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·Jul 2026
This property has the most gorgeous views ever!! Amazing!! It was very spacious! There was a beautiful patio for family meals, as well as a nice big sitting area for everyone to hang out. We loved the huge kitchen! It was very well stocked with some great seasonings too. There was plenty of room for all 3 of my girls to get in there at once to fix food, as they loved doing! The pool was gorgeous!!! Everybody LOVED swimming in it!! We had trouble getting up to the property the first time. You have to rent a 4-wheel drive, but also check that the tires are good, and you know how to turn on the 4-wheel drive. It was quite scary in the dark the first time. The boys helping us navigate up were life savers! The driveway is also very steep - don’t walk down it in sandals. I took quite a tumble. It was incredible with all the animals everywhere!!! We saw monkeys at sunset and dawn, lots of birds, and even a toucan! My daughter and I just stood outside at night listening to all the jungle noises. Incredible!!! There was a resident Coati we loved, who enjoyed our papaya we left out for 5 mins. Oops. The host was extremely responsive and helpful! FYI, in the rainy season, the electricity does go out. That happened to us in 3 different places during our stay in Costa Rica. This location is incredible and close to lots of things to see and explore! It’s definitely not for the faint of heart, but wow what an adventure of beauty and nature if you’re up for it!!! Five stars!!!
10 / 10Outstanding·Jun 2026
If you're staying in the Playa Linda/Dominical area, look no further! This house is an absolute dream, and the photos simply do not do it justice—it is even more impressive in person. For anyone concerned about the road, yes, it is steep. We had a Kia Sportage AWD and had no issues at all, even in the rain. The road is gravel rather than mud so doubt you would ever get truely stuck. The steepest section is the short driveway into the property itself. It looks intimidating the first time, but after that it's easy (and actually quite fun!). Do not let this put you off renting this place. The hosts were incredibly responsive throughout our stay, as was the property manager. Their recommendations were spot on, and we'd strongly suggest following both their advice and the suggestions in the guest book. A special mention goes to La Parcela, which had the best views and some of the best food we experienced during our entire trip. The surrounding beaches are absolutely postcard-perfect and felt very safe. Playa Linda was one of our favourites. If you're there before 10am, there's a surf school tent just to the right of the entrance each day, which adds a nice atmosphere and makes the area feel less remote. Our favourite part of the stay was spending the evenings using the BBQ, listening to the sounds of the rainforest, and watching the wildlife. It was one of those experiences you'll remember long after you've returned home. Thank you, Tim and Ethna, for sharing such a special place
10 / 10Outstanding·May 2026
The house was fantastic
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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9.6Outstanding
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"This property has the most gorgeous views ever!! Amazing!! It was very spacious! There was a beautiful patio for family meals, as well as a nice big sitting area for everyone to hang out. We loved t..."
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