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Our eco cabins are situated just steps from the beautiful beaches of Marino Ballena National Park, a lush oasis on the pacific coast of Costa Rica.
You will share the duties with the property managers who also live on site.
We are looking for a COUPLE OR TWO FRIENDS to help us with general housekeeping/grounds keeping duties and guest support. Anyone with handyman experience would be greatly appreciated as well!
We are located in the Bahia neighborhood of Uvita, and only a short 3 minute walk from the beach at the Marino Ballena National Park, where you can go surfing, snorkeling, or just enjoy a day in the sun. We are just down the road from one of the areas most popular restaurants/bars, which serves breakfast, lunch and dinner, and provides an awesome opportunity to mingle with fellow travelers if that's what you're looking for.
We are accessible by vehicle (no 4x4 needed), and have a secure parking lot for any rentals. You can also take a quick/cheap taxi from town for about c4,000. We are also a 10 minute walk from the local public bus stop in Bahia/Uvita. Ask the bus driver to drop you off at the "Flutterby House" bus stop, then walk down the dirt road and follow the signs.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
Hospitality/Tourism
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Volunteers will have the opportunity to interact with guests from all over the world, as well as locals in the community. We are also in a perfect location for anyone looking to spend some time surfing; you can't get closer to the beach!!
Help
*️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️We are only accepting couples or two friends. No exceptions! Unfortunately we only have one cabin with one bed and it is too much work for one person. Sorry for any inconvenience!*️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️
Volunteer duties include: Greeting guests, cleaning guest rooms, laundry, cleaning the pool, light yard work, helping the BnB and online app, and occasional maintenance projects.
The ideal couple needs to be able to speak English and have an advanced level of Spanish. Hint: Emails written in Spanish will be prioritized :)
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent
Accommodation
Our volunteers will be given a private cabina with a double bed, air conditioning, private bathroom and kitchen. They will also have free use of linens/towels, laundry facilities, body boards, bikes and the pool.
The property managers also live on site. Therefore, volunteers would need to be responsible and considerate neighbors.
What else ...
We are looking for a very trustworthy, responsible and self-motivated couple, who can commit to approximately 20 hours per week with flexibility to travel. When you're not working, you are welcome to explore the beaches and waterfalls of the area, as well as the many towns accessible by a short bus ride.
Keep in mind that you are working at a hotel, not a party hostel, so it is a very relaxed and chilled out environment. If you are a crazy party couple, this probably isn't going to be a great fit for you. We have a strict quiet hour policy between 10pm and 7am.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Host ref number: 119796432465
Feedback (21)
10 Nov 2022
Left by Workawayer (Miriam & Leonard) for host
We stayed for a month and enjoyed this place so so much! Ovi, our host (just met one of two hosts), is an awesome guy! He was extremely friendly, helpful and in general a super chill dude. During the whole month he helped us with all ours questions, gave super nice tips and ideas for day trips and adventures and offered help whenever he could.… read more
20 Sep 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Ann Kristin & Niklas)
Anki y Niklas son dos personas respetuosas y responsables!! Ha sido un gusto compartir tiempo con ellos, son muy amiigables y trabajadores!! Les agradecemos su ayuda y les deseamos lo mejor!! Nos vemos en algun lugar del mundo!!! Abrazo grande!!!
(Excellent
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28 Aug 2022
Left by Workawayer (Ann Kristin & Niklas) for host
The stay in Uvita was great. Nata and Ovi (the property managers) are literally the best. They are so nice and helpful with all the tasks we had to do. We loved living so close to the beach and improved our surfing skills in the 3 weeks we stayed here big time! Can`t wait to come back to you guys and surf with Ovi ;)
14 Jul 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Pauline & Sébastien )
Pauline y Sebastian vinieron al hotel por un mes y ha sido EXCELENTE!!!! La convivencia con ellos, la predisposicion al trabajo, gente super amable y respuetuosa que recomiendo 100%, No han tenido fallas en nada y han sido los mejores colaboradores y amigos!!! Me hubiese encantado que se quedaran mas tiempo, perosu camino debio seguir por otros… read more
(Excellent
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13 Jul 2022
Left by Workawayer (Pauline & Sébastien ) for host
Pasamos 1 mes junto a Natalia, ¡y lo pasamos genial! El hotel es muy agradable, con muchos árboles y piscina, está a 250m de la playa. También hay una ducha con agua caliente y una mesa de Ping Pong. El trabajo no es muy exigente, solo se trata de mantener limpias las zonas comunes y sacar la ropa sucia de las cabinas para luego encargarnos de la… read more
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10 Nov 2022
Left by Workawayer (Miriam & Leonard) for host
We stayed for a month and enjoyed this place so so much! Ovi, our host (just met one of two hosts), is an awesome guy! He was extremely friendly, helpful and in general a super chill dude. During the whole month he helped us with all ours questions, gave super nice tips and ideas for day trips and adventures and offered help whenever he could.… read more
20 Sep 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Ann Kristin & Niklas)
Anki y Niklas son dos personas respetuosas y responsables!! Ha sido un gusto compartir tiempo con ellos, son muy amiigables y trabajadores!! Les agradecemos su ayuda y les deseamos lo mejor!! Nos vemos en algun lugar del mundo!!! Abrazo grande!!!
(Excellent)
28 Aug 2022
Left by Workawayer (Ann Kristin & Niklas) for host
The stay in Uvita was great. Nata and Ovi (the property managers) are literally the best. They are so nice and helpful with all the tasks we had to do. We loved living so close to the beach and improved our surfing skills in the 3 weeks we stayed here big time! Can`t wait to come back to you guys and surf with Ovi ;)
14 Jul 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Pauline & Sébastien )
Pauline y Sebastian vinieron al hotel por un mes y ha sido EXCELENTE!!!! La convivencia con ellos, la predisposicion al trabajo, gente super amable y respuetuosa que recomiendo 100%, No han tenido fallas en nada y han sido los mejores colaboradores y amigos!!! Me hubiese encantado que se quedaran mas tiempo, perosu camino debio seguir por otros… read more
(Excellent)
13 Jul 2022
Left by Workawayer (Pauline & Sébastien ) for host
Pasamos 1 mes junto a Natalia, ¡y lo pasamos genial! El hotel es muy agradable, con muchos árboles y piscina, está a 250m de la playa. También hay una ducha con agua caliente y una mesa de Ping Pong. El trabajo no es muy exigente, solo se trata de mantener limpias las zonas comunes y sacar la ropa sucia de las cabinas para luego encargarnos de la… read more
20 Apr 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Nelline & Lies)
Nelline and Lies are wonderful people!! They helped us in all the tasks and much more, always with love and dedication and a smile on their face, we cannot be more than delighted with them, they have been excellent workers and FRIENDS!!! hopefully soon we can share more time with them!!! MUCHAS GRACIAS POR TODO!!!
(Excellent)
2 Apr 2022
Left by Workawayer (Nelline & Lies) for host
This was our first experience in Costa Rica and it was fantastic. We liked the work (cleaning the pool, gardening and help with cleaning the cabins) and the managers Ovi and Nata were really helpful, caring and very friendly. We were lucky to meet the owner and his family. They also made us feel very welcome. We felt at home and could have stayed… read more
15 Mar 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (anaispot)
Anais y Samuel son dos jovenes atentos y respetuosos, nos encanto tenerlos en nuestro hotel y son super recomendables, hicieron todas sus tareas sin complicaciones y se lapasaron muy bien! muchas gracias!!! nos vemos por ahi!!!! saludos Nata.
(Excellent)
22 Nov 2021
Left by Workawayer (anaispot) for host
Natalia and Ovi are the Best People ! It was our first workaway experience, we stayed 3 weeks. The work was not hard at all. We worked in the morning, 5 days in the week and had plenty of time to explore. We were really happy to meet you Nata and Ovi, hope to see you again someday : ) xx Anais y Samuel
15 Mar 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Mariana & Fernando)
Mariana y Fernando no podrian ser mejores!!! Pasaron 4 semanas en nuestro hotel e hicieron todas las tareas a gusto y sin complicaciones, son dos personas amorosas por lo que pudimos compartir tiempo en diferentes momentos como cenas y salidas!!!, tienen un gran humor y sentido de la responsabilidad y son super respetuosos!!!! un gran placer… read more
(Excellent)
6 Mar 2022
Left by Workawayer (Mariana & Fernando) for host
This was our first workaway experience and it couldn't be better! We spent amazing 4 weeks there and we felt immediatly welcomed by Nata, Ovi and the owners. The work was easy and sometimes we even worked less than we expected. We had to keep the garden and pool clean, do some laundry and clean the cabinas, nothing too demanding. And we had a lot… read more
20 Feb 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Regina & David)
Regina y Dave, son dos personas maravillosas, que ademas nos ayudaron con muchisimas ganas y alegria en todo lo que pudieron!! como dije, son dos personas alegres y simpaticas dispuestas a ayudar en todo y con un gran sentido del humor y compañerismo, los recomendamos al 100% y esperamos que sigan recorriendo el mundo disfrutando de nuevos amigos… read more
(Excellent)
3 Feb 2022
Left by Workawayer (Regina & David) for host
4 beautiful weeks.
We had a great time here, directly on the sea, in the most beautiful garden in the world. Also the pool is just awesome, and it was always so clean. I wonder why;) Otherwise, we have made the beds, washed and kept the leaves away from the ground. Ovi is a super manager who has always organized everything that way, we could do… read more
We had a great time here, directly on the sea, in the most beautiful garden in the world. Also the pool is just awesome, and it was always so clean. I wonder why;) Otherwise, we have made the beds, washed and kept the leaves away from the ground. Ovi is a super manager who has always organized everything that way, we could do… read more
12 Nov 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Jimena & Tomas)
Jimena y Tomas no pueden ser mejores!, hemos pasado un tiempo super agradable con ellos, son personas amables, simpaticas y muy amigables, estas caracteristicas se extendian hacia nuestros huespedes por lo que han tenido un sobresaliente desempeño en la atencion al publico, son personas super recomendables para tareas con responsabilidad y… read more
(Excellent)
10 Nov 2021
Left by Workawayer (Jimena & Tomas) for host
ENGLISH: We spent a wonderful month and a half and we couldn't have enjoyed it more. Nata and Ovi have been like family to us, not only have they made work as easygoing as possible, but also shared trips, experiences and dinners together. The place is pure bliss, you basically live in a jungle garden where humans and nature effortlessly intertwine… read more
14 Aug 2021
Left by Workawayer (Esther) for host
Nuestra primera experiencia con workaway ha sido aquí y no podía haber ido mejor. Ovi y Naty (managers) nos recibieron desde el primer momento y nos hicieron sentir como en casa. Las tareas consistían en la preparación de las cabinas, atencion a los huéspedes en recepción, limpieza de la piscina y lavandería. No es un trabajo difícil y te deja… read more
11 Jul 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Esther)
Esther es una persona atenta y responsable, alegre y divertida, nos ha ayudado mucho en nuestro hotel y la vamos a extrañar!!! la recomendamos al 100%, nos hubiera encantado que se quedara mas tiempo!! Hemos hecho una hermosa amistad! te queremos!
(Excellent)
10 Aug 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Megan & Alfredo)
Megan y Dote son dos personas encantadoras, alegres y siempre dispuestos a ayudarnos en todo!!! Super atentos! Estuvieron con nosotros 2 semanas, nos hubiera encantado que fuese mas tiempo porque ademas son dos buenas personas!! Les deseamos una hermosa y feliz vida y por supuesto encontrarnos nuevamente!!! Salud amigos! Los extrañaremos!
(Excellent)
10 Aug 2021
Left by Workawayer (Megan & Alfredo) for host
Ha sido una experiencia muy divertida, tanto Natalia como Osvaldo son encantadores. Nos ayudaron en todo lo que necesitamos, el trabajo no fue muy complicado y aunque solo estuvimos dos semanas, lo recomendamos a todo el mundo. Esperamos cruzarnos de nuevo con vosotros chicos.
Un abrazo muy grande!!!!
Un abrazo muy grande!!!!
11 Jul 2021
Left by Workawayer (Ainhoa) for host
I only have good to say about this workaway experience. It has been our first time doing workaway and the time in Uvita has been amazing!
Naty and Ovi (the managers of the Eco Cabins) are the loveliest people, extremely welcoming and great to work with.
We stayed for only 3 weeks, but soon this magical place felt like home. We wish we could have… read more
Naty and Ovi (the managers of the Eco Cabins) are the loveliest people, extremely welcoming and great to work with.
We stayed for only 3 weeks, but soon this magical place felt like home. We wish we could have… read more
11 Jul 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Ainhoa)
Ainhoa is a fun, cheerful and attentive person, she has been a great help in our hotel and we have also met a beautiful person, highly recommended !!! I wish I could have stayed longer! we miss you and wish you the best!!
(Excellent)
27 Jun 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Elliot & Alex)
Elliot y Alex couldn't be better!!! they are amazing people!! They helped us in all the hotel tasks and were always friendly and respectful! with a lot of dynamism and desire to help and learn, we also have new friends !!! We hope to see you again and share beautiful moments !!! they are 100% recommendable!!! thank you a lot!!! we miss you!!! Ovi… read more
(Excellent)
15 Jun 2021
Left by Workawayer (Elliot & Alex) for host
We love this workaway & we love Ovi y Nata. (the managers)
We were only there for a few weeks, but we felt completely at home here.
The setting is beautiful, the garden is full of so many plants and you can see tucans, monkeys, lizards and macaws. There is a pool right in the middle surrounded by all the beautiful plants & you can use the pool… read more
We were only there for a few weeks, but we felt completely at home here.
The setting is beautiful, the garden is full of so many plants and you can see tucans, monkeys, lizards and macaws. There is a pool right in the middle surrounded by all the beautiful plants & you can use the pool… read more
17 May 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Martin & Veronika)
Martin and Veronika are Fantastic!!! they are super friendly, nice and respectful, all the time they were attentive in helping us, and they did everything well. It is a shame the short stay, but we will miss you and we wish you the best! Pura Vida!!! Ovi y Nata.
(Excellent)
18 Jun 2020
Left by Workawayer (Celia & Javier) for host
Our very first Workaway experience was here, with Michelle and Dave ( and Dora!) and we are so thankful ! We can say we had such a wonderful experience ! They welcomed us the first day and made us feel like home straightaway. Our private cabin was very cute and comfy with all the necessary to cook, relax and settle. The place is very well located… read more
18 Jun 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Celia & Javier)
We cannot say enough great things about Celia and Javier! They came here during a super weird time-- Covid lockdown-- and honestly we wouldn't want to have been quaruntined with anyone else. Apart from being lovely to be around, they were amazingly helpful and completed a range of renovations around the property while we were closed. They are very… read more
(Excellent)
21 Mar 2020
Left by Workawayer (Verena & Kevin) for host
To make this WONDERFUL volunteering was exactly or even better of what we were looking for!!
We've been one and a half month in this paradise watching from the property howler monkeys, cappuccino monkeys, tucans, iguanas, squerrels, frogs, blue morpho butterflies every day and serving nice people. Just we left to explore other areas of Costa… read more
We've been one and a half month in this paradise watching from the property howler monkeys, cappuccino monkeys, tucans, iguanas, squerrels, frogs, blue morpho butterflies every day and serving nice people. Just we left to explore other areas of Costa… read more
22 Feb 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Verena & Kevin)
Verena and Kevin are an absolute pleasure to have here . They are always so positive which brings a great vibe to our little community. They are super flexible with their tasks and go above and beyond what we ask of them. We love having them here and highly recommend to other hosts. They will be a excellent addition to any type of project! We will… read more
(Excellent)
10 Jan 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Sarah-Isabella & Carolin Miriam)
Carolin and Sarah were the absolute best! It ended up being a little bit stressful around here during the time they stayed with us, and honestly they were so much help! I don't know if we could have done it without them!
They are extremely organized, tidy, respectful and hard-working. All the tasks we ever gave them were done to perfection and… read more
They are extremely organized, tidy, respectful and hard-working. All the tasks we ever gave them were done to perfection and… read more
(Excellent)
10 Jan 2020
Left by Workawayer (Sarah-Isabella & Carolin Miriam) for host
We are still overwhelmed by our workaway experience, which felt like a home far away from home to us. If we have had more time, we definitely would have extended our stay but our travel schedule interefered with that. Therefore, we stayed there a bit more than one month, which was incredibly beyond expectations because we've had a variety of tasks… read more
10 Nov 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Claudia & Luke)
Luke and Claudia were an absolute pleasure to have at our cabinas! They always had such positive attitudes, ready to work, and willing to take on any tasks we had for them. A huge plus was that they were really friendly and outgoing, so they were always interacting with guests, making them welcomed and at home here in Uvita.
Luke is super crafty… read more
Luke is super crafty… read more
(Excellent)
9 Nov 2019
Left by Workawayer (Claudia & Luke) for host
What an amazing experience with excellent hosts! We worked for Michelle and Dave for a month and wished we could have stayed longer! This workaway was extremely organised, we had clear working hours and instructions for the jobs that needed done which meant we could enjoy our time off and make the most of our experience in Uvita. Dave and Michelle… read more
10 Aug 2019
Left by Workawayer (Eleonora & Sebastian) for host
Michelle and David are the BEST hosts you can ever find! Work was so organised, communication was excellent and the overall experience was incredible. Also the location is beautiful and close to the beach. Accommodation they provide for workawayers is perfect and very comfortable. We loved it so much that we ended up staying for a month, so if you… read more
26 Apr 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (David & Sophia )
(Negative)
10 Feb 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Yanick & Sheila)
We were so thrilled to have Yanik and Sheila here for the last month and were so sad to see them go! They were so helpful, taking on the responsibilities of our reception, and all of the other upkeep and maintenance tasks around the property. They always had such a great attitude and we had a lot of positive feedback from all of our guests. They… read more
(Excellent)
10 Feb 2019
Left by Workawayer (Yanick & Sheila) for host
Volunteering with Michelle & Dav was an amazing experience, to say the least! They made us feel very welcomed as soon as we arrived and they made sure we felt at home the whole time we stayed there. They patiently showed us how to do the work(which is simple) and we're grateful for that. The cabins are great and the beach (which is a 5 minute walk… read more
30 Dec 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Osvaldo & Natalia)
Osvaldo and Natalia were absolutely fantastic! We were out of town for a month of their stay and they ran our hostel perfectly. They were unbelievably helpful, responsible, and trustworthy and we are so greatful for everything they did while they were here. We cannot recommend them enough. We hope to have them back next year!
(Excellent)
29 Aug 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Corina & Julien)
Corina and Julien exceeded our expectations-- to say the least! They were extremely trustworthy, reliable, and considerate. It was amazing how much we were able to get done while they were here due to how efficiently they worked and how quickly they catched on to our daily tasks. In addition to gardening, housekeeping and reception work, Corina's… read more
(Excellent)
29 Aug 2018
Left by Workawayer (Corina & Julien) for host
This was our first Workaway experience and we enjoyed it so much. Michelle and Dav, who are former Workawayers themselves and who are now managing and living on the property, were extremely welcoming and easy to work with. Trust, we believe, was established from the first moments we met and that made the whole experience go smoothly.
We stayed 3… read more
We stayed 3… read more
2 Jul 2018
Left by Workawayer (Caroline_Marika) for host
Hi guys! Staying with Michelle and Dav (and Denis & Suzanne) was incredible! They have truly created a special and peaceful place. Alec and I stayed for almost a month from May to June and would have loved to stay longer. From the moment we got there, Mich and Dav welcomed us with open arms and made us feel like part of the family and team. The… read more
19 Apr 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Edouard & Marion)
Edouard and Marion were fantastic volunteers that quickly became an essential and fantastic part of our little team here. Both are extremely hardworking, honest, reliable, and really great people! They are very creative and did a wonderful job helping with some renovations/wood working around our cabins. We wish they could have stayed longer and… read more
(Excellent)
3 Apr 2018
Left by Workawayer (Edouard & Marion) for host
We only spend few days here but this place has really been a home for us. Michelle and Dav have welcome us like family, they trusted us, they shared their experience with us, they have been really good to us ! Its been hard to leave this place because we felt welcome and a part of the team.
We really had great time with Michelle and Dav, and… read more
We really had great time with Michelle and Dav, and… read more
