Family-friendly vacation rentals in Bahía Ballena

WOW sums it up! Our family was just blown away with the villa and the beautiful view. We are a family of 17......9 grandkids, parents and Grammy/ Gramps. The place was absolutely perfect for our family vacation. Stephen was there to show us around and the ladies had cold drinks for us on arrival. I really can't say enough about the place. Yesenia and Yeneri made a beautiful tasty breakfast for us each morning. 4 of us are celiacs and they were very careful to provide us with what we could eat. Esteban was wonderful and was around to help with anything we needed. He showed us different things around the property, turned on the hot tub when needed and took us on a hike to the waterfall and river. He was great with the kids showing them butterflies and such and played toucan sounds on the stereo to attract the toucans. Sophia and Caleb did great jobs as well The rooms were perfect with amazing views and the garden house was great. Thanks from all of us......amazing memories!❤️

This home is incredible. It is absolutely worth the trip. We were looking for something in mid or southern pacific coast, ultimately decided on uvita for a less touristy vibe but still close to lots of activities. It was the right choice. The home is beautiful and so inviting. Licho and his wife are incredible hosts. We had them cook almost every meal. Everything was delicious! It was very appreciated because we were so tired at the end of each day! There is a waterfall 5 minutes away with great jumping platforms. There are delicious restaurants near by, and the beach was about 7 minute drive. There was tons of wildfire in the backyard, with plenty of visits from monkeys. We hooked everything through Licho including our tours, rental car, and ride to and from SJO. You can do great excursions from town which is a 5 minute drive. If we’re ever back in Costa Rica we would absolutely stay here again!

This property is truly amazing. The house and pool and landscaping are all stunning, and the views cannot be beaten. The house was stocked with everything we needed. Dominical beach is about a 7-8 minute drive. The service from Esteban and Oscar and the others was first-class.

My sister and I stayed here for 3 nights and we were very pleased with the place!!! It is up a mountain and away from the hustle and bustle but close enough to Uvita and everything you need! It feels like your own little piece of paradise surrounded by wild life and lots of beautiful plants. We saw a monkey in the tree upon arrival. The river is so close that you can hear it and it’s super peaceful!! Very beautiful water falls near by, the national park, and the beach!!! I will say I don’t know if we would’ve made it up the mountain and to the resort without a 4x4! Also, I must note that the upstairs and downstairs unit are separate. The bedroom is upstairs and the bathroom is downstairs. So, if you’re like me and have to use the bathroom in the middle of the night you do have to go outside and downstairs to use the bathroom!!! But it was really no problem. Incredible place for the price! Highly recommend 😌

Amazing! We’ve done this trip in various locations across costa rica and Brian’s place was by far the best, especially for larger groups. The dreamy outdoor kitchen had all the best appliances and tools you could ever need. The pool and lounge area felt like what you would experience at a high end resort. The music hookup and lighting at night was perfect for relaxing and breathtaking sunsets and nighttime conversations. Some of us could even get in a morning workout given the great gym area available and would end it with a cold plunge. I literally can’t think of anything else we could ever need! Beyond being an absolute paradise, Brian went above and beyond to welcome us and ensure we were comfortable. It’s rare these days that the host is as invested in their guests’ experience as Brian, and it’s clear that he really wants his guests to feel at home and welcome. He always promptly answered any questions and was eager to help and give recommendations. Can’t wait to come back!

It is an amazing and magical place and we just loved to stay at this house! We were sad to leave this lovely view with perfect pool and jacuzzi! Very nice and comfortable rooms and wonderful garden. Tonjo and Flora are very kind and we loved everything about her food she prepared for us :) ! We enjoyed every single moment and would love to come back any time!

A stunning house in the perfect location! This was a great spot from which to explore this part of the coast. As other reviewers have said, the drive to the property is steep but paved, and there is a long set of stairs from the parking spot to the house. The house is beautifully decorated and has all of the appliances you'll need. The property manager was available when we needed him and gave us great recommendations to local restaurants. We'd stay here again!

Everything was fine. I stayed for 15 days. You need to let the water run for 30 seconds before engaging the hot water heater. It was hard to make the bed and it is really high up to get up on.

Die Unterkunft hat uns sehr gut gefallen, sie liegt schön Zentral und doch schön ruhig. Die Haushälter waren super freundlich und sehr hilfsbereit! Wir können diese Unterkunft mit bestem Gewissen weiterempfehlen. * Es gibt WLAN :)

Despite the rains, the family had a wonderful time at the home. On the last day the rains finally cleared and the view was absolutely stunning. A 4x4 is an absolute must!

Una excelente opción en Pérez Zeledón para descansar!

This location is outstanding! Our family had a wonderful time enjoying the property, the local hotel, and local wildlife!! We hope to be back! Thank you to Indra for your hospitality.

Love the place. The host helped arrange a car rental which you must have to get to the place. We used an uber a couple of times - although the uber couldn’t get all the way to the place.

April and her place are AMAZING. We had the best experience in her jungalow. April helped us a lot preparing our stay and during the stay itself. She was VERY accommodating with our every request. She cooked tasty vegetarian meals every night for us and made sure she would let us know when jungle animals (monkeys, birds etc...) could be spotted around the property. We stayed 4 nights with two boys age 3 and 5 and they loved it too. Top place and host for whoever wants something off the beaten path, authentic and comfortable. The trail to get there is a little rough with steep parts but we thought it added to the charm of the place bringing additional “adventure” feel the the experience.

We’ve lived in Costa Rica and been to almost every corner of the country. Natalia’s property and guest house is one of a kind and incredibly special. Only thing to be aware of is that there is only A/C in the master bedroom and it gets quite humid (expected). Wonderful place to stay and be truly immersed in the south coast.

Great location walkable to the beach or restaurants. Place is in it's own little private area and you don't notice the neighbors.

The house perfectly accommodated my family of five. We especially enjoyed having dinner together on the porch, watching sunsets, the wildlife, and swimming in the pool. The house was equipped with everything we needed. Additionally, the property manager was flexible with our check-in as we were delayed during our arrival. They were also responsive and accommodating when we had questions. As others have mentioned, the 4x4 was a must-have as well as confidence in driving steep roads. I would also recommend a reliable brand such as Toyota. The climb was well worth the views. Thanks so much!!

We enjoyed our stay very much. The landscaping and scenery were beautiful. Jeff and Nando were friendly and so helpful with great suggestions for activities and restaurants. We used the pool daily and sometimes at night. It was so refreshing after the heat of the day. The 3 building concept was unique and very liveable.

Casa de Paz was absolutely perfect for our family vacations. The setting is beautiful, surrounded by nature and extremely comfortable for a big group. Staff at Portasol were always super responsive and easy to communicate. They helped us book a couple of activities with local companies and solved any minor issue that we needed immediately. I would highly recommend this house if you want to be in a quiet and quite secluded place, with private security.

This property was everything we were looking for and more. Nestled in the mountains of Costa Rica surrounded by wildlife and unforgettable beautiful scenery that we would certainly revisit. The house was big, comfortable, and had everything we needed to prepare quality meals. Our family had a wonderful time in the pool and watching the animals that surrounded the property in every direction. This home is a dream and the property management team made the experience that much better. Excellent communication, guidebook, service, and support.

Extremely clean and cozy getaway, close enough to the beach but nestled in the jungle hills. Equipped with everything we needed, private and quiet. Stunning waterfall hike and wildlife on the property and friendly neighbors. Excellent service from start to finish and even included veggie delivery from the garden. Would love to go back to refresh and relax again in the future! Need 4x4 to get there, dog friendly.

Absolutely love this location and house. The pool is epic too and we loved the thunder and lightning storms. We had an amazing experience here and even extended our stay to spend more time in the mountains. Louey and Jessica are incredibly responsive and helpful with everything too.

Espectacular lugar! La casita donde estuvimos es impresionante, los detalles de la decoración Balinesa, es como estar ahí.. Además es muy confortable, todo está muy cuidado y se descansa de verdad. La propiedad tiene hermosa piscina y hasta catarata en su bosque privado! Un plus son Monique y Hans, son unos verdaderos anfitriones que te aconsejan en todo y estan siempre disponibles y atentos!

I cannot rave enough about Nina. If there was a such thing as Airbnb Host soulmates, Nina would be mine! She inspires me to be a better host. From the moment I booked, she volunteered so much useful information about our upcoming adventure in LA de Rivas. Days before our arrival she also reached out on her own and volunteered helpful tips and clear instructions to prepare for our arrival. While staying there, she was also extraordinarily helpful even though she wasn’t feeling 100%. I told her I can’t even imagine how good you are at 100% because she was already the best host I’ve ever experienced at an Airbnb. The house is adorable and full of so much great energy. All the little extra touches are so appreciated. It is well stocked with all the supplies you would want, including extras that she included to make you feel right at home, and to make the stay even smoother and more comfortable. We had 5 full days there and could’ve used more, as the area is so dense with beautiful nature