Location: Manuel Antonio, Manuel Antonio Area, Puntarenas, Costa Rica, Central America (7 Minutes from Quepos, 15 Minutes from the Quepos Airport.) View Map
Accommodations: Villa, 5 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 7 Baths (Sleeps 14)
Keywords: Vacation Villa, Villa, Bungalo, casita, Rental Home, Rental Property, beach house
Welcome to the Bali House at Akira Reserve - Where the rainforest meets the beach in beautiful Manuel Antonio! The Bali House is quickly becoming the most requested rental home in the area due to our one-of-a-kind location. Why stay anywhere else when you can experience the best of both worlds at Akira Reserve - the rainforest AND the beach!
Most rental homes in Manuel Antonio are perched high in the hills and you must call a taxi, take the public bus, or endure a long exhausting walk every time you want to go to the beach. At the Bali House you simply walk down our private garden path and you are on the beach in one minute. Just outside our gate you will find a beach attendant with lounge chairs, hammocks, and boogie boards provided for our guests.
The Bali House is comprised of four separate bungalows which surround a suspended infinity pool with views over the top of the rainforest and out to the Pacific Ocean. Expansive decking and bridges connect the bungalows. The main living pavilion houses the living room, dining area, sitting area, daybed, kitchen, and laundry room. Each bedroom suite is separate from the main living pavilion and has private keyed entrance, air conditioning, a king bed, sitting area/desk, upscale designer bathroom, and deck. The villa sleeps 10-14 people comfortably.
Our beautiful villa was designed by Balinese architect Ketut Arthana. Arthana is internationally recognized for his insightful work in designing luxury residences, tropical resorts and spas throughout Asia, Hawaii, North America and Europe including the elegant Puri Woolandari hotel in Bali, one of the Small Leading Hotels of the World. The villa was shipped from Bali to Costa Rica where it was carefully reconstructed by a team of Balinese craftsmen. This truly is one of the most unique homes in all of Costa Rica.
Come and enjoy our exotic tropical hideaway in the most desirable location that Manuel Antonio has to offer... in the rainforest, yet on the beach!
Please note: A phone call to the property manager is required prior to sending a deposit.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning : in all bedroom suites
- Linens Provided : Bed linens, pillows, towels (kitchen, bath and beach towels)
- Washer : in the villa
- Dryer : in the villa
- Off Street Parking : Private, lighted, and secure parking deck
- Beds
- King Bed (5) : 1 Super King in the Master Suite and a King bed in each of the other 4 bedroom suites.
- Double Bed : extra double bed in one of the bedroom suites (in addition to a king bed)
- Twin/Single Bed (3) : 2 extra twin beds which can be set up in any bedroom.
- Convertible Bed : day bed inside the Main Living Pavilion
- Crib : Pack N Play
- Entertainment
- Jetted Tub in Bath (2) : Jetted tubs are found in bedroom #4 and #5
- Stereo System
- Private Pool : Suspended infinity-edge pool overlooking the rainforest canopy and the Pacific Ocean.
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen : Ice and water dispenser on refrigerator doors, coffee maker, toaster, toaster oven, microwave, dishwasher, blender, waffle maker, separate work island with additional sink.
- Cooking Utensils Provided : Gourmet cookware and utensils included
- Refrigerator : with ice/water dispenser on door
- Dishwasher : Bosch
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Catering Available : Optional Private Chef available.
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill : Large Gourmet Gas Grill located on the pool deck
- Deck/Patio : 3,000 square feet of ironwood decking
- Balcony (4)
- Gazebo : Outdoor dining pavilion - poolside.
- View/Location
- Oceanfront : Private path to the beach with gated access. A one minute walk from the house to the beach!
- Communications
- Telephone : for local calls
- WiFi (Wireless Internet) : High speed wireless internet throughout the house for laptop or iPad use.
- Other Amenities
- Ocean views, jungle views, private estate, ceiling fans in all rooms, air conditioning and king beds in all bedroom suites, tropical garden with nature trail, tropical fruit trees like mango, papaya, banana and coconut; privacy fence, full kitchen, lighted lotus pond with connecting ironwood crossover bridges, sliding glass window-walls in all rooms, black granite kitchen counter tops and central work island with solid teak cabinetry, Large BBQ grill, 3 outside showers, custom wardrobes, massage table for at home spa treatments, Bose/iPod docking station with speakers for poolside music, hammocks, beach chairs, beach bags, boogie boards, security staff, housekeeper, gardener, daily pool cleaning, and full time Concierge/Manager who can hire a personal chef, arrange tours and transportation, and take care of all of the details.
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Smoking Not Allowed : Smoking is allowed outside on the deck and in the gazebo.
- Activities
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Parasailing
- Jet Skiing
- Swimming
- Surfing
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Basketball Court
- Horseback Riding
- Zoo/Wildlife Park
- Restaurants
- Rafting
- Shelling
- Hiking
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Other Activities
- We now have beach chairs, hammocks, and boogie boards for our guests to use. We also have an employee posted at the beach to assist you.
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Low Season 2012 (Aug 25-Dec 8) ... $6,000/week
Mid Season 2012 (Apr 28-Aug 25) ... $7,000/week
High Season 2012/2013 (Dec 8-Apr 27) ... $8,000/week
2012/2013 Holiday Rates:
Easter Week 2013 (Mar 24 to Mar 31) ... $8,000 (available)
Thanksgiving 2012 (Nov 17-Nov 24) ... $7,000/week (available)
Christmas 2012 (Dec 22 - Dec 29) ... $14,000/week (available)
New Years 2012/2013 (Dec 29-Jan 5) ... $14,000/week (available)
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Map & Owner's Profile
"The Bali House" - on the Beach - 5 Bdrms - Best Location!
Year Purchased: 2005
Why the Owner Chose Manuel Antonio
The owner's chose Manuel Antonio because of it's natural beauty and for the National Park and the many amenities and adventure tours available in this area of Costa Rica.
The Unique Benefits at this Villa
Location, location, location! Beach access is rare in Manuel Antonio. Most other rental homes are located high up in the hills and you must take a taxi or bus to get to the beach. At Villa Akira, we walk down our path and are on the beach in one minute. Nothing beats an early morning swim in the warm Pacific waters or a walk along the beach to start the day!
Property Photos
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- Set in the trees - Bedroom Suites #2 and #3 on left - Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica Villa with Infinity Pool-Near Beach-Enjoy Privacy
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- Main Living Pavilion and Pool - Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica Villa with Infinity Pool-Near Beach-Enjoy Privacy
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- Relaxing under the Mango tree - poolside - Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica Villa with Infinity Pool-Near Beach-Enjoy Privacy
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- Main Living Pavilion
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- Fully equipped Kitchen
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- Main Living Pavilion open to the pool
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- Lighted Lotus Pond w/ crossover bridge leads from Main Pavilion to Master Suite
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- Suspended infinity pool with views over the rainforest and out to the Pacific
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- Guest bathroom - Bedroom Suite #2
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- Bedroom Suite #4
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- Bedroom Suite #2
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- Master Bathroom
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- Sloth hanging from the Mango tree on the pool deck.
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- White face monkey on the Bali House Roof
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- Private access to the beach through the rainforest
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- New lounge chairs, hammocks, and boogie boards are provided for our guests.
Traveler Reviews (25)
Costa Rica Doesn't Get Better Than This
Guest: Brian and Vickie
(Oklahoma City)
Date of Stay: 01/14/12
Review Submitted: 01/23/12
We stayed with 5 couples from 1/14/2012 - 1/21/2012. The Bali House (known by most locals and taxis as "Casa Akira") was unbelievable. The pictures on this site do not do it justice. The accommodations are perfect for 5 couples and those with children can squeeze more in if needed. This is the total package for those looking to go first class. The accommodations are breathtaking, the location is unbeatable and the grounds and staff are unsurpassed. We had them cook several breakfasts and dinners for us. The meals were great and a far better value than eating out. The maid staff was very friendly and accommodating. The Bali House met everyone's expectations. For those who wanted to stay at the house they enjoyed the pool, the deck, the view and the visits by the monkeys. Those who loved the beach were only steps away from the surf. Shopping is only a short 10 minute walk along the shore for the shoppers and Manuel Antonio Reserve was only 15-30 minutes away by foot as well. Taxi rides to restaurants, shopping and to the dive shop were quick and cheap ($5-$10 US each way). We are already planning to stay 1-2 weeks next year. Keep in mind there is no TV (a plus in my book) and wifi is really only available in the main house. Leave your worries behind and plan to never want to leave.
Recommended for:Families with teenagers, romantic getaway, tourists without a car, adventure seekers, age 55+, girls getaway, sightseeing.
Rare Beachfront Property in Manuel Antonio a Great Place to Enjoy Costa Rica
Guest: Buckeye Travel
(Beavercreek, Ohio)
Date of Stay: 12/10/11
Review Submitted: 12/21/11
Our extended family of 10 (ages 11-71) stayed at Casa Akira from Dec 10-Dec 17th, 2011. We wanted a house close to the beach as many of the house in Manuel Antonio are up in the hills so beach access is not convenient and this was the main reason we went the MA area. The property is wonderful for beach access as you have a private walkway from the house to the beach with chairs, hammocks and boogie boards. The beach was clean, safe to swim in and very wide so there was never a crowd. The kids loved to boogie board all week. Although it was the dry season we caught some rain. Even when it rained it never stayed too long and we always got beach time in each day. We were visted at least 7 or 8 times on three different days by Capuchin Monkeys who put on quite a show for us as there were about 15 monkeys in the troop that visited. We also saw snakes and birds of all kinds (toucans included). I am sure there were sloths also but they are very hard to see if you dont know how to spot them as they blend in really well. In terms of activities you can do pretty much whatever you want. We did a tour of MA park that was excellent and highly recommend a guide as we saw may more wildlife than we would have on our own (including monkeys, raccons, multiple sloths, lizards, colorful crabs, hawks, bats..). It was only $20 per person and this included the $10 per person entry fee. Ask for Wilberth (aka Mapacho) for your park guide as he is in town by the beach and everyone at the restaurants knows him. You can also use Fernando (Casa Akira House Manager) to set up your tours. The other tours we did were the ATV ride with Fourtrax and a tour of Villa Vanilla that was very interesting (see Trip Advisor for more tour reviews). In terms of meals we stopped at the grocery store on the on they way to MA from San Jose and did the bulk of our shopping (Jeff the booking manager can arrange this for you) as we ate at the house for breakfast and lunch and some dinners to help on the overall costs. The driveway is very long and steep and some cars have a hard time climbing up the driveway so be prepared to get taxis or walk up the hill and use the bus line (0.50 per person) to get around. We liked Aqua Azul, Gemelos, Marlins and Terrazos for restaurants (the last one is at the top of the hill). However, the best/mopst affordable meal we had all week was prepared by Fernado and his wife so do this at least 2 times or more. Overall a great place to stay!
Recommended for:Families with teenagers, tourists without a car, adventure seekers, age 55+, girls getaway, sightseeing, families with young children.
Unbelievable Vacation!
Guest: Gib
(Lancaster, PA)
Date of Stay: 02/14/11
Review Submitted: 03/08/11
We had a wonderful time at Bali House! It's a fabulous property--50 acres in the jungle, just off the beach. The accommodations were first class and Jeff made sure every detail was attended to. Very relaxing, comfortable beds with large tubs/showers, great infinity pool and large but cozy great room for meals and just hanging out. Desiree was a fantastic chef--best ceviche and sushi ever! Jeff arranged zip lining and spice tours for us that we loved and recommended restaurants and places to shop. Staying in the jungle was a novel experience--the monkeys usually stopped by around breakfast time, to the delight of the kids and everyone else. Would recommend it to anyone. You will not be disappointed!
Recommended for:Families with teenagers, romantic getaway, adventure seekers, age 55+, girls getaway, sightseeing.
Excellent Experience at the Bali House
Guest: trina
(Lancaster, PA)
Date of Stay: 02/12/11
Review Submitted: 03/08/11
We recently took a multi-generation family trip to the Bali House, and had a fantastic time. The house and property were beautiful, and very well maintained. There was plenty of space for each family to have their own room, and it was great to congregate in the main house for meals and conversation. The large sofa/bed in the main house was a favorite spot for all of the kids to relax and play while the adults chatted after dinner. Our kids loved both the pool and the beach as well as just exploring on the paths looking for lizards, geckos, and monkeys. We were surprised by the number of staff. Jeff was fantastic in helping us plan our trip and our excursions. He had already taken the tours in the area so he could give us his opinion about them. He arranged for the tour companies to pick us up right at the house making everything so easy. Louis set-up our beach chairs and boogie boards every morning on the beach, and was there at the beach in case we needed anything. Andrea did a great job keeping the house sparkling. She was there everyday and would change sheets, make beds, or do our laundry if needed. Fernando was fantastic and oh-so-sweet. Our little boy was sick while we were there, and he offered to take us to the dr, and gave us some of his own pedialyte for him. He also went out of his way to get us some dinner when we were staying in our room with our sick little guy. Desiree was also hired to make our meals. They were delicious and she was a pleasure. It was so great not to have to spend hours shopping and preparing food. Some days she went to 7 different stores just to the ingredients she needed for the day. We would definitely recommend the Bali House to all of our friends and family. Our kids are already asking if we can go back soon.
Recommended for:Families with teenagers, romantic getaway, tourists without a car, adventure seekers, families with young children.
Beautiful!
Guest: E
(Lancaster, PA)
Date of Stay: 02/12/11
Review Submitted: 03/07/11
We had a wonderful and relaxing stay at the Bali House Feb 12-19, 2010. The property and staff are top notch. Jeff, the manager of the property, was very helpful and informative of what to do and local attractions. He did a great job making sure we were comfortable and that everything was taken care of for us. Desiree & Fernando cooked us our meals which were delicious! Everything was so fresh and well prepared. We stuffed ourselves all week! We highly recommend this property. The house is absolutely gorgeous and very clean. The pool was wonderful to relax by and the beach just minutes away down the walking path. The view.... incredible! There are local restaurants, shops and bars within walking distance if you choose to get out and about. We couldn't have asked for a better place to stay and staff for our vaction. You won't be sorry staying at the Bali House! We hope to go back!
Recommended for:Families with teenagers, romantic getaway, adventure seekers, girls getaway, sightseeing.
Wonderful week long Getaway! Jan 3rd - 10th 2011
Guest: DiverDan
(Houston, Texas USA)
Date of Stay: 01/03/11
Review Submitted: 01/19/11
About the only mistake we made in planning this trip was in only booking for a week as no one in our nine (9) person group was ready to leave. Bali house was even more magnificent than what we were expecting from the photos. The staff made every effort to insure that we had a great experience at Bali house and were very successful in their efforts. Fernando and Iliana did a fantastic job preparing several meals that we decided to stay in and enjoy. Jeff did a great job in explaining and setting up excursions we decided to enjoy and I have to say that we enjoyed each and everyone of the activities. Everything was as good or better than we had anticipated from what we had researched on the internet. We had multiple monkeys visit pretty much every day with about 20 of them coming to see us on the last full day of our stay. You owe it to yourself to expererience the pleasure of Bali House and the first class treatment you will receive from each and everyone of the staff. Andrea, Louis, Michael, Bryan we certainly appreciate your fine care while we were there and look forward to seeing you again soon. We are already discussing making plans for a return trip. I recommend making life simple and have Jeff arrange your transportation to and from the airport if you are not renting a car. The Safari Canopy tour was great as well as the whitewater rafting and the Quad four wheeler excursion. Jeff can give you details and set these trips up for you allowing you more time to enjoy the joys of Costa Rica. The house is also conveniently located within a short cab ride of a number of great restaurants. There are actually several good restaurants right at the top of the drive to the house that are a short walking distance if you don't mind a bit of a climb up the drive that leads to the house. The views from several of the restaurants are magnificent. Aqua Azul was highly recommended and we were not disappointed. The food and view was magnificent. There are several other excellent places to eat and I would say ask Jeff :). Our whole group totally enjoyed our stay and were blown away by the service provided by Jeff and the wonderful staff that cares for you while at Bali House. I would definitely recommend this house to any of my friends or relatives. Several of my co-workers are now planning a trip with 12-15 to stay at Bali House in early 2012. Thanks again Jeff, Fernando, Iliana, Andrea, Louis, Brian, Michael..we loved our stay.
Recommended for:Families with teenagers, romantic getaway, tourists without a car, adventure seekers, age 55+, girls getaway, sightseeing.
Paradise Found
Guest: CarolinaGirl
(Greenville, South Carolina)
Date of Stay: 11/20/10
Review Submitted: 12/15/10
Our week long stay at Villa Akira was perfect! The villa is absolutely amazing - from the well-appointed interior, to the beautiful grounds and infinity pool, I can not say enough! There were 14 people in our group, including several small children. We really liked the fact that there were basically 5 private master suites. The staff provided excellent service! Jeff and Fernando did an outstanding job setting up activities and answering any questions we had. The beach attendant, Luis, had the chairs and hammock set up each day. Everyone was very friendly and made us feel welcome! The location was perfect and close to everything. We hired Chef Desiree for 5 days. It was a great decision! Her food was delicious and we really enjoyed getting to know her and her husband. It truly was a dream vacation! We hope to visit again soon!
Recommended for:Families with teenagers, romantic getaway, tourists without a car, adventure seekers, age 55+, girls getaway, sightseeing, families with young children.
Brigette Orange County, CA Family Dream Vacation 7/17/10 - 7/26/10
Guest: Brigette
(Brea, CA)
Date of Stay: 07/17/10
Review Submitted: 07/31/10
The house far exceeded our expectations. The video looks like it comes from the show Life of the Rich and Famous and guess what it is! The house alone is fabulous and then add the staff and it is Fabulous. Fernando, Andrea and Luis made are stay so relaxed and comfortable. We zip lined, river rafted and toured the Manuel Antonio National Park. Every excursion was wonderful. My suggestion is plan to stay the day at the National Park and enjoy the beach it is beautiful. Loved waking up to the sound of crashing waves, the jungle and Monkeys! They were a big hit with the little and big kids. We cannot stop telling all our friends what a great place this is to stay. Puda Vida!
Recommended for:Families with teenagers, romantic getaway, tourists without a car, adventure seekers, age 55+, girls getaway, sightseeing, families with young children.
great place, great week
Guest: rick
(torrance, calif)
Date of Stay: 07/18/10
Review Submitted: 07/30/10
Just returned from a week at Bali House. Its pretty much what you see in the pictures. What isn't pictured is the great staff that comes with the property. Special thanks to Fernando (ran things, and took care of any details or issues), Andrea (for cleaning up after us, and doing our laundry), and Luis for taking care of us down at the beach. They all could not have been more gracious, or helpful. We had an amazing week. the house worked great for our large extended family which included 3 young children. The house is beautiful. The only improvement I'd like to see is some air conditioning in the living room area as it did get a bit steamy at times. other than that, this place rocks. hope we can come back sometime.
Recommended for:Families with teenagers, tourists without a car, adventure seekers, age 55+, girls getaway, sightseeing, families with young children.
Outstanding vacation rental!
Guest: momo
(St. Louis, MO)
Date of Stay: 06/08/10
Review Submitted: 06/22/10
Beautiful home and grounds. The house is portrayed accurately and we found it better than anticipated. Very close private beach access. Great location. Wonderful service by housekeeper and property manager. The wildlife on the property was amazing including monkey's visiting the deck each day, iguanas, crabs, bats, birds and more. Can't wait to go back!
Recommended for:Families with teenagers, tourists without a car, sightseeing, families with young children.
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