Kid-friendly holiday rentals in Bahía Ballena

The place is undoubtedly a wonder, great strategic point, it feels like home, the delicious pool and the very attentive host.

Loved the home, loved the hosts. Beautiful and peaceful with amazing views of the coast and surrounding mountains. Would definitely stay here again next time.

We found the location great: a small convenience store close by, good Mexican restaurant two blocks and beach four blocks away. Further: view restaurants 15-20’ in both directions; life-changing sanctuaries (Alturas) and wildlife preserves (Sierpe! Playa Tortuga!) 30-60’. Variety of surfing beaches from a walk to a drive away. Great couple renting boards right at the beach entrance so no need to carry them home. We loved the outdoor shower and especially the pool, heaven on a hot day or after a warm walk or hike. We loved taking an early morning “nature walk” to see monkeys and birds as they wake and look for breakfast. Real treats: Cherrie’s Tanagers, Morpho butterflies and especially the Howlers coming through the corridor next door at 4:45am. Tropical thunderstorms with frogs calling, enjoyed from the shelter of the terrace with lightning all around, rain splashing in the pool. The local Mercado with fabulous yogurt and smoothies, fruit and bread, Wed/Sat. House a sanctuary!

Wonderful place to stay. The location was perfect. Close to everything, restaurants, shopping and of course the beach. Neff was very responsive when asked questions. Gave great recommendations for restaurants. The bed and furniture were extremely comfortable. And the best thing was the pool. We used it every day rain or shine. Will hopefully be back soon!!

This house is so beautiful! And the location was perfect. We wished we could stay longer! It was close to the beach, restaurants, shops and activities. We loved going to see the waterfalls just a few minutes away. Our kids loved playing in the pool. Highly recommend!

From the moment we arrived, this home had such a beautiful, welcoming, home-y feeling. It’s located in a fantastic area—surrounded by great restaurants and plenty of things to do. The pool was warm, clean, and incredibly refreshing—perfect for relaxing after a day out. The host was amazing! She went above and beyond, offering personalized restaurant recommendations (we tried several and loved them) and sharing tons of helpful details about local excursions and activities. She even offered to help us book them! While we only had time for the 90-minute massage (which was wonderful), we could tell she really knows her stuff and is passionate about making her guests’ stay unforgettable. Highly recommend this spot for anyone looking for a relaxing, well-located getaway with an exceptional host. We’d definitely stay again! 🌴✨

This place! Oh my goodness. Mountain paradise. Toucans and monkeys and butterflies and flowers…nature everywhere. Didn’t miss the air conditioning, house is well ventilated and actually found the transition from outside to inside so much better without the jarring cold. Slept so well. Our 8 year old was so stoked on the pool and bunk beds. It was a dream. It’s the kind of place you should stay more than 2 days…would have spent our entire vacay here had we known. The beaches the restaurants the wellness offerings the community…so wonderful, top notch. Will return asap.

Beautiful and spacious Unit just as described. You can walk to nearby restaurants! We absolutely enjoyed our stay here!

Had a great stay, convenient and close to main areas in the town. Very clean and the host was quick with reply's and helpful accommodating with everything we needed !

We spent two nights here. Everything was perfect. The accommodation had the necessities and by car it is located close to everything you will need. It was very quiet and the garden was beautiful. We would have liked to stay longer. Thank you again for this stay. I highly recommend this accommodation.

I couldn’t be happier with this Airbnb!! My husband and I booked Brian & Karla’s Casita for a week to enjoy our honeymoon. I wish we’d booked it even longer. This place has a way of making you feel completely unplugged from society, all the while being as modern as it gets. Pictures don’t do it justice! The wrap around balcony was perfect for evening sunsets, and the inside of the Casita was a perfect place to relax after adventuring Costa Rica. The Casita is a short drive down the mountain to Dominical, which has tons of local restaurants - Brian’s recommendations were spot on! You are also super close to Nuayaca Waterfalls, Uvita, and Manuel Antonio! Brian is an amazing host and quickly responded whenever we had questions. Him and his wife even made us dinner one night. We highly recommend this airbnb and we would book at Brian’s 1000x over! Pura Vida

this place was amazing, little private spot, the outdoor shower was a plus

Great place to stay. A/C worked great. Neighbors have friendly dogs. Still puppies. There’s also a cat outside very friendly. Easy place to get in and out.

The hostess is very friendly and communicative. The beautiful place, a great view of the sea, very tidy, clean, very quiet, the beautiful nature.

Our stay at this property was absolutely incredible, with a breathtaking view! The room was clean, beautifully decorated, and well-equipped. The concierge was welcoming, and we appreciated for a hot shower and fresh towels. The pool area was stunning and well-maintained.However, there are a few areas that could be improved. It good to have coffee or tea for guest, and we were surprised to find there was no iron. Additionally, some house rules were unexpected, such as the prohibition on drones and no BBQs, despite them being shown in the photos. Although the balcony is shared with other guests, we were fortunate to have it mostly to ourselves. The bar chairs on the balcony were not very comfortable, and there was only one patio chair for the two of us. We also felt a bit uncomfortable with the presence of several cameras on the property, including one right of our apartment. Despite these minor issues, our overall experience was fantastic! We would definitely stay again!

Great AirBnB room in a hotel complex. Very great and large balcony with great views over the garden and the sea. In the middle of animals and wonderful vegetation. Great hotel trails and very nice pool area. Very good food and friendly staff. Very quick response to questions and very helpful hints. Highly recommended !

I only stayed one night this time but could have spent many more nights here. A very nice place close to everything! This place is inpecably clean and fresh- the apartment as well as area. Comfy beds! The staff was highly communicative before arrival and very welcoming. I appreciated being able to keep my luggage stored after check out. Again: highly service minded staff. Lovely! Thank you so much and until next time. Pura vida!

I booked it for some friends, who were delighted with the experience, ideal location, private and comfortable.

This place was absolutely amazing. It exceeded all of our expectations. It was very clean and the location was super close to restaurants, the beach, the little town, and waterfalls. Each morning, we grabbed coffee and sat out on the porch, listening to the howler monkeys and watching all the birds. I couldn't wait to get up every morning to do that!! It is in a complex, but the neighbors were super friendly, the pool was always available and absolutely beautiful to look at, walk out to and take a dip to cool off. It was a wonderful place to return to after a day out for complete relaxation.

Diana’s place was absolutely amazing. Pictures do not do it justice. The views were incredible in the morning with all the glass windows. Diana was the Most helpful host we have had, giving us extra blankets, binoculars for the kids, and beach chairs and toys. U will not regret this stay! Cant wait to come stay again.

I came for a yoga and meditation retreat. This was the perfect 1 bedroom home to base myself, kitchen to cook each day, nice hill to go for morning walking and hikes, large lounge and balcony to practice my morning yoga. Good internet to do my work at the computer. Good air conditioning to keep cool when in the house. Lizzet was always responsive and helpful. High recommend.

We stayed in the apartment for five days and enjoyed it. Everything was as described and we could also use the small pool in between. Carles is an attentive and friendly host. For long-term travelers, this is a good place for in between, as you can cater for yourself very well with the good equipment of the kitchen (even a blender for smoothies) for two people. The area around the apartment is quiet and with the pleasant air conditioning or fan you sleep very well. Long story short: Absolutely recommended for those who want to visit Uvita or the Marino Ballena National Park.

I really liked the accommodation, a lot of tranquility, many birds, and sounds of animals that transmit peace. We went with a 4x2 car and it was fine for being summer, if you don't know how to handle on ballast street if a 4x4 is needed or in winter if needed. The views are unbelievable. .

Second time I stay and just remain in love, a beautiful place, tidy and very clean, very friendly staff and very attentive