Flutterby House
150 Meters North of Cabinas Bamboo, Uvita Costa Rica
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#1 of 16 hostels in Uvita
Location
4.4
Cleanliness
4.2
Service
4.3
Value
4.2
GreenLeaders Bronze level
The Flutterby House returns after a few years resting, with the same good vibesis a sustainable eco-friendly hostel, bar, and restaurant located in Uvita, Costa Rica at the edge of Marino Ballena National Park. We private cabins and dorm rooms, and are a 5 minute walk from the beach. Our mission is to provide a safe, clean, comfortable and fun “home away from home” for travelers and vacationers. We wish to foster an environment that inspires creativity, self-discovery and learning, while living sustainably, responsibly and respectfully on this earth. We offer a chef’s kitchen, yoga deck, free lockers for the use of all guests and much more! We provide hammocks in the shade, comfy lounge areas, and parking, and have quiet hours from 10pm to 7am so that all guests and wildlife may rest easily at night. Our bar/restaurant is a social hub of activity in the Uvita/Bahia area, We also offer information about tours and things to do around, we are very happy to receive you again
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Property amenities
Free parking
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Wifi
Bar / lounge
Non-smoking hotel
Shared bathroom
Private check-in / check-out
Laundry service
Restaurant
Breakfast available
Happy hour
Shared kitchen
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Private balcony
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Non-smoking rooms
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Charming
Languages Spoken
English, Spanish
Location
150 Meters North of Cabinas Bamboo, Uvita Costa Rica
Flutterby House
Getting there
Somewhat walkable
Grade: 61 out of 100
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within 0.75 miles
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- They ask for a 50$ deposit and when we check out the employe want us to wait for his collegue to have our money back. - The kitchen and in general all the place was not well maintened, dirty kitchen, bathrrooms not renovated. Rooms dusty, old not clean furniture. - The beds don't have mosquito nets so we had lots of mosquito bites. - Breakfast: rice was not fresh and have no fruit. - We didn't feel welcomed and it has been to us the worst expérience we have ever had in a hostel. We find it expensive for the quality of the accomodations and the service. We absolutely dont recommend it.
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Date of stay: April 2023Trip type: Traveled with friends
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Room Tip: Better to have a car in this area or be ready to walk under the sun.
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This place has a great vibe, fun employees and comfortable rooms. The only complaint I had was that it was so far from the "town" of Uvita and the buses. But it was super close to the beach. I would suggest it to anyone who has a car rental or a bike.
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Date of stay: February 2020
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Flutterby is not for everyone but what a cool place and unique experience. The best part is the welcoming and friendly staff (shout out to Felipe). Once you’re there, you’re part of the “family.” The bar and food are great too. For other places to eat, you must try the Sabor Espanol restaurant nearby.
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Date of stay: February 2020
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Room Tip: If you want your own bathroom, get a room in the “casa.”
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Responded Mar 2, 2020
Thank you very much for your review, we are glad you enjoyed your time with us at the Flutterby. Safe travels and we look forward to welcoming you back in the future.
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The best fish tacos and huevos rancheros!! We ate there 3 times in our 4 day stay! Wonderful outdoor space with a great vibe! The food is very tasty and reasonably priced! Walking distance to the beach!
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Date of stay: February 2020
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Response from flutterbyhouse, Guest Relations Manager at Flutterby House
Responded Feb 18, 2020
Thank you very much for your review, we are very happy that you enjoyed the vibe and loved the food. Thanks for stopping in and enjoy the rest of your travels.
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Food and cocktails were good and fairly priced. The cabins were rustic and gave an authentic vibe. Nighttime security guard was a relief. Mosquito nets and towels were provided. Great place for younger folks to stay as they work hard to include social activities there. Owner was very friendly and gave us nice advice. One of the best hostels we came across!
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Date of stay: January 2020Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Response from flutterbyhouse, Guest Relations Manager at Flutterby House
Responded Feb 4, 2020
Thank you very much for your review, we are very glad that you enjoyed your time with us and liked the vibe we have here. From all of us at the Flutterby we wish you safe and happy travels.
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The is one of the coolest hostels ever...it was located super close to the beach (5 min walking tops!!) and the food was so good that we had to force our selves to branch out and try other places. The sisters who run the place have put a lot of work into making there dream come true and both Kim & Pam were always on property helping out and mingling with the guest. A real cool chilled out vibe that isn't to be missed!!
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Date of stay: January 2020
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Room Tip: Stay in the Penthouse Treehouse...it has a great deck with two hammocks to hang in
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Response from flutterbyhouse, Guest Relations Manager at Flutterby House
Responded Jan 15, 2020
Thank you very much for your review, we are glad that you enjoyed your time staying at the Flutterby and that you enjoyed the food here as much as we do. From everyone here at the Flutterby we wish you safe travels and hope to see you again in the future.
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We booked for two of us a three bedroom private room and we wanted twin beds so this would be fine but they only had a double and then one single bed but the single bed was up a steep stairwell with a very small area to sleep in where if you raised your head you would hit the ceiling. The first night was awful as some young lady decided to use the verandah we had paid for to sleep in and slept in the hammock near the other room to us and left her bags outside our room with dirty underwear everywhere leading to our room. The toilets are down the steep steps from the tree house so if you need to go desperately then do calculate the time to get to the stairs. The showers and toilets were fairly clear we thought Breakfast you pay for but it is good and the atmosphere at night when everyone comes back from surfing is great but then later on people sleep on the sofas where you eat your breakfast and that is not fair and pretty disgusting considering you are getting up early for the tours you do. Everything is paid upfront the lady was clear on that and they give you wristbands when you come which is weird. There was no parking any of the days we stayed. The roof leaked in our room and we had awful rains that night so had leakages on the floor. The laundry sheets have seen better days they were threadbare so a bit of attention is needed on this.…
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Date of stay: January 2020
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Response from flutterbyhouse, Guest Relations Manager at Flutterby House
Responded Jan 15, 2020
Thank you very much for your review and we are deeply sorry that you were not happy with your stay with us. We do hope that if any problems arise with your stay while you are here that you let staff know as soon as possible so that we can attend to any thing that needs to be done, we want to ensure that all our guest have a great time while on holiday with us. We will take on board all of your comments and make sure that we make the necessary changes as we move forward. Again from all of us at the Flutterby we are very sorry that we didn't quite meet your expectations, we wish you safe and happy travels.
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We stayed in the Private tree house and it was absolutely lovely. The room/flat is outstanding, the view breathtaking and the staff is friendly and very helpful. If you happen to be in Uvita please be sure to stay here!
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Date of stay: January 2020
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Response from flutterbyhouse, Guest Relations Manager at Flutterby House
Responded Jan 15, 2020
Thank you very much for your review, we are very glad that you enjoyed staying in the tree house and we have passed your comments on to our staff. Safe travels and we hope to welcome you back here soon.
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This hostel is honestly unlike any other! The staff are kind, attentive and more than helpful. The owners Pam and Kim go above and beyond to make sure guests are taken care of. The beer is always cold and the food is delicious (for the love of god, PLEASE order yourself the cobb salad - you’ll be glad you did)! I can’t recommend the Flutterby House enough :)
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Date of stay: January 2020Trip type: Traveled with friends
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Response from flutterbyhouse, Guest Relations Manager at Flutterby House
Responded Jan 15, 2020
Thank you so much for your review, we are so happy that you enjoyed your stay with us and we have passed your amazing comments on to our staff. From all of us at the Flutterby, we hope you enjoy the rest of your travels and we hope to welcome you back here soon.
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When my daughter asked me to come visit her in vita and stay at the Flutterbye house I was wary. But after staying awake two years ago and then again recently I have to say it’s one of my favorite places. Pam and Kim are amazing, the food ... yummy and fresh, the classes, massage, scheduled beach cleanups... all make me smile! I ended up moving nearby, but still stop in for a Spunky Monkey or a Cobb Salad... or just to say hi!
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Date of stay: December 2019Trip type: Traveled with family
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Response from flutterbyhouse, Guest Relations Manager at Flutterby House
Responded Dec 30, 2019
Thank you so much for your review, we are very glad that you enjoyed all of our amenities and our scheduled activities. The Spunky Monkey is one of our favourites. Thank you again, and we hope to welcome you back here in the future. Safe travels and Happy New year
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PRICE RANGE
$37 - $59 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
LOCATION
Costa RicaProvince of PuntarenasUvita
NUMBER OF ROOMS
32
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Frequently Asked Questions about Flutterby House
Which popular attractions are close to Flutterby House?
Nearby attractions include Parque Nacional Marino Ballena (0.7 miles), El Refugio Costa Ballena (0.6 miles), and Southern CR Picnic (0.7 miles).
What are some of the property amenities at Flutterby House?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, an on-site restaurant, and a lounge.
What food & drink options are available at Flutterby House?
Guests can enjoy an on-site restaurant, a lounge, and breakfast during their stay.
What are some restaurants close to Flutterby House?
Conveniently located restaurants include Bagel Time Bakery, Pizza Time, and Sabor Espanol.
Is Flutterby House located near the city center?
Yes, it is 0.8 miles away from the center of Uvita.
Which languages are spoken by the staff at Flutterby House?
The staff speaks multiple languages, including English and Spanish.