WOW! Walk to the beach! Insane ocean View! Perfect Location! New Luxury Villa!
House in Bahía Ballena
10 guests · 5 bedrooms · 6 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Top-tier experienceOne of the higher cost properties in the area
Includes essentialsGarden, Pool, Kitchen or Kitchenette and more
About this house rental
New Luxury Villa with pool and large infinity edge 24 jet spa, Insane white water ocean view, the best ocean view in Dominical “Check the surf from your bedroom”, Great location near Dominical, Safe and secure, Short walk to 2 very private beaches, Sunsets all year round, 4 king size bedroom suites, Top of the line mattresses, bed linens 100% Egyptian cotton 1500 tread count, AC in all bedrooms with LED flat screen TV’s with HD TV, 5.5 luxury bathrooms with marble tops, free high speed WiFi, Gourmet kitchen with all top of the line appliances and accessories, Large open living and dining areas indoor and outdoor with bars, Jungle BBQ dining area, Huge cathedral solid cedar ceilings throughout, 60” LED smart TV with Netflix and HD in the living room, Well water with top of the line UV water treatment , softener and filtration, for perfect great tasting natural water with no chlorine, Ecological low impact design with all LED lighting and new technology appliances and AC, .
This newly built luxury home is located exactly in the only place (in all of Costa Rica) where the Talamanca Mountain chain and forest touch and rise directly above the Pacific Ocean. Because of this special location the house sits at a higher altitude over the beach and allows for cool breezes all day and night and provides a perfect "look out" point above the beach looking directly down on the beach and the surf. The ocean view is spectacular to say the least! Lounge in luxury and nature and take in spectacular sunsets all year round. The sound of the ocean is always present and sings you to sleep at night. If you are a surfer you can check the waves from your bed! Every room in the house has a spectacular ocean view! Every bedroom is awesome so there will be no arguing over who sleeps where! Nestled on the edge of primary Forrest reserve of over 300 acres, White Face Capuchin monkeys regularly visit the property. Wildlife abounds and it is not unusual to have toucans and scarlet Macaw parrots in the trees just in front. With so much exotic wildlife in such close proximity you may find it not necessary to go on a tour looking for it. The house is walking distance to a very private beach cove where it is not unusual to be the only person there. Walk for miles on the beach if you want! A very good restaurant and bar (Porque No) rated #1 on trip advisor is just a block away and Dominicalito beach is just a block away. Also sport fishing and whale watching tours are just a short walk nearby! Dominical town center full of restaurants, bars, nightlife and supermarkets and is a beautiful 25 minute walk on the beach! There is a secluded majestic waterfall (Posa Azul) and swimming hole just down the street. This newly built luxury villa has everything you need close by to have a perfect vacation in Costa Rica.
Built to entertain day or night! Covered open spaces abound. Beautiful night time ambiance lighting is throughout the house and outside with special hand crafted sconce lights. The open inside/outside design is perfect for the tropics. The huge covered outside areas join with the inside living space via a large wall of sliding handmade hardwood window doors. Hunter ceiling fans are in all the bedrooms. Kitchen and indoor/ outdoor living areas. The inside living space is designed to be fresh and cool with plenty of windows for excellent cross ventilation and a very high cathedral ceiling culminating in a cupola with open screened in windows to let the hot air vent out and suck the cool air in down below creating a convection current like a chimney. The open design has furniture that flows from the inside to the covered deck by the infinity edge pool and large spa. The infinity pool is just the right size to cool off with a large bench seat to have a drink and look out over the infinity edge meets with the sea and the sunset. The infinity edge spa is spectacular! This spa consists of a bench seat going around three sides, infinity edge with the sea and 24 large jets 2 in each position (one hits lower back and one upper). The spa also has Two, 3 horsepower pumps to guarantee an excellent massage! The pool and spa is lit with programmable LED “ InteliBrite” lighting system. The pool lights change to any color of the rainbow on the setting you choose! There is a very private outdoor shower and enclosed toilet with vanity right next to the pool for convenience. The covered deck design allows you to enjoy the outdoors all year, rain or shine! You can sit outside and watch an amazing sunset in an afternoon downpour in the rainy season and remain perfectly dry and not get chased inside. The inside living area is a large open design and includes the kitchen, bar and TV viewing area. The TV viewing area consists of a large sofa that converts into a very comfortable queen size “Serta” memory foam mattress, pull out sofa bed and also two love seats that easily fit 8 people to sit and watch the 60" Sony Bravia LED smart screen with Net Flix ready to go and full HD channels.
Hi speed WiFi internet is throughout the house.
There is half bath with Helvex water saving toilet and large vanity with large framed mirror, Italian marble counter tops, perfect for guests convenience just off the kitchen and living room.
A laundry room has a 16kg washing machine and a super capacity dryer.
The jungle deck is a large BBQ area half covered, nestled in the primary forest side of the house surrounded by nature, gardens, white water ocean views through the trees, with 2 Two person hammocks and 2 hammock seats, large sectional Bali sofa, 8 person Bali dining table, top of the line all Stainless steel inset grill with rotisserie and LED lighting, refrigerator and sink and large preparation area finished in coralina rock. The jungle deck is perfect for dining /entertaining under the stars or quiet time watching the monkeys and nighttime star gazing with our incredibly clear unpolluted skies!
Work on your tan! There is a large spectacular ocean view sun deck with four adjustable Bali lounge chairs with side tables. The extra large cushions keep you comfortable while working on the perfect tan.
The Kitchen is a full gourmet kitchen that has been designed for ease of use. The Kitchen consists of an inside 6 seat bar next to the living area and a pass through window to another 6 seat outside bar by the pool and covered dining area with a large table that seats 8. All the counter tops are made of exotic Brazilian granite. All cabinetry, windows, doors and ceilings are hand crafted out of solid Spanish cedar throughout the house. Every appliance in the kitchen is top of the line “brand name” with an extra large refrigerator, microwave, gas stove with grill, dish washer and wine cooler. All the pots and pans are Cuisinart 3 ply stainless steel professional series cookware. All kitchen accessories and utensils are of premium quality!
Sleep in luxury! Four bedroom suites with air conditioning!
Suite # 1 (Sunset Honeymoon Suite): Private, spectacular ocean view furnished balcony with large hardwood sliding glass doors, Cathedral Cedar ceilings, Hunter ceiling fan, King size custom hand crafted hardwood bed and end tables with top of the line Simons Beauty Rest mattress with cooling memory foam , 4 king size hypoallergenic pillows, Hand sewn custom made linen curtains, Bed linens are 100% Egyptian cotton 1,500 thread count, Walk-in closet, 40” LED HD TV mounted perfect for lying in bed viewing, Master bath: with Italian Carera Marble counter tops and double sink vanity and huge mirror with 8 vanity lights and hand spun solid marble inset sinks, Large shower with custom stone floor and marble corner shelves and footrest with dual rain water showerhead design (one out of the ceiling and one out of the wall) and surrounded by tempered glass for an amazing ocean view when you shower. Spanish tile on the floor and walls, 3 Westinghouse turbo fans with light, Large 2 person American Standard “Romanza” Jacuzzi spa tub with a very private incredible ocean and beach view picture window, Private enclosed toilet with Helvex toilet.
Suite #2: Huge spectacular ocean view furnished balcony with large hardwood sliding glass doors by the jungle with hammocks and sofas, hardwood Spanish Cedar ceilings, Hunter ceiling fan, King size custom hand crafted hardwood bed and end tables with top of the line Simons Beauty Rest mattress with cooling memory foam , 4 king size hypoallergenic pillows, Hand sewn custom made linen curtains, Bed linens are 100% Egyptian cotton 1,500 thread count, Huge handmade cedar wall closet, 32” LED HD TV mounted perfect for lying in bed viewing, Master bath: with Italian Carera Marble counter tops and double sink vanity and huge framed mirror with 4 vanity lights and 2 large Helvex under mount sinks, Large shower with custom stone floor and marble corner shelves and footrest with dual rain water shower head design (one out of the ceiling and one out of the wall) and surrounded by tempered glass with tempered glass door, amazing jungle view when you shower. Spanish tile on the floor and walls, Helvex toilet.
Suite #3 and #4: Spectacular ocean view and jungle view furnished balcony with large hardwood sliding glass doors, hardwood cathedral Cedar ceilings, Hunter ceiling fan, King size custom hand crafted hardwood bed and end tables with top of the line Simons Beauty Rest mattress with cooling memory foam , 4 king size hypoallergenic pillows, Hand sewn custom made linen curtains, Bed linens are 100% Egyptian cotton 1,500 thread count, large custom handmade cedar wall closet, 32” LED HD TV mounted perfect for lying in bed viewing, Master bath: with Italian Carera Marble counter top vanity and large framed mirror with 4 vanity lights, Large shower with custom stone floor and marble corner shelves and footrest with dual rain water shower head design (one out of the ceiling and one out of the wall) and surrounded by tempered glass and jungle view, Helvex toilet
This newly built luxury home is located exactly in the only place (in all of Costa Rica) where the Talamanca Mountain chain and forest touch and rise directly above the Pacific Ocean. Because of this special location the house sits at a higher altitude over the beach and allows for cool breezes all day and night and provides a perfect "look out" point above the beach looking directly down on the beach and the surf. The ocean view is spectacular to say the least! Lounge in luxury and nature and take in spectacular sunsets all year round. The sound of the ocean is always present and sings you to sleep at night. If you are a surfer you can check the waves from your bed! Every room in the house has a spectacular ocean view! Every bedroom is awesome so there will be no arguing over who sleeps where! Nestled on the edge of primary Forrest reserve of over 300 acres, White Face Capuchin monkeys regularly visit the property. Wildlife abounds and it is not unusual to have toucans and scarlet Macaw parrots in the trees just in front. With so much exotic wildlife in such close proximity you may find it not necessary to go on a tour looking for it. The house is walking distance to a very private beach cove where it is not unusual to be the only person there. Walk for miles on the beach if you want! A very good restaurant and bar (Porque No) rated #1 on trip advisor is just a block away and Dominicalito beach is just a block away. Also sport fishing and whale watching tours are just a short walk nearby! Dominical town center full of restaurants, bars, nightlife and supermarkets and is a beautiful 25 minute walk on the beach! There is a secluded majestic waterfall (Posa Azul) and swimming hole just down the street. This newly built luxury villa has everything you need close by to have a perfect vacation in Costa Rica.
Built to entertain day or night! Covered open spaces abound. Beautiful night time ambiance lighting is throughout the house and outside with special hand crafted sconce lights. The open inside/outside design is perfect for the tropics. The huge covered outside areas join with the inside living space via a large wall of sliding handmade hardwood window doors. Hunter ceiling fans are in all the bedrooms. Kitchen and indoor/ outdoor living areas. The inside living space is designed to be fresh and cool with plenty of windows for excellent cross ventilation and a very high cathedral ceiling culminating in a cupola with open screened in windows to let the hot air vent out and suck the cool air in down below creating a convection current like a chimney. The open design has furniture that flows from the inside to the covered deck by the infinity edge pool and large spa. The infinity pool is just the right size to cool off with a large bench seat to have a drink and look out over the infinity edge meets with the sea and the sunset. The infinity edge spa is spectacular! This spa consists of a bench seat going around three sides, infinity edge with the sea and 24 large jets 2 in each position (one hits lower back and one upper). The spa also has Two, 3 horsepower pumps to guarantee an excellent massage! The pool and spa is lit with programmable LED “ InteliBrite” lighting system. The pool lights change to any color of the rainbow on the setting you choose! There is a very private outdoor shower and enclosed toilet with vanity right next to the pool for convenience. The covered deck design allows you to enjoy the outdoors all year, rain or shine! You can sit outside and watch an amazing sunset in an afternoon downpour in the rainy season and remain perfectly dry and not get chased inside. The inside living area is a large open design and includes the kitchen, bar and TV viewing area. The TV viewing area consists of a large sofa that converts into a very comfortable queen size “Serta” memory foam mattress, pull out sofa bed and also two love seats that easily fit 8 people to sit and watch the 60" Sony Bravia LED smart screen with Net Flix ready to go and full HD channels.
Hi speed WiFi internet is throughout the house.
There is half bath with Helvex water saving toilet and large vanity with large framed mirror, Italian marble counter tops, perfect for guests convenience just off the kitchen and living room.
A laundry room has a 16kg washing machine and a super capacity dryer.
The jungle deck is a large BBQ area half covered, nestled in the primary forest side of the house surrounded by nature, gardens, white water ocean views through the trees, with 2 Two person hammocks and 2 hammock seats, large sectional Bali sofa, 8 person Bali dining table, top of the line all Stainless steel inset grill with rotisserie and LED lighting, refrigerator and sink and large preparation area finished in coralina rock. The jungle deck is perfect for dining /entertaining under the stars or quiet time watching the monkeys and nighttime star gazing with our incredibly clear unpolluted skies!
Work on your tan! There is a large spectacular ocean view sun deck with four adjustable Bali lounge chairs with side tables. The extra large cushions keep you comfortable while working on the perfect tan.
The Kitchen is a full gourmet kitchen that has been designed for ease of use. The Kitchen consists of an inside 6 seat bar next to the living area and a pass through window to another 6 seat outside bar by the pool and covered dining area with a large table that seats 8. All the counter tops are made of exotic Brazilian granite. All cabinetry, windows, doors and ceilings are hand crafted out of solid Spanish cedar throughout the house. Every appliance in the kitchen is top of the line “brand name” with an extra large refrigerator, microwave, gas stove with grill, dish washer and wine cooler. All the pots and pans are Cuisinart 3 ply stainless steel professional series cookware. All kitchen accessories and utensils are of premium quality!
Sleep in luxury! Four bedroom suites with air conditioning!
Suite # 1 (Sunset Honeymoon Suite): Private, spectacular ocean view furnished balcony with large hardwood sliding glass doors, Cathedral Cedar ceilings, Hunter ceiling fan, King size custom hand crafted hardwood bed and end tables with top of the line Simons Beauty Rest mattress with cooling memory foam , 4 king size hypoallergenic pillows, Hand sewn custom made linen curtains, Bed linens are 100% Egyptian cotton 1,500 thread count, Walk-in closet, 40” LED HD TV mounted perfect for lying in bed viewing, Master bath: with Italian Carera Marble counter tops and double sink vanity and huge mirror with 8 vanity lights and hand spun solid marble inset sinks, Large shower with custom stone floor and marble corner shelves and footrest with dual rain water showerhead design (one out of the ceiling and one out of the wall) and surrounded by tempered glass for an amazing ocean view when you shower. Spanish tile on the floor and walls, 3 Westinghouse turbo fans with light, Large 2 person American Standard “Romanza” Jacuzzi spa tub with a very private incredible ocean and beach view picture window, Private enclosed toilet with Helvex toilet.
Suite #2: Huge spectacular ocean view furnished balcony with large hardwood sliding glass doors by the jungle with hammocks and sofas, hardwood Spanish Cedar ceilings, Hunter ceiling fan, King size custom hand crafted hardwood bed and end tables with top of the line Simons Beauty Rest mattress with cooling memory foam , 4 king size hypoallergenic pillows, Hand sewn custom made linen curtains, Bed linens are 100% Egyptian cotton 1,500 thread count, Huge handmade cedar wall closet, 32” LED HD TV mounted perfect for lying in bed viewing, Master bath: with Italian Carera Marble counter tops and double sink vanity and huge framed mirror with 4 vanity lights and 2 large Helvex under mount sinks, Large shower with custom stone floor and marble corner shelves and footrest with dual rain water shower head design (one out of the ceiling and one out of the wall) and surrounded by tempered glass with tempered glass door, amazing jungle view when you shower. Spanish tile on the floor and walls, Helvex toilet.
Suite #3 and #4: Spectacular ocean view and jungle view furnished balcony with large hardwood sliding glass doors, hardwood cathedral Cedar ceilings, Hunter ceiling fan, King size custom hand crafted hardwood bed and end tables with top of the line Simons Beauty Rest mattress with cooling memory foam , 4 king size hypoallergenic pillows, Hand sewn custom made linen curtains, Bed linens are 100% Egyptian cotton 1,500 thread count, large custom handmade cedar wall closet, 32” LED HD TV mounted perfect for lying in bed viewing, Master bath: with Italian Carera Marble counter top vanity and large framed mirror with 4 vanity lights, Large shower with custom stone floor and marble corner shelves and footrest with dual rain water shower head design (one out of the ceiling and one out of the wall) and surrounded by tempered glass and jungle view, Helvex toilet
Amenities
Pool
Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
Hot tub or spa
TV
Gym or Fitness Center
Garden
Family friendly
Map of Bahía Ballena
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Ratings and reviews
Summary of reviews
Outstanding property with breathtaking views, comfortable rooms, and helpful hosts. Great for families and groups, perfect for relaxation and adventures. Highly recommended!
10.0 / 10.0
We enjoyed a stay here with 9 of us, 5 adult/kids (age 15-22), and 4 parent/adults. The house is as beautiful as advertised in the pictures. Each bedroom is essentially a master suite. The kitchen was very nice, with everything you'd need to cook meals and more. We very much enjoyed playing pool outdoors but under the overhang in the evenings when it would rain sometimes through the week. The beds had very comfortable mattresses and pillows. Last but not least, Alejandro the concierge made sure everything was taken care of, from a tour of the house and city when we arrived, to helping book tours (all of which were excellent), to making dinner reservations for us. 11/10 service from him :). You should be aware that the (0.15 mile) driveway is very steep but it is paved. If you walk up you'll have some sweat on your forehead when you reach the top but that's perfect because you can go straight into the pool and it's quite refreshing!
Dominical is a very laid back, quiet town, but with enough bars/restaurants and small shops to keep our "kids" busy. You can walk to essentially your own private beach (it's not really private, but we literally had it to ourselves every time we went) in about 10-12 minutes. You do have to walk for a short stretch (I'd guess about 150-200 yards) on a fairly busy road to get there, but it wasn't too bad. Another 20 minutes walking on the beach and you're downtown Dominical. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this house to others.
10.0 / 10.0
This villa is in a great location very close to Dominical and right off of the main highway. Definitely recommend a 4X4 because though short the drive to the villa is steep and has a sharp right turn to get into garage/s. We were a family of 9 and it was perfect for us. Alejandro was always available if needed.
10.0 / 10.0
I took my mother and my two adult daughters and their significant others with my husband on a wonderful family vacation. The house is well equipped, and each bedroom has a fantastic view of the ocean and an en suite. We enjoyed hanging out together, Paul and Alejandro, we’re happy to help with anything we needed. We are already looking to book again this time maybe with a group of friends. Walk to the beach is quite steep so you need to take that into consideration. Overall, we had a wonderful stay, and I highly recommend!
10.0 / 10.0
The title says it all, absolutely amazing stay. The hosts are fantastic and go above and beyond to ensure we were comfortable and had the best vacation possible. We will definitely be back.
8.0 / 10.0
We called this beautiful house home while attending Envision Festival. The property is beautiful, the management was amazing, loved having housekeeping every other day, short walk to a private beach, perfectly located. Just stunning!!!!
We will be booking the house next year as well and so looking forward to it!! 😊
10.0 / 10.0
The house was perfect for 4 couples, all 4 rooms were fabulous with views of the beach. The chefs were great and created tasty meals for our mix of vegetarians and omnivores.
The road to the house is steep and you definitely need a 4 wheel drive.
Alejandro was very responsive and was always able to make dinner reservations and liaise with trip organisers.
Our only complaint was that check in wasnt until after 5 - we’d landed in San Jose at 7am after an overnight flight. I understand that the house had to be cleaned etc after the previous guests checked out but 5 seemed unusually late for check in.
10.0 / 10.0
Between Paul and Alejandro, all our questions and needs were met promptly and efficiently. All four couples had very comfortable beds and of course, the VIEW!
10.0 / 10.0
Better than advertised. Very clean with attention to all details. Gave us a driving tour of all the best restaurants and attractions. Best service of any home our group has stayed. The sound of the oceans waves were the best.
10.0 / 10.0
Paul's rental home near Dominical is as comfortable as it is beautiful. Alejandro and the cleaning crew are wonderful and super helpful. The area is lovely and easy to get around.
Some logistics: We flew on Sansa from San José to Quepos. We rented a car at Adobe Car Rental (with Alejandro's help) and they met us at the airport with the car. The Quepos airport is about 30 minutes from the house and the road is nice. There are many great restaurants in the town of Dominical and in the town of Uvita, 20 minutes south of the house. There's a nice surfing or boogie boarding beach across the road from the house. Paul provides boogie boards, and we rented surf boards in Dominical.
The kitchen is well stocked and Alejandro makes sure you have a few necessities when you arrive. There is a nice market in Dominical, 2 minutes from the house and BM Supermarkets in either Quepos or Uvita. Overall, this is one of the best managed rentals we've stayed in!
10.0 / 10.0
It was truly perfect! Don’t skip this one
10.0 / 10.0
Great trip, great property
10.0 / 10.0
What a beautiful house with incredible ocean views. It is possible to have complete open-air living and was like sleeping outdoors with a very comfortable bed. Having returned home, I am missing the sound of the waves. Alejandro made arrangements for a shuttle to pick us up in San Jose and drive us to the house. Then our rental car was delivered to us and was picked up at the house at the end of our stay. Nothing could have been more convenient. Best vacation ever.
10.0 / 10.0
We absolutely loved this property! We were a group of 7, parents, adult kids plus significant others! The view never got old, the sound of the surf was sooo relaxing! We saw a monkey, toucans, and iguanas from the front deck! Were there a few minor difficulties.. sure. Yes, the driveway can be intimidating, yes, toilet paper goes in the garbage, yes, construction trucks rumble up & down the driveway. Don’t care. Can’t wait to go back!!
Paul & Alejandro were super friendly & super helpful. We cooked breakfast every morning at the house & enjoyed dinners at La Pascala, Exotica, and Citrus. We also LOVED having Manrique & Diego (from Chef Roy) cook 2 dinners at the house. We had the time of our life on our excursion with Amigos Del Rio! Ziplining, rappelling & Tarzan swinging with amazing guides, Michael, Enoc, and Graben! Unforgettable!
Pura Vida!!
10.0 / 10.0
The house was amazing and the view was incredible. All the pictures and description were spot on. Lots of room for everyone, the amenities were awesome, the pool and that view can't be beaten. Paul and Alejandro were awesome to work with and were very responsive throughout the booking and rental process. Everyone in our group would sit by the pool admiring the view for hours. We would stay here again and again.
10.0 / 10.0
Location, location, location! This gorgeous property had everything we were looking for: near the beach and Dominical, had plenty of space, a partially covered pool to avoid the sun on hot days, a grill and a washer/dryer to make our stay easy. We fell in love with the sunsets, the sound of the ocean surf, the monkeys that visited most days, and the beautiful views! Our concierge Alejandro was very helpful and took the mystery out of traveling to Costa Rica, and helped us reserve our wonderful day adventures (kayaking in the Mangroves, horseback riding to Nauyaca Falls, ATV riding through the mountains) and even our in-house private chef and massages. We were delighted to meet the owner Paul, who is so friendly and laid-back and embodies the culture of the beaches and the rain forest. This property was everything we we wanted, and did not disappoint in any fashion. We highly recommend this location for those who want to enjoy the local area, but have a private oasis to return to each day and enjoy the beautiful views. The only reason we gave this 5 stars is because we could not give it 6!
10.0 / 10.0
Our party of 7 stayed at this beautiful property. It was perfect! Pictures and description are true …and to be honest the property far exceeded our expectations in person. Paul the owner was very helpful in his welcome email and during the months leading up to our stay. Alejandro was wonderful. He helped us with recommendations and booking some of our activities from the moment we reserved the property. He even helped us with a personal chef for the night of our arrival. Well worth it to have Chef Roger Morales. We very much enjoyed our stay and will definitely be back!
10.0 / 10.0
Had a lot of fun both in the house and around the area. Owner and manager both very nice and helpful. Everyone wants to go back again!
10.0 / 10.0
This property is incredible. It exceeded our expectations in every way, and we expected a lot. It was my families first time in Costa Rica, and we loved everything about the country. The landscape and the people are amazing.
Paul, and Alejandro went out of their way to make this trip one of the best trips we have ever been on. Anything that we needed they jumped right on it. I highly recommend this place. Thank you Paul for letting us stay in your incredible home.
10.0 / 10.0
Best house any of us have ever stayed in on vacation! Yes, there always a few hiccups with any property you stay at for longer than a night or two, but Paul and Alejandro were quick to respond, and do their best to accommodate. The views are absolutely incredible and the outside gathering spots are amazing! Some days we just hung out here all day and were perfectly content.
My only (small) critiques would be: The kitchen is probably a little small for the overall grand scale of the house, but certainly not a problem. Also, the spa is not heated like we were used to, but with the heat of Costa Rica, it was not an issue for the most part. Driveway is very steep, but we never had to engage 4-wheel drive on our vehicles. They are currently building above Paul's house, so there are a lot of dump trucks going up and down at all daylight hours. Very loud!
Biggest gotcha for our group however, was how expensive groceries and restaurants are in Costa Rica. Be prepared!
Overall, a tremendous time with great friends. My advice is to book this place and look no further!
10.0 / 10.0
Absolutely beautiful home with amazing views. Had everything we needed and more. Great home base to visit Manuel Antonio, Nauyaca falls and many other beaches, parks, tours or excursions. Or you can book in home massages and a private chef and eat dinner while watching the sunset! Alejandro is awesome and will help you with everything- airport shuttle, rental car, tour reservations, chef.. The beds are super comfy and we had monkeys visit us one afternoon too!
10.0 / 10.0
We had an incredible time in this absolutely beautiful home. Alejandro and Paul took great care in making sure our stay was 100% perfect.
10.0 / 10.0
This home met all our expectations and then some! Alejandro was a stud to work with - he knows his stuff.
10.0 / 10.0
The pictures do not do this place justice. It is stunning! We enjoyed our time here so much and will def be back! Alejandro & Paul were both always just a text message away and very helpful with all our inquireries before & during our stay. Our kids loved the pool & all the wildlife. The sunsets were spectacular as well.
10.0 / 10.0
Beautiful property with amazing views. It is a short trip into Dominical and good location for excursions. The concierge, Alejandro, was wonderful to work with. He was able to arrange excursions, car rentals, chefs and transport to and from the airport. The property has many amenities including a back up generator which came in handy when we lost power during a thunderstorm. I would recommend this property without reservation.
10.0 / 10.0
We were a group of 7 adults sharing this beautiful home. We have rented 40 places from Thailand to Budapest and have never stayed in a place like this. The love and the thought that went into the design of this place is impressive. The small nearby town of Dominical and the beaches were great and fun to explore and enjoy. We never actually walked to town as it was such a short drive and so much easier. The kitchen is not a "chef's" kitchen but plenty adequate for our group. Tons of pots and pans and anything you might need. Grocery stores in town had a surprising selection of delicious items to choose from for dinner. We went to the farmers market in Uvita and bought fresh fish from the previous night that was amazing. The BBQ is first rate and has all the horsepower you could want. The beds were extremely comfortable and the air-conditioning in the bedrooms gave us a pleasant break for the heat. This place is popular, so usually days are booked adjacent to your stay. Don't expect to be able to get in at 4:00 pm, the maids are tasked with having everything perfect for you and you may need to wait an extra hour or two in the afternoon of your arrival. Also, they want to get an early start on your departure day. The maids are extremely friendly.
Also the owner provides nice beach gear and boogey boards!
A great vacation
10.0 / 10.0
We really enjoyed staying at Wave Watcher Villa. Paul was a gracious host and we appreciated his visit to maintain the property and chat with us for a bit. Alejandro, the concierge, was invaluable to our getting to know the area and quick tips on where to eat, park, etc. We had no issues with parking in the garage, but I guess it can be tricky for some. I would definitely recommend getting a car even if u are an athlete and can get up the hill. Walking along the busy highway is not safe. Although we completed a fishing and ATV excursion which were a blast, I think the most memorable events were viewing the sunset in/from the pool with our group of friends and sharing dinners prepared by the chef. That said, our experience with hiring a chef was not quite as gourmet as we had envisioned, so I recommend keeping the menu to local fare. The last meal made with our recent catch, rice, beans, salad & plantains was delicious. You just can’t beat sharing a beautiful place with people you love and have fun with. Thank u Paul and Alejandro.
8.0 / 10.0
Great home with amazing views. Driveway is not for faint of heart and 4x4 is a must
10.0 / 10.0
Things that you should know before booking:
1. The short walk to the beach as described in the description is not short if you are not a resident that is used to the local topography. Its up and down a long and pretty steep driveway-then a walk down the side of a hot highway- so if you have little kids or older folks- you will want to drive to the beach- which only takes three minutes- but still- it's not what we typically expect as easy beach access. This is important to keep in mind.
2. You will be asked not to flush any bathroom waste/ toilet paper down the toilets- they will be disposed of in trash cans- not everyone is used to this- especially women at certain times of the month. This can be uncomfortable for some
3. There are 3 dogs next door- and one of them barks incessantly. For two to three hours in the morning and also at night. Chihuahua style piercing barks. You have to be okay with being woken up at 6:30am to loud barking dogs.
4. You will constantly hear the highway traffic below- including very loud semi-trailer trucks.
5. Parking at the house is done in a lower garage in a weird steep angle/incline- so you must have decent driving/parking skills in order to not damage your vehicle or the house as you will be backing in and out of the garage each time you leave
6. You will have maid/pool service people at the house twice a week while you are there. So, your stay is not totally private.
Now that you know the things you should know- the property is spectacular. We saw wildlife there- the house is super well designed and furnished- you wake up and you can hear and see the surf- the Jacuzzi and pool are wonderful- everything is the house is comfortable and awesome. The best part? The sunsets. Wow. Also getting to town to eat is super quick and easy-plenty of dining options. Id strongly suggest sticking with real local style cuisine places and avoid the touristy thai/sushi/brewery places as. Beaches are really nice too with a looong walk available at low tide. They are all public beaches but nearly empty. Oh and the owner and his concierge Alejandro are wonderful folks- who if you need anything at all- are right on it. There is also so much space to spread out- the house is huge. Kitchen is fully furnished as well with everything you need.
Despite all the things you should know, you will have a GREAT time there. You just feel at home in the house and the country.
10.0 / 10.0
Amazing home with spectacular ocean view.
10.0 / 10.0
This house is amazing. It was a little more than we expected (and we expected a lot). The sea and sunset views from the mountain location are almost too good to be true. The property management team are available to aid whenever you need and will help with a wide variety of requests. I would stay in the property or another of their properties again without hesitation.
10.0 / 10.0
Have you ever seen a VRBO (or anything for that matter) with more than 100 reviews with 5 stars? This house lives up to its 5 star rating. Everything was beyond expectations. The house was clean and exactly as described. The views were breathtaking. The location couldn’t have been better. Dominical is a cute little beach town with everything you need for your vacation.
Alejandro (property manager) was always easy to get ahold of and was wonderful in getting us lined up with whatever adventure we wanted. The Manuel Antonio National Park was sold out but all it took was one call to Alejandro and we had tickets for 8 with a private tour guide.
There wasn’t one thing that could have been better. Our stay was spectacular. This was an amazing house. So glad we found it. We will be back.
10.0 / 10.0
Getting up early to see the waves was easy. Watching the sunset over the ocean was amazing. Close to town and easy drive to excursions in Uvita and Quepos. The house is a great place to start and end your days if you are planning on being out hiking or day tours. Great place to spend the day if you just want to lounge. Very comfortable settings. Saw Howler and Capuchin monkeys, iguanas and other wildlife from the house. Pretty cool!
10.0 / 10.0
Pictures don’t do Paul’s place justice. The property is magnificent, the views are spectacular and the host and his concierge are very responsive. In addition the area is wonderfully unspoiled. My family had a great time. I would unconditionally recommend this property.
10.0 / 10.0
This home was amazing! We had four couples and we each had our own bedroom suite. The rooms were large and very comfortable, with everything we needed for our stay. This home was built with the highest quality. Beautiful woodwork, tile and furniture. The kitchen had everything you would need. We had a private chef come in twice and our food was amazing. The swimming pool and spa were everything we expected. It is hard to explain in words what the view of the beach and sunsets we had every night. To wake up looking at the ocean and hearing it crash into the beach was amazing! We are already planning our next trip to this home. Thank you Alejandro and Paul for an amazing experience.
10.0 / 10.0
This house exceeded our expectations. The photos don’t do this beautiful property justice. Our family of six adults and two children enjoyed a wonderful stay here in Dominical. From the moment we arrived until our last day, Paul and Alejandro made sure that all of our needs were met. Our rental cars were delivered to the house, Chef Roger prepared a delicious meal and our concierge, Alejandro expedited our excursions and gave us a tour of the house and Dominical.
This house is the perfect blend of luxury and indoor/outdoor living and we enjoyed all the amenities.
The location was perfect and the view was magnificent. The driveway is steep but very doable. Highly recommend this property.
10.0 / 10.0
Thank you for your awesomeness!
Our 15th trip to Costa, 4th in the last year and 2nd time visiting Dominical/Ballena... We had a blast and highly recommend this kick-azz home (and I'm sure, any of Paul's properties). Our HUGE thanks to Paul, Alejandro, Roger, Janina, and all of the team there... We're already looking forward to our next adventure in CR. Pura Vida!
10.0 / 10.0
The house and view is amazing
Monkeys, macaws, toucans, Iguanas the ocean and beautiful sunsets... all from the comfort of the pool. The house is awesome and Alejandro was phenomenal
10.0 / 10.0
Fantastic house and location for a family getaway.
The house is beautiful with everything you need for a comfortable and enjoyable stay. Our hosts, Paul and Alejandro, helped us feel welcome and pointed us to some of the best activities in the area. Dominical has nice restaurants and is close to Manuel Antonio nation park and the Osa area. We had a fantastic time.
10.0 / 10.0
Best of Dominical
A fabulous location and property! Every detail taken into account. Both Paul and Alejandro were very responsive and care greatly about their clients, which is extremely refreshing. The kitchen was fantastic, but only second to the four master bedrooms and views!
Well, we’ll worth every penny!
Thank you for a wonderful time, your responsiveness and such a beautiful property and location with million dollar views!
Jon and Barbara
10.0 / 10.0
Off the Scale in Every Way!
This property shows beautifully on web site, but is even more spectacular in person. The owner, Paul, designed and built this villa to take full advantage of the hillside setting with spectacular views, jungle setting, privacy and every accommodation imaginable.
We celebrated on 50th anniversary here with our family and truly enjoyed all of the facilities offered both on property and in the surrounding area. Highly recommend hiring a chef for some meals (we used Chef Roger who was outstanding). Concierge, Alejandro, was there to help in every way with both planning and execution of transport, activities and personal services.
Can't wait to get back!
Art C. Aurora ON Canada
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Bahía Ballena?
The average price for a rental in Bahía Ballena is R 2,839 per night. This rental is R 14,543 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at WOW! Walk to the beach! Insane ocean View! Perfect Location! New Luxury Villa!. 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 WOW! Walk to the beach! Insane ocean View! Perfect Location! New Luxury Villa!. Enjoy the water!
Is WOW! Walk to the beach! Insane ocean View! Perfect Location! New Luxury Villa! pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at WOW! Walk to the beach! Insane ocean View! Perfect Location! New Luxury Villa!?
We found 14 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, and fireplace.
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