[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Ojochal Home with Pool/Ocean View/Private Jungle Trail & River on 12 acres. Riverfront vacation home with private pool and kitchen ![Outdoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/31000000/30230000/30224200/30224127/830f5476.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/31000000/30230000/30224200/30224127/21e75fd5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/31000000/30230000/30224200/30224127/f643b215.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/31000000/30230000/30224200/30224127/c03bfae5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/31000000/30230000/30224200/30224127/w848h565x1y1-3a76aeb4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Ojochal Home with Pool/Ocean View/Private Jungle Trail & River on 12 acres. provides amenities like a garden and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 82800 sq ft ## Popular amenities - - - - Parking available - Dryer - Washer ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Ojochal Home with Pool/Ocean View/Private Jungle Trail & River on 12 acres. This beautiful 3 bedroom/2.5 Bath home is nestled on the Mountain hillside overlooking Ojochal, with stunning views of the river mouth and the Pacific ocean. 'Estilo de Vida' ('The Style of Life') is available for short-term and long-term rental. The property offers a private pool with complete privacy due to the secluded nature of the property. The temperature of the pool is a wonderful 86 degrees all year around. Located at an altitude of 700 feet above Sea level the property avoids the problem of pesky mosquitoes. Watch the Howler Monkeys in the trees and humming birds and toucans right from the pool deck. Enjoy a daily visit from our resident Coati! The 12 acre property includes a private nature trail that leads to a stream and then on to the main river that runs through the property. Enjoy a swim in the river and then head back to the house spotting monkeys and Blue Morpho butterflies along the way. Each bedroom has a walk-in closet and is air-conditioned. The air conditioners use the latest Inverter technology which causes the unit to slow down as it nears the set temperature. This results in very quiet operation (no condenser kicking in and out) and as it is running constantly it results in very low humidity levels (35 to 40%) which makes you feel cooler. Free High Speed wireless internet is available throughout the house. The house features a remotely monitored security system that you can activate when you depart the house each day. Keywords: House, Villa, Vacation Home, Jungle, Nature, Pool, Jacuzzi, Ojochal, Uvita, Dominical, Playa Ventanas, Cinco Ventanas, Stream, River ## Property amenities ### Pool/Spa - Outdoor pool - Private pool ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Car required - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2.5 bathrooms - Bathtub - Hair dryer - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Smart TV - Video library ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair ### Comfort - Air conditioning ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Wheelchair accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Housekeeping (limited availability) - Iron/ironing board - Phone ### Location highlights - In a village - In the mountains - Near the sea - On a river ### Things to do - Birdwatching nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Rafting nearby - Rock climbing nearby - Sailing nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Snorkeling nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Whale watching nearby - Wildlife walks nearby - Windsurfing nearby ### Safety features - No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property) - No smoke detector (host has indicated there is no smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Security system - Deadbolt lock ### General - Garden - Unit size: 2,800 square feet ## Similar properties ![3 bedrooms, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/88000000/87980000/87971900/87971810/33c2909f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Beautiful ocean view home with private pool Ojochal - Pool - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 10 Exceptional 1 review CA $421 CA $554 total includes taxes & fees Nov 1 - Nov 2 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-01&endDate=2025-11-02&selected=87971810&PinnedHotelID=87971810&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106300000/106293400/106293362/053c4392.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 0jochal Amazing Hilltop Estate with 360 degree Tortuga Beach and mountain view! 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### We should mention A car is required for transportation to and from this property ### Property is also known as Home /ocean View/private Jungle Trail River 12 Acres House Ojochal Home /ocean View/private Jungle Trail River 12 Acres Home /ocean View/private Jungle Trail River 12 Acres Home /ocean View/private Jungle Trail River 12 Acres House Ojochal Home /ocean View/private Jungle Trail River 12 Acres Home /ocean View/private Jungle Trail River 12 Acres House Home /ocean View/private Jungle Trail River 12 Acres ## About the area Located in Bahía Ballena, this vacation home is in the mountains and on a river. OSA Golf Course and Hacienda Baru are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Alturas Wildlife Sanctuary and Topolandia. Parque Reptilandia and Sunset Surf Dominical - Day Lessons are also worth visiting. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. [Visit our Bahía Ballena travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Bahia-Ballena.dx6047931) [View more Vacation homes in Bahía Ballena](https://www.expedia.ca/Ballena-Private-Vacation-Homes.d6047931-aaPrivateVacationHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C9.10598%2C-83.66675&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=JbETsPYM9q-Wy_DY7BelnCn7Yxo=) Ojochal, Puntarenas ### What's nearby - Ventanas Beach - 7 min drive - 4.6 km - Playa Ballena - 8 min drive - 4.3 km - Pinuela Beach - 8 min drive - 6.0 km - Playa Tortuga - 12 min drive - 4.6 km - Tortuga Beach - 12 min drive - 4.6 km ### Restaurants - ‪Tagua Specialty Coffee - ‬9 min drive - ‪La Choza de Alejo - ‬15 min drive - ‪Ballena Bistro - ‬11 min drive - ‪Real La Costa - ‬12 min drive - ‪Kinsu - ‬18 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Ojochal Home with Pool/Ocean View/Private Jungle Trail & River on 12 acres. have a pool? > Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. ### Is Ojochal Home with Pool/Ocean View/Private Jungle Trail & River on 12 acres. pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Ojochal Home with Pool/Ocean View/Private Jungle Trail & River on 12 acres.? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Ojochal Home with Pool/Ocean View/Private Jungle Trail & River on 12 acres.? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Ojochal Home with Pool/Ocean View/Private Jungle Trail & River on 12 acres. located? > Situated by the sea, this vacation home is within 3 mi (5 km) of Playa Tortuga, Tortuga Beach, and Ventanas Beach. Pinuela Beach and Playa Ballena are also within 3 mi (5 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Ojochal Home with Pool/Ocean View/Private Jungle Trail & River on 12 acres. Reviews 10 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 90 8 - Good 6 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.6/10 Cleanliness ### 6/10 Okay #### mark c. Mar 4, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy #### Family of 4 The house is in need of some TLC bit overall it's ok. We wouldn't return though ##### mark c. Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Olga U. Jan 26, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Paradise The place was great! We enjoyed all the wildlife. The house was clean and had everything we needed. A 4x4 is recommended unless you enjoy a walk up a steep driveway, which we did. Would recommend this piece of paradise to anyone looking to get off of he beaten track ##### Olga U. Stayed 13 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Terry G. Dec 4, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great trip The property was wonderful. It was too wet to hike, but view was great. You definitely need a 4WD and arrive during the day as suggested. ##### Terry G. Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Pattie C. Jan 10, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Dream Christmas Getaway We took our family to Costa Rica for Christmas and selected this house for our base of operations. Michael and Massi were very communicative and patient with all of our questions. The house suited us perfectly and was everything we were looking for and more. Definitely recommend to anyone thinking about staying here. ##### Pattie C. Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Charles M. May 2, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy #### Very nice stay Loved our stay. Encountered only two problems: Getting up the drive requires at least front wheel drive, and the stay was not long enough. ##### Charles M. Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Matti P. Apr 17, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful stay The place was peaceful and beautiful. It was well equipped, just as described. Thank you for sharing it with us. ##### Matti P. Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Martin L. Feb 5, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Martin- Canada Great stay. Lots of things to do in the area. Lots of wildlife. ##### Martin L. Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Elaine R. Oct 17, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful holiday in a beautiful place We arrived at Michael's house in the dark after a delayed journey.. it was amazing to wake up the next day to the beautiful view of the ocean in the distance. We saw toucans, howler monkeys, coatis, agoutis, parrots, poison arrow frogs and lots of beautiful butterflies ##### Elaine R. Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Cari N. Aug 23, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### AMAZING in every way!!! Our stay here was nothing short of magical!! Beautiful vacation home was perfect for our family of 5 adults who love to play hard and relax after! Would not hesitate to highly recommend!! ##### Cari N. Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Susan M. Feb 8, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Unique expereince! We enjoyed our stay! What a unique, spacious, and fun place. We enjoyed the pool, the views, the toucans, and other wild life. We hiked down to the creek--very steep. It was also a perfect place to be close to the boat excurions in Uvita. We enjoyed the food left for us! ##### Susan M. Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Richard T., Richland Mar 22, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful View We loved our stay at Estilo de Vida. The view is great! I miss waking up to the birds, monkeys and the view. We found ourselves just wanting to hangout at the pool most days. Everywhere we ate in Ojochal and near by we’re excellent. Pura Vida ##### Richard T. Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ann N. Feb 15, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Piece of paradise Thank you for sharing your piece of paradise with us. The house was just perfect! Beautiful view, perfect elevation up the mountain. Kitchen well stocked for cooking, everything provided for our stay. Very thoughtful to have a beautiful welcome basket full of goodies and beer in the fridge! We had a very relaxing trip, spent most of our time in the pool and at the beach. We hope to stay again. Pura Vida ##### Ann N. Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Alexis M. Dec 7, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Paradise! We couldn’t have asked for a better home for a relaxed, animal filled vacation! We especially loved the two coatimundis that visited every day and the toucans! The only consideration is I wouldn’t recommend this for a family with a crawler. The bats, while absolutely adorable do make quite a mess. ##### Alexis M. Stayed 10 nights in Nov 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jasmine R. Apr 5, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Enjoyed the pool, hiking trails, birds/animals and views Nice sized pool. Beautiful views. Saw howler monkeys, toucans, morpho butterflies, and frogs. Enjoyed the hiking trails. Many wonderful restaurants within a short drive. We couldn't get wifi to stay connected, but luckily we had a hotspot we were able to use for part of our stay. Living area was quite warm during the day, but we spent most of our time elsewhere. Overall, we enjoyed the property and were happy with it. ##### Jasmine R. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### sebastien p. Jan 17, 2019 #### Amazing again ! The house is wonderful, in the middle of the forrest. Koati and parots every days all around the house.This the second time in the house and certainly not the last one. ##### sebastien p. Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2018 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Thomas C. Mar 4, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful home with a great view and interesting wildlife. We loved the place! We had excellent communication from both the owner and the property manager beforehand. The instructions were very clear and understandable. The watermelon and pineapple that were provided were delicious too! The pool was our favorite part of the home and a great way to cool off before bed. The beds were comfortable, the AC in the bedrooms did a great job, and the bathrooms were very nicely appointed. The Coati was by every morning to say hello and we saw a Toucan. The leaf cutter ants in the backyard were fascinating as well. We didn’t spend much time at the house as we had (too) many activities scheduled and were not able to explore the property as we wished. The entry road past the gate did require 4 wheel drive if you stop to lock the gate behind yourself. With momentum, a 2 wheel drive will likely make it up the road just fine. Our only minor complaint is that we found the concrete and cushion couch in the living room very uncomfortable. But that was an only an issue the one night we were home early. ##### Thomas C. Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Gretchen o. Feb 8, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Costa Rican Paradise It's had to put in words the amount of joy and relexation we had st Esitlo deVida. We had our own tropical animal show in the back yard, from 6 Toucans landing in a tree, to a 45 minute monkey show, scarlett macaws and a Coati family. The pool was enjoyed from dawn to bedtime and the views are unphatomenal. Massi the property manager was unreal and responded immediately. Uvita Information Center was a pleasure. ##### Gretchen o. Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kyle M. Jan 7, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### In the forest, great pool, toucans everywhere A perfect stay for wildlife and nature enthusiasts. There were dart frogs milling about, toucans everywhere, coatis, and agoutis. The trails were great, but driving the road beyond the house is how we saw even more wildlife. The pool was perfect for a morning/early afternoon dip. Just remember, it really is nestled into the forest, so a few leaves may fall in the pool, or a few cool insects may visit the house, but the gekos take care of them mostly! The house was very clean when we arrived, and everything we needed to cook our meals was there! ##### Kyle M. Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### MICHAEL S. Feb 27, 2019 #### Welcome to The Jungle With a View What a great stay for 10 nights. Everything we expected and more. Spotting of Toucan's the Blue Morpho Butterfly, and other birds and animals all while enjoying first cup of Costa Rican coffee on the patio. Always up early when the Howler Monkey alarm went off at 5:30 am on 3 sides every morning....totally awesome. Home was well equipped with everything we needed. Loved the electric griddle at patio bar for breakfast. Worked great for making pancake for the daily visit from the Kodi. Great place away from it all but close to great attractions. ##### MICHAEL S. Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Cherie B. Jan 9, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful Everything was exactly as pictured. Daily coati and toucan visits, and the howler monkeys will have you up at 5am every morning so you'll never miss a sunrise. 😂 The view from the back porch was beautiful and the monkey and sloth trails were a tough workout for a pair of seniors. This was our fourth stay in this area and highly recommend a four-wheel drive vehicle for the road and especially for the driveway to this villa. We had a wonderful 12 days here and thank you Massi for all your help during our stay. I highly recommend visiting Sonia at the Uvita Information Center to help with scheduling your excursions. She is wonderful! Michael, your home was beautiful and thank you for sharing it with us. ##### Cherie B. Stayed 12 nights in Dec 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lura D. Jan 4, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful location with great view We spent three nights here and as the instructions say, a 4x4 is recommended to get to the property. However, it wasn't an issue to get around, even in the rain, if you had a vehicle that could go to "sport" mode. The place was clean and had everything we needed. The property management staff was responsive. We really enjoyed having a welcome basket and the kitchen stocked with some essentials. There was even laundry detergent and a dryer! We saw toucans, had visits from the coati, heard the howling monkeys and loved the sunrises and sunsets. The pool had some issues but they were incredibly responsive in fixing it - even during the rain! We appreciated the recommendations to the Uvita tourist center - all excursions were wonderful. We even saw whales, a baby and a mom! Thanks for a great stay! ##### Lura D. Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### kim b., highlands ranch Feb 14, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fabulous Ocean View Jungle House We got to the house late in the evening, after grocery markets were closed. The property manager, for a small fee, was kind enough to get basic groceries so we could have them the next morning. Huge help. Close to beaches and everything you would need. The pool was fantastic. Can't say enough about the wonderful ocean view. Wildlife was abundant: macaws, toucans, green parrots, dart frogs, howlers,white faced monkeys and bats. It was really nice to have a washer and dryer. The security system is an added bonus. Easy to use. The bedrooms/bathrooms were nice. Some areas need a little updating, but for the nightly price, it's quite the bargain. The property really grew on us. We would definitely go back! ##### kim b. Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### J R. Jun 1, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great stay Michael's place was perfect for our family. The layout was convenient for our use and well thought out. We didn't use the living room area as we mostly lived outside by the pool. The AC in bedrooms worked perfectly. The wildlife (including friendly coati, monkeys, birds galore) was a big draw and we were stoked that the animals came. The bats were a pleasant surprise. The area bat hawk hung around during our 6 day stay, watching them. We never saw it feed, but it was ever present. All in all, this place was exactly what we were hoping for and we hope to come back. Groceries were easiest to purchase in Uvita whenever out and about. Playa Ventanas had cheap beer and good ceviche and ended up being one of our favorite spots. Surf at Dominicalito was great fun. 10/10, hope to do again! ##### J R. Stayed 6 nights in May 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Denise H. Feb 22, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great family vacation!! This house is definitely in the middle of a jungle, so just as most guests mentioned, if bugs and critters freak you out, then think again about staying here. BUT, we LOVED how “off the grid” it felt. We enjoyed watching the animals around the house: howler monkeys, stick insects, toucans, bats, macaws, and my husband adopted the golden orb spider on the side of the house and fed it insects every day. The area felt safe, we were close to lots of great, local food, our favorite beach was a short drive.... such a fun family vacation. Aside from a storm coming in and knocking out the power for 4 hours, no big problems. Just a few smaller issues: shower pressure is low which makes it impossible to get salt and sand out of your hair. Washing machine didn’t work, so we couldn’t wash our clothes for our flight home—found out a bit too late to mention it. It REALLY would be nice to have an air conditioner in the main area. At times, it was so hot we all disappeared into our air conditioned bedrooms rather than hanging out together. But again, we just winged it and enjoyed the experience. Thank you for letting us stay in your house! ##### Denise H. Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### sherry m. Mar 13, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Awesome What an amazing property! If you're looking for privacy, birds and a beautiful view, this is the house for you. We've been to different regions in Costa Rica and this was by far the best home we stayed at. The caretaker, Massi, gave us simple to understand directions for a late night check in. We contacted him a couple of times during our stay and he responded immediately. The issues we had were beyond his control, for example, the internet was down for a short time. Massie contacted us right away and said he would look into why the internet was down. He communicated quickly that the internet provider was already working on it. He kept us informed. He even messaged us when it was back up and running. We couldn't have asked for better communication with him. The house was great, loved the covered deck and pool area. Master shower very nice, plenty of hot water and comfortable bed in master suite. Enjoyed the howler monkeys. Toucans, fiery billed aracari, parrots and lots of other birds in the yard. Alejandra from the Uvita Information Center helped us with a rental car, airport transportation and various tours. We highly recommend Massi and Alejandra to make your vacation amazing. Thank you Michael for sharing your property with us! ##### sherry m. 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