HR1 Spectacular Ocean Views, Beach, Tropical Jungle
About this villa rental
Hermosa Retreat is an exclusive escape nestled in the jungle above the famous Playa Hermosa (Uvita). Absolutely stunning views of the Pacific ocean, year-round sunset, and the legendary Whale's tail. All that with the constant ocean breeze flowing through the house. This brand new house has 3 generous bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms. The living area is perfectly designed for the tropics as it opens up to a large outside terrace with a sofa and swing chair to relax and lose yourself in this perfect paradise. A great place to unwind and relax. For the warm afternoon, we have an infinity pool to refresh yourself. The house comes equipped with top-quality amenities and fiber internet (up to 100Mbps). Hermosa Retreat also has a great location. It is located just 10 min south of Dominical and 2 min north of Uvita. It is also 30 min from Quepos airport and 40 min from the famous Manuel Antonio beach and National Park. They are plenty of beautiful beaches, surf, rivers, waterfalls, and restaurants within a short drive. The closest beach is Playa Hermosa - just a 4 min drive from the house. All our villas come with: A concierge service to help you with airport transfer, car rental, private Chef, yoga class or massage by the pool, etc A tour manager to help you organize your outdoor activities and make sure you’re not missing anything in the area. As part of the Hermosa Retreat Luxury Villas, HR1 also offers you all the security features needed for your comfort and peace of mind: an electric gate with covered parking space, an alarm system, outdoor video surveillance, and a security guard patrolling the premises from 5pm to 5am every evening and all day and nights during the weekend. Please note that a 4x4 is required to access the property (at least for the last 50 meters)
Amenities
Pool
Air conditioner
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony / Patio
Hot Tub / Spa
TV
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Reasons to book
People love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Includes essentialsPool, Kitchen / Kitchenette, Air conditioner and more
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Reviews
4.9/5.0
Outstanding(28 Reviews)
6.0
While there are many positive aspects to the property, it's essential to note that access requires a 4x4 vehicle. Regular cars may get stuck, potentially impacting a portion of your vacation. This is a crucial detail that was not included in the initial description.
5.0
Our family had a lovely stay at this home with an incredible view. We felt like we were away from it all in the forest but not too secluded! We would recommend this place for a family home base on a Costa Rican adventure.
5.0
My family (wife & 3 teenage sons) stayed at this property during our multi-week road trip down the Pacific Coast of Costa Rica, ending in Cabo Matapalo on the Osa Peninsula. We had a spectacular time in the beautiful and very safe home just minutes from the beaches of Uvita & Dominical. We saw so many animals right on the property. Countless toucans, parrots, troupes of monkeys, hummingbirds, amazing insects and one very friendly Tropical Kingbird came to visit the property daily. The fragrant Ylang-Ylang trees that surround the property provide a supremely beautiful smell every time the sea breeze blows. This place was truly magical for us with plenty of security features (if that's your thing), a small (but magnificent) pool, and very responsive management. We will be back!
5.0
One of our best vacations yet! This is the perfect location to enjoy Uvita and the surrounding area. The host was quick to respond and provided us with all of the information we needed. We can’t wait to come back!
5.0
As advertised! Great time!!
5.0
It is in the view that grabs you right away. The minute you walk into the house, you are greeted with an expansive view of this gorgeous hillside and the Pacific Ocean - stunning and mesmerizing. Our group of five adults were at the house eight nights, but only ate out for dinner once - we did not want to miss the incredible sunsets every evening that we could enjoy from the porch.
Now on to the house... The house is so comfortable and so well equipped. The pool is terrific - for water aerobics as well as late afternoon gatherings; the grill is fantastic; the kitchen is stocked with lots of dishes and glasses, two coffee makers (we were afraid to try the expresso machine!), and all kinds of utensils, pots, and pans - the only thing we could not find was an ice cream scoop.
Jerome and/or Gregoire - I was never quite sure with whom I was communicating - really make the experience easy and worry free - and he responds so quickly! For our group, he arranged airport transportation to and from San Jose, the delivery and pick up of a rental car, and put us in touch with a terrific tour operator.
The location of the house is perfect for exploring the southern Pacific coast. We used the house as a base, and travelled to beaches, various rain forest and water- fall tours, zip lining, etc. It is also convenient to a grocery store and a bakery.
The house is so private. We never heard other voices or vehicle traffic - just cicadas and monkeys!
Please take me back soon!
5.0
HR1 is a lovely place that has a 360 ocean view, perfect to relax and enjoy your holidays. The pool is great for the warm afternoons if you need to stay at home and the generator and the Internet speed are a huge plus for people who work online all over the world for us, especially in Costa Rica where blackouts are common, Jerome was a very kind and helpful host, so we had an amazing stay there!
5.0
We had the most amazing stay in Uvita. Hermosa Retreat was incredible, luxurious, a beautiful location, and attention to detail by Jerome made the whole stay memorable. If you are considering a vacation in Costa Rica, look no further.
5.0
The pictures do not do this mountainside, breath-taking vacation home justice. With your 4x4 vehicle you will go down a steep hill to this ocean view home where you will wake up every morning to the sounds of many types of birds as well as a family of Howler Monkeys often visible. This home is perfect!
5.0
My husband and I had a short three night stay at this beautiful house. As everyone has mentioned the views are absolutely incredible and so are the sunsets. Sitting in the pool looking out at the whales tail made it really hard to leave at the end of our stay. The covered decks are perfect for taking a break from the sun or enjoying outside even when it’s storming. We enjoyed our stay here and would recommend to others.
10.0
The pictures do not do this mountainside, breath-taking vacation home justice. With your 4x4 vehicle you will go down a steep hill to this ocean view home where you will wake up every morning to the sounds of many types of birds as well as a family of Howler Monkeys often visible. This home is perfect!
10.0
My husband and I had a short three night stay at this beautiful house. As everyone has mentioned the views are absolutely incredible and so are the sunsets. Sitting in the pool looking out at the whales tail made it really hard to leave at the end of our stay. The covered decks are perfect for taking a break from the sun or enjoying outside even when it’s storming. We enjoyed our stay here and would recommend to others.
5.0
Excellent
10.0
Excellent
5.0
Excellent location, house and amenities. Great stay!
5.0
The listing and photos are exactly as reality . The outdoor shower and pool are a dream, beds and rooms with a/c make sleeping on even the hottest nights a breeze. The kitchen is extremely well stocked even with a high end cappuccino machine! Everything worked perfectly. The furniture was comfortable and the location could not be beat. It is a paved road all the way up except for the last little bit where you do need 4 by 4. If there was any way we could give this place a higher rating, simply put; We would! We cant wait to come back.
5.0
One step from heaven. Astonishingly amazing.
5.0
Beautiful , comfortable , clean, private home with awesome ocean views. Well appointed with everything you need. Cannot praise enough the fabulous chefs we hired to fix breakfast and dinner for our group of 6 every day. Bumpy dirt road to property only draw back.
5.0
We enjoyed every minute in this place. Getting up with toucans and monkeys, until the beautiful sunsets. The pool is small but nice!The owner is very nice and staff available.We recommend highly
5.0
Very beautiful home, the view was amazing ! Very private, enjoyed watching low and high tide on whales tail from the deck . The pool was perfect for cooling off and enjoying the view.
5.0
2nd time in the area, 1st time in this house - would definitely stay here again and recommend to others. Greg & Jerome were quick and helpful with questions, suggestions and guidance about the area (hiking, beaches, waterfalls, restaurants, national parks, fruit stands, fish markets, etc.). The house is at elevation (~800 ft) with great breezes and limited bugs (we didn't need bug spray outside, unlike the beach).It's a very comfortable house inside and outside and we spent a lot of time just admiring the view (to Marino Ballena national park and Playa Hermosa). We'd watch the Whale's Tail appear and disappear with the tides at all different hours of the day. We originally planned on exploring beaches to the south, but ended up just staying at the house and enjoying the peacefulness, privacy, views and wildlife (Toucans, Parrots, Capuchin monkeys, howler monkeys, butterflies and countless other bird types). The house is about a 7-10 min drive off the main highway, it's a rocky/dirt/gravel and steep in sections that you'll need a 4x4 vehicle - but it is so worth it. The house sits on a pretty steep slope, which gives it the breathtaking views, it's off the beaten path, so it is quiet.The nearby towns of Ojachal, Uvita, and Dominical provide great restaurants, spas, coffee/ice cream, craft brewery, with a very laid back atmosphere. I needed to use the house as my remote office one morning and found the wifi and cell phone coverage adequate for conference calls and downloading/uploading presentations (with pictures), plus the view wasn't bad either.The refrigerator has an ice maker and a Vitamix blender (made fresh fruit smoothies daily), beach towels (don't need to pack them), nice bathrooms. The house is comfortable for 6 people (2 queen and 2 twin beds). We highly enjoyed our stay there and would very much like to go there again.
5.0
2nd time in the area, 1st time in this house - would definitely stay here again and recommend to others. Greg & Jerome were quick and helpful with questions, suggestions and guidance about the area (hiking, beaches, waterfalls, restaurants, national parks, fruit stands, fish markets, etc.). The house is at elevation (~800 ft) with great breezes and limited bugs (we didnt need bug spray outside, unlike the beach).Its a very comfortable house inside and outside and we spent a lot of time just admiring the view (to Marino Ballena national park and Playa Hermosa). Wed watch the Whales Tail appear and disappear with the tides at all different hours of the day. We originally planned on exploring beaches to the south, but ended up just staying at the house and enjoying the peacefulness, privacy, views and wildlife (Toucans, Parrots, Capuchin monkeys, howler monkeys, butterflies and countless other bird types). The house is about a 7-10 min drive off the main highway, its a rocky/dirt/gravel and steep in sections that youll need a 4x4 vehicle - but it is so worth it. The house sits on a pretty steep slope, which gives it the breathtaking views, its off the beaten path, so it is quiet.The nearby towns of Ojachal, Uvita, and Dominical provide great restaurants, spas, coffee/ice cream, craft brewery, with a very laid back atmosphere. I needed to use the house as my remote office one morning and found the wifi and cell phone coverage adequate for conference calls and downloading/uploading presentations (with pictures), plus the view wasnt bad either.The refrigerator has an ice maker and a Vitamix blender (made fresh fruit smoothies daily), beach towels (dont need to pack them), nice bathrooms. The house is comfortable for 6 people (2 queen and 2 twin beds). We highly enjoyed our stay there and would very much like to go there again.
FAQs
How much does this villa cost compared to others in Bahía Ballena?
The average price for a rental in Bahía Ballena is $196 per night. This rental is $354 above the average.
Is parking included with this villa?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at HR1 Spectacular Ocean Views, Beach, Tropical Jungle . For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this villa?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at HR1 Spectacular Ocean Views, Beach, Tropical Jungle . Enjoy the water!
Is HR1 Spectacular Ocean Views, Beach, Tropical Jungle pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this villa is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at HR1 Spectacular Ocean Views, Beach, Tropical Jungle ?
We found 9 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, and parking.
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