Balinese Inspired Luxury Villa
Balinese Inspired Luxury Villa
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Overview
3 bedrooms
3 bathrooms
6 guests
Minimum stay varies
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Villa
House Rules
Pets not allowedKid friendlyNo smoking
Bathrooms
3 Full baths
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Reviews (24)
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Ryan M.
by a verified reviewer on Bookabach.co.nz
My family of 6 (17yoB, 15yoG, 13yoG, 9yoG) had a w...
My family of 6 (17yoB, 15yoG, 13yoG, 9yoG) had a wonderful stay. The location is really special up and down some steep roads (4x4 required!) but this is a beautiful home up in the rain forest. Morning coffee out on the patio was my favorite. Some days were limited activity in the forest (probably due to rain) but other days (less rain) were super active with birds and monkeys. Both were great! We had some great pool time and the kitchen was well set up as it was easier (and more affordable) to make it at home!
Andrey was very helpful re: access and excursions including remembering my daughter is Celiac when booking an excursion with food!
Written 3 July 2024. This review is the subjective opinion of an individual traveller and not of Tripadvisor LLC nor of its partners. Tripadvisor does not check Vrbo reviews.
Matthew
by a verified reviewer on Bookabach.co.nz
Amazing, peaceful experience. Loved it. Exactly...
Amazing, peaceful experience. Loved it. Exactly the remote jungle experience we wanted. Fell asleep at night listening to the sounds of the jungle. My wife and our fours kids will always have fond memories of this property. We stayed a week. A note about the road conditions: we had a Toyota Rush with two wheel drive automatic transmission. It was was fine getting to and from the house. I can see how a 4x4 would be better, but from our experience a 4x4 was not necessary. Great time.
Written 29 October 2023. This review is the subjective opinion of an individual traveller and not of Tripadvisor LLC nor of its partners. Tripadvisor does not check Vrbo reviews.
Lisa S.
by a verified reviewer on Bookabach.co.nz
Loved the location
Loved the location
Written 28 August 2023. This review is the subjective opinion of an individual traveller and not of Tripadvisor LLC nor of its partners. Tripadvisor does not check Vrbo reviews.
Guy L.
by a verified reviewer on Bookabach.co.nz
Stayed in Quepos in June 2023. The house was hard ...
Stayed in Quepos in June 2023. The house was hard to access (VERY hard by American standards), and 4X4 is necessary, but when we arrived… so gorgeous! It was like a Balinese mansion rising from the jungle. The pool was perfect for hot days, and toucans and birds were flitting about the backyard our entire stay. The staff were incredibly helpful as well. Can’t recommend enough!
Written 3 July 2023. This review is the subjective opinion of an individual traveller and not of Tripadvisor LLC nor of its partners. Tripadvisor does not check Vrbo reviews.
matthew k.
by a verified reviewer on Bookabach.co.nz
Villa Michelina was excellent for our week long st...
Villa Michelina was excellent for our week long stay in Manuel Antonio. The master suite is nicely separated from the other two bedrooms. Pool was was great. Setting was great. Driveway was fun to drive. Definitely rent a 4x4 vehicle. Driveway to and from is steeeeeep, and fun! Villa is a 5 minute drive from Quepos and all the restaurants on the way to Manuel Antonio park and beaches. Location is nicely secluded yet close to it all.
Only negative I have is that I wish the washer/dryer were accessible.
The property is managed by the 2Costa Rica Vacation Rentals team and can't say enough good things about Hazel and Mariana. A wealth of information and extremely helpful with booking excursions and suggesting restaurants.
If you want to be surrounded by lush vegetation, yet close to it all, this well appointed Villa is the place to stay.
Excited to explore other parts of Costa Rica next time.
Thanks again to 2Costa Rica Vacation Rentals team!
Written 9 June 2023. This review is the subjective opinion of an individual traveller and not of Tripadvisor LLC nor of its partners. Tripadvisor does not check Vrbo reviews.
Martin W.
by a verified reviewer on Bookabach.co.nz
Mariana was an incredible host and Diego was a phe...
Mariana was an incredible host and Diego was a phenomenal chef.
Written 9 June 2023. This review is the subjective opinion of an individual traveller and not of Tripadvisor LLC nor of its partners. Tripadvisor does not check Vrbo reviews.
Chantelle M.
by a verified reviewer on Bookabach.co.nz
Our family had an incredible stay at Villa Micheli...
Our family had an incredible stay at Villa Michelina. The property is bigger and more beautiful than the pictures show. It offered privacy within minutes of all the beaches, restaurants and attractions. We also enjoyed cooking in the spacious kitchen.
The kids spent hours playing in the pool and looking for wildlife in the backyard. During our stay, we were visited by a family of capuchin monkeys, iguanas, toucans, hummingbirds and many other birds. On our last day, a huge group of squirrel monkeys were in the area and some came onto the back patio with us. Having wildlife so close to us was a highlight of our trip.
Mariana, Jorge and the cleaning staff were also amazing and helped us arrange everything we needed, including grocery orders and restaurant recommendations.
As others have said, there is a steep driveway but it was part of our adventure!
If we return to Manuel Antonio, we will definitely stay at Villa Michelina! Thank you for a wonderful stay!
Written 9 June 2023. This review is the subjective opinion of an individual traveller and not of Tripadvisor LLC nor of its partners. Tripadvisor does not check Vrbo reviews.
by a verified reviewer on Bookabach.co.nz
Everyone I worked with while planning our stay at ...
Everyone I worked with while planning our stay at Villa Michelina and while we were there was wonderful. Before we arrived, Hazel and Mariana helped us book several excursions and in home spa/chef services, as well as assisting us in booking our Covid tests to return home. Communication was flawless. We could not have asked for more.
The description says you need a 4 x 4 to manage the driveway. This is NO JOKE! The driveway is steep and take your breath away terrifying. It IS something you get used to, eventually, but it is certainly the scariest driveway we have ever encountered.
Once your heart starts beating again, the house, itself, is jaw-droppingly amazing. It is huge and grand and definitely the nicest home we have ever stayed in. The cathedral ceilings, beautiful furniture, and fixtures had us feeling very posh! The pool and deck area is gorgeous. We saw monkeys, toucans, and a couple lizards, who seemed to have their assigned spots on the deck. All in all, it was a wonderful, wonderful stay!
Written 9 June 2023. This review is the subjective opinion of an individual traveller and not of Tripadvisor LLC nor of its partners. Tripadvisor does not check Vrbo reviews.
by a verified reviewer on Bookabach.co.nz
This is an absolutely wonderful villa, the photos ...
This is an absolutely wonderful villa, the photos do not do it justice! It was the perfect amount of space to make our holiday relaxing for our family of five. The separation between the primary bedroom and other two is great for families with older kids, while the locks on all the doors with pool access is a thoughtful gesture for those with younger kids. Ours are in the middle and they absolutely LOVED this house and having their own quarters. The high ceilings make it feel very grand and spacious.
The housekeeping team take fantastic care of the property and its guests - the towels or laundry mentioned in previous reviews was a non-issue for us thanks to them.
Check in and out was a breeze and concierge was available for any of our needs; overall a very hospitable team!
The driveway is definitely a challenge but not an issue with the right car. We loved the location in that it was away from the hustle and bustle of the main strip but still only a few minutes away from it when we wanted - same for the beaches. It was amazing being nestled in the forest and visited by the wildlife, including a monkey!
Such a lovely stay and experience, would highly recommend!
Written 27 April 2023. This review is the subjective opinion of an individual traveller and not of Tripadvisor LLC nor of its partners. Tripadvisor does not check Vrbo reviews.
Kelly L.
by a verified reviewer on Bookabach.co.nz
Pros:
- Wonderful customer service! The host and ...
Pros:
- Wonderful customer service! The host and Raimund were so helpful and responded right away to questions/concerns.
- Extremely spacious.
- They provided cleaners (included in the cost) every other day which was really nice. They also did laundry for us if we left a tip.
- The pool area was beautiful.
- It is a true “jungle” experience!
- Great AC!
- Alarm system on home which made us feel extra safe (although it felt very safe anyways)
Cons:
- The location indicator on the listing is way off. One of the main reasons we booked this house is because we thought it was walking distance to bars and restaurants in Manuel Antonio however, it was not walking distance whatsoever for an average person. We would have never booked this place if we knew the true location. It was in the “middle of nowhere” about 8 minutes from the top of the hill in MA, but it is either straight down or straight up so walking would be so very difficult especially if you are not use to all the heat.
- The way the house is built (maybe it’s the Indonesian style?) has a gap to the outdoors between the roof and walls (which they did try to patch with boards and it helped but did not solve 100%) which allowed more than average bugs and critters into the home(small lizards, frogs, and we even had a bat fly in our first night).
- the interior is a bit dated, though it’s unique and of high quality furnishings and decor
-- Some of kitchen stuff was very poor quality
Written 20 April 2023. This review is the subjective opinion of an individual traveller and not of Tripadvisor LLC nor of its partners. Tripadvisor does not check Vrbo reviews.
What this rental offers
Things to do
- Fishing spots available
Entertainment
- DVD player
- Television
Nearby
- Countryside area
- Horse riding facilities
Living spaces
- Highchair
Location info
- Kid friendly
Bathroom and laundry
- Towels provided
Wi-fi and internet
- Wi-fi
Indoor amenities
- Internet access
- Air conditioning
Outdoor amenities
- Balcony
- Terrace
- Patio
Kitchen and dining
- Cooker
- Grill
- Microwave
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Toaster
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Map
Getting there
Juan Santamaria Intl Airport
65.2 km
Restaurants
Hola India Restaurant Manuel Antonio
14 min
Namaste Indian Restaurant
12 min
Manuel Antonio Falafel Bar
13 min
Ape Eclectic Social Bar
14 min
Attractions
Tropical Waterfalls Tour
10 min • Waterfalls
Pacific jungle adventures
10 min • Waterfalls
La Selvita
13 min • Parks
Club Karma Lounge
12 min • Dance Clubs & Discos
Activities nearby
Fishing spots availableHorse riding facilities
Things to know
Check in / out timings
Check in after 3 pm • Check out by 10 am
Cancellation policy
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Frequently Asked Questions about Balinese Inspired Luxury Villa
- Balinese Inspired Luxury Villa is able to accommodate up to 6 guests. See all property details.
- Balinese Inspired Luxury Villa has 3 bathrooms available. See all property details.
- Balinese Inspired Luxury Villa has 3 bedrooms available. See all property details.
- Stays at Balinese Inspired Luxury Villa must last at least one night. See all property details.