Finca la Bonita, Playa Carate

really special location and rooms

Great location. Natural setting surrounded by pristine rainforest. Cristhian, the host, is extremely helpful and knowledgeable. He’s a true local, and an expert on the Osa Peninsula. Views from the cabins are fantastic.

Very comfortable bed and cabin was immersed in beautiful nature.

I don't understand the high rating at all. The place has a lot of potential. The hosts were not unfriendly but they weren't very welcoming either. They didn't seem to care one way or another. Food was ok'ish. We were the only guests but was impossible to put 2 beer in their fridge. Instead they serve a pitcher of Tang. (Yuck) Maybe my expectation was too high because of the ratings. Wouldn't come back.

10 points go to...Mother Nature (magical forest, colorful birds, mischievous monkeys, unusual animals, power of ocean...). You don't need a guides and overpriced organized tours in this region. Just go for a walk down the road in the direction of the small airport (early in the morning for a birds watching and during the day to meet the animals and reptiles and parrots also).

It was our first time in Costa Rica and during our 25 years of exploring the world we felt unwelcome from the host. The communication took place via WhatsApp (just texting, he did not answer the call). After a long drive on an almost impassable road no one was expecting us. We searched almost the entire abandoned lot and on the end of the property we finally saw a woman💪 She showed us our accommodation (a very cute wooden house). That was it🤷‍♀️. No information about the place, no instructions, no recommendations.. When we asked in the evening if we could get hot water (two cups) for coffee, we got the answer "no" (from host via WhatsUpp😉). His answer was "we generate our own electricity using water and that fact limits our capacity!" Hmmm..the large stove that stands in the kitchen is gas- powered. We left this place as soon as possible.

location and style: it was truly fabulous - simple but comfortable, clean and nice bungalows in the midst of rain forest, we could see monkeys, birds, butterflies directly from our balcony - amazing! We felt like in a paradise. people:,Our host Kristian was very kind and knowledgeable, we did a Corcovado trail with him and learnt a lot about nature and the region. Thanks to him we had a chance to see a tapir! The cook was also very nice and friendly, the food simple but fresh, local and tasty. we loved this place and would gladly come again.

for us all was good, because we came here to enjoy and learn about nature. But u have to know that this place is off the beaten track, isolated and the road is bumpy and dusty. And you shouldnt be afraid of animals because u are in the jungle.

Bungalow-type of lodging in Corcovado jungle. Mosquito-nets replacing windows brought nature really close, and we were woken up in the morning by a concert of birds and monkey shouts from nearby trees. Cristhian is an excellent host with outstanding knowledge and appreciation for nature, and was working also as a guide for one-day trips. food excellent also for special diets. This is more like a camp than a hotel/hostel. The gravel road to the site is in poor condition with steep hills, narrow bridges and a river crossing. 4x4 car is mandatory.

This is the perfect place for nature lovers looking for some peace and quiet surrounded by gorgeous nature abundant with wildlife! We heard and saw spider monkeys, howlers monkeys. capuchin monkeys, Scarlet Macaws and toucans daily. We also saw tracks of tapirs. Knowing that big cats roam the premises adds even more to the appeal of this wonderful place. Yes it is a bumpy road to get to Carate but that is a good thing. It keeps the crowds away and the wildlife safer.

Great location to visit the park, beach and Lagoon. Road.in from Puerto Jimenez was quite rough and slow. Really need a 4*4. Christian is an EXCELLENT host and communicator. (He speaks perfect English) Christian went out of his way to accommodate us. Also arrange for his neighbour to be our guide us in the park and his guiding was also excellent.

Rooms are very simple and rustic, so you need.to be ready for a true jungle cabina stay, BUT with electricity, and good wifi and good meals, all of which are.amazing given the isolated location.