Hostellit – Isla Violin

”This a beautiful property with rustic cabins. There are amazing views as it is high up. We saw many birds from our balcony including green parrots and toucans. It is quite a climb from the road, definitely not accessible, but close to Drake Bay beach, a grocery store and several restaurants. The staff were friendly and helpful. We pre-arranged a tour to Corcovado National Park through the hotel and it went great. You can order breakfast the day before and have it specially prepared for you...

”The welcome by being collected on the beach and having our luggage taken to the room was a nice touch. The room itself was clean and the view was gorgeous. We were disappointed with the general service, particularly in the hotels restaurant. We booked a table on the first evening and it wasn't ready when we arrived, with the staff seeming stressed at our arrival. We were sat down 15 minutes late and the food took over an hour to arrive, during which time we were not visited once by the staff...

”We had a great 6 nights at Casa Gitana, we had a lovely room with a shady private patio, our room was cleaned everyday and the staff were great. Breakfast was included and there is a restaurant for lunch and dinner. It's a short walk to the beach and many tours can be organised at the hotel. Thanks. ”

”Habitación con vista al mar ”

”Perfect Hotel. We enjoyed the location with a breathtaking view over the ocean, sunset included, with a clean and refreshing infinity pool. Service was more than perfect, very friendly and very personal. Unbeatable was the restaurant - we ate three times there plus breakfast and did not remember having tasted this high quality in a long time. What a great finale for our vacation in Costa Rica.”

”Lovely little riverfront casitas. It’s a bit removed from restaurants and bars but it gives you the option to prepare your own meals or the hosts provide some food offerings as well. Everything is in great condition and well thought out. Our stay here was great. It was so relaxing going to sleep with the sounds of the river. ”

”Wer authentisch in der Natur und bei Locals wohnen möchte, ist hier absolut richtig! Toller Strand, schöne Natur, Trails die wunderschön sind und absolut herzliche und fürsorgliche Gastgeber… das dürft ihr hier erwarten. Frühstück ist top! Abendessen geht nach Absprache auch. Ausflüge könnt ihr auch direkt bei Christian und seiner Frau buchen. Es ist also für alles gesorgt! Viel Spaß und Pura Vida! ”

”The staff is so wonderful. Kind, funny and helpful. Views are unbelievable and it is worth the trip up there!”

”Toller Blick auf die Bucht. Steiler Anstieg. Die Zimmer sind sehr einfach aber sauber eingerichtet. Allerdings ist der Preis zu überteuert für die Ausstattung. Das Personal ist sehr freundlich. ”

”Really great staff who really know the area and cultivate the farm. They can give you information on ecology you won't find outside of guided tour groups in the park, and there's also yoga. The property is beautiful and it is easy to see birds. It is a pretty primitive property and so you should be expecting bug bites and no modern comforts. Bathing in rainwater is amazing, but it is also not warm. Also the ants really bite- I was itchy for a week afterward. So be careful. ”