During the last fifty years I have traveled in more than 100 countries and lived on five continents. When my wife and I happened onto Casa Viva three years ago we knew that we had found something special. We have come back every year since then. This winter for five weeks. As everyone agrees, the houses, the gardens and the... More

We stayed in this house for 10 days with our 3 kids. The gardens and wooden houses are (or used to be) beautiful. The beach is great. But .. The owner is just not fit to handle tourists. The house was dirty and poorly maintained (if at all). Non of the kitchen equipment was working, the beddings and towels dirty... More

My family stayed here the week before Christmas 2012. The houses, gardens, and beaches are beautiful. The owner was very helpful. However, coming back to the house after dinner at a nearby restaurant, I surprised two thieves who were in our house. One of them was holding a gun in both hands pointed at me from about 10 feet away... More

After our 3 week roundtrip we wantend to relaxe and experience the real holidayfeeling. The big nice house, great porce with hammocks and beautifull garden did the job for us. With the see and small beach with 40 meter are great aswel. What's nice is that you get the benefits of being next (About 7km) to Puerto Viejo and the... More

We were in CR for 2 weeks, Spent some time inland then headed for the Coast - We had a couple of nights than we had to find a place to stay before heading to another hotel we had booked from Home. We got to Casa Viva had a look at the place and asked if it was ok if... More

This place was quite a find and stood out from other places we stayed in. Lovely cabinas situated a mere stone throw from Punta Uva beach in magnificent gardens. Very private and tranquill. The small 1 bed cabina we stayed in was beautifully done and furnished. I think there are just two of them, the only negative point is that... More

I really needed a respite after a harrowing year at my previous job. I knew little about Costa Rica and nothing about the Caribbean Coast prior to my visit, so I consider myself so lucky to have found Casa Viva! I stayed there for seven days and made forays into other beaches and areas along the coast. I soon concluded,... More

I know there have been a few less than stellar reviews of this place,but we decided to try it anyway because it is on the beach. We were really glad we did. Poor reviews have been related to the owner and her dogs. Don't go there if you are afraid of dogs or are afraid for your children around dogs.... More

Though we only spent one night at Casa Viva, we will remember it for years. The cabinas are lovely, being crafted from local hardwoods. Our cabina was closest to the Punta Uva beach so we could hear the waves crashing into the starry night. Punta Uva may be the most beautiful beach in the Caribbean, but visitors practically have the... More