Casa Uvita
UVITA, COSTA RICA
Casa Uvita is a breathtaking off-grid eco villa perched on the edge of Costa Rica's primary rainforest, with panoramic Pacific Ocean views and wildlife around every corner. Solar powered, spring fed, and completely self-sustaining — this is luxury in the most grounded, intentional sense of the word. And then there's Michelle, the host, who might be the real reason people keep coming back.
QUICK INFO
Where?
Uvita, Puntarenas, Costa Rica
A small, laid-back coastal town in Costa Rica's southern Pacific region, 10 minutes from the beaches of Marino Ballena National Park — famous for its whale tail shaped sandbar and humpback whale sightings. Three hours south of San Jose on the coastal highway. A four wheel drive vehicle is recommended.
Perfect for:
Nature lovers, families, eco-conscious travelers, and anyone who wants total immersion in Costa Rica's wildlife without sacrificing comfort.
How many guests does this sleep?
6-8 guests across 4 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms
Services Included?
Daily housekeeping, 24/7 security, fully equipped kitchen, 12-meter lap pool with rainforest and ocean views, solar energy, natural spring water, and covered porches on both floors. Michelle goes so far above and beyond that "host" doesn't really cover it.
Best way to get there?
Fly into San Jose (SJO) and drive three hours south on La Costanera coastal highway through Jacó, Quepos, and Dominical to Uvita. A 4WD vehicle is strongly recommended for the mountain road up to the villa.
Cost?
Check the Casa Uvita website for current pricing — Michelle keeps rates intentionally accessible for both tourists and Costa Ricans
Casa Uvita was one of the first villas in the Uvita area, and Michelle has been hosting travelers here for years with the kind of warmth and generosity that's genuinely rare. We loved her so much during our stay that we invited her to join us at our second Airbnb in Uvita, which tells you everything.
She took us to a spot up the mountain where someone baked us fresh bread straight from the oven. She arranged access to a private beach that we never would have found on our own. This is not a host who hands you the keys and disappears. She is fully invested in making your trip special, and it shows.
The villa itself is stunning. Every room has floor to ceiling windows with forest and ocean views, and common sightings from the property include howler monkeys, sloths, toucans, and parrots. This is not marketing language, you will genuinely see all of these things. The 12-meter pool sits in a rainforest clearing with Pacific Ocean views beyond it, and is one of the most beautiful places I've ever had a morning coffee.
Uvita is a special corner of Costa Rica that hasn't been overdone yet. The Marino Ballena National Park beaches are ten minutes away, there are waterfalls to hike to, and the pace of life here is exactly what you want when you actually need to decompress. Casa Uvita is the perfect base for all of it, and Michelle is the perfect reason to stay an extra day.
