Río Celeste, Cacahua Lodge

Location: 2 kilometros al sur de la entrada colonia Naranjena, Rio Celeste, cr

Star Rating: 9.2 Stars

Property Type: Bed and breakfasts

About this Property

Policies

Check-in: 02:00 PM - 08:00 PM

Check-out: 11:00 AM

Amenities & Facilities

• Offsite parking discounted rates available
• Non-smoking rooms
• Air conditioning
• Restaurant
• Terrace
• Family rooms
• Tour desk
• Board games/puzzles
• Coffee Shop on site
• Beauty Services
• Staff adhere to local safety protocols
• Guest rooms disinfected between stays
• Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
• Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
• Cashless payment available
• First aid kit available
• Sanitized tableware & silverware
• Invoice provided
• Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
• Shared stationery like menus, pens are removed
• Guest room sealed after cleaning
• Property cleaned by professional cleaning companies
• Food delivered to guest room
• Free wired internet
• Self parking (surcharge)
• Offsite parking discounted rates available
• Internet access
• Japanese garden
• Covered parking

Rooms Available

• Deluxe King Room

  The spacious double room provides air conditioning, a private entrance, a terrace with garden views as well as a private bathroom featuring a shower. The unit offers 2 beds.

  Max Occupancy: 3 (3 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Minibar
  • Shower
  • Air conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Seating Area
  • Toilet
  • Private bathroom
  • Dressing room
  • Private entrance
  • Sofa
  • Dining area
  • Cleaning products
  • Coffee machine
  • Terrace
  • Linen
  • Dining table
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Toilet paper
  • Sofa bed
  • Trash cans
  • Cots
  • Shampoo
  • Body soap
  • Socket near the bed
  • Smoke alarm
  • Key access
  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
  • Hand sanitiser

• King Room - Disability Access

  The spacious double room provides air conditioning, a private entrance, a terrace with garden views as well as a private bathroom featuring a shower. The unit offers 2 beds.

  Max Occupancy: 3 (3 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Minibar
  • Shower
  • Air conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Seating Area
  • Toilet
  • Private bathroom
  • Dressing room
  • Private entrance
  • Sofa
  • Dining area
  • Cleaning products
  • Coffee machine
  • Terrace
  • Linen
  • Dining table
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Toilet paper
  • Sofa bed
  • Trash cans
  • Cots
  • Shampoo
  • Body soap
  • Socket near the bed
  • Key access
  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
  • Hand sanitiser

• Deluxe King Room

  The spacious double room provides air conditioning, a private entrance, a terrace with garden views as well as a private bathroom featuring a shower. The unit offers 2 beds.

  Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Minibar
  • Shower
  • Air conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Seating Area
  • Toilet
  • Private bathroom
  • Dressing room
  • Private entrance
  • Dining area
  • Cleaning products
  • Coffee machine
  • Terrace
  • Linen
  • Dining table
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Toilet paper
  • Trash cans
  • Cots
  • Shampoo
  • Body soap
  • Socket near the bed
  • Smoke alarm
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Key access
  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
  • Hand sanitiser

Guest Reviews

• Tudor (5/5): Clean but isolated,overpriced and overrated - We were the only residents staying at this cluster of accommodation chalets, some 50 m or so from the road. It was very quiet indeed. The room is of good size. Location-wise, you'll be staying among cocoa trees which reach to your verandah, thus you won't see anything else. The free roaming resident dog will come to say hello, and he was way more interested in getting water and a rest in the air con than food. Not the property's fault, but you'll reach the property by driving on an unpaved road that will make you feel sorry for your car. The cocoa plantation extends just a few metres from your room, and all else is either road or agricultural land, so not much else to do or see unless to drive somewhere else. The bathroom in our room did not have any shelves or a cabinet to put even the toothbrush, the sink has no lip to use, and the soap\bodywash\shampoo dispenser was missing, although the mounting was there. Hot water is via an electric instant heater which did not manage to go past lukewarm. But perhaps the most of note was the absence of anticipation for the arriving guest for the tiny fridge was not on, there were only two mugs and one set of cutlery, no water (tap was fine, we were told, missing the point of it being as warm as the outside temperature), a small pot with some coffee (most of it in clusters), and no other dishes. With restaurants quite a while away, and the on-site place not offering anything else than one single breakfast option, this is really not good enough. Communication with staff was via WhatsApp and whatever action was required (provision of glasses, cutlery or a change of batteries for the air con remote) was then carried out by a person from the village.
• Ann (10/5): Exceptionnel - L’endroit exceptionnel situé dans les arbres de cacao
• Aurelie (9/5): Immersion dans les cacaotiers et le rio celeste. - Nous avons beaucoup apprécié le confort, le lieu au milieu des arbres à cacao, le cacao Tour avec réels travaux pratiques super chouette pour les enfants (en espagnol), l'enthousiasme et la gentillesse de l'acceuil. A 2 minutes des activités tubing et ziplines super géniales! Ca pourrait être top d'avoir accès à la petite cuisine le soir si c'était possible, il faut obligatoirement prendre la voiture sinon pour sortir manger. Mais je comprends que ce ne soit pas la proposition ici donc pas grave et je suis sûre que si nous avions demandé elle nous aurait aidé parce qu'elle était très soutenante.
• Daniele (8/5): Pace e relax tra le piante di cacao - La struttura è immersa in una piantagione di cacao, la nostra camera era semplice ma non spartana, ben curata nei dettagli, accogliente e pulita. La gestione è molto attenta e disponibile per ogni necessità. Ci siamo trovati bene e rifaremmo la stessa scelta, anche perché è a 20 minuti dal parco e questo la rende una buona opzione nella zona. La strada per arrivare è parecchio dissestata e bisogna guidare con molta attenzione. Purtroppo la colazione non è stata all’altezza delle aspettative, non perché non fosse buona, anzi, ma è stata preparata al momento con un bel po di ritardo rispetto a quanto ci era stato detto, poiché noi avevamo l’ingresso al Parco Volcano Tenorio tra le 8 e le 8.40, abbiamo dovuto rinunciare a una parte e correre via e questo ci è molto dispiaciuto.
• Koen (7/5): Good for a one night stop - Very friendly owner, nice porch, good bed. Very remote. No kitchen and no restaurant, so you’ll have to go find a restaurant at night, while you’re at a very remote location.
• Ville (10/5): - Host, Yorleny, very attentive and arranged us cocoa workshop which was wonderful. Lovely accommodation in the midst of cocoa trees, and very close to Rio Celeste tubing options. Highly recommended.
• Marion (5/5): Nette Unterkunft in totaler Abgeschiedenheit - Die Lage inmitten einer Kakaoplantage, sehr ruhig gelegen, war wunderschön. Zimmer sehr nett, etwas zum Abstellen, vor allem im Bad, oder Aufhängen fehlt gänzlich. Der Rezeption/Frühstücksbereich ist sehr nett. Frühstück war gut, auch mit Obstteller, sonst ein lokales Frühstück oder Toast mit Ei oder Pancakes. Per WhatsApp wurden uns Ideen für Aktivitäten vorgeschlagen, die Dame war sehr bemüht. Die Straßen rundum sind sehr schlecht, es gibt in der Nähe nur eine Soda, hat uns dort nicht geschmeckt. Von der angeblich netten Besitzerin keine Spur, auch kein Abendessen vor Ort möglich, das war sehr schade. Nur eine Attraktion, Rio Celeste / Vulkan Tenorio in der Nähe. Vom Zimmer kann man nur direkt in die Büsche schauen. Wc Papier war am 2. Tag aus, der Mistkübel noch vom Vorgänger voll. Begrüßungsdrink haben wir keinen bekommen.
• Jean (10/5): Wow! Merci à notre hôte - Hôte très gentille et attentionnée. Cadre enchanteur et très beau logement. le cacao tour est exceptionnel. Nous avons adoré notre séjour et nous y retournerons.
• Ana Cristina (10/5): Immersion in Rio Celeste genuine lifestyle with charme and comfort - Beautiful lodge in the middle of cacao plantation, Lenny the host was extremely professional and organized for us lovely activities, amazing cacao experience and sloth tour. The rooms are beautifully decorated and comfortable. Highly recommend.
• Christina (10/5): Exceeded all our expectations! We will be back! - This place was a real home away from Home. The owner is very friendly and organised two incredible tours in the area. The cacao farm is very beautiful and the area is full of incredible wildlife. It is wonderfully quiet apart from birdsong and money howls. We also had an amazing cacao workshop at the farm which the entire family loved. We will be back for sure! We liked everything!
• Pascal (8/5): - Formidable endroit pour une déconnections totale. Excellente literie. Personnel au top pour aider en cas de besoin. Le tour de 2h pour découvrir comment ils travaillent le cacao était très sympa. Un grand merci à Ligia pour sa bonne humeur. Il manquait un petit meuble dans la salle de bain pour poser sa trousse de toilette.
• Guy (5/5): Très mauvais rapport qualité/prix - Le cadre très agréable mais d'accès difficile. Gallo Pinto très bon. Équipement très insuffisant : pas de chaises, pas de table, pas de coffre, pas de penderie, pas d'espaces de rangement. Pas de fruit au petit déjeuner. Salle de bains très spartiate. En résumé, très très cher pour un hébergement décevant.
• Verinder (10/5): Ecstatic - This was one of the best stays ever, connected to nature, and the owner was very hospitable and tried her best to keep the experience good, breakfast was also very good
• David (10/5): -
• Dominique (10/5): magnifique endroit et accueil exceptionnel, ne pas rater -
• Renata (7/5): Não ficaria novamente - Chuveiro bom Muito longe, a dona não estava lá para receber demoramos para fazer o checkin. Não tem nada próximo. Os mosquitos entram mesmo com tudo fechado e é muito claro o quarto
• Zoerselse reiziger (8/5): Basic en duur - Propere kamers mooie natuurlijke omgeving Vriendelijke ontvangst Groot bed Veel mooie vogels in de tuin Basic voorzieningen: geen shampoo, geen water op de kamer, geen warm water De host raadde een gids aan maar deze vraagt meer dan het dubbele van andere gidsen.
• Guido (9/5): - Very nice rooms Recommendation: book the Chocolate Tour Poor breakfast, no fruits, coffee with milk only instant
• Wesley (10/5): Wry clean and friendly - Very very clean. Host was very extremely helpful and responsive. She booked tours for us through excellent personal connections. Remote yet close to anything needed like groceries.
• Arun (10/5): - Neat little cabin. Toucans in the garden. Short walk to best tubing company (Onca). Breakfast was made ready early for us so that we could leave for our hike. Note unpaved roads leading in.
• Marleine (7/5): Cabin at cacao plantation - Lovely modern cabin on a cocao plantation. Great that we could use the shared kitchen. We were in bad luck of having rain most of the time. But luckily the deck was covered properly so we could sit outside as well. The location is a good base for visiting the caño negro district. About a good hour drive, 4x4 recommend though. We stayed in cabin #2 and even though there is a deck, there is no real view. Only a bit under and through the cacao trees. Bird watching can best be done from the common area. Staff was only shortly on the property during breakfast and check-in/check-out. From other reviews we got the idea that there was a warm welcome with chocolate and maybe other things. Nothing of this was the case for us.
• El-Toto (7/5): Fonctionnel mais mauvais accueil et a eviter pour famille - De l’espace, au coeur des cacaotiers, proche du volcan tenario. (A 20min) Bien prevoir un bon vehicules, les routes sont rock n roll ! Cher pour la presta, aucun rangement, pas de restaurant alors qu’indiqué. Rien a faire dans l’espace, a eviter pour les familles avec enfant. La personne qui nous a accuilli etait gentille, mais cela etait du depannage, on s’est retrouvé tout seul, pas grave mais il ne faut pas avoir de probleme et rien a demandé. La responsable nous a conseillé un restaurant a 10 min : accueil frigorifique si vous ne parlez pas bien espagnol, sympa ! Comme il n’y avait pas de restau, elle nous a dit pouvoir nous faire livrer... elle nous a juste dit de contacter ce meme restaurant, qui au téléphone a pris notre commande ... et nous a raccroché au nez. Bref, je ne conseille pas, apres, ce n’etait peut etre qu’un mauvais moment ... je mets donc 7 car peut etre pas general, mais de mon ressenti c’est un 4.
• Biao (10/5): We will definitely come here again! - Cabin is like new and very spacious and comfortable. Setting is very peaceful and refreshing. Worth every penny. Host is very helpful and organized three top notch tours for us, which we could never have found on Expedia or Viator. None
• Amandine (9/5): Très bon séjour - Emplacement très calme, dans les cacaoyers. Hote très réactive et sympathique. Lit de grande taille et super confortable !
• Ilaria Rasia (8/5): - Sistemazioni nel bel mezzo di una piantagione di cacao, sono appena partiti quindi i servizi sono abbastanza basici ma c'è voglia di migliorare. Camera suggestiva, letto comodissimo.
• Rodrigo (9/5): - Cama excelente e quarto muito limpo. Ótimo custo/benefício. Localização, sendo 2,5 Km de estrada nao pavimentada.
• Joerg (5/5): Preis-Leistungsverhältnis stimmt nicht. Zu teuer für das, was geboten wird. - Frühstück typisch für Costa Rica - nichts Besonderes Im Zimmer nichts um die Sachen aufzuhängen, kein Schrank, keine Regale. Im Bad keine Abstellflächen. Keine Gläser.
• Eugster (9/5): - Gutes Frühstück Schlechte Lage
• EMMA (10/5): Expérience mémorable! - Le cacao tour! avec des explications complètes sur la méthode de fabrication du chocolat de la cabosse à la dégustation. La maîtresse des lieux, un bout de femme ambitieuse et courage, qui vous transmet sa passion avec amour. Tout était parfait.
• Jasmin (9/5): - Es war eine süße Unterkunft, mitten in den Kakaoplantagen. Wirklich toll. Wir haben die Kakao-Tour gemacht bei der Unterkunft die von Yorleny und einer weiteren Produzentin von Kakao seit neustem angeboten werden. Ich kanns sie jedem Besucher und Nicht- Besucher wärmstens empfehlen. Ich habe in vielen anderen Ländern bereits Touren mitgemacht, die alle ähnlich waren. Diese hier ist einzigartig, man macht nicht einfach seine Schokotafel die letztlich schmeckt wie aus dem Handel sondern man macht die traditionellen Süßigkeiten des Ortes, röstet seine Bohnen selbst, knack sie selbst, mahlt sie selbst. Wir haben die frischen Bohnen probiert und ein unglaublich leckeren Trink bekommen und ganz davon abgesehen haben wir zuerst noch eine Runde durch die Plantage gemacht. Yorleny hat ein unglaubliches Wissen über den Anbau von Kakao, sie hat viel erklärt und wir durften unsere eigenen Früchte vom Bau direkt schneiden. Einfach unglaublich. Unglaublich, nur zu empfehlen!! Wir waren in einer sehr regnerischen Zeit dort, vielleicht deswegen war das Zimmer etwas dunkler ohne Licht. Der Wasserstrahl der Dusche ist etwas schwach, wenn man warm duschen möchte.
• Paula (10/5): Comfortable stay on a cacao plantation with an option for an excellent cacao tour and hands on experience. - Comfortable and spacious cabin, good breakfast and excellent cacao tour and hands on experience for reasonable price. Property is a bit remote but easy enough to find and not far from Katira. Friendly and helpful staff.
• Francesca (10/5): -
• Pascal (10/5): Tranquillitè et confort au Rio Celeste - Petit hôtel au calme dans plantation de cacao très confortable. Chambre trés spacieuse. Clim efficace car nècessaire. L'accueil et les attentions de l'hôtesse Yolerny sont exceptionnels de gentillesse. Le lieu un peu à l'ècart du parc du Tenorio et rio Celeste est à privilègier au contraire car vous avez tout ce qu'il faut ici comme loisirs avec moins de touristes et 1 meilleur service. Le rio Celeste passe juste à côtè et on peut s'y baigner trés facilement. La porte fenêtre d'une des habitations coulissait mal. Donc rien de grave.
• Charlotte (10/5): - Die Unterkunft ist inmitten einer Kakaoplantage und sehr ruhig gelegen. Das Appartement hatte alles, was einen angenehmen Aufenthalt beinhaltet. Das Frühstück war sehr lecker und mit viel Liebe zubereitet, die Betten waren gross und komfortabel. Alles war wunderbar!
• Sandra (10/5): Perfect - Prachtig huisje temidden van de cacaobomen. Yorleny is een perfecte gastvrouw. Ze geeft goed advies over tripjes en restaurants in de omgeving. Ontbijt is prima. Ze maakt wat je graag wil! Houd rekening dat de huisjes aan een onverharde weg liggen maar zijn prima bereikbaar.
• Roxanne (8/5): Lovely! - The lady was super friendly and helpful with recommendations. The cabin was spacious and we had two big beds. The breakfast was tasty and so was the coffee! The reception space looked nice with the hammocks All the doors were a bit rough to open and close. As a neurodivergent the road to get here was a bit too rocky, but nothing the property can do about. Just a heads up for other future guests. :)
• Manu (10/5): Perfectly amazing - It was beautiful and very clean Nothing
• James (10/5): Beautiful, clean accommodations with delicious breakfast. - Yorleny was an excellent host, she made sure we had everything we needed, was readily available to book tours for us, and arranged an excellent tour of a Cocoa plantation on our final morning. She was extremely accommodating of our young children, and ensured we had an excellent stay. The cabana was comfortable and large enough for our family of 4. It was clean and met all our expectations. Beautiful setting amongst the Cocoa trees. Breakfast was delicious and plentiful, Yorleny made sure we were well fed before we set off on adventures each morning. Very close to Onca tours for rafting, and centrally located for anything else you would like to do.
• Annette (6/5): Nice place, but overpriced for what you get. - It is a beautiful location and the rooms are nice and clean. It is totally overpriced for what you get. We were asked at what specific time we would like to have breakfast. When we arrived on time for breakfast nothing was ready. We had to wait 35min which really messed with our specific mandatory time slot that we booked for our hike in the national park. The breakfast in itself was nice, but a juice for example was only provided after I asked for it. Also a shame that a car reeking of oil and gasoline was parked right next to the breakfast table. Not very pleasant. Next, while there is a fridge, there aren’t any glasses or else to use for your own drinks or snacks. Sure we could have asked, but for the price I would expect this to be a given. I can also confirm another review, that the showers are cold and only provide warm water if you turn it to a drizzle. The mattress itself is comfortable but felt and sounded like it had some kind of plastic topping which made me feel like I am in a hospital. The windows don’t have any nets on them which makes it hard to air out the space once it’s dark while the lights are on. Also the birds keep flying against the window. Also not enough lamps in the room if you want to read in bed before sleeping. And most of the light fixtures come with a cold white light. Not cozy at all which is a shame because the room in itself is. Lastly, I read a review about needing more chairs or a table in the room from quite a while back. And although the response from the host was to make amends this also hasn’t happened. No cupboard, no shelves, also nothing to properly use in the bathroom. It does seem like a side hassle rather than a business. All of that would be fine if it wasn’t so expensive. I would come back if the price was lower but as it stands I would not return as I know I can get better value for my money.
• William (9/5): We stayed for one night on our way to Monteverde. - Secluded on a small cacao farm. Only a couple years old. Private bungalow. Wonderful home cooked breakfast included. Got an excellent introduction to sustainable chocolate business. Close to Rio Celeste. Short drive to National Park.
• Judy (8/5): Very good - The facility was clean and comfortable with 3 little cabins nestled amidst cacao trees, separated from each other. The setting was lovely and the host was very friendly and helpful. We especially loved the private tour of a family chocolate-making establishment, which produced great chocolate and was so educational. Breakfast provided one egg with fruit in the typical selection, whereas other locations gave us 2 eggs; seems petty but the extra protein always helps. The location is on a gravel road, off a gravel road, so was somewhat difficult to find. Now that we know the location, we would consider staying again upon return.
• Catherine (10/5): Nourishing - Friendly very clean and nature abounds Nature
• Alessandro (10/5): Exceptional -
• Philippe (10/5): Exceptional - It’s a pure paradise in the middle of the beautiful jungle of Rio céleste. Surrounded by Cacao plantation, with many perroquets 🦜. Sometimes, the place you stay will change the place you visite in the good way and that’s what it did. Very nice and quiet place to stay
• Michael (10/5): Excellent location and very welcoming staff. - The wine and chocolates upon arrival and the seclusion. It was a very spacious room and I enjoyed my stay.
• Kcaskey23 (8/5): An authentic Cabinas experience tucked away on a Cacao plantation - A unique experience tucked away on a Cacao plantation. Loved the family history and fact two sisters started the business and are focused on creating an authentic experience.
• Anna (10/5): Unique experience in a cacao plantation. - Unique experience in a wood cabinet inside the cacao plantation. Family plantation with passionate host. Recently opened and we looking forward to their future growth ! Also our host booked us a Great cacao tour . We highly recommend Nothing - we had a 4 wheels drive so it was fine for us to come but may be challenging if you don’t have a car as the road to go there are not in great conditions
• Maxence (9/5): Superb - The cabin in the middle of the cacao plantation with many birds around, and the very nice host The road to get there is a little rough
• Marc (6/5): Pleasant - Being in the middle of cocoa trees. Friendly staff. Local tour recommendations Just felt it was a bit overpriced for what it is. Could have included some fresh fruits for breakfast as well given it was a typical Costa Rican breakfast.
• Juan (9/5): Cozy and great experience - This is a great value for your money. The place is located closely to the main area attractions. The cabin was very cozy, and clean. The staff were very helpful, and helped you connect with different tours. Being inside a cacao plantation made the experience quiet different and joyful.
• Paula (10/5): Excellent! - Loved the location! Very nice place, Yorlenly and Brian are both the sweetest. Thank you both for your hospitality. N/A
• Julia (10/5): excellent!!! - Yorleny was a fantastic host. the room was very comfortable (Cabina 2) with two beds. Yorleny helped us organize a cocoa tour at Sibaeli and a private guide for the Park. the private guide Ruiz was also fantastic. Breakfast was very tasty (we chose Gallo Pinto). on the last day Yorleny offered a farm tour that we highly recommend! she took us through her cocoa plantation to her family’s farm where we milked a cow, drank chocolate with the fresh milk, pet some baby cows and then her mom made homemade tortillas and we got to try as well. Yorleny showed us how she makes the cheese and then we had fresh tortillas with homemade cheese and sour cream. highly recommend this tour! the location was perfect for us, close to Rio Celeste and our activities, and within 20 minutes of the park entrance. Yorleny is working on adding a light over the mirror in the bathroom, otherwise it just needs a chair or two in the room, but otherwise everything was perfect!
• Brian (9/5): Wonderful host and a beautiful property. -
• Corentin (10/5): Exceptional - Clean and comfortable place to rest as well as a nice base point for you driving around and visiting the national parc Tenorio. The host, Yorlene, will arrange for you anything you need: from night tour with local guides Luis and Arturro to cacao tour through even food delivery! Don't hesitate to ask her to teach you how to cook local food, prepare the coffee like a Costarican or dance ;) We stayed two nights and enjoyed the little house very much, each house gives a sense of privacy as they are slightly hidden among the cacao trees.
• Fraser (10/5): NEW quiet place. - Very quiet in very unique surroundings. Amongst cocoa trees Beautiful wood interior and exterior. Nothing. It was lovely. You should have a car if staying here.
• Maria (6/5): Pleasant - We requested to have breakfast at 8am the two mornings we were there, they served us breakfast half an hour later…it looks like they are not prepared to serve food, we have to ask for everything, even silverware. It would be better they don’t offer and don’t charge for breakfast.
• Donall (9/5): Superb -
• James (10/5): Amazing. Owner operated. Very hands on - Beautiful little handcrafted place. Very peaceful under the cacao trees. Quite. Very friendly. Very helpful with places to go and where to eat
• Sheila (9/5): Good location and breakfast is good. - The place was lovely and with the Cacao plantation, but you need a car away from everything. Yelanda took us to the national park and we paid her the taxi fare. Need water in the room to start of and a hair dryer or one you can borrow, also the toilet bin needs to be emptied everyday.
• Lawrence (10/5): great place to stay - If you are one or two couples wanting to get away from the crowds and enjoy a more local experience, Cacahua Paradise Lodge is ideal. The amenities are exactly as advertised: comfortable bed, hot shower, high speed internet access, quiet, and privacy. Yorleny, our host, is fluent in English and took excellent care of us. She arranged private tours with local experts, one within a few minutes drive (a cacao farm) and two within walking distance (sloth viewing, and a night animal viewing). We also enjoyed a delicious home cooked dinner and full breakfast while relaxing at the Lodge.
• Nicholas (7/5): Good - * Unique location in cacao field Shower was cold. We rdered breakfast for 8am but it was only ready by 8:30am and breakfast was just ok. When I complained about the late breakfast the owner explained that her help was ill that morning which caused the delay. Can indeed happen but it delayed our own planning.
• Erin (10/5): Unique stay and great value for what you get - Your very private wood cabin is tucked right into the cocoa trees of this farm! A/c was strong, WiFi available and short walk to cool off in the Rio Celeste river that runs along the back of the property. Got to pet one of the horses who was sweet and came over to the fence and saw a sloth in one of the trees by the river!! Gracious hostess, I will be back!
• Patrizio (10/5): Pura Vida - Magnificent place in a cocoa plantation, with impeccable wooden cabanas and a great attention to every detail. You can eat and go for night excursions to admire amphibians and reptiles. You can park inside the property that is located 15 minutes from the Volcano Tenorio Park. We can not find bad things.
• Jan (10/5): Dream stay in the nature - Brand new spacious houses, very friendly helpful owner- it’s a exceptional place, we loved that. Highly recommend!
• Salil (10/5): Exceptional - New and in between the cocoa plantation. Perfect to relax. Small river at walking distance. Extremely friendly family running the same. They made breakfast for you in the morning. Helpful with suggestions around. Highly recommend None
• Genesis (10/5): Exceptional - Everything was clean and cozy! Very friendly people & breakfast was great. Definitely would stay again & recommend!

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