Costa Rica's Hidden Gem – competitive rates for your private home rental
Villa Ballena — Reserve Your Uvita Vacation Villa Today
What Our Guests Say
★★★★★
"This was my second stay at Villa Ballena, and I’m already planning a third with family! I truly can’t imagine a better place to stay in Costa Rica..."
Anthony
2026
★★★★★
“Beautiful house! For family or even friends, we enjoyed everything from the view, the pool, amenities… 10000% recommended"
Isaac
2026
★★★★★
“I brought my family here for a week and had a great time. It had everything we wanted and then more. This is a beautiful house and the location is unbelievable... ”
Doug
2026
A Few Things to Know
A few things to know booking your visit to Villa Ballena and Costa Rica in general.
The Peak Season
The peak season (also known as the “dry” season) runs from December to April.
The Rainy Season
The “rainy” season runs May through November. On a personal note – it’s our favorite time to visit as it’s less crowded and often, the “rain” lasts 5-10 minutes in the afternoon! Learn more on benefits of the season.
Whale Watching Season
By the way – there are two main whale watching seasons in Costa Rica – December to March and July through November.
Costa Rica Vacation Home Booking Dates
There are a few other times you can expect rates to be higher. Obviously holidays like Christmas or New Year’s. If you want to book one of those dates, our suggestion is contact us as far in advance as possible.
December – April
“Dry” season
May – November
“Rainy” season