Die Bali-Haus am Strand, das beste Haus und bester Lage bei weitem!

I loved it so much the 1st time I had to return. This time was actually better than the 1st. I did not get to meet Maria on my 1st visit. The pictures are amazing but to be there is indescribable. I traveled with 4 other couples who had not done a property rental. I was a little apprehensive. Turns out it was the best vacation ever. I can’t say enough good things about this place and of course Fernando and Marie made it that much better. I will be back.

This past week, 10 adults stayed at this amazing property for my 50th Birthday. I searched for just the right place to celebrate my 50th Birthday and am so glad we selected this house!

I can honestly say that the photos do not do this place justice. Everyone in our group all commented that this was our best vacation thus far. Although we did do several activities (I.e. White water rafting, zip lining, snorkeling, sailing, sky diving), all we wanted to do was get back to the house and enjoy the offerings there. We stayed in a few days and had Tito come to prepare a few meals at night. They were amazing! We also cooked ourselves several times and had everything we needed.

We will definitely go back, but I am afraid that we are spoiled to be able to stay anywhere else when we do.

Thank you Alejandra, Maria and Fernando for making our trip extra special. Can't wait for our return visit.

Louis

Our family just returned home from a wonderful week long stay at the Bali House. The house is larger and more beautiful in person than the photos convey. All 5 of the suites are complete masters with their own decks and ample space. Fernando and the staff clearly love the house and grounds and they took excellent care of us. Tito Borge catering prepared 8 meals for us, and Alejandro and Tito are both excellent chefs. Being able to just relax and stay in our swimming suits for a meal removed all of the stress of meal preparation and cleanup or even going out. When we did go out for a few meals though, it was a great experience. Many excellent restaurants are within walking distance - though after trekking up the steep and slippery street, we realized that its worth a few dollars for cabs in spite of the short distance. The beach is beautiful and is just a short walk on a private sidewalk through the beautiful jungle gardens. We spent most mornings in the ocean and most afternoons in the pool. It rained for a short period every day, but the rain was always pleasant when it arrived, and the house is perfectly suited to enjoy even the occasional heavy thunderstorm. A troop of monkeys arrived like clockwork each morning and again in the evening, and the kids had named each of them by the end of the trip. Truly a 5 star experience. Thanks to Peter and Fernando, and all who made it so great!

Absolutely beautiful and perfect in every way. Fernando was so helpful, Desiree's meals were delicious and Sylvia's massages were the best. If I could change one thing I would add more lighting to the beautiful bathrooms. Perfect vacation home for adults or families with older children.

We enjoyed our 1st trip to Casa Bali so much, we decided to come back and host a week-long Yoga & Meditation retreat here with 10 women. It was absolute paradise and exceeded all of our expectations (which were high to begin with)!!! The property was even more magical than we remembered ~ daily visits from monkeys, the sound of the waves crashing, so many exotic birds, the ocean & infinity pool to cool us down, lounging in hammocks, sunset beach walks.... One of the biggest treats was that an adorable baby sloth was discovered at the property and every day we would check in on it to see where it was snuggling.

Although it was the wet season, the weather was beautiful and only rained a few times which we really enjoyed. We hosted morning and afternoon meditation/yoga classes (the property offers an indoor and outdoor space); we felt completely immersed in nature and peace. Evenings were spent with fun activities such as art, dance, & moonlit swims. We hired Desiree to prepare all of our meals which were over-the-top incredible ~ dishes like organic kale fritters, mahi mahi, tuna sashimi, fresh salads, tropical fruit, gallo pinto, seafood paella, lobster, banana flambée, tres leches cheesecake...you get the picture :) The house manager's wife can also prepare dishes for you but she was unavailable for this trip. We did experience her cooking last year and loved it.

The staff is so friendly and helpful ~ they truly care about each and every person having a joyful, stress-free experience. We felt like one big Costa Rican family living the Pura Vida life. The house manager helped us set up a few tours: ziplining, vanilla spice tour, and a guided tour of Manuel Antonio Parc (highly recommended). A favorite place for happy hour was Barba Roja (a short cab ride or a walk). We had a great time walking into town via the beach and shopping.

This property offers the perfect experience of everything Costa Rica has to offer: rainforest, jungle, beach, friendly town; you can be as active or inactive as you'd like. The property itself is stunning with lovely amenities like AC (not very common in Costa Rica). And it actually is beach-front ~ some rental homes claim to be beach-front when in reality they are high up on a cliff. I visited several retreat centers all over the country and this was by far the best option for our retreat. We are already planning another one next year! Thank you to everyone at Casa Bali for making our experience truly unforgettable.