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 U.S.A.

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 United Kingdom

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 United Kingdom

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 Switzerland

Sabalo Lodge was the best place we stayed in CR. The area is huge, you can fully enjoy the privacy and the jungle with all what it brings. You will see plenty of animals in the lodge itself, on top of it there is a private trail to explore. Anouk and Kevin are amazing hosts, they will make sure your dreams will become true! The lodge is in the middle of the jungle and I strongly suggest to explore all what it has to offer from various nearby activities and wider area to amazing cuisine made of the local products by Kevin and Esmeralda who discovered an art in mixing French and Costa Rican tastes! Highly recommend not to miss this place as rare and precious!

Ludmila-jana Ireland

Our stay was amazing! The place is in the middle of the Mangroves and it’s just so nice. The staff are extremely helpful, and really make sure every question you ask is being tended to. They speak English, Spanish and French. We did their Mangrove tour, and saw more animals than on our entire trip in Costa Rica combined.

Abraham Netherlands

It was really a little place in Paradies. the owner was really nice and helped us with all our needs. we really felt at home.

Scheghajegh Germany

What a wonderful remote place it is. The perfect getaway for a couple of nights. The natural pool is just amazing and the surroundings spectacular. Parrots and monkeys are hanging out in the vast garden and if your're lucky you can even spot a croc. The lovely team makes your stay perfect. They're really looking so well after their guests and for those who are travelling by public transport they offer pick-up service too. And if you want to visit the Corcovado NP they organise a tour for you too! Really worth it!

Simone Switzerland