Ocean View Legacy Estate, Uvita, Dominical, Bahia Ballena, Osa, Puntarenas, Costa Rica 60504, Uvita
Location: Escaleras, Dominical, Costa Rica
Perched above the Ballena Coast, where lush jungle hills roll into the Pacific, Villas Alma Tierra Mar “the soul of the land and the sea” is a turnkey hillside estate that delivers from the moment you arrive.
Set in the sought after hills of Escaleras between Dominical and Uvita, the property captures expansive ocean views, steady coastal breezes, and direct immersion in one of Costa Rica’s richest natural environments within the homes for sale in costa rica market. Days unfold to the sound of tropical birds, flashes of blue morpho butterflies in the gardens, and the distant call of howler monkeys at sunset an authentic South Pacific experience with a cinematic edge.
The estate is composed of four well positioned villas Villa Sol, Villa Cascada, Villa Olas, and Villa Selva spread across 2.47 acres to maximize privacy, views, and connection to the surrounding jungle. Each villa is thoughtfully designed with a clean, understated style, featuring teak furnishings, high quality mattresses, and a balance of comfort and refined tropical living. The layout works just as well for hosting guests as it does for long term family use.
Flexible Use & Investment Potential
Currently operating as a boutique retreat, the property offers multiple paths forward:
Continue as a hospitality business with established infrastructure
Convert into a private multi home family compound
Develop a wellness retreat aligned with the area’s growing demand
Expand or subdivide, with room for additional units or amenities (subject to approvals)
Location & Lifestyle
The Ballena Coast is often compared to Big Sur for its dramatic scenery but with the added advantage of Costa Rica’s accessibility and stable market. The property is minutes from surf breaks, the beaches of Playa Dominical and Playa Hermosa, and Marino Ballena National Park, along with restaurants, waterfalls, and rainforest trails, fully immersed in the Dominical coastal lifestyle. Essentials, regional flights, and the amenities of Uvita and Dominical are all close by.
Investment Outlook
The South Pacific region continues to see strong growth, driven by international demand, wellness tourism, and limited inventory of titled ocean-view land. A property with four independent villas, nearly 2.5 acres, and an operational track record in this location is rare.
Villas Alma Tierra Mar offers immediate income potential, long term appreciation, and the flexibility to expand or reposition. More than just real estate, it’s a property with identity something increasingly valuable in a market where story and experience matter.
This is a place to live, invest, and hold where land, ocean, and lifestyle come together in a way that’s hard to replicate.

Comparison with similar properties in sale
Median per bedroom category (2 comparables in this category). Red line/point indicates this listing.
Median price for houses in district Bahía Ballena, Osa canton (40 comparables): $ 398,750
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