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9.6

Exceptional

6 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 100 sq m

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Pool

Washer

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Check-in time

2:00 PM

Check-out time

12:00 PM

Explore the area

Uvita, Puntarenas Province

Alturas Wildlife Sanctuary9 min drive
Hacienda Baru9 min drive
Nauyaca Waterfalls22 min drive
Palmar (PMZ-Palmar Sur)52 min drive

Most relevant reviews

8/10 Good

Very nice house, well equipped, just a bit far from main road, but views are incredibly!

Ivan A.

Apr 9, 2023

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Garden Suite

1 King Bed

Master

1 King Bed

Ocean view suite

2 Queen Beds

Pool apartment Blue Buddha room

1 Double Bed

Pool Apartment Pink Buddha room

1 King Bed

Pool apartment single

1 Single Bed

1 bathroom

Main Floor Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Balcony

Separate dining area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Spectacular Rainforest View Home

Pagoda del Loto Azul is a unique, three-level six bedroom house boasting some of the most dramatic views of the ocean and rainforest available in the area. The 180 degree viewscape is breathtaking and includes rocky headlands, the world-famous Whale’s Tail reef, Caño Island, the Osa Peninsula and sunset on the water during the summer months.
The elevation is approx 1000 feet above sea level which gives the site a lofty feel, moderate temperatures and still puts you within minutes drive to the beach.

Property manager

Tim West

Amenities

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Ocean view

Pool

Kitchen

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 24

Check out before 12:00 PM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Four wheel drive is recommended to get up to the home and access beaches and waterfalls.

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

Parties and events are allowed on site

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

About the area

Ballena

Located in Ballena, this holiday home is by the ocean. 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. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Uvita, Puntarenas Province

What's nearby

Alturas Wildlife Sanctuary - 9 min drive
Hacienda Baru - 9 min drive
Playa Dominical - 17 min drive
Marino Ballena National Park - 19 min drive
Nauyaca Waterfalls - 22 min drive

Getting around

Quepos (XQP) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

‪Sibu - ‬13 min drive
‪Coco's Restaurant - ‬12 min drive
‪Fuego Brew Company - ‬12 min drive
‪Cafe Mono Congo - ‬11 min drive
‪Los Barriles - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Spectacular Rainforest View Home have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Spectacular Rainforest View Home pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Spectacular Rainforest View Home?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Spectacular Rainforest View Home?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Spectacular Rainforest View Home located?

Situated by the ocean, this holiday home is 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from Playa Dominicalito and within 6 miles (10 km) of Hacienda Baru and Sunset Surf Dominical - Day Lessons. Costa Rica Stand Up Paddle Boarding and Playa Barú are also within 6 miles (10 km).

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

Ivan A., San Jose

9 Apr 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful House

Very nice house, well equipped, just a bit far from main road, but views are incredibly!

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

10 Jan 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing Week at Pogoda

I researched hours and hours about where to stay/go and what to do in Costa Rica and after a friend recommended Dominical/Uvita area I found Pogoda. Once I booked, I hardly had to do any more research-Tim was so helpful. Instantly he became our family travel agent and was so incredibly friendly and helpful. He planned all our excursions and even a few restaurant ideas. Pogoda is a beautiful and unique home on the top of paradise. The ride up is exhilirating and fun, and when you reach Pogoda it's worth it. The view is one like I've never seen- and we woke up to it every single morning!! Our family LOVED the outdoor living space on the top floor and spent our evenings there, listening to the rainforest sounds, enjoying the solitude. Our trip to Costa Rica would not have been as perfect without Tim and Pogoda. He eased the stress of travelling internationally, and the home is a sanctuary. I MISS IT. Tim is now a friend.

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carmela S.

25 Dec 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing vacation!

We had a spectacular stay at Pagoda! The views are amazing… really some of the most beautiful views I’ve seen! And from the master bedroom, you get to wake up to those views just by sitting in your bed! Also, the house is surrounded by trees with lots of birds and we even had a sloth living in the property those days! The outdoor spaces are super comfortable for big groups and all have beautiful views. It truly is a special place. The owner Tim lives in another house inside the property and is always available for any questions or recommendations. The house is also perfect for outdoors yoga sessions. Because the house is in a mountain, I would definitely recommend going in a 4x4 and preferably during the dry season. There are several beaches close by. We went to the Marino Ballena National Park which is beautiful during low tide. We also went to another beach called Ventanas which during low tide has some caves that can be explored. Another activity I would highly recommend is the Catarata Nauyaca… beautiful! We had an amazing time and will definitely go back!

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

John J.

6 Apr 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Incredible views!

Incredible jungle and ocean views! This house is perfect for those seeking a relaxing get away. The house is the perfect combination of being secluded, yet not far from town. While at the house you feel as if you’re the only house within miles, providing you the perfect relaxing jungle get away. At same time, only a short 15 minute drive to get to town for grocery store, restaurants, surfing, etc. Tim is extremely communicative and helpful, as well. Anything you need, Tim is there to assist. Great house…highly recommend.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

4 Apr 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Best View in Costa Rica...Ocean, ocean, ocean plus rainforest, tropical birds and more!

This was our 4th trip to CR and 3rd to the area. We were two families with 4 kids ages 8-16. Tim was very responsive to all our questions re: house & amenities as well as suggestions for activities & companies to use. Even with our CR experience, we went with several of his suggestions (zip-lining; private chef dinner; Cano Island snorkel). Arrival instructions/directions were detailed & accurate, and his recommendation on a 4WD vehicle was definitely needed. There is no way to accurately describe the view that greeted us upon arrival at the house. Our jaws dropped as Tim escorted us onto the deck. A full 180 degree view of the ocean, including a clear view of the Whale Tail, coastline and Cano Island. The other 180 degrees is the beautiful rainforest which is equally breathtaking. The house is very private on it's 1000 ft perch on the escarpment. The house was perfect for two families. The top floor includes two air conditioned bedrooms (#1. 2 x Queen beds with ocean/rainforest views, plus full bath; #2. 1 x King bed with ocean/escarpment & rainforest views w/full bath) and walk out to the large top deck (includes hammock, day beds, ample lounge seating 50% covered, lighting and ceiling fans). There is also a convenient spiral staircase on the outside of the home that gave our friends easy access to the upper deck, without having to disturb those staying in the top floor bedrooms. (And yes, there is also an interior staircase). The main floor was spacious and had plenty of seating for both dining and relaxing...and all with ocean views. The main level also has a full bathroom. The kitchen was well equipped (dishwasher, fridge/freeze that dispenses filtered water and ice). TIP: do your grocery shopping (use the BM store in Uvita) after arrival as Tim keeps many items on hand for renters use (spices, condiments, etc). The deck off the main level is huge and includes dining & lounge area (lighting /ceiling fans), grill, two washer/dryers as well as a large space that we used for Yoga (Tim hosted several classes for us). No need to bring yoga mat or other equipment as it is provided. The pool was the perfect place to cool off & has shaded areas most of the day. We felt comfortable, safe & fully immersed at Pagoda with the amazing smells, sights & sounds of the rainforest all around us. We loved getting to know Tim & his cute pup Koby; we are looking forward to seeing them both again soon. Thank you Tim!

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

About the host

Hosted by Tim West

Moved to Costa Rica in 2021 with my dog Lucian from Seattle to open this vacation rental/retreat space . Have worked hard to create a special space for large groups to relax, enjoy the view , wildlife and gardens.

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