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Casa Eko Mar is located in Uvita, Puntarenas, Costa Rica, Central America. This lovely house is for rent, by the owner, and can accommodate 2 or 4 people. The house is equipped with 2 bedrooms and 2,5 bathrooms. The Villa is located on the headland with a gorgeous 180 degree view of the Pacific Ocean, the Morete River and the mountains. Casa Eko Mar is on the Pacific shore, in the project called Jardines del Morete. We are located at the km 160 of the Costanera, at only 1 km from the main road. (paved road) just before the Hôtel VISTA BALLENA (formally Whales & Dolphins)
Main Floor:
The fully equipped kitchen comes with a clear ocean view, has a refrigerator, stove with oven and kitchen utensils
Indoor dining-room can comfortably seat 6 people and again, a beautiful view of the Pacific ...Casa Eko Mar is located in Uvita, Puntarenas, Costa Rica, Central America. This lovely house is for rent, by the owner, and can accommodate 2 or 4 people. The house is equipped with 2 bedrooms and 2,5 bathrooms. The Villa is located on the headland with a gorgeous 180 degree view of the Pacific Ocean, the Morete River and the mountains. Casa Eko Mar is on the Pacific shore, in the project called Jardines del Morete. We are located at the km 160 of the Costanera, at only 1 km from the main road. (paved road) just before the Hôtel VISTA BALLENA (formally Whales & Dolphins)
Main Floor:
The fully equipped kitchen comes with a clear ocean view, has a refrigerator, stove with oven and kitchen utensils
Indoor dining-room can comfortably seat 6 people and again, a beautiful view of the Pacific Ocean
Infinity pool with lounge and sitting chairs
Outdoor rancho adjacent to the pool with two adironcack chairs
Outdoor showers (front garden and poolside)
Sound system (USB, IPod, CD)
Powder room
Laundry room with washing and drying machine
Private Parking
Garden bedroom (with private entrance):
This quaint bedroom has a private terrace with outdoor seating, a bistro table and offers ocean and garden views. The room has a queen sized bed, linens, A/C, ceiling fan and a complete bathroom
Upstairs:
The magnificient Master bedroom has a principal balcony that offers an unobstructed view of the Pacific while the second balcony faces a tropical garden. The Master has a queen sized bed, linens, A/C, ceiling fan, television and a complete bathroom
Outdoor Living:
The spacious open terrace is adjacent to the fully equipped kitchen with stunning views, outdoor seating includes a sofa and two club chairs, a dining table and bbq. The terrace often receives a cool, refreshing breeze throughout the day.
The large infinity pool is surrounded by bougainville, plumeria trees, palm trees, heliconia plants and several blooming tropical plants that attract butterflies and humming birds. Relaxing at Casa Eko Mar includes taking a dip in the infinity pool, lounging poolside under the shade umbrella, reading your most recent book in the outdoor living space or in one of the adirondack chairs located in the rancho. Daily entertainment includes watching the green parrots perform their acrobatics in the Royal Palm twice daily.
Casa Eko Mar is surrounded by splendid flowering trees, a Royal Palm tree and a tropical flowering garden. During the day, the winds are on-shore from from the ocean while at night, the winds are off-shore from the mountains. These gentle winds bring a confortable temperature, making your visit more fresh than being at sea level.
If you must stay connected, don't worry, you can access the internet wirelessly (high speed Wi-Fi) from any room in the house. However, why stay inside when you have amazing outdoor spaces to enjoy and perfect for sending photos home to make your friends and family jealous.
The house was designed to provide spectacular views from each room. The comfort and luxury experience of Casa Eko Mar is second to none. We offer warm, friendly, informative and accomodating hospitality from the moment you arrive to the time you depart.
Yves is a wonderful host. We felt so safe and comfortable here. Yves provided us with some beer, coffee, coconut water and even a pineapple. The view here is incredible. I could stare at it all day, every day. This is the perfect spot to explore the Dominical/Ojochal/Uvita region. The beaches and parks and waterfalls are gorgeous. I loved coming back to the house and swimming til sunset. I highly recommend this property. Thank you Yves for making our stay one I’ll never forget.
Visited June 2018
Written 1 July 2018. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Dee Ann H
26 contributions
Fantastic Stay
My husband and I spent 9 nights at Casa Eko Mar and couldn't have been happier. Honestly, the photos do not do this place justice. The kitchen is very nice, big and well equipped. Washer and Dryer worked great. There is even a clothes line that is very handy. We used it daily to hang up our wet pool towels and bathing suits and again when we did laundry. The patio is wonderful with a comfortable sitting area, eating table, grill, view and privacy. It is positioned perfectly in order to get a good cross breeze. If we weren't at the pool, we were on the patio. The pool is absolutely beautiful. It is very will maintained and some "floaties" are provided. The view from the pool is phenomenal. During the day you will be looking out over the jungle, river and to the ocean view. At sunset the view from the pool can not be beat.
Yves is a wonderful host. He is very knowledgable, responsive, friendly and welcoming. Upon our arrival he gave us a quick rundown of the house and then left us to enjoy ourselves. He lives right next door, but has positioned his house and the guest house in a way that you have complete and total privacy. Honestly, you will not even know he is there. His dogs, Bo and Filu, are incredibly sweet and made daily visits. They are very friendly, not at all obnoxious. We aren't "dog people" but by the end of our stay we looked forward to seeing them at least once a day.
The house is very secure with a locked gate and security system.
The property is beautiful with well kept landscaping. The gardener is very sweet and graciously provided us with some coconuts a couple of times during our stay. There are a variety of plants and the flowers are spectacular. We had a variety of birds visit the trees each day. It was fun to watch them.
We really liked the location of the house. It is very close to beaches, markets and restaurants. The road to the house is mostly paved.
We loved this place so much that we truly hated to leave.
Visited January 2017
Written 11 February 2017. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Robin F
Beaufort, SC213 contributions
Want to live here.
This was our 2nd year staying in this gorgeous house and hopefully we will return. The home is easy to find and get to, convenient to anything you want to do in the area. We fished in Sierpe and visited Manual Antonio, both less to an hour away. After you get over the view when you walk in, you begin to be comfortable in the house. We stayed in the downstairs bedroom this year and loved it. The kitchen is well appointed, we cooked several nights and had everything we needed, utensils, spices. We spent a lot of time on the porch, great place to be when it's raining !! The pool is even fun in the rain. The pool and pool deck are where you will spend most of your time if it isn't raining !! By now you have guessed it rained on us... a lot...but we still had fun and the house was perfect with 4 people. Plenty of room to spread out and room to come together. Had our own personal trio pf birds that woke us up every morning. You can hear the river down below and we heard the howlers later in the afternoon. Yves is an excellent host, there if you need him. You will not regret renting this house.
Visited November 2016
Written 13 December 2016. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
CliveH47
Thunder Bay, Canada20 contributions
Spectacular Vacation
Just spent two beautiful weeks at Casa Eko Mar in the rainforest above Uvita. If your looking for peace and relaxation this is it. Everything about this place met or exceeded our expectations. The house has everything you could possibly need. Yves, the owner made everything so easy to deal with..the road up to the house is mostly paved and no problem for 2W drive vehicles..Birds of every colour of the rainbow, toucans, monkeys. Only 5 min from town and there are 5 beautiful beaches within 1/2hr of the house. We are an older couple who have stayed in lots of condos and vrbo' s in Costa Rica..this is the best!..Bed is very comfortable, infinity pool is spectacular..a chef's kitchen and we really enjoyed Bo and Filu (two very well behaved and friendly companions) We are definitely going back for a longer stay.
Visited April 2016 Travelled as a couple
Written 30 April 2016. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Yves P
2 contributions
Exquisite!!!!
We had the happy occasion of spending one week at beautiful Casa EKO Mar this August.
I have rented many houses all over the country during my 4 visits to Costa Rica and this lovely home was beyond our expectations. Spotless inside and out. The kitchen is well appointed, so if you like to cook, you're in luck. Everything is top of the line, from furniture to linen.
I found the location of the house to be the perfect balance between privacy and having quick access to nearby Uvita attractions, beaches, National Parks, restaurants and grocery stores. The infinity edge pool and the pacific sunsets are absolutely stunning.
We would return in a heartbeat. Thanks to the owner Yves for an exceptional experience!
Visited August 2015 Travelled as a couple
Written 31 August 2015. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
James T
3 contributions
Outstanding stay
During our two week stay in July at Eko Mar was absolutely Perfect! The house was very comfortable with all the amenities! Outside the views were breath taking! The owner Yves provided us with welcoming coffee, a six back of beer, and fruit. If we needed anything or had questions Yves always responded immediately he was truly awesome! The location of the house was just minutes from the grocery store and beautiful beaches! Basically our stay at Eko Mar resulted in much needed relaxation! We would highly recommend Eko Mar because of all the wild life one will see and the amazing pictures you can get from that elevation. Thank you so much Yves!
Visited July 2015 Travelled as a couple
Written 22 July 2015. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
HelenElena
Denver, CO24 contributions
Absolutely Wonderful!!!
My husband and I loved LIVING at Eko Mar during the last 2 weeks of March. What a beautiful, comfortable, private and luxurious HOME! Watching spectacular sunsets every night from the perfect infinity pool overlooking the ocean was heavenly as were the daily nature walks. My husband shopped at markets in Uvita and Portes; he thoroughly enjoyed cooking in the fully equipped kitchen. Yves, the owner, put so much thought into the details of designing this lovely home including the wonderful outdoor living space and the gorgeous landscape....not to mention how the house is situated to experience the stunning 180 views! Yves respected our privacy and he was always available when we needed something. Everything about our stay was magical - we plan to return next year. Thank you, Yves!!! You are the best!!!
Visited March 2015 Travelled as a couple
Written 4 April 2015. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Greg0922
Playa Grande, Costa Rica2 contributions
Just What I Needed
I live in Costa Rica and was looking for a place to relax and disconnect from my daily life. I found it in Casa Eko Mar. I was greeted after a long drive with a cold towel that was very refreshing and an incredible view of the Pacific Ocean.
The house is a little removed, but incredibly appointed with outstanding views and I found that there is no real reason to leave other than to visit the many beaches in proximity to the house.
I stayed in the upstairs Master that had a balcony perfect for mediation in the morning and a nap in the afternoon. A flat screen t.v. with cable, ceiling fan and a/c were the perfect combination for peace and luxury.
The kitchen is perfectly outfitted with every thing you need to make a simple breakfast or gourmet dinner. Plenty of plates if you have guests and plenty of seating for 6 comfortably. I mostly enjoyed taking my meals in the outside living space.
Overall, this was a perfect place for me to get away and enjoy a quick trip. The owner was very accommodating, friendly and attentive to any questions I had.
If you are thinking of traveling internationally or within the country of Costa Rica, Casa Eko Mar is a great reason to get away.
Visited May 2014 Travelled solo
Written 3 June 2014. This review is the subjective opinion of an individual traveller and not of Tripadvisor LLC nor of its partners. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Danpeyer
San Rafael de Escazu, Costa Rica2 contributions
Excellent Vacation House!
If you are planning a trip to Dominical, Uvita or Ojochal and you like the comforts and privacy of your own home definitely choose Villa Eko Mar! As local residents we have been renting other Casas in this area and we found that so far this rental was the one that offered the most for the money. Looking better than the pictures posted, the house is very clean, well maintained and equipped with everything needed. The excellent location on a hill overlooking Ballena National Park with its amazing beaches and the famous Whales Tail, allows to reach all points of interest in the area easily: Ojochal with its excellent restaurants, Hacienda Baru, the National Park, the departure points of the many adventurous tours offered in the area. We loved the cool ocean breezes, the beautiful views, and the sight of the many exotic birds populating the nearby trees and shrubs. Our own private infinity pool was the highlight of our stay; especially for our 10 year old daughter.
Merci Yves, we will be back!
Visited May 2014
Written 9 May 2014. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
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What this rental offers
Nearby
Golf course (within 30 mins drive)
Wi-fi and internet
Wi-fi
Bathroom and laundry
Dryer
Iron
Linens provided
Towels provided
Washer
Indoor amenities
Air conditioning
Internet access
Cable television
Outdoor amenities
Balcony
Deck
Patio
Private outdoor pool (unheated)
Private yard
Terrace
Kitchen and dining
Grill
Freezer
Refrigerator
Microwave
Cooker
Toaster
Property features
Ceiling Fans
Entertainment
Stereo system
Television
Parking
Secure parking available
Scenic views
Mountain views
Waterfront views
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About the neighbourhood
This home is located in the beautiful Jardin del Morete in Uvita on the Pacific Coast between Dominical and Uvita. Watch for toucans, parrots, Cusingas, white-faced monkeys, howler monkeys, jaguarundis, pizotes, peccaries, hummingbirds, morpho butterflies , and sloths.
We call our home 'Coastal Breezes' for good reason. With the nearly constant gentle ocean breeze in the daytime and the mountain breeze at night, you will be pleasantly surprised at the comfortable temperature which is generally 7 degrees cooler than at sea level. Just slide open all the glass doors and windows and enjoy outdoor tropical living at its finest. There are also ceiling fans in the bedrooms, kitchen and outside living area for added comfort.
The house is designed to maximize the spectacular views from every room. Casa Eko Mar sits on the Fila Costena, the ridge closest to the ocean on the entire Pacific coast of Coast Rica. It’s reminiscent of Big Sur on the central coast of California but with a tropical flair. The house comfortably sleeps 4 with 2 bedrooms, (Queen Size Bed) and the sound of the waves will lull you to sleep. The modern kitchen is fully equipped with a refrigerator, stove/oven and all the associated cookware and cutlery. You can dine inside or out, either way you’ll feel like your suspended in air and you’ll be surrounded by nature.
Only 7 minutes to the closest beach Hermosa, you may want to try kayaking, surfing, bodysurfing or horseback riding at the beach. Other activities include visiting Nayaca Falls on horseback, scuba diving, snorkeling at Isla Ballena or Cano Island, or deep sea fishing. Some prefer kayaking the mangroves of the Terraba River or paddling into wave cut caves along the coast. You can walk out to the tip of the Whale’s Tail at low tide from Ballena National Park or to hidden coves and expansive beaches up and down the coast. At Hacienda Baru you can sail through the jungle on a zip line or take a bird watching or canopy tour. Wherever you go, don’t forget your camera and binoculars. This includes just relaxing on the terrace and watching the parrots (between 15 - 20) in the big palm at the front of the house. They visit the palm 2 times each day.
If you feel the need to stay connected to the outside world, you can access the internet wirelessly (high speed Wi-Fi) from any room in the house.
Access
Car advised
How to get there
You don't need a 4x4 car, easy acces and at 5 minutes of the Center of Uvita, 2 supermarkets and restaurants.
Activities nearby
Golf course (within 30 mins drive)
Things to know
Check in / out timings
Check in after 2 pm • Check out by 10 am
Cancellation policy
100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).
50% refund* if you cancel at least 4 weeks before check-in
No refund available once booking is confirmed
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