Villa Bahá - Blissful Ocean Views - Pool, Gardens, Rainforest
- Minimum stay:N/A
- Internet:Yes
- Pets allowed:No
- Wheel chair accessible:No
Villa Bahá is 4,000 square feet of contemporary Mexican Country-style living space thoughtfully integrated into the rugged jungle of Costa Rica. Exuberant tropical gardens enhance the dramatic white water views of the Pacific Ocean and the serene valley vistas.
Immediately upon entering the gated driveway of this 11-acre property, situated 1,000 feet above sea level, you know that you have arrived at an exceptional destination. The scent of ylang ylang and the sounds of nature welcome you to your home away from home. Bougainvillea, helaconia, and ginger provide tropical color and graceful palms and bamboo sway in the breezes.
Built in 2001 and recently updated inside and out, the main house at Villa Bahá is entered though a colorful butterfly and hummingbird garden featuring a Mexican-wall fountain. The interior is dominated by a dramatic, curved staircase which leads to the upper floors. The first floor rooms flow in an open, airy manner and are decorated with an eclectic mix of classic, Mexican and antique furnishings enhanced with dramatic lighting and architectural details. The living room comfortably seats six and is suitable for reading, family games or surfing the internet (bring your laptop or borrow ours). An entertainment armoire contains a TV with satellite Sky TV and DVD/CD/MP3 player. Beyond the living room, the kitchen and dining room share the captivating view of the Pacific Ocean. The large, cook-friendly kitchen is playfully decorated with colorful, hand-painted Mexican talavera tiles on the countertops and cooking island and equipped with all that you might require to prepare and serve anything from salsa and chips to a full holiday meal. The dining room features a soaring, 20-foot beamed ceiling and French doors which open to the ocean view veranda beyond.
The lushly landscaped outdoor spaces are the true focal points of daily life at Villa Bahá. The swimming pool features both a 40-foot swim lane for exercise and graceful, wide steps for fun and relaxation. Swimmers will appreciate the gentle, eco-friendly salt chlorination system. Although it is possible to spend the entire day either dining in the shade while enjoying the expansive Pacific Ocean view or watching the peaceful and inspiring parade of wildlife from the pool area in its comfortable chaises and lounge chairs, just around the corner is an equally delightful outdoor space. On the kitchen veranda and its adjacent stone patio, guests can sip coffee while listening to the hypnotic sounds of the nearby cascading, hand-carved Mexican fountain and enjoy its peaceful tropical garden backdrop. A colorful mural painted by a local artist enlivens this space, which is also used for ping pong and grilling.
The private and serene, ocean and garden view master suite, furnished with a king size bed, is also situated on the first floor. A screened door allows nighttime breezes in and also gives private access to the rear veranda and pool area, perfect for late night swims under star-filled skies. The Spanish-style master bathroom features his and hers talavera sinks and an inviting sunken soaking tub and shower with floor-to-ceiling windows and garden views.
The entire second floor easily serves as an additional master suite for a second couple. The bedroom contains a queen size bed, writing desk, and built-in closets. French doors lead to a private veranda and terrace with views of the surrounding mountain ridges and valleys. Within the sounds of both of Villa Bahá’s Mexican fountains, rocking chairs and potted plants make this area a charming, romantic spot for quiet morning coffee or evening drinks. The full bathroom features more Mexican tile and a rainforest mural. The second floor media room has comfortable lounge seating for viewing TV and movies (with Satellite SkyTV and DVD/VCR). Sliding doors provide access to another rooftop terrace with oceans views, ideal for private sunning. Stairs from this terrace lead to the upper roof terrace, for a 360 degree, bird's-eye view of this glorious property and its surroundings.
For groups requiring more than two bedrooms, Villa Bahá can be expanded to suit your needs. The 2nd-floor media room can be reconfigured to serve as a third bedroom with two twin beds or a queen size Aerobed.
Villa Baha’s gardens have been designed to attract and support a large variety of wildlife. Colorful toucans and blue morpho butterflies are among our daily visitors. Dozens of species of birds, white-faced monkeys, pizotes, iguanas and fascinating insects are regulars. Villa Bahá is located in the safe and friendly, residential area of Lagunas de Barú, just outside of Dominical. Houses dot the finger ridges of Lagunas, providing a sense of community while still maintaining total privacy. Our bi-lingual property manager is very close by, ready to greet you and assist you as necessary during your stay.
Villa Bahá and its tranquil interrelationship with the ocean and rainforest can be the focal point of your visit with short trips to Dominical and surrounding towns for supplies, or it can serve as your base of operations for an active, adventure-filled exploration of the South Pacific coast of Costa Rica. The choice is yours. Please visit our website for more information about Villa Bahá and begin planning your adventure in Costa Rica today.
Keywords: Ocean view villa on 11 private acres
Property Type
- 2 story
- Villa
- 4000 sq. ft.
Accommodation Type
- Vacation Rental
Meals
- Guests Provide Their Own Meals
Onsite Services
- Housekeeper Included
- Staff
- Massage
- Private Chef
Suitability
- Pets Not Allowed
- Children Welcome
Bedrooms
- 2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 8, Beds for 6-8
- Bedroom 1
- Bedroom 2
- Other (See Description)
Bathrooms
- 2.0 Bathrooms, 1 Half Bathrooms
- Bathroom 1
- Bathroom 2
Kitchen & Dining
- Ice Maker
- Dishwasher
- Refrigerator
- Microwave
- Catering Available
- Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils
- Stove
- Dishes & Utensils
- Pantry Items
- Coffee Maker
- Toaster
- Oven
Amenities
- Garage
- Parking Off Street
- Covered Parking
- Washing Machine
- Clothes Dryer
- Linens Provided
- Hair Dryer
- Towels Provided
Other Amenities
Entertainment
- Games
- VCR
- Stereo
- CD Player
- DVD Player
- Music Library
- Ping Pong Table
- Video Library
- Books
Communications
- Internet
- Broadband Access
- Wireless Internet
Pool & Spa
- Private Pool
Outdoor Features
- Lawn / Garden
- Outdoor Grill
Theme
- Adventure
- Away From It All
- Family
- Luxury
- Romantic
Location & View
- Ocean View
- Mountain View
Activities
- Restaurants
- Rock Climbing
- Swimming
- Hiking
- Parasailing
- Rafting
- Fishing
- Snorkeling/Diving
- Wildlife Viewing
- Horseback Riding
- Boating
- Shopping
- Sight Seeing
- Shelling
- Live Theater
- Zoo
- Cinemas
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Kayaking
- Surfing
Other Activities
Reviews
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Villa Baha - At Home in Paradise
Villa Baha - At Home in Paradise
- Guest djs01
- Date of stay 04/01/07
- Review Submitted 10/15/07
My wife and I spent a spectacular week at Villa Baha. Villa Baha is a gorgeous house with beautiful grounds and views. We like a mix of adventure, activity and relaxation in our vacations and the Dominical area was an ideal location. We started everyday the same way. We’d spend an hour or so lounging on the patio eating breakfast and drinking coffee, watching the birds and other wildlife. Then, we’d either head out for our adventure or just spend the day at Villa Baha. During the week, we snorkeled at Cano Island, toured the Mangrove swamps, did the zip lines at Hacienda Baru, went horseback riding to Nauyaca Falls and went to the reptile zoo. The days we stayed at Villa Baha, we swam in the pool, played ping pong, snoozed in the hammocks, read on the patio and occasionally got to watch the neighborhood coati as it strolled through the yard. After most vacations, we’re usually ready to go home but not this time…it was really hard to leave!Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 24/26
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Gorgeous Home in Beautiful Surroundings
Gorgeous Home in Beautiful Surroundings
- Guest Allison H.
- Date of stay 03/28/13
- Review Submitted 04/09/13
Our family of five enjoyed Amy & Richard's home immensely. It was a wonderful place to stay during our visit to the Dominical area. The kitchen was well stocked with all the tools & spices we needed to prepare delicious meals. We enjoyed the house so much we only ate out twice while in the area. The pool and outdoor spaces are very special and beyond compare. The pool is very large and our whole family enjoyed splashing and swimming together. Our evenings were spent enjoying the gorgeous sunsets and playing games on the back veranda. Amy is a wealth of information and should be writing guidebooks for the area! Thanks for making our stay in Dominical a very special and memorable one!Recommended for: Age 55+, girls getaway, sightseeing, families with young children, romantic getaway, adventure seekers.
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Gorgeous Home in Beautiful Surroundings
Gorgeous Home in Beautiful Surroundings
- Guest Allison H.
- Date of stay 03/28/13
- Review Submitted 04/09/13
Our family of five enjoyed Amy & Richard's home immensely. It was a wonderful place to stay during our visit to the Dominical area. The kitchen was well stocked with all the tools & spices we needed to prepare delicious meals. We enjoyed the house so much we only ate out twice while in the area. The pool and outdoor spaces are very special and beyond compare. The pool is very large and our whole family enjoyed splashing and swimming together. Our evenings were spent enjoying the gorgeous sunsets and playing games on the back veranda. Amy is a wealth of information and should be writing guidebooks for the area! Thanks for making our stay in Dominical a very special and memorable one!Recommended for: Age 55+, girls getaway, sightseeing, families with young children, romantic getaway, adventure seekers.
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Tranquil oasis
Tranquil oasis
- Guest Lorinda S.
- Date of stay 04/26/12
- Review Submitted 05/09/12
Villa Baha is a beautiful home away from home! It has all of the modern conveniences (W/D, dishwasher, full kitchen, etc.) yet it still has that Costa Rican feel to the architecture in both the main house and in the casita. The property is meticulously maintained and absolutely gorgeous! Sitting in the pool with an ocean view and checking out the toucans and other birds... Beautiful. The road up to the house is a bit rough and were glad to have 4wd, especially after the rains, but that only added to the charm. I would absolutely recommend Villa Baha to anyone who may be staying in the area!Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/0
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Villa Baha has everything!
Villa Baha has everything!
- Guest VagabundaLoca
- Date of stay 02/01/12
- Review Submitted 03/30/12
Another couple, my husband and I spent a week a wonderful week at this gorgeous villa. I like the Mexican touch along with a (Far) Eastern motif. We have rented many villas in Costa Rica. This one is at the top of our list. Everything about it is perfect. The house is gorgeous architecturally. The pool is lovely and large enough to swim in. And the views!! Muy bonitas! The kitchen is so well-stocked. Dishes galore which I LOVE! We ate breakfast and lunch outdoors then went "upscale" in the dining room for our one home-cooked dinner. And the linens and towels--WOW, what a selection! We had pool towels, beach towels, and bathroom towels. The owners are extremely helpful and very pleasant to "chat" with, via e-mail. Amy provided a ton of information before we left. Once you arrive at the house, there is additional info. The books that identify the local bird life and plants were thumbed through frequently by our friends. I would provide only this warning: Do not attempt the "sendero" unless you are wearing sturdy shoes and have a walking stick. The trail is quite steep and, in the dry season, very difficult to maneuver as you cannot easily find foot holds. Of course, our friends (who are in good shape) made it without a problem. I won't elaborate on MY experience!Recommended for: Age 55+, families with young children, romantic getaway.
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Paradise
Paradise
- Guest Ginger
- Date of stay 06/11/11
- Review Submitted 06/21/11
We loved our Costa Rican home, it truly is paradise. This was a family vacation of 8 people from all over the USA gathering together to explore a new country and just 'chill out' as a family. The layout of this house really allows everyone to have privacy and then to gather together. The pool overlooks the mountains and the Pacific Ocean and was something we were all drawn to throughout the day. This place is even more spectacular than the pictures. We had great times going to all the surrounding places and exploring but the best time was coming back home and hanging out watching the toucans, many different types of birds, hummingbirds and frogs and the incredible views. We all left each other at the airport really feeling like this was the perfect family vacation and staying at Villa Baha was a big part of this.Recommended for: Age 55+, families with teenagers, girls getaway, sightseeing, families with young children, romantic getaway, adventure seekers.
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In a word...Superb!
In a word...Superb!
- Guest Donna & Drew
- Date of stay 02/08/11
- Review Submitted 02/27/11
Just back from a fabulous week in CR, many visits before but this was the first with our tribe of 20-something kids. Having seen Amy's pics, we knew Villa Baha would be great but our expectations were exceeded in every way. Beautiful gardens and decor, gourmet kitchen, immaculate facilities, comfy bedrooms and casita, wifi, terrific selection of books. Every detail has been considered, truly a home away from home. Amy also arranged groceries for our arrival, made for a very relaxing and fully-stocked first evening. Spectacular location and vantage point, our favorite mix of mountains, jungle and the ocean in the distance, close to Dominical and points south on the Costanera Sur. Zip-lining at Hacienda Baru, swimming at Playa Ventanas and lunch or dinner at Exotica. Bravo Amy, what an oasis you have created...we can't wait to return!Recommended for: Age 55+, families with teenagers, girls getaway, sightseeing, families with young children, romantic getaway, adventure seekers.
Owner response: We are so happy to hear that your family had a great vacation at Villa Baha. We look forward to seeing you again soon!
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Amazing Adventures!
Amazing Adventures!
- Guest Megan
- Date of stay 12/27/10
- Review Submitted 01/12/11
Thank you Amy and Villa Baha! Our recent holiday was fantastic! Start your days with singing birds, frolicking monkeys and colorful butterflies and end them with stunning pink skies. Our group of 10 had the most amazing time, delicious meals and wonderful adventures. Ages ranged from 50-2 and everybody was beyond happy! Amy provided great suggestions for tours and activities, as well as helpful directions to and from the house. The house is beautiful, comfortable and has everything you need to relax, make gourmet meals, play games, read, swim, hike, learn about Costa Rica, use the internet etc... It's a magical place! Thanks for sharing, and making it feel effortless.Recommended for: Age 55+, families with teenagers, girls getaway, sightseeing, families with young children, romantic getaway, adventure seekers.
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A truly wonderful vacation home!
A truly wonderful vacation home!
- Guest Mother of 3 boys
- Date of stay 03/17/10
- Review Submitted 03/29/10
My family (husband, mother-in-law, 3 children under the age of 11) and I recently stayed at Villa Baha for four nights during our spring break. This house is truly amazing! The location is wonderful, the house is immaculate and the grounds are unbelievable. It is very well-maintained and provided everything we needed for a wonderful vacation. The boys loved swimming in the pool every afternoon and we enjoyed cooking in the kitchen. We could eat in the outside dining room and watch the wildlife and the changing views during sunsets. This was the most beautiful house we have ever rented. I would recommend this house to everyone. An added bonus when you rent this house is the incredible knowledge that the owner (Amy) brings to your vacation. She gives incredible tips and really makes your stay hassle free. She is better than any travel agent!Recommended for: Age 55+, families with teenagers, girls getaway, sightseeing, families with young children, romantic getaway, adventure seekers.
Owner response: Thank you for staying at Villa Baha. Pura Vida!
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- Guest Anonymous
- Date of stay 02/25/09
- Review Submitted 02/25/09
I don't know where to start. We six friends met up in Costa Rica for the winter holiday and made our way down to Villa Baha. Our time at Villa Baha was without a doubt our favorite part of the trip. The photos online only give a small snapshot of the beauty and thought that went into the evolution of this property. We rent houses from VRBO every year, and this is by far our favorite. It is gorgeously decorated, beautifully landscaped, and just remote enough to feel "away from it all." From the moment you approach the property, you can feel the time and emotion that went into making this such a special place. The owner Amy went out of her way to help navigate our anticipation leading up to our stay. We thank you for your help and information. The property manager Cynthia is quite simply a lovely person. She was helpful, thoughtful, knowledgeable and truly interesting. We had THREE flat tires on our trip and she went out of her way to help us time and time again. Thank you Cynthia. We'll never forget you! Dinners cooked with fresh herbs and fruits from the garden, watching the sun set over the Pacific from the pool or hammock, combing nearby beaches, hiking to waterfalls, deep sea fishing, snorkeling…just some of the many things we enjoyed during our stay. If you are even considering Villa Baha for your vacation, look no further.Pura Vida!-Jason, Lori, Jen, Tad, Heather and JenDid you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 5/5
Rates
Nov 15-Apr 30 .. $360/night .. $2500/week. May 01-Aug 31 .. $330/night .. $2300/week. Sep 01-Nov 14 .. $275/night .. $1900/week. Xmas, New Year's and Easter Weeks .. $3200/week 5 night minimum stay except for Xmas, New Year's and Easter weeks Credit cards accepted via Paypal
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Photos
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Villa Baha features private pool with lap lane and graceful, wide Baja steps
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Sunset view of Manuel Antonio from Villa Baha
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Villa Baha features charming and distinctive Mexican country home architecture
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The colorful courtyard garden attracts butterflies and hummingbirds
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Dramatic architectural details are complemented by bold colors and unique decor
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Colorful, fully-appointed kitchen with ocean view connects to dining room
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Private master suite with direct access to pool and veranda
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2nd floor guest suite enjoys access to garden and fountain view verandas
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French doors throughout open to shaded verandas with ocean and mountain views
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Lush lawns and vibrant tropical gardens are artfully integrated into the jungle
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Lounge and dine poolside at Villa Baha while enjoying unforgettable views
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2nd floor terraces and roof with 360° views for birdwatching and stargazing
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Poolside lounging at Villa Baha, with ocean, jungle and garden views
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Cascading fountain creates a tranquil ambiance night and day
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Attention to detail is evident at the entrance to the courtyard garden
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Mexican wall fountain adds delightful sound and color to the courtyard garden
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Living room designed for conversation, movies, games, reading or relaxing
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French doors lead from the dining room to the poolside veranda
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Sunny master bath features hand painted Mexican tiles & double sinks
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2nd floor media room converts into a third bedroom for larger groups
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Villa Baha's 11 acres can be explored by hiking its garden and jungle trails
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Exuberant plantings provide an exotic backdrop for the crystal clear pool
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Veranda with ping-pong table and grill, another gathering spot for family fun
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All of our visitors enjoy a tranquil relationship with nature at Villa Baha
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