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On the beach, sun loungers, beach towels
On the beach, sun loungers, beach towels
Outdoor spa tub
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
2 bedrooms, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 41200 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Hot Tub
  • Beach view
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Breakfast available

Explore the area

Map
Dominical, Provincia de Puntarenas
  • Hacienda Baru
    6 min walk
  • Playa Dominical
    8 min walk
  • Sunset Surf Dominical - Day Lessons
    19 min walk
  • Quepos (XQP)
    37 min drive

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About the neighborhood

Ballena

A stay at this cottage places you in the heart of Ballena, within a 10-minute walk of Hacienda Baru and Playa Dominical. .This beach cottage is 1 mi (1.6 km) from Sunset Surf Dominical - Day Lessons and 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Costa Rica Stand Up Paddle Boarding.
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What's nearby

  • Hacienda Baru - 6 min walk
  • Playa Dominical - 8 min walk
  • Playa Dominicalito - 3 min drive
  • Hacienda Barú National Wildlife Refuge - 8 min drive
  • Nauyaca Waterfalls - 12 min drive

Getting around

  • Quepos (XQP) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Scala - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Tortilla Flats - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante La Parcela - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Coco's Restaurant - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Fuego Brew Company - ‬2 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.

ON THE BEACH! Soaking Tub, FAST Wi-Fi - A/C-Queen Beds

Your Costa Rican BEACHFRONT Cottage is the ultimate destination for those looking for a relaxing and rejuvenating getaway. With room for up to 4 guests (with two separate sleeping areas and two full baths), your cottage is ideal for families and friends traveling together.

Located in Dominical, part of the beautiful Southern Pacific Zone, your cottage is just 20 steps from the white sandy beaches and crystal-clear waters of the Pacific Ocean. You will have access to various outdoor activities, including surfing, snorkeling, hiking, kayaking, ATV Tours, Ziplines, rafting, horseback riding, and much more. Take a dip, catch a wave, or explore the lush tropical forests that surround the area.

LOCATION
Beach-20 Steps
Dominical-Walk 15 Minutes on beach or 5 minute car ride
KITCHEN
Gas Range
Toaster Oven
Microwave
Refrigerator/Freezer
SLEEPING
Queen Bed # 1 -
Part of open Floor plan with Full bath and HOT shower, A/C (Ocean View)
Queen Bed # 2
Spacious Bedroom with full bath outside HOT shower, A/C (Ocean View)
COMMON AREAS
Ocean Front Open Floor Plan Great Room
Ceiling Fan
Hammock
Dining Table for 4
Love Seat
BEACH TOYS
Boogie Boards
Beach Chairs
Umbrellas
LINENS/BODY CARE
Towels (Premium Quality)
Wash/Hand/Bath/Beach Towels
Body Care
Shampoo/conditioner/body wash/soap (Complimentary)
OTHER
Washer/Dryer on site

OUTSIDE-Private OCEAN FRONT Fenced Yard
HOT Soaking (Comfortably for two)
2nd Dining Table for 4
Beach Entrance-Private and Locked
Covered Gas Grill

For those looking to indulge in a little extra relaxation, your cottage also features a private, fenced yard and an outdoor soaking tub for two. Soak up the sun and enjoy the peace and quiet of your own tropical paradise. Request an in-house massage.......spoil yourselves.

For those looking to explore the local area, the vibrant surf town of Dominical is just a short 5-minute drive (or 15-minute oceanfront walk) away. Known for its lively atmosphere, music, and world-class surfing, Dominical is a must-visit for those looking to experience the best of Costa Rica.

Book now and experience the ultimate in tropical living. Your Beach Cottage is the perfect place to create unforgettable memories with friends and family. Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity to stay just 20 steps away from the ocean, with easy access to surfing, snorkeling, hiking, and more, in a comfortable and charming tropical paradise in the Southern Pacific Zone! If you have any questions READ THE REVIEWS...hear what our guests say !!!
You cannot get closer to the beach anywhere without getting wet!
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned cottage, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a safe and a desk, and housekeeping is provided on request.
Pamper yourself with onsite massages or enjoy recreation amenities such as a spa tub. Additional amenities at this cottage include concierge services and barbecue grills.
Breakfast is available for a fee.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Robert Curry

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Massage
  • Spa tub

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Limo/town car service
  • Car recommended
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

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

Dining

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

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Printer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • One pet total (up to 20 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.
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Single level property
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Meal delivery service
  • Safe

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • In the city center
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Water sports equipment
  • 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
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing 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
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • Recycling
  • Reusable cups
  • Unit size: 1,200 square feet
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 20 lbs per pet)

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 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 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
Property Registration Number 561349828

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

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ON THE BEACH! Soaking Tub, FAST Wi-Fi - A/C-Queen Beds Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 96 out of 99 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 99 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 99 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 99 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 99 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Stay
Steps from the beach, we fell asleep to the waves crashing and woke to them as well. The kids couldn’t get enough of the warm water and surf. The beach was beautiful as well with large rocks and cliffs due south, and Dominical beach proper was just north. The accommodations were as expected. 2 queen beds and very comfy. AC worked great. Only downside is exiting the driveway is pretty blind so you really need to be ready for passing traffic. But the house and stay were great. Landlord was super nice as well. We would use again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

amber c.

Liked: Cleanliness
Can’t wait to come back!
Had a great time at the Bali Hai house! The pictures really don’t do it justice. If you’re looking for a 5 star hotel, this won’t be your best option. If you want a raw, true Costa Rica beach experience, this is it. Directly on the beach, no other properties around, minimal people, restaurants are fantastic, the scenery is gorgeous. AC worked great, house was stocked with whatever you need, loved the covered screened in porch. Was still able to enjoy being outside if it rained. Robert was a great host!!! Really great detail in the welcome book. Definitely try out his recommendations. We went to the Pavon waterfall and had the Monkeys visit during dinner at La Parcela. Other favorite restaurants were Fuego Brewery, the sushi place, and Cafe Mono Congo. Dominical is a hidden gem and you will not find many properties with this set up in Costa Rica. If you have the opportunity to book, DO IT. Can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

logan E., Joplin

Liked: Cleanliness
Paradise on the Beach!
This property has an amazing location on a private beach with little traffic. The host is great and can recommend different things to do in the area. Good location between Dominical and Uvita.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Benji

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing location and host
Our stay here was great so glad we found this place. The location was amazing and the host was great!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jim H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing place.
The beds were comfortable, but i would have slept on a pile of bricks for this amazing view. Hope to return.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karin N., Highland, Maryland USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Winter vacation
We had a wonderful time at this very special beachfront property.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

David K., Las Vegas

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
Beautiful property right on the beach. Owners were extremely helpful with cool places to go.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beach Get Away!
Just as expected! Easy walk to Dominical! Right on the beach! Bedding and beds very comfortable! Everything worked as required. Very enjoyable stay! Thank you!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tootoo T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Simply Amazing
Clean, well set up, A+ location! Family of 5 with kids age 7/10/13 all loved this place. Also think the host Rob is extraordinarily nice/helpful. I mean, there are good hosts, then there is Rob at next level! Now that we have been to Playa Dominical area and know where things are and how the beaches are like, I would not stay anywhere else if visiting again. Simply put, if this place is available definitely grab it ASAP. Consider yourself super lucky.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catharine R., Wolfeboro, NH

Liked: Cleanliness
Love the beach? Stay here!
Great location in an ideal spot for surfing, boogy boarding and long walks on a very flat beach at low tide. Robert is very responsive and helpful. We really appreciated not having to deal with the wet towels, sheets and garbage on our last day. I’ve stayed at some places that required us to basically do most of the cleanup before leaving and still pay a hefty cleaning fee. Staying here was a wonderful Christmas holiday.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tim L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome
The property is truly amazing you can not ask for a better location secluded great beach the host are truly the best if your looking for a costa rica experience go here
Stayed 11 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

K.R. B.

Liked: Cleanliness
As close as you can get to the beach.
Deep jungle feeling with powerful ocean and beautiful cove beach for walking.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rick L., Burlington. Ontario, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness
Breath taking views
Our stay was outstanding, couldn't get a better location with the ocean in your backyard. The host, Robert was super friendly and helpful, responded instantly to any questions or issues we had. Would definitely recommend to anyone wanting to get away from the busyness of life. The people in the area were also so friendly and everyone took the time to talk to you and shared useful information and history about Dominicalito.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Yolanda M., St. Petersburg, FL

Liked: Cleanliness
Can’t wait to return!
Coming from an East Coaster who’s never seen the Pacific Ocean before, I couldn’t have asked for a better experience. This property is located on a semi-private beach. We saw maybe 3-4 people at most each day. Our visit was purely for the experience, and our hosts had great tips on how to find hidden gems in the area, away from tourists. We were close to a hidden away waterfall. If it weren’t for our host telling us about it, we would have never known it was there. They told us to take some bananas to a place nearby and that monkeys would frequent at 5pm each day. The monkeys came and I fed them. We went to a rainforest not far from this town and hiked, we walked over hanging bridges, saw beautiful waterfalls, and soaked in a waterhole by the falls at the end. We were the only ones there. This property is so close to a little town called Dominical where we fine dined a couple nights and did local places the rest of the time. Ate amazing fruit and drank from coconuts. I honestly don’t think our trip would have been as enjoyable as it was had it not been for this property and it’s amazing location, and our hosts.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Isaac W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Romantic surf trip getaway
Amazing beach front accommodations. Everything you need there without going out or driving far. Planning my way back as soon as possible! Thanks Whitney 😊
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kale D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nothing but Amazing
They stay was amazing, just a short distance from Dominical. And the beach all to ourselves was spectacular. I would highly recommend the house if in the area. In fact extend your stay because it literally is such a cool part of Costa Rica.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

John H.

Liked: Cleanliness
One of the best trips ever
It was simply a wonderful time The hosts were charming welcoming helpful and compassionate We did not want to leave
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing
Love Costa Rica and really loved Dominical. Robert, our host was wonderful, loved being right on the beach in a secluded setting.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeff H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location!
Location couldn’t get much better. Just walk out the back and you are enjoying the beach. The town of Dominical is just a short drive or 15 minute walk down the beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anne C., Fairfax, CA

Liked: Cleanliness
Serene and Spectacular Seaside Retreat
I can't imagine a better place to unwind the nervous system, uplift the spirit, and relax into the beauty of sea, sand, and sky! We had the perfect nature retreat...sunrise and sunset meditations and walks on the secluded beach, great waves for boogie boarding, a cottage set up for lounging, falling asleep and waking up to the sounds of surf and birds, superbly gracious and helpful hosts who respond to queries within minutes and are present on the property but completely unobtrusive. We didn't even rent a car, just walked into town (easy and beautiful) and took an occasional taxi to some of the fantastic local outings recommended by Whit and Robert. We cooked most of our meals in the well-appointed kitchen. A one-of-a-kind opportunity and we will definitely be back!
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Art S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Best Beach in Dominical
This is our second time staying here. This is on the best section of beach in Dominical. The beach slopes so gradually that at low tide you walk 600 feet to get to the water, at high tide it is 15 feet to the water. Robert and Whit are very responsive hosts(and downright nice people). Easy access to many great resturants and beaches up and down the coast. Dont miss the whale tail! All in all, a great 10 days!
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dina B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely Amazing
This is our 2nd time in this house. The owners are amazing. The house had everything we needed. If something you need is not there, it is one click away through your phone. It appears at your door next minute. You cannot beat the location. It is right on the beach. We enjoyed long walks on the ocean, swimming early in the morning and at night. We visited waterfalls around the area and beautiful parks. Thank you Robert for the beautiful time!
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erica K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely exceptional property and host
The property is so special being right on the beach, truly something out of a movie. No detail was overlooked, as the home was equipped with everything you may want or need. The beds are the most comfortable we've had on our travels. Robert went out of his way to ensure our stay was top notch. I'm certain we will be back again. Thank you for sharing your piece of heaven with us.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Bruce L., Toronto Canada

Liked: Cleanliness
Paradise Beach
The overriding reason to stay here is the access to the Beach. You have about 300 metres of private beach (328 yards American). The beach is accessible by others only at low tide when you can also hike further along. Watching the tides change and the sunsets make this a very special and private place. Thanks Robert and Whit.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

William M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Close to the ocean
Beautiful property just steps from the ocean!! Wonderful, gracious, and informative host. Nice hidden gem. I would highly recommend! Travis
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022