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Peaceful Ocean View Villa - ocean and jungle views. walk to beach and waterfall

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Exterior
View from deck- jungle and ocean
View of wildlife from the deck!
Pool
Exterior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
2 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Dominical, Puntarenas
  • Place, Playa Dominicalito
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Dominicalito Beach
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Hacienda Baru
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Airport, Quepos (XQP)
    ‪50 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Peaceful Ocean View Villa - ocean and jungle views. walk to beach and waterfall

Our two-story ocean-view villa is located in a secure gated community walking distance from Playa Dominicalito, a family-friendly beach ideal for lounging, swimming, and surfing.

The villa has an open concept living, dining room and newly remodeled kitchen with panoramic floor to ceiling windows looking out on to the ocean and jungle below, and a large covered terrace. This villa includes a private pool off the main terrace.

The two bedroom suites with walk out terraces include full ensuite bathrooms. 1 bedroom has a king bed. The other bedroom has 2 twin beds. The bedroom level includes a full laundry room and a small double futon. Due to the sleeping arrangements, the house is suitable for 4 adults and 1-2 children or maximum 5 adults.

The property is two-wheel drive accessible and just off the paved road connecting the towns of Dominical, Uvita, and Ojochal. From our villa, guests may enjoy access to world-class restaurants and points of interest, including Marino Ballena National Park's famous Whale's Tail Beach, Nauyaca Waterfalls, and the Poza Azul.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Feel free to ask about our pets' policy before booking
If stay is longer than one week, please be aware an extra charge of $30 per week will be added in terms of additional cleaning fee

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2463690vb
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

About the area

Bahía Ballena

Located in Bahía Ballena, this villa is in the city centre and 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. Alturas Wildlife Sanctuary and Parque Reptilandia 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 and ecotours nearby.
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Dominical, Puntarenas

What's nearby

  • Playa Dominicalito - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Dominicalito Beach - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Hacienda Baru - 1 min drive - 1.1 km
  • Nauyaca Waterfalls - 15 min drive - 15.9 km
  • Uvita Beach - 25 min drive - 21.5 km

Getting around

  • Quepos (XQP) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Moromo - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Fuego Brew Company - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante La Parcela - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Bakery - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Tortilla Flats - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Peaceful Ocean View Villa - ocean and jungle views. walk to beach and waterfall have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Peaceful Ocean View Villa - ocean and jungle views. walk to beach and waterfall pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Peaceful Ocean View Villa - ocean and jungle views. walk to beach and waterfall?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Peaceful Ocean View Villa - ocean and jungle views. walk to beach and waterfall?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Peaceful Ocean View Villa - ocean and jungle views. walk to beach and waterfall?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Peaceful Ocean View Villa - ocean and jungle views. walk to beach and waterfall located?

Located in the heart of Bahía Ballena, this villa is within a 10-minute walk of Playa Dominicalito and Dominicalito Beach. Hacienda Baru and Sunset Surf Dominical - Day Lessons are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 75 out of 86 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 86 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 86 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 86 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 86 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Jonathan W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Very nice place
Nice living room/kitchen
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelly S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place was absolutely fantastic. We stayed for 9 nights. Kitchen fully stocked, plenty of open space in the house. Bathrooms were a great size in both ensuites. The pool steps away from the patio door was refreshing at the end of a beach or adventure day and also for a full pool day. Pleasantly surprised that the pool got sun most of the day or part shade and part sun if you’re looking for mostly one or the other. We really liked the location as it was walkable to Dominicalito beach. Spotted monkeys in the trees on the walk down the road to the beach. Also short drive to Dominical one way and Uvita the other with lots of restaurant options. Felt very secure being in a gated community. We received quick responses and recommendations when we reached out to Olmer the concierge. It was very quiet at night in the area which we liked. Nice short drive to Nauyaca Falls which we highly recommended. Would love to come back with our adult children!
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Apr, 2026
Kelly, thank you so much! We also love all the things that you mentioned. We are so happy that we were able to host you and your husband for your 30th anniversary! That’s so special! We hope you will return with your adult children and stay at Sun-kissed Villa again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Olmer, as usual was available and available. The house was well maintained. Thank you for having a drying rack.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Feb, 2026
Michael, thank you so much for choosing to stay at our villa again. Always a pleasure to be your host. We hope you will come again next year! Carol
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Scott S.

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

First time in CR

Great location.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leanne S.

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

Beautiful property, nice views!

Villa was nice. Views were great. A lot of fun things to see and do nearby.
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Mar, 2025
Thank you! It was a pleasure to host you!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donna B.

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

Our stay was too short!

We loved this property. There was so much life in the trees around us. Great stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Debbie W.

Amazing villa and location

Better than expected and will definitely plan a return visit. Villa is amazing and the location is perfect and close to everything. Much better than an all inclusive!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Aug, 2023
Thanks, Debbie. We strive for exceeding expectations and are we accomplished that. We're glad you had such a great time that you plan to return! Dave & Toni
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kerry M.

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

FABULOUS property and location!!

This was an awesome property and experience!!! Everything was wonderful. Thank you for the excellent vacation!!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Aug, 2023
Kerry, we're so happy that you all had a great time and that you've already made your reservation for coming back next year at our other Dominical home.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
WE LOVED OUR STAY IN THIS VILLA! Enclave of homes has gated entrance. Beach, cafe and grocery store all convenient. Villa surrounded by trees (making it private and quiet) with an ocean view. House is lowest down in enclave so easier to walk back up the hill from the beach! We spent a lot of time outside, under the palapa and in the swinging hammock chair and the comfy furniture. The small pool was perfect to cool off and enjoy in the evening whilst stargazing. It's serviced daily. Very well-stocked kitchen, including many pans, utensils, super blender, coffee maker, wine fridge and ice maker (in big fridge). Living room furniture was comfy - Netflix was much appreciated by our teens.Large ensuite bathrooms and comfy beds in each of the two bedrooms. Air conditioning on the main floor and in each bedroom worked perfectly, but sometimes we opted for ceiling fan cooling so we could just have screen door open and listen to the activity in the trees. Even a ceiling fan under the outdoor palapa thatched roof, making sitting outside very desirable even with the heat. The villa was squeaky clean upon arrival. WE WOULD ABSOLUTELY RETURN TO STAY HERE AGAIN! Pura Vida!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Jan, 2026
Thank you, Susan! It was truly a pleasure hosting you and your family! We also love the convenience of where the house is situated. A major draw for us. We definitely hope to host you again! There are so many wonderful things to do in the area that it’s hard to do it all in one trip! Thanks again! Carol
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Scott M.

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

Wonderful house on the hill

The house was perfect for our family of 3. We loved the outside area, view from the deck is so wonderful. Some great restaurants in the area, La Parcella was a very special treat. I would recommend this rental for a family of 3/4 or 5 looking for a quieter location with a great beach winin walking distance. The only thing to keep in mind is the road noise is evedent from the house.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Mar, 2025
Thank you so much! We are so glad that you enjoyed your stay. It was a pleasure to host you and your family.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Perfect vacation spot for location and amenities

Lovely and convenient location. Across the street from Domenicalito beach and 10 minutes down the road to Domenical where there are great shops and restaurants and amazing beach! The gated community is very quiet and safe. Highly recommend for 4 person getaway!!
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Genevieve R.

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

Great place! Amazing view!

The villa was exceptionnal. Very clean, well equiped and the view is amazing. It was one of the greatest place we've rented in Costa Rica so far.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather K.

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

Dr

Wonderful Just what we hoped it would be. Alex’s brother , Grieben, gave us a great tour. Giesselle provided a wonderful dinner. The house was charming, rustic with a great view. We saw spider monkeys playing in the trees.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Wonderful home for vacation!

Beautiful home with all the amenities you need ! We ate in at night and found everything we needed to make dinners. Enjoyed watching the various wildlife especially the baby sloth! The pool was perfect after a long day. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Aug, 2023
Oh you were so fortunate to see a baby sloth. They are difficult to spot but really fun to see! There is always something going on out there. We look forward to having you back again. D&T
Verified

8/10 Good

Michael S.

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

Canto del Mar #1

Good ocean view. Jungle setting. Comfortable furnishing. Nice balcony, patio and pool. Drying rack would have been nice. Wonderful steep but manageable 10 minute walk to beach. Intermittant highway noise but tolerable.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Feb, 2025
Thank you for staying at our villa. We are glad you enjoyed it! The suggestion of a drying rack is a great one. Thank you!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie B.

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

A piece of Heaven

We all loved everything about our stay at Sunkissed Properties, it was so clean, and had absolutely everything we needed, we even saw a monkey right in front of us on our balcony , and a toucan, it was just magical, thank you it was a wonderful experience
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Mar, 2024
Thank you so much for staying at our villa! We love that you saw wildlife… that’s our favorite part! We hope you will come and stay again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chad A.

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

Exceptional

I am totally in love with the location, there are so many things to do! It was a perfect getaway for our family. The pool amenities were great for the kids and the house was very clean. All the recommendations by David were spot on. Me and my husband went skydiving in the local town.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Aug, 2023
Hi Mayela. We appreciate your amazing review and we are glad to know that you love staying at our villa. I hope you can come back to Costa Rica and our villa again to keep enjoying all the amazing things the country offers. See you soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Megan C.

We loved it!

Dave and Toni’s place was perfect for our family of 4. The location was ideal for getting to all the places we wanted to see, and we loved the town of Dominical and the beautiful beach within walking distance. After our active days we loved sitting on the deck and watching the wildlife and using the fabulous plunge pool. Dave and Toni were very responsive and helpful, and David was able to book a few excursions for us (ziplining, snorkeling cano island). Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Aug, 2023
Thanks, Megan. It's not always easy to keep teenage boys engaged and excited for a vacation. Glad you chose us and had a good time!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John O.

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

Great for couples

We enjoyed the villa especially the patio and plunge pool. Convenient location, close to dominical and uvita. Steep road getting up but 4wd not totally necessary. Property shows a little wear and tear but should be expected with a rental. Overall a great place !
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Aug, 2023
Thanks, John. The HOA will be doing a significant road upgrade soon but we always tell guests that 4WD is a very good idea in Costa Rica because after you get off the main road almost anywhere you might need it!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia T.

Great location, wonderful owner, a great local contact

We had a lovely stay at Canto del Mar. The owner was very helpful prior to and during our stay, giving lots of suggestions for things to do, places to eat, etc, as was the local contact, David. He stopped by and offered his help anytime we should need it. Great location to walk down to Playa Dominicalito and the Poza Azul waterfall. Short drive to Dominical and Uvita. Nice house with comfortable furnishings and a great deck with pool and spectacular view.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Aug, 2023
Hi Cindy; we're glad you and your family enjoyed your stay. We, too, think it's a great location that has a mix of things to do but has a feel of being away from all the tourist destination trappings. And we are so grateful to have David as our local host. Being a Costa Rica native of the local area he is able to provide good advise on things to do, deal with any unexpected problems. He is actually more reliable and responsive than various American people we employed previously.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Keith L.

Exceeded all expectations. Comfortable, beautiful and exceptional location.

Amazing home. Very modern with all the amenitites. Accomodations for our family of four were perfect. We spent the evenings on the beautiful patio watching the animals pass through. The ocean view is wondeful. We enjoyed the pool everyday, the kids loved it! Quiet hillside community with a very short walk to our favorite beach. The owners provided excellent info on the area, and Dave the caretaker was very accomodating. We would HIGHLY reccomend this place to anyone. It is everything as described and better.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Aug, 2023
Keith, thanks for the very kind review. We're glad you had such a good time staying with us and enjoying the villa and all there is to do nearby. I hope the rest of your Costa Rica visit goes well and we're glad we could be part of it.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly M.

A villa with a view!

We had a wonderful stay at Dave and Toni’s place! We were a family of 4 with my 2 grown sons. We enjoyed the view and the pool, especially. The house was clean and just as the pictures showed. Communication with Dave was great. David, the on-site manager, arranged some great tours, and we saw monkeys and sloths on the kayak tour. The surfing lesson and zip lining were also really good. Thank you for helping make our trip to Costa Rica wonderful!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Aug, 2023
David (and family) - we're so glad you had such a good time in Costa Rica and especially our place. It sounds like David was able to set you up with everything you needed. And thank you for the nice photo! Toni is on her way there now and will be there tomorrow to continue to add some new furnishings to the home. We want to make Ocean Wildlife Paradise truly that!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Allyson M.

Beautiful and clean

Great location! Dave and Toni had us very prepared for our wonderful vacation! Fantastic trip. We did everything you suggested. We ate at all of the yummy food places. No problems. Saw monkeys from the patio. Loved a cool swim after a long day exploring. Lovely town. My husband and son are ready to move to Dominical. Thank you so much for the amazing advice.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Aug, 2023
Hi Allyson. Sounds you like you and Dominical hit it off quite well. That area is our favorite place to go. Away from the tourists, resorts, and crowded cities. Hope you can come back soon. Dave & Toni
Archival

8/10 Good

Sara R.

Nice place, convenient location, responsive owner

Traveled with my adult son for a week. The property has all we needed to be comfortable. Had a few minor issues but they were fixed quickly after we informed the property manager. Lots to do in the area. We saw toucans and an agouti from the balcony but unfortunately no monkeys the week we were there.While it's not under the owners' control, there is a dog nearby that barks all hours of the night, and you are close to the road so there is some traffic noise. Overall, nice place I would recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Aug, 2023
Hi Sara, thanks for staying in close communication with us regarding your stay. As soon as I saw your comments, I emailed the administrator of Canto Del Mar about the barking dog. Barking dogs are unacceptable in our association as they are in most here in the USA. Also, I'm also sorry that the monkeys did not come by. I will send their leader a note and ask them to update their daily migration path so they return to our area!! Glad we found the stylus you left and will have it for you when you return in January. Dave & Toni
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelly O.

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

Family Vacation

This property was incredible! Travelling for adventure with a 12, 14 and 17 yr old we struck gold with this place. BEAUTIFUL views, quiet evenings/nights, warm & welcoming property staff. We would walk down to the beach for swimming and surfing. We had wonderful meals at the gorgeous nearby yoga studio/cafe. We enjoyed quick dips in the pool during our early afternoon reset between visiting Manuel Antonio, Dominical and Ballena Marie. A half day adventure and hike to Nauyaca was easily accomplished in the first part of the day making it a magical experience. During an afternoon in the pool we had a lovely visit by the Cappuchin monkeys, including a momma with a baby. The apartment was well appointed and comfortable. While it was fun to visit the busier strips of nearby surf towns, coming “home” to this rental in Dominicalito was a blessing. We were so lucky!!!! And the sunrise/sunset views from the balcony were breathtaking
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Jan, 2025
Kelly- it was such a pleasure to host you and your family. I’m so happy that you had a wonderful vacation…. And were visited by the monkeys!! That is the best! We hope you will return. Thank you for choosing to stay at Sunkissed Villa.

About the host

Hosted by Ignacio Valle

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We always dreamed of having a place in Costa Rica. After years of exploring, we chose Dominicalito ( or maybe it chose us!) we love the wildlife, the proximity to restaurants, supermarkets, waterfalls, and many beaches. It is peaceful and beautiful. Everyday is an adventure here

Why they chose this property

We love Canto Del Mar ! Sometimes we will just hike around the roads in the community following the sounds of howler monkeys. It’s close to the beach, yet in the jungle. We always see things that amaze us.

What makes this property unique

We are the first villa in the community with neighbors only on one side (it is very private because of all of the trees and plants). It is not a difficult hill to drive up to get to our villa.

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English, Spanish

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