The Bali House at the beach, the best house and the best location by far !

See all properties

Save

Entire home

Relaxing under the Mango Tree - Poolside

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

5 bedrooms5+ bathroomsSleeps 10465 sq m

Popular amenities

Pool

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Free WiFi

Washer

Dryer

Check out the area

Manuel Antonio, Puntarenas (province)

Manuel Antonio Beach3 min drive
Playitas Beach7 min drive
Biesanz Beach12 min drive

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed and 1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Single Bed and 1 King Bed

Bedroom 5

1 King Bed

5 bathrooms, 2 half bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Bathroom 5

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Bathroom 6

Toilet

Bathroom 7

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Welcome to Bali House, where the rain forest meets the beach in beautiful Manuel Antonio! As the ONLY luxury rental property truly on Playa Espadilla (the main beach in Manuel Antonio) the Bali House is a 5 bedroom 7 bath Balinese Villa nestled into the rain forest just steps away from the ocean. This exotic tropical villa is on a 44-acre private rainforest preserve bordering one of the most beautiful beaches in Costa Rica. Our location is perfect for guests who love the beach and want to maximize their beach time. The 44 acre rainforest preserve has several paths, streams, wildlife and an organic garden. Most rental homes in Manuel Antonio are perched high in the hills and their guests must drive or walk down steep hills to reach public beach access areas. At the Bali House, you are at the beach. You simply walk down our garden path and you are at the private section of the beach in 1 minute! Come and enjoy our exotic hideaway in the most desirable location that Manuel Antonio has to offer - in the rain forest, yet on the beach.

Our onsite concierge and staff live in the other two homes nearby on the property but out of sight.

About The Bali House: The Bali House 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 framed in Bali from Indonesian ironwood. It was disassembled and shipped to Costa Rica along with all the furnishings and finishes and it was carefully reconstructed by a team of Balinese craftsmen.

Villa Staff: The Bali House is staffed by a manager/concierge, housekeeping, gardener, daily pool service, and maintenance staff. Your Concierge will be happy to arrange transportation from the International Airport to the house, reserve tours, hire a private chef, a masseuse, or anything else you need during your stay.

Property manager

John Masters

Premier Host

Protect your payment — always book on Vrbo

If someone asks you to book through them or pay them directly before you book on Vrbo, report it.

Find out more

Amenities

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Playa Espadilla sun set, Elephant Rock & Manuel Antonio National Park.

Sea view

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Not more than 4 kids.

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Manuel Antonio

Located in Quepos, this holiday home is on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Manuel Antonio National Park and Manuel Antonio Beach. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

View more Holiday homes in Manuel Antonio

Manuel Antonio, Puntarenas (province)

What's nearby

Manuel Antonio National Park - 3 min walk
Manuel Antonio Beach - 3 min drive
Playitas Beach - 7 min drive
Biesanz Beach - 12 min drive
Playa La Macha - 13 min drive

Getting around

Quepos (XQP) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

El Avión Restaurant - 17 min walk
Burû - 9 min walk
El Patio de Café Milagro - 3 min drive
Emilio's Cafe - 4 min drive
Baldi's Fresh - 8 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does The Bali House at the beach, the best house and the best location by far ! have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is The Bali House at the beach, the best house and the best location by far ! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Bali House at the beach, the best house and the best location by far !?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Bali House at the beach, the best house and the best location by far !?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Bali House at the beach, the best house and the best location by far ! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Quepos holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Playa Espadilla and Manuel Antonio National Park. Manuel Antonio Beach and Playa Puerto Escondido are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.

Learn more

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Lori S.

2 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Bali House

Absolutely loved out vacation. Maria and the staff were wonderful!! Food was amazing!! House & pool we’re amazing!! Highly recommend!!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Adam S.

30 Jul 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family vacation

We got the whole family together to celebrate our 40th anniversary. Ages ranged from 6 to 66, and everyone had an amazing time. Our two grandsons lived in the pool (when they weren’t at the beach). The home’s layout allowed for both privacy—loved the en-suite baths fir each bedroom—and comfortable group gatherings. Monkeys visited daily, delighting everyone with their poolside antics. Easy walk down to the beach. We enjoyed delicious chef-prepared meals twice, walked up to a nearby restaurant the first night, and ordered takeout twice. Our tireless concierge was enormously helpful—driving us to the supermarket and arranging an array of excursions. Can’t recommend Bali House highly enough!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

John T., Austin, TX

28 Jun 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Hospitality At It’s Finest

This is a beautiful house with wonderful people that take care of the property. The Bali House is the perfect place for people that want to be together, yet have your own space when desired. The villas are beautiful and spacious. The pool and outside area are mesmerizing. The monkeys that visit every day are a treat. Maria takes hospitality to a different level. I have been in the service industry my whole life and can honestly say that Maria is next level. She made our vacation seamless; from planning activities to arranging airport transportation to cooking wonderful meals with her amazing Sous chef. And that is just the start. She even picked up pizza a couple of times for our ten year old when she was on the way over to cook us dinner. Please realize how wonderful she is and tip her more than you have ever tipped anyone. The only thing I can reiterate from other reviews is the fact that the pictures of the place and property don’t do it justice. It may be one if the most unique and beautiful homes you will ever have the opportunity to stay at. The only reason I am apprehensive to leave this review is because this is a hidden gem and I don’t want it to be booked up the next time I want to visit. I did extensive research on multiple platforms and am fortunate that this is the place I decided to book. I knew it when I saw it, but was still amazed when we arrived. Thanks to Maria, her father Fernando, and Andrea and Brian.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie A.

13 Jan 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Property

The house is gorgeous! The pictures don’t do it justice. It is like having 5 beautiful master bedrooms with huge bathrooms in each room. The family room and pool are amazing. The walk to the beach is a beautiful tour through nature. We cannot speak highly enough about Maria and her team. We ended up having them cook most of our meals for breakfast and dinner. The food was outstanding! We leveraged the bartending services for an hour or 2 before each meal. The drinks were creative and very good. I highly recommend the Bali House! You will not be disappointed.

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Richard S., Gypsum, USA

5 Dec 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Bali House FamilyThanksgiving

The Bali house is absolutely spectacular! Ideal for a family get a way that enjoy being in a jungle setting very near the beach. The staff was beyond great. The owner, John Masters & property manager, Fernando were very helpful. Our on site concierge and private chef, Maria Zuniga, was absolutely the best. She arranged lots of different things for us and she and her staff provided us with amazingly, delicious dinner meals.

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022

About the host

Hosted by John Masters

The Bali house is operated by local Costa Ricans. Fernando is the property manager while John handles the bookings. The owner has placed the entire 45 acre Akira Reserve into a protected Private Preserve with no other buildings other than structures associated with Organic farming. There are several trails & stream in the preserve. All of the property except for our organic garden will be left for the animals, the vegetation and those people lucky enough and willing to come visit.

Why they chose this property

The owner chose Manuel Antonio because of it's natural beauty and for the National Park. The property is one of the largest privately owned parcels in Manuel Antonio and the only 45+ acre property directly on the most popular beach of all of Costa Rica. Of course, there are also many amenities and adventure tours available in this area of Costa Rica as well as numerous outstanding restaurants and stores from which to choose.

What makes this property unique

The owner fell in love with the Bali house so he's a bit biased, but in truth, most people find the density of the jungle and the proximity of the ocean waves to be utter magic. Whether eating mangos off the patio deck, walking up the driveway to Raphael's Terrazas for a spectacular tuna salad or simply strolling down the beach with a refreshing coconut drink, everyone will find there is always something to do that is pleasant, healthy and attractive.