Casa Bella [#217031] | View Property
Manzanillo
Villa, 3 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 2 Baths (Sleeps 2-5)
$80-$100/nt
Write a Review
Traveler Reviews (11)
-
Return trip-Still Fabulous!
Return trip-Still Fabulous!
- Guest Shari
- 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, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.
Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 2/2
-
Great experience...
Great experience...
- Guest jupppo
- Date of stay 04/16/11
- Review Submitted 05/08/11
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, families with teenagers, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.
Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 1/1
-
A great experience at Casa Bella
A great experience at Casa Bella
- Guest Browns from Alaska
- Date of stay 12/30/10
- Review Submitted 05/20/11
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, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.
Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 1/1
-
Hideaway is Just What We Needed
Hideaway is Just What We Needed
- Guest Marlena and Al
- 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, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.
Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/0
-
Comfortable house, stunning views and surroundings
Comfortable house, stunning views and surroundings
- Guest Geo
- Date of stay 10/06/10
- Review Submitted 10/27/10
Hi Walter - we just got back to the states and wanted to thank you for letting us stay at your fabulous house in the rainforest! The accomodations were spacious and beautifully designed and we had everything we needed, just a few minutes walk from the beach...Karen and ! loved Manzanillo, Maxi's great fish stews and the incredible snorkling there. We walked a mile down the Gandoca Reserve and felt like we were in paradise. Can't wait to come back.Recommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, pet owners, romantic getaway, sightseeing.
Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 1/1
-
This is Jungle Paradise!
This is Jungle Paradise!
- Guest Nick and the Gang!
- 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, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.
Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 1/1
-
Jungle beauty, all the comforts of home
Jungle beauty, all the comforts of home
- Guest Shari
- 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, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.
Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 1/1
-
Exquisite Jungle Hideaway Fulfills Dreams!
Exquisite Jungle Hideaway Fulfills Dreams!
- Guest Karl & Kids
- 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, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.
Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 2/2
-
Great place to take a holiday!
Great place to take a holiday!
- Guest Girls from 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, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.
Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 1/1
-
Beautiful place
Beautiful place
- Guest Mia
- Date of stay 04/30/10
- Review Submitted 11/28/10
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, age 55+, families with teenagers, girls getaway, pet owners, romantic getaway.
Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/0
-
Most Wonderful Vacation Ever!
Most Wonderful Vacation Ever!
- Guest Dennis Brown
- 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, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.
Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 1/1