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Tropical Beachfront Hacienda w/ lanai - steps from Pacific beach

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Reviews

5.8 out of 10
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7278.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Ocean view

Explore the area

Map
Uvita, Pu
  • Arco Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Uvita Beach
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Playa Tortuga
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Palmar (PMZ-Palmar Sur)
    ‪38 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden

About this property

Tropical Beachfront Hacienda w/ lanai - steps from Pacific beach

Casita Ballenato

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You'll have the vacation of your life when you book this breathtaking two-story tropical retreat nestled into the treeline of a stunning South Pacific beach! You and your friends and family will have all the space you need and no shortage of things to do during your stay. Spend your days in the. lanai with full views of the Pacific Ocean, take a leisurely stroll to explore the natural beauty that surrounds the villa then head down to the water to swim along the shore. Use the kitchen to cook a wonderful homemade meal then head upstairs to enjoy a good book while everyone else plays at the beach.

What's nearby:
Why not start your Costa Rican vacation with a trip to see some beautiful waterfalls? Book a ride with Baru Waterfalls Tours, only 19 miles away, and you can check out a three-tiered waterfall, eat at the seasonal open-air restaurant, and maybe even pet a visiting Toucan. If you want to get out on the water, look up Dolphin Tours, just five miles away. You might just get to see some whales in addition to those dolphins, and your snorkeling trip could yield some great meetings with white tip reef sharks or moray eels. Of course, you may just want to spend your days catching some awesome waves along the shoreline. You can visit Surf Lessons Tour (five miles away) for great lessons on riding stance, balance control, and wave-catching from seasoned instructors, or you can take out some kayaks to paddle along the coast.

The property has direct access to the beach that is part of the National Park!
Walking distance to a short hike at Playa Arco.
The beach change a lot during high tide, you can enjoy the beach at low tide.

Things to know:
*Almost no cellphone coverage
No Wifi available
Balcony
Patio
Beach towels
Deck
Lanai
Enclosed yard
*4WD vehicle required for access*

Parking notes: Street parking is available on a first-come-first-serve basis; parking is not guaranteed.

This rental is located on floor 2.




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
Premier Host

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Ocean view
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.
For information about quiet hours, please refer to the listing description.

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

About the area

Ballena

Located in Ballena, this holiday home is in the mountains and on the beach. Marino Ballena National Park and Terraba Sierpe National Wetlands reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Sunset Surf Dominical - Day Lessons and Costa Rica Stand Up Paddle Boarding. Parque Reptilandia and Topolandia are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Uvita, Pu

What's nearby

  • Playa Ballena - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Arco Beach - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Catarata uvita - 11 min drive - 9.2 km
  • Uvita Beach - 12 min drive - 6.2 km
  • Playa Tortuga - 13 min drive - 8.7 km

Restaurants

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Tropical Beachfront Hacienda w/ lanai - steps from Pacific beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Tropical Beachfront Hacienda w/ lanai - steps from Pacific beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Tropical Beachfront Hacienda w/ lanai - steps from Pacific beach?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Tropical Beachfront Hacienda w/ lanai - steps from Pacific beach located?

Nestled on the beach, this Ballena holiday 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.

Reviews

5.8
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 8 reviews

4.8/10

Cleanliness

4.8/10

Check-in

3.4/10

Communication

6.0/10

Location

3.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

S Y.

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Zero Stars

I would rate this house as a 1 on cleanliness. See attached photos.We had to leave this house as it was not habitable. VRBO/Vacasa staff/ local Manager Kevin - 1 star1. There are bats in the house. 2. There is bat poop covering the stairs.3. The entrance stairs are slippery and almost completely broken and rotted. I fell and it is dangerous.4. The master bedroom toilet smells like an open sewer. Vacasa promised to send someone out to fix it or at least to check it out and no one ever showed up. The local manager Kevin also promised to have someone come and no one ever showed up.5. The beds all have poop falling on them from lizards or rodents.6. There is no way to lock anything in the house or keep any belonging safe. Looking through the past comments someone has noted that they have been robbed. No one ever addressed the situation. No one ever told us that it is not secure. I bought a padlock to put on the door upstairs. But the door is so flimsy and unsafe that when I closed it yesterday, pain of glass fell out, leaving a large gaping hole in the door.7. Francisco the host greeter from next-door is lovely, but he has no idea of privacy. He walks into our house living room because there are no walls with no warning and when we are not dressed.8. The rental house that is not Vacasa next-door is 4 meters away and was filled with noisy drunks playing music until two in the morning.9. Undrivable road with regular 4x4. 10. NO BEACH ACCESS UNLESS H.T.
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Molly P.

Liked: Cleanliness, location

Location Great, Needs Some Things

We LOVED the location! That was the treat. Not many places around that are this close to the beach. There's a washer/dryer, it was clean, there's warm water, toiletries included, and clean linens and plenty of towels. What could be better: replacing the downstairs shower curtain (it was ripping and mostly disconnected from the rod); communication (Kevin is great, just not readily available); the kitchen sink was sort of hanging with space between the counter that water was coming out of (if you're careful you can avoid this); the fans don't have adjustable settings which can be annoying during sleep; there was no tea kettle; there wasn't much silverware; there was only a large pot to cook in, nothing small/frying pans; there were no check in instructions; it could use an outdoor fan and an outdoor shower (we were told we could use the connecting property's outdoor shower, but we didn't want to disturb the guests there). Overall we recommend, and would come back because it's a beach house right on the amazing beach! Also, we'd left an expensive charger and our host met us in Uvita to return! Fabulous!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
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8/10 Good

Julianna N.

Lovely rustic location

The location was spectacular next to the ocean!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
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8/10 Good

Sean J.

Excelent location

Great location, beach front
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6/10 Okay

Joann Z.

Remote remote remote

The house is rustic, the caretaker charming however it was impossible to find and had an extremely difficult driveway entrance. In addition there were so few screens that sleeping was not possible on the first floor. Washer and dryer were inoperable making it a hassle to get clothes laundered. Vacasa did come and launder but it was not possible to dry wet towels and hand washables.
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2/10 Terrible

Pablo L.

The beach access was the only asset

I loved how close to the beach it was. The price is high for what the place has to offer. Very rustic and chic decor doesn’t mean comfort. There was no dinning table, poor to not wifi, no phone signal, the fan speed could not be regulated. There were holes on the floor, rusty nails sticking out of the floor. No security and no where to secure valued items. On our last day we went to the beach and upon returning our Bose speaker went missing, we have not heard from management about it yet. I would not rent or recommend staying here.
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10/10 Excellent

Ellesse D.

Beautiful place!

This place is truly a gem! We loved every minute of staying there. The sound of the waves in the morning is magical along with all the animals. We saw monkeys, although the howling monkeys do start at 5am! Francisco was great as well. We will definitely be back!

2/10 Terrible

Laura F.

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

Poor Equipments

There are not any table. The house need some manteinance. There was no en ought bed sheets for all guest and they were not property clean. At the check in the property did not comply with a normal cleaning standard (terrace poorly cleaned). I visited the property with family and 4 children and it was not easy to have breakfast, lunch or dinner since we did not had even enough forks. (Only 4), the Keeper Francisco then gave us from the other house which was empty, the first night.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

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