Casa Uvita: Rainforest & Ocean Views, Onsite Staff

• Fabulous secluded house, fun hosts, and a killer view

  Fabulous secluded house, fun hosts, and a killer view

  • Guest JPK
  • Date of stay 03/07/13
  • Review Submitted 03/19/13
  My wife and I spent three wonderful days here while traveling through southern Costa Rica. What we loved most was the house's open-air design and its mountainside seclusion. The home was built to capitalize on a stunning ocean view, which you get from the kitchen, outdoor patio, upstairs balconies, and the master bedroom. Michele, the owner, pointed out that she could have added Pacific sunsets to the view but preferred to preserve the towering trees that block the western horizon. Good choice. That kind of preservation-minded development is exactly what we need more of -- especially in paradise destinations like Uvita. With three bedrooms, Casa Uvita was definitely more casa than the two of us needed. But for the price it was great to have such a spacious place to ourselves. The house is brand new, comfortable, and thoughtfully decorated. Michele was an energetic and hands-on host, helping us line up stand-up paddle boarding lessons and making fantastic recommendations on beaches to visit and restaurants to check out. She even agreed to pick up fresh-caught red snapper for us while running errands in nearby Dominical then cooked us a wonderful meal. In exchange she only asked that we provide the head of the fish and any leftover fillets to the men at work on her second house next door. No problem. One of the men, Carlos, is the full-time groundskeeper, handyman, and chef at Casa Uvita. By the time the howler monkeys got around to waking us up each morning, Carlos would already be tip-toeing through the kitchen preparing us strong coffee, platters of fresh fruit, omelets or his signature arepas. I can also vouch for his piña coladas -- killer. Ask Carlos to lead you up the mountain to the waterfall and have a crisp morning swim. Now that's pura vida. Thanks again for a wonderful stay!

  Recommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+, romantic getaway, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, sightseeing.

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• Beautiful House in a Nature Lover's Paradise

  Beautiful House in a Nature Lover's Paradise

  • Guest Lyssa & Lenny
  • Date of stay 02/17/13
  • Review Submitted 03/14/13
  As the previous reviewers described, Casa Uvita is an awesome and very safe place to stay for kids. It’s a beautiful house located in the jungle just a minutes from waterfalls and gorgeous kid-friendly beaches. Besides a few pigmy kingfishers, cranes, herons, iguanas, and crabs, you will have the beach to yourself. I can go on and on about how Casa Uvita is the perfect getaway but the previous reviewers do a great job doing that already. The most unexpected and most cherished part of our stay at Casa Uvita was getting to know the owner Michele and her housekeeper Carlos. Michele made sure our stay was perfect. She knows all the guides in town, so whether you want to fish, kayak, surf, bird watch or visit a coffee plantation, she will connect with the friendliest locals in Costa Rica. Carlos instantly became a favorite of our kids (two boys, ages 4 and 10). He treated us with the tastiest huevos rancheros in the morning and pina coladas at night. He was eager to search the yard for bugs and frogs with my 10 yr old who felt like he was staying “in a page out of a National Geographic magazine”. What impressed me most about Michele was her dedication to keep the landscape of Costa Rica pristine. Casa Uvita is located in the heart of coop dedicated to keeping the primary forest intact. Because of this, the howler monkeys can be heard howling loudly on the mountain where Casa Uvita is nestled; we saw them swinging through the trees on the property on several occasions. The howler monkey population is in serious decline in Costa Rica so it’s inspiring to know that Michele is making a tangible, heroic difference to ensure the population stays in Uvita. I am a biologist and I learned more about the critters of the jungle from Michele (who is not a biologist) than from any book or professor in college. Finally, I think the people of Uvita are just great. All of the locals were very nice and accommodating. There is a genuine feeling of caring, community and responsibility for this beautiful slice of paradise.

  Recommended for: Adventure seekers, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, sightseeing.

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• Beautiful Costarricense home, do not miss this gem!

  Beautiful Costarricense home, do not miss this gem!

  • Guest Ann W.
  • Date of stay 02/04/13
  • Review Submitted 02/16/13
  Beautiful Costarricense home, indoor/outdoor living at it's best. Beautiful views of the ocean, sunsets, birds and monkeys. We had a wonderful family trip with three generations enjoying all the area has to offer. We enjoyed cooking gourmet meals together in the spacious well equipped kitchen and outdoors on the barbecue. All of the bedrooms are pretty and comfortable with tiled bathrooms. The master bedroom is especially luxurious with it's own private deck overlooking the ocean. Michele and her staff are warm, hospitable and helpful. We especially enjoyed the hikes to their local hidden waterfalls. Do not miss this gem of a place.

  Recommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+, romantic getaway, families with teenagers, girls getaway, sightseeing.

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• Spectacular house

  Spectacular house

  • Guest Meg
  • Date of stay 01/03/13
  • Review Submitted 01/16/13
  We stayed at Casa Uvita with our three grown children. It was by far the most lovely spot in our stay in Costa Rica. The house is drop-dead gorgeous and the views of the ocean and sunsets are spectacular. We loved the open-air concept with the ability to pull the shutters at dusk. We like to cook, and the kitchen was well equipped with several options for seating. My favorite memory is lying in the hammock while watching the sun set. We saw a sloth, toucans and howler monkeys in the nearby trees, a treat. The house is nicely secluded but is a short drive from the beach. Michele was a wonderful host and took us on a birding hike to a beautiful waterfall for swimming. I wish we had been able to stay at Casa Uvita longer. We will highly recommend the house to any friends visiting C.R.

  Recommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+, pet owners, romantic getaway, families with teenagers, girls getaway, sightseeing.

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• Perfect House for Perfect Peace

  Perfect House for Perfect Peace

  • Guest Linda C.
  • Date of stay 12/13/12
  • Review Submitted 12/17/12
  We loved our stay. The house is absolutely gorgeous, comfortable, and quiet. We could see and hear the ocean, and the primary rainforest is right at the front door. We saw a sloth, howler monkeys, and blue morphis butterflies right in the yard! The house has an open feel, and the tropics and breezes truly make you feel like you are staying in paradise. We would visit again next time, This is a very good value and the location is convenient to everything. .

  Recommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+, romantic getaway, families with teenagers, girls getaway, sightseeing.

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• HEAVEN ON EARTH

  HEAVEN ON EARTH

  • Guest Emisa
  • Date of stay 06/19/12
  • Review Submitted 08/23/12
  I just returned from my 4th visit to Casa Uvita. Casa Uvita is my idea of heaven on earth. The house is beautifully designed, extremely comfortable, and tastefully decorated. There are views from every window and door of the jungle or ocean. All the windows and doors open up to give you a wonderful indoor/outdoor living area. There are three comfortable porches with hammocks and rocking chairs... Ample open and covered outdoor areas allow for relaxing and socializing while enjoying all the sites and sounds of the jungle and ocean. A cacophony of birds are heard all day long but especially in the early morning and evening. Families of toucans and parrots abound among many other species to be seen from the downstairs and upstairs porches. Howler monkeys are almost always heard and seen nearby. Sloths are also around Casa Uvita and very cool frogs. The trees, vegetation, and flora are stunning. There is so much to do around Casa Uvita that it is hard to prioritize. The beach or monkeys at sunset, which waterfall or beach to go to (there are several of each around), Picnics at beach or a gourmet lunch just minutes away, biking, hiking, snorkeling, whale watching, bird watching, night hikes, or my personal favorite--just hanging out in the hammock watching for the toucans and sloths. I love this place and if you are a nature enthusiast; you will also.

  Recommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+, romantic getaway, families with teenagers, girls getaway, sightseeing.

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• Great spot and great value In Costa Rica

  Great spot and great value In Costa Rica

  • Guest steve
  • Date of stay 06/02/12
  • Review Submitted 08/20/12
  We stayed at Casa Uvita in June 2012 and had a wonderful time. The house is very new and nicely done and well kept. Im a contractor and I really admired the beautiful hardwood roof framing and floors. We felt the location was ideal just 10 minutes from the main road thru Uvita in the rainforest Carlos the housekeeper and cook is a great guy, ( very little english though), He happily cooked us dinners as well with food we brought to the house. The 3 bedrooms all have there own full baths so it works well for 3 couples or a family The tour books we had don't do justice to the amount of fun things there are to do in the area, we enjoyed rafting on the Savegre river and the Dolphin tour on the ocean, there are some nice restaurants in Uvita that are worth trying too. We saw Monkeys, lots of birds and views of the ocean from the decks of the house. Staying there is a lot like the Eco-lodges on the Osa peninsula, but a fraction of the cost, Michele the owner is very knowledgeable and a great resource for planning activities and tours. This place is a great value and you will want to come back.

  Recommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+, romantic getaway, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, sightseeing.

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• The best deal in Costa Rica, and the most beautiful...

  The best deal in Costa Rica, and the most beautiful...

  • Guest Teri
  • Date of stay 07/03/12
  • Review Submitted 08/09/12
  Casa Uvita is simply the most beautiful place I’ve ever stayed in Costa Rica. Accessed by a road from the beach that takes you high up on to a rainforested mountain, the house provides an elegant welcome with floors and ceilings of polished tropical woods, airy, open rooms, stunning tile and granite work, and Latin American art throughout. Giant screened windows bring in soft breezes and give out to spectacular views of the rainforest, animals, and birds on three sides, with a magnificent view of the ocean on the fourth. What’s more, you sleep in extremely comfortable beds and enjoy the spacious private bathrooms that also look out in to the forest. The warm Costa Rican service provided by Carlos made my stay very comfortable. I believe that Casa Uvita is one of the best deals in Costa Rica. The quiet and beauty of the place is breathtaking, and it’s offered at a bargain price that doesn’t match the caliber of the lodging and service provided. You won’t be disappointed, other than with the fact that you can’t stay there forever.

  Recommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, families with teenagers, girls getaway, sightseeing.

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• Paradise Found -- this is as GOOD AS IT GETS!

  Paradise Found -- this is as GOOD AS IT GETS!

  • Guest Annie
  • Date of stay 07/07/12
  • Review Submitted 08/09/12
  I spent the most AMAZING week at Casa Uvita this past July. I am a teacher who has lived and worked in Costa Rica (and led many a field trip there with my science students), and so I was really looking for something unique and special that I had not experienced before. Casa Uvita not only met, but far surpassed my expectations. The house itself was absolutely beautiful, with custom woodwork throughout and granite countertops in the kitchen. What I loved the most, however, was the feeling of being in the middle of the rainforest even when I was inside the house! Its "open" construction with upstairs and downstairs balconies gave it the feel of a majestic tree house -- you could practically reach out and touch the wildlife and birds as they went by! I literally was awakened each morning by nearby howler monkeys, toucans, forest falcons, and mealy parrots who were searching for their breakfast. Each evening I went to sleep to the hypnotic sounds of owls, tinamous, and chicharras (cicadas). I experienced world-class birding every morning (slaty-tailed trogons, violaceous trogans, masked & black-crowned titaras, laughing falcons, collared forest falcons, brown-hooded parrots, white-fronted parrots, red-lored parrots, mealy parrots, parakeets too numerous to count, golden hooded tanagers + many other types of tanager, multiple varieties of flycatcher, euphonias, chestnut-billed toucans (they were EVERYWHERE!), fiery-billed aracaris, blue-crowned motmot, pearl kites, manakins, and on and on! I felt like I was living in a national geographic movie. Besides the incredible hiking with outrageous views of the ocean (there also is an ocean view from the house itself), I hiked down to a beautiful waterfall and swam in the waterhole within the forest. Another day I drove to Marino Ballena national park (10 minutes away) and spent an amazing day on its many beaches (the main beach has a great tide for small children -- very safe). On two other days I road-biked along the main road with an ocean view. The house is fairly new, so the accommodations were super clean and comfortable. Carlos the cook/on-site staff person was very kind and helpful, and made wonderful breakfasts and dinners! This was a unforgettable vacation; I certainly will be back for another stay at Casa Uvita next summer. Many thanks to the gracious owners for their incredible knowledge of Costa Rica and its culture, and for sharing tips on fun activities to do while there.

  Recommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+, romantic getaway, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, sightseeing.

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• Eco-friendly luxury in a tropical paradise!

  Eco-friendly luxury in a tropical paradise!

  • Guest Sarah
  • Date of stay 07/08/12
  • Review Submitted 08/08/12
  Casa Uvita lets you experience the beauty of Costa Rica from the privacy of your own rental home. The house is the perfect place to relax and enjoy the sights and sounds of the forest. Enjoy the luxury of a hotel with the ambiance of camping in a rain forest. This eco-friendly home is the perfect place to start your trip to Costa Rica. We spent the mornings hiking directly from Casa Uvita through the rain forest in its backyard. This is an ideal spot for birders and nature enthusiasts alike. In the afternoons we relaxed on the pristine beaches just minutes from the house. National Park Marino Ballena, or Whale's Tail offers you untouched beaches away from all the tourists. Michelle has a wealth of information and knowledge about traveling in Costa Rica. Carlos does a fabulous job of maintaining the property and is an amazing cook! Enjoy!

  Recommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+, romantic getaway, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, sightseeing.

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PEAK SEASON:  Dec. 1, 2013-April 15, 2014 - Daily: US $210, Weekly: US $1300
MID SEASON: April 15-August 31, 2013 - Daily: US $170, Weekly: US $1000
GREEN SEASON: Sept. 1-Nov. 30, 2013 - Daily: US $150, Weekly: US $900
3-night minimum stay during peak; 5-night minimum during Christmas & Easter weeks
2-night minimum stay during mid and green season
50% deposit required to confirm reservation;full refund if cancelled 30 days prior
Contact owner to confirm reservation and payment details.

Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.