Casa Bahia Azul

About this listing

Walk out along Casa Bahia Azul’s own dock and the bay opens calm and shallow on both sides, the kind of water you can swim off the ladder at the end before breakfast. The estate sits on the sand at Punta Minitas, a short walk from Minitas Beach, its pavilions built under steep thatched roofs that open to the sea. Five bedrooms sleep ten, and an included cook handles all the meals.

The main pavilion rises two storeys to a peaked wood ceiling, with a chandelier over the sofas and glass walls that fold back to the pool. A long infinity pool runs the length of the lawn toward the water, a thatched palapa shading the loungers at one end. Mornings, someone swims off the dock while the rest of the group is still at the long live-edge table indoors. The bedroom suites sit up under their own pavilion roofs, several opening to private balconies over the garden, and a spa room on the ground floor handles a massage without anyone leaving the property. By evening dinner moves to the covered terrace at the pool, the bay flat and dark beyond the palms.

Punta Minitas puts Minitas Beach a short walk away and the Marina a quick ride for dinner by the boats. Teeth of the Dog, ranked the Caribbean’s top course by the World Golf Awards, along with The Links and Dye Fore, is a longer drive inland, with tee times through the on-site concierge and green fees paid at the pro shop. Casa Bahia Azul is the villa to book when the group wants a private beach and dock of its own, and an estate big enough to disappear into for a week.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Casa Bahia Azul have a private beach?

Yes. The estate sits directly on the calm bay at Punta Minitas, with its own stretch of sand and a private dock running out over the water with a swim ladder at the end. The bay is sheltered and shallow close in, which makes for easy swimming at any age. Minitas Beach, the resort’s main beach club, is also a short walk away.

What is the villa’s layout like?

Casa Bahia Azul is built as a series of pavilions under steep thatched roofs, in a Balinese-influenced style. The main living pavilion rises two storeys to a peaked wood ceiling, opening through glass walls to the infinity pool and the sea. The five bedroom suites sit under their own roofs, several with private balconies, and the estate also has a spa room and a covered outdoor dining pavilion.

Is a cook included, and what does the cook prepare?

Yes. The cook prepares all the meals at the villa — breakfast, lunch, and dinner — tailored to the group’s preferences and any dietary needs. Meals can be served at the long indoor table, on the covered terrace by the pool, or out by the water. A housekeeper and butler are included alongside the cook.

How far is the golf?

Teeth of the Dog, ranked the Caribbean’s top course by the World Golf Awards, is a short drive inland from Punta Minitas, along with The Links and Dye Fore. Tee times are arranged through the on-site concierge and green fees are paid at the pro shop. The villa is beachfront rather than golf-side, so the courses are a cart or car ride away.

Staff Included

• Housekeeper
• Cook
• Butler

Bed Configuration

• Bedroom 1 — King bed
• Bedroom 2 — King bed + Queen bed
• Bedroom 3 — King bed + Queen bed
• Bedroom 4 — King bed + Queen bed
• Bedroom 5 — King bed + Queen bed

Minimum Stays

• Low Season — 3 nights minimum
• High Season — 3 nights minimum
• Easter Week — 5 nights minimum
• Thanksgiving — 5 nights minimum
• Christmas & New Year — 10 nights minimum

Distances From Villa to Resort Amenities

• Minitas Beach Club — 0.3 mi / 0.5 km — Walkable
• The Marina — 1.6 mi / 2.6 km — Short ride
• Teeth of the Dog / The Links / Spa — 2.7 mi / 4.3 km — Drive
• Equestrian Center — 2.7 mi / 4.3 km — Drive
• Altos de Chavón / Dye Fore — 3.4 mi / 5.5 km — Drive
• Racquet Center — 3.5 mi / 5.6 km — Drive
• Shooting Center — 5.4 mi / 8.7 km — Drive

Distances are provided as a general guide and may vary by route within the resort.