Bali Modern Masterpiece - ocean views - luxury and design!
Location: Manuel Antonio, Manuel Antonio Area, Puntarenas, Costa Rica, Central America (15 minutes from the Quepos Airport) View Map
Accommodations: Casa de Frutas - Private Villa, 3 Bedrooms, 3.5 Baths (Sleeps 8-10)
BALI MODERN DESIGN - LUXURY - SUNSET OCEANVIEWS - PRIVATE BEACH - PERSONAL BUTLER - POOL - MONKEYS DAILY!
Casa de Frutas is a privately owned luxury rental villa located in the renowned gated resort of Tulemar Gardens in Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica. This “Bali Modern” style house totals 4,000 square feet of tropical, open-air living with 3 private, air conditioned suites. Some of the many amenities include panoramic sunset ocean views, an infinity edge plunge pool, Balinese pavilion and a private award winning beach within walking distance. Unlike Casa de Frutas, most vacation rentals in Manuel Antonio are not truly walking distance to a beach, and require either a car or bus. Your perfect vacation begins at Casa de Frutas. (A 12 page photo spread of Casa de Frutas was featured in a 2007 edition of the architectural magazine Su Casa)
PERSONAL BUTLER SERVICE
One of the things our guests rave about the most, is the unexpected and unrivalled service they received during their stay at Casa de Frutas from Mauricio, their own personal butler. Mauricio, a native of Costa Rica, graduated from ULACIT university with a business degree and then spent three years in the US working and studying English. After his time in the US, he returned to Costa Rica to work in banking and hospitality, learning the high level of service required to excel in both industries. Mauricio has worked with Casa de Frutas from the beginning in management, marketing and the butler/concierge role. He takes pride in knowing what guests expect staying in a luxury vacation rental, and utilizes his extensive network of local contacts to fulfill all our guests wishes. You can feel comfortable at Casa de Frutas knowing that whatever you need during your stay will be taken care of by Mauricio. As one of guests remarked “He knew what we would need before we even asked”.
TULEMAR GARDENS RESORT
Tulemar is exactly where you want to be in Manuel Antonio! It is the only gated and secure, 33 acre resort development in Manuel Antonio with it’s own private beach. There are nature and hiking trails leading thru the jungle areas complete with plaques describing trees and vegetation. You will see as much wildlife in Tulemar as you do at the national park including all three types of monkeys, sloths, exotic birds, insects and other wildlife. The private beach is perfect for swimming and snorkeling and has free lounge chairs, umbrellas, sea kayaks, and boogie boards for all guests to use. Tulemar’s private beach was also proud to have just received the prestigious “Blue Flag” award (Programa Bandera Azul Ecologica) signifying pristine water and beach area, and environmentally/ecologically protective practices. Food and beverage service is available; just sign the check to your house! You can walk 5 minutes down the hill to the beach and either walk back up or take the resort shuttle for just $1 per person. Tulemar is located in the heart of Manuel Antonio, within walking distance to the best restaurants and fun bars. The national park is just minutes down the street. Tulemar has it’s own restaurant and bar on site for casual dining or you can order “room service” and they’ll bring it right to the house!
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Washer
- Dryer (2)
- Linens Provided
- Beds
- King Bed
- Queen Bed (4)
- Convertible Bed: queen size air bed
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD (3)
- Video Library: DVD Library
- Stereo System
- Music Library: iPod sound system w/iPod and iPod docks in each suite
- Private Pool
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Catering Available: Room service and private chef available
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio
- Balcony (2)
- Lanai
- View/Location
- Ocean View: Panoramic Ocean and Sunset Views!!
- Communications
- Telephone
- Cell Phone: Free local calls - Direct to the US only .39 cents per minute
- WiFi (Wireless Internet): thru out the house, decks and pool area
- Other Amenities
- MAIN FLOOR - 2000 square feet, Open air living room with 25 foot ceiling, Open air kitchen/bar, Master bedroom/bath with air conditioning, Open air water fall shower, Terrace dining room that seats 10, Terrace living room, 20 inch LCD flat screen TV with DVD in bedroom, 13 inch LCD flat screen TV in bath, Sound system with CD player, iPod dock, & ceiling speakers, Separate guest bath, Safe, Desk area, Iron/ironing board, Hair dryer, Aveda bath products, Bathrobes, Telescope & Binoculars. DOWNSTAIRS SUITES - 2 identical suites, 1000 square feet each, Completely air conditioned, Two Queen-size beds in each with mosquito netting, Kitchenette/bar, Dining area that seats four, Outdoor terrace living area, TV with cable and DVD-CD player, Bose iPod dock, Binoculars
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters: 10 or over - a waiver may be available for younger children
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Rafting
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Jet Skiing
- Swimming
- Snorkeling/Diving
- Surfing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Other Activities
- At our beach - free use of ocean kayaks, lounges and umbrellas, hiking trails through out the property
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
SPECIAL - $3,995 - July and August 2009 - ANY OPEN WEEK! 8 PPL Max
$4500/week - $5500/week - all others
Easter - $7500/week
Christmas & New Years .. $11,000/week.
50% Deposit required to book/50% balance due 60 days prior to arrival.
$1000 Deposit due on arrival for damages/incidentals - credit card OK
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Map & Owner's Profile
Tropical Modern-Ocean Views-Private Beach-July/Aug $3,995!
Year Purchased: 2005
Why the Owner Chose Manuel Antonio
Manuel Antonio is THE DESTINATION in Costa Rica....set along the mountain top above beautiful beaches....surrounded by dense jungle and exotic wildlife .....a very small, ecletic community filled with surfers, sportsfishermen, backpackers, international tourists and the wonderful Costa Rican people! The most expensive real estate in all of Costa Rica....for a reason....no mega resorts here (yet).....very casual and very comfortable.
The Unique Benefits at this Casa de Frutas - Private Villa
Make sure you watch the "video tour" of the house...all of our guests say the same thing...your website photos are great, but they don't capture the feeling of walking thru front doors....it's breathtaking....our guests don't want to leave the house....but you'll also enjoy our pool and the private beach....our "repeat" guests and their "word of mouth" advertising keep us busy.
THIS IS OUR PRIVATE BEACH COMPLETE WITH FOOD AND BEVERAGE SERVICE PLUS FREE LOUNGE CHAIRS, UMBRELLAS, BOOGIE BOARDS AND SEA KAYAKS
Owner's Map of Manuel Antonio
Born and raised in the Central Valley of California, I worked with my parents and brothers until we sold our "family business" in 1996 and I was able to travel. Costa Rica was one of my first trips; each year I returned for a longer stay. In 2002 I bought a piece of land and began building my home here. Finished in 2005 (and still looking brand new!) I have now moved to Costa Rica as a full time resident, renting Casa de Frutas, living in a tropical bungalow (Ku De Ta) nearby and building other vacation homes.
Property Photos
- Bali Modern Masterpiece - ocean views - luxury and design! - Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica Lodging
- Luxury House Rental - central Manuel Antonio location - 10 minutes to the park - Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica Lodging
- Monkeys - Sloths - Exotic Birds visit the house daily! - Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica Lodging
- Hillside location-our private beach - a 5 min walk downhill -great snorkeling!
- Open air living room with furnishings from Bali
- Sunset ocean views - featured in Su Casa Magazine
- Kitchen - private chef available for special dinners
- Master bedroom suite with ocean views - room service available!
- Guest suite - terrace - with ocean views and daily monkey visits!
- Pool, pavilion and deck at night - romantic - outdoor waterfall shower
- Open air dining area - ocean views - seats 10 - private chef available
- Our beach-free lounge chairs/umbrellas/kayaks/boogie boards - food/bev service
- Waterfall shower in master bath - amazing ocean view - open air
- Mauricio-Your Personal Butler-24/7-handles all the details-unique!
- Outdoor waterfall shower - ocean views - but very private!
- Infinity edge pool, pavilion and deck - ocean views - iPod dock
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Liz , Golden, Colorado
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Kara Moore , Los Angeles, Calif
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Alana Abbitt , Los Angeles, CA
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The Darling Rose Family , Potomac Falls, VA
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Noah Millsap , Tulsa, OK
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A great group from Oklahoma...thanks for the kind words....looking forward to your return!
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The Knapp's , Sarasota, FL
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We loved having the Knapp's at Casa de Frutas for the special occasion of their daughter's wedding....it was a very special week for all of us! We look forward to their return.
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Jonathan & Lisa Rice , Chicago Illinois
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Jonathan and Lisa are wonderful guests and our new friends....a perfect match for Casa de Frutas....just the two of them enjoying the whole house.....we've reserved 10 days for them in 2010 and 10 days in 2011 too.
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Charlotte Nash , Dacula, Georgia USA
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We loved our "Southern" guests and were happy to offer them our Costa Rican version of "Southern Hospitality"!
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Dick & Connie Hinson , Lawrenceville, GA
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Peter family , Carlisle, Ont., Canada
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Before departing, the Peter Family rebooked for this same week next year! We look forward to their return....