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Pool
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
3 bedrooms, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Exterior
Outdoor dining

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8334 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly

Explore the area

Map
Uvita, Puntarenas
  • Catarata uvita
    6 min drive
  • Secret Lau Pool
    8 min drive
  • Playa Colonia
    24 min drive
  • Buenos Aires (BAI)
    162 min drive

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About the area

Ballena

Located in Ballena, this vacation home is by the sea, within a 10-minute drive of Catarata uvita and Secret Lau Pool. .This vacation home is 4.6 mi (7.4 km) from Uvita Beach and 4.6 mi (7.4 km) from Playa Colonia.
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What's nearby

  • Catarata uvita - 6 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Secret Lau Pool - 8 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Marino Ballena National Park - 15 min drive - 7.7 km
  • Uvita Beach - 24 min drive - 7.5 km
  • Playa Hermosa - 28 min drive - 7.9 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Pizzeria La Fogata - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Scala - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Sibu - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Pizza Time - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Marino Ballena - ‬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.

Del Congos Uvita Great privacy,BIRD Headquarters, Waterslide Pool,BEST Views

$Million dollar Pacific spectacular ocean view from our custom built home with Largest Waterslide Infinity Edge Pool in Uvita Area and less than 1/2 mile as the Toucan flies from the Ocean. 2021 NEW Improved Public Road,Privacy on our 13 acres with 35 foot waterfall and only 2.5 miles to shopping, restaurants and bank plus added security of caretaker on grounds (but not in view) in another house. Our 3,600 sf Kincaid design home has ocean views from every room including master suite shower. Home is surrounded by exotic gardens with over 500 tropical flowering plants and fruit trees. All furniture is custom made ,several wood carvings ,custom Italian Tile work throughout. Good wireless Internet.

This house was Kincaid designed to fit this most spectacular homesite which many say ( including internet provider) has the most incredible oceanviews to be found in all of Costa Rica. A car with 4x4 low is necessary to access all the properties in the international subdivision we are located in. Our house being the closest to Uvita by road.

Grounds and house are meticulously maintained by our gardener/maintenance man who works on property from 6am -2pm. You can request total privacy.


Activities: Whale Watching, Zip-lining, Waterfall Horseback riding tours, Osa Peninsula Jungle adventures, World-class Deep sea fishing, Uvita Jungle Adventures, Boruca Indian Village excursions, Ultralight flights

The Unique Benefits at this House:
Private Primary Jungle reserve trails. Most spectacular Ocean views of Pacific Coast. Custom design Kincaid design home with custom made furniture, wood carvings, original artwork and Italian tiles. Largest Infinity edge , Waterslide pool in Uvita area, privacy yet close to shopping, banks, etc
If additional guests are not booked in advance the rate is $45/night/person over number originally booked .
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a private pool and a Smart TV. There's a private balcony. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.
Pamper yourself with onsite massages or take in the view from a garden. Additional amenities at this vacation home include concierge services and barbecue grills.
Breakfast is available for a fee.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Del Chmielewski

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach
  • Beach sunloungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool
  • Massages

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking options include a garage
  • On-site parking
  • Limo/town car service
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Toaster
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Spices

Dining

  • Breakfast available for a fee
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Shampoo
  • Towels provided
  • Hairdryer
  • Soap

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Books
  • Stereo
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 total (up to 10 kg per pet)
  • Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Note from host: ONLY outside house and not under any roof

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Safe
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Chef
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Golf on site
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • Unit size: 3600 sq ft (334 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 9:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 22 lbs per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: $30/night/dog extra cleaning fee

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
$million Dollar Ocean View Luxury Estate
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Del Congos Uvita Great privacy,BIRD Headquarters, Waterslide Pool,BEST Views Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Angela T.

Liked: Cleanliness
What a View!
We were a group of three adult females visiting Costa Rica for the first time. The house, property and pool are beautiful. I highly suggest allowing Del to schedule your transportation and excursions. All were flawless. The transportation to and from the airport was worth every penny. Don't be intimidated by the driveway. We rented the car from Del and once Adrian showed us how to navigate the driveway, it was no problem at all, even in the rain and dark. We saw lots of birds, had daily visits from agouti and coatimundi that we enjoyed watching.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dina M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family vacation
Second time staying in Uvita - this time with our boys, ages 12 and 17. Del's property is a beautiful paradise respite. Do beware, power outages can be a slight hinderance. It's par for the course up in those hills. We had several, mostly in the evening, and lasting a few hours. However, we were not deterred! Candles and a gas grill made all the difference. We were able to cook and clean and enjoy the night time jungle sights (lots of fireflies) and sounds without worry. Adrian, the property manager, lives on site just a stone's throw from the casa. He was always quick to check in and keep us posted. He's also very friendly and courteous and prompt when you need help with anything. We enjoyed walking the property grounds with him and learning more about the area. Additionally, Del was VERY helpful with booking tours for us and checking in to make sure we were enjoying our stay... And, as many others have commented - the road is steep, but with the right vehicle, you won't have any issues. The only regret from our 17 year old son was that he couldn't drive it himself (due to his age and rental car rules). :) Overall, we loved our time there. Pura vida!
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deb D.

Liked: Cleanliness
☀️🌴Fabulous Place🌴☀️
The house was everything we wanted! Stunning views with total privacy! And of course everyone wants it to be peaceful … the only noise was from the critters & birds in the jungle … very unique sounds … just loved it! We were lucky enough to see a Toucan right at the house but sadly no Monkeys. All-in-all bugs not bad but do watch out for the spiders. Landscape and gardens were absolutely beautiful. Oh and the pool was so refreshing with stunning views while floating on our rafts (worth bringing)! We also enjoyed using sliding board … it was so fun😆. It’s a very safe place … we always left shutting the front door but every other door and windows were left open. There is a safe in the bathroom cabinet (which is not mentioned in the info packet at the house). We put our passports and extra money in there. Adrian (the property manager) reassured us that we didn’t need to worry even with passing neighbors “no one would enter the house” and he was right! I just want to emphasize how Adrian was always available to answer all of our questions and he was very helpful and made some awesome suggestions. Communication with Del was also great & very helpful! Thank you both!! One activity we highly recommend which isn’t far from the house … just a ride down the mountain … Uvita Paradise Adventures what a blast! As comments have been made previously, just be prepared for the ride up the mountain to the house! It’s worth the extra money to stay and spoil oneself here!
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cylinda H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful!
Had an absolutely wonderful time staying at Del's place. The house is beautiful and the kitchen well stocked for anyone wishing to prepare meals. The view of the Whale Tail from the second floor master bedroom is spectacular and Adrian the care taker is so helpful. The drive up the mountain as others have mentioned is interesting but definitely worth it! Will definitely stay again next time in the Uvita area!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

katie d.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Jungle Getaway!
We loved everything about our stay!! The property was exactly as described and was the perfect way for our family to get away from the business of life and reconnect in the jungle of Cosa Rica. 100% recommend!!
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Travis S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Just book it!
You found it! Just book it! Everything was amazing! The view down is as good as the listing says. The pool and back patio area are perfect for relaxing while at the house. Uvita and Dominical are nice small towns with great grocery stores. The national park service beaches in Uvita are great natural beaches. The host was very helpful and offered anything we needed. We would definitely stay here again!!
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patty S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Costa Rica
We loved our stay in Uvita! Kids got plenty of use from the water slide. Perfect views and wonderful onsite property manager. *Master suite is upstairs and is the only room with air conditioning.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christopher B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Magnificent!
Del was absolutely amazing. Prior to leaving the US he spent countless calls with us arranging the actuvities we would do while at his property. The fishing guide was PERFECT. The property alone was perfection but arriving to a delicious home cooked meal was out of this world service!! The caretaker Alicia was so wonderful and sweet! I cant recommend this place enough! Thanks Del!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Karen M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great time
We had a great time and the house was perfect for our family vacation. Edgar was wonderful, friendly and helpful. The road to the property is intense as other reviews indicated but the view is spectacular. Uvita is a beautiful place to visit!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Vacation in paradise.
10 out of 10 experience.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022

2/10 Terrible

Stephanie G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Views not worth the drama
The views from the house are beautiful. Edgar, the gentleman who helped with check-in and problems we had at the house, was kind, caring, and professional. However, Del, the person who we corresponded with before our arrival was rude and his customer service left much to be desired. His unkind manner was unfortunate. The road to the house is truly difficult and can be dangerous during rainy season. For context, we live in Costa Rica and have a 4x4 vehicle. We still got stuck on the drive to the house. Only ATVs, dirt bikes, and one work truck were on the road. By luck, the work truck had 6 very kind men who stopped and all pushed our car to help us along the way. We were told by those men to be very careful on the road when it rains in the afternoon (and it rains every afternoon). As a result, we only went into town in the morning. This was extremely limiting in our ability to explore Uvita, enjoy live music in the evenings, or go out for dinner. Driving up the road was always stressful. The house has beautiful views. However, half the lights downstairs did not work. Only the upstairs master bathroom had towels or toilet paper - none of the downstairs bathrooms were prepared for guests. We had to ask for a second bedroom to have sheets put on the bed - the other bedroom had a mattress covered with a blanket. The house could not be less inviting. It seemed like the host only wanted us to use the master bedroom and bathroom (but we rented the entire house). We ended up leaving the house a day/night early. The road was so limiting and the house was not welcoming. It honestly felt like Del did not want us to be there. (Again, Edgar was very nice.) Unfortunately, I cannot recommend anyone use this property.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Toya B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing property
This house was a slice of heaven!! You really felt as if you were living in an oasis in the middle of the jungle/rain forest. The views are breathtaking of the whale tail. My son loved the pool slide!! We even took a little family hike during our stay to take in our surroundings. The lights did go out our last night while I was cooking, but thank goodness there was a bbq pit and my hubby finished cooking our dinner… That was the only challenge but that’s normal in Costa Rica. The other challenge was getting to the property, but we called the owner and he had Alex meet up with us to guide us the rest of the way… After the first day my hubby knew his way up and down the mountain and around town. My family and I will definitely be back..
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

brittany t.

Liked: Cleanliness
All about the view for us!
Waking up to looking over the trees and down upon the small city was amazing. It is very high up a mountain so the drive is very steep(bumpy!) and the road is mainly dirt till you reach near the actuall house. The hot water is ran off propane and only one shower can be ran at a time, also tou can't have any of the appliances going while someone is showering. Lots of animals and bugs! There are extremely small sugar ants that are just simply everywhere in every room. The property has fruit trees and beautiful flowers and the beds were comfortable. The main bedroom is the only room in the house with AC. At the bottom of the driveway there is a cute little breakfast spot, Esmeralda. Alex was very helpful and always replies in a timely manner. Over all it is a beautiful tropical house!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gary C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome home and view
With a good 4x4 no problem getting to this home with a beautiful view
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

vicki l., Nederland, CO, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful experience
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here. Alex and Estafany, the caretakers, were readily available, spoke good English, and helped us with a few minor issues. The pool was clean and lovely, the kitchen well-stocked, and the beds comfortable. Toucans and parrots awakened us each morning, and the jungle noises at night were soothing and exotic.
Stayed 24 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Wesley W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Had a great time. Owner & ground keeper were extremely nice. Beautiful house & property.
Had a great time! House, pool & property were unreal. Saw plenty of different wildlife from house. If you want privacy, good people & breath taking views I would strongly recommend this property.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Greg W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Pura Vida!
This was our fifth trip to the same area in Costa Rica. Access to this property was a bit of a challenge with our four wheel drive rental, but a very comfortable home with a nice ocean view. The caretakers on the property were awesome people and very helpful. Looking forward to our visit next year!
Stayed 17 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kyle H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Place
The house is a little tough to get to but it's worth it. Wonderful views with a great pool. Lots of privacy with assistance nearby if you need it. With 3 bedrooms it is perfect for a family stay.
Stayed 11 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Laura C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful property
The views from the house are amazing! It is a bit of a trek up a mountain road with some pretty steep inclines up toward the top. We rented an AWD and had no problem getting up and down the mountain using "sports mode" (though I imagine it would be more difficult during rainy season). Del was very responsive prior to our arrival and checked-in the first day to make sure all was well. Alex, the caretaker, is exceptional - friendly, helpful, and responsive. He arranged a horseback ride to the Nauyaca Falls with a wonderful guide named Marvin. One of the highlights during our trip. A clean, very comfortable house with a great swimming pool, surrounded by wildlife and stunning scenery. Highly recommended.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Spencer H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Place, just be aware of fee addons
Place is great and the property managers were amazing. Its way way up the mountain so get ready for some thrilling unpaved roads, but that is to be expected for anyone who has been here a at all. The kids loved the pool and I loved the openness. The only reason that it doesn't get 5 stars is I paid more in add on fees then the actually booking of the property. (property fees, per quest add ons, cleaning fees, etc.) Just look at the fine print before hitting agree.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Matthew C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Retreat in the clouds
The pictures cant even begin to do the property justice, this place is just amazing. Everything was clean and well maintained, and the onsite hosts were as nice as you can get. Getting up the mountain can be... harrowing, be prepared to go slow and you must have 4wd. But being that far up ensures you are alone and among the clouds, withthe real actual rain forest only feet from the pool. The whole experience was surreal, and I would definitely rent from Del again
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Veronica T.

Liked: Cleanliness
A million dollar view
This home has an amazing view of the whales tale. The garden is beautiful and the pool is amazing. The kids enjoyed the pool more than anything else. We did feel a tiny earthquake while we were sitting out on the porch. To drive up to the amazing house make sure you DO get a 4x4, if you don’t get one you won’t make it. It is very steep going up the mountain. The drive up is around 15-18 minutes from Uvita. Alex the caretaker is really nice and helps you in anything you need. He wants to make sure you are okay and have everything you need. He can also help you look for tours. Hermès the driver that picked us up at the airport is a wonderful driver. We felt safe with him driving us to Uvita. We had a wonderful time. This was our 25 year anniversary and wished we could of stayed there longer. Until next time. Pura Vida!!!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michael G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Why you should book this property now!
There is not enough space in this box for me to paste the entire review that I wrote. So, let me be more brief. The owner and caretakers of this property are very helpful and sincere. Arranging for a driver to pick us up at the San Jose airport and return us there was the best, as we didn't have to worry about renting a car or navigating driving in an unfamiliar country. Renting the owner's 4x4 was perfect, and easier than trying to rent a car at the airport. As for the tours, we recommend very strongly the horseback riding tour with Marvin. It's only 1.5 miles riding from his farm to the Nauyaca Waterfalls, so just enough for novice riders, with swimming, lunch (provided), and exploring Marvin's family farm. Book this tour - the most authentic CR experience we had in country. The ATV tour is also strongly recommended; a great way to see the various microclimates in the rainforest without having to hike 4000 feet up the mountain. The waterfalls and coffee plantation tour were perfect. Minor issues were that the Wi-Fi password in the VRBO app was incorrect, several lights in the property were burned out, and the room safes were inoperable. But we were able to get the password from the caretaker Alex, and we didn't complain about the other things as they were no big deal. The views, flora and fauna, pool, etc at the property are amazing! Have the resident maid/chef cook you dinner once. Highly recommended!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Todd E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Week in Uvita
Excellent property with friendly onsite caretakers who went the extra mile to make sure we felt welcome and comfortable. The owner is engaging and wants to help you have a great experience. We took two excursions he recommended and had fantastic experiences. Highly recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Damian F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Gorgeous and close to nature!
You MUST like nature to truly appreciate this beautiful property...as described there are loud and active bugs, birds and monkeys (although I didn't see the monkeys, they were always there). You have to keep the doors and windows open to enjoy the breeze and fresh air but you will have to deal with flying creatures in the house, it is what it is....I would have liked to see a little less of the miniature ants that came out in an instant whe food was around...you cannot leave anything in the open for more than 5 minutes or magically hundreds of these tiny, tiny ants will appear and try to take your food...I left a tri-tip to cool off the grill on the counter and it was history before I could enjoy it....Oh well, lesson learned...Alex is great, the caretaker I wish I spoke better Spanish so I could have worked more easily with him but hey, we got it done, eventually! The pool needs to be netted daily, I wasn't great about bringing this up to Alex but I should have, the bugs are a challenge...the views are breathtaking and the proximity to town is great. Yes, you need a 4x4 but the one I got from the rental place was fine It is a hike from San Jose, no doubt....All in all I loved it abd would go back....Del was very responsive and I enjoyed my stay, thanks, Del!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2021