Date of Stay
December 20, 2015

We had a fantastic adventure in Uvita. Jason and Victoria are wonderful hosts ensuring that we were well looked after and were always available to answer our questions, give recommendations on restaurants and even book our dinners and excursions. It is a perfect place for a group of people who want to spend time together but wish for privacy as all 3 bedrooms are completely separate with their own bathrooms. We truly had a wonderful holiday and highly recommend this property for those looking for a true adventure in this beautiful country

Date of Stay
November 29, 2015

What a great time..! First time out of the country and we couldn't have asked for a better experience. Jason & Victoria Hughes are wonderful host. Everything we needed to have a relaxing week was provide for us. From little household items to planing waterfall trips. Their knowledge of the area and good nature attitude make this property perfect. The drive from the airport down the coast to the property is well worth it. Monkeys early in the morning or a walk up the hill to the neighborhood hotel bar for sunsets this is a special place. We will be back for sure..

Date of Stay
November 26, 2015

The listing description is amazing, but doesn't really do justice to this incredible property and its owners. The property was easy to find and very secure. My husband and our 3 children (17, 14 and 10) stayed here at the end of our Thanksgiving trip to Costa Rica. There was enough room for us to each have our own space and yet feel close together. The property is stunning and very welcoming; thanks to the wonderful owners that had paid great attention to the details. There was delicious coffee from the local cafe, some cold drinks and the "everything you need to know" book awaiting our arrival. This book had all the info we needed about the property, town and adventure opportunities to be had in the area. The owners made themselves available to answer any questions we had and were a delight to visit with. We were here, purposefully, to consider a move to Uvita and just fell in love with it all. We were introduced to a fabulous school that Victoria and Jason had informed us about prior to our trip and enjoyed the opportunity to visit in person; our girls had the chance to see what a school in CR looks like. We spent Thanksgiving day zip-lining at the nearby Osa Canopy Tour. There are 9 cables, 11 platforms, 2 repelling stations, 2 suspension bridges, and a crazy "tarzan" swing that the girls really loved. Chris and his team were super fun and professional. What we loved in Uvita: the atmosphere and pizza at Pizzeria La Fogata, the owner of Scooby's (he shared his favorite places to see in Uvita with us), Playa Ventanas (practically had this beach to ourselves), hiking through the jungle behind this house and the unbelievably gorgeous sunsets and wildlife viewed from the lookout balcony. Early on our first morning at the house, I saw a pod of dolphins swim by in the ocean, 3 capuchin monkeys, a scarlet macaw and five toucans from where I sat. Mind blown and I didn't even have to leave the property!!! Our only disappointment was that we had not spent our whole research vacation there and that we had to leave. This is the only place we will stay when we return to Uvita! We would give it 10 stars if we could. Truly a little piece of Heaven on earth!!!

Date of Stay
August 20, 2015

Can't describe how beautiful this place is. The view, the place, the vibes, it's magical. Close enough to stores and restaurants, simply amazing. The hosts were great, provided all the information needed, and even gave us some fruits and beverages when we got there. If you ever visit Costa Rica, this place is definitely a must. Don't lose your chance. Totally recommended.

Date of Stay
August 2, 2015

This rental was truly a hidden gem. The view itself, watching the sunset was spectacular!! I arrived with family ranging from 5 you to 69 yoa and everyone in a our party raved on the beautiful home that has been obviously been built to impress. Although we were in Costa Rica on vacation to enjoy the beaches, we found ourselves hurrying back to enjoy the home. More than enough room for 7 people, the pool and deck area are impressive, and the friendly owner was helpful with not only information about his home, but with things to do in the area. When we return to Costa Rica we will absolutely make a special visit back to Uvita for this awesome house!!

Date of Stay
February 4, 2015

First, I love this area of Costa Rica and it was made even better by staying here. The villas were perfectly laid out to provide privacy and yet common areas for your group. The beds were very comfortable as well. The addition of the pool makes this the ideal place to stay. It is just the right size for getting in and cooling off. We spent part of an afternoon just hanging out by the pool and enjoying the surroundings. The afternoon we did that we saw whales playing in the ocean, one with the giant tail coming up out of the water as we watched. And the monkeys swung through the trees each morning above us. Jason and Victoria were readily available if you needed anything, restaurant reservations, suggestions on beaches or other things to do. It was perfect really to totally be left alone, but yet if you needed anything at all they were easily accessible and so enjoyable to visit with. If coming with a small group, this is the place for you!

This place is awesome. This was the second time I stayed here, and definitively I'll come back! Bedrooms are very comfortable, the kitchen is fully equipped....you can feel at home.

Date of Stay
April 7, 2015

My colleague and I rented this three bed, three bath villa with a gorgeous pool up on the hillside above Unita, Costa Rica. We planned to be there for a week's worth of business, and this seemed a better fit for us than one of the hotels in the area. We were very happy. The beds were very comfortable. The villa has great views. There are birds all around because of the neighboring forest, and the property manager was very friendly and accommodating. Definitely a property we would return to! And, it also had a washer and dryer on site which made going home with clean clothes a nice added bonus.

Date of Stay
April 7, 2015

My colleague and I rented this three bed, three bath villa with a gorgeous pool up on the hillside above Unita, Costa Rica. We planned to be there for a week's worth of business, and this seemed a better fit for us than one of the hotels in the area. We were very happy. The beds were very comfortable. The villa has great views. There are birds all around because of the neighboring forest, and the property manager was very friendly and accommodating. Definitely a property we would return to! And, it also had a washer and dryer on site which made going home with clean clothes a nice added bonus.

I have been going to Costa Rica for 10 years and we always like to discover new places. This time we took my daughter and her 3 HS friends. It was 7 of us in total. This property is super beautiful and the all the room are very clean. I love the decoration of the house. Victoria was very nice and helpful. My favorite was the outdoor kitchen. I love to cook and the view from the kitchen was amazing. We will for sure go back to this place in the future.

My colleague and I rented this three bed, three bath villa with a gorgeous pool up on the hillside above Unita, Costa Rica. We planned to be there for a week's worth of business, and this seemed a better fit for us than one of the hotels in the area. We were very happy. The beds were very comfortable. The villa has great views. There are birds all around because of the neighboring forest, and the property manager was very friendly and accommodating. Definitely a property we would return to! And, it also had a washer and dryer on site which made going home with clean clothes a nice added bonus.

Date of Stay
February 18, 2015

Beautiful property with all of the amenities you could ask for. The design & layout of the property sets the tone for relaxation and an atmosphere for enjoying family time. It is also great for multiple couples traveling together as each of the bedrooms provides complete privacy. The owners have thought of everything when it comes to this home. We felt right at home & enjoyed getting advice from Jason about excursions & dining. Everything was perfect!

Date of stay

February 2015

We actually stayed in another part of the property, called Villas Licuala. This is a 3 bedroom (all separate with their own bathrooms) with fully equipped (outdoor!) kitchen and lovely, spacious outdoor living spaces. The owners have two other homes on the property, which includes their home and the 2 bed, 2 bath rental, Casa Caribaea.

Our stay at Villas Licuala was fabulous. Jason has amazing gardens with a vast collection of palms, some very rare. Have him take you on a tour, as it is extremely interesting, even if you are not a botanist. (If you are a botanist, you really must see it!) The property has a dipping pool with a beautiful view (the whole property has a great view) with fountains and lighting to create an even more impressive atmosphere. This property would be great for family or groups of friends, as all 3 bedrooms are very separate and private from each other.

We had 2 toucans in the trees every morning, howler monkeys and even a baby sloth in a tree in the restaurant up the street! Also lot's to do in the area; Victoria will set you up with if you need reservations for tours, etc

Loved our vacation there!

Date of Stay
January 8, 2015

I recently traveled to Costa Rica and stayed in in a beautifully renovated villa that is nestled nearly right in the jungle. Beautiful ocean views could be seen from the comfort of the pool and natural sounds of the jungle could be heard as well. If you are looking for a peaceful place to rest while being surrounded by the beauty of Costa Rica then this property has many places to make you happy to to stay. If you are interested in a nature walk, the grounds have a pathway that naturally passes into the jungle and back to your vacation home. Many of the wildlife creatures come close enough to get great photos of from the path. Take pictures with tropical monkeys and birds flying overhead. Jason and his wife Victoria were very accommodating and provided me with good cuisine ideas, and other local finds. Victoria helped me with booking some of my excursions. They were very pleasant and made for a nice relaxing fun filled vacation. This was a find that you have to see for yourself to believe.

Date of Stay
December 12, 2014

Jason and Victoria have really outdone themselves with this gorgeous 3 bedroom open air home. We stayed with them last year in their 2 bedroom apartment, and had a lovely time. This 3 bedroom was on a whole new level. It has its own pool, full outdoor kitchen, gorgeous spacious bathrooms (and an outdoor tub), and tons of open seating area, all with a view of the ocean. We saw amazing sunsets, monkeys almost everyday, and even a sloth hanging out in the trees nearby. As always, J&V are great hosts, and while you get extreme privacy here, you can always just walk up to their main home if you need anything. Despite everything being outdoors, there really aren't ANY bugs, and we would absolutely recommend this to anyone interested in staying somewhere affordable, luxurious, easy to access, and most of all, gorgeous on the Costa Ballena.

Date of Stay

July 15, 2014

We were so happy to have chosen to stay with the Hughes again. Their service is just great: friendly, helpful, clean and spacious rooms, nice fruit, enough parking, wonderful new swimming pool just for us!, beautiful construction details and a superb garden. This is what the Hughes offer in their lovely paradise corner. Nature does its part too: tucans, parrots, sloths, monkeys, and an uncountable number of other birds come every morning and evening to their private forest...quite spectacular. Views from the terrace to the magnificient Pacific Ocean which is just 5 minutes away by car. Their location is great as you have privacy.. you are practically in the forest but with the convenience that all you need is just at hand reach. Uvita itself is a wonder on Earth. We have always seen dolphins and whales on our trips there...you may call it luck! The beaches are really nice: sand, palm trees...no horrible tall buildings at the shore! this place is still what my beautiful country used to be like 20 or 30 years ago...nature at its best! Hope you can enjoy it and take care of it when you visit it...it is worth a visit!

Date of Stay

August 3, 2014

Hemos estado 5 amigos durante 5 noches a pricipios de este agosto de 2014. La casa es simplemente impresionante!!! puro lujo en plena selva!! 100% recomendable! Muchas gracias Jason y Victoria!!

Date of Stay
June 30, 2014

We loved our stay at this house. This place is perfect for a small group of friends. We went with a baby and the hosts made everything to make us feel safe and at home. The view, the jungle, the monkeys, the peace that it feels there, the design and furnitures of the house, everything was just perfect. And the hosts were very helpful, friendly and respectful. We hope to come back soon! Thank you Victoria and Jason!

Date of Stay

April 24, 2014

This villa is absolutely amazing. It definitely surpassed my expectations. There was five of us who stayed and the three different villas were perfect for us. We mostly hung out in the common area. We walked through the path that was personally laid out by one of the owners, Jason. Some days we almost only wanted to hang out in just the villa! Victoria and Jason are amazing hosts. They keep to themselves but are always available if you need to ask questions. They let us use their large outdoor kitchen one night and we were able to use their infinity pool at our leisure. Victoria amazed me when she took my wish for making my boyfriends birthday special from the moment we arrived. She and I talked about a birthday sign and amenities to be there when we arrived and she went above and beyond. It was perfect :) Jason was in the middle of building a pool in the private villa when we were there. I 100% want to book another week once that's finished. I would recommend this vacation rental to anyone!! Family getaway, friends getaway or romantic getaway. Not only is the property stunning but the hosts make for an unforgettable experience!!!

Date of Stay

June 3, 2014

What a GREAT time we had. Victoria and Jason could not have been more gracious hosts (Wonderful people)!! Took a family of 6 ages 18-24 (the kids), and we all had plenty of privacy and plenty of opportunity to spend time together. The top open area has everythng you could want from TV to Bar to BBQ to pool. The down property with 3 seperate living quarters has the same amenities. We wanted for nothing, and Victoria hooked us up with any adventure we wanted to participate in complete with directions and drive times (All we had to do was let her know the night before what we felt like doing). Private beaches, local restaraunts, safe town with lots of local flare. Definately not the typical "Tourist trap" area. As a family we have been fortunate to go many places. Only two thus far have made it to our "must do again list" this is one of them (the other is Africa). Simply a must do trip, if your looking for Not the Hotel and cabana boy type vacation (although just walk up the hill, and you can have dinner at a place like that - you wouldn't even know it was there). I never write reviews, but this was simply too enjoyable of an experience not to let everyone know. If you go to Costa Rica...This is the place!!!!!!! Pura Vida!!