Ballena Royale

Great vacation rental! The home was everything we’re looking for in a Costa Rican getaway - comfortable, private, beautiful and spectacular views! Hope to come back soon. Thank you for sharing your home with our family. We had such a great time. It felt like paradise!

I can not recommend this location enough , it was one of my all time favorite places we have ever been! The sloth by the pool was definitely one of my favorite! The place was beautiful and clean. It was luxurious and beautiful and amazing. We came at a time that the whales tails was down and easy to see. Would definitely come back again. Would recommend staying a full week. Plenty of places to eat close and plenty of things to do local. AMAZING vaca❤️

This was my first visit to Costa Rica, and now the standards are set high. From booking to departing, the experience was exceptional. They went above and beyond all my expectations. I will be back again soon and YouGetHere will be my go to for everything. Top notch!!

Thanks again! You guys were amazing. I look forward to booking directly with you all next time! I have given your information to many and will continue. 😎

Our family of 4 had a great stay on our first trip to Costa Rica. We really enjoyed the yard and pool but our favorite thing was keeping track of the sloth each day. We had a ton of rain during our stay but the outdoor area was still easy to enjoy with so much covered space.

There is nothing more to say. Everything was perfect… fully equip kitchen, comfy beds and pillows- the house, location, management company, etc. All perfect! The wildlife was so amazing to see on the property… The Sloth, Howler's and Toucans! We will be back!

Our family had a wonderful stay at Ballena Royale. The home was just as described, clean, well stocked kitchen and nice layout for families (adult children). The outdoor spaces were fabulous, lots of covered living areas for enjoying the outdoors even on rainy days. The views were a joy to wake up to each day. Getting up and down the mountain definitely requires 4x4. The YouGetHere team was helpful and responsive, great hosts. Would love to stay at this property again on future travel to CR

Gorgeous doesn't begin to describe the setting and quality of this slice of heaven. The pictures cannot do justice to the view or amenities. Each room is essentially a master suite, and the kitchen well organized and a joy to cook in. The pool is spectacular...period. And the outdoor shower was more popular than the wonderful bathrooms' showers. Having a resident sloth hang out in a nearby tree was an additional delight. We've been to many, many rentals in our travels, but none have remotely rivaled Ballena Royale.

Wonderful home, conveniently located near waterfalls, ATV and horseback tours, and multiple beaches. There are good restaurants in several surrounding towns and on the mountain itself. Quepos marina is an hour away for fantastic offshore fishing. Loved the seclusion with the availability to whatever we needed a few minutes away. Make sure you have a 4x4 rental car to be safe on the mountain road. We'll be back.

The property was exactly as pictured and described in the listing. We enjoyed spending time by the pool and relaxing at the house - almost hated to leave for our adventures! The property management service was fantastic helping out with groceries, booking trips, and supporting us with check in, etc. There is a restaurant that is extremely convenient, "Bar Jolly Roger", that has the best wings we've ever had. Amazing property…highly recommend!

Ballena Royale was an amazing home base for our trip to Costa Rica. It was even better than the gorgeous photos advertising the property.The home was absolutely beautifully designed to maximize on comfort and the spectacular views of the Whale's Tail and ocean. Everything was thoughtfully designed with high-end materials. The landscaping was spectacular around every part of the property. Both the owner and property rental company went beyond and above to make sure our stay was outstanding. I would highly recommend Ballena Royale to anyone who wants a most memorable location for a vacation to Costa Rica!!

We had a great time at this amazing house with our family of 4. The rooms are so spacious, with comfortable beds, AC and the amazing surroundings of vegetation and wildlife. We had a sloth visiting the property, tons of birds, butterflies and heard the monkeys every morning. The house is equipped with everything you need for the pool, the kitchen, the rooms, plus amazing and unique details (that outdoor shower/bathub) that made our stay unforgettable. There are just not enough words to describe how we love it so much. This was our second time in Costa Rica and we are ready to come back because of how much we enjoy staying here.

We loved every second of our stay at Ballena Royale! This property is amazing, with nothing left to want! The pool/lanai area is where we spent the majority of our time and was so comfortable. We highly recommend opening the large door between the kitchen and deck… such a great addition! The outside shower & tub were awesome as were the two upstairs bedrooms. The groundskeeper was polite and did a great job keeping the property in great shape. We saw Zoë, the sloth, every day during our stay!! Pura Vida!

The house is EVERYTHING that is shown on the pictures!!! Great space for retreating and relaxing. You get there connected us with transportation and activities!!! Just all around a great experience with this house. We will visit again.

This place is absolutely beautiful, the pictures don’t do it justice. The house was perfect and the host did a great job of always being responsive and accommodating. There was a large storm that hit the day we arrived which caused several power lines to come down. Thankfully the house had solar so the still had all the essentials power wise. They also reimbursed us for 2 nights due to the inconvenience. Overall, this place is more than worth the price and I would highly recommend.

Ballena Royale was an idyllic getaway! We loved the house, the pool, the whole property. It was exactly as the pictures showed and we couldn't be more happy with our choice to go there for a little vacation. Highly recommended and we'd love to return again someday!

This home is absolutely beautiful and is very well manicured. The view of the Whales Tail is amazing. It is secluded on top of a mountain that takes 8 minutes to get to from the main road of Hwy 34. The road to the home can be a bit scary for some people if you’re not used to it but is very easy to drive. My wife and another couple spent 7 days here. Just a few things to note so you are not surprised. The bedrooms are the only rooms that have AC. The AC is not needed because the main part of the house has doors that completely open up the living area and the sea breeze is phenomenal. The pool is beautiful and well maintained. There is a three toed sloth that lives on the property and was there the whole time. We would definitely go there again and gets the full five star from us. Check in was easy as well. Thank you YGH for a very memorable vacation!

Absolutely beyond expectations. It was the perfect place to relax for a week. The views are unmatched. Everything was perfect. Host was extremely accommodating and helpful with suggestions.

We enjoyed every minute of our stay in Costa Rica and it was such a pleasure to return to this beautiful home at the of each day. The house design complements the beautiful setting and view. We enjoyed all the various sitting areas from the lower level of the pool to the second-floor veranda. The resident sloth made several appearances as well as hummingbirds, frogs, and a cheeky basilisk lizard who can take an early morning sprint across the pool if startled. Jhonnathan helped us check in and was very accommodating. Thank you to everyone involved in keeping this home so very clean and well-kept indoors and out. I would highly recommend and would return to Ballena Royale.

As others have stated, pictures don’t do this place justice… and the pictures are amazing!! Super clean, and a great layout for the whole family. What a view from the pool and patio area and lots of separate areas to just relax. There’s even a resident sloth nearby, see if you can spot him. What a great place.

Couldn't be happier! Don't stress like we did about 8 pm arrival. With a little communication, They couldn't have been more accommodating. The area and Costa Rica (and the PEOPLE) were absolutely AMAZING!

We had a great time

We had a wonderful stay. The house and views were absolutely gorgeous. There is a sloth that lives on the property and we were lucky enough to see him most days. You will need a 4x4 vehicle to access the property. There is a groundskeeper that lives nearby should you need anything. The company was very easy to communicate with. They are a perfect resource should you have questions on how to get from San Jose airport to Dominical.

Thank you for a wonderful experience!

First time in Costa Rica & this was the perfect Airbnb to stay in. The pictures do not do it justice! You are up on a mountain & the ride up is a little bumpy but so worth it.

Beautiful home to stay in! Communication between you get here and I was excellent. Appreciate all questions answered!