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Holiday Rentals in Ballena

Outdoor pool, pool loungers
Tiki Villas Rainforest Lodge & Spa
3.5 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (143)
"Lovely gem with amazing views of the ocean in a rainforest setting. Staff is amazing and restaurant is outstanding. So peaceful - truly a slice of heaven on earth."
The price is NZ$443
includes taxes & fees
25 May - 26 May
Tiki Villas Rainforest Lodge & Spa
Outdoor pool
Luxury Casita - Breathtaking Views on the Pacific Ocean - Infinity Pool
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (86)
"We loved the house and all the amenities but spent most of our time taking in the magnificent view. Access is easy with 4 wheel drive and the spot is convenient for food and sightseeing."
Luxury Casita - Breathtaking Views on the Pacific Ocean - Infinity Pool
An infinity pool, a lap pool
Luxury Jungle Villa~Honeymoon Privacy~Ocean View~Infinity Pool~Wildlife~A/C
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (59)
"The property is fantastic! Be sure to have a 4x4 to ensure safe travels, better to have a pick-up truck if you can. D and J are very hospitable, responsive, and respectable. The home is very clean and well appointed. The pool is just what you need. My wife and I travelled for our honeymoon and the seclusion of the mountain side is exactly what you need. We enjoyed all the noises of the animals, the stars at night, the sunrises and sunsets. The locality to fantastic food, excursions, and the...
Luxury Jungle Villa~Honeymoon Privacy~Ocean View~Infinity Pool~Wildlife~A/C
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Front of property
Ballena Paradise Aparta Hotel
3.5 star property
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (24)
"The apartment is very new with great amenities inside. The rooms are comfortable and the kitchen/living room is spacious. I fully recommend this place. "
The price is NZ$155
includes taxes & fees
24 May - 25 May
Ballena Paradise Aparta Hotel
Pool
Your Own Private Mini Resort In A Large Private Estate
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (84)
"We had thirteen friends for a week here. The property sits up on the side of the mountain in the canopy of the jungle w/wonderful species of tropical plants, birds, monkeys, and a great view of the Pacific Ocean. Patricia is an amazing planner she helped us with all our excursions (ATV tour, ZipLine), a massage day & transportation, our driver Edgar was great, very accommodating and informative. We had two days of in house prepared meals (food of your choice from a local menu), our chef Pedro...
Your Own Private Mini Resort In A Large Private Estate
Beach
ON THE BEACH! Soaking Tub, FAST Wi-Fi - A/C-Queen Beds
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (94)
"Our stay here was great so glad we found this place. The location was amazing and the host was great!"
ON THE BEACH! Soaking Tub, FAST Wi-Fi - A/C-Queen Beds
Pool
Incredible Ocean Views, Private Pool, Fully Equipped Villa in a Gated Community
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (77)
"This is a beautiful, private property with a million dollar view! It was very clean! Everything you need is in the house (dishes, cookware, laundry, iron, hair dryer, detergents, garbage bags, towels, etc.). We loved the outdoor patio and pool! The wildlife is great. Tucan birds came by in the early morning and evening at sunset. There were other small mammals that visited the yard during our stay as well. We were close to lots of waterfalls, the mangrove monkey boat tour was great, the Costa...
Incredible Ocean Views, Private Pool, Fully Equipped Villa in a Gated Community
Exterior
Ojochal Home with Pool/Ocean View/Private Jungle Trail & River on 12 acres.
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (88)
"The place was peaceful and beautiful. It was well equipped, just as described. Thank you for sharing it with us."
Ojochal Home with Pool/Ocean View/Private Jungle Trail & River on 12 acres.
Outdoor pool
Entire house - Whale Tail/Ocean Views, Cool Breezes, FibOpt WiFi, Infinity Pool!
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (91)
"From the very beginning, this place, the host and property manager was amazing! Super communicative and was totally open to my many many questions lol! Arriving there, Jorge drove us up the insanely steep awesome mountain to this beautiful property! He showed us around and made himself available for any help we needed during our stay. I I can't even tell you with words how beautiful this place and the view is! There's no way anybody would be disappointed by staying here. Thank you so much for...
Entire house - Whale Tail/Ocean Views, Cool Breezes, FibOpt WiFi, Infinity Pool!
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Spectacular Ocean Views and Sunsets, Large Private Secluded Property!
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (118)
"My husband and I stayed here for four days in April 2024 and we really enjoyed just sitting on the patio and swimming in the pool. Property is about 10 minutes from Dominical and is road which is not paved (and up a hill). Can’t imagine a car without 4x4 would work, we rented a Hyundai toucan and it worked fine. Property manager was easy to communicate with through WhatsApp."
Spectacular Ocean Views and Sunsets, Large Private Secluded Property!
Pool
Waterslide Pool,50 Mile , Private Reserve Birding and feeders Estate ,CAR Rental
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (98)
"Second time staying in Uvita - this time with our boys, ages 12 and 17. Del's property is a beautiful paradise respite. Do beware, power outages can be a slight hinderance. It's par for the course up in those hills. We had several, mostly in the evening, and lasting a few hours. However, we were not deterred! Candles and a gas grill made all the difference. We were able to cook and clean and enjoy the night time jungle sights (lots of fireflies) and sounds without worry. Adrian, the property...
Waterslide Pool,50 Mile , Private Reserve Birding and feeders Estate ,CAR Rental
Balcony
Ocean View, Wildlife, Pool, Beach, Great for Families, A/C, Amenities....5 Star!
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (62)
"Our stay at Villa Kristina Maria was absolutely amazing ( the ocean view,the wild life and the lush jungle ) Our family of nine couldn’t have picked a better place to stay for our first trip to Costa Rica.. only about 10 min from the town of Uvita made it easy to get groceries and experience all that the area had to offer , zip line , snorkeling, hiking and the beautiful waterfalls and beaches..The locals were amazing and very helpful.. Will definitely return."
Ocean View, Wildlife, Pool, Beach, Great for Families, A/C, Amenities....5 Star!
Pool
Tropical hideaway with infinity pool, views of ocean & the famous Whale's Tail
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (16)
"My family and I, once again, had the most memorable experiences in Costa Rica while having the pleasure of staying at the beautiful Casa de Moses! The images of the view of the whale tail in the listing DO NOT do it justice. It is so much better in person! The place was immaculate when we arrived and had all of the amenities. The one and ONLY issue we had was no WiFi the entire stay. We don’t know what the problem actually was as we could connect to the network with full signal strength but the...
Tropical hideaway with infinity pool, views of ocean & the famous Whale's Tail
Pool
Vrbo Property
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (3)
"Our group of 5 absolutely loved our stay at the hector house. It’s very close to town and an easy 8 min walk to the Main Street. AC throughout the house was great and having our own private pool and backyard grilling area was the cherry on top! We will definitely come back to the hector house and it is now one of our favorite places we’ve stayed in Costa Rica. It had all the amenities needed AND more. The host Adolfo was also very accommodating and even opened the gate for us when we arrived at...
The price is NZ$336
includes taxes & fees
24 May - 25 May
Vrbo Property
Pool
Caballitos del Mar Norte: Where the Jungle Meets the Sea
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (59)
"We decided to extend our stay last minute and felt lucky to find this house, ON THE BEACH, just south of Dominical. We stayed with our daughter and son in law for 3 nights in early May 2024 and had our house - one f three in this location-to ourselves. The location and house were perfect for us. Long walks on a nearly deserted beach, pool was great to lounge in at the end of the day, well-located within close proximity of Dominical and Uvita for restaurants and provisions. Grilled fish and fresh...
Caballitos del Mar Norte: Where the Jungle Meets the Sea
Beach
Brand-new holiday house near beach with lush yard, pool, outdoor shower, deck
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (9)
"Loved the property! House was amazing, pool was fantastic, and the property was well maintained and felt safe!!"
Brand-new holiday house near beach with lush yard, pool, outdoor shower, deck
Outdoor pool
Breathtaking Ocean View House in the Jungle
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (1)
"We had a great time at this property. David was superb Definitely will be back!"
The price is NZ$771
includes taxes & fees
28 May - 29 May
Breathtaking Ocean View House in the Jungle
Pool
Private, pool, A/C, 3 min to beach/town, ocean view, lots of wildlife!
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (42)
"Great property and location. Host Natasha, was very responsive and helpful."
Private, pool, A/C, 3 min to beach/town, ocean view, lots of wildlife!
Outdoor pool
Amazing Ocean view Casa De Las Casas
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (1)
"Great house, responsive property manager went above and beyond to meet us after late arrival and bring us propane for a dinner we were putting on. Awesome, new house in great location. Everything was as described"
Amazing Ocean view Casa De Las Casas
Outdoor pool
Endless Ocean , Jungle and Whales Tails Views
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (50)
"This house is truly incredible. The first morning I woke up to the sweeping view and sounds of the jungle I couldn’t stop smiling. Pay attention to the requirement for a 4 wheel drive car. The drive into the neighborhood is no joke. If my husband didn’t have off road experience I would not have done it. The room set up worked great for us (2 adults, kids 16, 14 & 8) but if I had younger kids the separate rooms would have felt too far from the primary suite. We spent hours in the pool,...
Endless Ocean , Jungle and Whales Tails Views
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Other types of properties in Ballena you may be interested in

Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Oxygen Jungle Villas & Spa
4.5 star property
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (262)
"Need a few more room amenities "
The price is NZ$252
includes taxes & fees
2 Jun - 3 Jun
Oxygen Jungle Villas & Spa
Outdoor pool, open 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Villas Rio Mar
3.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (538)
"It's a very nice location. A bit dated but has everything you need. Nice quiet cabanas that are clean and really decent sized. Pool area needs some upgrades. The 2 !!! sunning lounge chairs need to be junked. The restaurant and bar are very nice, and food is great. Breakfasts are top notch. Biggest complaint is the beds. Rock hard. Had terrible time sleeping. Couldn't wait to get home to my bed. We've stayed her two times this year and because of the beds it will be our last. "
The price is NZ$234
includes taxes & fees
24 May - 25 May
Villas Rio Mar
Villa, 1 King Bed, Private Pool, Sea View | Terrace/patio
Golden Pineapple Villas
4.0 star property
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (64)
"Beautiful property. Villas are private and very well appointed. My only suggestion is to stock up on groceries so you can make your own meals if you want to. The kitchens have everything you need to do so. Amazing property and amazing staff! "
The price is NZ$880
includes taxes & fees
24 May - 25 May
Golden Pineapple Villas
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

You always said you would go on a dream holiday someday. Now, someday is here. But you don’t just want to dip your toe into the trip of a lifetime, you want to cannonball into the deep end. Go ahead, unplug and unwind in style. When you book one of our Ballena holiday rentals, the ordinary is in the rearview. Instead of sharing your vacation with hundreds of hotel guests, you get to take advantage of all the space at your private apartment. You also get to enjoy all the amenities of a private residence for a truly unique and memorable stay. Why don’t you take off your shoes and settle in for a while? Your holiday just got upgraded.

As much as you love your vacation rental, it’s always good to get out and explore to soak up Ballena. Live like a local: Eat regional food, cheer on the home team, and visit the best cultural attractions in town. No matter the season, there is always something going on in Ballena. Seeing all the best attractions is bound to make you fall in love with Ballena. Who knows, you may even be tempted to extend your stay. There’s a reason home rentals are so popular here—after a long day of exploration, going back to your very own living room to stretch out is a dream come true. 

It’s your escape so why share it? You deserve your own slice of paradise. Booking your holiday rental on Expedia is simple and safe. Just pick your dates to search for the perfect property and book securely. We let you contact the property owner directly to make any special arrangements. All that’s left to do is show up with bells on and have a memorable vacation. With all the amenities available in Ballena short-term rentals, that won’t be hard to do.

Frequently asked questions

Can I find a holiday rental in Ballena?

Yes, there are holiday rentals close to the most popular sights in Ballena, or you can select a more secluded option if you're looking for a relaxing stay. Ballena is known for its cocktail bars and rainforests.

How many holiday rentals are there in Ballena?

With 280 Expedia holiday rentals, you're guaranteed to find just the right place for your Ballena stay.

What can I see and do in Ballena?

Ventanas Beach and Tortuga Beach are a couple of lovely local spots to get outside and enjoy nature. Other places in town to visit include Uvita Beach and Marino Ballena National Park.

What are holiday rentals like in Ballena?

Holiday rentals are privately owned properties you can book for a few days, or a quick weekend, in Ballena. Holiday rentals feature extras like laundry facilities and kitchens to help you enjoy your stay. If you're concerned about a sanitised environment, a holiday rental can offer a sense of security away from shared hotel lifts and bustling concierge desks while still allowing you a great travel experience. You'll also find more space in a holiday rental than in a traditional hotel, which makes a holiday rental a popular option for small groups.

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