Expansive glass walls frame jungle and mountain views in this 2-bedroom villa near Uvita. A saltwater infinity pool, outdoor kitchen, and private Ballena National Park beach access complete the retreat.
Overview
Nestled on a hillside in the mountain community of San Josecito, Villa de Claris offers a peaceful escape from the outside world. The home showcases Costa Rican mid-century modern architecture with expansive glass walls that provide breathtaking views from every room.
The Space
The open-concept living area is furnished with stylish modern pieces and includes:
- A large chef’s kitchen
- Wet bar
- Breakfast bar
- Ample space for dining, entertaining, and relaxing
Natural stone floors extend throughout the house, seamlessly connecting indoor and outdoor living areas.
This property also features private access to Ballena National Park beach, which includes free parking. This secluded beach typically has only one or two visitors, making it an ideal spot to unwind, enjoy the waves, and watch spectacular sunsets.
Tickets to the park are provided at the regular price of $6.00 per adult, while children under 11 enter free.
Our property management team is available to assist with booking tours and offering recommendations for activities in the area.
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
The house contains two master bedroom suites, each with:
- Ensuite bathrooms featuring stone-framed glass showers
- Shelved walk-in closets
- Large custom vanities with backlit mirrors
- Ample storage space
Opening the glass shower doors allows you to hear the jungle sounds and waterfall nearby.
Outdoor Features
Outside, you will find:
- A large saltwater infinity pool with covered seating
- An outdoor teak kitchen equipped with a large Weber gas grill
- Jungle-side hammock
- Outdoor beach shower
- Hilltop palapa with TRX workout equipment, perfect for exercise, yoga, or dining
Location and Nearby Activities
Located just 200 meters from a paved road, the house has a gated driveway and an onsite caretaker.
Nearby attractions within a 10-minute drive on paved roads include:
- Rivers and waterfalls at Rancho DiAndrew
- Bird watching at Oro Verde
- Coffee plantation tours at Café Don Emilio
- Waterfalls at Santa Lucia
- Horseback riding at Rancho La Merced
The diverse beaches along the coast between Dominical and Ojochal are also easily accessible from this location.
Amenities
The house offers a wide range of amenities for comfort and convenience:
- Remote control gated entrance
- Saltwater pool
- Dimmable LED soffit lighting throughout
- Original artwork
- Wet bar stocked with various glasses and bar tools
- Chef’s kitchen with prep and pot sinks
- Chef-quality knives, cutting boards, and utensils
- High-quality silverware and dishware
- Refrigerator with ice maker, gas range, dishwasher, and microwave
- Coffee maker, coffee press, toaster, and teapot
- Full-size washer and dryer
- Filtered and UV-treated water supply
- Fiber optic internet and Wi-Fi
- Air conditioning throughout the house
- 55” TV with Amazon Fire Stick
- Bose soundbar and portable Bluetooth speaker
- High-quality cotton sheets, bath and hand towels, beach towels, and pillows
- King-size beds
- Walk-in closets with hangers
- Rain head and handheld showers
- Hair dryer
- Dimmable LED reading lights above beds
- Smart TVs in bedrooms
- Bidet toilets
- Beach chairs, cooler, and beach tent
- Hammock
- Safe
Services
Concierge services are available to arrange:
- Tours
- Massages
- Private chef
- Car rental
- Transfers
Guest reviews
5.0
· 79 reviews
5.0
Cleanliness
5.0
Accuracy
4.9
Communication
4.9
Location
4.9
Check-in
4.8
Value
What guests are saying
5
Christel
1 month ago
We stayed 3 nights and loved everything about it ❣️ The view is incredible , in the mountain not overlooked ❣️ Our own peace of paradise ❣️ Birds watching and listening to wild monkeys, from the pool or bedrooms or showers views. Basically everywhere you look is truly beautiful. Jose the care taker was super helpful and kindly took our luggage up to the car. We did not listen to Cynthia ‘s advice . We booked our car rental too late and couldn’t get the essential 4x4 car that Costa Ricas roads need. The infinity pool was sooo clean and beautiful It looked brand new. The house is very well equipped. Large washer and dryer. We would come back and highly recommend the stay to family and friends .
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Alex
3 months ago
Amazing stay at the villa, everything was super clean and just as shown on the photos! It was equipped with everything you need and even extra that really added to the stay. The views were great even the drive up to the Villa. My wife and I will definitely stay here again!
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Veronica
4 months ago
From the moment we arrived, it was clear that every detail had been thoughtfully considered. The bedding and pillows were exceptionally comfortable — the kind of sleep-in-late comfortable you don’t always expect when traveling. The house itself is very well equipped, with everything you could need close at hand. The garden was an absolute highlight. We were lucky enough to visit during the cactus flower bloom season, and it was simply sublime — a beautiful, living space that felt like a gift. The saltwater pool complemented it perfectly, and the variety of seating areas meant there was always a great spot to settle into, whether you wanted shade, sun, or that ocean view.
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Adam
5 months ago
The Villa de claris was wonderful and exceeded our expectations. Cynthia went above and beyond the night we checked in by meeting us in town during a rainstorm and leading us to the property to ensure that we made it safely The villa was perfect for us and a lovely way to unwind on vacation. Cynthia was always just a phone call or text away if we needed anything. Can’t wait to come back and stay here again
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Volker
5 months ago
The accommodation was fantastically beautiful and very cozy, as well as tastefully furnished. We didn't miss anything. The location is ideal for excursions in the area. We would love to come back one day.
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April
6 months ago
We absolutely loved our stay at Villa de Claris! It truly felt like a home away from home; comfortable, welcoming and thoughtfully set up for a relaxing getaway. The highlight for us was definitely the pool, paired with a stunning view that made every moment feel extra special. Everything was fully stocked with everything you could possibly need, making it so easy to settle in right away. The drive to the property was very manageable, though we’d recommend being a confident driver if driving to this home in the dark. We’d happily stay here again (and look forward to it!!) and highly recommend it to anyone looking for a seamless and enjoyable stay!
5
Elke
6 months ago
The house is incredibly beautiful; we loved it! The private pool is an absolute dream! The tranquility and the view were exactly what we were looking for. In return, the location is a bit secluded, but that didn’t bother us.
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Lindy
6 months ago
The most beautiful house and place ever visited. Very clean and everything you might possibly need is available. Very private and the beds are really comfy. The place has a beautiful interior and Cynthia is very kind and helpful. I would absolutely reccomend this place. Tried to book extra nights but it was already fully booked so warning: you want to stay longer! 😉
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Marianne
6 months ago
Overall good stay but Didn’t appreciate the 4 strange dogs that visited us on a daily base next to the pool. We didn’t feel the kitchen was well equipped in terms of basic spices for cooking. House was nice and clean and Cynthia was good at communicating .
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Jeff
7 months ago
We had such a great time at Cynthia’s place. It was centrally located to all the activities we did during our visit. The views were amazing! We would love to come back and stay longer next time!
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