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Private, pool, A/C, 3 min to beach/town, ocean view, lots of wildlife!

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Pool
Interior
Smart TV, DVD player
3 bedrooms, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Outdoor dining

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6325 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

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

Private, pool, A/C, 3 min to beach/town, ocean view, lots of wildlife!

Nestled in a gated oasis just minutes from Uvita’s pristine beaches and vibrant restaurants, this three-bedroom retreat (bedrooms with A/C, ceiling fans throughout) is your perfect Costa Rican escape.

Unwind by the private swimming pool, soaking in views of the Pacific Ocean and distant Caño Island, a haven for snorkeling and whale watching. Uvita, home to the iconic "Whale’s Tail" at Marino Ballena National Park, offers coffee shops, grocery stores, and easy access to adventure.

The main floor features two cozy bedrooms (one with two singles, one with a queen), a full bathroom, and complimentary laundry. Upstairs, an airy open-plan living space awaits with vaulted ceilings, a modern kitchen, SmartTV for streaming, and floor-to-ceiling windows showcasing jungle and ocean vistas. The master suite boasts a king-size bed, a spacious en-suite with dual sinks and a walk-in shower, and stunning views.

The outdoor area is a highlight: relax on poolside lounge chairs, dine or grill on the patio, or sip coffee on the observation deck, immersed in the sounds of toucans, macaws, and howler monkeys. The deck offers prime wildlife spotting and panoramic jungle views.

Uvita is a hidden gem, blending untouched beaches, lush hills, and abundant wildlife. Surf, horseback ride, or explore nearby Dominical (12 miles north) for funky shops and live music, or Ojochal (9 miles south) for gourmet dining and sea caves at Playa Ventanas. Adventure seekers can enjoy ziplining, ATV tours, waterfall hikes, SCUBA diving at Caño Island, cacao tours, and the UNESCO-listed pre-Columbian spheres at Finca 6.

Professionally cleaned with organic products and stocked with goat’s milk soaps, the home ensures a safe, welcoming stay.

A 4x4 vehicle is required due to the steep entrance and is highly recommended for exploring the rugged Southern Zone terrain.

Property Details:
Sleeps up to 6 adults (max 6 overnight guests, minimum renter age 21)
No smoking, pets, parties, or unregistered guests
No children under 8 without owner consent (due to unfenced pool and high areas)
Additional $10/night per guest beyond the first two
Nearby golf at Osa Golf Course (25 min drive)
Discover Uvita’s charm—less crowded than Manuel Antonio, yet brimming with world-class dining, beaches, and adventure. Book your slice of paradise today!

Property manager

Casa La Vista Homes

Languages

English, Spanish

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub
  • Massage
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Chef service
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • In the mountains
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

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

General

  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Unit size: 3,500 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 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 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, a first aid kit, 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

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Map
Uvita, Puntarenas Province

What's nearby

  • Uvita Beach - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Marino Ballena National Park - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Arco Beach - 4 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Catarata uvita - 6 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Playa Hermosa - 14 min drive - 5.9 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Pizzeria La Fogata - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Sibu - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Pizza Time - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante Marino Ballena - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪La Choza de Alejo - ‬12 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Private, pool, A/C, 3 min to beach/town, ocean view, lots of wildlife! have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Private, pool, A/C, 3 min to beach/town, ocean view, lots of wildlife! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Private, pool, A/C, 3 min to beach/town, ocean view, lots of wildlife!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Private, pool, A/C, 3 min to beach/town, ocean view, lots of wildlife!?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Private, pool, A/C, 3 min to beach/town, ocean view, lots of wildlife! located?

Located in the heart of Ballena, this vacation home is within a 15-minute walk of Uvita Beach and Playa Colonia. Marino Ballena National Park and Punta Uvita are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Private, pool, A/C, 3 min to beach/town, ocean view, lots of wildlife! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 55 out of 60 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 60 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 60 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 60 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 60 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sharon B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Uvita Vacation

The property was very nice - clean, well maintained and comfortable with plenty of room and space for socializing as well as spending solitary time just enjoying the natural surroundings. Natasha was exceptionally helpful regarding all aspects of the property as well as assisting us with information and links regarding local attractions and tours. We had a very comfortable, exciting adventure in Uvita and surrounding areas.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ray H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Location for Wildlife!!

Beautiful house; very nice location. Natasha answered all our questions and made certain that everything went smoothly. Our excursions were cancelled due to the hurricane, but we enjoyed our stay at the house, and Chef Maria outdid herself on our last night! Highly recommend a meal by Maria!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing property in an amazing place!

While traveling with my family of 5, this house provided an amazing base for us to explore this beautiful country from. The house is large, flawlessly clean and in good order and situated right on the hillside surrounded by forest. We spotted macaws and toucans from the pool and could hear the howler monkeys in the distance (sometimes maybe not so distant) while enjoying our morning coffee. Natasha was accessible and easy to communicate with when we had questions. The lower level wifi did not work for the duration of our stay and I noted some other reviews mentioned this. This wasn't too important to us on this trip, but thought I'd mention it for anyone who that might be of importance to. Great hosts, beautiful place and an immaculately clean and wonderful home to stay in!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lanette W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Gorgeous home

Natasha was an exceptionally good host. Home was beautiful and well kept. Views and sunsets amazing!
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Family Getaway

Our stay here was perfect! Our entire family loved it!!! Natasha was such a wonderful help throughout our whole stay and everyone around town was so nice. Even though it says to in the listing be sure to rent a 4x4 vehicle, you will NEED it for the drive away and many other locations during your stay! The kids are already asking when we will be going back!!!!! The pool was lovely and being surrounded by very friendly toucans, macaws and a sloth made it even more special. Can't wait to come visit again with our newest addition <3
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nathalie A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place to stay !

It was perfect for the 3 of us. the location was perfect, the view is amazing and we got to have monkeys playing right next to us the very first morning. we saw Toucans, Macaws and many other birds. The property manager, Natasha, was very helpful.
Stayed 10 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paula H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Two weeks in Uvita

Great property and location. Host Natasha, was very responsive and helpful.
Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diyego C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Stay in a Great Area

The property was beautiful. It was in a great area with many places to eat along with many excursions to do less than 10 minutes away. The view from the pool was awesome! We saw lots of wildlife from the comfort of the pool.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

John H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great house. Great location.

Spent nearly 2 weeks in Uvita Costa Rica. This is a very nice house that a great view. We really enjoyed being on the balcony and being able to look at the ocean from the pool. The wild life we saw from the balcony was great as well. We saw some howler monkeys in the trees right next to the balcony a few of the mornings. There were several tucans that visited us and we even saw a sloth on the last day! We really enjoyed our time there.
Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bryan & Trish S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Uvita - June 15-21

The house, the town of Uvita, the restaurants, the excursions, Natasha - all so wonderful and an vacation we will never forget! In the morning and afternoons we saw sloths (2 of them!), toucans, monkeys, and lizards. We would have loved to stay longer in this beautiful country but hope to be back. Thank you Natasha ☺️
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing Uvita Property!

The house was amazing and everything that we expected and more from the listing! It has gorgeous views and is impeccably maintained. Natasha (the property manager) went above and beyond. She met us to make sure we got to the property okay, walked us through the house making sure to answer any questions, kept in contact during the stay, was a great resource for questions and met us on our day of departure to help us check out. This was the best VRBO experience we have had (and we have had some amazing ones)!
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

charles d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Luxury Home, Perfect Location

We loved the house. It had tons of space for us and the kids, a great pool, really comfortable beds, and a friendly Toucan couple that hung out with us all week.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

6/10 Okay

sandra b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Great

Natasha was so amazing, there’s no air conditioning in the upstairs, so it was supper hot, no wild animals just lots of highway noise.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jazz F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great time

The kitchen of the house is very well equiped and the sunsetview is breathtaking. Natasha and the owner of the house really know what guest need. Natasha was so friendly and welcoming, we had such a great stay and enjoyed it very much. Thank you very much:)
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie W., Grand Rapids, MI

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic!!

This property is a gem! The online picture's don't do it justice, this is a beautiful secluded oasis. We saw toucan's daily, monkey's, iguana's and macaws. We were looking to get away and this place did not disappoint. Natasha was wonderful to work with and helped us with planning. She is very attentive and knowledgeable of the area. We will definitely be coming back!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nick M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

November 18-24, 2023

This house is amazing! Fantastic location - close to town, yet feels like you're alone in the jungle. Tons of wildlife - birds, monkeys, etc. The property manager (Natasha) was extremely helpful and great to work with. Our family can't wait to go back!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

May vacation

This property was stunning, better than depicted in the photos. I would return without hesitation.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelli O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Pura Vida

We had a wonderful time at Casa La Vista! The property had everything we needed. We saw parrots, toucans, a sloth and monkeys from the balcony. Loved it!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great vacation

Everything was great! The property was fantastic. However, the hill to the house took a little getting used to. We would definitely recommend this to anyone.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brian P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing time

This house is great definitely won’t disappoint and we hope to return. Natasha is fantastic and is super helpful. We had toucans come each day and they would peck on the window to wake us up. A Costa Rican alarm clock.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Burgess L., Sarasota, Florida

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A beautiful facility that lives up to how it's been portrayed.

Definitely need four-wheel drive. House is beautiful. The property manager was extremely helpful in identifying things for us to do and where to go to eat, and very easy to communicate with. She kept up-to-date on our experiences and went out of her way to make sure we were getting the most out of our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laurie N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stunning!

Everything about the property was amazing! The location was perfect, the pool was amazing, the beds were extremely comfortable. Tons of wildlife - birds, monkeys, and the daily visit from the toucans. Amazing view of the pacific. I highly recommend having dinner prepared by the private chef, we had it our arrival day - it was absolutely delicious and so nice not to have to worry about figuring out dinner after a long travel day. Natasha was very responsive and great to work with. We can't wait to come back!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa M., Naples

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spectacular!!

We enjoyed our stay very much. The home is stunning the views stunning and the location was perfect to reach all our activities. And the driveway you get used to it after the second time it was actually a highlight for us. The property manager was excellent and the home exceeded our expectations.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bryan C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

AMAZING PROPERTY!

Beautiful and amazing property in the perfect location. Never wanted to leave and can't wait to come back in the fall. The pictures and description don't do it justice. Thanks for the hospitality and hope to be back soon.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marni H., Watrous

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

CR Jan 2023

Beautiful property. Amazing views. We used the pool and patio a lot. Kitchen had everything we needed. Natasha was very helpful too. Wonderful vacation and lucky to stay in this beautiful home.
Stayed 28 nights in Dec 2022