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On the beach, sun loungers, beach towels
On the beach, sun loungers, beach towels
2 bedrooms, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board
Dining
Shower, hair dryer, towels, soap

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 41200 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly

Explore the area

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Dominical, Provincia de Puntarenas
  • Place, Hacienda Baru
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Playa Dominical
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Manuel Antonio Beach
  • Airport, Quepos (XQP)
    ‪38 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Bahía Ballena

A stay at this cottage places you in the heart of Bahía 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 - 0.3 miles
  • Playa Dominical - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Nauyaca Waterfalls - 15 min drive - 7.3 miles
  • Uvita Beach - 21 min drive - 14.5 miles
  • Marino Ballena National Park - 25 min drive - 15.4 miles

Getting around

  • Quepos (XQP) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Moromo - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Beyan Restaurant & Coffee - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Bakery - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Fuego Brew Company - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪La Junta - ‬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/Music/Wi-Fi & A/C-Sleeps 4-in 2 Queen beds

Why Guests Love This Casita
True direct beachfront — no roads, no crossings, no crowds
Ocean views from both sleeping areas
Hot soaking tub under the stars
Walkable to town, yet peacefully removed
Ideal for couples, small families, or two couples

Privacy & Comfort Highlights
A/C in both sleeping areas
Two full bathrooms (one shower outside)
Screened great room — ocean breeze without insects
Ceiling fans throughout
Quality linens & full towel sets including beach towels
Washer/dryer on-site (posted hours)

Perfect For…
Romantic beachfront escapes
Surf trips (beginner to advanced breaks nearby)
Digital detox getaways
Long-stay snowbirds
Small wellness retreats
Nature lovers & wildlife enthusiasts

Activities Within Minutes
World-class surf breaks in Dominical
Nauyaca Waterfalls (guided horseback or hike)
ATV jungle tours
Zipline canopy adventures
Whitewater rafting on the Savegre River
Whale watching (seasonal)
Sunset beach walks right from your yard

What Makes This Different

You are literally 20 steps from sand — verified
No condo towers, no high-rise density
Boutique feel — not a hotel complex
Managed personally by owner
Professional housekeeping standards
Thoughtful amenities (blender, grill, boogie boards, and beach gear included)

A Note on Nature

Expect scarlet macaws overhead
Occasional howler monkeys in nearby trees
Spectacular sunsets most evenings
Seasonal whale sightings offshore

Location Advantage

15-minute beach walk to Dominical town
10 + Restaurants
Pharmacy
Full-Service Supermarket
Farmers Market
3-minute drive if preferred
Easy access to Uvita & Marino Ballena National Park
Located in Costa Rica’s coveted Southern Pacific Zone

We look forward to meeting you soon!
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 hot tub. Additional features at this cottage include concierge services, barbecue grills, and bike storage.
Breakfast is available for a fee.
Featured amenities include limo/town car service and laundry facilities.

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub
  • Massage

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

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

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen island
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • 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
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

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

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • 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
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Smoking not allowed

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

  • Bicycle parking
  • Bicycle storage
  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing 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 (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
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Bicycle parking
  • Bicycle storage
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Recycling
  • Unit size: 1,200 square feet
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

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 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Thank you so much for choosing Bali Hai
We typically do not have any formal checkout. Just please lock the doors and leave keys to the Casita on the kitchen counter and drive safely!
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

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

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
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 first aid kit and a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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

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ON THE BEACH! Soaking Tub/Music/Wi-Fi & A/C-Sleeps 4-in 2 Queen beds Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 105 out of 108 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 108 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 108 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 108 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 108 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

John M.

Liked: Cleanliness
This is an unbeleivable property. The location is beyond compare and the proximity to the village of Dominical (within walking distance) offered a good variety of restaurants and shops.The attention to detail by our hosts Robert and Whitney was exceptional-whether you need water toys, binoculars or a cork screw you didn't need to ask-everything is provided. The availability of our host Robert was awsome-his recommendations on local amenities was invaluable.We couldn't ask for a better host.Can't wait to return.
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Courtney W.

Liked: Cleanliness
What a magical place! The beach is just steps away, the host is so kind and accommodating and the amenities are ample. Rooms are cool, beds are comfortable and the screened in porch is perfect for enjoying the surrounding beach jungle sounds in comfort! Robert was available to provide directions, suggestions and make sure all was in order. We loved walking to dinner! The outdoor showers were great! Location is central for exploring, thank you such much for a memorable family Costa Rica vacation! So peaceful!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Loran P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wish I would’ve see this place sooner! It was incredible. Thank you so much. You have a wonderful home.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tasha H., Minneapolis, MN

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect for our anniversary trip!

Robert and Whit were incredibly kind hosts and offered great suggestions to make our stay most enjoyable. The restaurants they recommended did not disappoint! We really loved walking to town for meals via the beach when tide was low - a nostalgic feeling we’ll never forget. There are too many highlights to list, but the wildlife and scenery top our memories. However, the very best part of our stay is the most incredible beach, right out the back door (we learned this is quite uncommon for the area)! It’s stunning and we saw only a few people each day - it felt like our own private beach in paradise!
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bill D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Paradise Beach

As advertised. Laid back, easy access to food and Dominical. Totally responsive hosts. Any questions were immediately answered. Open your door and you're on the beach. Sit in the screen room and its right in front of you.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Philip B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome Beachfront

Just steps from an amazing beach. Perfect for viewing sunsets. Very comfortable with a huge screened living area. Robert was excellent as a host and communicator.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

valou t.

Liked: Cleanliness

Location location location

When you see “house on the beach” on a listing, it generally means you can see the beach and have to walk there etc. this house is ON the beach. There is sand around the house! The beach is heavenly, very few people on the beach, total natural beauty, very clean beach and a very warm ocean! Lots of waves though so hard to swim. Robert, our host, was the KINDEST. He helped us with everything we needed! The amazing thing is that you feel like you are hundreds of miles from civilization when in fact, the driveway gets you on the main highway! 10 min drive from the grocery store! Mind blowing! Noteworthy: the house is a split house between the rental and the owners’. It’s not really an issue but we weren’t expecting it…you can hear the occasional barking of their dog right behind the door of the bedroom. Also the second bed is in the main area, in the kitchen. So no privacy here if you travel as two couples! For us, it was perfect. We will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Pura Vida in Paradise

This property is simply amazing. It doesn’t get any closer to paradise than walking a few steps to your own private beach then falling asleep to the crashing waves each night. Robert was a truly exceptional host, always responsive and helpful in every way. We can’t wait to plan our next trip to Costa Rica!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert S.

Liked: Cleanliness

The beach is on your doorstep

Just what we were looking for. The only property on dominicalito beach as far as i can tell. Great for relaxibg and swimming. Host was helpful, what is not to like?
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Abby

Liked: Cleanliness
This property is in a stunning location! Robert, the owner, lives in the adjoining house and is incredibly helpful, kind and generous in giving you privacy and assistance where required. The location causes some challenges to the house with rust/salt water/dampness but it was also the time of year, and not avoidable by the host. I would say it’s greatly suited for a couple looking to enjoy an absolutely gorgeous view and location. It’s close to many other amenities and is fully equipped with anything you may need. Add this place to your list if visiting Dominical!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Lea

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We were looking for a quiet beachside getaway and this place delivered! There are no neighbors within view and we saw maybe 10 people on the beach over three days. When the tide is low you can walk the beach to Dominical for groceries or to dine out. We mainly cooked and made good use of the gas grill. The kitchen, bath, and outdoor patio were well stocked. I didn’t realize one of the beds is in the main kitchen area, but we didn’t mind the set up. There were plenty of beach amenities provided and the soaking tub is quite nice to sit in. We did a load of laundry before we hit the road which really helped us keep our bags light. The host lives in adjoining home, but you’d hardly know it and he was very helpful before, during, and after our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

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