It's a located in a hill souroudend by nature, it's a safe and fresh place. It's a 5 minute walk from the Marina Pez Vela and 10 minute walk from downtown. A 10 minute drive to Manuel Antonio beach. It has a balcony where you can spy our wildlife such us monkeys, many kinds of birds, sloths, iguanas among others. The space Balu #2 apartment is comfortable and can acomodate up to 5 people. We also have Balu #1 downstairs that also can acomodate up to 6 people in case you need it. It has secure parking and a nice view of nature and animals from the balcony. Guest access Each apartment is private, you only share the parking lot. The property is very secure and relaxing.

## Location

This property is situated on a hillside surrounded by nature, offering a safe and refreshing environment. It is just a 5-minute walk from Marina Pez Vela and a 10-minute walk from downtown. Manuel Antonio Beach is a 10-minute drive away.

## The Space

The Balu #2 apartment is cozy and can accommodate up to 5 guests. It features a balcony where you can observe local wildlife such as monkeys, various bird species, sloths, and iguanas.

There is also a Balu #1 apartment located downstairs, which can house up to 6 people if additional space is needed.

## Amenities

- Secure parking available  
- Balcony with views of nature and wildlife  
- Private apartments with shared parking lot only  
- Safe and tranquil property environment

It's a 5 minute walk from the Marina Pez Vela and 10 minute walk from ...

Johanna

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2BR condo in Quepos

Balú #2-Walk to the Marina Pez Vela-nature - Apartments for Rent in Quepos, Provincia de Puntarenas, Costa Rica

It's located in the woods, very close to downtown Quepos. It was very convenient for us to go out for a walk. Johanna answered questions quickly, and we found the place spotless. They have everything you need for a good stay. We will be back!

Esta ubicado entre el bosque, muy cerca del centro de Quepos, nos quedó muy práctico para salir a pasear. Johanna atendió dudas a la brevedad y encontramos el lugar impecable. Tienen todo lo que se necesita para una buena estancia. Volveremos!

Small, friendly accommodation, good bedding. Johanna gave us clear instructions to find her place and answered our questions. Everything went well!

Petit logement sympathique, bonne  literie. Johanna nous a donné des instructions claires pour trouver son logement et a répondu à nos questions. Tout s'est bien passé !

A very nice place surrounded by nature, and Johanna was very attentive and helpful at all times!

Un lugar muy agradable rodeado de naturaleza y Johanna muy atenta y servicial en todo momento!

Our stay was very good. Johana was always one step ahead, very friendly and helpful.

nuestra estadía estuvo muy bien Johana siempre estuvo un paso adelante más bien muy amable y servicial

Muy bonito el lugar rodeado de naturaleza

Excellent hospitality. Very good directions. The only problem was that the kitchen didn't work, but we brought a camping stove.

excelente atfrition muy buenas indicaciones, el unico problema es que la cocina no sirvia pero traiamos cocina de campamento

Everything is as described in the information

Todo es tal y como se describe en la información

Johanna is a great host, very responsive, always available and the house was super clean.

We had a lovely time at Johanna’s house and the natural beauty of the place. Won’t hesitate to return or recommend her to anyone.

Ideal for animal and nature lovers, as it is located amidst the lush vegetation of the jungle. The house is well equipped to keep mosquitoes out, clean, and very cozy. Since it is located on higher ground, I do recommend not scheduling check-in for the evening, as there is a fairly steep, curving climb to get there. Johanna was very attentive to our needs and recommended many things to us. 100% recommended.

Ideal para los amantes de los animales y la naturaleza ya que está situada entre la vegetación de la selva. La casa está bien equipada para que no entren mosquitos, limpia y muy acogedora. Al estar situada en un sitio más alto sí que recomiendo no dejar el check in para la noche ya que tiene una subida con bastante pendiente y con curva. Johanna está muy atenta a lo que necesitábamos y nos recomendó muchas cosas. 100% recomendable

The place is nice and has a small ocean view. It is important to have a 4x4 or a sturdy vehicle to get up those steep hills. Overall, the place is very well equipped, but since there is no air conditioning, it is extremely hot, and the fan is not enough. So, if it is very hot at night, as it was in my case, you don't have a very good night, and during the day, even if you have all the blinds open, it is quite hot. The kitchen is very well equipped, and the host responds quickly and is very friendly.

El lugar es bonito y tiene une pequeña vista al mar, si es importante tener carro 4x4 o fuerte para subir esas cuestas tan pronunciadas,en general el lugar es muy completo solo que al no tener aire acondicionado es super caliente y el ventilador no es suficiente, entonces si la noche està muy caliente como en mi caso no la pasas tan bien y durante el dìa aunque tengas todas las celosìas abiertas es bastante caliente, la cocina muy bien equipada y la anfitriona responde ràpido y muy amable

Great stay in Quepos. Surrounded by nature.

"Balú #2 is excellent for its balance between nature and convenience. It offers a private balcony perfect for watching monkeys and birds in a cool and safe environment. The apartment is spacious, well-equipped and has private parking. Highly recommended for its value for money in Quepos."

"Balú #2 es excelente por su equilibrio entre naturaleza y conveniencia. Ofrece un balcón privado perfecto para ver monos y aves en un ambiente fresco y seguro. El departamento es espacioso, está bien equipado y cuenta con parqueo privado. Muy recomendado por su relación calidad-precio en Quepos."

Thank you so much for hosting us at home. The accommodation correctly matches our expectations. I would recommend it without problem to the Airbnb community.

Merci pour votre accueil chez vous. Le logement correspond correctement à nos attentes. je vous  recommande sans problème à la communauté Airbnb

Best Airbnb experience I ever had. Easy walk into town and tucked away. Stop looking and book here!

a cozy place, super clean, and in an area close to restaurants and shops.

un lugar acogedor, super limpio, y en zona cercana a restaurantes y comercios.

We had a lovely stay at Johanna’s place. She was very responsive and helpful, and provided lots of recommendations. The balcony is definitely the highlight — super peaceful with incredible views. The drive up to the location was a little tricky to navigate, especially with the steep hills. But if you are an experienced driver or have transportation arranged, then it should be no problem.

It matches description. Johanna communicates well, the space is clean, check in is so easy, and besides that Johanna has good recommendation with other activities in the city. I stayed with my parents, husband and sister and it was a great experience!

I enjoyed staying at this place near Manuel Antonio. The place was super clean and the cleaning people did a good job making sure it was restocked with soap, and toilet paper. The location was up in the hill so I would recommend having a 4wd when staying here!

clean, comfortable, beautiful view as it is up I'm a hill, private. Any taxi or Uber knows the place, they will take you there from downtown for 1500-2000 colones. a few min away from Manuel Antonio national park. Johanna was very helpful and very quickly responded messages. Loved the place, looking to come back soon.

We really enjoyed our stay, nice view and the city center ist just a 10 - 15 min walk away. Johanna gave us several advices what to do and also a good description for getting to the apartment.

Nice view from the balcony. There are parrots and squirrels living on the huge tree next to it. The apartment is on a hill with a difficult, sometimes very steep access. It was raining and we had a problem getting to the parking lot. There are no windows in the apartment, only wooden bars with nets, so you can hear all the neighbors. The place needs to be refreshed.

Ładny widok z balkonu. Na ogromnym drzewie, które jest obok żyją papugi i wiewiórki. Apartament jest na wzgórzu z trudnym, miejscami bardzo stromym dojazdem. Padał akurat deszcz i mieliśmy problem z podjechaniem na parking. W apartamencie nie ma szyb tylko drewniane kratki z siatkami więc słychać wszystkich sąsiadów. Miejsce wymaga odswieżenia.

I liked the apartment, very comfortable and just what we needed.

Me gusto el apartamento, muy cómodo y justo lo que necesitabamos.

We felt very comfortable. From the balcony we could see monkeys, iguanas and parrots. I can definitely recommend the place! Johanna is a very attentive host who responds quickly to messages.

Wir haben uns sehr wohl gefühlt. Vom Balkon aus konnten wir Affen, Leguane und Papageien sehen. Ich kann die Unterkunft auf jeden Fall empfehlen! Johanna ist eine sehr aufmerksame Gastgeberin, die schnell auf Nachrichten reagiert.

Was the perfect location, tucked away in wildlife, but close to town. The view from the balcony is amazing and the place had everything I needed. Johanna was very responsive and had tons of amazing recommendations

Beautiful place with an excellent location in Quepos. We hope to return soon

Hermoso lugar con excelente ubicación en Quepos. Esperamos volver pronto

It was so peaceful and beautiful surroundings. Joanna was very responsive. Responded almost immediately! Even when we had difficulty understanding the lock on the front gate, she sent someone to check up and see if we were doing ok. Lovely person! Lovely place!

Nice place. Nice for a walking. Nice views

Beautiful views close to town yet outside the busyness. Close to the marina for easy acess

The cleanest accommodation of our 10 days in Costa Rica. Very comfortable beds. The only apartment equipped with a hairdryer.

L' alloggio più pulito dei nostri 10 giorni in costa rica. Letti molto comodi. Unico appartamento fornito di asciugacapelli.

Excellent place, very peaceful place. We booked it to do activities in Manuel Antonio, which is very close. It is a house on the hill so getting there is the most "difficult" part, but you can get there easily. Johanna was very helpful with directions, info about the place and other information about the area when we needed it.

Excelente lugar muy tranquilo. Lo reservamos para hacer actividades en Manuel Antonio que esta muy cerca de ahí. Se trata de una casa en la colina por lo cual llegar es lo más "difícil" pero se llega bien. Johanna fue muy atenta con las indicaciones, info sobre el lugar y otros datos de la zona cuando los necesitamos.

The house is beautifully situated on a green hill, with an initially slightly challenging access road. The 2nd time was a lot easier. The balcony is wonderful, with nice chairs to enjoy the view, see the macaws and bats flying by and hear the howler monkeys. Great beds and nice that the apartment has so many windows with mesh. We stayed 1 night in Balu 2.

Het huis ligt prachtig op een groene heuvel, met een in eerste instantie iets uitdagende toegangsweg. De 2e keer ging al een stuk makkelijker. Het balkon is heerlijk, met fijne stoelen om van het uitzicht te genieten, de langsvliegende ara’s en vleermuizen te zien en de brulapen te horen. Prima bedden en fijn dat het appartement zoveel ramen met gaas heeft. Wij verbleven 1 nacht in Balu 2.

Great accommodation, the balcony is very very nice!

Tolle Unterkunft, der Balkon ist sehr sehr schön!

excellent place... everything is very clean, 100% recommended

exelente lugar.. todo muy limpio 100% recomendable

The stay was great and Johanna was super attentive to any questions!

La estadía estuvo muy bien y Johanna estuvo súper atenta a cualquier consulta!

Thank you for a great stay! We really appreciated your care and helpfulness. From the balcony, we saw almost as many animals as in Manuel Antonio Park. The days at Johanna's were absolutely great, her accommodation is also highly recommended for self-catering like us. THANK YOU!!!

Vielen Dank für einen tollen Aufenthalt! wir haben deine Betreuung und Hilfsbereitschaft wirklich zu schätzen gewusst. Vom Balkon aus haben wir fast so viele Tiere wie im Manuel Antonio Park gesehen. Die Tage bei Johanna waren absolut großartig, ihre Unterkunft ist auch für Selbstversorger wie uns absolut zu empfehlen. DANKE!!!

Inexpensive and it has a nice balcony overlooking the sea.

Preiswert und es hat einen schönen Balkon mit Blick aufs Meer.

Excellent place, the host is very attentive. The facility is impeccable

Lugar excelente,  la anfitriona muy atenta.  la instalación impecable

Everything was great. Good communication with Johanna. Everything was very clean and complete. Beautiful view and a house with everything you need. Comfortable beds, I recommend it!!!

Todo muy bien. Buena comunicación con Johanna.Todo muy limpio y completo. Hermosa vista y casa con todo lo que uno necesita. Camas cómodas,lo recomiendo!!!

The oven did not work, we also had a toilet leak, but we got a new apartment

We had a great time, and the apartment is excellent. Recommended

La pasamos muy bien,  y el apartamento está excelente. Recomendable

A very quiet stay and the place is very beautiful, surrounded by nature with a great view on the balcony.. all very well!

Una estancia muy tranquila y el lugar muy hermoso, rodeado de naturaleza con una vista genial en el balcón.. todo muy bien!

Very nice accommodation, close to downtown and the beaches, overlooking the ocean, and very quiet.

alojamiento muy lindo, cerca del centro del pueblo y las playas, con vista al océano, y muy tranquilo.

We had an amazing stay at Johanna's Airbnb. It looked just like the photos, it was clean, and the view from the balcony was spectacular. We even saw toucans, scarlet macaws, squirrel monkeys, and iguanas right from the balcony! The two bedrooms were clean and comfortable, and the kitchen and appliances met all our needs for our stay. Johanna was incredibly responsive when we had questions or requests, provided clear access instructions, and offered many local recommendations. The price is truly excellent for the value of the experience, location, scenery, views, and communicative host. Highly recommend!

Very nice accommodation, very nice view. The space was clean and tidy.

Très beau logement,très belle vue. Le logement était propre et bien rangé.

Very good view, located near the marina and you can walk to many places.

Muy buena vista, ubicado cerca de la marina y se puede caminar a muchos lados.

It's a bit hard to get to, but it's worth it! We also noticed that the whole area requires a car and patience. The accommodation is very warm, it had everything you need. We made good use of the balcony, which we found very cozy and spacious, with a privileged view from where we could see beautiful toucans and squirrels.

Cuesta un poco llegar, pero vale la pena! Además notamos que toda la zona es para estar con auto y paciencia. El alojamiento es muy cálido, tenía todo lo necesario. Hicimos buen uso de balcón, que nos resultó muy acogedor y espacioso, con una vista privilegiada desde donde pudimos ver hermosos tucanes y ardillas.

Johanna was very responsive, she provided us with a suitable route to the accommodation because there was construction. The place was near the city and activities in Quepos. Thank you Johanna

Johanna était très réactive, elle nous a fournis un trajet adaptés pour se rendre au logement car il y avait de la construction. Le logement était près de la ville et des activités de Quepos. Merci Johanna

Thank you for sharing your accommodations with us Johanna. We found your place comfortable. The surroundings/view from the deck were very enjoyable. A toucan, monkeys, red macaws, squirrel and hummingbirds were all spotted during our stay. The accommodation is a bit of a ways from town. It worked well for us, but we had a car. The beds and bedding were comfortable and clean (I made a suggestion for new pillows). Thanks again for everything, much appreciated 🇨🇦❤️

We spent 5 nights, apartment was very clean, you can walk to downtown 10-15 minutes. We liked balcony and view. Quite area.

Great place to spend a couple nights on our way down the coast and close to the marina!

Johana was very helpful and kind with everything we needed.

Johana muy atenta y amable a todo lo que necesitabamos.

We were only there for one night and were generally satisfied. However, the windows are not so tight, so a couple of insects and geckos found their way in. The view is very nice and the apartment is clean and very spacious. From the balcony you can watch iguanas and squirrels.

Wir waren nur für eine Nacht da und waren im Großen und Ganzen zufrieden. Die Fenster sind allerdings nicht so dicht, sodass ein Paar Insekten und Geckos ihren Weg rein gefunden haben. Die Aussicht ist sehr schön und die Wohnung sauber und sehr geräumig. Vom Balkon aus kann man Leguane und Eichhörnchen beobachten.

Thank you very much for having us, the service was very good. The place is quite clean and looks just as it looks in the pictures. Johanna was very responsive and proactive in providing information.

Muchas gracias por recibirnos, la atención fue muy buena. El lugar es bastante limpio y se ve tal cual en las fotos. Johanna fue muy atenta y proactiva en cuanto a brindar información.

great place together nature, great location to reach the different nearby and important destinations, all welcome!!

excelente lugar conjunto la naturaleza, excelente ubicación para llegar a los diferentes destinos cercanos e importantes, todo rebien!!

I recommend having a car to get around in Quepos, but using a taxi. Getting to the apartment is by steep, narrow and stone streets (ripio or ballast). The apartment is very nice. The beautiful view and Johanna is always attentive.

Recomiendo tener carro para moverse en Quepos, sino usar taxi. Llegar al departamento es por calles empinadas, angostas y de piedra (ripio o lastre). El departamento está muy bien. La vista hermosa y Johanna está siempre atenta.

Very good place, lots of nature around, close to everything. A good place for quiet getaways. Also they always responded to us quickly and the attention was very helpful.

Muy buen lugar, mucha naturaleza alrededor, cercano a todo. Buen lugar para escapadas tranquilas. También siempre nos respondían rápido y muy atenta la atención.

The apartment is beautifully located, the view from the terrace into the green and the Pacific is fantastic, you can watch the monkeys roam in the trees. The walk to the marina and the village is short, you can also easily reach a bay for swimming on foot. Johanna is very nice and helpful. I would book the place again anytime.

Die Wohnung ist wunderschön gelegen, der Blick von der Terrasse ins Grün und auf den Pazifik ist traumhaft, man kann die Affen beim Herumturnen in den Bäumen beobachten. Der Fußweg zur Marina und in den Ort ist kurz, man erreicht auch leicht zu Fuß eine Bucht zum Baden. Johanna ist sehr nett und hilfsbereit. Ich würde die Unterkunft jederzeit wieder buchen.

Everything clean and tidy,  comfortable. Very close to downtown.

Todo limpio y ordenado,  cómodo. Muy cerca del centro.

Its not posh but more like lived in. Everything functions well and the balcony is fantastic.

Super good option very downtown and the host's attention was excellent, it resolved all my doubts h offered me wonderful recommendations. Only if it is important to bring a good car for the parking since it is a fairly steep slope. Lots of fauna in the place, we saw macamayas :)

Súper buena opción muy céntrico y la atención del anfitrión excelente, resolvió todas mis dudas h me ofreció maravillosas recomendaciones. Solo si es importante llevar un buen carro para el estacionamiento ya que es una pendiente bastante pronunciada. Mucha fauna en el lugar, vimos guacamayas :)

An excellent host, the apartment exceeded expectations, when I return to Quepos I hope to stay again.

Una excelente host, el apartamento sobrepasó las expectativas, cuando vuelva a Quepos espero volver a hospedarme.

Beautiful surroundings and complete home. Johanna is always very helpful. Recommended

Precioso entorno y completo alojamiento. Johanna muy atenta siempre. Recomendado

Everything was excellent with Johana, she always communicated with us, she gave us recommendations, just an excellent host, I recommend it.

Todo excelente con Johana, desde siempre se comunicó con nosotros, nos dio recomendaciones, simplemente una excelente anfitriona, lo recomiendo.

Such a nice host! Responded really fast to messages too. Apartment was exactly what we had hoed for! Beautiful place in the middle of the jungle with sea views and  surrounded by all kinds of fauna. Very close to Manuel Antonio.

We had a very nice time in Quepos, everything was available in the apartment. There was a nice balcony and a well equipped kitchen. Johanna gave many tips for the area.

Wir hatten eine sehr schöne Zeit in Quepos, in der Wohnung war alles vorhanden. Es gab einen schönen Balkon und eine gut ausgestattete Küche. Johanna hat viele Tipps für die Umgebung gegeben.

What a great stay! Perfect location to everything you could want within walking distance. Great patio and view. Johanna was such a great communicator and gave great recommendations, we really enjoyed eating a few times at her brother’s restaurant, he was so friendly and made us feel so welcome.

Apartment in a good location and quiet. We had a nice stay with the family.

Appartement bien situé et tranquille. Nous y avons passé un bon séjour en famille.

We were fortunate to find Johanna’s room on short notice after another host canceled on us unexpectedly. Majestic house with beautiful views. Johanna was very responsive and helpful. We enjoyed seeing squirrel monkeys, iguanas, squirrels, and various birds in the surrounding trees—including the motmot, yellow toucans, and scarlet macaws.

The suite is fairly easy to find as the directions are very good - however, it is a very STEEP and narrow road going up to the apartment.  After driving it a few times you do kind of get used to it but it is still pretty intimidating.  The walk to town is very doable however you don't want to be carrying a lot of heavy groceries up the hill. The balcony overlooks a beautiful valley with the ocean off in the distance.  In the early morning there were many birds to be seen close at hand.  Quepos has a fair number of restaurants and bars as well as a stepping off place to many waterfalls, beaches and Manuel Antonio park.  Good location, close to the marina (which is more like a modern mall) and a short walk to town.

There was some noise around the apartment at night from loud smiling and talking people. But this didn't take very long. The fan in the kids room also made quite a lot of noise. Furthermore, it was a super clean and pleasant apartment with a nice terrace and beautiful views. Johanna was also very easy to reach and helpful.

Er was 's avonds wat lawaai rond het appartement van luid lachende en pratende mensen. Maar dit duurde niet heel lang. De fan in de kinderkamer maakte ook best veel lawaai. Verder was het een superschoon en aangenaam appartement met fijn terrasje en knap uitzicht. Johanna was ook heel goed te bereiken én behulpzaam.

Great value for money and very close to the city! Johanna was an excellent host . Pura Vida 🏝️

Très bon rapport qualité prix et très proche de la ville ! Johanna a été une excellente hôte . Pura Vida 🏝️

Johanna is a great host and her apartment is perfect for a Manuel Antonio beach getaway. the location was peaceful and there are lots of fun activities to do in Quepos. I recommend Johanna's home 💯

We enjoyed our stay in this AirBnB.  The steep walk up the hill is worth it…. The view is beautiful.  We saw monkeys, macaws, iguanas, and so many birds!!

Very comfortable and clean space, the view from the balcony is exceptional, you can see toucans, monkeys, iguanas, among other animals. I really enjoyed my stay.

Espacio muy cómodo y limpio, la vista desde el balcón es excepcional, se pueden ver tucanes, monos, iguanas, entre otros animalitos. Disfruté mucho mi estadía.

Pleasant accommodation, the balcony with animals nearby is great. Johanna was very friendly and gives a lot of useful information for the accommodation or for the activities around. We had a good night in this apartment.

Logement agréable, le balcon avec les animaux à proximité est top. Johanna a été très sympathique et donne beaucoup d'informations utiles pour le logement ou pour les activités autour. Nous avons passé une bonne nuit dans cet appartement.

it was the best stay, Johana helped us a lot in everything, she was very attentive, the place is beautiful and very fresh the cleaning lady very attentive we had everything you need to cook and so on, the view is beautiful, it will certainly be our stay every time we go to Quepos.

fue la mejor estadía, Johana nos ayudó muchísimo en todo, fue muy atenta, el lugar es precioso y muy fresco la señora de limpieza muy atenta teníamos todo lo necesario para cocinar y demás, la vista está preciosa, sin duda será nuestro hospedaje cada que vayamos a Quepos.

apartment cozy. Clean and with enough for your stay. The balcony is the best part of the accommodation. The access to the place implies a couple of steep climbs. The info given by the hostess is very valuable. Recommended

departamento acogedor. limpio y con lo suficiente para la estadía. El balcón es lo mejor del alojamiento. El acceso al lugar implica un par de subidas pronunciadas. muy valiosa la info que da la anfitriona. Recomendable

Nice apartment and cool location in the jungle but little to do in Quepos

Fin leilighet og kul beliggenhet i jungelen, men lite å finne på i Quepos

Very nice and comfortable space. I recommend!

Muy lindo y cómodo el espacio. Recomiendo!

Las instrucciones para llegar fueron excelentes

Johanna was very kind, gave clear precise instructions and everything was very easy! I recommend settling with her!

Johanna fue muy amable, dio instrucciones claras precisas y todo fue muy fácil! Recomiendo instalarse con ella!

The place is very nice, comfortable and clean, the location super accessible and surrounded by nature, a lovely place. Everything was very good, Johanna was very kind and communicated every detail, nothing was needed.

El lugar muy bonito, cómodo y limpio, la ubicación súper accesible y rodeado de naturaleza, un lugar encantador. Todo estuvo muy bien, Johanna muy amable y comunicó cada detalle, no hizo falta nada.

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