Located in Lagunillas, Tarcoles Birding Lodge is within a 15-minute drive of Jardín Pura Vida and Carara National Park. .This chalet is 10.5 mi (16.8 km) from Hacienda las Agujas and 12.6 mi (20.2 km) from Playa Agujas.
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Tarcoles Birding Lodge
Tarcoles Birding Lodge offers 6 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary toiletries. Beds feature premium bedding. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)). Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Make yourself at home in one of the 6 air-conditioned rooms featuring microwaves. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have showers and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and a picnic area.
Full breakfasts are available daily from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Free self parking is available onsite.
A hosted evening meal is available for a surcharge 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
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
Daily housekeeping
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
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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
Tarcoles Birding Lodge Reviews
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 11 reviews
10 - Excellent
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Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 11 reviews
8 - Good
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Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 11 reviews
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9.8/10
Cleanliness
8.0/10
Amenities
10/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Stacey
Feb 8, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness
Room was big and clean. Staff was excellent. Was so peaceful we enjoyed our stay
Stacey
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Jordan
Jan 23, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great property, friendly proprietor and staff. Highly recommended.
Jordan
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified
8/10 Good
Jens
Aug 21, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
A nice place for one night. No internet/wifi in the room. Very nice area!
Jens
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Kurk
Aug 19, 2025
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!
Kurk
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
James E
Mar 1, 2024
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.
James E
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified
8/10 Good
Xenofon
Feb 28, 2024
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
Xenofon
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified
8/10 Good
Andre
Feb 28, 2024
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
Andre
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Laure
Aug 19, 2025
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