Un séjour intense, inoubliable! Nous somme restés 4 jours à Casa Pequena en famille (couple + 2 enfants de 10 et 14 ans). La finca est située dans une clairière au milieu de la forêt primaire. Les capucins et les singes araignées sont les plus proches voisins (quand aux singes hurleurs...). Y parvenir est une petite aventure : 4x4 impératif, près de 2 heures de piste et le franchissement de rios.... L'hébergement est rustique (on recharge sa batterie et on se l'installe pour avoir de la lumière, pas de réfrigérateur, la salle commune pour partager les repas au bout de la propriété...) et authentique, comme ses occupants! Un excellent contact avec Osvaldo, sa compagne et sa petite équipe (il y a toujours quelqu'un pour vous rendre service, vous renseigner... ou discuter!). Une impression de vivre en famille. Mention toute spéciale à Jimmy, qui était à nos cotés quand notre voiture est tombée en panne : MERCI, pour sa cuisine, la convivialité partagée, sans oublier la visite à "la bomba"! Osvaldo s'est occupé de nous réserver les excursions dans le parc du Corcovado (un tapir à moins de 2m!), à Isla del cano (nage avec la tortue!) et la rando à cheval avec Aaron (sans conteste notre meilleur souvenir de vacances!). Nos enfants ont aussi adoré préparer leur propre jus de canne et leur chocolat.

Amazing place!! Be ready for nature.

I really don't recommend anyone to stay here. Me and my mum booked this place for two nights. It was very hard to communicate with Osvaldo on e-mail, lots of misunderstandings. Just before going to his place he told us that we needed a 4x4 since we have to cross rivers! I was very surprised since that's not a normal thing to do where I'm from, but Osvaldo insisted that it was tiny rivers and there was no problem. We drove there for many hours, got help from locals with crossing rivers, but we couldn't find the location and it was about to get dark. We gave up and wanted to drive back to Drake Bay but when crossing one of the rivers on the way back we failed and completely flooded the car and all our belongings. This little experience have resulted in destroyed computer, iPad, wasted clothing and worst of all - an invoice from Hertz of 15.000USD (no joke). So I'm warning you all, this place is _very_ remote located and you should only try to drive there if you are a very experienced off-road driver. Anyhow, we got good help from Osvaldo afterwards. Me and my mum wanted to go to Drake Bay and sleep somewhere more civilized, but Osvaldo insisted on that his place would be the best for us. But when me and mum got there we totally regret this. No electricity besides some led lights from car batteries, dogs barking, we had to walk about 400 meter in pitch black (flashlights though) to get to the little shed that we where suppose to sleep. In daylight and if you're very optimistic you might call it charmy, but for me and my mum it just felt unsafe and quite filthy. On the good sides: Osvaldo was in trying to be friendly and helpful, but since I blame him for even suggesting a tourist like me to try to drive there, I was absolutely irritated on him all the time. There was a wifi on battery which was nice. The shed is located on the farm, but far away from his house so it really feels like being in the nature. For some that might be a pro, for us in that situation, just a con. The thing we appreciated most, and I'm not being ironic now, was the huge amount of hangers Osvaldo could hand us! Since our luggage was all wet we had to try to dry it all, and Osvaldo helped us with that as well. I wouldn't say that this place is close to Drake Bay. I guess it's about 45 min drive, if all goes well. So...if you're a very experienced 4x4 driver and nature lover that wants to sleep in a shed in the middle of nowhere with the standard of nothing - then I recommend this place! Otherwise I would say, stay away from this place and get a hostel somewhere else that at least feels clean and...

Casa pequeña is a special place in the selva. It is not at all small it is impressive place with several houses. You live in harmony with the tropical forest together with the special people that have build this world. The guest house gives room tot 4 people. We enjoyed the hikes to the avalanche, the horseback driving to the sea and the rio Claro, the nice food, the making of the chocolate, and so on. Also a magical place for children...

We stayed in Casa Pequena for 2 nights in mid-March with our 3 daughters, ages 6, 9, and 11. Everyone had a great time. Our girls loved the 2-story house with the bunk beds (each with their own window). We thoroughly enjoyed learning to make (and eat) cacao. The fresh pizza, teas, and other food were nothing short of gourmet. We very much enjoyed the conversation as we practiced our spanish and they practiced English. Jocelin is wonderful and toured us around, helping us with anything we needed. She even gave me clay for my injured leg (an injury I brought with me). We decided to come by the Sierpe boat taxi and then Osvaldo arranged a jeep taxi to pick us up from Drake for 10,000 colones each way. Driving would be doable at this time of year, but we had other constraints to consider. For us, we were only there one full day and we were happy to relax and enjoy the farm, so we didn't need a vehicle on hand. We highly recommend this stay for anyone who wants a taste of real Costa Rica.

What makes this a truly exceptional place is the hosts and the surroundings. Osvaldo, Yimmy and Daniela were so welcoming and friendly. They are genuinely happy to share knowledge, information and time with their guests. They were especially patient and energetic with our kids who were eager to learn about the farm, and see how things worked. We made chocolate, pizza and coconut oil. What a treat! There are options to go on various tours or just find your own way to beaches, rivers and waterfalls. It's also just as easy to relax on the farm and enjoy nature all around you. Getting there via Sierpe was easy (though not cheap) thanks to Osvaldo who had arranged a taxi once we were off the boat. Buying groceries for your stay in Palmar Norte as Osvaldo recommends is indeed highly recommended as stores are very limited and very expensive in Drake Bay. Don't hesitate, especially with kids as this is a great experience for all. Thank you to the three of you! We will remember our stay at Casa Pequeña for years to come!

What an interesting experience! Fantastic location, great jungle, a self build organic farm, nice people.. Just getting there is already an adventure on it's own. If you're looking for a stay to remember; this is the place. Pura vida :-)

Un séjour inoubliable! Nous somme restés 4 jours à Casa Pequena mon fils et moi. Notre premier voyage ensemble. L'endroit est vraiment dans la jungle, au milieu d'une clairière. La foret sauvage tout autour. Le nombre de sons d'oiseaux est remarquable. La plus grande surprise pour moi est ce manque... de moustiques... Nous étions à la fin décembre. Les singes hurleurs, nous avons fait avec... Il faut comprendre qu'ils veulent faire peur. Comme on sait, ... ils ont plus peur de perdre leur espace vital et veulent éloigner les autres... Parvenir à cet endroit magnifique n'était pas facile. Nous étions heureusement dans la meilleure saison pour la hauteur des rivières à traverser. Ces rivières sont peu profondes à ce temps de l'année... L'hébergement est confortable et isolé pour toute l'intimité qu'il faut. Pas de réfrigérateur mais des moyens pour conserver les éléments quand il le faut. Je me souviendrai d'une soupe Absolument délicieuse que ces gens nous ont préparé. Les visites à Rio Claro étaient nos meilleurs endroits de visites et le mariage de l'eau douce avec la mer, une superbe combinaison de courants d'eaux. Enfin nous recommandons cet endroit paradisiaque à tous les gens qui ont le nécessaire de voyage et surtout un jeep ou véhicule 4x4... essentiel. Encore des bises à Daniella mais pas une seule à Lupo le p'tit chien jaloux...

This place is the place to be in Bahia Drake! I'd love to give 6 stars to Pete & Lexi as they were "super hosts"! From the very first moment we felt more than at home. Both helped us with every question we had, organised (amazing!) trips (Corcovado National Park & snorkelling tour) around the peninsula and were always there to help us. The place itself is incredible! Surrounded by stunning nature, a quiet "private beach" (your own "bath tub") and a little river next to it to have a refreshing cold water swim. The cabina is lovely decorated with a very personal touch as Peter planned & designed it all by himself - very charming and equipped with everything you need and in case you don't want to cook, the village is just a 3 minutes drive away and offers a good variety of local & fusion food - just ask Lexi & Peter and they will tell you the secret spots! We can recommend this wonderful gem to everyone who is seeking for "the real Costa Rica" feeling. Just one thing to mention if you go there by car (you can also go by boat from Sierpe) hire a 4x4: We were driving with a "normal" class B car and it was okay, as it was dry season and we're always up for adventure but it might not be everyone's choice to drive on steep dirt roads and through several rivers - though it makes the place even more special! A very special place and highly recommended!

From the moment we booked with them, Alexis was speedy to respond to all of our questions and was incredibly generous with recommendations and made all of our tour reservations for us (all of which were incredible). The property is beautiful and the beach is one of the prettiest I have every been to. I would come back in a heartbeat. It was a little warm at night but by the morning it was cool. Otherwise, the airbnb was perfect. I would highly recommend it and Alexis as a host to anyone.

La Joyita was absolutely amazing. Prior to arriving, we did all of our corresponding with Alexis, Peter's daughter. If I could give Alexis more than 5 stars for communication, I would. She answered my billion questions very thoroughly and patiently. I felt so comfortable and excited about the upcoming stay. The actual stay was incredible. The cabina itself is gorgeous and cozy, with beautiful aesthetic touches, and an amazing shower. The front porch with the hammocks and breathtaking view of the Bay was a great spot to sit and relax, and visit! We had some amazing times having drinks with Peter and Alexis, and can honestly say that we left with new friends. It also needs to be said that Alexis helped us out enormously by booking our tours. She took care of everything, which made our honeymoon that much more relaxing. The location was spectacular. The beach felt very private, and it's very close to town. We were so happy to be where we were as opposed to in town proper as it felt much quieter, private, and more relaxing. I would recommend La Joyita a million times over, and we feel so incredibly lucky that it is where we chose to make our home in Drake Bay. Thank you so much Peter and Alexis for an amazing stay.

La Joyita was a true gem! Communication beforehand was an absolute breeze and when we arrived we were met by our kind and generous host, along with 2 ice cold beers and some frosty watermelon :) The Cabin itself was a true work of art with immaculate attention to detail. There was a beautiful driftwood light fixture and dark woods throughout. he kitchen was fully stocked with pots, pans, utensils...etc everything we needed to prepare meals. The hilltop location was breezy and the views are exactly as advertised seen in the photos. What you don't see in the photos are all the beautiful birds whizzing by and the miles and miles of virgin beach just steps away. Bottom line: we had a great time and would return in a heartbeat. Highly recommended!

A little slice of paradise! La Joyita certainly lives up to it's name. A beautiful place, perfectly formed and well appointed cabin with a gorgeous view to the Pacific just beyond the lawn. Even in the hottest month there was a cool sea breeze that could be enjoyed on the patio whilst swinging in a hammock. Alexis was a consumate host and her communication from booking until goodbye was some of the best we have encountered over the last 3 months - that's a great number of airbnbs! We had a wonderful stay.

Beautiful cabina with a beautiful host! The cabina is located right on the beach with the best swimming spot a short walk away. The space is beautifully built with everything handcrafted for multi functions. Alexis was extremely helpful and friendly and went above and beyond what we expected. All our days were organized well for us and she was available for multiples questions before we arrived and even after we left. If I could give 10 stars I would!

Alexis took care of us from the moment we connected on airbnb to the moment we wrapped our stay. Full of advice and recommendations to take advantage of all the magic that is strewn about the land and water. For all tours, she pre-arranged for rangers to pick us up from her private beach in front of the property. The home is something from a Costa Rican fairytale. The attention to detail in the construction created a nurturing feel from the moment you step inside. We were lucky to enjoy good weather, and even more lucky to have thunderstorms one afternoon and night, and delighted by the pitter-patter of the rain hitting the roof, and the waves crashing in the background. We will be back for a longer stay next time we travel through Costa Rica. ❤️ worth every penny.

Alexis and Peter were the perfect hosts. Thanks so much for having us! They helped us already before our arrival with arranging scuba diving, a pick up from the airport at Drake Bay and a ride to Puerto Jimenez. When we arrived we fell instantly in love with the place. You can see that Peter put a lot of effort in the cabin and the property. The kitchen was equipped perfectly, the bed was super comfy, the hot shower was a big plus. The beach in front of the door is spectacular and we enjoyed fantastic sun sets. We had a hard time leaving the property because it was just so peaceful to chill out in the hammocks reading. We loved our stay. You guys are the best.

Samuel's house is amazing, we even had happy hour with white face monkeys! You really feel relax with a great view of the ocean. Samuel was also very nice and available. He arranged the tours to corcovado and cano Island. I really recommend anyone to stay there :) like they say here pura vida !

We stayed four days in Samuel's house. It was wonderful. Samuel and Kennedy welcomed us very well. They are very friendly and helpfull to organise the arrival, departure and activities. The place is very beautiful and has a nice view to the sea..We would have been happy to stay longer. Our children enjoyed a lot.

Logement avec une superbe terrasse avec un très beau jardin . Vue magnifique sur île del cano. Point à savoir: ce logement n'a pas d'eau chaude et est excentré. Je conseille vivement la voiture, sinon cela peut faire un peu long à pieds! Logement simple avec le minimum en équipement électroménager. Propreté moyenne au sol des chambres et salle de bain lors de notre séjour. Le reste est propre. Présence de chats sur la terasse.

Samuel est un hôte parfait..... maison propre, dans un endroit idilique.... loin des grosses fréquentations touristiques. Il a pleins de bonnes conseils et nous a permis de voir des tortue..... entre autres. .... belle promenades, baignades..... très agréable avec des enfants..... nous le recommandons absolument ! !!!

This was a great, secluded spot. The porch offers a view of the bay, and two hammocks perfect for reading. Pros: Samuel, the host was great. He was responsive. and even went out of his way to return a forgotten item to us while we were still in town. The porch was terrific! Lots of beds (2 doubles, 4 singles - bunk beds). Basic kitchen and utensils, refrigerator. Wi-fi. Cons: About a 35 minute walk to town. Get your groceries first! We learned that the hard way. There is a taxi that Samuel will call for you, about $5-10 per person, so depends on how you want to do it. Only cold water! Again, maybe I didn't read enough, but that was a surprise to me.

Samuel nous a accueilli avec grande gentillesse et beaucoup de chaleur. Sa maison est à 5 min en voiture de Drake, 3min à pied d une plage sans touriste, et sa maison jouie d une vue imprenable sur la mer et l île Cano. Confort "tropical" qui a un certain charme. Nous avons passé 4 nuits chez Samuel, nous y serions restés plus longtemps. De plus il est connaisseur et passionné de sa terre, Douay et lui forment un duo au grand coeur. On vous remercie tous les 2 pour ces moments magiques et ces ballades dont nous nous souviendrons longtemps. Pura vida !!! Frédéric, Marie-france, Arnaud et Lionel

Great place. Amazing view, fresh fruit everywhere, had the place to ourselves. Private beach as well

A lovely place to spend a week in the rain...

This hostel was a wonderful place to stay. Everyone we met there was friendly and we loved the remote location away from most of the other tourists in the area. We had one of the private rooms which was spacious and clean. They did a great job of organizing tours for us and supporting the local community. We went snorkeling and on a night bug tour The town of El Progresso is small and easily walkable. The local super is just down the street and you can reach the beach by foot in about 30 min (passing by the Drake Bay airport on the way) and each time we went we had the beach basically all to ourselves! If you want to have a relaxing, authentic Costa Rican experience, stay here!

This hostel was great! Possibly the most friendly and engaged staff I've ever met in a hostel. Even though you sleep in a big dorm each bed is separated by curtains so it feels more private. The chill out area is super cosy and it's easy to spend hours chilling in the hammocks reading a good book. I will definitely recommend this hostel to anyone who seeks a chilled out experience in the Osa Peninsula.

We had a really good time at Drakebay Backpackers! We got picked-up from the boat and had an adventurous walk through the river. Our room was very nice and clean. Marvin organized our tour and our way back very uncomplicated. Everyone was very nice and helpful:)

Peaceful, remote and magical - would stay again!

Super endroit, isolé dans la péninsule de Drake bay, prévoir un bon 4*4 ou faire le voyage en bateau ! Prévoir de la nourriture parce que les magasins d'alimentation aux alentours sont hors de prix. Sinon le logement est très sympa, nous avions une chambre pour 5, 3 lits simples et un lit double, tous avec moustiquaires. Les sanitaires sont propres, il y a une douche (avec eau chaude) et un WC dans la chambre. Il y a un super lieux de vie commun, avec une grande table, une cuisine commune bien équipée, des canapés et des hamacs... pour pouvoir discuter tranquillement avec les autres occupants des lieux ! Vous trouverez tout le nécessaire pour organiser une virée dans le parc du corcovado où aller voir les tortues... Enjoy !

A wonderful stay . Everything was perfect . We were 4 adults and 8 children and we spend here 4 nights . Edu and Sabrina are perfect host and and time to explain us what to do . We have time to rest , read , walk and swim , and we went to Corcovado park ( we saw tapir) Children loved taking the small boat to reach the beach through the river with crocodile in front of the farm . We take breakfast and dinner , made by Edu or Sabrina with fresh product from there garden . It was very good . Our best stay in Costa Rica!

Ivan y Laura trataron de hacernos sentir como en su casa. Algunas partes de la casa están todavía en reforma pero la habitación es bonita y funcional. La casa está muy bien ubicada a 1 minuto andando al embarcadero para poder realizar las actividades del parque Nacional de Corcovado. Y también está rodeado de buenos lugares para comer. En frente de la casa se encuentra la bonita playa de la bahía. Por la noche la temperatura es muy buena y se duerme con el sonido del mar. Fue una buena experiencia además lo pasamos muy bien con su pequeño hijo.

Great value for the experience. We loved this place. Traveled with our 2 year old and he liked running around quite a bit, and the staff was very nice to him. Kitchen was more than adequate, we loved the spot and price was good.

The Mohaginie hostel is a great place to spend your time in Drake Bay if your looking for a backpacker-friendly, lush, comfortable, space. Anja is very helpful in accommodating with local tours and transport. The property is well maintained and has plenty of space and rooms to enjoy other backpackers and still have private time. The bathrooms are very clean and they have excellent showers. Some cabins even have big lockers to put your stuff in.

Der Aufenthalt bei Anja war super schön. Die Unterkunft ist extrem schön gestaltet und sehr sehr sauber. Man wird vom ersten Moment an sehr herzlich empfangen und Anja gibt einem wirklich tolle Tipps und Hilfestellungen, egal welche Fragen man hat. Auch die Mitarbeiter sind super lieb und bemüht, so dass es einem immer gut geht. Wir empfehlen Anjas Unterkunft definitiv weiter. Danke für den schönen Aufenthalt. Lennart und Lina

We stayed in the "cabin" without walls which was a super fun experience. The kitchen area and gathering space was comfortable and easy to use. I very much enjoyed the friendly folks working at Anja's. And I liked that the location was a bit off the main road and people were quiet after 8pm really. Our last morning we were woken by the howlers at 5am and then I got to listen as other animals and birds added their songs to the chorus as the sun came up. Definitely worth the price and a great introduction to Bahia Drake.

All went well, every thing was as advertised. The boat ride in is part of the show.

Great place to stay. Conveniently located near breach and restaurants and with daily maid services. Miriam was very helpful in booking activities and a very pleasant. The room was spaciousness and very clean with a huge shower. The king size bed was very comfortable. I especially liked sitting on the porch at sunrise and watching the birds. Very pleasant place to stay

We were greeted by Miriam's daughter, who was very helpful. The room was very nice, spacious and well equipped. The only problem with the room is that Drake Bay is quite hot and the AC is $5 per day. Wifi signal is very poor and the place is about 1 km away from the center of town. But overall, it was a good experience.

We loved our stay at Miriam's Cabinas. A lovely family-run place with soul! Thank you. Linda

We really enjoyed staying at Miriam's

We had a great stay in Miriam's Deluxe Cabina. The room was huge and clean. Bed was big and comfy. Shower was also big and had good pressure and heat. The AC was not very good, neither was the wifi. We still loved this place so I would only caution you if you rely on these amenities. The location is about a 5-10 minute walk up hill to the center of town. It's about 15 mins walk from the "main" beach through town. If you walk the other way, there are stairs that get you to the beach in just a few mins. Miriam was great at arranging to have us picked up from the Sierpe boat when we arrived. A taxi was waiting and took us right away. Overall I would definitely recommend Miriam's!

Beautiful room! The wood work and layout of the room was great for my family. We enjoyed sitting outside talking, and relaxing in the hammock. Was not expecting air conditioning or needing to use it, but I am very thankful that we had it! It was very interesting to hear the school/room teaching English beside us during the day. When we were out during the day the room was cleaned, as well as the dishes washed. The people were very helpful at the desk whenever we needed anything, and when there was a communication barrier they were able to contact someone to translate immediately. The beach was an easy walk down the road, and the grocery store was close by as well. Great experience overall!

Bahia Drake est un petit coin de paradis où l'on a l'impression d'être au bout du monde. Pour ceux qui souhaitent faire le voyage, le mieux pour y accéder est de laisser sa voiture à Sierpe (parking sécurisé) puis de prendre le bateau (l'arrivée est magique). A notre arrivée sur la plage une voiture nous attendait pour nous amener à la casa Miriam. Il s'agit d'un petit complexe de 4 chambres, chacune avec sa petite terrasse et son hamac. Le lit était gigantesque et la chambre conforme aux photos. Toute la famille a été très chaleureuse et nous aidé à organiser nos excursions (visite du corcovado depuis la Sirena et snorkling à la isla del cano - tous deux magnifiques)

Location…Location…Location…This place has awesome views. Bob & Hank were great hosts. Bob even met us at the beach when our boat arrived. Since they live next door, they were easily available to help us in whatever we needed. They recommended activities and restaurants. We loved to relax in the hammocks for afternoon siestas, and listen to the macaws in tree. Hank talked about putting in air conditioning in the near future …which would be nice. But the fans worked fine for now. This is definitely a place where you can just go at a slow pace and relax. Thanks again… Rose & Waldon

Het was een fijne plek om te verblijven in drake bay. Alles op loopafstand. Twee slaapkamers, woonkamer en keuken en een extra bed in de woonkamer. Je hebt een prachtig uitzicht vanuit de tuin over de baai. Er zaten twee leguanen en elke dag bezoek van de ara's in de boom. Goede douche met koud en warm water. Dus wil je naar drake bay dan is dit een echte aanrader. Er is genoeg wildlife te zien in de omgeving.

Tom's place is perfectly located in the center of the small town, in easy walking distance to grocery stores and restaurants. The views from the patio are spectacular! The large almond tree attracted many birds that were fun to watch. Hank was very helpful and checked in regularly to see if we needed anything. He went away mid-week and left things in the capable hands of Alex. We got to know several locals and found them all to be extremely friendly and kind. There was no wifi so if that's important to you, check in advance to see if it's operating. The AC was a great amenity. Drake Bay is a jewel, and Tom's place was a great way to experience it.

We had a really wonderful stay in Bahai Drake! This is a perfect place to stay, a 2 or 3 minute walk to the beach, to restaurants, to the grocery store. Beautiful beach and bay view, magical at sunset, parrots and iguanas in the trees, simply wonderful. We would recommend taking the boat taxi here, the trip is really fun, and you don't need a car when in Drake's Bay! Note for guests from the developed world: as the listing describes, this is a wonderful home in Costa Rica, with fantastic location, great vibe, beautiful views, etc. I give it an unqualified review for anyone wanting to experience a true Drake's Bay experience. I read a couple of reviews with negative things to say about this home, and I am guessing from these reviewers were wanting to stay in a USA-style chain hotel. If you are looking for the Doubletree or the Comfort inn, this is not it. If you want a great base to go to Corcovado, this IS it.

Ocean view is a great house in Drake Bay. The view is amazing !! The overall location is great in few minutes you can reach the sea front which is the departure of many tours and excursion, you are also 2 minutes walk from some food shop. I would recommended to go there if you want to have a good time in Drake Bay and enjoy Corcovado National Park.

Hank met us and let us into the the house and made us feel welcome. The house is on a bluff overlooking the bay and is an incredible location. He also helped us out with other things like when the internet wasn't working. This place has an incredible view and is close to a grocery store, tour guides and restaurants. The accommodations were nice with 2 bedrooms, kitchen and living room. While there is only hot water for the shower, this wasn't a problem. I mostly took cold showers anyway because it was usually in the 90's and a bit humid. Air conditioning would be a nice addition. We didn't have any problems with bugs, mosquitoes etc. and this place worked great for us.

Simple home with a beautiful view. It's a great place to come back and kick back at the end of a long day hiking through the jungles. Close to both the "downtown" and some good tour guide shops, it's a great location in Drake Bay overall. And the neighbor Hank is a great guy with lots of personality, I recommend getting to know him.

This house is set in a slice of paradise. The photos do not do the setting justice. Overlooking the beach, you are treated to beautiful views and incredible sunsets. Hank, helped by Alex, were the ideal hosts. Quick to answer questions that we had, met us when we arrived and settled us in, gave us tips on the area and organised anything we needed. They were there is you needed something, but also respectful of our space and privacy. There are two large double rooms, with plenty of space. The kitchen and living area are basic, buthave everything you might need - including an extra single bed! The AC was an added bonus! A few elements really stand out here. Firstly, in both bedrooms, you can hear the sea lap the shore when you wake in the morning. Outside, you share the trees with parrots, iguanas and a multitude of brightly coloured butterflies. The location is also fantastic. Halfway up the hill to the village, nothing is too far away. The beach is a 2 min walk, there is a tour provider across the road, and the supermarkets and restaurants are a 3 min walk. We hired a car and drove to Sierpe. We left the car at the secure parking in Las Vegas Bar for $6/day and got the ferry to Drake's Bay. Surprisingly easy and amazing introduction to the area! We would all definitely recommend staying here.

Amazing experience! We had a fantastic stay at Erick´s cabana and thoroughly enjoyed Drake Bay. It was a nice place to relax, discover the jungle and enjoy a more local experience. It's also easy to travel to Sierpe and from there, catch a boat to the Drake Bay. We stayed there only for two nights and it was wonderful with a fantastic view over the Bay. Couldn't recommend it enough if you're looking for accommodation that is a little out of the ordinary. Thank you very much Erick for your amazing hospitality and the great time we spend in Drake Bay!!!

We had an awesome time at Erick's cabin. The best thing was the view of Drake Bay. You can't beat it. The Cabin is centrally located and close to restaurants, grocery stores and the beach. Erick was super helpful during our stay. We would definitely stay here again.

Erick has been super helpful during our stay at Bahia Drake and his place is absolutely amazing !

Wonderful views, great location, comfortable bed! We had a great time exploring Drake Bay and coming back to the little cabin for sunset views!

Honestly, don't know how I'm going to be able to compare the rest of our trip to this place. For the price , location , view , and Eric's generous hospitality this place is absolutely amazing... thank you so much for helping us out with another room, when we decided to stay for another night️️️️️

Wow is all I can say! Just got back from a two week holiday in Costa Rica and I have to say out of everywhere I stayed this accommodation was by far the best. The view from the cabin was mesmerising and there was so much wildlife to see from the hammock. Erick was so helpful with picking us up from the boat taxi and then arranging our transfer back to San Jose. I highly recommend staying here as the service and the views are outstanding.

Stop searching NOW! The pictures DO NOT DO JUSTICE TO THIS FANTASTIC PLACE! I have been using AirBnB for a few years now and have never come across such a find! Laying back in the hammock overlooking the gorgeous bay, feeling the breeze at my back as the sun sets, listening to the birds, to the people slowly making their way up hill for dinner. Relaxing (to say the absolute least). Erick is also a host who goes above and beyond any I've stayed with in the past. When our flights were rerouted to a different airport, he helped us figure out the water taxi and get land transportation to Drakes Bay. When we were looking for outdoor activities, he connected us with great trips snorkeling and through the national park. It was a great few days, I'm already thinking about my next trip!

Amazing location in an awesome place only surpassed by the welcome!

We were a little unsure of what we had gotten ourselves into as we walked the narrow path along the rivers edge to get to Mike's place. We crossed the river on his kayak then up a bit of a climb to get to our cabin. Wonderfully remote with only 1 other rental cabin so we were immersed in nature. Heard howler monkeys each morning at 5:30, saw scarlet macaws and many other species of birds. Swam in the refreshing, clear, clean river and also walked to the pacific coast secluded beaches only 5 min. away. There is a hiking trail that follows along side the beaches that goes on for 17kms. to Corcovado Park. You can jump into the ocean to cool off at any point. We walked about 4kms., stopped for our picnic lunch then turned back. Saw many white faced monkeys, birds and a Costa Rican raccoon and squirrel. Mike has a kayak available which we used to visit a mangrove on the other side of Drake Bay. You can walk into town for meals which we did only once during our 4 night stay as we preferred Mike's cooking. You must not be afraid of bugs as they will enter your cabin but they do leave you alone. You can be as busy (many tours available in Drake Bay) or as relaxed as you prefer. We could certainly have stayed for more than the 4 nights we booked!

My family (me, my husband, and our three boys aged 13,10 and 4) spent 3 fantastic days at Mike's Cabinas de Cocalito. It has been an amazing experience, well beyond my expectations! If you are a nature lover, and like a true experience where you can be in between the river (on which you can kayak well before turists with tours come from the village) and the sea (great Cocalito beach, 5 minutes down the slope), on the top of the hill and in the middle of the forest, this is the place for you. Mike's cabins are simple but extremely comfortable, with all the amenities including hot water, good beds and mattresses, good lights etc. There is space on his property for tents also- our boys stayed in one and just love the full immersion in the nature at night. Mike is a professional cook (that's the surprise we had!), and he is more than willing to arrange delicious meals if you wish to take it easy and avoid bringing up food supplies. We had fresh bread warm from the oven in the middle of the jungle, watching the tucan on the closeby tree- how cool is that??? So, all in all highly recommended stay, for those who are willing to walk a bit (or take a kayak ride) to get to this amazing place. You won't regret it for a second!

What I loved most about Mike's place was the proximity to nature. This is a birdwatcher's paradise - the first morning I looked out and saw a blue-crowned motmot sitting on the wire beside the veranda. The land that Mike owns combines primary and secondary rainforest; we saw a myriad of bird species there (trogons, guans, tanagers, honeycreepers, etc., etc., etc.). Did a birdwatching trip early one morning with local birdwatcher Carlos Gonzales (excellent). Also saw the resident troop of howler monkeys right outside our cabin one morning. There is easy access from Mike's place to all the perfect spots. We cooled off in the river and used Mike's kayak (5 minutes away). Walked into town (1/2 hour) to have a drink/smoothie, and meet up with a guide for a night walk (excellent- Nativoscorcovados). Walked to the beach, which we had all to ourselves (15 minutes). I also cannot say enough about our host Mike: warm and generous, a wonderful cook, always willing to help set up activities (has lots of local contacts). He even took us out for a boat ride because my daughter (age 13) wanted to see dolphins (didn't, but saw many while on the beach the following day). This truly is a special place - off the beaten track, simple, and steeped in the beauty of nature.

I simply cannot say enough good things about this place. Yes, it requires a bit of effort to get to, and it lacks such things as TV and WiFi, but I consider those to be features rather than bugs. The accommodations are basic but clean and more than adequate. The cabin -excepting the bathroom - is half enclosed and half screened in; you sleep with the sounds of the surrounding jungle, and are apt to be walked early by the local howler monkeys. I loved this, and made recordings that I might sleep to those same sounds at home. It is a short walk down to a lovely swimming hole in the river on one side and a couple of beautiful beaches on the other. Mike is a wonderful host. He has loads of good stories and is also a fantastic cook. He came to meet me in a kayak for the trip to the property, and his employee, Eduardo, carried my too-heavy pack up for me. This was unexpected, but most welcome, and from the moment I arrived, Mike did everything in his power to ensure that my stay was delightful. He arranged for a few hours of fishing with a local guide, who seemed surprised that I wasn't fussed about not actually catching anything. Not that I wouldn't have been thrilled with a fish for dinner, but it was a beautiful evening, and I truly enjoyed being out on the water. He also arranged for a day of diving. In short, I felt that he would at least attempt to accommodate any wish that I might have, and he did a fine job of it indeed. I did, however, find myself spending the majority of my time just relaxing - at the beach, at the river, hanging out swapping stories with Mike - and not having any burning desire to do otherwise. My wishes were few indeed. If ever I find myself having just slogged through Mordor and being thoroughly beaten up by the world, this is the place I want to go for respite and solace. I left feeling rested and rejuvenated. I'm already plotting to return. Thanks, Mike!

En lisant les commentaires précédents, je me dis que nous n'avons probablement pas eu de chance mais nous avons été fortement déçus par notre séjour chez Maria : - Son téléphone était éteint lorsque l'on a tenté de la joindre pour trouver sa maison et elle n'a jamais pris la peine de nous rappeler - Nous n'avons jamais rencontré Maria finalement : comme personne n'était là à notre arrivée, nous sommes allés au petit restaurant d'à côté en attendant (très bien, soit dit en passant !) A notre retour, c'est une autre personne (collocataire, locataire ?) qui nous a accueillis et s'est montée très désagréable en nous disant qu'elle nous avait attendus tout l'après-midi. Ce n'était peut-être pas sa faute non plus car Maria lui avait apparemment dit que nous arriverions à 14h (alors que nous n'avions jamais dit cela) ; quoi qu'il en soit, elle n'a vraiment pas été accueillante - il manquait un oreiller et les draps sentaient fortement l'humidité - la cuisine et la douche était sales - il n'y avait pas de papier WC aux toilettes. Pourtant très satisfaite des autres Airbnb que j'ai fait jusque là, vraiment, je ne sais pas s'il s'agit d'un problème d'organisation qu'elle a pu rencontrer ce jour-là mais en ce qui concerne notre séjour, je déconseille

Maria was great! She's knows all the locals and connected me with her contacts for tours. The airport was closed so she got the information I needed to get me where I need to be to catch the boat and my flight from a different location. It can be a little stressful when traveling and it was great to have her available. Very responsive and went out of her way. As stated in her listing it is very minimalist. If you are expecting anything more than "glamping" you will be upset by what you get. What more do you really need in a place like this but somewhere to rest your head and a roof over it! Thanks for all your help during my stay

Was a perfect place to stay in Drake Bay. Close to the beach, close to shops and near the boat pickup for excursions. Maria was a great host and helped us out with booking an excursion.

Maria is a very friendly and helpful Person. The place is very simple but clean and nice to chill..i felt in love with the hammock. It is just two minutes away from the beach and a good restaurant is next to it. Supermarkt can be reached easy and fast too. At night you can hear a lot of frogs and during day you can spot lots of (URL HIDDEN) the beautiful scarlet macao. We went kayaking together and had several nights out for dinner, nice life music, a smoothie or a beer. Enjoyed my last days at and with Maria after a 6 week journey through the country a lot. Recommend. Muchas gracias linda!

Maria is a great host, likes to interact with guests and makes a big effort to help out on having a nice experience. The house is very basic though, especially the shower with water from the river was a bit uncomfortable. Otherwise just a very essential place, great to have a more authentic experience

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Maria is a super host... she came on the beach to welcome us. She was full of good advices and informations. Her place is very nice with the terrace hammocks and her always hungry cat... you can use the open kitchen and cook while looking at the birds and iguanas... thank you Maria for your help and kindness and good luck for your tomatoes

Es ist eine sehr einfach gehaltene Unterkunft, in der man keine Ansprüche haben darf. Es liegt fünf Minuten zu Fuß vom Zentrum entfernt und man hat dort seine Ruhe. Zum Strand sind es drei Minuten. Maria ist sehr nett und hilfsbereit. Wenn man Fragen hat, hilft sie einem und gibt gerne Tipps.

A 5-day stay in Casa Horizontes completely successful . Yami and Pedro are very generous and caring people. We enjoyed a delicious breakfast before a magnificent panorama. The accommodation is very clean and nice. Our guests we have also put in touch with a diving instructor. I highly recommend this accommodation !

Beautiful cabin, Wonderful view and great dinners. However, we felt they weren't honest when we inquired about tours etc. in the area. They gave us outrageous prices - trying to make extra money out of us. So make sure to inquire elsewhere as well.

Fantastic place to stay. Beautiful view and surroundings. Yami and Pedro are fantastic hosts.

Debe detallar las condiciones con que uno se va a enfrentar: falta de electricidad, WiFi, llevar sábanas y paños, además alimentos como cereales y leche de larga duración. Gracias a Oldemar, Marielos, Irene y su esposo que se preocuparon por darnos lo mejor y merecen un 100. Ellos asumieron la responsabilidad y por eso, no puedo cegarme en cosas muy puntuales. En virtud a la verdad fue toda una experiencia muy linda. Arreglen lo que le dije a Don Oldemar.