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Ocean-View Villa · Whale Season · 20 min to Marino Ballena.

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A clear blue swimming pool with a tiled edge, surrounded by lush greenery and a view of the sea.
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A house with a swimming pool, surrounded by lush greenery and tropical plants.
A corner seating area with wicker furniture, a glass-top coffee table, and striped cushions.
A spacious living area with a high ceiling, a dining area with bar stools, a sofa, and a television.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Dive into relaxation
    Unwind in the top-rated pool, your perfect spot for relaxation.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
Sleeps 6•3 bedrooms•3 beds

Popular amenities

  • Private pool
  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Ojochal, Provincia de Puntarenas
  • Place, Ventanas Beach
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Marino Ballena National Park
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Playa Ballena
    ‪8 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

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Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Ocean-View Villa · Whale Season · 20 min to Marino Ballena.

Experience one of Costa Rica’s most remarkable natural spectacles—whale season in Uvita. Humpback whales migrate here from both the Southern and Northern Hemispheres, creating an unusually long season for sightings. Many remain in the warm waters around Uvita and Marino Ballena National Park to give birth and raise their calves—including a rare albino calf born in these waters just a few years ago.

Make our large, beautifully decorated and secluded mountainside home in Ojochal your base for exploring it all. Surrounded by rainforest, the property features beautifully groomed tropical gardens filled with exotic birds and the occasional monkey. Enjoy a large covered patio with separate sitting areas and individual fans, a relaxing infinity pool, and a spacious carport.

You’re just 15 minutes from beautiful beaches, whale-watching excursions, and some of the best restaurants in Costa Rica. Relax, unwind, explore—and enjoy the magic of Costa Rica’s Southern Pacific Coast.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Guest rooms open to the courtyard with the pool
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2654285vb
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Bahía Ballena

Located in Bahía Ballena, this holiday home is in the mountains and by the sea. While the natural beauty of Uvita Beach and Marino Ballena National Park can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can head to OSA Golf Course. Power boating offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours nearby.
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Ojochal, Provincia de Puntarenas

What's nearby

  • Ventanas Beach - 6 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Marino Ballena National Park - 6 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Pinuela Beach - 7 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Playa Ballena - 8 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Arco Beach - 12 min drive - 10.9 km

Restaurants

  • ‪La Choza de Alejo - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Nativo - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Los Gatos Locos - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪El Hornito - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Potz Bistro - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Ocean-View Villa · Whale Season · 20 min to Marino Ballena. have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Ocean-View Villa · Whale Season · 20 min to Marino Ballena.?

As of 16 August 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Ocean-View Villa · Whale Season · 20 min to Marino Ballena. on 1 September 2026 start from NZ$1,248, 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.

Is Ocean-View Villa · Whale Season · 20 min to Marino Ballena. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Ocean-View Villa · Whale Season · 20 min to Marino Ballena.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Ocean-View Villa · Whale Season · 20 min to Marino Ballena.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Ocean-View Villa · Whale Season · 20 min to Marino Ballena.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Ocean-View Villa · Whale Season · 20 min to Marino Ballena. located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Playa Tortuga, Tortuga Beach and Ventanas Beach. Turtle Beach is 2.9 mi (4.7 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 14 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 14 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 14 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tammy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our stay. The directions were spot on and check in was flawless. Sonia was available to answer any questions and also give recommendations Beautiful place! We’ll be back!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

J W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great hosts. Excellent communication. The house, location and views are amazing
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 23 November 2025
JW and guest were wonderful! Welcome back any time - highly recommend.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Camila C.

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

Amazing property

An amazing place - the views are breathtaking and the home is so comfortable. Would totally stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 2 January 2025
Camila, I’m glad you appreciate the views and home like we do and had a nice visit. Sonia said you were wonderful guests so please come back anytime. Pura Vida and happy new year!Alan.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alejandra R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We definitely made the right choice when selecting this property for our stay! The property is great, private and secure. The house is very nice, clean, has amazing views and it’s super comfy and spacious. It has everything that is needed for a comfortable and enjoyable stay. Well stocked and very complete with A/C in the bedrooms which helped us relax and rest comfortably at night. The pool is always clean and very inviting. We definitely recommend this property to anyone traveling to this area in Costa Rica. Not only because it’s beautiful, but also because it’s in a great location with prompt access to great beaches, close by towns, delicious restaurants and fun activities. We really enjoyed experiencing the dense nature and getting to see the white face monkeys playing in the trees located in the back/side of the house. The host and management were very attentive, prompt to answer texts and calls. They were also very sweet to help us making it extra special for our daughter by decorating with a happy birthday banner and balloons prior to our arrival. My whole family was delighted with the house and enjoyed every minute of it. Our stay was so nice that we hope to go back some day in the future and stay here again. Great host and Amazing house! Definitely, Pura Vida!
Stayed 9 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Emily H.

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

Amazing

This property delivered all it promised and more! Highly recommended!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 6 July 2025
Great guests! We welcome you back anytime
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Edward S.

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

Costa Rican Paradise

The house is great. Prime location for the area. Sonya and Jan were very helpful and responsive. There was an internet outage in the area which wasn’t their fault, but they communicated with us promptly. Highly recommended.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kevin L.

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

Perfect setting for Costa Rican bliss

This is a truly beautiful home in a stellar location. The view will blow you away. The house is well-equipped and very comfortable. The road to the house is well-maintained and makes for easy access. 2WD seems reasonable in dry season, but I would imagine 4WD is key if it rains. The property owner and management team are all very responsive and helpful.
Stayed 15 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 30 May 2023
Kevin -- we really enjoyed having you here and look forward to your return! Best guest ever!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Steven H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We absolutely loved the eight days we spent at this incredible house. Our hosts were very welcoming and met us when we arrived. I had a few questions while we were there and got responses almost instantly.The house was spotless. There wasn't anything that we needed that they didn't have. The pool was fantastic. There wasn't a single day that we didn't swim or chill in the pool. We enjoyed seeing the toucans and other local birds that came around every morning and evening. We even had a coati come visit a couple of the days. One evening we could see howler monkeys in a tree down below the house. Not only was the house great, but the entire area was wonderful. The people were friendly and welcoming. If you're an animal lover, I suggest a tour of Hacienda Baru, which is about 20 minutes away. We used Freddy Cascante. It was our favorite activity for the two weeks we spent in Costa Rica.We wouldn't hesitate to come back to this beautiful property. It's easy to feel the pura vida spirit here.
Toucan - A daily visitor along with many, many other birds
Fiery-billed aracari - What a treat to see these guys!!
Female scarlet-rumped tanager
Male scarlet-rumped tanager
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 27 February 2026
Steven, thank you for the wonderful review! I’m glad you enjoyed your stay and had all the visitors that week. We love it when the monkeys come to visit as well as the agouti and coati that seem to be regulars. You are welcome back any time! Alan
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gregg B.

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

A Beautiful Property

A very beautiful and well maintained home with a view of the Pacific Ocean. The property manager lives a short distance from the house and was quick to respond to the few complaints we had. This home is a bit on the remote side and internet service was intermittent during the day, but as long as you're not planning on doing a lot of work form home it shouldn't be an issue. Several nice restaurants and things to do within a short drive.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 30 May 2023
Thanks for the review Greg. We had 2 internet providers while your were here, and you are right, the main Fiber to the jungle was not reliable. We have since switched companies (now Reycom) and they have been superb, no issues. The restaurants in the area are some of the finest in Costa Rica -- Exotica and Heleconia are two of our favorites, but so many to choose from.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Peter F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Overall wonderful stay for 5 weeks - a terrific house in a great situation. Being somewhat elevated (250-300metres), there was lovely cool air movement and we did not need to use the aircon despite hot temperatures down at the coast. The organisation was perfect - great communication from the host Alan and efficient and helpful connection with management team, A bit more detail in the setting up would have been helpful - there were some crafty inner drawers in the the kitchen units, which contained all sorts of useful gadgets - but we did not discover them until late in our stay. A bit of warning when the gardening team were coming would have been helpful as they spent a morning with all the machinery for cutting grass etc making a lot of noise - which we would have escaped with notice.The household equipment was mainly very good although the ice making part of the freezer did not work and the dishwasher should be anchored more firmly so it does not tip forward when the full drawers are pulled out.The swimming pool is magical, beautifully maintained and a great size. The gardens are one of the more disappointing aspects - very steeply sloping and too difficult to stroll around in but very picturesque. The sense of security was great and we felt wonderfully safe and secure. We would give this house and team the strongest recommendation and would be very glad to return in the future.
Stayed 34 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Frederick B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place. Peaceful and spacious. My family and I enjoyed this home. Highly recommended to anyone who decides to stay in the Ojochal area of Costa Rica. Beautiful beaches nearby, the sound of ocean waves ricocheting up the mountain and the morning birds are a natural alarm that you wake up too.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ashley e.

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

SIMPLY AMAZING

This home is amazing. Breathtaking views. Very spacious even though it was just my husband and I. The home had Everything I needed to cook our meals plus some. We stayed 5 days in total and honestly didn't want to leave. This was our first time in Costa Rica and loved it so much that we toured a lot to build our own home on. We close into weeks. We spent time I'm Uvita with the locals and had so much fun. It's pretty easy to get down to the town. Everyone is so sweet and welcoming. Our flight got delayed a day and the owner allowed us to extend and extra day for the same price. He was so gracious. Wendy who was our concierge while there was awesome. She hooked us up with a driver while we were there and gave us a lot of good recommendations on restaurants. I highly recommend staying at this home of your planning a visit to the Ojochal/Uvita area.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 30 May 2023
Ashley, I'm eager to hear about your plans for building here and glad you like the place as much as we do. Hope to see you in Ojochal in the future. Thanks for staying with us.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jacob E.

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

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