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Pool
On the beach, beach towels
Pool
TV, books
3 bedrooms, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathrooms2200 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Pool
    Pool
  • Hot Tub
    Hot Tub
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
Dominical
  • Hacienda Baru
    3 min walk
  • Playa Dominical
    15 min walk
  • Sunset Surf Dominical - Day Lessons
    2 min drive
  • Quepos (XQP)
    30 min drive

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About the neighborhood

Ballena

With a stay at this villa in Ballena, you'll be on the beach, just a 3-minute walk from Hacienda Baru and 15 minutes by foot from Playa Dominical. .This beach villa is 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Sunset Surf Dominical - Day Lessons and 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Costa Rica Stand Up Paddle Boarding.
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What's nearby

  • Hacienda Baru - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Playa Dominical - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Costa Rica Stand Up Paddle Boarding - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Alturas Wildlife Sanctuary - 7 min drive - 3.8 miles
  • Nauyaca Waterfalls - 12 min drive - 7.1 miles

Getting around

  • Quepos (XQP) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Scala - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Tortilla Flats - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante La Parcela - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Coco's Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Fuego Brew Company - ‬3 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.

Caballitos del Mar Norte: Where the Jungle Meets the Sea

Beachfront Villa with Pool––where the Jungle meets the Sea

Welcome to Caballitos del Mar’s Villa Norte––just a few steps from your private terrace to toes in sand. Breathe in the Pura Vida lifestyle as you enjoy whitewater views from nearly every room. Just a coconut’s throw from the beach and Costa Rica’s favorite local surf spots, Villa Norte is perfectly appointed with 3 bedrooms (2 primary suites) and 3 baths plus washer/dryer, dishwasher, BBQ, coffeemaker, blender, and reliable internet/cable TV. You’ll be welcome in casual coastal luxury with fresh flowers, linens and towels as well as comfortable furnishings inside and out. Each bedroom features air conditioner, ceiling fan, screened windows and sliding glass doors with private balcony or terrace access. The ocean view family room, dining room and modern kitchen also feature ceiling fans, screened windows and sliding glass doors leading out to your outdoor terrace and private pool, all surrounded by lush flora and fauna.
Villa Norte is an easy 5-minute drive or picturesque 20-minute walk on the beach to the surf town, Dominical with cafes and shops and a small, fully stocked grocery store. There’s also Uvita, just a short 15-minute drive away with more shops and cafes. No casinos, high rise hotels, or all-inclusive resorts here, just an easygoing vibe where people come together to eat, drink and embrace life. Reliable taxi and food delivery service also available.
Located in Costa Rica’s southern Pacific zone, most rental houses are high up in the mountains and require a 4WD vehicle to access, but Villa Norte is virtually on the beach so any car you get will easily handle the drive from San Jose airport to your front door. Manuel Antonio National Park also only a 45-minute drive away.
Caballitos del Mar, Villa Norte sits alongside two other beachfront villas (Caballitos del Mar, Villa Central and Villa Sur). All 3 villas enjoy the sights and sounds of the sea along with their own private pool, balcony and terrace, each separated via the natural flora, affording your own secluded slice of Pura Vida heaven. The Caballitos del Mar Villas may be rented separately or together for a fully private experience for friends and family or other happy gathering.
Caballitos del Mar is managed by YouGetHere Vacation Rentals with a bilingual, professional staff to help with all your pre-vacation needs and for a smooth check-in process. YouGetHere’s Concierge can also arrange in-home chef and massage services as well as assist with tours, car rental, and shuttle reservations. Dedicated gardener and housekeeper are also on the property to maintain the grounds and villas, including light cleanings several times during your stay.

So sit back and relax on your beachfront terrace as the sun sets and toast to Pura Vida and your good fortune. Bienvenida a Villa Norte!

Check-in times are between 4:00 PM and 8:30 PM.
Check-out times are between 5:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned villa, which features a private pool. There's a private balcony. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.
Pamper yourself with onsite massages or enjoy recreation amenities such as a spa tub. Additional features at this villa include concierge services and barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

YouGetHere Property Management

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Massage
  • Private pool
  • Spa tub

Internet

  • Available in the villa: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Chef service
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Only Outdoors.

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (limited availability)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Meal delivery service
  • Phone
  • Safe

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near the ocean

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water tubing 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
  • Unit size: 2,200 square feet

Policies

Check-in

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

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
Long-term renters welcome
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

Property is also known as

Villa Norte Where the Jungle Meets the Ocean Ballena

Caballitos del Mar Norte: Where the Jungle Meets the Sea Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 60 reviews" "
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9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

David F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Stay
I can’t say enough about this property. Incredible location with beach access within steps. Large pool for lounging in at night. Access to town within minutes. All the little touches provided as well, cooler and flashlights. 10 out of 10 property
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

David B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Extended our stay in a great location
We decided to extend our stay last minute and felt lucky to find this house, ON THE BEACH, just south of Dominical. We stayed with our daughter and son in law for 3 nights in early May 2024 and had our house - one f three in this location-to ourselves. The location and house were perfect for us. Long walks on a nearly deserted beach, pool was great to lounge in at the end of the day, well-located within close proximity of Dominical and Uvita for restaurants and provisions. Grilled fish and fresh veg one nite for dinner-grill was clean & worked perfectly. Kitchen is well-equiped, had everything we needed. On-site hosts were on top of it, making sure all was clean and lined-up every morning, but not obtrusive. My only comment would be that it would be nice if an AC unit was installed in the dining/kitchen area to cool the downstairs main area of the house. The house at this time of year can get hot inside; we kept the AC units on in the bedrooms with doors open and fans working and it helped greatly. All in all, a great experience - we would come back! Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Michelle C., Rio Verde, Arizona

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice property and beach with caveat
Unfortunately, my husband and I were not able to go to Costa Rica, but our friends did stay in the property. They enjoyed the house, pool and beach and thought Dominical was charming with good restaurants. The caveat is that the house is located near a main road, so there is significant noise from commercial traffic. If you can overlook that factor, the proximity to the water is very good and the house is nice.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Andrea P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Only one negative....
The house is lovely, The location, perfect. The beach, stunningly beautiful and at low tide a great walk into Dominical. The bedrooms are fine. Kitchen very well equipped, one of the best of all the homes I've rented over the years. The pool is perfect. The host was very responsive and helpful. The only negative, no AC in the main house, only in the bedrooms. It was near 90 degrees every day so the living spaces were quite uncomfortable. But, everything else about the house was delightful.
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent location and beach
The property is beautiful including the perfectly groomed gounds. We enjoyed playing in the ocean waves, walking on the beach, and swimming in the pool. We met several local families sharing the beach. The Palm trees full of coconuts and Henry shared a couple with us, cutting them and opening them for us to enjoy a fresh drink and tasty fresh coconut meat. The restaurants in Dominical were excellent! We made great memories here. 💗
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

maria w.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful New Year break
We were a family group of 8 people ranging from 53 down to 15. This house was perfect for us, very spacious, lots of room by the pool, great size pool with perfect temperature. We went to a great New Year’s Eve party at Fuego brewery (reservations required), took a snorkel trip out of Uvita that the hosts helped book, went to Manuel antonio (an hour north), hiked to waterfalls (very close by, short drive). Hosts also helped us with car rental from the airport. Fantastic trip, great house, so nice being right on the beach, very easy drive into Dominical for food and groceries, and also easy to walk there along the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location
Thank you for sharing your beautiful home with us. It was the perfect setup for us.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nancy S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Dominical Getaway
The property was great. Love the easy access to the beach. This was our second time staying in one of the Caballitos Del Mar properties & we will likely visit again. The You Get Here team was excellent, very responsive & helpful. One of the owners was staying in one of the other houses. He checked in to make sure we were having a good stay & gave us excellent restaurant recommendations.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family vacation
Amazing property! The house was perfect. The road was noisy but unavoidable if you want to be next to the beach. We will be back for sure!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eugenia M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic Beachfront in Dominical
Beautiful home and unbeatable location.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kari H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely gorgeous!
We loved this property so much we're already trying to figure out when we can return. The house itself is spacious and comfortable; we loved the air conditioned bedrooms after days filled with adventures and tours. The grounds are beautifully maintained, and we all enjoyed sitting outdoors and watching for interesting birds and lizards. The private pool was an absolute highlight... it's far bigger in person that it appears in the pictures. The beach, a mere 30-second walk about the back door, was absolutely spectacular. During low-tide, Dominical was a 25-ish minute walk on the beach. The property managers and on-site caretakers were friendly and helpful. When we return to Costa Rica, I will absolutely be looking to book this property again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mayra A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family vaca
It was amazing
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

William M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful property on the beach
We had a wonderful stay at the villa close to Dominical. Great restaurants nearby and very close to national parks and various activities.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cristian J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice house. Great Location
We had a great time as a family. The house was confortable and we had everything we needed. We were lucky enough to see some wildlife around the house.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ciprian C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing house and location
This property was perfect for our group of 6. The house has great amenities, is located right next to a beautiful beach, and has a large pool that we enjoyed every day. There are many restaurants, several grocery stores, and attractions in short driving distance. The property manager and caretakers are very friendly and helpful. We very highly recommend this place and we'd love to stay there again in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Adventure Vacation
This property was PERFECT for our family! It was a Home-away from-Home Paradise. It had the convenience of being able to swim in the pool or the ocean straight from our backdoor. The property is meticulously manicured yet was still jungle/tropical in nature. It was within less than an hour from the Quepos Airport, Manuel Antonio National Park, mangrove excursions, canopy ziplining, The Wales Tail, Cano Island snorkeling/scuba diving, and the beautiful Nauyaca Waterfalls (where you can swim in the cool waters of the lagoon and/or jump off/or dive off the cliffs into the cool waters below). At least these are the excursion we took part in. We rented a car so we had the convenience of going anywhere at any time. I would also recommend Fuego Brewery & Restaurant just 10 minutes from the house. We will definitely be coming back!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

adriana m.

Liked: Cleanliness
home away home!
The location is perfect, quiet, peaceful, close to many interesting places like waterfalls, beaches, can't ask for more! Clean house, really comfortable beds, outdoors, kitchen.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

D L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Vacation
The house was very clear and the staff was extremely polite and helpful. The backyard and gardening is top notch and creates a tropical paradise! Definitely you stay there again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing location, fantastic house
The property was beautiful and very comfortable. Great pool, nice beach and air conditioning in the bedrooms. Absolutely recommend this place!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Aaron W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Southern Beauty
The house is gorgeous and perfectly positioned between Dominical and Uvita. The private pool was very nice but the almost private beach was even better, just 50 meters behind the house. There was plenty of room inside to relax and get separation from others with 3 large rooms. You can preorder some groceries to be available in the house upon arrival but I caution you to be very selective on how much you pre buy. Many items come in large quantities which end up getting thrown away. We took advantage of several excursions, Cano island snorkel, ATV mountain tour, 1/2 day inland fishing, Manuel Antonio park tour and massages in Dominical. All were wonderful!
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Philp G.

Liked: Cleanliness
We always enjoy our stay at Seahorses. The villa is spacious and perfect for families!
We love seahorses. The beach is beautiful, management is helpful and friendly. Anything you need they will try to accommodate you. The house is perfect for families with enough space to provide social activities and privacy when needed. We always come back!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Russell S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Dominical property
We loved our recent visit to this house. It was better than we imagined. We are even going back again in two months.
Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

paul w.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful house and area.
We really enjoyed our stay. The house and surrounding are was beautiful. The on site staff were very friendly and attentive. Overall, I would recommend this property to anyone staying in the area.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Marcia D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Property in Dominical!
From booking to check in to check out, our experience with the yougethere team (Jhonnathan and Ismael) was top notch. They answered all of our questions, helped us with transportation and were even able to accommodate an early check in. The house itself is beautiful as is the location and landscaping. It was amazing to wake up every morning and have coffee by the pool, listening to the waves and then take a dip in the pool. The beach is right behind the house and is breathtaking! We could walk a long distance when the tide was low. (During high tide, there’s not a lot of room to walk.) The caretaker did a fantastic job of maintaining the pool everyday and his dog, Princessa, was a welcomed furry friend to visit with us throughout the day. The house is very close to town (we had a rental car) and we very much enjoyed all the local restaurants for breakfast and dinner. A cab ride to town from the house runs $5 US. 100% would stay here again. Thank you for sharing your beautiful home with us!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Gina P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our amazing stay in Dominical
Amazing stay. Loved it! The location is perfect if you want to be close to town, restaurants and good proximity to Uvita and Ojochal, where there are great places to eat. We had a great time, the care takers Nora and Rolando are kind, caring and will help with anything you need. The house was lovely and has everything you need and very clean! If you want monkeys to visit you, however, you will be disappointed. Property is on the beach and you will enjoy many birds, iguanas visiting by the pool. Go see the monkeys at La Percela restaurant between 4pm and 5:30pm. Very entertaining . Great food and amazing location! Don’t forget to get a surf lesson or two from Jordy at Sunset Surf in Dominical! Thank you!! We will be back again soon!!
Stayed 24 nights in Oct 2020