About this property
Beachfront Location: Encanto Lodge in Drake offers direct beachfront access and stunning sea views. Guests enjoy a serene garden and terrace, perfect for relaxation. Comfortable Accommodations: The guest house features family rooms with private bathrooms, balconies, and tiled or parquet floors. Each room includes a tea and coffee maker, ensuring a comfortable stay. Dining Experience: A family-friendly restaurant serves Italian, local, international, Latin American, and European cuisines. Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free options are available. Breakfast includes juice. Convenient Services: Encanto Lodge provides a free airport shuttle service, free WiFi, and free on-site private parking. Additional amenities include a picnic area, bicycle parking, tour desk, and luggage storage. Activities and Surroundings: Guests can enjoy canoeing and hiking in the surrounding area. Drake Bay is just a few steps away, offering easy access to nature.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Jo
United Kingdom“Amazing location at the edge of the forest, next to a small lagoon and few minute canoe ride to beach” 
Tracey United Kingdom“If you want a peaceful haven with the opportunity to see wildlife without the crowds, stay at Encanto Lodge. We received such a warm welcome from Edu and Sabina. They are excellent hosts and cooks, using ingredients from their farm. We enjoyed...”- Ahmet
Australia“The hosts Sabrina and Edu are very nice and friendly people. My room was very clean, had a beautiful private terrace with the perfect view. The canu tour with Edu was amazing. I saw a lot of monkeys, lizards and birds from very close distance.” - Nigel United Kingdom“Sabrina and Edu were fantastic hosts. They went out of their way to make our stay a success. We loved our little house. The food was the best we had in Costa Rica, it was fresh, delicious and varied. There were interesting trails around the...”
- Roy
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“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“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“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...”
- Joseph
Canada“Everything. Sabrina and Edu are exceptional and kind hosts. We felt we were welcomed into their little slice of paradise. Location: Perfect for those who want to slow-down and reconnect with nature Service and Activities: Thanks for arranging...” - Shashank United Kingdom“Located on a lovely rustic farm with nice views of the lagoon and beach. There are complimentary canoes and kayaks to take on the lagoon. There is also a forest trail on the property. It was a pleasure to be hosted by Sabrina and Edu. Edu was kind...”
Quality rating
Hosted by Edu Pomares and Sabrina Schäublin
Property surroundings
Restaurants
- Restaurant la cuchara del tucan
- CuisineItalian • Local • International • Latin American • European
- Open forBreakfast • Lunch • Dinner
- AmbianceFamily friendly • Traditional
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 3 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.
The fine print
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 in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.
This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
