I have recommended the Alby Lodge for my brother to book for his honeymoon as it is such a beautiful little haven of peace and tranquility. Filled with the most stunning flora and fauna, with daily visits from the howler and white face monkeys it was the perfect introduction to Costa Rica. Thomas and Yvonne have made sure that all your needs are taken care of with the spotless, naturally sourced wood cabins and rancho kitchen. Hot water everyday from the showers, as we later discovered on our travels, is a pretty rare thing! The Alby is right next to the National park and just far away enough from the restaurants and bars (about a 5 min walk) so as not to hear them if it is quiet you are seeking. Your alarm call, courtesy of the howlers, is the perfect way to start the day and if this is a problem then maybe Costa Rica is not your best holiday destination! We spent our days in the company of raccoons, sloths, monkeys and occasionally people and our evenings listening to the frog chorus by the pond in the gardens. Most entertaining!
Cahuita has everything you need yet seems to have been unspoilt by tourism. It is a bit wetter than the pacific coast but that only means lusher surrounds, more wildlife and no dust, a pretty good trade off. Thank you Yvonne and Thomas for your wonderful hospitality and for sharing your beautiful world with us. We found it very difficult to leave!
