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"The photos of this villa look amazing, so our expectations were high. Of course, you never know for sure until you arrive. The reality was far better! Which is really quite something. We needed a few days total relaxation after a very active two weeks exploring other parts of Costa Rica. So, we definitely felt extremely lucky. Correspondence with Chris beforehand was straightforward and he was most helpful. Gregori met us and guided us up the steep but, with a 4 wheel drive vehicle, perfectly manageable hill. When we were shown round, we were blown away by the beautiful views out across the ocean. "Curve of the earth" seems very apt.You can see the whale's tail and Cano Island. The villa is very comfortable and very well designed. The two bedrooms are at either end of the villa, so very private, and both benefit from a lovely outlook. The property is very well equipped. The garden is secluded, with discrete hedging and gorgeous flowers. Comfortable sofas outside were where we spent a lot of time. However, the pool was probably one of the best we have experienced. Great for swimming lengths or just relaxing. We had a few questions during our stay, each time receiving a prompt response. Chris obviously wants guests to have a wonderful stay. Some days we just decided to stay and enjoy all the comfort and amenities. The whirlpool was fab. We'd highly recommend staying here, you can never tire of the views, flowers & wildlife.We were so impressed, just blown away, thank you!"

"The view from this hotel is beautiful! The pool is the perfect temperature and huge! Finally the restaurant staff are so friendly and lovely!"

"Extremely friendly host and staff. Note a steep hill to get to property, so get your groceries done beforehand :). Only concern for us was how slippery the pool gets when wet. Just to be careful "

"Words cannot describe how wonderful this home is. The photos do not do it justice. Everyday of our weeklong stay we were in awe of the view, the grounds and our overall experience. Mark goes above and beyond any VRBO host we have ever had! The home is beautiful and perfectly stocked. The pool is lovely, the grounds are stunning and the view is a million dollar view. I cannot recommend this property enough!"

"What a lovely place to stay. We loved every minute of it. "

"The house was beautiful and the view was stunning! We had a lot of fun outside at the pool and watching the birds and animals in the jungle."

""A Hidden Gem with Breathtaking Ocean Views"Our group of 10 had an amazing stay at this Ballena Bliss luxury villa. The spacious layout, including an adjoining casita, provided plenty of room, and the second-floor balcony was a perfect spot to enjoy true Costa Rica jungle sounds and views of the Pacific. We loved gathering and relaxing by the pool, with a bar conveniently connected to the kitchen.The location was perfect—90 minutes from Manuel Antonio National Park, 50 minutes from Nauyaca Waterfalls, 30 min from Uvita Zipline and just 5 minutes to the secluded Playa Piñuela. The property manager was excellent with communication and gave great local recommendations.A fantastic spot for both relaxation and adventure!"