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WHALES TAIL VIEWS Del Congos Uvita Great privacy,BIRD Reserve,Waterslide Pool

Holiday home in Bahía Ballena with private pool and kitchen

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Infinity Edge Pool view of Marino Bellena National Park
Infinity edge pool, ocean view,lite statues and waterslide. Del Congos de Uvita
Large kitchen
Original artwork throughout Del Congos de Uvita
Your own Private Waterfall

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8334.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Breakfast available

Explore the area

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Uvita, Puntarenas
  • Place, Catarata uvita
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Uvita Beach
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Marino Ballena National Park
    ‪15 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Bed

Master Suite

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Full 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Full 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Full 3

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

WHALES TAIL VIEWS Del Congos Uvita Great privacy,BIRD Reserve,Waterslide Pool

$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 .

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 9:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 10 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
$30/night/dog extra cleaning fee
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
ONLY outside house and not under any roof
No dogs on furniture and beds. Clean dogs feet before entering house.Pickup dog droppings immediately and dispose of. Don’t leave dog unattended.

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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Bahía Ballena

Located in Bahía Ballena, this holiday home is near the beach. Marino Ballena National Park and Hacienda Barú National Wildlife Refuge reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Alturas Wildlife Sanctuary and Sunset Surf Dominical - Day Lessons. Costa Rica Stand Up Paddle Boarding and Parque Reptilandia are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Uvita, Puntarenas

What's nearby

  • Catarata uvita - 6 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Secret Lau Pool - 7 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Uvita Beach - 11 min drive - 6.6 km
  • Marino Ballena National Park - 15 min drive - 7.7 km
  • Punta Uvita - 20 min drive - 7.4 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Restaurante Marino Ballena - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Bakery - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Sibu - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Los Barriles - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Kinsu - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does WHALES TAIL VIEWS Del Congos Uvita Great privacy,BIRD Reserve,Waterslide Pool have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is WHALES TAIL VIEWS Del Congos Uvita Great privacy,BIRD Reserve,Waterslide Pool pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 10 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at WHALES TAIL VIEWS Del Congos Uvita Great privacy,BIRD Reserve,Waterslide Pool?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at WHALES TAIL VIEWS Del Congos Uvita Great privacy,BIRD Reserve,Waterslide Pool?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at WHALES TAIL VIEWS Del Congos Uvita Great privacy,BIRD Reserve,Waterslide Pool?

Checkout is at 9:00 AM.

Where is WHALES TAIL VIEWS Del Congos Uvita Great privacy,BIRD Reserve,Waterslide Pool located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Catarata uvita and 2.5 mi (4 km) from Secret Lau Pool. Uvita Beach and Playa Colonia are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Christopher W.

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

Amazing house! Highly recommend!

We absolutely loved our stay in. The house is amazing! Having five bedrooms really makes it convenient for a bigger family to avoid trying to figure out who’s rooming with who.The property is beautiful, the house is beautiful, and the pool was perfect and great for cooling off or having family time in the evening with the large table next to the pool.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Corey S.

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

Amazing location.

House and pool were amazing. Views spectacular as was the location. Make sure you do have a 44 vehicle. We did not and the all wheel drive barely made it up the mountain.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lori K.

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

Beautiful way to spend a week

Del’s house is everything you see and more in the videos posted. Perfect week

8/10 Good

Karen M.

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

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

Greg W.

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

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

Toya B.

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Dina M.

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

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

2/10 Terrible

Stephanie G.

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

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

Jenny M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful house and property with cool breezes all day and night! We loved this house and our week in Uvita. It's got everything you need, and if you stumble upon anything you don't have the caretaker that lives a few minutes away will have it there in second. We felt very safe, and loved all the birds and wildlife. We even had a sloth hanging in a tree right by the pool. We became experts on driving the road and did so many wonderful things that Del recommended. Our highlight was probably the mangrove kayak tour.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rob B.

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

Puntarenas Paradise

Absolutely amazing stay at Del Congos. Del, Patty and our host Adrian were treasures in so many ways. We have never been better accommodated. Adrian speaks beautiful English and was a wealth of information and a perfect Tico ambassador. The property is stunning. Comfortable, huge kitchen, bedrooms were thoughtfully designed to maximize air flow and comfort during the night.The pool with the slide and view of the famous "Whale's Tail" was incredible.Del and Patty arrived mid-week to start a stay at one of their adjacent properties. They were wonderful, warm, friendly and another great local resource. Del even helped me find a fairly large quantity of my favourite coffee from a local plantation. It felt like we had found new friends.A most enjoyable stay. Pura Vida!Rob & Cindy
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

michael s.

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

jungle pardise

road was a little rough but was graded after a few days so 4 wheel is needed ..some steep inclines but remember you are at a higher elevation the drive is worth it .....Dell the owner was a great help has a 4 wheel drive at the property for rent.. also can make arrangements to pick your party at san jose airport and trans back too..he is worth talking with as he is very helpfull any plans you may have....
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy G.

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

Del Congos is breathtaking!

We had a terrific stay at Del Congos and words can't describe the beauty and gorgeous views surrounding the property! Our two kids ages 9 and 7 spent many hours playing in the pool and using the gorgeous waterslide (and parents too!). We also enjoyed many meals outside near the pool and lounging or reading books in the hammock. We had an amazing time on several tours that Del recommended including horseback riding at Rancho La Merced, a visit by boat to beautiful Corcovado National Park (saw 2 pumas, countless monkeys, wild pigs, a tapir, scarlet macaws, toucans, crocodiles, among many other jungle flora and fauna), and last but not least a mangrove tour out of Sierpe (we saw many crocs, birds, iguanas, a boa hanging out in a tree over the river, and monkeys galore). Del was very instrumental in helping us choose these wonderful activities and guiding us away from overly touristy places which we wanted to avoid. We recommend renting one of Del's personal cars as it was so important to have a solid 4WD vehicle to navigate the road to Del Congos and I don't think the airport rentals would be quite as powerful. The house is amazing and Adrian, the caretaker, is extremely nice and helpful. We highly recommend a trip to Del Congos in Uvita and take Del up on all his recommendations! Don't hesitate, just book it!
Stayed 10 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Angela T.

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

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

Deb D.

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

☀️🌴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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

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

Vacation in paradise.

10 out of 10 experience.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

brittany t.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Kyle H.

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

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

About the host

Hosted by Del Chmielewski

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My wife and I have lived in Wisconsin all our lives. I owned a CPA firm and we love to travel to exotic places. This is our dream retirement home.

Why they chose this property

In 2000 a friend recommended that we visit the Uvita Costa Rica area. We fell in love with the area and bought land in 2002. It is the only area on the Pacific Coast where the mountains come right down to the ocean making it the most dramatic landscape. Uvita area has the following amenities: National Park with Whale Watching,200-500ft waterfalls,Best Deep-sea fishing in World,Most eco-diversity in World, Many Americans who live there. I call it the 'Naples of Costa Rica' and many have chosen it as Home because they many say " there is powerful energy forces in this area"

What makes this property unique

The best most expansive (50+ miles) oceanviews in all of Costa Rica as verified by our Internet provider.One of the largest private lots in our development 13.3 acres , which means more privacy for you.
Friendliest , most helpful caretaker as witnessed by our reviews

Languages:

English, Spanish

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