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Consider a stay at Beachfront Jungle Casita Surf, Sunsets & Privacy 20 steps to OCEAN and take advantage of a garden, a playground and laundry facilities. With amenities such as a beachfront location and sunloungers, this cottage is the perfect place to soak up the sun. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

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10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly

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About this property

Beachfront Jungle Casita Surf, Sunsets & Privacy 20 steps to OCEAN

  • Why Guests Love Bali Hai Casita

    **20 Steps to the Sand. No Roads. No Crossings. Just Paradise.**

    Welcome to Bali Hai Casita, a private beachfront retreat where the tropical rainforest meets the Pacific Ocean. Wake to the sound of waves, watch spectacular sunsets from your own beachfront sanctuary, and experience Costa Rica's extraordinary wildlife without leaving the property.

    Unlike rentals advertised as "near the beach," Bali Hai offers **true direct beachfront access**—just 20 steps from your door to the sand.

    Your Private Beachfront Paradise

    Imagine morning coffee overlooking the Pacific, barefoot walks along the shoreline, and evenings relaxing in your beachfront soaking tub beneath the stars.

    - Direct beach access with no roads to cross
    - Ocean views from both sleeping areas
    - Spectacular Pacific sunsets
    - Private beachfront soaking tub
    - Peaceful tropical gardens and natural surroundings
    - Walk to Dominical's restaurants, shops, and surf scene

    **Secluded enough to feel worlds away, yet close to everything.**

    Wildlife Is Part of the Experience

    Bali Hai offers something few beachfront properties can match: an extraordinary combination of oceanfront living and abundant tropical wildlife.

    Scarlet macaws frequently fly overhead, white-faced monkeys visit nearby trees, and toucans, iguanas, butterflies, and colorful tropical birds make regular appearances. Occasionally, guests may even spot a sloth.

    Seasonal whale watching adds another dimension to this remarkable stretch of Costa Rica's Southern Pacific coastline.

    For birdwatchers, photographers, and nature lovers, the property itself becomes part of the adventure.

    Relaxed Beachfront Comfort

    Designed for couples, friends, or small families, Bali Hai comfortably accommodates four guests with thoughtful amenities for an effortless beach vacation.

    - 2 bedrooms — 1 King and 1 Queen
    - 2 full bathrooms (one with outside shower)
    - Air conditioning in both sleeping areas
    - Screened great room with refreshing ocean breezes
    - Ceiling fans throughout
    - Fast Wi-Fi
    - Quality linens, bath towels, and beach towels
    - Beach chairs, umbrellas, and boogie boards
    - Gas grill for outdoor cooking
    - Washer and dryer available during posted hours

    Enjoy authentic tropical beachfront living without sacrificing everyday comforts.

    Walk to Dominical — Adventure Awaits

    One of Bali Hai's greatest advantages is its exceptional location.

    Take a scenic 15-minute beach walk into Dominical, a vibrant surf town known for its laid-back atmosphere, restaurants, cafés, and local culture. Or arrive in approximately three minutes by car.

    Nearby attractions include:

    - Dominical's renowned surfing beaches
    - Spectacular Nauyaca Waterfalls
    - Jungle ATV adventures and ziplining
    - Whitewater rafting on the Savegre River
    - Seasonal whale-watching excursions
    - Marino Ballena National Park and Uvita
    - Restaurants, shopping, markets, and local services

    Whether you're seeking adventure or simply a peaceful week beside the ocean, everything is within easy reach.

    A Different Kind of Beachfront Experience

    Bali Hai is not a high-rise condominium, crowded resort, or conventional vacation rental.

    It's an intimate, owner-managed beachfront retreat offering genuine privacy, personal attention, professional housekeeping, and an exceptional natural setting.

    Spend your days surfing, exploring waterfalls, watching wildlife, or doing absolutely nothing.

    **At Bali Hai, the beach isn't a destination. It's your backyard.**

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About the area

Located in Bahía Ballena, this cottage is in the city centre and on the beach. Hacienda Barú National Wildlife Refuge and Playa Dominical reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Sunset Surf Dominical - Day Lessons and Alturas Wildlife Sanctuary. Parque Reptilandia and Uvita Arts Center are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and rock climbing. Visit our Bahía Ballena travel guide
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Dominical, Provincia de Puntarenas

What's nearby

  • A waterfall cascading into a pool surrounded by dense forest and rocky cliffs.
    Nauyaca Waterfalls
    13 min drive - 14.1 km
  • A coastal landscape with a sandy beach, turquoise waters, and a green forested area.
    Marino Ballena National Park
    27 min drive - 25.0 km
  • A sunset over a beach with people walking and horses grazing.
    Uvita Beach
    27 min drive - 24.0 km
  • Hacienda Baru
    6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Playa Dominical
    8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • Quepos (XQP)
    37 min drive

Restaurants

  • Restaurante La Parcela
    4 min drive
  • Moromo
    2 min drive
  • Beyan Restaurant & Coffee
    11 min drive
  • Tortilla Flats
    3 min drive
  • La Junta
    2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beachfront Jungle Casita Surf, Sunsets & Privacy 20 steps to OCEAN pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Beachfront Jungle Casita Surf, Sunsets & Privacy 20 steps to OCEAN?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Beachfront Jungle Casita Surf, Sunsets & Privacy 20 steps to OCEAN?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beachfront Jungle Casita Surf, Sunsets & Privacy 20 steps to OCEAN?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beachfront Jungle Casita Surf, Sunsets & Privacy 20 steps to OCEAN located?

Located in Bahía Ballena, this beachfront cottage is in the city centre and within a 10-minute walk of Hacienda Baru and Playa Dominical. Playa Dominicalito and Dominicalito Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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Beachfront Jungle Casita Surf, Sunsets & Privacy 20 steps to OCEAN Reviews

10

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

10

Location

7.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 109 out of 112 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 112 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 112 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 112 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 112 reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Incredible location. A beautiful beach and the perfect home base for everything we wanted to do and see on our trip. Comfortable and well equipped. We appreciated the extensive guides provided by our Hosts.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Amazing location and host

Our stay here was great so glad we found this place. The location was amazing and the host was great!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is an unbeleivable property. The location is beyond compare and the proximity to the village of Dominical (within walking distance) offered a good variety of restaurants and shops.The attention to detail by our hosts Robert and Whitney was exceptional-whether you need water toys, binoculars or a cork screw you didn't need to ask-everything is provided. The availability of our host Robert was awsome-his recommendations on local amenities was invaluable.We couldn't ask for a better host.Can't wait to return.
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Paradise on the Beach!

This property has an amazing location on a private beach with little traffic. The host is great and can recommend different things to do in the area. Good location between Dominical and Uvita.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My husband and I were lucky enough to spend 7 nights at this charming beachfront property. Communication with the host, Robert, was wonderful, and the check-in process was seamless. The living spaces were clean, comfortable, and inviting. We especially loved spending quiet mornings and evenings in the screened oceanfront great room, reading books while listening to the sound of the waves.Our stay was during the rainy season, which meant a daily afternoon storm would roll through, and the lightning over the ocean created an unforgettable nighttime show. It was the perfect place to relax, unwind, and soak in the beauty of Costa Rica.The walks from the property into Dominical were lovely, and Robert provided a detailed restaurant guide that was incredibly helpful. If you enjoy coffee, be sure to purchase some local coffee beans in town and use the provided coffee grinder to make the perfect cup while watching the tides roll in. We walked on the beach daily, and the outdoor shower was perfect for rinsing off the sand before heading back into the cool AC. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome Beachfront

Just steps from an amazing beach. Perfect for viewing sunsets. Very comfortable with a huge screened living area. Robert was excellent as a host and communicator.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Awesome

The property is truly amazing you can not ask for a better location secluded great beach the host are truly the best if your looking for a costa rica experience go here
Stayed 11 nights in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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Romantic surf trip getaway

Amazing beach front accommodations. Everything you need there without going out or driving far. Planning my way back as soon as possible! Thanks Whitney 😊
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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The beach is on your doorstep

Just what we were looking for. The only property on dominicalito beach as far as i can tell. Great for relaxibg and swimming. Host was helpful, what is not to like?
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Beach Get Away!

Just as expected! Easy walk to Dominical! Right on the beach! Bedding and beds very comfortable! Everything worked as required. Very enjoyable stay! Thank you!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Pura Vida in Paradise

This property is simply amazing. It doesn’t get any closer to paradise than walking a few steps to your own private beach then falling asleep to the crashing waves each night. Robert was a truly exceptional host, always responsive and helpful in every way. We can’t wait to plan our next trip to Costa Rica!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Breath taking views

Our stay was outstanding, couldn't get a better location with the ocean in your backyard. The host, Robert was super friendly and helpful, responded instantly to any questions or issues we had. Would definitely recommend to anyone wanting to get away from the busyness of life. The people in the area were also so friendly and everyone took the time to talk to you and shared useful information and history about Dominicalito.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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Perfect for our anniversary trip!

Robert and Whit were incredibly kind hosts and offered great suggestions to make our stay most enjoyable. The restaurants they recommended did not disappoint! We really loved walking to town for meals via the beach when tide was low - a nostalgic feeling we’ll never forget. There are too many highlights to list, but the wildlife and scenery top our memories. However, the very best part of our stay is the most incredible beach, right out the back door (we learned this is quite uncommon for the area)! It’s stunning and we saw only a few people each day - it felt like our own private beach in paradise!
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Paradise Beach

As advertised. Laid back, easy access to food and Dominical. Totally responsive hosts. Any questions were immediately answered. Open your door and you're on the beach. Sit in the screen room and its right in front of you.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Love the beach? Stay here!

Great location in an ideal spot for surfing, boogy boarding and long walks on a very flat beach at low tide. Robert is very responsive and helpful. We really appreciated not having to deal with the wet towels, sheets and garbage on our last day. I’ve stayed at some places that required us to basically do most of the cleanup before leaving and still pay a hefty cleaning fee. Staying here was a wonderful Christmas holiday.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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Amazing Stay

Steps from the beach, we fell asleep to the waves crashing and woke to them as well. The kids couldn’t get enough of the warm water and surf. The beach was beautiful as well with large rocks and cliffs due south, and Dominical beach proper was just north. The accommodations were as expected. 2 queen beds and very comfy. AC worked great. Only downside is exiting the driveway is pretty blind so you really need to be ready for passing traffic. But the house and stay were great. Landlord was super nice as well. We would use again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Simply Amazing

Clean, well set up, A+ location! Family of 5 with kids age 7/10/13 all loved this place. Also think the host Rob is extraordinarily nice/helpful. I mean, there are good hosts, then there is Rob at next level! Now that we have been to Playa Dominical area and know where things are and how the beaches are like, I would not stay anywhere else if visiting again. Simply put, if this place is available definitely grab it ASAP. Consider yourself super lucky.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
We were looking for a quiet beachside getaway and this place delivered! There are no neighbors within view and we saw maybe 10 people on the beach over three days. When the tide is low you can walk the beach to Dominical for groceries or to dine out. We mainly cooked and made good use of the gas grill. The kitchen, bath, and outdoor patio were well stocked. I didn’t realize one of the beds is in the main kitchen area, but we didn’t mind the set up. There were plenty of beach amenities provided and the soaking tub is quite nice to sit in. We did a load of laundry before we hit the road which really helped us keep our bags light. The host lives in adjoining home, but you’d hardly know it and he was very helpful before, during, and after our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Can’t wait to come back!

Had a great time at the Bali Hai house! The pictures really don’t do it justice. If you’re looking for a 5 star hotel, this won’t be your best option. If you want a raw, true Costa Rica beach experience, this is it. Directly on the beach, no other properties around, minimal people, restaurants are fantastic, the scenery is gorgeous. AC worked great, house was stocked with whatever you need, loved the covered screened in porch. Was still able to enjoy being outside if it rained. Robert was a great host!!! Really great detail in the welcome book. Definitely try out his recommendations. We went to the Pavon waterfall and had the Monkeys visit during dinner at La Parcela. Other favorite restaurants were Fuego Brewery, the sushi place, and Cafe Mono Congo. Dominical is a hidden gem and you will not find many properties with this set up in Costa Rica. If you have the opportunity to book, DO IT. Can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Location location location

When you see “house on the beach” on a listing, it generally means you can see the beach and have to walk there etc. this house is ON the beach. There is sand around the house! The beach is heavenly, very few people on the beach, total natural beauty, very clean beach and a very warm ocean! Lots of waves though so hard to swim. Robert, our host, was the KINDEST. He helped us with everything we needed! The amazing thing is that you feel like you are hundreds of miles from civilization when in fact, the driveway gets you on the main highway! 10 min drive from the grocery store! Mind blowing! Noteworthy: the house is a split house between the rental and the owners’. It’s not really an issue but we weren’t expecting it…you can hear the occasional barking of their dog right behind the door of the bedroom. Also the second bed is in the main area, in the kitchen. So no privacy here if you travel as two couples! For us, it was perfect. We will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Can’t wait to return!

Coming from an East Coaster who’s never seen the Pacific Ocean before, I couldn’t have asked for a better experience. This property is located on a semi-private beach. We saw maybe 3-4 people at most each day. Our visit was purely for the experience, and our hosts had great tips on how to find hidden gems in the area, away from tourists. We were close to a hidden away waterfall. If it weren’t for our host telling us about it, we would have never known it was there. They told us to take some bananas to a place nearby and that monkeys would frequent at 5pm each day. The monkeys came and I fed them. We went to a rainforest not far from this town and hiked, we walked over hanging bridges, saw beautiful waterfalls, and soaked in a waterhole by the falls at the end. We were the only ones there. This property is so close to a little town called Dominical where we fine dined a couple nights and did local places the rest of the time. Ate amazing fruit and drank from coconuts. I honestly don’t think our trip would have been as enjoyable as it was had it not been for this property and it’s amazing location, and our hosts.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Prefect beach front stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Wish I would’ve see this place sooner! It was incredible. Thank you so much. You have a wonderful home.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Great location

Beautiful property right on the beach. Owners were extremely helpful with cool places to go.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Winter vacation

We had a wonderful time at this very special beachfront property.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024