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\"Aerial
Aerial views of the Papagayo Peninsula, on the northwest corner of Costa Rica, reveal the 30,000 square-foot mansion, the Villa Manzu, is splendid isolation, alone on five green acres, Villa Manzu, Costa Rica. PHOTO: \u00a9STEVE HAGGERTY\/COLORWORLD.<\/span><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

If you can answer \u201cyes\u201d to three essential questions, a dream vacation at Villa Manzu, on Costa Rica\u2019s<\/a> Papagayo Peninsula<\/a>, may be in your stars.<\/p>\n

Do you have a dozen or more buddies, besties who\u2019ve been vaccinated for Covid-19 and are itching to get out of the house? Are they the free-wheeling sort, willing to splurge, always up for an adventure? Lastly, are they cheerful and tolerant, relaxed enough to share a house with 21 other people?<\/p>\n

\"Villa
Plant trees around any Costa Rican deck and monkeys will be regular visitors, Villa Manzu, Costa Rica. PHOTO: \u00a9STEVE HAGGERTY\/COLORWORLD.<\/span><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

When a letter arrived from Stephanie, one of my oldest friends, announcing her anniversary and proposing a getaway with 20-odd other people \u2013 mutual friends and colleagues \u2013 I was tempted to toss it. A six-day vacation at Villa Manzu, a private, fully-staffed mansion with two dozen strangers? Crowds aren\u2019t usually my thing. But in a mansion like Manzu, she explained, you need a crowd \u2013 or a big bank account \u2013 to share the cost.<\/p>\n

\"Villa
Bold forms, both inside and out, echo the rugged cliffs of the location, on the Papagayo Peninsula, Villa Manzu, Costa Rica. PHOTO: \u00a9STEVE HAGGERTY\/COLORWORLD.<\/span><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\"Three-toed
Three-toed sloths at Diamante Eco-Adventure Park\u2019s zoo, near Playa Matapalo, a half-day outing from Villa Manzu, Costa Rica. PHOTO: \u00a9STEVE HAGGERTY\/COLORWORLD.<\/span><\/span><\/center><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

\u201cDo join us, you won\u2019t be sorry,\u201d she said, reeling off the benefits. Guests are guaranteed privacy and luxury, of course, as well as a variety of activities: ocean swimming, two heated pools, kayaks, paddle boards, fishing gear, impeccable service and chauffeured drives in the area and to and from the airport in Liberia. Chef-prepared meals and butler-served cocktails served at any hour, are part of the pleasure, she insisted, along with glimpses of neighborhood residents, including Costa Rica\u2019s most popular furry friends: monkeys and sloths. I hemmed and hawed, and then I jumped.<\/p>\n

Six weeks later we \u2013 my partner and I \u2013 were on our way, flying into Liberia Airport, where a Manzu driver was waiting. Forty minutes later, driving out onto the exclusive Papagayo Peninsula, we got our first look at the house, an adobe-colored contemporary building spread out over five acres, with connecting wings flanked by patios, lawns, native trees and flowering bushes.<\/p>\n

\"design
The design and d\u00e9cor in Villa Manzu\u2019s interiors reflect the arts of local and Southeast Asian indigenous cultures, Villa Manzu, Costa Rica. PHOTO: \u00a9STEVE HAGGERTY\/COLORWORLD.<\/span><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\"Villa
Villa Manager Jennifer Cowles, at dinner, seen through a glass of wine, Villa Manzu, Costa Rica. PHOTO: \u00a9STEVE HAGGERTY\/COLORWORLD.<\/span><\/span><\/center><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

\u201cMake yourself at home,\u201d said Stephanie, greeting us with warm hugs and introducing her three children, ages 9 to 14. \u201cTake in the scenery. Join us in the pool; it\u2019s heated,\u201d she said, motioning toward an outside pool and an infinity pool. \u201cBut first, meet the butler, Luis Morera, who makes the most marvelous cocktails.\u201d<\/p>\n

Melting away to greet other friends, she left us alone to admire the owner\u2019s collection of art and artifacts displayed in the corridors and on living room walls. Two chefs looked up from the open-air kitchen, smiling \u201chello\u201d as they bustled between refrigerators, ovens and chopping blocks, re-supplying platters laden with appetizers.<\/p>\n

Following our suitcases upstairs, we settled in, then checked out the other bedrooms, five of them, all spacious, with windows, big closets and indoor-outdoor showers. Designed for couples, friends and families, they were arranged that way, with more beds in some rooms, and nooks for single beds in family rooms. Umbrella-shaded patio decks were tucked into spaces above the rooms below. Back downstairs, I spotted the infinity pool and headed outside for a 180-degree views of the surrounding bays and beaches beyond.<\/p>\n

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A slow afternoon in the pool, at Villa Manzu, Costa Rica. PHOTO: \u00a9STEVE HAGGERTY\/COLORWORLD.<\/span><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

On the main level again, we followed an outside staircase down to lower level and a second, more private pool with a waterfall, around the corner from a casual party room, bar and a small theater. Crossing the lawn below, we found the path downhill to the beach. Another path, to the west, wound through the trees to the cliff and a viewing space set up with a fire circle and benches, arranged to catch Costa Rica\u2019s spectacular sunsets.<\/p>\n

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Sunset view over the Pacific, from Villa Manzu, Costa Rica. PHOTO: \u00a9STEVE HAGGERTY\/COLORWORLD.<\/span><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

\u201cYou can sit at the counter and talk ingredients with the chefs,\u201d said Stephanie when we returned to the living room where our fellow travelers were sharing glasses of wine and chatting. \u201cThey\u2019re happy to share their recipes. Or ask about tonight\u2019s recommended wine-pairings.\u201d Tomorrow, she insisted, we must walk down to the beach and try snorkeling. \u201cOr you can take a car to the beach club, or borrow clubs and play golf. It\u2019s ten minutes away and Villa Manzu has guest privileges. You can dock in the local harbor,\u201d she added, with a wink. \u201cNext time come by yacht.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"Almaco
Almaco Ocean Experiences\u2019 tours and picnics, pick up passengers at Nacascolo Beach. PHOTO: \u00a9STEVE HAGGERTY\/COLORWORLD.<\/span><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

At Villa Manzu, keeping things running smoothly is accomplished to a \u201ct\u201d by a dedicated staff of 22, including two on-the-spot managers \u2013 a husband-and-wife partnership \u2013 and a butler, three chefs, a ground crew, maids and drivers. Comfort and privacy are guaranteed, which is why Manzu\u2019s list of illustrious visitors \u2013 celebrities, tech-company millionaires, movie moguls and the like \u2013 remains a secret. You could be one of them.<\/p>\n

\"outdoor
One of four outdoor patios, each on a different level, function as \u201cgathering places,\u201d according to architect Abraham Valenzuela, Villa Manzu, Costa Rica. PHOTO: \u00a9STEVE HAGGERTY\/COLORWORLD.<\/span><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Glad You Asked:<\/h3>\n

Costa Rica\u2019s borders are open for visitors and tourists with passports and proof of recent Covid vaccinations. Your best bet?\u00a0 Plan a trip with family or friends and share the cost. The Villa sleeps 22 adults and\/or children, depending on ages. Guests in residence have the house exclusively, including meals, wine, cocktails, snacks, sports equipment, fishing gear, a car, guides, and friendly Costa Rican hospitality.<\/p>\n

Rates vary based upon the season. Call for dates and availability. More questions? Search the internet for \u201cVilla Manzu Costa Rica.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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