This vacation home places you within a mile (2 km) of Playa Colonia and Uvita Beach. The vacation home includes a private pool, a kitchen, and a balcony.
Marino Ballena National Park - 9 min drive - 1.8 miles
Punta Uvita - 14 min drive - 1.8 miles
Nauyaca Waterfalls - 37 min drive - 22.4 miles
Restaurants
La Choza de Alejo - 11 min walk
Sibu - 19 min walk
Restaurante Marino Ballena - 10 min walk
Kinsu - 14 min walk
Fernando’s Restaurante - 4 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.
Affordable, Breathtaking Luxury! Private yet Close to Everything
The Unicorn House is a new, custom built eco friendly villa featuring 4 bedrooms and 3.5 baths. This paradise on earth vacation home has spectacular panoramic views overlooking the Pacific Ocean that can be enjoyed from every part of the house including the infinity pool, outdoor patio area, or multiple deck areas. The open floor concept provides a great room with spacious windows and allows handicap accessibility. All stainless appliances (fridge, dishwasher, microwave, washer, dryer) are new and the kitchen features granite counters and custom hardwood cabinets to create wonderful gourmet meals during your stay. An air fryer is also included for preparing healthy and tasty meals.
The home includes reliable Wifi, air conditioning, water purification system, lower level handicap accessibility with large bathroom and ramp, washer and dryer, solar powered hot water, housekeeping before and after your stay, optional gourmet on-site chef (added fee), and other extra services available on request.
Only a three minute drive away are beaches that you can observe whale watching and other tourist activities. Surrounding wildlife include toucans, monkeys, butterflies, sloths, whales, and parrots. Additionally, tropical plants and flowers surround the property including palm trees, birds of paradise, orchids, bromeliads, and many others.
If you are looking for an affordable and unforgettable Costa Rican vacation, you will love Casa Unicornio Azul. We do recommend 4x4 for your vehicle for easy access on our short but steep driveway.
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen, 3.5 bathrooms, and a balcony, and there's space to spread out with 4 bedrooms. Other standard amenities include a private pool, a washer/dryer, and a sofa bed. Housekeeping is available on request.
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Wheelchair accessibility
Smoking not allowed
Services and conveniences
Concierge services
Housekeeping (on request)
Phone
Location highlights
In a village
Near a hospital
Near the bay
Near the marina
Near the sea
Things to do
Kayak
Water sports equipment
Birdwatching nearby
Ecotours nearby
Fishing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horseback riding nearby
Jet skiing nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Mountain climbing nearby
Rafting nearby
Sailing nearby
Scuba diving nearby
Snorkeling nearby
Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
Swimming nearby
Whale watching nearby
Windsurfing 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
Fire extinguisher
Deadbolt lock
General
Garden
Housekeeping (on request)
Unit size: 2,500 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Check-out instructions
The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Remove personal items and remove leftover food and drinks
Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys
Wait for property manager to return keys
Advise prop mgr at what time you will leave
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Rules
No open fires and no illegal drugs or weapons permitted on the property
No children sleeping on second floor without parents due to balconies; kids of any age must be supervised in pool and on property at all times
Air conditioning for sleeping, resting, or napping in bedrooms only. Not intended to be run around the clock. Excessive energy usage charged back
Pets
This property doesn't allow pets
Children and extra beds
Note from host: NOT child proofed; children must be closely watch
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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 deadbolt lock
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
Check-in: 3:00 PM
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18
We should mention
Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a deadbolt lock.
Property is also known as
Affordable Breathtaking Luxury Private yet Everything House
Affordable Breathtaking Luxury! Private yet Close to Everything
Affordable Breathtaking Luxury! Private yet Close to Everything
Frequently asked questions
What can I see within easy reach of this vacation home?
This vacation home is located in Bahía Ballena, a short 19-minute walk from Uvita Beach and also 19 minutes on foot from Playa Colonia. You'll also find Marino Ballena National Park and Catarata uvita within a short drive.
Will I be able to park at Affordable, Breathtaking Luxury! Private yet Close to Everything?
No, there isn't parking available at the vacation home.
Is a spa located at this vacation home?
Spa services at the vacation home include massages.
Is this vacation home next to a casino?
No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.
Will I find an indoor pool at this vacation home?
No, this vacation home doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool.
What will couples enjoy most about a stay at Affordable, Breathtaking Luxury! Private yet Close to Everything?
There are many amenities for couples at this vacation home, including a chef service and a private pool in each house, and some feature ocean view.
Does Affordable, Breathtaking Luxury! Private yet Close to Everything have a hot tub?
No, there isn't a spa tub at this vacation home.
Does this vacation home offer breakfast?
No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.
Will this vacation home allow pets to stay free of charge?
No, pets aren't allowed at this vacation home.
Does Affordable, Breathtaking Luxury! Private yet Close to Everything have connecting rooms available?
No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this vacation home.
Can I book a room with a balcony at Affordable, Breathtaking Luxury! Private yet Close to Everything?
Yes, every house at Affordable, Breathtaking Luxury! Private yet Close to Everything comes with a balcony and some offer ocean and mountain views.
Affordable, Breathtaking Luxury! Private yet Close to Everything Reviews
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Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Helen K.
Jan 8, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful experience
We had a wonderful stay at this house with a stunning view! The house was spacious enough for our group of seven, offering plenty of room to relax and enjoy. The convenience of the location was excellent. A special shout-out to the manager, Henry, who was incredibly helpful and attentive, making our stay even more enjoyable. Highly recommend this place for a comfortable and memorable getaway!
Helen K.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Christopher K.
Feb 10, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Very Nice Stay
The house is very comfortable and well-maintained. The bedroom ACs all worked well and were needed due to the local temps. The pool and patio were lovely and a great place to watch the sunset. The house eis close to the beach and local waterfalls. The owner and manager were very responsive and helpful. The driveway is a bit rough but nothing we couldn't manage.
Christopher K.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024
10/10 Excellent
Rusty c., Oceanside
Jul 6, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing place close to everything.
The house was great, close to everything. Our family had a great time. Henry the proprty manager was great and helpful. Uvita is a magical place!
Rusty c.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2022
10/10 Excellent
Amber E.
Apr 4, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Great location.
Great location and easy access to everything the town has to offer. I would stay again
Amber E.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022
10/10 Excellent
Barb V.
Jan 6, 2020
Liked: Cleanliness
Great week!
This place was great for our family of 6. Quiet but well located to a number of great things to do...zip lining, snorkeling, waterfall exploring, beach walking, and beautiful views. The pool was a great way to cool off at the end of a hot day. It was a great week!!
Barb V.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2019
10/10 Excellent
Jennae H.
Jun 23, 2019
Liked: Cleanliness
GORGEOUS !! Perfect Home made our Family Vacation the BEST EVER!
This home is simply stunning !!! There was no feeling better than being at the top of a hill, overlooking the Pacific Ocean! Each morning we woke up to a beautiful sunrise, and each evening stunning sunsets.
We loved our stay at this house. It was plenty of room for 8 of us, and our kids said it was the BEST vacation they ever had!
We felt safe at the top of the hill, and the added security of the private locked gate made us feel even safer!
Henry was a wonderful housekeeper, and Anne was a wonderful owner!! This home is gorgeous, and highly recommend it and would definitely return!
** You WILL need 4 wheel drive to get up the hill!!! But don't let this discourage you from renting! There is nothing like having a huge property on top of the hill, and overlooking Uvita! You can even see the Whales Tale !
Thank you!!!
Jennae H.
10/10 Excellent
Edward M.
Apr 10, 2019
Great house, as advertised.
We spent a few days at the house and had a wonderful time. Henry was very helpful and the accommodations had everything you needed. You will need a 4x4 to get up the driveway, but you get use to the drive. Uvita is beautiful and peaceful. We would return
Edward M.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019
10/10 Excellent
Larisa G., Gates Mills
Jan 24, 2019
Wonderful house, very comphortable and luxurious in very private location.
We had wonderful time staying at Anne’s property. We had everything we needed and more. House located very privately on the top of the hill, yet it is 5 min driving (or 30 min walking) to the beach with at least 2 supermarkets within 2-4 min drive and multiple restaurants including French and Spanish cuisines. Henry, the property manager, was always available and very helpful, whether we needed advice on picking restaurant or attractions or needed extra mattresses for kids.
Property has 4 bedrooms, 2 upstairs are amazingly comphortable, each with private bathroom and big closet with safe. 2 downstairs are sharing full bathroom and there is a half bathroom on the first floor as well. Kitchen has everything you need to cook your own meal, pots and pans as well as dishes and silverware. Laundry room equipped with washer and dryer, everything is working with no problem. Bathroom towels was also provided,but we brought our own for the beach.
Last thing I want to mention is amazing pool that you can watch gorgeous Costa Rican’s sunset right from that pool... breathtaking view.
We loved our stay at Casa Unicornio Azul and planning to go back again.
Thank you,Anne and Henry for our wonderful vacation.
L.
Larisa G.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2018
10/10 Excellent
Janet C.
Jan 10, 2019
All the Comforts of Home in Beautiful Uvita, Costa Rica!
This home exceeded our expectations!
Anne was very nice and accommodating during our booking process and answered all questions quickly! We arrived later than expected but Henry (the caretaker) was there to meet us and go over everything with the house, etc. House is a year old and pictures are accurate!
We were 2 families of 5 (10 total) and were very comfortable. Lots of space!
Kitchen is fully equipped and there is a bbq and outdoor fridge as well. View is beautiful and every morning we heard the howler monkeys and saw the Toucans, Parrots, Lizards, etc! Fantastic sunsets from the pool/deck.
Perfect location! Not as touristy as Jacos (which we preferred) but as mentioned a perfect location to do all activities! Short drive/walk to “Whale Tail” beach. Lots of great restaurants nearby - we went to Los Laureles (fish tacos & natchos to die for!) & Pizza Time (real wood burning! Yum). While in Uvita we went to the beach, hiked to the nauyaca Falls, went Horseback Riding at sunset on the beach (Les Merceds Ranch) and surfing lesson (Sunset Surf Dominical) ... and then ended up back at the house to unwind with a cold one in the pool! Grocery store is a Few minutes away and has everything! We definately would come back!
Janet C.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2018
8/10 Good
Mary L., Salem
Oct 30, 2018
Family time was enhanced at the Blue Unicorn. Beautiful view! Awesome pool time Even in the rain.
Attentive manager. Loved Henry!
Well equipped kitchen.
Good location to the beach.
Mary L.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018
10/10 Excellent
Jennifer M.
Mar 22, 2018
Amazing stay in Uvita
First time visiting Costa Rica with family and friends and we treated ourselves to a luxurious home! A total of four adults and five children ranging in ages from 5-12years old shared this newly built home and it worked perfectly for us!
First off, before we got there the property owner was in constant communication with us regarding the amenities available at the house and assured us we would be in good hands with the property manager should any problems/needs arise. Henry cleaned the pool on mornings(large bugs end up in pools-it’s just what happens in Costa Rica) and when an issue with the front door lock occurred, he came out and changed the entire lock system that very day! Even when we requested a hammock be placed on the upstairs balcony, Henry came out and took care of this for us too!
The home featured two amazing master bedrooms upstairs, and two additional bedrooms downstairs. Each master bedroom has a beautiful full size bathroom along with plenty of storage space and a more than adequate closet system. The downstairs bedrooms provided ample space for all of our kids which included a futon being placed in one of the rooms for an additional bed. Between the downstairs bedrooms was a full size bathroom to share and an additional half bathroom was located between the kitchen and laundry room(Brand new washer and dryer proved very useful).
The living room hosted plenty of room for dinner and accommodated even three more adults and three more kids as we had friends over each day! The kitchen was stocked with all the necessities and there was plenty of plates/cups/cutlery etc.
The patio provided space for eating/lounging, and mostly provided the perfect platform to view the most perfect sunsets! I must say the view from the home is worth a thousand words! Whether you enjoy the view from the patio or the upstairs balcony(large enough to accommodate two loveseats and a hammock or two) it truly is tranquility!
The pool is perfect for swimming/cooling/playing needs and is nestled between the house and a large outdoor palapa(hut) perfect for additional covered space needs and stocked with an outdoor refrigerator and propane grill for outdoor entertaining. With an outdoor shower along the pool and a nearly completed bathroom(Bathroom was not finished during our trip), the outdoor area made everything flow wonderfully at the house.
The house is centrally located in Uvita and provides nearby access to several beaches.
Jennifer M.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2018
10/10 Excellent
SARAH D.
Aug 4, 2019
Liked: Cleanliness
Inoubliable !
Nous avons passé une semaine inoubliable à 7 dans cette magnifique villa...L'habitation est extrêmement bien pensée et conçue. Le jardin est magnifique, les réveils avec les cris des singes hurleurs non loin de la villa resterons dans nos mémoires...La vue sur Playa Ballena est sublime. Henry a été d'une aide parfaite pour faire de séjour quelque chose de fabuleux. Encore un grand merci à lui... Nous gardons de beaux souvenirs de ce séjour et espérons pouvoir y retourner un jour.
SARAH D.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2019
10/10 Excellent
Oliver S.
Jan 29, 2018
Review of Casa Unicornio Azul
We enjoyed our 3 week stay at Casa Unicornio Azul over Christmas/New Year’s 2017 very much! This is a beautiful new construction with many unique features. The easy access to the property from the main road made it convenient to enjoy the beach, local tourist attractions, restaurants, etc. We loved the panoramic ocean view, we have stayed at other places in the area, and this was definitely the best view we have seen! The amazing infinity swimming pool was lovely, and the shaded gazebo was nice on hot days to relax in the hamocs. The amenities were comfortable, nice kitchen, air conditioning, WIFI, alarm, fence, and best of all beautiful and private balconies, decks, and gardens. No visible neighbors so we felt we had the entire mountain to ourselves, without the long drive! We felt very safe and secure as well. The service was incredible, Henry the property manager ensured every detail was to our satisfaction. He really went the extra mile to make sure we felt at home in the house. We definitely recommend this house to anyone looking for a great vacation in the Uvita area. PURA VIDA!