Keep it simple at this peaceful and centrally-located Villa. Casa Exotic Gardens, the perfect getaway for your family or group of friends. Only 5 min away from Uvita town, home of the famous Whale´s Tail and Marino Ballena National Park, where you can find a variety of markets, shops, restaurants and much more. Come and enjoy of this tranquil property and all the wildlife surrounding it! A 4x4 vehicle is NEEDED todo access the property. Let us know if you need help renting one!
You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
About the area
Uvita
Located in Ballena, this villa is in the city center and on a river. Punta Uvita and Marino Ballena National Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Sunset Surf Dominical - Day Lessons and Costa Rica Stand Up Paddle Boarding.
Uvita, Puntarenas Province
What's nearby
Marino Ballena National Park - 3 min drive
Uvita Beach - 4 min drive
Catarata uvita - 4 min drive
Playa Hermosa - 7 min drive
Punta Uvita - 7 min drive
Restaurants
La Choza de Alejo - 19 min walk
Restaurante Marino Ballena - 3 min walk
Sibu - 12 min walk
Pizzeria La Fogata - 6 min walk
Uvita Beer Garden - 4 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Private, 3 beds, infinity pool & ocean view! pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
We stayed here as a family of 4. Absolutely beautiful home and property. My kids loved the pool and each having their own bathroom. We watched toucans and other birds in the trees and iguanas, Jesus lizards and geckos run around the grounds. A/C in the bedrooms was lovely. The living room and kitchen could be a bit stuffy in the middle of the day, but we were out by the pool during those hours anyway!
This is just the perfect house, super spacious, very well equipped with everything you need! The view is amazing, the infinity pool is just awesome - kids loved it as well! Diana is vrry helpful & super fast to reply any questions we had. Many thanks Diana! Pura vida!
Mathieu C.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
8/10 Good
Rachel E.
15 July 2023
Liked: Location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in, communication
Great overall, but a few suggestions.
The house itself is really nice. It's well built, and in a secluded off the beaten path location. It's as listed with 3 bedrooms and 3 and a half baths which was great for our family. It has air conditioning in the bedrooms, has amazing views and we were even able to see some wildlife on the property including some beautiful toucans one morning.
We did struggle with communication with the owner.
- because it wasn't arranged a few days prior to arrival (owner was trying to contact us the day of when we were flying) we didn't get key drop off arranged in a timely manner and were locked out on arrival which happened to be in the middle of the night.
None of the three contact numbers would answer the phone at that point and since the house is in the jungle we were stuck in a very remote spot with no options for alternative hotels etc. A simple text with instructions on how to obtain the key after hours would have helped immensely! We finally got in at 1:30 a.m. by finding an open window.
We tried to reach out during the stay with some minor issues (no bath soaps, difficulty with the dishwasher, no dishwasher detergent) but didn't get a response until the day we left.
To make this a five star stay, I highly recommend owner:
1.Communicate key drop instructions a few days ahead of scheduled arrival date.
2. Deep clean the interior
3. Make sure renters know to bring convenience items like bath soap.
4. Update dishwasher.
5. Replace old bedding and towels.
This house was perfect for our stay in Uvita. Very convenient to the great beaches and restaurants in the area. The house itself was very good, excellent AC in the bedrooms and everything worked well. As another reviewer mentioned the road to the house is a bit daunting the first time up, but it's really not an issue. I would recommend a 4WD, but I made it with a 2WD no problem. Communication with the owner on WhatsApp was prompt and easy. I would definitely stay here again. Thank you, Ed
Ed S.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023
8/10 Good
Melony
14 Feb 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication
Beautiful view and loved watching the Toucans and parrots on the trees. Pool was nice.