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Breathtaking beachfront house w/ private pool, lanai, balcony & beach access

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Fridge, stovetop, coffee/tea maker, cookware/dishes/utensils
Outdoor dining
Dining

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 13279 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

Map
Uvita, Pu
  • Playa Ballena
    1 min walk
  • Arco Beach
    6 min walk
  • Marino Ballena National Park
    15 min walk
  • Palmar (PMZ-Palmar Sur)
    35 min drive

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Breathtaking beachfront house w/ private pool, lanai, balcony & beach access

El Ballenato

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This spectacular beachfront hacienda is just what you and your family and friends are looking for during your Costa Rican vacation. There is so much space, so many awesome amenities, and so many things to do that you'll never want to leave! First thing, throw down your bags, crack open a frosty beverage, and stretch out in the enormous open-concept living space in the main house. You'll love the natural worked-wood supporting beams, the spiral staircase corkscrewing up into the second level, the beautiful floors, and the flood of natural light cascading through huge windows. The beautiful kitchen is equipped with everything your family chefs need to turn today's catch into a veritable feast. Enjoy it out on the expansive lanai with cold drinks and lively conversation then drift off to sleep in the super-comfortable hammock. When you're not down at the beach (just steps away), cool down in the private outdoor pool.

Next to the main house, through the private garden and treeline is a beautiful two-story tropical villa with an open kitchen, natural worked-wood rooms, and balconies where you can choose if you want to take a glance at the pool, the beautiful trees, and surrounding jungles or the amazing blue ocean just in front of you!

What's nearby:
Spend your afternoon swimming across the water, or take a surfboard out to catch some waves. Feeling a little rusty? Head over to Surf Lessons Tour, just five miles away, to get some solid instruction on riding stance, balance control, and wave-catching from knowledgeable and friendly instructors. If you'd prefer to get a little farther out on the water, check out Dolphin Tours to book a trip along the shore to find dolphins and whales. You can also see moray eels and white tip reef sharks when you go under for a bit of snorkeling! Baru Waterfalls Tours is only 19 miles away and offers trips to see a three-tiered waterfall tucked away in a South Pacific jungle. You might even be visited by the occasional Toucan while dining out at the seasonal open-air restaurant.

The property has direct access to the beach that is part of the National Park!
Walking distance to a short hike at Playa Arco.
The beach changes a lot during high tide, you can enjoy the beach at low tide.

Things to know:
*Almost no cellphone coverage
No Wifi available
Two full kitchens
Two separate oceanfront beach houses connected by a natural trail
Private pool
Snowbird-friendly (contact Vacasa for rates)
4WD vehicle required for access

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 4 vehicles.
This rental is located on floor 2.




Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 18 years of age to book. Guests under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.
During your stay at this vacation home, you're just a quick walk from Playa Ballena. Enjoy your stay with amenities like a private pool and a kitchen in the vacation home.
  • The vacation home offers a private pool, a kitchen, and a washing machine
  • Steps from Playa Ballena and 6 minutes by foot from Arco Beach
This vacation home offers its guests a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

Vacasa of Puntarenas

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Dining room

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean
  • Near the sea
  • On the waterfront
  • In a rural location

Things to do

  • Golf privileges
  • Fishing nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Ecotours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • Unit size: 3000 sq ft (279 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

Property is also known as

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Breathtaking beachfront house w/ private pool, lanai, balcony & beach access Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Leslie S., Albuquerque, NM

Liked: Cleanliness
Gorgeous but lacking
Pros: Superlative location for nature, beach is practically private, wildlife everywhere, impeccable grounds! Our party of 5 only used the large house by the pool. Great WiFi but no cellular service Caretaker Francisco lives onsite. All windows have only small-mesh screens (no glass) so the surf can be heard and the breeze felt everywhere. We saw no mosquitoes or any biting bugs in December. Cons: Half mile entrance road is very rough and muddy, needs attention. The doors on the house are falling off the hinges. Dim indoor and outdoor lighting, not suitable for reading a book or playing board games. Only one narrow spiral staircase to the second floor, dangerous in case of fire and impossible to carry suitcases to upstairs. Doors on the house lock only from the inside! Wood floors inside are smooth and dangerously slippery, even in flip flops or barefoot. Getting to the beach is treacherous, 15 meters of loose river rocks sloping down towards the water. Kitchen is not well-stocked with utensils. Half the living room furniture was broken and unusable.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

JoAnn C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful place to get away
We had so much fun and we loved it! Highly recommend this place.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2020