Dharma Bum Poolside Condo

Location

Uvita, Puntarenas, Costa Rica

Short Description

Beach is TWO MINUTE WALK from Home.

Description

Sounds of the ocean and of the nearby wildlife (monkeys, toucans, etc)

Located an easy 200 meters from Playa Chaman (a beautiful beach connected to Ballena National Park and the famous Whales Tail Beach) in Uvita, the Poolside Bungalow at Dharma Bum Bungalow has everything guests want in a visit to Costa Rica.

Bedroom #1 has a full-size bed and A/C.
Bedroom #2 has a 'double+single' bunk bed.

The swimming pool is shared with the studio unit located on the second floor.

Highlights include:
PERFECT LOCATION in Uvita. A short 2-3 minute walk to the beach. A coffee shop about 100 meters to the south of the property and other restaurants within a short car ride away (or a 5-10 minute walk). "Downtown" Uvita is approximately five minutes away by car, where guests can enjoy more restaurants and bars, or if needed, a bank, a pharmacy, a bakery or other shops.

Uvita is the launching site for the areas most popular tours, including: whale watching, deep sea fishing, horseback riding, hiking or chocolate making.

Interaction

One of the advantages of reserving this great property with Osa Property Management, is the professional assistance and the appropriate level of communication and support from our local and knowledgeable staff.

We will assist you with booking your tours, securing your rental car or scheduling in-home services, such as a private chef or a massage. An Osa Property Management Representative will meet you at our office in Uvita (less than 5 minutes away), and escort you to the bungalow for check-in.

Guests will meet with an Osa Property Management representative at check-in and at check-out. Osa Property Management will also be available from 7 am - 9 pm via WhatsApp group chat.

Neighborhood

The Property is located in Uvita near to Playa Chaman - approximately a 1-2 minute walk away. There are plenty of little restaurants within a 5-10 minute walk. Uvita "centro" is about a 5 minute car ride away.

Uvita is one of the Central Pacific's best kept secrets. The beaches are beautiful, the hills are lush, wildlife is abundant and its the perfect place to surf, horseback ride or just relax. Add a handful of great restaurants and there's really just one thing missing from Uvita: crowds. If you are looking for a beautiful beach destination that is far less developed than Manuel Antonio, Uvita is a fantastic alternative. The highlight is Marino Ballena National Park, featuring the famous sandy "Whale Tail" where migrating humpback whales can be seen just offshore. You can whale watch, dolphin watch or snorkel.

Uvita also makes a great base for exploring Dominical (12 miles North) which is a fun, funky hippie and counterculturist enclave with great shops, dining, live music, candlelight yoga, spas, bars and beach. The tiny town of Ojochal is 9 miles to the South and is know as one of the best foodie town in Costa Rica. Ojochal also offers easy access to Playa Ventanas, a small and beautiful beach famous for its sea caves.

Access

Guests will meet with Osa Property Management for their initial access to the property. Guests will receive a keypad code to enter the property (it's gated). Each floor has its own access and its own key.

Space

Dharma Bum Poolside shares the swimming pool with the upstairs Studio. The Studio has a separate entrance.

The upstairs is accessible via a set of stairs that are outside (see photos).

Transit

Dharma Bum Poolside is easily accessible by any type of vehicle (or bike or walking). Please note
Uvita does not have UBER and private taxis are not always available.

Please contact Osa Property Management if you would like to secure private transportation during your time at the property and/or transportation to/from San Jose International Airport (or any other airport).

Notes

Every vacation rental managed by Osa Property Management/Costa Rica Las Villas will have the following provided:
Full bag of Costa Rican coffee (250 mgs)
Coffee filters
Cooking oil
Dish soap (sink)
Dish cleaning sponge
Starter set of dishwasher soap (if applicable)
Salt
Pepper
Paper towels
Napkins
Shampoo in every shower
Soap in every shower
Hand soap at every sink
Start set of laundry detergent
Toilet paper
One box of Kleenex per bathroom
Trash bags
If Guests require more of the above, they are responsible for it.

No pets.

There is a cost (~$5) to enter the National Park entry at Playa Chaman.

Indoor

TV
Cable TV
Air Conditioning
Air Filter
Heating
Kitchen
Stove
Washer
Dryer
Indoor Fireplace
Smoke Detector
Fire Extinguisher
Essentials
Baby Travel Bed
Baby High Chair
CD/DVD Player
Board Games
Towels Provided
Dehumidifier
Ceiling Fan
Hair Dryer
Crockery Cutlery
Pots Pans
Oven
Microwave / Oven
Water Kettle
Coffee Maker
Dishwasher
Toaster
Fridge
Alarm System
Internet Wifi
Ipod Station
Steam Room
Safe Box
Smart Home
Wardrobe
Iron
Ironing Facilities
Shampoo
First Aid Kit
Safety Card
Has Buzzer
Has Cat
Has Dog
Has Other Pet
Hangers
Hot Water
Cooking Basics
Has Surveillance
Linens Provided

Outdoor

Hot Tub
Free Parking
Barbecue
Pool
Balcony Terrasse
Sea View
Gated Property
Helipad
Private Entrance
Garden
Deck / Patio

Rules

Allows Pets
Children Not Allowed
Infant Not Allowed
Event Friendly
Allows Smoking

Extras

Gym
Basketball Court
Cinema Room
Is Wheelchair Accessible
Elevator
Massage Room
Library
Office
Pool Table
Piano
Soccer Field
Has Tennis
Toiletries
Wine Cellar
Breakfast
Lock On Bedroom
Family Friendly
24 Checkin
Water Front
Doorman
Lake Access
Beach Front
Ski-In Ski-Out
Carbon Monoxide Detector
Smart TV

Family

Baby Bath
Baby Monitor
Window Guards
Bathtub
Changing Table
Children Books & Toys
Children Dinnerware
Fireplace Guards
Game Console
Outlet Covers
Pack & Play TravelCrib
Room Darkening Shades
Stair Gates
Table Corner Guards
Babysitter Recommendations

Availability calendar

MIKI A. (review from Vrbo)
Lovely and sweet - great beach access
Overall a sweet lovely place right next to beach. Had some initial communication challenges with the owner but we worked it out in the end. They set up a whatapp thread for the guests which was helpful.
Appreciate the cleanliness. That is the most important thing to me.
Thank you!
Miki
Jennifer (review from Vrbo)
The property was conveniently close to the beach. There was a coffeehouse opened Thursday to Sunday that was incredible right near there. There was enough towels and sheets. The property felt very secure and safe. The beach was an easy walk. However there is a fee to get onto the beach. Which can add up.

I can’t say anything negative about the house other than the water pressure for my shower was not good. The TV needs to be replaced because there’s something wrong with the speaker. Also, you can’t leave food out on the counter of the kitchen because these little teeny tiny bugs will come.

We struggled with the key to open and close the sliding door. The maintenance guy with his keys made it look so easy. But we could not lock it from the inside without struggle.

There is an upstairs to be rented and a downstairs to be rented. We stayed it downstairs.

But these are minor things to how beautiful and amazing the house was to stay in.

I would recommend this house still with all these minor issues. And I would stay inside this house again if I was to come back.
Joe P. (review from Vrbo)
Short walk to the beach
This place was great. Uvita's beaches are protected parks so this place is about as close as you can possibly get to the beach. There are little restaurants walkable around the house. It is easy access to everything you need. The property was just the right size and to have our own pool was great to hop in and cool off in as well. If you want to be near the beach this is the place.
Roni (review from Airbnb)
Terrible place
doesn't look even close to the pictures that are published!
all photos are filtered with Photoshop
the place is dark, no light, smells from mustiness.
the shower tap isn't working properly and when i asked the owner to replace it-he refued.
the water from the tap are running with a wierd white color- and the owner said it's "ok"
the house is small! not like shown in the pictures.
the cleaning was discusting
i paid allot of money and got nothing got zero for it.
eventually we left a day earlier than scheduled because we couldn't be there.