Wonderful unique place to stay, with lots of things to explore inside and outside the house.
The staff is very friendly and their tour recommendation was helpful.

Wonderful place, return in childwood in the scool bus in a tropical garden full of wildlife : birds, morpho buterflies, monkeys, sloth . ... very quiet, just disturb by noisy waves of the beach. Such à great time. Thank you
Estelle & Thierry from France

Great location - so fun to stay in the School Bus with kids! Staff was friendly and efficient and the garden was beautiful. Only set back - the doors to the bus from the terrace did not close fully tightly, so mosquitoes did enter and left us with quite a few bites.

My husband and I had a wonderful three day stay at Tree House Lodge for our Valentine getaway. We travel frequently all over the world, but this was our first visit to Costa Rica and our first Tree House experience. The property is beautiful and the staff friendly and helpful. From the Tree House, it’s a short yet beautiful walk to the private beach and a short walk to nearby restaurants and a mini supermarket/convenient store. We had no desire to leave Tree House Lodge for any excursions, although there are many in the area to choose from. We just simply enjoyed the beautiful, relaxing environment we were in. I do believe my only complaint would be the quality of beach chairs available. There were only three there and they had seen better days and were also chained down so we couldn’t move them to the sun. Although they were nestled under some palm trees in a beautiful spot with a beautiful view. We just like to sunbath on the beach so that was slightly disappointing, but certainly didn’t ruin our stay. Staying in an open-air Tree House in the middle of a Costa Rican jungle listening to the constant sounds of wildlife all around us was truly a unique experience. The sound of howler monkeys throughout the day is really something we will not soon forget! This is a trip we hope to repeat someday.

Heel anders dan de foto’s op booking of de website doen vermoeden. De verschillende huizen op het grote terrein direct aan het strand met eigen opgang, bieden alle privacy die je kan wensen. Ze zijn naar schatting 20 of 30 jaar geleden gebouwd. Hierdoor was in ieder geval ons Tree House niet zo licht en sprankelend zoals op de foto’s. Eerder donker en nodig aan een opfrisbeurt toe. Omdat het huis oud was, was het ook niet schoon. Wel een heerlijk groot, fijn en schoon bed. Toch hebben we het erg naar ons zin gehad nadat we ons over de eerste teleurstelling hadden heen gezet. Dicht bij het strand, lekker buiten het drukke dorp en zoals gezegd heerlijk prive. Ook was de service uitstekend.

Accueil très sympathique, bon emplacement avec un accès parfait à la plage. Notre logement (Crystal House) était tout simplement magique…

What a fantastic place to stay for my first trip to Costa Rica! We booked the jungle tree house for 7 nights, and we really enjoyed everything about the place. The fully equipped kitchen was great for cooking our own meals, making fresh Pina Coladas every day, and the outdoor grill and gazebo area was perfect for an evening fire cookout!
The two bathrooms both offer running water showers and toilets which was a really nice luxury after a full day covered in sand from the beach!
The entire lodge is a short walking distance to the ocean front which was really pleasant on the hot sunny days.
Edsart and Pam are the perfect hosts and we highly recommend their lodging for your next Costa Rican jungle experience!

My wife and I stayed in late November 2023.
I had made the reservation well in advance and planned to spilt our 4 days between the Tree House and the School Bus.
Unfortunately my wife broke two toes about 4 weeks before our arrival. YIKES!!!
After checking in with Sonja she showed us around the Tree House when with careful effort my wife traversed the hanging stairs to the upper bedroom and bathroom.
After learning of her situation she was fairly certain the School Bus was available for our entire stay. While we were both grateful for the thoughtfulness my wife had been anxiously awaiting staying in a Tree House. So we spent one night to cross that off her bucket list.
The Tree House was fantastic!
It’s a magical feeling relaxing surrounded by rain forest. The open air bathroom where the sinks and toilet are maybe bother some for some but honestly all you can see is jungle.
We did the hot tub and had a couples massage in the living room of the Tree House.
Spectacular

The next four days, we added a day, we spent in the School Bus. I thought it was going to be a huge downgrade, but I was wrong.
Sure sleeping in a TreeHouse is bad a** !!!, but the School Bus pulled its weight. For one thing the entire thing, besides the bathroom could be air conditioned. There is a huge covered deck around the bus with a long dining table and another sitting area.
Both the Tree House and the School Bus have kitchens with refrigerator, cooktops, coffee maker…. we usually made breakfast and enjoyed it outside listening to the ocean and birds. You can see( and hear) Macaws flying, toucans, and we would have a daily visit from hummingbirds.

The grounds are incredible and on Sonja’s tour tour she will point out various many different plants flowers and trees. The beach is no more than a couple minutes away. All off the staff are great. They take care off everyone including the grounds and preparing the hot tubs all with being hardly noticeable.
Being the rainy season it really didn’t matter, sure it rains but mainly after 3pm. Sometimes an hour or two, sometimes all night. I enjoyed not having as many people around. It’s easier to take your time and enjoy where you are. Nothing is to far away on the Caribbean side and Punta Uva is close enough while still feeling secluded.

Now about Sonja the hostess/caretaker of the property.
She takes care of absolutely anything and everything. My wife wanted a pedicure and she set it up in Puerto Viejo. She makes sure the staff gets the hot tub ready. Everyday she saw us would ask if we wanted fresh bananas.
Trust me , you want the fresh bananas. YUM
If you need anything just ask Sonja.
You and the property are lucky to have her.
Above and beyond

Súper lindo, cómodo y acceso total a la playa.

We stayed in the Tree House which was amazing. Well appointed and a brilliant experience. Sonja on reception was really helpful helping us book tours etc. Several good restaurants 5-10 minutes walk away and the property beach was great for an early morning dip. Highly recommend and we'd love to return.

Muy buen lugar! Frente a la playa. No hay necesidad de moverse, solo llegar y estar tranquilo!

Everyone was so kind and helpful it made for a perfect vacation. Sonja and Marie were very helpful and knowledgeable of the area and places to see and go to.

Really enjoyed our stay at The School Bus. It has two bedrooms with a very nice outside area with sitting area and dining table.

The beach is amazing. When we were there, there was little surf, ideal for snorkeling ????.

You share 10 acres of jungle with ~4 other cabins so it’s decidedly not crowded.

Sonja at the front desk could not be more thorough and helpful. She lined up a driver, Tune, to transport us from San Jose. This is not an easy drive, especially after dark. I am so glad that I didn’t rent a car.

In the room, they offer some tips like call the front desk if you’d like a hot tub prepared to be used later that day and they’ll do a load of laundry.

It was a great experience

It was a wonderfull experience. The house was clean. The owner was very friendly and so was the lady at the reception.

We first visited the Tree House Lodge in 2012 on our Honeymoon and fell in love instantly. It’s the most peaceful and beautiful experience you could imagine, the houses with everything from the beautiful design and ingenuity to the open air feel with sounds of the jungle and ocean waves. The staff is so incredibly friendly and helpful.

Over a decade later, we were able to visit for a 4th time with our 8 year old daughter and my in-laws. We stayed in the Beach Suite and it was even better than what we imagined. First of all, the bathroom is the coolest room ever. You can completely open the front of the house to reveal the porch, hammocks, jungle and wildlife, along with the path to the private beach just steps away. There are some amazing restaurants and a grocery within walking and biking distance, and Jaguar Rescue is not far!

Pamela and the staff went over and beyond to accommodate and even had fresh pipas for us when we arrived. The concierge was so helpful and knowledgeable.

We appreciate them all so much and look forward to being able to come back again sometime soon! We are so grateful that we have been allowed to share the space from time to time

Edsart, the founder, has created such an amazing place. We tell everyone about Treehouse Lodge every chance we get.

I recommend this place people give a service of excellence at all times clean and a lot of fun ????

Hermoso lugar para quedarse!!! Muy amable el personal!! Muchas natruraleza, el jardin precioso y he visto muchos animales (monos, perezozos, morphos, guatuzas, iguanas, mapaches). La playa del hotel es hermosa, tiene pequeñas piscinas entre los corales lo que la hace muy segura. 100% recomendable

Unbelievably kwerky place. This place is a must if you want to experience an unusual holiday stay. Love the hot tub.

Loved the Tree House, the beach...everything.

Tienen clases de taebo, aerobicos, pilates, cardio dance, acua gim entre otros cursos uvicado frente al mar y con cómodas habitaciones y exelente para deportistas

We had an amazing time during our stay! The beach house was unique and beautiful. We took so many showers in the gorgeous bathroom. :-)

Cadre magnifique en pleine nature. Impressionnant ! Un bon point de départ pour partir à la découverte du quetzal, oiseau emblêmatique du Nicaragua et présent dans les collines du Talamanca. On y reviendra....