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Ground-floor resort condo with great location near beach & dining

Condo in Bahía Ballena with kitchen and balcony

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Exterior
Living area
Aerial view
Dining
Private kitchen

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 265.0 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Mountain view

Explore the area

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Uvita, Pu
  • Place, Playa Ballena
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Pinuela Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Marino Ballena National Park
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Airport, Drake Bay (DRK)
    ‪158 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

bedroom 1

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area

About this property

Ground-floor resort condo with great location near beach & dining

Makara Suite Mariposa Ground Floor

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Couples and solitary travelers alike will find something to love about this ground-floor apartment on the outskirts of Uvita. The tropical scenery and a secluded beach only steps away provide plenty of variety, with a furnished balcony and full kitchen waiting back at the apartment.

What's nearby:
Part of Makara Suites, this condo is only a short walk from dining at Cabinas Y Restaurante Katakolo or Villa Leonor at Ballena Beach Club, and it's a brisk stroll from a quiet beach. For more excitement, Uvita is five miles to the north, boasting shopping, dining, a breathtaking stretch of beachfront, and adventures like fishing tours to try. Ballena Marine National Park is nearby, known for its humpback whale migration and the land bridge that appears at low tide to Punta Uvita and its iconic whale-tail rock formation.

Things to know:
Free WiFi
Full kitchen (no dishwasher)

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 1 vehicle.
This rental is located on floor 1.




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.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Mountain view
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.
For information about quiet hours, please refer to the listing description.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Bahía Ballena

Located in Bahía Ballena, this condo is in a rural area and by the sea. Alturas Wildlife Sanctuary is a local attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Marino Ballena National Park and Terraba Sierpe National Wetlands. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Uvita, Pu

What's nearby

  • Playa Ballena - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Pinuela Beach - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Marino Ballena National Park - 9 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Playa Tortuga - 11 min drive - 7.1 km
  • Catarata uvita - 12 min drive - 12.0 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Restaurante Marino Ballena - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪La Choza de Alejo - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Tagua - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Ballena Bistro - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Kinsu - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Ground-floor resort condo with great location near beach & dining pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Ground-floor resort condo with great location near beach & dining?

As of 20 November 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Ground-floor resort condo with great location near beach & dining on 30 November 2025 start from NZ$290.28, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Ground-floor resort condo with great location near beach & dining?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Ground-floor resort condo with great location near beach & dining?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Ground-floor resort condo with great location near beach & dining?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Ground-floor resort condo with great location near beach & dining located?

Situated by the sea, this condo building is within a 10-minute walk of Playa Ballena and Pinuela Beach. Marino Ballena National Park and Arco Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Check-in

8.0/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 18 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 18 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 18 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Christy A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A nice place!

The place is well put together and comfortable, with a nice staff!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Maria E.

Perfecto para relajarse! Great place to estoy and relax.

Todas las estancias son muy amplias, el baño es enorme con ducha y bañera, el salón muy cómodo con ventanales que dan a la selva y el jardín, la cocina totalmente equipada y la terraza privada es genial. Todos los apartamentos tienen mucha privacidad porque están en lados opuestos. Lo usamos a mitad de viaje para estar más cómodos y repetimos el último día a la vuelta de Bahía Drake. All rooms are very big, the bathroom is awesome with both shower and bathtub, the living room is very cosy with great views to the jungle and garden, kitchen and private veranda. We’ve stayed in the middle of our trip to relax and be more comfortable and had repeated on our way back from Bay Drake to San José.
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8/10 Good

Patricia J.

Me gusta todo

Este lugar es muy cómodo: su ubicación, está muy bien equipado, es de fácil acceso
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8/10 Good

David C.

Almost a perfect stay.

The location was perfect for us, with the exception of the noisy traffic during the day. We loved the “jungle” setting and listening to all the birds singing their tunes. The home had everything we required for a week stay. Highly recommended.

8/10 Good

Wendy N.

Liked: Cleanliness, location
Disliked: Communication

Nice condo in good location

This is a nice place to stay, with monkeys passing by in trees. Nicely furnished, few cooking utensils if you want to eat in. My only complaint would be the property manager never returned any of the 3 calls we made to her and there are no towel racks to hang anything up to dry.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Carolina G.

Cómodo alojamiento

El condominio es amplio, muy limpio y bien ubicado. Nos gustaría regresar

8/10 Good

Esteban A.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good

almost everything perfect. we were very happy with the place and the cleanliness. Above all, I appreciate the service that I received by phone. weak points The mattress on the bed was misshapen and not comfortable, the pillows smelled very musty. the powered air was not working at all. wifii signal a little weak in some areas of the house. once again I appreciate the hospitality and support. I hope to return
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020
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10/10 Excellent

sarah T.

Our go to in Uvita!!

Clean, comfy, quiet, great staff!!
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10/10 Excellent

Héctor M.

“Alojamiento muy bonito, es tal cual como se ve en las fotos, el alojamiento se encuentra en la n...

“Alojamiento muy bonito, es tal cual como se ve en las fotos, el alojamiento se encuentra en la naturaleza a pocos metros de la carretera que va hacia Uvita, que está a unos 4km. El alojamiento está bien equipado, con buena cama y buen cuarto de baño. Los sofás son un poco incómodos y viejos, deberían cambiarse. En la propiedad se dispone de secadora lavadora que siempre viene bien. Un sitio recomendable para venir en pareja”

10/10 Excellent

Alfred R., Rotterdam

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing! Spacious! Modern!

The best you can get for this price. We stay an extra 5 days.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Jessica M.

Excellent

Everything was perfect and as described.
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10/10 Excellent

Leidy A.

Excellent

Excelente lugar
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10/10 Excellent

Dennis V.

Excelente lugar, ampliamente recomendable!

Excelente lugar, ampliamente recomendable!
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10/10 Excellent

Katia P.

Makara Luxe Suites - a great place to stay!

My husband and I absolutely loved our stay at Makara. We highly recommend it to anyone!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Dean S.

“We stayed a week at Vacasa and thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. The unit was beautiful and spacious...

“We stayed a week at Vacasa and thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. The unit was beautiful and spacious! The location is a short way out of town and has you on the edge of the jungle. It was so relaxing sitting on the spacious patio listening to the variety of birds. The location is perfect too with great places to explore all close by.”

10/10 Excellent

teslin m.

This was the best place we stayed in Costa. Feng shui, cool a/c, all around perfect set up.

All the facilities were so nice. Big bathroom with high ceilings, nice tub, warm huge shower, comfortable bed and bedding, and everything is very open in the house with large windows and doors that open to the outside and finally the lighting in this place was done with intention. Kitchen is perfect, it has all the amenities for cooking and smoothie making. We felt right at home and loved this unit. The property is also nicely kept with beautiful manicured plants out front. Easy to get to and lots of parking space. Felt very safe the whole time. It's right off the road but yet surrounded by the jungle. We loved waking up to all the jungle chatter every morning... birds, monkeys, cicadas, and toads. All so special. Totally recomend this gem.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Sheila R.

Upscale Accomodation, Great Beaches

The suite was roomy, with comfortable couches, and a luxurious bathroom. The appliances, including dishwasher were modern and quite new. We enjoyed sitting outside on the balcony to have our meals. There is a restaurant (Leonoras?) just 100 metres down the highway, where if you have a meal, you can have free access through their property to beautiful Playa Ballena.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2019
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10/10 Excellent

A great place to stay to get away with the whole family.

This review was submitted before the home was managed by Vacasa. This was my second stay in this house. We been coming up here for twenty years for fishing trips. You can’t beat being right on the water. If you are a fisherman. This spot is right above the ruby boat launch. You can easily throw up the international fisherman sign language for “ catch anything? “ from the hot tub on the back deck Plenty of parking. 3 bedrooms and a kitchen full of stuff to cook. Even a vacuum sealer for your catch! Not the most modern of places. But let’s face it your here so you got a place to land in between adventures. We all enjoyed it. Three generations of my family stayed with us. Has internet but no cable. So be tech savvy with your tv and have Netflix or such if you want to watch something. Only thing I would change is I wish it had some type of covered porch or awning. For the smokers or just trying to enjoy the river view outside on a rainy day. I just brought a pop up canopy this time and it resolved they need. It was nice to have a dry spot next to the hot tub to hang your towel and robes when it was raining.

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