El Ballenato de Bahia♡

ubicación soñada

7.0

la ubicación es majestuosa y el concepto chalet y la piscina.

− la madera del deck está algo deteriorado y el piso de madera de la casa también en algunas partes, hace falta aire acondicionado definitivamente y mayor confort en las camas y almohadas.

Amazing location, surroundings, and comfortable house

9.0

They location was to die for. We couldn’t have dream of a better location. We were both close to the beach and the rainforest.

− Although the house is very nice, unfortunately is in need of more maintenance. The deck has some rotten planks, and some of the netting around the house has holes. In addition the majority of the doors don’t close and other little things.

Good experience but could be great with some work.

7.0

Unique experience in the forest right on the beach. Cool, artsy house with plenty of room. Nice access to playa arco.

− Needs repair and the road there is terrible. Porch boards need repair and a hammock fell down from a rusty bolt. Only scalding hot water in downstairs shower.

We didn’t even end up staying there!

1.0

Can’t say we didn’t end up staying there

− It was extremely difficult to find, admittedly we arrived after dark but whilst in close proximity, it took an hour and half to finally find it after not much help from our contact. There are no indications at all and directions link on their email was invalid and we were unable to speak to the person guiding us over the phone, only WhatsApp messages (and often you don’t have network). Finally we found it and road is extremely bumpy and you definitely need a 4x4 car to access. This is a must. The place is very run down, wood old and worm ridden in places, fairly large holes in the floorboards and some of the netting in the windows open in places so the house is exposed to the elements of the jungle, so when we arrived, there were bats in the house (one of which our son stepped on barefoot). The amenities are very old and the outside is also quite run down. The towels were stained. Though the caretaker who lives next door clearly puts effort into keeping it clean and in order and is very nice, but it’s larger works and some updating that is needed (certainly for the price they are charging). The beach is indeed right in front but is stones with a small stretch of it sandy to the left of the beach so water shoes are def needed. We actually left the night we arrived given the unpleasant arrival as it is not suitable for families with younger children. We stayed in a number of eco-lodges and houses in CR that are well-immersed into the jungle but they all felt to a much better standard than this and safer. It was a huge disappointment at the tail end of a magical trip. We checked into a nearby hotel and Uvita was wonderful otherwise but we would not recommend this house especially not for families with younger kids and recommend that it be secured and renovated given the price they are asking. We explained our situation to our contact and complained and have not even had an acknowledgment of our message or any reply whatsoever.

Amazing experience!

8.0

Location, very cool beach house, pool, beach

− Could use a couple more fans, we did ask for one an oscillating fan and someone brought one that day for downstairs which helped, one of the big fans upstairs didn't go that fast like the others.

Superb

9.0

The place is amazing. you have whole beach just for yourself; around the house you can see many plants and animals. the pool is very clear and nice.

− the house is quite old; especialy some doors and furniture (sofa) is very old. the house can`t be locked at all as it has only old wooden doors with no lock. we missed also the touster.