Arenal Rainforest Cabins — Local services in Peñas Blancas

This cabin is lovely. Its location is right in the middle of the jungle. We could hear the wildlife around us constantly. We did the short walk down to the private waterfall and back which was a perfect way to spend a morning. The cabin is basic but had everything we needed. We cooked there two nights and went out into the town the other. We spent many hours lounging in the hammock and floating in the pool surrounded by jungle. The absolute highlight for us was Pinta the little white dog who lives nearby. She stayed with us every night while we were there and rarely left my side. It was genuinely sad saying goodbye to her this morning. We've left with more pictures of her than of the incredible landscape that...

ros: beautiful backyard cons: everything else.very noisy and busy dirt road where tour busses go by all day and cars into the night. Beds feltlke sleeping on plywood. No comforts at all. Pool is about 3 foot deep and more of a jacuzzi size. Waterfall hike is extremely steep and dangerous. Honestly, would not recommend. Felt like a fancy camping- def not WOrth the price oaid. The last night we had had enough with the loud traffic and terrible beds that we actually rented a hotel room. I dontUnderstand the previous good reviews unless you want...

Amazing place to stay if you're a birder and/or you want a more nature-oriented stay. I saw at least one toucan each day, including a keel-billed. There's a lovely trail to hike behind the house where the birding is even better. This locale is perhaps a bit "rustic" but not as rustic as a lot of cabins I've seen in New York State. The road to the cabin is a bit rugged so maybe better suited if you're...