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Costa Rica Update from Cliff Hulbert (June pt 1 of 2)

The following is Part 1 of a two part Osa, Costa Rica Update written by Cliff Hulbert. Cliff and his wife Ana own and operate Villa Leonor at the Ballena Beach Club. It is the only location in the Ballena National Park region that has a restaurant walking distance to the beach.

Villa Leonor is only 15 minutes from Las Villas de San Buenas and is a wonderful place to eat and to visit the beach. Ballena Beach Club collage

We hope you enjoy it…..

The High Season came to a close with a clear increase of the awareness, discovery and visitors in the Ballena to Ojochal sector. We still are a fraction of the numbers that frequent long time favorites like Manuel Antonio and Arenal but our steady progress of growth in numbers and awareness has us coming up on the radar of travelers more and more frequently.

The Humpback Whales made an early appearance this season with regular encounters beginning by mid December and continuing through late March.

The Guava seed pod season attracted the White Face Monkeys again to leap from the nearest palm into the tree, cruise through the branches breaking open the pods and dropping the seeds on us after eating the sweet pulp around them.

Also an increase of arrivals by the Scarlet Macaws who would occasionally spend part of the day, one day in a group of eight, another day a pair was viewed flirting around various trees on the grounds.

The final event of the sea-son was the Oranje Trophy group of exocentric vehicles and fun lov-ing Dutch drivers on their 25,000 Km journey from New York City to Rio de Janeiro for the Futbol Mundial. The local Ojochal Team hosted a traditional Futbol en La Playa (Beach Soccer Game) with the Oranje group, the local boys prevailed; the Dutch Team seemed a bit sluggish, which they blamed on the altitude …but invited the victors to their Boca Buffet and drinks.

Now on to the Green Season, in many ways more pleasant than the Dry Season …. Come See Us at The Beach!

Cliff Hulbert Ballena Beach ClubCliff Hulbert & Ana Herrera
Owners
Villa Leonora at the Ballena Beach Club

Ballena Beach Club, Beach, Costa Rica, Food, Las Villas de San Buenas, Osa, Osa Peninsula, Villa Leonor

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We enjoyed our stay here. The pool is really great…

Stephanie (review from Airbnb)
5star rating
April 1, 2022
We enjoyed our stay here. The pool is really great and the beds are very comfortable. We did have an issue with all the power surges and down Wi-Fi, but they helped us get back up pretty quickly. The property is very spacious and has lots of diffe...

Excelent

katiana c. (review from Vrbo)
5star rating
April 24, 2023
It was a super experience, we had lots of fun.

Amazing place for our honeymoon! We enjoyed the privacy of…

Megan (review from Airbnb)
5star rating
November 6, 2023
Amazing place for our honeymoon! We enjoyed the privacy of the house, the backyard and pool were our own little oasis. We could walk to the beach and the great restaurants were just a short drive away! Highly recommend this spot, the host and prop...

Once YOU GET HERE? You won’t want to leave!

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5star rating
January 22, 2018
What an unbelievable place! Alonso.... Thank you! What a delight to have been greeted and treated so well... Costa Rica is magical. Gema Escondida can top that!! Look no further! This place has it all and then some and everyone we worked with, Cla...

Perfect home for the perfect vacation!

Anne (review from Revyoos)
5star rating
March 23, 2022
We loved this place! It was the perfect rental. Spacious open layout with plenty of room when traveling with other couples or family. We loved relaxing by the pool and on the patio just taking in the beauty and seeing and hearing the toucans, maca...

Ac in master quit working, property management came out right…

Meridith (review from Airbnb)
4star rating
February 17, 2023
Ac in master quit working, property management came out right away and fixed it. Same when the dishwasher wouldn’t start. Supplies, such as dishwasher soap and paper towels were not stocked. Some maintenance is needed. Holes in screens and squeak...

Perfect mixt between jungle and beach (sea) ! Ultra clean place !

David P., Canada (review from Vrbo)
5star rating
January 15, 2018
We've loved everything ! From the road to get to the house, the house itself (Ultra clean and perfect with the kids), the amount of restaurants around, the AMAZING VIEW of the jungle and the sea......WOW ! is the word all my family will use.....Th...

Great place, great stay

Chris Smith (review from Revyoos)
5star rating
January 23, 2022
Excellent rental offering great space, comfort, and location.

Nos encantó vista hermosa limpieza impecable y muy buena atención…

Yeilyn (review from Airbnb)
5star rating
August 15, 2022
Nos encantó vista hermosa limpieza impecable y muy buena atención por parte del anfitrión en realidad estuvo genial la estadíaResponse:Muchas gracias! Fue un placer!

Be AWARE….. the pics don’t do this place any justice!…

Natasha (review from Airbnb)
5star rating
August 23, 2023
Be AWARE….. the pics don’t do this place any justice! It is absolutely BEAUTIFUL! Henry was very responsive and helpful and made sure everything was smooth. You will encounter wildlife so don’t be surprised, and you will definitely need a 4X4 to g...

Très Vistas

Karin U. (review from Vrbo)
4star rating
January 10, 2023
Lovey place . It’s a new build with a lovely view . Blinds would help as the sun makes the rooms very hot . The house is well equipped and we had a very comfortable stay . Thank you !

hermoso lugar, silencioso, lleno de naturaleza, vista a las mintañas,…

Lizbeth (review from Airbnb)
5star rating
April 9, 2023
hermoso lugar, silencioso, lleno de naturaleza, vista a las mintañas, ideal para descansar. y en menos de 15 minutos estas en la playa.La casa tiene Todo lo necesario para poder hospedarte por varios dias, es comoda y segura.

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Excellent

Clint L. (review from Vrbo)
5star rating
July 10, 2023
The house and the whole experience was great.

Stunning home – perfect Costa Rica representation. We saw two…

Erika (review from Airbnb)
5star rating
September 3, 2022
Stunning home - perfect Costa Rica representation. We saw two sloths on the property - the biggest male I have ever witnessed and a fast moving female. Saw toucans and a hummingbird moth chrysalis! Beautiful dart frog right on the patio and how...

Excelente lugar para descansar !

Yetty
5star rating
May 4, 2021
Excelente lugar para descansar ! Cerca de bellas playas y disfrutando la naturaleza. (translation: Excellent place to relax! Close to beautiful beaches and enjoy nature)

A slice of paradise

Meghan D., Roseburg, Oregon (review from Vrbo)
5star rating
January 20, 2023
You can’t beat the views here! The house was much larger than we needed but booked it for the views and pool which was spectacular. Would be a great place for a large group and the casita on the property could also extend the space. The side deck ...

¡Gemma escondida es asombrosa!

Samantha K. (review from Vrbo)
5star rating
September 18, 2017
Gemma Escondida is for anyone looking for adventure and complete relaxation. The house is a short and serene drive up the mountain and through a security gate. As we arrived at the Casa, I was blown away by how beautiful and spacious the house loo...

Relaxing

Jessica R. (review from Vrbo)
4star rating
August 28, 2020
Nice relaxing retreat close to everything

Lovely and sweet – great beach access

MIKI A. (review from Vrbo)
4star rating
March 13, 2023
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...

Es una casa hermosa de 3 niveles , con diferentes…

Jeannette (review from Airbnb)
5star rating
September 24, 2023
Es una casa hermosa de 3 niveles , con diferentes espacios para mantener la privacidad de cada sector de la casa.

Hermosa casa, con todas las comodidades, la atención es excelente…

Alexander (review from Airbnb)
5star rating
December 25, 2020
Hermosa casa, con todas las comodidades, la atención es excelente y la respuesta siempre a tiempo. La vista espectacular y las playas en los alrededores también. Súper recomendada, esperamos regresar pronto.

Uvita Stay

Jeffrey R. (review from Vrbo)
5star rating
January 7, 2023
Awesome jungle house right by pristine beach and excellent food/drinks/surfboards right around the corner

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