in manuel antonio? I will have a guide/driver the whole time, if anyone can give me any recommendation as to which is the better choice as far as location/service or whatever reason please do. thanks alot.

Haven't stayed at VN, but can tell you the value at Costa Verde is very good with the studio plus--great views.

im leaning more towards villas nicolas right now. can anyone talk me out of it?

Do a Fodor search in Villas Nicolas. It has come highly recommended as well, and some have mentioned particular rooms. I think I remember someone saying 7-UP was good as far as a view.

ALSO, Villas Nicolas has a good location being right next door to Si Como No and its restaurant. We always enjoyed having lunch there. And there is a great gift shop with internet access. Nice artwork. Not talking you out of it, am I?

OOPS! Should say "Si Como No and its restaurantS" (plural). One more formal than the other.

i went ahead and booked the villas nicolas. it seemed to be a little more inline with what I was looking for, but costa verde seemed very nice also. thanks for the help.

We're having a similar debate--between Costa Verde, where we've stayed before and the lower apartment in Mot Mot (Tulemar Bungalows). Still looking for someone to tell me we'll like this apartment! I know the upstairs is nicer, but we like the downstairs price and the hotel assures me we still have a ocean view. Anyone?