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Ojochal Home with Pool/Ocean View/Private Jungle Trail & River on 12 acres.

Bahía Ballena vacation home with private pool

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Outdoor pool
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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8260 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer

Explore the area

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Ojochal, Puntarenas
  • Place, Ventanas Beach
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Playa Ballena
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Pinuela Beach
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Airport, Drake Bay (DRK)
    ‪159 min drive‬

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About the area

Bahía Ballena

Seaside stay .You'll find Playa Tortuga and Tortuga Beach within 2 miles (3 km) of this vacation home. Ventanas Beach and Pinuela Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Ventanas Beach - 9 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Playa Ballena - 9 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Pinuela Beach - 9 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Playa Tortuga - 13 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Tortuga Beach - 13 min drive - 4.6 km

Restaurants

  • ‪La Choza de Alejo - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Kinsu - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Nativo - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Potz Bistro - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Tagua - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Ojochal Home with Pool/Ocean View/Private Jungle Trail & River on 12 acres.

This beautiful 3 bedroom/2.5 Bath home is nestled on the Mountain hillside overlooking Ojochal, with stunning views of the river mouth and the Pacific ocean.

'Estilo de Vida' ('The Style of Life') is available for short-term and long-term rental.

The property offers a private pool with complete privacy due to the secluded nature of the property. The temperature of the pool is a wonderful 86 degrees all year around. Located at an altitude of 700 feet above Sea level the property avoids the problem of pesky mosquitoes. Watch the Howler Monkeys in the trees and humming birds and toucans right from the pool deck. Enjoy a daily visit from our resident Coati!

The 12 acre property includes a private nature trail that leads to a stream and then on to the main river that runs through the property. Enjoy a swim in the river and then head back to the house spotting monkeys and Blue Morpho butterflies along the way.

Each bedroom has a walk-in closet and is air-conditioned. The air conditioners use the latest Inverter technology which causes the unit to slow down as it nears the set temperature. This results in very quiet operation (no condenser kicking in and out) and as it is running constantly it results in very low humidity levels (35 to 40%) which makes you feel cooler. Free High Speed wireless internet is available throughout the house.

The house features a remotely monitored security system that you can activate when you depart the house each day.

Keywords: House, Villa, Vacation Home, Jungle, Nature, Pool, Jacuzzi, Ojochal, Uvita, Dominical, Playa Ventanas, Cinco Ventanas, Stream, River

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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Smart TV
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Limited housekeeping
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • In the mountains
  • Near the sea
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • No smoke detector (host has indicated there is no smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Security system
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,800 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: Kids love the pool and nature trail to river.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated there is no smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a security system, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a security system, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

Home /ocean View/private Jungle Trail River 12 Acres House
Ojochal Home /ocean View/private Jungle Trail River 12 Acres
Home /ocean View/private Jungle Trail River 12 Acres
Home /ocean View/private Jungle Trail River 12 Acres House
Ojochal Home /ocean View/private Jungle Trail River 12 Acres
Home /ocean View/private Jungle Trail River 12 Acres House
Home /ocean View/private Jungle Trail River 12 Acres

Frequently asked questions

Does Ojochal Home with Pool/Ocean View/Private Jungle Trail & River on 12 acres. have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Ojochal Home with Pool/Ocean View/Private Jungle Trail & River on 12 acres. to the beach?

This vacation home is 2.7 mi (11-min drive) from Tortuga Beach and 2.8 mi (11-min drive) from Playa Tortuga. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Ojochal Home with Pool/Ocean View/Private Jungle Trail & River on 12 acres. offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Ojochal Home with Pool/Ocean View/Private Jungle Trail & River on 12 acres.?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Ojochal Home with Pool/Ocean View/Private Jungle Trail & River on 12 acres.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Ojochal Home with Pool/Ocean View/Private Jungle Trail & River on 12 acres.?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Ojochal Home with Pool/Ocean View/Private Jungle Trail & River on 12 acres. have a pool?

This vacation home features an outdoor pool.

Does Ojochal Home with Pool/Ocean View/Private Jungle Trail & River on 12 acres. have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Ojochal Home with Pool/Ocean View/Private Jungle Trail & River on 12 acres. to downtown Bahía Ballena?

This vacation home is 6.7 mi away from Bahía Ballena.

Ojochal Home with Pool/Ocean View/Private Jungle Trail & River on 12 acres. Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 92 out of 100 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 100 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 100 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 100 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 100 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mattias D.

Liked: Cleanliness
We have stayed here numerous times, and the house is perfect for us. We love being in nature, and having outdoor adventures, and this rental provides us the perfect base. Can't wait to return.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jody R.

Liked: Cleanliness
We loved our 3-week stay here. Our favourite part was definitely the wildlife - we saw more here than any other place we’ve visited! The space was larger than we expected and the beds were very comfortable. The driveway is steep but doable without 4x4. We wished the pool was a bit warmer but it was so refreshing on a hot day. Pura Vida!
Stayed 21 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

John M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Love the location, great jungle setting, Toucans, Parrots, other Birds, Monkeys, Frogs, Pizote and my new favorite the Zopilotes. Nice jungle trails. Large rooms, each with a walk-in closet, plenty of room for everyone.
Stayed 17 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Paul B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Check in was easy and efficient. Property is beautiful with lots of wildlife, frogs, toucans, lizards and butterflies. Could use some updates to make the house more comfortable, i.e. mattress in master bedroom, couch cushions and pool/patio furniture.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

mark c.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family of 4

The house is in need of some TLC bit overall it's ok. We wouldn't return though
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful home with a great view and interesting wildlife.

We loved the place! We had excellent communication from both the owner and the property manager beforehand. The instructions were very clear and understandable. The watermelon and pineapple that were provided were delicious too! The pool was our favorite part of the home and a great way to cool off before bed. The beds were comfortable, the AC in the bedrooms did a great job, and the bathrooms were very nicely appointed. The Coati was by every morning to say hello and we saw a Toucan. The leaf cutter ants in the backyard were fascinating as well. We didn’t spend much time at the house as we had (too) many activities scheduled and were not able to explore the property as we wished. The entry road past the gate did require 4 wheel drive if you stop to lock the gate behind yourself. With momentum, a 2 wheel drive will likely make it up the road just fine. Our only minor complaint is that we found the concrete and cushion couch in the living room very uncomfortable. But that was an only an issue the one night we were home early.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Olga U.

Liked: Cleanliness

Paradise

The place was great! We enjoyed all the wildlife. The house was clean and had everything we needed. A 4x4 is recommended unless you enjoy a walk up a steep driveway, which we did. Would recommend this piece of paradise to anyone looking to get off of he beaten track
Stayed 13 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Inlet C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Howler Monkey Experience… Great Jungle House

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pattie C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Dream Christmas Getaway

We took our family to Costa Rica for Christmas and selected this house for our base of operations. Michael and Massi were very communicative and patient with all of our questions. The house suited us perfectly and was everything we were looking for and more. Definitely recommend to anyone thinking about staying here.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terry G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great trip

The property was wonderful. It was too wet to hike, but view was great. You definitely need a 4WD and arrive during the day as suggested.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elaine R., SELBY

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful holiday in a beautiful place

We arrived at Michael's house in the dark after a delayed journey.. it was amazing to wake up the next day to the beautiful view of the ocean in the distance. We saw toucans, howler monkeys, coatis, agoutis, parrots, poison arrow frogs and lots of beautiful butterflies
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Corey A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Gorgeous Seclusion

What a great house! The view is phenomenal, and you can't beat the privacy. The wildlife is wonderful, the water is HOT, and the AC is cold. We were a little bummed to realize the jacuzzi isn't heated, but there's a giant bathtub in the master bathroom right by a window that was just as enjoyable, so no worries! The kitchen is large and usable, and the grill was a nice touch. We had a wonderful stay, and would recommend this property to anyone looking for a good time in Costa Rica.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matti P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful stay

The place was peaceful and beautiful. It was well equipped, just as described. Thank you for sharing it with us.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place for anyone!

Great layout for family and/or friends. Manager was helpful and quick to respond. We loved having our own pool to relax or play in after checking out the local beaches and waterfalls. And wildlife on site:). The house is close to so many things to do or amenities such as restaurants and grocery stores. Uvita has what you need. Dominical is a short drive away for that surf town vibe and great food!
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ann N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Piece of paradise

Thank you for sharing your piece of paradise with us. The house was just perfect! Beautiful view, perfect elevation up the mountain. Kitchen well stocked for cooking, everything provided for our stay. Very thoughtful to have a beautiful welcome basket full of goodies and beer in the fridge! We had a very relaxing trip, spent most of our time in the pool and at the beach. We hope to stay again. Pura Vida
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Unique expereince!

We enjoyed our stay! What a unique, spacious, and fun place. We enjoyed the pool, the views, the toucans, and other wild life. We hiked down to the creek--very steep. It was also a perfect place to be close to the boat excurions in Uvita. We enjoyed the food left for us!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martin L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Martin- Canada

Great stay. Lots of things to do in the area. Lots of wildlife.
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cherie B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful

Everything was exactly as pictured. Daily coati and toucan visits, and the howler monkeys will have you up at 5am every morning so you'll never miss a sunrise. 😂 The view from the back porch was beautiful and the monkey and sloth trails were a tough workout for a pair of seniors. This was our fourth stay in this area and highly recommend a four-wheel drive vehicle for the road and especially for the driveway to this villa. We had a wonderful 12 days here and thank you Massi for all your help during our stay. I highly recommend visiting Sonia at the Uvita Information Center to help with scheduling your excursions. She is wonderful! Michael, your home was beautiful and thank you for sharing it with us.
Stayed 12 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lura D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful location with great view

We spent three nights here and as the instructions say, a 4x4 is recommended to get to the property. However, it wasn't an issue to get around, even in the rain, if you had a vehicle that could go to "sport" mode. The place was clean and had everything we needed. The property management staff was responsive. We really enjoyed having a welcome basket and the kitchen stocked with some essentials. There was even laundry detergent and a dryer! We saw toucans, had visits from the coati, heard the howling monkeys and loved the sunrises and sunsets. The pool had some issues but they were incredibly responsive in fixing it - even during the rain! We appreciated the recommendations to the Uvita tourist center - all excursions were wonderful. We even saw whales, a baby and a mom! Thanks for a great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alexis M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Paradise!

We couldn’t have asked for a better home for a relaxed, animal filled vacation! We especially loved the two coatimundis that visited every day and the toucans! The only consideration is I wouldn’t recommend this for a family with a crawler. The bats, while absolutely adorable do make quite a mess.
Stayed 10 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Superb Accommodations! Cannot Wait To Return!

Last year I taught world geography at our homeschool co-op and one of the class learning objectives was: spark a new love for adventure so you may embark one day on a trip of your lifetime! I, as the teacher, took that to heart and asked my family where they would live to venture to. Costa Rica, of course. My kids love Coyote Peterson and all his ventures to Costa Rica and learning about all the animals and bugs. This place did not disappoint! The kids loved the pool, the morning monkey wake up calls. We ventured from the Northwest in Guancaste to Puntarenas Province and ended up venturing up the Cinco Ventanas road in the dark. That was an adventure! We learned we could find anywhere in the dark with the Waze app. We highly recommend getting a hotspot/cell phone with your car rental. Comes in very handy. We loved the town of Uvita. There are amazing restaurants and great supermarkets there. Be sure to find the local fruit stand and purchase local fruit for a fraction of the price in the grocery store. The home was very welcoming, kitchen had everything needed to make your meals. There is nothing but great things we can say about this home. The manager and owner are helpful when needed. Our kids are already begging to come back. We truly do hope we can return again to enjoy this beautiful home in the Costa Rica jungle.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cari N.

Liked: Cleanliness

AMAZING in every way!!!

Our stay here was nothing short of magical!! Beautiful vacation home was perfect for our family of 5 adults who love to play hard and relax after! Would not hesitate to highly recommend!!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

J R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay

Michael's place was perfect for our family. The layout was convenient for our use and well thought out. We didn't use the living room area as we mostly lived outside by the pool. The AC in bedrooms worked perfectly. The wildlife (including friendly coati, monkeys, birds galore) was a big draw and we were stoked that the animals came. The bats were a pleasant surprise. The area bat hawk hung around during our 6 day stay, watching them. We never saw it feed, but it was ever present. All in all, this place was exactly what we were hoping for and we hope to come back. Groceries were easiest to purchase in Uvita whenever out and about. Playa Ventanas had cheap beer and good ceviche and ended up being one of our favorite spots. Surf at Dominicalito was great fun. 10/10, hope to do again!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charles M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very nice stay

Loved our stay. Encountered only two problems: Getting up the drive requires at least front wheel drive, and the stay was not long enough.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jasmine R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Enjoyed the pool, hiking trails, birds/animals and views

Nice sized pool. Beautiful views. Saw howler monkeys, toucans, morpho butterflies, and frogs. Enjoyed the hiking trails. Many wonderful restaurants within a short drive. We couldn't get wifi to stay connected, but luckily we had a hotspot we were able to use for part of our stay. Living area was quite warm during the day, but we spent most of our time elsewhere. Overall, we enjoyed the property and were happy with it.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023