Holiday rentals with a fireplace in Bahía Ballena

It was our first time at El Alto San Juan, but it’s definitely not gonna be our last, we absolutely loved the spot! Thanks Andrea for everything, we’ll be in touch faster than a PZ rooster crows!🐔☀️

Great accommodations in a great location. It's a little bit of a drive of the mountain but close enough to the beach for convenience and there's a two restaurants and a small store on the way up that add that additional level of accessibility that make this place stand out. Once you're to the house, you can enjoy the mountain breeze and truly enjoy nature. The house itself was fantastic

Wow, wow, wow!!!! Do yourself a huge favor and book this property now! We are on our honeymoon and had the best time staying at Komari's beautiful villa. The villa and surrounding property are exquisite and so supportive, peaceful and calm. The view is mind blowingly gorgeous. We sat in the pool and gazed out over the jungle and mangroves, getting lost in the vastness of the Pacific ocean. Komari is an outstanding host. Very attentive, kind, responsive and thoughtful. She has so many beautiful little touches throughout the property to welcome us into her beautiful home. Thank you again for a wonderful stay. M&C

This was such a great place to stay, the view is AMAZING. It is a little of a trek to get to the property, but really not that bad as the road is well maintained. You will need a 4 x 4 but in all honestly if you are worried about the road, don't be. The house is nice and open, and the deck has great views for eating meals. The plunge pool was a nice treat as well. Jeff is a great host, and very friendly. I would recommend this property to anyone that wants to be above the clouds and have a spectacular view, while enjoying the sounds of the birds. Thanks, we will be back!

A few words are not enough to describe this beautiful home in the hills of Costa Rica. Truly this is the best Airbnb I have stayed. Wessa is a superb host who communicated with me long before my stay so that on arrival I felt Wessa was my best CR friend. Her hospitality was outstanding. She is a gourmet cook, each meal a delight to eat and artistically presented. I spent my days relaxing around the infinitely pool. Sunsets over the mountains were stunning! Wessa’s place was definitely my CR highlight. Thank you Wessa!

What an amazing location! Probably one of the most stunning views of Costa Rica but certainly the best learning experience on sustainable living! The cooking of Marga is fantastic, make sure to eat there! You'll enjoy the nature and surroundings of this amazing finca! Un encanto for the mind and soul. I really enjoyed the tour of the finca and the approach/mindset on life. One day I hope to be back!

This place was an amazing retreat into the mountains after a long week in the humidity at envision. A beautiful place to decompress and relax amongst the clouds. Chema and Marga are amazing hosts, so kind and open with fascinating stories and insights into eco- living. The food is incredible— fresh local ingredients and made with love. I highly recommend! Definitely visit the nearby swimming holes / waterfalls as well. One of my favorite places to date!

I arrived at Chema and Marga’s place after a long bumpy ride on an unpaved road. My first view of the property almost brought tears to my eyes - their home is basically in the clouds! I felt so lucky to be there. And then when I walked in through the big, beautiful, heavy wooden front doors the sight of the interior really took my breath away. Even now words escape me as it is difficult to describe the feeling of peace and serenity I felt immediately. The home is just gorgeous and I have great respect for Chema and Marga for building this masterpiece by hand. Everything the other reviewers said is accurate, I will just add that there is a majestic view of the stars on clear nights, that Marga is one of the strongest and most amazing women I’ve ever met, and Chema is a wise old man who gave me incredible information about the earth that I’m really grateful for. I was so glad to have had access to such delicious home cooked vegan meals as well - thankful to the hosts for accommodating my specific diet. This is a perfect place to get away from city life, to experience the healing gifts of nature and to be in silence. Thank you Chema and Marga for opening up your home to guests, and allowing us access to this slice of paradise.

I booked this listing for a group of 8 women. We all needed time to get away from our busy lives in the U.S. The six nights at La Sombra were peaceful and inspiring! What a beautiful location and beautiful grounds. We were all stunned by the property, in a good way:) It was even better than the beautiful pictures provided. Each villa was appointed beautifully with quality linens, towels, robes, bath soaps, dishes, etc. We especially enjoyed the patio views and the design of the structures that incorporate natural light and the surrounding nature. We ate dinner each night on the patio of the main house, and found a spot for morning meditations on the bridge. Catherine and Ryan were available and responsive before, during and after our visit. And, I cannot say enough about the local cook, Marta. We all wanted to take her home with us! What a treat:) Thank you for sharing your home with us, Catherine and Ryan!

This is a very special place up in the cloud forest. In the morning you can see the Pacific coast and mountains and in the afternoon you can watch the clouds come in. It's stunning. The dome structure is spectacular and the interior is pure zen. We had a lot of interesting conversations with Chema and Marga's food is so tasty and balanced. This was a one of kind place.