Title: Great studio apt w/ pool near the Whale's Tail! 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=38112311&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire apartment # Great studio apt w/ pool near the Whale's Tail! ## Photo gallery for Great studio apt w/ pool near the Whale's Tail! ![Pool - Great studio apt w/ pool near the Whale's Tail! (Uvita)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/39000000/38120000/38112400/38112311/030f4f69.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Great studio apt w/ pool near the Whale's Tail! (Uvita)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/39000000/38120000/38112400/38112311/1fd4b7c1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Great studio apt w/ pool near the Whale's Tail! (Uvita)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/39000000/38120000/38112400/38112311/ab196b33.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Internet, bed sheets - Great studio apt w/ pool near the Whale's Tail! (Uvita)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/39000000/38120000/38112400/38112311/8dc68e51.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Great studio apt w/ pool near the Whale's Tail! (Uvita)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/39000000/38120000/38112400/38112311/2188db31.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies In a peaceful corner of Bahia Ballena, Uvita, this great studio apartment is the perfect retreat. Enjoy an almost Olympic-sized pool with volleyball net and rancho lounge area, outdoor shower, gas BBQ for alfresco dining and two bikes to ride through scenic neighborhoods to the famous Whale's Tail beach. ### Entire apartment 1 bathroomSleeps 4 ## Popular amenities - Air-conditioning - Parking available £433 includes taxes & fees 18 Apr - 19 Apr ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Great studio apt w/ pool near the Whale's Tail! Enjoy our great studio apartment, conveniently located at the end of the road in a very peaceful and quiet area of Bahia Ballena, Uvita. Only a 5-10 minute walk from the famous Whale's Tail beach and Marino Ballena National Park, and situated on a safe and secure large owner-occupied property. Enjoy the almost Olympic-sized pool with volleyball net and rancho lounge area, outdoor shower, gas BBQ, and and a carport for under-roof parking. Please also enjoy our two bikes for your use for getting around town, rides through the scenic neighborhoods, and to the beach! ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the apartment: Internet access ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Food and drink - Microwave - Refrigerator ### Bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Towels provided ### Outdoor areas - Balcony ### Comfort - Air conditioning ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### 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) ## Similar properties ![Breakfast and dinner served, local and international cuisine](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/14000000/13270000/13266000/13265918/b5029539.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Hotel Tucan Bahía Ballena - 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EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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 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 ### Property is also known as Great Studio apt w/ Pool Near the Whale's Tail! Ballena Great Studio apt w/ Pool Near the Whale's Tail! Apartment ## About the area Bahía Ballena is home to this apartment. Marino Ballena National Park and Punta Uvita 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 Apartments in Bahía Ballena](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Ballena-Apartments.d6047931-aaApartments.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=9.163743,-83.749084&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:ot%7Dv%40vfd%7EN%3FM%3FQ%40M%3FQ%40M%40O%40O%40O%40O%40O%40OBMBOBMBOBOBMBODOBMDODODKDODMFMDMFMFMDMFMHMFMFKHMFKHKHMFKHMJKHIHKHKJKJIHIJKJIJIJKJGJKJGLIJGLILGJGLGLGLGLELGLELELELGNELELCNELCNELANCNELANCNALANANANCNAL%3FN%3FN%3FNAN%3FN%3FL%40N%3FN%3FN%3FN%40LBN%40N%40N%40L%40NBN%40LDNBN%40LDNBLDLBNDLDLFNDLDLDLFLDLFLFJFLFLFJHLFJHJFLJJFJJJHJHHJJHJHHJHJJJHHHJHLHJHLFJHJFLHJFLFLFLFLFLDLFLDLDLFNDJBNDNDLBNDNBLBNBNBL%40NBL%40NBN%40N%40N%40N%40N%3FL%40P%3FL%3FP%3FL%3FN%3FN%3FNAN%3FNANANANALCPALCNANCLCNCNCLENCLENENCLELGNELELGLELGLGLGLGJGLILGJILGJIJILIJIJIJKJIJIHKJKHIJKHKHKHKHMHKHKFMHKHMDMHKFMFMDMFMDMFMDODMDMDODMDMDOBMBOBOBMBOBO%40MBO%40O%40O%40MBO%3FO%3FO%40O%3FM%40O%3FO%3FOAO%3FOAM%3FO%3FOCOAOAMAOCOAMCOCOCMCOCMCOEMEMEOEMEMEMEMGMEMGMEMGMGKIMEMIKIMGKIKIKIKIKIKIKKIIKKKIIKIKIKKKIKGMIKIKGMIKGMGMIKGMEMGMGMEMGMEMEOEMEMEOCOEMCOCMCOCOCMCOCOAMAQAMAOAOAOAO%3FOAO%3FO%3FO&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=9_Je5qpDklelAnnwwryb_bjB-iU=) 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 5 min drive \- 1.1 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 5 min drive \- 1.1 miles - ![Marino Ballena National Park](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 13 min drive \- 3.6 miles - ![Playa Hermosa](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6247667/bed9ef7a-2bce-4a99-b149-0ea09e019514.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Playa Hermosa 19 min drive \- 4.7 miles - Playa Tortuga 22 min drive \- 12.1 miles ### Restaurants - Sibu 5 min drive - Restaurante Marino Ballena 4 min drive - La Choza de Alejo 6 min drive - The Bakery 5 min drive - Café Vivo 6 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Great studio apt w/ pool near the Whale's Tail! pet-friendly? ### How much does it cost to stay at Great studio apt w/ pool near the Whale's Tail!? ### How much is parking at Great studio apt w/ pool near the Whale's Tail!? ### What time is check-in at Great studio apt w/ pool near the Whale's Tail!? ### What time is check-out at Great studio apt w/ pool near the Whale's Tail!? ### Where is Great studio apt w/ pool near the Whale's Tail! located? ## Have a question? 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