Best Ocean Views in Costa Ballena! Tropical Luxury Home on Mountain Near Beaches Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025

Q: Does Best Ocean Views in Costa Ballena! Tropical Luxury Home on Mountain Near Beaches have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Q: Is Best Ocean Views in Costa Ballena! Tropical Luxury Home on Mountain Near Beaches pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Q: Where is Best Ocean Views in Costa Ballena! Tropical Luxury Home on Mountain Near Beaches located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of Playa Ballena, Pinuela Beach and Marino Ballena National Park. Ventanas Beach and Arco Beach are also within 6 miles (10 km).

10/10 Excellent

R B.

22 Feb 2025

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Great location Beautiful house

This is a very beautiful house overlooking the bay. Large infinity pool, BBQ, good wifi, clean and modern kitchen, comfortable beds. All around a great stay. The host is good with communication and explaining the ins and outs of getting situated comfortably.

Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marianne R.

28 Oct 2024

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Amazing experience and stunning home.

Best vacation ever!

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eileen C.

5 Jan 2025

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Fantastic Rental

The view from the pool is unforgettable.. just lovely to sit outside and watch the sun set. We saw so many birds. The home is clean well maintained and comfortable. The owner/managers are honest professional and responsive. We absolutely loved our time at this place.

Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy F.

15 Mar 2025

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Most breathtaking views in Costa Rica

This was a luxury stay from start to finish. The house has a panoramic view of the Pacific Ocean overlooking its giant infinity pool (great for laps). You can see from Jaco beach all the way to Panama. The night sky is full of stars with zero light or sound pollution. You will sleep like a baby. The home has filtered water so you can drink from the tap or the ice maker. And the kitchen is fit for the most discriminating chefs and foodies. We didn’t leave the property for the full week. Thank you for such a fun and luxurious stay!

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike P.

5 Feb 2025

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Jaw-dropping ocean views & wildlife!

AMAZING ocean views from this hillside spot! Got lucky finding this gem! Clean and comfy inside, but let's be real - you'll spend most of your time on the pool deck. Saw toucans, parrots and monkeys all right from the couches- so cool. Friendly host went above and beyond to make it a special stay. Planning our next trip out already

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark F.

11 Jan 2025

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Jungle Paradise

Cozy wonderful home situated in a picturesque part of Ballena. Waking up to howler monkeys, toucans, and other colorful creatures is incredible. House came well equipped with provisions. Gregory was incredibly helpful during our trip and made checkin very easy. We would recommend staying in this home. Only suggestion is to add additional lighting/lamps in the living room. We loved Costa Rica and we would stay here again!

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bobby C.

9 Dec 2024

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Epic Pacific Ocean Vews

My wife and I stayed at Chris’s place for almost a month and it was every bit as good as the reviews make it out to be. The view from the villa is absolutely incredible. Communication with the owner was always extremely prompt and helpful. Chris even helped us out when we had a flat tire. The villa is extremely tranquil and private. The internet works excellent. And if the power goes off he has a back up generator. Not to mention a water filtration system on the entire house. Would highly recommend!

Stayed 28 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ervin G.

10 Apr 2023

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The most amazing place and host! Chris was exceptional and very knowledgeable in the area.

We loved the house, clean, comfortable and the most amazing views in Uvita! Chris, will be visiting your wonderful place again very soon..

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

David W.

30 Jul 2024

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Serenity

Definitely the definition of tranquility and serenity It was so peaceful with gorgeous for you wonderful birds visiting every day!! Especially the Toucans… Thank you Chris ! Thank you for making it special!!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Derek S.

7 Jul 2024

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Amazing house with best views near Uvita!

Our family of four from Texas stayed in this gorgeous house for a total of four nights. We met Alberto in town and he graciously took us up to the house to give us the rundown on all of the features and amenities that Chris has provided with his property for his Guests. The views of the beach from the mountain were outstanding. We will highly recommend this to anybody and hope to make it back soon. Pura Vida!!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hannah L.

18 Jul 2024

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Exquisite

What a beautiful home and idyllic environment. This lovely home provided a relaxing few days to finish up our most recent trip to CR. Chris and his team were friendly and forthcoming. The home was immaculate with wonderful amenities. We’ll be back! Thank you for everything.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yoni W.

27 Aug 2024

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Heaven on earth

The photos don’t do it justice. The house is very modern and well decorated. The views are amazing. The pool and hot tub worked great, and the kitchen had everything we needed in order to cook. We ended up not leaving at all during our stay there. Chris was an amazing host as well. He was always available for us for whatever we needed. Hope to come back in the future! Thanks for everything!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

andrea k.

2 Jan 2024

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Incredible Stay!

This property is absolutely gorgeous! We enjoyed the incredible view from the pool and every room in the house. The house is super comfortable. And, the host is amazing. Chris helped us plan our trip. I couldn't have done it without him. We had such a wonderful time!

Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Niki A.

21 Jun 2024

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Awesome view

Chris is the best host. Sent lots of info. Always answered any correspondence quickly. Very nice and comfortable house. Views were unbelievable. Had visits from many birds. Very definitely a 4 wheel drive up the mountain but you do get used to it.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tony S.

22 May 2023

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ABSOLUTLEY AMAZING PROPERTY, THE OWNER WAS HELPFUL & KNOWLEDGEABLE.

EXCEPTIONAL.

Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lori M., Northampton, Pa

19 Feb 2023

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Beautiful home !

We booked last minute, Chris went out of his way to make our trip perfect! We have stayed in this area of Costa Rica multiple times but first time at this beautiful home with a fantastic view! Great location to beaches and restaurants. We will definitely stay at this home again . Highly recommend ! Russ and Lori

Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Duane F.

1 Feb 2024

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Amazing Views

As several others have stated in previous reviews, the view is second to none in the Ballena area. We have been coming to this beautiful spot of Costa Rica for 12 years and Curve of the Earth undoubtably offers the best and most beautiful views of any other Villa we have stayed in. The pool is amazing. We spent hours lounging and enjoying the wildlife which included, Scarlet Macaws, howler & white-faced monkeys and several other birds too numerous to count. The Villa was exceptionally clean and well furnished. Chris was responsive to all our questions and concerns and a wonderful host. We would not hesitate for a minute to stay here in the future.

Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sabine S.

14 Apr 2023

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Magical!

The pictures already let you expect a lot, but when you stand on the terrace in reality, you can hardly believe what a panorama reveals itself - from Corcovado to Manuel Antonio, the entire coast can be seen - while you take a dip in the pool. Chris is a super nice and attentive host, the house is in perfect condition with great furnishings and with attention to detail. Everything is immaculate. Don't hesitate to rent this house, you won't regret it. Bring a 4x4 - the driveway is steep but the road is good and easy to drive. But you will prefer to stay on the property anyway! As a farewell 6 Scarlett Macaws flew over the house - we will be back!

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melanie D.

28 May 2024

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Absolutely amazing!!!!

This was our second journey to Costa Rica!! This house was perfect and convenient to all the activities that we were interested in! A4x4 is a must and make sure you take Chris up on showing you the way the first time! While the drive up is intimidating… you will be breathless over the views..monkeys and toucans on the way up and down!!! Whales take can be seen from the pool at low tide and the sunsets are pure heaven sent!!! Costa Rica does have power outages but no worries just open up the house and keep going!!! We did day trips and made sure to enjoy the afternoons at the pool!! There are state of the art Wolf appliances and a massive refrigerator!!! Everything you need is there!! That infinity pool is to die for! With seating ledges !! The rain shower and hot tub are amazing!! There is something dreamy about those views from the shower!!! We visited most of the restaurants recommended in the tip book there!! Rancho Ceilo Alto is a one of a kind experience!!! Chris was very responsive and we felt right at home!! The home is very well maintained and spotless!! This will be our stay when we go back!!! Be sure to do ATV rides…beaches are so close and the waterfalls are amazing!!Chris made sure we had everything we needed including recommendations!!! You will not be disappointed!! If you come and don’t enjoy… Costa Rica just isn’t for you!!! This place is right out of a magazine!!! Thanks Chris!!

Stayed 9 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maritza T.

1 Mar 2024

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Small Paradise

Loved our stay at this little piece of paradise. Place is at it shows in the pictures and even more magical with bird and wild life sounds. Size was perfect for 2 couples + a little kid. Easy to maintain during our stay. Loved the special touches throughout the property, including freshly cut flowers at the entrance and inside the house. Kitchen is well appointed with quality equipment and knives. Only thing missing is a small espresso machine. The view never gets old! It rained hard during two of the days there and it just added a new level of magic, rainbow and all. We still went swimming in the rain! We were lucky to have a full moon during our stay, absolutely mesmerizing. The stars were equally beautiful! On the first night that we were there, we woke up in the late hours of the night to find the brightest stars that I have ever seen! Twinkling so bright that it made me realize why so many songs have been written about it. Chris was absolutely amazing. Very helpful during our planning period l, and throughout the stay. He helped with every detail to make our stay even more enjoyable, as well as recommendations on getting there, grocery delivery services, etc.. Highly recommend getting massages… The only real negative is the drive up to the property. It is steep! Scary the first few times driving up. You do get used to it, though.

Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dan L., Golden Colorado

6 Jan 2023

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Unbelievable private home in jungle with 180° views overlooking the ocean

This was our second family trip to this area and we fell in love the moment we walked in the front door. The main room is open with beautiful kitchen equipped with everything you will need, including multiple coffee offerings. With the huge glass and wood doors wide open the pool and jungle sounds are heard throughout the light filled home. We really enjoyed watching Monkeys, Toucans, and Scarlet Macaws in the morning while sitting on the patio. Both bedrooms have wall to wall sliding glass doors letting the light and jungle noises in when open. You can actually lay in bed and see the Toucans playing in the trees or hear the distant sound of waves crashing far away. The master bath has double sinks and probably the coolest glassed-in shower. It was crazy to be taking a shower while over-looking the jungle and ocean. So cool!! Also off of the master showers there are glass doors going out to the patio or covered hot tub. We can’t say enough about the house, it was a vacation in of itself, we didn’t want to leave. The property manager Chris lives close by and helped us navigate things to do and places to go. He was always available and genuinely wanted to make sure we had everything we needed. The road up to the house is best with a 4wd but our RAV4 had no issues even when it rained. We will be booking the house again for next year.

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Taylor P.

27 Mar 2023

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Spectacular Stay

We just returned from the most amazing stay at this house. There are not enough words to describe the property, but everything is spectacular. We have stayed in the area many times and no other rental holds a candle to Chris's house. To start, the communication with Chris ahead of the trip was seamless. He was responsive to our inquiries and provided all of the information we needed ahead of our arrival at the house. We arrived after a long day of travel and were grateful to be able to easily find the house and make ourselves at home right away. The road up to the house is much better than most in the area. It's a quick ride up the mountain and close to both central Uvita and Ojochal. The property is jaw-droppingly beautiful. As you walk into the house, you have a totally unobstructed view of the jungle and the ocean, and the gorgeous infinity pool. The sunsets are truly spectacular, the best in the area, I'm sure. We had toucans serenading us every morning and a pair of scarlet macaws visit us every afternoon. Truly magical. The house itself has everything you could ever need and Chris was kind enough to leave us a welcome basket of yummy fruits and snacks, as well as chilled coconuts, which were a welcome treat after a long day of travel, The kitchen has top of the line appliances and every cooking tool you could need. The bedrooms are both perfect. Both overlook the pool, jungle, and ocean. We appreciated having the air conditioning at night. Highly recommend!!

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Denise K.

5 Mar 2023

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Most beautiful place we have ever visited

We have had many good rental experiences, but our stay at this property outshone them all. The house is perched on a mountainside overlooking a vast expanse of the Pacific Ocean. Sunlight infuses the sky and water and lays luminous green over the forest. The property has beautiful flowers, which numerous butterflies visit. The birds are wonderful. There was a Toucan family, including a fledgling, who were drawn to a banana tree on the site. We also saw magnificent frigate birds, social flycatchers, a hunting roadside hawk, and vultures drifting up on air thermals early in the day. On the way up to house one day, we spotted a thrilling pair of scarlet macaws. In the early mornings, we heard distant howler monkeys proclaiming their territory. The house itself is perfect for the setting. It is open with stunning views from all rooms. The house was immaculate and comfortable, and the kitchen was well-stocked. Our hosts, Chris and Greg, were unusually attentive and pleasant, and they made sure we had all the information we needed about the area. The house is only about six minutes off of the main road, but the steep drive up was a little intimidating the first time. However, Greg did a great job of leading us up, and by the second day we were going back and forth to town regularly with no problem. The weather while we were there (February) was ideal, not too hot and with a constant breeze. There were many good restaurants in town. We especially recommend the bakery and gelato shop. We want to return to Costa Rica, and if we do so, we will definitely try to stay in this house again.

Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Norman P.

3 Apr 2023

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The best rental on the Pacific Coast - after 8 years of renting this is the only place we will go

Our family (including multiple kids under 10) has been coming to Costa Rica and renting houses for 8 years, and this house, and its management, is the easily best we’ve experienced throughout that entire time. Here’s why: It has the best pool, and view. Period. Full stop. We spent basically everyday marveling at how incredible the view was, from sunrise to sunset The house is immaculate. Many rentals in CR have a few nice surface elements but the whole package is just so-so. That is not the case with this house. Top end appliances. The best shower I’ve ever used. A whole house water filtration system that means all of the water, from tap to shower, is drinkable. We have NEVER had that before. I’ve never even heard of it. Chris, the property manager, is the most responsive, attentive, detail oriented manager we’ve ever dealt with. He contacted us immediately upon booking, and provided a steady stream of recommendations, advice, insights, and assistance. He had the local restaurant and beach scene totally locked down. It was like having a personal tour guide who was available at a moment’s notice to assist with literally anything. There are other aspects of the house and grounds that are not obvious, but that reflect the care and attention that Chris brings to managing this property. For example, we have spent years cautiously turning on lights in dark rooms and staring through screens/windows at bugs that seemed to come from a horror movie. This property had practically none of the large alarming bugs you normally get (small flies and things are inevitable but easily managed with the screens). If you haven’t been to CR before, this is a huge benefit. The house had beach chairs, coolers, and everything you need so you can go straight to the beach. The house has a safe (a great feature, even though it’s a super safe area and we’ve never had problems there), the air conditioning worked great (which is not a given in some houses), and the pool was always clean (not always the case) Finally, a word on the location. You’re high up on a mountain. There’s no one else around you. When you go outside at night, you see the stars. You hear the animals and the birds. In the morning, scarlet macaws and toucans are RIGHT THERE. Howler monkeys are in the trees. It is just awesome. This was our favorite VRBO rental. Ever. Cannot recommend it, or Chris, highly enough.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert H.

12 Jun 2024

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You need to rent this house!!

Our stay was nothing short or spectacular. Communication with Chris was prompt & informative before our arrival. He met us at a restaurant near the house so we could follow him. He explained any details he thought would help make our stay more enjoyable. DON'T let any previous review about the road dissuade you from renting this house. You need a 4WD with good clearance. Our Suzuki Jimny was perfect. It had been 30 years since I drove a car in 4WD, and I had no problems. After the first time up and down the mountain & getting used to it, we even drove down to dinner three evenings. One of those evenings it was raining. Don’t worry about the road…it’s fine. One day a tayra crossed the road in front of us. The drive up or down the road is less than 10 minutes. The view is absolutely stunning…from everywhere. From the pool, the hot tub, both bedrooms, and the master shower. Omg...the shower. I don’t have the words. One of our five days, we never even left the property. We opened the back door panels during the day and slept with the bedroom doors open & screens closed. We never turned the AC. The house has the finest high end appliances, along with very nice dishes, glassware, utensils, etc. Anything you would need to cook any kind of meal. We saw scarlet macaws, toucans, monkeys. A coati walked in front of the pool, around the corner, and looked into the shower! Give yourself and loved ones a trip you’ll talk about for years to come. Rent this house!

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

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