Family-friendly holiday rentals in Bahía Ballena

Villa 26, Big Ocean View - Private Nature Preserve

Villa 26, grand views and nature surround you in a setting on a Rain Forest mountain above Playa Ballena. The Two Master Suite design is ideal for couples or small families traveling together. Secluded and accessed by private road, which is a well maintained road through a rain forest mountain, but it is a road through a rain forest mountain, so we require a 4WD vehicle. The 4WD is not necessary to navigate the road, but it preserves our gravel surface and is a more comfortable ride for you.

Award Winning Pura Vida Ecolodge. Very Private

Beautiful & very private eco-luxury retreat near South Pacific Coast (4hr drive with 4WD car) from Juan Santamaria International Airport. Our unique & stunning location offers guests panoramic sea views & hangs dramatically over the jungle canopy. Romantic getaway, nature lovers & adrenalin junkies paradise! We’re proud to be a 1% For the Planet Member, giving 1% of our annual revenue back to local environmental nonprofits working on conservation projects for both our people and our planet.

Rainforest Retreat

Come enjoy a beautiful rainforest retreat nestled on the hill above the cozy beach/surf town of Dominical! The house is entirely surrounded by nature and wildlife all while a short drive down the hill to anything you'd need in the town, and near to numerous adventures and tourist attractions. 100 species of birds have been recorded here. The home has 2 bedrooms, 2 baths and sleeps 4. There's also a living room, fully equipped kitchen, and all of the rooms open out onto a terrace and pool.

Jungle Retreat on 43 Acres 2350sf Home w/Pool

This 2350 sq. ft. 2 level house w/pool sits at 980 ft. altitude on private 43 acres. 2 spacious bedrooms on the 2nd level with their own private stairs. Each room can accommodate 3 people. Fabulous wood ceilings, closet/dresser, seating, ceiling fans. Rooms have 3 sides w/large windows for unobstructed views & cool breezes. Level one offers 2 full baths, 2 outdoor showers, open kitchen, dining & lounge with jungle views to the north and ocean views to the south. Covered grilling.

Pura Uvita - Whale's tail ocean view, modern home

Nestled in the mountains of Uvita with breathtaking views of the Whale’s Tail, this brand new house is surrounded by lush rainforest and is less than 2 miles away from town. Wake up to the sound of toucans and enjoy your breakfast on the open kitchen island. Open the living room’s sliding doors to enjoy the ocean breeze and expansive ocean views. Jump into the pool and soak in the beauty of Costa Rica’s southern coastline. Whatever you choose to do, you can’t go wrong with Pura Uvita!

Casananda-jungle home in Platanillo

Just 15 minutes inland from a coastal resort town, Dominical, this quiet home is perfectly situated within an old farm, surrounded by tropical jungle landscape. The elevation provides more breeze and cooler temperatures than the beach. As of 2025 we have rooftop solar hot water and most of our electricity is solar with battery backup. So, power supply is dependable and renewable! Also enjoy dependable fiber optic internet. Note our 45% discount for stays of 4 weeks or longer.

Beautiful House - Casa Los Madriz (Suite 1)

Welcome to Costa Rica! For the adventurous, business or the most relax traveler this is a perfect location. Just 5 minutes by car from San Isidro Downtown. Quiet and safe neighborhood. Amazing view of Chirripo Montain. Only 35 minutes to Dominical Beach for Surfing, Sport Fishing, watching Whales and Dolphins. 40 Minutes to Marino Ballena National Park. 45 Minutes by car to the entrance of Chirripó National Park, Cloudbridge Reserve, Waterfalls, and Hot Springs.

Beachfront house in Playa Ballena

A beachfront house for 4 people, LA BARCAROLA is set in beautiful Ballena Marine Park. The ideal place to enjoy Nature at its fullest: surrounded by huge trees, visited daily by monkeys and toucans. Whales and dolphins will show off right in front certain months of the year. IMPORTANT: please consider the driving time from San José: 4 hours. For their safety, we ask our guests to arrive before sundown. the roads are in good state, but not well illuminated.

Charming casita ideal for relaxation & tranquility

Casita is just 500 meters from Costa Rica’s stunning South Pacific beaches, where you can enjoy wildlife viewing and bird watching on your way to one of the calmest swimming spots. Our brand-new casita offers a cozy, private retreat with a full kitchen, perfect for individuals, couples, or families booking multiple units. Accessible by 2WD car, it’s an ideal haven for relaxation between your adventures