Wow, this was an experience! The house is gorgeous and like nothing you'd ever find in the US. So many beautiful details; this home was clearly built with love. From both the inside and outside, all you see is jungle.
If you are squeamish about bugs, though, you would not enjoy it here. Most don't bite and the netting around the beds was effective, but they are an inherent part of the property and like everything else in the jungle, insects run large. Same with geckos/anoles - they're cute and harmless, but you have to be ok with seeing them run around the walls and ceilings at night. And if you're worried about animals outside (iguanas, monkeys, agouti, raccoons), well, you're probably not looking at houses in Manuel Antonio in the first place. 😊 The same iguana hangs out in the same corner of the deck every day...we named him Pool Boy. If the prospect of no air conditioning worries you, it was really hot during our stay (high 80's with 90% humidity) and with all the fans running high we were still pretty warm until well into the evening even though the sun sets at six. It was never too hot to sleep, though, and if it had been ten degrees cooler it would have been perfectly pleasant during the day.
The check-in process was super easy and the house manager, Rebecca, was prompt and responsive to all our questions and needs (including replacing the propane tank when it ran out while we were cooking dinner). Finally, it is SO convenient having the Super Joseth store less than 100 feet from the end of the driveway! It had an impressive selection of products - especially considering the location - including produce and a meat counter. Bottom line, stay here if you want your lodging to be part of your adventure story, not a break from it.