Casa Horizontes Corcovado
Family-run hillside lodge in Drake Bay, 150 m from the main beach, with bay views and self-catering houses
About this stay
The sounds of the Pacific Ocean are a constant companion at Casa Horizontes Corcovado, located just a four-minute stroll from the sandy expanse of Playa Colorada. This laid-back property caters to travelers seeking a practical base for exploring Bahía Drake and the nearby Corcovado National Park. Guests can enjoy the convenience of air-conditioned rooms, with select units offering full kitchens for self-catering. The pet-friendly policy and kid-friendly atmosphere make it a welcoming choice for families. With free Wi-Fi, on-site parking, and a full-service laundry, it’s designed for comfortable, independent travel. The Kalaluna Bistro is just a minute's walk away for those who prefer to dine out.
- Hillside lodge 150 m from Drake Bay's main beach
- Nine options, up to a four-bedroom house for twelve
- Kitchens in the house and two bungalows
- Bay and rainforest views from several rooms
- Air conditioning and fans, reliable Wi-Fi, paid laundry
- 9.4 guest score from 86 reviews
Our take
Casa Horizontes Corcovado is a family-run lodge on the hillside above Drake Bay, 150 m south of the village school, 150 m from the main beach where the boats land and tours leave, and under 300 m from the village centre. Its nine options run from rooms with a shared bathroom to a four-bedroom house for twelve with a full kitchen, and several rooms look over the bay. Breakfast is served on request at the bar facing the water, and tour operators are about 100 m away. I would book it for families and groups who want to cook and walk everywhere; skip it if you want resort facilities or a remote jungle lodge. Guests rate it 9.4 across 86 reviews.
- ✓The lodge lists two daily boat departures from Sierpe, at 11:30 am and 4 pm, taking 1 to 1.5 hours; pay the captain in cash.
- ✓Drake Bay has no dock, so you step off the boat into shallow water: wear sandals and keep valuables in a dry bag, and the lodge meets you on the beach.
- ✓Driving in, the last 35 km from the Río Rincón bridge are gravel and sand; go by daylight in a 4x4 or high-clearance car, and expect a steep final hill to the lodge.
- ✓Without a car, the TRACOPA bus from San José to Sierpe leaves at 8:30 am and takes 5 to 6 hours, leaving time for the 4 pm boat.
Why we love it
- Direct beach access to Playa Colorada
- Pet-friendly accommodation
- Rooms with air conditioning and kitchens
- Convenient for Corcovado National Park visits
Why guests love itCasa Horizontes Corcovado suits families and groups who like to self-cater: the whole house sleeps twelve in four bedrooms with three bathrooms, a full kitchen and a balcony over the bay, and the Casita and Casa Bosque bungalows also have kitchens. Every room has air conditioning and fans, the Wi-Fi is reliable and there is a paid laundry service, useful on a long Osa trip. The beach where boats land is 150 m away and the village centre under 300 m, so children can walk to tours and shops. Weigh two things: the lodge sits up a steep hill, and arriving by boat means wading ashore. Guests rate it 9.4 from 86 reviews.