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The Best of Both, Hotel Style Suites with the Comforts of Home

Holiday home in Bahía Ballena with private pool and kitchen

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Nestled along Costa Rica's southern Pacific coastline, 180 del Mar offers an unparalleled retreat with 180° ocean views. With three octagonal towers providing a sense of endless perspective, guests can unwind in spacious suites featuring private terraces and impressive jungle vistas or enjoy the main living space that seamlessly blends indoor and outdoor spaces with accordion doors opening up to the veranda.

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9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 10372 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available

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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.

The Best of Both, Hotel Style Suites with the Comforts of Home

Located along one of the stunning ridgelines soaring over Costa Rica’s southern Pacific coastline, 180 del Mar delivers commanding 180° ocean views stretching thirty miles on a clear day. The ocean provides only one stunning feature of the property. The pristine jungle ridge of Escaleras offers our guests a unique backdrop of lush tropical vegetation and close encounters with the wildlife it supports. The sound of monkeys makes for an interesting wakeup call, and there is never a shortage of tropical birds brandishing dramatic colors. Guests can anticipate a distinctive and spectacular sunset every evening no matter what time of year they chose to visit, and when the sun dips down below the horizon a new stage of stars is set.

Please keep in mind that a 4x4 vehicle is required within the gated community.

Your stay at 180 del Mar will be one of the most memorable of a lifetime. The house was designed, built and finished all by the owner, whose unique vision resulted in three octagonal towers that provide the feeling of a never ending perspective.

Two towers house the bedrooms, purposely detached from the main living space to instill a feeling of privacy even when travelling with close family. Each spacious suite offers a distinct and impressive view, with privet terrace, bathrooms feature hot water showers, double sink vanities, and ample closet space. Of the four rooms, three contain king sized mattresses, one with queen sized bed, but upon request can be outfitted with additional beds (full size futon and a trundle twin size) in two of the bedrooms.

The main tower of the house will provide everything for your home away from home. The enormity of the living room is only amplified when the accordion doors open expanding the room to the outside veranda and the ever present jungle breezes. Comfortable furnishings and handcrafted wood work give a warm and relaxing feeling as you enjoy the scenery. In the kitchen you will find everything you need; large two door refrigerator, gas range, dishwasher, microwave, toaster oven, blender, coffee maker. Ample counter space, well stocked cookware and utensils make preparing meals easy.
The dinning space features a beautiful handcrafted table that seats eight comfortably. There is a large picnic table that seats 10 on the veranda. Facing the ocean, read a book, take a nap, sip on a cocktail from the wraparound is porch, take a dip in the pool. A fully equipped laundry room and powder room round out the features of the home.


Keywords: Vacation Rental House

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster
  • Toaster oven

Dining

  • Breakfast available for a fee

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 4.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • In-room accessibility
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • In the mountains
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo

Things to do

  • Birdwatching 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
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Gated community
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Unit size: 4,000 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets are allowed
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Non refundable pet deposit

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit and a deadlock
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 required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

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About the area

Located in Bahía Ballena, this holiday home is in the mountains and near the beach. Hacienda Barú National Wildlife Refuge and Marino Ballena National Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Sunset Surf Dominical - Day Lessons and Alturas Wildlife Sanctuary. Costa Rica Stand Up Paddle Boarding and Parque Reptilandia are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Dominicalito, Puntarenas, Osa

What's nearby

  • Playa Dominicalito - 6 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Hacienda Baru - 7 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Playa Dominical - 8 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Nauyaca Waterfalls - 19 min drive - 16.3 km
  • Marino Ballena National Park - 30 min drive - 19.8 km

Getting around

  • Quepos (XQP) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Beyan Restaurant & Coffee - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Moromo - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪La Junta - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Scala - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Mono Congo - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does The Best of Both, Hotel Style Suites with the Comforts of Home have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is The Best of Both, Hotel Style Suites with the Comforts of Home pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at The Best of Both, Hotel Style Suites with the Comforts of Home?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Best of Both, Hotel Style Suites with the Comforts of Home?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Best of Both, Hotel Style Suites with the Comforts of Home located?

Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of Playa Dominicalito, Dominicalito Beach and Hacienda Baru. Playa Dominical and Sunset Surf Dominical - Day Lessons are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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