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Jungle and river view cabin in a serene setting. Lowest nightly rates!! Views
Quepos, Puntarenas

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 32 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 32 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 32 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 32 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 32 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mabel F.

Liked: Cleanliness
It was very nice
It was beautiful, had trouble with air conditioning and it was fixed right away. Communication with owners was great Would like to stay for a longer time
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Victoria T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful!
We were so pleasantly surprised to be staying in such a wonderful place. The cabin was very clean and comfortable. The outdoor area was perfect for birdwatching. It was so quiet and lovely. We will happily return to cabañas Ginger.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan P. P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Get Away!
This place and the owners went overboard to make sure we were happy! I'd go back tomorrow if possible! We asked for a grill and they brought up a new one! Thank you so much for the special stay!! Anyone looking for a nice place to stay this is it!!!!
Stayed 11 nights in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 11, 2023
Thank you Susan for your visit !! Welcome back anytime! Regards Dan & Sheyla

8/10 Good

Richard B., Canada

Liked: Cleanliness
Close to Nature
Clean and comfortable cabin. Close to many bird species. Friendly owners. Lovely grounds. A great place to relax.
Stayed 21 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine M.

Liked: Cleanliness
We really enjoyed our stay. The cabins are adorable.
Everyone went out of their way to ensure we were comfortable and that we had everything we needed.
Stayed 22 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Peter W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful place
We stayed at the cabin for four weeks. It was such a great experience. The place was spotless when we arrived. The family who takes care of the place are just the nicest people. Even though there was a language barrier we were able to communicate well. The owner of the place was very responsive on whatsapp, so everything we needed was quickly taken care of. He and his wife stayed close by for part of our trip. They were even taking us to town and back since we were without a car for last 9 days. Who does that?? :) Thank you Dan and Sheyla. We appreciate you hospitality very much. Peter and Ania
Stayed 28 nights in Jan 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Feb 17, 2022
Thank you very much for the wonderful review I am sure it will help our future guests stay safe and welcome back anytime ! Regards Dan & Sheyla

10/10 Excellent

Elaina C., Zaragoza, Palmares, Costa Rica

Liked: Cleanliness
Extremely clean, comfortable, private & a slice of Jungle Heaven
This was literally home for us when we needed to vacate our home in the Central Valley for 10 days. The owners/hosts were exceptionally responsive with all booking inquiries, as well as immediately responsive when Waze took us 40 minutes out of the way & we needed help with re-direction. The caretakers were kind, friendly & very attentive, though thoughtful with allowing us our privacy. No matter the time of day/night, they watched for us to help with the gate or any other need. The cabin, property & amenities are so well cared for, & even for a simple cabina, the kitchen was stocked with just the right basics to allow for our extended stay to involve cooking most meals at home. The cabina is not only clean, it is "dry" & not riddled with mildew. Hot water is reliable & the water is potable--huge plus! The grounds & surrounding land are welcoming, full of beauty, nature & creatures to be discovered. We even encountered a rare Tayra from the weasel family, Blue Morphos and so much more. Taking a walk/hike right from the property is a must, with more than one option. You should have a vehicle to access the property as it is in the country, however, it has such a great central location for sooo many day excursions that it's perfect! We would absolutely stay here, again. Pura Vida!
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Christopher P., Johnstown, United States

Liked: Cleanliness
Edge of the tropical forest
The property is a ways down a dirt road, through the palm oil plantations arriving at a lovely secondary tropical broadleaf forest. Our cabin was atop a hill with excellent views into the tree canopies and midstory for excellent birding. The property was clean, nicely furnished, and with an air conditioner for the more faint-hearted in our family group. The location is about 20 minutes to Quepo and good dining. We had a little bit of a hard time finding the cabin since GoogleMaps didn't have it appropriately located. But owners Dan and Sheila available to immediately corrected us. Part of our issue was that the sign with the name of the property was down -- easily remedied. Among the real treats of the property is a bbq location across the road and above a beautiful forest stream. What a lovely spot. We thoroughly enjoyed the "jesus christ lizards scooting across the stream pools on their hind legs. In summary, we loved the cabin and the surrounding landscaping. It was convenient and had abundant wildlife. We would go back to this location with no hesitation AND the owners were wonderful.

10/10 Excellent

Scott N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
Perfect cabin nestled away in the jungle. Finding it was somewhat tricky but totally worth it and it is a short drive to Quepos and Manuel Antonio National Park.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2020
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 6, 2020
Thank you Scott for the wonderful review will sure help for future guests! Regards Dan & Sheyla

10/10 Excellent

Leanne P., Philadelphia Suburbs - Pennsylvania

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet spot in paradise
We loved this location, and the cabin is in perfect condition.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Barbara P.

INCREDIBLE PROPERTY!!!
Beautiful Cabins in a remote rainforest. If you want to experience nature in a most perfect setting, this is your place. We had the opportunity to see Toucans in the morning from our porch. There were Blue Morpho Butterflies on the property - a large beautiful butterfly. There are walking trails and at night we walked to the highest point on the property and viewing the stars was spectacular. They have a Costa Rican hut along side a flowing river which is a nice secluded spot to sit and relax and commune with nature. The inside of the cabin is all wood and well maintained. The owner was on the property and was an excellent hostess and made sure all our needs were met.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2018
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 6, 2020
Thank you so much for your wonderful review!!! Dan & sheyla

8/10 Good

bridget b.

Off the beaten path= just lovely
This darling house is nestled out of town- 3 miles on dirt path (just get good directions/map). It is right next to a river and great wildlife - Coolest was a poison dart frog here. It was great for our family of 5. Dan and Shayla were very accomadating and the local house manger was helpful. She helped us set up a horseback/waterfall tour which was great. We had a great time and the surround area is awesome.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2018
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 6, 2020
Thank you for the wonderful review glad you enjoyed our piece of paradise 👍👍

10/10 Excellent

Susan R.

Peaceful and Tranquil Stay
We just returned from a 3-night stay at the Ginger Cabins. If you are looking to relax and escape the noisy, heavily touristed areas, this is the place for you! The cabin is nicely appointed, extremely clean and has everything you need. We stayed in the cabin with 2 bedrooms, 1 full bed and 1 with 2 twins. The house does have AC, which was great for sleeping. We enjoyed playing cards on the porch and listening to the night sounds of the jungle. Of note, the cabins are about a 10 to 15-minute drive down a dirt road off Route 34 so you'd need to add that to your drive times. Also, the dirt road isn't well marked so here's a tip: if coming toward Quepos, the turn off (dirt road) will be on the left but NOT the dirt road with the "Rainmaker" and the brown wooden carved sign, it's the next one. Your turn will have a bus shelter. For area recommendations, do go to Rainmaker Preserve, primitive rainforest with lovely swimming and get the lunch. Also, Manual Antonio is about 30-45 minutes and well-worth the visit. There are some pretty good gas/grocery/ stores not far from the cabin on 34. Also, we ate at a great soda not far down 34 towards Quepos on the right, the name escapes us but it had the word Palm in it. Enjoy!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2018
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 6, 2020
Thank you for the wonderful review 👍will help future guests hope to have you back !!

2/10 Terrible

Dylan G., Portland, OR

**IMPORTANT** THIS PROPERTY IS 45 MINUTES AWAY FROM WHERE THEY SHOW IT IN THE LISTING
**PLEASE READ BEFORE THINKING TO BOOK THIS PROPERTY** The property is listed in Quepos next to Manuel de Antonio on the website map, however it is actually between Parrita and Quepos, 3 miles down a dirt road, in the middle of no where, which takes 45 minutes in a taxi and thirty bucks to get to the listed location. There are basically no restaurants or stores in this area either and you need to speak Spanish to describe the location to any taxi, and we actually only had 1 of 8 taxi drivers know where the heck we were talking about needing to go. If you dont speak Spanish Im really not sure how you would find the location. The property itself was adequate and as described. The man that lives on the same property with his family was accommodating, but he does not speak English either, so speaking Spanish here is really a must, especially if you need a taxi out, which you will unless you rent a car. You are no where near the beach either and the only place to walk would be along the dirt road that leads to it. We were given the location the day we left the US and due to it being new years eve weekend, we had no other alternatives for places to stay. When I told the owner that the location does not match the description of the property he told me he wasnt sure why that was and he would fix it right away. The location is still the same some 3 weeks later though. We tried to follow the VRBO support resolution pathway by contacting the owner to work towards a solution, which was please refund the amount of taxi fare that we have had to incur due to the fraud you have committed in your listing's location, however the owner told us he couldn't believe we thought we could stay in Quepos for the price he had listed, and that he would refund us zero nor do anything else to help. Yes, actually we did believe we could stay in Quepos for that price BECAUSE THAT IS WHAT YOU DESCRIBED IN YOUR LISTING SIR. Also, how could we (or you potentially) know what costs are in a foreign country? We were visitors after all and have to put our trust in others when travelling. All this said, we would not stay here again and I would caution anyone looking at properties of these owners (their names are listed and they have other properties). This listing really ruined our time in Manuel de Antonio and I hope this review prevents it from doing the same for anyone looking to potentially stay here.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2017
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 6, 2020
Dylan - I'm sorry you had a really bad experience. This is the first for us and we take it personally. When we spoke on the phone, I had strongly recommended that you rent a car. My cabin is remote and is advertised as so. You insisted that you and your party are experienced hikers and don't mind the 3 mile hike off the main road to the rain forest. I even suggested a bus service that cost $1 that will drop you off at the entrance to the 3 mile hike that leads to my cabins. As for the location, it is pinned accurately. You stated there are no stores available. There are 2 stores within a mile from the cabin. We are 15 minutes to the town Quepos, 20-25 minutes from Manuel Antonio beaches. Once again... I will reiterate this is a REMOTE location. It is advertised for guests who want to experience a serene Costa Rican lifestyle. Efrain is a local and I apologize he doesn't speak English. He is, however, knows the lay of the land and is accommodating to all of my guests. If you read other reviews, people had described our location and its surroundings perfectly. Once again, I apologize that you had a bad experience. Best of luck - Dan & Sheyla

8/10 Good

Anne G.

Cabin in the jungle
These cabins are a more authentic "campo" experience than you would be able to have in Manuel Antonio or Quepos. The drive is around 40 minutes to Manuel Antonio, just 15 minutes to the BM grocery on the edge of Quepos. You should definitely have 4w drive, especially if it rains! The caretaker Efrain is very sweet and helpful. The family added baby-proofing for our toddler on the deck, which was awesome. The views from the cabin are excellent and the property is gorgeous. The deck looks out into the jungle and you can hear the creek. Highlights included seeing poison dart frogs and making limeade from the fruit on the trees outside. Internet is only functional in the mornings from the cabins, but lots of places in quepos and Manuel Antonio have wifi. The 2 bedroom cabin is quite small and only sleeps 4. The AC was really nice after days at the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 6, 2020
Thank you for your review glad you enjoyed our piece of pardice not sure if you stopped for breakfast before going to Manuel antiono it really is a 20 to 25 min drive just want our future guests to know 👍Thanks again Dan & sheyla

10/10 Excellent

emmanuelle c.

Vert Nice house in thé peafully forest, it was à Perfect stay
Very nice house
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2018