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Ocean-View Villa · Whale Season · 20 min to Marino Ballena.

Bahía Ballena vacation home with private pool

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A clear blue swimming pool with a tiled edge, surrounded by lush greenery and a view of the sea.
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A spacious living area with a high ceiling, a dining area with bar stools, a sofa, and a television.
A corner seating area with wicker furniture, a glass-top coffee table, and striped cushions.
A house with a swimming pool, surrounded by lush greenery and tropical plants.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly

Explore the area

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Ojochal, Provincia de Puntarenas
  • Place, Ventanas Beach
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Marino Ballena National Park
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Playa Ballena
    ‪8 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Bahía Ballena

Seaside stay .Within 2 miles (3 km) of this Bahía Ballena vacation home, you'll find Playa Tortuga and Tortuga Beach. Ventanas Beach and Turtle Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Ventanas Beach - 6 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Marino Ballena National Park - 6 min drive - 2.7 miles
  • Pinuela Beach - 7 min drive - 2.9 miles
  • Playa Ballena - 8 min drive - 3.5 miles
  • Arco Beach - 12 min drive - 6.8 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪La Choza de Alejo - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Nativo - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Los Gatos Locos - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪El Hornito - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Potz Bistro - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Ocean-View Villa · Whale Season · 20 min to Marino Ballena.

Experience one of Costa Rica’s most remarkable natural spectacles—whale season in Uvita. Humpback whales migrate here from both the Southern and Northern Hemispheres, creating an unusually long season for sightings. Many remain in the warm waters around Uvita and Marino Ballena National Park to give birth and raise their calves—including a rare albino calf born in these waters just a few years ago.

Make our large, beautifully decorated and secluded mountainside home in Ojochal your base for exploring it all. Surrounded by rainforest, the property features beautifully groomed tropical gardens filled with exotic birds and the occasional monkey. Enjoy a large covered patio with separate sitting areas and individual fans, a relaxing infinity pool, and a spacious carport.

You’re just 15 minutes from beautiful beaches, whale-watching excursions, and some of the best restaurants in Costa Rica. Relax, unwind, explore—and enjoy the magic of Costa Rica’s Southern Pacific Coast.

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Exterior
Palco del Mar
Bahía Ballena
  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning
$381 nightly
The price is $431
Aug 31 - Sep 1
Total with taxes and fees
Palco del Mar

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi (surcharge)

Parking and transportation

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Outdoor shower
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Motor boating 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)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items and take out the trash
Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 50 lbs per pet)
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: guest rooms open to the courtyard with the pool

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Frequently asked questions

How close is Beautiful Ocean Views, 15 minutes to the beach, Luxury Spanish Villa. to the airport?

This vacation home is 56.1 mi (229-min drive) away from the Drake Bay (DRK) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Beautiful Ocean Views, 15 minutes to the beach, Luxury Spanish Villa. have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Beautiful Ocean Views, 15 minutes to the beach, Luxury Spanish Villa. to the beach?

This vacation home is 8.2 mi (14-min drive) from Uvita Beach and 1.8 mi (8-min drive) from Tortuga Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Beautiful Ocean Views, 15 minutes to the beach, Luxury Spanish Villa. offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Beautiful Ocean Views, 15 minutes to the beach, Luxury Spanish Villa.?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Beautiful Ocean Views, 15 minutes to the beach, Luxury Spanish Villa.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Beautiful Ocean Views, 15 minutes to the beach, Luxury Spanish Villa.?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Beautiful Ocean Views, 15 minutes to the beach, Luxury Spanish Villa. have a pool?

Yes, there's a private pool.

Does Beautiful Ocean Views, 15 minutes to the beach, Luxury Spanish Villa. have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Beautiful Ocean Views, 15 minutes to the beach, Luxury Spanish Villa. to downtown Bahía Ballena?

This vacation home is 7.2 mi away from Bahía Ballena.

Beautiful Ocean Views, 15 minutes to the beach, Luxury Spanish Villa. Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 14 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 14 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 14 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

J W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great hosts. Excellent communication. The house, location and views are amazing
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Camila C.

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

Amazing property

An amazing place - the views are breathtaking and the home is so comfortable. Would totally stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Emily H.

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

Amazing

This property delivered all it promised and more! Highly recommended!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Edward S.

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

Costa Rican Paradise

The house is great. Prime location for the area. Sonya and Jan were very helpful and responsive. There was an internet outage in the area which wasn’t their fault, but they communicated with us promptly. Highly recommended.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kevin L.

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

Perfect setting for Costa Rican bliss

This is a truly beautiful home in a stellar location. The view will blow you away. The house is well-equipped and very comfortable. The road to the house is well-maintained and makes for easy access. 2WD seems reasonable in dry season, but I would imagine 4WD is key if it rains. The property owner and management team are all very responsive and helpful.
Stayed 15 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Steven H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We absolutely loved the eight days we spent at this incredible house. Our hosts were very welcoming and met us when we arrived. I had a few questions while we were there and got responses almost instantly.The house was spotless. There wasn't anything that we needed that they didn't have. The pool was fantastic. There wasn't a single day that we didn't swim or chill in the pool. We enjoyed seeing the toucans and other local birds that came around every morning and evening. We even had a coati come visit a couple of the days. One evening we could see howler monkeys in a tree down below the house. Not only was the house great, but the entire area was wonderful. The people were friendly and welcoming. If you're an animal lover, I suggest a tour of Hacienda Baru, which is about 20 minutes away. We used Freddy Cascante. It was our favorite activity for the two weeks we spent in Costa Rica.We wouldn't hesitate to come back to this beautiful property. It's easy to feel the pura vida spirit here.
Toucan - A daily visitor along with many, many other birds
Fiery-billed aracari - What a treat to see these guys!!
Female scarlet-rumped tanager
Male scarlet-rumped tanager
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gregg B.

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

A Beautiful Property

A very beautiful and well maintained home with a view of the Pacific Ocean. The property manager lives a short distance from the house and was quick to respond to the few complaints we had. This home is a bit on the remote side and internet service was intermittent during the day, but as long as you're not planning on doing a lot of work form home it shouldn't be an issue. Several nice restaurants and things to do within a short drive.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Peter F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Overall wonderful stay for 5 weeks - a terrific house in a great situation. Being somewhat elevated (250-300metres), there was lovely cool air movement and we did not need to use the aircon despite hot temperatures down at the coast. The organisation was perfect - great communication from the host Alan and efficient and helpful connection with management team, A bit more detail in the setting up would have been helpful - there were some crafty inner drawers in the the kitchen units, which contained all sorts of useful gadgets - but we did not discover them until late in our stay. A bit of warning when the gardening team were coming would have been helpful as they spent a morning with all the machinery for cutting grass etc making a lot of noise - which we would have escaped with notice.The household equipment was mainly very good although the ice making part of the freezer did not work and the dishwasher should be anchored more firmly so it does not tip forward when the full drawers are pulled out.The swimming pool is magical, beautifully maintained and a great size. The gardens are one of the more disappointing aspects - very steeply sloping and too difficult to stroll around in but very picturesque. The sense of security was great and we felt wonderfully safe and secure. We would give this house and team the strongest recommendation and would be very glad to return in the future.
Stayed 34 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ashley e.

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

SIMPLY AMAZING

This home is amazing. Breathtaking views. Very spacious even though it was just my husband and I. The home had Everything I needed to cook our meals plus some. We stayed 5 days in total and honestly didn't want to leave. This was our first time in Costa Rica and loved it so much that we toured a lot to build our own home on. We close into weeks. We spent time I'm Uvita with the locals and had so much fun. It's pretty easy to get down to the town. Everyone is so sweet and welcoming. Our flight got delayed a day and the owner allowed us to extend and extra day for the same price. He was so gracious. Wendy who was our concierge while there was awesome. She hooked us up with a driver while we were there and gave us a lot of good recommendations on restaurants. I highly recommend staying at this home of your planning a visit to the Ojochal/Uvita area.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jacob E.

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025