Beautiful villa, amazing views, and everything you could ever need. Wonderful property manager, with quick responses to any inquiry. Cathleen at Explore Uvita was incredibly helpful, and knowledgable, organizing fun excursions for us. Villa is very clean, and in a perfect location- close to Uvita, Playa Hermosa and Dominical. This is our second time staying at this property, and we will definitely be back again!
We had 6 people in our group including 2 who had not been to Costa Rica previously. We all absolutely loved the house. The views are stunning and the home itself is spectacular. Several times the comment "I donât want to leave."
This property is extremely well maintained and the view is absolutely breathtakingâphotos truly don't do it justice. The highlight was definitely the panoramic view of the Whaleâs Tail, which made the entire stay feel special.As a group of women traveling together, some of the security instructions made us a bit uneasy at first. We were advised to always set the alarm, keep lights on, and bar doors/windows, which gave the impression that the area might not be the safest. Security was noted as being on-site from 5 PM to 5 AM, but we never actually saw any guards during our comings and goings. Fortunately, we didnât encounter any issues, but not being able to set the alarm while inside did leave us a little on edge the first few nights.The town itself felt a bit rougher than other parts of Costa Rica weâve visited. It didnât impact our safety, but it did affect the overall feel of the location especially after the safety instructions.The beds were quite firm and the pillows weren't the most comfortable. Also worth noting: the pool is not heated and can be pretty chilly, especially in the evenings. We opted for the chef one night who was amazing and Jerome was helpful in coordinating!Overall, the house and view were incredible, and we enjoyed our stayâbut for future trips, we may opt for a more central area with full-time security for added peace of mind or use the chef/concierge options more to not need to leave the property as much or go into town.
We arrived late at night and had trouble initially finding the property. Follow the directions to the location that property manager sends you prior to check in not the location of the VRBO listing.
The house is amazing, views are stunning, house was well kept and we had a great time.
Our family absolutely loved staying at this property. The views are unbeatable and the property itself delivered. It is centrally located to many attractions and dining. The only negative for our stay was there was quite a bit of construction directly below the outdoor patio that was very loud. Management was very helpful and timely as was the concierge. Once the nearby construction is complete, this would be a 5+. Would definitely return.
The views from the outside living space and pool are even better in person. Everyone involved was friendly and very responsive. A little noisy with a new home being built across the street and the main living area can get a little hot. But, I would heartedly recommend this home to everyone. We had a magical week there.
Pura Vida!
This property was fantastic. Great ocean view from the pool deck with all kinds of wildlife all around. On our last day, a coati came up on the deck looking for food and walked around for 5 minutes while we were relaxing by the pool. Jerome and his team were fantastic and made everything from the airport transfer to the check out go smoothly. I would I highly recommend this villa. We also had the private chef prepare dinner for us on a couple of nights and the food was amazing. I would definitely recommend trying the chef as well. We look forward to coming back here again!
We stayed for just over a week ( March 2024), and didnât want to ever leave. The house is absolutely stunning, and has everything you could ever need. The view is incredible!!! We saw many macaws, and toucans, and heard howler monkeys one morning. Easily accessible on a paved road, the villa is well located for Whaleâs Tail Beach, Uvita grocery stores, and Dominical. Directions and instructions were very clear and easy. Jerome arranged a wonderful chefâs dinner, which we enjoyed so much. Cathleen ( Explore Uvita) coordinated two excursions for us, which we loved ( horseback riding and a catamaran trip) and she is a Superstar! She went over and above, and was so quick to reply to any questions. So helpful! There is construction going on below and above the villa, but such is life. Just be aware in case you prefer to sleep in, as they start around 6:30am. It didnât bother us though. This was our favourite house that we have rented in this area, and we would definitely return. We miss it already!
Wonderful Stay! Costa Rica is beautiful! We will be back!
The house was very nice, very clean, with everything you need for a lovely stay. Jerome was extremely responsive to all our questions and concerns in the months leading up to the trip and during. The water shut off once and someone was there to fix it within 30 minutes. We felt extremely safe while staying there as well. Once we returned from an excursion after dark and a security guard was there at the gate because he said the alarm had been sounding. We never got to the bottom of it since it was still set and the house appeared undisturbed but it was great peace of mind that there was a guard on standby in case something was really wrong.
The house was plenty of space for the size of our family. The view is SPECTACULAR! Itâs indescribable, truly! The sunsets and view of The Whaleâs Tail were breathtaking. The drive up from the main road is easy. Takes about 3 minutes to be at the house to the bottom of the hill. We did rent a pickup so that helped with the steep climb but no need for a 4x4. The car service we had to and from the airport was terrific. The driver, Paul, was so friendly and spoke great English and answered a lot of questions and gave a lot of information and history about Costa Rica on our drive. Cathleen the tour manager was fantastic in her recommendations and help with setting everything up.
A few things to note:
- The drive from the airport was a bit longer than it says in the listing. It was about an hour longer which Jerome explained can happen for various reasons after I inquired since I was concerned about how early we needed to leave for our trip back. Iâm mentioning it because with 3 kids, by the end of the drive and after 2 flights, my two youngest were in tears. It was probably pushing out limits for travel tolerance with the kids as it was but with the added drive delay, it got our trip off to a rocky start. This is not the fault, of course, of the owners but I would recommend changing the description in the listing as up to 4.5 hours from San Jose depending on traffic so people are aware. The trip back in the early morning was closer to 3 hours.
- The pool and house are great but with kids, you definitely want to have your days planned or I think our kids would have gotten bored after a while. We stayed at the house on the first day and day before we left but had excursions on the others.
The view from this house is so spectacular you'll want to spend the day and night floating in the pool. We did in fact do that one day during our stay. Perfect set up for three couples with what is essentially three master bedrooms.
Jerome went above and beyond for us before and during our stay--helping us get the house provisioned for our arrival, coordinating drivers (ask for Paul!) and taxis, arranging a chef to come to the home to cook and serve us dinner (highly recommend) and answering a million questions. He also set us up with Cathleen, who helped us book the most amazing sunset sail and made dinner reservations at restaurants that took our collective breaths away.
It was the perfect spot to explore this beautiful country. The most overused word on this trip for the four of us was..."WOW!"
My wife and I stayed at Hermosa Luxury Resort for her Birthday and were blown away by this property. The house is beautiful, and you have 180 degree ocean views of Whale Tail from the patio and infinity pool. We will absolutely come back.
Upon arrival we let ourselves in with lockbox key and found the house clean and bright. The view was breathtaking of the Whales tail! The kitchen was nicely equipped with everything we needed and more. The pool was clean and refreshing and they pool towels for us! It was just far enough out of town to be quiet but also east to get groceries and have dinner out! We will certainly be back! Thank you
We had a wonderful time in this property. The view was fantastic and amazing to wake up each morning to looking out towards the ocean. Kitchen was well stocked. House was clean. Everything was functional. Our family enjoyed the property.
The view will blow your mind! We had a sloth right next to the house for a few days on the tree. And toucans! Incredible and canât wait to come back.
So easy and wonderful. Gregoire and Jerome are wonderful communicators. Property even BETTER than appears on line. Access to property is good- excellent roads, no 4WD needed. Fully stocked kitchen. AMAZING views. Could not ask for better experience
This home and itâs location are the perfect getaway. The host was very attentive to our needs and even reached out to us to make suggestions on things to do. Horseback riding on the beach is 5 minutes away. 5 star place for sure!
We stayed here for 2 weeks and it was not enough time. The view is unbelievable, the house is clean and comfortable, easily accessible up a winding paved road which is very fun to drive. Really hard to say enough about this location as it met and went above all our expectations. This was our first time to Costa Rica and will certainly not be our last. It was just great.
(although a microwave would be a nice touch;)
Thank you, thank you!
When we booked this online the pictures looked really nice. Well, there is nothing like seeing it with your own eyes! Spectacular!
You will not want to leave the property - it's that good. The house itself is everything you will need for a very comfortable and private stay in the Uvita area. The road access is one of the best we drove on - you do not need a 4x4 to reach the house and at 900 ft. of elevation you get awesome white water, Whale's Tail views, and amazing sunsets. You do not hear the road noise below. You do hear the waves breaking on the beach below for as far as you can see! In the morning you will be greeted by tropical birds, including toucans and macaws, howler monkeys, etc...The property manager, Jerome, was great and helped us in everyway in a very responsive and professional manner. We wouldn't stay anywhere else in the Uvita area! Joe H.
Nestled in a quiet and safe neighborhood, our villas are surrounded by lush jungle teeming with wildlifeâmonkeys, toucans, and even the occasional sloth. The breathtaking ocean views overlook the world-famous Whaleâs Tail, with spectacular sunsets painting the sky year-round. Despite the peaceful seclusion, youâre just a short drive from Uvita village and the stunning Playa Hermosa beach, where adventure and relaxation await. Itâs the perfect balance of tranquility and accessibilityânature at its best, with everything you need just minutes away!
What makes HR3 Villa truly special? Its unbeatable location! As one of the nicest HR property, it has the latest design, features and amenities, designed in a courtyard style, it makes you feel like you are all alone with the Oceanâjust you, the breathtaking 270° panoramic ocean views, and the untouched jungle stretching below. Perched dramatically over the primary rainforest, the villa feels like itâs floating above nature, offering total privacy and an immersive experience with wildlife all around. From sunrise to sunset, the scenery is simply mesmerizingâthis is paradise at its finest! đżđâš