Nature eco lodge holiday rentals in Nicoya Peninsula

Johanna's place is a real gem! It's beautiful, peaceful and it was just what we were looking for. We loved having our breakfast on the airy terrace listening to birds and watching howler monkeys. Everything is well thought through and designed with an eye for detail. What a find!

The villa was very well located, easily accessible and with everything you need. All very clean and very nice decor. The reality even better than the photos. It's inside a complex where they give all kinds of facilities. David was an excellent host, friendly and lovely, providing recommendations, and having details with us. In short, a place to stay and a host of 10.

This was my second stay at Johanna’s Living Forest, and I made a special trip to return because I loved it so much the first time. This time, I brought my adult son, and we were both enchanted by the beauty and serenity of this magical place. The space truly lives up to its name — we were surrounded by lush, vibrant jungle, with a beautiful stream running through the property (and a perfect little swimming spot!). We saw incredible wildlife, including colorful birds and even toucans. A highlight of our stay was the morning class led by Johanna — a beautiful blend of chi gong and yoga that left us feeling grounded and refreshed. Johanna’s warmth and wisdom shine through in everything she does, creating an atmosphere that is both peaceful and inspiring. I can’t wait to return again and would recommend Living Forest to anyone looking for a deeply restorative and nature-filled retreat.

This place is an absolute gem! The views of the lake Arenal are fantastic and the house has a charm that the pictures don't do it justice. You have see it in person to appreciate the place. Patrick and his wife were excellent hosts, very helpful with anything we needed. The house is minutes to Nuevo Arenal, lake Arenal and lake Cote, one hour and a half from La Fortuna in one direction and from Tenorio Volcan with Rio Celeste in another direction. e Excellent location to have for a base and visit a large area. Thank you for hosting us and we will be back!

Great place to stay at! It's a private quiet place to stay at but still has walkable restaurants nearby. Huge bathroom with hot water, fridge in room and double beds. Not complaint but something to note is pool is shared by all villas and not directly outside room. A nice surprise was that breakfast was included and free from 7-10 am. I would definitely stay again!

An amazing location in a protected natural alcove carved out by a stream. Primarily a yoga retreat, but it was an ideal spot for windsport enthusiasts launching from Tico Wind. It's clear that Johanna searched hard to find this spot. She's spent a huge amount of effort to create the site. A friendly atmosphere with shared kitchen for gathering.

The place, like the yard so to speak is very large and has a lot of attractions in it. Seems like there is no end to the work they are doing with water. They have built or it came naturally, several waterfalls and sites. Some are little pools of flowing water where you can cool off and other seem to be natural waterfalls falling down into the main larger river flowing below. The main river is the Reo Celeste river. Very beautiful as it flows over the rocks. The noise of falling water can be heard pretty much anywhere on the property. A very nice breakfast was included with the rental. You will love how close you are to nature in this place.

10/10 stay. The staff are all so friendly. 3 hot springs on site, beautiful view of the volcano from your stay. The pool bar is great. The restaurant on site is delicious. ALL the staff are so incredible. Free breakfast and its so delicious.

This is our second time staying at Calala and it was amazing ! The included breakfast is amazing ! We ate dinner there a few times too , so good . The cabins are beautifully designed , the indoor/outdoor showers are the best . The pool is a great place to cool off , the beach is gorgeous . Walk to cemetery island at low tide you won’t regret it . I would recommend bringing an extra fan if you can , there isn’t A/C . There’s ceiling fans and an oscillating floor fans available in cabins . Everyone speaks great English so no worries there . We will be back for a third visit soon !

I went with my 2 daughters (age 16 & 20) and we had a great time! The villa was beautiful, comfortable, and very well appointed. The view was incredible and just sitting on the porch listening to and watching the wildlife was the perfect way to relax. The fresh, local, organic food cooked by the staff was amazing! We enjoyed the pool, and a cold plunge in the spa. The gym was nice for a workout too. It’s about 20 mins to the towns and beaches in and around Nosara from the remote location up on the mountain so you aren’t popping in and out, but we planned ahead when we were spending time off site so it wasn’t a problem. The remote location made it special. Oh and the staff were all super friendly and accommodating! We highly recommend staying here.

Cute little rooms with air conditioning, hot water in the shower and a small closet overlooking the river. everything you need to relax for a night. The hostess was super nice and answered all our questions.

We had a completely factual 7 day stay at Toji's place ♥️ We were lucky to have almost all the wonderful place to ourselves in mid-April, and had great sunshine weather all days ☀️ The place was everything we had hoped for for a start to a great holiday with our 3 kids. Wonderful view, beautiful terrace area with pool, sun loungers, etc. really good, a little secluded location, close to local, really good beach, super welcoming staff, delicious food prepared by the place's lovely chef. We also saw a lot of animals on site, monkeys, parrots, lizards, frogs, toucans, etc. All in all an extraordinarily amazing place that we can really recommend 😍🌴☀️♥️ We wish we had had the opportunity to have stayed some longer! Pura Vida!

Great place, awesome for kids with pool and to explore around. Beach is 5 min by car and place is very clean and comfortable.

We were only here briefly, but would definitely stay again if we ever came back to this part of Costa Rica! The property is so peaceful; very quiet, surrounded by trees and wildlife, and even though it was almost fully booked, it felt like we were there alone. The pool was a godsend - we used it 4 times in less than 24 hours! A quick walk to the beach (playa pelada) or a quick drive into playa guiones. The hosts were very accommodating with our early arrival, and offered local suggestions for restaurants and events.

The place is lovely, extremely private and peaceful with little traffic. Ronald and Alejandra were great hosts, providing great recommendations of things to do and places to eat nearby.

Mercedes was an incredibly sweet and helpful host, she made us feel right at home from the start. The place itself is peaceful and surrounded by nature, with the sounds of wildlife adding to the relaxing atmosphere. It’s about a 15-minute drive from La Fortuna, and most tours will pick you up directly from the Airbnb, making it super convenient. If you’re looking for a stress-free stay near La Fortuna, I highly recommend this place!

Gary’s place has a great little vibe. Super chill and friendly. The accommodations are basic but have everything you need. The pool is lovely with lush landscaping around the pool and a couple of hammocks for relaxing and napping.

this place was great for our visit in the area. highly recommend it

Highly recommended I start my comment this way because there is no doubt From the moment we arrived to the last day, we felt welcome. It was a very nice experience. The attention of the staff is always friendly and responsive. The facilities are very well kept. There was an atmosphere of a lot of peace and relaxation We thank Yiyi and all her team for such nice attention. If in doubt we would come back and I recommend it to my friends, family and everyone Thanks again