Villa Aruna

Entire villa in Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica

Villa Aruna – flagship residence of Casa Anjali Estate with direct views toward Mogotes Island.

14 guests | 7 bedrooms | 7 beds | 7.5 baths

683 m² of interior living space and 279 m² of outdoor areas, 962 m² of total combined space

About this space

With 6,000 square feet of impeccable interior space and 3,000 square feet of decked terraces, Casa Anjali absolutely inspires the vacation lifestyle and defines its possibilities.

The space
Nestled amidst two acres of pristine tropical rainforest, yet still conveniently situated in the heart of Manuel Antonio this contemporary luxury home is the perfect blend of tranquil nature meeting modern world comfort. With its impressive tri-level design, five star services, and deluxe amenities, an extraordinary vacation experience is ensured at this stunning seven bedroom retreat.

As the original Casa Anjali villa and flagship residence of the estate, Villa Aruna occupies one of the property's most privileged positions. Guests enjoy sweeping Pacific Ocean views and direct sightlines to Mogotes Island, one of Manuel Antonio's most recognizable natural landmarks. This iconic setting creates an extraordinary backdrop from sunrise to sunset and is one of the villa's defining features.

Entering through a private gated entrance, one descends through immaculately kept jungle surroundings until arriving to the ample parking area, here one is met with the distinctive glass tower stairwell façade of Casa Anjali. Immense double doors welcome you to the entrance hall where striking artwork is featured. Magnificent views revealed by the nine-foot-tall retracting glass walls on this floor will immediately take your breath away. Vaulted teak ceilings and the open-plan nature of the living and dining area create an expansive indoor space, complete with an entertainment center and designer furnishings, this area is ideal for any occasion from intimate get togethers to grand gatherings. Granite counters and high-end appliances complement the ultra-modern kitchen, perfect for meal preparation by guests or even a private in-home chef, should you prefer. Creating a seamless connection between indoor-outdoor spaces, the glass walls fold away to draw you on the terrace where relaxing lounge and dining furniture invite you to take in the marvelous ocean and rainforest views.

Six of the seven elegant bedrooms are located over the three floors to the right of the main entrance, floor to ceiling glass doors in each room boast ocean and rainforest views. Three of these are king bed suites, the other three have king beds which can split in to two twins, all offer private bathrooms, walk in closets, safety deposit boxes and terrace areas. The final bedroom is an en-suite with a queen bed and accessible via a separate poolside entrance. Individual air conditioning units and ceiling fans are installed in each room for guest’s comfort as well as flat screen HD cable TVs. The house also includes daily (except Sundays and holidays) housekeeping service.

A covered, outdoor BBQ kitchen and drink station as well as another dining area are located below the main level. Gaze out to the rocky islets from the three-person day bed located on this deck. Surrounded by the rainforest canopy, the inviting infinity pool and adjacent sun deck are inevitably ideal for relaxation and enjoyment. Local wildlife frequents at Casa Anjali, visits from all three types of monkeys that inhabit the area, as well as sightings of sloths, scarlet macaws, toucans and many other tropical birds can be marveled by guests throughout the property.

The mesmerizing beauty of Manuel Antonio and the splendor of Casa Anjali create quite simply a phenomenal vacation experience.