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WOW! Walk to the beach! Insane ocean View! Perfect Location! Luxury Villa!

Beach vacation home with a fitness center and an indoor pool

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Indoor pool, outdoor pool
On the beach, sun loungers, beach towels
Interior
Property grounds
4 bedrooms, Egyptian cotton sheets, hypo-allergenic bedding
Perched on the edge of a primary forest reserve in Dominical, this luxury villa offers an unforgettable retreat. Unwind by the infinity-edge pool and spa, or stroll to nearby private beaches. With high-speed WiFi throughout and gourmet kitchen with top-of-the-line appliances, every detail is designed for comfort and relaxation.

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10 out of 10
Exceptional

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4 bedrooms5 bathrooms6000 sq ft

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

WOW! Walk to the beach! Insane ocean View! Perfect Location! Luxury Villa!

Access is Key! This villa is Located very close to the beach and restaurants. With paved road from the airport to the house.

Beware! Most rental properties in the area are way back up on the mountain on very bad dirt roads! If you need to make an errand you will think twice.

Large infinity edge 24 jet spa, Insane white water ocean view, the best ocean view in Dominical “Check the surf from your bedroom”, Great location walking distance to the boutique surf village of Playa Dominical, Very Safe and secure, Short walk to 2 very private beaches, Sunsets all year round, 4 king size bedroom suites, Top of the line mattresses and bed linens. AC in all bedrooms with LED flat screen TV’s with HD TV, 5.5 luxury bathrooms, high speed WIFI, Gourmet kitchen with all top of the line appliances and accessories, Large open living and dining areas indoor and outdoor with bars, Jungle BBQ dining area, Huge cathedral solid cedar ceilings throughout, 65” LED smart TV with Netflix and HD in the living room, Well water with top of the line UV water treatment , softener and filtration, for perfect great tasting natural water with no chlorine or chemicals.

This luxury home is located exactly in the only place (in all of Costa Rica) where the Talamanca Mountain chain and forest touch and rise directly above the Pacific Ocean. Because of this special location the house sits at a higher altitude over the beach and allows for cool breezes all day and night and provides a perfect "look out" point above the beach looking directly down on the beach and the surf. The ocean view is spectacular to say the least! Lounge in luxury and nature and take in spectacular sunsets all year round. The sound of the ocean is always present and sings you to sleep at night. If you are a surfer you can check the waves from your bed! Every room in the house has a spectacular ocean view! Every bedroom is awesome so there will be no arguing over who sleeps where! Nestled on the edge of primary Forrest reserve of over 300 acres, White Face Capuchin monkeys regularly visit the property. Wildlife abounds and it is not unusual to have toucans and scarlet Macaw parrots in the trees just in front. With so much exotic wildlife in such close proximity you may find it not necessary to go on a tour looking for it. The house is walking distance to a very private beach cove where it is not unusual to be the only person there. Walk for miles on the beach if you want! Dominicalito beach is just a block away to the South. Also sport fishing and whale watching tours are just a short walk nearby! Dominical town center full of restaurants, bars, nightlife and supermarkets and is a beautiful 25 minute walk on the beach! There is a secluded majestic waterfall (Posa Azul) and swimming hole just down the street. Everything you need close by to have a perfect vacation in Costa Rica.

Built to entertain day or night! Covered open spaces abound. Beautiful night time ambiance lighting is throughout the house and outside. The open design is perfect for the tropics. The huge covered outside areas join with the inside living space via a large wall of sliding handmade hardwood window doors. Hunter ceiling fans are in all the bedrooms. Kitchen and indoor/ outdoor living areas. The inside living space is designed to be fresh and cool with plenty of windows for excellent cross ventilation and a very high cathedral ceiling culminating in a cupola with open screened in windows to let the hot air vent out and suck the cool air in down below creating a convection current like a chimney. The open design has furniture that flows from the inside to the covered deck by the infinity edge pool and large spa. The infinity pool is just the right size to cool off with a large bench seat to have a drink and look out over the infinity edge meets with the sea and the sunset. The infinity edge spa is spectacular! This spa consists of a bench seat going around three sides, infinity edge with the sea and 24 large jets 2 in each position (one hits lower back and one upper). The spa also has Two, 3 horsepower pumps to guarantee an excellent massage! The pool and spa is lit with programmable LED “ InteliBrite” lighting system. The pool lights change to any color of the rainbow on the setting you choose! There is a very private outdoor shower and enclosed toilet with vanity right next to the pool for convenience. The covered deck design allows you to enjoy the outdoors all year, rain or shine! You can sit outside and watch an amazing sunset in an afternoon downpour in the rainy season and remain perfectly dry and not get chased inside. The inside living area is a large open design and includes the kitchen, bar and TV viewing area. The TV viewing area consists of a large sofa that converts into a very comfortable queen size “Serta” memory foam mattress, pull out sofa bed and also two love seats that easily fit 8 people to sit and watch the 60" Sony Bravia LED smart screen with Net Flix ready to go and full HD channels.
Hi speed WiFi internet is throughout the house.
There is half bath with Helvex water saving toilet and large vanity with large framed mirror, Italian marble counter tops, perfect for guests convenience just off the kitchen and living room.
A laundry room has a 16kg washing machine and a super capacity dryer.
The jungle deck is a large BBQ area half covered, nestled in the primary forest side of the house surrounded by nature, gardens, white water ocean views through the trees, with 2 Two person hammocks and 2 hammock seats, large sectional Bali sofa, 8 person Bali dining table, top of the line all Stainless steel inset grill with rotisserie and LED lighting, refrigerator and sink and large preparation area finished in coralina rock. The jungle deck is perfect for dining /entertaining under the stars or quiet time watching the monkeys and nighttime star gazing with our incredibly clear unpolluted skies!
Work on your tan! There is a large spectacular ocean view sun deck with four adjustable Bali lounge chairs with side tables. The extra large cushions keep you comfortable while working on the perfect tan.
The Kitchen is a full gourmet kitchen that has been designed for ease of use. The Kitchen consists of an inside 6 seat bar next to the living area and a pass through window to another 6 seat outside bar by the pool and covered dining area with a large table that seats 8. All the counter tops are made of exotic Brazilian granite. All cabinetry, windows, doors and ceilings are hand crafted out of solid Spanish cedar throughout the house. Every appliance in the kitchen is top of the line “brand name” with an extra large refrigerator, microwave, gas stove with grill, dish washer and wine cooler. All the pots and pans are Cuisinart 3 ply stainless steel professional series cookware. All kitchen accessories and utensils are of premium quality!
Sleep in luxury! Four bedroom suites with air conditioning!
Suite # 1 (Sunset Honeymoon Suite): Private, spectacular ocean view furnished balcony with large hardwood sliding glass doors, Cathedral Cedar ceilings, Hunter ceiling fan, King size custom hand crafted hardwood bed and end tables with top of the line Simons Beauty Rest mattress with cooling memory foam , 4 king size hypoallergenic pillows, Hand sewn custom made linen curtains, Bed linens are 100% Egyptian cotton 1,500 thread count, Walk-in closet, 40” LED HD TV mounted perfect for lying in bed viewing, Master bath: with Italian Carera Marble counter tops and double sink vanity and huge mirror with 8 vanity lights and hand spun solid marble inset sinks, Large shower with custom stone floor and marble corner shelves and footrest with dual rain water showerhead design (one out of the ceiling and one out of the wall) and surrounded by tempered glass for an amazing ocean view when you shower. Spanish tile on the floor and walls, 3 Westinghouse turbo fans with light, Large 2 person American Standard “Romanza” Jacuzzi spa tub with a very private incredible ocean and beach view picture window, Private enclosed toilet with Helvex toilet.
Suite #2: Huge spectacular ocean view furnished balcony with large hardwood sliding glass doors by the jungle with hammocks and sofas, hardwood Spanish Cedar ceilings, Hunter ceiling fan, King size custom hand crafted hardwood bed and end tables with top of the line Simons Beauty Rest mattress with cooling memory foam , 4 king size hypoallergenic pillows, Hand sewn custom made linen curtains, Bed linens are 100% Egyptian cotton 1,500 thread count, Huge handmade cedar wall closet, 32” LED HD TV mounted perfect for lying in bed viewing, Master bath: with Italian Carera Marble counter tops and double sink vanity and huge framed mirror with 4 vanity lights and 2 large Helvex under mount sinks, Large shower with custom stone floor and marble corner shelves and footrest with dual rain water shower head design (one out of the ceiling and one out of the wall) and surrounded by tempered glass with tempered glass door, amazing jungle view when you shower. Spanish tile on the floor and walls, Helvex toilet.
Suite #3 and #4: Spectacular ocean view and jungle view furnished balcony with large hardwood sliding glass doors, hardwood cathedral Cedar ceilings, Hunter ceiling fan, King size custom hand crafted hardwood bed and end tables with top of the line Simons Beauty Rest mattress with cooling memory foam , 4 king size hypoallergenic pillows, Hand sewn custom made linen curtains, Bed linens are 100% Egyptian cotton 1,500 thread count, large custom handmade cedar wall closet, 32” LED HD TV mounted perfect for lying in bed viewing, Master bath: with Italian Carera Marble counter top vanity and large framed mirror with 4 vanity lights, Large shower with custom stone floor and marble corner shelves and footrest with dual rain water shower head design (one out of the ceiling and one out of the wall) and surrounded by tempered glass and jungle view, Helvex toilet

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Infinity pool
  • Massage
  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Limo/town car service
  • Car available
  • Car recommended
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Kitchenette
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Breakfast available for a fee
  • Chef service
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Memory foam mattress
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 4.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Outdoor shower
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Netflix
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo
  • Streaming services
  • Video games
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Furnished balcony
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: This is absolutely a NO SMOKING house!

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (limited availability)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • In the city center
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean
  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • 6 indoor pickleball courts
  • 6 outdoor pickleball courts
  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle parking
  • Bicycle storage
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Boat
  • Foosball table
  • Golf
  • Gym
  • Kayak
  • Tennis
  • Water sports equipment
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Spelunking nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Bicycle parking
  • Bicycle storage
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Garden
  • Grey water recycling system
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Living plant wall
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable coffee/tea filters
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Solar energy
  • Unit size: 6,000 square feet
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 30

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Rules

This is a luxury home and it was never designed and built with child safety in mind. Children below the age of 10 or to many children are not allowed

Pets

Pets not allowed
Note from host: absolutely no pets allowed.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: children must be pre-approved , minimum age is 10

Events

No events allowed
No open house parties. or special events.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
This is absolutely a NO SMOKING house!

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: no open house parties. or special events.
This property uses solar energy, plus a grey water recycling system and eco-friendly cleaning products
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Map
Ballena, Puntarenas (province)

What's nearby

  • Hacienda Baru - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Playa Dominical - 2 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • Playa Dominicalito - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Nauyaca Waterfalls - 13 min drive - 7.5 miles
  • Marino Ballena National Park - 28 min drive - 14.3 miles

Getting around

  • Quepos (XQP) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Beyan Restaurant & Coffee - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Moromo - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪La Junta - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Scala - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Mono Congo - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does WOW! Walk to the beach! Insane ocean View! Perfect Location! Luxury Villa! have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool and an outdoor pool. Pool types include infinity pools.

Is WOW! Walk to the beach! Insane ocean View! Perfect Location! Luxury Villa! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at WOW! Walk to the beach! Insane ocean View! Perfect Location! Luxury Villa!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at WOW! Walk to the beach! Insane ocean View! Perfect Location! Luxury Villa!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is WOW! Walk to the beach! Insane ocean View! Perfect Location! Luxury Villa! located?

Located in Bahía Ballena, this beachfront vacation home is in the city center and within 1 mi (2 km) of Hacienda Baru and Playa Dominicalito. Dominicalito Beach and Sunset Surf Dominical - Day Lessons are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Reviews

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 146 out of 148 reviews
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Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Maggie W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such a wonderful house and the entire team went above and beyond! Thank you for hosting us- we love Costa Rica!!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne B.

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

Heaven in Dominical

It was truly perfect! Don’t skip this one
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dan P.

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

Simply awesome!

This home met all our expectations and then some! Alejandro was a stud to work with - he knows his stuff.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Witold H.

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

Stunning property w views of miles of beach

Fantastic stay at stunning property. Loved the genuinely incredible views and design. Modern comfortable furnishings. Plenty of space so each couple could have some private time and groups of 4 to 10 could gather as well. Great grill and new fridge. 20 year old house showing some need for maintenance though with hottub tripping breaker on first night, leak in roof above 2nd floor bedroom, ac failing in downstairs bedroom another night and broken microwave after first two days. Alejandro did all he could to insure a great stay including arranging rafting and zip lining and an incredible meal w chef roger. Welcome basket of fruit and wine a wonderful touch. mic microwave. Alejandro did a great job
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharon G., USA

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

Wonderful Dominical Home

Beautiful property with amazing views. It is a short trip into Dominical and good location for excursions. The concierge, Alejandro, was wonderful to work with. He was able to arrange excursions, car rentals, chefs and transport to and from the airport. The property has many amenities including a back up generator which came in handy when we lost power during a thunderstorm. I would recommend this property without reservation.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ha B.

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

Spectacular Property

Our party of 7 stayed at this beautiful property. It was perfect! Pictures and description are true …and to be honest the property far exceeded our expectations in person. Paul the owner was very helpful in his welcome email and during the months leading up to our stay. Alejandro was wonderful. He helped us with recommendations and booking some of our activities from the moment we reserved the property. He even helped us with a personal chef for the night of our arrival. Well worth it to have Chef Roger Morales. We very much enjoyed our stay and will definitely be back!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicki D.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful

The house was perfect for 4 couples, all 4 rooms were fabulous with views of the beach. The chefs were great and created tasty meals for our mix of vegetarians and omnivores. The road to the house is steep and you definitely need a 4 wheel drive. Alejandro was very responsive and was always able to make dinner reservations and liaise with trip organisers. Our only complaint was that check in wasnt until after 5 - we’d landed in San Jose at 7am after an overnight flight. I understand that the house had to be cleaned etc after the previous guests checked out but 5 seemed unusually late for check in.
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michele S., BOCA RATON

A week in paradise

This house was literally a week in paradise for my family and I. It’s close location to Dominical and it’s surrounding beaches made the stay super easy for my family. The breathetaking view from any place in the house was absolutely spectacular. The chef Johnatthan Sanchez was over the top and an all around phenomenal person. He taught my kids some Spanish while they taught him some more English. His food was outstanding and we even brought some of his recipes back with us to the states. Alejandro the concierge made all the tours, car rental and chef service super easy and accessible to work with. Paul was also very helpful when it came to anything house related; if there was ever and issue he was immediately there to help fix us with whatever we needed. My family and I had an amazing time at this house and will definitely be returning sometime soon.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Krista S., East Greenbush, NY

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

Our favorite vacation to date!

We absolutely loved this property! We were a group of 7, parents, adult kids plus significant others! The view never got old, the sound of the surf was sooo relaxing! We saw a monkey, toucans, and iguanas from the front deck! Were there a few minor difficulties.. sure. Yes, the driveway can be intimidating, yes, toilet paper goes in the garbage, yes, construction trucks rumble up & down the driveway. Don’t care. Can’t wait to go back!! Paul & Alejandro were super friendly & super helpful. We cooked breakfast every morning at the house & enjoyed dinners at La Pascala, Exotica, and Citrus. We also LOVED having Manrique & Diego (from Chef Roy) cook 2 dinners at the house. We had the time of our life on our excursion with Amigos Del Rio! Ziplining, rappelling & Tarzan swinging with amazing guides, Michael, Enoc, and Graben! Unforgettable! Pura Vida!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

LeAnne C., Sterling Heights

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

Is this Heaven? No, it’s Dominical!

Location, location, location! This gorgeous property had everything we were looking for: near the beach and Dominical, had plenty of space, a partially covered pool to avoid the sun on hot days, a grill and a washer/dryer to make our stay easy. We fell in love with the sunsets, the sound of the ocean surf, the monkeys that visited most days, and the beautiful views! Our concierge Alejandro was very helpful and took the mystery out of traveling to Costa Rica, and helped us reserve our wonderful day adventures (kayaking in the Mangroves, horseback riding to Nauyaca Falls, ATV riding through the mountains) and even our in-house private chef and massages. We were delighted to meet the owner Paul, who is so friendly and laid-back and embodies the culture of the beaches and the rain forest. This property was everything we we wanted, and did not disappoint in any fashion. We highly recommend this location for those who want to enjoy the local area, but have a private oasis to return to each day and enjoy the beautiful views. The only reason we gave this 5 stars is because we could not give it 6!
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Denise B.

Amazing experience

4 couples spent a week at Paul’s wonderful villa and we had a fabulous time. The villa was spectacular in every way. Every couple felt right at home the minute we arrived. Sitting in the hot tub, sipping our chef prepared cocktails was the ultimate in relaxation. We arranged for a full time chef (breakfast, lunch, appetizers, drinks, dinner and dessert). Priscila and Sharon (the chefs) were the highlight of our stay. They pampered us with wonderful costa Rican dishes that were healthy and tasty and beautiful. We highly recommend visitors hire them for their entire stay to experience true luxury. We did not rent cars. Sarah (coordinator in Paul’s office) arranged for a driver to take us to all of our offsite activities and excursions. Our group of 8 retirees had no problem walking up and down the hill at the villa. We walked to the beach and town. We very much look forward to returning to Paul’s villa with the chefs for future stays. Thank you Paul, Priscila, Sharon and Sarah for the exceptional time ! Denise B. and group
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

Mark S.

Dominical and Paul's house are an unreal combination for a phenomenal vacation!

Paul has thought of everything! The house is just gorgeous with an unreal sunset every night that you can enjoy even from the bed in what we called the honeymoon suite bedroom. Very well appointed with every detail down to the sheets on the bed thoughtfully chosen to ensure amazing comfort. Paul is a great host with deep knowledge of the area and really helps you land on your feet with a tour of local gems and the best beaches to go to for various activities. On top of Paul's thorough knowledge there is also a concierge (Alejandro) available at no cost to help you book any outing you are interested in doing. From our shuttle from the airport to the rental car, everything was handled smoothly to ensure our arrival was flawless. I highly recommend talking to Alejandro (the concierge) about using Priscilla and Sharon if you are looking to have some meals prepared for you. Priscilla and Sharon work very hard to ensure that you have amazing meals made to your specifications. We are vegan and they made us the most delicious Costa Rican inspired vegan meals that just blew our minds! Sidenote: for a smaller surf town, Dominical has a surprising amount of vegan and vegetarian options for food. Phat Noodle and Mama Toucan's were excellent! To summarize, this house will spoil you with amazing views, a great pool and spa to relax in, a well appointed kitchen to prepare your food in, humming birds and other flora and fauna to gaze at, and a sunset each night to dream about until morning!
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jorie S.

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

Slice of paradise! Would have raved more in the review, but ran out of room. Thanks, Paul et al! :)

Our family of 8 adults spent a week over Christmas at Paul's beautiful "Wave Catcher" - we loved it. Spectacular setting ~ lovely sunsets/ sunrises reflected by the ocean. Tides provide gorgeous changing views. The home is beautifully laid out, w ocean/jungle views from every room. Easy to gather w others or find solitude among the many decks/terraces. We loved curling up w books in hammocks, on the many chairs/sofas, or floating on loungers in the pool/hot tub. Many birds, iguanas. No feeding station (mentioned in prev reviews), which we support- bad for monkeys' health & behavior. Amenities~ Paul thought of everything, even a phone w free US calls! The kitchen/grill are well-stocked~ we ate in 3 nights (caught MahiMahi our first day!), & I liked the linens so much I'm ordering the sheets. Everything is high-quality; much thought & care went into this home. Most of us kept the bedroom sliding doors open while home during the day & sleeping, to enjoy the breeze & sounds of the waves; AC is available separately in each bedroom. Ceiling fans everywhere & the openness of the house/ ocean breezes meant we were very comfortable, even in the hot climate. The jungle terrace is well-shaded & there is a lot of overhang, even over pool/hot tub, so one can enjoy being outdoors & have vital sun (or rain!) protection (lots of houses lack that). Dominical: charming, tiny town - just a few streets, two of which were recently paved - w a lot of great restaurants & shops/beach vendors. It's a 20ish minute walk, either along the road/highway or beach - no problem during the day & when the tide is down. In darkness, it's dicey, due to traffic, rough terrain on the side of the road; driving is safer. No car rental; w group size & our next lodging being deep in the rain forest, we'd need 2 4x4$$. Private drivers took us from airport & to Uvita/Manuel Antonio/Quepos, Alturas for excursions (stress-free!), which worked well. If we'd had fewer excursions, a local rental car might have been useful for short trips to town/nearby, but there are lots of taxis/private drivers in town. Food~ Chefs Sharon & Priscilla cooked our 1st night & were delightful, fabulous food. Fave restaurants (all w/in walking distance): Cafe Mono Congo, Phat Noodle, Por Que No? Many more sodas/places we'd like to have tried. Paul was in the US, but prior communication via phone/WhatsApp was great, & Alejandro was wonderful, arranging drivers & tours (PS Thanks for the Christmas tree!).
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jill P.

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

So beautiful

Absolutely stunning property with responsive host. Alejandro is amazing to take care of every need. More amazing than the pictures can even show.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

John S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful vacation home! The best views around. Easy to travel to Uvita and Quepos. Located in the grest city if dominical.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay M.

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

Your search is over...THIS is Paradise Found!

Imagine a stunning, incredibly comfortable, well thought out private home in the jungle, with a expansive viewing deck overlooking your own personal wildlife sanctuary...front row seats to occasional visits from howler and white face monkeys, daily visits from iguanas, fly-bys from beautiful paired macaws, not to mention a plethora of insects that may cause your heart to stop briefly until you just realize "don't touch it", and marvel at their size! Now, imagine looking just past all of this and seeing the massive ocean expanse with crashing waves that literally vibrate you to sleep at night as they hit the shore below. Imagine your mornings swinging in a hammock with a smooth Costa Rican coffee blend listening to the jungle waking up(well, it really never sleeps but it has volumes and varieties!); days/evenings spent lounging in the luxurious spa and pool, tempered to account for the hot, humid days or if it's cooler, sitting around the firetable. Not sure what more could be added to the multitude of amazing reviews that accurately sum up the bliss that we enjoyed for 2 weeks at Paul's "resort"! Our first week we barely even left the house, and we are adventure people! All past reviews are so accurate and helpful in terms of house layout and ammenities. Paul and Alejandro were amazing communicating! Do yourself a favor, stop searching other homes and book this one!! We've booked many rental homes over the years and this one is, by far, our favorite!
Stumpy/Stubs...the family "dog"!  We got so used to having him hang out with us every day!
View from separate master towards main house...spent 99% of our time out there watching the rains, in pool etc!
My morning hammock routine w amazing CR coffee and a good book!
White face monkey's somewhere in there!  We had 3 visits from them!  They left a few "deposits" on the patio one day - nice pile of beans ;).  We knew to close all doors before leaving for adventures!
Stayed 14 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kate R.

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Amazing

Our group of seven stayed here. What amazing views! Great location perfectly centered between Domincalito where we surfed daily and Dominical where we would eat and shop. Couldn’t get enough of all the animals on the property. We named a few, stubs the iguana that was missing her tale would visit daily. Will definitely be coming back!
Stayed 11 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian C.

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Ocean view paradise

The organization by the management team was far beyond anything i have ever experienced with VRBO. I say team, because it is run by the owner, and a real estate company/group. The team functioned better than a high end hotel with, essentially, a concierge and all around sweet, hard working person in Alejandro. Ale' basically facilitated the whole trip and provided that critical local knowledge that can make or break your day when traveling to an unfamiliar area. They also have a shuttle service from the airport, it does cost extra, but was a big help. We traveled with 4 children, and the whole trip was hands down one of the best I have ever experienced. The home itself is luxurious and located just a short drive from any local excursions you may want. The photos online do not do the home, it's lush surroundings, or view/sunsets any justice. If I could give the home, and the assistance we had, and the trip more than 5 stars, I would. Thanks to Paul, Alejandro, Katya, and the rest of the team for assisting with an amazing trip.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tyler W.

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Fantastic House with a great location and perfect host

I can’t say enough about how great the property was and how Alejandro took great care of us the whole trip. If you are looking to visit Dominical this the place to stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark T.

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Dominical Pura Vida

The House and Property were perfect for our family and friends, the house and the grounds were clean, comfortable and well maintained. Paul and Alejandro did an exceptional job of communicating and answering any questions we had quickly and accurately. We highly recommend this beautiful property for anyone staying in Dominical. It is beautiful house!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen T.

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Paradise!

We had an incredible holiday at Paul’s Villa. The views are magical, the wildlife is on your doorstep, and the villa is well-equipped and beautifully maintained. I highly recommend this property. The town of Dominical is a short car ride (or walk on the beach) and has 2 great supermarkets, a pharmacy, and lots of restaurants. Everything you need. It’s the nicest town along this stretch of the Pacific. Much nicer than Quepos, Jaco or Uvita. We look forward to coming back. Paul and Alejandro were hands on and very helpful throughout our stay. Thank you!
Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul T.

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Better in person!.. pictures don’t do justice!

Exceeded ALL our expectations and more! This property was perfect for ourselves and 3 grown children and their spouses with 4 bedrooms.. all with king beds and en-suites so no one felt like got a lesser room and two extra half baths in good locations. Beautiful pool area with overview of the ocean— hearing waves at night was so magical.Alejandro gave us several great recommendations such as chef Rosbin who came three days, massages that came to the house. Activities such as paragliding which was definitely a hi light. It was a great week of family time and the house is set up so comfortably and evening activities with a pool table and foosball were used. We hope to return sooner rather than later.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terri H.

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Beautiful View- Wow…Wow…Wow!!!!

Beautiful house with an amazing view! The photos do not do this house justice . We were a group of 4 couples and had plenty of space to lounge & relax. The bedrooms suites all have super comfortable beds. Our group is all from AZ & we struggled with the humidity of Costa Rica. The bedrooms all had wonderful Air conditioning units in them but kitchen/living room did not have air which would have been an added bonus. Paul & Aleandro went above & beyond to make sure that we all had a great time and were always there to help or give us suggestions. We used Chef Roy & enjoyed 5 beautiful evenings at home. The pool was a refreshing after a day of tours & exploring & the pool table & outside areas provided hours of relaxation. The house does sits above one of the main roads & the Jake brakes from the trucks are loud. We are already missing the friendly people & beautiful views. Thanks again to Aleandro & Paul!
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

jason a.

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Weeks stay with family of 5

The house is in a great location, was very clean and close to the pictures. Very happy with the stay. all the bedrooms were great, a very nice kitchen and views at sunset cant be beat. Alejandro greeted us and showed us around the town which was supper helpful. highly recommend
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff C.

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Beautiful house in Dominical

We enjoyed a stay here with 9 of us, 5 adult/kids (age 15-22), and 4 parent/adults. The house is as beautiful as advertised in the pictures. Each bedroom is essentially a master suite. The kitchen was very nice, with everything you'd need to cook meals and more. We very much enjoyed playing pool outdoors but under the overhang in the evenings when it would rain sometimes through the week. The beds had very comfortable mattresses and pillows. Last but not least, Alejandro the concierge made sure everything was taken care of, from a tour of the house and city when we arrived, to helping book tours (all of which were excellent), to making dinner reservations for us. 11/10 service from him :). You should be aware that the (0.15 mile) driveway is very steep but it is paved. If you walk up you'll have some sweat on your forehead when you reach the top but that's perfect because you can go straight into the pool and it's quite refreshing! Dominical is a very laid back, quiet town, but with enough bars/restaurants and small shops to keep our "kids" busy. You can walk to essentially your own private beach (it's not really private, but we literally had it to ourselves every time we went) in about 10-12 minutes. You do have to walk for a short stretch (I'd guess about 150-200 yards) on a fairly busy road to get there, but it wasn't too bad. Another 20 minutes walking on the beach and you're downtown Dominical. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this house to others.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024