La Ceiba Tree Lodge

Fantastic view and garden; host amazing and informative. Breakfast was fab. Would love to have stayed longer.

The driveway was horrid. The sides need to be filled in so that one does not slip off the track. We were disappointed that there was no supper option when we stayed and we therefore had to drive into town and drive in the dark up the track.

L’accueil est des plus chaleureux. La vue sur le lac Arenal depuis notre chambre et depuis la salle à déjeuner. L’impression d’être dans une belle hacienda sur cette grande galerie. Les déjeuners sont excellents: pain à grains entiers et confiture cuisinés par notre hôte Sergio. Un arbre majestueux de 600 ans s’ajoute à l’harmonie des lieux.

Rien de particulier.

Staying at the Lodge felt like a full immersion in the forest. High above the lake, the room's patio had an amazing view over part of the Lake and close to a ancient (500 years) tree. Our host was extremely kind and helpful, and this experience was certainly an highlight of our trip.

Vue incroyable. Cadre ressourçant au milieu de la nature et des animaux. L’hôte est de très bon conseils et très accueillant. Le petit déjeuner maison est délicieux.

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First, to speak plain: the land is Eden itself. Gardens spill their green abundance, the view flows wide as a hymn, and the hush of nature wraps the traveller as a cloak. The host, Sergio, is a man of rare courtesy and deep knowing; his tales of Costa Rica carried us far beyond our chairs, so that we travelled the breadth of the country without once leaving his porch. Each dawn brought breakfast: eggs fresh and forthright, toast crisp, cheese modest yet true, coffee and tea brewed with sincerity. Our chamber, though compact, held all we needed; the shower head rained down with a vigour that quickened the spirit, and though the hot water sang its song for only two minutes, it was a vivid two minutes, sharp and bracing, like a baptism of the tropics. The architecture itself delights in its simplicity, a row of cabins bound together as though carriages upon a railway, joined by a balcony that becomes, in essence, a grand salon. We had this gallery entirely to ourselves—four neighbouring rooms stood empty, so the balcony belonged wholly to us, our private stage set against the mountain air. A sentinel camera watches over this shared space, lending a sense of safety to those who wander it by moonlight. The room within, small but sufficient, asks one to live lightly, to dwell not in clutter but in the essentials: a hanger of four arms sufficed for our coats; the mattress bore us well, firm with its springs, while our own pillows, brought from home, made the bed familiar. The bathroom, too, spoke of intention: a modest bin reminded us to waste little, to tread with care. The presence of life is everywhere. Ants marshal and patrol, reminding us that the house stands in communion with the forest. Mosquitoes are thwarted by nets thoughtfully placed, so slumber remains unbroken. Even the house cat, peculiar of visage with a head grander than its body, insists upon friendship, pressing close, purring, licking with unabashed honesty—a beast as singular as the place itself.

The property is located in an amazing setting overlooking the lake with spectacular views. The gardens are stunning with an array of wildlife and a never ending chorus of insects, birds and monkeys. Sergio is the best host. He has extensive knowledge about the country. The breakfasts are amazing, best coffee and the bananas from his garden are to die for

Der Ausblick, die Terrasse, der Ceiba Tree. Das Frühstück.

Es war nicht sehr sauber. Sehr viele Ameisen und entweder Bettwanzen oder Flöhe, deren Bisse uns auf den restlichen 2 Wochen Urlaub geplagt haben. Die Anfahrt auf zwei Betonspuren, neben denen ein tiefer Graben war und das auf einer sehr steilen kurvigen Strecke.

Abbiamo trascorso un soggiorno indimenticabile in questo lodge, circondato da una natura e fauna rigogliosa e da una tranquillità rara da trovare. Ogni mattina ci svegliavamo con il canto degli uccelli e una vista mozzafiato, lontano dal rumore e dallo stress. Un grazie speciale a Sergio, il proprietario, che con la sua gentilezza e disponibilità ha reso la nostra esperienza ancora più speciale. Ci ha accolto con calore, fornito preziosi consigli su cosa visitare e dove mangiare. La struttura è curata nei minimi dettagli, pulita e confortevole, perfetta sia per chi cerca relax totale sia per chi vuole esplorare i dintorni. L’atmosfera è autentica e rilassante: si percepisce l’amore e la passione con cui Sergio gestisce il lodge. Consiglio questo posto a chiunque voglia vivere un’esperienza unica, immersa nella bellezza della natura e accompagnata da un’ospitalità sincera.

Wunderschöne Lage mit Blick auf einen fast 600 Jahre alten Ceiba Baum. Der Gastgeber Sergio ist sehr nett und gibt viele Tipps und Erklärungen auf Englisch oder Spanisch. Man kann von der Unterkunft viele Tiere beobachten. Das Frühstück ist sehr liebevoll zugerichtet, dabei kommen Colibrís, um sich an den Blüten um die Terrasse herum zu laben. Wir haben auch Brüllaffen und Tucane, sowie viele andere Vögel gesehen.