We all really enjoyed this home! Our teens didn't want to leave it! The home was incredibly beautiful, and the property manager was helpful at all times no matter what we needed. We scheduled the chefs to come in one day and make brunch and dinner for us. It was AMAZING!!!!!! I highly recommend them. The home is located about 5 minutes from a small strip center with a grocery store and restaurants. We did eat at a couple of those restaurants and the food was really good. It is about a 15 minute drive to Jaco and about 30 minutes to Manuel Antonio. We visited both towns. We had a great time.

Even before our vacation began it was a wonderful experience. Michael and Donielle respond to your every question and need immediately. They set up our airport transfers, had a rental car waiting for us at the Villa, provided us with all activity info and set up all our excursions, secured a chef for the week, and were even able to have a nurse come to the home to administer our Covid tests on New Years Day. They were full of insight and information and always just a call or text away. We had a five star experience because of them. Villa Panacea itself was gorgeous. It sits right on one of the nicest beaches in Costa Rica. We would sit each evening and watch the beautiful sunset with drinks in our hand just steps from the home. Since Covid was on the rise we opted to eat most meals in the Villa. They coordinated a chef and someone to help the chef for dinner each evening. This was top notch. Jose and Lisbeth went above and beyond to make our experience perfect. Jose cooked a four course meal each evening (appetizers, soup/salad, entree, dessert) Every night was different and catered to our likes. We couldn’t decide which was our favorite meal by the end of the week, as they were all phenomenal. Lisbeth helped Jose in the kitchen and waited on our family. She was kind and friendly and we just loved having her around. She was super attentive and was always trying to please. She would make my boys (and me…lol) chocolate shakes and my husband never had an empty drink while she was around. On New Years Eve they made a bonfire for us and my children roasted marshmallows and lit sparklers. It was the perfect end to a rough year. They definitely made our trip a memorable one. Then there was Evelyn. She was our housekeeper. As a mom of three teenage boys I have to say I truly enjoyed having her. She made us breakfast in the morning, made sure everything was always clean and tidy, and best of all she did our laundry. For me….that’s vacation! She lives nearby and was always on hand if we needed something. She was very sweet and helpful. We went on a couple excursions (atv’s and zip line) that were a lot of fun but we mostly chilled by the pool and rode boogie boards in the warm waters of the Pacific. There are plenty of other activities to do too close by, but we mostly decided to chill. They provided everything you needed for a beach perfect vaca. I highly recommend Villa Panacea for a very laid back Costa Rican vacation. Pura Vida!!

This property was absolutely fantastic. It had every amenity that we could have ever needed. The views were unbelievable and being directly on the beach was perfect for everyone. I would highly recommend this property. Staff was wonderful!