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Your Own Private Mini Resort In A Large Private Estate

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Overview of Your Own Private Mini Resort In A Large Private Estate

Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
8 bedrooms8+ bathroomsSleeps 16670 sq m

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • Hot tubHot tubHot tub
  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill

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Dominical, Puntarenas
  • Popular LocationPlaya Dominicalito12 min walk
  • Popular LocationHacienda Baru2 min drive
  • Popular LocationPlaya Dominical3 min drive
  • AirportQuepos (XQP)32 min drive

Rooms & beds

8 bedrooms (sleeps 16)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 5

1 King Bed

Bedroom 6

1 King Bed

Bedroom 7

1 King Bed

Bedroom 8

1 King Bed

8 bathrooms, 2 half bathrooms

1

Toilet · Shower only

2

Toilet · Shower only

3

Toilet · Shower only

4

Toilet · Shower only

5

Toilet · Shower only

6

Toilet · Shower only

7

Toilet · Shower only

8

Toilet · Shower only

Downstairs

Toilet

Upstairs

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Your Own Private Mini Resort In A Large Private Estate

FEATURES
• The Villa is rented with a minimum of 5 rooms for accommodating 10 or less people. (The hotel will only be rented to your party so it is private)
***3 additional rooms can also be rented if there are more than 10 people in your party. 11-12 people: 6 rooms. 13-14 people: 7 rooms. 15-16 people: 8 rooms. $50 per night per person over 10 guests. A maximum of 16 guests can be accommodated.
• Events can be catered for: Weddings, Engagements, Vow Renewals , Anniversaries
• Fantastic for retreats as each room is private suite. Space for yoga is available, etc.
• All rooms have Air-Conditioning, Balconies, In-Suite Bathrooms, Toilets & Showers, Safes security box.
• 70 square meter Infinity Pool
• Exterior Ranch with Bar and Interior Wine bar
• Outdoor Shower
• All Towels Supplied for Bathrooms and Pool
• 30 mbps Wireless Internet
• Spectacular Ocean and Mountain Views
• Observation Tower overlooking the jungle great for Nature Viewing
• Elevation 1000ft/300mts above sea level
• Parking for 8 vehicles
• Private Chef available for on site dinners as well as a private masseuse. (There are additional costs for these services and the Chef's menu/prices and the masseuse's rates can be provided)
•Free Concierge Service to help with car rental, shuttles, tours, excursions, etc.
• 7-8 minute drive to Highway and Dominicalito Beach
*The villa is on the mountain and so a 4 x 4 vehicle is needed to safely reach the villa.

We are located approximately 3.5 hours from the SJO San Jose International Airport in the Dominical area of Puntarenas, Costa Rica.
Villa Ambiente takes the phrase 'postcards from paradise' to an entirely new level.

The Villa was formally a boutique hotel with management converting the Property to an exclusive Private Villa. Featuring eight fully-equipped bedrooms, a breathtaking infinity pool that overlooks the mighty Pacific Ocean, two bars, and a fully stocked kitchen, Villa Ambiente is a top-of-the-line vacation rental nestled in the lush green hills of Dominicalito (Little Dominical).

Those who visit say it’s like having your own mini resort within a completely private estate. This is outdoor living at its finest.

A 7-8-minute drive from the coastal highway into tropical jungle, Villa Ambiente's immaculate living area spans more than 7,000-square feet and includes a large villa, split-level pool deck in a five hectares estate of pristine forest. The grounds are optimal for hosting a range of social events, including family reunions, weddings, retreats and anniversaries. Events of this variety have been staged on the grounds multiple times!

Open the front door and your vacation dreams quickly become a reality.

A beautiful, natural-light garden and flowing water fountain greet visitors on arrival. There are four private bedrooms adjacent to the first-floor garden. Each room has its own air conditioning unit, bathroom, secure safety box and private patio.

Past the garden is a grand entertaining room complete with soft-to-the-touch sofas, love seats and tables. An immaculate wine bar is nestled on the right side of the room, the perfect place to unwind with a glass of chardonnay after a long day under the Central American sun.

About that sun: you'll have plenty of time to catch rays out at the 40-foot infinity pool, which is second to none in terms of location and looks. And don't even think about packing towels on this trip. We have you covered from the moment you arrive to the second you say 'adios!'

The pool is lined with layout chairs and tables with Umbrellas for shade, and outdoor shower, and a barbecue is always on standby to crank out some local fish.

On the west side of the pool deck, the side that's closest to the ocean, sits an outdoor tiki bar that easily seats a half-dozen guests. If you ever wanted to pretend you were Tom Cruise in 'Cocktail,' mixing drinks behind your back and tossing tequila in the air, this is the premier spot to work on your libation-making skills.

The kitchen, also located on the first floor adjacent to the wine bar, is completely up to date with stainless steel appliances, filtered water, a beer/wine cooler and dishwasher.

While most of the action takes place on the first floor, there are four additional bedrooms on the second floor. Each of these high ceiling rooms features a king bed, balcony, safe security box, air conditioning and bathroom.

Above all that, on the third floor, is a small lookout area good for gazing into the nearby jungle. Grab some binoculars and go up there because you never know; you might just see a family of white-faced monkeys or a couple of Parrots out there.

Villa Ambiente is that kind of special place. We would be delighted to host you!


Property manager

PATRICIA RODRIGUEZ
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Languages

English, Spanish
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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi

House Rules

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

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Maximum occupancy is 16 people.
No movies, films or similar commercial productions are to be made on the premises without owner permission

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
Parties and events are allowed on site
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 fire extinguisher 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 villa is in the mountains and by the sea. Hacienda Barú National Wildlife Refuge and Punta Uvita 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.
Map
Dominical, Puntarenas

What's nearby

  • Playa Dominicalito - 12 min walk
  • Hacienda Baru - 2 min drive
  • Playa Dominical - 3 min drive
  • Alturas Wildlife Sanctuary - 5 min drive
  • Nauyaca Waterfalls - 14 min drive

Getting around

  • Quepos (XQP) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • Coco's Restaurant - 5 min drive
  • Fuego Brew Company - 5 min drive
  • Cafe Mono Congo - 4 min drive
  • Restaurante Charter - 5 min drive
  • Phat Noodle - 4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Your Own Private Mini Resort In A Large Private Estate have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Your Own Private Mini Resort In A Large Private Estate pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Your Own Private Mini Resort In A Large Private Estate ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Your Own Private Mini Resort In A Large Private Estate ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Your Own Private Mini Resort In A Large Private Estate located?

Situated by the sea, this villa is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Playa Dominicalito and within 3 miles (5 km) of Hacienda Baru and Sunset Surf Dominical - Day Lessons. Costa Rica Stand Up Paddle Boarding is 3 mi (4.8 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

john R.

a magnificent visit with a few concerns
It requires a 4-wheel drive to get to the villa-shake, shake, shake. Unfortunately the plumbing is not so good so there were sewer smells in most of the bedrooms. The AC dripped in 2 of our bedrooms and smelled musty.Housekeeping did not include taking out the garbage and the bugs were aplenty. One of our rooms found a scorpion in the sink and a huge jungle roach in their clothes. Otherwise, sigh, the villa was beautiful and the views magnificent. We enjoyed deep sea fishing on the Reel Deal-caught a sailfish and tuna galore. We had fresh tuna for dinner. The water falls repelling and the zip lining were strenuous but fun. We went tubing and whale watching. All in all a great trip!

10/10 Excellent

Brian S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Jungle living at its finest
We had a fantastic day. Patricia was very responsive and took care of our every need. Our only concern was the possibility that our 20 passenger 2 Wheel drive bus would not be able to make it up the rough mile and a half road to the villa in a downpour, but we were lucky and it was never raining when we were riving.. Four-wheel drives are definitely recommended. But staying in such a quiet bird filled paradise made the extra effort to get up there more than worth it.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jerome L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Jerome
Awesome place. Everythin 5-star but I wish thay had supplied some drinking water!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best fam Vaca!
Really, the country, beautiful! The house, fantastic! The manager, super attentive snd helpful! Weather, perfect! Excursions.. exciting and so FUN! Can’t remember a better trip!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

4/10 Poor

Shana W.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
**Serious issues, not worth what they charge. Lots of other options in the area.***
The ad is MISLEADING as to the condition of the house and the view. The house is old, tired, and not being taken care of. On arrival it was dirty and not cleaned properly. Dirty floors, and the kitchen smells like rotten fish. Dirty dishes left behind. Cabinets were cleared out of any kind of pantry items. The pots and pans are garbage and scratched up. No wifi until the 2nd day of our stay that was on and off. No propane for the BBQ, and then ran out of propane for the stove, with no spares. Broken appliances- drink fridge and fans. The only TV in the house is in the living room with no services. Bedrooms are dated, in poor state, with views blocked by bush and trees. The master bedroom seen in the ad (2nd level with the only ocean view) is only available at extra cost that was not mentioned prior to heard from the pool deck. The “Ocean View” in the VRBO pictures dated and inaccurate. There is barely a view of the ocean as trees and brush have grown since blocking 90% of the view. The pool was broken about a foot below level and not filtering as a result. Over 10 days it became disgusting. It was never fixed. All furniture is old and broken down. No beach equipment. Water pressure is on and off, and shut off for 5 days by manager trying to fill the well. Wasn’t able to shower several days. The house next door is a garage with banging, grinding and barking dog all day. Random people walk through the house without warning. Manager will ignore your messages when confronted.
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2023

About the host

Hosted by PATRICIA RODRIGUEZ

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My name is Patricia and I am the property manager. I am from Costa Rica, from San Isidro de El General. A town very close to this property.
You can contact me, for any questions. It is a pleasure to help you and make your stay the best.

Why they chose this property

Villa Ambiente is a special property. The villa is very unique in that it offers the privacy of your own resort with 8 fully equipped suites with a personal bathroom and balcony. The property's elegant style and design is ideal for relaxing by the pool and enjoying a heavenly dinner while enjoying the ocean view and sunset. Jungle surrounds the property so toucans and white face monkeys are just the most common of a host of wild animals that come to visit!

What makes this property unique


I can highly recommend Chefs, who can prepare delicious meals for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Beautician and Masseur, that can make your stay more pleasant. Also, wide variety of wonderful Tours in the area like horseback riding, snorkeling/diving, jungle nature walks, white water rafting, surf lessons, zip lines, sport fishing and more. We hope to see you soon!

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English, Spanish

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