“Be sure to bring lots of cash and local currency. There's no really good way to get it in Drake Harbor, yet you need it to get out! Be sure to take the first, least expensive tour, of the area around Corcovado, and take it in the evening / at night.” Read more

“Location location location! Since you are just outside of town you dont notice all the tourists, and this also gives you a chance to see all the wildlife on the walk in and out of town. The owners son is also a great little tour guide, willing to show you all the best local spots. Just make sure you can keep up, this boy knows his way around a jungle! The food is also great if you want typical costa rican food or just pancakes in the morning, they got you.” Read more

“Edith and her family were so friendly and welcoming and helpful. The food was delicious. The rooms are clean and comfortable and the grounds are peaceful and full of lovely flowers and plants. We enjoyed relaxing on the veranda and in the garden, talking with family members and meeting other travelers. Everyone was so helpful, arranging activities and making sure we got to our tours on time. The setting is convenient, but the family and their hospitality make Casa Gitana so special!” Read more

“From start to finish, Jonathan and Edith gave 110% to ensure that our stay was comfortable and relaxing. They invited us to join them at the local turtle festival, which we would not have found on our own. Such a cool experience to join The community to watch baby turtles head for water ❤️ Back at Casa Gitana, we really liked that we had the option to cook our own meals, with a full kitchen, but I’m so glad we didn’t!! The restaurant here is AMAZING. Best food we have had throughout our two weeks in Costa Rica, and it was at soda prices. Very clean, beautiful wooden furniture, and hammocks to relax in once we were full. The included breakfast was, of course, perfectly done. Edith even heated the milk for our coffee! Totally unreal for how affordable our room was even though we were in the notoriously expensive Drake bay.” Read more

“The house is an incredible space. It is beautiful and has everything you need from a home cooked meal or a kitchen facility with anything you would be looking for. The hosts were some of the most welcoming and helpful we have come across. They arranged all tours, transportation and were there to greet us upon our arrival and return from tours. We we're welcomed the first night with a pitcher of fresh lemonade l, clean towels in the shape of a flower in the room and the fan already running to ensure it was cool. The bathroom was spotless and our rooms in excellent condition as well. ” Read more

“The Casa Gitana is a nice, small family owned hotel. It is located in a calm area surrounded by lot of nature, close to the beach and out if the hectic of the town. Perfect if you have your own car or enjoy a short walk of 3km to town. We also booked a tour to Corcovado NP through them and can highly recommend it! :) Breakfast was included everyday and you get to enjoy every variation the Costa Rican cuisine has to offer. Also, they offer delicious meals in their own restaurant for very fair prices. We also used the kitchen from time to time to cook our own dinner and the big fridge was plus too. Rooms and kitchen were very clean. If we are coming back to Drake one day, we will definitely stay here again. It was the perfect place for us. Also, we loved their dogs!! :) ” Read more

“The owners were fantastic. Very helpful and friendly, organising transport and trips. Providing coffee and soup occasionally Breakfast was good and you had choices of what to have and when you wanted breakfast. They have an on site restaurant but I chose to self cater The kitchen had everything I needed. Edith (the owner) moved me into an upgraded room when I had issues with another guest who refused to be quiet over the night. The beach was very close by and always seemed very quiet and peaceful. Edith also managed to arrange a night walk specifically for me as I had problems arranging a walk unless there was another person joining the walk. I would also like to mention Alberto who was the English speaking guide for both the Corcovado Sirena trip and the night walk. He was good pointing out the animals and explaining things. ” Read more

“Beautiful place in nature, relax, very cool staff, good food. ”

“Our little cabina on the top of the hill was beautiful and comfy with a view to the ocean and Isla Cano. Edith and Johnnathan are adorable and helpful. Highly recommend if you are in Drake Bay”

“A great family vibe with dogs that roam around and loved to be stroked. I enjoyed the family and the food is great too. I had a really nice break in general and the atmosphere helped me to feel very welcome. They also went out of their way to give us a lift to the boat station, etc. Thanks a lot for everything!” Read more