking up the sun. We would recommend Casa Tranquila to anyone visiting Costa Rica. The location is perfect and the only bad thing about our stay was that it was only for 1 week. We are looking forward to returning to Casa Tranquila soon. Thank you, Donald! |
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The Fab Four, Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada |
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| 06/11/08 |
Positive
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We stayed at CT for 10 nights and had a great vacation. We had 4 adults and 4 young children and found the layout worked really well for us. The house is split and is essentially two condos, the upper one with a full kitchen and lower one with a sink, small fridge and micro. We hung out upstairs during the day and they split off for sleeping.
Nothing like sitting next to the pool looking at the pacific and watching the monkeys play on the deck. Donald and his staff were great, and he was very focused on making sure our trip went well. Manuel Antonio is really nice, great people with plenty to do and see. We spent most mornings on the beach and afternoons at the pool - ready to go back already. If you are looking to go to M.A. this is the place, and Donald is a really great guy to work with. |
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don o, Seattle |
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| 06/11/08 |
Positive
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I stayed at Casa Tranquila with family on vacation in the begining of Feb, 2008.
We were well taken care of and felt we had someone to call on at anytime!
The accomodations were perfect and we felt right at home! The home is also very well taken care of, definitely recomended!
We took a Snorkeling/sunset/sightseeing cruise, and Canopy tour and they were both tons of fun. The Cruise is good for anyone, and the conopy tour more so for the adventurous ones! Also the National Park is a great place to see some animals if you go early, although we saw the most animals in our own back yard!
It was easy to get around and hail a cab or hop on the bus. When geting in the cab make sure the price is decided before they drive off though otherwise you may end up paying more than you expected. |
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Aneesa, Oakville, Ontario, Canada |
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| 01/13/08 |
Positive
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Our family vacation at Casa Tranquila made our
time in Costa Rica magical. This home, with its
sweeping views of the Ocean, the sounds of the
jungle and the quietness of the neighborhood, was
perfectly matched for what we needed. Donald saw
to every detail, from stocking the home before our
arrival, arranging for door to door service for the
tours we asked for, providing the services of an
outstanding chef (creating a desire to stay home
for dinner, rather than going out!) thru providing
information about Manuel Antonio and its people
and culture. We wanted for nothing and Donald
made himself available without being intrusive.
The home itself, with its pool and Jacuzzi allowed
us to relax late into the evening or spread out
throughout the house. It is the ideal place for a
vacation!
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jeanne mcintee, St. Paul Minnesota
6516429466 |
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| 06/08/07 |
Positive
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| A tropical paradise! It's great having Donald there to help with all the excursions and getting to know the area. |
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Patrice Shannon, Washington, DC |
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| 06/03/07 |
Positive
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I stayed at Casa Tranquila for 8 nights in April of this year. The host of Casa Tranquila was very informative and helpful not only when I was there but prior to my arrival. Donald is professional in his approach to satisfy your vacation needs with a personal touch. All the details were taken care of in the house as well as the tours that I wanted to take part in when in Costa Rica. The property is convenient to all the restaurants, bars, and bus stops. I walked to the beach from Casa Tranquila every day (about a 25 minute walk) and ended the day in the pool with magnificent views of the Pacific. Waking up in the bamboo bed with a view to kill for; there was nothing to do but relax. And if you're lucky, you'll see monkeys and other wildlife on the property and in the neighborhood. I had 8 great days and would always check availability at Casa Tranquila on my return to Manuel Antonio.
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Terry Feather, Wayne, PA
610-251-0193 |
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| 06/02/07 |
Positive
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| We were fortunate to have the luxury of staying at Casa Tranquila during our January visit to Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica. The location is most convenient to the beach and local attractions, the view from the property is spectacular. My fondest memory from the trip was waking early on our second morning there, raising my head from the pillow to see two scarlett macaws flying across the expansive tropical view of the Pacific through the bedroom window! Our host was very gracious, we look forward to a return visit. |
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Ed Forlines, Portsmouth, Virginia
757-398-2700 |
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| 04/01/07 |
Positive
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| We just recently returned from our trip to Costa Rica and being guests at Casa Tranquila. It was wonderful!! The house is just a stone throw from the beach (what a view!) and within walking distance to some great restaurants. It was perfect. It was truly relaxing. The home owners were very accomodating and gracious. We can't wait to return! |
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G. Carson, Atlanta, GA
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| 04/01/07 |
Positive
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| We just recently returned from our trip to Costa Rica and being guests at Casa Tranquila. It was wonderful!! The house is just a stone throw from the beach (what a view!) and within walking distance to some great restaurants. It was perfect. It was truly relaxing. The home owners were very accomodating and gracious. We can't wait to return! |
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Gene Carson, Atlanta, GA
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| 03/20/07 |
Positive
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| I had the great fortune to have had Casa Tranquila recommended by a trusted friend. This is truly a jewel of a home. We stayed there in February when the snow was blowing at home. Lounging by the pool while looking at the ocean was a wonderfully unique experience, one that we want to repeat. The manager of the house was knowledgeable about the area and arranged activities that suited us exactly. We especially enjoyed the Mangrove Boat Tour. The living was easy, the food delicious and the natural beauty of the area a constant delight. The entire trip melted away any stress we'd brought with us. We can't wait to come back. |
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Elizabeth Worsham, Waynesville NC USA
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