Villa Baha - At Home in Paradise

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 Jen

We LOVE Villa Baha! You never know what to expect
when booking lodging online - and although we
had a good idea that it would be LOVELY - any
expectations that we could have had were
surpassed.It is BEAUTIFUL, clean, well-appointed,
festive! and has everything you could possibly need
or even think to have. We were traveling with our 4
month old baby and another couple and their 3
month old baby and the layout was perfect for our
"particular" situation. We had our zone downstairs
and they had theirs upstairs- and so the babies
slept quietly in our rooms which are in the same
house, but it feels like you are separate - in a
GOOD way. Even the outdoor areas can be
communal or separate. We were really impressed
with the detail and thought that they have put into
the Villa. Amy was HUGELY helpful and very
attentive... Cynthia and the staff were great. It felt
like we were alone, but we knew there was a
support circuit behind the scenes... just GREAT!
Highly recommended. Thanks again Amy!

Our family gives Villa Baha 4 THUMBS UP!!!! I felt like I was living in three places at once: in the jungle, at the ocean, and on top of the world from the constant of an elegant home base. Hard to choose "best parts" but I'd choose:
1. Floating in the swimming pool and gazing past the forested mountains to the ocean's shoreline in the distance.
2. Falling asleep listening to the sounds of nature...esp. the rain, cicadas, and frogs
3. Waking up to the fresh morning air, sounds of the birds and the sheer magic of being able to do it all again.
If it seems too good to be true, I know. It "seemed" that way even while we were there. Our memories have the quality of dreams. Thanks Amy, Cynthia, the housekeeper, and to the gardener, too, who keeps the grounds immaculate!

3/15/08 Our family had an absolutely wonderful time for our week at Villa Baha. We have rented homes throughout the Caribbean and Hawaii and this is by far the nicest and best equiped home we have ever rented. The photos on the web site are great and when you get to the house you will be even more impressed! It's a spectactular place and Dominical is a charming and delightful town. You cannot go wrong with this rental and if you want a "dream" Costa Rican trip go to Villa Baha!
The Nanfelt's- Scott, Grit Kai & Svenja

Amy Thank you so much for your hospitality!!! We could not have had a better time. Your attention to details at the time of booking saved us so much time. The view off the back patio of the Ocean is to die for and makes doing the dishes a very pleasurable experience! The lay out of this home was so accomidating for each of us to get our own little piece of privacy. Our very very very favorite thing was the time we spent uninterupted as a family we have memories that we will cherish forever. What a way to get to reconnect with our children. I will say that the no phone at first was alittle unnerving with the remote location you have. It turned out to be my favorite thing no one could get us and we were much better for it. We are so used to talking on cell phones and everyone having constant contact with us that you forget that a family vacation is really not a family vacation if Mom is on the phone and Dad is on the computer. It just means you are conducting business from another location. Thank you for the lesson in what a true vacation is truly for. I was so pleased with the way the house was stocked with coolers/beach towels/floaties/ anything you would need to go to the beach. The drive down took about 15 minutes to the most remote beach with no other people and the best waves. We are not surfers but if we were this would have been heaven on earth. Cynthia was so very very helpful her knowledge of the area was tremendous and she was there to help if we needed it and out of sight if we didn't. I know she will be such an asset for you we just LOVED HER. God Bless you and yours!!!!

Kathy

We had an amazing 2 week stay at Villa Baha. The wildlife was so diverse, and the weather was great too! (Expect showers almost every afternoon). Some of the activities we enjoyed most were: playing at the Playa Belina, Horseback riding to Nuayaca Falls, Zip Line Adventure at Hacienda Baru, and eating GREAT FOOD at the resurants in Dominical. If you're looking for an authentic Costa Rican trip to remember, stay at Villa Baha!!

My wife and I stayed here for 10 days for our honeymoon and it was perfect! In fact, we had planned to stay a few days at a resort, but after talking to other gringos we quickly realized how great we had it at Villa Baha and stayed the entire time (even though we lost our deposit on the resort). The house and gardens are beyond beautiful; the pool is perfect and overlooks the ocean. TOUCANS and White Faced MONKEYS and other animals visit the property; there are tons of hummingbirds and butterflies in the fragrent flowers. Great location, quick drive to Dominical and several beaches. Perfect blend of remoteness and convenience. There is a great nature reserve just down the hill (which is where the monkeys must come from). Can't say enough about how great it is. Wonderful view. Very private. Hope to go back soon after we have kids. Definitely family friendly. There are TVs, ping-pong table, a grill, etc. Don't think twice, book it!

Our family of four thoroughly enjoyed our recent stay at Villa Baha. We felt at home instantly. My husband and I loved the master suite and our children enjoyed the ping pong table and the TVs. Best of all was the swimming pool and the outdoor dining area. We could have stayed forever.

Dominical itself was a lot of fun and we enjoyed several beaches and tours.

We highly recommend Villa Baha and hope that we can return one day.