An honest, observational portrait of each home — where it sits, how access works, what the house feels like through the day, and who it suits.
Which villas need a 4×4 — and which don’t — the home-by-home access table, plus the honest list of which homes you can walk to the beach from.
Choosing a villa: which home suits which trip — matched by families, group size, stairs, remote work, events and seclusion.
A four-bedroom modern villa above Uvita with a clear view of the Whale's Tail and easy paved access (no 4x4). Sleeps 10 indoors; private 3-home enclave.
A five-bedroom luxury villa on the highest point of a gated community above Playa Hermosa, Uvita — ocean & Whale's Tail views, infinity pool and jacuzzi, no 4x4 required. Sleeps 10.
A single-level four-bedroom villa with a saltwater infinity pool and easy access — no 4x4. 4.96 across 47 stays.
An intimate four-king villa (8 guests) in a gated, 24/7-secured community — yoga deck, infinity pool, the collection's most-reviewed home.
A seven-bedroom jungle retreat house (18 guests) — built for retreats, weddings & big groups. Caretaker on site; pairs with neighbours.
A 2022 four-bedroom ridge villa (8 guests) — king ensuites, a saltwater infinity pool & spa, and a headline view. Weddings hosted.
A multi-level four-bedroom villa (9 guests) with a Bali-stone pool and ocean views — Casa Frenchie's next-door neighbour for combined stays.
A large, brand-new five-bedroom luxury villa (sleeps 14) between Uvita & Dominical — family-reunion scale, central location.
A brand-new 2026 villa (sleeps 12) above Dominical — uninterrupted whitewater views, a pool and a river, minutes from beach & town.
A secluded four-bedroom villa (9 guests) buried in rainforest — an ocean view from every bedroom, mesmerizing night skies, on-site caretaker.
An architecturally striking villa (6 guests) in the Escaleras jungle — indoor-outdoor design, dramatic views, a lower-level outdoor kitchen & bar.
A brand-new eco-luxury villa (9 guests) with an infinity pool & jacuzzi — five minutes from Playa Hermosa, minutes from town.
A brand-new estate (8 guests) on 17+ acres of private jungle preserve — monkeys, toucans and sloths, with deep privacy.
A brand-new, custom-designed three-bedroom villa (6 guests) with a Whale's-Tail view and infinity pool — intimate and design-led.
A modern family retreat (9 guests) with a million-dollar view and a warm, toddler-friendly pool. A remote, off-road arrival.
A jungle villa (8 guests) a short walk from a wild, near-empty beach — surf as the soundtrack, howler monkeys overhead.
An authentic tropical hideaway (8 guests) on two private acres above Ojochal — views to the Osa Peninsula. A newer addition.
A ten-bedroom villa above Manuel Antonio (34 guests, or 56 with the Villa Tower) — saltwater infinity pool, a private elevator and an accessible suite, a conference room, and paved access. A newer addition.
Eighteen villa guides, each built to the same honest standard. Several homes also pair beautifully for two families travelling together — a short walk or a few minutes' drive apart. Tell the team your group and they'll suggest the right home or pairing. Browse all villas & availability ↗
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