Playa Negra
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“Fantastic location”
“The beach is a spit away - strong currents, so be careful”
“Lovely filling breakfast”
“There was even a mother and baby - cuteness personified, which we were able to o…”
“Great friendly owner”
“Bridgette is a great host and she made us very welcome”
“Must stay if room is available”
“Cute family cottage (2 separate rooms, a double bed in one and a bunk in the oth…”
“Having been on numerous hikes previously on our Costa Rica holiday to see sloths…”
“Good price value”
“The hammocks were clean, and did not smell like sweat and other travelers feet”
Offering a garden and garden view, Brigitte's Ranch is located in Cahuita, a few steps from Negra and 1.3 km from Blanca. This property offers access to a patio and free private parking. The accommodation provides a hot tub, free WiFi throughout the property and family rooms. All units come with a terrace, a fully equipped kitchen with a fridge and a stovetop, and a private bathroom with shower. There is a seating and a dining area in all units. The units will provide guests with a outdoor furniture and a coffee machine. A selection of options including warm dishes, local specialities and pancakes is served for the à la carte breakfast. At the guest house, the family-friendly restaurant is open for dinner, lunch and brunch and serves local cuisine. Sightseeing tours are available near the property. If you would like to discover the area, cycling is possible in the surroundings and Brigitte's Ranch can arrange a bicycle rental service. Jaguar Rescue Center is 22 km from the accommodation. The nearest airport is Captain Manuel Niño International Airport, 65 km from Brigitte's Ranch.
Helena
family_with_children
January 28, 2026
Nice house, it is up in the jungle which requires a car. Secluded if you like that. Brigitte is very nice.
Sharon
couple
January 10, 2026
“Chilled and wonderful place!”
Fantastic location. Great friendly owner. Amazing night tour where we had both the owner and a guide! Saw lots. Lots of wildlife in the grounds and I enjoyed my wanders with my camera! Lovely filling breakfast. In a great area where we wandered 2 mins to the beach, watched sloths, at and drank in local bars and cafes and had a great time!
Fooe2
family_with_children
December 13, 2025
“Simple rooms with outstanding environment”
The cabin was perfectly fine, a working hot shower, meshed windows to keep out mosquitoes, a small kitchen, and animals in Brigitte's garden compound. Must stay if room is available. Brigitte gave us a lift to the bus Terminal for onward ride to Puert Viejo
Jonathan
family_with_children
July 23, 2025
“A Costa Rica gem.”
What a gem of a place. Cute family cottage (2 separate rooms, a double bed in one and a bunk in the other - single upper and double bed lower). There are numerous sloths in the garden, often active and often at quite low level. Having been on numerous hikes previously on our Costa Rica holiday to see sloths that ended up being just grey fuzzballs high up in a tree that needed a guide’s scope (and experienced eye) to spot, it was a delight to be able to see them just outside our door, usually at a height that didn’t strain the eyes and neck and also meant that a simple phone photo could capture with reasonable success. There was even a mother and baby - cuteness personified, which we were able to observe whilst enjoying the famous and delicious Brigitte’s Ranch breakfast. The beach is a spit away - strong currents, so be careful. It isn’t a huge beach and not very wide, but it is fine. And about 15 min walk to the north is Playa Grande which is empty and stretches for miles. The reggae bar is next door - we enjoyed the Caribbean vibes and enjoyed a couple of drinks there. It doesn’t come highly recommended for food, but there are many other good eateries within walking distance - La Playa was particularly good for coffee, ice creams and a snacky bite. And Puerto Viejo is a short drive away, which also has many restaurants and a more lively night culture than Cahuita. Brigitte offers various tours - eg night tour, chocolate tour, medicinal plants etc. But we had already done much of that stuff on our trip. We did go for the horse riding tour - the 3rd one we have done on our trip, and far and away the best. Her horses are clearly well cared for, great to ride, respond to the rider well, and the 2.5 hour hack through the jungle and cantering over the beach sands was simply magical - in spite of the incessant rain. Great for more experienced riders. If you are limited for time in Costa Rica, then you can get such a rich experience staying at Brigitte’s Ranch.
Gordia
couple
February 19, 2025
Beautiful Garden and very welcoming
Roimata
solo_traveller
February 9, 2025
“Absolutely phenomenal”
I absolutely adore Brigitte's ranch. Surrounded by horses and phenomenal wildlife, the night tour is a must do. The wildlife here is absolutely to die for. I cannot recommend more. I loved seeing the horses everyday.
B. Harder
solo_traveller
January 4, 2025
“Relaxing stay”
Would have loved to stayed a bit longer. The Patio/Veranda Situation was perfecto para mi. The hammocks were clean, and did not smell like sweat and other travelers feet. You could hear the waves breaking, which i absolutely loved. I really needed chilling, so this was the perfect place for me. The desayuno was really tasty. If you are looking carefully, you can see a lot of animals in front of your cabina. I saw some of the Green/black frogs, a lot of nagutis and even more Geckos, Butterflies and 3 sloaths in the trees <3. Also the dogs on the premise are really nice and sort of caring, i had the feeling, they just checked in with me from time to time. The Cats were also really cosy and one of them accompanied me in the hammocks on an evening read. Overall really comforting, for me was the perfect start into my Journey. Also a big plus: the beach is so close, you can fetch your morning coffee and then just go across and enjoy it while watching the waves.
Laurie
couple
December 26, 2024
“The stay at this location was great, Bridgette was a great host.”
Bridgette is a great host and she made us very welcome. What is good about this place is that she can give advise and also guide you re tours and horse riding. the beach and the national park are close and there is a beach bar very close. The Breakfast was very good and there is a laundry next door.
Pénélope
extended_group
December 4, 2024
“Authentic, cute and warm place to stay. The perfect Caribbean experience”
The breakfast was amazing and the location was just perfect 100m from the sea. Brigitte is an amazing host and had many very interesting activities to propose. We wish we have stayed longer !
Pavel
family_with_children
February 9, 2024
“Amazing place”
Brigitte is amazing, her ranch is full of animals including a sloth. we also had a beautiful horse ride and a demonstration of chocolate production (chocholate tour) the house with two rooms and a hot tub was amazing and in the middle of Costa Rican nature.
Shannon
solo_traveller
February 6, 2024
“Loved it!”
Beautiful location, great staff, breakfast was delicious.
Bettina
family_with_children
December 30, 2023
Charming place close to the beach. Great breakfast restaurant (not included)
Maja
family_with_children
December 30, 2023
“If you are travelling through Cahuita you should visit Brigittes ranch it is perfect for families.”
On the ranch are different animals, perfect for children, the nice beach is 2 min walking distance. Bridgette is always around with all the tips we needed. She is also offering horse touts, chocolate tour and other activities. There are three sloths on her ranch. We have a nice terrace with outside kitchen.
Rafael Harsányi
couple
September 12, 2023
Briggitte is Super helpful and nice person, the place is excellent! They let us to check in late because our bus was broke down! Thank You for everything!! Good price value! Hope to be back in the future! :)
Lara
solo_traveller
July 23, 2023
“Highly recommend when in Cahuita!”
Really great location by the beach and surrounded by nature. Felt peaceful and private. Beautiful place and rooms, animals on site, delicious breakfast and the staff are very friendly.
Marcus
extended_group
July 16, 2023
“Relaxing stay with spacious and tasteful furniture embedded into nature”
In midst of forest in nature, lovely veranda and cooling jacuzzi
Manuela
couple
April 13, 2023
“Great place to stay.”
The breakfast was amazing. The property is close to the beach. The staff was always helpful.
Lucas
couple
March 26, 2023
It was a pleasure to stay at Brigitte's Ranch. The people working there love to show you the sloths and colourfull frogs at te terrain. You can walk to the Reggae bar in a minute to grab a beer and there are hammocks at the accomodation. We also did the Night Tour by Brigitte's, which we really reccommend! You will see plenty of frogs, snakes, beautifull insects and mammals.
Vaidas
solo_traveller
March 23, 2023
Wonderful place. The beach is just across the road.
Lindsay
family_with_children
March 18, 2023
“Lovely, private and natural spot. Truly unique.”
Big breakfasts that are fantastic, with delicious coffee. The cabins were beautiful, with comfy beds and fluffy towels. We had better bird & animal watching from the cabin porch than we did on our ecotour in Arenal! And we saw sloths and poison dart frogs just hanging around the breakfast location. The hot tub seemed like an odd touch at first, but filled with cool water it was a great way to get refreshed. We loved our stay!
Hot tub/Jacuzzi, Bicycle rental (additional charge), Hiking, Cycling, Horse riding, Snorkelling, Water sport facilities on site, Fishing, Tour or class about local culture
Breakfast options, Restaurant
Non-smoking rooms, Non-smoking throughout, Designated smoking area, Family rooms, WiFi available in all areas, Minimarket on site
Internet services, WiFi, Free WiFi
Garden, Terrace, Outdoor furniture
Free parking, Parking on site, Private parking, Parking
Cashless payment available
Invoice provided
24-hour security
Shuttle service, Tour desk, Shuttle service (free), Shuttle service (additional charge)
The well-equipped kitchen features a stovetop, a refrigerator and kitchenware. The family room offers a private entrance, a tea and coffee maker, a terrace with garden views as well as a private bathroom featuring a walk-in shower. The unit offers 2 beds.
A kitchen fitted with a stovetop, a refrigerator and kitchenware is available for cooking and storing food. The double room features a private entrance, a tea and coffee maker, a terrace with garden views as well as a private bathroom boasting a walk-in shower. The unit has 1 bed.
This double room's special feature is the hot tub. Meals can be prepared in the well-fitted kitchen, which comes with a stovetop, a refrigerator and kitchenware. The spacious double room provides a private entrance, a tea and coffee maker, a terrace with garden views as well as a private bathroom featuring a walk-in shower. The unit offers 1 bed.
The single room offers a private entrance, a wardrobe, a terrace with garden views as well as a shared bathroom featuring a walk-in shower.
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