We started our two week Costa Rica vacation at the Corcovado Lodge Tent Camp and it was absolutely our favorite location. The lodge has 16 tent cabnis spread out across a bluff directly above the beach. The rain forest is right behind you. We took the canopy tour and watched a three toed sloth for a couple of hours as well as monkeys and birds, including toucans. We also took the Salsupuedes hike through the rain forest and beach and saw anteaters, percaries (wild pigs), deer, monkeys, and several species of birds. The tent cabin was very comfortable and I enjoyed hearing the waves all the time. The best part of the trip was a very unexpected blessing of being able to see about 15 turtle hatchlings who just popped out of the sand make their journey towards the ocean. It was the most glorious and moving sight.

We had no problem with the shared toilets and bathrooms, but you did have to get used to the cold showers as they do not have hot water.

FYI, there is a tent lodge next door called La Leona Lodge, but we much preferred the Corcovado Tent Lodge. These two lodges seemed to be the only lodgings in the area which accentuated the remoteness and privacy of the area.

We visited in late February of 2006 and had a fantastic time. Our friends had previously recommended the place and they told us how wonderful it was. And they were right!

Here are the ammenities
Sunsets - remarkable
Food - fantastic
Views - unforgettable
Surf - as warm as bath water
Hiking - Macaws, poison dart frogs, monkeys kotumundi, bats - you name it.
Stress - deciding between Bavaria Gold & Imperial. (local beer)

Leave your blackberry and cell phones at home because they won't work here. Do bring a flash light and your iPod.

We had such a good time that we're going back again this year and staying 4 days and 3 nights.

There was one review on here that said that there weren't any animals/wildlife. I find that hard to believe. If you want to see the pictures of all the animals we saw - contact me and I'll send you a link.

The effort it took to get all the way there was worth every second! This place is paradise if you think that miles of black sand beach lined with a tropical rain forest and the temperate blue ocean is for you. Scarlett macaws and pelicans fly overhead and there was not a soul for miles. Perfect place for an al natural swim in the waves.

I tend not to be very keen on camping and enjoy having amenities but at the tent camp, non of that matters. These small but bug-free platform tents are like heaven as you fall asleep and wake to the sound of the crashing waves and howling monkeys. The place was immaculate and the food quite good for being out in the middle of no where. Try teh juices and frozen drinks!

We planned to stay for 1 maybe 2 nights and stayed for 4 days instead. It was hard to leave! And going during the rainy or "green" season was great as we were practically the only people at the camp. Make sure to bring your flashlight! I highly recommend the tent lodge if you're in Osa!

This was the best part of our two week vacation to Costa Rica. We stayed three nights and would highly recommend it. For our young family, three nights was plenty. Keep in mind, this is not an “easy” resort. You are camping…in a rain forest…very far from your home. However, the staff did a great job. The food is really good, something for everyone and plenty of it. Evening “happy hour” was great. We had some wine and visited with others from all parts of the world. We did not do a lot of hiking or exploring because we have young children (5 & 6 years old), we pretty much stayed at the camp or just did short explorations down the beach—which was perfect for us. Even without the extra effort, we seemed to see as much wildlife as everyone else. Showers and toilets are surprisingly nice—given the location. Flying to Carate is definitely the way to go. Do not drive, it is too much trouble and a time waster.

The pounding surf is incredible, especially at night when it is completely dark. It is great for boogie boarding (which they have available), but not for leisurely swimming or wading (too dangerous). Definitely great for shell hunting though!

For us there was some stress because of all the unknowns (i.e., scorpions, pumas, cane toads), especially at night, but it is just such an adventure it can’t be missed!