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Outdoor dining
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Smart TV, video games, DVD player, books
Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
    Hot tub
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Uvita, Provincia de Puntarenas
  • Uvita Beach
    7 min walk
  • Playa Colonia
    8 min walk
  • Marino Ballena National Park
    15 min walk
  • Drake Bay (DRK)
    226 min drive

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About the area

Uvita

Seaside stay .Your stay at this Ballena vacation home places you within a 10-minute walk of Uvita Beach and Playa Colonia. Marino Ballena National Park and Punta Uvita are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Uvita Beach - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Marino Ballena National Park - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Arco Beach - 3 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Catarata uvita - 6 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Playa Hermosa - 15 min drive - 6.2 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Pizzeria La Fogata - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Sibu - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Pizza Time - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante Marino Ballena - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪La Choza de Alejo - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Modern Coastal Home - Moments Away from Uvita's Premier Beach, Playa Colonia!

Experience the ultimate Costa Rican getaway at this beautiful home hosted by Hartline Hospitality, which was even featured on the TV show House Hunters International! Perfectly situated in the heart of Playa Colonia, one of the best beaches in town for surfing and wildlife watching, this property offers easy access to everything you need for a memorable vacation.

No need to worry about hills or long walks to the beach - this house is conveniently located just a short 10-minute walk from the doorstep to the sandy shores of the Pacific Ocean. The house is situated on a safe, quiet street with sidewalks, making it easy to explore the surrounding area.

The fully equipped kitchen is perfect for cooking up delicious meals with local ingredients, while the private pool, BBQ grill, and outdoor living space offer the perfect place to relax and unwind after a day of exploring. Bikes are available for rent, making it easy to explore the area on two wheels.

With a total sleeping capacity of 10, this house is perfect for families or groups of friends looking to enjoy the best that Costa Rica has to offer. Additionally, there is a private room with twin bunk beds and A/C, perfect for kids or additional guests.

Please note that Uvita is a very popular and growing town and that there may be instances of construction noise from time to time and out of the control of the hosts.

For added security, there is a camera outside near the laundry area. And with an awesome Mexican restaurant and market just steps away from the house, you'll have everything you need for a truly unforgettable vacation. Book now and experience the best of Uvita!

Property manager

Rachael Hartline

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool
  • Fence around the pool
  • Spa tub

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car not required

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Blender
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Towels provided
  • Soap
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Video games
  • DVD player
  • Books
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Fenced yard
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Ecotours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Deadbolt lock

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

New Modern Home walk To The Best Beach in Uvita!!! Playa Colonia

Modern Coastal Home - Moments Away from Uvita's Premier Beach, Playa Colonia! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 28 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 28 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 28 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Connie M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing home! Great location! Excellent hosts!
If you’re on the fence about booking this home, don’t hesitate—just do it! Our family of 5 adults from ages 24-60 thoroughly enjoyed staying in the absolutely gorgeous, well-appointed, beautifully decorated and clean home! The hosts are very friendly and responsive, and Stephanie their local house manager and concierge is super nice, helpful, and very easy to communicate with! The location is perfect as it’s just a short 7-8 minute walk to the beach with a good Mexican restaurant and some cute “sodas” on the same street (be sure to get a smoothie!) The grocery store on the corner is a 5 minute walk, and since we rented a car at the Alamo right in Uvita, we were able to drive the nicely paved road to some great restaurants in Uvita and visit places like Quepos for a zip lining tour and Dominical for a wonderful jungle tour/hike to waterfalls (and great restaurants in Dominical—just a 25 minute drive!) The JungleATV tour in Uvita is a must and their office is just a 5 minute drive from the house. Back to the house—loved the location, but of course loved the gorgeous pool and yard, the kitchen had everything we needed, the beds were comfy—the house is truly a home away from home! We will most definitely stay in this home again when we return to Costa Rica! Thank you Robert, Rachael, and Stephanie!
Stayed 8 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joyce E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Uvita Spot
We loved the location of this home as it is convenient to the beach and adventures. Lots of good restaurants around but we took advantage of the nearby fish market to grill. The house was clean and comfortable and we found everything we needed for our week stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Jai Pal K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice place
Nice place. We enjoyed it. Left it very clean. Still waiting for our refundable deposit to be refunded to my credit card as promised. Property was left clean and neat.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful!!
We were so sad to leave this place! The house is just as pictured on the website, but even more beautiful in person. It was spotless, contemporary and so incredibly easy to live in and just enjoy. There were toys and books for the kids and the kitchen was extremely well stocked. Our kids loved spending the morning at the beach and then coming back to the house to spend the afternoon in the pool. It was pure relaxation. We enjoyed exploring the beach and found the path along the beach that connects playa Colonia to Playa Chaman was perfect (great spot for monkey watching). We walked over often to get ice cream, french fries and yummy pizzas and empanadas at El Hornito (about a 10-15 minute walk). We also ate at La Choza del Alejo about 5 times during our stay-super good Mexican food just around the corner. We did a couple of grocery shops at the BM on the highway, but also used the small supermarket between the house and the beach. While we were there, the large MaxiPali (like a Walmart) opened up down the road and that was also a short walk away for groceries. The house manager in town, Stephanie, was also great-she was always a text away and was there to answer any questions. Be sure to have lunch or a sunset dinner/cocktail at the Aracari restaurant-amazing ocean views just a 5 minute drive away from the house. Good food, too! Overall, our stay was excellent and we would love to return.
Stayed 15 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mike L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved it!!
Such a nice home to stay in. The host was fantastic! The home was very clean and nicely finished. Pura Vida!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

roxanne h.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location!
This is a great rental in an excellent area, our family enjoyed our time!
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amina P., Atlanta, Ga

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location, spacious and warm
This property is perfect for a small group. Our hired chef made her way around the kitchen with ease. Walking distance to national park and great restaurants nearby!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

8/10 Good

amanda w.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place near the beach
Great house, 5 minute walk to the beach, although you have to pay an entrance fee as it’s a park entrance. House was sparkling clean and pool was great. House had a stocked kitchen, a ton of toys and books for the kids, and a huge supply of beach towels which was super handy. Only problem was the hot water. It broke completely the day we arrived and we were without hot water for 3 of our 4 day trip. The management company was very responsive, it just took a while as it happened over the weekend. Once it was fixed you still could only use one shower at a time (and no dishwasher) or else the breaker would trip and it would turn off. Pretty annoying for our family of 6. Also they had surf and boogie boards but we weren’t allowed to use them. Overall a great house, but until the hot water issue is fixed I think I would choose another location.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lee G.

Liked: Cleanliness
A lovely getaway in Uvita
I was with a group of 4 that stayed at this property for a week and we all thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The house is very conveniently located and had all of the necessary amenities to cook great meals and relax with friends by the pool. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer P., Jacksonville, FL USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Great internet.
We stayed here for 2 weeks while we were building our house. My husband worked and had video calls there was never an internet issue. Excellent service and while there were a few power blips the internet never went down. Great location. Can walk to the beach and convenient to restaurants and grocery store. Would stay here again.
Stayed 15 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Daniel D., Liberty, Texas

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful home and well supplied
We have stayed in a lot of vacation homes for way more than the cost of this house that couldn’t compare to this home. Beautifully furnished, tons of amenities everything you need (except for a measuring cup) lol. Would stay here again! Only thing that was missing was television, there was no cable or satellite service.

10/10 Excellent

Mark C., Grayslake

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house, great layout, great location!
This house was incredible. The pictures are very accurate. The WIFI was the fastest I've ever encountered in Costa Rica. The location is super close to town, stores, dining, and walking distance to the beach. The area felt very safe and nothing went missing from the backyard (and we left alot of stuff back there). The property manager was very helpful in setting us up with a tour and responding to inquiries. The house was very well stocked with everything, from TONS of towels, quality pots and pans, toilet paper, spices, and just odd stuff you don't see in every house but is very much appreciated, such as a cooler. The only downsides (minor) are there was no major wildlife such as monkeys or coatis (the location is in the equivilant of a subdivision and 'in town'), and there are several vacant lots including next door, which when build on could disturb the peace and serenity of the amazing backyard (I would inquire prior to booking to ensure there is no active construction adjacent to the property).
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Reena S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful home in Beautiful Uvita
We had an absolutely wonderful time in Uvita and in this lovely home. It has absolutely everything you need to be comfortable - a well appointed kitchen, great beds, lots of toys for the kids, a sweet little pool, a huge grill, quiet surroundings. There's a bodega in walking distance for groceries, a nice surf school across the street, and the beach is only a 7 minute walk away. We will return!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Karyn C., Scottsdale, AZ

Liked: Cleanliness
WOW
This home was a gem. True to all pictures and the kitchen was the best stocked rental we'd ever stayed at. You cannot go wrong here.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Lorie S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect vacation!
Everything you need so close and we were able to get to the beach so fast! Stephanie and Giancardo were amazing and took complete care of us. Excellent food recommendations. We will be back!!

10/10 Excellent

fred T.

Everything reached our expectations.
Wonderful house to stay in Uvita. Walking distance from the beach. Accessibly to many services. We definitely recommend this house. We are a family of 5 and with three rooms, pool 🏊, BBQ, kitchen, wifi, etc it was perfect. Karol was there for our arrival to explain everything and she stay in touch with us during our stay to be sure that everything was correct. Five stars home and services.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Linda D.

Beautiful house in Uvita
Within walking distance to the beach. Great location. Many good restaurants. Waterfalls, zip lining, surfing We had a blast!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth A.

Pure Perfection!
This place was so perfect we invented a game called "Find the flaw" (and there was only 1, see below). Gorgeous and spotlessly clean home. Easy, flat walk to the beach (it's not across the highway). Great internet. Close to whatever you want. The pool is shaded in the afternoon so you can skip the sunscreen at that time. Tons of toys - it will be like Christmas for your kid. Karol, the property manager, was very professional and attentive. The only room for improvement would be the shower water temperature in the master bathroom. The shower has an open design and the bathroom is open to the room itself while the water temperature doesn't get much above 'warm', so I had goosebumps throughout my showers, but it wouldn't keep me from coming back. I only mention it because it can probably be fixed very easily.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Sara F.

Beautiful Home
This home has everything you are looking for! I love this area of Costa Rica and this home has a great location for walking to the beach for a great sunset! Look forward to coming back very soon and the management was very easy to work with!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jenna T.

Beautiful Home.. so happy with our stay!
This home is everything it describes!! Beautifully decorated, comfortable, secure, had everything we could possibly need and want! Easy to get to, nice location close enough to walk to the beach, beautiful sunsets! The pool is perfect size for the home. Hammock, loungers, comfortable beds.. not an easy find in CR at times! We seriously loved our stay and are hoping to return again this coming year! Thank you to the owners and the management staff!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jessica A.

Wonderful Family Vacation
We had an absolutely wonderful stay in Uvita at Rachael's house! The house was super clean and just perfect for our family of 4. We loved the open concept and the bedrooms are an excellent size to store all belongings. The pool was amazing; my girls rolled out of bed and into the pool! The house is a short walk to a beautiful beach and there is a small market walking distance for last minute needs. The kitchen is fully equipped with everything you need for meals at the house. The caretakers who live in Uvita are very quick to respond to any questions you may have during your stay. We had a fabulous stay and will definitely go back if we ever get the chance! Thank you Rachael!
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

Charlene M., Wimberley, TX

Beautiful and comfortable property
This was such a lovely home to spend time at after covering different areas of Costa Rica. It is a beautiful property and very close to everything in uvita. we greatly enjoyed swimming pool and the nice Beds.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

David B.

Very modern
We love Uvita! We usually stay further off the beaten path, but decided to stay close to the beach for two nights. This house is a great find.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2017

10/10 Excellent

Virginia M.

Private Paradise - Luxuary Living!
We spent two amazing weeks in Costa Rica and absolutely loved it. The first week was spent in various “4 star hotels” in different locations up the coast from Uvita that were average at best. We didn't mind because there was so much to see and do that we didn't need to be cooped up in a hotel room anyway. However, once we arrived at this beautiful, contemporary home in Uvita we really felt like our "vacation" began. The home is gorgeous and immaculately decorated. It was just the two of us and we almost felt guilty not sharing the luxury of the space; the home is plenty big to accommodate two other couples or a family. The kitchen was adequately equipped although we never felt like cooking because there were so many amazing places to eat. Including La Ballena Roja that is just a short walk from the house where we had the most amazing jalapeno and goat cheese pizza the night we arrived, it is BYOB though so go prepared! The convenience of being in town was nice versus being up in the mountains where you had to navigate the roads anytime you wanted to go somewhere. The pool and outdoor showers provided a nice place to rinse off and relax when it got too hot down at the beach or when the tide was high. The first part of our vacation was definitely in what I would call more touristy areas, lots of people booked through organized tours being shuffled around by a guide. Although we had our own car and moved at our own pace it was easy to get caught up in those groups. Uvita really allowed us to slow down and experience that Pura Vida, Costa Rican way of life and staying in this home gave us more luxury than we expected on our trip traveling out of the states. I would highly recommend visiting Uvita and this home! It will not be our last visit to Costa Rica!!

10/10 Excellent

Daniel P.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had a great time!
Very clean house, beds are confortable, 7 min from the beach (national park you have to pay 7US$, close to 2 restaurants 2 min walk and to a grocery store. The pool was spotless during our 9 days stay.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2024