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"We all had an incredible time staying at Villa La Macha. The property was absolutely beautiful from the incredible views to the morning monkey visits. I also can not say enough about Jota and the staff. Jota was always there with information, recommendations and friendly assistance whenever it was needed. The ladies took excellent care of the house and their cooking was fabulous. I will be sure to recommend Villa La Macha to anyone I know who is planning a trip to Costa Rica." (2011)

"I can not put into words the wonderful time that we had. It was so pleasant and we absolutely loved the staff. Jota and his family are gems! We came to view them as friends and valued their input and opinions. So helpful and kind. We felt soooo very pampered and taken care of. Yet the environment was not stuffy or stuck up. Just completely comfortable. We loved the view. It was the most relaxing vacation we have ever had. Truly Amazin!"! (2011)

"Staying at Villa La Macha made our vacation. It is absolutely the most beautiful place I have ever stayed - both the location and the house itself. The views are breathtaking, the pool was used daily and the staff made every part of our trip easy and wonderful. All 12 people in our group (ages 4-79) had an incredible and relaxing time." (2011)

"I had my wedding at the Villa and everything turned out perfectly. The staff was so incredible and made our experience so stress-free. (Thank you, Jota for going to get my cake!)  The views from the balcony are breathtaking which made my honeymoon feel like a dream. We all enjoyed the wildlife and the privacy of the Villa, and the cove below the house was a wonderful experience. I would recommend this home to anyone staying in Costa Rica since I feel it’s probably the best house around." (2010)

"It was a very special vacation. The location of the Villa, its privacy, the views, proximity to nature, terrific staff, the pool, private beach... one of our most memorable vacations -- and we have traveled throughout the world."  (2010)

"Everything was perfect, I couldn't have asked for anything more!! Villa La Macha made this the most memorable vacation for us, it was beautiful and stress free. The staff is wonderful. They were very friendly and knowledgeable about the area! We will be back!" (2009)

"The only thing better then Villa La Macha (it's setting, style, and comfort) is the warmth and friendliness of the staff. The home is set in one of the most physically beautiful settings in the world and offers all the amenities one needs to enjoy a perfect vacation. We can't wait to go back!" (2009)

"I don't think there was a person in the group that didn't consider either retiring there or quitting their current job now and moving there to find another. "  (2009)

"Everything - absolutely everything - exceeded our expectations." (2008)

"Honestly, nothing could have been better. This was one of the most memorable experiences of my life. The staff is excellent and made the entire visit so comfortable and pleasant. Bravo! and Thanks." (2008)

"I loved that the Villa was set away in a jungle setting. Everyday the house had its own nature lesson waiting for us. It was very private. The view was unbelievable. Jota made the stay. He was the glue that bound the vacation." (2008)

"It was like having our own private hotel. The staff were amazing and we loved the house." (2008)

"The stay could not have been better!!! Jota and the ladies made the vacation the best ever. The meals were amazing, we loved eating in every day!! I would not change a thing and can’t wait to come back!" (2007)

"Jota and Cecilia were welcoming and made our stay both luxurious and relaxing. The level of service was exceptional and we wanted for nothing. The house and setting were stunning and made for a wonderful oasis. The pool, views and grounds were all stunning and I would not hesitate to recommend Villa La Macha to anyone. It was one of the nicest vacations we’ve ever had. Thank you!" (2007)

"We returned last week from an amazing 2 weeks in Costa Rica. The stay at La Macha could not have been better. The staff, the view, the monkeys, the sunsets, the jungle sounds, the peacefulness were all more than we could have imagined. Our children were delighted by the sloths and monkeys they saw and have not stopped talking about the trip. I also wanted to say some words about Jota and our babysitter Elena. They MADE our stay. Jota was everything that everyone on the website said he would be. Elena felt like family. I cried saying goodbye to her. We were lucky to be at the Villa over Thanksgiving and were even luckier that all of Jota’s family and the villa staff joined us for a memorable Thankgiving feast (Costa Rican style, of course). We plan on returning next year and have visions of making this one of our yearly family vacations. I would love to have my children grow up knowing this beautiful country." (2007)

"Our stay at Villa La Macha was magical. The house itself is truly spectacular, made even more incredible by the surrounding beauty of the clear seaside view, the verdant hillside, the perfect deck view of the glorious sunsets, the monkey's visiting in the trees overhead and the incredible flora and fauna in nearby Manuel Antonio Park, and the wonderful and warm service provided by Jota and Ceci. This all made it a truly amazing holiday. Thank you SO much!" (2006)

"The saying is 'if it isn’t broke, do not fix it'. Before leaving for Villa La Macha, I looked on the website checking out the photos and reading guest’s comments. I assumed it would be pretty good. I had no idea it was going to be an indescribable trip. Thanks so much for allowing us to stay at your house, I think we were good guests. Jota and Ceci were amazing. They were the highlight of our trip. Thanks again and look forward to coming again." (2006)

"It was probably one of the best vacations ever. My wife and I will return with our children. The staff are so friendly and made us feel like family. The wild life coming up to the house was so amazing and added a little extra to the trip that was not expected." (2005)

"The improvements made to your home are simply gorgeous. The view from the balcony in the living room is incredible. Some places have an infinity edge swimming pool but now you have an infinity edge living room. Just awesome! Jaime and Cecilia were excellent just as the first time and Greilyn was the perfect babysitter for our infant. Jaime really invested a lot of time to make sure we were very happy. I think he is your greatest asset and I would take him home to work for me if I didn't have any moral ethics. Thanks for a wonderful 2nd time in Villa La Macha.". (2005)

"They have been looking for the Garden of Eden in the wrong place. It is at the Villa La Macha. We really appreciated the food and the extra effort Jamie put out in showing us around." (2003)

"What a great experience and adventure. As you know, your website doesn’t convey half the impact of the benefits or amenities you offer." (2004)

"This could not have been a better place to stay with a better staff. Everything was perfect and we will talk about this trip for years. Thank you very much for allowing us to stay at your beautiful home." (2004)

"Scott, We just returned from our vacation at Villa la Macha. “The best vacation I ever had” was heard on more then one occasion. The villa is absolutely beautiful and the view is breath taking. We are planning on e.mailing you some photos of the sunset from your hot tub. We were fortunate enough to stay in the guest cottage. Wow, did you underplay that on your web site. The others were all jealous of our room and view! My bedroom at home will never be the same again. But, by far the best feature of your Villa are Jaime and Cecilia. They were a 10 all the way around. We ate and were treated like royalty the entire week. There wasn’t one thing we asked for that Jaime didn’t buy and Cecilia didn’t cook. We all came back to the states a few pounds heavier thanks to her cooking. Jaime and Cecilia were a wonderful addition to our Villa rental. They made our vacation truly that, a vacation from grocery shopping and washing dishes. What a treat they both were. I could easily send you three e.mails full of compliments regarding both of them. We will be recommending your Villa to anyone interested in visiting Costa Rica." (2004)

"We had a fantastic time at your villa. Jamie and Cecilia provided better service that we had received from a staff of 6 at a different Villa we had stayed at the previous year. The pool was definitely a highlight for our kids and the crabs grew on us over time. We would be psyched to come back again." (2003)

"We loved everything about your home. It is heaven on earth. The wildlife privacy service views private beach etc. I could go on and on. We cannot wait for our next visit." (2003)

"The photos on the web page were beautiful, but we didn’t think they do justice to the villa. We loved the entire experience. By Tuesday Pauline was saying that we should have you hold the deposit for next year’s vacation. The sky and surrounding area was magnificent from the top of the house. We both wanted to spend more time sitting on the second floor porch listening to the sea and watching the clouds change shapes but every room and area kept calling us to appreciate them too. The week was only a tease, but it was our best vacation." (2003)

"Your home is magical. We just enjoyed it so much. We went kayaking in the estuary and horseback riding in the country, a couple of walks in Manuel Antonio Park, dolphin hunting, swimming at your little beach and riding the waves, running the beach at Manuel Antonio, Mass in town during Holy Week was amazing, a couple of dinners out and a couple of dinners in, massages by Todd and his wife-it was all perfect. Thanks again. We’d love to go back and soon!" ! (2002)

"We just spent a week at your magnificent home in Quepos. our stay was more than perfect. We had the best family vacation we have ever had. Between the 4 of us, we caught 9 sailfish, saw at least 100 monkeys, 2 sloths, one snake (Jamie almost wouldn’t let us leave because he promised us just UNO MAS snake), 3 iguanas, over 50 amazing new birds we had never seen, and 7 of the most beautiful sunsets we have ever seen. We could not have asked for more. We all thank you for letting us share your phenomenal home." (2002) 

(Note: Cecilia retired in 2007. The current staff is Jota, Kathya, and Carmen.)

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