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Breathtaking beachfront house w/ private pool, lanai, balcony & beach access

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Interior
Pool
Fridge, stovetop, coffee/tea maker, cookware/dishes/utensils
Dining
Outdoor dining

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 133000 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Outdoor Space
    Outdoor Space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Dryer
    Dryer

Explore the area

Map
Uvita, Pu
  • Playa Ballena
    1 min walk
  • Arco Beach
    6 min walk
  • Marino Ballena National Park
    15 min walk
  • Palmar (PMZ-Palmar Sur)
    35 min drive

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About the neighborhood

Ballena

With a stay at this vacation home in Ballena, you'll be on the beach, just a 1-minute walk from Playa Ballena and 6 minutes by foot from Arco Beach. .This beach vacation home is 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Marino Ballena National Park and 3.1 mi (5 km) from Pinuela Beach.

What's nearby

  • Playa Ballena - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Arco Beach - 6 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Marino Ballena National Park - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Uvita Beach - 12 min drive - 5.1 miles
  • Playa Tortuga - 13 min drive - 5.4 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Pizzeria La Fogata - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Heliconia - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Sibu - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Pizza Time - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Marino Ballena - ‬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.

Breathtaking beachfront house w/ private pool, lanai, balcony & beach access

El Ballenato

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This spectacular beachfront hacienda is just what you and your family and friends are looking for during your Costa Rican vacation. There is so much space, so many awesome amenities, and so many things to do that you'll never want to leave! First thing, throw down your bags, crack open a frosty beverage, and stretch out in the enormous open-concept living space in the main house. You'll love the natural worked-wood supporting beams, the spiral staircase corkscrewing up into the second level, the beautiful floors, and the flood of natural light cascading through huge windows. The beautiful kitchen is equipped with everything your family chefs need to turn today's catch into a veritable feast. Enjoy it out on the expansive lanai with cold drinks and lively conversation then drift off to sleep in the super-comfortable hammock. When you're not down at the beach (just steps away), cool down in the private outdoor pool.

Next to the main house, through the private garden and treeline is a beautiful two-story tropical villa with an open kitchen, natural worked-wood rooms, and balconies where you can choose if you want to take a glance at the pool, the beautiful trees, and surrounding jungles or the amazing blue ocean just in front of you!

What's nearby:
Spend your afternoon swimming across the water, or take a surfboard out to catch some waves. Feeling a little rusty? Head over to Surf Lessons Tour, just five miles away, to get some solid instruction on riding stance, balance control, and wave-catching from knowledgeable and friendly instructors. If you'd prefer to get a little farther out on the water, check out Dolphin Tours to book a trip along the shore to find dolphins and whales. You can also see moray eels and white tip reef sharks when you go under for a bit of snorkeling! Baru Waterfalls Tours is only 19 miles away and offers trips to see a three-tiered waterfall tucked away in a South Pacific jungle. You might even be visited by the occasional Toucan while dining out at the seasonal open-air restaurant.

The property has direct access to the beach that is part of the National Park!
Walking distance to a short hike at Playa Arco.
The beach changes a lot during high tide, you can enjoy the beach at low tide.

Things to know:
*Almost no cellphone coverage
No Wifi available
Two full kitchens
Two separate oceanfront beach houses connected by a natural trail
Private pool
Snowbird-friendly (contact Vacasa for rates)
4WD vehicle required for access

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 4 vehicles.
This rental is located on floor 2.




Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 18 years of age to book. Guests under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.
Make yourself comfortable in this vacation home, which features a private pool. There's a private balcony or patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator and a stovetop. Conveniences include a coffee/tea maker and a washing machine.
Take in the views from a garden.
Guests will find features like onsite parking.

Property manager

Vacasa of Puntarenas

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Optional golf privileges
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming 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

General

  • Garden
  • Property located in a resort
  • 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: 18

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 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 and a first aid kit
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

Property is also known as

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Breathtaking beachfront house w/ private pool, lanai, balcony & beach access Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Leslie S., Albuquerque, NM

Liked: Cleanliness
Gorgeous but lacking
Pros: Superlative location for nature, beach is practically private, wildlife everywhere, impeccable grounds! Our party of 5 only used the large house by the pool. Great WiFi but no cellular service Caretaker Francisco lives onsite. All windows have only small-mesh screens (no glass) so the surf can be heard and the breeze felt everywhere. We saw no mosquitoes or any biting bugs in December. Cons: Half mile entrance road is very rough and muddy, needs attention. The doors on the house are falling off the hinges. Dim indoor and outdoor lighting, not suitable for reading a book or playing board games. Only one narrow spiral staircase to the second floor, dangerous in case of fire and impossible to carry suitcases to upstairs. Doors on the house lock only from the inside! Wood floors inside are smooth and dangerously slippery, even in flip flops or barefoot. Getting to the beach is treacherous, 15 meters of loose river rocks sloping down towards the water. Kitchen is not well-stocked with utensils. Half the living room furniture was broken and unusable.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

JoAnn C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful place to get away
We had so much fun and we loved it! Highly recommend this place.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2020