Nature eco lodge vacation rentals in Bahía Ballena

best spot and an amazing eco lodge! highly recommended if youre going to Manuel Antonio

If you’re looking for a version of Costa Rican river living this is it. Affordable with an extremely attentive owner and staff. We especially enjoyed our kayaking and hiking trips. Thank you, Carlos!

Very nice place both the common areas and the room, I recommend it without a second thought!!

This place is a gem! The owner(s) clearly put a lot of love into the place and the landscaping. I absolutely loved the river access and enjoyed it every day - so many fun places to explore right from the Airbnb! I could easily spend an entire month here. I hope that I am able to stay again someday.

Christian’s place was fab…perfect for our few days in Manuel Antonio, close to the park and lots of restaurants (just a short drive away). Christian was very responsive and helpful and was keen to ensure we had a comfortable stay. Whilst a small space, it had everything you would need (other than maybe a second bedside table). The road to Christian’s place is a bit bumpy and easy to miss so keep your eyes peeled when driving to the location. Would definitely recommend…fantastic value for money!

I liked the place very much, it was a blessing, very quiet. The host was very helpful, I needed a good wi-fi connection and he was able to provide. There is a lot to do in the place and is also conveniently close to Manuel Antonio's National Park and other beaches. I appreciate he was able to accomodate us in such a short notice.

Manoas was by far the best place we stayed during our trip to Costa Rica! Not only were the tents huge, clean and comfortable but the staff went above and beyond to help us with everything Steve was great at communicating and gave us some recommendations for a local tour company before we arrived as well as directions to the property. The campsite is 10-15 mins drive from the Ballena national park and there are supermarkets on the main road before entering the road up to the campsite (you will need 4 x 4) Upon check in we were assisted with our laundry and I asked if there was somewhere to get hot water (for our baby) and they found us a kettle to use in our room. We were also placed in a private spot and near the restaurant which was thoughtful The tents were amazing! The bed was huge and the bathroom was lovely and clean! There was a mini fridge, plates and glasses so it was easy to eat lunch on the surrounding balcony The restaurant serves a 3 course meal for 20 dollars per person which is well worth it as the food is spectacular and you won’t get a more beautiful setting. Breakfast is huge and tasty and 10 dollars per person too. The campsite has a lovely pool, a walk to the river for swimming and a lagoon to visit. The cicada are amazing-we have never heard them so loud and using an app on our phone measured them to be around 70-80 decibels during the day! They quietened at night and the gentle noise helped our baby sleep as it acted like white noise. In the early hours of the morning we heard howler monkeys which was eerie but amazing I could say so much more about this amazing place but think it is best experienced. Definitely the place to stay in Uvita!

Excellent location, perfect place to rest without hassle. Very professional and pro active Christian, responds quickly and attentive! Recommended!!

This place is so beautiful, alone in the nature and the river and waterfall is rellay nice.

Great Eco experience. The sound of the river made for the best sleep ever! We didn’t want to leave. Cara and Marco were very welcoming and hospitable. Be sure to have meals at Donna Luz’s place.

Exceptional experience! It was super relaxing and quiet - not as in the middle of the jungle as we thought, so no problem at all with small children - it is super nicely laid out, the beds are great - a mirror would still be great :)

Our stay at Christofer's place was fantastic. Christofer is a very friendly and attentive host. We felt right at home, and enjoyed the quiet location and beautiful mountain panorama to the fullest. Everything was super clean, the kitchen equipment was one of the best we found in Central America, and you can see that Christofer is constantly improving and beautifying his house with a lot of love for detail. The freshly prepared breakfast every morning by Christofer is amazing, and gives plenty of energy for hikes in a national park a few meters away. Absolutely recommended.

Cerró Vuelto lodge is a fantastic place with fantastic people. The food was amazing and as a birder I was impressed by the many trails through different habitats on the property. The owners are very nice and make you feel right at home in the common spaces. Would recommend to anyone

We loved everything so much. Thanks a lot!!!

It was a very nice stay with a beautiful view. Thank you very much.

David’s place is paradise. He and his family have created the most magical space. It is utterly beautiful, and feels secret and untouched. The cabins are spread through the cloud forest, and all have lovely views. They are super cosy inside with loads of blankets to keep you warm in the cooler nights. We had an en-suite shower room with a hot shower which was a treat after a day of hiking the forest. The private trails leading down to the waterfalls are quiet and magical. Full of birds and butterflies. The common area around the pond and restaurant is FULL of hummingbirds, more than I have ever seen, we watched them for hours. Our children were captivated by them. David was the most wonderful host, he was so welcoming and kind, and made us amazing food. He even helped the children fish for trout in the pond and then cooked them for us! And to top it all off, we saw a quetzal from our balcony! This is the best place we have stayed in Costa Rica. It truly is a little heaven.

Brett was incredibly attentive and made sure we had everything we needed for our stay. He even offered to pick things up for us and drive us to the other side of town. This spot is super cozy and perfect for bird watching.

I have no words to descrive this place. It was so beautiful and peaceful. Much more better than the pictures. Carlos is really welcoming. The food is very good at a very affordable price. Carlos answers very quickly and he will provide help if you need. I wont recommend enough this place. Its far in costa rica and maybe a bit difficult if youre going around in bus like me but i dont regret it at all. I even book an extra night because i didnt want to leave and just stay there to enjoy this place. Yes you can go to Corcovado park which i did but walking around there was better. I dont know what the rest of my trip will be but im pretty confident this place will be the highlight of it. Do yourself a favor and book at least one complete day just staying there, going for a hike maybe kayaking. This place is wonderful, so authentic, very private, a lot of nature and birds. You dont need anything else. Mucho Gracias to Carlos, Wilson and Dermila