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Encanto Lodge

700m al Oeste del Aeropuerto, 61000 Drake, Costa Rica – Excellent location – show map

<p><b>Excellent</b> location – rated 9.5/10! <small>(score from <b>51</b> reviews)</small></p> <p>Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions</p>
a bedroom with a bed with a pair of shoes on it at Encanto Lodge in Drake
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Encanto Lodge

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Scored 9.6
9.6
Rated exceptional
Exceptional
51 reviews

Encanto Lodge consists of several bungalows nestled between river, jungle and garden and is located in Drake and 2.5 mi form the center. Featuring tropical gardens. Each room at this secluded, rustic property features lots of light and unique décor. All rooms include private bathrooms with a shower and toilet. Breakfast and Dinner are served at a Restaurant with ocean view and a traditional palm roof. Encanto Lodge offers a variety of outdoor activities, jungle hikes, snorkeling, fishing, diving and bird watching. The property also offers a canoe for guests to navigate the river for free. Corcovado National Park is 12 mi from the property, while Drake Bay Airport is less than 328 feet from the property.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.9 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Beachfront
  • Airport shuttle (free)
  • Restaurant
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Breakfast

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

Breakfast Info

Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free

Free Private Parking Available On Site

Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
1 full bed
Bedroom 2:
1 full bed
and
1 bunk bed
1 full bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
10.0
Facilities
9.3
Cleanliness
9.5
Comfort
9.2
Value for money
9.4
Location
9.5
Free Wifi
7.9
High score for Drake
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Kent
    United States of America United States of America
    “Beautiful location. Very unique. Owners were very friendly and helpful. Wish we had more time to stay longer!”
  • Amy
    Canada Canada
    “We loved the seaside view, the private cabana with two bedrooms and 2 washrooms. The food available there was the best we had in all of our time in Costa Rica!”
  • Julianne
    Canada Canada
    “We loved the location - so peaceful and beautiful, and so many interesting birds and animals. Our hosts were kind and helpful and the food was awesome. We had breakfast and dinner there every evening. We especially loved all the sunsets and...”
  • Colette
    United States of America United States of America
    “We wanted our kids to experience a rustic, nature-focused lodge. This was perfect. The hosts were wonderful and great cooks. There was a button to push if we needed them but otherwise they let us enjoy the property on our own. They helped...”
  • Victor
    France France
    “The place was very quiet and beautiful. The rooms were spacious and the beds comfortable. The hosts were wonderful. They adjusted to our schedule and made breakfast and diner just for us. A lot of the ingredients came from their garden! We also...”
  • John
    United States of America United States of America
    “Dinners prepared by the hosts were excellent. Surroundings beautiful and peaceful. Lodging comfortable. Hosts very attentive to needs and provided transportation to tours.”
  • Roy
    Netherlands Netherlands
    “The view and the place are stunning. The hosts are really kind and helpful, they will make sure you have everything you need! They will help you book tours, provide their own night tour (do this!) and lend you their canoe. Also be sure to include...”
  • Sibby
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Location is out of this world! Sabrina and Edu are incredible hosts - so friendly, kind, and passionate. I’d describe the accommodation as an opportunity to be at one with nature… it’s fairly basic eco-style and all handcrafted - you really get a...”
  • John
    Australia Australia
    “everything, the room was perfect, the restaurant and food were excellent. The location made me feel like i was in a beautiful peaceful and remote oasis. Highly recommend this property.”
  • Martin
    Australia Australia
    “The stunning location, set literally at the end of 20+ km of unpaved road, on its own lagoon, a few metres from the ocean, with only the sounds of the birds and frogs to disturb the peace. The owners, super helpful and friendly, sociable but never...”

Property questions and answers
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The property usually replies within a few days

  • Hello! What’s the easiest and cheapest way to get to your lodge from San José airport?

    Hello. Easiest way: with the plane (SANSA) directly to Drake Bay. Cheapest way: by bus (TRACOPA) to Palmar Norte (and then take a (collective) taxi to Sierpe) or Sierpe and then by boat to Drake Bay.
    Answered on 29 March 2021

  • When is the best time to visit your property for the perfect beach holiday?

    January to March is dry season so the best weather for going to the beach.
    Answered on 31 October 2019

Hosted by Edu Pomares and Sabrina Schäublin

10
10
Host Review Score
Host Review Score
Edu Pomares and Sabrina Schäublin
Encanto Lodge features a unique location where you can find all in one: Jungle, river and beach! Beside a trail in the jungle, our guests can take our kayaks and canoes to reconnect with nature and discover the local wildlife on the river, lagoon and a pristine beach. Encanto Lodge is secluded from the center of Drake Bay and consists of two detached, private Cabañas nestled between garden, jungle and river. The rooms are decorated with wall paintings depicting the local wildlife and with natural materials as white cane or pumpkin tree fruit. Our guests can relax in the hammocks surrounded by nature or choose from a variety of tours that allow them to dive even more into nature and look for special wildlife of interest, e.g. our special Encanto night tour where you can look for the shiny eyes of the crocodiles, a trip to the world famous Corcovado National Park or Diving at Caño Island. Both our cabañas are equipped with a kitchenette. We will also gladly prepare meals for guests that do not wish to cook by themselves. Encanto Lodge offers the free service to pick you up from Drake Bay airport or the boat station and free parking for guests arriving by car (recommended).
Encanto lodge is a family-run business speaking fluently English, Spanish and (Swiss-)German. Edu and Sabrina built it up together. Both love to cook for their guests Edu is a local that grew up at this place. He is a naturalist guide and carpenter, he built everything by himself. Fishing is his passion. Sabrina is a Biologist that moved from Switzerland to Costa Rica in 2009 where she started working in tourism at Rio Drake Farm and later Encanto Lodge. She loves horses since she can remember and has her own horses at Encanto Lodge . Sabrina did all the painting on the buildings , is responsible for the website and the reservations. Together they have two daugthers. Looking forward to meet you soon!
A lonesome pristine beach at 200m Precolumbian stone balls at 1,5km Corcovado National Park Caño Island Biological Reserve Golfo Dulce Reserve Jungle (5m) Lagoon and River (20m) Agujitas / Drake Center) (4km)
Languages spoken: German,English,Spanish

Area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Restaurant #1
    • Cuisine
      Italian • Local • International • Latin American • European
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Traditional
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Amenities of Encanto Lodge
Great facilities! Review score, 9.3

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Beachfront
  • Airport shuttle (free)
  • Restaurant
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Bathtub
  • Shower
View
  • River view
  • Garden view
  • Lake view
  • Sea view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Beachfront
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
Activities
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Beach
  • Snorkeling
    Additional charge
  • Diving
    Additional charge
  • Hiking
  • Canoeing
  • Fishing
    Additional charge
Food & Drink
  • Fruit
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
Wifi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Parking garage
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Packed lunches
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
  • Airport shuttle
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
Safety & security
  • Key access
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Private entrance
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Languages Spoken
  • German
  • English
  • Spanish

House rules
Encanto Lodge takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 4:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 3 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cash only
This property only accepts cash payments.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Encanto Lodge in advance of your expected arrival time for free transportation service. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation. If you arrive by car, use a 4×4 vehicle.

In Drake Bay there is no bank and no ATM. Encanto Lodge does not accept credit cards. Encanto Lodge recommends bringing cash for your.r activities.

The tours to Caño Island (snorkeling and diving) and to Corcovado National Park require a reservation at midday/early afternoon one day before. Please let us know with anticipation if you want to participate in these tours.

Encanto Lodge recommends bringing sun protection, insect repellent, flash light, raincoat and rubber boots (in raining season).

Pets are not accepted. Animal service dogs are allowed.

Transportation service from El Progreso bus station, Drake Bay boat station or Drake Bay airport is free if reserved in advance

Please inform Encanto Lodge of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

FAQs about Encanto Lodge

  • Room options at Encanto Lodge include:

    • Bungalow
    • Double

  • Guests staying at Encanto Lodge can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 10.0).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Vegetarian
    • Vegan
    • Gluten-free

  • The prices at Encanto Lodge may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Encanto Lodge has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant #1

  • Encanto Lodge offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Hiking
    • Snorkeling
    • Diving
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Beachfront
    • Walking tours
    • Beach

  • Check-in at Encanto Lodge is from 1:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • Encanto Lodge is 2,150 feet from the center of Drake. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.