House in Bahía Ballena
4 guests · 2 bedrooms · 2 baths
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Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
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About this house rental
Balllena is one of Costa Rica's hidden gems that should not be missed. Located on Costa Rica's South Pacific shore in Ballena Marine National Park, a renowned Marine Sanctuary that faces Playa Ballena, a pristine beach stretching along 4 kms of natural beauty. We are 20 minutes from Dominical and only 6 minutes from Uvita. Almost any activity you want to enjoy in Costa Rica is nearby.
Ballena is a renowned area for whale watching and natural marine and jungle beauty. You will be surrounded by serenity and natural beauty.
Casa Lutetia is a charming house that is bright and airy with views of Ballena Island through the jungle. It is only a 5 minute walk to the beaches, yet is adjacent to dense forest which is home to two species of monkeys, numerous birds and other wildlife. Guests frequently see monkeys foraging and playing right outside your balcony.
If you are looking for a private and secure place to relax and/or be in contact with nature, this is the place to come. Come and visit us, nature is calling!
Additionally, you will be treated to luxuries upon arrival and assistance with all your travel needs prior to arrival and during your stay.
Standard rate is $200/nt or $1250/wk. Please see Rate Page for Holiday and Off-season rates and dates.
A minimum 50% deposit is due upon booking. This is 80% refundable with more than 30 days advance notice from check in date or may be applied to other dates.
Deposit is 50% refundable from 30 -10 days advance notice from check in date. Cancellations within 10 days of arrival are subject no refund of deposit.
Balance due 10 days prior to check in, unless arrangements have been made to pay balance upon arrival.
Keywords: Private house, Jungle setting short walk to beaches, ocean view
Ballena is a renowned area for whale watching and natural marine and jungle beauty. You will be surrounded by serenity and natural beauty.
Casa Lutetia is a charming house that is bright and airy with views of Ballena Island through the jungle. It is only a 5 minute walk to the beaches, yet is adjacent to dense forest which is home to two species of monkeys, numerous birds and other wildlife. Guests frequently see monkeys foraging and playing right outside your balcony.
If you are looking for a private and secure place to relax and/or be in contact with nature, this is the place to come. Come and visit us, nature is calling!
Additionally, you will be treated to luxuries upon arrival and assistance with all your travel needs prior to arrival and during your stay.
Standard rate is $200/nt or $1250/wk. Please see Rate Page for Holiday and Off-season rates and dates.
A minimum 50% deposit is due upon booking. This is 80% refundable with more than 30 days advance notice from check in date or may be applied to other dates.
Deposit is 50% refundable from 30 -10 days advance notice from check in date. Cancellations within 10 days of arrival are subject no refund of deposit.
Balance due 10 days prior to check in, unless arrangements have been made to pay balance upon arrival.
Keywords: Private house, Jungle setting short walk to beaches, ocean view
Amenities at Peaceful ocean view Home in Ballena Marine National Park. Walk to Beaches.
Non-smoking
No pets allowed
Family friendly
Map of Bahía Ballena
Ratings and reviews
10 / 10Outstanding·Mar 2025
We loved Casa Lutecia! We stayed there in March 2025 (my husband and I and my parents) for 7 days. It was the highlight of our trip to Costa Rica - with glorious views of the ocean, waking to the sounds of the jungle, visits from capuchin monkeys and colorful birds, and beautiful traditional wood and bamboo architecture. We walked to Arco Beach each day past banana, coconut trees, hibiscus, and heliconias. The beach also was amazing, and we saw howler monkeys, wild turkeys, and leaf cutter ants there. Perhaps the 5-10 min walk was a little rugged and hot for my 83 year old parents, but they managed and were rewarded with plenty of shade, a protected cove for ocean swimming, and a cool fresh water spring. A person could also drive to the beach is preferred. The house had everything we needed including a clean laundry room with a washer and dryer. And the rustic aspects suited us fine and added to its charm. It is a few minutes drive to Uvita where there are several places to get groceries or dine out. David was a wonderful host and promptly answered all of our questions about the area and house.
10 / 10Outstanding·Mar 2025
Our stay here was the highlight of our CR trip. No matter where you stood in the house, you were assured of a beautiful view and treated to a jungle symphony 24-7. Watching the sunsets each evening from the front porch was our favorite.Kitchen has ample fridge, dishware and most of the basics to get cooking. Though all the non-stick cookware was in very rough shape, two SS pans in good shape worked well for us. Master bed was firm and comfy. Plenty of hot water, and liked that we could still enjoy the capuchins' antics while showering. Despite such expansive views, house offers great privacy.The wide eaves and fans helped keep the house cool enough. As you are surrounded by screens and some occasional holes in them, there will be bugs once in a while, but not too bad. Walk to the beach takes about 15 minutes (longer on way back), or you can drive down (4x4) in 8-10. Walk to Arco is probably another 15-20 min once you're down there. Upper portion of the beach is medium-sized rocks, so not walkable at highest tide. Other times, though, there is a wide enough swath of lovely sand beach to allow for walking long distances in both directions (just keep an eye on the tide and how high it will be so you don't get stuck).Easy drive to Uvita, approx 14 min. Quepos/Manuel Antonio about 1h 15 min. You will need 4x4 to get up the last bit of driveway and if you're driving down to the beach.Can't wait to stay here again!
10 / 10Outstanding·Mar 2024
House was exactly as advertised and beyond. Spectacular views and perfectly located to forget anyone else is anywhere near you. Highly recommend for a quite get-away with beach access and lots to explore. I will be booking it again with my wife !!!
6 / 10Average·Jan 2018
We spent 5 nights at this home with 3 teenagers and enjoyed our stay. First of all, the setting and views are gorgeous. You are surrounded by nature, you can hear the roar of the ocean in the distance, there are colourful birds flying everywhere and monkeys in the trees next to the house. Speaking of monkeys, the howler monkeys woke us up every day at around 530am so make sure you go to bed on time!
It feels that the house needs a bit of loving from an attentive owner, there are numerous things that anyone committed to the house would fix or repair. The view and location are great but until small things like locks, outlets, plugs and appliances are updated I would keep an open mind to other houses available.
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Top rated by guests
9.6Outstanding
(27 Ratings)
"We loved Casa Lutecia! We stayed there in March 2025 (my husband and I and my parents) for 7 days. It was the highlight of our trip to Costa Rica - with glorious views of the ocean, waking to the soun..."
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