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The Elephant Castle: Beach front Penthouse

Beachfront apartment near Manuel Antonio Beach

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On the beach
Interior
TV, stereo
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, internet, bed sheets
Terrace/patio

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 41950 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Manuel Antonio, Puntarenas Province
  • Place, Playa Espadilla
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Playa Espadilla Sur
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Manuel Antonio Beach
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Airport, Quepos (XQP)
    ‪59 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Quepos

On the beach.With a stay at this Manuel Antonio apartment, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Playa Espadilla and 2 miles (3 km) of Manuel Antonio Beach. Playa Puerto Escondido and Zip Coaster are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Playa Espadilla - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Playa Espadilla Sur - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Playa Puerto Escondido - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Manuel Antonio Beach - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Playitas Beach - 13 min drive - 1.6 miles

Getting around

  • Quepos (XQP) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪El Avión Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Donde Alex - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪El Patio de Café Milagro - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Burû - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Namaste - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

The Elephant Castle: Beach front Penthouse

LOOK NO FURTHER, if you are looking for everything in a vacation home with all the extras than this is your place!!!! We are a 5***** Luxury Pentouse ( the only Beach front Apartment in Manuel Antonio that is just 5 steps away from the beach, restaurants, bars, and much much more!!!! The Penthouse overlooks a spectacular ocean front view and you will have daily visits by exotic animals such as monkeys, sloths, birds , right on your balcony. This Modern apartment comes fully furnished with all of the luxurious qualities you can imagine, from cotton linens, to a fully functional kitchen with granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, Italian leather couches, 55" Led T.V.s, and exotic finishes all through out. Although we offer private parking you can save money on a rental car and conveniently walk the strip or take the local bus and enjoy a tour around Manuel Antonio and Quepos. The Manuel Antonio National Park is just a 5 minute walk where you can enjoy seeing Monkeys, sloths, frogs, and many species of birds that call Manuel Antonio National Park their home, so bring your camera for unforgettable wildlife photographs. The park also contains beautiful beaches that offer kayaking, snorkeling, and surfing. And if you are Feeling more adventurous? Try rappelling down a waterfall .
Wether you are the adventurous type or relaxing type this unique place suits everyones needs , conveniently being in the middle of it all, walking to all the great restaurants, beaches ,grocery stores and don't forget the great night Life!!!
The Elephant Castle is a must see!!!

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Car not required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Stereo
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: Smoking is only allowed on Balcony

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 1,950 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 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

Rules

A copy of Identification is requested upon arrival. Guests are welcome to send their ID as an attachment through VRBO prior to there arrival.
A valid credit card for the security deposit is required upon arrival.

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is only allowed on Balcony

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 not indicated whether 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    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. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is The Elephant Castle: Beach front Penthouse to the airport?

This apartment is 6.9 mi (19-min drive) away from the Quepos (XQP) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does The Elephant Castle: Beach front Penthouse have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this apartment.

How close is The Elephant Castle: Beach front Penthouse to the beach?

This apartment is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Elephant Castle: Beach front Penthouse offer free breakfast?

This apartment does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Elephant Castle: Beach front Penthouse?

No, there is no casino at this apartment.

What time is check-in at The Elephant Castle: Beach front Penthouse?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at The Elephant Castle: Beach front Penthouse?

Free parking is not available at this apartment.

Does The Elephant Castle: Beach front Penthouse have a pool?

This apartment does not have a pool.

Does The Elephant Castle: Beach front Penthouse have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this apartment.

How close is The Elephant Castle: Beach front Penthouse to downtown Quepos?

This apartment is 2.9 mi away from Quepos.

The Elephant Castle: Beach front Penthouse Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 70 out of 72 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 72 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 72 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 72 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 72 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Linda B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Exceptional. You even have your own parking place in a very limited area for parking. We had extra cleaning service at no charge. The Host was perfect. The beach is in front of the place and the visiting monkeys were free!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Karen D.

Liked: Cleanliness
The apartment was spacious and well equipped. The air conditioning was adequate for us. We enjoyed the monkey show on the balcony in the afternoon. The parking was perfect and access to the beach was excellent. Raul was so helpful in recommending and setting up excursions for us. A very nice additional service with this property.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Our host Raul was amazing - he was super responsive and helped with many of our dinners and excursions!! The penthouse was perfect for our family of 4 - spacious, great location, had a few monkeys visit and a great restaurant right below us was a bonus! Ronald and staff at Baldi Plus were so nice and food and service amazing! If you want a surf lesson, beach chairs, etc. Pablo is your man! He will introduce himself to you - fabulous trip and back soon.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer H.

Liked: Cleanliness
The location was wonderful! We walked to the National Forest and to dinner every night. We were directly across from the beach and rented chairs and umbrella for 20 a day. There are 2 stores just down the street so we were able to purchase drinks and snacks. Juan was our contact and he helped us book a fishing trip, get taxi’s and answered every question we had. Home itself was very nice and clean. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Hard to say whether the place or Raul was more awesome! He took care of everything from grocery orders to planning our favorite excursions. This place is uniquely closer to the beach than any other places you can stay on this strip. We saw monkeys, sloths and iguanas here when we thought it was required to spend time in the cloud forest. My only regret is we didnt stay here longer. If you are interested in surfing Raul will hook you up with Paublo and get you up in no time! If you love great food and drinks simply walk downstairs to Baldisplus. Click the button now and rent this beautiful place for an amazing costa rica experience!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chad M.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had a fantastic stay. This is a clean, clean, clean unit. It is fantastically located right across from the beach. The restaurant Baldi‘s directly beneath the unit is a phenomenal stop for anybody in the area. We ate there multiple times. Raul, the property manager is A. He was a tremendous resource for assistance with excursions and beach service recommendations, including Palo (surfboard surf lessons, boogie boards, assisting with chairs and umbrellas). Spent a lot of time talking with all of these people …just fantastic folks to deal with. The host was incredibly responsive as well. We are already working on booking a return trip-without any hesitation!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sherri

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything and everyone was exceptional! This place was much more than expected! The food at Baldi’s was exquisite!! The location was perfect to access the beach and everything we needed! Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful, large apartment right across the street from the beach. Several walkable restaurants including one right downstairs that will even bring food straight to your door. Raul was communicative and met us for our arrival and departure. He even carried up our heavy suitcases for us. Market and souvenir shops right next door. A family of monkeys offered us great photo ops by crossing our deck each morning. Tourist attractions for zip lining within walking distance. Dedicated parking is available right outside the front door.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joshua P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Raul was awesome. He was very kind, responsive, and helpful.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janine H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Raul was so amazing, cordial, helpful and knowledgeable. He helped us a lot.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer U.

Liked: Cleanliness
This was an amazing
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leah A.

Liked: Cleanliness
The house was great, the beds are comfy, linens clean and you are right across from the beach. Raul was very helpful.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay! Book it. Big open space. Great balcony with views of the ocean and the fascinating street below. Awesome AC. Washer and dryer was a luxury we used constantly. Beach shower downstairs. Supermarket and restaurants next door. Great host Raul. Honestly it’s an oasis in an otherwise beautifully chaotic place. Surf lessons and beach rentals from Pablo across the street. Monkeys daily. There’s nothing like it in the immediate area. Book it!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

katie P., Boca Raton

Liked: Cleanliness

Great beach place!!!

We would stay here again!! Great walkable location to many activities and places to eat. Both our kids(12/17) had a great time taking surf lessons from Pablo. The place is beyond clean and had everything we needed. Loved having coffee in the morning and watching all the activity on the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Connie F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

jonathan b.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Location

The place reminds me of a speakeasy. The entrance is right on the strip across from the beach. You entry through an unassuming door and immediately step into a different place. It was super nice and very convenient to the beach, groceries and the national park. I used the host to help book our excursions and I feel like I got better deals than booking them myself.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dale B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beach Front Haven

Property was above a very well run restaurant. The staff of the hotel were very nice and helpful. Joseph was a wonderful host who helped with all the local activities and attractions. Thank You to all the staff and auxiliary friends we met while there. Everyone was very friendly and helpful. Pura Vida
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dominic M., North Brunswick, NJ

Liked: Cleanliness

Absolutely perfect

The apartment is a block away from the park. The restaurant downstairs is great and they will bring food upstairs for you. The beach is great. We saw monkeys walking on the wires across the street. You can’t find a better place to stay in Manuel Antonio.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ed B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place

We really enjoyed our stay at the Elephant Castle. Superb location and a great space directly across from the beach. Josue who was our main point of contact was friendly and super attentive. Couldn’t have asked for a better place to stay
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kurt

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property itself is terrific, and is located in the middle of a surf town, which permeated with the associated culture. There is a fantastic restaurant below that we loved. We felt an immersion into the local surf town vibe. We actually ended up extending our trip because we were having so much fun. We went late September so we were in the "rainy season", but we enjoyed plenty of sunshine and welcomed the afternoon and evening rains. The surf was consistent during high tide so we enjoyed plenty of fun in the waves, and even took lessons from the surfer that keeps his boards on the property and became a friend. There is a bunch of activity on the street outside, but we experienced it as a glimpse into the local culture and felt welcomed by the people we interacted with daily.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jamie W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Everything!

Could not possibly get a better location. Property manager introduced us to the locals and we genuinely got the royal treatment. Apartment was very clean and conveniently located above a fantastic restaurant that we ate at three time. Surf lessons with Pablo was awesome, and we got a great guide through the property manager to help locate sloths in Manual Antonio National Park. Did not want to leave!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fabulous place steps from Manuel Antonio with ocean view

Our family of five stayed in three accommodations in Costa Rica, and this apartment was our favorite. It was clean and very spacious, with lots of places to relax and a sense of privacy in each room. The beach is right across the street, and the ocean comes up fairly close, so the views from the living room are impressive. There are also some good restaurants nearby; we took advantage of having Baldi's downstairs and ordered lunch and dessert there a few times. And it was just a five-minute walk from Manuel Antonio. Although most guides will pick you up from your hotel, the location of our place made it easy to get back when we explored the park after our tour. All in all, a wonderful stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin T.

Liked: Cleanliness

OHHH MYYY GOSHHHHH!!❤️

Absolutely loved everything about the Elephant Castle! From the location to the beds to the awesome service from Josue (the property manager) l!! Everything was wonderful!! Baldi’s the restaurant below the Castle was soo good and so was Marlins right down the road! Can’t wait to stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

sarah h.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful accommodation is a great location!

The Elephant Castle is beautifully decorated and warm and welcoming. The location across from the beach sets a lovely view from the balcony. Its fun to watch the activity below with vendors, walkers, beach-goers, surfers and more! The restaurant below, Baldi's has great food and friendly staff. You can walk to the market a couple doors down, restaurants and to Manuel Antonio National Park! (We saw sloths, monkeys, toucans, red crabs and more!) Josue' was the property manager. He was kind and very responsive to ensure all our needs were met and our stay comfortable. Pablo was our recommended contact for our beach needs. We rented a cabana with 4 chairs and 2 boogie boards all very reasonably priced. My niece even had a surf lesson from one of his staff! It was definitely a wonderful experience and I would highly recommend staying at the Elephant Castle!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Megan L., San Diego

Liked: Cleanliness

Fun, vibrant, friendly

We had an amazing time at the elephant Castle. The location is right in the hussle and bustle in front of the beach (which we loved), and walking distance from the park. We were well taken care of at every step—our concierge helped plan excursions and gave us tips. Thank you! We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023