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Beach Front Home in Ballena Marine Natl Park

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A building with a covered patio, outdoor seating, and a swimming pool.
A building with a balcony, outdoor seating, and a hammock.
Casa Luna
A pool area with lounge chairs, a hammock, and a covered seating area with a table and chairs.
A swimming pool with chairs and a table, surrounded by greenery.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Balcony
    A rare find - enjoy views from the balcony.
  • Steps from the shore
    Top-rated for its nearby beach, ideal for sunbathing and swimming.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Playa Ballena
4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Private pool
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Uvita, Puntarenas
  • Place, Playa Ballena
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Arco Beach
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Marino Ballena National Park
    ‪9 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Double Beds

Convertible bed(s)

1 Single Futon

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Beach Front Home in Ballena Marine Natl Park

Located on Costa Rica's South Pacific shore in Ballena Marine National Park, a renowned Marine Sanctuary that faces Playa Ballena, a pristine beach stretching along 4 kms of natural beauty.

Casa Luna is a modern house, bright and airy with beautiful views of Ballena Island and an easy stroll to amazing beaches. There are 4 full bedrooms with 4 complete baths, 3 en-suite. The Master bedroom now includes air conditioning.

If you are looking for a place to relax and be in contact with nature, this is the place to come. Casa Luna is located on a private farm with exclusive access to Ballena and Playa de Arco Beach.

Come and visit us, nature is calling! (more homes available)

A minimum 50% deposit is due upon booking. This is 100% refundable with more than 60 days advance notice from check in date. If cancellation is from 15-60 days prior to stay, deposit is 50% refundable. IF a cancellation is within 14 days of arrival, any refund is at the discretion of property owners.

Balance due 14 days prior to check in, unless arrangements have been made to pay balance upon arrival.

Keywords: House, ocean view, walk to beach, beachfront, Playa Ballena

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 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 allowed: in designated areas
Outside on patios only.

Important information

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Property # 245722vb
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 are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

Bahía Ballena

Located in Bahía Ballena, this holiday home is on the beach. Marino Ballena National Park and Terraba Sierpe National Wetlands reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Uvita Arts Center and Alturas Wildlife Sanctuary. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and cycling.
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Uvita, Puntarenas

What's nearby

  • Playa Ballena - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Arco Beach - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Uvita Beach - 9 min drive - 6.7 km
  • Marino Ballena National Park - 9 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Hacienda Baru - 30 min drive - 27.9 km

Restaurants

  • ‪La Choza de Alejo - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Marino Ballena - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Nativo - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Fernando’s Restaurante - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Kinsu - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Beach Front Home in Ballena Marine Natl Park have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Beach Front Home in Ballena Marine Natl Park pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Beach Front Home in Ballena Marine Natl Park?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Beach Front Home in Ballena Marine Natl Park?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beach Front Home in Ballena Marine Natl Park?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Beach Front Home in Ballena Marine Natl Park located?

Nestled on the beach, this Bahía Ballena holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Playa Ballena and Marino Ballena National Park. Arco Beach and Pinuela Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 20 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 20 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 20 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 20 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 20 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joshua D.

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

Perfect Stay

This stay met all of our needs. The pool was the best part, and it was well kept and treated. It was easy to access and the beach was a short walk. The only small downside was A/C was only in the main bedroom. Otherwise, I recommend staying at this place.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John H.

A wonderful, relaxing spot!

The birds, howler monkeys in the tree right by the house, the quiet beautiful beach right in front. What more could anyone ask for? OK, I should add that the house is very nice too!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dawn T.

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

Shangra La - GORGEOUS 🌺🌺🌺

Our host Natalia, friendly, knowledgeable and communicative. My family and I LOVE YOUR HOUSE AND PROPERTY!!!! Great times together - so much family fun and it was nice to see my teenage grandson OUTSIDE without his phone /tech! 😊Thank you so much ! We will absolutely return.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jon D.

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

Great stay!

Natalia is super communicative and helpful. The place is beautiful. Picture windows and window bays everywhere. Open air is great. There's only AC in the main bedroom and en suite bathroom--but it was a perfect amount of respite for us and our 3 year old at night. There is a good deal of nature around with a river, a little estuary, some regrowing forest, and a beautiful beach which is essentially yours! Would stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eric M.

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

One week in paradise

Nice property just outside of Uvita. Real quiet place. Nice pool. Close to the beach. Nice beach with waves. Natalia (the hostess) was real nice and quick to reply to our requests. We have seen many birds, parrots, toucans and monkeys. The caretaker was very helpful. The house is big and have lots of spaces for 8 persons. I recommend that rental. One thing maybe to upgrade: a fan over the patio would be a nice add. We had a blast there !
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica B.

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

Slice of Heaven!

Our stay was more than we could have dreamed of. The house was larger and more beautiful than it appears in the pictures. It was closer to the ocean than expected and the yard and beaches were gorgeous. We went for spring break and hardly saw any other people on the beach! The access to Playa Archo was so fun because it felt like our little secret. We were so thankful for the air conditioning in one bedroom. We ended up having family game nights in there a couple of times so everyone could cool off. The only thing I would change would be more lighting for the evenings. We cooked dinner at home a lot and even with the brighter lights above the island it still felt dark for preparing a meal. Natalia graciously met us when we arrived in the pouring rain and was easy to reach and quick to respond our whole stay. The Ballena Bistro at the end of the road was wonderful too! The only downside was the distance from the airport in San Jose, but it was still worth the drive!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brent B.

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

Great vacation!

Natalia was an excellent host and the home was perfect! We saw 2 whales from the beach on the first morning and the views are incredible. This is a great home for a family vacation.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leivy B.

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

Amazing Experience - we'll return

We had a wonderful time in Uvita. This property is beautiful, clean and perfectly situated. We enjoyed exploring the beach which was a 5 min. walk from the property. There was a great surf beach near by. The house was super comfortable, we used the the kitchen often as it was very well equipped, we lounged around the pool and watched the lightning storms from the hammock. Natalia was quick to respond to our every question. Thanks for a wonderful stay and we plan to return soon. Pura Vida!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason A.

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

Perfect!

The home, location were perfect and we couldn’t have been more pleased. The house was very clean and spacious with a nice pool. The property was was beautiful and steps from the beach. The owner Natalia was very responsive and a pleasure to deal with. She met us there on arrival, gave us a tour of the home and property.. This was our third time visiting Uvita, this was the nicest home/property we’ve stayed at and we’ll definitely stay here again.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 19 May 2022
Thank you for being such wonderful guests! It was a pleasure to meet the whole family and we hope to see you again in a near future. Muchas gracias y Pura vida!
Verified

8/10 Good

Neal O.

Great location, plenty of space, both inside and outside!

Casa Luna is perfectly located on a wonderful beachfront property just south of the town of Uvita. Far enough to be off the beaten track and therefore quiet and secure. Easy access to the ocean, rural setting, Macaws come to a tree on or near the property daily. and more. It's a large house with plenty of space and everything you need. Only the master bedroom has AC, which we knew ahead of time. That said, if you're not accustomed to tropical heat and humidity you will want AC. We would definitely stay again, especially at a time of year with more moderate temperatures.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Timothy S.

Beautiful serene house

LOVE Natalia's home and loved HER even more. Easy to work and communicate with. The home was beautiful and right in front of the beach 5 minutes walk away. Most of the time it was a private beach so even more fun to just relax and explore. Had an excellent experience overall!
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Spectacular!

This was my second time staying at this location. I brought my wife, our twelve year old daughter, 10 month old son, my mother and a couple friends. Everybody had an absolutely amazing time. The house is wonderful and sits on a lush and somewhat secluded jungle paradise. Pretty epic beaches within walking distance. We saw all kinds of wildlife, had capuchin and howler monkeys in the back yard, toucans sitting on our deck railing and really felt emerged in the jungle. We utilized the kitchen and cooked some fantastic meals, and there are a couple restaurants within walking distance; I think just open for lunch. Dave and Natalia are exceptional hosts and live nearby if you need anything. Unfortunately on the first night we had an issue when a grazing cow stepped on the water line and left us without water. It was fixed by 6:30am the following morning, which just showed how attentive our hosts were. There was another issue with the hot water heater and that was fixed the same day. Sometimes when you’re staying at a rental property things happen, and these guys took care of it. If you’re overly high maintenance, I would suggest not traveling anywhere ever. I would live at this property if I could, I miss it when I’m away and I will certainly be back. Thank you so much for everything Dave and Natalia!
Archival

2/10 Terrible

julzeejulzee L.

Awful!!

This place is awful! Save your money and go to a hostel! There are so many things wrong with this place I don’t know where to start. I went back and looked at some old reviews and realized they are from 2015 and perhaps this place has been vacant since then. First of all there are bats in the house! They keep you awake at night and leave feces all over your personal belongings. There is no internet as promised even though the owner David had it “repaired”. (“In regards to connectivity, once again, our lodging is located in a remote setting so common sense will dictate that high speed internet may be a luxury. Should you have inquired beforehand, we would have clarified that our bandwidth may not support high demand applications but it's good enough for email, checking Facebook or Instagram and even posting pictures of all the wonderful things our guests come to see and enjoy with us”-reply from David the owner ) we literally had to take our son to the nearest town to pay for internet so he could complete his school work. Sadly he missed out on our vacation for the most part. The fridge and freezer do not work and we had to keep dumping out food that kept spoiling during our miserable stay. The pots and pans Teflon is peeling off and not fit for cooking with. The oven doesn’t work either! We complained to the owner as well as vacationrentals/HomeAway to no avail. They do not guarantee your stay and they certainly won’t protect you in anyway (even with the health concern of bats!) Renter be aware!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Mar 2020
Dear Julie, When you brought to our attention after you checked out of how bad your stay was with us we asked to please list out your reasons of your bad experience. When you checked in you were already displeased and showed no respect. Our home is visited by many guests and in repeated occasions by the same families that treasure their stay. VRBO is not the only place that we have our house listed in and Our calendars are up to date with new reservations. It is really sad for me and my husband to receive a bad review because it is our first! Since 2005 we are happy to share Ballena and our homes with our clients and we take very seriously customer satisfaction. We thank you for your sincerity and we are sorry Casa Luna was no match for you and your family. Sincerely, Natalia y David.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Kera T.

Paradise in Ballena!

We spent six months living in Costa Rica with our five children, ages 6 to 15. We lived at Casa Luna for the last two months of our stay. We only rented homes with 5-star traveler reviews and still it was by far the best property we rented. Our hosts, Dave and Natalia, were so obviously committed to making sure our stay was comfortable and enjoyable. They were friendly, approachable and responsive to our questions. We felt like we were being treated like family. The home is on a large, beautiful piece of beach-front property with a private driveway and private access to the beach. The grounds are beautiful with lots of trees and flowering plants. There is an abundance of interesting wildlife - we saw scarlet macaws, parrots, basilisk lizards, monkeys, ibises, hawks, even an anteater! The house itself is clean and well cared-for. The beds are comfortable. We fixed all of our meals in the kitchen and had everything we needed. The internet connection is good. There is a wonderful balcony with a hammock and some rocking chairs - we loved sitting out there with just the sounds of the waves and the jungle to keep us company. The beach is just a short walk down the path. Sometimes people would walk by or we could see them in the distance, but we often had the entire beach to ourselves. At low tide, the gently-sloping beach is great for playing frisbee and the waves were usually just right for swimming and boogie boarding. (For surfing, our favorite beach was Playa Hermosa - about 10 minutes north.) There are a couple of good grocery stores down the road as well as some fun waterfalls. Easy access to Dominical, Manuel Antonio, Hacienda Baru, etc. We've been home three months, but we are dreaming of getting back here as soon as possible! When we do make it back , we'll definitely be staying here again.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Jenny L.

Para olvidarse del ruido, del estrés, etc.

Un lugar lleno de tranquilidad y comodidad. De muy fácil acceso por la carretera que está en muy buenas condiciones. Con una vista muy bonita desde la casa. Atrás las montañas, al frente el mar. Tuvimos la oportunidad de ver a lo lejos como las ballenas expulsaban agua, esto, porque casualmente llegaban a la zona marítima frente a la propiedad. Pudimos ver varios animales como: monos, gran variedad de pájaros y mapaches. Muy agradecidos con la ayuda de Natalia por guiarnos para que llegáramos sin ningún problema. Cerca del parque Marino Ballena, para quienes quieran visitarlo.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Eva G.

Comfortable home, direct beach access

We had a lovely stay in Casa Luna over the winter holiday season. We found it to be exceptionally comfortable as well as aesthetically pleasing. We ate many of our meals in, the kitchen was well set up for cooking. We could gather at the large table or in the living room. During down time we wandered off to a hammock or comfy rocking chair on the covered porch to watch the sunset over the water or read a book. We liked the Costa Rican style rocking chairs on the porch so much we bought two at the airport on our way home and had them shipped home. When we did go out, some favorite restaurants in the area were Sabor Espanol in Uvita, Porque No? up almost to Dominical, and the Jolly Roger for the wide assortment of chicken wings and amazing view. Dave re-configured the internet at the beginning of our stay, after which the wifi worked consistently well. Both Dave and Natalia were responsive, helpful, and professional. Their desire to provide a top quality experience for their guests is obvious. We very much appreciated them. We are a family of four with young adult / teen daughters, and were in Uvita learning how to surf. The large sand beaches and gentle break make it a perfect place to learn, and Bodhi Surf School provided an amazing learning experience. Between lessons, because surfing beat us up and tired us out so much, we spent a fair amount of time relaxing and recuperating at Casa Luna. The house was everything we wanted. The only downsides were that the beaches in the area are all completely under water at high tide, and the early howler reverie. The howler monkeys wake at dawn and the whole place sounds like a scene from Jurassic Park. While it is a true jungle experience I never did learn how to sleep through it. I would recommend Casa Luna without hesitation and would definitely return, if I find myself heading back to the area.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Eva G.

Comfortable home with direct beach access

We had a lovely stay in Casa Luna over the winter holiday season. We found it to be exceptionally comfortable as well as aesthetically pleasing. We ate many of our meals in, the kitchen was well set up for cooking. We could gather at the large table or in the living room. During down time we wandered off to a hammock or comfy rocking chair on the covered porch to watch the sunset over the water or read a book. We liked the Costa Rican style rocking chairs on the porch so much we bought two at the airport on our way home and had them shipped home. When we did go out, some favorite restaurants in the area were Sabor Espanol in Uvita, Porque No? up almost to Dominical, and the Jolly Roger for the wide assortment of chicken wings and amazing view. Dave re-configured the internet at the beginning of our stay, after which the wifi worked consistently well. Both Dave and Natalia were responsive, helpful, and professional. Their desire to provide a top quality experience for their guests is obvious. We very much appreciated them. We are a family of four with young adult / teen daughters, and were in Uvita learning how to surf. The large sand beaches and gentle break make it a perfect place to learn, and Bodhi Surf School provided an amazing learning experience. Between lessons, because surfing beat us up and tired us out so much, we spent a fair amount of time relaxing and recuperating at Casa Luna. The house was everything we wanted. The only downsides were that the beaches in the area are all completely under water at high tide, and the early howler reverie. The howler monkeys wake at dawn and the whole place sounds like a scene from Jurassic Park. While it is a true jungle experience I never did learn how to sleep through it. I would recommend Casa Luna without hesitation and would definitely return, if I find myself heading back to the area.
Archival

8/10 Good

Casa Luna

We loved the house, which was beautiful. The monkeys and bird life were memorable. Dave and Natalia were so helpful with arranging tours and providing what our sons needed for activities.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful Ballena Beach Home

We stayed with friends in Casa Luna last summer, and loved it! The house is beautifully furnished, and has everything you need. The floorplan is open to take in beautiful views of the ocean and all the wonderful sounds of Costa Rica. We saw howler monkeys in the trees right down the driveway. Just steps away from a cool river and beach, you don't need to get in your car to access one of the most beautiful beaches in Costa Rica. Natalia and Dave can give you the local scoop on all the places you won't want to miss from delicious pizza to fun zip line tours.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

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Amazing stay at Casa Luna

My Husband and I just returned from beautiful Costa Rica where we stayed near Uvita in Casa Luna. The home is a few steps from the most magnificent sprawling beach and situated in the lush and wild jungle. Casa luna is modern, spacious and open with wonderful views of the ocean, and since you're right in the jungle, sightings of toucans, morpho butterflies, iguanas and howler monkeys are very common. The master bedroom was very comfortable and the shower and soaking tub were great. Dave and Natalia were perfect hosts, and we had everything we needed on arrival. Kayaking and surfing right off the beach and close to ATV rentals, fine dining and tour facilities. Natalia really knows everything about all the activities and she was the best concierge for setting things up. I would choose Casa Luna over a big resort any day! So pristine and peaceful with everything relaxing,fun and adventurous close by. Magnificent sunsets too

About the host

Hosted by Natalia Sanchez

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What makes this property unique

Private access to the beach.

Languages:

English, Spanish
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