Arturo

We had a fantastic stay at Villa Tapir at Amapola Lodge. Everything was basically exactly as described on Airbnb, which we really appreciated. The villa is spacious, comfortable and surrounded by beautiful tropical nature. We loved the peaceful setting, the pool and the feeling of being immersed in the jungle while still being only a short drive from Puerto Jiménez and the beach. But what really made our stay special was Gerardo, the onsite manager. He is absolutely the best! He is incredibly kind, helpful and seems to be able to do anything. When we got a flat tire, Gerardo immediately came to our rescue and even changed the tire for us. He also took the time to show us fresh tropical fruits and point out animals around the property. His genuine friendliness and willingness to help made us feel very welcome. Amapola Lodge is a wonderful place for anyone who wants to experience the beauty and tranquility of the Osa Peninsula. We would happily stay here again and highly recommend it.

We had a wonderful week in this beautiful rainforest paradise. It was a very beautiful property, with lots of wildlife that could be seen from the balcony and from the lovely, well-kept swimming pool. We also went on a couple of fantastic trips, both to Cocovardo and a wonderful dolphin tour where the dolphins jumped around the boat. Arturo's tropical cabin is completely unique and, precisely for that reason, a special experience. It was very hot and above the normal average temperatures, and since we are used to cooler weather in Denmark, it was sometimes too hot in the large open living room, even with the fans. But then we could cool off in the pool and in the nice room with air conditioning. You are close to nature, and that also means you will see a few lizards, etc., inside because of the open design. For us, it was just like the real experience, and we loved the place. The family who lived separately on the property was so kind and helpful, showed us many animals, brought us delicious fruit from the garden, and made the experience even more special.

I thought it was a wonderful place to visit with the family and at the same time connect with nature The location is very strategic. The peace and quiet of the place is amazing!

The Amapola lodge is a treasure...the family that is on the property is what made it feel extra special. I won't spoil the sweet surprises but they provide an experience that is so heart felt and special. But rest assured it is extremely private - still, knowing there is a local person on the property in such a remote area like the OSA is actually very comforting and they are very very willing to share their knowledge. Be sure to bring a translator or practice your Spanish though if you want to chat. It is all part of the experience. The home is just like the pictures, rustic but very very clean. The sheets and pillows were very nice quality - and so was everything else. Cooking outside was so fun too! If you are willing to have a more immersed experience rather than your typical *all inclusive resort*, choose this stay and you will always remember and cherish it. Thank you Gerardo and your family and Arturo for making it all possible. We love the Osa Peninsula even more now :)

Unique place to stay with a great outdoor area

Great place to stay for a few days to visit the points of interest.

Amazing lodge! You can see monkeys, birds, etc and the pool and outside bar is really Nice to spend the day. Gerardo and Beatriz are amazing people and the place was super clean. From there you can do a Corcovado tour (Maikol is an amazing tour guide!) and many beaches around. We were so lucky to see a humpback whale with baby on our boat trip to Corcovado. The sleeping in the AC room was really good

I’ve stayed at many AirBnBs in Costa Rica and this was one of the nicest properties. The pool was lovely and surrounded by the jungle with birds, monkeys, and peccaries in abundance. They have two lovely dogs that were such a joy to have around. The roundhouse was a great set up if you have a large group. One room is private for 2 people (with air conditioning) and the other one has 4 beds (no AC). Outdoor cooking was wonderful. Gerardo and Beatriz were the best hosts I’ve ever. They don’t speak English - but we were able to communicate very easily (I speak a little bit of Spanish but not well!) The location is close to Playa Blanca (5 mins) which was awesome. Puerto Jimenez was 20 mins by car. They were incredibly responsive when I got food poisoning, and helped navigate getting a few things and doing laundry. He helped us book wonderful tours - I highly recommend the Gulfo Dulce Exploradores boat tour. Overall don’t hesitate to book Arturo’s place - you’ll love it!

We had a great time at Amapola Lodge. The house is very spacious and the air-conditioned bedroom is a nice asset. It's a good place to stay in Amapola, the pool and summer kitchen are very pleasant but above all there is a safe atmosphere. Gerardo and his wife as well as Arturo's parents were on the site, they are discreet and very considerate and showed us all the animals that passed on the property (peccaries, macaws, toucans, pavones...). The only downside is for insect phobics because the house is made of wood, there may be small animals that enter the house... Thank you so much for your welcome.

Thank you for everything, we were delighted and everything was taken care of! Beautiful view of pura vida!!

Had a great time - all was perfect

A very quiet and excellent place to relax.

A peaceful harbor in the heart of nature. We had a great time around the pool and among the animals. Ideal house for a family vacation close to Corcovado Park. We leave with lots of beautiful memories in this house. Thank you Arturo and Beatriz😃