Secluded Luxury Rainforest Villa on the Baru River close to Dominical Beach !
About this house rental
Come experience Pura Vida at Casa Tranquila! Brand new villa and all new furnishings and amenities just minutes from the charming, laid-back surf town of Dominical, family-friendly beaches, and first-rate surfing. Our guests only need to take a 20-minute stroll or a quick car ride along the Baru River to get their toes in the sand at Playa Dominical. Casa Tranquila is a luxury home that offers both privacy and close-to-town convenience for travelers who wish to experience the very best that Costa Rica has to offer. Featuring three bedrooms and two full bathrooms, Casa Tranquila is ideal for 6 guests. Bedrooms are all equipped with air conditioning units, 2 bedrooms with king-sized beds and deck access featuring exquisite views of the Baru River, and one bedroom with 2 Twin beds (that can be connected to make another king bed if desired). The open-concept kitchen and living area has sliding glass doors that open wide to the 638 sq. ft. deck providing true indoor-outdoor living. The large deck includes a soaking pool that makes for an ideal spot to enjoy the beautiful river views and sip coffee in the mornings or enjoy cocktails at sunset. The sights and sounds of toucans and other wildlife only enhance these special moments with friends and family, or stream your favorite music indoors and outdoors through the built-in Bluetooth speakers. Enjoy the best of both worlds on Casa Tranquila’s deck, which features areas that are shaded and areas that are exposed to the sun. An outdoor shower complements the pool area. The villa is equipped with a washer/dryer and all the amenities you’ll need, including two smart TVs, wireless internet, and a new gas grill. The interior design includes brand new custom hardwood furniture and Costa Rican decor. The kitchen is stocked with everything you will need to make delicious Costa Rican meals and cocktails. As you navigate the property and admire views of the Baru River, immerse yourself in nature and the beauty of the surrounding rainforest. Access this lovely home with a 2-wheel drive vehicle (no 4x4 is necessary), and park it in the driveway or the garage. Casa Tranquila is just over a mile down the river road from the surf town of Dominical, with international and local restaurants, bars, organic farmers’ markets, and lots of souvenir shopping. It is just 15 minutes north of Uvita and 30 minutes from Ojochal, which also have great restaurants, banks, pharmacies, and larger grocery stores. Within 30 minutes of the villa are more than a dozen world-class beaches along the Ballena Coast. Spend your days beachcombing, biking, surfing, fishing, and soaking in the sun - or arrange through our concierge a Snorkel or Scuba adventure to Cano Island, a Whale/Dolphin watching tour, or visit the Nauyaca Waterfalls. There's an endless list of fun local activities for every member of the group, whether young or old! Close to horseback riding, bird watching, fishing, white water rafting, ATV tours, zip lining, kayaking and a wildlife sanctuary. It is also a short drive to Manuel Antonio National Park and Quepos Marina, which has some of the best offshore fishing in the world. You can't go wrong with a vacation in the Southern Zone!! Book a stay at Casa Tranquila today and get ready to enjoy the best vacation of your life!
Amenities
Pool
Air conditioner
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony / Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Garden
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Reviews
5.0/5.0
Outstanding(18 Reviews)
10.0
Close to town and the river. Lovely home
5.0
We all loved the architecture as soon as the door swung open. It's an ideal layout for two couples, with or without kids. There are essentially two master bedrooms, each with their own privacy and sliding doors to the patio. We had two single women in our group who shared the room with single beds. The only complaint I heard was that the beds were a little short in length, perhaps intended for kids.
Everyone loved the temperature of the pool and it was used a lot as this area is very hot and humid. The kitchen lends itself to cooking as a group. The appliances are excellent and the chef in our group appreciated the gas stove.
We were thrilled to see Blue Morph butterflies on our morning walks and the river provides a soothing sound all day and night. The walk to Dominical is a bit of an adventure at night, but a headlamp or flashlight helps. The location was a perfect home base for exploring the area. The Whales Tail is a short drive away where we saw dolphins playing. Some in our group took surfing lessons in the tamer waters of Dominicalita. For foodies your options are quite vast, even for vegans and those looking for gluten free. Allessandro was accomodating and easy to reach whenever we needed him. The Welcome Basket of goodies was a nice surprise. Despite some noise from the highway, we really felt tucked away in paradise. We discovered a volunteer run recycling depot close by. Dropping off your bottles/plastics there just seems right in such a precious place.
5.0
My family and I had a wonderful stay at Rob and Sue's beautiful vacation home. Alejandro was super helpful throughout our stay with recommendations on which places to visit. Great location!
5.0
Amazing Vila, great location, near a beautiful beach and all amenities.
5.0
This modern house was A+++. The home was super comfortable and had all of the modern amenities. We liked relaxing in the pool ad seeing Toucan's and Macaw's in the trees next to us. Just a short drive or a nice walk to town which we did often in the morning. Alejandro, the property manager, was absolutely an amazing resource! He made it a point to go above and beyond to answer any questions and provide inspiration for outings.
We absolutely would stay here again and recommend it to anyone!
5.0
A piece of luxury in the heart in the Costarican pacific coast. Rob and Susan have an amazing spacious place on the river in Dominical. First impressions are everything and this property really impressed us when we arrived. Private drive up to the house with beautiful plants and flowers to great you. When we walked into the home, it was spacious open floor concept of kitchen and living area. But the large sliding doors to the back yard quickly draws you in. The amazing outdoor space with table, lounge chairs and the pool. Oh and you cannot overlook the view of the river and the sound of the birds in the trees. So relaxing. The bedrooms are spacious and very comfortable. The master bath has everything thing you need and has a nice luxury feel to it.
The location is great with about 45 minute walk and 20 minute drive into town. The road is not paved and since we came during the start of the rainy season we elected to rent a 4x4 capable vehicle which we definitely needed due to it raining in the evenings.
We welcomed by Alejandro who helps manage the house and were greeted with local fruit, wine, beer and a big smile. He kept in touch with us all through the trip which was great. If you needed recommendations, he had them. Also, there was a nice man who lived a couple doors down who watched the house as local security.
If you are looking for a central location to see the southern pacific region, luxury living, great food, and amazing people, this is the place to stay!
5.0
We had an amazing time staying at Casa Tranquila - it was really perfect for us in every way. We loved the location - on the river and away from the bustle of town, but close enough to easily go out for dinner, to the beaches, and to the shops. Note: we did rent a 4x4, which seems pretty essential, as the road to the house is unpaved, bumpy, and includes a creek crossing. The house was very comfortable, clean, and uncluttered. The pool was lovely and refreshing. Air conditioning and wifi worked smoothly. Comfy beds! The bird watching from the house was great - ibises, toucans, tiger herons, and much more! Susan and Rob reached out once we'd booked our stay and again while we were there and were helpful in giving us tips on activities in the area. Alejandro was also helpful and easy to communicate with - he met us at check-in and showed us around and booked us a tour at Manuel Antonio NP. We were welcomed to the house with a beautiful array of fruits, coffee, wine, and beer. We appreciated the use of the garage, the pool floats, and beach chairs. Clearly, I could go on and on. We had a wonderful stay - thank you!
5.0
This house was a great pick for our family of 4. The location is very peaceful and just perfect for those into nature. The home itself is beautiful and new as described.
We spent mornings watching birds and drinking coffee on the deck. The Toucans nesting behind the neighboring home were wonderful to watch as they would come every couple of hours to feed their young.
We loved the restaurants and beach in Dominical. Our kids enjoyed seeing monkeys at La Parcela restaurant in Dominicalito just down the road from Dominical.
Alejandro greeted us upon our late arrival and was very very helpful answering questions and making recommendations. The caretaker Rodulfo is very friendly and ready to help out if you speak a little Spanish. He showed us the tree cavity where the toucans were nesting.
We went for excursions to Manuel Antonio National Park and horseback to Nauyaca falls as recommended by Alejandro. Both were excellent.
If you choose this place, you will not regret it.
5.0
We just returned home (sadly) from our week long vacation at Casa Tranquila! We had 4 adults and 2 children and this house was perfect for our stay. We absolutely loved the location. It's quiet and tucked away but yet close to town to grab dinner or drinks. The house itself is brand new and so beautiful and has everything you will need. It's also the perfect jumping point for all of the various activities in the area. We visited Uvita, the Nauyaca waterfalls, the Hacienda Baru and much more. The house manager Alejandro greeted us upon our arrival and was very nice and super helpful and responsive with any questions we had or recommendations for things to do in the area. We loved waking up to the sounds of the birds and watching them from the beautiful pool deck while sipping coffee in the mornings. My husband and son loved fishing and exploring down by the river during some of our down time. The pool felt especially amazing after a long day of hiking and exploring! We saw Toucans, and so many birds, river otters and morpho butterflies. Do not hesitate to stay here...I promise you will not regret it! We can't wait to return in the future!
5.0
This was an incredible authentic experience in Dominical, Costa Rica. The location is remote and private yet close to all of the sites and experiences of the region. The owners of this home thought about all of the comforts and yet it is elegantly simple - all the necessities with a clean and efficient feel. Not only are all of the rooms optimally equipped and furnished, but very comfortable king size beds (one room with twins). The alarm system provides a sense of security as the location is down a long dirt/stone road. It is perfect for communing with nature and particularly birds! We lived on the outside deck with serenading birds and cooling dips in the plunge pool. The sounds and sites of the river offers a unique experience - preferrable over the congested ocean/beach front territories. We enjoyed getting away from the crowds with the ability to go out and find it if we want. The owners are super and enlist the professionalism of a very responsive and helpful onsite manager, Alejandro. I have never received a personalized welcome like we had here. We would certainly love to return. Thank you for a memorable and relaxing experience in Dominical!
5.0
Really enjoyed our stay; new, clean, and picturesque property.
5.0
This is our 7th trip to Costa Rica, needless to say we love it. This trip was for our 10-year anniversary so had our fingers crossed the listing was accurate.
It was epic! The listing didn't do the property its proper justice. The home was perfect, brand new construction. Even though it was just my husband and myself, there was another large room with a king sized bed, and a 3rd room with two single beds. There is AC in each room, all independent of each other which is nice. We only used the AC in the livingroom/kitchen and master bedroom to help save energy.
You have everything you need at your fingertips. Fully stocked kitchen with all the dishes you could need. There was a cabinet with spices and tons of storage.
The outdoor space was our morning getaway. My husband normally had coffee going before I was up, and I would find him on the patio working on his laptop at the table, overlooking the pool. My favorite was to use one of the floaties and lounge in the pool with a cup of coffee. Perfect way to stay cool and enjoy the toucans that love the banana's right by the pool.
The hosts were amazing, and always quick to get back to us.
We loved it so much I tried to extend our stay, but they only had one more night available, after that new guests checking in. We took it! One more night on the river watching the birds.
We will definitely be back, as this inspired us to look for property in the area.
Cheers, and enjoy this beautiful home and property.
5.0
We rented this home mainly for the location: just over a mile walk to a very chill beach town. Plus the house was on a river (we always love being on water). Plus it had a pool. Plus it was near the end of a road so it was very quiet. Plus it had an amazing deck and view. Plus it's a very new build. Plus there were toucans that visited the banana tree everyday . . . So many pluses, this home exceeded our expectations. The owners were helpful and communicative via email and the property manager, Alejandro, was an amazing host. We reached out to him a couple times during our visit and he was immediately responsive and had some great local recommendations for us. We couldn't recommend this property more. We will definitely be returning soon!
5.0
This newly built, upscale, very private property provides everything you need to comfortably kick back, unplug & just breathe. Hosts Susan & Rob were extremely responsive, informative & helpful, both prior to & during our stay. As was our attentive concierge, Alejandro, who had fresh fruit, coffee & snacks stocked for our arrival & made planning activities a breeze — from ziplining & trekking the national parks to choosing the best restaurants. Hanging out in the pool & having cocktails on the deck while listening to the River Barú & watching all the wildlife is amazing. Toucans, Coati, Blue Morphos, Macaws & more frequently visited! Laid back, surfer-town Dominical & the beach are an easy walk or short drive down a typical CR jungle road. So fun! Plenty to keep you busy—if you are so inclined. ¡Pura vida!
5.0
We thoroughly enjoyed our ten day stay at this house on the Baru River near Dominical. It is brand new, sparkling clean, very comfortable, quiet and relaxing - simply perfect. I cooked almost all of our meals at the house - the kitchen is well-stocked and the appliances (including the outdoor grill) work great. The back patio is lovely - we spent most of our time outside enjoying the view and sound of the river and the pool. Amazingly, there weren't any mosquitos. The owners, Rob and Susan, are very helpful - they provided us with lots of information in advance and answered all of our questions. They work with a local property manager, Alejandro, who is very friendly, helpful and responsive. This is a great place to stay while you are in the Dominical area.
5.0
We wish could give more than 5 stars for our stay! This was our first trip to Costa Rica and we had a lot of questions before arriving. Susan and Rob were patient and helpful, making sure we knew exactly what to bring and gave us a bunch of recommendations (with tips you’d only know if you were local) as we planned for our stay. We enjoyed time by the pool, listening to the river and bird watching (we even saw a toucan!) off their expansive deck that was perfect for lounging/yoga/patio dinners. They had a Bluetooth sound system that ran throughout the house and onto the deck, which we loved. The kitchen was stocked with everything we needed and having laundry on site was a plus! The river behind the house is beautiful and you are able to walk down to it - when it rains it seems to run pretty fast, but when we went down we were able to walk in comfortably up to our waste. We ran on the road to town a couple of times (which runs right along the river) to grab coffee (our favorite was Fuego/Coffee Mono Congo) lunch (had the best sushi at Sushi Dominican) and to get to the Dominical Beach and enjoy the local market that happens every Friday. It was a quick drive to waterfall hikes, national parks, and gorgeous beaches! Alejandro was also so helpful during our stay. He heard that we wanted to go whale watching and gave us personal recommendations on the best place to go in town and walked us through booking our trip.
When we were at Casa Tranquila, it felt like we were the only ones in town. The property is private and peaceful, the only sounds coming from the river and the birds (and occasional monkeys) - but with a short drive/walk to town, you were able to enjoy restaurants, shops, bars, and beaches filled with locals and visitors.
We couldn’t recommend Casa Tranquila more and can’t wait to come back as soon as possible!! Thank you Susan and Rob!
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Bahía Ballena?
The average price for a rental in Bahía Ballena is R 2,488 per night. This rental is R 2,319 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Secluded Luxury Rainforest Villa on the Baru River close to Dominical Beach !. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Secluded Luxury Rainforest Villa on the Baru River close to Dominical Beach !. Enjoy the water!
Is Secluded Luxury Rainforest Villa on the Baru River close to Dominical Beach ! pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Secluded Luxury Rainforest Villa on the Baru River close to Dominical Beach !?
We found 10 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, and parking.
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