Review of Vista al Mar EL Aleman Lodge

When you stay here, you feel like family. These beautiful cabins, built by Werner, are full of personal touches. Everything from Marí’s beautiful paintings, which adorn all the cabins, to Werner’s delicious cooking, exudes a warmth that makes you feel at home in the jungle. Werner, Marí, and their helper Victor went out of their way to make us feel comfortable, and their friendly dogs and cat helped ease the pain of missing our own pets back home. (They are the sweetest little pack! ) Werner and Marí helped us with laundry, arranging activities, and coordinating boat rides. Not to mention lots of great conversation and plenty of patience with our terrible Spanish. Our cabin had a beautiful view of the ocean, two hammocks on the porch, a full bed, plus double bunks, a tidy bathroom, two large windows, and a powerful fan to keep cool. Our meals were served buffet-style and were always delicious. Honestly the best food we ate in Costa Rica, and sharing candle-lit meals with the other guests led to great conversations and connections. We even had an evening jam session with my ukulele and a guitar they have on site for guests. The area around the cabins is beautiful. Drake Bay is fairly secluded, so you will not be surrounded by tourists. The jungle is full of beautiful plants and wild life. During our time in the cabins, we saw a sloth, several packs of Howler and Capuchin monkeys, iguanas, hawks, hermit crabs, and so much more. The beach is beautiful and private, but make sure you catch it at low tide for the best experience. There are several hammocks that are in the shade all day for relaxing on the beach without the sun. You will not find a better jungle experience for a better price in Drake Bay. The love and dedication that Werner and Marí put into these cabins is self-evident. If you come here with an open heart, a passion for nature, and a love of adventure, you will not be disappointed.