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Cabinas Pura Vida Bed & Breakfast

2.5 star property
Beach cabin in Drake Bay with free breakfast

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Interior
Beach nearby, fishing
Front of property
Standard Double Room
Shower, towels, toilet paper

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
TV
Private bathroom
Microwave
Stovetop
Rice cooker
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Classic Double Room

Classic Double Room

Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
TV
Private bathroom
Microwave
Stovetop
Rice cooker
  • Studio
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
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About the area

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Agujitas, Bahía Drake Centro, Playa Blanca de Osa, Drake Bay, Puntarenas

What's nearby

  • Playa Colorada - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • School & Soccer Field - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Drake Bay Beach - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Drake Bay Hiking Trailhead - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Cocalito - 33 min drive - 3.4 km

Getting around

  • Drake Bay (DRK) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Restaurante Casa El Tortugo - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪La Choza - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Mar y Bosque - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪RestauranteDelicias Bahía Drake - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Roberto's Marisquería - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Cabinas Pura Vida Bed & Breakfast

Beach cabin in Drake Bay with free breakfast
Concierge services, laundry facilities, and tour/ticket assistance are available at this cabin. Free continental breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a garden and barbecue grills. All 5 cabins provide conveniences like refrigerators and microwaves, plus free WiFi and patios. Guests will also find TVs, stovetops, and rice cookers.
Cabinas Pura Vida Bed & Breakfast offers 5 air-conditioned accommodations with rice cookers and shared/communal kitchens. Rooms open to patios. Guests can make use of the in-room full-sized refrigerators/freezers and microwaves.

Bathrooms include showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Languages

English, Spanish

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Sandy beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Microwave
  • Rice cooker
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Stovetop

Dining

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 5:30 AM to 8:00 AM

Bathroom

  • 1 private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Patio
  • Terrace

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near the airport
  • Near the ocean
  • On the bay

Things to do

  • Fishing
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Whale watching nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • 2 buildings
  • 5 units
  • Built in 2007
  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property charges 13 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 20 per person (roundtrip)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 13 percent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is Cabinas Pura Vida Bed & Breakfast pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Cabinas Pura Vida Bed & Breakfast?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Cabinas Pura Vida Bed & Breakfast?

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 AM.

What time is check-out at Cabinas Pura Vida Bed & Breakfast?

Check-out is at 11:30 AM.

Does Cabinas Pura Vida Bed & Breakfast provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A fee of USD 20 per person applies.

Where is Cabinas Pura Vida Bed & Breakfast located?

Located in the heart of Drake Bay, this beach cabin is within a 10-minute walk of Playa Colorada, School & Soccer Field, and Drake Bay Beach. Drake Bay Hiking Trailhead and Cocalito are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Cabinas Pura Vida Bed & Breakfast Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 60 out of 95 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 27 out of 95 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 95 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 95 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 95 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Madeleine

Great breakfast from pre dawn fitting in when most tours leave, and in a great balcony space. Super clean. Be aware when booking on Expedia for here the payment is not processed and the price quoted is for cash only otherwise it is 13 percent more. Just up the hill in main town so plenty of dining options.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Great
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Norlyn our host was extremely communative and helpful with our trip planing and on arrival. Norlyn helped us to arrange our airport transfer, Cano Island trip and water taxi out to Sierpe. He even gave us a lift down to the beach for these activities. Wonderful breakfasts, different everyday while watching colourful birds om the feeder and flying by. Special place, affordable, clean, safe and walking distance to restaurants and shops.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Everything was great, we loved it there!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Everything about our stay was great and staff recommended some great tours.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Annacy

Amazing host

The stay was amazing. The host was wonderful and helped us organize dinner reservations and tours. He was very helpful. The rooms were very clean along with the whole property. The breakfast was wonderful and he was very accommodating to our large group. There was a lot of wildlife we saw from the common area including many birds and monkeys. It was a wonderful place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eszter

Clean room, good breakfast, good AC (needed ans very humid weather), annd owner Norlyn was very helpful including picking us up at the beach when we arrived and taking us down to our tours.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Meghan

Excellent accommodations, super clean, comfortable, and delicious breakfast. Easy walking distance from restaurants, beach and tour companies. The owner was extremely friendly and helpful!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Perfect cozy stay

Great stay. Cozy place. Good breakfast. Nice location. Perfect to chill. Nice air conditioning. Lovely owner.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Luis

Excellent breakfast every day. Kimberley was very kind and helpful. We had an amazing time in Drake bay and will return for sure.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

James

Great location, awesome find.

Everyone was very friendly and helpful. They helped us register for a tour on short notice, and went above and beyond to help us have a great trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

timothy

Staff was extra friendly and helpful. There's a good panaderia close by. You're just far away from the town center that it's quiet, but still convenient.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hilary

We really appreciated that Norlyn arranged a taxi to take us to and from the airport. When it worked in his schedule, he also drove us down to the beach to catch the boat for one of our excursions, though the walk from Las Cabinas to the beach wasn't far at all. The breakfast served was amazing and the dining area was great for looking out to watch the birds.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pascal

We had a great stay at Cabinas Pura Vida. We appreciated the hospitality and reliability of our host, who picked us up at the beach and gave us helpful recommendations and instructions. The cabin was clean and everything is in walking distance. We were very satisfied and can only recommend to stay there. Thanks once more, Norlyn!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Meredith

Great value and helpful host

Norlyn met us on the beach when our boat arrived and gave us a ride to his B&B. Comfortable and clean room. Common area has a shared refrigerator. On our second day we had an early departure for Corcovado and Norlyn served us an early breakfast and gave us a ride with our luggage. Great value!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Christopher

Super warm welcome. Lovely terrace with nice green view; we chilled in the hammocks with a book. Kitchen available for those wanting to cook. Very clean and basic accommodation. Nice ambiance.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Mario

A good stay

My room was clean, but slightly musty smelling. The AC worked well and the bed was sufficiently comfortable that I had no trouble sleeping. Like many hotels in Costa Rica, the hot water was more like warm water, but given the air temperature, that’s not a huge deal. Breakfast was prompt and tasty. The staff was very accommodating and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Yolanda

Nicest people ever, they treat you like family

We loved this place. Kimberly at the reception desk is the sweetest most efficient person you can find. We were there with our two teenagers and we all loved the place. Very clean and cozy. They even offered to wash our clothes after they got stinky hiking in they rain. They did everything and more to help us. I got injured in the forest (sprained ankle) and Kimberly and the owners family were truly concerned and caring, they even offered a ride in Kimberly’s car to go to the doctor. They made breakfast ( delicious)super early to accommodate the time of our insanely early tours. I would recommend this place to everyone.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Terrible owner and property

We didn’t end up staying here because the owner said he “sent us a message” that he didn’t have room for us. We didn’t receive his so called message until we showed up at the property and he suddenly came up with the message and said it was our fault that we didn’t get it. He was incredibly condescending and rude. DONT STAY AT THIS PROPERTY!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Communication

Less than ideal

They had a nice breakfast. The room was as described. They did let us leave our vehicle parked there during our tour. Water is not potable. Although my reservation specifically had my children listed, they made me pay extra for them once we arrived. Definitely got ripped off, but what could I do since we were there?! It felt dishonest and I didn’t even get a receipt, the guy just pocketed my cash they insisted we pay with. I tried to email and communicate with the owner ahead of time about a need during our stay. Despite her kind email about reaching out should we need anything, she said she couldn’t respond and never replied further. Communication was poor even once we arrived.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Claude

Nous avons apprécié les services offerts par notre hôte notamment les transferts. Également le coin cuisine car les restaurants sont chers. J'aurais apprécié un jus de fruits du pays au petit déjeuner et un peu plus de variétés. Sinon tout était conforme au site sur internet.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

emmanuel

Excelente experiencia. Dueño muy atento
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

CELINE

Parfait !

Hôte très accueillant, il vient vous chercher et vous conduire au bateau et aux excursions. Le B&B est très joli, propre, confortable. Le petit déjeuner servi en fonction de vos horaires d'excursions, c'est parfait. J'ai beaucoup aimé ce lieux. Et que dire du parc du Corcovado !!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Bruno

Sehr gepflegt

Sehr gepflegtes Standort und Zimmer. Kommunikation eher unpersönlich und nicht unbedingt hilfsbereit.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023