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Luxury Jungle Villa~Honeymoon Privacy~Ocean View~Infinity Pool~Wildlife~A/C

Villa in Ballena with private pool and kitchen

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An infinity pool, a lap pool
Outdoor dining
2 bedrooms, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Beach towels
Exterior
Perched on a mountainside, Gorda Vista is an idyllic jungle villa surrounded by lush forest and overlooking Dominicalito Beach. With its 45-foot infinity lap pool, sunken pool bar for two, and covered rancho with ocean views for BBQ grilling - this haven offers seamless indoor-outdoor living. Enjoy modern amenities like WiFi internet throughout the property.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 42000 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Pool

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Luxury Jungle Villa~Honeymoon Privacy~Ocean View~Infinity Pool~Wildlife~A/C

Villa in Ballena with private pool and kitchen
This smoke-free villa features concierge services, laundry facilities and a garden. Other amenities include barbecues. The villa has 2 bedrooms and offers free WiFi and a fenced private garden. Guests can enjoy a private pool, and other amenities include a kitchen with a fridge and an oven. Limited housekeeping is available.
Air-conditioned accommodation at this villa offers private pools and a safe. Rooms open to balconies or patios. This accommodation is furnished with day beds, dining tables and kitchen islands. Kitchens offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils.

This Ballena villa provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Smart televisions come with Netflix. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Infinity pool
  • Lap pool
  • Massage
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the villa: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Chef service
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Day bed

Bathroom

  • 3 private bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Netflix
  • Smart TV
  • Streaming services

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (limited availability)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • In the mountains
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,000 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Outdoor terrace area is open to the pool.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Private Jungle Villa W/ocean View Infinity Pool Wildlife A/C

About the area

Map
Dominical, Puntarenas

What's nearby

  • Playa Dominicalito - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Hacienda Baru - 4 min drive - 1.0 km
  • Playa Dominical - 6 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Alturas Wildlife Sanctuary - 9 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Nauyaca Waterfalls - 17 min drive - 13.3 km

Getting around

  • Quepos (XQP) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Moromo - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪La Junta - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Beyan Restaurant & Coffee - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Fuego Brew Company - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Tortilla Flats - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Luxury Jungle Villa~Honeymoon Privacy~Ocean View~Infinity Pool~Wildlife~A/C have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include infinity and exercise/lap pools.

Is Luxury Jungle Villa~Honeymoon Privacy~Ocean View~Infinity Pool~Wildlife~A/C pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Luxury Jungle Villa~Honeymoon Privacy~Ocean View~Infinity Pool~Wildlife~A/C?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Luxury Jungle Villa~Honeymoon Privacy~Ocean View~Infinity Pool~Wildlife~A/C?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Luxury Jungle Villa~Honeymoon Privacy~Ocean View~Infinity Pool~Wildlife~A/C located?

Situated by the sea, this villa is 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from Playa Dominicalito and within 3 miles (5 km) of Hacienda Baru and Sunset Surf Dominical - Day Lessons. Costa Rica Stand Up Paddle Boarding is 2.9 mi (4.7 km) away.

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Luxury Jungle Villa~Honeymoon Privacy~Ocean View~Infinity Pool~Wildlife~A/C Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 83 out of 85 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 85 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 85 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 85 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 85 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

MARC E.

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

A paradise

Wonderful property in a fantastic environment
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beverly F.

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

Great Honeymoon Getaway!

My wife and I had a wonderful time here. This place is relaxing, even during the rainy season!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Absolutely fantastic!!!! We had a little trouble finding the place because I wasn’t familiar with Whatsapp but after that it was smooth sailing. It was a dream stay!! I can’t wait to go back!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather E.

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

Gorgeous property in amazing location

We have stayed at a lot of VRBO houses and I was skeptical that this one would live up to the amazing pictures - but it did and more! This is a beautiful house on an incredible property. Waking up with a view of the ocean, swimming in the private pool - my husband, kids, and I loved every minute of it. We saw monkeys, toucans, an iguana, tons of lizards, and even a sloth. The owner is very communicative and helpful. We would love to come back some day!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joshua E.

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

Excellent stay in paradise

This is our second time visiting the property and we appreciate the care the owners put into it. It’s in an excellent location between Uvita and Dominical.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lubin J.

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

Luxury Villa

The Villa was as advertised with spectacular views of the jungle and ocean off in the distance. The rooms had A/C and kitchen was very well stocked. Very close to a major supermarket and many towns with excellent restaurants so you have the option of eating at home or going out. Everything was clean and in working order and the infinity pool was great. The property itself is very secure (large fence encloses the living area) and private (neighbors are hundreds of meters away).Going to sleep and waking to the sounds of the jungle was an otherworldly experience. Doug and Janet are very responsive, helpful and laid back. The concierge service offered via Juli was very helpful as well and she helped us plan our activities and stay. It's very well located and there is a ton to do in the area. You do need a 4x4 capable rental in Costa Rica and would suggest tire insurance.Overall, fantastic, smooth experience and would highly recommend to anyone
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer W.

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

Lovely stay in the Costa Rica jungle

My family enjoyed 4 nights in this beautiful VRBO! The owners are warm and responded quickly to any questions or help we may have needed. The grounds and home are beautiful and well kept. Gorgeous views and all of the kind people we met made our stay in Costa Rica such a fantastic experience. We had a great trip and highly recommend this property.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joachim H.

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

Phantastic location

The house has a fantastic location and is beautiful. The outside area with the pool is fantastic. You are in the middle of the jungle, you can see toucans and other birds and hear the howler monkeys in the trees.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Helen G.

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

Fantastic stay

We loved staying here it was incredible. The open floor plan and the pool were dreamy. From the pool we watched monkeys and toucans go by and at night after grilling dinner we got back into the pool and saw shooting stars. The drive up and down the hill was not for the faint of heart but totally worth it and wonderful
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adam D.

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

Perfect house in a perfect location with a perfect view

Our family had a great get away in Dominicalito. The house was perfect with a great view of the ocean. The pool was also perfect and makes for a perfect start and end of the day!! Thank you!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ezekiel B.

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

Private hill house

Fantastic house in a superb location. The views were phenomenal, the house amazing and Doug and Janet were very good hosts. We highly recommend this place.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Dave F.

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

Perfect and Private Getaway Home

This is an exceptional house in a remote and private area. The hosts were welcoming and responsive. The best feature of the home is the pool. It’s perfect for lounging and laps. We will definitely come again. Make sure to rent a 4x4 - the mile trip from the main road to the home climbs about 500 feet and can get pretty rough in the rain.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily P., Arvada, USA

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

Lovely time with family

The home is just beautiful. We wanted a few days to just relax, use the pool, and watch the wildlife — and this property delivered. Highly recommend the private chef that you can book through the concierge service. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michela v.

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

The pool of my Dreams!

We had a wonderful 3 week stay at Gorda Vista! We swam in the pool, read, ate great food & then did it again! We loved the little town of Dominical & ate at some yummy little restaurants. This was our third trip to Cost Rica & it didn’t disappoint!
Stayed 20 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bob G.

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

Wonderful stay!

Unique outdoor vacation in a wonderful location! The hosts/owners were terrific and the experience was all we hoped it would be. The pool was a fantastic way to end the afternoon as the sun set with magnificent views of the Pacific Ocean. You can’t go wrong renting this gem if privacy, and an outdoor experience is what you seek.
Stayed 18 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shawne S.

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

private jungle villa

We enjoyed our stay at the private jungle villa with a bonus large private garden on the property, located a short drive from the highway. The pool is quite enjoyable with the shallow seating area and deeper end. Comfortable outside living area.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barb M.

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

Gorda Vista was perfect!

We loved everything about this VRBO stay. Lovely view, easy check in, comfortable beds, privacy. Dominical is a quaint town with the friendliest ticos/ticas. We enjoyed the beach and the vendors and artists on the beach. My only disappointment is that we could not stay longer! Thank you to Lyle for all of the local recommendations.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

RANDY W.

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

Excellent choice for exploring southern Costa Rica

Very nice property. Very private, scenic, clean and in a great location to make your home base for exploring the local area. Owners were in the area and very easy to work with, they gave us a very good orientation to the property and were always available for questions etc. Highly recommended
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan S.

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

Spot On

Our time at the villa was as enjoyable and satisfying from previous stays along the coast with magnificent views, a cascade of flora and fauna to distract and a great outdoors set-up to never require much time inside. We self-catered with no issues using the kitchen and grill and arrival/departure very easy. time inside
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Trent C.

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

Pura Vida Gorda Vista

What an absolute amazing house. Completely surrounded by jungle but can still see the ocean. Seeing the monkeys flying through trees was so cool. Very well maintained and managed property. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 10 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joy S.

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

Amazing house up the mountain with ocean view

Doug and Janet were great hosts. They were quick to respond with questions. They also met us at a local restaurant and led us up to the house. They also have Juli to be a concierge for your stay. She is amazing by scheduling excursions during your stay and was there when we could t find the location for an excursion by directing us and then calling the company to let them know we would be there. The house is the best of indoor/outdoor living . You can hear toucans and monkeys from the house. La Parcela restaurant was right down the road and we saw monkeys before we walked into the restaurant and even saw one in a tree right outside of the restaurant while eating. Food was delicious too. If you are wavering about booking this house, don’t be. We are already talking about our return trip. Pura vida!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debby S., Oakville

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

Unbelievable view

Pictures are beautiful but don’t even do the property justice. Private, gorgeous views, great house, awesome owners. What else could you ask for? We had a blast. Felt like we had an oasis to ourselves. Thanks again Doug and Janet
Stayed 12 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Skyler D.

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

100% as advertised

It was exactly as advertised if not better. After a 3-hour drive from San Jose, Doug and Janet were quick to get us checked in and into vacation mode…very much appreciated! The property manager, Lyle, is super friendly and responsive plus has great recommendations for food and activities; although we spent most of our time in the pool bird watching and listening to the howler monkeys. Highly recommend!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heather I.

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

Beautiful home

This was a top notch house. There’s a reason why it’s all five star reviews. I loved every second of it. The living room can get a little hot since there is no AC due to the open air around the rooftop, but you can always open the sliders. I was just not wanting so many bugs in. So when I got too hot, I’d go sit by the lovely pool and be immediately cool. I saw monkeys, toucans, iguanas, the most beautiful hummingbirds I’ve ever seen in my life. Really spectacular. The owners and the manager are just fantastic. Great communication.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne D.

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

Amazing property

My husband, myself and our 2 boys (11 & 9) have been visiting Costa Rica for several years. We've stayed in the Dominical/Uvita area for the past 3, and this has been our favorite house so far. The location is amazing, the house is very clean, and the pool is the largest we've experienced. We had such a great time listening to monkeys and toucans while drinking coffee in the morning. We visited a close by waterfall multiple times, our boys surfed for 3 days, we went to Reptilandia, went to several different beaches, had great meals at restaurants and at the house. This vacation was one of the best we've ever had. The hosts were great and showed us to the property upon arrival and were very responsive. We can't wait to return!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024