Stay with Susannah

Our stay was wonderful! The apartment was phenomenal, with an unobstructed view of the jungle. We saw many animals on the property (monkeys, toucans, parrots, etc.). Everything was always very clean and tidy when we returned from our activities. Sue and Joe were 5*! Very fun, friendly, and they helped a lot in organizing the activities…. We ate beautifully at the Southern Drake Lodge. Breakfast and dinner were very good! What a vacation! Thank you so much, Sue and Joe. See you next 😃

We had such an amazing stay at Southern Drake Lodge. The suite was so comfortable and the meals were extremely well prepared. Joe and Susannah were such gracious hosts. We hope to stay here again next time we’re in Drake Bay! Highly recommend!!

We just want to say thank you to Joe and Sue for a wonderful stay at their lovely lodge. It was really like staying with friends, just so personable and welcoming. They both go above and beyond to ensure guests maximize their enjoyment. I saw first hand with us, as well as other guests, too. A big shout out to their very friendly staff as well, which is no surprise. Lastly, the welcoming pups, Bob and Rio, were a huge hit in our group. Beautiful lodge, excellent food and service, and truly wonderful hosts.

Moved to a different unit for the last 2 nights and can also recommend as in my last review. Staying with Joe and Susannah was a fantastic vacation for my family i recommend staying here if you are planning Drake Bay! Best, JackM.

Southern Drake Lodge is amazing! We loved this place from the moment we arrived. The space itself is gorgeous and comfortable, and the view is spectacular. Bird song and animal life all around. Joe and Sue are perfect hosts. The hospitality, flexibility and assistance with every manner of request is faultless. We extended our stay after getting here and so glad we did. Sorry to be leaving and hope to be back! Big shout out to new chef Maria who, along with Taye, made some wonderful dinners in a very out of the way part of the world!

Outstanding stay in every possible way. Sue and Joe have created an oasis in the jungle. The lodging itself is beautiful and matched the photos but what sets Southern Drakes Lodge apart is the service. We are a family of 5 and never have we felt so taken care of in all our travels. From the moment we booked to when it was time to depart, Sue and Joe took care of every detail from taxis, laundry, tours (thank you Elsa!), amazing meals (Thai and Ellie prepared breakfast and dinner that were as beautiful as they were delicious). Five days was not enough but we all left with a sense of gratitude that we were able to experience the OSA peninsula and stay in such a special place with amazing hosts.

It’s not possible to say enough good things about our stay here, we loved every second. The property has a beautiful jungle view within walking distance of the beach. Joe and Sue were incredible hosts (going above and beyond when we arrived unwell) Incredible food for breakfast and dinner every day! Always fresh and delicious Our rooms were cleaned every day and laundry was provided The hosts were so helpful in helping us arrange our time and activities. I’m so glad we extended our stay to 8 nights to truly enjoy everything drake bay and the property had to offer. Bob, Rio and gala 🐱🐶 were great company around the property. Thank you all for the most wonderful stay.

If you in drake bay, visiting the park, fishing or anything else, thats the place to be

Our stay at Joe & Sue's was the icing on the cake. When you come across this gem: do not hesitate, but book! The quality of this beautiful accommodation, the food (Elly is a fantastic chef; we ate the best meals of the trip here), the hospitality, the help of Sue & Joe, the cute dogs Bob & Rio... We haven't seen this anywhere yet. Thanks for making our trip end so beautifully!

What Sue and Joe have created here is really impressive! You feel welcome and well taken care of right away. The hotel and apartments are sparkling clean and very well maintained. Breakfast and dinner are delicious and highly recommended! Highlights include the really great communication and organization of Sue, who organized the tour to the national park for us. Thank you! Pura Vida.

Sue and Joe’s villas/lodge are in a great location with many unique activities. As the villa/lodge owners, both Sue and Joe were always accommodating and willing to help. I cannot say enough about how great the two of them are, and how willing they are to make your stay an incredible experience. Our daughters both needed sun shirts and buffs for extra protection on a snorkeling adventure to Cano Island, and Joe let them use some of his. We had elected to pay extra to have some meals prepared there at the lodge, which were prepared by Joe, and were always excellent. Joe and Sue’s recommendations were always excellent, from the activities to restaurants, and other things to see. I suggest when booking any tours/activities to pay for those using your credit card. Our favorite activity/tour was the waterfall and river tour led by Carlos. Cheers Sue and Joe!

Sue and Jo are wonderful hosts. They were always available both before and during our stay to answer questions, help us plan our visit, arrange for taxis or dinner deliveries. Truly the most responsive hosts we've ever dealt with. They live on the property and know the area and the people who run the outfits well. They introduced us to Elsa who helped organize the excursions. Animals abound on their property and they came to get us anytime they spotted a monkey, an ant eater or particular insect. The apartments are as described, very comfortable and well appointed. We were grateful for the A/c in the bedrooms, the outdoor showers and the sunsets from the balcony were stunning. Lounging by the pool at the end of an adventurous day is a true pleasure. If you stay here you will be in good hands. They made our trip effortless. We recommend staying at their homes wholeheartedly!

Susannah and Joe's logged in the middle of the rainforest fully lived up to our expectations. Beautiful and quiet surroundings. Perfect decor of the apartment with architectural surprises:) Huge terrace, nice pool with attached bar. Susannah and Joe were friendly, welcoming, and very helpful. We can highly recommend this place.

The place is awesome. We rented a Hyundai Tucson and drove to Drake Bay. SDL is easy to find using Waze. Our unit was very nice with two bedrooms that were air conditioned and a large open kitchen family room with a wall that completely opened up to the nature outside. We saw Toucans and many other birds flying around right outside our room. Joe and Susannah are amazing hosts. They live on property and are always around to answer questions and recommend fun things to do or great places to eat. While we were there they had an on site chef prepare us breakfast everyday and a few dinners. They also helped arrange all of our tours in the area before we arrived. A favorite of our group was the hiking and floating down the river to the beach tour. It ends at one of the most pristine private beaches I’ve ever seen. I would definitely visit again and send my friends and family.