The hotel should have told us to book a taxi to the hotel from the beach where we arrived by boat. All other passengers from the boat were picked up but we were left on our own with luggage till we managed to get a lift with another traveller's taxi.

Javier was an excellent guide for the Corcovado National Park with a deep love and knowledge of nature and respect for the huge number of animals he pointed out to us. We also enjoyed his bird spotting tour, and the photographs he took for us. This was a highlight of our trip. He also gave us advice for the rest of our trip in Costa Rica which proved very valuable.

Stayed in February 2025

Nothing

A great place to stay in Drake’s Bay. Picked up in a taxi from the boat and dropped back at the end of our stay, even though it’s only a 7-10 min walk. It was included in the price. We liked it so much we extended our stay by 4 nights. Great kitchen. We cooked every day. Struggled to find fresh food in the 3 supermarkets though - slim pickings on fruit and veg. Everything was so clean at the house - the lady who cleans there daily is lovely and does a fantastic thorough job. The bed and pillows were comfortable and the ac was much needed. Eat at Claudios Grill on the bay if you want a meal out.

Stayed in February 2025

I wish there had been screens on the windows.

I loved the layout and the home like feel. Sharing the bathroom with 2 other rooms was no problem. The air conditioner worked great, the fan was perfect. The kitchen was very well stocked and useful.

Stayed in February 2025

Despite our best efforts, it was really difficult to dry any of our clothes. Part of that is the problem of being in the jungle, but there wasn't really anywhere to hang the clothes to catch a breeze or sun. Our room didn't have any access to a breeze so nights could get pretty stuffy.

Javier was an excellent host and guide. You can really see his passion for nature, particularly bird watching. His night tour, Corcovado day tour, and bird watching tour were enjoyed by our entire family. The kitchen area provided a nice place to make meals or smoothies.

Stayed in January 2025

The water in the shower stopped sometimes.

The staff was very friendly, in fact that is the most important thing for us. That you can feel like home ;-)

Stayed in July 2024

Charming accommodation with very welcoming hosts. Comfortable beds and a good warm shower. Lovely kitchen and outside covered seating area. Javier upgraded us to a room with AC which was very kind. We also took a Corcorvado tour with Javier and it was a fantastic experience as he is such a knowledgeable guide

Stayed in July 2024

No mosquito net or hook to hang one over the bed. There is AC and fans, but these don't work when there is no power and are not as reliable. Be aware that breakfast is only included on the days you have booked a tour.

The tours in Drake Bay are quite pricey, but at least in our experience worth it! The day trip to Sirena with Javier was amazing and the highlight of our holiday. He is a great guide who still marvels at nature despite the years of experience. The trip was very enjoyable, and we were lucky to see so many animals. Comfy common area in front of the little kitchen. Clothes lines outside for wet clothes. Good supermarket close by.

Stayed in March 2024

The location is a bit further down the road at the bottom of the hill. Only a bit of an issue when arriving with full backpacks. However, you can arrange a pickup through the owners.

The rooms are spacious and equiped with an AC. The kitchen is well equipped en very clean. The owner, Javier is also a guide in Corcovado which makes it very easy to book tours through him. He led us on a great tour to the la Sirena station and gave us valuable advice on which activities to prioritise.

Stayed in March 2024

The rooms are fully made non wood so they can get really hot (anyway there is a air conditioner for 5$ a day) The door of our room didn’t locked properly. The taxi driver recommended from the owner hasn’t been professional has described.

Kindness, it is next to a restaurant that does buffet breakfast from 5 am for $10. The hotel has a nice shared kitchen and a place to wash and hang your laundry.

Stayed in March 2024

No outlook from the garden, very enclosed.

The owner is quite a character, I didn't know if he wanted to kill me or cuddle me! very blunt, but made me giggle. He organised some tours for us, they were great. Recently added Air con.

Stayed in February 2024

Really lovely stay at Happy Feet, would definitely recommend! Javier is both an excellent host and tour guide. If you're going to Cocovardo then definitely do his tour! The place is nice, AC is good and the kitchen is well equipped.

Stayed in February 2024

Very cosy nice place. Shared area is very nice, you can spot colibris there. Nicely decorated, lot of plats and shadow.

Stayed in February 2024

We loved staying at Casita Happy feet. There is a nice laid back atmosphere and javier is really friendly and helpful. Because of the shared lounge area we got to know the other guests which made it an even better experience. Our best recomendations to casita happy feet

Stayed in December 2023

It is not the best place to connect to other travelers, as there are only few rooms. But there is a nice chilling area you can enjoy relaxing hours.

I really enjoyed staying a few days at casita happy feet. Especially the day tour into the nationalpark with javier was an experience I will never forget. With his special skills in hearing, smelling and imitating animal noises we could discover a lot of animals. Thank you a lot for this trip!

Stayed in December 2023

They do not indicate beforehand that the water is not drinkable!

The vibes of the hostel are good

Stayed in November 2023

Well, the fact that we had to share a bathroom with 2 other rooms which were on the same schedule as us. Bit busy inn the mornings. But that was to be expected so no surprise. The place could use some sort of advertising or at least a sign to make it more identifiable

Very cozy, the meeiting place or dining area was very sympathic. We got to meet the other guests and share our expriences. Javier, who we also took the Corcovado tour with, was very knowledgeable and I recommend to eveyone staying ther to book the tour with him. Just fantastic. Overall we were very happy with our choice and will recommend to future travellers.

Stayed in January 2023

Javier, the owner: he is also a Guide so we did tours in Corcovado with him. Lovely person!

Stayed in January 2023

The communication beforehand was a bit bumpy but once you are there it's all good :).

The mattress and the pillos were very comfortable. The common area infront is very cozy, with hammocks and there is bookshelf full of content about costa rica wildlife. The location is great too - close to the market and to the beach. You can arrange all kind of tours with or via Javier. He also reservs a seat for you in case you are taking a boat from Sierpe.

Stayed in January 2023

The shared bathroom was clean in the morning but got dirty throughout the day. It costs extra to be picked up from the harbor. We had to walk about 10-15 minutes uphill with luggage. However, if we had paid extra, we could have arranged to have been picked up.

Javier was an EXCELLENT guide and very sweet. I highly recommend him for tours of Corcovado. He speaks English well, works very hard and is truly passionate about wildlife and the national park. The room was clean. Nice communal kitchen that is clean.

Stayed in January 2023

Nothing in particular

Location. Good price-quality. Friendly host

Stayed in August 2022

the extra cost for the air conditioning when we didn’t have breakfast. would have been nice to have it switched instead.

very nice and clean. with kitchen fully equipped (to share)

Stayed in June 2022

Everything was as advertised. Know that there is a shared bathroom and it is located on a busy street. So it won’t be quiet and peaceful. Important to me was that it is located close to town and a short walk to where the pick up area for the tours. And it delivered. Very good value for the price.

The property was very clean and Javier was very helpful setting up tours and transportation to the airport. Javier is a guide at Corcovado and is connected to the guiding community so he will set up tours that work best for your schedule. The guidebooks say book the tours months in advance so I was anxious that the they would be full. I needed to just chill out and know everything would be handled properly. And It was. Don’t expect a lot of communication before arrival —everything will be good. Pura Vida! Bring cash for the tours.

Stayed in February 2025

Javier and his girlfriend are really nice and the room was cozy. Everything is nicely decorated and it's possible to use the kitchen and common areas even in heavy rain! Everything is clean, great breakfast, walking distance everywhere. We definitely recommend staying here! You can also book different tours with Javier.

Stayed in November 2024

My stay was at Casita Happy feet was great. Javier and his family make sure you feel like home. The place feels very safe and clean and the kitchen offers everything you need. The room also offers an A/C what is very convenient with the heat. Also the location is very central but still calm and relaxed. It's not even 5 minutes of walking from the beach, a supermarket is in the same street and many restaurants are close by. As Javier is also a tourguide he can tell you a lot about the wildlife and the surrounding area. I did a tour with him to Corcovado and is was really good. Also, he did a bird watching tour with me. If you want to do other tours he helps you with the booking. I would definetely recommend his place.

Stayed in September 2024