Beautiful open-air suite with large balcony & mountain views
Apartment in Bahía Ballena
2 guests · 1 bedroom · 1 bath
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Includes essentialsKitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner, Internet / Wifi and more
About this apartment rental
Makara Mono Suite / 2nd Floor
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This second-level suite in Uvita is one of five in a modern building and can be rented along with any of the other suites or the penthouse for larger parties - please contact Vacasa for more information. This open-air rental is cooled by rainforest breezes and recycled cement floors (although there is air conditioning in the bedroom), and the large balcony provides space for relaxing.
What's nearby:
You can also buy a day-use pass to access the beach at Ballena National Park six miles north, which offers wildlife, golden sandy beaches, islands, and coral reefs. Dining is easily accessible either north in Uvita or south in Ojochal, and other activities include snorkeling, kayaking, Catamaran cruises, and a variety of 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: No parking available.
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.
Our calendar is updated in real-time & our nightly rates are accurately displayed. Simply enter your desired dates and click 'Book Now!'
This second-level suite in Uvita is one of five in a modern building and can be rented along with any of the other suites or the penthouse for larger parties - please contact Vacasa for more information. This open-air rental is cooled by rainforest breezes and recycled cement floors (although there is air conditioning in the bedroom), and the large balcony provides space for relaxing.
What's nearby:
You can also buy a day-use pass to access the beach at Ballena National Park six miles north, which offers wildlife, golden sandy beaches, islands, and coral reefs. Dining is easily accessible either north in Uvita or south in Ojochal, and other activities include snorkeling, kayaking, Catamaran cruises, and a variety of 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: No parking available.
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.
Amenities
Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Balcony or Patio
Family friendly
Map of Bahía Ballena
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Ratings and reviews
8.0 / 10.0
Large spacious units. Living area can get very warm especially peak season, note the partial AC in bedroom only. No screens on sliders doors or windows so can’t open most times without bugs.
Located in a good area with about 600m walk through a neighboring lane and local restaurant to beach. The restaurant there has quite good food and friendly. Beach is very nice.
Be aware that property is near the hwy which is convenient to get on or out if you have a car but can get loud with trucks.
Close to many local area attractions and Uvita/Ojochal but car is recommended.
5.0 / 10.0
Nos gustó muchísimo la playa que queda cercana. En cuanto al lugar, muy amplio, cuidadosamente limpio y equipado.
10.0 / 10.0
Had a great stay. Super easy to check in and staff was very friendly. Great location as it is near the best beaches and restaurants
8.0 / 10.0
Luxe Makara needs an upgrade
Good location between Ojochal and Uvita. Driveway into property not well marked, especially at night. Some deep ruts at turn into driveway, so be careful if not in SUV. Mono is a big unit, with nice balcony. Unfortunately, lack of screens on windows keeps it from cooling in afternoons and during the night. Nice A/C for the bedroom. Pro tip: you can walk to Villa Leonor at Ballena Beach Club. For the price of lunch or dinner, you can access Playa Ballena, one of the nicer beaches in the area.
8.0 / 10.0
Todo perfecto
Excelente ubicación,instalaciones de primera,comodidad 100%.
10.0 / 10.0
Beautiful place! so much nature around
loved the luxury bathroom and tub... perhaps get whirlpool jets? and a little “handicap” awareness... but all the same, we LOVED IT!!
8.0 / 10.0
Mañana Moni
Muy lindo lugar. Tiene que mejorar en infraestructura porque tenia luces malas y otros detalles que arreglar. Al llegar el balcón no lo habían limpiado. Hasta había una mascarilla sucia.
10.0 / 10.0
Gracias
Muy lindo. Muchas gracias. Recomendaciones al 100.
10.0 / 10.0
Excellent condition with lots of space
Surrounded by pretty vegetation
10.0 / 10.0
excelente lugar, confortables los muebles y muy limpio
El lugar es muy amplio, los muebles muy confortables y se pasa bien siempre en ese lugar
10.0 / 10.0
Comfort in a Great Location
We loved coming home to this spacious. Though sparse, it was perfectly equipped for us. Comfortable bed and private. Loved waking to sounds of the forest and several shows from monkeys and toucans. Great proximity to outstanding beaches!
10.0 / 10.0
Bellena Nat’l Park and Corcodova
Perfectly equipped and huge for 2 people. Great location for visiting local beaches and villages. Wild life viewed from balcony White face monkeys, howlers, iguanas, agoutis and toucans. Katakolo next door is closed - go directly to Leonor for great food and beautiful beach access.
6.0 / 10.0
Large, spacious, cavernous apartment close to highway.
You need a high clearance vehicle to exit or enter the main highway onto a blind corner where 18 wheelers come whizzing by, horns blaring.
The building itself is three stories, and is entirely built of concrete. We arrived at night, and found that the stairway was not lit, so we had to find our way in the dark. A lockbox provided the key to our apartment; we never met the manager. The apartment faces the highway, and we can hear the traffic quite clearly. Oddly, there is a spiral staircase in the apartment which connects to the same apartment below. The louvered door to the staircase allows noise to travel unimpeded between the two apartments. We could clearly hear our downstairs neighbor’s heated argument our first night, and now, it appears that they both have the flu as the coughing and hacking is non-stop....
There are large wood framed sliding glass doors to the expansive deck which wraps around the apartment, which is great for bird watching and such. Some doors and windows have large gaps along the floor, tops, and sides which allow for beetles, who are attracted by the light, to enter the apartment and do kamikaze antics while banging around the room, especially when they get hit by a ceiling fan blade... We found that by covering a beetle with a glass, sliding a notecard under it, and placing it in the freezer was the most expedient way to deal with the bug. We tried putting one beetle outside, but it quickly returned. There are no screens on any of the windows, or the louvered windows. We discovered keeping lights off as much as possible helped.
There is only one air conditioner in the unit, and that is in the bedroom. We found some relief in the rest of the apartment by turning the ac to high cool, and leaving the bedroom door open.
The bed is a king and is quite comfortable. There is plenty of room to store everything. There are no mirrors in the bedroom. There is small side room off the bedroom that is unlit, but could serve as a room for children to sleep, but we kept our extra luggage in there. There is no lighting in this small alcove.
The bathroom is very large, and there’s plenty of hot water for showers. There is also a tub. The large shower head is a treat, but the 10’ x 8’ shower stall, even with two drain holes, leaves large puddles on the shower floor. Bottles of shampoo, body wash and hair conditioner and liquid dish detergent is provided, as are beach towels and bath towels.
10.0 / 10.0
Ideal para relajarse en medio de la naturaleza
Muy amplio y cómodo tiene una cocina muy completa!
me encantó
me encantó
10.0 / 10.0
So cute!
Loved the property, location and rain forest. The staff was super helpful and timely. We had everything we needed for the perfect trip!
10.0 / 10.0
Beautiful suites
I did not realize when I was booking this place that I was getting an entire unit: large living room/kitchen with a wrap around balcony, bedroom, and enormous bathroom, half of the entire second floor. There is AC just in the bedroom, but with the concrete floors, fans, and overall design, it is not really needed throughout the house. You will almost certainly need a car to access the property. It is close to the main highway (I slept with earplugs because I am a light sleeper, and that was fine). I am not sure if you can walk from the property to a beach - we drove everywhere.
10.0 / 10.0
Super
Eine sehr schöner, großzügig geschnittene, Luxussuite
10.0 / 10.0
I enjoyed staying here. The place is gorgeous and modern. The bed is very comfortable and AC was ...
I enjoyed staying here. The place is gorgeous and modern. The bed is very comfortable and AC was strong. The Wi-Fi will work on sunny days and the property manager is very responsive. Everyone was very hospitable and answered any questions I had/coordinated the taxis I needed. I love connecting with ticos and exploring where my mother is from. It fills me with joy and pride. You will definitely feel the Pura Vida. I love love loved the bathroom. The shower is huge and there is a tub. They provide candles for a lovely bath. I was able to cook for myself and enjoy the living room. This apartment has great energy. Thanks for having me!
10.0 / 10.0
Makara Suites is a very nice place. The Apartment is very spacious, clean and fully equiped. The ...
Makara Suites is a very nice place. The Apartment is very spacious, clean and fully equiped. The bathroom, espacially the shower is fantastic. The view is fenced by large green plants, but you can see a lot of birds including tucans and monkeys in the neighbourhood. Very close there is a beach which is quite lonely, beautiful and wild. You can watch the fantastic sunset from there.
10.0 / 10.0
This place is absolutely wonderful. Incredible location with tons of wildlife, flora, & fauna to ...
This place is absolutely wonderful. Incredible location with tons of wildlife, flora, & fauna to enjoy! Woke up to monkeys in the trees several times. The house was cleaned every day by the wonderful local hosts. Communication was excellent and we were able to check in smoothly despite our very late arrival. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED (:
10.0 / 10.0
Very peaceful, very quite
Uvita is between ojochal and dominical. Very peaceful, very quite. There are many things to do if you don’t have anything planned. The information center isnt that far away and you can walk in and they can help you plan a tour. The are two ways to get to chad house either you hop on another plan once you land in San José or drive. If you drive it’s about 2.5-3 hours . The drive is amazing because you really get to stop at all the local beaches and kind of plan accordingly to your week. You won’t regret staying here
FAQs
How much does this apartment cost compared to others in Bahía Ballena?
The average price for a rental in Bahía Ballena is $228 per night. This rental is $69 above the average.
Is parking included with this apartment?
Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Beautiful open-air suite with large balcony & mountain views. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this apartment?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this apartment. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Beautiful open-air suite with large balcony & mountain views pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this apartment is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Beautiful open-air suite with large balcony & mountain views?
We found 5 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, balcony or patio, and family friendly.
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