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NEW ORLEANS -- Following Wednesday's guilty verdict in the trial of former Mayor Ray Nagin, many have said the 'pay to play' policies of the past are no longer tolerated in the new New Orleans.
His public corruption conviction sent a strong message about Nagin and city financial controls while he served as the city's top officer.
'Just no checks, no balances, nothing to stop him from doing what he did,' said New Orleans Inspector General Ed Quatrevaux. 'But now every elected officials, every city official ought to be aware an audit of their credit card expenses is certainly possible, if not likely.'
Quatravaux said there are now more eyes following the money. A jury convicted Nagin of taking hundreds of thousands of dollars in bribes from city contractors.
He is also guilty of using his city of New Orleans credit card to pay for expensive hotel stays in Cancun and Atlanta and clothes and family meals at upscale restaurants. Nagin also got reimbursed for air travel by blacking out credits he received because the trips were never taken.
'I'd say it's a new day in New Orleans,' said Quatrevaux. 'It might be a little sad for the former mayor and his family, but it's a new day. We're not going to go back to the old ways that hurt this city so badly.'
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The Deal Launches Partnership With Los Angeles Times Syndicate International to Distribute Dealmaking Content Into New Global Markets.
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The Deal and Los Angeles Times Syndicate International (LATSI) today announced a licensing agreement that, for the first time, makes The Daily Deal content available for republication exclusively in print media outlets based outside the United States. The agreement also allows LATSI to make The Daily Deal content available to its markets for digital use.
"We're proud to be listed on Los Angeles Times Syndicate International's roster of prestigious publications," said Kevin Worth, president of The Deal.
The Daily Deal now joins the LATSI collection of more than 140 features, available in more than 100 countries. "The demonstrated ability of The Daily Deal's writers to provide in-depth coverage of the world's financial markets makes it a perfect fit for our international syndication offerings," said Jesse Levine, president and CEO of LATSI.
From its inception, The Daily Deal realized its target audience spanned the globe. "We believe that the dealmaking subject is relevant to not only the most sophisticated players domestically, but also to readers of business pages around the world as well," said Robert Teitelman, the newspaper's editor in chief.
This partnership helps accomplish that goal by making The Daily Deal's content available to a range of publications around the world. "A key part of our distribution strategy has been to reach the international editorial community, and we're excited about working with Los Angeles Times Syndicate International as the means of making that happen," added Worth.
The content agreement also marks the first opportunity for dealmakers and corporate players outside the United States to read The Daily Deal content in the financial pages of their respective local newspapers. While it is anticipated The Daily Deal content will appear predominantly in English, this new licensing agreement also allows for the translation of articles.
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The new Union Council of Ministers led by Mr. Jawaharlal Nehru was announced in New Delhi on April 17 by the President. It consists of 12 Cabinet Ministers, besides Mr. Nehru, 14 Ministers of State and 12 Deputy Ministers. Mr. Lal Bahadur Shastri rejoins the Cabinet as Minister for Transport and Mr. S.K. Patil, the Bombay Congress leader, has been appointed Minister for Irrigation and Power. Mr. V.K. Krishna Menon, Minister without portfolio in the last Cabinet, has been given the Defence portfolio. Among the newcomers are Mr. A.K. Sen, well-known lawyer of Calcutta, who will be Minister of State for Law, Mr. Humayun Kabir, Minister of State in the Ministry of Communications, and Mrs. Violet Alva and Mrs. Lakshmi Menon, who have been appointed Deputy Ministers. Notable omissions from the outgoing Council of Ministers are Rajkumari Amrit Kaur, who was Minister of Health, and Dr. Syed Mahmud, Mr. Mahavir Tyagi, Mr. M.C. Shah and Mr. A.C. Guha, Ministers of State. The following is the list of Cabinet Ministers: Mr. Jawaharlal Nehru - Prime Minister and Minister of External Affairs and also in charge of the Department of Atomic Energy, Maulana Abul Kalam Azad (Education), Mr. Govind Ballabh Pant (Home), Mr. Morarji R. Desai (Commerce and Industry), Mr. Jagjivan Ram (Railways), Mr. Gulzarilal Nanda (Labour and Planning), Mr. T.T. Krishnamachari (Finance), Mr. Lal Bahadur Shastri (Transport and Communications), Sardar Swaran Singh (Steel, Mines and Fuel), Mr. K.C. Reddy (Works, Housing and Supply), Mr. Ajit Prasad Jain (Food and Agriculture), Mr. V.K. Krishna Menon (Defence) and Mr. S.K. Patil (Irrigation and Power).
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From spring chinook fishing on the Lower Columbia River to spring razor clams, anglers have myriad choices.
There are way too many choices for the indecisive angler in the days ahead.
For starters, many are heading to the Lower Columbia River, where spring chinook fishing is gaining steam.
"It was slow over the weekend, but a little better (Monday) with some nice fish caught," said Joe Hymer, a state Fish and Wildlife biologist in Vancouver.
A lot of dirty water is spilling out of the Willamette River, so the best fishing in the Lower Columbia is from the Lewis River mouth up to the Vancouver/Portland Airport area. Boat anglers averaged a spring chinook kept or released every 24.6 rods.
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Weather and ocean conditions permitting, Westport charters continue to score fairly easy limits of lingcod and black rockfish.
Diggers should find excellent prospects for razor clams at Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks and Copalis on Saturday; and Long Beach, Twin Harbors and Mocrocks on Sunday. No digging will be allowed after noon on any of those beaches.
The Ocean Shores Razor Clam Festival is Saturday. Details: www.oceanshores.org.
The Strait of Juan de Fuca remains the hotspot for winter chinook.
A check from Olson's Resort at Sekiu on Sunday showed six boats with 16 anglers caught 16 chinook. Other good areas in the Strait are Salmon and Coyote banks, Discovery Bay and the Winter Hole area off Port Angeles.
Trout anglers can get a jump start on early spring trout fishing in some west side year-round lakes.
Angle Lake south of Sea-Tac Airport was recently planted with 4,250 trout. Blackman's Lake in Snohomish County was recently planted with trout. Lone Lake on Whidbey Island and Pass Lake near Deception Pass remain fairly good for trout fly-fishing.
Try Sylvia and Duck lakes in Grays Harbor County. In Mason and Kitsap counties, try Nahwatzel, Kokanee, Kitsap and Spencer for planted trout.
Long's Pond in Thurston County, and Bradley and Wapato lakes in Pierce County will get hefty plants. Only anglers under age 15 can fish at Long's and Wapato. Bradley is open year-round, but open only to youth under age 15 from May 15 to June 10.
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The project to revive what was once Ernakulam Goods (ERG) station into a passenger terminus is set to get a push with the Southern Railway General Manager Rakesh Misra scheduled to visit the premises on Tuesday.
The past few days saw hectic activity on the 39-acre ERG station premises and the single-line track up to Pachalam. Five excavators were engaged to clear mud and weeds from the track that is still intact.
"We identified encroachments into railway property, following which the boundary was demarcated. A notice will soon be issued to encroachers to leave the area," said Ernakulam Area Manager of the Southern Railway P.L. Ashok Kumar.
The station can house five platforms, three pitlines and three stabling lines. Surprisingly, the amenities were not utilized though Ernakulam Junction and Town stations are hard pressed for space.
Early this year, the Southern Railway had forwarded a Rs 300-crore project to the Railway Board to renovate and revive the station and the adjoining track.
"We need Rs. 100 crore to tidy the station premises and to begin skeletal service of passenger trains. The project can kick off if funds are earmarked in the oncoming railway budget," Mr. Ashok Kumar said.
During his visit, Mr. Misra is also expected to hold discussions with officials of the Cochin Port Trust and Food Corporation of India on transporting more goods through rail, thus decongesting highways.
He will review amenities at Harbour Terminus railway station in Wellingdon Island, which fell into disuse after train services were called off following a dredger ramming into Venduruthy bridge.
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Strank in 1939
November 10, 1919
Jarabina, Czechoslovakia
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(aged 25)
Iwo Jima, Japan †
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|2nd Battalion, 28th Marines
5th Marine Division
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Bronze Star with Combat "V"
Purple Heart Medal
Combat Action Ribbon
Michael Strank (November 10, 1919 – March 1, 1945) was a United States Marine Corps sergeant who fought in the Pacific during the Second World War. He was one of six servicemen photographed raising the American flag on top of Mount Suribachi during the Battle of Iwo Jima. He was killed in action on the island a few days later, dying March 1, 1945.
On February 23, 1945, Strank was given the order to climb up Mt. Suribachi and lay telephone wire to the top with three members of his rifle squad; Corporal Harlon Block, Private First Class Ira Hayes, and Private First Class Franklin Sousley. The four were joined about halfway up the mountain by Private First Class Rene Gagnon, who was delivering a large American flag to the summit to the officer in charge of the mountaintop with the instructions to replace a smaller flag which had been raised a few hours earlier. Upon reaching the summit, Strank took the flag from Gagnon, and gave it to Lieutenant Harold Schrier, saying that "Colonel Johnson wants this big flag run up high so every son of a bitch on this whole cruddy island can see it." Strank, along with the aforementioned Marines and a Navy Corpsman, John Bradley, raised the second flag and flagstaff at the same time the first flag and flagstaff was being taken down. The photo of the second flag raising on Mt. Suribachi became the most famous photograph of World War II.
Early life[edit]
Michael Strank was born in Jarabina, a small Lemkos-inhabited village in Czecho-Slovakia (now in Slovakia). He was one of three sons of Vasil Strank (later, in the United States, known as Charles Strank) and Martha Grofikova, natives of the village. Vasil Strank moved to Franklin Borough (near Johnstown, Pennsylvania, United States), found work in the coal mines for the Bethlehem Steel Corporation, and brought his family to Pennsylvania three years later, when he could pay for their voyage. Strank attended the public schools of Franklin Borough and graduated from high school in 1937. He joined the Civilian Conservation Corps, served for 18 months, and afterwards became a Pennsylvania state highway laborer.
Marine Corps career[edit]
Strank enlisted in the Marine Corps at Pittsburgh for four years service on October 6, 1939. He was assigned to the Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island in South Carolina. He completing recruit training in December and was transferred to Headquarters Company, Post Troop and then to Provisional Company W at Parris Island, on January 17, 1941. Private First Class Strank sailed for Guantánamo Bay, Cuba, arriving on January 23, 1941. He was reassigned to Headquarters Company, 3rd Battalion, 7th Marines, 1st Marine Brigade (on February 1, the 1st Marine Brigade was redesignated the 1st Marine Division). On April 8, now assigned to Company K, he returned to the United States and was sent back to Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island. He was promoted to corporal on April 23, 1941. In September, Strank moved with the Marine division to New River, North Carolina, which is where he was stationed when the attack on Pearl Harbor occurred.
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On January 26, 1942, Strank was promoted to sergeant. In early April, he was sent with the 3rd Battalion, 7th Marines to San Diego, California and shipped out of there on April 12. On May 31, 1942, his battalion landed on the island of Uvea. In September, after a short time with the 22nd Marine Regiment, he was transferred to the 3rd Marine Raider Battalion also on Uvea. As a member of the "3rd Raiders", he participated in the landing operations and occupation of Pavuvu Island in the Russell Islands from February 21, 1943 to March 18, and in the seizure and occupation of the Empress Augusta Bay during the Battle of Bougainville from November 1 to January 12, 1944. On February 14, 1944, after his Marine Raider unit was disbanded, he was sent to San Diego and allowed a leave to visit his family.
Battle of Iwo Jima[edit]
He returned to duty in San Diego and was assigned to Company E, Second Platoon, 2nd Battalion, 28th Marine Regiment, 5th Marine Division at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, as a squad leader. He was sent to Hawaii with his unit after extensive training, and began more training and preparation for the invasion of Iwo Jima. He took part in the amphibious landing on Iwo Jima on February 19, 1945. On February 23, Mt. Suribachi was captured after heavy fighting the day before, and an American flag was raised. Once the mountaintop was secured, Strank and three of his squad members were ordered to climb to the top of Mt. Suribachi and lay down communications wire. Once on top, he was instructed by the officer in charge to raise a second, larger replacement flag so that the US flag could be seen at greater distance. The flag was attached to a section of pipe lying near by and raised. While doing this, Strank and three of his squad members, along with their Navy corpsman and a messanger runner, were photographed in mid-action. This photo was later titled Raising the Flag on Iwo Jima. It became the most copied photograph in history.[1] By late March three of the six men in the photograph had been killed in action, including Strank.
Death and burial[edit]
Strank and his rifle company moved northward after the flag raising(s). Fighting was heavy, and both the Japanese and the American forces were taking heavy casualties. On March 1, his rifle squad came under heavy fire and took cover. While forming a plan of attack, he was killed by friendly artillery fire. The shell that killed him was almost certainly fired from offshore by an American ship. Cpl. Harlon Block, the assistant squad leader, took command of the squad. Later that same day Block was killed by a Japanese mortar shell. However, Ralph Griffiths of Second Platoon, claims that Strank and Block who were on both sides of him on March 1, were killed by the same shell that wounded him.[2] Strank was buried in the 5th Marine Division Cemetery with the last rites of the Roman Catholic Church. He was the first person in the flag-raising photograph to be killed. On January 13, 1949, his remains were reinterred in Grave 7179, Section 12, Arlington National Cemetery.
Michael Strank's brother Peter Strank, served aboard the aircraft carrier USS Franklin in the North Pacific during World War II.
Military awards[edit]
Strank received the following military decorations and awards:
- Bronze Star Medal with Combat "V"
- Purple Heart Medal
- Combat Action Ribbon[3]
- Presidential Unit Citation with silver 5/16 inch star
- Good Conduct Medal
- American Defense Service Medal
- American Campaign Medal
- Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal with four bronze service stars
- World War II Victory Medal
Strank was born on November 10, the Marine Corps birthday. The members of Sgt. Mike Strank's rifle squad idolized him, and many men since who served alongside him have stated he had a way of setting them at ease, making them feel that he could help them survive the war. Of the men photographed raising the second flag on Iwo Jima, Strank was the oldest and most experienced in combat. In interviews conducted years later, many documented in the book Flags of Our Fathers written by James Bradley, he is described by men who served with him as "a Marine's Marine", a true warrior and leader, who led his men by example. He often told his men, "Follow me, and I'll try to bring you all safely home to your mothers." One former Marine who served with Strank stated, "He was the kind of Marine you read about, the kind they make movies about." Cpl. Harlon Block idolized Strank, and followed his every instruction without question. L.B. Holly, who served in his squad and who was with him when he died, stated of Strank, "He was the best Marine I ever knew."
In 2008, Gunnery Sergeant Matt Blais, who was a Marine security guard in the American Embassy in Slovakia, discovered that Strank was not a natural-born U.S. citizen. Strank had become a U.S. citizen after his father's naturalization in 1935 but had never received official documentation.[4] GySgt. Blais petitioned the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services on Strank's behalf and on July 29, 2008, Strank's youngest sister, Mary Pero, was presented with his certificate of citizenship in a ceremony at the Marine Corps War Memorial.[4][5]
Monuments and memorials[edit]
- Michael Strank is third from rear in the Marine Corps War Memorial. There is also a historical marker commemorating Strank in Franklin Borough, Cambria County, Pennsylvania.[1]
- The bridge crossing Little Conemaugh River on PA 271 in East Conemaugh, PA is named Sergeant Michael Strank Memorial Bridge. [2]
- A mini-sculpture of Michael Strank (English spelling name and surname)[6] was installed near school #4 in Uzhhorod, Ukraine on February 16, 2015, the 70th anniversary of liberation of the city at the end of World War II.
Portrayal in film[edit]
Michael Strank is prominently featured in the 2006 movie Flags of Our Fathers. In the movie, Sgt. Strank is played by Canadian actor Barry Pepper. The movie is based on the 2000 book of the same title.
See also[edit]
|Wikimedia Commons has media related to Michael Strank.
- Raising the Flag on Iwo Jima
- Ira Hayes
- Franklin Sousley
- John Bradley
- Harlon Block
- Rene Gagnon
- Meliton Kantaria - Soviet flag raiser over the Reichstag in Berlin, 1945
- Mikhail Yegorov - Soviet flag raiser over the Reichstag in Berlin, 1945
- James Bradley (John Bradley's son) & Ron Powers (2006). Flags of Our Fathers. Bantam. ISBN 0-553-11133-7. A history of the flagraisers
- ^ Landsberg, Mitchell (1995). "Fifty Years Later, Iwo Jima Photographer Fights His Own Battle". Associated Press. Archived from the original on 5 September 2007. Retrieved 11 September 2007.
- ^ November 12, 2012 [3] Retrieved December 14, 2014
- ^ Combat Action Ribbon (1969), retroactive from December 7, 1941: Public Law 106-65, October 5, 1999, 113 STAT 588, Sec. 564, G
- ^ a b Carfrey ,, Lance Cpl. Bryan G. (July 30, 2008). "Iwo Jima flag raiser posthumously receives citizenship certificate". Marine Corps News (United States Marine Corps). Retrieved November 1, 2008.[dead link]
- ^ Bush, Joe (July 30, 2008). "Citizenship granted to Iwo Jima flag raiser". Marine Corps Times. Retrieved July 31, 2008.
- ^ A mini-sculpture of Michael Strenk in Uzhhorod, Ukraine
External links[edit]
- Sergeant Michael Strank - The Carpathian Connection
- The Flag-raisers on Iwojima.com
- eFilmCritic.com interview with Barry Pepper on playing Michael Strank in "Flags of Our Fathers"
- http://uzhgorod.in/en/news/2015/fevral/mini_monument_to_michael_strank_was_opened_in_uzhgorod_photos_video
- Michael Strank at Find a Grave
- People from Stará Ľubovňa District
- Czechoslovak emigrants to the United States
- American people of Rusyn descent
- American people of Ukrainian descent
- American military personnel killed in World War II
- Burials at Arlington National Cemetery
- Civilian Conservation Corps people
- United States Marines
- Recipients of the Bronze Star Medal
- Recipients of the Purple Heart medal
- Battle of Iwo Jima
- 1919 births
- 1945 deaths
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DAVIE, Fla. -- Jake Long seemed at ease in his new role as the NFL's No. 1 draft pick, leaning into a news conference microphone to talk about his mean streak while his mother sat in the corner, nodding as she smiled.
The Miami Dolphins were grinning Tuesday too. They signed the Michigan left tackle to a five-year contract with $30 million guaranteed, and they'll select him with the top pick in the draft Saturday. The deal allows the Dolphins and Long to avoid a possible holdout.
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Long's total contract package is for $57.75 million, said a person familiar with the negotiations who didn't want to be identified because the Dolphins declined to reveal terms. Last year's top pick, JaMarcus Russell, signed for $61 million with the Oakland Raiders but missed all of training camp before reaching a deal.
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The conflict between Attorney General Holder and Congressman Darrell Issa, Chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, is occurring against the background of a larger canvas.
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TREE HOUSE, Man. Antonio /NEW pool!Costa Rica, Puntarenas, Manuel Antonio
About This Listing
Enjoy your stay in Costa Rica how it should be! Nestled in the lush jungle, with wildlife close to reach, in total peace and harmony with nature!
Space where guests can cook their own meals
In the building, free or for a fee
In the building, free or for a fee
Continuous access in the listing
Space where guests can cook their own meals
Towels, bed sheets, soap, and toilet paper
Central heating or a heater in the listing
In the building, free or for a fee
In the building, free or for a fee
Continuous access in the listing
Breakfast is provided.
The listing can accommodate a gathering of 25 or more attendees
Easy access to the building and listing for guests in wheelchairs
Private or Shared
Free, in the building or nearby
Posted emergency information and resources
Included in the nightly price.
The Space
Lovely wooden structure, nestled in lush rain forest. THE place for nature- and animal lovers. Great porch to watch the monkeys, sloths, iguanas, birds and more. Private trail leads to platform at the river, your retreat in the jungle! NEW POOL on the property!
It's THE place to enjoy the lush rain forest and animals, away from the "tourist traps", as one of the reviews says! Only in short distance, walking or by car/taxi, you reach Quepos downtown, with farmers market, shops and restaurants. Frequent public busses take you to the famous beaches and National Park of Manuel Antonio. Day excursions and adventures can be arranged on request, with the best local companies. There is a lot of FUN out there....
- Location: Above Marina Quepos, VERY quiet, private and safe, jungle view, 10 minutes away from Quepos, parking lot
- Size: 6 x 7 meters, covered porch
- Equipment: Gas stove, micro wave, coffee maker, blender, pots and pans, plates, glasses, silverware, refrigerator, washer, hot shower, stereo system with iPod dock, Wifi, Safe
- Furnished with: king size bed (towels and sheets provided), sitting area, table and chairs, hammock, ceiling fan, full screened.
- Internet: high speed wifi
- NEW pool on the property, with sun deck, cosy ranchito, hammocks
Guest Access
The pool is shared only with guests of the two listings on our property:
Tree House https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/275029
Villa Malinche https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/265024
Interaction with Guests
We provide complete privacy in both units, the Tree House and Villa Malinche, but we are here for you if you need to know details of local attractions, activities, beaches, etc.
The Neighborhood
Very peaceful neighbourhood: Just nature all around us, lots of wildlife! Enjoy it!
TOURS AND ACTIVITIES in the area:
Zip Lines
ATV Fourtrax Adventure
Rainforest on Horseback
White Water Rafting
Sport Fishing Charters
Sea Kayaking
Jet Ski Safari
Surf School
Snorkelling Tour
Scuba Diving
Dolphin & Whale Watching
Waterfall Repelling
Mangrove Waterway Exploration
Rainmaker Mountain Tour
Manuel Antonio National Park tour
Sunset Sail Cruise
Butterfly Gardens
Vanilla Spice Farm Tour
Canonying Tour
Spa and Yoga
Getting Around
The property is about 15 minutes walking or 3 minutes by car/taxi from downtown Quepos. From there, you have a frequent bus service (every 15 minutes, 60 cents/ride) to the beach and National Park Manuel Antonio. The drive takes about 10 minutes, also by car (parking along the beach or at the entrance of the NP)
Closest airport is San Jose (SJO), with several options for transportation to Quepos:
SANSA AND NATURE AIR are the two local airlines, taking you to Quepos or back to San Jose, the flight is 25 minutes, the ticket cost $ 75.-/pax one way. Both airlines can be found in the web and tickets can be easy purchased online.
INTERBUS AND GRAYLINE: shuttle service with several pick up and drop off locations.
The other option is a van transportation, pick up at the airport upon your arrival and drop off at the Tree House. Like that you can already enjoy your drive from the Central Valley to the Pacific Coast.
VAN TRANSPORTATION: door to door service (any time day or night)
Ask us for the current price.
You can, of course, also rent a vehicle and drive by yourself, but I can always see the guests arriving very exhausted. For your individual transportation then in Manuel Antonio, there are several rental car companies with similar cars and prices:
RENTAL CAR COMPANIES represented in QUEPOS:
Thrifty, Hertz, Alamo, Adobe, Budget, Toyota, Economy, National
Other Things to Note
If your dates are not available, check our other listing: Villa Malinche, https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/265024
No smoking inside of the house
Don't feed the monkeys !!!
Enjoy wildlife!
Relax and take it easy!
Use the Safe for your valuables and electronics!
Lock the windows and doors!
158 Reviews
I can't say enough positive things about my stay at the treehouse. The location creates the feeling that you are secluded deep inside the middle of the jungle. We were surrounded by more wildlife than when we visited Manuel Antonio National Park! But in actuality it is very conveniently located - a 10 minute walk to town and a 10 second walk to the pool :) It is also a quick cab or bus ride to the beautiful beaches of Manuel Antonio. Our porch received daily visits from squirrel and capuchin monkeys along with a variety of colorful birds, lizards, and iguanas. We didn't get a chance to meet Lili but Thomas and Angie were very helpful and professional. I can't wait for my next visit!
This treehouse was a incredible experience for my partner and I. We waited almost ten months and the wait was well worth it.
The treehouse itself is beautiful in person and while the pictures look amazing, in person is even better.
From the first moment we boom Thomas was engaging and informative. He answered all of my questions promptly and with patience.
We flew into San Jose and then took a bus from the Tracopa station straight into Quepos. The bus was $8 and took three hours. Thomas arranged for a cab for us from there and the ride to the treehouse by cab is only ten minutes.
We walked into the town of Quepos daily and while the walk is long, it isn't treacherous as some reviews mentioned. It is steep and requires fitness to tackle each day. We walked in and cabbed back for $4.00.
We shared our space with squirrels monkeys, white-faced monkeys, howler monkeys and even a three toed sloth, plus a slew of other animals. This is nature at its best.
I would recommend Emilio's, cafe Milagro and el avion in Manuel Antonio which is just a $6 cab ride or a $1 by bus.
If you are debating book, don't, this is a once in a lifetime experience in nature.
Amazing place, just as everyone else describes. Monkeys wake you up early each day. Definitely a place for animal lovers. It is a bit of a walk to downtown Quepos, and is not on the road to Manuel Antonio, but this was not really too much a problem. Many of the people in town (taxi drivers) know Thomas, and getting around isn't too bad. We spent a lot of time at the treehouse and in the pool, and saw a dozen monkeys, a sloth, many geckos, birds, etc... Definitely one of the most memorable places we have stayed. Thomas made himself available and was helpful, even though we booked things last minute.
WOW! Mehr ist dazu nicht zu sagen. Das Baumhaus ist unser Highlight auf unserer Reise gewesen. Schon am ersten Morgen sind wir gegen 5 Uhr von einer Horde Kapuzineraffen geweckt und nur wenig später kamen circa 20 Totenkopfäffchen und spielten auf unsrem Balkon. So toll!!! Die volle Vielfalt in seiner natürlichen Umgebung. Nebenbei ist das Baumhaus komplett ausgestattet! Es gab nichts, was wir vermisst haben und es gab sogar eine Waschmaschine! Der Pool erfrischt zwischendurch.
Grundlegend ist das Baumhaus schwer zu finden, aber Thomas tut alles, dafür dass man ankommt. Ein höher gelegendes Auto ist jedoch hilfreich...aber das würde ich eh jedem Costa Rica Besucher empfehlen.
Thomas gab viele Auskünfte. Viele Touren wären möglich gewesen. Quepos ist relativ klein und auch der Michael Antonio Nationalpark hat uns nicht überzeugt. Den Regenwald und seine Tiere hatten wir auch vor der Baumhaustür und das ohne andere Touristen!
Thomas was there at the airport when we landed. On the way to the treehouse he showed us some points of interest in town. After just a few minutes we were at the treehouse...AMAZING! It may seem a little sketchy, being up in a tree with barely any walls, mostly mesh, but NO! Monkeys, lizards, all kinds of birds. The walk into Quepos was quick, a little hilly, but quick. And if you're tired a cab is only 3 bucks. Every restaurant we went to was very good. Especially "Raphael"s. All in all, very good place to hang out and enjoy the jungle. Oh, almost forgot, Manuel Antonio park...definitely get a guide. Thanks Thomas!
My boyfriend and I just came back from a week spent in the Treehouse. We had an amazing time - Thomas was a great host: very welcoming and helpful. We took advantage of several of the tours recommended and set up by him, and they were all fantastic (especially the guides).
The Treehouse was perfect for our needs: a comfortable bed, kitchen/dining area, laundry, refreshing pool, and great view surrounded by wildlife. We were greeted by Capuchins almost every day (they really like throwing a party on the roof...), as well as Squirrel monkeys, all kinds of lizards, geckos, and birds. The location is also high up enough that it catches a good breeze, which definitely helps in the humidity, but be prepared for a hike in/out of town ;). If you want to live a simple life in the rainforest, this place is for you!
We also had fun exploring Quepos and Manuel Antonio. It's a very friendly area and we felt safe the whole time.
All in all, an incredible trip!
Thanks Thomas and Lili for hosting us!
This host has 175 reviews for other properties.View Other Reviews
About the Host, Thomas + Lili
Moved from Switzerland 16 years ago, just love it here! The people are "pura vida", life is so easy, the climate is very healthy! Very lucky to have purchased a big piece of property in the Playa Macha area, declared as green zone, where I offer the Tree House and Villa Malinche. It's almost like the National Park, lot's of wildlife and very peaceful, surrounded by lush rain forest!
My wife Lili is a licensed physic therapist, also with a great dedication for massage treatments, she can make you feel in heaven.... Don't miss an onsite treatment during your stay!
We are happy to share this relaxed jungle feeling on our property with the people we meet through Airbnb. Just lay back in the hammocks, taste the famous coffee and watch the monkeys fly by...