It is a little gem in the rain forrest. It was a simple house tent with a bathroom and shower. What made it special was the park/garden. Is was so carefully designed and beautiful. There was a river where you van canoe, take a swim or hang. We‘ve seen many apes (capucins) and basilisks on the property. There is also a trail through the dense forrest where we could experience the nature and wildlife. The staff and food they serve is simple but delicious. And the staff was very welcoming and friendly.

Stephan Sveits

We liked the remoteness of it. It felt like a real Costa Rican expereince. Close to wetlands with lots of nature including birds and interesting natual swimming pool. Mangroove boat tour done by the family was great for us as we liked all of the birds. Rooms were rustic with no air con and howling monkeys as your alarm clock. Great Fish Lunch. The family were sweet.

Nick Storbritannia

Property and manager were great wildlife in the property itself and on the boat trip we ended up taking was fantastic - as was the boat trip itself. Food was on the expensive side. But, overall we'd have liked to have stayed longer (it was a stop over between longer stays).

Evan Storbritannia

Beautiful site. Property is really well looked after and it is a pleasure to spend time there. It is in the middle of the forest - we stayed in one of the tents and it was fascinating bing in bed and looking out on to nature and hearing all the animals. The staff were lovely and very attentive. Don’t miss the mangrove tour with Melvin. While we were there, there was a family with two youngish children who enjoyed themselves very much. You must be prepared to drive on difficult roads - it takes about an hour to get to Puerto Jiminez on a very bumpy gravel road. 4 wheel drive is definitely worth having. The people run the place will really make you feel welcome. It might take a bit of getting used to being in the middle of nature with strange noises - but you will find it very rewarding.

Peter Sveits

Above anything else, we cannot thank Anouk and Kevin for going above and beyond to ensure that our family of 6 has the best experience possible in Costa Rica. They are truly amazing. The next time we come, we will need to make sure that we stay longer. Considering the remoteness of this property, it did not make sense to stay only 2 nights like we did. I would have loved to do another kayaking in the mangrove forests, spent an entire afternoon chilling in a hummock, or taken a walk in the neighborhood for bird-watching. At night, there were fireflies everywhere, and you hear howler monkeys in the morning.... It was magical. I also have to comment about the food. Kevin accommodated all our requests (portion size, vegetarian) and still made all of us very happy. He uses local produce and gives his own twist to dishes, which all of us enjoyed quite a bit.

Kayo Japan

Can't say enough about Anouk and Kevin's hospitality. Sabalo Lodge is off the beaten path but this is what we were looking for. After spending several days in La Fortuna and then Monteverde, our arrival to Sabalo Lodge felt like we had finally arrived to the Costa Rica we had come to experience. The food Kevin prepared for us was out of this world. No exaggeration! The large cabin we stayed in was very nice and spacious, beds very comfortable and a great porch to sit and relax or swing in the hammock. The grounds are very beautiful and we enjoyed the natural swimming pool each day we were there. Kevin arranged and took care of all the booking for our tours which were close by and didn't involve a whole lot of extra travel time in between. Free access to the kayaks was a bonus!! LOTS to explore close by. My son who is 9 had a fantastic time!

Nicole Canada

A magical place made all the more so by the lovely hosts, Anouk and Kevin. We had the place all to ourselves, but even if we hadn’t it is large enough that other guests wouldn’t have bothered us. Kevin is an excellent chef and we ate well (if too much!). Great little swimming hole to cool off in. We went on an early morning boat ride on the river with Melvin - so calm and beautiful. Take advantage when it’s high tide to kayak in the mangroves. We took the car ferry across the Sierpe river and then drove - a bit bumpy but very doable. There is nothing not to like about this corner of Costa Rica.

Kaye USA

Beautiful grounds. Spacious lodgings. Truly excellent dining. Amazing generous hosts who genuinely wanted to make your stay as comfortable as possible - they arranged a mangrove tour and Corcovado tour which were fantastic. River pool with swing rope. Hammocks. Yoga mats. Very comfortable beds.

Michaela Storbritannia

Everything about our stay at Sabalo was fantastic. The hosts were incredibly helpful and responsive from the outset. The location is special, right in the middle of the mangroves. The family that run it are so lovely and give the place a really nice vibe. We had some of the best food we’ve had during our trip, fresh ceviche, Tuna, yum We took the mangrove tour, and despite asking it to be shortened (we are travelling with two small children) we saw scarlet macaws, toucans, howler, capucin and spider monkeys, and lost of crocodiles (even a baby croc). Amazing. We were travelling with our two small kids and they loved being there.

William Storbritannia

We can highly recommend staying at Sabalo Lodge. Anouk and Kevin were amazing hosts and we felt always very welcomed and taken care of. Breakfast and Dinner were great, Kevin is a great chef and especially his tuna tartar and beef were amazing. The surrounding is wonderful - jungle life a lots of animals and we took the chance to use the canoes they provide for free. We didn't need to take care about bookings for sightseeing. Anouk and Kevin arranged that for us and we had a great experience with the night boat tour in the mangroves or the tour to Corcovado. Even when we returned to our car, which we left in Sierpe, we had a chance to do a mangrove tour seeing a lot of animals. their captain Melvin found every animal even if they were hiding and took us close to them. We will definitely come back when visiting Costa Rica again.

Stefan Sveits