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Tropical hideaway with infinity pool, views of ocean & the famous Whale's Tail

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Pool
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, Internet, bed sheets
Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior
Reviews
8.8

Excellent

Entire home

2 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning

Explore the area

Map
Uvita, Pu
  • Popular LocationCatarata uvita6 min drive
  • Popular LocationMarino Ballena National Park15 min drive
  • Popular LocationUvita Beach25 min drive
  • AirportPalmar (PMZ-Palmar Sur)60 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Tropical hideaway with infinity pool, views of ocean & the famous Whale's Tail

Casa Moses

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Swim right up to the edge of luxury at this exquisite tropical hideaway featuring views of the ocean and the famous whale tail of Marino Ballena National Park. Start your vacation days with morning coffee or tea while relaxing at one of the many outdoor seating areas, spend your days swimming in the sparkling infinity pool, and your evenings grilling or relaxing beside the fire pit amidst the breathtaking vistas. Plus, you'll love being located approximately 20 minutes from Playa Hermosa, National Park Marino Ballena, and Uvita Beach.

Never let the tropical views out of sight inside your beautifully designed holiday home. Gather in the great room boasting vaulted ceilings, wall-to-wall windows, and a coveted open layout with a well-equipped kitchen, dining table, and comfortable living area furniture. A washer/dryer and partial air-conditioning add a layer of comfort during your stay. With so many awe-inspiring views available to you, you'll never want to leave!

A 4X4 vehicle is needed to access this home.

THINGS TO KNOW
The beds can be arranged to be one king bed or two twin beds in each bedroom.

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 2 vehicles.

Security camera details: We have some cameras in the common areas for security purposes. / Detalles de la cámara de seguridad: tenemos algunas cámaras en las áreas comunes por motivos de seguridad




Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 18 years of age to book. Guests under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.

Property manager

Vacasa of Puntarenas

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking options include a garage
  • On-site parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Spices
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Coffee/tea maker

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining room

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near coin laundry

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding 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

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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 - 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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 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 required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

95302

About the area

Ballena

Located in Ballena, this holiday home is in a rural area and near the beach. Marino Ballena National Park and Punta Uvita reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Sunset Surf Dominical - Day Lessons and Costa Rica Stand Up Paddle Boarding. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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What's nearby

  • Catarata uvita - 6 min drive
  • Marino Ballena National Park - 15 min drive
  • Uvita Beach - 25 min drive
  • Playa Hermosa - 25 min drive
  • Punta Uvita - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • La Choza de Alejo - 12 min drive
  • Restaurante Marino Ballena - 10 min drive
  • Sibu - 9 min drive
  • Pizzeria La Fogata - 10 min drive
  • Uvita Beer Garden - 6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Tropical hideaway with infinity pool, views of ocean & the famous Whale's Tail pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Tropical hideaway with infinity pool, views of ocean & the famous Whale's Tail?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Tropical hideaway with infinity pool, views of ocean & the famous Whale's Tail?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Tropical hideaway with infinity pool, views of ocean & the famous Whale's Tail located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from Catarata uvita and 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Secret Lau Pool. Uvita Beach and Playa Colonia are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 16 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 16 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 16 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Stan C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing property with amazing views!
My family and I, once again, had the most memorable experiences in Costa Rica while having the pleasure of staying at the beautiful Casa de Moses! The images of the view of the whale tail in the listing DO NOT do it justice. It is so much better in person! The place was immaculate when we arrived and had all of the amenities. The one and ONLY issue we had was no WiFi the entire stay. We don’t know what the problem actually was as we could connect to the network with full signal strength but the actual data wasn’t there. We called the property management company and were told someone would be out take a look at it but they never showed. Not a big deal as we had plenty of activities to occupy our time but may be important in case of emergencies. Overall, we are very happy with our stay and you can’t beat the proximity to Uvita. We will definitely book this property again in the future. Tip* you absolutely have to have a 4x4 to get to the property, but that makes it so much more fun!!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Darcy C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Difficult access
This house is beautiful and the grounds are meticulous. Our biggest issue with this property was the drive. As other have said, it is very steep, rocky and rutted. We had a 4x4 SUV and it had difficulty on a few sections of the 3 km drive up. This drive is not for the faint of heart. We did not have wifi the whole time we were there and did not receive any response from the Vacasa representative or local rep regarding this. Also had a short power outage and we would suggest that the guest manual have instructions on how to open the gate if this happens. If being connected is important to you, make sure you have a good data plan.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Ralph H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful, contemporary, clean, tranquil, safe
Very clean with all of modern conveniences of home. Pool, washer, dryer, AC in bedrooms, beautiful views. So peaceful. The house has an outdoor gas grill with all the accessories to cook outdoors. The kitchen fully accessorized. The only reason I had to give it 3 stars was due to the abscence of internet. The house is wired for internet, but it was not available for the 10 days I was there. I'm okay with being unplugged for a few days, but 10 days was too much. I planned on catching up on some loose ends from work while being undisturbed in a peaceful setting. That was not possible. No internet and thus no TV either. I had to shuffle between making trips to a local cafe in Uvita to get internet and using expensive international roaming. Every time I would show up in town and get cellular data coverage, my phone would blow up with missed texts, calls and emails. I even purchased a few different SIM cards from town. You can really only purchase 5 gigs at a time for about 25 USD. Every once in a while I could grab 2 bars of 3G from the rooftop terrace. The property management company was not helpful at all. They said they would send someone to look at it but never did. I gave up asking about it on day 5. The GPS coordinates were also incorrect. They are listed as (') first and (') second. they should be listed as (') first and (") second. Probably a typo, but you will not be able to find this place in the dark without correclty formating the GPS coordinates.
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Trisha P.

Liked: Cleanliness
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We stayed in may 2023 and came back to the house in nov 2023. We absolutely love this house. Power went out and couldn’t get out of the gate but the property management was quick to come manually open it for us. Views are awesome and the wildlife that visits is amazing.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfection and favorite stay out of many!
YOU NEED 4X4 TO GET HERE. But if you’re visiting the area….book it. You won’t be disappointed. Wrapping up a 6 week family venture across Costa Rica, and this has been our favorite stay after 9 different moves. The incredible view, the luxurious house, the private location, the perfect layout…..we will recommend this to anyone we know who is visiting Uvita. The drive is intense when it’s your first go at it. I worried we might not physically make it to the rental house. After that initial trek, it gets easier as it becomes more familiar. You’ll make it…(even in a rental car, 4x4 of course)..and it’s completely worth it. We enjoyed everything the area had to offer. (We cooked a lot because of the length of our total trip. Kitchen is well supplied!) The national park is amazing, and we LOVED our whale watching tour. We spent a day on the endless beach, walked the whale tail, visited the Saturday makers market, enjoyed the Uvita waterfall, and even a long afternoon in the front yard….the area is a great location. The property feels extremely private and secure. The house has beautiful finishes. Some of the individual outdoor furniture has seen better days, but my favorite spot was perched overlooking the ocean. Every detail of the property is thought through and lovely to enjoy. We were thankful for large washer/dryer to catch up on laundry after being on the road for so long. The finishes of the house were just beautiful. Just book it! You'll be glad you did.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Trent D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house with a fantastic View
The house was fantastic, as was the pool and the view was amazing. We saw tons of Toucans and other birds, lizards, frogs, etc... We heard there can be howler monkey's in the area but we didn't see (or hear) any while we were there. The owner had a book of area recommendations which was nice. The one restaurant that we did try from the book (Los Laurales) was fantastic and probably our favorite meal of our entire week in Costa Rica. Only complaint was that the water temp of the upstairs shower fluctuated as you were showering, but it's also understandable considering how remote the home is relative to basic utilities. Accessing the property is not for the faint of heart, it requires a 4x4 vehicle and preferably one that is meant for off-road driving. We had a hyundai tuscon with all-wheel drive, that barely had the horse power and ground clearance required to make it up the very steep, very bumpy, unpaved road. We got temporarily stuck and high centered several times but were able to push on thru. Highly recommend making your first trip up the hill during daylight hours, if possible. That being said, we arrived after dark and did make it, even in our undersized, underpowered vehicle.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

kristopher P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Casa Moses
What a beautiful experience loved it all
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Renee S., Toronto

Liked: Cleanliness
Breathtaking!
House is amazing! Views are epic! You do need a 4x4 to get there. I was scared at first, but quickly got use to the drive.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Ernesto A., Concepcion de San Rafael, Heredia, Costa Rica

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Place Beautiful Setting
This is a very nicely designed house in a terrific site with great views of the Whale’s Tale. The space distribution is really well thought out. Basically well equipped. The one weakness is in the area of management’s responsiveness, but beyond that we highly recommend it. Do get a 4X4 vehicle. Cheers
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Claude C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good villa
Good villa for best holidays,
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024