This is definitely a fantastic spot if you want to get off the beaten tourist path. There are nicely-groomed private trails for hiking, an incredible fruit orchard and comfy, screened-in rooms that are perfect for listening to the sounds of the rainforest at night. The cabins, made entirely of wood, are dotted along the hillside and have incredible views of the Pacific, as well as private porches with hammocks for lounging. We stayed in one of the newer cabins, called Jaguarundi, which was roomy and super quiet. The bathrooms were totally spotless and the water came out piping hot. There is also a nice swimming pool.
Meals are simple, Costa Rican country-cooking and are served family style. (Think rice, beans, cabbage slaw and various stews.) Drinks are largely of the fruit variety, fresh from the property's orchard. Alcoholic drinks tend to center on beer and wine, so if you prefer cocktails, it might be a good idea to let the staff know when you are making your reservation.
This is definitely an incredible spot to get away from it all. My favorite thing to do was to take long walks on the lodge's private trails, where you could see all kinds of plant species, as well as monkeys, toucans, and more. The site is really a testament to the hard work of the lodge's personable owners, Peter and Lisbeth Aspinall, who have, over the years, replanted what was once a deforested area with lots of native species. It is incredible to see. They have also helped reintroduce the scarlet macaw to the area.
I disagree with an earlier post that said that this lodge wasn't a good value. It's true that you're not going to get gourmet dinners here (nor would I expect to in the middle of what is a very remote area), but the real attraction here is the nature. And in that regard, the Aspinalls have done an incredible job. The lodge's simplicity lets nature be the star of the show.
