Title: Incredible Ocean Views, Private Pool, Fully Equipped Villa in a Gated Community Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=37784937&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Incredible Ocean Views, Private Pool, Fully Equipped Villa in a Gated Community Villa in Bahía Ballena with private pool and kitchen ## Photo gallery for Incredible Ocean Views, Private Pool, Fully Equipped Villa in a Gated Community ![Outdoor pool - Incredible Ocean Views, Private Pool, Fully Equipped Villa in a Gated Community (Dominicalito)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37790000/37785000/37784937/a75f7848.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi - Incredible Ocean Views, Private Pool, Fully Equipped Villa in a Gated Community (Dominicalito)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37790000/37785000/37784937/e4b0d864.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Incredible Ocean Views, Private Pool, Fully Equipped Villa in a Gated Community (Dominicalito)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37790000/37785000/37784937/ffb9ce4c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, DVD player - Incredible Ocean Views, Private Pool, Fully Equipped Villa in a Gated Community (Dominicalito)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37790000/37785000/37784937/435f1a91.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining - Incredible Ocean Views, Private Pool, Fully Equipped Villa in a Gated Community (Dominicalito)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37790000/37785000/37784937/472d7357.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Perched high in the cloud forest, Casa Olas Azul offers a serene retreat with an infinity pool, landscaped tropical garden and breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean. The modern villa features a fully equipped kitchen, living area with flat-screen TV and DVD player, fiber optic Internet service and luxurious bedrooms with air conditioning units. Guests can also access community amenities like an outdoor tennis court and workout room. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4 ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Parking available - Washer - Kitchen - Barbecue grill ## 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. ### Incredible Ocean Views, Private Pool, Fully Equipped Villa in a Gated Community Casa Olas Azul is a modern, fully equipped villa situated on 2 private acres within the very desirable and safe Costa Verde Estates. The 2-bedroom, 2 bathroom property is nestled in a lush, vibrant cloud forest more than 1,400 feet above sea level and is teeming with wildlife. Plan to spend plenty of time outdoors at Casa Olas Azul. The infinity pool is breathtaking, and the weather is absolutely perfect to hang around on the poolside lounge chairs or grill some fresh fish on the barbecue. In addition, a landscaped tropical garden highlights the backyard foliage. Throughout the property, there are incredible views of the Pacific Ocean and the famous Whale's Tail at Marino Ballena National Park, a rocky reef that stretches more than a mile out to sea and is completely exposed during low tides. It truly is a sight to behold as nature works its course each Costa Rican day. The modern kitchen at Casa Olas Azul is perfect for making gourmet meals. It features an island with granite counter top and stainless-steel appliances including refrigerator, stove, oven, microwave, dishwasher, blender, ice-maker and all the cutlery you'll need to prepare perfect feasts each day of your stay. Next to the kitchen is a living area with two sofas, a flat-screen television and DVD player. The villa also comes equipped with fiber optic Internet service, a secured safe for your valuables as well as a washer and dryer unit. The master bedroom features a luxurious king bed and beautiful ocean views, while the second bedroom offers garden views and contains a pair of twin beds that can be combined to form a comfortable king size bed. There are air-conditioning units in each of the bedrooms. Overall, it's an ideal setup for families with children or for two couples. Casa Olas Azul is located in the Costa Verde Estates Community, about 25-30 minutes off the coastal highway and almost directly centered between the towns of Dominical and Uvita, where you can find excellent restaurants, grocery stores, pharmacies and unlimited activities such as surfing, diving, fishing, zip lining, and more, The road to Costa Verde Estates features both dirt and concrete surfaces, and a 4×4 vehicle is required. There is a security gate to enter the community with a full-time guard on duty. The community is extremely safe and incredibly beautiful. Because it’s located high in the cloud forest, the temperature at Casa Olas Azul is very pleasant, often 10 degrees cooler than down at the beach. As guests in the Costa Verde Estates development, your group will have access to an outdoor tennis court, a workout room, a large outdoor picnic area and a helicopter pad in case of medical emergencies or if you just feel like taking a helicopter to San Jose instead of driving!! Tennis rackets and balls are provided by the house, so there’s little need to pack your playing gear for the trip. Casa Olas Azul sits is in a prime vacation destination of Costa Rica. From outdoor adventure to indoor luxury, this is the spot to be for viewing remarkable wildlife – or simply kicking your feet up poolside and reading a good book! Important: Pool Maintenance is done Tuesday and Thursdays and landscaping is done Tuesdays at 7:00 am. Villa Olas Azul 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 truly are more than just renting from an owner; we do our best to be the best host! Due to the world's health emergency because of the COVID-19, Paradise Management has implemented a very strict cleaning protocol since 2020 to comply with the necessary measures to establish an adequate process of disinfection of the villas. Paradise Management as a vacation rental professional understands that cleaning a property effectively requires specific training, appropriate supplies, and a systematic process. For that reason, all our vacation rental fields like staff/housekeepers/technicians and other employees have completed training regarding proper and safe cleaning techniques and property security. The entire team now understands how to safely use chemical products (such as germicides used to clean bathrooms) and dispose of trash, cleaning supplies, and bio hazards appropriately. Please feel safe to visit our property by knowing it is complying with all the cleaning protocols established and recommended by the government and vacation rental associations! ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby - Beach loungers ### Pool/Spa - Massage - Outdoor pool - Private pool ### Internet - Available in the villa: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Car required - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Ice maker - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Chef service - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1.5 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - DVD player - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washer/dryer ### Climate control - Air conditioning ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Concierge services - Housekeeping (on request) - Iron/ironing board - Safe ### Location highlights - In a rural location - In the mountains - Near a hospital - Near the marina - Near the sea ### Things to do - Gym - Birdwatching nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Parasailing nearby - Rafting nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Snorkelling nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Theme park nearby - Water skiing nearby - Whale watching 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) ## Similar properties ![Pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34350000/34340300/34340205/79b9f8c5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Awesome Ocean View & Amazing Wildlife Dominical - Sea view - Pool - Hot tub - Kitchen 10 Exceptional 58 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-30&endDate=2025-12-31&selected=34340205&PinnedHotelID=34340205&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89710000/89700100/89700072/fc9bd612.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Best Ocean Views in Costa Ballena! 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You'll get a remote for the gate. If it gets lost, then a $100 fee will be charged. ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. 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. ### We should mention A car is required for transport to and from this property ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=9.214675,-83.79043&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:yrgw%40dil%7EN%3FO%3FO%40O%3FO%40O%3FO%40O%40OBM%40Q%40MBOBM%40OBOBODOBMDMBODODMDMDODKDOFMFMDMFMFKFMHMFMFKHMHKFKHMHKHKHKJKHKJIHKJKJIJIJIJIJIJIJILGJILGJGLILGLELGJGNELGLELELELENELENELCNCLCNCLCNCNANCLANANANALAN%3FNANAN%3FN%3FL%3FN%3FN%40N%40N%3FN%40L%40N%40N%40N%40LBN%40NBLBNBLBNBNBLDLDNDLDLDLDNDLFLDLFJFLDLFLHJFLFJHLFJHJHJHLHHHJHJHJJHJJHHJJJHJHJHJHLHJFJHLFJHLFLFLFJFLDLFLFLDNDJDNDLDLDNDNBLBLDNBNBNBN%40LBN%40LBP%40L%40N%40N%3FN%40N%3FN%40N%3FN%3FN%3FL%3FPAL%3FPAL%3FNANANANCNANCLANCNCLCPELCLCNELENENELELELENGLGJELGLGLGLGLILGJILGJIJILIJIJIHKJIJKJIHKJKJKFIHMJKFKJKFMHKFMHKFMFMFMFKFMFMDMFODMDMDMDODMBMDOBODMBOBMBO%40OBM%40OBO%40O%3FMBO%40O%3FO%3FO%40O%3FM%3FO%3FO%3FOAO%3FO%3FMAOCO%3FOAMCOAOCOAMCOCMCOEMCOEMCOEMEMEMEMEMGOEKGMGMGMGMGKGMIKGMIKGKKKGKKKIKGKKKKIIKKIKKKIIIKIKIMGKIKIMGKGMIMGMGMGMEMGKGMEOEMEMEMEOEOCMEOCMEMCQCMAOCOCMAOAOCOAOAO%3FOAM%3FQAM%3FQ%3FM&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=Mjp4WuykIYFROoTxAedpq6tMXbY=) Dominicalito, Provincia de Puntarenas #### Getting around - Quepos (XQP) - 58 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Beyan Restaurant & Coffee - ‬19 min drive - ‪Sibu - ‬24 min drive - ‪The Bakery - ‬25 min drive - ‪Scala - ‬13 min drive - ‪Restaurante La Parcela - ‬20 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Incredible Ocean Views, Private Pool, Fully Equipped Villa in a Gated Community have a pool? ### Is Incredible Ocean Views, Private Pool, Fully Equipped Villa in a Gated Community pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Incredible Ocean Views, Private Pool, Fully Equipped Villa in a Gated Community ? ### What time is check-in at Incredible Ocean Views, Private Pool, Fully Equipped Villa in a Gated Community ? ### What time is check-out at Incredible Ocean Views, Private Pool, Fully Equipped Villa in a Gated Community ? ### Where is Incredible Ocean Views, Private Pool, Fully Equipped Villa in a Gated Community located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews ## Incredible Ocean Views, Private Pool, Fully Equipped Villa in a Gated Community Reviews 10 ### 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) ### 9.8 Cleanliness ### 9.4 Location 10 - Excellent 84 8 - Good 4 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 1 ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Denise M. 12 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Stay The property was a great stay. the drive getting there was adventurous, but we did get used to it after a couple of times. Im sure the view would have been beautiful had the weather cooperated. If you looking to get away and feel relaxed this would be perfect. ##### Denise M. Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Richard D. 9 Dec 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location We had an amazing time staying with you! Oscar, our concierge, was exceptional from start to finish. From the moment we booked to the day we left, he was always available to meet our needs, arranging airport transportation, coordinating the delivery and pickup of our rental car at the house, and ensuring everything went smoothly. The property itself is in a fantastic, private location, and we loved seeing all kinds of wildlife roaming the grounds. We’ll definitely be returning for another stay! ##### Richard D. Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 17 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great stay!!! The property has a beautiful view of the ocean with seclusion from other properties. We had a very enjoyable and relaxing stay - getting massages at the villa was amazing. Plus we had a personal chef come to a villa to celebrate our anniversary which was phenomenal. Truly a great experience and would definitely recommend it. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Natalie W. 30 Mar 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Absolutely loved the stay The villa was perfect for our week stay in CR. Myself, my husband and our six year old had a great time at the house. The pool and the daily visits from the coati were the highlights. The pool was even warm enough for me. Our typical day was to head out early to town or the beach and come back in the afternoon to enjoy the house and views! Going up and down the road twice a day was the nost I'd recommend but I think ny husband would have no issue with more trips a day. The house and views were worth the drive. Oscar was very helpful checking us into the property when we arrived after dark. He was also great recommending a restaurant for fish tacos and meeting us after we left an item behind at the villa after check out. We highly recommend and hope to come back again! ##### Natalie W. Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### B F. 20 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fabulous stay!! Words can’t describe how incredible the view is and how incredibly relaxing it is in the back patio! It is both a visual and auditory sensation. Hearing and seeing the various birds and different bird calls, hearing the monkeys, seeing coatis every day and nighttime visitors-geckos and frogs! We loved it! The plants and trees are stunning as well and it’s private! Like others have shared though-the road up to the house is rough! It took us 25-30 minutes one way in our 4-wheel Suzuki jeep. It could barely make it up! Don’t rent a Suzuki jeep ! lol! Oscar, our concierge, did an incredible job communicating with us and booking our excursions! Wish we didn’t have to leave! ##### B F. Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Anuradha P. 27 Dec 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy #### Gorgeous views and closeness to nature The property is exactly as described, and our property manager Oscar was very responsive and wonderful. The only problem we had was the off-roading feeling we had reach time we got out to explore other places, roads to the property are bad. Rest the views, the property itself were worth it. ##### Anuradha P. Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rick E. 30 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Gorgeous getaway The home is just like it’s pictured — beautiful, secluded, quiet, scenic. The drive up the mountain to reach it requires 4WD and a concerted focus. But the mountain is easily mastered as long as you don’t take the wrong road back down. Oscar, the property liaison, is phenomenally attentive and willing to help at every turn. The entire trip was a fantastic break, rich in wildlife that’s unique from our US experience. ##### Rick E. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Frank Jan K. 31 Dec 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful villa, stunning view As noted by many, the drive up to the property is an adventure. But it's definitely worth it. The property is beautiful and very well maintained. The views are amazing. We were visited by toucans and other birds as we lounged by the infinity pool. We had a very relaxing stay and were sorry when it was over. Oscar was super helpful. Highly recommended! ##### Frank Jan K. Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Patrick Z. 3 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A wonderful house, spectacular view! We spent 5 days at Olas Azul with a family of 4\. The house can not be better: fully equipped with everyhting you can ask for, super-well climatized and with all the privacy you can ask for. The view across the forest and the ocean is breathtaking. We even spent a few days in the house and pool only without driving down. Be aware that you need a 4-wheel drive and a bit of patience and getting here from the main road - but you will be rewarded ten times over. ##### Patrick Z. Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Grey C., Mt Lemmon, AZ, USA 15 Dec 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Spectacular secluded getaway Don't let the drive from the highway discourage you, it's so worth it! The roads are very well maintained, just really steep so 4wd is a must. Besides, once you get there, you never want to leave. We were so happy with the time spent there, it was very private, and the views were absolutely captivating. One of my many favorite features was the unique shower which opened up into a lush garden area that was like the garden of eden. Oscar our concierge was so helpful. Truly an unforgettable experience and I cant wait to come back. ##### Grey C. Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sandy W. 26 Nov 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Breathtaking Views My family stayed here for 7 nights. A fantastic home tucked into the jungle. The views are really amazing. We spent a lot of time in the pool gazing out at the vista. We highly recommend a stay here. The only thing that we thought could be improved upon was the router for the internet was old and therefore the connection wasn’t as good as it could have been. A back up generator could also help during the blackouts. Aside from this it was spectacular. ##### Sandy W. Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Brian T. 20 Dec 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### You can rent a piece of paradise! This property is absolutely perfect. I usually try to add some constructive criticism but with this home I am 100% happy. We were just two and the place was perfectly sized, even with two more it would work well. We spent most of time time outside gazing at the magnificent view and I suspect you would too. The house is stocked with essentials and very, very comfortable. A highlight was being greeted within minutes of our arrival by a flock of Toucans that visited regularly each morning. You need a 4x4\. Fact! Enjoy ##### Brian T. Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jason C. 18 Mar 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful! The house was everything shown in the pictures. Takes about 20 minutes of 4x4 1st & 2nd gear driving to reach the house from the main road, but that's definitely part of the adventure that gets you the spectacular views from the house. Scala and Bar Jolly Roger are great food options closest to the house. Can't say enough good things about the house and its private lot. We enjoyed seeing toucans morning and evening each day. The cody was cool to see as well, but it will definitely go after the trashcan after you put the first bag in it - so keep the bungies tight. We hope to return to this house in the future! ##### Jason C. Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 6 May 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful Home This is a beautiful, private property with a million dollar view! It was very clean! Everything you need is in the house (dishes, cookware, laundry, iron, hair dryer, detergents, garbage bags, towels, etc.). We loved the outdoor patio and pool! The wildlife is great. Tucan birds came by in the early morning and evening at sunset. There were other small mammals that visited the yard during our stay as well. We were close to lots of waterfalls, the mangrove monkey boat tour was great, the Costa Rican spheres were very cool, great dining options in Dominical and at Scala and Jolly Roger (closest to the house). Awesome views of the Whale's Tail from the home. We didn't want to leave! ❤️ ##### Verified traveller Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Krista G. 11 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful Villa What a magical place you have! The villa was everything we had hoped it would be. The view is stunning! The kitchen had everything we needed. We were completely comfortable with having AC's in each bedroom. The air would flow into the living area and keep us cool. We were visited by a coati each day. He was cute, but he will knock over the trash. We also enjoyed seeing some toucans. Oscar, our concierge, was incredibly helpful with making our stay run so smoothly. He was quick to check in with us each day and made sure we had everything we needed. The drive up the hill was rough, but so worth it once we arrived. We had an amazing time and hope to get back here one day! Thank you! ##### Krista G. Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Coleson B., Jacksonville, Florida, US 26 Sept 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing View Absolutely impressed with this property. The view and the home itself, was so nice and well kept that I never wanted to leave. Could have sat by the pool all day with a view like this. Our concierge Oscar was without a doubt the best resource on this trip, he was always available for help or questions. He even went on our white water rafting trip with us!! 5 stars for Oscar! Oscar also escorted us up the mountain on arrival to make sure we found our way perfectly. Our first trip up the mountain was a little intense but got better each trip up and down. If this home is on your list just go ahead and choose this one. I would hands down come back to this place over and over again. Pura Vida :) ##### Coleson B. Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 28 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful Rain Forest Vacation Home If you’re looking for amazing views, this house is for you! High up in the hills outside of Dominical and Uvita, it’s a great house with a great property manager. He was in constant contact with us as needed for different things such as booking adventures and power outages. Things you need to know for this house: the 4x4 car is not an option. It’s a fun and amazing drive getting up to the house on (mostly) unpaved roads for 4 miles. If you’re not the adventurous type, this house might not be for you. The drive is worth it though as the views you see in the picture are 100% what you get. We saw Toucans every morning, usually 3-4\. We had a friendly Coati come by our house as well (pretty much a Costa Rican raccoon). There were 3 frogs/toads that came by every night to join us next to the pool. This is Costa Rica, so just know your power might go out and flicker every so often, but just make the best of it and enjoy the amazing views and environment. I’ve already told my friends and hope they get to experience this house if they make the trip down! ##### Verified traveller Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Joey V. 15 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### There’s not a better view of the “Whale’s Tail” than this! Initial feelings were a bit mixed while following Oscar, the property manager, up the road. I had read all the reviews but you really have to experience it to understand. Let me tell you that when we pulled into the driveway, all of our worried dissolved! I have not seen a view like that and it’s worth every minute of the 20 min drive up. Oscar told us that the first time was the worst and the second is better- it was very true! After that first drive, every other one was a breeze! He assured us it was safe even in rain and it was. Now about the property!! Absolutely breathtaking! I can’t imagine there is a better view in the area than the one we had. The infinity pool was refreshing and beautiful. Every morning we watched the toucans playing in the trees. The landscaping was meticulous and beautifully done. Inside the house we had everything we needed! The dishwasher was a bonus! The house was clean and tidy and had games and movies for the kids. A/C in the bedrooms also spilled over to the main space so it was always nice and cool inside. What a beautiful/comfortable space! We do hope to return one day! Thank you, Oscar for your help! He went above and beyond booking a whale watching trip and also helping us make a dinner reservation at Gusto’s (highly recommend). Pura Vida! ##### Joey V. Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Susan M. 23 Apr 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Heaven on earth We stayed at this property for 5 weeks! My heart ached a little when it was time to go home. The comments about needing a 4 wheel drive are accurate. Oscar, the best concierge in the world, helped me with renting a vehicle since I could not find whether the rental vehicles were 4 wheel drive on the websites. From the time I secured this house rental one year earlier, Oscar was always helpful, friendly and immediately responsive whenever I communicated with him. It was wonderful being greated every morning by yellow throated toucans and pendulum birds...more often than not a coatimunda strolling through the yard. Grunts from howler monkeys could be heard every morning and evening, though we never saw on the mountain. We did however, see capuchin monkeys 3 times...and lots of tropical birds and butterflys 🦋. Mostly I was charmed by Lizzie, a Jesus lizard (common basilisk). She likes hanging by the edge of the infinity pool and having the water wash over her feet. She is not real shy and I could be in the pool a foot away and she would just look a me curiously when I talked to her. The house....just lovely! There weren't any spices or condiments left by previous renters so if you're going to stay a while, you might want to bring you're favorite spices in a ziplock. Spices are pretty inexpensive though. Also, I would recommend bringing a few extra face cloths...one face cloth, bath towel and hand towel for each of 4 people, plus a pool towel. ❤ ##### Susan M. Stayed 35 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Hollis D. 18 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy What a magical trip! It was perfection for me and my family and exactly the vacation we needed! To say we fell in love with Costa Rica and the location we were at would be an understatement! The house was amazing my with all the views, animals we saw just from our windows, and all the conveniences of home. The service and concierge were exceptional during our stay if there were any issues. Oscar was extremely helpfully and checked in on us during our stay! We definitely will be planning another trip in the very near future. ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/749bee5a-7903-41df-b0fa-ac6cf6b0c1f6-1750254458947.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/17639413-3cf3-43c5-a0c7-13e8a9f4d734-1750254458420.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/4152d6b9-37ab-4f57-82eb-d59eab21a9b0-1750254452523.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/9a23e514-0c04-4d01-bdc6-bd3e881b4217-1750254453751.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Hollis D. Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Aubrey C. 11 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great property Highly recommend. ##### Aubrey C. Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jack j. 23 Jan 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Best time Was our 3rd trip to same exactly location, we simply love this place , highly recommend ##### Jack j. Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Joshua E. 18 Oct 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excellent view! We really enjoyed our stay. The property manager communicated well and made sure we enjoyed our stay. The area is secluded and had a very private feel. ##### Joshua E. Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Eric B. 27 May 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Awesome!! One of our best trips. First time to CR, but will not be forgotten. Thanks so much!! Can't wait to come back again! ##### Eric B. Stayed 8 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Deborah M. 15 Mar 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### That view Amazing view! ##### Deborah M. 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