For less than the cost of staying at a good hotel in Costa Rica (US$100 to more than US$600 per room per day) you can now enjoy the luxury of a beautiful private villa with air-conditioned bedrooms and tropical bathrooms to dream about, spacious living and dining areas and spacious terraces, a lush tropical garden with your own private swimming pool, and well-trained house staff to take care of everything around the clock.

In addition to modern amenities, any villa you rent through Manu Villas and Spa will reflect Tropical lifestyle throughout: floors and walls are made from local wood, bamboo, and natural stone, high roofs cover airy living and dining areas, and large outdoor bathrooms are full of flowers and plants. And you'll appreciate the comfort and informality you can only experience in a private home.

Instead of staying in hotel rooms (bed, two chairs, dressing table, TV set and telephone, wardrobe, small bathroom), your family will enjoy this truly Costa Rican tropical experience. And you have much more space, more informality, more privacy, and more personal service than even the best hotel can provide.

You can have delicious local meals or any special diet prepared by your own cook – and have them served whenever and wherever you like – in your dining room, living area or at the poolside. Order your favorite snacks and drinks to be bought for you at the local supermarket or wine wholesaler. You'll be surprised at the low cost when you pay the same prices as locals do!

When you rent a villa you can expect to save between US$50 and US$100 per person per day compared to staying at a hotel where all "extras" (breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks and drinks, laundry, telephone, fax, plus Costa Ricans 13% tax plus 10% service charge on everything can easily double or triple your bill. Therefore, taking all the extra expense of staying at a hotel into account, the "luxury" of renting a private villa through Manu villas will not only turn out to be more comfortable and relaxing but also much cheaper!

Most important of all, you will really experience Costa Rica while staying at a private villa. You're not insulated from the nature and its people by a hotel environment. You're participating – and living in a Costa Rican atmosphere, surrounded by a relaxed, elegant and informal setting, with very friendly staff caring for your every need.

There's nothing better than this! It will be a vacation you won't forget.

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