Encanto Lodge

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Scored 9.4
Rated superb

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. Breakfast includes local specialities, juice, and fruits. Lunch and dinner cater to vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free diets. Convenient Services: Encanto Lodge provides a free airport shuttle service, free WiFi in public areas, 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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Most popular facilities

  • 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 (9.0)

  • Free private parking available on-site

Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1
1 double bed
Bedroom 2
1 double bed
and
1 bunk bed
1 double bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Jo
United Kingdom 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 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 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 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 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...”
Joseph
Canada 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 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

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Hosted by Edu Pomares and Sabrina Schäublin

9.8
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

Property surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
Restaurant la cuchara del tucan
  • Cuisine
    Italian • Local • International • Latin American • European
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
  • Ambiance
    Family friendly • Traditional
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Facilities of Encanto Lodge

Great facilities! Review score, 9

Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Beachfront
  • Airport shuttle (free)
  • Restaurant
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Breakfast

House rules

Encanto Lodge takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 13:00 to 18:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 04:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

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.

No age restriction
There is 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

Need-to-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 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.