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Pool, A/C, ocean view, fiber optic, 10 minutes to beaches/restaurants/tours!

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Pool
Exterior
Game room
Outdoor dining

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

About this property

Entire place

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

Pool, A/C, ocean view, fiber optic, 10 minutes to beaches/restaurants/tours!

Come enjoy the privacy and tranquility of Casa Mariposa, with fabulous views on the Pacific Ocean and Osa Peninsula. This elegant and comfortable house sits on 5.5 acres of rain forest, 700 feet above sea level in a gated community near Parque National Marino Ballena. Close to restaurants, dozens of nature tours and gorgeous beaches. A seven-minute drive from the Costanera Highway (4x4 vehicle required), brings you to your private hideaway. Perfect for honeymooners, couples or small families. Please be sure to enter the correct number of guests, as we have a discounted base rate for smaller groups, and an additional per person charge for larger groups. Casa Mariposa was designed by an award-winning Costa Rican architect with fabulous views of the Pacific Ocean, Osa Peninsula and lush rainforest. Gaze at the spectacular ocean view while relaxing on the poolside terrace watching toucans, howler monkeys, sloths, macaws, butterflies and other wildlife that visit the property. Hike the private trail to the river with small waterfalls and natural pools. You won't want to leave this modern, elegant house with open-plan layout, fully equipped kitchen, including a propane BBQ grill perfect for preparing delicious fresh meals. Or hire our private chef to prepare a romantic dinner for your special occasion, served at the custom hardwood table. The comfortable living room is the perfect place to unwind and read your favorite novel. Their is no air conditioning in the living room, however all rooms have ceiling fans and excellent ocean and mountain breezes. Off the great room are two separate wings, each with air conditioned bedrooms, comfy beds and private bathrooms. The washer, dryer, fridge, microwave, safe and a wide array of small kitchen appliances are located in the pantry. Communicate effectively while on vacation with fiber optic 25Mbps Wi-Fi operating throughout the house and the terraces. The covered carport for 2 vehicles is attached to the house and there is ample parking for at least 4 other cars in the parking area.
The lush grounds and house are meticulously cared for by Wilson the caretaker and his wife Ivania. They live in a separate house on the edge of the property at the driveway entrance, and maintain security and complete privacy for the main house and property. Ivania will provide light housekeeping for an additional fee with advance notice prior to your arrival.
The house is conveniently located between the town of Uvita and Ojochal, convenient to tours, excellent restaurants, shopping, grocery stores and banks.
Our coastline is dotted with pristine waterfalls and beautiful uncrowded beaches perfect for surf, boogie board, long walks and lazy afternoons. You could stay for weeks in our area, enjoying the dozens of amazing restaurants, relaxation and adventure tours for young and old alike, and an incredible abundance of wildlife and natural beauty. We provide our guests a wealth of detailed information, tour/beach/waterfall/restaurant recommendations, introduction to our tour concierge and rental car agencies. Book your next amazing vacation with us today!

Property manager

THOMAS SCHIFERL

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided
  • Soap

Entertainment

  • TV
  • Stereo
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • In a village

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
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

About the neighborhood

Map
Ballena, Puntarenas

What's nearby

  • Playa Ballena - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Arco Beach - 5 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Ventanas Beach - 6 min drive - 5.5 km
  • Uvita Beach - 11 min drive - 7.5 km
  • Playa Tortuga - 14 min drive - 8.4 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Pizzeria La Fogata - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Heliconia - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Sibu - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Pizza Time - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Marino Ballena - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Pool, A/C, ocean view, fiber optic, 10 minutes to beaches/restaurants/tours! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Pool, A/C, ocean view, fiber optic, 10 minutes to beaches/restaurants/tours!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Pool, A/C, ocean view, fiber optic, 10 minutes to beaches/restaurants/tours!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Pool, A/C, ocean view, fiber optic, 10 minutes to beaches/restaurants/tours! located?

Situated in the mountains, this vacation home is 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from Playa Ballena and within 3 mi (5 km) of Arco Beach and Marino Ballena National Park. Pinuela Beach is 2.4 mi (3.8 km) away.

Pool, A/C, ocean view, fiber optic, 10 minutes to beaches/restaurants/tours! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

jessica a.

Liked: Cleanliness
Costa Rican Chic
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Casa Mariposa. The house is stylish, peaceful, and well stocked. The location is close to many beaches, waterfalls, grocery stores and restaurants. We appreciated Christine and Tom's detailed information about the property and area. As noted, a 4x4 vehicle is required, and it is worth the drive up the mountain for the gorgeous ocean and rainforest views.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Birgitta and Robert K.

Liked: Cleanliness
A flowering piece of heaven
High up in the mountains we found our little piece of heaven above Uvita, surrounded by exploding nature with all sorts of birds, wild animals of all kinds... and yes, we had mariposas, too. We enjoyed every minute of our stay in deep tranquility, fascinated by what happened around us. Who do people walk for miles to see nature - here your big show comes to you... The house is super modern and equipped with all sorts of devices you can ever wish. While we spent our holidays there we made a further booking for 2025. This may give a hint to our opinion of this place. If we could we would give a sixth star for the hosts, Christine and Tom. Whatever unexpected happened - they were at our side, showing more than good will and creativity to help us - even during outages of electricity or internet connection, which was for away from their responsibility. To find managers and friends like them you have to search for a long long time...
Stayed 18 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melvin W., Bentonville, AR

Liked: Cleanliness
35th Anniversary Trip
As always, Tom and Christine, do a great job and getting you set up for a great time! The house was as listed and described! We did a whale watching tour and saw five whales and had a masseuse out to give my wife a massage and she said it was excellent. I’ve always enjoyed going to Costa Rica and this time was no different. Thanks again Tom and Christine for a wonderful time and may God richly bless you!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristen ( Compass Point ) H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Once again… above and beyond!!!!
We have rented Casa Mariposa twice from Jaguar Property Management!! This is a fabulous home for 2 couples or a family that can sleep 4 in a two bedroom unit!! It has everything you could possibly need with every attention to detail! The property managers, Tom and Christine( with Jaguar Property management) go out of their way to make your stay perfect in every way possible!! Yes, yes,yes we have reacted this home twice in two years and would absolutely rent it again!! Pura Vida❤️
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dorothea H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Einfach nur perfekt!
Das Haus ist ein Traum, noch viel schöner als es die Bilder vermuten lassen. Moderner, geschmackvoller Innenausbau. Zudem bietet das Haus grosse Privatsphäre. Christine und Tom sind tolle Gastgeber und sind immer erreichbar und bieten wo notwendig Unterstützung. Muchas gracias!
Stayed 22 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robet J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Second time at Casa Mariposa
Like last year, our stay was great! Christine and Tom are great host, the house was in perfect condition and setting as always spectacular. 4x4 required.
Stayed 24 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julie L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing place !
Tom welcome us in the village to help us fond the place and to answer our question. The view is very beautiful, its quiet like we wanted, the house is well designed, equipped and the decor the way we like. We need a 4x4 cause it is way up on the hill but the distance is worth. We spend our mornings ans evenings just to enjoy the place,
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lexi D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Honeymoon in paradise
This was the perfect mix for us of privacy and resort style accommodations. Our hosts had a lot of amazing advice and put us in contact with an expedition company who made all our arrangements. The view is spectacular, even when it's raining. It's open air living in the jungle without the hassle of crowds. We saw parrots, toucans, and a coati just from our yard.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Polly M.

Liked: Cleanliness
We'll be back!
Property managers are communicative and care about their job. House in great condition. Road can be tricky to navigate at first. View and peaceful setting worth the drive from Uvita.
Stayed 13 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Glenn W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Home - Amazing Views
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Casa Mariposa. The views were amazing, and the house was beautiful and well equipped. Tom and Christine were really helpful and provided an abundance of useful information. We will definitely stay here again when we're back in Costa Rica.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dwight S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Hilltop Nest
This was the 2nd year running that my wife and I have stayed here. There definitely will be a 3rd, 4th, 5th......
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tom G., Toronto

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfection
Amazing views from every room, super comfy beds, everything you need for great meal prep, perfectly cleaned and fast responses from property managers Tom and Christine. Can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 13 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Deana M., San Francisco

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful view, wonderful house, lots of privacy
This house is beautiful, and has a wonderful view. Christine and Tom, the managers, were fantastic and helpful. We very much enjoyed our time here.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

peter r., Harpers Ferry, WV United States

Liked: Cleanliness
Paradise found
Take a beautifully designed house and put it on the side of a rain forest clad mountain with a view of the ocean and all the spectacular wildlife Costa Rica has to offer and an experience of a lifetime ensues. It worked for me. Jaguar Management is the best!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Valeria D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Soggiorno fantastico a Mariposa
La villa si trova a 12 minuti di auto dalla bellissima Playa Ballena . Fa parte di una grandissima proprietà con altre ville molto distanti l una dall altra che a malapena si intravvedono . Qui , a parte il grande giardino curato perfettamente , si è immersi nella foresta La strada per arrivarci e a tratti ripida ma ben tenuta, ci vuole un 4x4 , ma e fattibile ( noi abbiamo 70 e 75 anni anche se molto molto attivi..) e ci si abitua subito . La villa e stupenda e molto centrale per visitare i dintorni con la propria auto o fare dei Tours . Bella piscina a sfioro , grande panorama , tramonti e albe ( non tirate le tende di notte , L Alba e bellissima ! )C e una casetta del guardiano all entrata e ci si sente sicuri . La casa e attrezzatissima ( vedere la cucina per credere ) e arredata con gran gusto , molto design ! Nei dintorni ci sono spiagge deserte bellissime e tante cose da vedere Gran bella esperienza !
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

marie-france g.

Liked: Cleanliness
dream House
We spent a memorable week in Casa Mariposa. A magnificent house with well-spent architecture and lots of windows allowing light to pass through, with all modern conveniences. A superb view over the valley and the sea. The pool was beautiful and allowed us to cool off at all times. It was nice to fall asleep to the sounds of the night and wake up to the songs of birds and the cries of howler monkeys. We were able to admire multiple toucans around the villa. There is also a path on the property allowing a small excursion in the forest which we appreciated. We felt very safe in this house. The cleaning hour per day, included in the rental price, was great. Thanks to Tom and Christine for helping us out and finding a rental car. They are very professional and friendly. We intend to go back….
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Mike M., Boston, MA. USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Property in a great location
We just completed a two week stay at Casa Mariposa and had a wonderful stay. The house is conveniently located 10 mins south of Uvita and close to our favorite beach Playa Ventanas. While you should have a 4x4 to get up to the house, the roads to the house are in very good condition and much faster and easier to travel than many of the places we have previously stayed. The house has a great modern vibe with wonderful views of the southern coast. The kitchen is very well equipped and we spent most nights cooking/barbecuing at home and enjoying dinner and music by the pool and deck. We had a couple minor mishaps during our stay and Tom and Christine responded immediately and got everything squared away. They couldn't have been more helpful. October is a great time of year to visit. It is not as busy as the Dec-Mar period and the moderate cloud cover really helps when you want to spend the day at the beach. The house is at an elevation that provides a great view, is cooler and a little less humid than properties closer to the beach. We enjoyed the daily visits by the Tucans, Macaws, hummingbirds and butterflies. The howler and capuchin monkeys were never far but it does take a little bit of effort to find them. I recommend spending some time looking at the tree tops with the binoculars in the early mornings and just prior to sunset. Costa Rica is a magical place and you won't find a better place to enjoy it.
Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Iris N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Highly recommended! Beautiful, private, comfortable
Our stay at Casa Mariposa was phenomenal. The house is absolutely beautiful, very comfortable, super clean, and the kitchen is well equipped. Love the decor and hand carved furniture! The master bedroom has ac, but we didn't need to use it during our stay. Such a peaceful, private and serene spot, still close to lots of tours, shops and restaurants, Uvita is an easy 15-20 minute drive. Favorite tours are the Nauyaca Falls horseback tour, and Ventanas Cave boat tour...we even spotted a Bryde's Whale! Favorite restaurant is Exotica. View of the ocean and jungle is incredible, grounds are beautifully manicured, and we really enjoyed the private trail down to the creek. Spent most every afternoon floating in the pool after our morning outings, loved being able to cook dinner on the BBQ grill. Had a jungle rain one evening and enjoyed the lightning show on the horizon. Nice to have a gated community and on-site caretaker (who was completely respectful of our privacy), we felt very safe and secure. His wife was available for a little daily cleaning, which was much appreciated. Jaguar Property Management (Christine and Tom) gave us detailed directions and info, met us in town, took us to the house and helped us with rental car and our tours...super nice and helpful. We plan on coming back here next year and staying longer!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019

4/10 Poor

Linda L., Los Altos, CA

Liked: Cleanliness
Not The Best Choice For Us
If you want a peaceful home way off the beaten path, this is the home for you. Online description implies A/C, but only master and main living area had A/C. Very, very long drive up into the mountains, having to pass thru a padlocked gate that has to be manually unlocked, opened, closed and then re-padlocked. Not very inviting. Staff were very nice, house was nice, except for the lack of A/C in the other bedrooms. We ended up leaving this place early to rent another.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

jeannie w., Toronto

Casa Mariposa
What a relaxing week in the rainforest! We woke early to the sound of the birds and enjoyed the views of the Osa while sipping local coffee. The house is beautiful , modern and open to the natural splendours outside. Blooming plumerias surround the property. Lovely infinity pool to cool off in. The mountain setting is always fun. Truly a peaceful oasis.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Alex F.

A gem! Could not have asked for more. Delivers on everything and then some. Kudos!
This is a very special property, flawless in every way. Lush jungle married with modern architecture and privacy. Our hosts Christine and Tom from Jaguar Management were fantastic....even took us up to the house in the dark when we arrived late. They delivered on everything and always had the answers to our questions. The house was perfectly set up to welcome us....at night! The next morning we were greeted by a pack of Howler Monkeys in the tree by the bedroom....nice alarm clock. Daylight reveals grounds around the house are lovingly maintained with everything from fruit trees, flowers, cacti to mature palms of all shapes and sizes. All around us primary jungle and animals galore. 4 Scarlet Macaws visited the almond tree and stayed for lunch. Pool, terrace and living spaces flow perfectly with breezes keeping everything cool....we never needed the AC. Having the caretaker couple (Wilson & Ivania) at the property was a great extra sense of security when we went out for the day/night. Ivania came to do cleaning and kept things immaculate. They live at the end of the driveway outside the gate and gave us all the privacy we could want. Gentle happy people. Had a hard time tearing ourselves away from the house to see other things. When we did, Jaguar did a great job helping us with booking day trips and were a solid source for local knowledge. Playa Ballena or Playa Arco at the bottom of the hill are fantastic. Not a person there most of the time just empty beach for walking and maybe a few surfers (check tides as the beaches practically vanishes at high tide). We loved Ballena Bistro at the bottom of the hill for lunch. Be sure to get a good 4X4 vehicle both for the road to the house as well as most other places you will want to visit. We have rented all around the world and this is by far one of the best maintained and managed houses we have visited. We will be back for sure and would recommend this experience to everyone looking for a jungle luxury experience. Thank you Christine and Tom for making it all happen...hasta luego.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2018