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"Communication with Chris was easy and fast. We really enjoyed the view from the house - great ocean views by day and ocean/mountain breeze at night. We enjoyed seeing the scarlet macaws, toucans, and green parrots that frequent the property and the nearby tree canopy. The house had what we needed for a comfortable stay and relaxing time. The pool was large enough for our entire family of six to enjoy. Short drive to local activities, restaurants, and grocery stores. Very safe, comfortable, and quiet neighborhood. Thanks for a great stay that we will remember for years to come!"

"The room was spotless, the reception disk polite, the food excellent, the staff attentive and the pool marvelous. "

"Room, food and staff was amazing!!!"

"We could not have had a better experience. The views are amazing. The care with which the hosts took in preparing, maintaining, and ensuring we had a great stay was phenomenal."

"Excellent stay with easy check-in process and house provided all necessities for our stay. The view from the backyard was spectacular, pool was great for cooling off and location was very close to all the main locations in Uvita. "

""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!"

"We were actually the first guests to stay at this property, and everything exceeded our expectations. The house is very spacious, clean, and the ocean view is a beautiful bonus. It’s about a 10-minute drive to Uvita, making the location very convenient.To reach the house, you do need to go through a short rough road, around 150 meters. While it's not very long, a 4x4 vehicle is recommended. We had a Toyota Corolla and managed just fine, except during one rainy night when the car couldn’t make it up the hill, and we had to walk to the property. That was the only minor inconvenience.The outdoor area of the property is still under construction, and the hosts mentioned that they plan to build a pool soon, which will be a great addition. We’re definitely looking forward to coming back to this place in the future!"

"Our stay was more than we could have dreamed of. The house was larger and more beautiful than it appears in the pictures. It was closer to the ocean than expected and the yard and beaches were gorgeous. We went for spring break and hardly saw any other people on the beach! The access to Playa Archo was so fun because it felt like our little secret. We were so thankful for the air conditioning in one bedroom. We ended up having family game nights in there a couple of times so everyone could cool off. The only thing I would change would be more lighting for the evenings. We cooked dinner at home a lot and even with the brighter lights above the island it still felt dark for preparing a meal. Natalia graciously met us when we arrived in the pouring rain and was easy to reach and quick to respond our whole stay. The Ballena Bistro at the end of the road was wonderful too! The only downside was the distance from the airport in San Jose, but it was still worth the drive! "