Beachfront holiday rental in Ballena Bay

We had the loveliest time at this beachfront house. The pool is gorgeous - not too warm or cold. It was so refreshing to relax in the pool and stare at the waves. The house is in the best part of Esterillos, right in front of the “mermaid” and the tide pools. The house is well designed and makes use of all the spaces. It was clean and well equipped. You can also walk to the nearby store and there are a few good restaurants just a block or two away walking along the beach. It was an amazing place to share with family, we will be back!

The views were incredible. My wife and I really enjoyed our stay

Great location, a short walk from the beach. Spacious bedrooms and living area. Maud is a very considerate and accommodating host.

We enjoyed this beautiful, clean, home.

We stayed for four days and had the most amazing time. I had tears in my eyes saying goodbye to Emerita. She and Diogenes were wonderful hosts who helped us with any questions and pointed out a baby sloth that we never would have seen without her pointing it out. It’s truly a magical place, Déborah. Thank you for your timely responses, accurate description, and recommendations. For those considering—know thyself! If you freak out over bugs, this isn’t the place for you. It’s Pura Vida. My son, daughter , and I loved everything! Morning Mother’s Day walk solo on the beach was perfection. We will return!!!!

Great location and comfort. beds a little hard

Great location! The Property keepers Jefferson and his mom were wonderful and kind! super sweet and always helpful. amazing fish tacos, recommend having them cook for you one night. soo good!! gorgeous property and so very enjoyable. felt it was prime location for things addy los suenos adventure park, Jaco, Manuel Antonio, Quepos. Right in the middle with a relaxing place to go back to.

excellent place to stay, ac in all rooms, it had even fabric soap, great amenities, we're hopping in staying any time soon!! love the place!!

One of the best Airbnbs I’ve stayed in Latin America!!! This home is comfortable, luxury and with everything we need. The location can’t be any better, we didn’t have to rent a car or ATV because it was very easy to get to places. Beach and restaurants are all less than 5 minutes walk. The balcony of the house is so magical, we enjoyed seating on the balcony watching the rain, enjoying the trees and sometimes we can see monkeys from the balcony. The house is very quiet, clean and spacious. Free cleaning service every 4 days. Alejandro was super helpful and responsive! We really felt this is one of the best places to stay in town! We really enjoyed this home!

Beautiful apartment, well equipped. Great location with access to the beach, a great view and friendly and helpful host. Will be back!

We had a great stay for our friend’s Bachelorette! If driving, it may be a tough to find, the outside gate is not marked, but the local shuttle drivers know where it is. We were had contact with house manager, Leo, he helped with arranging meals, groceries, transportation, excursions and answered all questions. He was welcoming and patience. The cook was great, the meals she prepped were the best during our stay. The house was gorgeous, felt private, clean and very spacious for the 8 of us (just keep in mind that you’re in the jungle so expect lots of bugs and birds!). The bedrooms had ice cold AC, were spacious and very comfortable. The views are STUNNING and the pool was perfect. It was a 5-10 minute walk to Tango Mar Hotel and the beach.

Could not have picked a better place to stay in Santa Teresa. The host was very responsive and helpful with local recommendations. Place was cleaned daily and located in a great spot. You will need a lifted vehicle to get to and from the place due to the road conditions.

⸻ Trust me—book this place. Meet Spyridon and try to tell me he’s not the nicest guy you’ve ever met! He’s incredibly helpful and communicative throughout the stay. The views are absolutely stunning and give you that lush, authentic jungle vibe—unlike some of the more modern, Miami or Beverly Hills-style homes in the area. I mean, why come all the way to Costa Rica for that? One thing to note: while the beach is nearby, the walk back is a serious uphill climb. It’s doable, but be ready to break a sweat. An ATV is definitely the way to go—but hey, that’s the trade-off for those epic views.

Primo space in Santa Teresa and to be honest, the construction isn’t really noticeable. Highly recommend and Sophie is a rockstar concierge!

This place is amazing! Great location right on the beach, beautiful interior space with absolutely stunning ocean view. Falling asleep to the sound of the waves was incredible. The pool is a great was to cool off and the deck was a great place to lounge and just enjoy life.

It is heaven on earth! Sophie, our concierge, made every step of our journey so easy. She was very responsive and we appreciated the welcome basket of fruit and wine! The house keeper and groundskeeper were wonderful and the house was cleaned spotless everyday and the grounds were maintained beautifully. Thank you so much and we hope to be back one day!

Linette and Dan were wonderful hosts. Both were so warm. Linette immediately welcomed me to her home and provided a mini tour. She gave my her phone number in case I had questions. Dan showed off his garden and all the fruit trees. It was such a great experience. Linette provided instructions on how to walk to the beach. Find the yellow Catholic Church and take the road turning left all the way down. They live about a 10 minute walk from the beach. They also have so much nature on their property in the mangroves. You'll see large fish swimming, and little crabs. please be aware that you're sharing the property with Linette and Dan. they won't be in your way :) if anything, provide fresh fruit to you!

Wonderful couple of days, thanks again!

We had the best time at Richards place, and loved the location being right next to Rocobar to grab a bite to eat. The beach is amazing, we would definitely book again.

Excellent location and spacious condo, right on the beach! We loved the recommendations all within a quick walk! Definitely recommend!

Casa Baru is a beautiful home and a perfect location for accessing the beach and many great restaurants. When we walked in the door my kids said, “This looks like a celebrity’s house!”. The outdoor space is beautiful and serene and indoors is spacious and comfortable. Juan was super responsive to any questions we had and he had great local recommendations for restaurants. I highly recommend this beautiful home and Juan as a host!

This cabin is a gem! It’s on a peaceful, predominantly local strip of beach, pretty close to Playa de los Muertos. The backyard has some awesome iguanas who live in the trees (and love fruit) and you can literally be on the beach in a minute and in the very comfortable, chill water in another minute! Jennifer connected us with her local host, Neisy who same day booked us a tour with Norberto. He picked us up on the beach from his boat and took us to Isla Tortuga for snorkeling and then to see the bioluminescence at night. Absolutely gorgeous!

Nadine was very helpful and responsive. And her local contact person was supportive and knowledgeable as well. The villa worked well for two couples. It was well supplied and we had everything that we needed, although nothing fancy. Los Delfines is a unique community, with many people who live there volunteering their time and skills to provide lots of activities. There was pickleball lessons, pickleball, birding, yoga, volleyball, euchre, hiking and more. The beach is perfect for walking. Lots of great restaurants and villages to explore in the area. Got to love those beautiful scarlet mackaws!! Thanks for a great stay!

Our family of three adults, a preteen, 4year old and 1 year old had a wonderful stay. More than enough room. The place was exactly as described. Absolutely stunning. Everything and more you could ever need. We never left the outdoor/ pool area. The casita was a lovely edition for my sister in law. We had a small issue the day after check in but hosts were quick to respond and resolve the issue. Place was immaculately Clean. The community itself is fantastic. Restaurant on site was nice to have available. Highly recommend staying at Macaw Haven.