Title: Welcoming open-air suite with large patio and easy beach access Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=30327070&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire condo # Welcoming open-air suite with large patio and easy beach access Condo in Bahía Ballena with kitchen and patio ## Photo gallery for Welcoming open-air suite with large patio and easy beach access ![Exterior - Welcoming open-air suite with large patio and easy beach access (Uvita)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/31000000/30330000/30327100/30327070/ff2cadfb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Welcoming open-air suite with large patio and easy beach access (Uvita)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/31000000/30330000/30327100/30327070/13c7c9eb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Welcoming open-air suite with large patio and easy beach access (Uvita)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/31000000/30330000/30327100/30327070/f48cef8d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, oven, stovetop, coffee/tea maker - Welcoming open-air suite with large patio and easy beach access (Uvita)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/31000000/30330000/30327100/30327070/8eabd51c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Welcoming open-air suite with large patio and easy beach access (Uvita)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/31000000/30330000/30327100/30327070/24510f81.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies In the heart of a rainforest, Makara Toucan Suite invites you to unwind on its spacious patio. Enjoy forest breezes and recycled concrete floors that keep this second-level suite cool while still having an air conditioning unit in the bedroom for added comfort. With a full kitchen, free parking on premises and WiFi available, your stay is sure to be a relaxing retreat. ## Reviews 9.0 Wonderful ### Entire condo 1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2 ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Air-conditioning - Outdoor space - Parking available - Mountain view £170 includes taxes & fees 16 Feb - 17 Feb ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire condo to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Welcoming open-air suite with large patio and easy beach access Makara Toucan Suite / 2nd Floor Our calendar is updated in real-time & our nightly rates are accurately displayed. Simply enter your desired dates and click 'Book Now!' Housed in a modern building with four other suites (contact Vacasa if you'd like to rent them all together), this open-air rental boasts a large patio, providing a space to relax and watch for monkeys, toucans, sloths, and stunning sunsets. Forest breezes and recycled concrete floors keep this second-level suite cool, and the bedroom has an air conditioning unit. What's nearby: The Ballena National Park is six miles away with coral reefs, wildlife, golden sand beaches, and more accessible with a small day-use fee. The towns of Uvita and Ojochal are five miles away in either direction, and popular activities close to home include zip lining, horseback riding, river rafting, ATV tours, deep sea fishing, and whale and dolphin watching tours. Things to know: Free WiFi (may be spotty at times due to the location in the rainforest) Full kitchen (no dishwasher) Free parking on premises Parking notes: There is free parking available for 2 vehicles. This rental is located on floor 2. Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 18 years of age to book. Guests under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the condo: Internet access ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Hob - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Chef service ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Games ### Outdoor areas - Patio ### Comfort - Air conditioning ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property - Note from host: Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises. ### Services and conveniences - Concierge services ### Location highlights - In a rural location - In a village - In the mountains - Near a hospital - Near the sea ### Things to do - Birdwatching nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - 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18 ### Check-out Check-out before 10:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Rules For information about quiet hours, please refer to the listing description. ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises. ## 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 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 and a first aid kit 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. ### Property is also known as 17047 ## About the area Located in Bahía Ballena, this condo is in a rural area and by the sea. Alturas Wildlife Sanctuary is a local attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Uvita Beach and Marino Ballena National Park. 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 Condo rentals in Bahía Ballena](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Ballena-Condos.d6047931-aaCondos.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%7C9.11350%2C-83.69313&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=jsg9EE7jZyvVZCjCrfhLm-3ihYo=) Uvita, Pu ### What's nearby - ![Sunset at Uvita Beach, Puntarenas, Costa Rica. #Adventure](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 8 min drive \- 5.7 miles - ![This is the Whales Tail in Costa Rica next to Uvita #AdventurePhotoContest #Adventure](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/601108/83afa6fd-6969-409a-afa3-a274d234bfea.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Marino Ballena National Park 9 min drive \- 3.8 miles - Playa Ballena 8 min walk \- 0.5 miles - Pinuela Beach 1 min drive \- 1.4 miles - Playa Tortuga 10 min drive \- 4.4 miles ### Restaurants - Restaurante Marino Ballena 7 min drive - La Choza de Alejo 6 min drive - Potz Bistro 6 min drive - Ballena Bistro 18 min walk - Tagua 13 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Welcoming open-air suite with large patio and easy beach access pet-friendly? ### How much does it cost to stay at Welcoming open-air suite with large patio and easy beach access? ### How much is parking at Welcoming open-air suite with large patio and easy beach access? ### What time is check-in at Welcoming open-air suite with large patio and easy beach access? ### What time is check-out at Welcoming open-air suite with large patio and easy beach access? ### Where is Welcoming open-air suite with large patio and easy beach access located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Welcoming open-air suite with large patio and easy beach access Reviews ## Reviews ### Wonderful 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 13 8 - Good 5 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 1 2 - Terrible 0 ### 8.8 Cleanliness ### 8.2 Location ## Reviews This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good #### Nathalie P. 8 Sept 2019 #### Outstanding Extremely comfortable. Amazing services. We have stayed there 6nights. All of our requests were fulfilled in very little time(candles replacement, replaced a glass we broke, gave extra fresh towels, AC issues). We will definitely go back. No issues with the WiFi. We were alone most of the time. I believe the WiFi is unstable when they place is very busy. Please note: very close from the hwy. Truck trailers uses their jacob brakes all the time. Could be anoying for light sley. ##### Nathalie P. Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2019 ### 4/10 Poor #### Beth H. 5 Jan 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy #### Lots of maintenance needed A nice house that has fallen into disrepair. No response to maintenance requests, couldn’t take a proper shower in the luxurious bathroom because the shower head blew apart from air & water pressure. Then had no water at all the following day due to a problem in a downstairs unit. This is hardly a resort as they call it. And access to the beach is incorrect and not honored by the management of that property. ##### Beth H. Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tommy M. 18 Jan 2023 #### Very roomy condo Loved this place. Very big and roomy. Accommodating management. The giant place was completely empty for the last two weeks of our stay. It’s hidden away from the main road. You would pass it without even noticing it. But when you head down the little dirt road the place pops up with all its majestic vibe. Fun place. I’d stay here again. If you arrive at night to unload , bring a flashlight, there is no lighting in parking lot. ##### Tommy M. Stayed 19 nights in Dec 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### fawn m. 26 Apr 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Modern and clean Was a very modern beautiful condo. The huge bathroom was my favorite part. The water was very hot. A place I could definitely stay longer than 2 nights in. I did think it was closer to the beach tho. We had to drive to a gated area to access the beach as it's protected by the government. No fault to the property owners, just would have liked a bit more clarity on the advertisement as I was excited for a quick beach access which this does not provide. Overall the bed was comfortable and it was a lovely place to stay. Wifi was not reliable but I think this was do to the lightening storm we had the night before. ##### fawn m. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jose C. 14 Mar 2022 #### Great comfortable place! Easy check-in, great communication, cleanliness and comfortable. Bed could be better, but overall the experience was great. ##### Jose C. ### 8/10 Good #### Diane K. 14 Feb 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### I had an overall great experience at this place. I enjoyed the modern, spacious place to stay! I appreciate the accommodations on providing fun activities. The service was great! Quick to respond on anything I needed. The private condo/villa is a perfect stay for anyone looking to stay at place with peace and tranquillity in a secluded area of nature and all its beauty. Great modern design and plenty of room to relax and enjoy the sounds of nature. Clean and safe place to stay! ##### Diane K. Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2022 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Leah D. 29 Jan 2022 #### Beautiful Stay We loved staying at the Makara Suites. So much that we cancelled one of our other locations and came back to stay again. It’s easy to get to, full kitchen with gas stove, full size refrigerator, salt & pepper, paper towels, zip locks and foil were nice touches. The wrap around deck is awesome for eating breakfast and watching wildlife. I would definitely return. ##### Leah D. ### 6/10 Okay #### Caridad S. 29 Aug 2021 Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Abandonado Muy impersonal ##### Caridad S. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Haylie J. 13 Aug 2021 #### Beautiful place This apartment was very beautiful, clean, and spacious. We loved our stay. ##### Haylie J. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Oscar G. 29 Jul 2020 #### Un lugar maravilloso Tuve una estadía increíble ##### Oscar G. ### 8/10 Good #### Jennifer K. 22 Mar 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great experience Great experience ##### Jennifer K. Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2020 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jennifer K. 29 Feb 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy #### great experience The cleanliness of the whole place, large bathroom with beautiful spacious shower and bath tub, a/c bedroom and although no TV able to watch netflix. ##### Jennifer K. Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Carolyn O. 22 Feb 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Although we were rather disappointed that the cooking utensils and cookware were lacking in the kitchen and that the laundry was not in the unit but rather in the little house next door, I am still giving this a full excellent rating. The bedroom and bathroom were wonderfully appointed, and the living room comfortable tho spare. We loved sitting on the balcony listening to or watching the birds, including toucans, or the monkeys, howler and white face. The condo was clean and cooled nicely with the a/c. The location is excellent to Uvita, Ballena Marina Park or other destinations down the coast. It is also very reasonably priced. ##### Carolyn O. Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2020 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good #### Robert O. 2 Feb 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location; great price This condo has a lot going for it and it served our needs. It is in a great location--near Uvita, the Ballena Marina national park, Ojochal for great dining experiences as well as the Villa Leonor beach club right next door, which includes access to some of the most beautiful pristine beaches anywhere. The condo itself is comfortable but spare. The bed was comfortable; the spacious bathroom beautifully appointed, the air conditioning worked great on those hot, humid days. Sitting out on the veranda watching the birds or listening to the howler monkeys and feeling like you were in the jungle was very special. But we like to cook, which is why we opt for condos or houses over hotels, and our kitchen had the very bare minimum of cookware and utensils. The gas stovetop worked, but the oven did not, which was not insurmountable. We managed. As for a washer and dryer, that's in the little house next-door. It is certainly available for you to use, and they even provided laundry soap packets, which we appreciated but did not end up using. Oddly enough, there are plumbing hookups and a heavy duty electrical outlet in an alcove near the front door of the condo, so perhaps there was a W/D there at one time. That said, this condo was a great price, and Vacasa, the rental agency, was attentive and always got back to us quickly when we had questions. ##### Robert O. Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2020 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Daniel .. 9 Sept 2019 #### Great place! The house it's so beautiful, you get a great bed, a great bedroom, a great kitchen w... Great place! The house it's so beautiful, you get a great bed, a great bedroom, a great kitchen with everything you need to cook you our own meal. Great location to visit near attractions and beach. ##### Daniel .. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Johanna O. 15 Aug 2019 #### Loved this place! Location was great and close to town/beaches etc. Home was clean and had everything we needed to enjoy our stay. Loved the spacious shower ##### Johanna O. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good #### Hazel V. 12 Jul 2019 #### “Muy tranquilo, perfecto para descansar en familia o pareja, seguro, cómodo... una excelente opci... “Muy tranquilo, perfecto para descansar en familia o pareja, seguro, cómodo... una excelente opción. Muy atentos a cualquier solicitud, volvería perfectamente.” ##### Hazel V. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Marcelo V. 1 Jul 2019 #### “This house is super comfortable, beautiful and big. Lots of nice details. Super great stay!” “This house is super comfortable, beautiful and big. Lots of nice details. Super great stay!” ##### Marcelo V. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Brian G. 5 Feb 2019 #### Toucan Suite The Villa was well equipped, full size refrigerator with ice and water dispenser. Full gas oven. Master bedroom AC worked well. Kitchen and living room cooled easily when opening the three doors. The deck was great to eat and lounge around on. ##### Brian G. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jerry R. 3 Nov 2018 #### great! Convenient location. Upscale and spacious. A great place ##### Jerry R. Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2018 ---