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Outdoor pool
Exterior
2 bedrooms, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board
Smart TV, books, stereo
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Overview of Best Ocean Views in Costa Ballena! Tropical Luxury Home on Mountain Near Beaches

Reviews
10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Hot TubHot TubHot Tub
  • PoolPoolPool
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Outdoor SpaceOutdoor SpaceOutdoor Space
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi

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Map
Uvita, Puntarenas Province
  • Popular LocationPlaya Ballena5 min drive
  • Popular LocationVentanas Beach8 min drive
  • Popular LocationUvita Beach17 min drive
  • AirportPalmar (PMZ-Palmar Sur)44 min drive

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About the neighborhood

Ballena

Seaside stay .You'll find Pinuela Beach and Playa Ballena within 2 miles (3 km) of this vacation home. Also, Marino Ballena National Park is within 3 miles (5 km) and Ventanas Beach is within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Playa Ballena - 5 min drive
  • Ventanas Beach - 8 min drive
  • Tortuga Beach - 12 min drive
  • Playa Tortuga - 12 min drive
  • Uvita Beach - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • La Choza de Alejo - 11 min drive
  • Restaurante Marino Ballena - 11 min drive
  • Sibu - 12 min drive
  • Pizzeria La Fogata - 12 min drive
  • Mirador Don Roger - 10 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.

Best Ocean Views in Costa Ballena! Tropical Luxury Home on Mountain Near Beaches

Best and most expansive ocean views in Costa Rica! Year-round sunsets into the ocean! 4 person Jacuzzi / Hot Tub. This vacation rental home has location, location, location! Only five minutes from the Costanera/Highway to the house on a good mountain road (compared to other roads in the region). A convenient location in Costa Ballena, this home is 10 minutes to many of the most beautiful beaches in the area, 10 minutes to Uvita Town, and 10 minutes to the famous restaurants in Ojochal Town. Cooler temperatures with ocean and mountain breezes on this mountain top perch. Past guests consistently share that this home is a unique and special place that feels private, peaceful, and relaxing. You can see most of the major types of wildlife that people want to see in Costa Rica from the terrace. This is an awesome set up where you can have the full Costa Rica experience of ocean views, mountains, and jungle. This property truly has the best ocean views to road access ratio in the southern zone of Costa Rica. A rare find. An epic experience!

Enjoy seeing the entire southern coastline of Costa Rica from this tropical luxury home, including views of Sierpe (rivers running into the ocean), Drake Bay, the tip of the Osa Peninsula, Corcovado National Park, Caño Island, three sisters island, whale rock island, the famous Whales Tail view, Dominicalito, and Manuel Antonio National Park. This home has Costa Verde Estates style views, but is only 1/5 of the driving time and distance on a much easier and less critical road. With a 180º degree view of the Pacific coastline, they say that you can actually see the curve of the earth! Watch from the terrace and outdoor entertainment area as beautiful tropical birds fly by and land at eye level in the nearby trees, with the ocean views in the background. Birds like scarlet macaws, toucans, aracaris, green parrots, hawks, etc. It’s amazing! You can also see white face monkeys, howler
monkeys, and sloths in the nearby jungle canopy.

This home is positioned where you get good ocean and mountain breezes, and the elevation is such that the temperature is much cooler and more comfortable than it is at sea level at the beaches. The property is located on the mountain behind the beaches of Marino Ballena National Park, which are some of the most beautiful and private beaches. This area is protected for wildlife on the land and marine life in the ocean. This is a special location and environment in the southern zone of Costa Rica.

The outdoor terrace area has a 180 degree coastline view! The large (48 foot long) infinity or zero edge pool is great for swimming laps for exercise, or for relaxing on a raft and floating while taking in the ocean views. There is also a four person Jacuzzi Spa Hot Tub with ocean views. In addition, there is an extra (third shower) outdoor shower with ocean and mountain views.

When relaxing on the couches by the pool and taking in the dynamic ocean views with clouds moving by and islands in the background, you feel like you are in paradise. If you are fortunate enough to experience the times when there are double rainbows and beautiful birds flying patterns with the islands in the background, you might feel like you are in heaven.

There is lush and colorful tropical landscaping throughout the grounds, including local plants that attract butterflies and hummingbirds. There are frequently beautiful hummingbirds and butterflies hovering on the flowers with the ocean views in the background. There is also a mature Ylang Ylang tree that often provides an amazing aroma throughout the house at sunset, when the winds switch and come from the mountain through the house. Enjoy watching a sunset with the fresh aroma and scent of Ylang Ylang flowing through the house!

This house is one of the few houses in the region that has a custom Juturna whole house water filtration system. The water source is a pristine waterfall in a remote part of the mountains far away from any development. This water then goes through the whole house filtration system before coming out of all of the faucets and showers on the property. This means that you can drink the water, and you do not have to use bottled water during your stay. All of the water on the entire property runs through this filtration system, so you are drinking and showering in some of the best water in the world. This is unique, because most of the houses in the region do not have this type of water filtration, and many of the vacation rental houses are situations where you have to use bottled water for everything. It’s a lot more convenient not having to pick up and lug around large bottles of water. You can have peace of mind here that your water is healthy and safe.

The private gated entrance to the house has a large parking area with big mountain views and space for three or four cars. This house has a one level walk in entrance from the parking area.

The house can open up completely if you want an indoor outdoor feel with a cross breeze of fresh mountain air throughout all areas. It can also be closed up completely if there are times when you want a more indoor feel or you are leaving for the day for an adventure. Both master bedrooms have awesome ocean views (it’s debatable which bedroom has better ocean views), comfortable king size mattresses, and full bathrooms. In addition, there are two comfortable couches in the living room area that can sleep like single mattresses or be pushed together. Guests report that the couches are very comfortable for sleeping.

In the bedrooms, you can sleep with the sliding glass doors open (screens shut) to enjoy the cool mountain breeze and open air feel. Air conditioning is available in both bedrooms, but guests rarely feel like they want or need to use it.

The ocean view master bathroom was designed to feel like a spa experience. This shower can be indoor, or you can open the glass doors to have an outdoor shower experience. You can watch the sunset over the islands from the shower! Both indoor showers have rain water shower heads.

More features:

-Open floor plan

-Mature landscaping

-Gourmet kitchen that is well appointed. Cook dinner on the gas wolf range. High-end dishes and cookware. French press, coffee pot, coffee grinder, milk frother so that you can enjoy the full Costa Rica coffee experience.

-There is a wet bar area for making drinks, smoothies, or teas.

-24 foot elevated ceilings provide an open and spacious feel in this home.

-Custom built in desk and high speed fiber-optic Internet (50 MB) for those that need to check in or do work.

-We provide Osa Naturals shampoo, conditioner, and body wash to enhance your Costa Rica experience. Local, natural, healthy, responsible, unique, and amazing!

-The solar tiki torches come on automatically at dusk (and turn off automatically a few hours later) to add to the tropical and beachy feel of this home.

Walking and hiking along the road in the neighborhood is a wonderful experience where you can see hummingbirds, butterflies, and lots of nature and wildlife. You can walk down the mountain if you want a lot of elevation change and exercise. Alternatively, you can walk slightly up the mountain and along the flat ridge for an easier morning walk. The road in the neighborhood is a large loop, and you can do the whole loop if you are really up for a couple hours of exercise and elevation change.

More fun…

This is a birdwatchers paradise. Guests often report seeing more tropical birds from this house than they see in any other location during their Costa Rica trips.

You can see whales jumping out of the water on the ocean directly in front of the house in the area between the beach and the islands! This is where the whale watching boats go to see the humpback whales during whale season. There are binoculars if you want to have a closer look at the huge humpback whales coming out of the water during those times of the year.

This location has some of the most comfortable temperatures and the most pleasant environment in this region of Costa Rica. When you are immersed in the beautiful natural environment of this home, you can feel the cool breezes and temperatures, see the clouds and dynamic weather changes, breathe in the fresh mountain air, taste the pristine water sourced from nearby high elevation mountain waterfalls, and hear the soothing sounds of the jungle, rolling waves, and mountain streams. You will watch colorful butterflies, dragonflies, soaring birds, monkeys, and other wildlife in this lush green jungle landscape.  This is truly one of the best places to experience the best of what Costa Rica has to offer.

It would be an amazing and relaxing vacation if all you did was stay at the house and enjoy the views! This home is also a great launch pad for tours and excursions.

This is the perfect place to have the best vacation of a lifetime and to make lifelong memories!

Private chef services and massage services available upon request.

Property manager

Chris

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Massage
  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool
  • Spa tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

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

  • Chef service

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • Near the sea

Things to do

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

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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • 1 unit
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,500 square feet

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

Pets

  • No pets 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, 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
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. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Frequently asked questions

How close is Best Ocean Views in Costa Ballena! Tropical Luxury Home on Mountain Near Beaches to the airport?

This vacation home is 58.4 mi (233-min drive) away from the Drake Bay (DRK) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Best Ocean Views in Costa Ballena! Tropical Luxury Home on Mountain Near Beaches have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Best Ocean Views in Costa Ballena! Tropical Luxury Home on Mountain Near Beaches to the beach?

This vacation home is 2 mi (10-min drive) from Pinuela Beach and 3 mi (8-min drive) from Ventanas Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Best Ocean Views in Costa Ballena! Tropical Luxury Home on Mountain Near Beaches offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Best Ocean Views in Costa Ballena! Tropical Luxury Home on Mountain Near Beaches?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Best Ocean Views in Costa Ballena! Tropical Luxury Home on Mountain Near Beaches?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Best Ocean Views in Costa Ballena! Tropical Luxury Home on Mountain Near Beaches?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Best Ocean Views in Costa Ballena! Tropical Luxury Home on Mountain Near Beaches have a pool?

This vacation home features an outdoor pool.

Does Best Ocean Views in Costa Ballena! Tropical Luxury Home on Mountain Near Beaches have a spa?

This vacation home doesn't have a spa, but it does offer massages.

How close is Best Ocean Views in Costa Ballena! Tropical Luxury Home on Mountain Near Beaches to downtown Ballena?

This vacation home is 0.8 mi away from Ballena.

Best Ocean Views in Costa Ballena! Tropical Luxury Home on Mountain Near Beaches Reviews

Reviews

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Maritza T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Small Paradise
Loved our stay at this little piece of paradise. Place is at it shows in the pictures and even more magical with bird and wild life sounds. Size was perfect for 2 couples + a little kid. Easy to maintain during our stay. Loved the special touches throughout the property, including freshly cut flowers at the entrance and inside the house. Kitchen is well appointed with quality equipment and knives. Only thing missing is a small espresso machine. The view never gets old! It rained hard during two of the days there and it just added a new level of magic, rainbow and all. We still went swimming in the rain! We were lucky to have a full moon during our stay, absolutely mesmerizing. The stars were equally beautiful! On the first night that we were there, we woke up in the late hours of the night to find the brightest stars that I have ever seen! Twinkling so bright that it made me realize why so many songs have been written about it. Chris was absolutely amazing. Very helpful during our planning period l, and throughout the stay. He helped with every detail to make our stay even more enjoyable, as well as recommendations on getting there, grocery delivery services, etc.. Highly recommend getting massages… The only real negative is the drive up to the property. It is steep! Scary the first few times driving up. You do get used to it, though.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Duane F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Views
As several others have stated in previous reviews, the view is second to none in the Ballena area. We have been coming to this beautiful spot of Costa Rica for 12 years and Curve of the Earth undoubtably offers the best and most beautiful views of any other Villa we have stayed in. The pool is amazing. We spent hours lounging and enjoying the wildlife which included, Scarlet Macaws, howler & white-faced monkeys and several other birds too numerous to count. The Villa was exceptionally clean and well furnished. Chris was responsive to all our questions and concerns and a wonderful host. We would not hesitate for a minute to stay here in the future.
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brandon E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect
Beautiful house in a quiet and safe area. Close enough to town and sites but far enough that it felt you were alone on a mountainside. Responsive and knowledgeable owner was always available. Perfect trip for our family!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

andrea k.

Liked: Cleanliness
Incredible Stay!
This property is absolutely gorgeous! We enjoyed the incredible view from the pool and every room in the house. The house is super comfortable. And, the host is amazing. Chris helped us plan our trip. I couldn't have done it without him. We had such a wonderful time!
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tony S.

Liked: Cleanliness
ABSOLUTLEY AMAZING PROPERTY, THE OWNER WAS HELPFUL & KNOWLEDGEABLE.
EXCEPTIONAL.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sabine S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Magical!
The pictures already let you expect a lot, but when you stand on the terrace in reality, you can hardly believe what a panorama reveals itself - from Corcovado to Manuel Antonio, the entire coast can be seen - while you take a dip in the pool. Chris is a super nice and attentive host, the house is in perfect condition with great furnishings and with attention to detail. Everything is immaculate. Don't hesitate to rent this house, you won't regret it. Bring a 4x4 - the driveway is steep but the road is good and easy to drive. But you will prefer to stay on the property anyway! As a farewell 6 Scarlett Macaws flew over the house - we will be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ervin G.

Liked: Cleanliness
The most amazing place and host! Chris was exceptional and very knowledgeable in the area.
We loved the house, clean, comfortable and the most amazing views in Uvita! Chris, will be visiting your wonderful place again very soon..
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Norman P.

Liked: Cleanliness
The best rental on the Pacific Coast - after 8 years of renting this is the only place we will go
Our family (including multiple kids under 10) has been coming to Costa Rica and renting houses for 8 years, and this house, and its management, is the easily best we’ve experienced throughout that entire time. Here’s why: It has the best pool, and view. Period. Full stop. We spent basically everyday marveling at how incredible the view was, from sunrise to sunset The house is immaculate. Many rentals in CR have a few nice surface elements but the whole package is just so-so. That is not the case with this house. Top end appliances. The best shower I’ve ever used. A whole house water filtration system that means all of the water, from tap to shower, is drinkable. We have NEVER had that before. I’ve never even heard of it. Chris, the property manager, is the most responsive, attentive, detail oriented manager we’ve ever dealt with. He contacted us immediately upon booking, and provided a steady stream of recommendations, advice, insights, and assistance. He had the local restaurant and beach scene totally locked down. It was like having a personal tour guide who was available at a moment’s notice to assist with literally anything. There are other aspects of the house and grounds that are not obvious, but that reflect the care and attention that Chris brings to managing this property. For example, we have spent years cautiously turning on lights in dark rooms and staring through screens/windows at bugs that seemed to come from a horror movie. This property had practically none of the large alarming bugs you normally get (small flies and things are inevitable but easily managed with the screens). If you haven’t been to CR before, this is a huge benefit. The house had beach chairs, coolers, and everything you need so you can go straight to the beach. The house has a safe (a great feature, even though it’s a super safe area and we’ve never had problems there), the air conditioning worked great (which is not a given in some houses), and the pool was always clean (not always the case) Finally, a word on the location. You’re high up on a mountain. There’s no one else around you. When you go outside at night, you see the stars. You hear the animals and the birds. In the morning, scarlet macaws and toucans are RIGHT THERE. Howler monkeys are in the trees. It is just awesome. This was our favorite VRBO rental. Ever. Cannot recommend it, or Chris, highly enough.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Taylor P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Spectacular Stay
We just returned from the most amazing stay at this house. There are not enough words to describe the property, but everything is spectacular. We have stayed in the area many times and no other rental holds a candle to Chris's house. To start, the communication with Chris ahead of the trip was seamless. He was responsive to our inquiries and provided all of the information we needed ahead of our arrival at the house. We arrived after a long day of travel and were grateful to be able to easily find the house and make ourselves at home right away. The road up to the house is much better than most in the area. It's a quick ride up the mountain and close to both central Uvita and Ojochal. The property is jaw-droppingly beautiful. As you walk into the house, you have a totally unobstructed view of the jungle and the ocean, and the gorgeous infinity pool. The sunsets are truly spectacular, the best in the area, I'm sure. We had toucans serenading us every morning and a pair of scarlet macaws visit us every afternoon. Truly magical. The house itself has everything you could ever need and Chris was kind enough to leave us a welcome basket of yummy fruits and snacks, as well as chilled coconuts, which were a welcome treat after a long day of travel, The kitchen has top of the line appliances and every cooking tool you could need. The bedrooms are both perfect. Both overlook the pool, jungle, and ocean. We appreciated having the air conditioning at night. Highly recommend!!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Abe F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Best oceanview in costa!!
Chris greeted us at the property and showed us the house. Once you step foot into Chris’s house you will be mesmerized my the infinity pool looking out to the ocean! The house was clean and had all the amenities need to cook each night while watching the amazing sunset. You will need 4x4 to get to the house but it’s really not bad at all. Once you get there you will for get about the drive! We will be back again!!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023