Entire home

Casa Toucan, Secluded Jungle Setting with Ocean View & 40 foot Pool

Holiday home in Bahía Ballena with private pool and kitchen

Photo gallery for Casa Toucan, Secluded Jungle Setting with Ocean View & 40 foot Pool

Pool
40 foot Private Pool
The sun grows larger as it sets.
Afternoon Sun
The sunset is beautiful even when the clouds are around

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8185.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

View map
  • Place, Secret Lau Pool
  • Place, Catarata uvita
  • Place, Uvita Beach

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Futon

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Casa Toucan, Secluded Jungle Setting with Ocean View & 40 foot Pool

Conveniently located 1000 feet above the village of Uvita, where the mountains go right down to the coast, this private 2000 square foot villa is nestled in a secluded jungle setting with ocean views from the house, patio and pool. Our property manager will meet you on your arrival to Uvita, orient you to the area, and escort you up to the house. He will drive his own vehicle up to the house and you will follow in yours. Due to the rapid rise in elevation, a 4x4 SUV will be needed. Rolando will be available to you by text, email or phone call throughout your stay for questions and issues that may arise. He will attend in person when needed.

There are ocean views across the entire west side of the house: kitchen, dining area, living room and veranda. One of the two bedrooms is set behind the veranda and can open up on it, allowing for an ocean view from bed. You do not need to bring much clothing because we have a dedicated laundry room and even provide the detergent. If you want to stay connected in the wilds, bring your laptop. The villa has WiFi. We have a Smart TV so bring your passwords for Nextflix or Amazon or take a look at our extensive film collection which you can play on our DVD. There is also a stereo system which plays Bluetooth only.

Hike right from the front door down to a nearby river, a 10 minute walk away, for a swim in a waterfall pool. Or make the 10 minute drive down to the village. Uvita is a multi-cultured community which serves as the shopping hub for the area. There are restaurants, supermarkets, a tourist information center, cafes, boutiques and shops. There is a beautiful farmer's market every Saturday morning where many local artisans sell their wares. Uvita connects to Bahia, the entrance to Marino Ballena National Park which has the Whale's Tail, a nearly 700 meter long and 250 meters wide sandbank, the third largest in the world.

Tour operators here will bring you snorkeling right off the coast at Ballena Isla or to the famous Cano Island for scuba or snorkeling. They also offer tours to Corcovado National Park across the bay for a day of hiking in one of the few primal forests left in the world. Or choose a day of deep sea fishing or tour Uvita's 1000 acre wildlife preserve. There are zip line tours and ATV tours. Go 5 miles down the Costanera to kayak on the Terraba River in the largest mangrove in all of Central America. We also have several wonderful waterfalls which you can walk to or rent a horse and ride there. The Whale's Tail divides the endless coastline of beaches into two distinct kinds. On one side, enjoy vigorous surf for both swimming and surfing. And on the other side, enjoy the calm water ideal for snorkeling.

The town of Uvita has a modern Urgent Care Center open 24/7 and has had excellent reviews. Most issues can be taken care of there but in the event of anything major they have ambulances to bring you up to the major medical center in San Jose.

With ocean breezes all day and cool mountain air at night, there is no need for air conditioning (although one bedroom has an in-wall unit). The two large bedrooms have queen sized beds (one bedroom has an additional single bed), private baths, and are separated by a spacious living room with dining area. All closets are dehumidified. Fully equipped kitchen and vaulted ceilings with palm frond ceiling fans give this home both comfort and beauty. Incredible wildlife and spectacular sunsets make Casa Toucan unforgettable. Wake up to the calls of howler monkeys and have sunset cocktails with resident toucans by your 40 foot ocean-view, very private swimming pool.

Keywords: House

Add dates for prices

Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

Have a question?

AI iconBeta

Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews.

Similar properties

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 22
Check out before 10:00 AM
default

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
default

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
default

Pets

No pets allowed
default

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 30
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Bahía Ballena

Located in Bahía Ballena, this holiday home is in the mountains and near the beach. Marino Ballena National Park and Terraba Sierpe National Wetlands reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Alturas Wildlife Sanctuary and Sunset Surf Dominical - Day Lessons. Costa Rica Stand Up Paddle Boarding and Parque Reptilandia are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Map
uvita, puntenares

What's nearby

  • Secret Lau Pool - 14 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Catarata uvita - 3 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Uvita Beach - 8 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Marino Ballena National Park - 13 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Punta Uvita - 18 min drive - 6.1 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Restaurante Marino Ballena - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Bakery - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪La Choza de Alejo - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Sibu - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Los Barriles - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Casa Toucan, Secluded Jungle Setting with Ocean View & 40 foot Pool have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Casa Toucan, Secluded Jungle Setting with Ocean View & 40 foot Pool pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Casa Toucan, Secluded Jungle Setting with Ocean View & 40 foot Pool?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Casa Toucan, Secluded Jungle Setting with Ocean View & 40 foot Pool?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Casa Toucan, Secluded Jungle Setting with Ocean View & 40 foot Pool located?

Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Secret Lau Pool and 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Catarata uvita. Uvita Beach and Playa Colonia are also within 6 miles (10 km).

About the host

Hosted by Lynn or Rob Clark

Host profile image
We are Rob and Lynn Clark and we built Casa Toucan as our dream vacation home. It was built to feel like a tree house nestled in the jungle on a mountainside overlooking the Pacific ocean but to have all the comfort and luxuries of home.

Why they chose this property

Uvita is right in the middle of the Southern Pacific Zone and therefore makes it much easier to see everything that this part of Costa Rica offers. The house is cantilevered over the mountain creating the feeling of a treehouse.

What makes this property unique

The house is almost entirely open. You will feel right in the jungle with peace and quiet, listening to howler monkeys, toucans and all the jungle sounds. There is plenty of screening to keep the cicadas out but nothing to prevent the lovely ocean breezes and cool mountain air to circulate through the house.

Languages:

English, Spanish