I love Costa Rica, especially the Caribbean coast. I've traveled to the area several times and as a mature and experienced traveler in the region I can tell you this was the most disappointing experience I've had. Period. I hate leaving poor reviews because I know that families depend on word-of-mouth to make a living. However, in the interest of... More

The cabin was simple but clean. It was big too. There was air conditioning and it was very quiet at night. There was hot water. At the same time it was not far way from restaurants, the 'main street' and the recommended restaurants in the different guides. In conclusion, a quiet and clean place that you can use as a... More

We showed up to Cahuita with no reservation for lodging, and found Cabinas Smith 2 (the cheaper option of both lodgings). The owner showed us a room, and right away we noticed how clean and well-kept it was, and for only $16 a night we got a good comfortable bed, private bathroom, and even our own little hammock out front.... More

We visited Cahuita eleven years ago, and had good memories of our stay at Cabinas Smith, a simple but decent cabin, run by a very friendly family. When returning there this year, we were happy to see that Cabinas Smith is still going, and has even opened an "economy" annexe, which is where we stayed this time. For just 16... More

I have stayed at these cabinas three times, and it's always a good experience. There's hot water, a refrigerator, and it's clean. The pillows could be better, but hey -- it's cheap and clean! The fan works, and there's good ventilation. All in all, I'd recommend this highly for anyone.

I used to live in Costa Rica (2002-2006) but had never stayed in Cahuita before. I was travelling with three other people on this trip. I booked this through a Tico friend. There are two Cabina's Smith - we stayed at the one closer to the main street (further from the beach) - but I think the same people own... More