Title: Luxury Design oceanview villa looking @the Whales Tales Secure & Concierge Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=6047931&destination=Bah%C3%ADa+Ballena%2C+Puntarenas+Province%2C+Costa+Rica&selected=96102841&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Luxury Design oceanview villa looking @the Whales Tales Secure & Concierge ## Photo gallery for Luxury Design oceanview villa looking @the Whales Tales Secure & Concierge ![Terrace/patio - Luxury Design oceanview villa looking @the Whales Tales Secure & Concierge (Uvita)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96110000/96102900/96102841/1c8c9372.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property video](https://mediaim.expedia.com/video/9A1CB9973399C0715D59CB4C219CD018/7b8b9fa6-7a1d-4c5a-a08e-34f9169a376d-thumbnail.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=1080) ![Interior - Luxury Design oceanview villa looking @the Whales Tales Secure & Concierge (Uvita)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96110000/96102900/96102841/cd1d8963.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Pool - Luxury Design oceanview villa looking @the Whales Tales Secure & Concierge (Uvita)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96110000/96102900/96102841/fe9d1229.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Luxury Design oceanview villa looking @the Whales Tales Secure & Concierge (Uvita)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96110000/96102900/96102841/17655420.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Escape to Hermosa Retreat, nestled in the jungle above Playa Hermosa (Uvita), and indulge in stunning Pacific ocean views, year-round sunsets, and refreshing ocean breezes. Unwind on the spacious outside terrace with a sofa and hammock or refresh yourself in the infinity pool. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 125920 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Pool - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Air-conditioning - Outdoor space ## 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. ### Luxury Design oceanview villa looking @the Whales Tales Secure & Concierge Hermosa Retreat is an exclusive escape nestled in the jungle above the famous Playa Hermosa (Uvita). Absolutely stunning views of the Pacific ocean, year-round sunset, and the legendary Whale's tail. All that with the constant ocean breeze flowing through the house. This house has 3 generous bedrooms with a king-size bed with ensuite bath and a 4th bdrm with 2 double Queen size bunk beds. The living area is perfectly designed for the tropics as it opens up to a large outside terrace with a sofa and hammock to relax and lose yourself in this perfect paradise. A great place for yoga and meditation. For the warm afternoon, we have an infinity pool to refresh yourself. The house comes equipped with top-quality amenities, air-conditioning throughout the villa, and fiber internet (up to 100Mbps). Hermosa Retreat also has a great location. It is located just 10 min south of Dominical and 5 min north of Uvita. It is also 40 min from Quepos airport and 45 min from the famous Manuel Antonio beach and National Park. There is plenty of beautiful beaches, surf, rivers, waterfalls, and restaurants within a short drive. The closest beach is Playa Hermosa - just a 4 min drive from the house. Please note that a 4x4 is needed to access the property (only for the last 20 meters). All our villas come with: A concierge service to help you with airport transfer, car rental, private Chef, yoga class or massage by the pool, etc A tour manager to help you organize your outdoor activities and make sure you’re not missing anything in the area. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach loungers - Beach towels ### Pool/Spa - Pool ### Internet - Available in the villa: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee grinder - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Ice maker - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster - Water dispenser ### Dining - Chef service - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 4.5 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Separate dining area ### 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 - Change of bedsheets (on request) - Change of towels on request - Concierge services - Housekeeping on request ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - At least 80% lighting from LEDs - Bed sheets changed on request - Composting - Eco-friendly cleaning products used - Eco-friendly toiletries - Energy-saving switches in guestrooms - Garden - Housekeeping (on request) - Recycling - Solar energy - Towels (changed on request) - Unit size: 5,920 square feet - Water dispenser - Water-efficient toilets ## Similar properties ![Villa | 6 bedrooms](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/85000000/84070000/84061900/84061844/d32cc4fe.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Villa for 12 Guests Best Whale s Tail and Ocean Views Bahía Ballena - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi - Outdoor space - Barbecue grill [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-20&endDate=2026-04-21&selected=84061844&PinnedHotelID=84061844&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Villa | 4 bedrooms](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/85000000/84070000/84061900/84061836/cf5f5194.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Resol Luxury Oceanview Villa in Costa Rica Bahía Ballena - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi - Outdoor space - Barbecue grill [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-20&endDate=2026-04-21&selected=84061836&PinnedHotelID=84061836&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Villa | 4 bedrooms](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/85000000/84070000/84061900/84061845/74e04720.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Dreamy Jungle Ocean-view Luxury Villa w Pool Bahía Ballena - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi - Outdoor space - Barbecue grill [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-20&endDate=2026-04-21&selected=84061845&PinnedHotelID=84061845&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103060000/103050400/103050313/d4905fd0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Casa Sol Los Suenos Resort & Marina Jacó - Pool - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer 9.4 Exceptional 3 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-20&endDate=2026-04-21&selected=103050313&PinnedHotelID=103050313&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Villa, 4 Bedrooms, Ocean View | Living room | 72-inch LED TV with digital channels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111620000/111617800/111617750/ece166bc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Villa Bahia Cóbano - Ocean view - Pool - Washing machine - Pet-friendly 10 Exceptional 1 review £450 includes taxes & fees 9 Apr - 10 Apr [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-09&endDate=2026-04-10&selected=111617750&PinnedHotelID=111617750&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37790000/37785000/37784937/d7b61040.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Incredible Ocean Views, Private Pool, Fully Equipped Villa in a Gated Community Dominicalito - Ocean view - Pool - Kitchen - Washing machine 10 Exceptional 95 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-20&endDate=2026-04-21&selected=37784937&PinnedHotelID=37784937&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45250000/45247900/45247848/eaff69d7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Stunning 180 degree Ocean, Mountain and Jungle Views! 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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 This property uses solar energy, plus eco-friendly cleaning products 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 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 Bahía Ballena is home to this villa. Marino Ballena National Park and Hacienda Barú National Wildlife Refuge reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Uvita Arts Center and Alturas Wildlife Sanctuary. Sunset Surf Dominical - Day Lessons and Costa Rica Stand Up Paddle Boarding are also worth visiting. [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&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C9.19701%2C-83.76378&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=FTToFb9s2N_NURWWj65yGhP6H2w=) Uvita, Puntarenas Province ### What's nearby - ![Uvita Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/601108/34184579-09a3-45cd-b0a5-4f0cf6f02fe1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Uvita Beach 12 min drive \- 5.3 miles - ![Playa Colonia](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6247667/22b4aa5d-2717-41cc-aaeb-aeb1241acd0e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Playa Colonia 12 min drive \- 5.3 miles - Catarata uvita 12 min drive \- 4.4 miles - Secret Lau Pool 12 min drive \- 4.4 miles - Arco Beach 13 min drive \- 7.7 miles ### Getting around - Quepos (XQP) 47 min drive ### Restaurants - Sibu 7 min drive - Restaurante Marino Ballena 8 min drive - Beyan Restaurant & Coffee 6 min drive - The Bakery 7 min drive - Kinsu 10 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Luxury Design oceanview villa looking @the Whales Tales Secure & Concierge have a pool? ### Is Luxury Design oceanview villa looking @the Whales Tales Secure & Concierge pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Luxury Design oceanview villa looking @the Whales Tales Secure & Concierge? ### What time is check-in at Luxury Design oceanview villa looking @the Whales Tales Secure & Concierge? ### What time is check-out at Luxury Design oceanview villa looking @the Whales Tales Secure & Concierge? ### Where is Luxury Design oceanview villa looking @the Whales Tales Secure & Concierge located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Luxury Design oceanview villa looking @the Whales Tales Secure & Concierge Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 3 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kevin C. 16 Jan 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family Holiday Vacation We love the Uvita region of Costa Rica and the amazing natural beauty. The people are amazing and this property is world class! The owner/manager responded immediately when we had questions and the support services included are outstanding. Make it amazing and stay here!Kevin USA ##### Kevin C. Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lacey A. 7 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### one of the best vacation homes we've experienced Description and pictures were true to representation.The hosts made everything seamless from airport transfers, to car rentals and chef services. Extremely well ran rental. The home was clean and decently appointed.Be sure to read the details- a 4x4 is NECESSARY if you plan to drive yourself in/out of home. Lots of things to do within an hour or less of home. ##### Lacey A. Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Phil S. 11 Jan 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### CR 2025 This is a very nice property with spectacular views. The house was modern and clean. However, there is no air conditioning on the main level. All bedrooms have air conditioning. The road up the mountain is paved and easy. travel. There is a short teavel. ##### Phil S. Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025 ---