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• Casa Gema De Bali

  Casa Gema De Bali

  • Guest Snooz12
  • Date of stay 02/25/13
  • Review Submitted 03/17/13
  I stayed at Casa Gema de Bali in late February of 2013. Casa Gema de Bali is located in a gated community with a 24 hour doorman and security. The house has 2 stories. The main level has a kitchen, living room, and a huge porch outside with 360 degrees view of the ocean. The porch is furnished with very comfortable chairs,jacuzzi, and multiple ceiling fans. The rooms are located downstairs, with 2 queen beds in each room so total of 8 people can comfortably sleep there. Each room has it's own TV, bath, and shower. The shower area is open to the outside and you can enjoy the ocean while showering. The house comes with linens and towels. Fresh towels are also provided daily. The house is cleaned daily. There is private beach for Tulemar.There is a shuttle service to and from the beach but the walk is also very pleasant. At the beach they provide you with chairs, towels, and umbrellas. In addition, there is a full bar and cafe at the beach. The community has 2 infinity pools which comes with towels, full bar, and a cafe. The staff who work at Tulemar are very nice and attentive. The house itself is only a 10 min cab ride away from the Manuel Antonio National park and there are many good restaurants within the walking distance. Overall, I had a great time at Casa Gema de Bali. I would definitely recommend this place to my friends and family. You should go there if you are looking to enjoy a luxury vacation in a great location. I am definitely planning to revisit Casa Gema de Bali. Everything was perfect in this house.

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

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• Casa Gema de Bali Surpassed All Expectations!

  Casa Gema de Bali Surpassed All Expectations!

  • Guest Tara C.
  • Date of stay 02/01/13
  • Review Submitted 02/05/13
  Our family stayed at Casa Gema de Bali in Manuel Antonio last week and it was outstanding! Our love of the beach has led us to explore many vacation spots in the States, the Caribbean and Mexico and this Casa is now our favorite. Gema de Bali has a gorgeous design, stunning views and all of the comforts of home. I explored many hotels and rental options in Manuel Antonio before finding this one. Tracy, the owner was very helpful and responsive in all of our communications. Buena Vista Villas (the gated resort community where the Casa is located)is one of the few properties in the Manuel Antonio area that has beach access and because of the way the property is situated, the beach is very private. My husband, 2 children (ages 13 and 16) and I used the kayaks and snorkeling equipment available on the beach for guests to borrow. The tropical fish were abundant and beautiful! There are lots of great restaurant options within walking distance of the Casa and more just short and inexpensive taxi ride away.I am highly recommending Manuel Antonio and Casa Gema de Bali to all of my friends and family considering a trip to Costa Rica. It is a great destination for relaxing, wildlife sightings, experiencing rain forest and some of the best white sand beaches in the country.

  Recommended for: Adventure seekers, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, families with teenagers, girls getaway, sightseeing.

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• Great stay at Gema de Bali

  Great stay at Gema de Bali

  • Guest Matt
  • Date of stay 11/21/12
  • Review Submitted 11/29/12
  Just returned from a fantastic 4 days at Gema de Bali with family. Great views, very well appointed, excellent beach and pools. Thanks, Tracy, Amy, and Susan! Much appreciated! Matt Chelsea, Quebec

  Recommended for: Adventure seekers, romantic getaway, families with young children, sightseeing.

  Owner response: Con gusto Matt! Always a pleasure to have guests from Canada! Hope to have you return soon. Saludos!

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• My best vacation in Costa rica at casa de Bali

  My best vacation in Costa rica at casa de Bali

  • Guest Debbie
  • Date of stay 10/14/12
  • Review Submitted 11/25/12
  Date of visit, October, 2012. My husband and I spent a lovely week at Casa Gema de Bali. We found the casa to be very beautiful and comfortable. We called it our Tropical Palace! We felt that our view of the ocean must be one of the best in all of Manuel Antonio. It was a relaxing treat to walk or take the free van to the Tulemar beach (private beach in the gated community) everyday and swim in the warm waters. We also loved the location because it was within minutes to numerous restaurants. We believe that we could not have selected a better location and villa. If we return to Manuel Antonio, we will definitely hope to stay at Casa Gema de Bali again.

  Recommended for: Adventure seekers, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, sightseeing.

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• My best vacation in Costa rica at casa de Bali

  My best vacation in Costa rica at casa de Bali

  • Guest Debbie
  • Date of stay 10/14/12
  • Review Submitted 11/25/12
  Date of visit, October, 2012. My husband and I spent a lovely week at Casa Gema de Bali. We found the casa to be very beautiful and comfortable. We called it our Tropical Palace! We felt that our view of the ocean must be one of the best in all of Manuel Antonio. It was a relaxing treat to walk or take the free van to the Tulemar beach (private beach in the gated community) everyday and swim in the warm waters. We also loved the location because it was within minutes to numerous restaurants. We believe that we could not have selected a better location and villa. If we return to Manuel Antonio, we will definitely hope to stay at Casa Gema de Bali again.

  Recommended for: Adventure seekers, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, sightseeing.

  Owner response: Thank you Despina for your kind words. Amy, Michael and I are very happy that you and your husband enjoyed Casa Gema de Bali and were able to have the relaxing vacation you were hoping for. Saludos!

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• We miss it already!!!

  We miss it already!!!

  • Guest Gebruiker
  • Date of stay 08/28/12
  • Review Submitted 09/07/12
  My wife and I have just returned from our honeymoon in Costa Rica, where we stayed in the beautiful Casa Gema de Bali. Tracy has done a tremendous job making this home a perfect tropical getaway. The location was perfect, with easy access to local restaurants (definitely go to Victorias and Agua Azul), grocery store, and a (free) one minute shuttle ride to the private beach! While I was there I asked around a bit about the prices of the other villas and casas and confirmed that Tracy has truly priced the rental of her home at one of the greatest deals in the area for the value! My advice is to book Casa Gema de Bali... you will not regret it!

  Recommended for: Adventure seekers, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, sightseeing.

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• All my daughter says is "I want to go back"!

  All my daughter says is "I want to go back"!

  • Guest Charles K.
  • Date of stay 06/15/12
  • Review Submitted 06/26/12
  Sometimes you have to take a leap of faith. We had never been to Costa Rica and originally we were working a Costa Rican travel agent. By chance, I came across Casa Gema De Bali on Tripadvisor, read the reviews and decided this was the place for us. We spent 6/15/12-6/23/12 at this wonderful villa. I travelled with my wife and two daughters ages 19 and 24. The casa is even more beautiful than the pictures. The location is probably the best in Tulemar. The casa is located near the top of Tulemar which makes for spectacular views from the decks. We also had the advantage of being near the main road so it was easy to walk to restaurants. Amy, our concierge, was wonderful and booked most of our tours prior to our arrival. When we had a tour scheduled, Amy would call us in the morning to make sure we were up and tell us what we needed to bring. My family enjoyed the family pool and the beach. We saw more wildlife at Tulemar than we did at Manuel Antonio Park. We saw squirrel monkeys, white faced monkeys, howler monkeys, iguanas, lizards, bats and many varieties of birds. You can make a call to the main office to have a shuttle take you to anywhere on the property. There are many wonderful restaurants within walking distance. Our favorites were Cafe Milagro and Aqua Azul. We kept busy by taking a tour of Manuel Antonio Park with Johan, zip-lining, ATV tour, fishing and a catamaran cruise. We relaxed at the villa which has a jacuzzi on the top deck and views I will never forget. I enjoyed the outdoor shower with the waterfall shower head. I was able to stay connected to work and family with the wifi and free calls to the US. The weather was hot, sunny with periods of rain. We have travelled extensively and we all agree that this was one of our most enjoyable vacations. Thank you Tracey, Amy and the entire staff at Tulemar.

  Recommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, families with teenagers, families with young children.

  Owner response: Hola Chuck, It always puts a huge smile on our face when we read reviews such as yours. We are thrilled that you all enjoyed yourselves so much! We hope that you will come back for a repeat of what you say is one of the best vacations! Saludos! Tracy

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• Most beautiful house with the best view in Costa Rica!

  Most beautiful house with the best view in Costa Rica!

  • Guest Jared H.
  • Date of stay 05/25/12
  • Review Submitted 06/02/12
  I recently stayed for 5-6 days at this house in Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica and am speechless at how beautiful it was. Photos do not to justice to the amazing sunsets you can view from the jacuzzi on the balcony. The house itself is flawless with the best showers I've ever had the pleasure to use. Besides the incredible house location and gorgeous view, it is located in a great little town in Costa Rica that has endless activities to keep you busy and a private beach if you just want to relax. There is certainly something for everyone - surfing, hiking, nature walks, sport fishing, kayaking, snorkeling, horseback riding - the list goes on. The concierge, Amy, is incredibly attentive as is the house owner, Tracy. I would recommend a stay here to anyone looking to enjoy everything Costa Rica has to offer.

  Recommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway.

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• Group of 8 singles had a great adventure trip

  Group of 8 singles had a great adventure trip

  • Guest Cindy
  • Date of stay 05/06/12
  • Review Submitted 05/16/12
  A group of 8 single professionals in their 30s reserved Casa Gema de Bali and loved it. I would consider it an adventure trip as we did surfing lessons, zip lining, and white water rafting around Manuel Antonio. We also did a guided tour at the National Park--it had great beaches. We thought the villa was amazing. Breath-taking views. We spent almost every single evening out on the covered porch/balcony where there is a large table, comfy chairs and a private hot tub. The beds are comfy. The showers are amazing. It was super nice to have a washer and dryer. Having the pools as an option was nice as well--especially for later in the day. The private beach is nice, but we recommend checking out the public beach--a cheap taxi ride down the hill. You can rent chairs from "Mary" for $5 a piece and there are restaurants and shops across the street. People on the beach will let you borrow their phones to call the taxi service or you can have your concierge arrange pickup at a certain time. Bring lots $1, $5, and $10 bills for tips. There is a convenient ATM across the street but it only gives $20 bills and everyone gives change back in the local currency. I would highly recommend Gema Casa de Bali if you are staying in Manuel Antonio--I've already sent the link to many people I know. Pura Vida.

  Recommended for: Adventure seekers, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, families with teenagers, girls getaway, sightseeing.

  Owner response: This group was a pleasure to have as guests at Gema de Bali. They made the most of their vacation, enjoying everything that Manuel Antonio has to offer. We are happy that they enjoyed our balcony as much as we do! Pura Vida indeed!

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• Paradise by the sea

  Paradise by the sea

  • Guest Stephen D.
  • Date of stay 01/15/12
  • Review Submitted 05/10/12
  Casa de Gema de Bali is a one of a kind experience. First of all there is the lushious panoramic view: from the rain forest to the Pacific. The trees are teaming with exotic birds and occasionally the white faced and endangered squirrel monkey. The house is open and inviting. With two floors it is spacious and well lit. I especially enjoyed the semi open air showers. While remaining private, they offer a great view of the Pacific and rainforest and a rain shower head. Tracy was amazing. She kept in touch and offered a number of day trips in the rain forest. Tulemar its own private beach. We had a blast body surfing and even kayaked out to a snorkeling area. There is a flock of pelicans who fish for lunch in the surf.

  Recommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, sightseeing.

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