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10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
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3 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 82400 sq ft
Popular amenities
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)
Bedroom 1 - Master Bedroom
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2 - Queen Bedroom
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 3 - 2 Twin Beds or King bed
2 Twin Beds
Living Room 1
1 Queen Sofa Bed
3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom
Full bathroom - queen bedroom
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Full bathroom - twin bedroom
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Half bathroom - entry hall
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Master bathroom
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
New Luxury Home, private pool! 300 steps to beach, 8 min. walk to bars & dining
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10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (21 reviews)
House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0-17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets 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 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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property
About the neighborhood
Bahía Ballena
Located in Bahía Ballena, this vacation home is near the beach. Hacienda Barú National Wildlife Refuge 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. Traveling with kids? Consider Alturas Wildlife Sanctuary and Parque Reptilandia. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Dominical de OSA, Puntarenas Province
What's nearby
- Playa Dominical - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
- Hacienda Baru - 1 min drive - 1.8 km
- Playa Barú - 2 min drive - 2.5 km
- Nauyaca Waterfalls - 14 min drive - 10.6 km
- Manuel Antonio Nature Park & Wildlife Refuge - 49 min drive - 55.6 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Moromo - 10 min walk
- The Bakery - 9 min walk
- Fuego Brew Company - 10 min walk
- La Junta - 12 min walk
- Restaurante La Parcela - 5 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
Verified
Aug 16, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Carolyn H.
Mar 31, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful spot with fabulous location
Carolyn H.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Karen W.
Jan 15, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to chill!
Karen W.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Jill D.
Jun 28, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay in a great area
Jill D.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Jeff P.
Dec 13, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful place!
Jeff P.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Amanda S.
Jun 7, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay
Amanda S.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Angie T.
Feb 9, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful villa close to everything
Angie T.
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
John T.
Jul 9, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home and location
John T.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Pablo L.
Apr 29, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect for families
Pablo L.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Jason M.
Mar 29, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great homebase
Jason M.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Peter S.
Jul 11, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such a cool property! Perfect for our needs!
Peter S.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Peggy E.
Mar 13, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Birders paradise with beach and surf!
Peggy E.
Stayed 45 nights in Jan 2021
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Tyler G.
Oct 23, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place was absolutely breath taking. It has everything you need.
Tyler G.
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Raylene B.
Feb 2, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location
Raylene B.
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Kristen V.
Mar 17, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay in Dominical
Kristen V.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Adaire P.
Jun 23, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Location!
Adaire P.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Mary Lynne M.
Jan 9, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic property!
Mary Lynne M.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Ed B.
Apr 10, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Completely satisfied!
Ed B.
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2021
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Anna P.
Feb 15, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Celebration
Anna P.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveler
Nov 20, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beach haven
Verified traveler
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Wendie C.
Aug 23, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Vacation
Wendie C.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Jennifer E.
Jan 3, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home!
Jennifer E.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Laura C.
Mar 10, 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing property!!
Laura C.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2020
Verified
10/10 Excellent
JoAnne
Jan 31, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A fabulous house with exceptional service
JoAnne
Stayed 21 nights in Jan 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Kristin B.
Apr 6, 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Look No Further in Dominical
Kristin B.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2020
About the host
Hosted by Cris Valverde
Cris Valverde, Property Manager
Cristina and her family are originally from US and Costa Rica. She has lived in CR for over 35 years. She speaks fluent Spanish. It is Cristina’s role to serve as the property manager for Gardens of Dominical. If you have a question, she has the answer. If you want help planning an excursion, finding a place to have dinner, or to shop . . . let her know and she will be glad to assist. Cristina is ready to help you and your family or group have the vacation of a lifetime while at the Gardens of Dominical. Pura vida!
Cristina and her family are originally from US and Costa Rica. She has lived in CR for over 35 years. She speaks fluent Spanish. It is Cristina’s role to serve as the property manager for Gardens of Dominical. If you have a question, she has the answer. If you want help planning an excursion, finding a place to have dinner, or to shop . . . let her know and she will be glad to assist. Cristina is ready to help you and your family or group have the vacation of a lifetime while at the Gardens of Dominical. Pura vida!
Why they chose this property
The owners of this beautiful property are from Kentucky in the USA – and you might wonder why they chose to build a vacation rental in Costa Rica . . . so here's their story! Have you ever watched House Hunters International? Like many of you, they do – and in the winter of 2012 they watched a show featuring Dominical, Costa Rica. And they were hooked! They contacted the real estate firm featured in the show and connected with Jordan Loesser, an agent in the office. They made about six trips to Costa Rica over the next six years, looking at properties in different areas of the country, but particularly in the Dominical area. They finally decided, like Goldilocks, that Dominical was “just right” for them, found a lot near the beach in Dominical and made the commitment to build.
What makes this property unique
The owners feel like the Gardens of Dominical villas are a perfect retreat for themselves and for anyone else interested in being located near the heart of Dominical, the beach, and all that this part of Costa Rica has to offer. It’s their goal for you and your group or family to experience the magic that is Costa Rica while enjoying a luxury stay in our villas. Your home base is less than 300 steps (seriously, we clocked it on FitBit!) from Playa Dominical, one of the best surfing beaches in the country - and the greatest show around each night at sunset when the sky becomes magical. You are a short 5 to 10 minute easy walk into Dominical, a laid-back surfing town that has many fantastic bars and restaurants, shopping and other services to make your stay with us memorable. We've worked hard and paid attention to every detail to make sure that the villa has everything that you need and will provide maximum comfort for your stay.
Our property manager, Jordan Loesser, is not only your contact for all questions but also serves as your concierge. Do you want to arrange travel to and from the San Jose or Quepos airport? Set up a rental car once you get to Dominical? Line up a private chef for a personal Costa Rican cooking experience in the villa during your stay? Jordan can arrange for horseback riding to the waterfalls, a nature hike, deep sea fishing, golf, whale watching (seasonal), surf lessons . . . whatever you want to do!
Our property manager, Jordan Loesser, is not only your contact for all questions but also serves as your concierge. Do you want to arrange travel to and from the San Jose or Quepos airport? Set up a rental car once you get to Dominical? Line up a private chef for a personal Costa Rican cooking experience in the villa during your stay? Jordan can arrange for horseback riding to the waterfalls, a nature hike, deep sea fishing, golf, whale watching (seasonal), surf lessons . . . whatever you want to do!
Languages:
English, Spanish
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