Property was beautiful. Had amazing views of the ocean. We loved the view of the ocean , the birds, the lizards, the giant chicken, like animals that scared the hell out of us ! It Had all the amenities you would want. The only negative I think would be is that in November after like 2 o’clock in the afternoon there is full sun on the back patio where we spent most of our time, and it really would’ve been nice to have some shade.

A spectacular home and awesome view of Whales Tail. Very comfortable and loved the pool!

The property was gorgeous! Well stocked with things that we needed. LOVED the bedroom armoire! Beautiful bathroom. It was exactly as advertised, pool, indoor/outdoor feel with all the glass that opens up. Enjoyed the birds and other wildlife that came to visit. The people down the mountain in the pubs, etc. were exceptionally friendly. I really minded the ride up and down but I'm a wuss. You need 4x4, no joke.

Beautiful location close to amenities. Pool was fabulous. We were literally glamping in the jungle. Wonderful host and property manager!

The villa is situated on the hilltop overlooking the whales tale. The pictures are exactly what you will see from the spectacular view of the patio. Lovely pool and really unique kitchen/living room area. Bedrooms are air conditioned for great sleeping and beds are very comfortable. Outdoor showers which are always fun. Laundry available with detergent. Kitchen is equipped with everything you need. It is a drive up a mountain but not impossible. After following Loren up the first day we had it figured out. Loren; the property manager is the best. He guided us to the best grocery store; close to the villa, and was available when we locked ourselves out. Only downside was the day we decided to just hang out and enjoy the pool the lawn crew arrived and the pool man arrived. Lawns need to be mowed and the pool needs to be taken care of so we understood but we were sure surprised. I was sitting outside in pjs when the lawn crew pulled up lol. Highly recommend. Owners reached out the day we checked in to make sure we had everything we needed. We thoroughly enjoyed our visit

My husband and I stayed in this magical property and absolutely loved it! The location and house are wonderful! We adored the stunning views and all the wildlife. And Loren, the property manager, was amazing! He had all kinds of great suggestions for things to do, was super attentive to anything we needed and was just a very cool guy in general. I could not have wished for a better place to stay on our first trip to Costa Rica!

Amazing home and views. We saw a lot of wildlife from the pool deck. Spent part of each day in the pool. Close to everything. We already booked again for later this year! We never turned on the television. You MUST have a 4 wheel drive to make the drive up. We used Avis and they were very friendly and set us up with our SUV for the week. No issues!

We were hoping to check in by 2,which is what it says on the bio.But it was 4:30 before we got in there... It didnt ruin our experience as the property is amazing as is the location. The drive up the hill is a little bumpy but if you have AWD or 4x4 your good. The TV is tiny if your in the mood for a movie in the evening, which is a shame as the wall is built for a huge TV..but as a whole i would totally recommend the property. At the bottom of the hill is an amazing Vegan restaurant and a spectacular bakery..You should try both.

Overall the stay was quite amazing. The view is fantastic and the kitchen and grill gave us plenty of food prep options. The beds were very comfortable. AC in the rooms great for a comfortable night sleep and the fans were well place in the home and outside deck so AC not required. I must say that I was skeptical about an all wheel drive not being enough and a 4x4 being necessary. Having been there now I would say the 4x4 is a must and not something to question. Parts of the way up are steep and any moisture on the road will certainly make it more than a struggle without the 4x4. All in all a great stay and the toucans regular visits admiring their reflection in the window were certainly something. Pura Vida all.

We loved our stay at Pura Uvita and would definitely recommend it! We saw a pair of Quetzals in the trees daily, as well as several Toucans and some gray Wood rails. Andrea and Loren were great to work with and the house was wonderful. The open layout and constant breeze through the living area were so peaceful. As they noted, 4x4 is required for the last hill up to the house, but it’s well worth it for the view!

Overall we had a very nice stay. A nice place, 4x4 car is a must. Whale’s tail is seen from the property, the sunsets are beautiful.

We loved the house layout which was perfect for our 17year old and my husband and myself. The sunsets, the open air concept, the beautiful landscaping and wildlife all helped us enjoy a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday.

We stayed with our 2 boys, 9 and 11 yrs old and had a great stay. We were on the go so didn't hang out a lot in the house, but when we were there it was great. Loved how the entire wall of glass in the living room opened up to the back deck. We were hoping to see more wildlife, but mostly just saw birds from the house..

I don't think we could've picked a better place for our trip to stay. Gorgeous views, lovely place, abundant wildlife, and near many waterfalls. We signed up for Costa Canyoning nearby to rappel waterfalls, swam in Uvita waterfall, went to many nearby beaches and local restaurants which were delicious. Only rained most of 2 days. Was perfect for us! We highly recommend and will stay again if we come back! Mucha gracias!

Lovely property and well thought out. Wonderful view that makes you want to stay there, but we like to explore. Visited during the rainy season but didn't let it stop us. Recommend a trip to Nacayau Waterfalls, Whales Tail & surrounding beaches. We mostly ate at the local sodas like Ticos. Loren was helpful, but he probably thought we left because we really didn't need to contact him after the great welcome & information. You will definitely need 4-wheel drive, we had visited some of the most remote areas in Cosa Rica & didn't need it, but when they say it is on on a mountain, believe them because it is a dirt road. Thanks for letting us enjoy the beautiful property!!

We are very grateful to Andrea and Loren (location host) for their hospitality and timely response to any needs we had. The home and view is very nice (don't forget the 4wd though!). The house had a very "nature-like" feel to it and we enjoyed it. Didn't see any monkeys or sloths but did see numerous birds. We would return if the property is available on our future trips! God bless to all who stay at this home!

Pura Uvita was an amazing experience for our family of four! The home sits on top of a mountain overlooking Uvita and the Whale's Tail. Waking up to that view every morning was truly special. During our stay we saw numerous agouti, a coati, numerous toucans, and several other bird species. The home is well appointed and includes everything you need for your stay. The property manager, Loren, is a super nice guy and was always available anytime we had a question. We would highly recommend staying at Pura Uvita if you want to give your family a once in a lifetime experience.

Our family of four stayed for four nights in this wonderful place. We really enjoyed the house, the atmosphere, the view - just everything. It was one of our favorite places we stayed in during our round trip through Costa Rica. The place is clean, spacious and has everything one needs for a holiday house. We were able to spot many animals around the house (coati, agouti, lizards, tucans and many other birds). It is just so relaxing to sit outside and just enjoy this fantastic surrounding - even when it is raining. The pool is definitely a plus, too! Andrea is really nice and responded quickly. In Uvita Loren takes care of everything. He was really great, met us when we arrived in town an guided us to the house. Be aware that the advice to have a 4x4 should be taken seriously. Loren explained everything to us and answered every question during our stay. Thanks to him again! If we come back to Costa Rica, we would definitely love to return to this place!

The house was fantastic. It is perched high above Uvita. We have stayed in houses before in Costa Rica where the listing said that being in the hills would keep it cool and we would not need AC and it almost always turns out to still be really hot. But, Pura Uvita was always very comfortable despite it being blazing hot on the beach. My kids loved the pool. The house is a great set up for two couples or a small family like ours (2 kids and 2 adults). We loved the outdoor space and loved how the indoor area flowed into the pool area outside. The dirt road up to the house was a little scary the first time, but we got used to it pretty easily. I imagine it might be a tougher drive in the rainy season, but it was not too bad for us. You definitely need a 4x4. The best part of the house was the view. We picked this area because we wanted to see Corcovado National Park which we would highly recomend. If we are everr back in the area, we would definitely stay here again.

We found this property through friends of our that have a home in the Uvita area, which was rented during the tile of our trip. They suggested Pura Uvita and we could not have been more pleased. We were so engrossed in our fun activities up to the last moments that we forgot to write in the guest book. We plan to return in a few months and hope to stay once again at Pura Uvita when we will enter our thoughts in the book officially. From howler monkeys and toucans in the morning to the gorgeous sunsets, our stay there was unforgettable. Mucho Gtacias. Pura Vida

Incredibly efficient, clean, and modern. Ideal location.

Nice, well equipped home with an incredible view. The kids absolutely loved the pool. The kitchen was well stocked and we prepared a lot of our meals there. The bugs were a little annoying but to be expected because of the location which was fantastic! Tip: Keep all of your food in the fridge. Loren the host was a gem. He met us the evening of our arrival in town and showed us the way to the home. Loren was very knowledgeable about the area and even set up our appts for our COVID re entry tests. Also booked our river cruise excursion and zip lining tour, both amazing! He proved to be a very good resource. Even though it is the rainy season the weather cooperated quite nicely. We would wake up with the sunshine and that incredible view then it would start to cloud up in the afternoons with rain late afternoon evenings. We were treated to pretty awesome thunder and lightening storms. And boy it can rain in Costa Rica. Thats what makes it so green, lush, and beautiful. Thank you for sharing your beautiful home.

This home is the perfect balance of comfort, function, and design. Well stocked on every level with cozy touches, all while packing in the epic Costa Rican sunset views. The property manager was amazingly accommodating, informative, and a perfect welcome to the experience. If they'd let me rent it long term, I could move in here tomorrow!

The property has the best whale's tail view you could possibly get.In general very happy with the rental and would certainly come again!

We thoroughly enjoyed staying at Pura Vida. The view and sunsets are second to none! Layout of home is perfect for two couples, with basically two master suites. Loren, the property manager, was a wealth of information and very helpful. Bugs were a little annoying, but that’s to be expected considering location. Road up the mountain was a little treacherous with our non 4x4 vehicle (that’s a whole other story about the rental car company), but we managed. All in all, we had a fantastic time, and would highly recommend this property!

Great trip

Thank you so much for sharing your perfect home in Costa Rica. The indoor outdoor set up is amazing-we say outside and listening to many birds and critters in the jungle. The space and accommodations were everything that we needed to relax and celebrate my son’s 20th birthday! Pura Vida! Until next time...

Wonderful stay. Loren was very kind and helpful. The home was very comfortable and a great location if you prefer breeze forest with ocean view to beach front.