J ai ete tres chaleureusement accueilli par la famille Barbosa,qui habite Drake depuis 40 ans. L habitation est simple,mais propre et fonctionnel ;La literie était superbe,ainsi que le petit déjeuné servi tt les matins à votre convenance! Cuisine en commun tres propre. En retrait de la rue principale,a 10 minutes à pied de l embarcadère . Chico m à gentillelent emmené faire une ballade de nuit à la recherches D animaux!!tres sympa!! Sans aucunes hésitations je vous recommande cet endroit charmant,vous ne serez pas déçu!!

Great family run place a 10 minute walk uphill from the beach. The room is basic with a fan and was quite hot through the night, but bearable. Kay was very attentive and helpful.

Bon rapport qualité prix avec des hôtes accueillants et à l'écoute

Buena opción por el precio pero la habitación sin ventana un poco de agobio. El baño se suponía propio pero otros huéspedes lo utilizaban. Muy atentos pero sensación rara al querer que contratásemos un tour en concreto y que volviésemos en una barca determinada, da la sensación de que tienen "acuerdos". Además nos recomendaron un restaurante de gente local y nos resultó todo lo contrario: turístico en platos de la carta, precios, y comensales.

The room was clean and confortable, attached to the family house in a quiet part of town, but closeby to supermarkets and restaurants. The family was very kind and offered us help in anything we needed. We got breakfast in the morning and were able to cook in the kitchen in the garden. Overall it was very good value and we recommend it.

Vivement conseillé!! Tres bon rapport qualité/prix (comprenant le petit déjeuné !!) Famille tres accueillante et à l écoute!! Chico peut vous emmener pour une balade nocturne à la recherche D animaux!!tres intéressant ! Merci encore à eux.

The room is clean and big enough for a couple. The breakfast was ok and included. The family is friendly but they can't speak english. If you want to spend some days at the wonderful drake bay i can recommend this room.

Muy buena relacion calidad/precio. A menos de cinco minutos de todo (playa, restaurantes, supermercados). Habitacion y cuarto de baño confortables y limpios. Pero lo mejor fue el trato personal, todos los miembros de la familia fueron muy amables y atentos durante toda la estancia. Muchas gracias por esta maravilliosa experiencia!

There are no words to describe the stay and experience we jave had at Ericks place Pacheco Cabins! Wonderful view from the cabinas over the ocean, Erick answers emails very very quick and arranges everything! Cabinas are very clean and have a cleaning each day. The tours he offers (mostly guided by his father, the best guide in Drake Bay) are amazing! We did Corcovado N.P., snorkeling at Isla del Cano and the floating tour. Totally recommend all of them! Ask Erick for good places to eat; he knows the right places! We didn't have a greater stay before, it was beautiful!

Panoramic view and very wide room are only two of the things offered by Pacheco hotel. We really enjoyed our vacation there, absolutely recommended!

Der Blick vom Balkon ist fantastisch. Erick ist ein sehr netter und hilfsbereiter Gastgeber. Wir würden diese Unterkunft immer wieder buchen.

Perfect place to stay while in Drake Bay! Ideal location--only a few minutes walk to the beach and the village center, but still very quiet and peaceful. The house is spacious, clean, and very well equipped. The private backyard offers stunning views of the bay from up high and the hammocks are wonderful to relax in and enjoy the birds, the greenery, and the ocean. Bob and Hank were great hosts. Book it, you won't regret it!

Wir haben unseren Aufenthalt in Bahia Drake sehr genossen! Ein kleines Paradies! Binya House ist klein und einfach, aber wir hatten alles, was wir brauchten und die Aussicht von den Hängematten aus über die Bucht war einfach fantastisch. Etwas gewöhnungsbedürftig ist der Töfflärm von der nahen Straße! Die Kommunikation mit Bob und Hank verlief reibungslos und beide waren sehr hilfsbereit und zuvorkommend. Wir genossen mit unseren Kinder eine wunderbare Wanderung zum Playa San Josecito! Wie im Paradies, von einem schönen Strand zum nächsten und dann per Boot zurück. Und wir erfüllten uns den Wunsch von Reitausritt mit Galopp am Strand-einfach toll (mit Melvin von Los Planes). Wären gerne noch länger an diesem wunderbaren Ort geblieben!

We had an amazing time at Binya House. The location is perfect, right in the middle of town (albeit a tiny town) and with the most stunning views over Drake Bay. Each morning we woke up to everything from Scarlett macaws in the front trees to newly hatched baby iguanas. Bob was a wonderful host. Super friendly and helpful with all of our emails and questions throughout the stay. It was lovely to chat to Bob and learn more about the local wildlife. The house itself is very comfortable and has all you need to self cater and relax. Although it was very hot the fans were sufficient to keep us comfortable. Drake bay itself is fabulous, although a little too hot when we were there in late April. Recommend the coastal walk to Santa josecito beach.

We had a wonderful 11 day stay at Bunyan House. The views of the Bay are spectacular. We especially liked sitting on the back porch watching the birds, boat traffic and an occasional crocodile in the Bay. The house is within walking distance of restaurants, groceries, beach and info centers. Our Host, Hank was very helpful, personable and responded to our needs quickly. This is a great place to stay and very good value too.

Staying at the binya house in Bahia drake was as perfect an airbnb experience as we could have hoped for. Leading up to our visit, Debra was in constant communication with us asking what we wanted to do during our visit. She gave perfect directions to the house, was flexible with our check-in time, and was genuinely interested in making our trip an amazing experience. Upon our arrival in Bahia drake, Debra had already called ahead of time to schedule transportation from the airport to the binya house. When we arrived, our host greeted us and immediately got on his phone to schedule snorkeling tours to cano island, Corcovado tours, and a night expedition with Tracy the bug lady. He gave us perfect directions for each of the events, and basically removed any planning stress that we might have had. The house itself was perfectly clean, well furnished, and we appreciated the 5 gallon jug of water that kept us well hydrated in the heat and humidity. The most important feature, was the air conditioning. Walking around outside in 95% humidity and hot temperatures got the best of us from time to time, and it was a relief coming back to a cool, dry house. The view from the back porch is absolutely breathtaking, and I wish I was back there now. I would absolutely recommend Debra's house to anybody staying in Bahia drake.

Due to an emergency the host was unable to meet us but our communication was good and we made arrangements to get the keys and let ourselves in. This house is listed in a perfect location, only a short walk to local restaurants, the beach and great views of the bay. Although not fancy the house provided everything we needed along with much appreciated fans.

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.

Hank and Tom (Hank is the caretaker and Tom is Debra's husband) were amazing hosts. Hank greeted us and gave us the layout of the (very small) town and the house itself. Tom was very friendly and hospitable, sharing beer with us, giving recommendations on food and things to do, and even pointing out creatures that we may not have seen (like a crocodile swimming in the bay). The house itself has beautiful views overlooking the bay. The bedrooms and bathrooms are basic but clean (no hot water, basic mattresses, basic living room chairs, no a/c yet - though that may be coming) and the location right in town is amazing. Note - you are in the jungle and as such it gets very very hot during the day. While it cools down to bearable at night, no a/c means that the house is not a respite from the heat in the early evenings (stay at the beach longer). There are screens on all the windows but insects and ants can get inside (never had a problem with bites overnight, though). There was a gecko living in the bathroom hopefully eating any insects that snuck in.

Wir wurden sehr nett empfangen und vom Boot abgeholt. die Unterkunft ist sehr schön, besonders der Ausblick aufs Meer. Sehr nette Gastgeber und eine schöne Unterkunft. alles prima!

Comment dire le top . Pour notre 4 ieme location au costa rica on atteint le sommet. la vue sur drake bay du petit balcon privé de la chambre vaut vraiment le detour. Vous etes pris en charge dés la sortie du bateau et vous êtes accompagné au bateau pour le départ. La chambre est impeccable. nous ne pouvions pas espérer mieux il ne faut rien changer. Seul regret ne pas rester plus longtemps, nous iront en priorité ici pour notre prochain séjour.

We were booking airbnb's on the fly during our roadtrip. In Drake Bay we saw a few affordable hostel options, and Casa Silita was one of them. It had no reviews, and interested me more than the other popular hostel, in hopes it would be a little more "real" or genuinely welcoming. It was! Silita and Angel helped with arrival from the Sierpe ferry, they helped with the guide and gave advice on trails to walk along the beach. Further, they sold us a big corbina fish caught the day before by their brother, and they dressed and cooked it very well. This was the best place we stayed in Costa Rica. They treat you like family, just prepare to speak Spanish!

Casa Silita is a family home in the village of Drake Bay, and it was interesting to share the home with the family. The conditions are basic but Tia Silita is warm and friendly, and Tio Angel was also very helpful whenever required. Not much English is spoken but Tia Silita's niece, Lennie, is very helpful when she is around, as she speaks excellent English. It is generally hot and humid in Drake Bay so there is no hot water shower. My room had a wall fan which was adequate to cool down the room at night. It would be useful to have a pair of slippers or water sandals as there is a short cut along the beach to the main boat landing area, but it involves crossing a small stream. Tia Silita very kindly cooked a fish dinner for me on my last night, which was delicious and very welcome!

I really liked the very comfortable bed at Ivan's and occasionally I stood at the door looked out and saw beautiful blight red and black birds eating the papaya and white faced monkeys roaming the trees nearby. Add in the constant sound of the sea to lull you to sleep and what else do you need?? Ivan's place is ideally situated near the sea and where the boat comes in. Apart from the sea at night it is quiet. I love the sea so the place was ideal.

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.

Ivan is an extremely friendly host and very entrepreneurial. While basic in amenities, his home is extremely clean and secure. While there were very few mosquitoes, not everything is screened in the house, so it may be advisable to bring a mosquito net. Unfortunately, I had to leave two days early as the Internet was not as reliable as Ivan had suggested (my work requires connectivity). Ivan indicated the provider had changed its processes and he was working through it. I am confident he will have it resolved very soon. I would highly recommend Ivan's place if you would like to be immersed in the heart of Drake Bay, and are not looking for luxurious accommodations.

Amazing host! Ivan and Laura are so nice and helpful. Their house is litteraly 15 seconds from the main beach, which is also a very good start for trekking in the jungle. Highly recommanded!

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!

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.

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.

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.

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!

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!

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.

Très bon séjour dans cet hostel! Très bien équipé, propre et proche de toutes commodités. Martina est très gentille et toujours disponible; elle est venu nous accueillir sur la plage et nous a bien renseigné sur toutes les activités à faire à Drake :-)

Leuk huisje met prachtig zicht op de oceaan. Hangend in de hangmat of in de wipstoel, leer je hier wat relaxen is! Drake is een sympathiek dorp met leuke restaurantjes (Casa El Tortugo). De lapa's vliegen over je hoofd, de iguana's liggen zonnend in de tuin!!!

Iguana Surf House was one of the the highlights of our trip and I wish that we could have stayed a little longer. It wasn't what we had envisioned at first, but it really grew on us pretty quickly. We all loved the hammocks and just hanging out in the outdoor living room with a beautiful ocean view. There's lots to do in Drake Bay, but it is easier if you are adventurous enough to drive there so that you don't have to walk or hitch a ride into town. Samuel showed us the path to the beach, and helped us get our first water coconuts. He also gave us the idea that we could hike 3 hours to a snorkeling beach and then catch a boat ride home which proved to be an adventurous full day. Drake Bay offers lots of tours, mini markets, fruit market, and multiple restaurants. The kitchen at Iguana Surf house is well equipped so that you can save some money by cooking at home. We enjoyed the cute local cats that visited us in the Surf house, but watch that you lock up all of your food in the fridge or cooler or it may go missing :)

Cool place, nice hosts, needs some TLC

This place is very relaxing, the living room and kitchen are out on a balcony with a great view of the ocean and sunset. It's a perfect place to relax after a day of diving or trekking. It is a little distant from the center of town, so if you don't have a car or motorcycle, it might not be ideal for you (the roads have no light and it gets really dark at night). Samuel is super friendly and a great host, he will help set up your tours if you don't have anything planned for your trip. Him and Kennedy keep the place nice and clean for you, which is great!

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

Samuel's home was a great choice to make in Drake Bay. Enough off the beatin path so that it is quiet, but close enough to the town to grab food from the market, or dine out at Claudio's amazing Rsstaurant, or make it to your excursions on time in the morning (which Samuel will book for you). His home was a beautiful mixture of "open air" and actual bedrooms and bathroom, so the bug situation was not as intense. Samuel and Dewice (sp?) were great host. They clean and change the sheets every day and make sure you have everything you need to make your trip enjoyable. This may have been our favorite place during our whole stay and we wish we could have stayed longer than 4 days. We highly recommend it.

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 ! !!!

Samuel and Kennnedy were great. House was really neat. Completely open air house and beautiful view of the jungle and beach. Hammocks to lay around in are also really neat. Samuel also does tours to Cano Island for snorkeling and other tours as well to Corcovado. He is really good with that also- highly recommend the snorkeling tour that he does.

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:)

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 !

Peaceful, remote and magical - would stay again!

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!

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!

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.

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!