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Penthouse with balcony, private hot tub, full kitchen, great location

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Terrace/patio
Exterior
Exterior
Aerial view
Living area

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
1 bedroom1+ bathroomSleeps 3

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub on site
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry room
  • Air-conditioning
  • Balcony

Explore the area

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Uvita, Pu
  • Place, Playa Ballena
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Pinuela Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Uvita Beach
    ‪10 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 3)

bedroom 1

1 King Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Dining area

About this property

Penthouse with balcony, private hot tub, full kitchen, great location

Makara Suite Penthouse

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This upscale penthouse at Makara Resorts has everything you need to unwind near the coastline. Enjoy terrific mountain views, more than 600 feet of shaded balconies, a very well-equipped kitchen, 18-foot ceilings, board games, a jetted tub, and a private hot tub.

What's nearby:
Like all of the suites at Makara Resorts, this home is only a short walk from the soft sands of the beach. Nearby dining options include Villa Leonor and Cabinas Y Restaurante Katakolo. Marino Ballena National Park is less than seven miles to the north, with more beaches to explore along with biannual whale watching opportunities. The town of Ojochal is five miles to the south, with more shopping and dining to explore.

Things to know:
Free WiFi
Full kitchen without a dishwasher

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 1 vehicle.
This rental is located on floor 3.




Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 18 years of age to book. Guests under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.

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About the area

Bahía Ballena

Located in Bahía Ballena, this condo is in the mountains and by the sea. Marino Ballena National Park and Terraba Sierpe National Wetlands reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Uvita Arts Center and Alturas Wildlife Sanctuary. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and hiking.
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Uvita, Pu

What's nearby

  • Playa Ballena - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Pinuela Beach - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Uvita Beach - 10 min drive - 9.2 km
  • Marino Ballena National Park - 10 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Catarata uvita - 16 min drive - 12.7 km

Restaurants

  • ‪La Choza de Alejo - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Kinsu - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Nativo - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Fernando’s Restaurante - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Marino Ballena - ‬7 min drive

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 14 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 14 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 14 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 14 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Check-in

8.0/10

Communication

7.0/10

Location

7.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

From a partner site

6/10 Okay

JEFF K.

A Bit Tired

Good location, large.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Alfred R.

Awesome

200 square meters just for you, with monkeys and toucans right around you. For such low price? We’ll be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2020
Verified

6/10 Okay

Elaine N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Wasn’t suitable for us

The place is isolated, and very dark,felt scared at night. It is not mentioned that it is only a few meters away from a main highway and trucks are constant 24/7 drowning out any of the peaceful sounds we were hoping for and making it difficult to sleep. The apartment was probably lovely once but it is tired and not maintained very well. I note that the building is for sale and that would account for this. We are in our 70s so unsuitable for us.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Jan, 2024
Hello Elaine. Thank you for sharing your feedback and bringing some items to our attention that may need some TLC. We have forwarded your feedback to the local staff so they can work to improve the house for future guests. Please know that our guest services team is available 24 hours a day to assist should any concerns arise during your visit. We hope you choose to stay with us again!
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Heidi K.

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

Terrible experience and customer service!!

Starting off from after I booked and paid. There was no communication from the owner about how to check in. I messaged them on WhatsApp multiple times on my way there and gave me no response. I called and he messaged me a vague response of how the unit is on the third floor. Asked if the place was unlocked and he said yes. But the unit was locked and there was lockbox had to call him back twice to finally get the lockbox code. There was blood on a towel in the bathroom and they wouldn’t replace the towel for us just told us to use what we had. They advertise there is beach access from the property but you either have to hike through the jungle for 10 minutes or drive to the beach club and when we tried to walk on the owner said we were trespassing because it’s a national park. So there is NO beach access the property management is lying to you about that. The second shower head in the shower doesn’t work, it drips water. A bunch of lights in the unit don’t work either. There is a bat living in the ceiling between the vaults you can see it and hear it flying around at night.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Feb, 2025
Thank you for your feedback. We sincerely apologize for the issues you have encountered during your stay. Our local team strives to provide every one of our guests with the best vacation possible. We are so sorry if our standards were not met during your time with us. Please know that your feedback is essential, and we have passed your comments along to our local manager, who will work with the homeowner to make any updates. We truly hope to have the opportunity to impress you in the future.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adam O.

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

Beautiful penthouse!

Very nice and modern. Responsive hosts.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Dan F.

Nice apartment!

It is a spacious place and I like the location.
Verified

8/10 Good

Scott

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

Beautiful House

This was a beautiful house near the national parks and town. Would be great to rent the whole thing with a larger group. Cannot walk to beach. Short drive to Uvita beaches. Overall great stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Koko M.

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

Simplement parfait

L'emplacement est génial , c'est très proche de tout les plages,l'épicerie , pleins de bons restos . Le penthouse est très spacieux ,nous avons été surpris par la grandeur des pièces . Les terrasses avec grand ,une avec le spa , le prix était vraiment bon aussi en comparaison avec d'autre villa . On a literallement adoré notre séjour .
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

jose S.

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

Paradise in the jungle

We loved this place, well equipped, very nice location. Lots of birds and monkeys to see, great jungle like setting with the trees around us and a stream. We would liked to have direct beach access but going through the Lenora restaurant and getting a meal there was just nice, The only issues was the internet access, if it was high speed and reliable this place would be excellent.
Stayed 11 nights in Apr 2021
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Gianfranco L.

Increible

Todo excelente
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

stacey s.

Beautiful Place

I had the penthouse room with the outdoor Jacuzzi. It was wonderful. The apt is spacious, beautiful and clean. Lots of monkeys hollering and birds chirping. The property is about 10k outside of Uvita. There are buses you can take to get around. If you want to go up to the mountains you're better off with a car. There's a beautiful beach next door. Dominical is about 20k away. Nice beach and cool vibe there. Katina, the mgr, was very nice and extremely helpful. She always answered your questions expediently. I needed a cab to catch a bus; she arranged it. The oven in the room wasn't working; she fixed it that day. You won't be disappointed staying here.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Muhammed S.

Beautiful place

The place far exceeded our expectations and the Vacasa representative (Karina) were very communicative and accommodating.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Johanna O.

Stunning!

The perfect Costa Rican getaway - wonderful views of the rain forest and beautifully decorated home. Can't wait to come back
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Angela M.

Beautiful, comfortable and spacious penthouse suite.

Really loved the fully equipped kitchen, the huge shower in the master bath, and open concept space. The hot tub and outside area was lovely and private! Woke to the sound of plenty of wildlife. Howler monkeys definitely nearby. Close proximity to Villa Leonor for fine dining and walk to the beach from there. Wish we could have stayed longer!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019
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