You won’t want to leave this charming, one-of-a-kind retreat in the jungle. Nestled in the rainforest along Rio Cortezal, wake up in the morning to the sounds of nature, and say hello to passing toucans and scarlet macaws. Walk up the river to the Uvita waterfall, or take a stroll to some delicious restaurants. Just a short drive from the Marino Ballena Whale Tail national park, we are still secluded in nature, without requiring 4x4. The space This room is located downstairs and boasts a beautiful jungle garden view. It is equipped with A/C. This room shares a toilet and shower with the one other downstairs room. Guest access A shared kitchen is available for guest use, equipped with all of the cooking essentials in addition to coffee and tea. There is a new deck, ample gardens to explore, and a private path shared only with other Osa de Rio guests down to the river. Other things to note We're just a short 15 minute walk to popular restaurants and bars (and there are some delicious spots even closer!) Just 10 minutes walk to the Uvita waterfall, and a 30 minute walk from the bus station.

## The Space

This charming and unique retreat is nestled in the rainforest along the Rio Cortezal. The downstairs room offers a beautiful view of the jungle garden and comes with air conditioning. It shares a bathroom, including a toilet and shower, with one other downstairs room.

## Location

Wake up to the sounds of nature and spot toucans and scarlet macaws passing by. The property is just a short walk from the Uvita waterfall and nearby restaurants. It is also a brief drive from Marino Ballena Whale Tail National Park. Despite its secluded setting in nature, the location is accessible without the need for a 4x4 vehicle.

## Guest Access

Guests have access to a shared kitchen stocked with all essential cooking supplies, along with coffee and tea. There is a new deck and extensive gardens to explore. A private path, shared only with other Osa de Rio guests, leads down to the river.

## Nearby Attractions and Convenience

- Approximately a 15-minute walk to popular restaurants and bars, with some dining options even closer  
- A 10-minute walk to the Uvita waterfall  
- A 30-minute walk from the bus station

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This is a great location for exploring the nearby waterfall, swimming hole, "restaurant row," Awake wellness events, and Quantum Cacao. One of my favorite parts was the creek on the property. I refreshed myself there every day. Shawna went the extra mile to make the stay comfortable by providing local recommendations and helping with favors when needed. She was very caring and attentive, and truly felt like a mom away from home.

This place is a gem, I will stay here at every time I come to Uvita.

The stay was fine, but the location in the app is not correct, we were lost because the location on the map indicates another place. We had a small technical problem with the car and asked the host for help since we are not from the area, however, the response was negative and curt. In the end we were able to solve it on our own. And finally, we received a last-minute room change, indicating that it was an upgrade since it had air conditioning, but the air did not work properly during the time we were in the room.

La estancia estuvo bien, pero la ubicación en la app no es la correcta, estuvimos perdidos porque la ubicación en el mapa indica otro lugar. Tuvimos un pequeño problema técnico con el carro y solicitamos ayuda a la host ya que no somos de la zona, sin embargo, la respuesta fue negativa y cortante. Al final pudimos resolver por nuestra cuenta. Y por último, recibimos un cambio de cuarto a último minuto, indicando que era un upgrade ya que tenía aire acondicionado, pero el aire no funcionó correctamente durante el tiempo que estuvimos en la estancia.

Hi Francini, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We’re glad you were able to resolve the car issue and that your stay overall was positive. We know that on a few of our listings, AirBnb has not been able to get our location correct, which is why we note that in the first line of our listing, and in all of our confirmation messages. When you reached out, we were happy to communicate in real time and share detailed directions and map to help guide you in. We’re always here to help with arrival if needed! We’re also sorry if our message about the jumper cables felt short, that was not our intention. We simply don’t have that equipment available on the property, but always try to respond as promptly and helpfully as we can. Regarding the room upgrade with A/C, we weren’t aware during your stay that it wasn’t functioning properly, and we absolutely would have taken care of it right away had we known. We truly appreciate feedback and always encourage guests to reach out during their stay so we can make things right in the moment. Wishing you all the best in your future travels!

This was one of our top stays during our time in Costa Rica - the private river access views were incredible and made for a very peaceful morning coffee. The host was very helpful and even gave recommendations when we got a flat tire. Having access to the washer and dryer, board games, and just overall the beautiful and calming atmosphere the airbnb provides made it a wonderful stay for us. Would gladly return! If you’re car is lower to the ground, I would be a bit wary of this location. Driving to the place at nighttime for the first time was a bit nerve-racking but doable.

great place, tucked away from the main road, very clean and very well equipped kitchen, totally recommended!

Shawnna is a great host and her AirBnB is fantastic. The surroundings are beautiful, the The kitchen and laundry room are great and general vibe is great. Note: the location is at the end of the road and getting in and out by foot isn't that convenient, if you have a car or motorcycle this place is great.

Had a very nice stay with Shawnna. We received a warm welcome from her and her family. We got various tips to do in the area/restaurants. Friendly and quick to respond to messages.

Erg fijn verblijf gehad bij Shawnna. We kregen een warm welkom van haar en haar familie. We kregen diverse tips om te doen in de omgeving/restaurants. Vriendelijk en reageert snel op berichten.

Good place to stay for a few days. Shawnna is a nice person and very helpful. We could even do the laundry late when we checked in. Room is very fine, bed is comfortable and kitchen is fully equipped. The place is near the river and waterfalls (walking distance). Little problem was the noise from other guests on the morning. They were loud with some music/television (phone on speaker) and early walking as elephants upstairs. Place should be very calm and peaceful if you’re lucky to have respectful guests during your stay.

The perfect place if you don’t have a car and want to be close to everything going on in uvita, super nice location, you have your own private access to the river. the host was super helpful and had the place incredibly clean and organized, thank you Shawna!!!

Shawnna was a great host und we enjoyed her beautiful home and garden.

It was a great stay, the host did a good job to meet our needs and although some things did not go as expected it wasn’t a big deal and the host handled everything well! Thank you :)

Shawna has a really cool place. What I loved about it is the sound of nature, and it’s only a 5-10min walk to cafe Vivo.  Shawna was welcoming and friendly.

We had a lovely stay at Shawnnas place. Out room was clean, modern decoration, comfy bed and great AC. Hot water if you just turn the shower on a bit but nice pressure if you don't mind it cooler. Shower has a lovely jungle view. The kitchen is very well stocked and easy to cook in. Nice common area with the dining table/deck. looks onto a gorgeous garden with lots of birds. The river access in the back is amazing. Perfect place to cool off in a private place. Walkable (20-25mins) from the Tracopa bus station. and walkable to some nice restaurants and cafes. We also walked to and from Uvita beach (about an hour) so great for getting about. Local buses go to Dominical too. Laurel and Ignacio that were looking after the place were super friendly and made us feel welcome. Helped us out with lifts and looking at DHL sending packages and bus timetables. Would highly recommend.

As a solo traveler, I found Shanna’s darling hostel a perfect place to relax, hike to waterfalls, the bamboo forest, cook my own food and make friends with other guests. I stayed a week. I highly recommend eating at Indomitos just down the road or at Tribu just up the road. Awake offers yoga at 7.30am every morning and is only a 15 min walk away. Shawnna went out of her way to make me comfortable and even offered a ride to the beach when I wanted to see the sunset and took me to the local market. I HIGHLY recommend her hostel to you if you are into a serene, nature-bound experience. Get the room with A/C. 😜

Hi Dagmar, It was such a pleasure to host you before your retreat! Sending you the best, and are grateful you chose us for your stay! Cheers, Shawnna

Amazing spot a minute walk from the river! Highly recommended

We had an enjoyable stay at Shawnna’s place. The bed was very comfy and the kitchen was well stocked. Would recommend a car to stay here. Only thing we would say is that the communal spaces (kitchen, bathroom) could benefit from a deeper clean, other than that, great! Thank you!

A great stay with Shawnna and her daughter. Hosts of great kindness and very accessible. She gave good advice. If you go to Uvita I recommend you stop at Shawnna's place.

Un excellent séjour chez Shawnna et sa fille. Des hôtes d'une grande gentillesse et très accessibles. Elle a été de bons conseils. Si vous passez a Uvita je vous recommande de vous arrêtez chez Shawnna.

Shawnna was amazing with us, always available. The kitchen was great with plenty of food at our disposal. Everything was great!

Shawnna était incroyable avec nous, toujours disponible. La cuisine était parfaite avec des nombreux aliments à notre disposition. Tout était super !

Shawnna went above and beyond to make sure that we were comfortable and enjoyed our stay. She even lent us binoculars! The place is way cuter and nicer than it looks in the pictures. There is a brand new, beautiful communal deck with reclining chairs and a well-equipped kitchen that was perfect for making home-cooked dinners. The place was in walking distance to a great swimming spot in a pristine river, the water falls, and several cute bars and restaurants. We really enjoyed the nearby vegan restaurant. We arrived 4 hours earlier than we were supposed to check in, and Shawnna was still very welcoming and kind even though she was still trying to clean the room. She let us hang out in the common area and even put our things in the room so we could explore the area while she got the room ready. We really appreciate her letting us come early! Free parking was easy and convenient and I highly recommend booking this place!

Thank you so much for your kind and thoughtful review Maria! It was a joy to have you, and we hope to see you again in the future