EYA Ecolodge

Authentic Experience in Secret Bird Heaven

Pros: Our 3-night stay at the only one basic but tasteful cabin of EYA Ecolodge felt like a real privilege. This ‘off the beaten track’ location gave us a real authentic Costa Rican experience. After the challenge of the unpaved mountain access road (try to be there before dark!), we found ourselves in a tranquil large farm garden with very diverse flowers, trees, crops and birds alike. Run by a very friendly, welcoming and knowledgeable family of three, this place is a secret heaven for lovers of nature and birds. Every meal (breakfast/dinner) was a prepared by Yuri with love and creativity and was a surprise feast for the eye and stomach. Esteban’s knowledge of the local bird species and his crops (mainly cocoa, coffee), gave an extra dimension to our visit. The conversations with the whole family, including daughter Abby, are unforgettable. As a bird photographer myself, I highly recommend this hidden gem to all birders.

Garden, food, the cabin, everything is made with love. In a valley like paradise. A perfect place!

Pros: Absolutely quiet and peaceful place surrounded by nature, trees, birds, the river. A beautifully designed cabin with a large, cozy bed. Incredibly welcoming and friendly hosts and the best food we had in Costa Rica, authentic, nicely presented and very delicious.

The best place we have ever stayed!

Pros: We loved everything! Estabano and Yuri were the perfect hosts, nothing was too much trouble. They were extremely knowledgeable on the local plant and animal life - we learnt so much! They took us on a local sugar cane tour, a hike to see a local waterfall, to see the sunset and so many more trips - they really made us feel like part of the family. The food was phenomenal - some of the best food we have ever had!

Cons: Nothing - we loved everything.

Most restful environment surrounded by nature and hosted with genuine kindness

Pros: Our stay at EYA Ecolodge was very special. The property is located in a rural area accessed via a gravel road (4x4 recommended). We stayed in a comfortable bungalow on Estevan's small Eco farm . We had a comfortable bed, and privately positioned terrace. It was a lovely quiet and peaceful location with a beautiful garden full of colourful birds, including toucans and hummingbirds and many large butterflies. Estevan is very knowledgeable about the area and generously offered his time to show us around, and took us to a lovely fresh waterfall where we could swim We enjoyed fantastic homecooked breakfasts and dinners. Our stay at Eya Ecolodge made a perfect relaxed start to our trip to Costa Rica. The genuine level of welcome and comfort made feel more like we were staying with friends or family. A really authentic stay with no other tourists around.We wished we could have stayed longer and we certainly hope to return.

A peaceful, educational and inspiring visit to Esteban’s amazing, project.

Pros: A wonderful visit, truly inspiring to visit this eco-friendly home and to be welcomed so warmly by the family.

Pros: Very nice and friendly family, the food and the homemade wine were delicious 😊😊😋😋👍🏻 The location is very quiet, the road and the drive unforgettable 😃 Many birds are around 👍🏻

Most memorable experience in Costa Rica

Pros: Guesthouse EYA was one of our most unique and memorable experiences in Costa Rica. The property is located in a rural community accessible by a gravel road (4x4 highly recommended). Juri and Estevan run a small sustainable farm and offer a cabin with a comfortable bed, private bathroom and terrace. They also offer a variety of tours in the area and on the farm itself. We booked the chocolate tour, which was fascinating and very engaging. Estevan is very knowledgeable about the local flora and fauna and is also a great wine/chocolate maker. We also enjoyed fantastic breakfasts, lunches and dinners. We would highly recomm end Eya if your looking for a comfortable bed in the Garden of Eden off the beaten track. Thank you Estavan and Yuri for a wonderful experience!

Pros: Beautiful, very peaceful and relaxing. Had a delicious meal prepared for us. Really lovely family. Thank you.

Pros: Very nice owners, warm welcome, very good dinner and breakfast, thank you for the pleasent time. Big garden with lots of wildlife.

Amazing stay

Pros: This place is outstanding. The owners of the place are very nice and helpful. The food made by owner Yuri is amazing, we highly recommend to just eat all your meals here, we are spoiled for the rest of our trip in Costa Rica. The surroundings are breathtaking, and the tour by owner Estaban is very interesting, he knows a lot about the place, the animals, and all the trees he grew there. It's all very peaceful and a good start of our round-trip in this beautiful country.

Cons: Nothing, highly recommend this place.