Green season windows
May 1–31, 2026Aug 1–Nov 20, 2026May 1–31, 2027Aug 1–Nov 19, 2027Direct booking only · Up to 12 guests
Why green season
Manuel Antonio at its most alive
There is a reason locals call it the green season, not the rainy season. From May through November, the rainforest surrounding Casa Playitas transforms into something extraordinary: deeper greens, louder wildlife, fuller waterfalls, and dramatic skies that photographers dream about.
The national park, one of the most celebrated in Central America, is significantly less crowded. Manuel Antonio beach, world-renowned and just a short walk from the villa, belongs to far fewer visitors. The concierge experience, the private chef dinners, the sunrise monkeys at your balcony, all of it, amplified.
High season brings the crowds. The green season or low season, brings the experience. And at Casa Playitas, where seclusion is a pillar of everything we do, May through November is when that seclusion truly peaks.
Book direct & save
Why skip Airbnb and VRBO this season
Platform booking fees — typically 12–20% added to your bill — disappear when you book directly at casaplayitas.com. On a 7-night green season stay, that’s $700–$1,400 back in your pocket.
But the savings aren’t only financial. Booking direct means your concierge relationship begins from the moment you enquire — not the moment you check in. Your concierge is reachable on WhatsApp from day one, curating your itinerary, arranging your transportation, and handling every detail before you land.
Direct guests also receive exclusive green season perks unavailable through any platform: Early check-in where available, and pre-arrival grocery provisioning.
| Direct booking | Airbnb / VRBO | |
|---|---|---|
| Nightly rate | $850 +fees | $1,380 + fees |
| Platform service fee | None | 12–20% added |
| 7-night savings | Book 6 days, 7th night at 50% off | Paid to platform |
| Concierge access | From first enquiry | Check-in only |
| Airport transfer | Pre-arranged | Not included |
| Custom add-ons | Pre-arranged | On request only |
The green season experience
Five bedrooms. Twelve guests. One extraordinary villa.
01
Expansive Main Floor
Take in the expansive 4,500 sq ft main floor, a true outdoor retreat. With no neighboring homes on either side, the space is completely open, offering uninterrupted panoramic views of lush greenery, ocean views and open skies as far as the eye can see.
02
Infinity pool over the Pacific
The pool edge dissolves into the ocean horizon. During green season, afternoon clouds build over the Pacific into something theatrical — and you watch all of it from the water.
03
Private concierge from day one
Your concierge don’t just hand you a key. They build your itinerary before you arrive — tours, chefs, transport, reservations. Every detail handled, Pura Vida style.
04
Private chef dinners on the terrace
Your private chefs prepare meals in the villa’s professional kitchen. The table is set on the terrace — the Pacific on one side, the rainforest on the other.
05
Walk-to-beach access
Manuel Antonio beach is steps away. During the green season, you’ll share it with a fraction of high-season visitors. The water is warm. The sand is largely yours.
06
4 en-suite bedrooms + 1 reg. bedroom + 1 bathroom for 12 guests
4 en-suite bedrooms and one regular bedroom + 1 bathroom, each with its own sense of retreat. Families, friend groups, corporate teams, everyone gets space and privacy.
Wildlife corridor
Your daily uninvited guests
Casa Playitas sits within a natural wildlife corridor. During the green season, animals are at their most active — drawn to the lush canopy surrounding the villa every morning.
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- White-faced capuchin monkeys
- Titi monkeys
- Howler monkeys
- Guaco (Laughing Falcon)
- Three-toed sloths
- Scarlet macaws
- Keel-billed toucans
- Basilisk lizards
- Green iguanas
- Coatis
- Poison dart frogs
“We had lots of amazing wildlife visit the house daily — monkeys, toucans, and iguanas right from the comfort of our private pool.”
— Chad Clay, Google Review ★★★★★
“Surreal — there’s no other word to describe Casa Playitas. From being surrounded by nature, animals in their elements, the beautiful views from the house, to the incredible hosts.”
— Hazel Rojas, Google Review ★★★★★
The numbers
What $850 per night actually means
Divided across 12 guests, a night at Casa Playitas costs less than a mid-range hotel room — with a private villa, infinity pool, daily housekeeping, and a concierge included.
$850
Per night, direct
~$71
Per person / night (12 guests)
$0
Platform fees when booked direct
4
En-suite + 1 reg bedroom +1 bathroom included
Direct booking perks
Exclusive to guests who book direct
These perks are unavailable through Airbnb or VRBO. They are arranged personally by James and Lily, exclusively for direct green season bookings.
PRE-ARRANGED
Airport transfer from SJO
Private transportation from Juan Santamaría International to the villa — arranged before you land.
Exclusive perk
Pre-arrival grocery provisioning
Tell us what you need. The kitchen is stocked, the coffee is ready, and the fridge is full when you arrive.
On request
7th Night – 50% off
Book 6 nights direct during the green season and the 7th night is 50% off.
Direct only
Flexible check-in / checkout
Early arrival and late departure accommodated where possible when you book directly with us.
Add-on
One free private chef dinner when you book 7 nights (grocery provisioning not included)
7 night stays include one private chef dinner prepared in-villa by a world renown chef. Groceries not included. Enquire when booking.
Concierge
Curated tour planning
National park, whale watching, waterfalls, zip-lining — your itinerary, designed by locals who know it best.
Frequently asked
Green season — your questions answered
Reserve your green season
The jungle is calling.
Answer it.
Direct bookings only. No platform fees. Up to 12 guests. The most alive version of Manuel Antonio, waiting for you.
$850/night
Direct booking · Green season only · Up to 12 guests
