Our first trip to Costa Rica and it will not be our last. We traveled with our children (ages 6 & 8) and also with another couple with two children the same ages. We stayed in villas next to one another so the families were together with enough separation and privacy if we wanted it. The splash pools were a hit with the kids as they spent countless hours playing in them before and after the quick walk to the beach out the back gates. The kids also loved the monkeys in the canopy above our outdoor shower and the sloth that was in a tree over the office.

I had the pleasure of meeting one of the owners Shelley one morning and she gave me some background and insight into their vision when they started building the project. I always find that sort for history fascinating.

The staff did a very good job keeping the property up and accommodating our needs. The real hero's of this property are Brooke and Fernando. From the upfront emails with recommendations and suggestions to clarifications on transportation, currency exchange, etc we felt very prepared for the journey. Upon arrival they provided a welcome orientation and got us settled in after a long day of travel with kids. They were very helpful throughout the stay and help make the property what it is.

EOC was one of the best, most relaxing places we have stayed in a long time!
We played hard and slept like babies in this very relaxing and beautiful place.
The service we received from Fernando and Brooke was top notch.

The hosts, Fernando and Brooke, were super friendly and helpful. The villas are new and filled with great features. We especially liked the private outdoor dining and showers. We had great views of the ocean from our upper deck and master bedroom. Cooking at the villa was convenient and the local restaurants were fantastic.

Espadilla Ocean Club is a perfect option for those looking for an alternative to a hotel. The home offered enough room to sleep 4 adults comfortably and close proximity to a variety of activities. Although there are several houses on the property, they are situated in such a way to offer great privacy. The access to the beach was right out your back door. The EOC staff (Fernando and Brooke) is wonderful and helped us in planning and coordinating everything. Fernando and Brooke live on site and are always going out of their way to make your stay as pleasant as possible. We will certainly be returning to EOC in the future.

We loved our stay here! Perfect spot close to everything and right on the beach!!! Our hosts were awesome as well. Shelley recommended the sunset cruise which is a must for sunset lovers! We also enjoyed our Manuel Antonio Park tour and guide arranged by Shelly...Overall, we felt very lucky to have found this beautiful villa and highly recommended EOC for anyone visiting Manuel Antonio!

We loved this place. We stayed here with our teenage daughters and it was an amazing experience. This was our first time in Costa Rica and one of our top 3 experiences. I will lay out the good and the OK.

Good: 1. Location, this place has jungle, beach, and is the heart of Manuel Antonio. The views from any window in this place are surreal. If you want to have dinner served walk a few feet to the left and there are small beach restaurants, if you want to go shopping for bacon, eggs, etc...walk a little further, the sand will massage your feet and you will be in the heart of Manuel Antonio. They have everything from Corona to Stella Artois and a decent selection of groceries. Everything is there, surf boards, umbrellas, chairs, booze. You ask for it, it is there. 2. On site management by Shelly. I love this woman! She gave us a brief orientation of the place, told us where to go for what we wanted, and even offered to have things like groceries delivered to our unit. She even booked a few tours for the kids (para-sailing and catamaran tour). I asked Shelly if there was a grill, when we returned from our hike, there was a grill on our table in the back yard. The unit next door had a guitar on the wall, I asked Shelly why ours didn't have onoe and in 5 minutes I was playing guitar. 3. Service - We had daily cleaning service, and met some of the most laid back people on earth. Five stars for service and accommodation There is an outdoor shower with hot water....wow! 4. Security was handled by Shelly's dogs, a workers dog named "Pinky" and a guard at night. We felt extremely safe at all times. In fact, I would go so far as to say that I felt safer here than I do at home. 4. Amenities - Small pool on the porch and hammock.....this place was a dream.

The "OK" or not so good: The beds are a little hard. We stayed at 2 places in Manuel Antonio and this seems to be the norm. This is offset by the sound of howler monkeys and toucans waking you up in the morning as you peer out at them through your windows. No television!!! At first this was a thumbs down. The byproduct, conversation with kids, reading, listening to the waves break as you sip on your favorite drink and the immediate need to hook up to Wi-Fi. The Wi-Fi was shoddy in our unit, you can work and stream on 1 computer (Netflix works) but don't expect more. The dishes were plastic and cheap. This is not a gourmet kitchen setup but works for breakfast and building the most awesome sandwiches. No hot water - really not an issue, I had a nice hot shower my first morning in the outdoor shower but the rest were tepid. A local told me that "nico's" don't really take hot showers. This unit is small but well laid out.

In a nutshell, don't hesitate to book this place. It is unique, has the best location ever and everything was dreamy.

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