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2 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 6
Popular amenities
On beach
Private pool
Garage parking available
Kitchen
Washing machine
Air-conditioning
Explore the area
Dominical, Puntarenas Province
Playa Dominicalito
Place, Playa Dominicalito
8 min drive
Dominicalito Beach
Place, Dominicalito Beach
8 min drive
Hacienda Baru
Place, Hacienda Baru
10 min drive
Quepos (XQP)
Airport, Quepos (XQP)
59 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed
2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom
Bathroom 1
Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 2
Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 3
Toilet
exterior
Outdoor shower
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Don't Miss This Oceanfront Luxury Villa Wow...What a View!
Are you searching for a vacation home to get really excited about? Welcome to Flying Toucans where the sights and sounds of wildlife, open-air indoor/outdoor tropical living and unforgettable views have all been captured in one special place. Enjoy reading our guests reviews about this luxurious Costa Rican Villa situated on a unique, picturesque point on the southern Pacific Coast of Costa Rica. With lots of surrounding tropical landscaping, you'll have exclusive privacy to enjoy your home in peace...with the exception of some chatty visitors. Yes, the monkeys and the toucans call out to you at any time without first introducing themselves. Location, Location, Location! Superbly located in Costa Rica's exclusive Maritime Zone (situated within 200 meters of the shoreline), Flying Toucans is one of the very few luxury home rentals in the area that is on the ocean side of the main coastal road. This unique location affords up close breathtaking views of jungle-clad mountains, sandy beaches, and the tranquil Pacific Ocean with quick, level, convenient 2wd access all year long. If you like beaches, you are in luck as we have an abundance nearby. From the villa, take a hike down to the point and discover two secluded beaches (one with its own 35' waterfall) or jump in your car and within five minutes be exploring miles of uncrowded footstep-free sandy beaches. The living and dining rooms offer the romance of open-air tropical living, blending the comforts of home with the nearness of wildlife. The living room or kitchen are great central locations to gather and enjoy all that Flying Toucans has to offer. Plenty of seating for everyone. Don't be surprised at the abundant hummingbird and butterfly population. The large fully-equipped kitchen, with its' beautiful custom cabinetry, and casual eating area is integrated with the living room, pool and views beyond. Whip up a smoothie or a six course meal...your choice. Did we mention the pool? Once in, you'll never get out of this infinity-edge pool. Just three steps from the villa, the turquoise tile blends into the dazzling coastline and the popular Uvita 'Whale's Tail', a unique place to walk and explore. It overlooks Ballena (which means 'whale') beach National Marine Park so keep your eyes open for Humpback whales and Bottle-Nosed dolphins in the bay during whale season. There is a half bath downstairs, outdoor shower as well as laundry room with full-sized washer and dryer. Two well-furnished air-conditioned master suites are located upstairs, all enclosed. (King bed in one, Queen and Double in other). Each of the suites incorporates the use of local precious hardwoods for the doors, cabinets and vaulted ceilings. Relax in the comfort of air conditioning or open the windows and let the ocean breezes in. Too comfortable to get out of bed? Fine, enjoy the views from your pillow!... now if you could just get someone to bring you breakfast...hmmmm. Spacious bathrooms feature tumbled Colombian limestone showers and an openness that continues to let the outdoors in while providing all the privacy needed. You will also love taking advantage of the spacious terrace upstairs. It's perfect for wildlife viewing, whale watching, stargazing, photography, sunrises and sunsets, or just dozing off in the comfy hammock. Surrounding the villa are exotic heliconias, a variety of fragrant gingers, exotic palms, birds-of-paradise, fruit trees etc... not only for your enjoyment but to attract our fine feathered friends. Discover a tropical fruit you've never tasted before or sniff a flowery scent like Chanel #5 from the Ylang Ylang trees. Where is it coming from? Have you been searching for just the perfect vacation holiday in paradise? Eureka, you've found it! We invite you to stay in our home and experience it all! :) John and Mary Reilly Flying Toucans Hana, Maui, HI
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About the area
Bahía Ballena
Located in Bahía Ballena, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Marino Ballena National Park and Nauyaca Waterfalls. Alturas Wildlife Sanctuary and Sunset Surf Dominical - Day Lessons are also worth visiting. Kayaking and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and horse riding nearby.
Does Don't Miss This Oceanfront Luxury Villa Wow...What a View! have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.
How much does it cost to stay at Don't Miss This Oceanfront Luxury Villa Wow...What a View!?
As of 6 Jun 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Don't Miss This Oceanfront Luxury Villa Wow...What a View! on 10 Oct 2026 start from £438, 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 Don't Miss This Oceanfront Luxury Villa Wow...What a View! pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Don't Miss This Oceanfront Luxury Villa Wow...What a View!?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Don't Miss This Oceanfront Luxury Villa Wow...What a View!?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Don't Miss This Oceanfront Luxury Villa Wow...What a View!?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Don't Miss This Oceanfront Luxury Villa Wow...What a View! located?
This Bahía Ballena holiday home is on the beach, 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Alturas Wildlife Sanctuary, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Playa Dominicalito and Dominicalito Beach. Playa Hermosa and Playa Dominical are also within 6 miles (10 km).
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
This property is absolutely as advertised. The views and the nature are amazing. The pool is gorgeous. The beds are very comfortable. It truly feels like secret jungle hideaway. Easy, quick access to both Dominical and Uvita. Highly recommend.
Exceptional !!!! The flying toucan is exactly what me and my wife were looking for. This vacation hit every expectations and then some. This property is absolutely beautiful, very very private , safe , super clean , and accessible to many restaurants and attractions. To be honest , we actually spent more time at the property in the pool enjoying the beautiful views, then going out and about. It’s fun anticipating the arrival of the local wildlife that shows up randomly. Such a great experience with that part of it. We saw 2 different types of monkeys , toucans , we did not get to see a sloth , but they are around from what we were told. Overall we highly recommend this spot , we are already planning a trip back for next year.
Honestly I can’t say enough great things about this house. First, the house and pool were super clean and we saw so much wildlife: white faced capuchins (jumping on the roof no less), howler monkeys, toucans, scarlet macaws, coati’s, agouti’s, and lots of other birds. The hike down to the beach was awesome too. Be warned it’s slightly steep and slick due to leaves in parts, but we did it with a 4 year old. Use the walking sticks (should be some by the front door)! The payoff at the end was amazing, saw lots of hermit crabs and beautiful rocky beach area. The open air kitchen (which can be closed at night don’t worry) and outdoor seating area was amazing. You really feel you’re living outdoors almost. Quite literally paradise. The house is super private, super quiet, amazing views, close to Uvita and Dominical for dining. Be sure to visit Hacienda Baru for a wildlife tour while you’re here. We had a great time doing the zipline tour/nature walk there.
We had an absolutely wonderful stay! The indoor - outdoor set up for the kitchen was exactly what we didn't know we wanted. We loved enjoying the sights, sounds, smells (one tree was in bloom and had a lovely faint floral sent as you walked by) and all the wildlife! Howlers, capuchins, toucans, coatis and tons of beautiful birds. The views are divine and although we weren't in the right season for sun views of the sunrise and sunset, they were still breathtaking. And coffee on the balcony - perfect way to start each day. We had no idea we would enjoy the kitchen so much and grabbed tuna from a local fish market on a whim and it ended up being one of the best fish dishes we've ever had. The ability to open the windows during showering was a fun experience and the A/C in the bedrooms was nice after hot days at the beach. John was incredibly informative, responsive and gave us some great recommendations. Book this place, you won't regret it! (As you've seen from all the other reviews, and they're not lying!) We would absolutely come back again and will recommend to anyone who's on a Costa Rican holiday!
The Flying Tucans was an absolutely amazing place. The home is beautiful and the setting is perfect. It was one of the most relaxing places I have been. We didn’t want to leave. The host and staff were great. The wild life in the area is incredible with the Sloth being the highlight of the trip. This is a must go and stay adventure.
I cannot overstate how absolutely perfect this property was for our family. Honestly, I could not find a single flaw. The attention to detail is very high, everything you need was available, and was extremely comfortable in every way. The property was immaculate and as described. John is an excellent host. We felt very safe, welcomed, and relaxed. I can’t recommend this property enough.The home very much celebrates the surrounding nature, focused on outdoor living spaces, and literally living within feet of wild animals. If you are one who requires a closed up, air conditioning space, or complete separation from nature, this might not be your first choice. But if you want to experience Costa Rica in an intimate setting with the comforts of Home, I cannot imagine a more perfect vacation home.
The property, the owner, and the property manager were all INCREDIBLE! I really can’t say enough to describe how wonderful EVERYTHING was. No need to look anywhere else! This is the property you want to book! And these are the owners you want to stay with! You will not be disappointed!!!
We had a wonderful time at Flying Toucans! The owners were responsive, the views were spectacular, and the wildlife was unreal. My son especially liked the early morning monkey watching. It’s a trip we will always remember!
Amber H.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Aug 2024
Thanks Amber, Making forever great memories is what staying at Flying Toucans is all about.
:)
View and location are amazing! Small price to pay is the noise from the nearby Highway 34 at night coming from trucks using their jake brake. Otherwise highly recommended. Great host.
Denis G.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 3 May 2025
Thanks Denis for choosing Flying Toucans to be the hub of your bird watching and highly recommending our home. Keep in touch, John
Costa Rican experience! Beautiful and lively with wildlife. Sunrise to sunsets spectacular. Hike to the beach great workout! Outdoor living and indoor sleeping! Miss it already!
kathy L.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 3 May 2025
Thanks Kathy. Amazing to be able to see both the sunrise and sunsets from FT. Seems unlikely but it's true during the fall/winter season.
Come see us again!
John
We have traveled extensively- but never Costa Rica. This place was by far our favorite and when we return to Costa Rica we will skip all other places. Everything that makes CR great is right there at flying toucans. It is truly a wonderful home. Saw more wildlife there than on any paid tours. Owners couldn’t possibly be more helpful and accommodating. The great reviews are accurate and it’s even better when you get there! We hope to be back!! My teen and tween loved it!
Julia S.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 3 May 2025
Puts a smile on our face Julia that your family enjoyed Flying Toucans so much.
:) John and Mary
Our family of four thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Flying Toucans. I doubt there’s anything else I can say that hasn’t already been said. Booking this property is a no brainer. Worth the drive there and every penny spent.
Jill L.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Aug 2024
Thanks Jill for your pithy pointed praise. Hope to see you here back soon! :) J&M
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Rebecca B.
11 Aug 2016
Beautiful place!
We enjoyed our stay at Flying Toucans! The pool, the view and the wild life were plenty enough entertainment for us. We were just there to relax, as we've been to Costa Rica several times. There are several excellent restaurants nearby and plenty of fresh fruit ti buy to snack on and/or have for breakfast.
You will not regret booking this place!
The Flying Toucans is an exceptionally well thought out property with a spectacular location, amazing views of the coastline down to Marino Ballena and an incredible veranda and pool to enjoy the views, the sunsets and the daily animal visits! John, the owner, is a delightfully attentive host! We had such a hard time leaving this blissful property and hope to return again soon!!!
Leigh Wayne M.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
RANDY W.
5 Sept 2018
Fantastic experience!
Great home in a perfect location! We had so many animals visit I stopped taking pictures of them unless they were doing something "unusual". The house was perfect and I look forward to going back in the future!
RANDY W.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Mar 2020
Thanks Randy for choosing Flying Toucans, please come back soon for another adventure in paradise.
John and Mary
Archival
10/10 Excellent
James R.
20 Feb 2013
Surely one of the most beautiful places on earth!
There may be other places that are just as beautiful as Flying Toucans but when combined with the constant parade of wildlife and the quiet and peaceful setting, we think it is unbeatable. We have read, and wholeheartedly agree, with all the other positive comments from past guests. Our stay was for the Month of February, 2013.
Flying Toucans has the wow factor in spades! The view is spectacular, and the property is totally private and provides the height of comfort in all respects.We didn't see the sloth, but were visited daily by a troop of Capuchin monkeys, families of couti and agouti. And toucans, vultures, pelicans and other birds were plentiful. Our kids had an experience they'll always remember. The beaches are superb, and close by. Local food is delicious. The hosts were extremely helpful and easy to communicate with.
Nick P.
Stayed 11 nights in Jan 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 3 May 2025
Thanks Nick, it was a pleasure hosting your family. Hope we can serve you again.
:) John
We very much enjoyed the property especially the large covered terrace overlooking the pool, ocean and mountains in the distance. I always wonder if the online photos will be accurate but in this case they were! The property is remote but we liked that aspect of it. The views and the proximity to nature/wildlife around the home made the stay very memorable.
Marc L.
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Aug 2020
Thank you Marc for taking the time to write a nice review of Flying Toucans.
The villa was very clean and well taken care of, down to the smallest detail. John was very easy to reach and was incredibly helpful during our entire stay. The pictures online are nice, but you don't get the full effect until you get there. It is a picturesque slice of paradise. We had an amazing time and would absolutely love to come back.
Lenny A.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Dec 2021
Thanks Lenny, come back again soon!
John
Archival
10/10 Excellent
28 Oct 2010
Amazing Week
Our stay at the Flying Toucans was amazing. We saw howler monkeys, white faced monkeys, sloths,squirrels,toucans, and numerous kinds of hummingbirds all from the fantastic pool. Daryl the manager met us at the Villa and he was great. It was a perfect week no problems at all.
This one of a kind property has wildlife everywhere. While sitting on the front patio viewing the Pacific Ocean waves crashing on the shore, we had coatimindis, raccoons, white faced monkeys, howler monkeys, toucans, all come for a visit. The wildlife was spectacular, and it was frequent. The view from the pool is what dreams are made of. This is a special place!
MikeD
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Sept 2022
Hey Mike, Sounds like a dream come true for you guys. Hope to see you down here again soon.
John
About the host
Hosted by John and Mary Reilly, box 411, Hana, Maui, HI
Greetings from our villa called we call "Flying Toucans" We first visited Costa Rica on our honeymoon. Having both lived on Maui for many years and traveled extensively, we were interested in a new exotic adventure within a safe environment. We had researched the country thoroughly prior to our visit and concluded that Costa Rica fit all of our criteria. After exploring the various regions of the country, meeting many "Ticos" and having a delightful time we knew we were destined to relocate. As it happened we discovered this one-of-a-kind "WOW" piece of property and bought it! This set in motion our plans to relocate. We made the move and actually lived in a tent on the property while designing Flying Toucans. This allowed us to understand how best to showcase the awesome views, breezes, landscape and wildlife while combining luxury with tropical living. Now that Flying Toucans has become a reality, we offer to share it with you. We believe we have created a truly unique spot for you to call your "Wow" home. If you have been searching and looking for that special destination you will never forget, you have found it! Hope to see you here soon, :) John and Mary Reilly, Maui HI
Why they chose this property
Carefully compare the views, the privacy, the pool, the open air living design, the abundant wildlife, proximity to the ocean, easy 2wd access, safe environment, no bothersome bugs....read the reviews, but don't wait too long to decide as the calendar fills well in advance!
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