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Villa Blü. Uvita. Costa Rica

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Welcome to Villa Blü,
Uvita, Costa Rica.
Back of Villa facing the ocean
Rest and Relax like there is no tomorrow.  You are on top of the world!
Easy pool access
All rooms in the villa face the ocean!
Dining Room seats six.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Pool
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Map
Uvita, Puntarenas (province)
  • Catarata uvita
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Marino Ballena National Park
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Uvita Beach
    ‪26 min drive‬
  • Palmar (PMZ-Palmar Sur)
    ‪67 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Villa Blü. Uvita. Costa Rica


Spectacular shades of turquoise and sapphire create the blend for our breathtaking view. Wrapped in a country full of lush landscape, Villa Blü is a tropical utopia made for adventure, romance, rest and relaxation.

As a casually sophisticated and private retreat, it affords you the ability to bask beneath a sun drenched sky, relish the tranquility of the turquoise pool and become lost in the spectacular, expansive view of the Marino Ballena Whale Tail – the third largest sandbar in the world.

Costa Rica has been identified as one of five “blue zones” on our planet which refers to a geographic area in which people feel healthier, have low rates of chronic disease and live longer than anywhere else.

Uvita, on the South Pacific Coastline of Costa Rica, is an idyllic place where a lush rainforest jungle wraps every visitor in boundless opportunities for quiet relaxation to exciting adventure from the mountains to the sea. The holiday of your dreams where time does not exist.

The villa offers every guest an intimate, private escape that affords the opportunity to listen and view a symphony of toucans, aracaris, and the distinctive early morning sound of the howler monkeys.

Villa Blü was completed in 2019 and is a 2 bedroom, 2.5 bath home with each bedroom designed as a private primary suite with both fans and air conditioning and their own signature bathrooms. Each with an exquisite ocean view where the sea meets the sky. The upstairs bedroom is King bed only where as the downstairs bedroom has the ability to convert from a King bed to two separate twin beds. The villa offers a clean, soft contemporary design with a modern touch. The home is fully stocked with everything you require in a home away from home. This includes a fully equipped kitchen with a gas range, a convection wall oven and microwave, washer, dryer, high speed secure WiFi and a security safe. A propane BBQ is available outside the patio. A comprehensive guest book is available upon entry that will outline the local restaurants, farmer's markets, and activities that you may wish to explore. Casa Keepers, our available concierge service, will provide you with helpful, essential details for your tropical escape.

This panoramic view and luxury accommodation fifteen minutes away from Uvita, is only accessible to those adventurous enough to traverse our 4x4 jungle road.

Property manager

Alf and Brenda Leimert

Languages

English, German
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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 28
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

Smoking is not permitted
Allowed outside with courtesy.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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

About the area

Ballena

Ballena is home to this villa. Marino Ballena National Park and Terraba Sierpe National Wetlands reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Sunset Surf Dominical - Day Lessons and Costa Rica Stand Up Paddle Boarding.
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Uvita, Puntarenas (province)

What's nearby

  • Catarata uvita - 7 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Marino Ballena National Park - 16 min drive - 8.4 km
  • Alturas Wildlife Sanctuary - 23 min drive - 17.1 km
  • Uvita Beach - 26 min drive - 8.2 km
  • Playa Hermosa - 30 min drive - 8.6 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Pizzeria La Fogata - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Scala - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Sibu - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Pizza Time - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Marino Ballena - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Villa Blü. Uvita. Costa Rica have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Villa Blü. Uvita. Costa Rica pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Villa Blü. Uvita. Costa Rica?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Villa Blü. Uvita. Costa Rica?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Villa Blü. Uvita. Costa Rica located?

Situated in Ballena, this villa is 2.3 mi (3.6 km) from Catarata uvita and 3 mi (4.8 km) from Secret Lau Pool. Uvita Beach and Playa Colonia are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 39 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kevin H.

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

Exceptional Stay

First things first... From the moment I contacted Brenda, she was extremely sincere in her love for Costa Rica. They built this villa for themselves and it shows. Every detail was well thought thru. The views from every room look to the Whales Tale and mountains and ocean which were spectacular. The kitchen is a chef's dream. They have all you need to create a fabulous dinner party. Pots, pans and serving platters, baking supplies, spices, condiments and most anything you need.The beds are very comfy and beautiful bathrooms.The pool is wonderful to relax in after a day of excursions, so refreshing. The staff that cares for the property, Trina , Amelia and Jorge are fantastic. They are literally just a phone call away for whatever you may need. The road to the Villa is not nearly as bad as I anticipated. 4x4 is a must, but not a bad ride up especially after your first ride up! WE certainly will return to one of the best vacation rentals we have had. Absolutely loved it!
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Walter D.

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

Nice home with nice view!

Passing through Costa Rica and stayed at home for 2 weeks. Home actually had everything you could think of to have a very comfortable stay with good view of whales tail at low tide. Brenda the host was very responsive and very helpful with some requests, and the property management team of Trina and Jorge continually impressed me with their constant engagement and communication.
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dominique R.

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

Absolument magnifique!!

Nous avons adoré notre séjour! La vue est vraiment magnifique et très impressionnante! La maison est aussi au delà de nos attentes, beaucoup de fenêtres. Les lits sont très confortables. La route est un réel défi. Cela prend absolument un vrai 4x4 et non un VUS AWD. Nous avons été obligé de changé de véhicule nous n’avions pas assez de puis pour monter avec un Rav4.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caleb D.

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

Durfee Honeymoon

The pool alone made this place the perfect destination!! The kitchen allowed for easy meal preparation and there was a myriad of places to sit to eat.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lorrie W.

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

Best views ever!

First time visiting CostaRica and were glad we chose this listing. Great communication and the views were nothing but amazing. The drive up the mountain was as expected, rent a 4x4 from Adobe. Also use Johnathan Mata for transport from the airport, he was absolutely amazing!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy D., Aylmer, QC

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

Beautiful Home, Beautiful View, Wonderful Hosts

We have been visiting the Uvita region for 10 years. This was one of the best villas and experiences we have had. The owners are extremely responsive (Thanks so much Brenda!) & the property manager, Trina (& her assistant Jorge) are always most helpful! The accommodations were simply excellent. It is obvious that Brenda & Alf also stay and use the villa as there was not much missing relative to the amenities (this makes a difference versus places that are solely for rental use). The view is spectacular! Great pool and patio area. The mountain climb is one of the toughest in Uvita but that is something that we love! A sincere "thank you" to Brenda, Alf, Trina and Jorge for a wonderful vacation stay! Jeremy (and Nathalie)
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine G.

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

Amazing Views

We had an amazing stay. The communication throughout and the recommendations were on point. Sometimes when you arrive the pics are better than the reality. Not here. The view of the whales tail was magnificent. The tukans visited everyday and the howler monkey's were a great alarm clock. The pool was great and they had good floating toys for us to use. Don't let the road scare you, it wasn't as bad as we expected but we are offroaders so it was typical for us. There was construction next door which they warned us about and said they would accommodate if it was too much. We were not around much in the day to notice and at night it was so beautiful we didn't care . The host recommended KURA and the view from the restaurant was top notch. We will stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Allison D.

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

Beautiful view property above Uvita

The perfect place to stay. Gorgeous house and property. Daily visits by some Toucans. The manager, Trina, was very quick to respond to any queries. We highly recommend this property!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Layton W.

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

Amazing

Beautiful property centrally located to experience the best Costa Rica’s southern zone has to offer.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

david w., colorado

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

Great. Property

This stay was in October. We stayed for 9 days. October is the rainy season. It rained almost every night we were there. We didn't have power from from sunset untill 830 am for the first four days. No fault of the property owners, just the situation of the rain causing downed power polesand trees falling on power lines et cetera.
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Raymond H.

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

Great

Very nice house, private, complete, luxury. Very accurate property management. Best view ever. The road up/downhill requires defenitely a 4x4. But that only adds to the experience! Super.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jen E.

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

Breathtaking views

We stayed at Villa blue for five nights June 4th-9th with my husband and kids 9 and 5 years old. We had the most wonderful time! The house, the area, the owners, the caretakers everything about it was perfect! We found the road up to the house fun and exciting, you pass by a small waterfall. We rolled down our windows each time to take in the sounds. The views from the house are breathtaking. The first morning my daughter and I spotted a toucan in the tree on the property. My kids were hollering back at the howler monkeys. It was hysterical. Brenda was spot on with all of her suggestions for things to do in the area. Some of the stuff we really enjoyed was; Jungle ATV rentals, horse back to Nauyaca falls, Sierrpe River tour, Whales Tail beach, Uvita beer gardens (owner/food/location are awesome), Uvita falls, Playa Ventanas beach. Only FYI is the tile on the patio can be slippery & the AC is only in the bedrooms. The house opens up nicely for a breeze & we didn’t use any bug spray the entire trip! Thank you Brenda & family for allowing us to share a piece of your paradise! We rate this home a 10++
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tara D., Los Alamos, United States

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

Costa Rica 🇨🇷 2023

We had a great stay. The house was beautiful and comfortable. The drive was a great adventure. The animals were abundant.
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael & Bella D., Klamath Falls, Oregon

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

Thoroughly enjoyed the house, view and privacy. Exceptional home and owners!

Alf, Brenda, and the local team were very courteous and attentive to our needs. The house was beautiful (even better than the pictures). Calle Bejuco was an interesting, and somewhat challenging drive to the property (about a 15-20 minutes from Hwy 34), but well worth the travel. We highly recommend this property and look forward to booking our future trips to Uvita at Villa Blu. Thank you Alf, Brenda, Trina and Jorge. Pura Vida! Michael and Bella - Oregon
Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tanner W.

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

Incredible!

Myself, my husband, our 15 year old son and 11 year old daughter recently spent 7 nights at Villa Blu and truly had a trip of a lifetime! This property and the area it is located is simply magical! The house is so clean and beautiful and had everything we needed to be comfortable. The bird watching far exceeded expectations! We highly suggest taking a pair of binoculars to get the best experience, maybe even two pair depending on how many of you there are. The views cannot be beat! When low tide comes in and exposes the Whales Tail it is spectacular. When reading the reviews, listen to what they say about the road. It is very steep and if you have the means and can contact the car rental company, try to get a newer vehicle just for peace of mind, but DO NOT LET THE ROAD SCARE YOU AWAY FROM THIS PROPERTY! It is worth it! You are completely immersed in the jungle and the sounds of the howler monkeys and birds every morning and night were one of our favorite things. We made sure to be back to the house before sunset each day just so we could take advantage of the beauty around us. There are so many things to do near Uvita but we did go to Manuel Antonio a couple of times which is an amazing place to see. One day we hope to return to Villa Blu, every part of our experience was incredible. Thank you Brenda, Jorge and Trina! You were all amazing! We made memories that will last forever!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gerson S.

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

Villa Blü = Whale’s Tail Paradise

This villa was stunning & the view was breathtaking. The ride up to the villa was challenging (4x4 vehicle is a MUST), but once you make it up to the top, you won’t regret your decision & it will be worth it. Brenda was very accommodating & easy to get a hold off. Jorge & Trina were great at making the check in arrangements. The villa has absolutely EVERYTHING you can think of & that you need. One of the most complete houses we’ve ever stayed at. Thank you Villa Blü for such a wonderful stay & experience with the most espectacular views of Bahía Ballena. You did not disappoint :) Recommend 1,000%
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Daria Z.

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

Gorgeous Place!

Amazing place to stay!! The villa has everything what you need for great and comfortable staying. Costa Rica is wondering country! Uvita is awesome part of wonderful country! Do not hesitate to rent this beautiful place! The roads are not so scary how many people mentioned.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Davey W.

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

A piece of paradise

Words can’t really convey the view, or the thoughtful design and gracious hospitality of our hosts. There is so much to do in and around Uvita that we didn’t get as much time at the property as we would have liked, so my best recommendation is to build a day in where you do nothing but sit by the pool and watch the birds. We did run into a few hiccups while we were there but Trina, Jorge, and Brenda were nothing but helpful and responsive.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Angela E.

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

Villa Blu hosts have thought of everything!! Fabulous place?

I could go on and on about the location of this home and the incredible veiw, but let me tell you about the house. The hosts, Brenda, Alf and Casakeepers have thought of everything a person could possibly need and stocked it in this home. The kitchen has every appliance, utensil and gadget possible. It was better than what I keep in my kitchen! The convection oven was wonderful! Huge fridge with every condiment was in it. We never needed air conditioning in the upstairs bedroom as the breeze and the sound of jungle, ocean and weather flowed through the room to wake to an incredible view of the Whale Tail. Internet connection was good at the house, but you don't really have a signal while driving from Route 34 up to the house. Be aware that the drive up to the house is rough, very bumpy and longer than you would think. Just look at all the jungle plants and trees and amazing views during the drive and it is all worth it. You must have 4 wheel drive. Don't take a chance thinking you will make it up in anything less than 4WD! There is very nice washer and dryer under the upper level bedroom w/detergent!! Hot water for showers with good water pressure. I could keep going about all the little touches that make this house better than home, but I would write a small book! Oh yeah, they provide many novels, fiction and non-fiction to read while you are there. I know I'm forgetting more details, but suffice it to say that this is the best vacation rental that we have stayed at, and we will be back! Thank you Brenda and Alf for sharing your incredible home for people to make great memories in!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Leslie M., Newark, DE

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

Beautiful home with an amazing view

Villa Blu was a great place to call home for our 9 night stay in Uvita. The house is very comfortable and the view amazing.
Stayed 9 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jackie H.

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

Exceeded our expectations!

The property and view are even more amazing than what the pictures can show. The house was plenty of space for our family of 4. And, Brenda and Trina both reached out to ask how we would like the one bedroom beds for the kids configured before we arrived. From the second we booked, Brenda communicated with us all that we needed for our trip, including giving us a great travel planning site (mytanfeet.com). Closer to our stay, she checked in and made sure we had Trina's info, the property manager. Trina also reached out and had her partner, Jorge meet us to take us up the mountain road to check in. He was super friendly and made sure we were all settled before he left (including making sure we could connect to wifi!). When they tell you to rent a 4x4 car/truck and grab groceries before you go up, listen! The first time we went up the road, we were a little scared we might not make it! Some parts are so super steep. After that, you get used to it but only want to go down and up once each day. We would have lazy mornings there enjoying coffee from the lounge chairs while using our binoculars to bird watch. I could have spent my entire day in that spot. Our favorite things to do during the day was the waterfalls and Uvita waterfall at the bottom of the hill was the favorite! We also did the Nauyaca waterfall hike - moderate to strenuous but worth it! In the afternoons, we tried to get back before dark and managed to catch a sunset one night thru the trees. It rained more than we anticipated but didn't really interfere with our plans. It was enjoyable in the evening. This property was so relaxing. You couldn't hear any noise except for birds and howler monkeys, maybe construction in the far distance. But, no neighbor noises! It was absolutely the perfect way to end our 2021 and highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Cathy S.

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

Stunning View

Exceptional view of the Whale’s Tail! Sunsets that will wow you! Excellent communication and service. Trina was lovely and she even helped us to make reservations at a nearby restaurant - our favourite meal on our journey so far! The villa was clean, comfortable, and spacious for my husband and I and our two teen daughters. The wifi connection was excellent. My only caution for others is that the road leading to the villa is unlike any road we have travelled on in CR - be ready for an extremely rough, steep, challenging climb with tight turns. For us, the stunning location was worth the drive. Thank you Brenda, Alf, Trina, and Jorge!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Samantha R.

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

Paradise...Stunning views, gorgeous clean home

From day 1 booking our stay at Villa Blu Brenda was so responsive and helpful to us. During the month leading up to our trip she was lovely and full of information about the house and things to do in the area. Upon arrival, we met with Jorge who we were grateful for to guide us up the mountain to the beautiful villa. Wow the first ride up the mountain was a memorable evening. After driving up...and down that mountain a few times you get used to it. But a 4x4 is an absolute must!! The villa is nothing short of spectacular. The pictures on the site do it no justice. It is clean and absolutely gorgeous. The view was stunning, day and night. It is like a painting. The whale's tail is incredible. Definitely take the short drive to visit the Whale's tail at low tide. It is the most magnificent place in Uvita. You can't put in words how incredible walking on the whales tail is. My family enjoyed swimming in the pool. My sons (10& 7) loved it, especially the table & chairs in it. Trina was very helpful throughout throughout our trip and so sweet to chat with. Trina and Jorge were so pleasant and kind. They were extremely accommodating. The house's kitchen is fully stocked with all your cooking needs, tons of spices & pots & pans, blender, coffee machine etc. I will dream about enjoying my morning coffee watching the sunrise over the gorgeous infiniti pool. We spent 10 days here & enjoyed each and every one of them. The restaurants in the area were good. Our favorite was Al Chile que si. I highly recommend the ride to Manuel Antonio for a national park & or beach day. The beach is incredible there. El Avion restaurant is delicious, reasonably priced & the view is incredible!! I highly recommend staying at Villa Blu we would definitely return. Thank you Brenda, Alf, Trina and Jorge
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nathalie N.

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

It is a slice of paradise with the most beautiful views

Our stay at Villa Blu was amazing! We wanted to visit Uvita in the raining season and It was truly spectacular. Waking up in with ever changing sky after a night rain was spectacular. Our daily walk up the hills was blessed by a beautiful little waterfall. We are going back! Thank you to Trina and Gorge and our host Brenda and Alf for their immediate attention. See you soon neighbors!
Stayed 19 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kelli H.

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

All it claims to be

I couldn’t have asked for a better vacation! Trina, Brenda and Jorge were everything! The house is awesome. Listen to EVERYTHING Trina and/or Brenda tell you. They know all and you know nothing lol. The view was magnificent, the house is amazing. My partner had the best birthday surprise ever.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2021

About the host

Hosted by Alf and Brenda Leimert

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Alf and Brenda and their two boys have long loved to visit Costa Rica. Their first visit was in 2007. As a couple they have returned over 10 times. The property was purchased in 2013. Alf designed the villa and it was built by Christian Arce of New Age Construction in Costa Rica.

Why they chose this property

We are very excited to now officially be owners in this neighbourhood and in this beautiful country. The community is tight and care deeply about preserving the land and culture of all that is Costa Rica. Ticos, as the locals are referred to, are welcoming and social people who are exceptionally proud of their country. We are honoured to share their footprint.

Languages:

English, German