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At Uvita Area- Whale's Tail Formation, Ocean Views, you can look forward to a garden, a playground and laundry facilities. In-room WiFi (surcharge) and a gym are available to all guests.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer

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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.

Uvita Area- Whale's Tail Formation, Ocean Views

Our home is a 3 Bedroom Bungalow. Beautifully landscaped on 2.5 acres in a secure gated community of Costa Verde. 2100 ft above sea level . With pool views of the iconic coastal features of the
Whales Tail , Ballena Island and Three sisters rock formations.
Costa Rica living is all about encountering nature in all its forms, soft breezes and rain, bright sunshine and dappled shade, clouds passing through the great room while you cook breakfast; morning birdsongs, accompanied by howler monkeys in the distance; toucans flying from branch to branch and hummingbirds from flower to flower; hawks and kites soaring high above the treetops; the evening chorus of frogs and insects; and myriad stars splashed across the midnight sky—all this is part of the Casa Carmel experience. The house is perfectly located to make exploring the glories of southwestern Costa Rica as simple as a series of easy day-trips. National Parks, wonderful beaches, picturesque towns and villages, gourmet restaurants; zip-lines, waterfalls, horseback riding, surfing, and many more of the country’s wonders and activities, are minutes away. We are located close to the towns of Uvita and 15 minutes from Dominical. We have a 5 star restaurant ( Scala ) located on our road, as well as the bar Jolly Roger.
There is an outdoor shower with views to the pacific ...
We invite you to stay, You’ll want to return again and again.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers

Pool/Spa

  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi (surcharge)

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Outdoor shower
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping centre

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Tennis
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 9:00 AM

Contactless check-out

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:

Load and start the dishwasher

Gather used towels

Remove personal items and take out the rubbish

Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys

Please take your garbage down to the front gate and put in the bins.

Please turn the cameras back on.

Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

Always monitor children in the pool. House towels are for use in house not at beaches. Turn Security cameras back on when leaving the property.

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
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 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 Barú, this holiday home is in the mountains. Marino Ballena National Park and Hacienda Barú National Wildlife Refuge reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Alturas Wildlife Sanctuary and Sunset Surf Dominical - Day Lessons. Costa Rica Stand Up Paddle Boarding and Uvita Arts Center are also worth visiting. Scuba diving and snorkelling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and hiking/biking trails nearby. Visit our Barú travel guide
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Puntarenas Province,, Puntarenas Province,

What's nearby

  • Playa Dominicalito
    Playa Dominicalito
    20 min drive - 10.3 km
  • Uvita Beach
    Uvita Beach
    31 min drive - 19.8 km
  • Dominicalito Beach
    20 min drive - 10.3 km
  • Hacienda Baru
    22 min drive - 12.1 km
  • Playa Dominical
    24 min drive - 13.8 km

Getting around

  • Quepos (XQP)
    50 min drive

Restaurants

  • Moromo
    15 min drive
  • Fuego Brew Company
    16 min drive
  • Restaurante La Parcela
    13 min drive
  • The Bakery
    14 min drive
  • Tortilla Flats
    16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Uvita Area- Whale's Tail Formation, Ocean Views have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Uvita Area- Whale's Tail Formation, Ocean Views pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Uvita Area- Whale's Tail Formation, Ocean Views?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Uvita Area- Whale's Tail Formation, Ocean Views?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Uvita Area- Whale's Tail Formation, Ocean Views?

Checkout is at 9:00 AM.

Where is Uvita Area- Whale's Tail Formation, Ocean Views located?

Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is within 6 miles (10 km) of Playa Dominicalito, Dominicalito Beach and Alturas Wildlife Sanctuary. Hacienda Baru and Playa Dominical are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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Uvita Area- Whale's Tail Formation, Ocean Views Reviews

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Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 29 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 29 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 29 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 29 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 29 reviews

10

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathy W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our stay at Casa Carmel. You cannot beat the views and privacy. The drive up to the house was bumpy and took 20 min, but on the way we saw toucans, javelinas, crazy bees and a coati. We enjoyed every sunrise and sunset - always different. The stars were stunning too - we saw the Southern Cross. Casa Carmel is in a great location for local day trips to Manuel Antonio (ziplining and kayaking), Hotillo (hot springs), and the beaches of Dominical and the Whales Tail. It was a great choice for my family of four.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle g.

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

Great Views

The house and views were beautiful. Upon arrival, the house was incredibly clean. John was really great and helpful. Thank you for sharing your home with us.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Luke F.

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

Amazing view, absolutely beautiful

We stayed for a week and had such a beautiful peaceful time. Being immersed in the rainforest with a view of the ocean is paradise. We love the bumpy drive up the road, and the option of stopping at Scala for dinner or grabbing a quick coffee. Close enough to drive to Dominical or Uvita for beach time, yoga, restaurants, etc. You can’t go wrong renting here!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pam A.

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

Best trip ever

Wow beautiful home and property!! Amazing views! I would not change our stay!!! Thank you
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stacee B.

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

Amazing Views!

The house has an awesome view. It worked out perfectly for our family and the outdoor shower was a great feature. You must have a 4wd vehicle! We will be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicoline V.

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

Beautiful calm location, 4x4 needed

You cannot access the last road without a 4x4 car. They don’t let you past the gate if you not have a 4x4. beautiful house. Full equipped kitchen. Very comfortable beds.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Molly S.

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

Idyllic

This property is 15 minutes off the road on a narrow steep dirt road. The gated community has a guard in the station who opens the gate upon leaving or entering. The house is amazing! Great views, well stocked with kitchen equipment, opens up to allow the breezes in. Be sure to close bedroom doors so the air conditioning works in the rooms. It is isolated, quiet so we enjoyed just hanging out there.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mela F.

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

Dream vacation spot - Casa Carmel

Casa Carmel is nothing short of a dream vacation spot! The house ticked every box—breathtaking views, thoughtful amenities, and a setup that allowed for both adventure and quality family time.Casa Carmel is incredibly spacious and well-equipped. With 3 bedrooms, 3 showers (including a fantastic outdoor shower), and 4 beds plus an air mattress, the house easily accommodated our group of 6 adults. Note: The climb to the house is no joke—make sure you follow the map closely and you MUST have 4 wheel drive! Once you’re there, you’re surrounded by nature, with sightings of toucans, vibrant birds, and even giant leaf cutter ants adding to the magic.Casa Carmel is a place to unwind, reconnect, and experience the beauty and tranquility of Costa Rica. We can’t wait to return!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen R.

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

Perfect Family Getaway

Our family had a fantastic time staying at this home for the New Years holiday! The house was clean and comfortable, and the views were spectacular! It was quite and private, and we enjoyed taking walks around the neighborhood each morning. The owner was easy to work with and provided a lot of good information before we arrived. We enjoyed doing excursions in the morning and then coming back to swim and relax during the heat of the day. Because this home sits higher up a mountain, it was the perfect temperature (not too hot, not too humid). It was also really convenient to have two restaurants (Scala and Sibu Cafe) and a small store down the hill from the house. We saw lots of birds, could hear the howler monkeys in the distance and had a sloth in the tree outside the kitchen window one day. It was the perfect family getaway!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

M&M

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

Beautiful and Relaxing vacation

We (my husband and another couple) had a relaxing week at this house. It has beautiful views of the ocean and is high enough above the coast that you can watch birds, and some people! gliding. We saw lots of birds including toucans and hummingbirds and so many blue morphos when we went for walks around the estate. The house is well appointed/provisioned (with two puzzling exceptions below). You definitely need a 4x4 and the drive is not for the faint of heart (20-25 minutes of rugged, twisty, narrow roads).We took advantage of the restaurant a relatively short drive down the road - called Scala - which was excellent.The puzzling things:1) nowhere to hang clothes in the ‘master’ bedroom. Really - no hooks, except a few in the bathroom for towels and no closet. I think the actual closet was locked for the owners belongings (which is not unusual) but there wasn’t any attempt to replace it with somewhere to hang the few things we did want to hang. We resorted to leaving the dresser drawers open and draping things over the edge of the open drawers. There is a closet with a few hangers in one of the other bedrooms, but nothing in the third bedroom either.2) nowhere to hang wet suits and towels outside. We enjoyed the swimming pool and tried hanging things in the bathrooms but they really needed the sun to dry between swimmings. It seemed odd to us to have a pool and not provide a place to hang wet things.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pamela G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House and location is great
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas J.

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

Beautiful location and home.

Excellent private location
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vincent G.

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

Beautiful mountain top home!

The house was amazing! Very clean and comfortable with all of the amenities that you could need! The view from the back looking down on the beach was spectacular! Extremely comfortable and relaxing environment! Very close to great beaches and the trip to the local waterfall park was amazing. I would not hesitate to stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ishtiaq H.

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

Family getaway

My family (parents, wife and kids) had a fantastic time and really enjoyed the home inside and out. Outdoor landscaping and views of the pacific are fantastic. Everything in the home works, no issues. Very responsive owner.
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amber R.

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

Beautiful Light Filled House with all you need

This house was perfect for our few days in Uvita. Clean, simple, elegant, not filled with lots of personal things from the owners. I felt like I walked in a minimalistic gorgeous landscape with all we needed. You definitely need a good 4 wheel drive and it is a trek from the main road, yet we loved it. It is safe and secure in this gated community, with space from other houses. We would stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katherine F.

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

Mountaintop Majesty

When we walked in, we all said in one form or another, “we should have booked this house for the entire trip.” It is even more beautiful than the photos show. The outdoor shower is a real treat, as are the many birds, sounds, pool, stars, and of course - views!! Tremendous sunsets over the water. Toucans. Howler monkeys. Everything was perfect.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jackie D.

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

Heavenly Adventure

Our stay was in the rainy season and it was very enjoyable. Early sunrise offers an amazing tranquil view of the Pacific Ocean, Low tide Whale’s Tail rock shoal, and Osa Peninsula. Each afternoon after hiking the area waterfalls, visiting parks, and indulging in delicious food we watched the afternoon rains and relaxed in this peaceful home in the clouds. Driving the Costa Rica Mountains is an adventure! As mentioned in the listing: 4 wheel drive and day time arrival (at least the 1st day) is not optional (check sunset before booking flights and vehicle rental) we needed 5.5 hrs from out of country SJO arrival to the driveway. Downtown Uvita is a side street off of 34 with The Bakery, Farmstand, Smoothie cafe and local waterfall about 20 mins. Our favorite restaurants were: Pura Videa at Cristal Ballena, La Cusinga at Aracari, La Percela, NFusion, Citrus and of course super close Scala.
Stayed 10 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jorge V.

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

Beautiful spacious house near beaches

The house is about 20 mins form the Costanera (main highway) and have to go through steep hills to get there, so definitively a 4x4 vehicule is needed. The gated community is very private and beautiful, and so is the house. Just as it is shown in the pictures, all rooms are are confortable and common areas are well thought and spacious. There is ac in the bedrooms, but because of the breeze that you get in the mountain and the fact that you can open large doors leading to the pool and leave screens close to get protection from insects, we almost did not use the ac at all. The house is very clean and very well maintained, so everything works great. If there is something that you need, John the property manager is available and will do his best to help in a very short time. If you are planning to cook you own meals, the house has the best equipped kitchen, and even and outdoor grill for BBQ. My family and I had a great time, and will recommend this property to anyone wanting to relax and enjoy both mountain and beach in Costa Rica.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Trish S.

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

Beautiful view of the whale’s tail and the surrounding mountains

This 3 bedroom home in gated Costa Verde Estates was perfect for our family. We had excellent communication from the beginning with the owner and then the property manager upon arrival. We saw a lot of birds, parrots, toucans, and heard the Howler monkeys a couple mornings! The yard was beautiful with a large space to workout and do yoga. It’s in a great location about half way between Uvita and Dominical. The kitchen has all one needs for meal preparation. You need a 4x4 to get to the house, but that is very normal for any of the homes with the great views in the mountains. I would recommend this to anyone wanting a clean home with excellent views and a large kitchen and living space to hang out!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eric S.

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

Great

Great
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pamela G.

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

Amazing view and perfect home for a family

The views are staggering with peaceful and serene property. The house has a great layout with lots of space for a family and entertaining. Corrine, the owner, is incredibly responsive and helpful when we had questions. The drive to the house is for those who are comfortable with driving on typical Costa Rican roads that are steep and narrow. You must have 4wd to access the property and the roads to the home are well maintained. We will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ines K.

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

A true Costa Rica experience

We stayed at Casa Carmel for 6 nights and we did not want to leave. Corinne, the owner, and John the property manager went out of their way to accommodate us last minute. The property has amazing views, a fully equipped kitchen with all appliances (and a blender to make smoothies), and peace and quiet. Things to know: you definitely need a 4x4 to get up the hill, eat at Scala restaurant about 1/2 way up the hill (not cheap but worth every penny), and RELAX on the patio overlooking the whale tale. Pura Vida all the way.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

TIFFANY J M.

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

Amazing

What an amazing spot! Quite an adventure for my husband and me…amazing views and loved how secluded we were. Definitely will come back! Next time with our kiddos!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brad G.

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

Absolutely perfect!!

The home is spectacular perched above the sea high in the mountain tops. The cool breeze was perfect, the home is everything you need. John was there to help if we needed it and he is truly a gentleman. We wish we could have stayed longer. Next time and we will be back!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Trevor P.

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

Hidden Gem 💎

The house is gorgeous, clean and cozy , the views are breathtaking . Beautiful sunsets that set the evening for relaxing swims in the pool . Great restaurants in short distance from house . Amazing experience overall! Planning our next trip back already !
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022