“A cozy, private cottage in a scenic setting. Perfect for staying away from Fortuna’s crowds.”

Great location; beautiful house and spring fed pool; breakfasts were delicious and showcased different fresh fruit juices daily. Gabriela and her family couldn’t have been nicer!

“A great place , in a wonderful nature with kind host.”

The place was lovely, the house is clean, well equipped. It is definitely a great nature around the house. Gabriela , her husband and their children were so kind. We appreciated to have the opportunity to discuss and discover their farm eco-project. If we come back again, we will stay for a longer stay without any doubt

“A truly wonderful place for nature lovers with outstanding hosts.”

Superb breakfasts were brought hot to our cabin at a time to suit us. Different each day reflecting local culture and using much of the farms produce. The hosts are friendly and kind. We had no transport. Isolated location but they drove or arranged lifts to local shops, pharmacy and activities. Eg. Thermal Springs and chocolate making on a cocoa farm. Showed us Sloths and Toucans and explained nature in the forest. Allowed us to milk their cow! Used a translator app to converse well. Invited us to eat at their house with them and their sons. The home made, spring fed pool is another joy. An outstanding weeks holiday.

“If you are looking for a unique, heart warming accommodation, look no further!!”

PLEASE, TRUST US!! :) Over 3 weeks in Costa Rica this accommodation stands above all. Most people travel with a rental car, this allows to pick Gamgas Lodge and have a really really magnificent experience (La Fortuna is 20 min away and not worth a stay in the “city”). The location Gambas Lodge instead is worth every penny: private natural pool, basically private access to the rain forest (we even spot a sloth), incredibly good breakfast, fully fitted house and most importantly a heart warming local family that completes the entire experience. We loved their passion for sustainability and got a unique insight into how they run a small scale farm with limited ecological impact. Visit Gambas Lodge and thanks us later 😏

“Great stay for families that like to be surrounded by nature”

The location. 20-30min away from the busy La Fortuna and here just yourself in the jungle in between animals. Also breakfast was amazingly done by the hostess

“If you are in La Fortuna this is the place to stay!”

Everything. The location is really amazing. The lodge is sourrounded by trees, so it felt like being in the jungle. The lodge is very spaceious and well equipped. Gabriela prepared us an excellent vegan breakfast each morning. The lodge also has a nice balcony from which we were able to see a lot of different birds. The family was really welcoming and even gave us a tour of their small farm and showed us how to make sugar cane juice, which tasted really good.

“Amazing nature, warm and friendly hosts, good location”

The house is located in beautiful nature - you feel like you’re fully immersed in it. The place is very clean and comfortable and a big thank you to the host family who are extremely nice and friendly and went out of their way to make our stay excellent!

“A wonderful stay in perfect accommodation with generous welcoming hosts.”

It was a magical stay. Gabriela and her family were such kind and generous hosts. They taught us so much about the area and their way of life. The lodge was beautiful and clean. The natural pool was amazing. We saw lots of wildlife and really enjoyed the walk the family had built. A truly amazing and unforgettable stay. We hope to be back one day Gabriela! Thank you.

“AMAZING, worth the visit, highly recommend.”

The property is spectacular. The owner built this charming and comfortable cabin at the back of their property where we could enjoy their very private, naturally spring-fed pool, magical when lit up at night. The beds were comfy, kitchen well-equipped. The surroundings were enchanting, nestled in the jungle with a private walking path through the lush trees, winding around their giant gambas tree and little pretty stream. Woke up to a tree of toucans one morning, there were hummingbirds in her flowers daily, and so many other birds at her feeder. Gabriela's daily breakfasts were delicious, different each morning, costa rican dishes with fresh juices from different fruit on her property. They demonstrated their milling of sugar cane and their baby goats visited our kitchen one morning - adorable little rascals! Her family was wonderful, the place so comfortable and safe. We were a great location to all of Arenal sights and attractions. Highly recommend - we would return again!

“Great hosts and accomodation!”

This was exceptional experience which made out trip unforgetable. Accomodation has beautiful rainforest, garden and natural pool. We felt safe and comfortable. If you are lucky enough you can see some tropical birds every morning. House is really cozy and clean Hosts are on another level and we have never experienced anything like this. They made sure that our needs are met at any moment and we really felt like part of their family. If we ever come to Costa Rica again we will choose this accomodation for sure. 10/10

“Off the beaten path, lovely cabana immersed in nature.”

Home made breakfast from the hosts, immersion in nature, all types of birds flying over our heads and on the feeding platform, amazing natural pool and the kindest family running the cabana, trying to make us feel comfortable all the time.

“Oasis of peace in the jungle”

A beautiful place, warm people, great location right on the edge of the forest where you can watch birds. The breakfast was delicious. There is a little sloth in the garden and we were able to press sugar cane ourselves with the family. Our wishes were read from our lips. The pool is filled with water from its own spring. The house is clean and made with love. La Fortuna can be reached in 20 minutes by car.

“Amazing lodge, very comfortable house and beds, beautiful people!”

This lodge was the surprise and the highlight of our holiday. What a gem!! The house is beautifully built, by hand by the owner himself. The family is beautiful, authentic and very friendly. They had plenty of time for us, showed us their farm, let us experience making sugar cane juice, feed their baby sloth (wow!!!). I didn't even mention the beautiful natural pool yet! We highly, highly recommend this lodge. We wish we could have stayed longer. @Gabriella and family, thank you so much for giving us this experience at your beautiful farm!!

“Lovely, peaceful, place to stay with kids - with absolutely charming hosts - conveniently located for La Fortuna and El”

The cabin was lovely, immaculately clean and with a small private spring-fed pool that we all used to cool off regularly. The hosts were charming and went out of their way to make us feel welcome and enjoy our stay. There was spectacular bird life just outside our window thanks to a little platform with fruit on it in the tree opposite the cabin. The host brought delicious Costa Rican breakfasts everyday - with fresh juice from their many different fruit trees - in such generous portions, we often used the leftovers for dinner as well! It was a great place to stay with our children. We wish we could have stayed longer!

“Soooo great, friendly and beautiful!”

It was super clean, beautifully constructed house by the owner , who did everything himself. The house itself is very well equipped and located in a beautiful, quiet location in the forest with a natural pool and animals around. The owners are so sweet, really attentive and prepare homemade breakfast for you in the morning! They showed us a baby sloth, their animals and a lot of fruits and other things to try - such a friendly and great family! Would definitely go back!

“A life time experience”

The place was spotless. A little oasis with animals and natural pool. Grabriela and her family were most welcoming. She brought us not only delicious breakfast but fresh milk and fruits from their farm. And there was sloth baby!

Great friendly and helpful host. Definitely recommend the stay.