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Contemporary ground-level suite with large patio, walk to the beach

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Living area
Fridge, microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker
Interior
Aerial view
Exterior

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire condo

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
Uvita, Pu
  • Playa Ballena
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Ventanas Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Playa Tortuga
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Drake Bay (DRK)

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About the neighborhood

Ballena

Located within a 5-minute walk of Playa Ballena, this condo is within a 15-minute stroll of Pinuela Beach. The condo includes a kitchen, a balcony, and a dining area.
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What's nearby

  • Playa Ballena - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Pinuela Beach - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Ventanas Beach - 4 min drive - 2.4 miles
  • Uvita Beach - 7 min drive - 4.6 miles
  • Playa Tortuga - 9 min drive - 3.6 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Pizzeria La Fogata - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Heliconia - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Sibu - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Pizza Time - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Marino Ballena - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire condo to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Contemporary ground-level suite with large patio, walk to the beach

Makara Rio Suite / Ground Floor

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This ground-level suite near Uvita is one of five in a building - contact Vacasa if you'd like to rent more than one at the same time! The building is surrounded by lush vegetation and friendly monkey and toucan visitors, and it boasts an open-air design (the bedrooms have AC).

What's nearby:
The beach is about a quarter-mile away via a semi-private path that passes through the property next door (they require the purchase of a drink at their bar for use of the path). Beautiful Playa Ballena and Ballena Marine Park are six miles away and charge a small day-use fee for access to golden beaches, coral reefs, and wildlife viewing. This home is located five miles either way between Uvita and Ojochal.

Things to know:
Free WiFi (may be spotty at times due to the location in the rainforest)
Full kitchen (no dishwasher)
Free parking on premises

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




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.
The condo is air-conditioned and features a kitchen and a balcony, and there's space to spread out with a separate bedroom and a dining area. The condo also includes a coffee maker.

Property manager

Vacasa of Puntarenas

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

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Living area

Beautiful open-air suite with large balcony & mountain views

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  • Air conditioning
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The price is $204
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$183 per night
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Beautiful open-air suite with large balcony & mountain views

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the condo: Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Chef service

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
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

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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: 4:00 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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit.

Property is also known as

17044

Frequently asked questions

What's there to see within easy reach of this condo?

This condo in Ballena is within a 10-minute walk of Playa Ballena and Pinuela Beach. You'll also find Marino Ballena National Park and Ventanas Beach within a short drive.

How much does it cost to stay at Contemporary ground-level suite with large patio, walk to the beach?

As of May 3, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Contemporary ground-level suite with large patio, walk to the beach on May 13, 2025 start from $105.0, excluding 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.

Is there parking available at this condo?

No, there isn't parking available at the condo.

Is this condo adjacent to a casino?

No, this condo is not connected to a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at this condo?

No, there is no indoor pool at this condo.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at Contemporary ground-level suite with large patio, walk to the beach?

Couples will appreciate amenities at this condo, including access to a chef and a kitchen in each condo unit and access to a chef in some.

Are there hot tubs at Contemporary ground-level suite with large patio, walk to the beach?

No, this condo doesn't have a spa tub.

Does this condo offer breakfast?

No, this condo doesn't offer breakfast.

Does this condo allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at this condo.

Does this condo have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting rooms at this condo.

How far is the airport from this condo?

The closest major airport to this condo is Drake Bay (DRK), which is about 27.4 mi away.

Can I book a room with a balcony at Contemporary ground-level suite with large patio, walk to the beach?

Yes, every condo unit at Contemporary ground-level suite with large patio, walk to the beach comes with a balcony with some featuring mountain views.

Contemporary ground-level suite with large patio, walk to the beach Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 27 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 27 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 27 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 27 reviews

7.0/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Amenities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Amanda M.

Two Weeks in Costa Rica

The property is located in Uvita which is a small quite area. The beach is not that easily accessed. The actually property was less than advertised. There are centipedes galore... I would go on a centipede hunt every night to remove them from the condo... and there were two cockroaches in the condo. There is not a tv, very few cooking utensils, pots, etc and the lack of air conditioning was a problem for the living room. We had all the doors/windows open one day and that night I was eaten by misquotes, at least 30 bites. We couldn’t open the doors/windows again. Door and windows don’t have any screens. To top it off, we had to leave early because of the COVID-19 pandemic and they refused to refund us the one night stay. The property managers were responsive and in a reasonable timeframe. That is the one plus. Would not recommend staying here.
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Leslie C.

Liked: Cleanliness

We will return.!

We had a lovely stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Trevor F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great for the money

Cannot complain about much as great value for money BUT could do with more kitchen implements IE plates, cutlery (2 of each) and 1 cereal bowl. Location is about 5 mins from Uvita centre, so you need a car but no big deal. Quiet location even with the main road so close. Would stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness
Beautiful location , A lot of cleanliness problems I couldn’t report during my stay due to not being able to be in the area of the home during ideal cleaning times. Didn’t like that people working outside during the day could see inside the home because there were no curtains to cover in some areas of the home
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

Rod M.

Accommodations are good. Location & beach access not as described/sold.

Nice accommodations although amenities are sparse. Property beach & pool access should be better described for potential customers. We liked the space, just not the location to the beach (no direct access).
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2019

8/10 Good

Irene S.

Really nice studio. Loved the finishes and areas tough it is too close to main highway.

The property is really beautiful. Studio itself amazing... loved the floors, view to jungle, loved the bedroom, with the A/C, nice pillows, gorgeous big bathroom. Now, if you are going just know that it is 100 mts from the Costanera Sur, which is one of the main highways of the country, so you will here the big trailers and cars passing through constantly. Couple of details would make it better: wine bottle opener, can opener, smaller spoons, hooks for wet towels or bikinis, and board games which were not available. The internet fails a lot (for us it failed all our stay), so make sure you bring books! A binder with info on the area, restaurants, etc, would be helpful as everything is very distanced apart in the area. The Manager told me they usually have one though in this case there wasn’t one, so it was good we knew the area. Other than that it was pretty nice!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2018