Uvita, Costa RicaποΈπββοΈ π³, π¦πππ In Town & down the road from the Beach
House • Uvita Costa Rica
5 Guests
3 Bedrooms
3 Bathrooms
Primary home
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Listed June 2024
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General overview
Our house is new and clean and set up for real life.
Located in Bahia Ballena in Uvita.
The location is ultra convenient for everything you'd want in a trip to Costa Rica!
Weβre right down the road from the main entrance of Marino Ballena National Park - also known as Whale's Tail Beach.
The beach is actually shaped like a whales tail and itβs a prime spot for whale watching.
There are plenty of surf spots, rivers and waterfalls thatβs are great for adults and kids, TONS of community events. Including markets every Wednesday and Saturday right down the street.
Beautiful gyms, restaurants, pools, healthy food optionsβ¦
There are load of options for kids programs. They accept temporary children as they are used to having people come and go here. I am happy to help suggest and pick the right option for you!
We are about an hour south of Jaco (a popular surf spot) and about and hour and a half north of Corcovado National Park.. which is one of the WORLDS most biodiverse regions.
We highly suggest leaving time for a drive down to Corcovado if you love nature and tours. It really can't be beat.
There are also endless tour options here locally.
If you like to surf, this is the spot.
My husband, a Santa Cruz surfer boy, picked this location our of everywhere in the world, for the easy access to epic surf!
The space
3 bedroom, 3 bathroom home.
Open concept living room and kitchen area is open and airy.
Additionally, there is an open area for stretching, playing games.
We have a good sized pool that is the perfect temperature all year.
The two front bedrooms share a bathroom. One has a King sized bed and the smaller room has twin.
The master bedroom has a king sized bed and it's own bathroom,
And the third bathroom is outside at the pool with an outdoor shower.
The entire house is meticulously kept by a neat freak and cleaners who come weekly.
Guest access
The house is a single level.
It should be noted that the pool is not gated.
If you have small children, I have a swim coach who can come to the house to teach your kids to swim!
Notes
We are centrally located. We are right between town and the beaches.
Restaurants, markets, pharmacies, beaches are all easily accessible.
I really value cleanliness, so please only request if you're okay with that.
We are a shoe free home and always rinse off after the pools and beaches.
We also don't eat or drink in bedrooms or on the rugs to keep the house clean and critter free! π
You can rest assured your home will also be treated the same! Your home would be in loving hands!
I strongly suggest having a car for ease of getting around. Especially for mini road trips.. there are so many incredible things to see and do in and around the area!
BUT we see people getting around with just bikes or mopeds (which can be rented in town). If you don't have kids, that's more of an option.
Features
Washer
Dishwasher
Clothes dryer
Oven
Microwave
Coffee machine
Fridge
Iron
Hair dryer
Heating
Air conditioning
TV
WiFi
High Speed Internet
Bathtub
First aid kit
Wheelchair accessible
Smoke alarms
Fire extinguisher
Bed sheets
Towels
Workspace
Fireplace
Home cinema
Toys
Gym
Sauna
BBQ
Pool
Hot tub
Balcony
Garden / yard
Deck / patio / courtyard / terrace
Covered porch / verandah
Kosher home
Meat-free kitchen
Gated community
EV Home Charger
Bikes
Camping gear
Kayak
Tennis court
Standup paddleboard
Travel Styles
Long term
Adventure
Family
Romantic
Foodie
Relaxing
Beach
Water
Tropical
Culture
Last minute
Good public transport
Accessibility
Step free access
Easy entrance
Single level
Accessible switches
Accessible door handles
Accessible bedroom
Accessible height bed
Accessible toilet
Accessible shower
Accessible kitchen access
Accessible benchtops (counters)
Accessible parking space
House rules
Suitable for infants under 2
Suitable for children ages 2-12
Pets not allowed
No smoking
Allergens
Cat free
Dog free
Carpet free
Smoke free
Fragrance free
Low allergen
Dates of Availability
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Neighbourhood
Surf beaches
family beaches
whale watching
fishing
waterfalls
Daily wildlife sightings
community events
beautiful restaurants & cafes
Getting to my home
We suggest flying into San Jose Airport.
Make a pit stop in Jaco or Manuel Antonio!
Nearest airport
San Jose Airport is a 3 hours drive from Uvita.
I have contacts for pick up at the airport and transport down to Uvita.
Make the most of the drive and stop at some of the popular spots along the way like Jaco, Manuel Antonio (Quepos) and the Crocodile Bridge!
Getting around
Everything is about 5 minutes away in this town.
Including beaches, restaurants, delis, supermarkets, gyms and shops.
Everything is convenient.
There are lots of places to explore in the neighboring towns of Dominican and Ojochal also!
Map of Approximate Location
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I'll take ANY chance to go back home!
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Living room with AC, fans, an ottoman full of toys, and a TV with all the apps
Second bedroom.
King sized bed, AC and dresser
Another view of the second bedroom.
Bedframe and nightstands arriving in a few days and I'll update the photos when they do.
There is a 6 drawer teak dresser out of frame, but I will empty most of it for your things!
Master bath. Double sinks and a shower.
A drawer and cabinet will be cleared for all of your things.
View into the master bath from the master bedroom. The doors slide open.
Master Bedroom -
King sized bed, TV with all the apps, Sliding glass doors to the pool, AC and closet space cleared out for all of your things!
The bed is brand new and super cozy!
The bedframe and nightstands are being made and delivered this week. I'll update pictures when they arrive.
Entryway to the master bedroom. The sliding teak doors on the left are the entrance to the bathroom.
Childs room with twin bed and AC.
An adult or teen can easily sleep here.
Childrens Montessori closet is arriving in a few days. I'll update photos then.
If an adult, older child or boy would be staying here I will happily adjust the room to make it work!
Second bathroom shared by the second and third bedrooms.
Open area, kitchen and pool in the background on a rainy day :)
Evening time coziness!
This is the view of the sliding doors on the left to the pool, the open area for play, stretching or games and the kitchen in the background.
The roof over this area is clear-ish, so it gets lovely light during the day. And the sound of the rain hitting it at night is incredibly cozy and relaxing.
Nighttime view of the open area with gymnastics rings and drum kit.
The roof lets in a ton of sun during the day. When it rains at night, it makes the most relaxing sound ever.
The living room is in the background and the kitchen is to the left out of frame.
View from the kitchen towards the open area.
The secondary bedroom and bathroom doors are in the background.
The drum kit can be used by anyone who knows how to use them properly.
Pool Time! The water is pretty much always the perfect temperature. It's awesome to come home and cool down.
When we get home from the beach every evening, we usually rinse off in the outdoor shower and then jump in the pool. It lights up at nighttime :)
I'm working on getting plants and some outdoor furniture!
But we just moved in and it's a new house so there are so many projects!
Wide shot of the kitchen and living room leading into the rest of the house.
Before we added decoration.
The table behind the stove has two benches that pull out so you can sit at the table to eat or work .
Family day at the Uvita Waterfall!
There are beautiful streams leading to a gorgeous waterfall and swimming hole.
Brave people jump from high up.. and fun loving (and also brave) people slip down the natural slide into the water!
There is a butterfly habitat and flower garden for free near the entrance as well. Our kids love to run around for a sold 45 minutes at least.
Daily evening surf session at Playa Chaman.
My husband grew up surfing in Santa Cruz and this one of his favorite beaches to surf.
It's right down the road from our house.
There is always an epic sunset and usually a group of locals and visitors kicking back together socializing and enjoying the beauty.
Playa Ventana
located in the neighboring town of Ojochal, Playa Ventanas (Windows), is a beautiful beach with a series of caves like the one in the photo.
During low tide, you can walk through them all the way into the ocean. During high tide, the water comes through and looks beautiful.
This beach has umbrellas and chairs for rent and an enormous sandy beach for kids to play safely.
Marino Ballena National Park.
Also known as Whales Tail Beach.
Right down the road from our house. I jog there daily.
Marnio Ballena National Park.
Located just a couple minutes down the road from our house.
Also known as Whale's Tail Beach.
At low tide, the beach creates a sandbar in the shape of a Whale's Tail.
There is a very peaceful river that flows into the ocean. It's the perfect place for children to play.
It's a very safe beach for kids because there is a large sandy area in addition to the river. There's plenty of space for the kids to play without worrying they'll run into the ocean in a split second!
Computerized Breville coffee & cappuccino maker.
Make any kind of coffee you love.
Bonus.. Use delicious Costa Rican beans!!
Playa Arco at sunset.
Heavenly.
Highly suggest catching the golden hour.
Playa Arco
There is a tree right behind our backyard that has a large family of macaws in it all the time.
There area about 15 total that come and go.
I took this picture with my iPhone from my kitchen window
Come play on the beach!
Everyone hangs out at sunset, talks, meditates, watches the surfers and chills out.
AquaTru machine for the cleanest water.
Between this and all the coconuts, you'll be hydrated and feeling great!
Therasage Machine makes cleaning your produce (and anything else you'd like to clean or disinfect) super easy!
No matter what your dietary preferences, you'll have an easy time eating super clean!
We have organic produce market in town and community markets every Saturday and Wednesday where local farmers sell their products.
We also have Seguras Butcher for all meat and dairy products. The owner runs the farm and treats the animals extremely well making sure they are happy and have a healthy diet.
There are also regular supermarkets for shopping and delis for quick stops.