Beautiful Colonial Home Set in Old Antigua City

• Bellissima Casa Bella

  Bellissima Casa Bella

  • Guest Lisa H
  • Date of stay 12/10/12
  • Review Submitted 12/31/12
  What a better way to share our love of Antigua with family and friends than to have our wedding there?! Much to our surprise, we soon had 19 people joining us for our special day -- and needed to find a place for several of our guests to stay. Luck was on my side when I happened upon Casa Bella on VRBO! One never knows what to expect from online photos, but as soon as we walked in the doorway of Casa Bella, we felt like we were home. The house is incredibly warm, tastefully decorated and just enough out of the center of town to be quiet, yet safe. Robin was very accommodating and helped us coordinate a catered dinner upon our arrival, as well as transportation for some of our guests who arrived early. Virginia kept the house spotless, the laundry done -- and was a wonderful Spanish tutor for my new father-in-law. We couldn't have asked for a more wonderful place to stay and can't wait to return!

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

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• Casa Bella - what a special place

  Casa Bella - what a special place

  • Guest txgal
  • Date of stay 11/10/12
  • Review Submitted 11/26/12
  Our extended family had the pleasure to stay for 1 week at Casa Bella. Kudos to Robin for she has created a VERY comfortable and spacious home with ample indoor and outdoor areas - it is the perfect base to situate yourself while in Antigua. Once we arrived (Reuben the driver picked us up from the airport), we were able to get around everywhere on foot. The website pictures does not convey the beauty and warmth of Casa Bella. Every day we looked forward to enjoying time here, whether enjoying coffee in the am on the terrace overlooking the volcanoes or viewing the nighttime stars in the quiet of the evening. Virginia the housekeeper was unobtrusive and kept the place immaculate. We were thrilled and delighted with Casa Bella - it is a treasure and anyone that has the privilege to stay here will be better for it. Casa Bella - we will return!

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

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• Relaxing and Beautiful

  Relaxing and Beautiful

  • Guest Oreopanax
  • Date of stay 05/24/12
  • Review Submitted 08/15/12
  My wife and I stayed four nights in Antigua at this house. It was very large. We spent most of our time in the kitchen and living room, which was cozy. A maid came each morning. The house was very welcoming and if we return, we hope to stay there again. It is a very short walk to all the sites of Antigua.

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

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• clarsen

  clarsen

  • Guest clarsen
  • Date of stay 05/23/11
  • Review Submitted 05/07/12
  We recently spent two weeks at this home, we had a wonderful time, the house is clean, lots of space, with bedrooms that are neat, nicely decorated and roomy for two, each with its own bathroom! It would have been nice to have a private master bathroom (shared with the room next door), but it was still very nice. Close to the market and if you like to walk, you can walk pretty much everywhere. Nice gated community too. We'll be back again, hopefully soon:)

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

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• Highly recommended

  Highly recommended

  • Guest Wisconsin Travelers
  • Date of stay 11/07/11
  • Review Submitted 12/13/11
  We loved our stay in this beautiful casa. The layout makes it perfect for a large family gathering. The kitchen is equipped with everything you need. We had no problem putting on a full Thanksgiving dinner here. The furniture is comfortable and there are wonderful art and craft treasures everywhere you look. It really is a home away from home. Virginia keeps the casa spotless and is a wonderful cook as well. The location is very convenient to the mercado, the grocery store, many excellent restaurants and Parque Central. Our month visit wasn't long enough! We are already planning another stay.

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

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• Perfection in beautiful Antigua

  Perfection in beautiful Antigua

  • Guest Rex and Lyn
  • Date of stay 10/23/11
  • Review Submitted 11/01/11
  The first thing to be said is that the photographs accurately reflect the quiet grandeur of this small mansion. After being here for two days, I decided I would be happy to live in Antigua IF I could live here. A most beautiful house, with all you could need for comfortable living and perfectly situated- close to everything but not noisy. Virginia looked after us beautifully and was wonderful with our 1 year old Grandson. Thank you Robin for allowing us to share your beautiful home. We would also like to recommend the wonderful restaurant Como Como where we dined twice.

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, people with disabilities, romantic getaway, families with teenagers, tourists without a car, families with young children, age 55+.

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• Wonderful house

  Wonderful house

  • Guest mary ann
  • Date of stay 07/31/11
  • Review Submitted 09/19/11
  I spent 3 weeks at this wonderful house during the month of August. The house was so comfortable and convenient to all that Antigua has to offer. Robin was very responsive and helpful during our stay at her house. The property was very clean and well-maintained and child-friendly. The views of the volcanos from the second story patio were just beautiful. I hope to go back and stay there again soon!

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

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• Simply Lovely

  Simply Lovely

  • Guest Jet
  • Date of stay 04/30/11
  • Review Submitted 05/22/11
  I recently spent two weeks in Casa Bella with five good friends. The home is more lovely than the pictures depict and it is obvious that it is well loved by its owner. The kitchen is large and a good gathering place at the end of the day. We used the dining table nightly and relaxed in the large living room. I particularly liked the openess of the home and the soft breezes blowing through all of the rooms which are large. While there I fell in love with Antiqua and hope to return one day in the future. My plan would have to include staying at Casa Bella.

  Recommended for: Girls getaway, adventure seekers, sightseeing, people with disabilities, romantic getaway, families with teenagers, tourists without a car, families with young children, age 55+.

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• wonderful experience

  wonderful experience

  • Guest Michelle
  • Date of stay 01/30/11
  • Review Submitted 05/05/11
  I came to Guatemala for Februrary and March 2011 to do research and brought my family with me. Over the 2 months we were there, my parents, parents-in-law and friends also came to visit. Everyone thought this was the most beautiful, comfortable home and perfectly located - close to the market, grocery store, and walkable to everywhere in the city. We enjoyed the rooftop terrace, the views of the volcanoes from our bedroom, the flowers in the couryard, and sitting around the bright dining room visiting for hours. We especially appreciated the safety of the community and the friendliness of the neighbours. My 4 year-old daughter walked the dogs of our neighbour in the afternoons with another little girl who was visiting for 2 months; my 2 year-old son ogled the construction trucks working on a house nearby and was often allowed to sit in the driver's seat on morning breaks and honk the horn. And the men at the gate were so kind, phoning us when the fish man from the coast would come by on Mondays so we could buy fabulous fresh fish, or encouraging us to climb onto the gate house roof to get a better view of the Easter processions as they went by. Another highlight was Virginia, a lovely person as well as hard-working housekeeper and excellent cook who everyone, especially my children, immediately liked and learned most of their spanish from. Robin was able to connect me with Alejandro to drive me in and out of the city at least once a week, and he made these trips safe and enjoyable. It was a trip of a lifetime for our family and a large part of that is due to the comfort, safety, and beauty that is part of this home. We hope to return, but may have to book far in advance, as this home is a real favourite for people who also try to return every year!

  Recommended for: Girls getaway, sightseeing, people with disabilities, romantic getaway, families with teenagers, tourists without a car, families with young children, age 55+.

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• Antigua at it's Best.

  Antigua at it's Best.

  • Guest Jan
  • Date of stay 10/15/10
  • Review Submitted 04/16/11
  Our visit for six weeks was a marvelous experience. Part of the time our families joined us, and the house worked positively to accommodate everyone from age seven to seventy seven. A short walk to town from the safety of our gated enclave was a joy. Robin and her staff went out of their way to make sure that we had a pleasant stay. We would love to visit Casa Bella again in the future.

  Recommended for: Girls getaway, sightseeing, families with teenagers, tourists without a car, families with young children.

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$1200/week .. $1600/two weeks .. $2000/3 weeks .. $2300/month
Higher Rates for Thanksgiving, Christmas and Semana Santa
$1000 deposit required to reserve the house
Rent includes all utilities & maid but not long distance phone calls.
Utilities are not covered for long term rentals (over 3 months).
Personal checks accepted
One week minimum
Maximum occupancy 8 persons

Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.