Situated in Bahía Ballena, this attractive villa for $285 per night is a great choice for your next break. Morpho Eco Retreat is an eco-friendly, designed villa perched above the jungle valley. The villa is a unique rental in the southern area of Costa Rica due to its unusual design, great privacy, and fantastic views. This special property, just 10 minutes up the mountain from the town of Uvita, is ideal for those who seek modern comfort, an outdoor lifestyle and proximity to amenities. Highlights of the property include an Infinity Plunge Pool and Rancho with unobstructed, views of the Whale's Tail National Park below", as well as river access with a waterfall and swimming hole within walking distance while remaining on the property. The main deck, housing the outdoor dining area, offers daily opportunities for bird-watching and the westward view offers a wonderful vantage point of Cano Island, one of the best destinations for snorkeling and scuba diving in Costa Rica. The utilization of natural, locally-sourced materials were adhered to throughout the construction process. Many types of wood, native to Costa Rica, were used on the custom interior furnishings. *** You will need to rent a 4x4 vehicle with low gears to access the property due it's location, situated up one of the many mountain roads found in the area. We strongly reccommend arriving during daylight hours so that our management team can escort you to the property to familiarize yourselves with the roads. We hope you enjoy the southern Pacific zone of Costa Rica*** The name, Morpho Eco Retreat, was derived from the Blue Morpho, one of the most beautiful butterflies in Costa Rica. The primary residence includes a master bedroom, with a king bed, set against a dramatic teak headboard. There is a private en-suite bathroom that includes a double shower as well as his & her sinks. The guest bedroom, with its design oriented bunk-wall, offers ample sleeping room for four adults or children. Each sleeping compartment offers its own window, reading light and outlet for charging. The room has its own en-suite bathroom as well, with a bathtub and shower. All rooms, with their high ceilings, ample windows and sliding doors with deck access, and upper wall-screens… provide ventilation via afternoon breezes, keeping the rooms airy throughout the day. Functioning as an anchor for the two en-suites, is a lovely, open-concept great room. With its custom designed, modern kitchen that includes an eat-at-island, cooking and entertaining has never been easier! The kitchen area looks directly onto the living area, promoting conversation and participation from guests. All of the furnishings were custom built on site. The kitchen is well stocked with everything guests will need for the next gathering. If you enjoy cooking outdoors, there is a gas barbecue located downstairs, next to the infinity pool, you will find a covered patio area with prepping counter as well as an outdoor bar fridge for cool drinks. There is also lovely, covered Rancho for dining- the perfect outdoor living spot Malachite Casita (May be added when guests exceed villa capacity of 6 people) Step down the covered, steel staircase, and you are immersed in lush jungle, a forest of fern palms greats you as you arrive at the guest 'Casita'. This 500 sqft. residence is self-contained and boasts one bedroom with a queen bed and a full-size pullout futon in the open concept living area. There is also a fully stocked kitchen, complete with refrigerator, stove & oven, coffee maker. There is an indoor table that seats four as well as a covered, 285sqft, dining area located outside that overlooks the ocean as well as the jungle valley below. The intimate setting, offers privacy as well as a very unique, outdoor, rain shower experience. Perfect, jungle hideaway for couples or additional guests with young children… the casita can sleep four people, 2 adults and 2 small children, comfortably. The sounds of the river will lull you to sleep! The town of Uvita offers access to two supermarkets, two banks, many restaurants and all kinds of tour operators that offer a wide variety of of off-site activities during the day. Surfing & SUP lessons, kayaking trips to the mangroves, horseback riding on the beach, waterfall & bird-watching hikes, diving & snorkeling, beautiful- deserted beaches, as well as zip-lining tours, just to name a few! A stay at Morpho Eco retreat beckons with the sights and sounds of nature from the moment you arrive. Book your next Costa Rican vacation to Morpho Eco Retreat today and you can start planning a vacation filled with adventure and relaxation! Pura Vida....