Welcome to Roca Mar, where nature greets you daily with vibrant wildlife, the soothing sound of waves, and breathtaking sunsets. Perfect for families, surfers and nature lovers, this peaceful hideaway offers AC, WiFi, a full kitchen and plenty of wildlife right outside your door. Just a short walk away, discover Playa de Arco—a hidden gem surrounded by pristine forest and home to a cave that beckons the adventurous. Relax, work remotely or explore Marino Ballena Park, Pura Vida awaits! The space Roca Mar boasts three inviting bedrooms—two with luxurious king-size beds and one with cozy twin beds, all outfitted with AC for your ultimate comfort. The main house features two of these bedrooms (one king and one with twin beds), alongside a fully equipped kitchen and a charming sitting area. The third bedroom, with its king bed, offers a private retreat with its own entrance. Step outside to a serene covered patio, perfect for unwinding and enjoying the stunning natural surroundings. Guest access The entire home. Other things to note Fiber optic internet is available, making Roca Mar an ideal spot for a remote work getaway. Enjoy the perfect balance of productivity and relaxation in this beautiful setting.

## Overview

Welcome to Roca Mar, a tranquil retreat where you can experience vibrant wildlife, the calming sound of ocean waves, and stunning sunsets every day. This peaceful getaway is ideal for families, surfers, and nature enthusiasts. The property includes air conditioning, WiFi, a fully equipped kitchen, and abundant wildlife just outside your door.

A short walk leads to Playa de Arco, a secluded beach surrounded by pristine forest and featuring a cave that invites exploration. Whether you want to relax, work remotely, or discover Marino Ballena Park, Pura Vida awaits you here.

## The Space

Roca Mar offers three comfortable bedrooms designed for your comfort:

- Two bedrooms with king-size beds, both equipped with air conditioning
- One bedroom with twin beds, also air-conditioned

The main house contains two bedrooms (one king and one with twin beds), a fully equipped kitchen, and a cozy sitting area. The third bedroom, featuring a king bed, serves as a private suite with its own entrance.

Outside, a peaceful covered patio provides an ideal spot to relax and take in the beautiful natural surroundings.

## Guest Access

Guests have full access to the entire home.

## Additional Information

- Fiber optic internet is available, making Roca Mar a perfect choice for remote work.
- This setting offers a harmonious blend of productivity and relaxation.

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3BR villa in Uvita

Ballena Beach Retreat ~ Jungle & Ocean Vibes - Vacation homes for Rent in Uvita, Puntarenas Province, Costa Rica

We really enjoyed our stay at this unique beach house. The proximity to the beach is almost unbeatable for this area. It’s a short drive outside of Uvita center, but still very easy to get to stores, restaurants, and all the fun things to do in the area. We loved all the tropical wildlife we were able to see right outside the front door - macaws, toucans, and even a sloth! David and Natalia were great hosts too. They were very helpful and so quick to respond to any message we sent them. Highly recommend!!

Private, safe, clean and tidy Lots of tranquility Beach access is in good condition and is a few meters away House with enough accessibility for people with mobility issues/older adults Plenty of space, comfort and safety for pets Great wifi Take into account: it is a little difficult to get to the beach with older adults or people with physical difficulties No microwave

Privado, seguro, limpio y ordenado Mucha tranquilidad Acceso a la playa está en buen estado y queda a unos cuantos metros Casa con bastante accesibilidad para personas con problemas de movilidad/adultos mayores Bastante espacio, comodidad y seguridad para mascotas Excelente wifi Tomar en cuenta: es un poco difícil llegar a la playa con adultos mayores o personas con dificultades físicas No hay microondas

The stay at Playa Ballena was very enjoyable. Natalia was very helpful in getting us set up and providing us with recommendations of where to visit and when. Going to the beach takes planning due to the tide, and Natalia was kind enough to provide us with a tide chart to help us with planning our outings to Arco as well as the time there. We were lucky to see toucan, macaws, howler monkey's and much more, right at the house. Its a peaceful place away from the road and surrounded by trees and a field. I recommend this house if you want to be away from town.

Great place, really calm with good location.

Many people have spoken about the positive vibes of the location and the hosts. But on our last night someone broke into the house, stole a cooler, money, etc. which painted a dark cloud over the entire experience. I live in Costa Rica and understand petty crimes/breakins. I understand this wasn't their fault. But the host had been warned that there were robbers in the area, and even after I provided low-cost immediately available solutions, they did nothing, and therefore we were sitting ducks. No tools for defense or dissuasion. For a fractions of the money they made off of the three rentals, they could have had a guy with a flashlight walk around, and that would have been enough deterrence. But instead, someone broke in while we slept with two young children and stole our stuff. A horrible feeling I don't wish on a young family. If I were a host I would have compensated, but instead I was offered apologies and a week later an offer for a discounted rate if we stayed again.

Dear Charles and family, we are so heartbroken that we had this happen to you, our guest. In 10 years that we have been hosting this is the first unfortunate encounter and to be honest, I am sorry you feel we did nothing. We immediately filed a report with the police and OIJ and have been following through with them.  We do hope you will take our offer to have you back and enjoy the beauty of Ballena as you all did for the first six nights of your stay. Muchas gracias, like I mentioned to you I appreciate your honesty and we are working in improving security in all our rentals.

The house and location are really very nice! We were very nicely welcomed by Natalia and felt very comfortable right away! The proximity to the beach was amazing and we enjoyed magnificent sunsets there!

Das Haus und die Lage sind wirklich sehr schön! Wir sind sehr nett von Natalia begrüßt worden und haben uns direkt sehr wohl gefühlt! Die Nähe zum Strand war großartig und wir haben dort grandiose Sonnenuntergänge genossen!

Staying at David & Natalia’s for the past two years has been a true gift. The home is beautifully designed, very clean and functional with some Balinese hints throughout. They have great taste! They are very responsive and supportive, they truly cared about our experience - it was felt from start to finish. What’s better than the house itself is the surrounding environment. It speaks tranquility through and through, with vast open space, beautiful trees, birds, and privacy. I would highly recommend staying here if you’re looking for serenity and peace of mind whilst being close to great amenities with just a short drive. P.S. if you decide to stay here, definitely check out the bistro right outside the gate and treat yourself to an Agua Dulce.

Beautiful little house 🏠 and the best location is great.

Hermosa casita 🏠 y lo mejor la ubicación está genial.

Wow, this home is on a beautiful piece of land. We didn’t know that it was going to be such an amazing space with private access to the beach. We loved the outdoor shower too! David and Natalia were super accommodating and helpful throughout our stay. The restaurant at the end of the street - Bistro Ballena- was also a huge plus! The house itself was simple, clean, and quiet - exactly what we were looking for.

The location of this casa is unique, next to a disused airstrip, within walking distance of the Ballena Bistro which is one of the best restaurants around (and over three weeks, we tried plenty!) and 200 meters from the beach. The casa itself is simple with air conditioned bedrooms and a sparsely stocked kitchen for four people but a stretch for six. The beds are comfortable and there is an outdoor shower to cool off under. Unlike the other two casas, there is no pool. Because the property is large and private there is no passing traffic (except on the main road, which is 500 meters away) and we felt secure and undisturbed by barking dogs, which can be a problem in Costa Rica. However, prepare to be awake early with the dawn chorus of birds, cicadas, howler monkeys and numerous other critters! We loved this casa, despite needing some items that were not provided (extra pillows and kitchen bowls, for example). David was a responsive host and helped when we had requests.

Beautifully designed and comfortable place to spend a vacation. The road to access the property is gated and there are only a few other properties, so the place feels secluded and quiet. The beach is just a short walk from the house. We had a great time and can't wait to return soon!

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