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The Best of Both, Hotel Style Suites with the Comforts of Home

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Areal,  central (kitchen/living/dining) side towers bedrooms, 2 rooms per side
Sunset view from bedroom #1 porch overlooking pool
Pool at sunset
Front of the house
View from keyhole opening as you enter the front doors, windows open to the sea.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms4+ bathroomsSleeps 10371.6 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Breakfast available

Explore the area

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Dominicalito, Puntarenas, Osa
  • Playa Dominicalito
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Playa Dominical
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Nauyaca Waterfalls
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Quepos (XQP)
    ‪44 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

4 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

The Best of Both, Hotel Style Suites with the Comforts of Home

Located along one of the stunning ridgelines soaring over Costa Rica’s southern Pacific coastline, 180 del Mar delivers commanding 180° ocean views stretching thirty miles on a clear day. The ocean provides only one stunning feature of the property. The pristine jungle ridge of Escaleras offers our guests a unique backdrop of lush tropical vegetation and close encounters with the wildlife it supports. The sound of monkeys makes for an interesting wakeup call, and there is never a shortage of tropical birds brandishing dramatic colors. Guests can anticipate a distinctive and spectacular sunset every evening no matter what time of year they chose to visit, and when the sun dips down below the horizon a new stage of stars is set.

Please keep in mind that a 4x4 vehicle is required within the gated community.

Your stay at 180 del Mar will be one of the most memorable of a lifetime. The house was designed, built and finished all by the owner, whose unique vision resulted in three octagonal towers that provide the feeling of a never ending perspective.

Two towers house the bedrooms, purposely detached from the main living space to instill a feeling of privacy even when travelling with close family. Each spacious suite offers a distinct and impressive view, with privet terrace, bathrooms feature hot water showers, double sink vanities, and ample closet space. Of the four rooms, three contain king sized mattresses, one with queen sized bed, but upon request can be outfitted with additional beds (full size futon and a trundle twin size) in two of the bedrooms.

The main tower of the house will provide everything for your home away from home. The enormity of the living room is only amplified when the accordion doors open expanding the room to the outside veranda and the ever present jungle breezes. Comfortable furnishings and handcrafted wood work give a warm and relaxing feeling as you enjoy the scenery. In the kitchen you will find everything you need; large two door refrigerator, gas range, dishwasher, microwave, toaster oven, blender, coffee maker. Ample counter space, well stocked cookware and utensils make preparing meals easy.
The dinning space features a beautiful handcrafted table that seats eight comfortably. There is a large picnic table that seats 10 on the veranda. Facing the ocean, read a book, take a nap, sip on a cocktail from the wraparound is porch, take a dip in the pool. A fully equipped laundry room and powder room round out the features of the home.


Keywords: Vacation Rental House

Property manager

Eduardo Avancini and Elizabeth Coffman
Premier Host

Languages

English, Portuguese, Spanish

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
Non refundable pet deposit
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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 first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Ballena

Located in Ballena, this holiday home is in the mountains and near the beach. Hacienda Barú National Wildlife Refuge 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.
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Dominicalito, Puntarenas, Osa

What's nearby

  • Hacienda Baru - 6 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Alturas Wildlife Sanctuary - 10 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Playa Dominicalito - 11 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Playa Dominical - 12 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Nauyaca Waterfalls - 19 min drive - 15.8 km

Getting around

  • Quepos (XQP) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Scala - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Tortilla Flats - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante La Parcela - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Coco's Restaurant - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Fuego Brew Company - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does The Best of Both, Hotel Style Suites with the Comforts of Home have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is The Best of Both, Hotel Style Suites with the Comforts of Home pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Best of Both, Hotel Style Suites with the Comforts of Home?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Best of Both, Hotel Style Suites with the Comforts of Home?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Best of Both, Hotel Style Suites with the Comforts of Home located?

Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is 1.8 mi (2.8 km) from Playa Dominicalito and 2.6 mi (4.1 km) from Hacienda Baru. Playa Dominical and Sunset Surf Dominical - Day Lessons are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 77 out of 88 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 88 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 88 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 88 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 88 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ben B.

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

Great place to escape

Great location to relax and spend time as a family.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erin F.

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

Pura Vida at its finest

We had a wonderful time at the house. It has everything you would need. Perfect location.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Beautiful prooerty

Great location
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard B.

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

Best place for a family get together

We celebrated my wife's 60th with some of her sisters , everyone loved the house the area and the Jungle vibe
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather H.

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

Spectacular Stay with the Best Views

Our two families enjoyed every minute of our holiday here. It was like our own mini tropical resort in the rainforest. Toucans, capuchins, and all other manner of wildlife visited us daily. The hosts were wonderful and very communicative. Memories to last a lifetime!
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

valerie w.

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

Fantastic!

The house was amazing as well as the property! We saw so much wildlife just from the patio. It was great for us to have our own separate rooms too. Elizabeth was the best!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judith S.

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

Lovely place for a family vacation

Great set up for our family of 8 with space for everyone. The pool was lovely as was the wildlife who stopped by for a visit. Very well-equipped kitchen with everything we needed. Easy to get to restaurants and Mama Toucans for food.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janell M.

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

Wonderful Place!

Our family spent a week here and thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Elizabeth was very helpful and quick to respond when we had questions.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Todd K.

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

Great Stay in Jungle!

Property was exactly as expected. Host was great at communicating and meeting our needs. Would definitely stay again! Paradise in the jungle!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Katharine H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Tropical Mountain Escape

This property is AMAZING. The architecture and setting of the home is truly special. The open-air design of the main building makes it really feel different than regular life (at least for us). The kitchen is well-stocked. The pool is beautiful and refreshing. We spent every morning in awe of the beautiful views and sounds. Prospective renters should be aware: There are bugs and sometimes the water pressure isn't great. There are noisy (amazing) birds and monkeys! Also, the mountain road is very steep and rough...definitely requires a 4x4 vehicle. The hosts are very helpful and responsive and live close by. We will never forget our time at this special place!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marion R.

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

Peaceful getaway

Our stay at this house was just what we needed - a getaway from the world - and an amazing variety of birds - and monkeys!
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Deborah K.

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

In the Jungle

Beautiful location! Really nice set up with privacy for all staying. Pool was lovely! Hosts were fantastic! Super quick to respond and help A few too many bugs but all in all we would definitely return :)
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alison B.

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

Paradise

It was perfect. The home was a beautiful design with so many spaces for personal items. It felt connected to nature. The pool was used every day. We enjoyed lizards, bats, birds, a giant ant hill, one person saw a monkey. The plants were amazing, there were bananas, vanilla, many flowers and it was just so tropical yet not too hot. It's my dream house.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah E.

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

Holidays away

My sister and I rented this and brought spouses and kids. They kids LOVED the property. Pool and porch were beautiful.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

David M.

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

The view is stunning

Our group of 9 had an amazing time. Thank you Elizabeth for your great care!!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

adonia m.

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

Two week getaway

We stayed here with two other couples for two weeks. Everything was as advertised and the hosts were extremely helpful in providing us information about the area and setting up some morning fishing trips! The layout of the place was perfect for couples. The drive up the mountain was a little steep but fine once you got used to it.
Stayed 12 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie N.

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

Paradise

We loved our stay! Very clean and inviting. The view and sounds were incredible! Plenty of room for everyone. The last day we had a couple of Howler monkeys hanging out with us by the pool - just amazing. Thank you so much for the memories, hope to be back!
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard B., Vernon

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

A slice of Heaven

We love this house, love the jungle feel, love the sunsets and the privacy. The road in is not unique in Costa Rica but rent an SUV for sure. Some nights we do the 5 minute drive down to the beach in Dominicalito and watch the surfers at sundown. This is close to great grocery stores in Uvita and many beaches, and the house gives everyone a place to meet and a place for your own space. Renting it again! The house is also the best equipped home we have ever rented. This is a great place to stay
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

James G.

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

1st time to CR

Marina Vista was as stated!! You walk in the front door and even before you do there are stunning views. Communicated all along the way.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cindy C.

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

Birthday trip

Beautiful view, rooms were very comfortable and accommodating for all eight of us. We loved watching the sunset from the back porch. I grilled fresh fish caught that day on the outdoor grill and served it up on that big beautiful, round table in the kitchen area. My husband said he could live in that everyday, happily. We would love to return.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard B., Vernon

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

Spectacular Home with ocean and jungle feel

The hosts were helpful friendly and informative, the home was fabulous with lots of wildlife, and breathtaking sunsets, great for families and friends with a communal room and very private sleeping quarters. Close to towns and restaurants, nearby beaches, and grocery store. This place had all the toys and utensils you would need. Rent an SUV, its a must
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debbie K.

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

This place was magical

I'm still smiling about our stay at this beautiful home. You are right in the rainforest in a gorgeous open air home (bedrooms have A/C). Views for hours of the wildlife, plants, flowers and of course, the ocean. The owners live nearby and are so responsive. They even helped us set up a chef to prepare dinner for us our first night there. This was such a great way to experience Costa Rica and I would recommend it to anyone!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tara S.

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

Beautiful views

The hosts were great and we loved the open air floor plan. Hearing the howler monkeys was a bonus. Visitors should know this is a jungle home so there will be ants and in the rainy season, some humidity in the rooms. Definitely recommend a 4x4 to access the home.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Todd J. J.

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

Almost Paradise

Definitely need 4 wheel drive vehicle on the road to the house, but worth the drive. Beautiful views. Nature sounds all around. Elizabeth and Eduardo have thought of all the things you need for your stay. Large open kitchen and main living area open to outside living. Appreciate environmentally friendly features, eg. recycling and composting. Pool is small but very nice, with ocean views.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Roy E., Palmer Texas

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

Gorgeous View

First time to Costa Rica and we were not disappointed in Elizabeth's home. We had stayed 3 nights earlier in LaFortuna and made the trip down to Domincalito for the rest of our trip. The house was just as described, beautiful, the kids could only walk around going Oh my god is is so beautiful. Communication with Elizabeth was great, she sent great directions and instructions prior to our arrival. Do have a 4x4 vehicle, it is off the main road a ways and in the rain 4x4 is really handy. Once you get there you won't want to leave. We really wished we had just went there for our whole trip. We fully intend to go back there again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021

About the host

Hosted by Eduardo Avancini and Elizabeth Coffman

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My name is Eduardo Avancini, together with my mom, Noemi, we purchased property in Dominical in 2002 and I moved from Southampton, New York to break ground here in the hills of Escaleras. Warm water and good waves may have enticed me initially, but after nearly 20 years, this is my home. My family has grown from my daughter who came with me from New York, to include my wife, Elizabeth, and our two sons, who were born here. My mom has retired and now lives with us. Being a carpenter, I designed and finished the house along with my crew.

Why they chose this property

The southern Pacific zone is the most magical in the entire country of Costa Rica. Lush tropical jungle kisses the sea, with dramatic rock points and expansive stretches of beach. Fantastic surf, snorkeling/ diving, impressive fishing make this area a water lover's paradise. The area around 180 del Mar remains largely unspoiled by large developments and resorts, therefore wildlife abounds. Monkeys, sloths, birds, reptiles, even elusive cats can be seen in the hills of Escaleras. We have maintained undisturbed swaths of jungle to buffer for other homes, and foster wildlife here on the property.

What makes this property unique

As with all homes in the hills, a steep drive up is required to reveal the gorgeous views. Our location is high enough to feel the temperature difference, peaceful sounds and constant breeze, but only short drive to the highway. Dominical is 10 minutes to the north, and Uvita less than 20 minutes to the south making it convenient for tours, groceries, restaurants.
My family and I live in our own home a short distance below the rental on our 10 acer property. We are on hand to answer questions or address any issues in a matter of minutes. Our dog is a guest favorite, as most people miss their animals at home, she patrols and stops by for pets and love.

Languages:

English, Spanish, Portuguese

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