Location: Manzanillo, Limon, Costa Rica, Central America (4 Hours from San Jose.)
Accommodations: Villa, 3 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 2 Baths (Sleeps 2-6)
Keywords: Villa
Located on the beautiful Southern Caribbean Coast of Costa Rica and within the Gandoca-Manzanillo Wildlife Refuge, Casa Bella offers you the ideal secluded spot for exploring the area. It is just minutes away from the village of Manzanillo and from the beautiful pristine beach where you will find the best snorkeling on this Coast and enjoy the Caribbean culture.
Casa Bella is situated at the top of a hill in a 1-1/4 acre tropical garden and consists of two houses. The large house is hexagon built on 22-foot columns with large screened windows all around and a terrace which offers a panoramic view of the forest and garden below.
It is just like being in a Tree House. You are at eye level with the tree tops and monkeys, sloths, toucans and other wildlife are almost within touching distance! It has a loft bedroom, a fully-equipped kitchen and bath and a spacious living room.
The second house, attached to the other house by a covered staircase, has 2 spacious bedrooms, full bath and a balcony. It also has screened windows and large mosquito nets surrounding the beds.
We are professional massage therapists and offer: deep tissue and relaxation massages , Yoga/Stretching/ foot-reflexology and Structural Integration and Zentherapy bodywork right here in our beautiful place in the canopy.
Our place can also be used as a seminar house for workshops .
Feel welcome to relax and enjoy.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer
- Dryer
- Linens Provided
- Covered Parking
- Beds
- Queen Bed
- Child Bed
- Entertainment
- TV (No Cable/Satellite)
- DVD
- Video Library
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Music Library
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio
- Balcony
- Lanai
- View/Location
- Mountain View
- Communications
- Telephone
- Computer w/ Dial-up Internet
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly
- Kid Friendly
- Not Suitable for Children
- Smoking Allowed
- Activities
- Rafting
- Hiking
- Restaurants
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Swimming
- Surfing
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Horseback Riding
- Fitness Center/Gym
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
$100/night (1-2 people) week: $600
$125/night (3-4 people) week: $750
$150/night (5-6 people] week: $900
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Property Photos
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- View of the house from the bottom of the hill. - Manzanillo Villa With A Mountain View
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- View from the houses. - Manzanillo Villa With A Mountain View
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- Bathroom - Manzanillo Villa With A Mountain View
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- Main Room.
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- Bedroom #1
Traveler Reviews (11)
Return trip-Still Fabulous!
Guest: Shari
(Atlanta, GA, USA)
Date of Stay: 06/01/11
Review Submitted: 07/05/11
Thanks again, Walter, for a wonderful stay in your exquisite house, Casa Bella in Manzanillo. We had a wonderful time and really enjoyed our vacation. This place has everything needed to feel at home away from home. I think we will make Casa Bella our go-to vacation getaway! On this trip we explored the jungle and the area restaurants, rode bicycles and went birding. We loved the seafood stew at Maxie's, btw, and thank Walter for that suggestion.
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, romantic getaway, sightseeing, tourists without a car, age 55+, families with teenagers, girls getaway, families with young children.
A great experience at Casa Bella
Guest: Browns from Alaska
(Fairbanks, Alaska)
Date of Stay: 12/30/10
Review Submitted: 05/21/11
We looked at many rental reviews prior to our trip to Manzanillo and chose Casa Bella based off of the favorable reviews. We were not dissapointed and were pleasantly surprised to find that Casa Bella exceeeded our expectations. We have three young children and wanted them to see and experience Costa Rica jungle wildlife. The rental unit at Casa Bella is situated in the forest canopy so it offers a unique opportunity to observe toucans and other birds, not to mention howler and white faced monkeys literally almost within reach of the rental. By this I mean it is on a steep hill and on pilings so the kitchen/living area, balconies, and sleeping quarters are at canopy level. I don't think there are many other rentals in the Manzanillo area which offer this rare opportunity to spend time IN the Carribean rain forest canopy surrounded by wildlife. There were several moments where we had howler monkeys in the canopy surrounding the rental as they moved throught the area. The living area/kitchen is spacious and open, and the bathrooms are clean. The owner Walter was very helpful and was a great guy to get to know. He's an excellent massage therapist and is highly recommended. The driveway is steep and so are the stairs (from the parking area up to the house) but we had no problems driving to the house, or with our 3, 6, and 9 year olds going up and down the stairs. The beautiful beaches of Manzanillo are within walking/biking distance (we just piled into our rental car and drove the approx 1/4 mile), and Casa Bella is a great retreat that's off "the beaten path", but within striking distance from several restaurants and activities. If you want a clean, very relaxing, laid back experience in the rain forest canopy with lots of opportunities to see wildlife that's off the beaten path but close beaches and activities, you won't regret choosing Casa Bella for your stay.
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, romantic getaway, sightseeing, families with teenagers, girls getaway, families with young children.
Great experience...
Guest: jupppo
(cologne/germany)
Date of Stay: 04/16/11
Review Submitted: 05/09/11
Casa Bella is really what its words mean in its true sense. A wonderful house (actually 2 houses) at an exceptional location (you feel like in the middle of the rain forest). Great Beaches and reefs in walking distance, a quite nice little town (except for the easter weekend) and the full rainforest experience. Highly recommendable.
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, romantic getaway, sightseeing, families with teenagers, girls getaway.
Most Wonderful Vacation Ever!
Guest: Dennis Brown
(Toronto, Cananda)
Date of Stay: 12/28/09
Review Submitted: 12/20/10
Thanks to the owner, Walter, for topping off this vacation, voted "BEST EVER" by my family, with wonderful massages and information about the area that led us to just the right places! The houses are just beautiful,. the gardens so lush, the nearby beach so perfect. We didn't ever want to leave the house, but did go out for so many fun activities, diving, hiking and wonderful restaurants nearby. We will return yearly to explore the area more.
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, romantic getaway, sightseeing, tourists without a car, age 55+, families with teenagers, girls getaway, families with young children.
Beautiful place
Guest: Mia
(Paderborn, Germany)
Date of Stay: 04/30/10
Review Submitted: 11/29/10
I really loved to stay at the Casa Bella. The given name is perfect. The houses are very pretty and comfortable to live in. My friends I travelled with loved the stay as well. We had a good time. The owner was helpful and a nice man. We had a massagetherapy session, very good. The photos of the house definitely are showing the beauty . All in all we had a wonderful holiday at Casa Bella.
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, romantic getaway, pet owners, age 55+, families with teenagers, girls getaway.
Great place to take a holiday!
Guest: Girls from Greece
(Greece!)
Date of Stay: 05/01/10
Review Submitted: 11/15/10
Sorry it took me so long to review this great house and host. My family was in Manzanillo for two weeks in July of 2010. We came from Greece and had a wonderful time. Our host, Walter Brown, speaks many languages, offers massages and has so many nice things in his house. He also lives in the area and knows what to do and where to go. We hiked the rainforest preserve nearby, spent days at the beach, danced and night and ate wonderful and fresh food every day. I recommend this house highly!
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, romantic getaway, sightseeing, tourists without a car, age 55+, families with teenagers, girls getaway, families with young children.
Hideaway is Just What We Needed
Guest: Marlena and Al
(Montgomery, Alabama)
Date of Stay: 11/04/10
Review Submitted: 11/15/10
Walter, we had a perfect rip! Thanks for taking care of my family and making the extra special effort to see that we were comfortable. We loved waking up to the howler monkeys, and as you told me, the views from the living room deck were no less than spectacular. Going to Maxi's was great, the beach was perfect and the kids had a great time. The house had everything we needed, there were plenty of places to go and things to do. We will come back and highly recommend this as a go-to vacation spot! Thanks again!
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, romantic getaway, sightseeing, tourists without a car, age 55+, families with teenagers, girls getaway, families with young children.
This is Jungle Paradise!
Guest: Nick and the Gang!
(Canada)
Date of Stay: 10/01/10
Review Submitted: 11/08/10
My friends and I really enjoyed spending ten days at Casa Bella. It had great views, everything we needed and the owner is super nice and full of information. There are great restaurants around, fantastic beaches and privacy-everything we were looking for! Thanks to Walter for being so helpful. We will for sure come back to this place!
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, romantic getaway, sightseeing, tourists without a car, age 55+, families with teenagers, girls getaway, families with young children.
Exquisite Jungle Hideaway Fulfills Dreams!
Guest: Karl & Kids
(Napa, California)
Date of Stay: 08/23/10
Review Submitted: 11/08/10
When my family was seeking a true rain forest experience, I came across this listing for Casa Bella. The owner, Walter Brown, was so accommodating and kind. We were brought to this lovely home and couldn't believe it is sitting in the middle of the jungle, yes is still a short walk to the beach. We were at one with nature (sounds hokey), having coffee with the howler monkeys, being thrilled by the toucans in the trees just metres away as we had breakfast on the balcony. The came the hummingbirds and the butterflies. We never wanted to leave! I can HIGHLY suggest this house as the best of over 25 stays in VRBO properties over the years.
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, romantic getaway, sightseeing, tourists without a car, age 55+, families with teenagers, girls getaway, families with young children.
Jungle beauty, all the comforts of home
Guest: Shari
(Atlanta, GA, USA)
Date of Stay: 09/16/10
Review Submitted: 11/02/10
Thanks so much for he wonderful stay in your Casa Bella, Walter. Your house is divine, the jungle and gardens~exquisite! We couldn't have asked for more...and then we received massages. We will be back regularly FOR SURE. thanks for making this the best holiday we have ever experienced!
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, romantic getaway, sightseeing, tourists without a car, age 55+, families with teenagers, girls getaway, families with young children.
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