It was a bit difficult without a vehicle but not impossible, especially if you book your tours through the property.

We loved the seaside view, the private cabana with two bedrooms and 2 washrooms. The food available there was the best we had in all of our time in Costa Rica!

Stayed in May 2024

There is no hot shower--but when we were there it didn't matter as you really only wanted a cool one.

We were picked up from the boat by Edu in a very friendly way as we disembarked onto the beach. It was an exciting trip up river from Sierpe which is the main launch place for Drake Bay. He drove us the twenty minutes or so to the Lodge. Arriving there was one of the highlights of our time in Costa Rica. We picked up his daughters from school on the way which almost made us feel part of the family. Sabrina welcomed us to their lovely veranda style "restaurant" with a salad lunch as looked out over the lagoon and to the Pacific Ocean beyond. From there we were taken to our tree house which Edu had made using wood from the forest or the beach. It was beautiful with a lovely veranda almost filled by the double hammock. The accommodation was much more luxurious than we had been expecting. We had supper each night cooked by the family and it was delicious. There are only two lodges and so it feels a really personal experience. Everywhere is very clean but also open to the natural world. The setting is amazing with the forest surrounding you on three sides and then a wonderful view down to the lagoon. Edu will canoe you across to the beach where there is a wonderful walk along the Pacific and you are very likely to see red macaw and monkeys. He will pick you up later or you can just take a canoe yourself. His canoe tour of the local waterways is also magic. We did a trip to the Corcovado Reserve and saw a tapir which was very special. We went to San Pedrillo which is nearer to Drake Bay and a bit less busy than some of the other stations. Your hosts will organise this for you as it has to be booked in advance. Sabrina and Edu are just the most lovely people and do everything they can to make sure your stay with them the best time. We can't recommend this place highly enough and if we were going back to Costa Rica, we would definitely want to go here again.

Stayed in March 2024

Nothing really, but it is worth noting that if you are the kind of traveller that needs A/C and hot showers: realize you are booking a stay in nature, this might not be for you. Better to know in advance!

The view and the place are stunning. The hosts are really kind and helpful, they will make sure you have everything you need! They will help you book tours, provide their own night tour (do this!) and lend you their canoe. Also be sure to include breakfast and dinner with your stay. They are both excellent cooks! The rooms are really tidy and clean, there is an excellent view from the rooftop patio and you can hear and see a lot of animals, especially at night.

Stayed in March 2024

The fans in the bedrooms are a little noisy.

Location is out of this world! Sabrina and Edu are incredible hosts - so friendly, kind, and passionate. I’d describe the accommodation as an opportunity to be at one with nature… it’s fairly basic eco-style and all handcrafted - you really get a sense that you’re sleeping in one of the most biodiverse places on earth. It’s mega… I loved having a proper coffee in a hammock in the morning, listening to the sounds of the jungle and the crashing of the waves beyond the lagoon. Sabrina’s empanadas were delicious and she even prepared some fish for us that my husband caught on the lagoon - extremely kind, we didn’t expect that! I just wish we’d been able to stay longer!

Stayed in February 2024

We loved the location - so peaceful and beautiful, and so many interesting birds and animals. Our hosts were kind and helpful and the food was awesome. We had breakfast and dinner there every evening. We especially loved all the sunsets and walking on the nearly deserted beach. Would definitely stay there again and will recommend to all our friends and family.

Stayed in January 2024

absolutely nothing

everything, the room was perfect, the restaurant and food were excellent. The location made me feel like i was in a beautiful peaceful and remote oasis. Highly recommend this property.

Stayed in July 2023

We were very sweaty! Worth it!

We wanted our kids to experience a rustic, nature-focused lodge. This was perfect. The hosts were wonderful and great cooks. There was a button to push if we needed them but otherwise they let us enjoy the property on our own. They helped organize tours and taught us about the flora and fauna. No AC and very basic accommodations. But clean and very beautiful. The excursion into Corcovado was amazing. Good guide and saw many animals close by. Bring bug spray. Bring ear plugs because the parrots and howler monkeys are loud very early in the AM. Must have 4wheel drive for roads and river crossings.

Stayed in July 2023

Nothing - idyllic spot. But don’t expect all the facilities of a 5* resort.

The stunning location, set literally at the end of 20+ km of unpaved road, on its own lagoon, a few metres from the ocean, with only the sounds of the birds and frogs to disturb the peace. The owners, super helpful and friendly, sociable but never intrusive. The property itself, self-contained units with rustic simplicity and total privacy.

Stayed in July 2023

This was more like glamping than a hotel. I am 71 years old with pins in my hips and a knee replacement and it was too rough for me but my 15 year old grandson thought it was altogether fanbulous. Screened in cabina with a porch and outdoor kitchen. No A/C, no hot water, no internet except at the restaurant. No TVs or access to the beach. To get to the cabina there was a rough muddy path and suspended concrete bridge over the swamp with baby crocodiles in it. Not for people with mobility issues or small children. While located right next to the airstrip, it was a 30 minute 4 wheel drive ride on really bad roads to town, crossing through the river on the way, a grueling trip for me, fun for the kids. It cost $25 for a taxi back, and one Saturday evening the restaurant called eight different drivers before finding one willing to make the trip. Prices for groceries and at the restaurants were not cheap, and there was no shopping. If you haven't been to Puerto Jimenez I recommend it rather than Drake Bay, pretty much the same excursions to Corcovado and the super pod of dolphins, and the Golfo Dulce, unless you are a young backpacker and want to go rough and rustic. Of course, as soon as they complete a decent road in then the tourists will multiply, the condos will be built, the banks and souvenir shops will open next to Starbucks just like many other accessible beach destinations.

Breakfasts were varied, plentiful and delicious. Local cuisine, clean food, well presented, lots of fruit. We opted to eat dinner there most nights and that was great. The view was fabulous. The hosts, Eddie and Sabrina were absolutely delightful and went over and above to make us comfortable and accommodate our schedules. If you want remote, unspoiled, and authentic, and to get away from your devices, this is the place for you. The porch had various chairs and hammocks with a view of the estuary and the ocean. The kitchen was stocked with basics, and there was a small fridge. Fans in the sleeping rooms with private bathrooms. The host took us into town for our tours and dinner out. No McDonalds, Starbucks, or ATMs in town, just a row of small hotels and restaurants perched on the mountain above the harbor. The wild life was plentiful and the hosts are working to improve the accommodations. We were there in June and it rained everyday. One night the howler monkeys were singing in the rain and the toucans woke us up each morning about 4:45 AM. There were Macaws too.

Stayed in June 2023

Located on a lovely rustic farm with nice views of the lagoon and beach. There are complimentary canoes and kayaks to take on the lagoon. There is also a forest trail on the property. It was a pleasure to be hosted by Sabrina and Edu. Edu was kind enough to pick and drop us at the airport. Nice meals that were accommodating of our dietary restrictions.

Stayed in March 2023

There was nothing to dislike

Absolutely everything. The hosts Edu and Sabrina were totally amazing. We had the most delicious breakfasts and also ate dinner on 2 occasions. We stayed in the bungalow which had everything we needed plus more and the view was to die for. There is also a boat to take out at your disposal which was so peaceful.

Stayed in February 2023

The hosts were lovely and personable with us. It's a beautiful property and very well taken care of.

Stayed in February 2023

Nothing!

The contact with the host was perfect and helpfull, the location was super, the bungalow was really nice, the host Edu was a very nice and helpful guide, cook, driver etc etc. The night tour of Edu was the best we had in Costa Rica. Overall it was absolutely the best stay in Costa Rica for us!

Stayed in January 2023

We really liked how relaxed the place was and how friendly the hosts were. They made our stay very pleasant.

Stayed in August 2022

Wasn't really the type of beach we wanted to be on and there wasn't easy access to the beach.

The property was really nice and the food was stellar!

Stayed in March 2022

Nothing, it was perfect.

The place was very quiet and beautiful. The rooms were spacious and the beds comfortable. The hosts were wonderful. They adjusted to our schedule and made breakfast and diner just for us. A lot of the ingredients came from their garden! We also very much appreciated that they helped us repair a problem with our rental car. We absolutely recommend staying there!

Stayed in February 2022

Cold showers. Not ice cold and you do get used to it. Unable to reach you he beach except by row boat or kayak.

Dinners prepared by the hosts were excellent. Surroundings beautiful and peaceful. Lodging comfortable. Hosts very attentive to needs and provided transportation to tours.

Stayed in January 2022

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Stayed in February 2024

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Stayed in May 2023

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Stayed in May 2023