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Penthouse with balcony, private hot tub, full kitchen, great location

Condo in Bahía Ballena with kitchen and balcony

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Terrace/patio
Exterior
Exterior
Aerial view
Living area

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
1 bedroom1+ bathroomSleeps 3

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Mountain view

Explore the area

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  • Place, Playa Ballena
  • Place, Pinuela Beach
  • Place, Marino Ballena National Park
  • Airport, Drake Bay (DRK)

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 3)

bedroom 1

1 King Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Dining area

About this property

Penthouse with balcony, private hot tub, full kitchen, great location

Makara Suite Penthouse

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This upscale penthouse at Makara Resorts has everything you need to unwind near the coastline. Enjoy terrific mountain views, more than 600 feet of shaded balconies, a very well-equipped kitchen, 18-foot ceilings, board games, a jetted tub, and a private hot tub.

What's nearby:
Like all of the suites at Makara Resorts, this home is only a short walk from the soft sands of the beach. Nearby dining options include Villa Leonor and Cabinas Y Restaurante Katakolo. Marino Ballena National Park is less than seven miles to the north, with more beaches to explore along with biannual whale watching opportunities. The town of Ojochal is five miles to the south, with more shopping and dining to explore.

Things to know:
Free WiFi
Full kitchen without a dishwasher

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 1 vehicle.
This rental is located on floor 3.




Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 18 years of age to book. Guests under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Air conditioning
Laundry
Mountain view
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.
For information about quiet hours, please refer to the listing description.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Bahía Ballena

Located in Bahía Ballena, this condo is in the mountains and by the sea. While the natural beauty of Marino Ballena National Park and Terraba Sierpe National Wetlands can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can head to OSA Golf Course. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Uvita, Pu

What's nearby

  • Playa Ballena - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Pinuela Beach - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Marino Ballena National Park - 9 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Playa Tortuga - 11 min drive - 7.1 km
  • Catarata uvita - 12 min drive - 12.0 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Restaurante Marino Ballena - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪La Choza de Alejo - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Tagua - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Ballena Bistro - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Kinsu - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Penthouse with balcony, private hot tub, full kitchen, great location pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Penthouse with balcony, private hot tub, full kitchen, great location?

As of 18 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Penthouse with balcony, private hot tub, full kitchen, great location on 30 Nov 2025 start from AU$315.53, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Penthouse with balcony, private hot tub, full kitchen, great location?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Penthouse with balcony, private hot tub, full kitchen, great location?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Penthouse with balcony, private hot tub, full kitchen, great location?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Penthouse with balcony, private hot tub, full kitchen, great location located?

Situated by the sea, this condo building is within a 10-minute walk of Playa Ballena and Pinuela Beach. Marino Ballena National Park and Arco Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Check-in

8.0/10

Communication

7.0/10

Location

7.4/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 14 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 14 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 14 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 14 reviews

Reviews

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6/10 Okay

JEFF K.

A Bit Tired

Good location, large.
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10/10 Excellent

Alfred R.

Awesome

200 square meters just for you, with monkeys and toucans right around you. For such low price? We’ll be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2020

6/10 Okay

Elaine N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Wasn’t suitable for us

The place is isolated, and very dark,felt scared at night. It is not mentioned that it is only a few meters away from a main highway and trucks are constant 24/7 drowning out any of the peaceful sounds we were hoping for and making it difficult to sleep. The apartment was probably lovely once but it is tired and not maintained very well. I note that the building is for sale and that would account for this. We are in our 70s so unsuitable for us.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

2/10 Terrible

Heidi K.

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Terrible experience and customer service!!

Starting off from after I booked and paid. There was no communication from the owner about how to check in. I messaged them on WhatsApp multiple times on my way there and gave me no response. I called and he messaged me a vague response of how the unit is on the third floor. Asked if the place was unlocked and he said yes. But the unit was locked and there was lockbox had to call him back twice to finally get the lockbox code. There was blood on a towel in the bathroom and they wouldn’t replace the towel for us just told us to use what we had. They advertise there is beach access from the property but you either have to hike through the jungle for 10 minutes or drive to the beach club and when we tried to walk on the owner said we were trespassing because it’s a national park. So there is NO beach access the property management is lying to you about that. The second shower head in the shower doesn’t work, it drips water. A bunch of lights in the unit don’t work either. There is a bat living in the ceiling between the vaults you can see it and hear it flying around at night.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful penthouse!

Very nice and modern. Responsive hosts.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Dan F.

Nice apartment!

It is a spacious place and I like the location.

8/10 Good

Scott, Leadville

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Beautiful House

This was a beautiful house near the national parks and town. Would be great to rent the whole thing with a larger group. Cannot walk to beach. Short drive to Uvita beaches. Overall great stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Koko M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Simplement parfait

L'emplacement est génial , c'est très proche de tout les plages,l'épicerie , pleins de bons restos . Le penthouse est très spacieux ,nous avons été surpris par la grandeur des pièces . Les terrasses avec grand ,une avec le spa , le prix était vraiment bon aussi en comparaison avec d'autre villa . On a literallement adoré notre séjour .
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021

8/10 Good

jose S., Seattle

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Paradise in the jungle

We loved this place, well equipped, very nice location. Lots of birds and monkeys to see, great jungle like setting with the trees around us and a stream. We would liked to have direct beach access but going through the Lenora restaurant and getting a meal there was just nice, The only issues was the internet access, if it was high speed and reliable this place would be excellent.
Stayed 11 nights in Apr 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Gianfranco L.

Increible

Todo excelente
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10/10 Excellent

stacey s.

Beautiful Place

I had the penthouse room with the outdoor Jacuzzi. It was wonderful. The apt is spacious, beautiful and clean. Lots of monkeys hollering and birds chirping. The property is about 10k outside of Uvita. There are buses you can take to get around. If you want to go up to the mountains you're better off with a car. There's a beautiful beach next door. Dominical is about 20k away. Nice beach and cool vibe there. Katina, the mgr, was very nice and extremely helpful. She always answered your questions expediently. I needed a cab to catch a bus; she arranged it. The oven in the room wasn't working; she fixed it that day. You won't be disappointed staying here.
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10/10 Excellent

Muhammed S.

Beautiful place

The place far exceeded our expectations and the Vacasa representative (Karina) were very communicative and accommodating.
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10/10 Excellent

Johanna O.

Stunning!

The perfect Costa Rican getaway - wonderful views of the rain forest and beautifully decorated home. Can't wait to come back
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8/10 Good

Angela M.

Beautiful, comfortable and spacious penthouse suite.

Really loved the fully equipped kitchen, the huge shower in the master bath, and open concept space. The hot tub and outside area was lovely and private! Woke to the sound of plenty of wildlife. Howler monkeys definitely nearby. Close proximity to Villa Leonor for fine dining and walk to the beach from there. Wish we could have stayed longer!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019

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