Fantastic stay! The view was amazing, check-in was easy, and communication with the host was smooth and quick. Would definitely stay again.

When I booked this house I was aware that it had no AC but the description about the cross breeze and the ability to keep windows open made it sound like it would be just fine. Unfortunately the house-while it is beautiful-was just too hot to enjoy. The pool on our first night felt like a hot tub, the house barely cooled enough to sleep that night. In the morning at 5:30am looking out on the valley was lovely but then the sun rose at 5:45 and was directly shining on the back of the house making it too hot to hang out there. My niece even had an episode of heat exhaustion and it was hard to get her cooled down. We learned to move to the opposite side of the house in the morning so we could enjoy being outside in the mornings. We also learned we had to leave the house during the heat of the day, late morning/afternoon bc it was too hot to be there. Later afternoon after 3pm we could finally hang out in the back of the house and in the pool and be comfortable. The house has a gorgeous view, the pool was comfortable once it was topped off with cooler water. Blinds for the main living area would be so helpful to block the sun and screens on the sliding doors would also be very helpful. We ended up just leaving the doors open at night and the bugs were ok, but would have felt better with screens. AC units in the bedrooms would have made all the difference. I felt like the house needs to have a more honest description of the heat-especially during the dry months.

We had an incredible stay at Casa Kilamanjaro! The highlight was definitely the infinity pool as the view was absolutely stunning. While relaxing, we were treated to amazing wildlife sightings, including monkeys swinging through the trees, a wide variety of birds, iguanas, and even a capybara which made the experience feel truly special and immersive.The home itself was very clean and well-maintained. The hosts were thoughtful and well-prepared, providing plenty of towels for both the pool and showers, which made everything convenient and comfortable. The kitchen was fully stocked with everything we needed for cooking. It really felt like a home away from home.It was very hot during our stay in March and the pool and fans helped cool us off at night. The property management team was top notch. They assisted with booking the very best tours and communicated in advance regarding road closures. Overall, this was a fantastic stay, and we would absolutely recommend it to anyone looking for a relaxing getaway surrounded by nature.

I'll start with the good things... Absolutely gorgeous views and very quiet and secluded. The iguanas that live around the pool and property are fun. We also saw agoutis around the property a few times. Unfortunately, it was way too hot inside the house to be comfortable. We knew there wasn't an air conditioner, but I assumed it was because the weather is usually mild enough that an a/c isn't needed. For those who haven't been to Manuel Antonio, it is very hot and humid. Despite all the fans on and windows open, it was incredibly hot. With the windows opened, bugs got inside the house. There was some sort of animal feces in the master shower. If you're looking for a very rustic, almost camping-type experience, this house might be for you. Sadly, we had to cut our stay short after 2 nights and find a hotel room with air conditioning. For what we paid, I definitely expected better. Bummer. I wanted to like this place. It's such a beautiful piece of land...it could be amazing with an air conditioner and a few updates to the house.