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Canto del Mar Villa– Oceanview Villa & Pool | Dominicalito

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An outdoor patio with wicker furniture, a glass table, and a view of the sea and hills. - Canto del Mar Villa– Oceanview Villa & Pool | Dominicalito (Dominicalito)
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A coastal landscape with a winding road through a forested area, leading to a beach. - Canto del Mar Villa– Oceanview Villa & Pool | Dominicalito (Dominicalito)
A modern house with a tiled roof, surrounded by lush greenery and a well-maintained garden. - Canto del Mar Villa– Oceanview Villa & Pool | Dominicalito (Dominicalito)
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Canto del Mar Villa– Oceanview Villa & Pool | Dominicalito provides a garden and more. Stay connected with in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

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3 bedrooms4 bathrooms290 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

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About this property

Canto del Mar Villa– Oceanview Villa & Pool | Dominicalito

  • This stunning villa, terraced on the hillside in a gated community, is the perfect home base for all your Costa Rican adventures. Just a SHORT WALK to the beach, you can surf world-class waves, hike through the lush jungle, visit a waterfall, or simply relax and soak in the breathtaking ocean views. Managed by a full-service property company, every detail is taken care of, allowing you to fully unwind. The sights and sounds at Canto Del Mar (Song of the Sea) will leave you truly awestruck.

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Hob

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 3.5 bathrooms

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Outdoor areas

  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

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

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 3,122 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

Events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Parties and events are allowed on site
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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

About the area

Bahía Ballena is home to this holiday home. Hacienda Barú National Wildlife Refuge and Playa Dominicalito reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Sunset Surf Dominical - Day Lessons and Alturas Wildlife Sanctuary. Parque Reptilandia and Uvita Arts Center are also worth visiting. Visit our Bahía Ballena travel guide
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Dominicalito, Provincia de Puntarenas

What's nearby

  • A rocky beach with a sunset in the background.
    Playa Dominicalito
    13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • A waterfall cascading into a pool surrounded by dense forest and rocky cliffs.
    Nauyaca Waterfalls
    15 min drive - 15.9 km
  • A coastal landscape with a sandy beach, turquoise waters, and a green forested area.
    Marino Ballena National Park
    24 min drive - 22.6 km
  • A sunset over a beach with people walking and horses grazing.
    Uvita Beach
    25 min drive - 21.5 km
  • Dominicalito Beach
    14 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • Quepos (XQP)
    36 min drive

Restaurants

  • Restaurante La Parcela
    3 min drive
  • Moromo
    5 min drive
  • Beyan Restaurant & Coffee
    10 min drive
  • Tortilla Flats
    6 min drive
  • La Junta
    4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Canto del Mar Villa– Oceanview Villa & Pool | Dominicalito have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Canto del Mar Villa– Oceanview Villa & Pool | Dominicalito pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Canto del Mar Villa– Oceanview Villa & Pool | Dominicalito?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Canto del Mar Villa– Oceanview Villa & Pool | Dominicalito?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Canto del Mar Villa– Oceanview Villa & Pool | Dominicalito?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Canto del Mar Villa– Oceanview Villa & Pool | Dominicalito located?

Situated in Bahía Ballena, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Playa Dominicalito and Dominicalito Beach. Hacienda Baru and Playa Dominical are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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Reviews

Canto del Mar Villa– Oceanview Villa & Pool | Dominicalito Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

10

Location

10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 22 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 22 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 22 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Pura Vida

We had an incredible time! The home is very well appointed, nearby town, and has a view that can’t be beat! It was a perfect experience for our family, and we’d highly recommend it!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic view and pool

we had a wonderful time - the home was beautiful. The view was amazing - would definitely stay there again Definitely need 4 wheel drive though to get up the driveway.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Thank you

House is stunning! Just be prepared that there is no ac in the common areas but the views are worth it! Thank you!!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Best view in Dominical!!!

Haus was the best place we’ve ever stayed in Costa Rica. Views were amazing, Haus was very clean and as advertised. Pool was awesome. Recommendation should be to have 4 wheel drive just for the driveway. It is very steep but not a problem. We will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Incredible View!

This property has unparalleled panoramic view. We felt very safe in this location, and the check-in/check-out process was a breeze. The driveway is very vey steep. Shuttles and regular cars were unable to drive up the driveway so we had to walk luggage up from the base. The house itself is immaculate, and the overall property is exceptionally well-maintained. However, a notable challenge surfaced during our stay— the absence of air conditioning in the main living area. While we understand that it is customary in Costa Rica to provide air conditioning solely in bedrooms, the all-encompassing glass doors in the living space created an uncomfortably hot environment, almost reaching unbearable levels. Although the space cooled slightly when the doors were opened, we found it necessary to close them when away from the property. Unfortunately, upon our return, the living area would become sweltering. Renting a house over a hotel often promises the luxury of a kitchen and more room to relax. Regrettably, due to the excessive heat in the main living area, we were unable to fully enjoy these amenities. It also meant that we could not sleep in the primary bedroom because we could not leave bedroom doors open. The temperature issue was not adequately addressed in the property listing, significantly affecting our ability to make the most of the home's offerings. Nonetheless, we awarded the property four stars, acknowledging its breathtaking view and commendable cleanliness.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely fantastic house for a family or small group of friends. Gorgeous views, perfect layout, strong WiFi, central location, and every bedroom has an en suite bathroom. House was immaculate and well stocked. Property manager was very responsive. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a phenomenal location and home! The house is beautiful and well-equipped. (Though we couldn't figure out the tv setup, but really didn't miss it given the lovely views and nearby attractions!)The AC was appreciated greatly and the pool was fabulous for relaxing in. The kitchen was well equipped and the indoor and outdoor dining areas were perfect.We routinely had birds stopping by for visits on the porch.The views at sunset from the pool were excellent.The host was very helpful and accommodating.The steepness of the driveway is no joke. We actually only drove up and down it at the beginning and end of the stay and preferred to park on the road beside the house otherwise.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place to stay

Loved it
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great holiday villa

Great place to rent. Warning about steepness of drive. We struggled to get up it and had to manoeuvre to get down as had a large vehicle. The only thing that could be improved would be to swop out the wine fridge for a dishwasher as most people would make far greater use of it.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This property is amazing! Somehow the views are even better than the photos - you won't want to leave! Extremely clean, great bathrooms and water pressure. The kitchen was stocked with an impressive amount of cookware. The beach below is the perfect location for surfing lessons. Thank you to our host, Gregoire, for your thorough instructions and prompt responses. We booked a night jungle tour through an excursion contact he provided and had an incredible time!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Incredible Views!

Just being in the house was a vacation. Beautiful views all around. So peaceful. Fabulous outdoor spaces. Easy walk to beach and to the Pozo Azul Waterfall. Not as easy walking back with very steep inclines, but totally worth it. A/C only in bedrooms and main area of house gets very hot. It was the last place we stayed in Costa Rica with my adult kids and we all agreed it was the best. Not as crowded as a lot of other areas. Just perfect. Pool was a very nice plus.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice Villa, Great Views

Our group of 3 stayed in this villa while in the area on business. We didn't spend a lot of time at the villa but did have a chance to spend some time at the pool and outside enjoying the incredible views. The property is as advertised. The concierge, Jerome, was very responsive. We didn't book excursions & we know the area well so we didn't need to reach out to Jerome very much but I have no doubt he would have provided excellent service if we needed it. Overall this was a great property, I would stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great Place, Some Downsides

Overall, we enjoyed our stay. The views are gorgeous and the house is modern and well equipped. However, for the price, we thought the customer service was a bit lacking. 1) We were required to communicate using the Vrbo app rather than WhatsApp or a local phone number for “safety reasons”. This forces you to download the app and rely on data and is also risky in a country where you can lose data service easily. 2) As other reviews have mentioned, the main living area has no AC. We stayed here at the start of CR summer and it got extremely hot, so much so that we were unable to stay in the space for more than 20-30 minutes without dripping sweat. This is a shame because the main living area is so beautiful and cannot be enjoyed. There are no shades to protect the room from the sun during the day and only one tiny fan was provided. I reached out to the manager asking if it was possible to get one or two more fans to make the space bearable. The response I received was merely that the house was designed with big windows and open doors to take advantage of the ocean breeze (we kept all doors open when we were in the house and spent most of the time in the outside space). No attempt at all was made to make the situation better, nor any sympathy was offered. 3) The official check in and check out times (4:00 pm and 9:00 am) are a bit on the late and early side. When I asked, we were told we could arrive early but could not check out one hour later.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Amazing Views

This property was as advertised ! The views are amazing and the property was clean, comfortable and in great shape. We were able to see several howler monkey's playing in the trees not far away. The pool is a great plus after a warm day. Very good location for access to Domical and Uvita and surrounding areas. The property manager was quick to respond to all our questions and needs, I would recommend this property , do not hesitate if you are on the fence about it. A few notes that are not deal breakers but worth noting. This is about a 3 /3.5 hour drive from the airport . There is no A/C in the upstairs kitchen and living area. It opens up with sliding screen doors. Not a problem overall but it is warm and humid if you will be cooking inside. The bedrooms are fully air conditioned. We were a family of 7 and there were only 2 towels and 2 wash clothes provided in the downstairs bathrooms. And yes we understand and totally re-used them and conserved. Just note you will not get clean towels every other day. This was the only time management responded poorly. The listing does say a 4 wheel drive vehicle is not needed but I highly recommend one. The driveway is very, very steep. Also it would help as you venture around the area. You can walk to the beach but as noted before a very steep walk up the drive. Our group- the younger ones walked and the older ones drove. Overall no problems and great stay!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful home

This was a fantastic home in a gorgeous location. We loved sitting on the deck listening to the sound of the waves. We did some cooking (breakfast only) and treated ourselves to the chef service one night, which was terrific. The home is walking distance (10 minutes) to the beach though it’s a very steep hill. I’d recommend wearing real shoes, not flip flops to get there! There are some very good restaurants nearby. We really enjoyed La Parcela. The property manager was quick to answer any questions we had. One thing I’ll mention that potential guests should be aware of: there is no air conditioning in the kitchen/living area of the house. We did spend most of our time either outside or on outings, so it wasn’t too much of a problem, however this is something worth mentioning, especially if you plan to cook. The bedrooms did have air and that is what’s most necessary. Overall though, this was a beautiful place that we thoroughly enjoyed.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Headquarters for adventure and relaxation

We had an incredible stay! The property was beautiful and everything is well stocked for a wonderful vacation. I highly recommend a visit!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful place and superb view

We had a great time. A perfect place to enjoy the view of the central Pacific coast of CR. Can’t wait to go back
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing House and Experience

The photos do not do this property justice. It was the most incredible week ever! The host Jerome arranged a chef and massages for us. The pool was unbelievable! I hope to come back soon!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A 5-Star Elegant Vacation Home in Every Way!

If you are looking for a first class, elegant, modern home with endless views and the sound of waves crashing on the shore, this is it. We spent a week here and would have loved to extend our stay; quite possibly forever! This new home is beautifully designed and takes advantage of the ocean view and lush jungle surrounding the house. Floor to ceiling, sliding glass doors open up to the wrap around deck and infinity pool where we spent morning, noon and night. The pictures hardly do it justice. We were in and out of the pool multiple times a day, taking in the Pacific Ocean views. The privacy of the three bedrooms, each with a built in desk, and ensuite, made it easy for our family to work remotely and take virtual classes. Very few homes in Costa Rica offer this design. We loved the finishes and palette. It's sleek but natural with stone, wood, quartz, and glass throughout. Very well appointed with cookware as well. We walked to the beach most days. It's a good workout but worth the trip. There are numerous restaurants a short drive away. The community felt safe with a gate and guard and the roads were paved - a rare treat in Costa Rica. The Property Manager was always helpful. Every question was answered quickly and thoughtfully. They were even able to find us a second place to stay when we decided to extend our trip. They'll also provide you with a very detailed house guide that covers every aspect of the house along with tips to enjoy the areas. A 5-Star Elegant Vacation Home we would love to visit again.
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Million dollar view

This house was absolutely perfect for our family of 5. Easy self check in and check out. The beds and pillows were so incredibly comfortable, the furniture was perfect to lounge around in and family communication with the property manager. One thing I would recommend to the awesome property management team is more plastic cups and plates. The location of the property was great, 10 mins to Domical or Uvita and it is set in a little gated community that was only a stones throw to the quiet beach of Domincalita or 10-15 min walk, oh and a local water fall ! We had a vehicle so we only attempted the walk up and down the hills once. For exercise I walked the hills almost every day, trying to spot the beautiful birds ( lots of toucans and monkeys) . Overall a perfect week in Domincal. Thank you!!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great vacation! Beautiful grounds! Great birding experience.

Very well kept property.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024