The décor of this unequaled luxury Costa Rica vacation rental home is a blend of African, Latin and Asian themes based upon David & Evelyn’s intriguing travel experiences in Rwanda, Uganda, Costa Rica, Nepal, South America, Borneo and more. “If only the walls could talk.” In this case the walls do talk and unfold their owners’ stories through photos, exotic artifacts and hand painted tiles.

Living Room

Relax in the comfy window seat overlooking a tranquil Japanese Garden framed by giant traveler palms. Everything you need in home entertainment is here. Enjoy SkyTV, a 42 inch plasma screen, DVD Player & Library, CD Player, and Wireless Internet.

Great Room

This room has a stunning two story vaulted beamed ceiling and is surrounded by French doors that open onto a Spanish tile terrace and an emerald palm-lined garden. A gorgeous mission style two tier wrought iron chandelier is suspended over a hand crafted dining table with a carved monkey accent. It opens up to seat 12. This room was designed without walls for free flowing conversation between the kitchen, dining room and living room.

Kitchen

The kitchen is generously stocked with spices and condiments. GE appliances and the custom designed cabinets are a cook’s dream. This colorful Mexican kitchen was inspired by artist Frida Kahlo’s own kitchen at her Blue House in Coyacan, Mexico. Hand-painted tile reproductions of her famous paintings are skillfully integrated. Frida’s fruit themes grace the splashboard behind the sink. “Roots” and “Frida & Diego” adorn niches in the breakfast bar. The bright red, blue, green and gold colors make the kitchen especially inviting and festive. Why not take it a step further and pamper yourself by hiring our chef?

Master Bedroom

The focal point of this romantic second story bedroom is the four-poster canopy bed draped in a designer animal print fabric. The bedframe was crafted by a local Costa Rican artisan and features exquisitely hand carved posts. This room includes a window seat perfect for reading or watching the wildlife. An expansive terrace with a Moroccan tiled table is the perfect place to enjoy your first morning cup of delicious Costa Rican coffee and drink in the view of the pool, rainforest and the ocean beyond.

Master Bath

If ever there was a romantic bathroom, this is it. Hand-painted double sinks were reproduced from Frida Kahlo’s “White Flowers” painting. The green and white tile walls are gracefully adorned with hand painted callalillies. The oversized bathtub is big enough for two and looks out over its own private tropical garden.

Bedroom 2

Suspended over the living room, this 2nd story bedroom boasts a 260° view overlooking the Great Room, Japanese Garden, and rain forest. Prefer complete privacy? Simply pull the curtains down. The king size bed can be separated into 2 twin size beds. A welcoming window seat provides extra seating and can convert into sleeping accommodations for a 3rd person.

Bathroom 2 – The Monkey Bathroom

This bathroom features a pedestal sink with hand painted Mother & Baby Red-backed Squirrel monkeys and a toucan. The shower niche was inspired by an experience the owner had while working at Camp Leakey in Borneo. Also featured is a carved monkey mirror and imported ceramic bamboo trim.

Bedroom 3

This mini suite has its own entrance, kitchenette and bathroom. No need to disturb other guests if you wake up earlier. Take your morning cup of delicious Costa Rican coffee out onto your own private patio and appreciate the tree garden and early rising monkeys.

This 1st floor bedroom features a Queen size bed, spacious closets and ultimate privacy.

Bathroom 3

This bathroom features a hand painted sink inspired by a T-shirt David bought in Uganda. A hand painted tile shower niche features a mountain gorilla reproduced from Evelyn’s photograph.

Photo Gallery

The owners’ work as wildlife photographers has taken them to the remotest corners of the world and is a chronicled in a floating Photo Gallery that features mountain gorillas in Rwanda and the owner researching her book “Among the Orangutans” in Borneo. Unlike built-to-rent vacation homes, this Photo Gallery makes you feel at home in their distinctive Discovery Beach House.

Huge Infinity Swimming Pool

We have one of the largest vacation rental home swimming pools in Manuel Antonio measuring 18 ft. x 40 ft. It’s also one of the best maintained with daily pool service included. The pool is fully tiled with aquamarine and navy blue tiles.  It has 3 swimming lanes delineated in navy tiles. For added fun we provide an aqua volleyball net for friendly tournaments. Our infinity edge appears to spill right into the ocean which is only steps away during your Costa Rica beach vacation.

On hot days the monkeys may be found dipping a leg or an arm in the pool to cool off! 

Hot Tub

Our generous hot tub is one of the largest in Manuel Antonio measuring 9 ft. in diameter and seating up to 12 people comfortably. It’s located below a rooster palm tree where monkeys often bed down for the night. If you enjoy taking a hot tub at sunset you’ll sometimes see them arrive overhead. Our hot tub is fully tiled in aquamarine and navy tiles.