We have spent our entire lives cultivating ourselves to be prepared to share our riverfront eco-lodge, Casitas del Rio, with you! We invite you to stay with us and connect with nature. We offer some fantastic experiences and assist you with your pre-trip planning! Kristen and I love to meet new people and to travel. Chris life Mantra has been, “You can’t light the paths of others without also lighting your own path!” His ventures include developing an international yo-yo team, pioneering the sport of Kiteboarding, and traveling the world. Starting a kite store in Kansas, led him to the ocean to open the first kiteboarding school on the Outer Banks of North Carolina. His love for plants and health led him into studying Holistic Health. Master herbalist, nutritional consultant, certified in Energy Medicine, running an eco-tour company in the Turks and Caicos Islands. He spent his life around the ocean. Kristen is a horse lover working with horses all her life. She loves all animals and worked as a Vet Tech for most of her life. She has a kind soul and hard-working nature. Her passions include nature, traveling, and spending time with our three rescue dogs and cats.

Tortuga Premium Villa with jacuzzi tub on your deck. Includes a kitchen, bathroom, covered deck, air conditioning, and a shared 50ft swimming pool. Sit on your deck overlooking the river and listen to the relaxing sound of the river. Surrounded by 500 hectares of a protected wildlife nature park at the end of a private road. Enjoy hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding trails. We are infused into nature, enjoy toucans, hummingbirds, and amazing wildlife thriving all around the property! 2km to the beach and 5 minutes from the heart of Uvita. The Jungle Beach Vacation You Have Been Dreaming About!

Uvita, Costa Rica we are centrally located on the Pacific Coast so you can easily do day trips North to Manual Antonio or south to the Osa Penisula. Uvita is home to Ballena Bahia or Whales Tail Bay, the most popular beach and national park. The whales spend a longer time here than any other area in the world! The quaint beach town of Uvita and the lovely beaches of Playa Ballena, Playa Colonia, and Playa Hermosa are a 5 minute drive from your Casita. Dominical, the popular surf town with its funky bohemian beach bar vibe, is a 12 minute drive north. Contact us if you want help with an airport transfer for an additional fee.