There were 13 of us staying at the property and no one could think of a single complaint - it was an awesome experience start to finish. Susan made everything so easy, ensuring airport transport, excursions and covid tests were all handled seamlessly. Also, as we were there for a family wedding, Susan worked with our wedding planner to allow for additional lighting and flowers to be delivered to the home.
The home itself was gorgeous and had everything we could possibly need, although we really were only inside to sleep. The patio, with its ample seating and amazing dining table, was perfect for meals, games, visiting and relaxing. The pool area was fantastic and we spent a lot of time enjoying the water.
There was a cleaning person, Andrea, at the house every day for most of the day (8am - 4pm) and although we worried this would feel awkward, she was awesome. She had a way of taking care of everything (including all our laundry) without ever being in the way - she was lovely.
We had originally planned on hiring a chef to prepare dinner for after the wedding, but then made the decision to have all meals prepared by the chef (cooking and cleaning up after 13 people didn't seem like much of a holiday) and it was possibly the best decision we made. Renzo and Roberto were absolutely amazing - every meal was a culinary delight! They made us feel pampered and they felt like friends by the end of the trip. The cost was actually a bonus too - the meals we had would have been so much more expensive if we had been in a restaurant, but they were beyond restaurant quality. Grilled tuna, mahi mahi, lobster... not to mention the ceviche and tuna tataki... it was all incredible and the grocery bills were so reasonable (way less than the same groceries at home).
Needless to say, we highly recommend Manuel Antonio and Casa Tranquilidad!
