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'Casita Ballenato' w/ Beach Access & Ocean View

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A pathway leading to a house with a green roof and wooden structure. - 'Casita Ballenato' w/ Beach Access & Ocean View (Uvita)
A wooden-framed balcony with a view of tropical foliage. - 'Casita Ballenato' w/ Beach Access & Ocean View (Uvita)
A beach with a sandy shore and a line of trees. - 'Casita Ballenato' w/ Beach Access & Ocean View (Uvita)
A room with a bed, a sofa, and a potted plant. - 'Casita Ballenato' w/ Beach Access & Ocean View (Uvita)
A wooden deck with a view of a lush garden and a pool. - 'Casita Ballenato' w/ Beach Access & Ocean View (Uvita)
'Casita Ballenato' w/ Beach Access & Ocean View provides a garden and more.

Reviews

5.8 out of 10

Entire home

139 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Outdoor space
  • Mountain view

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About this property

'Casita Ballenato' w/ Beach Access & Ocean View

  • Direct Oceanfront | Furnished Porch | Outdoor Kitchen

    Get ready to make a splash at this unplugged Uvita vacation rental! With direct beach access, a peaceful location, and a curated lanai, this home offers the best of Costa Rica’s rugged beauty. Head into town, just 4 miles away, for surf lessons and waterfall tours at Nauyaca Waterfall Nature Park. Sip a cold beverage and enjoy your own private slice of paradise. Don’t let your dates slip away!

    -- THE PROPERTY --

    OUTDOOR LIVING
    - Direct access to beach in Marino Ballena National Park (low tide recommended)
    - Covered lanai & seating
    - Ocean-view balcony
    - Beach towels

    INDOOR LIVING
    - Open-air living room
    - Ocean views & natural lighting

    OPEN-AIR KITCHENETTE
    - Refrigerator, cooktop
    - Dishware/flatware, cooking basics

    ACCESSIBILITY
    - 2-story home, 5 steps to access, 1 bedroom & bathroom on main level
    - Exterior staircase for access to upper level
    - 4WD/AWD vehicle strictly required for property access

    PARKING
    - Driveway parking (2 vehicles)

    ADDT’L ACCOMMODATIONS
    - An additional property is available on-site w/ a separate nightly rate. If you would like to reserve both rentals, please inquire for more information prior to booking

    -- THE LOCATION --

    - Direct beach access in Marino Ballena National Park
    - Walking distance to Playa Arco & hiking trail
    - 4 miles to the town of Uvita: surf lessons, essentials, dolphin tours & snorkeling spots
    - 19 miles to Nauyaca Waterfall Nature Park

    -- REST EASY WITH US --

    Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you’ll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we’ll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we’ll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome — because we know what vacation means to you.

    -- POLICIES --

    - No smoking
    - No pets allowed
    - No events, parties, or large gatherings
    - Additional fees and taxes may apply
    - Photo ID may be required upon check-in

    ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
    - Almost no cell phone coverage
    - 4WD/AWD required; dirt roads to access
    - Limited hot water

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Towels provided

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Motor boating 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

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,500 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 and a first aid kit
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

About the area

Located in Bahía Ballena, this holiday home is on the beach. Marino Ballena National Park and Playa Ballena reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Uvita Arts Center and Alturas Wildlife Sanctuary. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as power boating. Visit our Bahía Ballena travel guide
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Uvita, Puntarenas

What's nearby

  • A coastal landscape with a sandy beach, turquoise waters, and a green forested area.
    Marino Ballena National Park
    1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Playa Ballena
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Arco Beach
    6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Catarata uvita
    16 min drive - 10.6 km
  • Playa Dominical
    34 min drive - 30.0 km

Getting around

  • Drake Bay (DRK)
    162 min drive

Restaurants

  • La Choza de Alejo
    6 min drive
  • Restaurante Marino Ballena
    7 min drive
  • The Bakery
    8 min drive
  • Restaurante Nativo
    9 min drive
  • Kinsu
    9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 'Casita Ballenato' w/ Beach Access & Ocean View pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at 'Casita Ballenato' w/ Beach Access & Ocean View?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 'Casita Ballenato' w/ Beach Access & Ocean View?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 'Casita Ballenato' w/ Beach Access & Ocean View located?

Nestled on the beach, this Bahía Ballena holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Marino Ballena National Park and Playa Ballena. Arco Beach and Pinuela Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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Reviews

'Casita Ballenato' w/ Beach Access & Ocean View Reviews

5.8

4.8

Cleanliness

6.0

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1 out of 8 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 8 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 8 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 8 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 8 reviews

Reviews

From a partner site

8/10 Good

Lovely rustic location

The location was spectacular next to the ocean!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, location

Location Great, Needs Some Things

We LOVED the location! That was the treat. Not many places around that are this close to the beach. There's a washer/dryer, it was clean, there's warm water, toiletries included, and clean linens and plenty of towels. What could be better: replacing the downstairs shower curtain (it was ripping and mostly disconnected from the rod); communication (Kevin is great, just not readily available); the kitchen sink was sort of hanging with space between the counter that water was coming out of (if you're careful you can avoid this); the fans don't have adjustable settings which can be annoying during sleep; there was no tea kettle; there wasn't much silverware; there was only a large pot to cook in, nothing small/frying pans; there were no check in instructions; it could use an outdoor fan and an outdoor shower (we were told we could use the connecting property's outdoor shower, but we didn't want to disturb the guests there). Overall we recommend, and would come back because it's a beach house right on the amazing beach! Also, we'd left an expensive charger and our host met us in Uvita to return! Fabulous!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Excelent location

Great location, beach front
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Remote remote remote

The house is rustic, the caretaker charming however it was impossible to find and had an extremely difficult driveway entrance. In addition there were so few screens that sleeping was not possible on the first floor. Washer and dryer were inoperable making it a hassle to get clothes laundered. Vacasa did come and launder but it was not possible to dry wet towels and hand washables.
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

Poor Equipments

There are not any table. The house need some manteinance. There was no en ought bed sheets for all guest and they were not property clean. At the check in the property did not comply with a normal cleaning standard (terrace poorly cleaned). I visited the property with family and 4 children and it was not easy to have breakfast, lunch or dinner since we did not had even enough forks. (Only 4), the Keeper Francisco then gave us from the other house which was empty, the first night.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

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

Zero Stars

I would rate this house as a 1 on cleanliness. See attached photos.We had to leave this house as it was not habitable. VRBO/Vacasa staff/ local Manager Kevin - 1 star1. There are bats in the house. 2. There is bat poop covering the stairs.3. The entrance stairs are slippery and almost completely broken and rotted. I fell and it is dangerous.4. The master bedroom toilet smells like an open sewer. Vacasa promised to send someone out to fix it or at least to check it out and no one ever showed up. The local manager Kevin also promised to have someone come and no one ever showed up.5. The beds all have poop falling on them from lizards or rodents.6. There is no way to lock anything in the house or keep any belonging safe. Looking through the past comments someone has noted that they have been robbed. No one ever addressed the situation. No one ever told us that it is not secure. I bought a padlock to put on the door upstairs. But the door is so flimsy and unsafe that when I closed it yesterday, pain of glass fell out, leaving a large gaping hole in the door.7. Francisco the host greeter from next-door is lovely, but he has no idea of privacy. He walks into our house living room because there are no walls with no warning and when we are not dressed.8. The rental house that is not Vacasa next-door is 4 meters away and was filled with noisy drunks playing music until two in the morning.9. Undrivable road with regular 4x4. 10. NO BEACH ACCESS UNLESS H.T.
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2025
From a partner site

2/10 Terrible

The beach access was the only asset

I loved how close to the beach it was. The price is high for what the place has to offer. Very rustic and chic decor doesn’t mean comfort. There was no dinning table, poor to not wifi, no phone signal, the fan speed could not be regulated. There were holes on the floor, rusty nails sticking out of the floor. No security and no where to secure valued items. On our last day we went to the beach and upon returning our Bose speaker went missing, we have not heard from management about it yet. I would not rent or recommend staying here.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful place!

This place is truly a gem! We loved every minute of staying there. The sound of the waves in the morning is magical along with all the animals. We saw monkeys, although the howling monkeys do start at 5am! Francisco was great as well. We will definitely be back!