Villa Baha - Blissful Luxury - Ocean View, Pool, Gardens, Rainforest

• Villa Baha - At Home in Paradise

  Villa Baha - At Home in Paradise

  • Guest djs01
  • Date of stay 04/01/07
  • Review Submitted 10/15/07
  My wife and I spent a spectacular week at Villa Baha. Villa Baha is a gorgeous house with beautiful grounds and views. We like a mix of adventure, activity and relaxation in our vacations and the Dominical area was an ideal location. We started everyday the same way. We’d spend an hour or so lounging on the patio eating breakfast and drinking coffee, watching the birds and other wildlife. Then, we’d either head out for our adventure or just spend the day at Villa Baha. During the week, we snorkeled at Cano Island, toured the Mangrove swamps, did the zip lines at Hacienda Baru, went horseback riding to Nauyaca Falls and went to the reptile zoo. The days we stayed at Villa Baha, we swam in the pool, played ping pong, snoozed in the hammocks, read on the patio and occasionally got to watch the neighborhood coati as it strolled through the yard. After most vacations, we’re usually ready to go home but not this time…it was really hard to leave!

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• Gorgeous Home in Beautiful Surroundings

  Gorgeous Home in Beautiful Surroundings

  • Guest Allison H.
  • Date of stay 03/28/13
  • Review Submitted 04/09/13
  Our family of five enjoyed Amy & Richard's home immensely. It was a wonderful place to stay during our visit to the Dominical area. The kitchen was well stocked with all the tools & spices we needed to prepare delicious meals. We enjoyed the house so much we only ate out twice while in the area. The pool and outdoor spaces are very special and beyond compare. The pool is very large and our whole family enjoyed splashing and swimming together. Our evenings were spent enjoying the gorgeous sunsets and playing games on the back veranda. Amy is a wealth of information and should be writing guidebooks for the area! Thanks for making our stay in Dominical a very special and memorable one!

  Recommended for: Age 55+, girls getaway, sightseeing, families with young children, romantic getaway, adventure seekers.

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• Gorgeous Home in Beautiful Surroundings

  Gorgeous Home in Beautiful Surroundings

  • Guest Allison H.
  • Date of stay 03/28/13
  • Review Submitted 04/09/13
  Our family of five enjoyed Amy & Richard's home immensely. It was a wonderful place to stay during our visit to the Dominical area. The kitchen was well stocked with all the tools & spices we needed to prepare delicious meals. We enjoyed the house so much we only ate out twice while in the area. The pool and outdoor spaces are very special and beyond compare. The pool is very large and our whole family enjoyed splashing and swimming together. Our evenings were spent enjoying the gorgeous sunsets and playing games on the back veranda. Amy is a wealth of information and should be writing guidebooks for the area! Thanks for making our stay in Dominical a very special and memorable one!

  Recommended for: Age 55+, girls getaway, sightseeing, families with young children, romantic getaway, adventure seekers.

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• Tranquil oasis

  Tranquil oasis

  • Guest Lorinda S.
  • Date of stay 04/26/12
  • Review Submitted 05/09/12
  Villa Baha is a beautiful home away from home! It has all of the modern conveniences (W/D, dishwasher, full kitchen, etc.) yet it still has that Costa Rican feel to the architecture in both the main house and in the casita. The property is meticulously maintained and absolutely gorgeous! Sitting in the pool with an ocean view and checking out the toucans and other birds... Beautiful. The road up to the house is a bit rough and were glad to have 4wd, especially after the rains, but that only added to the charm. I would absolutely recommend Villa Baha to anyone who may be staying in the area!

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• Villa Baha has everything!

  Villa Baha has everything!

  • Guest VagabundaLoca
  • Date of stay 02/01/12
  • Review Submitted 03/30/12
  Another couple, my husband and I spent a week a wonderful week at this gorgeous villa. I like the Mexican touch along with a (Far) Eastern motif. We have rented many villas in Costa Rica. This one is at the top of our list. Everything about it is perfect. The house is gorgeous architecturally. The pool is lovely and large enough to swim in. And the views!! Muy bonitas! The kitchen is so well-stocked. Dishes galore which I LOVE! We ate breakfast and lunch outdoors then went "upscale" in the dining room for our one home-cooked dinner. And the linens and towels--WOW, what a selection! We had pool towels, beach towels, and bathroom towels. The owners are extremely helpful and very pleasant to "chat" with, via e-mail. Amy provided a ton of information before we left. Once you arrive at the house, there is additional info. The books that identify the local bird life and plants were thumbed through frequently by our friends. I would provide only this warning: Do not attempt the "sendero" unless you are wearing sturdy shoes and have a walking stick. The trail is quite steep and, in the dry season, very difficult to maneuver as you cannot easily find foot holds. Of course, our friends (who are in good shape) made it without a problem. I won't elaborate on MY experience!

  Recommended for: Age 55+, families with young children, romantic getaway.

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• Paradise

  Paradise

  • Guest Ginger
  • Date of stay 06/11/11
  • Review Submitted 06/21/11
  We loved our Costa Rican home, it truly is paradise. This was a family vacation of 8 people from all over the USA gathering together to explore a new country and just 'chill out' as a family. The layout of this house really allows everyone to have privacy and then to gather together. The pool overlooks the mountains and the Pacific Ocean and was something we were all drawn to throughout the day. This place is even more spectacular than the pictures. We had great times going to all the surrounding places and exploring but the best time was coming back home and hanging out watching the toucans, many different types of birds, hummingbirds and frogs and the incredible views. We all left each other at the airport really feeling like this was the perfect family vacation and staying at Villa Baha was a big part of this.

  Recommended for: Age 55+, families with teenagers, girls getaway, sightseeing, families with young children, romantic getaway, adventure seekers.

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• In a word...Superb!

  In a word...Superb!

  • Guest Donna & Drew
  • Date of stay 02/08/11
  • Review Submitted 02/27/11
  Just back from a fabulous week in CR, many visits before but this was the first with our tribe of 20-something kids. Having seen Amy's pics, we knew Villa Baha would be great but our expectations were exceeded in every way. Beautiful gardens and decor, gourmet kitchen, immaculate facilities, comfy bedrooms and casita, wifi, terrific selection of books. Every detail has been considered, truly a home away from home. Amy also arranged groceries for our arrival, made for a very relaxing and fully-stocked first evening. Spectacular location and vantage point, our favorite mix of mountains, jungle and the ocean in the distance, close to Dominical and points south on the Costanera Sur. Zip-lining at Hacienda Baru, swimming at Playa Ventanas and lunch or dinner at Exotica. Bravo Amy, what an oasis you have created...we can't wait to return!

  Recommended for: Age 55+, families with teenagers, girls getaway, sightseeing, families with young children, romantic getaway, adventure seekers.

  Owner response: We are so happy to hear that your family had a great vacation at Villa Baha. We look forward to seeing you again soon!

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• Amazing Adventures!

  Amazing Adventures!

  • Guest Megan
  • Date of stay 12/27/10
  • Review Submitted 01/12/11
  Thank you Amy and Villa Baha! Our recent holiday was fantastic! Start your days with singing birds, frolicking monkeys and colorful butterflies and end them with stunning pink skies. Our group of 10 had the most amazing time, delicious meals and wonderful adventures. Ages ranged from 50-2 and everybody was beyond happy! Amy provided great suggestions for tours and activities, as well as helpful directions to and from the house. The house is beautiful, comfortable and has everything you need to relax, make gourmet meals, play games, read, swim, hike, learn about Costa Rica, use the internet etc... It's a magical place! Thanks for sharing, and making it feel effortless.

  Recommended for: Age 55+, families with teenagers, girls getaway, sightseeing, families with young children, romantic getaway, adventure seekers.

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• A truly wonderful vacation home!

  A truly wonderful vacation home!

  • Guest Mother of 3 boys
  • Date of stay 03/17/10
  • Review Submitted 03/29/10
  My family (husband, mother-in-law, 3 children under the age of 11) and I recently stayed at Villa Baha for four nights during our spring break. This house is truly amazing! The location is wonderful, the house is immaculate and the grounds are unbelievable. It is very well-maintained and provided everything we needed for a wonderful vacation. The boys loved swimming in the pool every afternoon and we enjoyed cooking in the kitchen. We could eat in the outside dining room and watch the wildlife and the changing views during sunsets. This was the most beautiful house we have ever rented. I would recommend this house to everyone. An added bonus when you rent this house is the incredible knowledge that the owner (Amy) brings to your vacation. She gives incredible tips and really makes your stay hassle free. She is better than any travel agent!

  Recommended for: Age 55+, families with teenagers, girls getaway, sightseeing, families with young children, romantic getaway, adventure seekers.

  Owner response: Thank you for staying at Villa Baha. Pura Vida!

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• • Guest Anonymous
  • Date of stay 02/25/09
  • Review Submitted 02/25/09
  I don't know where to start. We six friends met up in Costa Rica for the winter holiday and made our way down to Villa Baha. Our time at Villa Baha was without a doubt our favorite part of the trip. The photos online only give a small snapshot of the beauty and thought that went into the evolution of this property. We rent houses from VRBO every year, and this is by far our favorite. It is gorgeously decorated, beautifully landscaped, and just remote enough to feel "away from it all." From the moment you approach the property, you can feel the time and emotion that went into making this such a special place. The owner Amy went out of her way to help navigate our anticipation leading up to our stay. We thank you for your help and information. The property manager Cynthia is quite simply a lovely person. She was helpful, thoughtful, knowledgeable and truly interesting. We had THREE flat tires on our trip and she went out of her way to help us time and time again. Thank you Cynthia. We'll never forget you! Dinners cooked with fresh herbs and fruits from the garden, watching the sun set over the Pacific from the pool or hammock, combing nearby beaches, hiking to waterfalls, deep sea fishing, snorkeling…just some of the many things we enjoyed during our stay. If you are even considering Villa Baha for your vacation, look no further.Pura Vida!-Jason, Lori, Jen, Tad, Heather and Jen

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