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Whale’s Tail View, Luxury 3BR Villa, Infinity Pool & Resident Sloth

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A bar area with a pool view, wooden stools, and a thatched umbrella.
An outdoor bar area with wicker furniture, a pool, and a view of the surrounding landscape.
A large house surrounded by lush greenery, with a swimming pool and solar panels on the roof.
A spacious indoor area with wooden ceiling, a dining area, and a kitchen visible through an open doorway.
A dining area with a glass table, wooden chairs, and a view of the outdoors at dusk.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Garage parking available
    Enjoy the convenience of garage parking - a rare offering in the area.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Private pool
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet

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Ballena, Puntarenas Province
  • Place, Playa Dominicalito
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, Dominicalito Beach
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, Hacienda Baru
    ‪14 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Master Downstairs

1 King Bed

Master Upstairs Left

1 Queen Bed

Master Upstairs Right

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Half Downstairs

Soap · Bidet · Toilet

Master Downstairs

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

Master Upstairs Left

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

Master Upstairs Right

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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden

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About the neighborhood

Bahía Ballena

Located in Bahía Ballena, this vacation home is in the mountains and 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. Uvita Arts Center and Parque Reptilandia are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and horse riding.
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Ballena, Puntarenas Province

What's nearby

  • Playa Dominicalito - 13 min drive - 7.8 km
  • Dominicalito Beach - 13 min drive - 7.8 km
  • Hacienda Baru - 14 min drive - 9.6 km
  • Playa Dominical - 17 min drive - 11.3 km
  • Marino Ballena National Park - 23 min drive - 18.3 km

Getting around

  • Quepos (XQP) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Bakery - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante La Parcela - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Moromo - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Beyan Restaurant & Coffee - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Tortilla Flats - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Whale’s Tail View, Luxury 3BR Villa, Infinity Pool & Resident Sloth have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Whale’s Tail View, Luxury 3BR Villa, Infinity Pool & Resident Sloth?

As of Oct 28, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Whale’s Tail View, Luxury 3BR Villa, Infinity Pool & Resident Sloth on Nov 13, 2026 start from $445, including 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 Whale’s Tail View, Luxury 3BR Villa, Infinity Pool & Resident Sloth pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Whale’s Tail View, Luxury 3BR Villa, Infinity Pool & Resident Sloth?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Whale’s Tail View, Luxury 3BR Villa, Infinity Pool & Resident Sloth?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Whale’s Tail View, Luxury 3BR Villa, Infinity Pool & Resident Sloth located?

Situated in the mountains, this vacation home is 2.4 mi (3.8 km) from Playa Dominicalito and 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Alturas Wildlife Sanctuary. Dominicalito Beach and Hacienda Baru are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 35 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Unreal property, the view is more spectacular than advertised. House was amazing, location is great, Costa Rica is just a special place. If this house is in your price range, book it, you can’t go wrong. We would definitely book again and had a good experience with the management company. Pura Vida!
Stayed 17 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
If you're reading this, don't wait, book it now! One of the most amazing vrbo/abnb property we've stayed at so far. It has it all - whale's tail view, toucans and other amazing birds, monkeys, butterflies, hummingbirds, and Zoe the resident three toed sloth. The outdoor showers and tub along with a solar/battery backup system for any power outages is also a huge plus. Hosts were extremely helpful, we booked massages during our stay and it was great getting them out on the pool deck under the fans. Kids loved all the various bugs and wildlife that can be found on the property, was up every day at sunrise to check it all out. They also loved the pool design, shape, and floats provided, was is in it every day as well. Definitely get breakfast down the hill at Sibu cafe at least once during your stay, it's one of our favorites in the area. If we ever have the chance, will book this place again in a heartbeat. Thank you!!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nothing to say short of jaw-dropping. This was one of the most beautiful properties I have ever stayed at. 10/10!Wonderful views, great pool, outside bar, wildlife, and an amazing restaurant "Scala" right down the road.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Ballena Royale

Amazing views and beautiful pool.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay, great memories

Our family of 4 had a great stay on our first trip to Costa Rica. We really enjoyed the yard and pool but our favorite thing was keeping track of the sloth each day. We had a ton of rain during our stay but the outdoor area was still easy to enjoy with so much covered space.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was just as advertised. Met up with property management to let us in the house and show us around. We were late getting in due to heavy traffic and had to keep pushing back our meeting time but finally made it. What's App was a godsend. Care taker also lives on site. We never new they were there until we needed help. It was great knowing you had someone available. We really enjoyed the outdoor space and pool. It was just beautiful. Would definitely stay again. Thank you for the great house.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host is amazing and the house is awesome. The only thing we would change is the road up to the home. Can be a little treacherous. 4x4 is strongly recommended.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fabulous beyond words!

The house is amazingly beautiful inside and out, and the view and location are just stunning. Could not have been better to deal with during rental process and stay, could not give a higher review!!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Ballena Royale

One of the best VRBO that we have stayed in the last 5 years of traveling in in CR. Pictures don't due it justice. Outdoor space is posibly the best ever. Resident sloth ,Soy, stayed with us for the first 3 days. He went to find drier ground after 17 inches of rain one afternoon. Babbling creek just outside was an added bonus.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Phenomenal house and view! Ballena Royale is absolutely beautiful. We stayed 5 nights and loved the infinity pool, A/C in the 3 bedrooms, outdoor seating and cooking area, outdoor showers and bathtub, and comfortable beds. A sloth is in the tree just outside the main bedroom. Excellent communication and service from the management team, yougethere. 4x4 required for the steep road. The nearby restaurant was also lovely. The view of the whales tail was gorgeous. Highly recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
All I can say is "Wow." The property is absolutely breathtaking. I never new how much I REALLY REALLY wanted an outdoor shower. It is now on my need list. We will be returning to this property.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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

Just Amazing!!!!

As others have stated, pictures don’t do this place justice… and the pictures are amazing!! Super clean, and a great layout for the whole family. What a view from the pool and patio area and lots of separate areas to just relax. There’s even a resident sloth nearby, see if you can spot him. What a great place.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

AMAZING HOUSE & LOCATION

There is nothing more to say. Everything was perfect… fully equip kitchen, comfy beds and pillows- the house, location, management company, etc. All perfect! The wildlife was so amazing to see on the property… The Sloth, Howler’s and Toucans! We will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Absolutely Perfect!

The property was exactly as pictured and described in the listing. We enjoyed spending time by the pool and relaxing at the house - almost hated to leave for our adventures! The property management service was fantastic helping out with groceries, booking trips, and supporting us with check in, etc. There is a restaurant that is extremely convenient, “Bar Jolly Roger”, that has the best wings we’ve ever had. Amazing property…highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family trip

Wonderful home, conveniently located near waterfalls, ATV and horseback tours, and multiple beaches. There are good restaurants in several surrounding towns and on the mountain itself. Quepos marina is an hour away for fantastic offshore fishing. Loved the seclusion with the availability to whatever we needed a few minutes away. Make sure you have a 4x4 rental car to be safe on the mountain road. We’ll be back.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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Absolute Paradise!

We loved every second of our stay at Ballena Royale! This property is amazing, with nothing left to want! The pool/lanai area is where we spent the majority of our time and was so comfortable. We highly recommend opening the large door between the kitchen and deck… such a great addition! The outside shower & tub were awesome as were the two upstairs bedrooms. The groundskeeper was polite and did a great job keeping the property in great shape. We saw Zoë, the sloth, every day during our stay!! Pura Vida!
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Ballena Bliss

Gorgeous doesn’t begin to describe the setting and quality of this slice of heaven. The pictures cannot do justice to the view or amenities. Each room is essentially a master suite, and the kitchen well organized and a joy to cook in. The pool is spectacular...period. And the outdoor shower was more popular than the wonderful bathrooms' showers. Having a resident sloth hang out in a nearby tree was an additional delight. We've been to many, many rentals in our travels, but none have remotely rivaled Ballena Royale.
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Roberta

Ballena Royale was an amazing home base for our trip to Costa Rica. It was even better than the gorgeous photos advertising the property.The home was absolutely beautifully designed to maximize on comfort and the spectacular views of the Whale’s Tail and ocean. Everything was thoughtfully designed with high end materials. The landscaping was spectacular around every part of the property. Both the owner and property rental company went beyond and above to make sure our stay was outstanding. I would highly recommend Ballena Royale to anyone who wants a most memorable location for a vacation to Costa Rica!!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Exceeded our expectations

We enjoyed every minute of our stay in Costa Rica and it was such a pleasure to return to this beautiful home at the of each day. The house design complements the beautiful setting and view. We enjoyed all the various sitting areas from the lower level of the pool to the second-floor veranda. The resident sloth made several appearances as well as hummingbirds, frogs, and a cheeky basilisk lizard who can take an early morning sprint across the pool if startled. Jhonnathan helped us check in and was very accommodating. Thank you to everyone involved in keeping this home so very clean and well-kept indoors and out. I would highly recommend and would return to Ballena Royale.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Luxury in Paradise

Everything about this property was extraordinary! The outside area is simply amazing - the pool, the hammocks, the bar area - there is so much room and different areas to congregate and the view of the ocean from each is exceptional. Inside, the kitchen became our main hang out - it is so spacious and conducive to conversation around the enormous island. The bedrooms are nicely appointed, beds are very comfortable, and the AC units in each keep the rooms at a very comfortable temperature for sleeping. The views from the balconies of the upstairs bedrooms are amazing, as well as the view from the balcony between them. We loved the outdoor shower in the main floor bedroom! Waking up each morning to be greeted by the resident three-toed sloth was an added bonus - we enjoyed watching him eat and explore the trees he occupied. Overall we thoroughly enjoyed our stay and wish we could have spent more time at this luxurious property!
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay was beyond perfect. From the moment we opened the door the villa took our breath away. The pictures do not do it justice. Every amenity you would need is provided & the cleanliness is impeccable. The house concierge and management go above and beyond to assist you and are very responsive. They helped us with car rental booking, dining recommendations and even provided service to do our food shopping so we arrived to a stocked kitchen to our specifications. This was such a time saver so the moment we opened the door, our relaxing vacation began. The wildlife is amazing. We had a daily visit from the cutest sloth, beautiful bird and even monkeys! The Villa is also located in the perfect location, close to national parks and beautiful beaches. It is truly a paradise and an experience. We made memories with our children to last a lifetime and was so sad to leave, but if we do get the fortune to return, this is where we will stay. Pura Vida
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I can't even put into words how incredible this place is. The host reached out to us the day before to set up a meet time to get the keys and a tour. They allowed us to check in a bit early when we arrived. You definitely will want a 4x4 vehicle, as the roads are a bit terrifying at first. You get used to it, don't worry. The host was so pleasant and charming, we appreciated the house tour.As you can see in the photos, this place is absolutely stunning. The view alone is enough to take you to another planet. Other than what is listed already, some things I find worth noting are they provide beach towels, soap for the washing machine, a few pool noodles, a JBL Bluetooth speaker, two yoga mats and there were 4 hammocks at the time. We saw the resident sloth every day in his favorite tree. Not many cool birds, but a few colorful ones. Even a fun racoon guy strolled through the yard one day. Be careful with leaving food out in the kitchen, the ants are relentless. We kept a lot of our food in the fridge. The fridge also provides ice and filtered water that we were able to tolerate (most of the water in CR tastes gross to us).We utilized the host to book private massages at the home and a private chef. Both were fantastic and highly recommend. They will help you book tours as well, if needed. We were so sad to leave. If you are even thinking about this place, hesitate no more! It's a dream.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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True Luxury Surrounded by Paradise

This was one of the most magical places I’ve ever been to. Every detail of this property from the front gate and landscaping to the textured finishes of each element of this home truly captures the essence and beauty of Costa Rica. This oasis is nestled with a perfect south facing view of the pacific coast line. We spent most of our time outdoors at this property enjoying the beautiful tropical vibe and feel of the home. The pictures as great as they are do not do justice for how breathtaking the view and backyard is. The audio of the surrounding nature was very nice to wake up and fall asleep to. It wasn’t too high up from the main road/beach and the road is very well maintained. The house is very well kept and clean. The outdoor showers were great, the beds were comfy and the lighting options at night outside were also nice. It was difficult to leave when it was time to checkout, but we are already looking into planing a return trip to this paradise of a home soon. Travelled as a couple.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Spectacular Week in Costa Rica

My wife and I love this area of Costa Rica and planned to return to enjoy a week of surfing, waterfalls, beaches and all the Costa Rica has to offer. We found Ballena Royale in our search and could not have been happier with the villa, the location or the service. We were contacted by the property manager a week before check in and arranged to meet the day of our arrival to show us the villa. He was in communication with us during the day and it made it easy to find and get checked in. The villa itself is amazing and the view is simply breathtaking. Everything in this property is well stocked and thought out, with views from the kitchen and master bedroom, and a well stocked outdoor cooking space we loved. We spent most of our time at the villa in the outdoor space, taking in views of the Pacific and the Whale Tail, plenty of places for sun, shade, relaxing and I particularly enjoyed the hammock. We even had a sloth that joined us a few mornings and put on a show while we had our coffee. We were so happy with our choice and cannot say enough about the quality, location and service we experienced last week. We look forward to returning!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our first visit to Costa Rica, and we have fallen in love with both the country and Villa Ballena Royale!If, like me, you have a slight concern that the amazing reviews and stunning photos are just too good to be true, then I can confirm that they are 100% accurate. The villa itself, and the breathtaking views over Marino Ballena Park, will live in our hearts for the rest of our lives. I can also confirm that the road leading up to the villa is really not a problem, at least in the dry season. I certainly wouldn’t want to walk up it, as it is very steep in places, but with a four-wheel drive SUV I found it relatively easy. Everything about the villa was first class, and I would struggle to find fault with anything. We especially enjoyed the outdoor shower, and the large pool with its perfect water temperature. YouGetHere were friendly and helpful, and the companies that they recommended for airport transfers, car hire and wildlife tours all proved to be excellent.The only slightly disappointing aspect was that we saw much less wildlife in the garden than other reviewers. Nature is unpredictable, but in two weeks all we got to enjoy was two brief visits from a Toucan, and a few fleeting glimpses of Hummingbirds. All of which leaves us with a dilemma – we never go back to places, as you miss the buzz associated with discovering somewhere new. However, we both had such a great time that we can’t think of anywhere else we want to go, and so are already planning to return.
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2026
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