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Don't Miss This Oceanfront Luxury Villa Wow...What a View!

Don't Miss This Oceanfront Luxury Villa Wow...What a View!

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This could be you!
True indoor/outdoor living, one-of-a kind architectural design!
No... it's not photo-shopped, zoomed, enhanced or anything!
Modern kitchen complete with everything you need.
Won't miss out on anything while dining.

Overview of Don't Miss This Oceanfront Luxury Villa Wow...What a View!

Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
2 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 62650 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • WasherWasherWasher

Explore the area

Map
Dominical, Puntarenas Province
  • Popular LocationAlturas Wildlife Sanctuary5 min drive
  • Popular LocationMarino Ballena National Park16 min drive
  • Popular LocationNauyaca Waterfalls20 min drive
  • AirportPalmar (PMZ-Palmar Sur)47 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet

exterior

Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Don't Miss This Oceanfront Luxury Villa Wow...What a View!

Are you looking for a destination to get really excited about? Welcome to Flying Toucans where the sights and sounds of wildlife, open-air indoor/outdoor tropical living and unforgettable views have all been captured in one special place.
Enjoy reading our guests reviews about this luxurious Costa Rican Villa situated on a unique, picturesque point on the southern Pacific Coast of Costa Rica. With lots of surrounding tropical landscaping, you'll have exclusive privacy to enjoy your home in peace...with the exception of some chatty visitors. Yes, the monkeys and the toucans call out to you at any time without first introducing themselves.
Location, Location, Location!
Superbly located in Costa Rica's exclusive Maritime Zone (situated within 200 meters of the shoreline), Flying Toucans is one of the very few luxury home rentals in the area that is on the ocean side of the main coastal road. This unique location affords up close breathtaking views of jungle-clad mountains, sandy beaches, and the tranquil Pacific Ocean with quick, level, convenient 2wd access all year long. If you like beaches, you are in luck as we have an abundance nearby. From the villa, take a hike down to the point and discover two secluded beaches (one with its own 35' waterfall) or jump in your car and within five minutes be exploring miles of uncrowded footstep-free sandy beaches.
The living and dining rooms offer the romance of open-air tropical living, blending the comforts of home with the nearness of wildlife. The living room or kitchen are great central locations to gather and enjoy all that Flying Toucans has to offer. Plenty of seating for everyone. Don't be surprised at the abundant hummingbird and butterfly population.
The large fully-equipped kitchen, with its' beautiful custom cabinetry, and casual eating area is integrated with the living room, pool and views beyond. Whip up a smoothie or a six course meal...your choice.
Did we mention the pool? Once in, you'll never get out of this infinity-edge pool. Just three steps from the villa, the turquoise tile blends into the dazzling coastline and the popular Uvita 'Whale's Tail', a unique place to walk and explore. It overlooks Ballena (which means 'whale') beach National Marine Park so keep your eyes open for Humpback whales and Bottle-Nosed dolphins in the bay during whale season.
There is a half bath downstairs, outdoor shower as well as laundry room with full-sized washer and dryer.
Two well-furnished air-conditioned master suites are located upstairs, all enclosed. (King bed in one, Queen and Double in other). Each of the suites incorporates the use of local precious hardwoods for the doors, cabinets and vaulted ceilings. Relax in the comfort of air conditioning or open the windows and let the ocean breezes in. Too comfortable to get out of bed? Fine, enjoy the views from your pillow!... now if you could just get someone to bring you breakfast...hmmmm.
Spacious bathrooms feature tumbled Colombian limestone showers and an openness that continues to let the outdoors in while providing all the privacy needed.
You will also love taking advantage of the spacious terrace upstairs. It's perfect for wildlife viewing, whale watching, stargazing, photography, sunrises and sunsets, or just dozing off in the comfy hammock. Surrounding the villa are exotic heliconias, a variety of fragrant gingers, exotic palms, birds-of-paradise, fruit trees etc... not only for your enjoyment but to attract our fine feathered friends. Discover a tropical fruit you've never tasted before or sniff a flowery scent like Chanel #5 from the Ylang Ylang trees. Where is it coming from?
Have you been searching for just the perfect vacation holiday in paradise? Eureka, you've found it! We invite you to stay in our home and experience it all!
:) John and Mary Reilly
Hana, Maui, HI

Property manager

John and Mary Reilly, box 411, Hana, Maui, HI
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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Smoking allowed outside of home
Christmas 2023 is 7 nts. set check-in Wednesday December 20th, check out on the 27th. New Years' Week 2023/24 is Wed. Dec. 27th - Wed. January 3rd
Reservation requests that leave an unbookable gap in schedule may be asked to readjust dates before acceptance
We can adjust minimum nights required depending on circumstances. Send us an inquiry with your request.

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

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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Ballena

Located in Ballena, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the beach. Punta Uvita and Marino Ballena National Park 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 Province

What's nearby

  • Alturas Wildlife Sanctuary - 5 min drive
  • Hacienda Baru - 8 min drive
  • Uvita Beach - 15 min drive
  • Marino Ballena National Park - 16 min drive
  • Nauyaca Waterfalls - 20 min drive

Getting around

  • Quepos (XQP) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • Sibu - 10 min drive
  • Coco's Restaurant - 11 min drive
  • Pizzeria La Fogata - 11 min drive
  • Uvita Beer Garden - 13 min drive
  • Fuego Brew Company - 11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Don't Miss This Oceanfront Luxury Villa Wow...What a View! have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Don't Miss This Oceanfront Luxury Villa Wow...What a View! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Don't Miss This Oceanfront Luxury Villa Wow...What a View!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Don't Miss This Oceanfront Luxury Villa Wow...What a View!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Don't Miss This Oceanfront Luxury Villa Wow...What a View! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Ballena holiday home is within 6 mi (10 km) of Playa Dominicalito, Playa Hermosa and Playa Dominical. Hacienda Baru and Sunset Surf Dominical - Day Lessons are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Chandler F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Paradise with a Swiss Family Robinson vibe
House is amazing and very unique. The outdoor living room is completely outdoors but really does feel “inside”. Pool fantastic, wild life fantastic. John and Mary very attentive. Three young kids and 2 adults had a blast getting away from it all. WiFi worked well and kitchen had all the necessities. We didn’t want to leave the property but did venture out to a lot of wonderful attractions nearby. Felt very safe. I already miss hearing the howlers and watching the capuchins cause trouble. A trip we will never forget!
Stayed 11 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful and surrounded by nature
The views from this house are stunning! We loved being surrounded by nature and wildlife. The house is beautiful and well kept, very unique. The house is tucked away from others feels like a private escape. John was great to work with and was very helpful with anything needed. Costa Rica is a beautiful country filled with so much to do and see and the locals make it even better. We absolutely would recommend staying here! Only thing we would have changed is not driving to the house after arriving at the airport at 10 pm, would recommend driving during the day.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Haowei S., San Rafael, CA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location, View, and Design!
This property is in a location where you can see the Whale Tale, the Sunrise at 9 o'clock, and the Sunset to 3 o'clock. The swimming pool is all under the shade in the afternoon and you don't need any sunscreen for the whole afternoon! We enjoyed watching monkeys, sloths, blue morpho butterflies, coatis, geckoes, and various birds including toucans. The onsite caretaker helped us identify the sloths, otherwise, there's no way we can find them on top of the trees hiding! We cooked ourselves most of the time but thoroughly enjoyed high-quality tuna at Mosaic Wine and Sushi Bar, and a local seafood restaurant around Quepos after a guided tour at Manuel Antonio. Make sure you get guided tours all the time - that's the way you find the hidden animals. We went down further to the Osa Peninsula. Looking back, we probably would do Osa first via SJO-PJM, then rent a car at PJM National, and drive back to explore the Dominical/Uvita/Quepos area while staying at John's place afterward as the place is so relaxing! Many thanks to John's frequent check-ins and tips sharing. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and the communication!!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing experience!
My husband and I recently had the privilege to stay at Flying Toucans for a little over two weeks. The house is tucked back away from the highway and is every bit as fabulous as you think it is. Each morning we were greeted with a beautiful sunrise over the mountains and complete tranquility. Enjoying morning coffee while watching the capuchin monkeys, hummingbirds, and other wildlife move about is indescribable. The house is situated between Domincal and Uvita, both of which are great towns to go and explore. The surrounding parks, waterfalls, and scenery shouldn't be missed either - go and explore! Don't be scared of the drive from San Jose, this house is worth every mile and every truck that you may get stuck behind, haha. Everyone is incredibly kind, the excursions are worth the money, and the memories that you make will be everlasting. Stop searching and book this house!
Stayed 16 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Teresa D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Exceeded expectations!
I traveled with a couple friends, all three of us ladies are 60 plus years of age. Costa Rica was on our bucket list. Staying at The Flying Toucans was probably the best location we could’ve picked with breathtaking views, of the ocean and mountains, tropical gardens, monkeys, Coatis (white nosed costa raccoons), toucans and macaws. We were there 10 days and every day was a new adventure watching the wildlife and swimming in the amazing pool! A five minute walk leads to a wonderful restaurant with fabulous food and coconut flan (a must try). We took a half day ATV tour to a coffee plantation at highest point and saw beautiful waterfalls. I highly recommend this excursion! Everything about our trip and accommodations was wonderful. Thanks John for sharing your spectacular home!! We miss it already.
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2023

About the host

Hosted by John and Mary Reilly, box 411, Hana, Maui, HI

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Greetings from our villa called Flying Toucans! We first visited Costa Rica in November of 1998 on our honeymoon. Having both lived on Maui for many years and traveled extensively internationally, we were interested in a new adventure and a memorable challenge. We had read about the country for several years prior to our visit and it sounded as though Costa Rica fit all of our criteria. After exploring the various regions of the country, meeting the people and having a delightful time we knew we were destined to relocate. As it happened, on this first trip, we discovered this one-of-a-kind property and purchased it. This set in motion our plans of eventually relocating. After more preparation, we made the move and actually lived in a tent on the property for several months while designing Flying Toucans. This allowed us to understand how best to showcase the awesome views and the wildlife while combining luxury with tropical living. Now that Flying Toucans has become a reality, we offer to share it with you. With years of experience in the luxury tourism industry, we believe we have created a truly unique beautiful place for you to call home while you embark on your own adventures. If you have been looking and looking for that special destination you will never forget, you have found it! Hope to see you here soon,
:) John and Mary Reilly,
Hana, Maui HI

Why they chose this property

Carefully compare the views, the privacy, the pool, the open air living design, the abundant wildlife, proximity to the ocean, easy 2wd access, safe environment, no bothersome bugs....read the reviews, but don't wait too long to decide as the calendar fills well in advance!

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