Name: The River House
Address: Jardines del Morette, Uvita, Uvita, Uvita, 34236, Costa Rica
Rating: 9

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The river house was such an adventure, just getting to the house is crazy with a steep up and down road into the house. The outside grounds are quite spectacular, including a pool and the beautiful jungle. The house is very nice but the cleanliness is not great. It is quite dusty and the towels and sheets are not the best. I would for sure bring your own towels and maybe a sheet. Due to there being no AC and the temperature being very hot, it was hard to sleep. If you are going into it ready to be in a cabin type environment then this is for you. It has a wrap around porch with hammocks and chairs which is really nice to spend your mornings and evenings. While we were there my group saw a toucan, monkey, parrots, and a cane toad. This place has a lot to offer on the wildlife side of things. If you go I hope you enjoy your stay! 

Uvita is an amazing place and this property definitely demonstrates how a true Costa Rican lives. Be ready for heat, bugs, and an adventure. The property was truly beautiful. The pool area was amazing and comforting. The house was a bit on the wild side. It was an adventure! We spent most of our time on the porch to avoid the hotness of the house, which was perfectly fine. It would’ve been perfect if we had been expecting the overwhelming heat. It’s really a great deal if you are up to some warm temperatures and an adventure! Make sure to have 4-Wheel drive to make it on to the property!

A Hot Adventure

My wife and I chose The River House as our honeymoon destination. We had placed a lot of time and consideration into making this decision and were so pleased. While it was the busy time of year, The River House was consistently a respite for us to return to. The days were hot and the nights were calm. There were plenty of fans in the house to move the air as well as an annex unit with air conditioning to retreat to when the heat and humidity was too much. The pool at the property was just cool enough and well maintained. 
As advised we had rented a 4x4 vehicle. There were some delays with getting the vehicle we had requested which meant we arrived in the dark our first night. Upon arrival we were informed by the caretaker that power had gone out in the entire town. Yet, he had been on the first to call the utility company and had it up and running again within the hour. There was some rain the first few days which made the driving adventurous. After a couple days the caretaker informed us there was a secondary entrance which didn't have as steep of an entrance to the property. This made it much easier. 
Each morning we were welcomed by a troop of monkeys which pass directly in front of the house. Such a beautiful experience. The sounds of the river and jungle were memorizing and soothed us to sleep each night. It was fulfilling for us to have a kitchen for when we wanted to make our own meals and relax on the deck. 
After a week at The River House we moved on to Manuel Antonio, La Fortuna and San Jose. Each time we reminisced about how rewarding our experience was in Uvita and all the comforts and benefits of staying at The River House which were no comparable in any other location. 
We were very pleased with our stay and can confidently recommend this location to others.

Refreshing and tranquil, beautiful and welcoming

My wife and I spent three weeks in the River House with our eight year old son, and loved it. The grounds are beautifully landscaped, and having a pool to cool off in was perfect. There is a large pool house beside the pool where we played a lot of cards and took siestas. The caretakers who live in the property nearby were wonderful, and we enjoyed getting to know them. 

The house itself is rustic but comfortable. In the house there is a bedroom and a loft. Both are cool enough to sleep in, although there is also a small cabin with AC for those who need cooler temperatures to sleep in. The wraparound deck on the house was the highlight, and we loved having our morning coffees in the rocking chairs watching the jungle come alive. The house has Wifi via one of the USB dongles, although reception was very spotty and we gave up on it after a few days. The town of Uvita is two minutes drive away and there are internet cafes there with high speed internet, so it didn't bother us too much. We noticed that some of the small items like the tea towels and the toilet brush were on their last legs, and when we mentioned it to Simone (the landlady), she took care of it immediately (thanks!). 

While we were there, we saw sloths, toucans as well as a tribe of capuchin monkeys right outside the deck. This is on top of the plethora of birds and insects that have made the area their home. It was lovely staying in such a beautiful setting, and we would definitely come and stay here again if we have the chance!

Amazing getaway in the jungle

Spent one night here. Quite a trek to get there - we managed in a 2 wheel drive vehicle as in dry season. House lovely but the pool and pool house is wonderful! The caretaker is lovely - very friendly and helpful. Loads of wildlife - very lucky to see the most amazing Neotropical River Otter while we were there!!

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