Cottages in Drake

Sebastian and Maria were the most amazing hosts. We had to change plans at the last minute due to road closures and cancelled accommodation. After confirming last minute availability at Bajo Bosque, I had a WhatsApp message 5 minutes later from Sebastian re-assuring us he'd be waiting on the beach to transfer us to Bajo Bosque after our boat transfer from Sierpe (we highly recommend this route in to Drake Bay). On the first morning, Sebastian took us into town and pointed out the best shops to buy fruit, veg and store-cupboard supplies. Later in the week when we experienced a power outage, Sebastian was down in a heartbeat with a gas burner so we could make our morning coffee and breakfast. We saw so much wildlife from the balcony of Bajo Bosque, with messages from Sebastian each time he spotted a Sloth in the trees. The Macaws were also a common sight in the trees road-side. We enjoyed the easy 20 minute walk down to the start of the Drake Bay hiking trail (spotted a Tapir on the road at night!). We were travelling with kids, and there was never a complaint about the walking because we always saw so many exciting things long the way. Sebastian also offers transfers at a reasonable cost which are well worth it to explore more of the Drake Bay Hiking trail. Our change in plans meant that we stayed 3 nights longer than originally planned, spending 7 nights in total. This was in hind-sight such a great alteration to our itinerary because our stay at Bajo Bosque was hands-down the best part of our 3 week holiday in Costa Rica. We'd also highly recommend a creek tour with José whose knowledge of frogs is incredible!

Hostel owner ,her name is Jamaica, was support us parfectly. She made our payment in credit card. Room, bathroom and kitchen was clean.

Expectional accomodation if you want to enjoy peace and quite among garden of Eden where all of kinds of fruits grown in trees that you free free to pick. Couple hundred meters is a sand beach that you can enjoy under palm trees nearly alone from any other humans. Lots of animals to see and trail to rainforest starts almost from the doorstep.

This was most beautifull place we visited in our 3 weeks holiday in CR. Farm is situated in the heart of Osa penisula, there is incredible birds orchestra that wake you up in the morning, tucans nesting just on the tree in the garden, araras and parrots flying around, lots of different hummingbirds in the garden...It is impossible to describe how nice these place is, and owners are very kind persons, food is delicious, jungle walks around spectacular...Our kids enjoyed so much and told us how happy they were that we choose this amazing place to stay....thank you again

Very attentive with organising activities and helping with booking ferries and parking. We got a pickup at the beach when we arrived by the hostess Pamela. The local dogs are very cute and come to say hello every now and then. The rooms were clean and the air conditioners worked well. The location is absolutely perfect.

Our stay at Jungle Retreat was truly magical. The house is stunning, and the location is unique. It’s truly a retreat with no sounds other than toucans, crickets, and macaws. You can spend days there without encountering another person or seeing any cars. From the house’s veranda, you can enjoy a breathtaking view of the sea, with incredible sunrises. About 100 meters from the house, there’s a practically private, paradisiacal beach. The sea is very warm, with gentle waves, making it perfect for peaceful swimming. The house is very spacious and offers great privacy for two couples. The common areas and the well-equipped kitchen are incredibly enjoyable. The nearest house belongs to the caretakers, Elena and Julio, who were incredibly hospitable and always willing to help. There’s no hot water in the bathrooms, but it really wasn’t necessary. The pool was clean and well-maintained, with a continuous flow of spring water keeping it fresh and at a comfortable temperature. The house has a Starlink connection that works wonderfully. There’s no air conditioning, but the fans were sufficient, and at night, we slept very comfortably. The driveway from the main road to the house is about 300 meters and can be a bit challenging if the car has low clearance—I recommend using a high-clearance vehicle, ideally a 4x4. A few kilometers toward Puerto Jiménez, there’s a supermarket where you can buy essentials and food. Our experience at Jungle Retreat was wonderful, and the name suits it perfectly