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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 9204 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

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Dominical, Puntarenas (province)
  • Hacienda Baru
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Playa Dominical
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Playa Dominicalito
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Quepos (XQP)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Ground Floor Primary Bedroom

1 King Bed

Upstairs Guest or Kid's Bedroom

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Upstairs Primary Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Ground Floor En Suite Bathroom

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

Ground Floor Guest Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Upstairs En Suite Bathroom

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

Upstairs Guest Bathroom

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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

From Patio to the Pacific in Seconds, 3 Bdrm/3 Bath, Private Pool, Fast Wifi

Villa Sur is a stunning three bedroom, four bath villa that is 100’ (30m) from Dominical Beach.

Surrounded by a large pool and lush gardens, with towering trees over 100’ tall, the villa is a haven for water enthusiasts, eco-tourists, and families that want a lovely beach house with all the amenities.

With beds for up to nine, the Villa Sur can accommodate your family and friends, or three couples, or perhaps a reunion of school buddies.

Each bedroom has air conditioning, but you’ll end up opening up the screened windows and going to sleep listening to the surf outside your villa. There are excellent views of the beach and ocean from nearly every room in the house.

Two of the bedrooms have ensuite bathrooms, and the third bedroom has its own bathroom steps away. A convenient sofa bed in the loft area is great for kids or teens. Of course, linens are provided for all beds, and towels are provided for both the bathrooms and beach and pool use.

The kitchen has all of the expected conveniences, with lovely granite countertops, the appliances you’d expect, and lots of cookware and dishware for fine dining. You can dine inside under the cathedral ceiling that soars 20’ overhead, but we end up dining outside by the terrace for almost every meal. Both tables seat six.

Villa Sur, and its companion properties, Villa Central and Villa Norte, are conveniently located about 5 minutes by car from Dominical. However, when the tide is between low and medium tide, you can walk to Dominical in about 20 minutes on the beach. That’s why we picked this property: you spend less time in the car, and more time in the pool, on the beach, or in the ocean. And you don’t need to have a four wheel drive vehicle to get to Villa Sur; any rental car will do. You have no steep hillside roads to contend with. When you want to dine out, there are great restaurants in Dominical, or 15 minutes south in Uvita, or 30 minutes south in Ojochal (our favorite!) The area is known for having a wide range of cuisines, from fresh seafood to vegetarian meals to Costa Rican specialties.

Excursions can be scheduled through our property manager, YouGetHere.com. Their concierge service will hook you up with river rafting trips, kayak trips through the mangroves, horseback rides to waterfalls,, trips to the Osa Peninsula, afternoons spent ziplining, or nature hikes for birdwatchers. Our villa is centrally located for ecotourism, about 45 minutes south of the famous Manuel Antonio National Park, and 60 minutes north of Sierpe, the gateway to Corcovado and the Osa Peninsula. Whitewater rafting is about 45 minutes away on Rio Savegre, depending on the recent rainfall, with its Class II and Class III rapids. We’ve run the Savegre about a dozen times and it never gets old.

Getting to Villa Sur takes about 3.5 hours on paved roads from Juan Santamaria International Airport in Alajuela (the “San Jose” airport), or 5 hours from the Liberia Airport. Renting a car is easy from a variety of familiar rental car agencies. You can also arrange a private shuttle from YouGetHere if you prefer.

To summarize:
● As close to the beach as you can be in Costa Rica.
● No four wheel drive required.
● Privacy and seclusion, yet in the middle of activities, dining, and ecotourism.
● On-site housekeeper and gardener/handyman.
● The option to rent two or three identical villas for large groups.
Villa Sur: The ideal place for your family vacation, surfing retreat, or couple’s getaway.

Check-in times are between 4:00 PM and 8:30 PM.
Check-out times are between 5:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Property manager

YouGetHere Property Management
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Languages

English, Spanish

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking is not permitted
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Check-in details are sent 1 month in advance and require a response no later than 72 hours before the arrival date.
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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
Long-term renters welcome
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

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A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Ballena

Located in Ballena, this villa is on 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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Dominical, Puntarenas (province)

What's nearby

  • Hacienda Baru - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Playa Dominical - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Playa Dominicalito - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Alturas Wildlife Sanctuary - 7 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Nauyaca Waterfalls - 12 min drive - 11.4 km

Getting around

  • Quepos (XQP) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Scala - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Tortilla Flats - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante La Parcela - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Coco's Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Fuego Brew Company - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does From Patio to the Pacific in Seconds, 3 Bdrm/3 Bath, Private Pool, Fast Wifi have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is From Patio to the Pacific in Seconds, 3 Bdrm/3 Bath, Private Pool, Fast Wifi pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at From Patio to the Pacific in Seconds, 3 Bdrm/3 Bath, Private Pool, Fast Wifi?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at From Patio to the Pacific in Seconds, 3 Bdrm/3 Bath, Private Pool, Fast Wifi?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is From Patio to the Pacific in Seconds, 3 Bdrm/3 Bath, Private Pool, Fast Wifi located?

Nestled on the beach, this Ballena villa is within a 15-minute walk of Hacienda Baru and Playa Dominical. Playa Dominicalito and Sunset Surf Dominical - Day Lessons are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 37 out of 42 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 42 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great Place

Well appointed home. We've stay in a lot of rental homes. This one was one of the best. Can you believe it had sharp knives in the kitchen.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trudy B.

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

Beautiful Beach location for our Family Spring Break!

Our family enjoyed a great week at Cabilltos Del Mar Sur Villa in Dominical! The home was exactly as advertised online. We arrived late Sunday night to a very clean home ready for us. We were very thankful for the AC wall units in each bedroom bc the house was very humid on arrival but in a matter of minutes each room cooled down and stayed that way throughout the week. They were a great escape after long days out in the sun! We also loved having a private pool at the villa and seeing our Iguana friend each day was a treat! We booked all of our excursions through You Get Here group that manages the homes and each trip exceeded our expectations! All of the YGH staff were wonderful to work with - Very responsive!The town of Dominical is a quiet town just about a mile walk down the beach. Great restaurant options in walking distance! We also traveled to Quepos and Uvita to explore the area - Each way 30 min travel! And speaking of beach, to have private access to this beautiful beach was amazing, not only to watch the sunrises and sunsets, but also to play in the warm ocean water! Our girls LOVED this!Travel to Villa: We rented a car from San Jose to drive to Dominical - it’s about a 3.5 hour drive along a windy two lane road, so prepare for a long travel day if you drive. Thank you for the hospitality this week!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert M.

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

Great place but not a surfing beach

Loved the house and the location was great. The pool outside was perfect and we would go play in the water at the beach. Note that the beach right out front of the house is not a good place to play since there are large rocks and swift currents in the area. You have to walk a couple hundred yards north to get to an area you can play safely. Waking to that beach on high tide can be difficult.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kayla K.

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

LOVE

We love this property! The home is nice, the AC units in the rooms definitely help because it gets so hot. The private beach is a dream. We love the close access and my kids loved seeing the iguanas hang around the pool all week. We love the location of this house as well because its a short drive to Dominical for food but it's also not far from Quepos which has another great option for food as well. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

John G.

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

Very relaxing

I really enjoyed the Villa. It was very relaxing and the home provided all of the amenities one could ask for. The ocean is right there! Olny thing it would be nice to have a better trail, it was difficult for my elderly mother in law to get to the beach. Thank you for a great home
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan O.

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

Birthday/Anniversary

We had a wonderful time in this perfect spot. Ocean in front of us and pool beside us! Truly is paradise . We rented a car and drove to whales Tail, Eco Tamales hot spring spot, Quepos for a sunset cruise. People were friendly and helpful. Communicating with management team was very easy. Would recommend this beautiful house.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katherine M.

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

Amazing Beach Location

We (My husband and I, and two of our closest friends) stayed at this amazing house from December 28th 2022 to January 5 2023. The house is beautiful, well maintained and is located right next to the beach. It has a wonderful pool and friendly iguanas. During our stay, we walked to Dominical everyday, it only takes 20 minutes to walk there along the beach. The sunsets are amazing to watch. Yougethere is the property manager and is responsive and very helpful. We were very pleased with our experience. We hope to return again!
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Janeen J.

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

Perfect Costa Rica Getaway

Three friends and I celebrated our 50th birthdays and treated ourselves to this beautiful home with a pool right next to the beach. The property managers were excellent to work with and were prompt to reply. We had a chef come and provide two meals which was very special. We also had Laura from rockstar yoga Come and do a private yoga session with us on the beach. It was a dream! The home is really well equipped and the pool is amazing! We had such a good time and highly recommend this home for your next vacation
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heather B.

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

Great place for ladies' holiday

Villa 3 was a dream. Inside the house was lovely with everything you could want. Bedrooms were wonderful. A bit of traffic noise but was extremely unimportant as the place and location more than made up for it. We walked into town, which took about 15 minutes at low tide. We also had a place in the shade for our chairs right near the pool. Only suggestions might be beach chairs you can take to the beach and a boogie board to play with! Caretakers are right there and were very helpful; nice to know someone is so close. We had a great time. Thanks so much!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Hendrik v.

Liked: Location, listing accuracy

Beach House near Domincal

The home was nice but not 5000 dollars nice. It needed a deep cleaning to remove the paint that had not been cleaned up in the bathrooms on the tile. It also needs a new refrigerator currently is all rusty and doesn't have an ice maker, and the locks on one of the slider doors are broken. which is dangerous as we had someone show up on the pool deck late in the evening. The pool is very nice as the location is perfect.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Cecily S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Dominical January 2024

The house is lovely, very clean, well kept and the kitchen is well equipped. The pool is fabulous and the pool iguanas and lizards were a constant source of entertainment during our 2 week stay. The beach is steps away and is gorgeous, as are the sunsets. We walked the beach every morning You can walk to the village of Dominical along the beach when the ride is not high but, even if the tide is in there are two short (50m and 100m) inland trails from the beach around the two impassible points. Dominical is a nice little surf town with restaurants and shops. Overall, this was a great house. That said, there are a few things we did not appreciate before we booked. First, the road noise. These three villas are the only ones on the beach which we really liked. However, they are situated below and parallel to the highway - which is only about 50 m away although there is a steep well treed embankment. The noise of trucks (and their air brakes) will disabuse you of any notion of remoteness. Second, this is a 3 bedroom house, NOT a four bedroom house. The fourth “bedroom” is a comprised solely of a sofa/trundle bed in the upstairs hallway between the two upstairs bedrooms. People walk in front of it when going to the third bedroom or from there to the third bathroom. It was hot and humid during our stay and only the three bedrooms had AC. The sofa bed has no access to AC nor anywhere to store clothes etc. Third, the beach has rip currents, although this seemed common to the area.
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca W.

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

Absolutely perfect location

What an amazing trip! Perfect house, beach, location and care takers and YGH staff are all amazing! We will be back for sure.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Steven A.

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

Perfect

This place was absolutely perfect. On the beach, close to town and everything you would want to do in Costa Rica.
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Awesome Family Getaway in Dominical

Loved the location of the house - right on the beach and minutes away from restaurants, shops, activities and grocery shops. The pool was enjoyed every day and the house had plenty of amenities to keep us comfortable.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jessica B.

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

Amazing location!

We had a wonderful stay at this property in Dominical. We enjoyed being so close to the beach. We also loved having the pool to ourselves and swam everyday. The property managers were so responsive and helped us to book several wonderful tours during our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jenny D.

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

loved the location

Easy access to private beach, commute to local bars by walking the beach. Crystal clean house and with excellent amenities. Communication with management is seamless. Thank you.
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Barton M.

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

Great house great location

We visited for 5 days with our two kids 12 & 8, and it was perfect. The beach at higher tides is totally private and really easy for the kids. Would stay here again in a second.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Douglas V.

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

no surprizes here

As others have said this home was exactly as pictured and described. Easy to find just off the main road. Check in was a breeze. We had maid service every day. Beds were made, towels replaced, dishes done. The BBQ grill was brand new. Security was good and non invasive. The walk to the beach was short and down a manicured path. The beach itself was off the hook! Large rock formations, soft sandy beach, medium sized waves and almost no other people in sight. The pool was very large. The Dominical playa was fun, only about a mile away, with shops and several good places to eat and drink. There was a decent little grocery store just a few minutes away. The town of Uvita was about 10 miles away and had a large Maxi Pali grocery store and several very good restaurants. The one and only drawback is the main house area is not air conditioned. There are several ceiling fans but it does get warm in the house. But there is enough privacy that it's no trouble at all to jump into the pool for a quick cool down. Each bedroom has it's own AC and those units all cooled the bedrooms nicely. We would definitely return.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

John S.

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

Amazing beach vacation

Beautiful property steps away from the beach, which is huge and often vacant, and minutes away from restaurants and shopping. Waterfall hikes a few minutes away, and easy access to Manuel Antonio National Park. Perfect spot for a nice relaxing vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Becky C.

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

Great place to stay!

Excellent location with beachfront and swimming pool. The staff was friendly and helpful, the amenities adequate, house was beautiful, clean, and kitchen had what we needed. Be aware that there is no ac anywhere but bedrooms. My family fully enjoyed our stay here.

10/10 Excellent

Laura B.

Family Vacation

The property was amazing - just as advertised. We walked right to the beach, and had an amazing pool at the house. The area was so nice, with all friendly people. The hosts also helped us find local activities, which all turned out great. I’d definitely return here for another vacation!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Stacy T.

Even better than we expected!

There is no way I could put into words what a fabulous time we had staying at this villa. The accommodations are exactly as pictured. The pool was bigger than I expected. Steve assisted us with organizing excursions. All 3 of them were awesome. The staff on the excursions were professional and did an excellent job of entertaining our family. The beach outside the villa was so much nicer than we expected. The sand was super soft. The beach in Dominical had lots of rocks and was hard to walk on. Steve directed us to a great grocery store 15 minutes away in Uvita. Also, he told us of a place where we were able to purchase super fresh and delicious fish, La Macha, about 5 minutes from the villa. We ate at a couple restaurants in town but chose to eat at home more often than not. The kitchen was 20 feet from the pool, who wouldn't? One thing to note is that the villas are closer together than I expected. I actually appreciated that because there were people close by if something were to happen. We chatted a couple times on the beach or in the backyard but otherwise barely noticed each other. The rip tides can be pretty strong, the waves are apt to be big as well. We traveled with 4 teens. We went to Pineapple Tours and rented 2 boogie boards for $5 a day. Boogie boarding on the beach in our backyard was the highlight of the kids' trip. I highly recommend renting through YouGetHere. Everything was managed well, the staff were very attentive and professional and we had the time of our lives. Thank you Steve! You were super helpful.
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Karen R.

Excellent rental

This is our second stay in these houses (there are 3). Perfect combination of quiet oceanfront and close to town. House is accurately described and well-maintained. The caretakers are there every day cleaning inside and out. Highly recommend these homes.

10/10 Excellent

Colette L.

Paradise!

Everything about our trip and this house exceeded our expectations! The house was clean, comfortable and, in our opinion, in the perfect location. Yes, you can hear the highway noise at times but you quickly tune it out and focus on the sounds of the surf and the birds. We walked to town along the beach everyday and loved the charm and food of Dominical. We body surfed and boogie boarded in the waves right below the house and swam in the pool everyday. The pool was the perfect size for the kids and was always warm and clean. The sunset over the ocean each evening was spectacular and we saw toucans fly overhead and iguanas hanging out in the yard. We didn't want to leave and can not wait to come back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Manuela K.

Sehr zu empfehlen!!!! Traumhaft: das Haus am Strand, die Sonnenuntergänge inklusive!

Echt super!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2019

About the host

Hosted by YouGetHere Property Management

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We fell in love with the Dominical area while visiting in 2004 while attending a Spanish language school in town. We found this rare parcel of ocean-front property and began the long process of building three lovely villas that are nestled into the shoreline jungle, while being as close to the beach as possible. We wanted a property where families could rent one, two, or three of the villas and no one would get short-changed. The two families that own the property both travel extensively, and have a good idea of what other travelers expect. No one wants to be "nickel and dimed" with extra charges and harsh penalties: they want to be treated fairly and get good value for their travel budget. That's our goal with Caballitos del Mar. Each villa has the same floor plan, but each also feels different due to the different views of the ocean and gardens. The ground floor is accessible, and has the advantage of a bedroom that opens right out onto the terrace and pool areas. A great room, with living room, dining area and kitchen, is the hub of the house, allowing a cool place to cook, use a computer, or dine. The upstairs features two bedrooms; one which is a "master" with ensuite bathroom, and one which has two beds and is frequently used by children. We chose YouGetHere to manage our property because they have the same high standards that we do, and they keep a close eye on the amenities and condition of the property so that no guests are disappointed. They can provide tour information, arrange for a private chef, or just answer questions about the area. They consistently get high marks in our reviews because they care about making everyone's vacation as good as it can be.

Why they chose this property

We love being close to the beach and close to town. Dominical is a quiet, sort of funky village that has lovely, locally-owned restaurants and shops, with a feeling of casualness and a love of nature. Surfing appears to be the draw for many, but it's really the closeness of the community to Costa Rica's biodiversity that permeates the place. All tourism is "ecotourism", and it's not a marketing ploy, it's the real deal. The shoreline is constantly changing with the tide and the season. One day it's smooth sand, and the next day it's full of smooth pebbles from the constant movement of the surf. With tides in the 3 meter range, the appearance of the beach changes from compact to vast over the course of six hours. The afternoon showers which occur for about half the year bring some exciting changes in the weather, but only for an hour or so at a time.

What makes this property unique

This is a unique oceanfront property that is as close to the water as possible. • The beach is less than a 100 feet stroll from the oceanfront garden. • A gorgeous private tiled pool is perfect for cool dips morning to night. • Beautiful landscaped tropical gardens with gorgeous tropical flowers. • The property is easy to access year 'round; 4x4 vehicles are not necessary. • There is an onsite staff providing housekeeping, security, and gardening. • Easy walk or drive to the supermarket, restaurants, stores and Dominical town. • Surf spots are as close as walking out to the beach, or wander up the beach to Dominical. • YouGetHere offers concierge services, which to name a few choices: On-site chef, massage, ecotourism tours, and whitewater rafting (among others.) • You will be personally met and escorted to the property, and given a tour of the villa, to ensure a fun and relaxing trip to Dominical and the Pacific Coast region!

Languages:

English, Spanish

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