Ocean-view pool, private jungle trails, and a BBQ terrace define this 4BR villa for 9 near Tamarindo. Enjoy family-friendly gardens, four bathrooms, and beach access just minutes away.
Wake up to toucans and ocean waves in this private oceanview villa near Dominical. Perched above the jungle, Villa Colibrí offers panoramic views, unforgettable sunsets, and total privacy—just minutes from top beaches and surf spots.
Ideal for families and small groups, enjoy a private pool, open-air living, and jungle trails. Optional in-villa dining and spa services create a relaxed, boutique-style stay. Families love the unique poolside tower space, perfect for kids to play and unwind.
The space Villa Colibrí is an authentic two-story ocean view retreat designed with thoughtful interior architecture and natural materials, just a 5-minute drive from the nearest beach. Surrounded by lush, reforested tropical gardens, the property offers total privacy, tranquility, and immersive jungle living.
Locally crafted stonework and artisan tile details create a warm, elegant atmosphere throughout the home, blending comfort with authentic Costa Rican character.
Guests may enhance their stay with optional in-villa dining prepared by Gaby—consistently highlighted as a favorite experience. Private jungle trails on the property can also be explored with our caretaker Cristian, offering a unique connection to nature.
The villa includes complimentary cleaning, with flexible options for a mid-stay refresh or daily service at your convenience.
Access is via a short uphill drive, and a 4x4 vehicle is recommended. This ensures maximum privacy, breathtaking ocean views, and an elevated jungle setting.
The home is designed for families and small groups and includes: • 4 bedrooms total • Upstairs: one ocean view master suite and two jungle bedrooms (one queen bed + one room with three single beds sharing a bathroom) • Downstairs: one additional master suite • 4 bathrooms in total
The villa also features an open-concept kitchen, a yoga/playroom with ocean views, and expansive indoor-outdoor living spaces. Outside, guests enjoy a large terrace with BBQ and dining area, a private ocean view pool, and a dedicated kids’ pool house designed for safe play.
All bedrooms are equipped with air conditioning and fans. A full laundry room is available for guest use, with optional laundry service on-site.
The property manager is available offering support with local recommendations.
This home has been lovingly maintained as a family residence for over a decade and is fully equipped for children, including a stair barrier option and a secure pool design. One bedroom with three single beds is ideal for children but can also be adapted for adults.
The surrounding gardens have been carefully reforested over the past 10+ years, creating a rich, vibrant ecosystem filled with tropical flora and wildlife.
Guest access Villa Colibrí is ideally located in the heart of Costa Ballena, offering the perfect balance between privacy, nature, and convenience. The villa is just a 5-minute drive from Dominicalito Beach—known for its gentle waves, tide pools, and relaxed atmosphere—and only 7 minutes from Dominical, a vibrant surf town with supermarkets, restaurants, cafés, and nightlife.
Access is via a short uphill drive, and a 4x4 vehicle is recommended to fully enjoy the elevated jungle setting and panoramic ocean views.
The day before arrival, guests will receive the exact location and entry instructions. Our housekeeper will welcome you at the villa, ensure everything is prepared, and guide you through check-in.
The property is discreetly managed with an on-site caretaker who has supported the villa for over four years. Guests enjoy full privacy and peace of mind throughout their stay.
At the base of the hill, a charming local café is just 3 minutes away by car, perfect for breakfast or lunch after a morning at the beach.
For a more effortless stay, guests may also enjoy in-villa dining. Our trusted local housekeeper and cook can prepare meals on request, and we are happy to recommend excellent private chefs for a more elevated culinary experience.
To ensure complete comfort, Villa Colibrí includes complimentary cleaning, with flexible options for a mid-stay refresh or daily service at your preferred timing.
Unlike many hillside properties in the region, Villa Colibrí offers a rare combination of security, seclusion, and proximity to the best surf beaches in Costa Rica, making it ideal for families, surfers, and nature lovers alike.
Other things to note Housekeeping & Confort/ To ensure a truly relaxing stay, Villa Colibrí includes complimentary daily cleaning provided by a trusted housekeeper who has cared for the property for over four years.
Guests may choose between a light daily refresh at a convenient time (between 8:00am–12:00pm or 1:00pm–5:00pm), or a more general mid-stay cleaning. Our goal is to make your stay effortless so you can fully enjoy your time in Costa Rica.
On-Site Team & Local Experience/ Gaby and Cristian have been part of the Villa Colibrí team for many years and know the home and surrounding area intimately. Guests often enjoy connecting with them during their stay, and they are happy to share local insights and, if desired, help guests practice a bit of Spanish.
Gaby also has culinary experience, having worked in local restaurants for many years. Guests who wish to enjoy authentic Costa Rican home cooking can arrange meals prepared by her upon request.
Hot Water System/ The villa uses a solar water heating system supported by an electric backup during cloudy days. Please note that hot water pressure may vary slightly if multiple showers are used simultaneously.
Septic System Guidelines/ Like most homes in Costa Rica, the villa operates on a septic system. Please dispose of all toilet paper and hygiene products in the bins provided next to each toilet.
Waste & Recycling/ We kindly ask guests to help us care for the environment by using the separate recycling bins located in the laundry area. General waste, organic material, and recyclables (plastic, glass, aluminum, paper) are separated accordingly.
Nature & Wildlife/ Villa Colibrí has been part of a long-term reforestation effort spanning nearly two decades, resulting in a thriving tropical ecosystem around the property.
It is common to see monkeys, toucans, parrots, and other wildlife. Please do not feed the animals, and enjoy the unique experience of being fully immersed in nature.
Beaches & Surroundings/ The villa is ideally located for exploring some of the best beaches in the region.
Dominical Beach (7 minutes away) is known for its surf and stronger currents, ideal for experienced surfers. For swimming and families, Dominicalito Beach offers calmer waters and is the closest option to the property.
Within a 15-minute drive, guests can also reach Hermosa and Chaman beaches, the latter located within Marino Ballena National Park, home to the iconic whale tail sand formation.
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Melissa
5 months ago
We are very familiar with the area and this was by far the best place we have found around Dominical / Uvita / Ojochal. We absolutely LOVED it. Glorious location, authentic feel, lots of birds and animals. Perfect for families. We would be happy to return year after year.
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Amanda
6 months ago
Words can’t describe how much we loved and enjoyed our stay. Everything was perfect. It was peaceful and beautiful. We saw so much wildlife right from the back patio and the home was clean and extremely comfortable for our large group of 8 (two families). The location was perfect. Easy to get to a grocery store, downtown Dominical, coffee shops and restaurants. 7 minutes from playa Dominicalito which was our favorite beach. We also spent a day in Uvita which was a quick drive and so much fun. All in all, this was our favorite spot of our Costa Rica vacation and we will absolutely be back! P.S. we booked massages from the person recommended by the host and they came to the house which was SO nice and some of the best massages we’ve ever had.
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Kyle
6 months ago
Awesome trip, house was beautiful with gorgeous views. Definitely take the recommended advice and make sure to get a 4wheel drive. Had a wonderful experience. Highly recommend requesting Gabby, every meal she prepared was amazing!!
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Ruthie
7 months ago
I can't speak highly enough about staying in Villa Colibri. It really is a dream. The house itself is spacious with a wonderful flow and great outside living spaces. We spent many happy hours drinking coffee, cooking in the outdoor kitchen and watching the stars while listening to the waves from the bay below. It has a great vibe and also feels very luxurious. We had many wonderful visitors including monkeys, toucans, macaws and hummingbirds. Just a few minutes down the road was a great café and a yoga shala. Dominical and its amenities are not far away. Just a word of caution - be careful not to park on the Main Street in Dominical or you might have your number plates taken by the traffic police! Dominicalito bay is lovely - but watch out for rocks at low tide. Gaby, the caretaker was beyond helpful to our group and was very much appreciated. All in all, I was sad to leave and I really hope we will be back one day.
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Michael
7 months ago
Amazing staff and such a perfect spot for a vacation. Also chef Douglas was amazing. Highly recommend him and his wife!
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Elizabeth
8 months ago
You definitely need a 4x4 to get up the driveway, but once you get to the villa it is truly spectacular! 10/10 would recommend. We are already dreaming about a return visit. Unbelievable views, beautiful home, amazing outdoor space and pool, and super friendly local staff!! We saw amazing toucans and monkeys and had some incredible sunsets. Also super close to Domical and Uvita!
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Shawn
8 months ago
I've stayed in other places that required 4WD vehicles and gotten away with 2WD. Not here. We ended up parking on the side of the rode and climbing 10 minutes up hill. Make sure Avis doesn't lie to you about your car bing 4WD. That aside, the view is lovely. It is a bit of a trek to get up/down the mountain to the main road. I timed it at about six minutes, but it feels like more. The windows have screens so you can get nice air flow without the bugs. The outdoor dining was also great.
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John
10 months ago
The house was absolutely stunning. It was very accommodating for the family. It felt secluded but not far from everything you need. Gabby the housekeeper was extremely helpful and tentative. I’m a builder and there’s things I seen in the house that I’d love to bring back to the states!
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Andrea
1 year ago
This beautiful home has the most amazing view of the ocean, and is set in the jungle with complete privacy and wonderful nature sounds. We were greeted by all types of creatures: various birds (including a toucan that visited us daily), MANY capuchin monkeys hanging out right by our balcony, frogs, caterpillars, butterflies, and many more. The pool was so refreshing after a day out and about, and Gaby and Paloma always made sure to take care of anything we needed. You couldn’t ask for a nicer place to stay or a better experience. We hope to be back! Thanks again!
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Mike
1 year ago
Truly an amazing house and property! We loved our stay here. It's high up on a hill and takes a good 5+ minutes of an off road incline to get there but once you do it is beautiful. You are secluded, in the rainforest, with a spectacular view. The pool is wonderful but note there is no hot tub. Everyone had a nice sized and clean bedroom and bathroom. We had a lot of mostly cloud days so the hot water was quite minimal. But aside from that you will love this house. Gaby stopped by each afternoon and freshened things up which was very nice! Maria allowed us to check-in early as they didn't have a guest the night before. And we loved the town of Dominical. It's small but has some great restaurants and a few nice shops. We ate at Phat Noodle, Fuego Brewery, and Cafe Mono Congo (all great). And the location between Uvita, Quepos, and Nuayaca waterfall (see this!) is great! We had a toucan visit us nearly everyday and saw some interesting creatures (like a 6"+ grasshopper).
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