Location: Uvita, Puntarenas, Costa Rica, Central America (15 kilometres south of Dominical)
Accommodations: House, 2 Bedrooms, 2 Baths (Sleeps 5-7)
Conveniently located 800 feet above the village of Uvita, where the mountains go right down to the coast, this private 2000 square foot villa is nestled in a secluded jungle setting. There are ocean views across the entire west side of the house: kitchen, dining area, living room and veranda. One of the two bedrooms is set behind the veranda and can open up on it, allowing for an ocean view from bed.
Uvita is a multi-cultured community which serves as the shopping hub for the area. There are supermarkets, a tourist information center, internet cafes, boutiques and shops. There is a beautiful farmer's market every Saturday morning where many local artisans sell their wares. Uvita connects to Bahia, the entrance to Marino Ballena National Park which has the Whale's Tale, a nearly 700 meter long and 250 meters wide sandbank, the third largest in the world.
Tour operators here will bring you snorkling right off the coast at Ballena Isla or to the famous Cano Island for scuba or snorkeling. They also offer tours to Corcovado National Park just across the bay for a day of hiking in one of the few primal forests left in the world. Or choose a day of deep sea fishing or tour Uvita's 1000 acre wildlife preserve. Go 5 miles down the Costanerra to kayak on the Terraba River in the largest mangrove in all of Central America. We also have several wonderful waterfalls which you can walk to or rent a horse and ride there. The Whale's Tale divides the endless coastline of beaches into two distinct kinds. On one side, enjoy vigorous surf for both swimming and surfing. And on the other side, enjoy the calm water ideal for snorkeling.
With ocean breezes all day and cool mountain air at night, there is no need for air conditioning (although one bedroom has an in-wall unit). The two large bedrooms have queen sized beds (one bedroom has an additional single bed), private baths, and are separated by a spacious living room with dining area. All closets are dehumidified. Modern American kitchen and vaulted ceilings with palm frond ceiling fans give this home both comfort and beauty. Incredible wildlife and spectacular sunsets make Casa Toucan unforgettable. Wake up to the calls of howler monkeys and have sunset cocktails with resident toucans by your private, tiled, 40 foot "chlorine-free" pool.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Washer
- Dryer
- Linens Provided
- Off Street Parking
- Beds
- Queen Bed
- Twin/Single Bed
- Entertainment
- TV (No Cable/Satellite)
- DVD
- Video Library
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Private Pool
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
- Charcoal BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio
- View/Location
- Ocean View
- Mountain View
- Other Amenities
- TV for DVD's and videos with movie library, gas grill, Ceiling Fans, Coffee Maker, Toaster, In Sink Garbage Disposal, de-humidified closets, iron and board, 30 minutes from regional airport
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Shopping
- Restaurants
- Rafting
- Kayaking
- Boating
- Shelling
- Swimming
- Snorkeling/Diving
- Surfing
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Horseback Riding
- Other Activities
- Waterfalls, Spanish School, Zip-line tours, Nature reserves
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Jan-Apr '09 ......... $1200/wk .. $3500/mo
May-Dec 19 '09 .......$900/wk .. $2500/mo
Dec. 19 - Jan. 3 '10 ...$1800 a week, $3500 for both weeks
Jan. 3 - April 30 '10 ... $1400 a week, $3500/month
May 1 - Dec 17 '10 .......$1000
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Property Photos
- Pacific side of Casa Toucan - Dominical Real Estate
- sunset view - Dominical Real Estate
- 40 foot chlorine free pool - Dominical Real Estate
- living room
- ocean-view master bedroom
- patio
Vacation Rentals by Owner Listing #81843
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