Title: Gema Escondida-Newly Listed Home Nestled in the Jungle with Breathtaking Views Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Gema Escondida-Newly Listed Home Nestled in the Jungle with Breathtaking Views Villa in Bahía Ballena with kitchen and balcony ![Pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102720000/102716700/102716619/ce1489ca.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102720000/102716700/102716619/da73918a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102720000/102716700/102716619/aff982ac.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, desk, WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102720000/102716700/102716619/8bea9e09.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102720000/102716700/102716619/31df6ddf.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Nestled in the jungle, Villa Gema Escondida offers panoramic ocean views, an infinity pool with beautiful sunsets, and daily visits from toucans and monkeys. Spacious bedrooms and common areas provide comfort while a full kitchen allows for meal preparation. With modern amenities like wireless Internet and laundry facilities plus easy access to Dominical's markets, surfboard rentals, nightlife restaurants nearby. ### Entire home 3 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 6 ## Popular amenities - Hot tub - Parking available - Dryer - Washer - Kitchen - Pool ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Gema Escondida-Newly Listed Home Nestled in the Jungle with Breathtaking Views Discounted introductory rates!! Beautiful home nestled in the jungle with panoramic ocean views. Infinity pool with beautiful sunsets from atop the hill and daily visits from toucans, monkeys and iguanas. Bedrooms and common areas are spacious and comfortable. Full kitchen. Easy to escape reality in the peaceful, natural setting, yet the property has many modern amenities like wireless Internet, cable, and laundry. It is perfect for those looking to relax or those looking to surf, and just a few kilometers from the town of Dominical and Uvita, which provides markets, surfboard rentals, nightlife, several great restaurants, and a great community atmosphere. Located on Costa Rica’s amazingly beautiful South Pacific coastline, the small village of Dominical is a hidden paradise with something for everyone. There are shops, restaurants, bars, hotels, and some amazing natural scenery and adventures. Dominical is known to have some of the best surf in the country, but it also has easy access to two amazing national parks (Manuel Antonio and Marino Ballena), some breathtaking waterfalls, great rivers for rafting, and many other great natural adventure tours. With its stunning backdrop of lush green forests and palm tress, this beach is also a great place to bird watch or take a canopy tour of the surrounding locale. There are many other outdoor activities to take part in while in the Dominical area such as hiking, horseback riding, ATV tours, snorkeling trips and kayaking. Villa Gema Escondida is located around 25 minutes driving up the mountain from the main road, thus close to town, restaurants, and beaches, but conveniently hidden to have privacy, tranquility and abundant wildlife. Gema Escondida is managed by Paradise Management; a company with over 10 years of experience, expertise and the professionalism for making your vacation in Costa Rica magical. We are truly more than just renting from an owner. We know you'll have an amazing time here, so in order to assure that, Paradise Management will provide the following: \*Full bag of Costa Rican coffee (250 grams/8 oz/0.5 lb) \*Coffee filters \*Cooking Olive oil \*Dish soap (sink) \*Dish cleaning sponge \*Salt \*Pepper \*Paper towels \*Shampoo/soap/conditioner in every shower \*Some laundry detergent \*Toilet paper \*Trash bags This is meant to facilitate your stay, if you run out of any of the items, there are supermarkets nearby where you can get more. ## Property amenities ### Pool/Spa - Hot tub - Pool ### Internet - Available in the villa: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 3.5 bathrooms - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Garden - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair ### Comfort - Air conditioning ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Concierge services - Housekeeping (on request) ### Location highlights - In a rural location - In the mountains ### Things to do - Birdwatching nearby - Wildlife walks nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) - Deadbolt lock ### General - Garden - Housekeeping (on request) - Locally-owned and organised tours and activities - Property does not allow children ## Similar properties ![Outdoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116370000/116366600/116366555/d9f74de5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Private Villa Oro Verde, ocean view, luxury Uvita - Pool - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 10 Exceptional 1 review [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-12&endDate=2025-10-13&selected=116366555&PinnedHotelID=116366555&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/78000000/77870000/77862700/77862624/52f5a11e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Ocean View Villa Surrounded By Rainforest 5 Mins To Beach Near Manuel Antonio Pk Savegre - Pool - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 9.6 Exceptional 39 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-12&endDate=2025-10-13&selected=77862624&PinnedHotelID=77862624&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/29000000/28250000/28249100/28249088/7ddd994c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Wake up to the sounds of the jungle and dramatic views of the sea Uvita - Sea view - Pool - Kitchen - Washer 9.8 Exceptional 56 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-12&endDate=2025-10-13&selected=28249088&PinnedHotelID=28249088&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103190000/103187200/103187118/9abe3eeb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Playa Guapil near Dominical 25 Acre Estate - Amazing Ocean Views & Wildlife!! 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The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 deadlock This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ## About the area Located in Bahía Ballena, this villa is in a rural area and in the mountains. Hacienda Barú National Wildlife Refuge and Punta Uvita reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Costa Rica Stand Up Paddle Boarding and Sunset Surf Dominical - Day Lessons. Alturas Wildlife Sanctuary 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. [Visit our Bahía Ballena travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Ballena.dx6047931) [View more Villas in Bahía Ballena](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Ballena-Villas.d6047931-aaVillas.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=9.257377,-83.86234&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:u%7Dow%40rjz%7EN%3FM%3FQ%3FM%40Q%40M%3FO%40O%40O%40OBO%40OBM%40OBOBOBOBMDMBODMDODODMDMDMDOFMDKFMFMFMFMFMHMFKHMFKHMHKHKHKHIJKHKJKHIJKJKJIHGLKJGJKJGLIJGLIJGLGLGJGLGLGLELGNELELELENELCLENCLENCNCLCNANCLANCNANALANAN%3FN%3FNAN%3FL%3FN%3FN%3FN%40N%3FN%3FL%40N%40N%40N%40LBN%40NBL%40NBNBLBNDLBNDLBLDNDLDLDLDLFLDLFLFLFLFLFJFLHJFLHJFJJJFJJJFJHJJJJHHJJHJHJJHHJHJHJFLHJHLFJFLHLFLFLFLDLFJDLFNDLDLDLDNDNBLDNBLBLDNBN%40NBNBL%40N%40NBN%40N%3FN%40N%40L%3FP%40L%3FP%3FL%3FN%3FNAN%3FNANAN%3FNANCLAPALCNCLANCNENCNCLELCNENELELENEJGNELGLELGLGJGLILGLGJILIJGLIJIJIJKJIJIJKHIJKJKHKHKHKHKHKHKHMFKHMFKFMHMFMDMFMFMFMDMDMFMBODMDMDODMBOBMBOBOBMBO%40OBM%40O%40OBO%3FM%40O%40O%3FO%40O%3FO%3FM%3FO%3FOAO%3FOAOAM%3FOCOAOAMCOAOCMCOCOCMCOCMEMEOEMCMEMGOEMEMGMGMGKEMGMIKGMGKIMGKIKIKIMIIIKIKIKKIKKIIKKKIKIKIKIKIMGKIMGKIMGMGMGKGMGMEMGMEOEKEOEMEMEOEOCMEMCOCOCOCOAMCOAMCQAMAOAO%3FOAOAO%3FO%3FO%3FO&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=hCy8EXp6W7oKS5odsJBRDbCH7nI=) Provincia de Puntarenas, Provincia de Puntarenas ### What's nearby - Playa Dominical - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles - Hacienda Baru - 3 min drive - 1.8 miles - Playa Dominicalito - 4 min drive - 2.9 miles - Hacienda Barú National Wildlife Refuge - 7 min drive - 4.2 miles - Nauyaca Waterfalls - 12 min drive - 6.4 miles ### Getting around - Quepos (XQP) - 30 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Moromo - ‬1 min walk - ‪La Junta - ‬2 min walk - ‪Cafe Mono Congo - ‬3 min walk - ‪Fuego Brew Company - ‬2 min walk - ‪nFusion Bistro - ‬9 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Gema Escondida-Newly Listed Home Nestled in the Jungle with Breathtaking Views have a pool? > Yes, this property has a pool. ### Is Gema Escondida-Newly Listed Home Nestled in the Jungle with Breathtaking Views pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Gema Escondida-Newly Listed Home Nestled in the Jungle with Breathtaking Views ? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Gema Escondida-Newly Listed Home Nestled in the Jungle with Breathtaking Views ? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Gema Escondida-Newly Listed Home Nestled in the Jungle with Breathtaking Views located? > Situated in the mountains, this villa is within a 5-minute walk of Playa Barú, Playa Dominical and Costa Rica Stand Up Paddle Boarding. Sunset Surf Dominical - Day Lessons and Hacienda Baru are also within 2 miles (3 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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