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Playa Guapil near Dominical 25 Acre Estate - Amazing Ocean Views & Wildlife!!

Find serenity among nature's wonders. Lounge by the pool with a bird book, then marvel at breathtaking sunsets.

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Terrace/patio
Outdoor pool
Exterior
Sun loungers, beach towels
Property grounds

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6232 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Pool
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

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

Playa Guapil near Dominical 25 Acre Estate - Amazing Ocean Views & Wildlife!!

Scenic views, ocean sounds, privacy, comfort, and security are all yours at this private estate on 25 acres of jungle. Plus, an amazing variety of wildlife everywhere you turn.

My three level, three bedroom home sleeps six guests comfortably with two king beds and one double bed on floors two and three. I have a studio apartment for myself on the ground floor. Your villa is private complete with a generous outdoor living area and a charcoal grill. Both units share the pool and a gas grill. Located in a private ocean-front community with over 1,200 acres of lush virgin jungle surrounding the estate.

This is a nature lover’s paradise! Many species of animals can be seen from the home including the famous white-faced monkeys, toucans, sloths, wild pigs, agouti, parrots and many more! This year I installed animal cameras and discovered an ocelot that walks through weekly! There is a large pond teeming with tilapia and a couple of goldfish. The orchard boasts many tropical fruits.
Lounging in the poolside hammock with a bird book in your lap is a wonderful way to spend the afternoon.

Sunsets are amazing from the property every night!

Property manager

Toni

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach sun loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Massages

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Blender
  • Ice maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Spices

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Soap
  • Shampoo
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Books
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Safe
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Chef
  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Local meal delivery service

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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community & sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Composting
  • Recycling
  • Reusable coffee/tea filters
  • Unit size: 2500 sq ft (232 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
This property uses a grey water recycling system and eco-friendly cleaning products
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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 neighborhood

Map
Dominical, Puntarenas

What's nearby

  • Playa Dominical - 5 min walk
  • Sunset Surf Dominical - Day Lessons - 6 min walk
  • Hacienda Baru - 2 min drive
  • Playa Dominicalito - 7 min drive
  • Nauyaca Waterfalls - 11 min drive

Getting around

  • Quepos (XQP) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Scala - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Tortilla Flats - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante La Parcela - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Coco's Restaurant - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Fuego Brew Company - ‬11 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Playa Guapil near Dominical 25 Acre Estate - Amazing Ocean Views & Wildlife!! have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Playa Guapil near Dominical 25 Acre Estate - Amazing Ocean Views & Wildlife!! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Playa Guapil near Dominical 25 Acre Estate - Amazing Ocean Views & Wildlife!! ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Playa Guapil near Dominical 25 Acre Estate - Amazing Ocean Views & Wildlife!! ?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Playa Guapil near Dominical 25 Acre Estate - Amazing Ocean Views & Wildlife!! located?

Situated in Ballena, this vacation home is within a 5-minute walk of Playa Barú and Playa Dominical. Sunset Surf Dominical - Day Lessons and Costa Rica Stand Up Paddle Boarding are also within 10 minutes.

Playa Guapil near Dominical 25 Acre Estate - Amazing Ocean Views & Wildlife!! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 36 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 36 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 36 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Lisa G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place. Couple surprises
Really great house with a beautiful view. Lovely and kind owner. Wonderful property manager. Two things we would have liked to have known before we booked. Although there are individual AC units in each of the bedrooms, they have to work very hard to remove the humidity and provide relief from it. There is no AC in the bathrooms, kitchen or main living area. And the owner encourages AC use only 15 minutes per day. So after coming back from a hot hike in the 88 percent humidity, there is little relief and things become sticky and damp. Also, the need for 4 wheel is no joke. Two of the steepest hills we have ever driven are required to get you to the house and they are gravel and become wet and slippery when it rains. We loved the beautiful country and wonderful people in Costa Rica.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debbie F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Dominical Redux
Having stayed in this area many times over the years, this home is truly a standout. Although the entry drive is not for the faint of heart, the magnificent amenities, the creatively maintained landscaping, the view and proximity to both Dominical and Play Matapalo is quite convenient. Our host (and owner) was both gracious and helpful. We definitely will come back again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracy F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great family rental in Dominical
This house is exactly as listed and was perfect for our needs. The views are spectacular and both the owner and property manager are truly beyond helpful. David, the property manager, works as your personal vacation manager for all of your excursions- he truly went above and beyond. I can’t imagine a better rental in this area.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Paradise
The property is absolutely beautiful with so much care given to the lush gardens and koi pond. The sounds of the birds and jungle are magical and we saw multiple Toucans and hummingbirds right from the expansive balcony. Even the private drive to the house is a great experience. Dave and Toni gave extensive information and recommendations on the area and were a pleasure to deal with. The house has lots of books on Costa Rican birds, mammals and plants so you can look up whatever you are seeing. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tyler H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Costa Rican paradise
The home was very clean and spacious with all of the essentials to enjoy your day relaxing near the pool or the porch with expansive views of the ocean with a nice ocean breeze all day long.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

LIsa H., Peoria

Liked: Cleanliness
Pura Vida Stay!
Highly recommend this VRBO to anyone wanting to visit Costa Rica. The owners Dave and Toni and Property Manager David were top notch. Responded to questions promptly and courteously. Their recommendations for exertions and restaurants were spot on. The house is spectacular with every amenity you would want. Beach views from the house are amazing and the pool/grounds/gardens are spectacular. Would love to stay here again. Thanks so much for a wonderful vacation. Pura Vida!
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lynne G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful wildlife experience
The house was great! Well built and very comfortable. The pool was nice and the garden was beautiful. We saw so many amazing animals just from the deck. Parrots and Tucans and giant hummingbirds, a bird watcher's paradise! Our Costa Rica contact, David was very helpful and kind. We highly recommend this beautiful home, close to the beach but on the edge of the jungle. Right in the biological corridor, it is a spectacular location to see it all. We even saw an anteater!!
Stayed 31 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gary H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Heaven on earth
As close to paradise as you can get. Owners and house manager were so friendly and helpful. We highly recommend this wonderful property.
Stayed 30 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jamie D., Lowell

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely Amazing!
Not even sure where to start! It was beyond what words can describe. From the beginning, Dave and Toni were great with communication and sharing helpful information. Super easy booking / check-in process and clear directions/access information. And David, their property manager and local tico, is amazing! He helped us every step of the way with booking activities/reservations and pointing out the more local attractions and beaches. He was engaged, accommodating and knowledgeable, and just helped to make our trip that much more memorable! Thank you so much David! And then you have the house/property-WOW! It was everything and MORE than we could have imagined! The pictures give a great perspective of what to expect, but when you pull up and walk out - just breath taking! It had everything we needed, from cooking to swimming to the beach essentials. And clean! We saw so much wildlife from the porch! Toucans, monkeys, macaws, agouti, peccary (small pig), numerous birds (including humming birds). Even iguana on the road to the house, which is so beautiful and amazing. Likely the best non pavement road in Costa Rica! We were there in the dry season (mid Feb.) so 4x4 wasn't used, but definitely a must have in general (not only for the house - but if you plan to explore) And the sounds, from the birds to the waves crashing - we can still hear them - amazing! The location was perfect, easy access to the road and very close to town. Beautiful and quick 30 minute trip down to Uvita for groceries, and very close to great beaches. Also very centrally located to easily experience Manuel Antonio and Marino Ballena (Whale Tail) national parks. Both were amazing (insider tip, keep driving past the parking vendors to get closer to the park entrances). David helped us coordinate amazing activities, from ATV riding (to a waterfall), horseback riding (to another waterfall), and hiking (to yet another waterfall!) and pointed us to the most amazing local beaches! And the Food! The local fruit was delicious. The Ceviche is to die for. And we absolutely loved the simple local Casado and Arroz con Pollo dishes at the less American locations (which you have your pick of). We highly recommend the personal chef, it was a great experience with unbelievable food! What else can be written?! The house, the property, the people, the scenery, the activities, the beaches, the food, the wildlife - I am sure we are missing something. But it was just amazing!! Pura Vida!!
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Karen F.

Liked: Cleanliness
A piece of paradise
My family and I (husband and 2 teenagers) stayed here for 5 nights but we wish it could have been longer. The house is located at the end of a secluded/gated community and is a beautiful piece of property. You can see the ocean for miles. The landscape is beautiful and is surrounded by jungle, so you have the best of both worlds. Dave gave perfect directions to the house. We felt like we were on a scavenger hunt our first time in. It was a lot of fun. The house itself is beautiful, well decorated, and has very comfortable seating and bedding. The kitchen was fully stocked with everything you might need, including spices. The Pool is lovely and was perfect for cooling off. We throughly enjoyed our stay and hope to come back again soon.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kate B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Breath taking views!
We had a fabulous time at Dave & Toni’s place! The views are incredible, our boys (ages 3.5 & 7) loved swimming in the big pool, and the location is great! Monkeys came to visit in the afternoon, lots of bird sightings, and we even saw a whale (with binoculars we brought) from their balcony! Fabulous home, friendly owners and management. Thanks for sharing your home with us!
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jean P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Ocean View
The house is very comfortable. Three bedrooms with a bathroom attached to each bedroom. A nice pool at the house to cool off in, and conveniently located to the beaches in and around Dominical. Many other attractions close by too.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

wayne R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Diamond In The Jungle
This villa is in a perfect location...total privacy deep in the jungle yet close enough to the real world for great eats and entertainment. The wildlife around the villa is terrific...the ‘show’ starts shortly after day break every day! A 4 wheel drive is a must...but don’t be scared...it’s fun! The interior of the villa is beautiful, well designed and comfortable. We spent 2 weeks here over Christmas and New Years. Treat yourself cause life’s too short not to! We’ll be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Randall J.

Liked: Cleanliness
The listing is fantastic, the property is even better!!
Absolutely loved the home, the property, and the area. Very easy to get to, private, secluded, and safe. The owner Dave was helpful and responsive. David, the local property manager and concierge was very pleasant and provided good recommendations for local restaurants and arranged a great rafting trip for us. I think our next trip to CR will be booked based on the availability of this home. Best I've found in CR. SIX stars from me!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Steve G., Muskego, WI

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful home with wildlife near Dominical and beaches
The home is wonderful and we plan on staying there again in the future. The home is just as its appears in the photos, no surprises & no disappointments. It's very comfortable and has a great vibe. The furniture, including the beds and pillows are comfortable. The beds are firm with plenty of support but have soft toppers and were perfect for us. There are plenty of pillows. The kitchen is well-equipped with more utensils and appliances that we had need for. The gas grill had plenty of propane and we cooked several meals using it. The pool is nice and the pool-guy comes several times per week to clean and take care of it. The twenty-five acres is heavily jungled with perhaps two acres cleared and landscaped for the home and pool. There is a trail leading to the end of the property where it borders Hacienda Baru. We saw lots of capuchin monkeys as well as a numbest of peccaries and even a few agouti. There are a multitude of birds who visit the trees on the property. The capuchins eat and play in the trees above and below the home. There are great views of their antics from the second floor patio and the master bath. Dave and Toni were very communicative as we prepared or our trip; one or the other would return calls and reply to emails promptly. David, the local property manager and de-facto concierge visited us at the property our first morning in the home. He was informative and helpful. He arranged two excursions for us, one to Villa Arturas Animal Sanctuary, a should see, and a paddle board trip through there mangroves with Pineapple Tours. The drive is two kms on a steep dirt and gravel road from the main gate to the home's gate. You will need a 4x4; we were fine here and on all of the muddy back roads we explored with a small SUV. Although you drive two kms from the main road, 34, gate up through the hills to the home, the road twists back towards the main road and it is a vey close to 34. It's about 30 meters from the road and 20-30 meters above it. You cannot see the road, there is only one other property visible a long way down the hill and across the road. But, there is traffic noise. The home is very private, but the proximity to 34 allows car and tuck noise to reach the property. It was far outweighed by the home, the pool, and the land, but it is pretty noticeable and should be mentioned as the only drawback to the home. Like I said, we plan to stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Paradise Found
1st, the owners are spectacular with details. We received a 16 pg document about the rental and more importantly about the surrounding areas. It was great. For sure you MUST have a 4x4 vehicle, no doubt. We loved eating at the Jolly Roger and both Uvita and Dominicalito were great beaches for kids. Great property.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Mario R., Québec, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness
Difficult to find better!
We spent the entire month of July 2019 in the house of Dave & Toni. We were on our 6th visit to Costa Rica and our 4th rental house. Difficult to find better by our criteria: the house is secluded, safe (gated community style), offers a breathtaking view (at the top of a mountain) and is very comfortable; good weather, bad weather (wide balcony). The Pacific Ocean stretches infinitely under our eyes constantly that we cook or that we are at the pool. Flora and fauna are omnipresent; monkeys, koati, toucan, sloth, macaws, pig, etc. gives us the impression of being out of the world. Located at the height of the flight of the urubu and surrounded by the musical concert of the different birds, we no longer had the taste to leave for the beach. Short trips made it possible to take advantage of the different beaches nearby depending on whether we wanted an isolated beach (playa linda and guapil) or even more alive (playa dominical and dominicalito). Our 15 year old son surfed with Jeudy Costa Rica Explorer: a must. The staff of the house was friendly and they were able to answer all our questions. Easy to go grocery shopping or find any other service (bank, dental, etc.).
Stayed 31 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Todd S.

Amazing Property and wonderful hosts
Our stay at this location was wonderful. As we drove up the long, winding mountain road, we felt like we were in paradise. The property is very isolated and remote which is what we love about it. There were many animals we saw going to the property. Once at the house, we fell in love with everything. The view has to be one of the BEST in Costa Rica. The home was perfect for our family of 7. We had a few issues in the beginning with the security entrance gate and passcodes. Dave was available and helpful with all of our requests. Our stay was amazing!!! We would highly recommend this property to anyone that wants seclusion, wonderful views, and an amazing home with very nice pool. Thank You! -The Skalberg Family
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

barbara f.

Beautiful views
We had a wonderful time staying at this house. The views are spectacular and the house has some very special features. The master bedroom/bathroom is really great and the outside areas are all nice. The house is comfortable and well stocked. A few notes: The common living space and kitchen are a bit small and there is no inside dining table or eating area. The upstairs bedroom has excellent views but this room is more like a loft space and cannot be closed off for privacy. The pool needs some tile repair. There is also a very steep one mile road to the house.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2019

6/10 Okay

Cheri H., Fleming Island Florida

Average stay.
The property had a beautiful view and some wildlife(mostly coati and birds). The kitchen was well stocked with spices and cookware. We were here during the hottest time of the year and the home was pretty hot unless you ran the air which is very costly.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Adria E., Guilderland NY

Stunning view from a well appointed house
This is a beautiful house perched high above the surf. I do have to warn you that the drive up and down the hill is not for the faint of heart and not to be attempted without a 4 wheel drive vehicle. Once you get there the view is breathtaking and it's a treat to watch for wildlife from the terrace. We had regular visits from coatis and agoutis, saw toucans and if you hunted around the trees on the back/side of the property you were likely to find capuchin monkeys. The house itself was clean and had everything you could need for a comfortable stay. We were traveling with 2 teenagers so we gave them the first floor - one is the master which is very large and has an expansive bathroom where the washer/dryer is located. On the other side of the living area/kitchen is the other room which also has its own bathroom. These bedrooms are quite easy to cool down. We opted to stay in the second floor bedroom. Its stairwell is open to the living area below so it was always a bit too warm up there. That said, everyone had their privacy and room to relax at the end of the day. The house is well located and there are many activities and restaurants within a short driving distance. We were travelling with 2 teenagers at peak season and I wanted to make sure they were well entertained and had planned our activities far in advance. If you don't the property manager, David can help you out. We did not have very much interaction with him but he seemed very nice and helpful. We did have to call him twice. Once because I misplaced the lockbox code on arrival and another time because the main gate would not open. Both times he answered immediately and in the case of the stuck gate he sent someone to fix it within minutes. There were 3 other cars that had been stuck there for 20 minutes unable to reach their managers so they were also quite impressed with David! Thank you for a beautiful and memorable vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Chester K.

Perfect for our family
If you need a beautiful, modern house with 3 bedrooms and a million dollar Pacific view in the Dominical area then you may want to check out Dave's place. No surprises here. Photos are accurate, great communication, local caretaker David is super nice, house and grounds are very clean and it has everything you need to host 2 couples or a family. Be prepared though that road to house in this gated community is not for everyone as it is steep and rough. 4 wheel drive would be recommended. And expect normal power outages. But hey, this is southern Costa Rica. What a beautiful part of the world and a perfect house to either relax on the porch or base your expeditions from. 5 star from our family all day long and we are already looking forward to a return visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019