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Outdoor pool
Terrace/patio
Smart TV, books, stereo
Beach nearby, sun-loungers, beach towels
Shower, hair dryer, towels, soap

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 6279 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Breakfast available
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

Map
Dominical, Puntarenas Province
  • Catarata uvita
    10 min drive
  • Secret Lau Pool
    10 min drive
  • Playa Hermosa
    14 min drive
  • Quepos (XQP)
    53 min drive

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About the area

Ballena

Located in Ballena, this vacation home is by the ocean, within a 10-minute drive of Catarata uvita and Secret Lau Pool. .This vacation home is 2.5 mi (4 km) from Playa Hermosa and 5.2 mi (8.3 km) from Uvita Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Catarata uvita - 10 min drive
  • Marino Ballena National Park - 12 min drive
  • Playa Hermosa - 14 min drive
  • Uvita Beach - 15 min drive
  • Hacienda Baru - 16 min drive

Getting around

  • Quepos (XQP) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pizzeria La Fogata - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Scala - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Sibu - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Pizza Time - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Marino Ballena - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

HR3 Spectacular Ocean Views, Beach, Tropical Jungle

Hermosa Retreat is an exclusive escape nestled in the jungle above the famous Playa Hermosa (Uvita). Absolutely stunning views of the Pacific ocean, year-round sunset, and the legendary Whale's tail. All that with the constant ocean breeze flowing through the house.

This villa gives you the opportunity to be part of the pristine ecosyatem of costa rica as far as wildlife observation is concerned: toucans, scarlett macaws, white face and howler monkeys, sloths, etc.

This villa has 3 generous bedrooms and 4 bathrooms. The living area is perfectly designed for the tropics as it opens up to a large outside terrace with a sofa to relax and lose yourself in this perfect paradise. A great place for yoga and meditation. For the warm afternoon, we have an infinity pool to refresh yourself. The house comes equipped with top-quality amenities and fiber internet (up to 100Mbps).

Hermosa Retreat also has a great location. It is located just 15 min south of Dominical and 5 min north of Uvita. It is also 30 min from Quepos airport and 40 min from the famous Manuel Antonio beach and National Park. There is plenty of beautiful beaches, surf, rivers, waterfalls, and restaurants within a short drive (no need for a 4x4). The closest beach is Playa Hermosa - just a 4 min drive from the house.

All our villas come with:
A concierge service to help you with airport transfer, car rental, private Chef, yoga class or massage by the pool, etc
A tour manager to help you organize your outdoor activities and make sure you’re not missing anything in the area.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a private pool and a Smart TV. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.
Pamper yourself with onsite massages or enjoy recreation amenities such as an outdoor pool. Additional features at this vacation home include concierge services and barbecue grills.
Breakfast is available for a fee.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Jerome Pierre

Languages

English, French, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach
  • Beach towels
  • Beach sunloungers

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Massages

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking
  • Limo/town car service
  • Car recommended

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Toaster
  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Ice maker

Dining

  • Breakfast available for a fee
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Hairdryer
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided
  • Soap
  • Shampoo

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Books
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Barbecue
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Safe
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Chef
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean
  • Near the sea
  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Golf privileges
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Cycling nearby

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)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 3000 sq ft (279 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 9:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

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 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, 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

Property is also known as

HR3 Spectacular Ocean Views Beach Tropical Jungle House
HR3 Spectacular Ocean Views Beach Tropical Jungle Dominical
HR3 Spectacular Ocean Views Beach Tropical Jungle
HR3 Spectacular Ocean Views Beach Tropical Jungle
HR3 Spectacular Ocean Views Beach Tropical Jungle House
HR3 Spectacular Ocean Views Beach Tropical Jungle Dominical
HR3 Spectacular Ocean Views Beach Tropical Jungle House
HR3 Spectacular Ocean Views, Beach, Tropical Jungle Dominical
HR3 Spectacular Ocean Views Beach Tropical Jungle
HR3 Spectacular Ocean Views, Beach, Tropical Jungle Ballena
HR3 Spectacular Ocean Views, Beach, Tropical Jungle Dominical
HR3 Spectacular Ocean Views, Beach, Tropical Jungle Ballena

HR3 Spectacular Ocean Views, Beach, Tropical Jungle Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 48 out of 49 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 49 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 49 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 49 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Patrick D., Boxford

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Stay During Off-Season
We arrived late at night and had trouble initially finding the property. Follow the directions to the location that property manager sends you prior to check in not the location of the VRBO listing. The house is amazing, views are stunning, house was well kept and we had a great time.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darrin B., Tucson

Liked: Cleanliness
Blissful
Beautiful property, comfortable, views are beyond and photo capture. Pura Vida!!!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful!!
We stayed for just over a week ( March 2024), and didn’t want to ever leave. The house is absolutely stunning, and has everything you could ever need. The view is incredible!!! We saw many macaws, and toucans, and heard howler monkeys one morning. Easily accessible on a paved road, the villa is well located for Whale’s Tail Beach, Uvita grocery stores, and Dominical. Directions and instructions were very clear and easy. Jerome arranged a wonderful chef’s dinner, which we enjoyed so much. Cathleen ( Explore Uvita) coordinated two excursions for us, which we loved ( horseback riding and a catamaran trip) and she is a Superstar! She went over and above, and was so quick to reply to any questions. So helpful! There is construction going on below and above the villa, but such is life. Just be aware in case you prefer to sleep in, as they start around 6:30am. It didn’t bother us though. This was our favourite house that we have rented in this area, and we would definitely return. We miss it already!
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Home on the Hill overlooking the whale’s tail
Property was as advertised. Wonderful week at the home on the hill overlooking the Whale’s Tail. Would stay there again. Thanks! The Davis’
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian D., San Rafael, California, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Spectacular View!
The views from the outside living space and pool are even better in person. Everyone involved was friendly and very responsive. A little noisy with a new home being built across the street and the main living area can get a little hot. But, I would heartedly recommend this home to everyone. We had a magical week there. Pura Vida!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scott H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Hermosa Retreat
This property was fantastic. Great ocean view from the pool deck with all kinds of wildlife all around. On our last day, a coati came up on the deck looking for food and walked around for 5 minutes while we were relaxing by the pool. Jerome and his team were fantastic and made everything from the airport transfer to the check out go smoothly. I would I highly recommend this villa. We also had the private chef prepare dinner for us on a couple of nights and the food was amazing. I would definitely recommend trying the chef as well. We look forward to coming back here again!
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shaen I.

Liked: Cleanliness
Unbeatable View
Our family absolutely loved staying at this property. The views are unbeatable and the property itself delivered. It is centrally located to many attractions and dining. The only negative for our stay was there was quite a bit of construction directly below the outdoor patio that was very loud. Management was very helpful and timely as was the concierge. Once the nearby construction is complete, this would be a 5+. Would definitely return.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelley W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Stay! Costa Rica is beautiful! We will be back!
The house was very nice, very clean, with everything you need for a lovely stay. Jerome was extremely responsive to all our questions and concerns in the months leading up to the trip and during. The water shut off once and someone was there to fix it within 30 minutes. We felt extremely safe while staying there as well. Once we returned from an excursion after dark and a security guard was there at the gate because he said the alarm had been sounding. We never got to the bottom of it since it was still set and the house appeared undisturbed but it was great peace of mind that there was a guard on standby in case something was really wrong. The house was plenty of space for the size of our family. The view is SPECTACULAR! It’s indescribable, truly! The sunsets and view of The Whale’s Tail were breathtaking. The drive up from the main road is easy. Takes about 3 minutes to be at the house to the bottom of the hill. We did rent a pickup so that helped with the steep climb but no need for a 4x4. The car service we had to and from the airport was terrific. The driver, Paul, was so friendly and spoke great English and answered a lot of questions and gave a lot of information and history about Costa Rica on our drive. Cathleen the tour manager was fantastic in her recommendations and help with setting everything up. A few things to note: - The drive from the airport was a bit longer than it says in the listing. It was about an hour longer which Jerome explained can happen for various reasons after I inquired since I was concerned about how early we needed to leave for our trip back. I’m mentioning it because with 3 kids, by the end of the drive and after 2 flights, my two youngest were in tears. It was probably pushing out limits for travel tolerance with the kids as it was but with the added drive delay, it got our trip off to a rocky start. This is not the fault, of course, of the owners but I would recommend changing the description in the listing as up to 4.5 hours from San Jose depending on traffic so people are aware. The trip back in the early morning was closer to 3 hours. - The pool and house are great but with kids, you definitely want to have your days planned or I think our kids would have gotten bored after a while. We stayed at the house on the first day and day before we left but had excursions on the others.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gigi W., Arlington

Liked: Cleanliness
Above and beyond
The view from this house is so spectacular you'll want to spend the day and night floating in the pool. We did in fact do that one day during our stay. Perfect set up for three couples with what is essentially three master bedrooms. Jerome went above and beyond for us before and during our stay--helping us get the house provisioned for our arrival, coordinating drivers (ask for Paul!) and taxis, arranging a chef to come to the home to cook and serve us dinner (highly recommend) and answering a million questions. He also set us up with Cathleen, who helped us book the most amazing sunset sail and made dinner reservations at restaurants that took our collective breaths away. It was the perfect spot to explore this beautiful country. The most overused word on this trip for the four of us was..."WOW!"
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Phil B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing
The place was outstanding. They did a wonderful job preparing the place. Private parking. Secluded. Very Clean. All amenities were perfect. Enjoy.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Phill B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Unmatched views!
My wife and I stayed at Hermosa Luxury Resort for her Birthday and were blown away by this property. The house is beautiful, and you have 180 degree ocean views of Whale Tail from the patio and infinity pool. We will absolutely come back.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gwen W., Bradenton, Florida

Liked: Cleanliness
Impeccably clean and amazing view
Upon arrival we let ourselves in with lockbox key and found the house clean and bright. The view was breathtaking of the Whales tail! The kitchen was nicely equipped with everything we needed and more. The pool was clean and refreshing and they pool towels for us! It was just far enough out of town to be quiet but also east to get groceries and have dinner out! We will certainly be back! Thank you
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Pierre R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent View!
We had a wonderful time in this property. The view was fantastic and amazing to wake up each morning to looking out towards the ocean. Kitchen was well stocked. House was clean. Everything was functional. Our family enjoyed the property.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Maria K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing place!
The view will blow your mind! We had a sloth right next to the house for a few days on the tree. And toucans! Incredible and can’t wait to come back.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joanna S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Trip to Uvita
So easy and wonderful. Gregoire and Jerome are wonderful communicators. Property even BETTER than appears on line. Access to property is good- excellent roads, no 4WD needed. Fully stocked kitchen. AMAZING views. Could not ask for better experience
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mark R., Hollywood, SC

Liked: Cleanliness
Total Tranquility
This home and it’s location are the perfect getaway. The host was very attentive to our needs and even reached out to us to make suggestions on things to do. Horseback riding on the beach is 5 minutes away. 5 star place for sure!
Stayed 8 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

James B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful spot. Highly Recommend
Caretaker was great. Helped us out of a couple of self inflicted jams. Very responsive and gave great recommendations for restaurants
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sue V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfection
We stayed here for 2 weeks and it was not enough time. The view is unbelievable, the house is clean and comfortable, easily accessible up a winding paved road which is very fun to drive. Really hard to say enough about this location as it met and went above all our expectations. This was our first time to Costa Rica and will certainly not be our last. It was just great. (although a microwave would be a nice touch;) Thank you, thank you!
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

James L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Phenomenal property. Amazing experience.
A top property. Exquisitely views every time of day. A++++++
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sean T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing
Amazing views nice clean well laid out home

10/10 Excellent

Joseph H., Sarasota, Florida USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Best View in Uvita!
When we booked this online the pictures looked really nice. Well, there is nothing like seeing it with your own eyes! Spectacular! You will not want to leave the property - it's that good. The house itself is everything you will need for a very comfortable and private stay in the Uvita area. The road access is one of the best we drove on - you do not need a 4x4 to reach the house and at 900 ft. of elevation you get awesome white water, Whale's Tail views, and amazing sunsets. You do not hear the road noise below. You do hear the waves breaking on the beach below for as far as you can see! In the morning you will be greeted by tropical birds, including toucans and macaws, howler monkeys, etc...The property manager, Jerome, was great and helped us in everyway in a very responsive and professional manner. We wouldn't stay anywhere else in the Uvita area! Joe H.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

John H.

Liked: Cleanliness
5 Star Stay
Jerome was quick to communicate, answer any questions we had and solved any issues. This place is wonderful as advertised. Great views
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Ysabelle D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Pura Vida
WOW! Beautiful Villa with an exquisite view, the best view to be honest. Very clean, spotless clean and lots of amenities EXCEPT there is no microwave. Very close to beaches, restaurants, grocery's stores, etc. We recommend for romantic trip or for a family vacation. We spent our time outside enjoying the view, lounging in the pool and having a cocktail at sunset! Jerome is very very helpful and quick to respond. Great service. Jerome arranged our private transfers from and to the airport, grocery delivery service before we arrived and taxi during our stay. Great service and we were very satisfied! We highly recommend this Villa. Pura Vida Ysabelle, Martin, Zackary & Juliette
Stayed 11 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn M., San Antonio

Liked: Cleanliness
Great House
The house was great and the view was incredible. Lighting in bathroom could be better. A microwave and dishwasher would make the house even more livable. Somewhat concerned when we saw men with flashlights - called manager and he informed us it was security. Without A/C in main living area...somewhat uncomfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Scott W.

Liked: Cleanliness
2020 Costa Rica
Wow beautiful property and an even better view.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2020