Blanca and Selvin's is a wonderful place to stay, if you don't require plush creature comforts. This is the real Costa Rica with all aspects: We were in a detached mini-house with a bed room and bathroom, including hot shower and a separated kitchen (stove, toaster, fridge and basics. There is a large covered veranda protecting you from rain and sun facing jungle vegetation, with two hammocks and a large dining room table and chairs,; so you can watch the monkeys (many howlers), toucans, iguanas, other birds, butterflies. flowers, agouties (large, cute local animals), It is clean and comfortable with all functional needs provided for. There are other individual cabinas, as well as some connected units and rooms that are charming, with a fridge and coffee maker. Specify the type of accommodations you want and Andrea will work with you. She is very helpful and accommodating. Be persistent and specific to help the staff help you. The beach is a short (4-5 minute) walk down the gravel road (you can hear the waves at night). The beach(Punta Uva) is quiet and laid-back populated by a mix of local people and tourists. No hassles, or loud music.There are a few small craft stalls at one point of the beach, one with items made by indigenous people (Briibri). There is a restaurant connected to the cabinas/rooms run by the same owners. Selvin, Blanca and their son, Marko, which serves the best food in the area; they are warm and hospitable. Selvin is a font of knowledge so you missing a major part of the charm and value if you don't take the opportunity to sit and shoot the breeze with him and pick his brain, chat to learn volumes about "where you are." This location is perfect: on a quiet road, but close to the busy town of Puerto Viejo, the Jaguar Center, Ara Project releasing Macaws and (a little further north near Cahuita, which has a wonderful national park) the Sloth Sanctuary. Going south is Manzanillo and the Gandoca National Refuge. (contact Abel Bustamante or Florentino for a great tour.) There are also other decent restaurants up and down the road from 1 to 4 km away. This place is perfect for couples, families, friends, solo. The wifi is a bit unreliable/sparse.…