This is a unique property that was really nice to stay at. The check-in was easy, the location is secluded, the owner was accessible and helpful. We had dinner cooked for us one night and that was great. The owner lives just behind the house so if you have any issues she is right there.
Dotty B.
2025 年 2 月に 7 泊滞在
10/10 (非常に良い)
Kevin K.
2025 年 1 月 20 日
良かった点 : 清潔度、チェックイン、コミュニケーション、ロケーション、掲載情報の正確さ
Second stay
This was our second trip to Costa Rica and our second stay at Sarah and Mark’s house. We love the house and the magnificent views. Sarah is an invaluable resource for booking activities. Loved our time in Costa Rica. Thank you!
Kevin K.
2025 年 1 月に 9 泊滞在
10/10 (非常に良い)
Christine C.
2025 年 4 月 24 日
良かった点 : 清潔度、チェックイン、コミュニケーション、ロケーション、掲載情報の正確さ
Perfect mix of relaxation and adventure!
For first time travelers to Costa Rica, our family trip to Uvita was an amazing introduction to this beautiful country. Our six days spent at Casa Cola Ballena were a perfect mix of relaxation and adventure. Sarah went well above and beyond to help us plan and reserve our activities and provided excellent recommendations on what to do and where to eat and took care of our rental car reservation to ensure we had a veritable 4x4 to get us up the mountain. The house is beautiful and had all the amenities we needed for a wonderful stay. The grounds, outdoor living area, and pool are gorgeous. And the view!!! We couldn’t wait to get up in the morning to enjoy coffee on the porch and take in the stunning view while surrounded by the sights and sounds of the jungle. It was the perfect place to disconnect and spend valuable time together as a family. After our six days in Uvita, as we drove back up the coast to San Jose, I felt that we had left behind a truly magical place. Thank you so much for sharing this paradise with us!
Christine C.
2025 年 4 月に 6 泊滞在
10/10 (非常に良い)
Stacie J.
2025 年 3 月 27 日
良かった点 : 清潔度、チェックイン、コミュニケーション、ロケーション、掲載情報の正確さ
amazing jungle stay
I can't say enough good things about the house and the host. The house is beautiful and amazingly stocked with everything we could need. The outdoor shower is fantastic and such a great bonus. The beds were comfortable. The kitchen was functional and stocked with all necessities. House had good bird wildlife and you can find king Todds if you look around at night. The drive up is intense but a blast in my opinion. you do really need a 4 wheel drive vehicle. Sarah was amazing! She helped me plan all of our activities and book them for us. All of the events went smoothly and were just as described. she even arranged to have our rental car deliver to our hotel in San Jose to help save us running back to the airport to get it. She was always available on WhatsApp and was quick to address any issues or concerns.
Stacie J.
2025 年 3 月に 8 泊滞在
10/10 (非常に良い)
Raymond K.
2025 年 1 月 10 日
良かった点 : 清潔度、チェックイン、コミュニケーション、ロケーション、掲載情報の正確さ
Truly paradise
Our family had a wonderful one week stay at Sara and Marks wonderful jungle and ocean view home. The view was gorgeous. Sara was the most gracious and helpful host. Our kids had their first experience with surfing snd scuba diving. They really had a blast. I really enjoyed the near shore fishing, I mean catching (12 yellowfin tuna in about 4 hours). I was really surprised how few biting insects were around. Indiana in the summer is a lot worse. We would be happy to return in the future. Just a great and relaxing experience overall. The road to the house was a bit rough. However, unless you have a bad back, it was not too bad (just very bumpy).
Raymond K.
2024 年 12 月に 7 泊滞在
10/10 (非常に良い)
paige n.
2023 年 4 月 1 日
良かった点 : 清潔度、チェックイン、コミュニケーション、ロケーション、掲載情報の正確さ
Incredible view, beautiful pool, lots of birds.
The property was perfect for our family, the grounds were beautiful the pool refreshing the view spectacular. The host was always available with great advice.
paige n.
2023 年 3 月に 7 泊滞在
10/10 (非常に良い)
andrew k.
2024 年 3 月 1 日
良かった点 : 清潔度、チェックイン、コミュニケーション、ロケーション、掲載情報の正確さ
What a view!
After a few weeks on the mountain we were relaxed but still energized for Uvita
Host Sarah was amazing, thoughtful and a terrific communicator
andrew k.
2024 年 2 月に 21 泊滞在
この口コミは 2017 年以前に投稿されており、内容は検証されていません。
10/10 (非常に良い)
Deanna D.
2016 年 4 月 22 日
A great place to stay!
This was our second time visiting Casa Cola Ballena, and it was just as nice as the first. The home is spotless, spacious and well-equipped, the beds are comfortable and the owners are easy to work with. Trina the concierge is very friendly and helpful. We will definitely stay a third time if we return to the area!
Deanna D.
2016 年 3 月に 9 泊滞在
10/10 (非常に良い)
Claudia P.
2024 年 4 月 3 日
良かった点 : 清潔度、チェックイン、コミュニケーション、ロケーション、掲載情報の正確さ
Spectacular view!
Lovely house that was perfect for our family! Lovely large patio with lots of seating and great view. The pool was refreshing and tons of fun for our 10 year old grandson.The kitchen had everything we needed and the laundry room was a real plus.
Sarah is such a gracious host and was always available for questions. The roads a challenge but we managed.
Claudia P.
2024 年 3 月に 7 泊滞在
10/10 (非常に良い)
David M.
2024 年 1 月 4 日
良かった点 : 清潔度、チェックイン、コミュニケーション、ロケーション、掲載情報の正確さ
Renter
Amazing property, views, and landlord.
Owner was very Responsive, helpful and accommodating.
Great experience!
12 stars!
Highly encourage everyone to check this out, you will not be disappointed.
David M.
2023 年 12 月に 6 泊滞在
10/10 (非常に良い)
Lisa L.
2024 年 3 月 3 日
良かった点 : 清潔度、チェックイン、コミュニケーション、ロケーション、掲載情報の正確さ
Lisa L
We had an amazing stay here. Sarah and Mark are excellent hosts. Book this and follow Sarah’s recommendations. She knows the best guides for excursions and we enjoyed the ATV and Corcovado tour she arranged for us. Dinner prepared by chef William and Elisia was delicious. Sunsets were different every night- but don’t forget the mornings- I was up early to enjoy coffee with the toucans and all the many birds. You will love staying here! Thank you Sarah and Mark for a great stay.
Lisa L.
2024 年 2 月に 6 泊滞在
10/10 (非常に良い)
Gail C.
2023 年 2 月 23 日
良かった点 : 清潔度、チェックイン、コミュニケーション、ロケーション、掲載情報の正確さ
total relaxation
Beautiful home. Amazing views. Catches breezes and cuts down on bugs in a wonderful location. Glorious pool- day or evening. Very pleased with my choice.
Gail C.
2023 年 1 月に 28 泊滞在
10/10 (非常に良い)
Kevin L.
2024 年 3 月 21 日
良かった点 : 清潔度、チェックイン、コミュニケーション、ロケーション、掲載情報の正確さ
Family Costa Rica getaway
I thought our vacation would start when we arrived in Costa Rica however Sarah make the planning process so easy it was like vacation already started. She helped plan everything from getting to getting a rental car to get to the house to planning AMAZING excursions. The hardest part was getting up the mountain to the house which was guided the first time. The house was GORGEOUS, clean and well equipped. It was everything we expected plus some. I would highly recommended!!
Kevin L.
2024 年 3 月に 4 泊滞在
10/10 (非常に良い)
Molly B.
2025 年 2 月 23 日
良かった点 : 清潔度、チェックイン、コミュニケーション、ロケーション、掲載情報の正確さ
Unbelievable—just perfection
First, if I could give the host communication piece more stars I would. Sarah went absolutely above and beyond in making sure start to finish all our questions and concerns were addressed. Her assistance with getting the rental car booked was such a relief. She pointed us to all the best tours, all the best guides and all the best food spots. The climb up the mountain in our 4x4 Hyundai mini-van was a real adventure, and there is no way you could make the climb to the top without 4x4! But let me say--the view from the house was absolutely stunning. I loved having coffee every morning with the toucans. I would recommend installing the Merlin Bird ID app from Cornell to help you identify all the bird calls around the house!We traveled with a family of 6 (4 kids ages 7-13) and had plenty of space to unwind, eat, relax and enjoy ourselves. The pool was beautiful, & everything we needed was at the house!While we probably could have spent the entire 10 days gazing at the ocean we LOVED exploring the area! The Whale Tail beach was great for shell combing, walking, and swimming. The kids loved the big waves and beachy vibes at Dominical beach. We visited the Uvita waterfall just a few minutes from the house TWICE, and it was a crowd favorite. Our tours included the ATVs, ziplining, whale watching, Corcovado (and dinner by Chef Willy after!) and Nauyaca waterfall (yummy lunch). A PERFECT TRIP!!
Molly B.
2025 年 2 月に 10 泊滞在
10/10 (非常に良い)
daniel m.
2023 年 8 月 19 日
良かった点 : 清潔度、チェックイン、コミュニケーション、ロケーション、掲載情報の正確さ
Great Experience
This is a great place to stay no doubt. Beautiful view, pool, house and setting. The price point is great as well and you will make some great memories. Highly recommend to stay here and we can't to come back. I haven't even got to the best part which is Sarah the host. She is amazing, very responsive and helpful with anything you need. Book this property as you will not be dissapointed and will have an awesome experience.
daniel m.
2023 年 8 月に 4 泊滞在
10/10 (非常に良い)
Andrew H.
2024 年 8 月 9 日
良かった点 : 清潔度、チェックイン、コミュニケーション、ロケーション、掲載情報の正確さ
Better than the pictures. Great place to stay
Everything was amazing. As others have said, Sarah is a great host and helps you find everything, schedule excursions and make local recommendations. All five star. The road up the hill is admittedly an adventure so double check the tires and bring a decent 4-wheel drive vehicle (like the local version of the 4-Runner). But it's very doable and the views are worth it. Lots of animal visitors, including the semi-resident pisote, Fred. You'll love the excursions; we did Corcovado National Park, surfing lessons, Chef Willy visiting for brunch, and Nuayaca Falls horseback riding. All solid recommendations. Driving in Costa Rica wasn't as challenging as we'd heard. But mostly the house and pool are just great, as is the food locally.
Andrew H.
2024 年 7 月に 6 泊滞在
10/10 (非常に良い)
Robert S.、nederland
2023 年 3 月 17 日
良かった点 : 清潔度、チェックイン、コミュニケーション、ロケーション、掲載情報の正確さ
Amazing views and gorgeous house
The house is everything you could ever want in the Costa Rican property. The pool, views, hammocks and viewing Deck are all amazing. The kitchen is well equipped. Beds are super comfortable and air conditioners are cold. Host is super nice and available to help in anyway you might need. You will need 4x4
Robert S.
2023 年 2 月に 7 泊滞在
10/10 (非常に良い)
Kevin K.
2024 年 1 月 11 日
良かった点 : 清潔度、チェックイン、コミュニケーション、ロケーション、掲載情報の正確さ
Paradise
Our hosts, Sarah and Mark, were incredible. They helped set up all - ATV, Zipline, White Water rafting, and Adventure Tour at Corcovado National Park - all our tours/activities, such as FUN.
The best part was returning home to Casa Cola Ballena. We lived at this incredible home set in the mountains and overlooking "Whale Tail" Beach for eight glorious days.
It was an unforgettable trip, and now we have two forever friends in our hosts, Sarah and Mark.
Thank you.
Kevin K.
2024 年 1 月に 8 泊滞在
10/10 (非常に良い)
Brian G.
2023 年 7 月 23 日
良かった点 : 清潔度、チェックイン、コミュニケーション、ロケーション、掲載情報の正確さ
Uvita views of the whale tail were amazing
Check in/out was super easy and Sarah was an excellent host. She helped us with anything we needed. When we arrived, she met us in town and we followed her to the property. Dirt road to the property was exciting with views of the mountains and jungle. Definitely need 4 wheel drive to get to the house as Sarah suggested. Beautiful house and the views were amazing. We enjoyed the pool daily. House was very clean and the outdoor shower was really nice. We would definitely stay here again.
Brian G.
2023 年 7 月に 9 泊滞在
この口コミは 2017 年以前に投稿されており、内容は検証されていません。
10/10 (非常に良い)
Timothy L.
2017 年 7 月 12 日
Great Home
Great home with amazing views. Great location in Uvita. The house is well maintained, very nice pool and deck. You need a 4x4 to access, but the road is plenty wide and relatively easy to navigate. I would definitely stay again. Mark and Sarah were very responsive to questions and provided numerous recommendations. It was very easy meeting the property manager and following her to the home when we arrived. I would certainly recommend this property to anyone visiting Costa Rica.
Timothy L.
2017 年 7 月に 7 泊滞在
この口コミは 2017 年以前に投稿されており、内容は検証されていません。
10/10 (非常に良い)
Dan D.
2015 年 10 月 11 日
Wonderful time in Uvita!
We had a great experience at Casa Ballena. Admittedly we were a little apprehensive ... we were the first guests with new owner (having booked earlier with the prior!) Needless to say, our experience was both seemless and fantastic.
As for the house itself and the location - totally concur with the prior reviews. Everything as stated - views are gorgeous, house is lovely, and the setting up in the mountains is to die for.
Will be back for sure!
Dan D.
10/10 (非常に良い)
MELISSA F.
2022 年 6 月 11 日
良かった点 : 清潔度、チェックイン、コミュニケーション、ロケーション、掲載情報の正確さ
What a wonderful Vacation!!!
If I could give this place a 10 I would!! The view is amazing and the entire house is perfect!!! Spotlessly clean, all the supplies you’d ever need. Sarah and Mark went above and beyond helping us plan all of our excursions and have truly thought of everything, plenty towels and linens, spices and oils in the kitchen and condiments in the fridge. We done the ATV trip, Costa Canyoning and private chef that Sarah recommended and they all exceeded our expectations. This was our second time here and we plan on returning! Thank you Sarah and Mark!!
MELISSA F.
2022 年 6 月に 4 泊滞在
10/10 (非常に良い)
Kim B.
2023 年 11 月 10 日
良かった点 : 清潔度、チェックイン、コミュニケーション、ロケーション、掲載情報の正確さ
Our best stay at a vacation home in Costa Rica ... Definitely 5 Star
If this property is available, book it! It is stunning, safe and impeccably maintained. The home is gorgeous, the view is phenomenal and the furniture and bedding is so comfortable. The kitchen has everything and more. Bathrooms had everything with many amenities in case you left something at home. Sarah and Mark are the best. They were so accommodating, communicative and just the kindest. We felt right at home. Many times, we just stayed and relished the tranquility of the home and its surroundings while lounging in the pool.
We visit Costa Rica frequently and have found our favorite place to stay.
Kim B.
2023 年 10 月に 9 泊滞在
10/10 (非常に良い)
Liane L.
2023 年 2 月 27 日
良かった点 : 清潔度、チェックイン、コミュニケーション、ロケーション、掲載情報の正確さ
Paradise in Uvita
Our family enjoyed our stay at Casa Cola very much. Everything was absolutely beautiful and Sarah did an amazing job planning our stay. She helped us with the car rental reservation and even suggested some great tours, which we also booked through her. She was always available to answer any questions about the area and had the best restaurant recommendations for us as well. The home itself is extremely comfortable and the view absolutely breath taking. We had no bugs at all and saw lots of toucans daily. We will definitely be back! Thank you Sarah and Mark! Pura Vida
Liane L.
2023 年 2 月に 7 泊滞在
10/10 (非常に良い)
doug r.
2018 年 2 月 20 日
Perfect house in the perfect location.
Our family of 2 adults and 3 boys age 10, 8 and 6 spent a week in this house and loved every minute. The owners helped us plan our trip and arrival. The care taker was very responsive but not over bearing. The house is very well organized and you go thru a inventory list at arrival and check out which will guarantee future renters will have a equal experience. The view from the patio and pool is world class. Costa Rica is great, Uvita is great. We enjoyed a different local restaurant each evening. Zip lining, atv tours, boat tours, water falls, beaches, all near by and great for all ages.
doug r.
2018 年 2 月に 7 泊滞在
オーナーについて
オーナー : Sarah and Mark
We fell in love with Costa Rica and, specifically, the Ballena coast, when we came here to marry in 2013. We had a spectacular view of the Whale's Tail as our backdrop! When we first came to Casa Cola Ballena ourselves we were awestruck, and set on a path to call it our new home! We look forward to sharing our home with you so that you can experience the ultimate in Costa Rica living.
この宿泊施設のオーナーになった理由
For those of you who have stayed at Casa Cola Ballena in the past, you'll be delighted with the upgrades we have brought to our new home! The home itself, the nature that surrounds, and the incredible views remain awesome! We have upgraded all the bed linens to a Tommy Bahama-esq look, and upgraded the "creature comforts" such as Netflix streaming and incredible fiber optic internet connectivity in the event you need to stay better connected with your home base while escaping in the jungle!
この宿泊施設の特徴
Luxury Jungle Living....This house provides a great way to be in an adventurous area with all the fun things to do in the rainforest and at the beach. After a long hard day of surfing, ziplining, ATV's, fishing, or horses, there is nothing better than getting up to the house, where it is a little cooler, jumping in the pool, and living in luxury in the Jungle. It's like getting away from it all, but still coming home to a well appointed home with all the modern amenities.