"The Bali House" - with Private Gated Beach Access! Manuel Antonio, Puntarenas Vacation Rental by Owner Listing 234858

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Location: Manuel Antonio, Manuel Antonio Area, Puntarenas, Costa Rica, Central America (10 Minutes from Quepos, 20 Minutes from the Quepos Airport.) View Map

Accommodations:  Vacation Villa, 5 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 7 Baths (Sleeps 10-15)

Welcome to Akira Reserve, where the rainforest meets the beach in beautiful Manuel Antonio!

Villa Akira is a 5 bedroom 7 bath Balinese villa nestled into the rainforest just steps away from the beach. The villa welcomes the jungle and the refreshing sea breezes, creating a cool and exotic location that intoxicates our guests with the sights and sounds of nature. Monkeys visit our pool deck daily. Many times sloths can be seen up in the trees, and if you are a bird lover - toucans, parrots, mot-mot's, hummingbirds and many other exotic birds make their home here.

Our location is perfect for guests who love the beach and for those who want to maximize their beach time. Take an early morning swim in the warm Pacific Ocean or take a leisurely walk along the beach any time of day. Have lunch at one of the many beachside restaurants, then walk back to the villa and take a refreshing dip in the pool or relax on the deck under the shade of the mango tree. Take an afternoon nap in one of our hammocks, but don't sleep too long because sunsets on the beach are spectacular! We build bonfires for many of our guests who enjoy staying on the beach until well after sunset. Our lighted pathway makes the beach accessible after dark.

Most rental homes in Manuel Antonio are perched high in the hills so when you feel like going to the beach you must take a taxi, bus, or endure a long exhausting walk. At Villa Akira you simply walk down our path and you are on the beach in less than two minutes. It's just a ten minute walk down this beautiful palm lined beach to reach the National Park and the small beachside town of Manuel Antonio. There you will find just about anything you will need such as a new modern grocery store, a pharmacy, a liquor store, shops, restaurants, bars, an ice cream parlor, and a marketplace with vendors selling crafts and local food specialties.

Pampering, privacy, and seclusion are paramount at Villa Akira. Come enjoy the peace and quiet - no loud neighbors, no street traffic noise, only the sounds of the jungle and the waves rolling in on the beach can be heard at night. Villa Akira, nicknamed "The Bali House", is the only rental home on a 50 acre reserve offering total privacy and seclusion. Our villa is housed in four separate structures which surround a suspended infinity pool with views over the top of the rainforest and out to the Ocean. The main living pavilion houses the living room, dining area, sitting area, kitchen and laundry room. Each bedroom suite has private keyed entrance, air conditioning, king bed, sitting area, desk, upscale designer bathroom, and deck. The villa sleeps 10-12 people comfortably.

Villa Akira 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 initially designed and constructed in Bali from Indonesian ironwood. It was dissasembled and shipped 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 hideaway in the most desirable location that Manuel Antonio has to offer... in the rainforest, yet on the beach!

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• Amenities
  • Air Conditioning: in all bedroom suites
  • Washer: in the unit
  • Dryer: in the unit
  • Linens Provided: Bed linens, pillows, towels (kitchen, bath and beach towels)
  • Off Street Parking: Private, lighted, and secure parking deck
• Beds
  • King Bed (5) : 1 California 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) : 3 extra twin beds which can be set up in any bedroom.
  • Convertible Bed: day bed inside the Main Living Pavilion
• Entertainment
  • Cable/Satellite TV
  • DVD
  • VCR
  • Stereo System
  • Jetted Tub in Bath (2) : Jetted tubs are found in our two newest bedroom suites
  • Private Pool: Suspended infinity-edge pool overlooking the rainforest canopy and the Pacific Ocean.
• Kitchen
  • Full Kitchen: Ice and water dispenser on refrigerator doors with additional countertop ice maker, coffee maker, toaster, toaster oven, microwave, dishwasher, blender, waffle maker, separate work island with additional sink, wine refrigerator.
  • Cooking Utensils Provided: Gourmet cookware
  • 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. Less than a two minute walk from the house to the beach!
• Communications
  • Telephone (3) : for local calls
  • Free Long Distance: Free calls to the US on separate internet phone.
  • WiFi (Wireless Internet): High speed wireless internet throughout the house for laptop 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, wine refrigerator, 3 outside showers, custom wardrobes, massage table for at home spa treatments, Bose/iPod docking station with speakers for poolside music, hammocks for the beach, 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.
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• Activities (on site and nearby)
  • Golf
  • Tennis
  • Zoo/Wildlife Park
  • Shopping
  • Sightseeing
  • Restaurants
  • Rafting
  • Kayaking
  • Sailing
  • Boating
  • Waterskiing
  • Parasailing
  • Jet Skiing
  • Shelling
  • Swimming
  • Snorkeling/Diving
  • Surfing
  • Windsurfing
  • Biking
  • Mountain Biking
  • Wildlife Viewing
  • Hiking
  • Fishing
  • Rock Climbing
  • Spelunking
  • Fitness Center/Gym
  • Health/Beauty Spa
  • Basketball Court
  • Horseback Riding
• Other Activities
  • Private access to the beach!

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Low Season   (Sep 01-Nov 30) ... $5000/week
Mid Season   (May 01-Aug 31) ... $6000/week
High Season  (Dec 01-Apr 30) ... $7500/week
Holiday Rates:
Thanksgiving (Nov 21-Nov 28) ... $7500/week (booked)
Christmas    (Dec 19-Dec 27) ... $10,000/week (booked)
New Years    (Dec 27-Jan 03) ... $10,000/week (booked)
Easter week  (Mar 28-Apr 04) ... $7500/week (still available)

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

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• 08/09/09
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  Tim Allen , Land O Lakes, FL
  • With most vacations I've taken there comes a point where I just want to be home. The bed hurts my back, the pool is overcrowded, and searching for a piece of sand to lie on takes all day. To me vacations like this are too much work and work is the reason I’ve looked forward to vacation. I tend to feel like I can’t rest and relax. This is not the case at the Bali House. For me, this was the first vacation where I felt all of the comforts of home. A week in this paradise felt like a month. The design of the Bali House is very accommodating and affords vacationers a true luxury home to enjoy. Each “bedroom” is out side of the main house, which provides privacy. I enjoyed the outdoor shower located off of the Master suite. I was serenaded to sleep each night by the sound of the ocean. I was peacefully awakened each morning by the melody of the jungle. The staff at the Bali House is first-rate. The rooms were kept clean and neat. The pool was attended to daily and grounds were raked, swept, cut and managed immaculately. There are several mango trees on property that provide shade and entertainment (due to the dietary habits of the monkeys). Just a short walk down a paved path through the mango and palm trees, just beyond a small estuary filled with multi colored crabs, is one of the most peaceful beaches I have visited. My days at the Bali House were filled with absolutely nothing. For nights there are plenty of restaurants filled with locals and tourist alike. I was able to enjoy a couple of excursions. An ATV tour, which drove through the countryside and small towns and a Zip excursion that swings, dips and zips through the rainforest. While these activities were fun, I mostly I enjoyed the Bali House. At the suggestion of the house concierge I paid for a chef to cook three nights. Desiree was amazing. The food was incredible, and the chef (Desiree) was fun, personable and professional. I can’t come up with enough words to describe this amazing place. All I can say is you have to see it to believe it. I for one plan on seeing this house again and again.
• 07/09/09
  Positive Rating
  Al & Silvia B. , Captain Cook, Hawaii
  • We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here. It has elements of Bali, Hawaii & of course beautiful Costa Rica. Such a peaceful, exotic place and the beach is steps away. We're ready to come back again!
• 06/13/09
  Positive Rating
  Jodi , Los Angeles, CA
  • This house is amazing! If you like five star hotels, with out the elevators and stuffy staff. This is the place to stay. You will wake up to sounds from the jungle, see monkeys, have quick access to the warm waters of the beach, and sleep like a baby. It was pure paradise. I can't wait to visit the house again!
• 05/26/09
  Positive Rating
  Kimberly Attanasio , Philadelphi, PA
  • Bali House was spectacular, not only for it's views, but also for it's unique layout. We loved the "family style" set up with main areas of the house surrounding the beautiful pool and private bungalows for each group. It made life with younger children much easier. The monkey's daily visits and our tour of Manuel Antonio National Park were our favorite things. We were treated as if the people on site had known us for years. We received great recommendations on restuarants, private chefs, deep sea fishing and more. Even the walk to the beach was beautiful. We would definately return for another visit to Bali House.
• 05/26/09
  Positive Rating
  chyra fernandez , tampa fl USA
  • I visited costa rica for my wedding and honeymoon. We were married on the beach just down the path from the house. Then we spent a week at the Bali house which was absolutely amazing. Pictures can not even capture the beauty of this house. It is such a calming and peaceful place to visit. This was by far the best vacation I have ever been on. I would rate this as the #1 place to visit.
• 05/25/09
  Positive Rating
  Debra & Richard , Formerly Florida Keys
  • Beach access, ocean views, a jungle setting and lots of monkeys -- that's why we loved our stay at the Bali House. Everyone there was so attentive; we felt welcomed more as friends than as guests. The privacy of the grounds at the Bali House coupled with the nearness of restaurants and other amenities make this a very special place. Since staying at the Bali House, we have now made Manuel Antonio our permanent residence and have seen lots of other vacation rentals. None can compare! For beachgoers and nature lovers, the Bali House is perfect.
• 05/23/09
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  • The Bali house is simply paradise!I loved that the beach is in walking distance but i was still planted in the rainforest. Great restaurants near by, but why bother when you can have a great chef! can't wait to return again!
• 05/23/09
  Positive Rating
  Jack , San Jose Del Cabo, Mexico
  • My family and I loved this house. The beach in front of the house is so beautiful and good swimming for the kids!
• 05/23/09
  Positive Rating
  Tracy Jagerman , Las Vegas, NV
  • The Bali House, a jungle/beach paradise! I loved the individual bungalows that allow for privacy compared to a traditional single family home. You can also walk up the driveway to restaurants and even do morning yoga at the Anaconda Cafe. (if you haven't drank too much Imperial Beer..LOL)

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