**Meaning “Whale House” in Spanish, Villa Ballena truly lives up to its name, offering nearly 5,000 square feet of luxurious beachfront living, perfect for all seasons. **Upon entering, you're greeted by a dramatic 50-foot-high foyer filled with natural light, featuring a striking blue Venetian Stucco accent wall and a sleek glass and steel staircase—exemplifying the home’s contemporary and sophisticated design. This grand space is capped with a large ceiling fan suspended from a teak-wood accent panel, enhancing the impressive first impression. **Villa Ballena seamlessly blends modern design with the laid-back “Pura Vida” beach lifestyle. The downstairs is dedicated to fun, boasting a professional-grade foosball table, an 86-inch flatscreen TV, an oversized sectional for movie nights, and a wet bar with a beverage cooler. **Adjacent to the family room is a playful bunkbed room, ideal for kids and teens. This space accommodates eight with single-over-queen bunk beds, each outfitted with individual reading lights, charging stations, and built-in storage, along with an en-suite bathroom featuring dual showers and a three-sink vanity. **Sliding glass doors lead to an expansive covered patio, complete with an outdoor wet bar featuring quartz countertops, blond teak cabinetry, and a second flatscreen TV. The stunning pool area includes two water features, a jacuzzi for eight, a poolside bathroom, sun and shade seating areas, and floating steps that guide you to resort-style lounge chairs. **Surrounded by lush tropical plants and an outdoor shower for beachgoers, the patio also offers a paver platform beneath a beautiful almond tree, perfect for relaxing in the shade while enjoying breathtaking sunsets. **Upstairs, the main living area captures sweeping ocean views from every angle. The chef’s kitchen is fully equipped, featuring solid teak upper cabinets, sleek charcoal gray lower cabinets, professional-grade stainless steel appliances, a double oven, breakfast bar, and marble/granite countertops. The kitchen also boasts a stunning quartz waterfall island, sliding glass doors, high ceilings, a separate wine fridge, and a bar area, perfect for refined gatherings. Additional interior features include a spacious eat-in kitchen, a dedicated laundry room with washer/dryer hookups, ceiling fans throughout, and an inviting breakfast bar for casual dining. **Large sliding doors open onto a spacious covered terrace with seating for ten, a built-in grilling station, a succulent-tiled accent wall, and unparalleled views of the beach and distant islands. **For those with limited mobility, a bedroom is conveniently located on the main level. Another bedroom on the third floor features its own en-suite bath and a private balcony with canopy views. **Villa Ballena also boasts dual primary bedrooms, each with a unique color palette, coffered ceilings with soft backlighting, and private balconies with glass railings offering stunning views of the ocean, Las Catalinas islands, and the Flamingo Marina. Both primary en-suite bathrooms include dual vanities, water closets, blond teak cabinetry, and oversized quartz-tiled showers with black accents. **The home also features automatic blinds, a state-of-the-art water filtration system, a carport, and an oversized one-car garage. **Outside, the property offers a beautifully landscaped garden, BBQ grill, spacious patio, and a fenced yard with an outdoor seating area, perfect for entertaining guests. The fenced yard provides added privacy and security, creating an idyllic outdoor oasis. **Located beachfront, Villa Ballena is just a short walk from local restaurants, shops, a daily fresh produce stand, the Costa Rica Sailing Center, and the luxurious Flamingo Marina, offering high-end shopping and dining. **Playa Potrero, reminiscent of a 1950s beach town, offers charming coffee shops, beachfront bars, restaurants, a local brewery, fresh fruit markets, and boutique hotels. While it’s becoming a popular tourist destination, the town maintains a strong sense of community, attracting families and long-term residents who appreciate the laid-back lifestyle and access to top-tier private schools. **For investors, Villa Ballena presents an excellent opportunity as a vacation rental, given its prime location near the Flamingo Marina, and the rare distinction of being fully titled beachfront property, a rarity among Costa Rican beachfront real estate. Whether used as a family retreat, a legacy property, or a lucrative investment, Villa Ballena exceeds all expectations.