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Caballitos del Mar Norte: Where the Jungle Meets the Sea

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, travel cot
TV, books
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Reviews
9.8

Exceptional

Entire home

204 sq m

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • Hot tubHot tubHot tub
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi

Check-in time

4:00 PM

Check-out time

10:00 AM

Explore the area

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Dominical
  • Popular LocationHacienda Baru3 min walk
  • Popular LocationPlaya Dominical1 min drive
  • Popular LocationNauyaca Waterfalls12 min drive

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About this property

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

Caballitos del Mar Norte: Where the Jungle Meets the Sea

Beachfront Villa with Pool––where the Jungle meets the Sea

Welcome to Caballitos del Mar’s Villa Norte––just a few steps from your private terrace to toes in sand. Breathe in the Pura Vida lifestyle as you enjoy whitewater views from nearly every room. Just a coconut’s throw from the beach and Costa Rica’s favorite local surf spots, Villa Norte is perfectly appointed with 3 bedrooms (2 primary suites) and 3 baths plus washer/dryer, dishwasher, BBQ, coffeemaker, blender, and reliable internet/cable TV. You’ll be welcome in casual coastal luxury with fresh flowers, linens and towels as well as comfortable furnishings inside and out. Each bedroom features air conditioner, ceiling fan, screened windows and sliding glass doors with private balcony or terrace access. The ocean view family room, dining room and modern kitchen also feature ceiling fans, screened windows and sliding glass doors leading out to your outdoor terrace and private pool, all surrounded by lush flora and fauna.
Villa Norte is an easy 5-minute drive or picturesque 20-minute walk on the beach to the surf town, Dominical with cafes and shops and a small, fully stocked grocery store. There’s also Uvita, just a short 15-minute drive away with more shops and cafes. No casinos, high rise hotels, or all-inclusive resorts here, just an easygoing vibe where people come together to eat, drink and embrace life. Reliable taxi and food delivery service also available.
Located in Costa Rica’s southern Pacific zone, most rental houses are high up in the mountains and require a 4WD vehicle to access, but Villa Norte is virtually on the beach so any car you get will easily handle the drive from San Jose airport to your front door. Manuel Antonio National Park also only a 45-minute drive away.
Caballitos del Mar, Villa Norte sits alongside two other beachfront villas (Caballitos del Mar, Villa Central and Villa Sur). All 3 villas enjoy the sights and sounds of the sea along with their own private pool, balcony and terrace, each separated via the natural flora, affording your own secluded slice of Pura Vida heaven. The Caballitos del Mar Villas may be rented separately or together for a fully private experience for friends and family or other happy gathering.
Caballitos del Mar is managed by YouGetHere Vacation Rentals with a bilingual, professional staff to help with all your pre-vacation needs and for a smooth check-in process. YouGetHere’s Concierge can also arrange in-home chef and massage services as well as assist with tours, car rental, and shuttle reservations. Dedicated gardener and housekeeper are also on the property to maintain the grounds and villas, including light cleanings several times during your stay.

So sit back and relax on your beachfront terrace as the sun sets and toast to Pura Vida and your good fortune. Bienvenida a Villa Norte!

Check-in times are between 4:00 PM and 8:30 PM.
Check-out times are between 5:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Property manager

YouGetHere Property Management

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Massage
  • Private pool
  • Spa tub

Internet

  • Available in the villa: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Chef service
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shower only
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

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.
  • In-room accessibility
  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Only Outdoors.

Services and conveniences

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

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near the ocean

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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

  • 1 unit
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,200 square feet

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 21

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
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, 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

Villa Norte Where the Jungle Meets the Ocean Ballena

About the area

Ballena

Located in Ballena, this villa is on the beach. Hacienda Barú National Wildlife Refuge and Punta Uvita reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Sunset Surf Dominical - Day Lessons and Costa Rica Stand Up Paddle Boarding. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

What's nearby

  • Hacienda Baru - 3 min walk
  • Playa Dominicalito - 14 min walk
  • Playa Dominical - 1 min drive
  • Costa Rica Stand Up Paddle Boarding - 3 min drive
  • Nauyaca Waterfalls - 12 min drive

Getting around

  • Quepos (XQP) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Coco's Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Fuego Brew Company - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Mono Congo - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Charter - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Phat Noodle - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Caballitos del Mar Norte: Where the Jungle Meets the Sea pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Caballitos del Mar Norte: Where the Jungle Meets the Sea?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Caballitos del Mar Norte: Where the Jungle Meets the Sea?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Caballitos del Mar Norte: Where the Jungle Meets the Sea located?

Nestled on the beach, this Ballena villa is within a 15-minute walk of Hacienda Baru and Playa Dominicalito. Sunset Surf Dominical - Day Lessons and Costa Rica Stand Up Paddle Boarding are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

David B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Extended our stay in a great location
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 veg one nite for dinner-grill was clean & worked perfectly. Kitchen is well-equiped, had everything we needed. On-site hosts were on top of it, making sure all was clean and lined-up every morning, but not obtrusive. My only comment would be that it would be nice if an AC unit was installed in the dining/kitchen area to cool the downstairs main area of the house. The house at this time of year can get hot inside; we kept the AC units on in the bedrooms with doors open and fans working and it helped greatly. All in all, a great experience - we would come back! Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Michelle C., Rio Verde, Arizona

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice property and beach with caveat
Unfortunately, my husband and I were not able to go to Costa Rica, but our friends did stay in the property. They enjoyed the house, pool and beach and thought Dominical was charming with good restaurants. The caveat is that the house is located near a main road, so there is significant noise from commercial traffic. If you can overlook that factor, the proximity to the water is very good and the house is nice.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Andrea P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Only one negative....
The house is lovely, The location, perfect. The beach, stunningly beautiful and at low tide a great walk into Dominical. The bedrooms are fine. Kitchen very well equipped, one of the best of all the homes I've rented over the years. The pool is perfect. The host was very responsive and helpful. The only negative, no AC in the main house, only in the bedrooms. It was near 90 degrees every day so the living spaces were quite uncomfortable. But, everything else about the house was delightful.
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent location and beach
The property is beautiful including the perfectly groomed gounds. We enjoyed playing in the ocean waves, walking on the beach, and swimming in the pool. We met several local families sharing the beach. The Palm trees full of coconuts and Henry shared a couple with us, cutting them and opening them for us to enjoy a fresh drink and tasty fresh coconut meat. The restaurants in Dominical were excellent! We made great memories here. 💗
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

maria w.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful New Year break
We were a family group of 8 people ranging from 53 down to 15. This house was perfect for us, very spacious, lots of room by the pool, great size pool with perfect temperature. We went to a great New Year’s Eve party at Fuego brewery (reservations required), took a snorkel trip out of Uvita that the hosts helped book, went to Manuel antonio (an hour north), hiked to waterfalls (very close by, short drive). Hosts also helped us with car rental from the airport. Fantastic trip, great house, so nice being right on the beach, very easy drive into Dominical for food and groceries, and also easy to walk there along the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location
Thank you for sharing your beautiful home with us. It was the perfect setup for us.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nancy S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Dominical Getaway
The property was great. Love the easy access to the beach. This was our second time staying in one of the Caballitos Del Mar properties & we will likely visit again. The You Get Here team was excellent, very responsive & helpful. One of the owners was staying in one of the other houses. He checked in to make sure we were having a good stay & gave us excellent restaurant recommendations.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family vacation
Amazing property! The house was perfect. The road was noisy but unavoidable if you want to be next to the beach. We will be back for sure!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eugenia M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic Beachfront in Dominical
Beautiful home and unbeatable location.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kari H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely gorgeous!
We loved this property so much we're already trying to figure out when we can return. The house itself is spacious and comfortable; we loved the air conditioned bedrooms after days filled with adventures and tours. The grounds are beautifully maintained, and we all enjoyed sitting outdoors and watching for interesting birds and lizards. The private pool was an absolute highlight... it's far bigger in person that it appears in the pictures. The beach, a mere 30-second walk about the back door, was absolutely spectacular. During low-tide, Dominical was a 25-ish minute walk on the beach. The property managers and on-site caretakers were friendly and helpful. When we return to Costa Rica, I will absolutely be looking to book this property again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023