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Up Close Ocean View W/Pool-Beach 600 Ft Away- 2nd Flr Studio

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A swimming pool with steps leading into it, surrounded by a wooden deck and stone tiles.
A corner of a room with two wicker chairs with leaf-pattern cushions, a table lamp, and a view of greenery through a window.
A balcony with a wicker sofa, a glass coffee table, and a potted plant.
A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a painting of coconuts on the wall, and curtains on the windows.
A room with a dining table and chairs, a kitchen counter, a sliding glass door to a balcony, and a large tropical-themed painting on the wall.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • On the beach
    A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the beach and sea.

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Balcony or patio
  • Massages in spa
  • Private pool
  • Barbecue grill
  • Internet access

Explore the area

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Dominical, Puntaranus
  • Place, Playa Dominical
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Hacienda Baru
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Nauyaca Waterfalls
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Airport, Quepos (XQP)
    ‪47 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

0 bedrooms (sleeps 2)

Convertible bed(s)

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

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About the neighborhood

Bahía Ballena

Located in Bahía Ballena, this apartment is in the mountains and on the beach. Hacienda Barú National Wildlife Refuge and Playa Dominical reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Sunset Surf Dominical - Day Lessons and Alturas Wildlife Sanctuary. Parque Reptilandia and Uvita Arts Center are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and horse riding.
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Dominical, Puntaranus

What's nearby

  • Playa Dominical - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Hacienda Baru - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Nauyaca Waterfalls - 12 min drive - 12.7 km
  • Marino Ballena National Park - 27 min drive - 25.8 km
  • Uvita Beach - 28 min drive - 24.7 km

Getting around

  • Quepos (XQP) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Restaurante La Parcela - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Moromo - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Tortilla Flats - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Scala - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪El Rincón De Domi - ‬9 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Up Close Ocean View W/Pool-Beach 600 Ft Away- 2nd Flr Studio have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Up Close Ocean View W/Pool-Beach 600 Ft Away- 2nd Flr Studio?

As of Nov 8, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Up Close Ocean View W/Pool-Beach 600 Ft Away- 2nd Flr Studio on Nov 10, 2026 start from $121, 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 Up Close Ocean View W/Pool-Beach 600 Ft Away- 2nd Flr Studio 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 Up Close Ocean View W/Pool-Beach 600 Ft Away- 2nd Flr Studio?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Up Close Ocean View W/Pool-Beach 600 Ft Away- 2nd Flr Studio?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Up Close Ocean View W/Pool-Beach 600 Ft Away- 2nd Flr Studio located?

Nestled on the beach, this Bahía Ballena apartment building is within a 10-minute walk of Playa Dominical and Sunset Surf Dominical - Day Lessons. Playa Barú and Hacienda Baru are also within 2 mi (3 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 34 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 34 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 34 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 34 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 34 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location to many beaches and restaurants. The views are amazing and I got to watch a toucan fly into trees nearby. The pool at the end of the day was alway wonderful. Thank you.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic place!

Highly recommended this property! The place was sparkling clean and well laid out for a couple. Comfortable bed and a warm shower!! The huge balcony was hard to leave because the views were so wonderful! Great hosts with great area recommendations.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The hosts were very friendly, helpful and interesting people. Very responsive to any concerns and really cared about us having the best time possible. Dave even DID OUR LAUNDRY,,because the washing machine was on the fritz and he knew how to baby it along!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great host.

David was great.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Tony D

The view from the deck is amazing. The pool is also equally amazing.
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property had amazing views of the beach and sunsets. We primarily lived on the huge balcony. The dipping pool was perfect after a long walk on the beach. Water pressure was good and hot water ample. Only regret was we only booked one week.We would definitely return to this property should our travel plans agree.Thank you so much “West’s “ for sharing your lovely home with us.Sincerely,Jacquie and Mike
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice apartment with stunning view

Great place for a couple with the most stunning view!! Very convenient location. No hills to climb but a vehicle is needed. Contact with host was great, prompt and helpful.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

We had a great time

Watching the sunsets from the studio balcony was incredible!! Dave and Deb are awesome hosts, they are very knowledgeable and helpful with information and directions. The studio is set up with everything you need, we stayed a month. Having a car would be beneficial.
Stayed 29 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stunning views

We enjoyed the property. The balcony views were amazing...sunrise with morning coffee...surfers in the distance, Para gllding & the most beautifull sunsets. There were a few issues in our 3 week stay but Dave solved all of them..thanks DaveDave & Deb were great hosts. They made us feel very welcome to their property.We would recommend this property to future renters.
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

So relaxing

Dave was a wonderful host, directing us to local hikes and helping to arrange transportation. Local beaches were easily walkable, the plunge pool was refreshing, there was an abundance of bird life, and the view is killer. Yes there is some road noise, mostly during the day. We’ll be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Views and Great Location! March 2023

Dave was invaluable in offering directions to restaurants, waterfalls, beaches etc. Conveniently located to everything….The pool was incredibly refreshing after exploring or coming back from the beach. The balcony was a a great place to relax and enjoy the sunsets. ( Our apologies to the neighbors for the 70’s and 80’s hits sunset serenades.) Very comfy king sized bed. Fun to wake up to the howler monkeys. We enjoyed the company of the resident iguana, “Inigo Montoya” and a couple of adorable tree frogs. Appreciated the special touches, like paintings of Costa Rica wildlife and scenery. It made it feel like our own private hideaway. Muchas Gracias for a memorable stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
As a first time traveller to Costa Rica. Dave and Deb have definitely put in an amazing effort to create welcoming stays! We had what could have been a major issue of a double booking turn into actually a very peaceful slice of heaven thanks to the hosts allowing us one night in a beautiful villa only a short drive from our actual booked suite! Amenities in both places are all available. The villa and suite were both clean and well looked after. Costa del sol even tho is right off the main hwy. the privacy and security is great! And honestly the hwy traffic was hardly noticeable. Dave also sent us plenty of information and things to do or see around the area including a dinner at the little family run restaurant “Mariscos” near by which he suggested it’s worth a stop. And my oh my was he right! All in all I would love to stay here again. And probably stay longer next time! Gracias Dave and Deb!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, location
Disliked: Check-in

Truck traffic woes

The studio was nice and certainly worth the rent. The view was great. I had hoped to be able to walk to Dominincal, but it is not really possible. Walking to the beach below was easy and it is a beautiful and isolated spot. The only problem is the location, which is right along the Costenera highway. And I do mean right on. Getting in and out of the driveway is challenging, and trucks often use airbrakes right on the corner. This often woke use up, and certainly didn't lend itself to a peaceful Costa Rican experience.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Dominical Sojourn

We loved the studio with it’s beautiful deck with the spectacular ocean view and sunsets! Our hosts Dave and Deb were amazing and so much fun.
Stayed 11 nights in Jan 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

This place is perfect

The pictures are accurate and the view is incredible. Dealing with Dave is a pleasure and his man on the ground was able to come to the property and address any issue. I don’t know how he did it but the studio smells so good, Even after being closed up all day. There is a little seafood restaurant so far off the beaten path as to wonder how they survive. It is walking distance and the man and women who run it are so nice. Walking distance to a beautiful beach. A little swimming pool if that’s what you’re after. It was a perfect honeymoon. There is a little bit of noise from the highway so if that sort of thing wrinkles your brain then maybe look elsewhere but if you are like us, this place is perfect. Thanks Dave.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect studio with AMAZING views!

This studio greatly exceeded our expectations! It is easy to find and the location is perfect - close to town for good shopping and restaurants, and is only a 4 minute walk to the most beautiful quiet beach! Dave and Deb were so helpful and fun and we are honored to now call them friends! One of their team members, named Joe, was very helpful in answering any questions we had about the local area and in making great referrals for tours. We would never hesitate to recommend this rental to all our our family and friends!
Stayed 30 nights in Jan 2020
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

What a view!!

We enjoyed our stay and Dave and Deb are friendly, wonderful and helpful hosts. Thank you for the memories... country music.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent location and beautiful view of ocean.

Dave the owner was super helpful with checking in and even with suggesting activities and companies to use. The location in Dominicolito was very convenient. You could walk down to the beach. We rented a car so we drove most everywhere but it was within walking distance to Dominical and the shopping and restaurants there. It's also a short drive to Uvita where we visited Marino Ballena and went on a canyoning adventure repelling down waterfalls. Dave suggested Costa Canyoning for that adventure and I couldn't recommend them more if you're looking for something more adventurous. The studio is above their office, but no one bothered us. We were out most of the day going places and it was also nice having someone nearby if we needed anything or to answer questions during the day. The view of the beach in the distance was beautiful and you could watch the waves crashing on the rocks all day long. It was June and rainy season so we did get some rain every day or night but it never seemed to ruin anything for us. The Posa Azul waterfall is also within walking distance and is really refreshing and beautiful. We would've loved to have more time to enjoy it all some more but we were only there for a few days. The studio has good air conditioning, king size bed, and a kitchenette to prepare meals (however the food in Costa Rica was delicious every where we went so we tried to go out as much as possible). We felt safe since the property was gated and has cameras on the parking and entrance areas. Overall we loved the locations and enjoyed our stay a lot. Dave even invited us to one of his other rental properties just up the hill for some drinks and nachos and that place had a gorgeous view also. We started planning our next trip to Costa Rica on our drive back to the airport. We can't wait to return and would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Roomy studio with fantastic view

We very much enjoyed our stay at the studio- it was roomy and well appointed. The large private veranda became our favorite early evening spot. The king size bed was comfy and the a/c worked well. We liked that there separate seating areas rather than just the bed. With many studio apts, this is not the case. WiFi worked OK, but we did sometimes need to sit on the veranda to use it. Dave and Deb went out of their way to make sure we had everything we needed. The washing machine was not working while were there, so they had our clothes laundered for us with no extra charge (much appreciated after a week’s travel). We also borrowed boogie boards and met them at Secret Beach for the weekly beach party, which included golf and a boogie board refresher lesson. Definitely accept this invite if you are there when they plan to go! There are a few restaurants within walking distance, there are many more less than 3-4 miles away. If you want food supplies in the studio, your best bet is the super Mercado in Uvita. The fruit stands on the roadside also have excellent fruit and fresh eggs. One warning - there are stairs to the studio, and the walk to the beach is down a steep driveway. Probably not a place for people with mobility problems.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful view

Has a really beautiful view
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

nice studio

There was a little confusion as to directions to which of Dave's facilities we were headed to, but a telephone call quickly cleared things up. The unit had a good location, was clean, fully equipped, a comfortable bed and shower, a great AC, a lovely veranda with a breathtaking view. Dave went above and beyond at being a hospitable host, and gave several perfect recs for food and live music. Nice dipping pool, too. We enjoyed the local ex-pat community as well--a very hospitable group! Some great real estate opportunities here through Dave, as well, but if you're interested to looking, ask him in advance to your arrival. He's not going to push it, and has plenty to occupy his time already. If I retire in CR., the Domenical area is where you'll find me.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 2, 2020
Thanks for taking the time to share your experience at our place. I am glad you checked out some of my suggested special places and it was great you came out to enjoy "ZZ Top" at the Bamboo Room. I hope you return to the area and make it home. See you next time.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Beautiful view, convenient location.

Dave and his staff were so helpful. The views and location were great. Short walks to several good dining options including a soda run by a neighbor. Great beach walks in both directions. The apartment was comfortable and the view from the balcony was fabulous. Definitely going back.
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2018
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Enjoyable beach front stay.

What a beautiful place. Enjoyed the location. Sweet little studio for two. Enjoyed the kitchen. Wife and I cooked each other breakfast and ate looking out over the ocean. Such a pleasant time. Dave and Deb were available any time we had a question. Love it all.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2016
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Beyond Expectations

There hasn't been a review since 2015 so I though I better write one. Looking at the pictures for Olas Hermosa when searching for a vacation place in CR I was a little sceptical if the view and place would be as nice as described. After settling I can assure you the pictures don't do this justice. The reviews from previous guests are correct - it really is hard to leave the deck (I am writing this while looking out over the palm trees sipping on an Imperial.) The studio is wonderful - everything you need to have a low-cost vacation (eating at "home" is no problem) and we were more than comfortable with three of us, even with the 36C+ heat. The beach in front of us is Dominicalito and is best enjoyed for surfing and boogie boarding at high tide (low tide exposes quite a lot of rocks but makes for nice beach combing or running). We printed out the tide table and organized our day around the tides. Other guests indicated that they could walk the beach from Dominicalito to Dominical but, looking at the rocks to the north I am not so sure how nice that walk would be. It's an easy drive but we were happiest enjoying the calmer waters at Dominicalito. We have been told that this has been one of the driest seasons ever, likely due to El Nino and there is a bit of a water issue right now. Today, if you are looking for a waterfall, Poza Azul is pretty much dry (there is a pool of water but only a trickle coming down the rocks). Instead, drive up toward San Isidro and pay the US$8 p/p to walk into Nauyaca falls - which are exactly as advertised - gorgeous and refreshing. We spotted many Toucans along the walk. Hopefully the rainy season will help replenish the water that is feeding the rivers and water table in this area. As others have reported Dave is wonderful (Deb is away in CO) and has provided us with everything to make our stay wonderful (if something isn't quite right just ask and he will take care of it) I just spent an hour this morning with Dave out on the rock outcrop on Domincalito beach swapping stories and enjoying the views that run all the way up to Manuel Antonio. We have met him almost everyday around 5 pm (beer o'clock) to share stories while cooling off in the pool. For those on their way to Olas Hermosa - you will have a great time (don't pack much more than your swim suits). If I come back to the southern cost in CR I will most definitely book into Olas Hermosa.
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 2, 2020
Thanks for updating the review with your detailed report. I am going to miss our pool rendezvous' and pre-sunset conversations. It has been great being on vacation with you which is one of the great benefits for having the studio as a vacation rental. After your morning surf, I will have to show you the jungle trail that leads to the south end of Playa Dominicalito. It bypasses the rock outcropping near Por Que No, although going the rock way can be exciting. I suspect you will be back and you can go for a run to town and get a smoothie at Mongo Congo. Having great guests like your family makes getting up each morning feel like I am on holiday too. Hurry back.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Amazing place, amazing hosts, amazing view!

We had the best time at Olas Hermosa! Dave and Deb were more than gracious. Their place is a little piece of heaven -- perfectly described - such glorious views and close to everything you could need and more. Our only regret is that we didn't have more time visiting with this amazing couple who are so full of energy and delight in sharing all they know about Dominical, Costa Rica and traveling in general. We'll be back!!
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