Villa in Puntarenas Province
6 guests · 3 bedrooms · 3 baths
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About this villa rental
Private, beautifully designed villa with exceptional 180º views of the Pacific Ocean, set in 6.5 acres of tropical rain forest with an abundance of wildlife. This house is ideal for nature lovers looking for a very private and secluded place that's only a 5 minute drive to the beach.
4x4 required. Located minutes from the highway, in a private, gated and secure location, only 12 minutes from Dominical, and 30 minutes from either Manuel Antonio and Ballena National parks, it is the perfect central location to explore the pacific region.
The Space
The house provides total privacy, and it's not overlooked by any neighbour. All 3 bedrooms and the main living area feature A/C and grand glass doors with beautiful ocean views and direct access to the pool. Large windows in the bathrooms bring nature in. The modern kitchen is fully equipped, and there's also an outdoor kitchen, second living/dining & gas BBQ on the wooden terrace overlooking the ocean. There is a utility room with a washer and dryer for your convenience.
There's parking for 2 cars above the house (there are stairs leading down through the garden), and there's parking for 1 car next to the house.
Guest Access
The house, rancho, pool, all private, no space is shared.
Guest Interaction
Our house manager will be at your service while you stay with us.
Other Notes
4x4 access only
The Neighborhood
Overview
There is an excellent, well-known local restaurant a short drive down the hill from the house. In the nearby village of Matapalo you'll find a grocery shop and a beautiful, very quiet beach.
Dominical, 12 minutes away, is a lively surf town with a wonderful relaxed vibe, beautiful beaches, numerous shops and restaurants, and of course surfing gear and lessons. You will also find SAP, yoga, and pilates lessons.
The stunning Nauyaca waterfalls, where you can picnic and swim, are 20 minutes east of Dominical, and Marino Ballena National Park ("whale tail") in Uvita20 minutes to the south. Manuel Antonio National Park, which is considered one of the best parks and one of the most beautiful beaches in Costa Rica, is only 25 minutes to the north of the house. We are perfectly located equidistant to all major parks.
Getting Around
Our house is around 3 hours from San Jose International, a very comfortable and scenic drive across San Jose Valley and then along the coastal highway.
The last one mile of the journey is a very steep climb through the jungle for which you need a ****4x4.****
Please check your estimated arrival time. It is not advisable to drive at night in Costa Rica, as the roads aren't well lit. It's also a shame to miss out on the spectacular views of the drive.
What people are saying:
"Daniel -
This house is spectacular and we highly recommend it. It was great to have such a lovely place to relax after a day of hiking and activities - thank you! The amenities are great, and the hosts are communicative. You won’t be disappointed."
Sharad -
"Beautiful, modern, and comfortable home that looks over Playa Matapalo and Playa Linda. Inspiring view of the Pacific Ocean. Infinity pool was fantastic, too. Tim and Ethna communicated with us readily and gave us many recommendations on tourist attractions, restaurants, and grocery stores. Josue, the house manager, was fantastic. Met us for check-in, drove us right to the house, and gave us a custom tour to make sure we were comfortable. Also, it was very responsive when we had any issues. A 4x4 is a must in order to get make the drive to the house."
4x4 required. Located minutes from the highway, in a private, gated and secure location, only 12 minutes from Dominical, and 30 minutes from either Manuel Antonio and Ballena National parks, it is the perfect central location to explore the pacific region.
The Space
The house provides total privacy, and it's not overlooked by any neighbour. All 3 bedrooms and the main living area feature A/C and grand glass doors with beautiful ocean views and direct access to the pool. Large windows in the bathrooms bring nature in. The modern kitchen is fully equipped, and there's also an outdoor kitchen, second living/dining & gas BBQ on the wooden terrace overlooking the ocean. There is a utility room with a washer and dryer for your convenience.
There's parking for 2 cars above the house (there are stairs leading down through the garden), and there's parking for 1 car next to the house.
Guest Access
The house, rancho, pool, all private, no space is shared.
Guest Interaction
Our house manager will be at your service while you stay with us.
Other Notes
4x4 access only
The Neighborhood
Overview
There is an excellent, well-known local restaurant a short drive down the hill from the house. In the nearby village of Matapalo you'll find a grocery shop and a beautiful, very quiet beach.
Dominical, 12 minutes away, is a lively surf town with a wonderful relaxed vibe, beautiful beaches, numerous shops and restaurants, and of course surfing gear and lessons. You will also find SAP, yoga, and pilates lessons.
The stunning Nauyaca waterfalls, where you can picnic and swim, are 20 minutes east of Dominical, and Marino Ballena National Park ("whale tail") in Uvita20 minutes to the south. Manuel Antonio National Park, which is considered one of the best parks and one of the most beautiful beaches in Costa Rica, is only 25 minutes to the north of the house. We are perfectly located equidistant to all major parks.
Getting Around
Our house is around 3 hours from San Jose International, a very comfortable and scenic drive across San Jose Valley and then along the coastal highway.
The last one mile of the journey is a very steep climb through the jungle for which you need a ****4x4.****
Please check your estimated arrival time. It is not advisable to drive at night in Costa Rica, as the roads aren't well lit. It's also a shame to miss out on the spectacular views of the drive.
What people are saying:
"Daniel -
This house is spectacular and we highly recommend it. It was great to have such a lovely place to relax after a day of hiking and activities - thank you! The amenities are great, and the hosts are communicative. You won’t be disappointed."
Sharad -
"Beautiful, modern, and comfortable home that looks over Playa Matapalo and Playa Linda. Inspiring view of the Pacific Ocean. Infinity pool was fantastic, too. Tim and Ethna communicated with us readily and gave us many recommendations on tourist attractions, restaurants, and grocery stores. Josue, the house manager, was fantastic. Met us for check-in, drove us right to the house, and gave us a custom tour to make sure we were comfortable. Also, it was very responsive when we had any issues. A 4x4 is a must in order to get make the drive to the house."
Amenities at Ocean View Villa Surrounded By Rainforest 5 Mins To Beach Near Manuel Antonio Pk
Non-smoking
No pets allowed
Family friendly
Map of Puntarenas Province
Ratings and reviews
10 / 10Outstanding·Apr 2026
We actually came to Costa Rica for this house! I was just moving the map around on VRBO and happened upon it. I honestly didn’t know I was looking in Costa Rica when it popped up and CR was never really on my list of places to go. I was immediately drawn to it and was forming a plan as to how to get my husband on board. It was so easy, all I had to do was show him the pictures on the listing! It so did not disappoint, it was everything and a bag of chips (as we used to say back in the day). The photos in the listing were not modified in any way. Hard to believe, but it was even better in person. I am pretty sure this house will call to me until I make it back. I loved waking up at 5:00am every morning (and I am NOT a morning person) to listen to the quiet just before the animals starting their dawn musings. We did not see any monkeys on the property, but as others have mentioned, the resident Coati made a regular appearance; we saw an agouti, plenty of toucans, hummingbirds, lizards, butterflies, and parakeets. The parrots of the mountain have soooo much to say in the morning. It truly was heaven. Amanda was very good about keeping in touch with me as we drove in from SJO. My husband mocked me a bit on the way to the house because I kept telling him we that we needed to get there before sunset as everyone has said how “fun” the drive up to the house was. Let me tell you, he was VERY thankful we made it because it is very nerve racking the first couple of times. He did become
10 / 10Outstanding·Apr 2026
This house, pool, and two-level deck were amazing for our family vacation to Costa Rica. It has the benefit of feeling isolated in the jungle but it is only a short drive to the beach, and to shopping in Dominical or Uvita. The kitchen is fully stocked—we even made fruit popsicles with the blender and popsicle molds, using the fruit provided. We saw many toucan, a few coati, beautiful butterflies around the pool, a macaw, tree frog, and an iguana. I would definitely stay here again. I appreciated having kids books, coloring books, and games for the kids. The road is very steep and takes a little getting used to. Even for people like us, who are used to gnarly dirt back roads of Colorado! There are two routes you can take to the house, which we were not aware of until the end of our trip when the paved road was closed for repairs.
10 / 10Outstanding·Mar 2026
Pura Vida Paradise!! Amazing house and surroundings - a peaceful retreat for our family to relax after an adventure outing each day. Loved breakfast on the patio and sunset swims. Quick and clear communication with the host and the on-site property manager. Highly recommend Uvita waterfall, surf school in Dominical, Nauyaca Falls, and all the local food and drinks. Our kids (ages 10 & 11) are already begging to return next year! Thank you for sharing this little slice of heaven!
6 / 10Average·Jun 2025
This is a beautiful property. The owner is fantastic, friendly and very responsive. We loved her recommendations of places to go and was overall so helpful.We had a lot of issues with no hot water or no water at all. The power would go out daily (sometimes for 15 mins and other times 12 hours). The owner was always sending help right away. We loved the view and the peace and quiet. The explanation of the property explains that the Hill to the property is very steep and this is very true. I’m very glad that I had my husband driving me because I was very nervous about it.The property was very centrally located to all of the things that we wanted to do. We did an Atv tour through the rainforest. Dominical (15 min drive) was really fun to visit and eat, grab a coffee and we visited the BM market daily. The owner also recommended La Parcela a restaurant nearby. That was absolutely fantastic with incredible views.
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Top rated by guests
9.6Outstanding
(54 Ratings)
"We actually came to Costa Rica for this house! I was just moving the map around on VRBO and happened upon it. I honestly didn’t know I was looking in Costa Rica when it popped up and CR was never real..."
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