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Outdoor pool
Terrace/patio
3 bedrooms, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board
Beach nearby, sun loungers, beach towels
Smart TV, books, stereo

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 63000 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Breakfast available
  • Kitchen

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Dominical, Puntarenas Province
  • Place, Catarata uvita
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Marino Ballena National Park
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Place, Punta Uvita
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Airport, Quepos (XQP)
    ‪64 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Bahía Ballena

Seaside stay .Within 6 miles (10 km) of this vacation home, you'll find Playa Hermosa and Catarata uvita. Secret Lau Pool and Santa Lucia Falls are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Catarata uvita - 10 min drive - 4.5 miles
  • Uvita Beach - 11 min drive - 5.5 miles
  • Marino Ballena National Park - 15 min drive - 6.2 miles
  • Playa Hermosa - 15 min drive - 2.9 miles
  • Punta Uvita - 20 min drive - 6.0 miles

Getting around

  • Quepos (XQP) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Restaurante Marino Ballena - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Bakery - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Los Barriles - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Beyan Restaurant & Coffee - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Sibu - ‬7 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.

HR3 Spectacular Ocean Views, 5 min to Beach - concierge service - security guard

Hermosa Retreat is an exclusive escape nestled in the jungle above the famous Playa Hermosa (Uvita). Absolutely stunning views of the Pacific ocean, year-round sunset, and the legendary Whale's tail. All that with the constant ocean breeze flowing through the house.

This villa gives you the opportunity to be part of the pristine ecosyatem of costa rica as far as wildlife observation is concerned: toucans, scarlett macaws, white face and howler monkeys, sloths, etc.

This villa has 3 generous bedrooms and 4 bathrooms. The living area is perfectly designed for the tropics as it opens up to a large outside terrace with a sofa to relax and lose yourself in this perfect paradise. A great place for yoga and meditation. For the warm afternoon, we have an infinity pool to refresh yourself. The house comes equipped with top-quality amenities and fiber internet (up to 100Mbps).

Hermosa Retreat also has a great location. It is located just 15 min south of Dominical and 5 min north of Uvita. It is also 30 min from Quepos airport and 40 min from the famous Manuel Antonio beach and National Park. There is plenty of beautiful beaches, surf, rivers, waterfalls, and restaurants within a short drive (no need for a 4x4). The closest beach is Playa Hermosa - just a 4 min drive from the house.

All our villas come with:
A concierge service to help you with airport transfer, car rental, private Chef, yoga class or massage by the pool, etc
A tour manager to help you organize your outdoor activities and make sure you’re not missing anything in the area.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Massage
  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Limo/town car service
  • Car available
  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Breakfast available for a fee
  • Chef service
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio
  • Terrace

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the ocean

Things to do

  • Optional golf privileges
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Unit size: 3,000 square feet

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 9:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

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.

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 no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
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
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 professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is HR3 Spectacular Ocean Views, 5 min to Beach - concierge service - security guard to the airport?

This vacation home is 32.8 mi (53-min drive) away from the Quepos (XQP) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does HR3 Spectacular Ocean Views, 5 min to Beach - concierge service - security guard have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is HR3 Spectacular Ocean Views, 5 min to Beach - concierge service - security guard to the beach?

This vacation home is 2.5 mi (14-min drive) from Playa Hermosa and 5.2 mi (15-min drive) from Uvita Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does HR3 Spectacular Ocean Views, 5 min to Beach - concierge service - security guard offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at HR3 Spectacular Ocean Views, 5 min to Beach - concierge service - security guard?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at HR3 Spectacular Ocean Views, 5 min to Beach - concierge service - security guard?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at HR3 Spectacular Ocean Views, 5 min to Beach - concierge service - security guard?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does HR3 Spectacular Ocean Views, 5 min to Beach - concierge service - security guard have a pool?

This vacation home features an outdoor pool.

Does HR3 Spectacular Ocean Views, 5 min to Beach - concierge service - security guard have a spa?

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

How close is HR3 Spectacular Ocean Views, 5 min to Beach - concierge service - security guard to downtown Bahía Ballena?

This vacation home is 2.4 mi away from Bahía Ballena.

Reviews

HR3 Spectacular Ocean Views, 5 min to Beach - concierge service - security guard Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 51 out of 52 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 52 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 52 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 52 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 52 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Matthew S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful stay at a wonderful Villa. Beautiful property.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Kelsey M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Stunning Views with a Few Considerations!

This property is extremely well maintained and the view is absolutely breathtaking—photos truly don't do it justice. The highlight was definitely the panoramic view of the Whale’s Tail, which made the entire stay feel special.As a group of women traveling together, some of the security instructions made us a bit uneasy at first. We were advised to always set the alarm, keep lights on, and bar doors/windows, which gave the impression that the area might not be the safest. Security was noted as being on-site from 5 PM to 5 AM, but we never actually saw any guards during our comings and goings. Fortunately, we didn’t encounter any issues, but not being able to set the alarm while inside did leave us a little on edge the first few nights.The town itself felt a bit rougher than other parts of Costa Rica we’ve visited. It didn’t impact our safety, but it did affect the overall feel of the location especially after the safety instructions.The beds were quite firm and the pillows weren't the most comfortable. Also worth noting: the pool is not heated and can be pretty chilly, especially in the evenings. We opted for the chef one night who was amazing and Jerome was helpful in coordinating!Overall, the house and view were incredible, and we enjoyed our stay—but for future trips, we may opt for a more central area with full-time security for added peace of mind or use the chef/concierge options more to not need to leave the property as much or go into town.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Another Beautiful Stay!

Beautiful villa, amazing views, and everything you could ever need. Wonderful property manager, with quick responses to any inquiry. Cathleen at Explore Uvita was incredibly helpful, and knowledgable, organizing fun excursions for us. Villa is very clean, and in a perfect location- close to Uvita, Playa Hermosa and Dominical. This is our second time staying at this property, and we will definitely be back again!
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bart B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome stay

We had 6 people in our group including 2 who had not been to Costa Rica previously. We all absolutely loved the house. The views are stunning and the home itself is spectacular. Several times the comment "I don’t want to leave."
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick D., Boxford

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful Stay During Off-Season

We arrived late at night and had trouble initially finding the property. Follow the directions to the location that property manager sends you prior to check in not the location of the VRBO listing. The house is amazing, views are stunning, house was well kept and we had a great time.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darrin B., Tucson

Liked: Cleanliness

Blissful

Beautiful property, comfortable, views are beyond and photo capture. Pura Vida!!!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful!!

We stayed for just over a week ( March 2024), and didn’t want to ever leave. The house is absolutely stunning, and has everything you could ever need. The view is incredible!!! We saw many macaws, and toucans, and heard howler monkeys one morning. Easily accessible on a paved road, the villa is well located for Whale’s Tail Beach, Uvita grocery stores, and Dominical. Directions and instructions were very clear and easy. Jerome arranged a wonderful chef’s dinner, which we enjoyed so much. Cathleen ( Explore Uvita) coordinated two excursions for us, which we loved ( horseback riding and a catamaran trip) and she is a Superstar! She went over and above, and was so quick to reply to any questions. So helpful! There is construction going on below and above the villa, but such is life. Just be aware in case you prefer to sleep in, as they start around 6:30am. It didn’t bother us though. This was our favourite house that we have rented in this area, and we would definitely return. We miss it already!
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Home on the Hill overlooking the whale’s tail

Property was as advertised. Wonderful week at the home on the hill overlooking the Whale’s Tail. Would stay there again. Thanks! The Davis’
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian D., San Rafael, California, USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Spectacular View!

The views from the outside living space and pool are even better in person. Everyone involved was friendly and very responsive. A little noisy with a new home being built across the street and the main living area can get a little hot. But, I would heartedly recommend this home to everyone. We had a magical week there. Pura Vida!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scott H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Hermosa Retreat

This property was fantastic. Great ocean view from the pool deck with all kinds of wildlife all around. On our last day, a coati came up on the deck looking for food and walked around for 5 minutes while we were relaxing by the pool. Jerome and his team were fantastic and made everything from the airport transfer to the check out go smoothly. I would I highly recommend this villa. We also had the private chef prepare dinner for us on a couple of nights and the food was amazing. I would definitely recommend trying the chef as well. We look forward to coming back here again!
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shaen I.

Liked: Cleanliness

Unbeatable View

Our family absolutely loved staying at this property. The views are unbeatable and the property itself delivered. It is centrally located to many attractions and dining. The only negative for our stay was there was quite a bit of construction directly below the outdoor patio that was very loud. Management was very helpful and timely as was the concierge. Once the nearby construction is complete, this would be a 5+. Would definitely return.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelley W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful Stay! Costa Rica is beautiful! We will be back!

The house was very nice, very clean, with everything you need for a lovely stay. Jerome was extremely responsive to all our questions and concerns in the months leading up to the trip and during. The water shut off once and someone was there to fix it within 30 minutes. We felt extremely safe while staying there as well. Once we returned from an excursion after dark and a security guard was there at the gate because he said the alarm had been sounding. We never got to the bottom of it since it was still set and the house appeared undisturbed but it was great peace of mind that there was a guard on standby in case something was really wrong. The house was plenty of space for the size of our family. The view is SPECTACULAR! It’s indescribable, truly! The sunsets and view of The Whale’s Tail were breathtaking. The drive up from the main road is easy. Takes about 3 minutes to be at the house to the bottom of the hill. We did rent a pickup so that helped with the steep climb but no need for a 4x4. The car service we had to and from the airport was terrific. The driver, Paul, was so friendly and spoke great English and answered a lot of questions and gave a lot of information and history about Costa Rica on our drive. Cathleen the tour manager was fantastic in her recommendations and help with setting everything up. A few things to note: - The drive from the airport was a bit longer than it says in the listing. It was about an hour longer which Jerome explained can happen for various reasons after I inquired since I was concerned about how early we needed to leave for our trip back. I’m mentioning it because with 3 kids, by the end of the drive and after 2 flights, my two youngest were in tears. It was probably pushing out limits for travel tolerance with the kids as it was but with the added drive delay, it got our trip off to a rocky start. This is not the fault, of course, of the owners but I would recommend changing the description in the listing as up to 4.5 hours from San Jose depending on traffic so people are aware. The trip back in the early morning was closer to 3 hours. - The pool and house are great but with kids, you definitely want to have your days planned or I think our kids would have gotten bored after a while. We stayed at the house on the first day and day before we left but had excursions on the others.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gigi W., Arlington

Liked: Cleanliness

Above and beyond

The view from this house is so spectacular you'll want to spend the day and night floating in the pool. We did in fact do that one day during our stay. Perfect set up for three couples with what is essentially three master bedrooms. Jerome went above and beyond for us before and during our stay--helping us get the house provisioned for our arrival, coordinating drivers (ask for Paul!) and taxis, arranging a chef to come to the home to cook and serve us dinner (highly recommend) and answering a million questions. He also set us up with Cathleen, who helped us book the most amazing sunset sail and made dinner reservations at restaurants that took our collective breaths away. It was the perfect spot to explore this beautiful country. The most overused word on this trip for the four of us was..."WOW!"
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Phil B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing

The place was outstanding. They did a wonderful job preparing the place. Private parking. Secluded. Very Clean. All amenities were perfect. Enjoy.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Phill B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Unmatched views!

My wife and I stayed at Hermosa Luxury Resort for her Birthday and were blown away by this property. The house is beautiful, and you have 180 degree ocean views of Whale Tail from the patio and infinity pool. We will absolutely come back.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gwen W., Bradenton, Florida

Liked: Cleanliness

Impeccably clean and amazing view

Upon arrival we let ourselves in with lockbox key and found the house clean and bright. The view was breathtaking of the Whales tail! The kitchen was nicely equipped with everything we needed and more. The pool was clean and refreshing and they pool towels for us! It was just far enough out of town to be quiet but also east to get groceries and have dinner out! We will certainly be back! Thank you
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Pierre R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent View!

We had a wonderful time in this property. The view was fantastic and amazing to wake up each morning to looking out towards the ocean. Kitchen was well stocked. House was clean. Everything was functional. Our family enjoyed the property.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Maria K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing place!

The view will blow your mind! We had a sloth right next to the house for a few days on the tree. And toucans! Incredible and can’t wait to come back.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joanna S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Trip to Uvita

So easy and wonderful. Gregoire and Jerome are wonderful communicators. Property even BETTER than appears on line. Access to property is good- excellent roads, no 4WD needed. Fully stocked kitchen. AMAZING views. Could not ask for better experience
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mark R., Hollywood, SC

Liked: Cleanliness

Total Tranquility

This home and it’s location are the perfect getaway. The host was very attentive to our needs and even reached out to us to make suggestions on things to do. Horseback riding on the beach is 5 minutes away. 5 star place for sure!
Stayed 8 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

James B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful spot. Highly Recommend

Caretaker was great. Helped us out of a couple of self inflicted jams. Very responsive and gave great recommendations for restaurants
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sue V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfection

We stayed here for 2 weeks and it was not enough time. The view is unbelievable, the house is clean and comfortable, easily accessible up a winding paved road which is very fun to drive. Really hard to say enough about this location as it met and went above all our expectations. This was our first time to Costa Rica and will certainly not be our last. It was just great. (although a microwave would be a nice touch;) Thank you, thank you!
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

James L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Phenomenal property. Amazing experience.

A top property. Exquisitely views every time of day. A++++++
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sean T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing

Amazing views nice clean well laid out home

10/10 Excellent

Joseph H., Sarasota, Florida USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Best View in Uvita!

When we booked this online the pictures looked really nice. Well, there is nothing like seeing it with your own eyes! Spectacular! You will not want to leave the property - it's that good. The house itself is everything you will need for a very comfortable and private stay in the Uvita area. The road access is one of the best we drove on - you do not need a 4x4 to reach the house and at 900 ft. of elevation you get awesome white water, Whale's Tail views, and amazing sunsets. You do not hear the road noise below. You do hear the waves breaking on the beach below for as far as you can see! In the morning you will be greeted by tropical birds, including toucans and macaws, howler monkeys, etc...The property manager, Jerome, was great and helped us in everyway in a very responsive and professional manner. We wouldn't stay anywhere else in the Uvita area! Joe H.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2021