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1 minute walk to the beach in Uvita

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Bedroom 3 is upstairs, accessible from the outside.
Reviews
8.6

Excellent

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 71000 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • PoolPoolPool
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer

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Uvita, Puntarenas
  • Popular LocationUvita Beach10 min walk
  • Popular LocationMarino Ballena National Park14 min walk
  • Popular LocationPunta Uvita9 min drive
  • AirportBuenos Aires (BAI)97 min drive

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Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Office
Balcony
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

1 minute walk to the beach in Uvita

Your dream vacation awaits. Dharma Bum Bungalow is nestled in the jungle, just steps from the ocean and Uvita's main attraction, Marino Ballena National Park.

Located 200 meters from Playa Chaman in Uvita, Dharma Bum Bungalow has everything one wants in a visit to Costa Rica.

Important: Our properties are protected by a digital trust platform that enables Hosts, Operators and Guests to confidently transact in the short-term rentals space. Please note that once you have booked, you will be contacted by a representative to verify the reservation. Please make sure this is completed prior to check-in. Failure to do so may result in the reservation being canceled.

Important: We are committed to protecting our properties and keeping up-to-date with short-term rental regulations, which is why you will be asked to complete our independent verification.

Please note: Before your booking begins, you will need to verify your details with us to complete your booking. You will be contacted via email and/or text to complete the verification.

You will also be given the choice between paying a refundable deposit or buying a non-refundable damage waiver. We suggest you buy the damage waiver as this protects you in case you cause accidental damage during a booking.

Every vacation rental managed by Osa Property Management will have the following provided:
Full bag of Costa Rican coffee (250 mgs)
Coffee filters
Cooking oil
Dish soap (sink)
Dish cleaning sponge
Starter set of dishwasher soap (if applicable)
Salt
Pepper
Paper towels
Napkins
Shampoo in every shower
Soap in every shower
Hand soap at every sink
Start set of laundry detergent
Toilet paper
One box of Kleenex per bathroom
Trash bags
If Guests require more of the above, they are responsible for it.

Osa Property Management’s Concierge and Vacation Planner team will contact you after you have made your reservation. We will assist with making any necessary transportation arrangements from Juan Santamaria International Airport in San Jose (SJO), or one of the local regional airports (Palmar Sur is or Quepos) or private charters. We will arrange all excursions/activities/tours with reputable companies in the area, provide a link for grocery delivery, and make reservations at any restaurant. Our goal is to make your trip to Costa Rica enjoyable and as relaxing as you want it to be.

Guests will meet with an Osa Property Management representative at check-in and at check-out and be available via a group chat.


Dharma Bum Bungalow is located in Uvita near to Playa Chaman. There are plenty of little restaurants within a 5-10 minute walk. Uvita "centro" is about a 5 minute car ride away.

Uvita is one of the Central Pacific's best kept secrets. The beaches are beautiful, the hills are lush, wildlife is abundant and its the perfect place to surf, horseback ride or just relax. Add a handful of great restaurants and there's really just one thing missing from Uvita: crowds. If you are looking for a beautiful beach destination that is far less developed than Manuel Antonio, Uvita is a fantastic alternative. The highlight is Marino Ballena National Park, featuring the famous sandy "Whale Tail" where migrating humpback whales can be seen just offshore. You can whale watch, dolphin watch or snorkel.

Uvita also makes a great base for exploring Dominical (12 miles North) which is a fun, funky hippie and counterculturist enclave with great shops, dining, live music, candlelight yoga, spas, bars and beach. The tiny town of Ojochal is 9 miles to the South and is know as one of the best foodie town in Costa Rica. Ojochal also offers easy access to Playa Ventanas, a small and beautiful beach famous for its sea caves.
Guests will meet with Osa Property Management for their initial access to the property. Guests will receive a keypad code to enter the property (it's gated).

Each floor has its own private access and its own key.
There are two bedrooms, a bathroom and a full kitchen on the main floor. Both bedrooms have air conditioning. Bedroom #1 has a queen-size bed. Bedroom #2 has a 'queen+single' bunk bed.

The upstairs unit is accessible via a set of stairs that are outside (see photos). There is a queen bed.

In total Dharma Bum Bungalow sleeps SEVEN.

The pool is for the exclusive use of the guests and not shared.

Highlights include:
PERFECT LOCATION in Uvita. A short 1-2 minute walk to the beach. A coffee shop about 100 meters to the south of the property and other restaurants within a short car ride away (or a 5-10 minute walk). "Downtown" Uvita is approximately five minutes away by car, where guests can enjoy more restaurants and bars, or if needed, a bank, a pharmacy, a bakery or other shops.

Uvita is the launching site for the areas most popular tours, including: whale watching, deep sea fishing, horseback riding, hiking or chocolate making.

Dharma Bum Bungalow Property is a private home with no shared spaces. Guests will have the exclusive use of the entire property and of the swimming pool.

There are two bedrooms on the main floor and a large studio-style living space upstairs.

The upstairs is accessible via a set of stairs that are outside (see photos).

The pool is for the exclusive use of the guests and not shared.

Pak-n'Play or Baby Travel Bed can be rented for an additional $50 USD (plus VAT) fee and must be requested at least 48 hours in advance
Dharma Bum Bungalow is easily accessible by any type of vehicle (or bike or walking). Please note
Uvita does not have UBER and private taxis are not always available.

Please contact Osa Property Management if you would like to secure private transportation during your time at the property and/or transportation to/from San Jose International Airport (or any other airport).

Property manager

Nick Halverson
Premier Host
Premier Host

Languages

English, French, Spanish

Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
Parties and events are allowed on site
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 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

Uvita

Located in Ballena, this holiday home is in a rural area and near the beach. Punta Uvita and Marino Ballena National Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Sunset Surf Dominical - Day Lessons and Costa Rica Stand Up Paddle Boarding. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Uvita, Puntarenas

What's nearby

  • Uvita Beach - 10 min walk
  • Marino Ballena National Park - 14 min walk
  • Catarata uvita - 7 min drive
  • Punta Uvita - 9 min drive
  • Playa Hermosa - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • La Choza de Alejo - 12 min walk
  • Restaurante Marino Ballena - 4 min drive
  • Sibu - 4 min drive
  • Pizzeria La Fogata - 4 min drive
  • Uvita Beer Garden - 8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 1 minute walk to the beach in Uvita pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at 1 minute walk to the beach in Uvita?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 1 minute walk to the beach in Uvita?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is 1 minute walk to the beach in Uvita located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Playa Colonia and Uvita Beach. Marino Ballena National Park and Punta Uvita are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

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10/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Check-in

8.6/10

Communication

8.6/10

Location

8.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Uvita Stay
Awesome jungle house right by pristine beach and excellent food/drinks/surfboards right around the corner
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

4/10 Poor

Matt S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Not What Was Expected
We just finished a 3 week stay in various parts of Costa Rica, and this property was easily our least favorite. It is much smaller than the pictures make it seem. The downstairs rooms leave hardly any room for luggage or maneuverability around the furniture. The clothes washer & dryer were definitely a contributing factor for us deciding to stay at this place, but the host waited until we checked in to tell us it was broken. The stairs connecting the two units are also very steep and the steps are very narrow, so be aware if you have small kids or are elderly. The check-in process was also the most laborious of any place we stayed. The property manager reached out to see what time we would be arriving, so we expected them to meet us, but when we arrived they messaged us to go to the office...why ask us what time we are going to arrive if you aren't planning on meeting us? One last thing that's good to know, the property is fairly close to a beach, but this particular beach requires payment. It would have cost our family quite a bit to go if we had chosen to go to that particular beach, so the "close to beach" feature was useless to us. Overall, it was not a good experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mark B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location.
The location was great and the upstairs unit is very very nice. Nice touch having coffee there for us too.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Annie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our Uvita Treehouse Holiday
Overall our stay was very enjoyable. We rented both the upper and lower units and were a group of 6 people. The house was clean, the kitchen was pretty well equipped, and the WiFi was quite reliable. The air-conditioning units worked well and the washer and dryer units proved useful. The units came with enough towels for bathing and for pool use. The pool was refreshing after a hot time spent at the beach and we appreciated that it was in the shade. The property was maintained by a landscape and pool company that were very professional. The walk to the beach was quick and the beach was beautiful with good surfing and spectacular sunsets - however patrons should be aware that there is a daily entry rate to pay as it is a National Park. The management company and our host Nick was responsive to our chat communication on WhatsApp and they did send over a repair crew in a reasonable amount of time to repair a stair step that was broken. We would have appreciated some pool accessories as well as some lounge chairs which the property did not have- in order to relax and enjoy the outdoor living space in a more comfortable manner. In addition, another full set of keys for both of the units would have been in order to time manage our different excursions in a better way. The parking situation is not ideal if you have 2 SUV's, but you do not need an SUV to get there by the main highway. Overall, our stay was enjoyable and we would recommend Dharma Bum Bungalow for anyone wanting to visit Uvita.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

About the host

Hosted by Nick Halverson

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English, French, Spanish

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