We were at Alegria Tropical for three weeks. Loved the walkability to the beach and little places to eat. The house is as adorable as the pictures.

Fantastic stay!

Alegría Tropical is a true gem, hidden from the busyness but super central. Walking distance to the beach, shops, restaurants. Tucked away with a sweet pool and all you will ever need.

My family spent 6 nights here. We enjoyed the house. Strong wifi, air conditioning in bedrooms and nice pool were great. Not a bad walk to beach access, maybe 8 to 10 minutes. Beach access is to the national park, so there is a $6 per adult fee, but it is good all day. Beach was beautiful and not crowded. We also found some great restaurants in the area. Overall, we loved the property and would recommend it.

Property feels very private even though there are neighbors. We had everything we needed for our stay. We had some birds in the yard, and you could hear the howler monkeys in the distance as well.

We loved staying at Alegria house. We played in the pool and went to the beach each day. Our favorite part of the house was the location. It’s on a quiet loop with a 5 minute easy walk to one of the best beaches we’ve ever been to. The sunsets were amazing. Oh and lots of monkeys!

We went to CR for 60 days. We stayed in FIVE separate homes with Alegria Tropical as our last before going home. It was the greatest. Had EVERYTHING!!! Close to the beach, animals all over, perfect size, and the pool to cool off because it gets warm in Uvita.

My family and I loved our experience. If you need anything, the owners respond right away. It was a short walk to the beach and easy drive to other fun towns and restaurants. I would absolutely stay here again. This is a special place and for a great price. Air conditioning in the rooms is so nice! Great if not renting a 4x4. The couches aren’t the most comfortable so if you plan on spending lots of time in the living room bring a sleeping bag. No big deal, still an absolutely wonderful stay. Thank you very much! It was a vacation I will never forget.

We're completely satisfied with the house: clean, full kitchen equipment, amazing nature, comfortable rooms, my kids enjoyed the swimming pool and my wife the nice beach 5 minutes by walking. In a nutsell a wonderful vacations.

This cottage exceeded our expectations. The sun rises early here so it gets hot fast. Having a very clean pool to jump in 2 or 3 times a day was heaven. There are lots of restaurants, cafes and grocery stores that make Uvita the perfect base for exploring the southern Pacific coast of this beautiful country. If you are interested in seeing wildlife, we suggest an early morning selfguided walk on the trails of Hacienda Baru.

This property was perfect for our stay in Uvita. We loved the layout, it was great for us two, but would have been just as good with two couples or a small family. We had good information on how to circumnavigate the COVID 19 Beach restrictions, but it still took some getting used to. Diving and Snorkeling was not the best with the weather, but that was the time of the year. With all the wildlife, flocks of Scarlet Macaws, waterfall trips and even an iguana in the pool, we had a great time.

Perfect, will def rent again.

This little house with pool close to the beach was a good fit for us and our almost-three-year-old. I didn’t think we’d use the pool, but we spent more time in it than at the beach! I took off one star for a minor housekeeping issue that was easily dealt with, but the house was clean and well-equipped. The neighborhood seems safe, but be aware there’s a lot of security if that’s something that turns you off. Lovely and easy stay, and we’d rent again.

The property manager was very efficient and the house was very well equipped. Unfortunately, without any warning, the local road leading to the house was closed for repair, and this proved to be a major problem when we were ready to depart, but the property manager was extremely helpful in helping us and refunded a bit of the rent as compensation for our inconvenience. The walk to the beach was about ten minutes, and there is an excellent Spanish restaurant nearby. We left the house before our contract was up because the weather was very wet, rainy and humid. This was unusual for this time of the year

The property manager was very efficient and the house was very well equipped. Unfortunately, without any warning, the local road leading to the house was closed for repair, and this proved to be a major problem when we were ready to depart, but the property manager was extremely helpful in helping us and refunded a bit of the rent as compensation for our inconvenience. The walk to the beach was about ten minutes, and there is an excellent Spanish restaurant nearby. We left the house before our contract was up because the weather was very wet, rainy and humid. This was unusual for this time of the year

What a clean and safe house. The pool was delightful. Plentiful hot water, great to have A/C in the bedrooms. So close to the beaches, restaurants, and a farmers' market. Perfect for two couples.

We loved our two nights here. The house is small with a non air conditioned living room and two air conditioned bedrooms that share a bathroom between them. It's a 10 minute stroll to the beach and the whale tail is about a 30 minute walk up the breach from there. When we arrived the house was spotless clean and ready for us to settle into. At night in the pasture next door there were fireflies. It just further set the excellent ambiance!

We really enjoyed our stay. The house is adorable and well laid out. The only down side, and this I'm sure is temporary, is that there was a lot of construction near by that started very early. It cut down on the peacefulness of the house but like I said that has got to be temporary. The walk to beach is very quick and took us through the adjacent cow pastures, which I enjoyed. As we were there in the slow season the nearby restaurant and smoothie bar were closed but everyone said they were normally great. We found several great places to eat within about a 5 min drive. I would absolutely book this property again.

This beach house is tucked away at the end of the street in a local neighborhood. Very clean, secure and well appointed. I would highly recommend. Note: while the property does have hot water it is in the kitchen sink only and not in the bathroom shower. A great getaway with complete seclusion yet close to where you want to be.

We loved or stay at Alegria Tropical! It is a charming cottage full of windows and light. The pool was amazing to use in the early evening after a day at the beach. There is air conditioning in each bedroom which is nice for sleeping comfortably. Sonia and Massi were excellent communicators and provided not only great instructions on the house but so much helpful information on the area in the introductory letter. Staying there provided for a true Costa Rican beach experience and we can't wait to go back again!

The cottage and location were wonderful. Secluded, yet close to beaches and town. Everything you need to know is covered in the house instructions and very well thought out. All you need to do is show up and enjoy your stay! Only a few minutes walk to the beach with lots to see along the way. Birds and iguanas hang out in the trees around the cottage and you can hear the roar of the ocean while soaking in the pool surrounded by tropical plants and flowers.

My wife and I live in Costa Rica, we live in Perez zeledon and go to the beach once and awhile, This house is now where we will be going from now on loved the house and the whole set up and the beach is close as well. Really luv this house

Everything at this place was heaven. Comfy beds, a/c in bedrooms, relaxing pool area, howler monkeys, parrots, hummingbirds, toucans, all so very enjoyable. They thought of everything (except an umbrella). Prepaid cell phone for local calls, wifi, even tv and a bluetooth speaker to listen to music from cell phone. Massi was responsive when we had any questions while at the house. Couldn't walk to the beach but did go every day. We plan to return again.

Quite, simple, beautiful, amazing

We found Alegria Tropical to be the perfect spot for us. A short stroll through the forest gets you to the ocean and beautiful beaches. Quiet and peaceful, yet near town and great restaurants. All necessary amenities were provided. The kitchen was well setup for cooking at home. The A/C in the bedrooms provides a nice break from heat & humidity for those of us not yet acclimated to the climate. The pool and outside shower are a nice treat! Excellent suggestions, directions and thorough instructions are provided by Massi & Sonia. We walked everywhere, loved a dinner at Sabor Espanõl (magical) and enjoyed social meals & live music at Flutterby House. Iguanas, lizards, scarlet macaws and many other birds habitat this beautiful area. Pura Vida!

We loved watching our daily visit from two basilisk lizards and the sounds of the surrounding wildlife. The house had everything we needed and more. Being able to do our laundry by machines on site was a big plus for us.

Our stay at Allegria Tropical was absolutely amazing. Massi's directions from San Jose could not have been more clear and made for an easy and pleasurable drive. We loved stopping to see the crocodiles on the way and the folks at the info center were so helpful upon our arrival. The house is lovely and perfectly outfitted with the essentials - my husband and our 2 year old daughter spent nearly every minute that we weren't at the beach swimming in the pool while I spent hours reading in the hammocks. The walk to the beach was a delight - we were down there first thing every morning and watched every sunset there as well. We enjoyed a mango smoothie at Esmos (definitely stop to say Hola and have a drink!) Sabor Espanol was a delicious dinner on our first night and then we picked up grocery essentials and cooked for ourselves for the remainder of our stay - so easy with the kitchen materials provided. Thank you for an absolutely perfect trip - now we just want to plan our return!

Wake up to the invigorating songs of birds outside our window, with the steady roar of the ocean in the background plus the howler monkeys providing a wake up call. The house has everything you need for a perfect home in paradise away from home. Short walk to the beach, with incredible panoramic views, and scarlet macaws flying overhead, perched up in trees, eating and drawing attention to themselves. It rained everyday but this did not stop our fun, the sound of the rain was refreshing and exciting! The house is super clean and well planned. We felt very safe and any local person we encountered seemed genuinely happy to see us and made us feel welcome. We will be back!

Our family of four spent a week in this little paradise and enjoyed every moment. The gardens and pool are very private and filled with hummingbirds and butterflies. The home is very clean and inviting, full of color and light, with all of the comforts of home. Wireless internet was nice and our kids enjoyed being able to watch a bit of satellite tv as well. The beach is walking distance and beautiful! We will be back.

Four of us spent 3 nights at Alegria Tropical and enjoyed the stay very much. The facility is fantastic with air conditioning in each bedroom which made for comfortable sleeping. The furnished kitchen enabled us to make some of our own meals. The clean swimming pool was great for a late evening swim after spending an afternoon at the nearby beach We also really enjoyed our evening meals at Tabor Espanol, a restaurant only a 5 minute walk away. Some of us spend an hour each morning sitting by the pool watching the many birds in the surrounding trees including the Mandibled Toucan - so beautiful. If we ever get to this part of Costa Rica again, we will certainly try to book this cottage.

My husband and I have lived in CR for more than a year and stayed in many places. This home has been very thoughtfully put together.Other homes/cabinas have disappointed in one way or another, this home was better than expected and without the disappointment. We brought my husband's parents from the States down and they were thrilled with the place. "I am really going to miss this little place," my mother in law said repeatedly. Massi was very helpful and gave very detailed instructions on how EVERYTHING worked. Great stay!

Thanks for the wonderful space to enjoy few days of vacations. Our family of 5 have been in many places in Costa Rica and I think this may be our favourite. The house is perfect, pool and garden are very private and Uvita has been great to get to know a little. Thanks again, we hope to be back!