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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Parking included

Explore the area

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Calle la Union, Ballena, Puntarenas Province
  • Marino Ballena National Park
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Catarata uvita
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Uvita Beach
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Drake Bay (DRK)
    ‪250 min drive‬

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  • Ocean view
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Double Beds

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  • Ocean view
  • 116 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

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2 bdr Condo 6 | RANA | 180° Ocean Views

  • Sea view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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4bdr House in Uvita LORO | Panoramic Ocean Views | Private kitchen

4bdr House in Uvita LORO | Panoramic Ocean Views

  • Ocean view
  • 114 sq m
  • 4 bedrooms
  • 3 bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
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3bdr Villa in Uvita TOUCAN | Jungle Ocean View | Luxury

3bdr Villa in Uvita TOUCAN | Jungle Ocean View | Luxury

  • Ocean view
  • 121 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 4 bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Double Beds

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Terrace/patio

1bdr Condo 3 | GECKO | 180° Ocean Views

  • Sea view
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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4bdr Home in Uvita | TOROGOZ | Private Pool | Living area

4bdr Home in Uvita | TOROGOZ | Private Pool

  • Ocean view
  • 116 sq m
  • 4 bedrooms
  • 3 bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Double Beds

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1bdr Condo 4 | SALAMANDRA | 180° Ocean Views

  • Ocean view
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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2bdr House in Uvita CARACARA | Panoramic Ocean Views | Terrace/patio

2bdr House in Uvita CARACARA | Panoramic Ocean Views

  • Ocean view
  • 91 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Terrace/patio

1bdr Condo 2 | IGUANA | 180° Ocean Views

  • Sea view
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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  • Sea view
  • 46 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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  • Ocean view
  • 73 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
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4bdr House in Uvita QUETZAL | Costa Rica | Outdoor banquet area

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  • Ocean view
  • 104 sq m
  • 4 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
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1bdr Moderne House CUSINGA | Panoramic Ocean View | View from room

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  • Ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the area

Ballena

Located in Ballena, this vacation home is by the ocean, within a 15-minute drive of Marino Ballena National Park and Playa Ballena. .This vacation home is 3.9 mi (6.3 km) from Catarata uvita and 6.2 mi (9.9 km) from Playa Hermosa.
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What's nearby

  • Marino Ballena National Park - 9 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Playa Ballena - 12 min drive - 7.8 km
  • Catarata uvita - 13 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Uvita Beach - 17 min drive - 7.1 km
  • Ventanas Beach - 27 min drive - 16.6 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Pizzeria La Fogata - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Heliconia - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Sibu - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Pizza Time - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Marino Ballena - ‬10 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Canavida Villas & Resort

Vacation home with 10 outdoor swimming pools, in the vicinity of Marino Ballena National Park
Air-conditioned accommodations at this vacation home offer coffee/tea makers and complimentary toiletries. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations include dining tables. Select Comfort beds feature down comforters. A pillow menu is available. Kitchens offer full-sized refrigerators/freezers, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include showers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access (speed: 50+ Mbps). 50-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels. In-room massages and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

10 outdoor swimming pools are on site.

Children under 10 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself comfortable in this individually decorated vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a full-sized refrigerator/freezer and a stovetop. Your Select Comfort bed comes with a down comforter. Wired and wireless internet access is complimentary, while a 50-inch Smart television with digital programming provides entertainment. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker, and housekeeping is provided on request.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access.
Featured amenities include multilingual staff and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.

Languages

English, French, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • Sandy beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • 10 outdoor pools
  • In-room massages
  • Pool loungers

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site

Family friendly

  • Free cot
  • Playground

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Cleaning supplies
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Freezer
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table
  • Private picnics

Bedrooms

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Down comforter
  • Pillow menu
  • Select Comfort mattress

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • 50-inch Smart TV with digital channels
  • Streaming services

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace
  • Yard

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Fan

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • Up to 23 kg per pet
  • Fee: CRC 13,000 per pet per stay
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • In-room accessibility
  • Lever door handles
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Guidebooks
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean

Things to do

  • Boat tours nearby
  • Canoeing nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Outdoor pool (guest access) nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surf lessons nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Ziplining nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Connecting units available
  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Towels (changed on request)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:30 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and key retrieval information; your host will greet you
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
Guests are recommended to download the property's WhatsApp mobile app before check-in

Access methods

Host will greet you, key retrieval

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of CRC 13000 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Cleaning fee: CRC 20000 per accommodation, per stay (varies per unit)

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: CRC 13000 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Parties and events are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 8
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 indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Children under 10 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision

Property is also known as

Canavida Villas Resort
Canavida Villas & Ballena
Canavida Villas & Resort Ballena
Canavida Villas & Resort Private vacation home
Canavida Villas & Resort Private vacation home Ballena

Canavida Villas & Resort Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 37 out of 40 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 40 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 40 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 40 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 40 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Kyle

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Breathtaking views in a natural setting

Beautiful location on the mountain but it is up a dirt road approx 15 minutes from the main paved road. The place was clean, sizable, and had all the amenities needed. The pool outside had gorgeous views. This place really makes you feel like you are in nature and we saw many birds (toucans, parrots, guan and turkey vultures). We heard the monkeys late in the evening and at night but never did lay eyes on them. From our table outside we could see the boats chasing the whales while we ate breakfast. We could see the whales spout/blow and even could see the tails as they eventually dove deep. It was a peaceful place.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ruslana

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is super clean, mattresses are comfortable and kitchen is fully equipped. View is just breathtaking, you can enjoy sunset from pool. Owner and staff are friendly and responsive, feels like home. Just only one thing to be aware of is gravel road to the property that takes about 15 minutes
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark Jeffrey, Ledbury

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property consists of approximately 10 individually designed villas. So, I can only comment on our villa. Almost new, could do with wardrobes or at least more shelving. Access road is 6km along a very uneven dirt track, steep in parts. Managed with a smallish 4x2 SUV, but you would def be better off with a 4x4. Beautiful views, birds and the sunsets were gorgeous.
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marcella

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved CanaVida, the property was beautiful, the condo was clean, comfortable and had everything we needed. The staff were very happy and friendly. We used the laundry service, which was fast and a great price. The resort also arranged a massage for us and they came right to our room - it was also fantastic! The location is far enough from the busy town of Dominical and Uvita yet close enough to go into for shopping, restaurants and entertainment. We highly recommend CanaVida Jessica and her team are wonderful!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marcella

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was beautiful! The condo was comfortable, clean, modern and had everything we needed. The water was safe to drink, hot showers, BBQ. We used the laundry service it was quick and a good price. We seen monkeys, Toucans, parrots, and Morpho butterflies from the beautiful pool and lounge area. The customer service was amazing and everyone was very happy and friendly. They arrange a wonderful message for us and the therapists came to our room (it was SO GOOD!) the location is far enough away from the busy Dominical town, yet close enough for a visit and some shopping. Short drive to many beautiful beaches, gas stations, restaurants, waterfalls and shopping. Great communication from booking to check out. Jessica and her team did not disappoint!! Highly recommend CanaVida.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

ROMAN

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

James J

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Great views with good amenities.

Hotels dot com screwed up the reservation, but Jessica at the property did everything she could and made sure I️ have accommodations for my trip. She’s there to help and does a great job at that. The road going to the site is dirt, but that’s expected in CR. The pool at the smaller condos is amazing. Infinity, with fantastic views and the right depth to hang out and enjoy life. Definitely going back there the next time I’m in Uvita!!
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Stunning sunset view

Wow what a view! This place is next level and has a fully stocked kitchen. I recommend bringing food to make as the closest store is quite the trek. We will be back!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Amazing!!! Best View

Absolutely epic view. Incredible accommodations and very friendly staff. We had a very short stay and wish we could have been there longer. Highly recommend. The only challenge is the treacherous drive up/down the mountain. It is not paved and very rocky. You’ll need a 4x4 vehicle.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

2/10 Terrible

David, Austin

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
This property never communicated with me or sent over any information regarding my stay. There is literally no way to communicate with anyone there. We ended up driving 15 minutes up a dirt road to try and find the property hoping a manager would be there and there was nobody there. I have tried contacting the property through expedia, through their website and calling the “number”. Absolutely no communication. I got charged almost 300 dollars and I fully expect this to be refunded promptly.

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Canavida is an amazing place and we’re really happy we found it. It’s brand new and the owners are slowly building the place out so we were lucky to be one of the first people to stay here. From the start, David had great communication and was super accommodating when our trip was delayed. He also kindly upgraded us to a larger villa and the property was amazing. The living and dining room was spacious and the kitchen was fully stocked with everything you could need to cook (the sushi and sake set was also a big plus). Having AC in the main rooms was a big plus as it does get hot when the sun enters the property. The best part was definitely the view and the pool - it was a fantastic place to watch the sunset every day. David and Jonathane were helpful throughout our stay, answering any questions we had promptly. They also have great local connections and were able to hook us up with tours and a surf school. The property is about a 10-15 minute drive up a dirt road from the main shops and restaurants of Uvita. We were there in the dry seasons and had no problem doing it in our SUV in 2WD but if it was wet 4WD would probably be needed. David also offered to have someone go down to Uvita for us if we needed something picked up and didn’t want to drive into town. Overall we had an amazing stay and would highly recommend Canavida to anyone looking for a place to stay in Uvita!
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jorge

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bernal

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Precioso

Es precioso y Perfecto. Y la atención del personal súper linda. Una vista al mar, perfecta
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Excelente atención e instalaciones
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Exceptionnel!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stefanus

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and perfect service by the team.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jose Alberto

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Gran vista

La propiedad esta en muy buenas condiciones, tiene una gran vista del mar y de unos preciosos atardeceres, la comunicación con el encargado es muy buena
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pablo

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024