Note: You need 4x4 to access this property. (No exceptions) Introductory Discounted Rates!! Nestled within one of the most exclusive private communities in the southern zone of Costa Rica, Gema Escondida truly is a hidden gem waiting to be discovered. As you step through the glass doors to Gema Escondida, you’ll be greeted by an absolutely breathtaking ocean view. The space It is perfect for those looking to relax or those looking to surf, 12 kilometers from the town of Dominical, which provides markets, surfboard rentals, nightlife, several great restaurants, and a great community atmosphere. Located on Costa Rica’s amazingly beautiful South Pacific coastline, the small village of Dominical is a hidden paradise with something for everyone. There are shops, restaurants, bars, hotels, and some amazing natural scenery and adventures. Dominical is known to have some of the best surf in the country, but it also has easy access to two amazing national parks (Manuel Antonio and Marino Ballena), some breathtaking waterfalls, great rivers for rafting, and many other great natural adventure tours. With its stunning backdrop of lush green forests and palm tress, this beach is also a great place to bird watch or take a canopy tour of the surrounding locale. There are many other outdoor activities to take part in while in the Dominical area such as hiking, horseback riding, ATV tours, snorkeling trips and kayaking. Villa Gema Escondida is located around 25 minutes driving up the mountain from the main road, thus close to town, restaurants, and beaches, but conveniently hidden to have privacy, tranquility and abundant wildlife. Other things to note Gema Escondida is managed by Paradise Management; a company with over 10 years of experience, expertise and the professionalism for making your vacation in Costa Rica magical. We are truly more than just renting from an owner. We know you'll have an amazing time here, so in order to assure that, this villa will have the following provided: *Full bag of Costa Rican coffee (250 grams/8 oz/0.5 lb) *Coffee filters *Dish soap (sink) *Dish cleaning sponge *Paper towels *Some laundry detergent *Toilet paper *Trash bags This is meant to facilitate your stay, if you run out of any of the items, there are supermarkets nearby where you can get more.

## Access Requirement

A four-wheel-drive vehicle is required to reach this property. No exceptions.

## The Space

Gema Escondida is nestled within one of the most exclusive private communities in southern Costa Rica. Upon entering through the glass doors, you are welcomed by a breathtaking ocean view.

This villa is ideal for those seeking relaxation or surfing adventures. It is situated 12 kilometers from the town of Dominical, which offers markets, surfboard rentals, nightlife, excellent restaurants, and a vibrant community atmosphere.

## Location

Located on Costa Rica’s stunning South Pacific coast, Dominical is a charming village that offers something for everyone. The town features shops, restaurants, bars, hotels, and remarkable natural scenery.

Dominical is renowned for some of the best surfing in the country. It also provides easy access to two notable national parks—Manuel Antonio and Marino Ballena—as well as spectacular waterfalls, rivers suitable for rafting, and a variety of nature-based adventure tours.

Surrounded by lush green forests and palm trees, the beach nearby is perfect for bird watching or enjoying a canopy tour of the area. Additional outdoor activities available in the Dominical region include:

- Hiking
- Horseback riding
- ATV tours
- Snorkeling trips
- Kayaking

Villa Gema Escondida is located about a 25-minute drive up the mountain from the main road. This location offers proximity to town, restaurants, and beaches while providing privacy, tranquility, and abundant wildlife.

## Amenities and Services

Gema Escondida is managed by Paradise Management, a company with over 10 years of experience dedicated to making your Costa Rica vacation exceptional. Their professional service goes beyond simple rental management.

To enhance your stay, the villa provides the following essentials:

- Full bag of Costa Rican coffee (250 grams / 8 ounces / 0.5 pounds)
- Coffee filters
- Dish soap for the sink
- Dish cleaning sponge
- Paper towels
- Some laundry detergent
- Toilet paper
- Trash bags

These items are intended to make your arrival more convenient. Should you need additional supplies, supermarkets are located nearby.

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We had a wonderful time here. Agree with many of the other reviews. Exceptional property with much to offer and an excellent location. Definitely need a 4x4 vehicle on these grounds. Many interactions with wildlife, incredible views, a private feel, and quiet. Would definitely consider this property for future bookings.

The home itself was clean and generally as advertised, but it felt more industrial than welcoming. Be aware it's about a 30-minute drive on a rough stone road. The biggest issue was the frequent power outages. We repeatedly lost lights, A/C, Wi-Fi, and had very limited cell service. There is an electric gate that doesn't operate without power, which left us feeling quite trapped in a dark house which was very uncomfortable. I contacted the host multiple times through a third party app as instructed. My calls were never answered, and responses usually came much later by text. After checkout, I politely shared my concerns. Instead of acknowledging them, the host accused us of damaging two outdoor tables we never used and requested over $300. Which felt like a scam to get more money. As an Airbnb Superhost myself, I understand problems happen, but support and fairness matter. Unfortunately, we experienced neither. Based on our stay, I would not recommend this property.

This home is located in the jungle it is extremely beautiful. The drive to the main road is on dirt roads. 4x4 is necessary. The power goes out often and we had no internet all but one day of our trip. The home was immaculate, the pool was clean, and the views were incredible.

Dear Paige. I appreciate your positive feedback about our villa. We do take pride in catering to our guests’ needs the best way we can. If you’re traveling to our area again soon, don’t hesitate to visit us. Warm regards from Paradise Management Staff!

The pictures do not do this Villa justice! The drive up the mountain was worth the beautiful views!! The pool and the sunsets were fabulous and just what my soul needed! The host was responsive and kind. You will not regret booking!

Dear Kaecie. Thank you for taking the time to review your stay with us. We are very pleased to hear that our staff made your stay pleasant. Looking forward to seeing you again soon. Paradise Management Staff.

The location and the house were perfect. We enjoyed everything about it. It was secluded with beautiful views! Oscar was very helpful with questions and recommendations. Would book again with Paradise Management.

Thanks for your likable comment! It is a pleasure for us to know that you enjoyed our villa and the different services we offer. Feel free of visiting us whenever you want to enjoy our beautiful country. Warm regards from Paradise Management Staff!

I had a nice stay, I didnt realize how high up the villa was, however it was still nice. Great villa

Dear Kailyn, thanks for your likable comment! It is a pleasure for us to know that you enjoyed our villa and the different services we offer. Feel free of visiting us whenever you want to enjoy our beautiful country. Warm regards from Paradise Management Staff!

Absolutely stunning location and amazing home.

Dear Caitlin. Thank you for taking the time to review your stay with us. We are very pleased to hear that our staff made your stay pleasant. Looking forward to seeing you again soon. Paradise Management Staff.

We spent 7 nights in this little corner of Paradise, we found incredible zenitude there, a jungle full of small animals (many coatis) many birds (parrots, toucan etc…). We had spectacular views to the front, stunning ocean views and a very dense forest on each side. Thanks to Oscar our concierge who responded quickly to any questions we had, thanks to Esteban who organized our arrival at the villa well, we chose the meal with a chef as well as a massage. About 6 km from the residence we ate on several occasions at the Scala restaurant, it was an excellent restaurant We leave with our heads filled with beautiful memories We look forward to seeing you again Éric and Marie-Josée

Nous avons passé 7 nuits dans ce petit coin de Paradis, nous y avons trouvé une zenitude incroyable, une jungle gorgée de petit animaux (beaucoup de coatis) beaucoup d’oiseaux (perroquets, toucan etc…). Nous avions une vue spectaculaire vers l’avant, une vue imprenable de l’océan et chaque côté une forêt très dense. Merci à Oscar notre concierge qui a répondu avec rapidité à tous les questions que nous avions, merci à Esteban qui nous a bien organisé notre arrivée à la villa nous avions choisi le repas avec un chef ainsi qu’un massage. À environ 6 km de la résidence nous avons mangé à plusieurs occasions au restaurant scala s’était un excellent restaurant Nous partons avec la tête remplie de beaux souvenirs Au plaisir de vous revoir Éric et Marie-Josée

Thanks for your comment! We are glad to know that you enjoyed the stay in our villa. We always try to provide our guests with everything they might need for them to feel like in paradise. We hope to see you again in our villa. Warm regards from Paradise Management Staff.

This place was beyond words can explain! Squeaky clean, everything you could possibly need to cook and clean. I would recommend this place to anyone looking to experience breath taken views. Someone previously stated you can’t tell the ocean from the sky that explains the view precisely! I look forward to staying here with my friends in the future 10/10 I highly recommend this place. Staff was super friendly and readily available to meet all of my needs.

The host was amazing. The house was spectacular, beautiful views.

Dear Mark, thanks to you for choosing our villa! We are truly pleased to serve you with the best place to stay and all the amenities you may need. Warm regards from Paradise Management Staff.

This place was 100/100. The views the pool … it just did not disappoint. The hosts were super responsive and provided us with everything we requested. Private chef , and massage by the pool. Thank you so much! We will definitely come back !

Dear Hanna, thank you for visiting our villa! Our main goal is to serve our guests with the best hospitality and provide the best comfort to enjoy the journey. It will be our pleasure to have you in our villa anytime you want. Warm regards from Paradise Management Staff!

Nice villa with a great host. Spectacular view and very clean. Definitely need a 4*4 vehicle.

Thanks to you for choosing our villa! We are truly pleased to serve you with the best place to stay and all the amenities you may need. Warm regards from Paradise Management Staff.

Everything was perfect and exactly like the photos. The Airbnb had everything we needed and the host was very helpful and responsive

Dear Emerald. Thank you for taking the time to review your stay with us. We are very pleased to hear that our staff made your stay pleasant. Looking forward to seeing you again soon. Paradise Management Staff.

Our stay at this beautiful Costa Rica Airbnb was a dream, with spectacular jungle and ocean views. The infinity pool and meticulous details, open concept rooms, stunning views from every room in the house (even bathrooms)  made for a luxurious experience. Oscar from Paradise Management provided outstanding service, ensuring a seamless stay, easy check in and always fast communication.The steep, 4-mile gravel road requires a 4x4, taking about 25 minutes, but the breathtaking views are absolutely worth the climb. The location, perfectly situated between Uvita and Dominical, offers abundant food and activity choices.Overall, this Airbnb provides an unparalleled experience for those seeking beauty, tranquility, and adventure. We really enjoyed our stay here as a damily. if you are seeking a luxurious and private gateway we highly recommended!

Dear Roksana, thank you for visiting our villa! Our main goal is to serve our guests with the best hospitality and provide the best comfort to enjoy the journey. It will be our pleasure to have you in our villa anytime you want. Warm regards from Paradise Management Staff!

It was absolutely amazing! Only thing that I was a bit iffy about was the road leading up to it! Other than that it was amazing! You wake up in the morning and can barely differentiate the sky and the ocean it’s so beautiful! Definitely need a 4x4 if you can get a jeep wrangler I say do it!

Dear Giovanni, thanks to you for choosing our villa! We are truly pleased to serve you with the best place to stay and all the amenities you may need. Warm regards from Paradise Management Staff

Dear Brian, thanks to you for choosing our villa! We are truly pleased to serve you with the best place to stay and all the amenities you may need. Warm regards from Paradise Management Staff.

My family and I had a wonderful stay! Place looked exactly like pictures. Beautiful ocean view surrounded by the jungle. We really enjoyed sitting by the pool and hot tub,  taking in the view! You will definitely need a 4x4 vehicle to get to the house. Oscar the property manager was very friendly and always available if we had any questions. We would definitely stay here again!

Dear Natalie, thanks for your enjoyable review! We are really glad to know that you enjoyed so much being in our villa because that’s our main goal. We always try to offer the best comfort and be the best to our guests. Looking forward to seeing you in our community whenever you wish so. Warm regards from Paradise Management Staff!

Wow--what a stay!! This place was absolutely incredible. The pictures don't even do it justice. We could have spent the entire vacation enjoying the Airbnb! :) Oscar was EXTREMELY kind and helpful. He met us when we arrived and before we left and checked in regularly throughout our stay to make sure we had everything we needed. I can't say enough good things about him and the communication. Upon arrival, he had us follow him up the mountain to the house to personally show us around and help us find it, which was a good thing, because it really is wayyy up the mountain; and after dark, it can look very intimidating. They aren't kidding when they say you need a 4WD, but the place is absolutely worth it. Be prepared to see lots of wildlife and untouched beauty around! It was so fun to experience the jungle up close but still feel luxurious in such a beautiful home. Only complaint: we wanted to stay longer!

Dear Alyssa, thanks for your likable comment! It is a pleasure for us to know that you enjoyed our villa and the different services we offer. Feel free of visiting us whenever you want to enjoy our beautiful country. Warm regards from Paradise Management Staff!

Absolutely would stay here again! The host was so friendly and helpful when it came to finding the house and things to do in the area. View wise, it was something out of a movie. The chef service was UNBELIEVABLE! Some of the best food I’ve ever had. Would definitely recommend staying here!!

Dear Morgan, thanks for your likable comment! It is a pleasure for us to know that you enjoyed our villa and the different services we offer. Feel free of visiting us whenever you want to enjoy our beautiful country. Warm regards from Paradise Management Staff!

Gema Escondida is as beautiful in person as it is in the pictures. It is quite a ways up and a 4x4 is a MUST! The views are unbelievable!!! Oh yeah, PLEASE don’t feed the pizote as they are quite aggressive in searching for food and will come on the pool deck while you’re out there or by the grill.

Dear Arnae, thank you so much for your comment. We are glad to hear that you felt that way by staying in our villa because that is our mission. We always try to give our guests the best we can. Our villa will be waiting for you at paradise. Warm regards from Paradise Management Staff!

This home was beautiful, and the view unmatched! Oscar was so responsive and helpful with our very many requests. He gave local recommendations and booked anything we needed, even on short notice. It felt like our home away from home. We would definitely stay at this house again when we are back in town.

Dear Debbie, it's a pleasure for us to know that our guests enjoy the villa and services we offer; that keeps us trying to be the bests. Whenever you want to enjoy our beautiful country, our villa will be waiting for you. Warm regards from Paradise Management Staff!

This place is sooo dreamy , it was breathtaking ! I would highly recommend , it was like living in a dream .

Dear Danielle, thanks for your comment! We are glad to know that you enjoyed the stay in our villa. We always try to provide our guests with everything they might need for them to feel like in paradise. We hope to see you again in our villa. Warm regards from Paradise Management Staff.

We absolutely loved our stay at the Gema Escondida. The house is beautiful, clean and updated. The backyard is spectacular! We enjoyed the incredible views and the pool everyday. It’s a true gem and we can’t wait to return!

Dear Lilian, thank you for taking the time to review your stay with us. We are very pleased to hear that our staff made your stay pleasant. Looking forward to seeing you again soon. Paradise Management Staff.

Absolutely incredible experience, beautiful home, amazing hosts! My family and I have been to Costa Rica many times in various locations and hands down, this home, location and hosts exceeded our expectations. Esteban and Oscar were extremely helpful and very communicative with everything…best experience yet! The home is immaculate and you cannot beat the views, privacy and nature! *You do need a 4x4 vehicle.* Plus, with having a vehicle, you’ll have the freedom to experience all that both local towns (Dominical and Uvita) have to offer…. and they both have a lot of fun activities, shops, grocery stores, excursions and nightlife to explore. We enjoyed many wildlife on and around the property, early morning rainforest sounds, local hikes and late night swims. In addition, this property does not lack in anything that you’d need in terms of kitchen utensils/supplies. I hope to get back to Gema Escondido in the very near future! Pura vida!

Dear Jamie, thank you for giving us a perfect rating and for recommending our villa to other travelers. I’m sure our entire community staff enjoyed catering to your needs as much as you enjoyed your stay. Take care! Paradise Management Staff.

Amazing house, outstanding view, great service.  I would come back over and over

Dear Tina, thank you for visiting our villa! Our main goal is to serve our guests with the best hospitality and provide the best comfort to enjoy the journey. It will be our pleasure to have you in our villa anytime you want. Warm regards from Paradise Management Staff!

We stayed at the villa from July 19th-23rd, it exceeded our expectations. Peaceful and quiet. My kids loved the pool and the views were outstanding. Airbnb looks exactly like the pictures. Defined recommend and will definitely stay again in my future CR trips. Everyone was helpful and answered all of questions immediately.

Dear Ivana, thank you so much for your comment. We are glad to hear that you felt that way by staying in our villa because that is our mission. We always try to give our guests the best we can. Our villa will be waiting for you at paradise. Warm regards from Paradise Management Staff!

Absolutely breathtaking place. It is located in a pretty isolated area and you need to be ready for an adventurous ride to get there. Nevertheless, we absolutely loved it. The views are spectacular. The nearby towns of Uvita and Dominical have greats places to eat, and we need every possible excursion and activity within 30-40 min drive. Communication with the host was exceptional! They arranged the shuttle to meet us at the airport as well as 4X4 to get us to the house. Smooth and easy, very reliable, and friendly.

Dear Anna, thanks to you for choosing our villa! We are truly pleased to serve you with the best place to stay and all the amenities you may need. Warm regards from Paradise Management Staff.

I would like to start off by saying the host oscar was amazing! So nice & helpful. As for the house, the house is beautiful amazing views, super clean and well equipped. The inconvenience of this house is the location. Yes it’s on a mountain but theres no way up or down only with a  (4x4). The hills are so steep you will not feel safe going up or down. Just to get to a grocery store it takes 35mins. You’re very far from everything.

Dear Desire, thanks for taking the time to leave us a review! We are really glad to know that you enjoyed our villa because that’s our main goal. We always try to offer the best comfort and be the best to our guests. The house is actually far from the Highway, that's why we always recommend getting groceries in advance and getting your own 4x4, that way you'll be sure you can get in and out easily. Warm regards from Paradise Management Staff!

Absolutely breathtaking view at this house. You will not be disappointed, trust me. The hospitality we were shown was top notch and Oscar was nothing but helpful. Will be coming back here ASAP!!

Dear Solangel, thanks for your comment! We are glad to know that you enjoyed the stay in our villa. We always try to provide our guests with everything they might need for them to feel like in paradise. We hope to see you again in our villa. Warm regards from Paradise Management Staff.

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