Bella Vita

The house is exactly as pictured - the living space is actually larger than it looks. Pool is fantastic and crystal clean. Each room has its own AC unit and all beds and furnishings are great. Place was spotless. We stayed with our two daughters (7 & 10) and the kitchen is fully equipped, but the local food was so good we ate out more than we usually do. Ishmael was our contact and was very responsive (via WhatsApp) and thoughtful. You meet him at the main road and follow him to the house where he'll show you around the property. Surrounding neighborhood is very mixed and undergoing development. There are good local supermarkets on the main road, so groceries were never a problem. The walk to the Whale-tail beach was longer than we thought and in the heat (~90F) and humidity the trek back after a day at the beach with our stuff was long for the kids. We ended up using the car more than we thought. There is a $4 parking fee at the nearest entrance, but we found another entrance to the south where parking was free and plentiful. The Whale-tail beach is a national park and there is a daily entrance fee ($6 per adult, kids free), but once you have your ticket you can come and go as you please for the day. We used other public beaches (Hermosa, Dominical) but beware of rip tides and larger surf there if you have little ones. The region is incredibly beautiful and there is plenty to do with children. We did several waterfall hikes, snorkeling trip to Cano island, surfing and lots of exploring. Strongly suggest renting a car and paying the extra for a 4-wheel drive - otherwise you may be limited in what you can reach. It gets dark early, so we were often back at the house by 5ish to enjoy the lit pool and watch parakeets come back to roost in the surrounding trees. In summary, house was great, hosts were wonderful and the location is stunning. Highly recommend.

What a beautiful home! Look no further while planning your next trip to Uvita. It’s well situated on a gravel road just a few minutes off the main road. Local farmers have some cattle and horses nearby and the neighbors in the area are very friendly and quiet. The home was perfect for our traveling circus of two families and three kids. Very well laid out with large bedrooms and an ideal kitchen fully stocked with all the necessary items to prepare any meal. We essentially lived outside by the pool for 7 days! The outdoor space was perfect for chilling by the pool, watching tv or just swinging in the hammock. We were greater daily by a family of red scarlet macaws which only added to the tropical atmosphere. Wish we could have stayed longer here. Special shout out to Ismael from the “You Get Here” property management team. Who was super helpful and communicative. He was able to meet us upon arriving early in Uvita and gave us a full tour of the home. Pura Vida!

This was my family's first time in Costa Rica. Check-in was easy. After arriving in Uvita we followed the YouGetHere property manager to the property. When driving to the house I was a little worried about the dirt road neighborhood, but to my surprise, once we entered the gate it was paradise found. Absolutely loved this property! The pictures don't do it justice. This was the most spotlessly clean property I have ever stayed in through VRBO; not one speck of anything anywhere!! Beautiful white floors, new furnishings, open and roomy for our family of 6. Everything works properly. Very well equipped with toiletries, and a nice kitchen, with everything one, needs including spices. Beautiful and inviting outdoor area that we spent many hours enjoying every evening. It felt like our own self-contained oasis. The pool was a dream after spending the day out hiking or at the beach. I don't know how they do it but the pool water temperature is always PERFECT. The property is close to restaurants, grocery stores, the beach, and beautiful waterfalls. Any question I had (ex. finding a certain beach or restaurant) the manager YouGetHere was quick to respond with directions or anything else I needed. He was always so happy and kind. I look forward to staying here when visiting Costa Rica again.