Anick

Just a few kilometers from the Ballena Marine National Park, Playa Dominical, and the Nauyaca Waterfalls, a small oasis rises amidst the nature that surrounds the community of Uvita: Villa Oasia, a spacious property teeming with flora and fauna, in a small country that is home to 3% of the world's biodiversity. The immediate surroundings are as wild as they are peaceful: from the croaking of the limpets in the mornings and the singing of the cicadas at dusk, to the nocturnal surprise of the nearly extinct fireflies and that pair of toucans frolicking in the branches. With a total of nine double rooms carefully integrated with the trees and lush vegetation, Oasia Villages is more than just a home: it's a haven, a place to retreat, alone or with others. The complex is centered around a deck with a pool and a spacious kitchen with a sitting area. Although each housing unit is independent, they all connect to the jungle.

Book it now! Our group of 7 couples loved staying here for our first time in Costa Rica. The outdoor spaces and views are even better than the pictures. Super spacious with lots of spots to sit and just enjoy the jungle - during our week we saw iguanas, toucans, macaws, and agouti, right from the deck. Tons of little geckos came out in the evenings too. AC in the bedrooms effectively kept us all comfortable for sleeping. Very generous supplies of toiletries, kitchen supplies, and beach towels. And as other reviews have mentioned, Anick is an absolute star. Very proactive and responsive, we used her recommendations for snorkel and nature tours as well as shopping and they were excellent! The drive uphill to the house definitely requires 4x4, it's a little challenging but Anick gave great instructions and after doing it once we had it figured out. After that your toughest decision will be finding your favorite spot to watch the sunset ;)