Ocean Sunset & Mountain Views, Amazing Wildlife!
House in Bahía Ballena
8 guests · 4 bedrooms · 4 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Top-tier experienceOne of the higher cost properties in the area
About this house rental
BRISA HERMOSA It’s easy to get swept away at Brisa Hermosa.
This 4-bedroom luxury vacation villa has it all. The sightlines, with deep jungle canopy to the north and the swirling Pacific Ocean to the west, encompass the complete beauty that is Costa Rica. The outdoor setup is superb, with tables, chairs, and loungers blending in perfectly with idyllic foliage throughout the grounds. Furthermore, the swimming pool is large enough to do laps in but also has a shallow section that’s great for kids and slightly-submerged adults. Bright birds regularly buzz through the airspace above the house, and monkeys can be spotted swinging in the vines at any time.
All that and convenience, too, as the towns of Uvita (10 minutes south) and Dominical (20 minutes north) are both a quick trip by car. From the front door at Hermosa Brisa, the nearest beach access is less than a 5-minute drive away at Punta Achiote, a tucked-in cove at the end of a long, empty stretch of sand that’s popular with the local surfing set.
So, basically what we have here is an ideal vacation rental setup for groups of 8 guests or fewer that enjoy a nice mix of outdoor living space, privacy and convenience to local beaches and towns. There are approximately 40 different places to eat, drink and be merry within a half-hour drive of Brisa Hermosa. Most of the tour offices -- river rafting, surfing, kayaking, fishing, snorkeling, horseback riding, and waterfall rappelling -- are even closer than that.
Brisa Hermosa features a fully-equipped kitchen with stainless steel appliances -- including a dishwasher -- and sparkling new granite throughout.
There is a dining table with seating for 8 guests and a pair of sofas in the living area. The villa also has washer and dryer units, as well as wireless internet throughout. There is a pair of bedrooms on the main floor of the house. Both have en-suite bathrooms and air-conditioning units. One of the bedrooms features two single beds that can be pushed together to form a larger mattress. The other bedroom downstairs has a king bed. The master bedroom is located upstairs and features an en-suite bathroom with a soaking tub, king bed, AC unit, walk-in closet and an incredible patio area with awesome valley-to-sea views. This patio is probably the best place in the house to sip coffee while listening to the howler monkeys make their morning mating calls.
The fourth bedroom is out by the pool. It also has a king mattress, en-suite bathroom, and AC unit. Again, the views from this bedroom are so cool with all of the glass windows and doors. You can watch the sunrise, sunset and lightning strikes at night without even lifting a leg off the bed. And when you’re ready to take a dip in the swimming pool or fire up the barbecue, it’s right outside the front door. That’s called winning.
With all of the outdoor space, including 6 layout lounge chairs and multiple places to serve food and drinks by the pool and main house, you and your guests will never feel cramped up at Hermosa Brisa. Relaxation is the name of the game here, and we invite you to play.
Brisa Hermosa is serviced by YouGetHere Property Management. Our local staff will be here to assist with each step of the process, including check-in and check-out, car rental and shuttle reservations, tour bookings, as well as in-home chef and massage services. Our office is located nearby, and we’re always just a phone call or email away to assist during your stay.
Book a stay at Brisa Hermosa today and you’ll have the cool wind at your back and tropical sun on your face in no time.
A 4x4 vehicle is essential to access this property.
Check-in times are between 4:00 PM and 8:30 PM.
Check-out times are between 5:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
This 4-bedroom luxury vacation villa has it all. The sightlines, with deep jungle canopy to the north and the swirling Pacific Ocean to the west, encompass the complete beauty that is Costa Rica. The outdoor setup is superb, with tables, chairs, and loungers blending in perfectly with idyllic foliage throughout the grounds. Furthermore, the swimming pool is large enough to do laps in but also has a shallow section that’s great for kids and slightly-submerged adults. Bright birds regularly buzz through the airspace above the house, and monkeys can be spotted swinging in the vines at any time.
All that and convenience, too, as the towns of Uvita (10 minutes south) and Dominical (20 minutes north) are both a quick trip by car. From the front door at Hermosa Brisa, the nearest beach access is less than a 5-minute drive away at Punta Achiote, a tucked-in cove at the end of a long, empty stretch of sand that’s popular with the local surfing set.
So, basically what we have here is an ideal vacation rental setup for groups of 8 guests or fewer that enjoy a nice mix of outdoor living space, privacy and convenience to local beaches and towns. There are approximately 40 different places to eat, drink and be merry within a half-hour drive of Brisa Hermosa. Most of the tour offices -- river rafting, surfing, kayaking, fishing, snorkeling, horseback riding, and waterfall rappelling -- are even closer than that.
Brisa Hermosa features a fully-equipped kitchen with stainless steel appliances -- including a dishwasher -- and sparkling new granite throughout.
There is a dining table with seating for 8 guests and a pair of sofas in the living area. The villa also has washer and dryer units, as well as wireless internet throughout. There is a pair of bedrooms on the main floor of the house. Both have en-suite bathrooms and air-conditioning units. One of the bedrooms features two single beds that can be pushed together to form a larger mattress. The other bedroom downstairs has a king bed. The master bedroom is located upstairs and features an en-suite bathroom with a soaking tub, king bed, AC unit, walk-in closet and an incredible patio area with awesome valley-to-sea views. This patio is probably the best place in the house to sip coffee while listening to the howler monkeys make their morning mating calls.
The fourth bedroom is out by the pool. It also has a king mattress, en-suite bathroom, and AC unit. Again, the views from this bedroom are so cool with all of the glass windows and doors. You can watch the sunrise, sunset and lightning strikes at night without even lifting a leg off the bed. And when you’re ready to take a dip in the swimming pool or fire up the barbecue, it’s right outside the front door. That’s called winning.
With all of the outdoor space, including 6 layout lounge chairs and multiple places to serve food and drinks by the pool and main house, you and your guests will never feel cramped up at Hermosa Brisa. Relaxation is the name of the game here, and we invite you to play.
Brisa Hermosa is serviced by YouGetHere Property Management. Our local staff will be here to assist with each step of the process, including check-in and check-out, car rental and shuttle reservations, tour bookings, as well as in-home chef and massage services. Our office is located nearby, and we’re always just a phone call or email away to assist during your stay.
Book a stay at Brisa Hermosa today and you’ll have the cool wind at your back and tropical sun on your face in no time.
A 4x4 vehicle is essential to access this property.
Check-in times are between 4:00 PM and 8:30 PM.
Check-out times are between 5:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
Amenities
Pool
Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Wheelchair accessible
Map of Bahía Ballena
££££
Reviews
5.0
We all loved the property. It was perfect for our family. We had enough rooms and bathrooms for everyone. The house is absolutely beautiful. It’s clean. The location is beautiful. The drive up is steep but such a pretty drive. We loved everything about the house and the property management was excellent and prompt answering anything we needed overall this was a great experience. Would definitely stay here again, can’t say anything negative about the property
3.0
The house is gorgeous, better than the pictures. You need a 4-wheel drive to get there but the views are worth it. The resident toucans are spectacular and the whole space is thoughtful and comfortable.
We were arriving after 830pm and the management company would not make an exception to let us in later, so we had to send half our group and pay 300 for a shuttle ride for the rest of our group to meet, making this stressful, there was no compromising on the time. Also - the DISHWASHER - I read reviews about the dishwasher and assumed this would be fixed. It was broken the first day and they "came to fix it" but couldn't, and then it never got fixed. The had someone do dishes for us one day but that is awkward. It's rough not having a dishwasher on vacation. Clearly this has been a problem for a long time and they just won't get a new one.
The management company will refer you to a private chef company to help make your stay nicer (we've done this to great success in other countries). The prices were beyond outrageous - for breakfast for a family of 5 they wanted over $300/day. I can't imagine paying 300 for breakfast anywhere we stay. When I asked for another referral they said this was the only place - I found someone else for a very reasonable prices once I was in country. But this could have been made easier. Also, small things that are a big deal like the sheets don't stay on the corners of the bed and things like that make it feel not as nice.
5.0
Perfect sized property for 2 four person families. Had a great time. Steep road to access. Great pool. Perfect location for surfers. The dishwasher didn’t work, but a minor detail when you’re staying in paradise.
5.0
Four couples stayed for a week. The property is easy to get to, and looks exactly as it does in the photos. Everything is there that’s required to relax and enjoy the sun and pool. There is a fair amount of construction going on around the property that got annoying some days, which is out of the owners control.
We took advantage of the private chefs, and massages at the house. Highly recommend both! This is a property that we would definitely return to.
5.0
The property itself is wonderful, the management team excellent, getting to and from it challenging, also building work on next property starting at 5.30am.
4.0
everything was perfect, villa is big and beautiful, on amazing place. But in this time nonexcepting every day noise from house building next to vila. Include christmas days. Also equipment in villa like a a dishmachine, washing machine, grill, necessary needs a replacemant for a new ones.
5.0
The house was stunning. Very clean with comfortable seating throughout the home. The master bed was very comfortable as well. Best night's sleep in a long time. Amazing view with sounds of birds and howler monkeys.
5.0
The house was fantastic and the property management team was great setting up all of our excursions, The experience could not have been better! Make sure you rent a 4WD vehicle as it is necessary to reach the house.
4.0
Beautiful Home. 4x4 rental necessary.
5.0
The home is very comfortable, with tons of room for the two families that stayed here for about 10 days. The vast amount of outdoor space is unreal! We spent hours every day cooling off in the pool (a must-have IMO for any stay in CR). We could hear howler monkeys in the distance, saw toucans on the properties many trees, the kids loved looking for geckos, and were delighted to see giant iguana, and we even saw an agouti and a white-nosed coati while sitting on the outdoor couch after nightfall.
We were thrilled to learn about the properties lime, banana, and mango trees. You cant get better than fresh picked fruit! The outdoor bbq area was very convenient as well. The closest beach, playa Hermosa is also one of the quietest around, without vendors and needing to "buy" your shade.
I would say the only down side is that the pool house was too humid for most of our party, but it worked out bc a few people didnt mind and were happy to stay out there. The dishwasher was on the fritz but we understand that repairing appliances can take some time here. The road/driveway is steep but we are used to that, but where we come from you would also add snow/ice, so rain was nothing!
Jonathan and the YGH team was incredibly attentive and helpful during our stay. He had great recommendations and we had a good experience at every place he mentioned. Overall, I would highly recommend this home to anyone looking to spend some time here!
5.0
The backyard was better than the pictures show. It was the perfect yard to enjoy family and friends. The pool is large enough for morning laps if you are interested. We enjoyed watching toucans fly over our heads every afternoon. I would definitely recommend this place.
5.0
We loved our stay here. It was our 3rd time to Costa Rica and by far our favorite visit. The outdoor area was our favorite and we used it nightly. On previous visits at other VRBO's the bugs had been too bad to even sit outside at night, but not here! We are already looking at booking it again for next year. Ishmael was very helpful in showing us the place and answering our questions after we got there. Stephen, the event coordinator was phenomenal in helping us book our excurisons.
A copule of things to note about the house - you DEFINITELY need 4x4 to get there, and I would suggest something larger than the Rav4 that they rent you at the airport - our bumpers scraped every time we went to/from the driveway because the clearance was too low. Not a big deal but FYI. The dishwasher also didn't work well so we ended up just hand washing. (They may have this repaired). Also, the A/C unit in the main room and master was weak - it never really cooled the room off, however, the AC unit in the twin bedroom was an over achiever and you don't need to set it very cool to work well. :-)
Also, FYI, there were not any beach things to use (except towels), or drink coolers/to go cups. So, if you plan to make any beach visits you need to purchase chairs or rent them. We purchased and left 3 boogie boards for future guests/kids! This was likely the biggest "bummer" about the trip because all other houses we have VRBO'd have had pool/beach items for guests to use, so if you come with kids, bring or buy your own. If you come with adults it probably isn't a big deal.
We didn't use the pool house because the other guests ended up canceling on us, but it would have made additional families comfortable sleeping there! We plan to book this house again!
5.0
We had a great time at Brisa Hermosa. The view and especially sunsets were spectacular. The house was great and the pool was a blast for the kids who were there as part of our group. You definitely need a 4x4 to access but it is well worth it. We would definitely come back!
5.0
We were pretty excited when we found this property as we wanted to explore near Uvita and Domenical. You never know what you are going to get, but we are happy to report that the photos and description match the experience. Loved all of the beautiful outdoor space. Worked well for our family and friends. YGH management team was professional, prompt and easy to work with. We would not hesitate to stay with them again. If you are looking to explore this part of Costa Rica, this is a great spot to call home.
5.0
The villa is very well maintained, clean and everything was in working order. The location is excellent for bird watching, due to the higher elevation as well as the adjacent valley.
The property is fairly private but there are other homes around it. It is well screened so this isn't an issue.
The kitchen is well stocked with essentials. The pool access for seniors isn't overly easy, there is a shallow area with a fairly large drop to the main pool area. No issue for kids or healthy adults but harder for any people with mobility issues.
The road to the villa does require 4 wheel drive with some ground clearance, particularly if it rains. It is very steep in sections and had washout areas during our visit. One day we found a whole car bumper beside one bad section, so anything low is going to struggle!
We would absolutely recommend this property, communication was quick and easy with Ismael and he answered any questions we had almost immediately. This is a beautiful area of Costa Rica! Can't wait to go back.
5.0
Perfection
Everything about this place is perfect. Ismael and the team are the best hosts you can imagine. The place is perfectly clean. Would definitely go back.
5.0
Very nice!
Spacious for 3 couples. Everyone had their space when they wanted it and large areas to meet back together for dinner or just hang out. The management folks where great to deal with.
5.0
Wonderful
Couldn’t ask for better place to stay. Thoroughly enjoyed this property. Can’t wait to return.
5.0
Amazing
My family and I had an amazing time. Total of 6 adults. The villa was beautiful and as advertised. It had all of the amenities we would have needed. The management team responded timely to all questions and booked all of our tours that we were interested in. I would definitely recommend this villa for a wonderful group vacation.
5.0
Beautiful Costa Rican Experience!
The home has everything you will need to fully relax and enjoy your stay. We stayed for 6 days and there were 6 adults in our party. The pool with the ocean view is perfect. The outside furnishings are comfortable with a few areas to relax. The outside dining tables were very nice to have our meals together in the beautiful oasis. The kitchen is well appointed with everything you need! We thoroughly enjoyed the home and highly recommend Ismael at You Get Here agency. Ismael was very welcoming and responsive from the booking process to the end of our visit.
4.0
A little piece of heaven
This house was incredible, and if I had the money and it was up for sale I would buy it. Aside from the house being perfect for our size group (8 of us), it had everything we needed. The kitchen was well stocked. There is plenty of sitting areas around the property. We enjoyed sitting outside for dinner every night. The house has beautiful views and we were able to see a lot of wildlife since it sits up on a lush green mountain. We didn’t have difficulty getting in and out of the property even with heavy rain with our 4x4 which are recommended. There is a supermarket about 10 mins away that is very well stocked and has everything you need. The only reason why it got 4 stars is that we did have issues with the internet being down for a few days and also the power due to heavy storms though this was beyond the control of our host it was a bit of an inconvenience, other than that we loved loved loved it and would go back again.
5.0
Beautiful and luxurious.
We loved everything about this property. We were a group of two families (three adult couples and two 18 year old boys), and this property had everything. Great indoor spaces, comfortable beds, private baths for everyone, and the outdoor living spaces - WOW! We spent tons of time in the pool or poolside, relaxing, using the outdoor kitchen, playing cards at night. It was wonderful. Very clean and extremely well-appointed. The property managers were top rate, as well. Very responsive and helpful in the planning stages, they met us on the road and gave a tour of the property on arrival, gave us recommended locations for our Covid tests before returning, and while we had no issues while we were there, I was comfortable knowing that they would have taken care of us if we had. Terrific all the way around.
5.0
Wonderful experience. Highly recommend
No problems. Great location amazing facility
4.0
Almost Perfect
The house and pool were excellent. They were exactly as the pictures showed. This house had masses of comfortable outdoor covered seating areas and plenty of room to sunbathe.
Everything was spotlessly clean and the kitchen was well equipped. The Management Team were great.
Why only 4 stars? Never believe drone shots! We were disappointed to find that the house was not the isolated jungle paradise we hoped for. There are several houses nearby. The local roads run very close to the house and carry lots of construction vehicles. The driveway despite being gated is shared.
2.0
The house and pool were excellent. They were exactly as the pictures showed. This house had masses of comfortable outdoor covered seating areas and plenty of room to sunbathe.Everything was spotlessly clean and the kitchen was well equipped. The Management Team were great.Why only 4 stars? Never believe drone shots! We were disappointed to find that the house was not the isolated jungle paradise we hoped for. There are several houses nearby. The local roads run very close to the house and carry lots of construction vehicles. The driveway despite being gated is shared.
5.0
Brisa Hermosa
House is absolutely beautiful, as pictured. Stunning views and lovely landscaping. The pool was great. There is an outdoor shower near pool area which is not pictured and I don't think is mentioned in description. Helpful for getting sand off if coming back from beach. The kitchen is well equipped with basics. We had a small issue with check in, the emailed instructions which were very specific with pictures and everything, had us drive past the property further than necessary and when we contacted the person waiting for us, he was at a different location closer to the house. this was frustrating as it was a long day already for us, we were arriving after dark due to traffic issues. We then had to wait longer for him to meet us and then go back the way we came. Also a few communication issues, I specifically asked the person who checked us in if anyone would be coming to the house to clean or check the pool and he said we would be contacted ahead of time to set this up. The second morning we were there we walked outside to two men on a motorcycle as we were leaving. They said they were there to do yard and pool work. I sent a message to the check in person with their names but he did not respond. In addition, no one ever came to clean mid week as we were told they would. Since there was a washer and dryer it was not a big deal, we just washed towels. These are small issues and did not detract from our overall enjoyment of the property but could be improved upon with better communication.
5.0
Great family rental
Really nice house. One of the nicest we have stayed at any destination. Layout worked fantastically for multiple family members. Lots of indoor and outdoor areas and patios. Well stocked overall with pans/glasses/towels etc. Didn't charge us extra to use the laundry facilities and supplied some detergent for us to use. Local grocery store in Uvita is easy to get to (there are actually now two since we were there last time). This house was pretty close to most things we wanted to do. They recommend a 4x4 but if you are used to country life you could get away without one but why bother....they aren't that expensive to rent anyway.
Pool was great for us with younger kids (no deep end and a large walk in area). Someone came halfway through and tidied it up...and the house to...but there was a skimmer net so we could do it ourselves (it is tropical and bugs do get in it after all)
Yard has banana trees, mangoes, and many other wildlife attracting things. We saw plenty of bird varieties and had a pair of Toucans regularly come and hang out. Last place we stayed was farther "under" the trees so the toucans and other birds were always quite far up. This house is "higher" up the hill and sited so the birds are quite visible just by eye---but binoculars always help. Had a coati come to the mango trees a couple of times and agouti every day early in the morning. No monkeys on this particular property for us though we could hear the Howlers not too far away and we also did not see Sloths on this property either BUT the birding was fantastic. Had a great Zipline tour that was appropriate for younger kids with hacienda Baru and we saw 5 sloths there and had very observant guides (again..the birding was fantastic) so try them out for the larger mammals/animals since this house is worth going to another place to see the larger animals.
5.0
Family vacation in paradise
We recently stayed at Brisa Hermosa and loved everything about it. The location was outstanding providing easy access to everything we could possible want to do. The home, location, and pool were incredible. One could spend their entire time just enjoying the home and the beautiful views. Really enjoyed getting up super early and enjoying all of the wildlife! Thank you for such a wonderful place to stay.
5.0
True paradise!!
This property is as advertised! The accommodations are first class and the views are breathtaking! My family spent 8 fun packed days at this property, and were entertained every day with just the wildlife we saw on the grounds. Toucans, hummingbirds, butterflies and coati appeared everyday!
The house and pool house were so clean and comfortable. We did a lot of cooking in the well stocked kitchen. It was convenient having Dominical and Uvita so close for groceries and great restaurants(try Sabor Espanol and Pizza time). We went during the dry season so the weather was perfect, but would love to check out the rainy season as well! The staff at yougethere couldn’t be nicer or more helpful. This is just one of 25 incredible properties that they manage in this area. Oh yeah, a 4 wheel drive vehicle is a must to make it up the rather steep dirt road.
5.0
The property was wonderful as was the management.
We had an incredible stay at Brisa Hermosa. The house is situated beautifully among the jungle and the view of the ocean was amazing . . . and the sunsets were an added bonus! The management company was very responsive to anything that needed attention. I would love to stay here again one day.
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Bahía Ballena?
The average price for a rental in Bahía Ballena is £126 per night. This rental is £312 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Ocean Sunset & Mountain Views, Amazing Wildlife!. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Ocean Sunset & Mountain Views, Amazing Wildlife!. Enjoy the water!
Is Ocean Sunset & Mountain Views, Amazing Wildlife! pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Ocean Sunset & Mountain Views, Amazing Wildlife!?
We found 10 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, and parking.
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