Vacation rentals in Bahía Ballena

Nicely appointed home, in the hills of the jungle above the town of Dominical. Mary and Eddy were excellent hosts and responsive to our questions. They even bought new boogie boards for our use! You’ll definitely need a 4x4, but if you’re looking for something quiet and off the beaten path, you’ll enjoy this home. Thank you Mary and Eddy for a nice stay!

Beautiful house, very clean and organized.

GORGEOUS location. The house was adorable, with very tasteful interior decor. The outside patio area and trails were lovely, and the pool looks bigger in person than it does in photos. We could have stayed in that pool all day! Although I'm not a seasoned bird watcher, the variety of birds that we saw from the pool was incredible. We chose Louie & Netty's place because of the jungle surroundings and chance to experience wildlife there, and we were not disappointed: we heard howler monkeys, saw toucans, macaws, a Montezuma Oropendola, geckos, Jesus Christ lizards, crazy big caterpillars, and lots of insane insects! (NOTE: This location is in a jungle setting so be prepared for some outside insects coming into the inside.) Our hosts were also incredibly responsive. We had a small issue with the shower drain, and it was fixed within a couple of hours. We would definitely come back again! (Also: recommend you arrive during the day so you can find the place easily, and have 4x drive!)

We recently stayed at Villa Azul at the end of December for 4 nights. The location was great and close to town, yet very quite and peaceful. The access to the private beach was wonderful and a luxury for sure! it was a 5 min walk from our room! the views from the villa was amazing. We saw capuchin monkeys from our deck and scarlet macaws from the pool snacking on almonds. Amazing! This is completely on me as I did not see the floor plan closely enough in the listing, but I didn't realize that the two bedrooms don't have an interior connection. This was slightly inconvenient for us travelling with young children, but we made it work! just a heads up in case it helps anyone. Also, the interior could use some minor maintenance but nothing that prevented us from having an enjoyable stay! Pablo, the groundskeeper, and the cleaning lady were nice, and we appreciated the laundry service. Thanks to David and his team for making our stay memorable!

Before I dive into how wonderful this home is, here’s a tip: rent a 4x4 vehicle for your stay. The house is located up a mountain, and Ubers are extremely expensive—$30–$35 just to get to the base of the mountain, and up to $80 one way to visit the nearby waterfalls. Planning ahead will save you a lot of money and give you more freedom to explore. Now, about the house—it’s absolutely stunning. Spacious, spotless, and beautifully designed, it truly felt like a luxury retreat. The host was incredibly kind and helpful, and the kitchen is fully stocked with everything you could possibly need. Nothing was overlooked. The bedrooms are cozy and serene, with super soft sheets and very comfortable beds—we all slept soundly every night. The bathrooms are large, featuring double sinks, walk-in closets, and showers designed to feel like you’re bathing outdoors—with views even from the shower! If you’re looking for a beautiful, clean, & peaceful home with jaw-dropping views, your search is over!

Awesome stay in Uvita; a great place to relax while exploring all the area has to offer! The hosts are super friendly and provided great recommendations around the area in addition to checking in on our stay.

As others have stated, the pictures really don't do this place justice! You have both a private pool and relaxing balcony, along with a beautiful beach beckoning through the trees. It was the perfect place for our family of five to unwind. Each kid got their own bed upstairs while mom and dad had some privacy downstairs. Gregory was extremely helpful with friendly advice, local recommendations and was even willing to lend us a machete to open up coconuts. Our daughter enjoyed walking down the beach to the surf camps where she took a lesson, although I would recommend some good sandals or water shoes for the pebbled areas that are unavoidable at high tide. I would caution swimmers to be very careful at low tide -- we got caught in a strong current pulling us towards some scary rocks. I'd recommend swimming at high tide or further down the beach. Overall a spectacular stay at a rare find right on the beach. And Gregory was great host.

The place is beautiful, the house too. Very well maintained and spacious, with all the amenities. The green area is great for children or pets, the pool is great. Everything is just as shown in the photographs. A little far from the beaches but the house is so nice that we didn't want to go out much anyway.