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Tarcoles Birding Lodge

3.0 star property
Chalet with free parking, in the vicinity of Jardín Pura Vida

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32-inch LED TV with cable channels
Exterior
Terrace/patio
Pool
Standard Chalet | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, free WiFi
Located close to Jardín Pura Vida and Carara National Park, Tarcoles Birding Lodge provides a garden. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire chalet

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 410 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Tarcoles Birding Lodge

Chalet with free parking, in the vicinity of Jardín Pura Vida
Along with a garden, this smoke-free chalet has a picnic area and free self parking. WiFi in public areas is free.
Tarcoles Birding Lodge offers 6 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary toiletries. Beds feature premium bedding. 32-inch LED televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include showers. This Lagunillas chalet provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices). Housekeeping is provided daily.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the accommodation: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Microwave

Dining

  • Daily full breakfast available 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 10 for adults and USD 10 for children
  • Hosted evening meal available daily for a fee of USD 20

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • 1 private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LED TV with cable channels

Outdoor areas

  • Deck/patio
  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • No elevator
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Limited-hour front desk

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • 6 units
  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 6:30 AM - 7:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after noon please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 10 for adults and USD 10 for children
  • Hosted evening meal: USD 20

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Tarcoles Birding Lodge Chalet
Tarcoles Birding Lodge Lagunillas
Tarcoles Birding Lodge Chalet Lagunillas

About the neighborhood

Map
Puntarenas Province, Lagunillas, Tárcoles Lodge

What's nearby

  • Carara National Park - 12 min drive - 9.1 km
  • Playa Tárcoles - 19 min drive - 14.4 km
  • Hacienda las Agujas - 24 min drive - 19.6 km
  • Playa Agujas - 30 min drive - 23.5 km
  • Mantas Beach - 34 min drive - 26.0 km

Getting around

  • Tambor (TMU) - 180 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Restaurante El Jardín - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Soda Nidia - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Soda El Guácimo - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Pescaderia Tarcoles - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Rústico Lapas - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Tarcoles Birding Lodge pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Tarcoles Birding Lodge?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Tarcoles Birding Lodge?

Check-out is at 11:30 AM.

Where is Tarcoles Birding Lodge located?

Situated in Lagunillas, this chalet is 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from Jardín Pura Vida and within 12 mi (20 km) of Carara National Park and Hacienda las Agujas. Playa Agujas and Mantas Beach are also within 16 mi (25 km).

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Tarcoles Birding Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

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

9.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jordan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great property, friendly proprietor and staff. Highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kurk

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Wonderful birding site

The birding on the property was great, especially walking the road away from the highway (Scarlet Macaws and Howler Monkeys when we arrived!). The tower provided wonderful views of the surrounding countryside. Abram was a great host who prepared delicious meals for breakfast and dinner. I found the mattresses to be a bit too firm, but our kids slept like rocks. There were a couple of minor maintenance issues, like a bathroom door that didn't fully close. But all in all I would stay there again happily!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Jens

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
A nice place for one night. No internet/wifi in the room. Very nice area!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

James E

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Federico was the perfect host. The accommodations was very nice and clean and spa like.The surrounding area was amazing. Breakfast and dinner was available and was very good. Staff were nice and very helpful. Close to Tarcoles Bridge and Carrara National Park. Great opportunity to see birds and monkeys.I would highly recommend. Also the host went above and beyond to assist. I would definitely go back.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Xenofon

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Enjoy a beautiful sunset in this local gem

This is a place to spend a few nights on your way to further South of Costa Rica as we did. The location is stunning up on a hill overlooking the Pacific and enjoying a majestic sunset. The owner and staff very friendly and approachable, and the food home cooked, local and delicious. I believe this place is fairly new, and is evolving but has a great potential to become very special. We loved our room, and yes the construction especially of doors and windows could be better but this is a problem in many places in Costa Rica anyway
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Andre

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
New and clean rooms Nice pool Good A/C Rooms are very basic No fridge No cupboard No hairdryer Only one chair No table No TV
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laure

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Joli séjour dans la jungle

Le lieu est au calme dans la jungle où on peut voir des oiseaux. Nous avons vu des aras dans l’arbre en face de notre chambre et des singes. C’était magique. Propreté ok. Le personnel est agréable et souriant. Je recommande
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024