You will enjoy daily mouth watering meals prepared by our talented Costa Rican cooks and staff using local fresh ingredients. The villa's bartender serves the meals and handles the bar during the day and early evening before and during dinner.

Breakfast - Normally served around 8:00 a.m., breakfast is cooked to order and served with fresh fruit, toast, juices, hash browns, pancakes or French toast, gallo pinto, and our famous Costa Rican Coffee.

Lunch - Lunch is typically served from noon to 1:00 p.m. and consists of a variety of salads such as the delicious tarragon chicken, grape, and almond salad. Other lunches consist of our famous tacos, quesadillas, grilled chicken, nachos, pasta, and grilled fish or chicken strips. If you take a day trip or tour that does not include lunch, our staff will gladly pack you lunch and refreshments.

Dinner - Our fabulous four-course dinners are served around 6:00 p.m. and consist of one an entree served with salad or soup, fresh side vegetables, bread and dessert. Entrees are made using the freshest local ingredients, including fresh seafood, vegetables, and fruit, as well as chicken, beef, and pork. Among the seafood and entrees served during the week's stay are fresh whole pan fried red snapper, grilled mahi-mahi, sea bass, shrimp, lobster, beef tenderloin, Hawaiian pork chop, chicken parmesan, and lasagna.

Beverages - Your friendly bartender will gladly mix and serve refreshing drinks while you relax in the pool or sit in your rocker on the patio. The bar includes two kinds of Costa Rican beer, white and red house wines, rum, vodka, tequila, gin, bourbon and scotch. Bartender specialties include our famous margaritas, pina coladas, mojitos, daiquiris or other frozen drinks made with the freshest ingredients. Soft drinks, fruit drinks, milk, and legendary Costa Rican coffee are also available. The bar remains open in the evening after the staff leaves but you will have to fix your own drinks until they return at 7:00 a.m. the next morning. “Pura Vida”!

The housekeeper cleans the entire house daily and provides fresh linens and towels. She will also launder your personal washable items of clothing daily so you can pack light.

With a view that's second to none, you will likely find yourself wanting to kick back and relax at the villa. You can also soak up the sun and enjoy the incredible view from the unique figure-eight pool with waterfalls or Jacuzzi while our attentive staff brings you drinks. Or you can have 5 Star Salon come to the villa to pamper you with massages, manicures, pedicures, facials, and even haircuts.

The spacious living room has a 20-foot ceiling with ceiling fans and is uniquely decorated and furnished. The entertainment system includes a 42-inch LCD flat screen television with cable, Blue Ray DVD/CD player, and a super stereo system with I-Pod hookup and outside and inside Bose speakers, plus free wireless internet service. There is also a library of videos, DVDs, music, books, and games at your disposal.

If adventure is your game, your personal tour guide, Allan, or Francisco our Villas Manager can arrange the perfect activities for your vacation. We offer the world’s best bill-fishing for marlin, sail fish, and rooster fish, exciting zip-line canopy tours, rain and cloud forest adventures, volcano and giant sea turtle tours, bird watching, monkey trails, horseback riding, ATV tours, whitewater rafting, scuba diving, sailing, beach tours and nature tours, and more. See the Activities page for details.

Villa Mariposa offers three bedrooms and four baths. Each bedroom is uniquely decorated and beautifully furnished with individual themes. The two upstairs bedrooms have king-size beds and the main-level bedroom offers two queen beds. All bedrooms offer:

• Full ocean views overlooking the pool and waterfall
• I-Pod player alarm clocks
• Deluxe mattresses with feather toppers
• Air-conditioning

Habitacion de Pajaro (Bird Room) - This room is modeled on a bird theme. Bright tropical birds are set happily against a cheerful green background. The room contains a king-size bed outfitted with a plush feather mattress. French doors lead out to a breezy balcony facing an open expanse of green tropical forest and deep blue ocean. The bathroom contains an oversized garden tub with a shower and sitting area inside.

Habitacion de Elephante (Elephant Room) - This luxurious room is modeled on an elephant theme. The room contains one king-size bed with a cozy feather mattress. French doors lead out on to a bright balcony with a splendid view of the ocean and surrounding bountiful landscape. The bathroom is equipped with an oversized garden tub with a shower and sitting area inside.

Habitacion de Mariposa (Butterfly Room) - This cheerful room is modeled on Villa Mariposa's namesake, the butterfly. The room contains two queen-size beds, both adorned with comfortable feather mattress. French doors lead out on to a terrace where you can relax with a wide view of the ocean and luxuriant greenery. The bathroom is equipped with an oversized garden tub with a shower and sitting area inside.