Ballena Beach Retreat ~ Jungle & Ocean Vibes

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!!

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.

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.

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.