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Peaceful ocean view Home in Ballena Marine National Park. Walk to Beaches.

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Exterior
2 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Dryer
    Dryer
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi
  • Ocean view
    Ocean view

About this property

Entire place

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

Peaceful ocean view Home in Ballena Marine National Park. Walk to Beaches.

Balllena is one of Costa Rica's hidden gems that should not be missed. Located on Costa Rica's South Pacific shore in Ballena Marine National Park, a renowned Marine Sanctuary that faces Playa Ballena, a pristine beach stretching along 4 kms of natural beauty. We are 20 minutes from Dominical and only 6 minutes from Uvita. Almost any activity you want to enjoy in Costa Rica is nearby.

Ballena is a renowned area for whale watching and natural marine and jungle beauty. You will be surrounded by serenity and natural beauty.

Casa Lutetia is a charming house that is bright and airy with views of Ballena Island through the jungle. It is only a 5 minute walk to the beaches, yet is adjacent to dense forest which is home to two species of monkeys, numerous birds and other wildlife. Guests frequently see monkeys foraging and playing right outside your balcony.

If you are looking for a private and secure place to relax and/or be in contact with nature, this is the place to come. Come and visit us, nature is calling!

Additionally, you will be treated to luxuries upon arrival and assistance with all your travel needs prior to arrival and during your stay.

Standard rate is $200/nt or $1250/wk. Please see Rate Page for Holiday and Off-season rates and dates.

A minimum 50% deposit is due upon booking. This is 80% refundable with more than 30 days advance notice from check in date or may be applied to other dates.

Deposit is 50% refundable from 30 -10 days advance notice from check in date. Cancellations within 10 days of arrival are subject no refund of deposit.

Balance due 10 days prior to check in, unless arrangements have been made to pay balance upon arrival.


Keywords: Private house, Jungle setting short walk to beaches, ocean view

Property manager

Janet Russell

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car recommended

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Toaster
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Soap
  • Towels provided
  • Toilet paper

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • Near a health or beauty spa

Things to do

  • Horse riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 12:00 PM

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
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 recommended for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Map
Ballena de Osa, Punterenas

What's nearby

  • Playa Ballena - 1 min walk
  • Arco Beach - 6 min walk
  • Marino Ballena National Park - 15 min walk
  • Uvita Beach - 12 min drive
  • Playa Tortuga - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pizzeria La Fogata - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪La Choza de Alejo - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Marino Ballena - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Pizza Time - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Sibu - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Peaceful ocean view Home in Ballena Marine National Park. Walk to Beaches. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Peaceful ocean view Home in Ballena Marine National Park. Walk to Beaches.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Peaceful ocean view Home in Ballena Marine National Park. Walk to Beaches.?

Check-out is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Peaceful ocean view Home in Ballena Marine National Park. Walk to Beaches. located?

Situated in Ballena, this vacation home is within a 10-minute walk of Playa Ballena and Arco Beach. Marino Ballena National Park is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) away.

Peaceful ocean view Home in Ballena Marine National Park. Walk to Beaches. Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 25 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 25 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 25 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 25 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Shawn E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely Perfect Retreat
House was exactly as advertised and beyond. Spectacular views and perfectly located to forget anyone else is anywhere near you. Highly recommend for a quite get-away with beach access and lots to explore. I will be booking it again with my wife !!!
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

R W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing
Loved being on the balcony seeing white face monkeys toucans flying across the field. Walk thru jungle to the beach. My Son and I hated to leave
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location of the property was perfect. The views were amazing.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Vincent P., Saint-Lambert, Canada

The best kept secret
We ended our first trip to Costa Rica at this beautiful house in 2014 and we love it so much we wanted to be there again 5 years later. We’ve been lucky enough to stay at many incredible places over yhe years in amazing countries but this house has something magical. It’s not too big, not small, clean and well equipped yet not enough that you lose touch with your surroundings and the spirit of natural Costa Rica. We’re just afraid it will not stay secret forever. We’ll be back again.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Tony L.

Time well spent
We loved our stay, hard to beat a place that offered monkeys and tucans just minutes into our stay. Would love to stay here again. Pictures and other reviews do a good job describing this property, everything was just as expected.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2018

8/10 Good

Elad L., Petaluma

Amazing views, wildlife and peace
Loved the constant sounds of ocean So much jungle everywhere with monkeys bird life and changing weather The house is perfect for we two Sunrise and sunsets galore Loved Uvita My favorite place in Costa Rica David and Natalia our hosts where friendly and helpful Definitely need 4WD car
Stayed 20 nights in Jan 2018

6/10 Okay

Melanie P.

Gorgeous setting, house needs some TLC
We spent 5 nights at this home with 3 teenagers and enjoyed our stay. First of all, the setting and views are gorgeous. You are surrounded by nature, you can hear the roar of the ocean in the distance, there are colourful birds flying everywhere and monkeys in the trees next to the house. Speaking of monkeys, the howler monkeys woke us up every day at around 530am so make sure you go to bed on time! It feels that the house needs a bit of loving from an attentive owner, there are numerous things that anyone committed to the house would fix or repair. The view and location are great but until small things like locks, outlets, plugs and appliances are updated I would keep an open mind to other houses available.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

Matthew H.

Amazing place
Without doubt the best place we stayed in Costa Rica. The location was great as it was on the edge of the jungle so you had wildlife constantly around and then it was only a 10 minute walk to the beach where you would hardly see anyone else. It was then only a 10 minute drive to the town. The house was spacious, clean and comfy. It had everything you needed and more. The property managers were very friendly and helpful. The next time we go to Costa Rica we will definitely look to stay in one of the places managed by these people again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2016

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

A great place for nature lovers who seek comfort and convenience.
We stayed at Casa Lutecia for the last week of March and it was a perfect place for us, as family of two middle-aged parents and two boys, ages 7 & 10. The house is beautifully and simply furnished, accurately depicted in the website's photos. Staying in an open-air house (with screens) really helped us acclimate to the hot weather, and the surrounding tree cover made it very comfortable even on bright, sunny days. Walking through the jungle to get to the beach always felt magical. During that short walk, we saw a basilisk lizard, a toucan, leaf-cutter ants, howler monkeys, and many other creatures. At the house in the mornings we were alternately visited by howler monkeys and white faced capuchins. Green parrots squawked from high branches; a couple of geckos climbed the screens outside at night. Apparently we missed seeing a pair of scarlet macaws fly by one day, but we saw several pairs at various times during our canopy tour and Nauyaca Waterfall trip. We also visited the wildlife rescue shelter just north of Uvita, where we saw baby sloths, an anteater, a squirrel spider monkey, among others. When we felt like swimming, we could take the short walk to the beach or take a short drive to Uvita to cool off at Cascada Verde, a wonderful set of swimming holes and waterfalls. The kitchen had what we needed and the internet worked perfectly. If you are looking for a place that is low key, clean, private (we rarely saw others on the beach), and comfortable, this is the place for you. Notable attractions were the Osa zipline tour and the waterfalls. Playa Arco is breathtaking. We came at the wrong time for whale watching, but the surf was great for boogie boards with our kids.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2016

10/10 Excellent

Anna A.

Amazing View!!!
My family ( in- laws, husband and 2 1/2 year old and me) stayed here for 3 nights. The view from the upstairs bedroom was amazing. The house is screened in so most, not all of the bugs stay outside. In the mornings you can hear the howler monkeys although we never got to see them. The hosts David and Natalia were very helpful and accommodating. They helped us to set up a shuttle to their place with a very friendly driver who stopped for groceries before we arrived. Once there, we realized because of the location we would need a rental car to get around. They drove my father in law in to town to help him set that up. The beach is a bit of a trek- maybe 15 minutes. It is only a beach at low tide so you have to plan your beach time accordingly. Uvita is a small town but it has everything you need- a couple restaurants, pharmacy, groceries etc.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2016