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Beach is TWO MINUTE WALK from Home.

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Pool
Aerial view
Private kitchen
Beach
Bathroom
Reviews
8.4 out of 10 Very good
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5500 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Enjoy the area

Map
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

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Beach is TWO MINUTE WALK from Home.

Sounds of the ocean and of the nearby wildlife (monkeys, toucans, etc)

Located an easy 200 meters from Playa Chaman (a beautiful beach connected to Ballena National Park and the famous Whales Tail Beach) in Uvita, the Poolside Bungalow at Dharma Bum Bungalow has everything guests want 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/Costa Rica Las Villas 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.

No pets.

There is a cost (~$5) to enter the National Park entry at Playa Chaman.
One of the advantages of reserving this great property with Osa Property Management, is the professional assistance and the appropriate level of communication and support from our local and knowledgeable staff.

We will assist you with booking your tours, securing your rental car or scheduling in-home services, such as a private chef or a massage. An Osa Property Management Representative will meet you at our office in Uvita (less than 5 minutes away), and escort you to the bungalow for check-in.

Guests will meet with an Osa Property Management representative at check-in and at check-out. Osa Property Management will also be available from 7 am - 9 pm via WhatsApp group chat.

The Property is located in Uvita near to Playa Chaman - approximately a 1-2 minute walk away. 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 access and its own key.
Dharma Bum Poolside shares the swimming pool with the upstairs Studio. The Studio has a separate entrance.

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

Bedroom #1 has a full-size bed and A/C.
Bedroom #2 has a 'double+single' bunk bed.

The swimming pool is shared with the studio unit located on the second floor.

Highlights include:
PERFECT LOCATION in Uvita. A short 2-3 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 Poolside 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, 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

No 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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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 fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

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.
Map
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 Beach is TWO MINUTE WALK from Home. pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Beach is TWO MINUTE WALK from Home.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beach is TWO MINUTE WALK from Home.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Beach is TWO MINUTE WALK from Home. 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

8.4

Very good

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9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ashley Q.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing!
It was amazing! Host was super helpful and communicative. Beautiful area, clean and super comfy home, 10/10 recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

MIKI A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely and sweet - great beach access
Overall a sweet lovely place right next to beach. Had some initial communication challenges with the owner but we worked it out in the end. They set up a whatapp thread for the guests which was helpful. Appreciate the cleanliness. That is the most important thing to me. Thank you! Miki
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023

6/10 Okay

Bonnie

Liked: Amenities, communication
This place is set not far from the beach. The grounds were ok, small, not really private and quite wet. Note that the pool is available to both renters on the top floor as well as the bottom. This would really invade privacy for people on the first floor if they did not know the other people. The kitchen was nice, however we encountered ants. The beds seemed small…maybe not two queens, but full beds. Also, there wasn’t a good defined place to park. It would be awkward if we had more people stay with us because there wasn’t enough seats in the living area. Although there was a kitchen there were only a few barstools…no table and chairs.

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The property was conveniently close to the beach. There was a coffeehouse opened Thursday to Sunday that was incredible right near there. There was enough towels and sheets. The property felt very secure and safe. The beach was an easy walk. However there is a fee to get onto the beach. Which can add up. I can’t say anything negative about the house other than the water pressure for my shower was not good. The TV needs to be replaced because there’s something wrong with the speaker. Also, you can’t leave food out on the counter of the kitchen because these little teeny tiny bugs will come. We struggled with the key to open and close the sliding door. The maintenance guy with his keys made it look so easy. But we could not lock it from the inside without struggle. There is an upstairs to be rented and a downstairs to be rented. We stayed it downstairs. But these are minor things to how beautiful and amazing the house was to stay in. I would recommend this house still with all these minor issues. And I would stay inside this house again if I was to come back.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joe P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Short walk to the beach
This place was great. Uvita's beaches are protected parks so this place is about as close as you can possibly get to the beach. There are little restaurants walkable around the house. It is easy access to everything you need. The property was just the right size and to have our own pool was great to hop in and cool off in as well. If you want to be near the beach this is the place.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022

About the host

Hosted by Nick Halverson

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English, Spanish

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