Villa in San José 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 San José Province
Ratings and reviews
10 / 10Outstanding·Feb 2026
We had a wonderful time during our stay in Matapalo!Eithne was a great host and the home was just what the doctor ordered!The home was well appointed with great quality goods. The kitchen was easily the best outfitted I’ve ever rented!As mentioned earlier, the driveway gets easier with practice, no sweat with 4 wheel drive. You will need the 4x4, makes it easy peasy. The house manager will guide you there the first time I almost forgot about the pool, very nice and well maintained. My advice is to stay here for a great view of nature and get a great house as a welcome benefit!
10 / 10Outstanding·Feb 2026
Wow … the view when you walk in the front door is incredible. This property is everything they say and more. Angela was super easy to contact and she would respond quickly. She even arranged a private chef to come to the house on short notice … the day after we arrived. Our meal with the private chef was delicious! Highly recommend it. There is A/C in every room making it nice for the bedrooms to be cooler if wanted.The infinitely pool is perfect. Lounge in the pool and take in the view is so relaxing. The road up to the property is as they say. You need a 4x4 for sure. Once you do it once, you get used to it.
10 / 10Outstanding·Feb 2026
This house is everything it is advertised to be and MORE. The view and amenities are incredible. You could easily come to this house for a week and never leave. The host left us fruit and wine upon arrival. The outdoor shower is LIFE changing! The driveway is NOT for the faint of heart, however, it is doable. If you are a cautious driver or do not have 4 wheel drive, do not attempt. The house has binoculars, games for kids, an awesome pool table, tons of wildlife, and even fruit in the yard. I would come back in a heartbeat. When it is for sale, let us know! Thank you for sharing this 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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9.6Outstanding
(54 Ratings)
"We had a wonderful time during our stay in Matapalo!Eithne was a great host and the home was just what the doctor ordered!The home was well appointed with great quality goods. The kitchen was easily t..."
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