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Arabella....Panoramic Ocean and Jungle views, Pool.....5 Star!!!

Arabella....Panoramic Ocean and Jungle views, Pool.....5 Star!!!

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Enjoy beautiful Ocean views while relaxing   in the infinity pool
Arabella is very secluded and surrounded by Jungle with panoramic Ocean views
Arabella Entry Gates
Welcome to Arabella through Gate Entrance
Enjoy beautiful Ocean views when sitting in cool shade of front deck at Arabella

Overview of Arabella....Panoramic Ocean and Jungle views, Pool.....5 Star!!!

Reviews
9.8 out of 10 Exceptional
2 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 6157 sq m

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • Hot tubHot tubHot tub
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher

Check out the area

Map
Uvita, Puntarenas Province
  • Popular LocationUvita Beach9 min walk
  • Popular LocationMarino Ballena National Park4 min drive
  • Popular LocationPunta Uvita6 min drive
  • AirportBuenos Aires (BAI)94 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Office 1

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3 (Half Bath)

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Arabella....Panoramic Ocean and Jungle views, Pool.....5 Star!!!

Welcome to Arabella....Located at a cool comfortable 250 meters above the dazzling coastline with Panoramic Ocean views including the Three Sister Islands. The home is located in the perfect spot where the constant gentle ocean breezes keep it cool and nestled in the jungle on a private acre of Paradise. The surrounding jungle promises an abundance of tropical sights and sounds that will delight you by day and night.... You will experience the best of Nature!

Monkeys, Toucans, Parrots, Coatimundi, and other Animals can be seen daily.... Be sure to have your camera ready! Our home is located in a private gated community in the middle of the beautiful Rainforest region of Costa Rica. Its unique architecture offers a spacious open-air indoor/outdoor floor plan. Walk in and pinch yourself to make sure you are not dreaming!!!

Relax under the covered deck in a hammock or lounge chair, go for a swim in the beautiful infinity pool, or enjoy an ice cold drink made from the delicious fruits of the area while sitting at the table shaded by the palapya covered umbrella beside the pool. This is the rhythm of your daily life at Casa Arabella.

The fully equipped kitchen with stainless steel appliances and beautiful custom wood counters is the social center of the home. For an extra special treat, create your own gourmet dinner and serve it in the dining room while enjoying the sunset views over the ocean. Sit in the living room, open the tall folding glass doors, and create a large indoor/outdoor living space with panoramic views of the pool, surrounding jungle covered mountains, ocean, Bahia Ballena, and Bird life.

So many beautiful scenes will delight you as you sit on the upstairs balcony and watch in awe as the sunrise and sunset transform the sky! Watch from the balcony for the many varieties of wildlife in the area.

We take pleasure in sharing the beauty of Costa Rica by using materials manufactured locally and incorporated in the design throughout the house. Construction was done by local craftsman/artist Hugo Chaverri. The spiral teak staircase at the heart of the home, wraps itself around a locally grown Guanacaste tree. The railings are artistically handcrafted with local Mangrove roots and Bejuco vine. The ceiling is lined with grass mats made especially for Casa Arabella by skilled descendants of the Mayan Indians.

The casita on the property is not available for rent as it is storage for the owner's items. While staying at Casa Arabella our Guests will always have the use of our entire property to themselves for total peace and tranquility.

Neighboring towns of Uvita, such as Dominical and Ojochal offer fabulous Restaurants to delight your taste.

The road up to Casa Arabella will take you on an Adventure passing by waterfalls, small bridges over streams, tree ferns, tropical flowers, surrounding jungle life and ocean views. You will see Costa Rica at its best!

Due to the world's health emergency because of the COVID-19, we have implemented a very strict cleaning protocol in 2020 to comply with the necessary measures to establish an adequate process of disinfection. We understand that cleaning our home effectively requires specific training, appropriate supplies, and a systematic process.

Our staff/housekeepers have been trained regarding proper and safe cleaning techniques and property security. They understand how to safely use chemical products (such as germicides used to clean bathrooms) and dispose of trash, and cleaning supplies appropriately. Please feel safe to visit our home knowing it has been specially prepared using the protocols established and recommended by the government and vacation rental associations!

There are many thrilling and educational activities in the area...Something to please everyone. Our staff is available to assist with questions and bookings. Please see list of Activities below.

We hope you enjoy planning your trip to Casa Arabella in the beautiful Uvita area of Costa Rica.
Pura Vida!

Property manager

Claire & Carol

Languages

English
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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
With swimming pool children need to be water safe

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Heavy fine for smoking in the house...See below
Cancellation if written notice is 30 days or more before occupancy then 100% refund of payment or if written notice is 14 days before then 50% refund
Damage/Security Deposit of $800 is required as a Temporary Authorization only on credit card during stay at property. Is Released at end inspection
This is a Non-smoking property...Due to fire hazard, a $3,000 fine will be charged for any Loss or Damage due to Smoke inside the House or in casita

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Uvita

Located in Ballena, this holiday home is near the beach. Punta Uvita and Marino Ballena National Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Sunset Surf Dominical - Day Lessons and Costa Rica Stand Up Paddle Boarding. Scuba diving and snorkelling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and cycling nearby.
Map
Uvita, Puntarenas Province

What's nearby

  • Uvita Beach - 9 min walk
  • Marino Ballena National Park - 4 min drive
  • Punta Uvita - 6 min drive
  • Catarata uvita - 7 min drive
  • Playa Hermosa - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • La Choza de Alejo - 4 min drive
  • Restaurante Marino Ballena - 3 min drive
  • Sibu - 4 min drive
  • Pizzeria La Fogata - 17 min walk
  • Uvita Beer Garden - 7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Arabella....Panoramic Ocean and Jungle views, Pool.....5 Star!!! have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include infinity pools.

Is Arabella....Panoramic Ocean and Jungle views, Pool.....5 Star!!! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Arabella....Panoramic Ocean and Jungle views, Pool.....5 Star!!!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Arabella....Panoramic Ocean and Jungle views, Pool.....5 Star!!!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Arabella....Panoramic Ocean and Jungle views, Pool.....5 Star!!! located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Uvita Beach and Playa Colonia. Punta Uvita and Marino Ballena National Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Holly T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Beautiful home for a rainforest stay, but you should know...
This is a tricky review to write. First, the home is beautiful and the view?!?! Amazing. I've never seen so many butterflies and hummingbirds and heard so many bird calls and monkeys. You can feel the vibration of life around you and it is wonderful. This is one of the better appointed VRBOs we've stayed in. Everything you need in the kitchen is there. Good appliances, cookware, plenty of towels. Washer / Dryer and laundry soap! Having said that, this was not a great destination for us. If you want to stay at the house and enjoy the view, read your book and take a swim, it might work well for you. We wanted to come and go more, and that's where we bumped into some difficulty. This may be on me. I read the description as 3 miles from Uvita. I saw that we would need a 4x4. We've driven on rough (!!) Costa Rican roads before. This was not surprising to us. What I didn't expect was just how long it would take us to get from Uvita to the house. With practice we got it down to 22 minutes. And that's 20+ minutes of very difficult driving. (I thought it would be a few minutes of rocky, rutted, challenging road.) It was over 40 minutes round trip just to run into town. As a result, we didn't want to go down and up more than once a day, it was too much stress and kind of sucked all the Pura Vida out of us. Gone were my ideas that we'd jaunt into town for coffee and pastries, hop over to the beach in the afternoon, return home for showers and clean clothes and then scoot out to dinner. Instead, we made one trek each day and on two days decided to just stay in because we were tired of the difficult drive. Then there's part two. We lost power. I know this is common in CR. We had a few 5-10 minute power hits as we expected. We brought flashlights just in case so we were ready. I'd picked up a little extra water as Claire had suggested. The power stayed out for 22 hours. Without power, there's no water. No showers. No flushing toilets. No ceiling fans. No wi-fi for communication. Spotty cell service. I know the owners can't control the power grid. But having a generator might make sense. A stock of extra water. A bucket so we could use pool water to flush the toilets. I would have really appreciated a visit from a caretaker to check on us, maybe bring us a little food. We lost all the food in the fridge and an entire day of our vacation. It's a beautiful home. Claire is very communicative. But we won't return.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

klacymorris M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Jungle House
This house is gorgeous and has a stunning view. There is a plethora of wildlife right there on the property.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sarah C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Escape
Casa Aracari is situated on a beautiful property that allows visitors to enjoy the most beautiful views of the area. We certainly appreciated having downtime there after our adventures. Admittedly, the drive there is rather treacherous - definitely requires a 4 x 4! The manager was wonderful - extremely responsive and helpful. She sent a great deal of information prior to our stay and connected with us during. We really appreciated getting to know the caretaker, Marvin, and took him up on his offer to take us to see the waterfalls. We also met his brother and took a chocolate tour. It was a highlight of our trip - so personal!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mountain top Paradise
If you want to get away from it all and don’t mind a little rough road to get to the top of the mountain this is a beautiful place to be. We spent our first 5 days at one of the best hotels in Costa Rica, but the last 8 days we spent here was magic. It was just the two of us, so swimming necked was awesome! I also love to cook so all my meals were exactly how I wanted them! That being said it was nice to have a small town 20 minutes down the mountain to eat out too.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Heidi J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Jungle paradise getaway!
House and property are truly an amazing jungle experience. Everything you could need or want is in the home. The location is steeper and longer than anticipated and a 4x4 is certainly required, but road is in good condition. Claire, the owner, was a great communicator and Martin, the caretaker, was an awesome and friendly guy that gave us a wonderful waterfall tour. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2021

About the host

Hosted by Claire & Carol

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Living in southern California, our family has always enjoyed outdoor activities at the Beach, swimming, surfing, snorkeling, Nature, and hiking. Our interests then were a perfect fit to purchase a home at the beach in Costa Rica on the Osa Peninsula. Our favorite beaches in the Osa Peninsula are Playa Ballena, Playa Ventanas, and Playa Hermosa.

Why they chose this property

We fell in love with the spectacular ocean views and surroundings of the gorgeous rain forest scenery and natural wildlife in this secluded home in the Uvita area in the Southwest Pacifiregion of Costa Rica. The Costa Rican people are very warm and friendly, and made us feel welcome.

This private rain forest area around Casa Arabella is very special with its lush green natural environment and abundant wildlife. Being surrounded by Nature is a peaceful and renewing experience.

The home was designed and constructed by local Tico contractors plus some of the finest woodwork by local artisans. We are thrilled with the way the home blends so seamlessly into the Rain forest.

What makes this property unique

We have a property manager who lives in another home in the area and can assist you with any questions, home maintenance, and other information about the area while you are staying in our home.

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English
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