Family-friendly holiday rentals in Bahía Ballena

Award Winning Pura Vida Ecolodge. Very Private

Beautiful & very private eco-luxury retreat near South Pacific Coast (4hr drive with 4WD car) from Juan Santamaria International Airport. Our unique & stunning location offers guests panoramic sea views & hangs dramatically over the jungle canopy. Romantic getaway, nature lovers & adrenalin junkies paradise! We’re proud to be a 1% For the Planet Member, giving 1% of our annual revenue back to local environmental nonprofits working on conservation projects for both our people and our planet.

Rainforest Retreat

Come enjoy a beautiful rainforest retreat nestled on the hill above the cozy beach/surf town of Dominical! The house is entirely surrounded by nature and wildlife all while a short drive down the hill to anything you'd need in the town, and near to numerous adventures and tourist attractions. 100 species of birds have been recorded here. The home has 2 bedrooms, 2 baths and sleeps 4. There's also a living room, fully equipped kitchen, and all of the rooms open out onto a terrace and pool.

Paradiselodge - Jungleguesthouse - next to Nauyaca

You will stay in the beautiful wooden guest house of the Paradiselodge, in the immediate vicinity of the most beautiful waterfall in Costa Rica (Nauyaca waterfall). Distance to the sea / beach about 10 minutes by car. Our host on site will be happy to help you with all information and sights. On request, we can also prepare a local breakfast for an additional charge. Next to our place there are so many things to do and stuff to see, that you defenitely should stay a couple of days with us!

Amazing Home WALK to Best Beach in Uvita

Experience the ultimate getaway at this amazing home hosted by Hartline Hospitality. Featured on House Hunters International, this stunning property is located at Playa Colonia - one of the best beaches in town for surfing and wildlife watching. Enjoy easy beach access and nearby markets. The house boasts an equipped kitchen, private pool, laundry, BBQ grill, outdoor living space. You'll feel safe and secure on this neighborhood street. Book now and start creating unforgettable memories!

Pura Uvita - Whale's tail ocean view, modern home

Nestled in the mountains of Uvita with breathtaking views of the Whale’s Tail, this brand new house is surrounded by lush rainforest and is less than 2 miles away from town. Wake up to the sound of toucans and enjoy your breakfast on the open kitchen island. Open the living room’s sliding doors to enjoy the ocean breeze and expansive ocean views. Jump into the pool and soak in the beauty of Costa Rica’s southern coastline. Whatever you choose to do, you can’t go wrong with Pura Uvita!

Casananda-jungle home in Platanillo

Just 15 minutes inland from a coastal resort town, Dominical, this quiet home is perfectly situated within an old farm, surrounded by tropical jungle landscape. The elevation provides more breeze and cooler temperatures than the beach. As of 2025 we have rooftop solar hot water and most of our electricity is solar with battery backup. So, power supply is dependable and renewable! Also enjoy dependable fiber optic internet. Note our 45% discount for stays of 4 weeks or longer.

Beachfront house in Playa Ballena

A beachfront house for 4 people, LA BARCAROLA is set in beautiful Ballena Marine Park. The ideal place to enjoy Nature at its fullest: surrounded by huge trees, visited daily by monkeys and toucans. Whales and dolphins will show off right in front certain months of the year. IMPORTANT: please consider the driving time from San José: 4 hours. For their safety, we ask our guests to arrive before sundown. the roads are in good state, but not well illuminated.

Casita del Sol,peace and serenity, Chirripó valley

To come and discover our little corner of paradise is to choose to get off the beaten track for an experience in a magical place that we'll be happy to share with you. La Cima del Mundo is a 5-hectare property at an altitude of 1,300 m, in a calm, peaceful environment surrounded by lush nature, offering unique views of the valley and mountains. The house is comfortable and warm, just like the welcome we like to offer to our guests.

Finca Anjala - Casa Solaz, Architectural Lodge

Finca Anjala is an ecological paradise where you can enjoy a tropical forest that has waterfalls, trails and abundant fauna. The house has premaculture design, recycled materials and bamboo. The 2-bedroom house offers natural cosmetics, kitchen, home catering (for an additional fee) and nature views. Management of 100% solar energy, local water, without A/C. Enjoy sustainable agriculture and farm animals