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Whales Tail and Cano Island View
Casa Bambu
Interior
Well stocked + Full Kitchen
Breakfast bar with view

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% based on
1 bedroom1+ bathroomSleeps 2900 sq ft

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Uvita, Puntarenas
  • Place, Catarata uvita
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Secret Lau Pool
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Uvita Arts Center
    ‪6 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Master Suite

1 King Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Guest Bathroom on main floor

Toilet

Master ensuite

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Entire house-Whale Tail/Ocean Views, Pool! Casita avail to rent for add'l fee

Casa Bambu is a 1 bedroom home situated on 1.5 acres with amazing views and an infinity pool. For guests who rent the main house a separate studio casita is also available for an additional fee (suitable for 1 to 2 adults or teenagers). The property has breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean, white water beaches, Ballena Marine Park and at a distance – Cano Island and the Osa Peninsula.

The custom house is tropical design, structural bamboo vaulted ceilings and local exotic hardwoods. Unique and charming – the property sits at an elevation of 1100 ft (300 meters) – keeping the house cool and fresh during the day, with mountain downdrafts to cool at night.

A full kitchen with a gas BBQ, bathroom, living area, laundry and covered patio – all on the main floor. (The covered patio is a great for viewing songbirds, parrots, toucans, and aracaris as they visit the mango tree - not to mention the direct view of the Whales Tale and the Bahia.)

On the lower level - a spacious master bedroom with King size bed and incredible ocean views. Offering A/C, quality linens, privacy, and large en-suite, along with a walk-in closet with a safe. Patio doors lead you to a private terrace where your infinity pool awaits.

The house was designed for couples - offering the perfect amount of detail to create an escape from the everyday life of the northern hemisphere. Ideal for honeymooners, personal life celebrations, birders, those who just want to get away from the busy-ness of daily life. This property is serene, but full of plant, bird and tropical life!

You will have the whole house and grounds to yourself. The casita will not be rented during your stay at Casa Bambu.

WiFi at the house is very stable and fast Fiber Optic internet. There is a smart TV in the living room that can be used for streaming and watching movies. There is a washer and dryer at the house for the guests to use. Because the house sits at 1100 ft elevation, guests enjoy cool mountain breezes; however, we have installed air conditioning in the bedroom which can be used for a minimal additional charge based on usage and and the electric meter reading for your actual stay. Most guests who use the AC only use it to cool down the bedroom in the evening and have not gone over the budgeted allowance for electricity.

Access to this property is along an incredible jungle road. (It does have a couple of steep sections to it and requires a 4WD SUV.) The house is about a 15 minute drive from town up a mountain road. There is a locked gate to enter the property. Stairs lead you from the parking area down to the front door and continue down to the bedroom on the lower level. There are security cameras for the entrances and driveway to the property. There are no cameras in the house or pool area.

Our property manager, Trina – will meet you in town and escort you to the property.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
Sorry, the house was designed for 2.
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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
Due to severe allergies of the owner, pets/animals are not allowed at the property.
Maximum stay is 28 nights. Reservations that exceed 28 nights will be canceled.
After booking, guests staying at the property will submit a copy of their passport. No refund if house rules are violated.

Important information

You need to know

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Uvita

Located in Bahía Ballena, this holiday home is in a rural area and in the mountains. 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. Sunset Surf Dominical - Day Lessons and Costa Rica Stand Up Paddle Boarding are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Uvita, Puntarenas

What's nearby

  • Catarata uvita - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Secret Lau Pool - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Uvita Beach - 5 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Uvita Arts Center - 6 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Marino Ballena National Park - 9 min drive - 4.6 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Sibu - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante Marino Ballena - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪La Choza de Alejo - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Bakery - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Café Vivo - ‬2 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Entire house-Whale Tail/Ocean Views, Pool! Casita avail to rent for add'l fee have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Entire house-Whale Tail/Ocean Views, Pool! Casita avail to rent for add'l fee?

As of 15 Mar, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Entire house-Whale Tail/Ocean Views, Pool! Casita avail to rent for add'l fee on 6 Jun, 2026 start from S$196, 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 Entire house-Whale Tail/Ocean Views, Pool! Casita avail to rent for add'l fee pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Entire house-Whale Tail/Ocean Views, Pool! Casita avail to rent for add'l fee?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Entire house-Whale Tail/Ocean Views, Pool! Casita avail to rent for add'l fee?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Entire house-Whale Tail/Ocean Views, Pool! Casita avail to rent for add'l fee?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Entire house-Whale Tail/Ocean Views, Pool! Casita avail to rent for add'l fee located?

Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Catarata uvita and Secret Lau Pool. Uvita Arts Center and Playa Hermosa are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 107 out of 111 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 111 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 111 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 111 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 111 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Keith C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Casa Bambu is in a beautiful location, private, high in the mountains with stunning ocean and whale tail views. The support staff were friendly, communicated well and helpful with check in and check out. The property is clean, well maintained and perfect for a romantic getaway, until you want to go out. The drive up and down the mountain is the only negative. A capable 4x4 is a must as well as 4x4 driving skills. If you want to be way of the beaten path and be able to look down at soaring condors, watch macaws fly by your pool and many other types of birds, listen to the sounds of the ocean surf and watch the beautiful sunset and sunrise sky from your bed or pool, Casa Bambu cannot be beat.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phil G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay was beyond perfect! The home was wonderful. Clean, comfortable, secluded!Like all the reviews say…the drive up is no joke but quite doable and worth it!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynda Leigh A.

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

Peaceful

The place is so relaxingand peaceful. Beautiful view
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tessa H.

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

Can’t wait to go back!

Best VRBO stay yet. Don’t hesitate to book this magical jungle oasis. Excellent property management.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn C.

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

Costa Rica Vacation

The property is simply fabulous. The furnishings are modern and everything was spotlessly clean. There were local guidebooks available that were very helpful. The infinity pool was perfect for relaxing.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jen A.

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

Rooms with view

One of the best views of whale tail beach in Uvita. Toucans were plentiful along with many other birds. Our mornings drinking coffee viewing wildlife were amazing and memorable.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

BRUCE B.

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

Private paradise!

Very private setting with awesome view. My wife & I stayed on the property for almost our entire visit to Costa Rica with the exception of making a couple of trips down the mountain to get groceries. It made for a great vacation to reconnect, relax, & lounge in the pool.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danielle F.

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

Casa Bambu - Home Away from Home

Casa Bambu was a great home base for our stay in Uvita. The property had amazing views and was secluded yet close enough for us to get to all the activities we had planned. Trina and Jorge were very responsive and helpful throughout our stay. We would definitely recommend Casa Bambu for your stay in Uvita!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

David C.

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

Great place

The place was great. Loved everything about it. Peaceful, secluded, and a great view. My wife and I had a great time at Casa Bambu.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris H.

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

Unforgettable Experience

Amazing view of the jungle and whale’s tail from the balcony. Very secluded and clean property. The bird watching from the property was also top tier (bring binoculars, you won’t regret it). AC in the bedroom worked very well for a comfortable sleep. You will NEED a 4X4 if driving yourself up the mountain to the property!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jayna W.

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

Perfect Uvita Stay

This was the perfect place to spend a few days in Uvita! Located right in the town, it is close to everything but secluded in the hills with amazing views. The house was stocked with all of the essentials, and was a comfortable stay. Communicated with the hosts was great throughout our stay. Would definitely recommend this home for anyone traveling to the area!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

James Schnur

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

Great Place to get away

The house was beautiful and so was the view. We didn’t want to make unnecessary trips up and down the hill, so we had to plan ahead for the day.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shannon D.

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

Perfection

This is a piece of heaven on earth!! Peggy answered every question we had and gave us extra tips as well! Trina and Jorge were amazing and even (for a small fee) picked up some groceries for us and had those for us upon arrival! The villa is absolutely gorgeous and well appointed with everything you could possibly need! We are anxious to return!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hilary

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We stayed at casa bambu for our honeymoon and could not have been happier with our choice. The property was beyond beautiful, private, clean, and just right for a couple to stay. Listen to the host about getting a 4x4 car for the long drive up. The owner and property management were both very responsive to questions before and during our stay. Thank you Peg, Trina & Jorge! We plan to stay again on an anniversary trip :)
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Logan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Highly, highly recommend to stay at this house! The location was superb - private, at a top of the hill with the best view for sunrises and sunsets. You are in the middle of the jungle and can hear howler monkeys, see toucans and macaws right from the property! We spent much time just relaxing in the pool watching the wildlife and enjoying the view. The house is very Costa Rica with an ind
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica E.

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

Relaxing in the mountains

This house is a perfect getaway for two- it's romantic, has amazing views, and Jacqui (and Trina, who manages it when Jacqui is away) were wonderful to work with. We had a wonderful time! Just be ready for 4x4 driving - our rental car lady in San Jose said we wouldn't really need 4x4, and she was way wrong!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Nicola S.

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

Jungle sound machine

We love Casa Bamboo. This was our 3rd time staying in this lovely home and it NEVER disappoints! This year we had incredible wildlife visitors daily. The weather was perfect. Sleeping and waking with the sun to the jungle sounds is healing for the nervous system. Highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura G.

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

Loved!

Casa Bambu is a cozy, beautiful home with absolutely gorgeous views! The drive up and down the mountain is no joke, but you will get used to it after a few times. Just make sure you have 4x4 and hold on! The hosts have thought of everything—the kitchen is well equipped, they have boogie boards and beach chairs, and the towels and linens are fresh and crisp! Our stay was short but lovely!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jesse S.

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

Aracaris

Nice property. Great view of whales tail. Multiple aracaris visited a tree 20 feet from the porch every day. Various other birds visited as well. The house was as described and the VRBO photos were accurate and up to date.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nils G.

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

Beautiful

Very nice house. Clean, well equipped and a wonderful view! Only the way to get there should be considered. It is not very difficult, but it takes some time to get up or downhill to go shopping or out for dinner. But it is definetely worth it! But it is definetely wortth it!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Linda H.

privacy and beauty in Uvita

Exceptional value, Decorated nicely. Wildlife, pristine views. All of the Whales Tail, in Uvita, is visable. Our favorite memory is going to sleep and waling up to the sound of monkeys and toucans. The road to the mtn. top is challenging for most, but worth the effort. Trina took care of everything to make our visit perfect. We look forward to our return. Internet is not dependable, a hot spot is helpful.

10/10 Excellent

Lisa T.

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

Stunning views after an adventurous road!

My husband and I thoroughly researched properties in Uvita while planning our trip and are so grateful we found Casa Bambu. This jewel exceeded our expectations! The road up is no joke. We love to offroad so the 3 bumpy, curvy miles wasn't a concern for us but make sure you rent a 4x4 with low range and make the drive part of your adventure it's 15 to 20 minutes through the jungle each way. Casa Bambu is surrounded by lush trees and tropical plants with a clear view of La Ballena below. You feel completely secluded, although you may hear the buzz of saws working on properties nearby along with an occasional motorcycle blending in with the Cicadas. We woke up every morning to Aracari, Toucans and other tropical birds as we enjoyed coffee next to the pool. We ate in most nights to take in the sunset as we grilled fresh shrimp and ahi on the bbq. We'll return again to Casa Bambu for more Pura Vida!
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Riva A.

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

Life-changing trip!

From the very beginning, this place, the host and property manager was amazing! Super communicative and was totally open to my many many questions lol! Arriving there, Jorge drove us up the insanely steep awesome mountain to this beautiful property! He showed us around and made himself available for any help we needed during our stay. I I can't even tell you with words how beautiful this place and the view is! There's no way anybody would be disappointed by staying here. Thank you so much for an enchanted experience! I can only hope to one day be able to return. PURA VITA!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

James N.

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

Holiday in the JUNGLE!! 5 Stars!!

Amazing time in Costa Rica! The property is located in the middle of the jungle with amazing views!! This is the first property I stayed at in Costa Rica that had actual screens on the doors and windows that worked! So no worries about any insects or animals getting into the house. The house is extremely clean and well maintained. The property manager is also amazing. She can answer any questions you have and point you in the right direction. She lives a few mins away and checked in with me a few times during my stay. Definitely an amazing time!!
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Bari A.

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

Absolute Paradise!

Wow, wow and more wow! Casa Bambu is a special, special place, and we were so fortunate to spend 6 magical days there. Peggy was wonderful answering my questions and providing recommendations before we arrived (and yes, get the 4x4 - you need it. I’ve been driving Costa Rican roads for 14 years, and the road up is no joke. But it becomes an incredible part of the adventure!) Jorge and Trina (property managers) were amazing and answered any questions we had. And the HOUSE!! The view is spectacular. You feel really secluded in a private, natural, calm, quiet oasis. We loved cooling off in the pool, sunsets on the loungers, morning time on the covered veranda watching the toucans, beautiful dinners in the eating nook and pre-sunrise snuggles in the beautifully appointed bedroom with the spectacular view. You have everything there that you need to chill, relax, cook great meals and connect with nature. If Casa Bambu is available, grab it! You will leave relaxed, re-energized and definitely believing in magic!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

About the host

Hosted by Peggy

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Hi, we started coming to Costa Rica in 2010 and found that it felt like home to us. After many years of 9 to 5 jobs and raising a family, we decided it was time to start a new chapter in our lives in Uvita, Costa Rica, and we couldn’t be more excited! We hope we’ll get a chance to share our little piece of paradise with you!

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