Overview - Casa Corcovado, tucked away in the trees and cooled by the Pacific Ocean, is a 170-acre private reserve bordering Corcovado National Park. Carefully designed and built by an American naturalist with over 30 years of local experience, there are no roads to Casa Corcovado and access is only by motor launch. Spanish colonial-style bungalows, spread around a garden for maximum privacy, were constructed with the highest concern for conservation in harmony with the landscape and the environment. Cheerful and stylish, they include charming details such as Mexican tiles, stained glass in the door, wood beamed ceilings, shutters handmade by Costa Rican artisans, and a wooden chest—your private tropical-style mini-bar. Restaurant and bar service, two swimming pools, a lookout point and a private beach round up the fabulous offer.

Location: Oceanview on Drake Bay, near Corcovado National Park

In the rooms: Private bathroom with hot water; one queen and one or two single beds; safe; mini-bar; ceiling fan; hammock; private garden. Junior Suites also offer a separate sitting area and screened porch

Guest services: Dining room; bar; two swimming pools; gift shop; laundry service; beach access