Amazing Hidden Gem 5 minute to downtown Uvita and to the beach. Experience the perfect blend of luxury and pristine nature at Hermosa Retreat 1.0, located in one of the most coveted spots in Uvita. Enjoy stunning panoramic ocean views and a true sense of privacy, all within a short drive from the vibrant town of Uvita and its pristine beaches. Our perfect location combined with our expert (and free) concierge service, ensures that your tropical getaway will be effortless and unforgettable. The space Perched above the rainforest, you’ll feel as if you’ve stepped into a luxury treehouse with sweeping views of the lush jungle canopy and the iconic Whale’s Tail Beach. Nature lovers will delight in daily wildlife sightings – from playful monkeys and curious sloths to colorful toucans and majestic scarlet macaws, all frequent visitors to our lush grounds. Surrounding the home, a fragrant garden of ylang-ylang trees and vibrant tropical blooms awakens the senses, creating a truly immersive experience in nature. This is the quintessential Costa Rican retreat. Whether you’re lounging at your villa, exploring the nearby attractions, or simply soaking in the surrounding beauty, your days here promise to be filled with relaxation and adventure in equal measure. Your luxury villa: Hermosa Retreat 1.0 is thoughtfully designed to blend luxury with nature. The villa comes fully equipped with modern amenities for a truly comfortable and memorable stay. Enjoy high-speed internet, air-conditioned bedrooms, a private infinity pool, BBQ grill, and a backup generator – everything you need for a worry-free escape. The first floor serves as the heart of the home, featuring a large terrace, a fully equipped kitchen, a cozy living room, and a private infinity pool overlooking the jungle. Perfect for unwinding, the space offers ample seating to enjoy both the view and the peaceful ambiance of the surrounding rainforest. Upstairs, you’ll find three beautifully appointed bedrooms. Two of the rooms offer breathtaking ocean views and access to a small balcony where you can savor your morning coffee while gazing at the endless horizon. The third bedroom, nestled on the mountainside, offers a tranquil retreat with two single beds, ideal for children or friends. For added convenience, a laundry room with a washing machine, dryer, and complimentary detergent is also available for your use. Outside: Step outside and enjoy the tranquility of our calm neighborhood. An electric gate ensures privacy and security, while the covered parking area offers easy access to your retreat. As part of the Hermosa Retreat Luxury Villas, we also provide comprehensive security features for your comfort and peace of mind, including an alarm system, outdoor video surveillance, and a security guard patrolling the premises (at specific times only). We hope these thoughtful measures allow you to fully unwind and enjoy the surroundings with confidence, whether you are staying at the villa or exploring the jungle. Guest access Please note that a 4x4 is needed for the last 50 meters before reaching your private villa. Other things to note We are committed to making your stay as seamless and memorable as possible. With prompt communication and personalized care, we ensure that your time in Uvita will be truly unforgettable. Feel free to contact us today for more details.

## Overview

Discover a hidden gem just five minutes from downtown Uvita and the beach. Hermosa Retreat 1.0 offers a harmonious blend of luxury and untouched nature in one of Uvita’s most sought-after locations. Enjoy breathtaking panoramic ocean views and complete privacy, all within a short drive to the lively town and its pristine shores. Our prime location, combined with complimentary expert concierge services, guarantees a smooth and memorable tropical escape.

## The Space

Situated above the rainforest, this villa feels like a luxurious treehouse with expansive views of the lush jungle canopy and the iconic Whale’s Tail Beach. Nature enthusiasts will appreciate daily wildlife encounters, including playful monkeys, curious sloths, vibrant toucans, and majestic scarlet macaws, all frequenting the verdant grounds.

Surrounding the home is a fragrant garden filled with ylang-ylang trees and colorful tropical flowers, creating an immersive natural experience. Whether relaxing at the villa, exploring nearby attractions, or simply soaking in the scenery, your days here will balance tranquility and adventure.

## Your Luxury Villa

Hermosa Retreat 1.0 is designed to seamlessly integrate comfort with nature. The villa includes modern amenities to ensure a comfortable and memorable stay:

- High-speed internet
- Air-conditioned bedrooms
- Private infinity pool
- BBQ grill
- Backup generator

The first floor serves as the home’s central gathering space, featuring:

- A spacious terrace
- Fully equipped kitchen
- Cozy living room
- Private infinity pool overlooking the jungle

This area offers ample seating to relax while enjoying the stunning views and peaceful rainforest atmosphere.

Upstairs, there are three elegantly furnished bedrooms:

- Two bedrooms with spectacular ocean views and access to a small balcony, perfect for enjoying morning coffee while gazing at the horizon
- One mountainside bedroom with two single beds, ideal for children or friends

Additional conveniences include a laundry room equipped with a washing machine, dryer, and complimentary detergent.

## Outdoor Features

Step outside to experience the calm and privacy of the neighborhood. An electric gate provides security, and covered parking ensures easy access to your villa.

As part of the Hermosa Retreat Luxury Villas, the property offers comprehensive security measures for your peace of mind:

- Alarm system
- Outdoor video surveillance
- Security guard patrols at designated times

These features allow you to relax fully, whether staying on-site or exploring the surrounding jungle.

## Guest Access

Please note that a four-wheel-drive vehicle is required for the final 50 meters leading to the private villa.

## Additional Information

We are dedicated to making your stay as effortless and memorable as possible. With prompt communication and personalized attention, we strive to ensure your time in Uvita is truly exceptional. Contact us anytime for further details.

Experience the perfect blend of luxury and pristine nature at Hermosa Retreat 1.0,...

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The Location was great, Private, and peaceful. We loved the swimming pool and how quiet the villa was. The kitchen equipment were not very clean, and some of the towels and bed sheets had stains. Also the description said 4 beds and their was 3 beds, they separated one for us but we slept without blankets on the first night and the Co host insisted it was my fault, but clearly it didn’t match the discerption and pictures. Other than that everything was good we enjoyed our stay here.

Beautiful home located on the side of the mountain over looking the ocean. It was so amazing waking up and having coffee on the balcony and seeing toucans and macaws. Home was super clean and kitchen was equipped with everything you need to cook. The pool was great on hot days to just cool off and watch the sunset. Highly recommend this home!!

It truly means so much to hear this, especially after so many years visiting the area. We’re so happy the home and views stood out for you, and it was a pleasure taking care of you during your stay. We’d love to welcome you back anytime.

Amazing property and place! We loved having coffee on the balcony every morning and see all the wildlife!

We had an amazing stay - the villa was perfect for my wife and I and our two teenagers (13 and 15). Clean, secure, spacious, air conditioned bedrooms, and covered parking (invaluable on a few rainy nights). The pool was perfect for cooling off after a day hiking or at the beach. The views were amazing - every bit as good as in the photos. The concierge services were excellent. Jerome was responsive and attentive during and before our stay, always available to answer questions when we needed. We worked with Cathleen (Explore Uvita) to book several excursions and she was a great help in selecting not only the activities but also the specific providers that would be best for our group. All of our tours/activities were great. In addition, we booked the private chefs for a dinner, we used the car service to get to and from the airport, and Jerome handled our car rental (delivered to the house) - all of these services were top notch.

If I could rate higher than 5 stars I absolutely would! We saw monkeys, toucans, macaws, and so much more wildlife right from the porch. Stunning view. The house is beautiful. We really really enjoyed our stay, and in the words of my dad: “this is the closest to paradise you could possibly get.”

This is a "looks new" very private, beautiful home with a million dollar view.   Immaculate when we arrived and also quite secure, given location, gated access, and security system.   You absolutely need to have an AWD/4WD vehicle for access, as the last 200 meters is dirt road and quite steep.   From either the main living area or second floor (bedrooms), there are end-to-end decks with phenomenal views of the jungle and coastline.    About 5-7 minutes to town, but the beautiful surroundings, quiet, and wildlife are a worthy payoff.   We had Scarlet Macaws, Capybara, Coatimundi, and White-faced Capuchins stop by during our visit.    Each bedroom has its own AC, so everyone gets their favorite sleep number. ;-)

We paid for the view—and it was absolutely worth it. Waking up to breakfast on the porch, overlooking the stunning ocean and jungle landscape, was unforgettable. The home felt incredibly safe and secure, with everything explained clearly from the moment we arrived—zero issues. Uvita itself offers the perfect blend of laid-back living with all the essentials close by. The house felt wonderfully secluded, surrounded by nature, yet was close enough to town for anything we needed. The hosts were amazing—responsive, thoughtful, and welcoming. The home was beautifully equipped with everything we needed to cook meals when we wanted to stay in and enjoy the peaceful setting. It was a perfect stay for our family of five, and we’ll definitely be back!

Great place to stay in Uvita, with a fantastic view of the whale tail. Jerome was a very nice host and the instructions for check-in were very clear.

This place was perfect for my husband, 2 teenagers, and I.  Lots to do in the surrounding area and great restaurants close by.  Wildlife viewings were amazing everyday from our porch.  Loved it!

the view was great. on the day of arrival, we found mold and dirt on cutlery and pans in the kitchen.. in addition, the house was full of small insects as some insect screens are leaking... but then nice wise women came the next day who cleaned the kitchen. in addition, the landlord's rental cars were unfortunately far too high almost twice what you pay normally... otherwise jerome was very helpful and quickly got us help with our car breakdown!that was great!

die aussicht war top. am ankunftstag fanden wir in der küche schimmel und dreck an besteck und pfannen auf..zusätzlich war das haus voll mit kleinen insekten da einige insektenschutzgitter undicht sind... es kamen dann aber netter weise am nächsten tag putzfrauen die die küche reinigten. außerdem waren die mietautos des vermieters leider viel zu hoch fast das doppelte was man normal zahlt... sonst war jerome sehr hilfsbereit und hat uns bei unserer autopanne schnell hilfe besorgt!das war toll!

Dear Jenny, thank you for your review! Please allow us to give the full story of your stay to our future guests. First, Jenny and her family arrived at night and their rental car (that they booked on their own and got at a very interesting price) broke down a few hundred meters before the villa. It was a Saturday evening and they were a bit frustrated not to be able to fix it before Monday. After calling us to help them, which we immediately did, they arrived at the villa safely and contacted us about 3 things. 1. They had found some mold on some of the cutlery inside the drawers. We sincerely regret this incident. The house was not occupied for a few weeks before their stay and with all the rain we had, this is something that we admit might have been missed by our cleaners who went to clean the house on the day before. That's the reason we immediately sent 2 cleaners on the following morning (Sunday morning). 2. They asked how to turn off the wifi because the waves were making their baby cry a lot. This is something that they usually do everywhere they go. We believe it might have added to their drama on the first evening. 3. They complained about the insects in the house. If the house is properly closed with the mosquito nets, this shouldn't been an issue. The mosquito nets were revised after they brought it to our attention and we didn't find any issue with them. As for our prices for the rental cars. We have negotiated fixed rates with a trustworthy car rental company and if these rates are usually advantageous, sometimes, during low season, the companies will drop their prices to become more competitive. We usually stick with this company because we never have any problems with their cars, they offer free delivery and pick up to the villa and a lot of other key advantages as they have been long-term partners (no deposit at the time of booking, flexibility in changing the booking, etc...). With that said, Jenny and her family were nice guests and we wish their first night in Uvita unfolded differently. We are convinced they would have had a better stay otherwise. At the end of their stay, they even asked to stay one more night so we believe they enjoyed their time here anyway and we would be happy to welcome them back!

Jerome was an excellent host! He communicated with me before we arrived to offer assistance with directions, rental car, local excursions, etc. The home was beautiful, clean and comfortable and provided everything we needed for our stay. The pool was great and watching the sunsets from the balcony was amazing. I’d definitely stay again.

Jerome was a wonderful host and very responsive. The location is FANTASTIC with privacy, nature, and gorgeous ocean views!

Beautiful house to relax after day at the beach, great views.

Spectacular place. Probably the best AIRBNB I have stayed in. Even better than the pictures. Jerome and Greg were extremely responsive. Included mid week house cleaning which was unexpected. Great pool. You do need the 4x4 AWD to get into the house. Would stay again if I return to this region of Costa Rica.

The house was beautiful and comfortable. Incredible view with lots of activities in the area.

We loved staying at this house. The view was gorgeous and the pool was great for our kids. We loved Uvita and the surrounding area. It is very easy to navigate. Although, as others mentioned, I would advise renting a 4x4 for the steep road into the house and also for excursions to other areas. I definitely recommend booking excursions through Cathleen (the host will refer you), we had some great experiences including ziplining and the mangrove boat tour. Jerome was very responsive and helpful during our stay. We would love to come back someday.

Absolutely loved our stay at this home. Jerome was easily reached and very responsive. And Cathleen was a great help setting up our itinerary. Highly recommend staying here!

We did a remote work stay and had a great experience. The host was extremely responsive, the location was minutes from food and areas of interest, and the view was amazing. We recommend a stay if you are in the area!

Jerome’s place was amazing. The views were spectacular. Everything was exactly as described. Would definitely return.

Perfect location in Uvita and very close to Dominical. View is incredible. Would visit again.

Jerome's place is a hidden heaven. Make sure you rent 4x4 to be able to reach the last few meters, especially if its during rainy season. TOTALLY worths the travel. The view is breathtaking. We enjoyed every minute of it. The outdoor space is ample and you are facing directly towards the pacific ocean with the whale tail sand beach. Jerome is super responsive and he provided us tons of helpful info and helped us book restaurant which we spotted white face monkeys which was such a memorable experiences - book this place, you will love it

beautiful home, beautiful area. Jerome does more than enough to keep this place beautiful and safe for his guests.

Absolutely beautiful views. The house has everything you need to have a fantastic stay. Everything was perfect. Thanks!

We had a great time at this place. All as indicated in the description and the view speaks for itself. I will gladly come back.

Wir hatten eine Tolle Zeit in dieser Unterkunft. Alles wie in der Beschreibung angegeben und die Aussicht spricht für sich. Gerne wieder.

This was a fantastic location and Airbnb. The house was in good order, comfortable and the views spectacular. Would recommend!

This property far exceeded my expectations. The host was very responsive and met all my needs. I would love to stay here again

The place is very nice, the view is a sensation. The place was also very clean when we arrived. What bothered us were the transparent curtains in the bedroom. From 6 o'clock it is there daylight there, sleeping is not inside. Unfortunately, our baby can only sleep in the dark, which I also requested before my arrival. Communication with the host wasn't as good. From the start, they refused to use the translator provided by the Airbnb app, as the other host always does. So I always had to write my text in English, although this also works great at the touch of a button. But then the host responded in French. I can only shake my head there. But back on the topic: when we arrived I asked to provide me with any old blankets that I can hang over the windows. The first answer was that there are no old blankets for us and he can't find one. The host has and hosts six houses. So I wrote to him that I can't imagine it wouldn't have any blankets available for me in one of these houses. Only after I put a bit of pressure into it, the host suddenly provided me with four blackout curtains. He bought it extra new, which really didn't have to be. Of course, it was very nice, but it would also have been possible with significantly less effort. What I didn't like yet are all the rules you need to follow in the villa. To put it clearer, I don't like how they are formulated. There are a lot of prohibitions on 3 A4 pages, e.g. you will explain exactly how to wash the wine glasses. There is no dishwasher, which I found strange with the standard, but if someone else explains how to wash glasses, I don't like that. Especially since I never deal with foreign property badly would be intentional. I also believe that people who are rather well-situated people move into these high-priced villas who know exactly how to deal with certain things. Therefore, I don't want to read that I should put on a hat when I go out or that I have to wipe down the shower plates after each shower. For me, that goes without saying, but for those people who don't want to do it anyway, they won't, even if it says in the house rules. I find this whole rulebook could be significantly shortened and made much more friendly. I found it particularly bad to ask that you recycle five different things. I always recycle at home, but also have the necessary waste bins ready. In the house, there is only one very small trash can, the rest you have to recycle loosely in plastic bags yourself, but you have to be scattered in the house because no separation system is provided for this. Here I simply lack the consequences, if I do ask for this from the guest, then I also provide them with a reasonable separation system or at least several garbage cans. Upon departure, the next wish came, namely in the farewell letter , how to dispose of my garbage and that I would like to take it out. After all, I pay a lot of money for a final cleaning, namely 185 euros, which is an extreme price for 4 hours of cleaning, but I am still asked to dispose of the garbage in a certain way, to bag and to carry out? is still possible? and that in a farewell email...I already have enough to do with packing suitcases, I do not want to have to clean at the end. (Irony) what a nice farewell email (irony off)! I would also consider disposing of these rusted appliances, which are in the kitchen and are stored extra in the drawer. No one will use this since they are dirty. The house itself is - said again - very clean, but e.g. the microwave, which is not at all but a small barbecue, which no longer works properly because of the whole grate. It's hidden in a drawer, just like the other appliances, like a kettle ,which is also none, but just a pot. You have to get all these devices out and plug in when you arrive, e.g. toaster. Some of the equipment and knives are really bad. In the welcome text, or in the rule with the bans, as I like to call it, it is written that the knives are sharpened twice a year, but I really can't believe that. They were blunt and not too good to use. For this, there is everything else you need in the house. There are plenty of cutlery. There are even tape and many potholders that are always needed. It has spices as well. But I would like to make it clear that the villa is really beautiful. Although there are of course a few things that I personally found disturbing, this has nothing to do with the house not being great. ...very cozy and well divided. Although the living room is missing air conditioning because the fans don't work so well either, this is also a really small thing. Unfortunately, the pool was also much too cold in May. You could only stay in for a few minutes, which is of course not the fault of the host, but just a general note. What really bothered me is the camera directly over the pool. Of course I knew the building is video monitored and I also think it's right that you can watch the entire outdoor area, but that you put a camera right on the pool, which made me very uncomfortable and also misunderstanding. What to guard with it? The water? We stayed in the pool very little because of that. I was missing privacy. There is a security guard service as well. One evening I was alone at home and suddenly there was next to the

Die Unterkunft ist sehr schön, der Ausblick ist eine Sensation. Die Unterkunft war auch sehr sauber als wir ankamen. Was uns gestört hat, waren die durchsichtigen Vorhänge in dem Schlafzimmer. Ab 6 Uhr morgens ist es dort taghell, ausschlafen ist nicht drin. Unser Baby kann leider nur bei Dunkelheit schlafen, was ich auch vor meiner Anreise anfragte. Die Kommunikation mit dem Gastgeber gestaltete sich nicht so gut. Schon von Beginn an weigerte er sich, den von der Airbnb App zur Verfügung gestellten Übersetzer zu benutzen, wie das andere Gastgeber immer tun. Ich musste meinen Text also immer in Englisch schreiben, obwohl das auch per Knopfdruck sonst anders super funktioniert. Geantwortet hat der Gastgeber dann aber auf französisch. Da kann ich nur den Kopf schütteln. Aber zurück zum Thema: bei unser Ankunft bat ich also darum, mir irgendwelche alten Decken zur Verfügung zu stellen, die ich über die Fenster hängen kann. Die erste Antwort war, dass es keine alten Decken für uns gibt und er keine auftreiben kann. Der Gastgeber hat sechs Häuser und bewirtet diese. Ich schrieb ihn also , dass ich mir nicht vorstellen können, dass er nicht in einem dieser Häuser irgendwelche Decken für mich zur Verfügung hätte. Erst nachdem ich ein bisschen Druck gemacht hat, stellte der Gastgeber mir plötzlich vier Verdunkelungsvorhänge zur Verfügung . Er hat sie extra neu gekauft, was wirklich nicht hätte sein müssen. DAs war natürlich sehr nett, aber es wäre auch mit deutlich weniger Aufwand möglich gewesen. Was ich noch nicht so gut fand, sind die ganzen Regeln die man in der Villa beachten muss. Um es deutlicher zu sagen, gefällt mir nicht, wie diese formuliert sind . Es sind sehr viele Verbote dabei auf 3 DIN A4 Seiten z.B wird einem genau erklärt wie man die Weingläser abzuwaschen hat. Es gibt keine Spülmaschine, was ich schon bei dem Standard als befremdlich empfand, aber wenn mir dann noch jemand erklärt , wie ich Gläser abzuwaschen habe, finde ich das nicht gut. Zumal ich doch niemals mit fremdem Eigentum schlecht umgehen würde absichtlich. Ich glaube auch, dass in diese hochpreisigen Villen eher gut situierte Personen einziehen, die ganz genau wissen , wie man mit bestimmten Sachen umgeht. Deswegen möchte ich auch nicht lesen, dass ich einen Hut anziehen soll , wenn ich rausgehe, oder dass ich nach jeder Dusche die Duschscheiben abzuwischen habe. Für mich ist das selbstverständlich, aber für diejenigen Leute, die es sowieso nicht tun möchten, die werden es auch nicht tun, auch wenn es in dem Hausregeln steht. Ich finde dieses ganze Regelwerk könnte man deutlich kürzen und viel freundlicher gestalten. Ganz besonders schlimm fande ich, dass man verlangt, dass man fünf verschiedene Sachen recycelt. Ich recycelt zu Hause immer, aber habe dafür auch die nötigen Abfallbehälter parat. In dem Haus gibt es nur einen ganz kleinen Abfalleimer, den ganzen Rest muss man lose in Plastikbeuteln selbst recyceln, die man aber verstreut im Haus liegen haben muss, weil dafür kein Trennsystem zur Verfügung gestellt wird . Hier fehlt es mir einfach an Konsequenz, wenn ich sowas doch von dem Gast verlange, dann stelle ich ihm auch ein vernünftiges Trennsystem zur Verfügung oder zumindest mehrere Mülleimer. Bei der Abreise, kam dann noch der nächste Wunsch, und zwar stand  in dem Abschiedsbrief , wie ich meinen Müll zu entsorgen habe und, dass ich diesen bitte rausbringe. Ich zahle doch immerhin viel Geld für eine Endreinigung, nämlich 185 Euro, was ein extremer Preis für 4 Stunden putzen ist , werde aber noch gebeten den Müll auf bestimmte Art und Weise zu entsorgen, einzutüten und rauszutragen? gehts noch? und das in einer Abschiedes Email...Ich habe schon genug mit Koffer packen zu tun, da möchte ich nicht noch am Ende putzen müssen. (Ironie an) was für eine nette Abschieds e-mail (Ironie aus)! Auch würde ich überlegen, diese verrosteten Geräte, die  in der Küche stehen  und extra im Schubladen verstaut sind,  zu entsorgen. Keiner wird das benutzen, da sie dreckig sind. Das Haus an sich ist - noch mal gesagt -sehr sauber, aber z.B die Mikrowelle, die gar keine ist sondern ein kleiner Grill, die funktioniert doch gar nicht mehr richtig aufgrund des ganzen Rostes. Sie steht in einer Schublade versteckt, genau wie die anderen Geräte, z.B Wasserkocher ,der auch keiner ist , sondern nur ein Topf. Man muss diese ganzen Geräte wenn man ankommt erstmal rausholen und einstecken, zB Toster. Ein Teil der Geräte und die Messer sind wirklich schlecht. In dem Begrüßungstext, bzw in dem Regelwerk mit den Verboten, wie ich es gerne nenne, wird zwar geschrieben , dass die Messer zweimal im Jahr geschärft werden, aber das kann ich wirklich nicht glauben. Sie waren stumpf und nicht zu gebrauchen. Dafür gibt es in dem Haus sonst alles was man braucht, es gibt viel Besteck, es gibt sogar Klebeband und viele Topflappen, die immer nötig sind . Es gibt auch Gewürze. Ich möchte hier aber noch mal ganz klar schreiben, dass die Villa wirklich wunderschön ist. Auch wenn es natürlich ein paar Sachen gibt, die ich persönlich als störend empfand, hat das nichts damit zu tun , dass das Haus nicht toll ist . ...sehr gemütlich und gut eingeteilt. Im Wohnzimmer fehlt  zwar eine Klimaanlage, weil die Ventilatoren auch nicht so gut funktionieren, aber auch das ist wirklich eine Kleinigkeit. Auch war leider der Pool im Mai viel zu kalt . man konnte nur ein paar Minuten drin bleiben , was natürlich nicht die Schuld des Gastgebers ist, sondern nur eine allgemeine Bemerkung. was mich wirklich gestört hat ist die Kamera direkt über den Pool. Natürlich wusste ich , dass das Gebäude videoüberwacht ist und ich finde es auch richtig, dass man den gesamten Außenbereich überwacht, aber dass man eine Kamera direkt auf dem Pool richtet, das verschaffte mir sehr großes Unbehagen und auch Unverständnis. Was soll damit bewacht werden? Das Wasser? Wir haben uns in den Pool deswegen sehr wenig aufgehalten. Mir fehlte da die Privatsphäre. Es gibt auch einen Wachservice. Eines Abends war ich alleine zu Hause und plötzlich stand neben dem

ENGLISH BELOW  Liebe Katharina-Natalie,  Vielen Dank für Ihre ausführliche Bewertung unserer Villa. Wir freuen uns zu hören, dass Sie die Aussicht und die Sauberkeit genossen haben.  Es tut uns sehr leid, wenn Sie die Kommunikation mit uns als schwierig empfunden haben. Der Airbnb-Übersetzer hat bei uns nie funktioniert. Es schien mit einem Text in Englisch, Spanisch und Französisch zu funktionieren, aber nicht in Deutsch. Wir haben jedoch gerne Google Translate verwendet, um Sie zu verstehen, und das haben wir bei vielen Gelegenheiten getan. Im Gegensatz zu dem, was Sie gesagt haben, haben wir uns also nie geweigert, einen Übersetzer bei Ihnen einzusetzen.  Nun möchten wir zuallererst etwas zu dieser Situation sagen, die Sie von Anfang an aufgewühlt hat: die Vorhänge in Ihrem Schlafzimmer. Als Sie sich zum ersten Mal auf Deutsch nach unserem Haus erkundigten, lautete die Übersetzung, die wir von Google hatten, dass Sie wissen wollten, ob es möglich ist, den Raum zu verdunkeln, nicht ihn vor allen Lichtern zu versperren. Es besteht ein Unterschied. Im ersten Fall hätten unsere Vorhänge gereicht und es tut uns leid, wenn wir uns nicht verstanden haben. Als Sie erwähnt haben, dass wir Ihnen 3 große Decken bringen sollen, haben wir gesagt, dass wir versuchen würden, eine Lösung zu finden, da wir keine Ersatzdecken für Sie haben. Ja, wir verwalten andere Villen, aber sie waren besetzt und wir wollten unsere anderen Gäste nicht damit belästigen. Also haben wir am Ende des Tages 4 neue Verdunkelungsvorhänge für Ihren Komfort gekauft. Wir kümmern uns gerne um unsere Gäste mit all ihren Bedürfnissen und werden alles tun, um ihnen zu helfen.  Was die Kamera am Pool betrifft, so ist sie da, weil es ein paar Stufen in 2 Metern Entfernung vom Pool gibt, die wir überwachen müssen. Der Pool wird nicht überwacht. Wenn eine Kamera in der Nähe eines Swimmingpools platziert wird, haben wir unsere Sicherheitsfirma gebeten, den Poolbereich zu schwärzen, um die Privatsphäre unserer Gäste zu wahren. Wir nehmen dieses Thema sehr ernst, da wir verstehen, dass dies ein privater Bereich ist. Wir haben auch Freunde oder Familien, die uns in diesen Villen besuchen, und wir würden niemals wollen, dass jemand sieht, was sie in einem Swimmingpool tun oder tragen.  Außerdem möchten wir sagen, dass das Schwimmbad während der grünen Jahreszeit zwar kühler ist, aber es ist nie zu kalt, um dort zu schwimmen und etwas Zeit darin zu verbringen :)  Abschließend wissen wir Ihre Vorschläge zu unserem Mietleitfaden und der Abschiedsnachricht zu schätzen. Wir werden hier definitiv ein paar Details ändern, aber wir glauben, dass einige Ihrer Kommentare sehr irreführend und ziemlich unfair sind. Wir haben keine 3 Seiten A4 Einschränkungen. Wir haben nur 7 Zeilen in unserem Mietführer, die angeben, was im Haus verboten ist: Anzahl der Personen im Haus erlaubt, keine Party, kein Rauchen, keine Haustiere, keine Papierhandtücher in den Toiletten, kein Biomüll in den Müll (weil wir im Dschungel sind und dies Ameisen anlocken würde) und keine Schäden am Haus. Das ist alles. Im Übrigen ist dies ein Mietleitfaden, daher geben wir Ihnen unsere Empfehlungen für Ihren Aufenthalt und nützliche Informationen über die Ausstattung der Villa: Es gibt zum Beispiel nichts darüber, wie Sie Ihre Brille waschen…???  Wie auch immer, wir hoffen, dass Sie nur die guten Erinnerungen an Ihren Aufenthalt behalten werden: die Aussicht, die Villa, ihren Komfort und Sie werden sich vielleicht auch daran erinnern, dass unsere Kommunikation nicht so schlimm war… Besonders wenn Sie sich verlaufen haben Nacht, und wir haben Ihnen sofort geholfen, den richtigen Weg zu finden, oder als wir Ihnen weniger als 4 Stunden, nachdem Sie das Problem mit der Decke/den Vorhängen aufgedeckt hatten, eine Lösung gebracht haben…  Pura Vida   ENGLISH TRANSLATION:   Dear Katharina-Natalie,   Thank you for your detailed review of our villa. We are happy to hear that you enjoyed its view and its cleanliness.   We are very sorry if you have found the communication difficult with us. The Airbnb translator never worked for us. It seemed to be working with a text in English, Spanish and French but not in German. However, we were happy to use Google translate to understand you and this is what we have done on many occasions. So contrary to what you said, we never refused to use a translator with you.  Now, first of all, we would like to answer about this situation that made you quite upset from the beginning: the curtains in your bedroom. When you first inquired about our house in German, the translation we had from Google was that you wanted to know if it was possible to darken the room, not obstruct it from all lights. There’s a difference. Our curtains would have been enough in that first case and we are sorry if we didn’t understand each other. Therefore, when you mentioned that you wanted us to bring you 3 large blankets, we said we would try to find a solution as we didn’t have any spare blankets for you. Yes, we manage other villas but they were occupied and we didn’t want to bother our other guests for that. So, at the end of the day, we bought 4 new blackout curtains for your comfort. We like to accommodate our guests with all their needs and will do whatever we can to help them.   Regarding the camera located by the pool, it’s there because there are a few steps at 2 meters from the pool that we need to monitor. The pool is not under any surveillance. If a camera is placed close to a swimming pool, we have asked our security company to blacken the pool area in order to preserve the privacy of our guests. We take this subject very seriously as we understand that this is a private area. We also have friends or families visiting us in these villas and we would never want anyone to look at what they do or wear in a swimming pool.   Also, we would like to say that the swimming pool is indeed cooler during the green season but it’s never too cold to swim there and spend some time inside :)  Finally we do appreciate your suggestions about our rental guide and farewell message. We will definitely change a couple of details here but we believe that some of your comments are very misleading and quite unfair. We don’t have 3 pages A4 of restrictions. We only have 7 lines in our rental guide stating what is forbidden in the house: number of people allowed in the house, no party, no smoking, no pets, no paper towels in the toilets, no organic waste in the trash (because we are in the jungle and this would attract ants), and no damages to the house. This is all. As for the rest, this is a rental guide so we give you our recommendation for your stay and useful information about the villa’s appliances: there’s nothing about how to wash your glasses for example…???  Anyway, we hope that you will keep only the good memories from your stay: the views, the villa, its comfort and you will maybe also remember that besides all this, our communication hasn’t been so terrible… Especially when you got lost at night, and we immediately helped you find the right way, or when we brought you a solution less than 4 hours after you exposed the problem with the blanket/curtains…   Pura vida

Beautiful place with amazing views. Very private and peaceful.

This stay was a dream. Even better than pictured. Stayed for a week with my husband, mom and brother. This was our second time in Costa Rica so we rented a car at SJO and did the drive, which we found easy to navigate even though this area was new to us. The views of the Whales Tail from the deck/pool are spectacular so we spent pretty much all our time at the house enjoying the outdoor space. The kitchen is well stocked so we cooked at the house most nights. The private chefs were so kind and the food was great. It was quiet and peaceful and we felt safe with the house alarm, safe for valuables and the security who patrol during the overnight hours. We explored several area beaches but Playa Hermosa right by the house is one of our favorites. There’s lots to do within a relatively close drive if you have a car (our favorites were hiking at Rainmaker, ziplining at El Santuario, and the mangrove tour with Pineapple Tours out of Dominical). We surfed Playa Hermosa, Dominical, and Matapalo. Jerome was super quick to respond to any inquiries and very helpful offering tips and organizing the chefs. We’re already talking about coming back next year!

Jerome’s property has a great view and it’s clean and updated. You start off with a beautiful drive up to the house and the view from both balconies allow people to see a perfect sunset and the beauty of Costa Rica.

Our family of 5 absolutely loved our stay here!  The views were truly breathtaking.  The boys loved the pool and we all spent lots of time on the deck just soaking in the views.  There are many beautiful beaches within a short drive.

The house is really beautiful and the views are better than the pictures, stunning. Everything was very clean. The kitchen is very well equipped, although we think a microwave is needed and some placemats. The bedroom and bathrooms are very comfortable with linen’s, towels and plenty amenities. The communication with Jerome was good at first, he sent all the check in information and everything was very clear. During our stay we ask him some questions about a later check out on Sunday and the washer not working properly and we never received an answer. The road is great, until the very last 100 meter’s, where you will definitely need a 4x4 car. Me and my family had a great week in this house and will definitely come back someday.

Superb view with amazing sunsets. The house is very modern and comfortable (without a dishwasher though), the decks are the best. Perfect for a few days (with a 4X4 only).

Really enjoyed my stay at HR1! Jerome was always very responsive and the location is perfect. Everything you need is relatively nearby and the beach is super close. Also the private chefs are highly recommended… awesome experience! Definitely consider HR1 for a stay in/around Uvita.

Lovely house - all that we expected. Jerome was very helpful and responsive. Particularly loved the huge covered balcony!

Jerome was so helpful and accommodating tor our stay. The view is absolutely stunning here!! Wow, what a 💎 gem

Everything in the pictures is exact! The place was clean and the views were amazing. We were able to see plenty of animals from the comfort of the air bnb. The view of whales tail is gorgeous. Everything was good, communication with the host was always timely and he was extremely nice. The rip would have been great had i not come back to the air bnb and my belongings weren’t stolen. I’m not blaming the host but when there’s no signs of forced entry and the alarm that was armed before i left was still armed when i got back…something about that just doesn’t add up. If anyone does stay her please be sure to make use of the safe and do not being anything of too much value with you.

Buenos Dias, First of all, we would like to thank you for your review. We are delighted to hear that you’ve enjoyed the villa and its amazing location overlooking the whale’s tail of Uvita. As far as the incident is concerned, we are sincerely regretful for what happened. The security of our guests is our primary concern and if there was anything we could have done to prevent this to happen, we would have done it! Our maintenance and cleaning teams have been made of the exact same staff from the beginning of Hermosa Retreat villas, 7 years ago. We want to emphasise on the fact that we consider them all as family and I can assure you that there is absolutely no doubt that none of them had anything to do with what happened. Our long list of excellent reviews will prove to you that this was just an isolated and very unfortunate event. As for the alarm, a check with our security company STS, has revealed that the villa was disconnected from their system therefore not sending the alarm report to the STS control room due to a faulty router connection. We have since implemented systematic verification of our alarm system prior the check in of our guests.We wish you all the best in your future travels.  Saludos cordiales

I could write a book about how perfect this place was! We stayed with our family of 4 for a week! We worked half the time and then played the rest! The view is the die for! Swimming everyday and grilling out! We had toucans, parrots, and monkeys visit us often! The internet is fast! I would love to come back! definitely worth the money!

Breathtaking!! Book it! Uvita is a calm relaxing place that offers beach and tranquility. Everyone is extremely nice and if you want to do other excursions/tours you can. We did ATV tour, snorkeling, zip lining in Quepos and whale watching tour. The house is amazing and you can’t beat the view!! The pictures do not do it justice. We saw toucans, monkeys and so many other animals all from our back porch that also faced the famous whales tail. Will definitely be back!

This place is Amazing the view is immaculate and such healing space outside with nature. #paradise it was so hard to leave this place we were able to watch the Monkeys and the toucans almost daily !! We drove from SJO, this is our second trip to uvita CR so the drive was really easy and beautiful scenery. Greg is very responsive he assisted us with our car rental and a covid testing center which is required to get back in the states. We will be back for sure !!

We spent a few days in Uvita and the place was absolutely beautiful! Jerome, the host made our stay not only more enjoyable, but his professionalism, responsiveness and attention to every aspect was amazing! We are already planning on coming back. This was a memorable time :) thanks Jerome for you help!!

Cannot say enough good things about this place.  We were 6 adults working from home, stayed  here for 2.5 weeks.  The pictures don't do the house justice, it is clean and modern and amazing.  The area (uvita) is also fantastic, and Greg provided lots of suggestions on places to go eat/hike/other activities.  The WiFi was strong enough for all 6 of us to work.

HR1 is an incredible villa that makes you want to explore everything you see from the incredible view, while never wanting to leave the great villa. Jerome was extremely attentive and took great care of us throughout the stay. great recommendations and the perfect place to watch the sunset over Uvita. would come back in a heartbeat!

We had a great friends trip to HR1! Everyone loved the place and we would definitely come back!

The house is beautiful and the view is the most spectacular. It has everything you need to spend the peace of mind. We love the house

La casa es hermosa y la vista es lo más espectacular. Tiene todo lo necesario para pasar tranquilamente. Adoramos la casa

If you are looking to have one of the best views in Uvita, I definitely recommend you booking this place. Communication with the host was super fast. Going back again.

Lugar muy lindo y con un vista increíble

Absolutely great view.  The place is smaller than it appears.

This space was magical and they have curated a collection of local services that our top notch. Would highly recommend!

One of the best views that we have ever experienced, on a mountain side looking down on a supremely and beautifully unique coastline.  The house was fantastic. The communication was excellent.  An outstanding experience that was full of birds and butterflies.

Better than expected. The sunset was beautiful, the view is unreal, and the host is a fast communicator and very accommodating. Would stay here again.

Amazing place, just as described. We truly enjoyed our stay!

This place is great! Make sure you rent a car with all wheel drive and you’ll def want a car to get to activities in the area! It’s a great place to chill and relax and take awesome pics

The place is just amazing, so much more than I expected. Jerome is super attentive to answering all our doubts. Looking forward to returning ✌🏻🇨🇷

El lugar es simplemente increíble, mucho más de lo que esperaba. Jerome súper atento a resolver todas nuestras dudas. Con ganas de volver ✌🏻🇨🇷

This house is absolutely amazing! My boyfriend and I loved staying here and I can't recommend it highly enough. The location is great - just up the road from downtown Uvita, so it's super easy to get to Dominical, Uvita, Ojochal, Siempre. The house is even more beautiful than the pictures suggest - and you have PERFECT sunset views. We saw monkeys, toucans, and all kinds of birds and butterflies from the balconies - bring your binoculars if you have some! - and we really enjoyed the pool, which is larger than we expected. Do make sure to ask for a regular coffee maker if you want one (the house just comes with a (very nice) espresso machine, unless you ask for a coffee maker too) and definitely get a 4x4 car, the drive up from the main road isn't too long (~5ish minutes) but it's very rocky and steep at the end. (We flew into SJO and drove from there - it's an absolutely GORGEOUS drive, all right along the coast, and there are plenty of great local restaurants along the highway - I recommend driving. You could also take a shuttle or connection flight, but I have heard the bus drivers drive like mad men and the connection planes are very small, so those options can be a little scarier, and the drive is just so lovely.) Greg/Jerome will share a great list of recommendations, but just in case helpful, here's what we enjoyed most nearby: a nighttime frog tour of Santa Lucia Falls with local guides/owners Enrique and Humberto,* a Hacienda Baru tour with Freddy,* a boat tour of Siempre with Carlos from La Perla del Sur Adventures,* walking around Playa Ventanas, sampling beers and eating the fish tacos at Fuego Brewery in Dominical, fancy dinner at Citrus, casual dinner at Lone Star BBQ, amazing coffee and food at Sibu, the beef empanadas at The Baker Bean, Alturas Wildlife Sanctuary, Parque Reptilandia, Cano Island snorkeling, Parque Nacional Marino Ballena and smoothies from Las Esfueras nearby. This house was the perfect location for us, right in the middle of everything, and the perfect place to watch sunrise and sunset and see so much wildlife in total comfort and luxuriousness. I am really, really glad we chose it out of all the options in the area - I exhaustively researched all of them ahead of time and we definitely made the right choice :) *You can find these specific guide's contact info if you google their names. You can also reach them all through the Uvita Information Center, their staff is super helpful!

Thank you Greg! This was a perfect start to my Costa Rica trip. While I loved going to Uvita beach (was my favorite in the area near whales tail), chillin at the house was too good!!!! The view just took me to a very grateful state. Loved how private it was. I recommend starting your day so early as the birds are all out, great background noise for morning yoga overlooking the ocean! I saw monkeys in a close by tree too which was fun, keep your eyes peeled, but you’ll hear them, I thought it was a dog noise at first!! If you’re scared of bugs this is a great stay for you I only put ONE outside the whole time otherwise there really weren’t any! Also met Greg when I first arrived and he was so nice and made me feel welcomed!

Breathtaking ocean view and very nice house. The check in is very easy, as there is a key box with a pin code. It’s clean, very well equipped kitchen. Enough towels. Even for the beach. To get there you need a 4x4, but the road was much better than expected. We had a wonderful time in the house and will definitely book it again when we come back. Thank you very much

Hermosa Retreat is a unique and outstanding place. Great location close to Dominical and Uvita. The house is placed in a fantastic setting which provides breathtaking views. We loved it, and the kids enjoyed the swimming pool endlessly. The location allows to enjoy a lot of wildlife, including toucans, monkeys and dozens of varieties of birds. You do need a 4WD to access the house, in particular the last 300m, which are in a very steep unpaved cliff. A normal car wouldn’t do. The pictures are very accurate and give a very good idea of what the house can offer. Just a difference, vegetation has grown a lot since the pictures were taken. Today you really feel that you are in the jungle, with this unique setting. Great place for families. In terms of the area, travelers should be aware that Uvita/Dominical is a destination that has just started to develop. The whole area is very laid back and sometimes lacks facilities. For us it was just perfect, since we love off the beaten track areas, but travelers in look for more developed beach areas should keep this in mind and do a little bit research before deciding. Our veredict: a great place and base to enjoy an area that still feels like Central America... this is what we wanted, and we got. We hope this review is useful! Thanks to Jerome for having the place ready for us and be on call if we needed anything. We hope to be back.

Really enjoyed our stay here! The house is beautiful and has great amenities. Host is friendly, responsive, and gave good tips such as local restaurants, supermarkets, activities, other necessities. Amazing views, pool and outdoor area were very nice. Clean, clear checkin instructions and great kitchen. The house and view were well worth the drive. Would definitely recommend

The view alone will leave you speechless. The house is clean, modern, and absolutely gorgeous. My family and I fell in love with Uvita and all it’s charm. Thankfully this part of Costa Rica isn’t over run by tourists like other parts so you can truly embrace the Pura Vida life! Thank you and I can’t wait to try another property.

Jerome and Greg’s Place was breathtaking. The location of the house could not be more perfectly situated. We loved the beaches that were around there, and all the waterfalls. Great places to eat and a wonderful gelato shop. We Lived 95% of the time on the balcony of the home while we were there. We heard many monkeys, saw toucans and parrots. The house is very open, simple and very clean.  Nice touches of the shampoo, conditioner, beach towels etc.  we splurged on our vacation for this home and could not have been any happier. Thanks again!!!

Spectacular views in breathtaking countryside. Perfect villa to enjoy the quiet and easy pace of Costa Rica but be prepared for the remoteness. The villa was clean and well equipped. Get there for the first time in daylight as the last 2/3kms are very steep and off road and can be a bit tricky to navigate in the night unless you are familiar with them. Some stunning beaches not too far away particularly in Uvita and Manuel Antonio. Lots of outdoor activities in the area (hiking, surfing, snorkelling) in Uvita and (white water rafting and zip-lining -must do activities in Costa Rica) in Quepos/Manuel Antonio. Not much activity in the area after dark in and very few places around that cater for dinners but if you are an early riser and are prepared to either cook or bring food with you to enjoy dinner in the villa then you will be rewarded with some stunning sunsets sitting on the balcony or with your drinks in the pool. The wildlife that can be seen from the villa is definitely worth a mention. We saw hawk eagles, macaws, toucans and possums from the villa almost everyday. Highly recommended.

Amazingly stylish place with a great view in jungle setting. We were surrounded by toucans! You need a 4WD to get to the property. Highly recommendable overall. The manager was quick in responding when we needed him.

This house is one of the best we’ve ever been. The view is so stunning, that you can watch it the whole day long - from the terrace or the fantastic pool. There is everything you need - beachtowels and Bodyboards included. We had a great time here and stayed a lot of time in the property, relaxing and having BBQ, because it was so beautiful. To Uvita or the beach you only need 10 minutes. And have a look at the sky in the night! Incredible! Greg was very helpful and friendly! High recommendation!

The house itself is very comfortable but the view alone is unparalleled, especially at sunset. Definitely recommend!

Awesome place to stay can’t wait to go back and try the other homes!

The only reason we didn’t give 5 stars is on the last night we had a swarm of insects come in and we couldn’t find out where, all doors and windows were closed. We believe it was the kitchen window but not sure, and there was no fly squatter on site but we made do. Other than that, you absolutely can not beat the view. It was even more incredible than we expected. The house was clean and modern / updated, the locals were friendly. If you’re looking for city life this isn’t for you, we were looking for a more remote getaway as we were longing to get away from our busy big city lives ( Las Vegas ). We had the best of both worlds, jungle outside our door and beach just a 3 min drive or 45 min walk down the jungle mountain from the Villa ( not recommended but we did it and came back mostly in one piece lol ). We visited all the nearest beaches and Uvita / Whales Tale was our favorite. We also did the Nauyaca waterfall tour ( highly recommend paying the $28 per person to have the truck drive you there and back, you can still hike around the waterfall all you want if you’re looking to be physical ) and it was so beautiful. We also did the Arturo’s Wildlife sanctuary nearby, only $25 per person and you learn so much about the local wildlife and see them up close, and it’s wonderful to know that the money goes back to helping rescue and care for these endangered animals. Last - jermone our host was very helpful with suggesting a nice / swanky but tropical restaurant for us to eat on my actual birthday, Citrus in Ojochal. The service, decor, ambiance and food were amazing. We highly recommend! I hope this helps someone, we are very satisfied with our choice to stay at Hermosa Retreat!

The view is indescribable, the house is very well appointed, clean and comfortable.  Definitely need to plan for the mountain climb on dirt roads to get to the house.  But it's worth it!  And Uvita and the nearby towns were uncrowded, beautiful beaches, friendly people and many good restaurant choices.  Highly recommend!

Wow! Our first time in Costa Rica and we could not have asked for anything better for our family of four to relax. The kids had tons of fun in the pool and the unit is close to Uvita town center.

We stayed at Gregs place and it was only my wife and I . He told us prior that the ac in one room was broken. We didn't mind since we were not going to use that room.. The day we got there Greg told us there would be workers coming by the next day and was not sure what time. We let him know we were ok with them coming in if we were going to be there but not if we were out, since we didn't want strangers in the house without us there. He told us he would confirm a time and let us know . If we weren't there he would reschedule. Right as we were about to leave the house the next morning the guys showed up to fix the ac. We don't speak Spanish so we were unable to communicate with them. We messaged Greg and he told us that its hard to schedule anything in Costa Rica and we should "go about our day, and not worry about them" He was extremely rude to us over the phone and through text message. He never checked back in with us to see if we were going to be there before they showed up. He just text a few minutes prior to let us know they would be there in 20 mins. Which we didn't even receive until after we left since the internet at the house was not working. He made our experience stressful . I understand letting workers come in if we had requested the work but we told him we did not need to ac fixed. I am a host as well and would NEVER send in workers without the guests permission. We told him we DID NOT want workers in the house when we were there and he sent them anyway and was unconcerned about how it affected us. I would not stay here again. The house and location are nice but the host is very unpleasant to work with.

Stunning views that pictures can’t possibly capture the true beauty! Directions are intimidating but simple, just look for the San Josecita signs and you’re golden! Would book to stay here again!

The plave has a amazing view. The location is perfect to find good beaches and restaurants. He was aware of us since a week's before Sharing tips. Pura vida mae!

The house and view from balcony & pool are a dream and as shown in the pictures. If we had any questions, we got immediate answers and Greg and Jerome took care of everything. Many animals such as monkeys from the house could be observed. All in all the accommodation and the service was perfect! Definitely worth a visit!

Haus und Ausblick von Balkon & Pool sind ein Traum und wie auf den Bildern ersichtlich. Bei Fragen bekamen wir sofort Antworten und Greg sowie Jerome haben sich um alles gekümmert. Es konnten viele Tiere wie z.b. Affen vom Haus aus beobachtet werden. Alles in allem war die Unterkunft und der Service perfekt! Unbedingt einen Besuch wert!

Very well equipped, very neat and comfortable house, very clean and spectacular view...the toucans on waking up, the white waters of the Baleina and the waves of the ocean in background noise in a design and welcoming setting.

Maison très bien équipée, très soignée et confortable, très propre et vue spectaculaire...les toucans au réveil, les eaux blanches de la Baleina et les vagues de l'océan en bruit de fond dans un écrin design et accueillant.

We had a wonderful 3 days at Greg's villa thanks to him, and to all the animals we saw from the terrace. The house is as beautiful as the view it offers, and has its name, it is fully open to the bay, perfectly integrated into its environment. And our teens enjoyed a "sick" WiFi connection. We found it hard to leave that morning. Thanks and pura vida!

Nous avons passé 3 jours merveilleux dans la villa de Greg merci à lui, et à tous les animaux que nous avons vus de la terrasse. La maison est aussi belle que la vue qu'elle propose, et porte bien son nom, elle est entièrement ouverte sur la baie, parfaitement intégrée à son environnement. Et nos ados ont apprécié une connexion WiFi "de malade". Nous avons eu du mal à partir ce matin là. Merci et pura vida!

Perfect welcome, clear instructions, house even more beautiful in real life than in the photos. The view is breathtaking. Really, everything makes this place a daydream! 

Accueil parfait, instructions claires, maison encore plus belle en vrai que sur les photos. La vue est à couper le souffle. Vraiment, tout fait que cet endroit est un rêve éveillé! 

The house was beautiful and the view from the house was breathtaking. The house is in a perfect location and all the activities like whale watching, surfing, paddle boating, beaches, bars etc. are in close proximity. Greg was very quick with his responses and he made out stay very convenient. Definitely recommending this house to my friends. 😘

Amazing place! It was as gorgeous, if not better than the pictures. The road to get up to the place is steep and bumpy but well worth the views at the top. The directions were easy to get to the house. I can’t say enough good things about this house, it was such a perfect stay. The air conditioning was down in the living room though, so the first night was extremely hot but after we put the air conditioning on upstairs it cooled down the entire house. 

Beautiful views, well maintained home, close to restaurants and stores. 3hr from SJO. Very nice stay. I traveled with 2, 5 year olds. Would definitely stay here again, the pictures are accurate. And the House was Great! I traveled without my husband or any male and felt safe at the house and in the area surrounding it. Very nice people. Wonderful experience Cons No AC in the living area Host was responsive, but not a bubbly personality If your flight is delayed and you are traveling at night good luck! Directions are clear but a marker is needed to show where to turn left onto the property. Go 2.2 km is a little vague

Wonderful house in Uvita. We throughly enjoyed the plunge pool and terrace.  We will definitely stay at this house again.

Amazing views and great porch to look out over the ocean. Close to great restaurants - Carlito's, Cafe Mono Congo, Los Laureles! Tons of adventures nearby, including surfing - 360 Uvita for lessons was a great experience! The house needs to have it's amenities brought up to par to match the views. There is no A/C downstairs. It does get pretty hot but there are some fans and sometimes a breeze. The wifi is not good at all. It wouldn't even bring up basic text sites to read. The TV was useless b/c their was no cable and the internet was so bad it wouldn't play Netflix, etc. The pool was great! I didn't think we would use it that much but it was a nice way to end the evening. It stayed cool b/c of the continuous flow of water and was nice and refreshing from the heat.

This place was great inside and out. The views from the balcony and the pool are stunning! Would definitely stay there forever if I could.

This house was amazing! It’s exactly like it is pictured. It’s very close to the Whales Tail and local attractions. There’s a wine bar pretty close that we went to eat that was lots of fun! Good food close by. There’s a horseback riding place right down the road that had beautiful sunset horseback rides and a travel information shop in town that helped us set up horseback riding and zip lining. Over all this house was amazing and we loved visiting Costa Rica! This house was beautiful! Thanks for letting us stay in this amazing house!

Had a great stay! Unbeatable views, great area near amazing beaches. From the balcony we saw tocanos and other birds every morning, also some monkeys. Good amenities.

The house was better than expected, and the views are spectacular.  Not easy to get in/out due to how secluded it is, but well worth it.

Greg's Hermosa Retreat in Uvita is an idyllic home with the most spectacular views of Playa Uvita and Playa Hermosa (you can even see the famous "Whale's Tail" early in the morning). It's worth the 2.2 km drive on unpaved, dirt road (rent a 4x4!). The house itself is just as depicted above and was clean, with all amenities ready at our disposal. Greg was quick to respond to my questions about the house and logistics of the area. We found the Uvita Info Center to be a useful resource for activities in the area. Waterfalls, hikes, beaches, and reliable food are easily found in and around Uvita. Because of the terrain of the area, it is not the most accessible place for older people or people with disabilities. Overall, we highly recommend Greg's gorgeous home!

The house is absolutely spectacular. The location is perfect for viewing monkeys, toucans, and sloths right off of the balcony. The ocean view is stunning. This house is paradise, you won't want to leave!

Home was really nice and you can’t beat the views. Clean. Host was a little short with responses, and didn’t really seem to care about the hospitality portion as much. However, the home was beautiful and gorgeous.

Greg is a great host, very friendly and helpful. Great house with a completely perfect view over the ocean. Highly recommendable Any time again

The host canceled this reservation 14 days before arrival. This is an automated posting.

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