Riverfront Nature Lodge - "Casitas Del Rio" (houses on the river) is the perfect Jungle Beach Vacation.

Tortuga Premium Villa is a 2-story private villa/home with a floor-to-ceiling glass front to take full advantage of the incredible views! Features a private jacuzzi pool, stove, oven, microwave, air-conditioning, swimming pool, nature trails with covered Rancheros, and a covered deck.

Tortuga Villa perfectly accommodates 2 people. If you need more room, we offer 5 villas on a magical river and only 2 kilometers to Hermosa Beach!


All of our 5 villas/private homes have air-conditioning, a covered deck, and an equipped kitchen. Each villa is thoughtfully furnished with a queen-sized bed, a locally made dining table for 2, a bathroom with a granite sink, a powerful large shower, and Wi-Fi. Sloth and Tortuga have private jacuzzi pools. In addition to the jacuuzi, we have an oversized massive pool with covered ranchero!

Unique Location
Our location allows quick and easy access to 11 different beaches, 8 waterfalls, and easy access to 3 National Parks(Whales Tail Beach, Manuel Antonio, and Corcovado National Parks.
Enjoy the Most Visited National Parks
Watch exotic unique wildlife on our Nature Lodge
Soak up the sun on uncrowded pristine beaches.
We can organize a snorkeling trip to Cano Island and offer guided day trips to Corcovado. 6 minutes away is the center of Uvita with many amazing restaurants, grocery stores, banks, and adventures. The lovely beaches of Playa Ballena, Playa Colonia, and Playa Hermosa are a 6-minute drive from your Casita. Dominical or Ojochal are only 15-minutes away

Nature
We are surrounded by a protected wildlife corridor/nature park at the end of a private road. You will be infused with nature with the magical combination of the river and jungle attracting tons of Costa Rica's unique wildlife! See exotic birds and animals right on our property!


Villa Features
Sloth Premium villa has a large kitchen complete with all the necessary utensils to cook your perfect meal. It includes dishes, a stove, an oven, a refrigerator, a microwave oven, a toaster, and a coffeemaker. Stained glass windows, teak hardwood table with chairs, and high-end appliances all add the luxury touches.

Outside your villa, you will enjoy our lush tropical gardens and nature paths at Casitas Del Rio, which provide you with a true jungle feel. There is private parking next to your accommodation. The decks are covered and have stunning views. Hear the Congo monkeys howl, watch the toucans fly from tree to tree, and dip your toes in the cascading ripples of the river right in front of your deck.


Swimming Pool
We have a massive 50ft pool for you to relax in with a large covered Ranchero. Custom river stone shower and incredible lighting at night. The views from the pool are of the river and the surrounding nature park, we often see monkeys, toucans, and parrots, from the pool ranchero! We also have a spacious barbeque ranchero right beside the river.


Experience More, Stay Longer!
Our area offers stunning mountain and coastal scenery. The massive Whales Tail National Park is 9 miles long with many different beaches. But we have a total of 11 beaches within 15 minutes of us.


We are your Local Guides
More than just a place to stay, we are your local guides and can book all the tours for you!
Once you book with us, we will send you our digital guidebook. Use our local expertise and connections to co-create a custom-itinerary with the top experiences in our area.

Nature Tours
Snorkel or Dive the largest coral reef in the country! Whale and Dolphin tours - humpback whales stay longer here than any other place in the world. Night tours, hiking trails, horseback riding, riverboat wildlife tours, and some of the best birdwatching in Costa Rica. We offer Day Trips with a Guide to Manuel Antonio and Corcovado National Parks!

Adventure Tours
Ziplining, Canyoning Waterfall Adventure, White Water Rafting, ATV Tours, or Mountain Bikes are just a few of the options.

Cultural Tours
Chocolate Tours, Coconut Tours, and Town Walking tours

Wellness Services
We can organize a couples massage, yoga, or our walking meditation for you.

Visit 8 hidden waterfalls & swimming holes, uncrowded beaches, surfing, national parks, and more! Even though we are 5 minutes from town, you feel far away from it all in our private river sanctuary surrounded by primary forest. We suggest a week-long stay to experience all. Our guests always say, "We wish we would have stayed longer here!"

Discounts for Weekly Stays!
Discounts for weekly stays! We can also assist you with a rental car and have secured a discount for our guests. Centrally located on the Pacific Coast you can easily access Manuel Antonio or Corcovado National Park. We can arrange an airport transfer or assist you to rent a car at the airport or here in Uvita. We are 45 minutes from the domestic airport in Quepos. 45 minutes from Manuel Antonio.