Amazing place with amazing people!

Stayed in March 2023

Nothing!

I cannot fault this place. You have to stay here. It was exceptional. We saw loads of toucans eating breakfast whilst we were, went on the night walk and saw loads of animals. We went to see a sloth in the wild and the hosts provided great recommendations. They love what they do and it shows. I wish I could give more than 10/10 Thank you for an incredible stay 🙂

Stayed in March 2023

The showers were lukewarm, but this was a minor inconvenience and something that we knew about the accommodation when we booked! The welcoming atmosphere, incredible food and opportunities to explore this gorgeous property made the stay 100% worth it!

Cecropia Ecolodge is a jungle paradise in Costa Rica! The hosts, Noe and Jay, are incredibly friendly and welcoming! My sister and I felt like part of their family. We arrived late in the evening due to travel issues and Noe immediately greeted us and cooked us a delicious homemade dinner. Noe cooked us homemade breakfast and dinner at the property every day and it was the best food we had in Costa Rica by far! We also did a night tour with Jay and he showed us so many interesting insects, frogs and animals, including a sleeping hummingbird. The property was also a great jumping off point for exploring the area around Arenal and La Fortuna. Noe and Jay clearly care so much about their little piece of jungle and we felt lucky to share it with them! I would recommend that everyone visiting Costa Rica should stay here!

Stayed in March 2023

- its far out of town, the way to get there is a bit steep and rocky so i suggest going there by SUV (although there were people going by a small car (but be very careful then) -> thats not really a minus because thats what make to place so nice - you are really sorrounded by nature! - there is no really bad thing to say about this place - its awesome and it was one of the best places for uns in Costa Rica! Thank you!

This place is absolutely great - you wont regret booking it! - super nice and lovely Hosts - beautiful gardens and property - nice and clean rooms/beds/bathroom, hot shower - nightwalk cheap and very cool - you can see a lot of different frogs in the evening - food is absolutely great - you can see many many different birds

Stayed in January 2023

Everything was just perfect!!! The owners love what they’re doing and they’re doing it with so much passion and you just fall in love with the place!! The food they provide is amazingly tasty and healthy!! The property is beautiful and the owners propose tours to acknowledge their guests with the wild life. They are helping their guest with anything they can!! We arrived late so they waited for us, I eat only vegan goon, so they were preparing special meals for me! At our last day, when we said that we had not seen a sloth yet, they even proposed to take her to another property, where they’ve heard there was a sloth at the moment! Amazing people!! Thank you!! You made us feel at home!!

Stayed in February 2023

The accomodation is truly amazing. The hosts are locals and can tell you everything about the animals, things to do in the area (also the less touristic spots) and provide great food. 10/10 score would be an understatement for this great place to stay! Jay and Nohelia you are amazing, thankyou for making us feel PURA VIDA

Stayed in February 2023

It is one of the most beautiful places we've ever staid in. Lovely passionated hosts, great surroundings, delicious food. We really loved it.

Stayed in February 2023

This young couple is dedicated to restoring and protecting the rainforest. Their hard work has paid off. Their property is so beautiful! Walking trails meander through different eco systems. There is also a botanical garden and an observation deck to view the stunning scenery. The night walk is amazing!Jay has a sharp eye and we saw many differ creatures--red eyed tree frogs, glass frogs, tiny lizards and many different insects. Every morning at 6am, the birds are fed and both Nohelia and Jay are on hand to give interesting information about different species. We learned so much. The breakfasts are so delicious. Fresh fruit, fresh fruit juice, eggs, banana bread, toast, coffee, a variety of tea. Dinner is another tasty delight with homegrown organic ingredients. The cabins are set right in the jungle. Just sitting on our porch overlooking the lush verdant growth was a wonderful experience. The cabins themselves are very comfortable and have cooking facilities. Jay and Nohelia are such hospitable, gracious loving hosts. They make sure that everyone has a fantastic and educational time at their eco lodge. Thank you for a most incredible experience, our best in Costa Rica. We'll be back.

Stayed in January 2023

Nohe and Jay are wonderful hosts and our stay there was one of the highlights of a two week trip through Costa Rica

Stayed in January 2023

Absolutely amazing place run by great hosts. Definitely a highlight of our vacation in CR. They have their own forest where you can take a walk or you can chill in a hammock in their stunning garden full of birds. Ideal place for relaxing and enjoying the beautiful nature.

Stayed in January 2023

hot water would have been nice for showering but the tepid temperature was fine and refreshing.

It is deep in the rain forest full of gorgeous birds, frogs etc. The owners are naturalists who share their knowledge enthusiastically with you. they are also excellent cooks!

Stayed in January 2023

The stay in Cecropia Ecolodge with Nohelia and Jay is one of the most memorable moments in CR! It’s amazing. It’s a huge place of garden and forest that Jay and Noelia built throughout the years, where you can hike and go on a tour to see animals. The lodge is very quiet, comfy, surrounded by beautiful plants and animals. The two hosts are chill, welcoming, helpful and passionate about what they do. Another wonderful thing is to experience life without Wi-Fi connection(available on in the dining common area), which allows me to immerse more in the nature. For solo travellers, this place can be reached by Uber or taxi.

Stayed in December 2022

Nothing, it was perfect.

This was an incredibly beautiful Ecolodge, with everything we could have wanted. The owners were absolutely wonderful. I absolutely recommend eating dinner at the property. It was really good. They also offer night walks.

Stayed in January 2023

Could not find anything.

This place is a beautiful gem. The property is beautifully located in the middle of a rainforest. It is very peaceful, clean and comfortable. We loved how peaceful it was but especially we liked the owners of the property. Both Nohelia and Jay are just fantastic. We immediately felt comfortable in this place. Both are caring and very accommodating towards the guests. We were impressed how compassionate and knowledgeable they’re about the nature and how much work they put into restoring and enhancing the property. They are constantly planting the trees and preserving the healthy ecosystem of the rainforest. Everything they do is with love and attention. Every guest is treated with smiles and they make everyone feel special. We got a fresh bag of Costa Rican coffee as a gift on arrival. How lovely. Nohelia is a supper cook. We had a great breakfast everyday as well as two diners cooked for us and all were super tasty and healthy. The bests meals we had in Costa Rica. We enjoyed the educational night tour with Jay and our daily talk with Nohelia about birds and nature. Watching the birds when eating incredible breakfast was our daily start for a day. We definitely recommend this place for all nature lovers. We hope to be back. Thank you.

Stayed in January 2023

There was nothing we can think of

We loved everything! From the hosts being so kind, welcoming and helpful, to the delicious breakfast and dinner Noe made! We saw so many birds and wild life and Jay was so knowledgeable and helpful in explaining the importance of all of them. We also received great recommendations for where to go to best see the Arenal volcano as well as get great food! You can tell the hosts are both so passionate about their place and the work they do, it was not just a place to stay on our trip, it was a wonderful experience that contributed to our overall time in Costa Rica and we look forward to coming back. Highly recommend!!

Stayed in December 2022

The road and driveway can be a challenge for economy cars. A four wheel SUV would be more adept at it.

From literally the moment we arrived to our departing hour, Jay and Nohelia made our two night stay a special one. We arrived at nightfall, and Jay let us know that we could join the night nature walk. They have made a spring fed pond; in and around it you will see frogs, toads, and more. The walk continues where you can see leaf cutter ants at work, cinnamon and other native plants. A wonderful breakfast is included, hand crafted to your dietary needs. They mount local fruit on a wooden frame near the outdoor dining room, so by the time breakfast begins, you will have a dozen birds entertaining you. We saw parrots and a toucan from afar as well. Dinner is great and inexpensive. On the morning of our departure, Nohelia had us select two trees from their greenhouse, which we named and planted. We hope to return when they are grown. There is Wi-Fi at the dining area (which you are welcome to use all day), but not at the cabins.

Stayed in December 2022

Everything was perfect

Amazing hosts Exceptional place for birds watching and if you want to reconnect with nature Delicious meals This stay was by far our favorite in Costa Rica

Stayed in December 2022

Super friendly People!!!! I think the best place we went to in Costa Rica. And she makes the best food we ever tasted!!

Stayed in December 2022

Cecropia lodge was the perfect place for a vacation thanks to Nohelia and Jay’s warm hospitality!! The location is wonderful for birdwatching and it is easy to spend a lot of time just exploring their property. my sister and I stayed here and it was very safe. We participated in the night and day tours they offered and were lucky to see many animals, including tree frogs and kinkajou!!! it was really interesting to hear about their reforestation projects. Nohelia and Jay were really helpful in suggesting day trips in the Fortuna area, as well as non touristy hikes and hot springs that we absolutely loved. they knew an impressive amount about the animals in the area and the food was great as well (which was amazing after being out hiking all day). I was a bit hesitant to rent a car in Costa Rica because I live in nyc and don’t drive frequently, but we ended up getting one and found that driving around was no problem at all, and made it much easier to be spontaneous. we rented a compact SUV for an easier time with potholes and avoided the hectic traffic in San Jose (for anyone wondering, most of the airport car rentals take you directly onto the highway so you can easily skip that area). all in all Cecropia is a perfect location for nature lovers. I hope to return someday soon!!

Stayed in December 2022

We liked everything...you need a car to get there, preferably a 4WD but we managed in a small rented car. If you like nature, bird watching and short hikes, you will be in heaven. Our only regret was that we only spent one night. The food is fresh, healthy and mainly grown in the garden. We did the night hike with Jay....we didn't see big exotic animals but the smaller specimens that usually go unnoticed but are so important in the ecosystem. Several species of ants and frogs, lizards and a sleeping hummingbird.We saw more species of birds here than in the national parks- even toucans. A fantastic stay.

Stayed in December 2022

Nohelia and Jay are really good host's, super friendly and lovely. They helped us planing our trip through Costa Rica, gave advise and did their best to make us feel comfortable. We saw multiple beautiful bird's, frog's and other animals and the host's could always say something about every species. The room was clean, comfortable and quiet. We had a great experience.

Stayed in December 2022

Nada

Everything. From the clean lodges to the excellent food (breakfast and dinner). From the beautiful property to the kindness of Jay and Nohelia. You just feel, that they put all their effort and heart into this project. They celebrate every little step and they know every square-inch. The nightwalk with Jay was so amazing. You just feel like home. Only, that it's a much more beautiful home then your real one.

Stayed in December 2022

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This was one of my best stops during my 3 months Latin America travels. The owners are the kindest most helpful people and have such a passion for nature and sustainability! Food was amazing, night tour was amazing, birds and animals on property were amazing. It was wonderful to stay here. My only regret is not having the time to stay longer. I will definitely be coming back and recommending this place to my friends and family!

Stayed in November 2022

we absolutely loved the hosts, the purpose of the place and the amazing healthy food ♥️

Stayed in November 2022

All perfect!

You shouldn't miss to stay at this place. No words needed. Just book, go there and enjoy the beauty of nature and the hospitality of the owner. 5 star nature experience and more! Thank you. We'll see again.

Stayed in September 2022