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Best Place in Drake

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A covered outdoor seating area with a view of the sea and a distant island.
A wooden sofa with blue cushions and a patterned cover, a wooden bench, and a colorful abstract painting on the wall.
A spacious room with wooden paneling, a green sofa, a wooden bench, a ceiling fan, and a large TV.
A room with a wooden bed, a ceiling fan, and windows with curtains.
A coastal property with a large palm tree, a house with a green roof, and a view of the sea.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • On-site fitness centre
    A rare find - enjoy convenient access to fitness facilities during your stay.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Drake Bay Hiking Trailhead

Popular amenities

  • Balcony or patio
  • Toys
  • On-site fitness centre
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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Drake Bay, Puntaranas
  • Place, Playa Colorada
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Drake Bay Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Drake Bay Hiking Trailhead
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, Puerto Jiménez (PJM)
    ‪160 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Single Bed

Living Room 1

1 Single Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Number of living rooms
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Drake Bay

Located in Drake Bay, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Finca 6 Archaeological Site is a local landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Corcovado National Park and Playa Colorada. Kayaking, snorkelling and rafting offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours nearby.
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Drake Bay, Puntaranas

What's nearby

  • Playa Colorada - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Drake Bay Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Drake Bay Hiking Trailhead - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Corcovado National Park - 18 min drive - 8.9 km
  • Terraba Sierpe National Wetlands - 48 min drive - 22.0 km

Getting around

  • Drake Bay (DRK) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Roberto's Marisquería - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Claudio's Grill - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante La Choza - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Mar y Bosque - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Sunset Paradise Restaurant - ‬18 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Best Place in Drake pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at Best Place in Drake?

As of 1 November 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Best Place in Drake on 4 November 2026 start from NZ$1,451, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Best Place in Drake?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Best Place in Drake?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Best Place in Drake?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Best Place in Drake located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Drake Bay Beach and Playa Colorada. Drake Bay Hiking Trailhead and Cocalito are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 15 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 15 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 15 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 15 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Amenities

5.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous view. Four individually a/c bedrooms were a godsend in hot humid climate. All very clean. Well appointed kitchen. Water pressure low but outdoor showers great. Highly recommend this place!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Jose who takes care of the property and guest excursions was great. He was reliable and helpful.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place

Good experience overall.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Drakes Bay

Fabulous location and a fantastic place to explore the area from. Property had all we required and all was sociable and friendly
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing View!

Corcovado was the highlight of our trip. The view was amazing and Jose and Elsa were so helpful arranging tours and making us feel at home.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 12 December 2023
Thank you Erica. We appreciate your kind words. We work hard to make your trip enjoyable in every way.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect location next to the beach

Great location right above the beach and close to everything but still feeling private. This house was perfect for our family of 6 it sits just up the hill from the beach and across from a little grocery store. Jose was amazing to work with and helped us arrange a boat taxi, carry our luggage, book a number of amazing tours. The outdoor shower overlooking the bay is amazing. Also the large outdoor patio is perfect for bird watching and enjoying the sunset.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 4 March 2025
Thank you for the great review! We are so happy to hear that you enjoyed your experience We work very hard to make sure that you have a wonderful vacation.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Communication
Nice location, beautiful view with spacious exterior covered patio. Communication and response lacking.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Loved this house!

We were in Drake Bay for three nights for a couple of days of diving with our two adult children. The house was perfectly situated, lots of space, and an amazing covered deck area with an afternoon breeze. Everything went very smoothly from first communications through to check-out. Overall we have no hesitation giving this house five stars.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 22 May 2024
Thank you for the nice comments about the Banana House. We strive to make it comfortable and enjoyable for everyone.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Drake Bay is an amazing place.

The host helped us with everything f on booking our boat ride to and from Drake and most of our activities (diving, snorkeling, trip to Corcovado NP). Sue answered ALL my questions accurately and timely. Elsa took care of all our booking details, and Jose took care of our needs at The Big Banana House. Everyone was superb. The house itself sits up on a hill with a wonderful view of the bay. The beds were comfy, the kitchen was complete and the outdoor shower was fantastic. If you're going to Drake, book Debra's Big Banana House. You simply can't go wrong.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Liked: Communication
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is advertised as the best place in Drake. Well it’s not! as a lot of floor boards are loose and uneven , the a/c seems to have a bearing gone or something making it very noisy, doors don’t fit properly, and it’s very loud due to traffic. Jose is excellent looking after us, but the place needs a lot of work to be as advertised.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

AMAZING

Absolutely the best place we stayed on our trip throughout Costa Rica. The view is fantastic and the rooms are all very comfortable. We loved spending time on the deck watching the fauna and the location was super close to everything with a small grocery mart across the street. We could walk anywhere needed within 5 minutes. On top of that, everyone involved in the management of the property as well as the owner were VERY helpful and accommodating when we had an unrelated issue. They were not obligated to help us, but they did anyway and we are super grateful to them for that. Definitely the best place to stay in Drake Bay!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Awful - 0 stars

After a complete lack of hot water from all sinks and the shower, we contacted the host (Debra) only to be degraded over voicemail in which Debra insinuated that we were stupid and just didn’t know how to turn on the hot water. We subsequently messaged Debra and told her that we had tried multiple times to get hot water and to express disappointment in the missing amenities advertised on the listing. Debra quickly escalated the situation and told us we were no longer welcome in her house, to leave immediately and that she didn’t need our business. We were left stranded less than 24 hours into our trip with no cell or internet service to find alternative lodging. Debra said she would cancel the booking but never did and she refused to refund us any amount.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful views

The villa is situated on a beautiful spot and the views from the large veranda are amazing. There are a variety seating and laying places to appreciate the beauty of Drake Bay! However, we weren't able to utilise the veranda as much as we would like to have, due to the mosquitoes. This is NOT a negative reflection on the property but it is the reality living in the jungle. Inside the house all bedrooms were air-conditioned and kitchen was well equipped with the hatch window to connect the veranda. We had a problem with the main fridge Freezer, the next day the host provided us with a temporary fridge. Having no air-conditioned in the lounge area prevented us from having meals together as a family. The beach can easily be accessed down a short path. On returning, it was a pleasure to shower off the sand in the outside shower. Host and representatives responded to messages promptly and provided with all what we asked for. The location of the property is ideal for all local activities and restaurants.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Great Deck/View — Be Ready for “In-Town” Noise Small Bedrooms

The house is blessed by a great deck and large outdoor living space — with a spectacular view of Drake’s Bay. The location is convenient to everything in the small town and a 4 minute walk to the main beach where you get boats various places to visit (snorkeling and national park). Kitchen was nice in that it opened on large deck, but it was not well stocked with pots/pans and material for cooking (fridge was broken on our arrival and small “temporary” fridge was provided promptly for our use during our stay). One of best features for some of us, was outside shower with open view on to the bay. We also benefited from introduction from owner to Elsa — travel guide who arranged for our day trips (and even led our wonderful snorkeling trip). The “three stars” is because, while the outdoor living space was great…you could not/do not spend all you time outdoors when home (hard at night to linger outside given light naturally attracting varieties bugs). The indoor spaces are not “great.” Bedrooms all benefit from having separate AC, but are all very small and the two on back of house are on the Main Street (small/unpaved) in town and motorcycles/car noise throughout the night. If looking for “jungle experience” this is not it. No rooms had views as you needed to keep closed to keep bugs out — so going to your room meant going to small enclosed box and very firm beds. The common space indoors was not designed for living space — but for common/shared large hallway.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 30 December 2023
Hi Peter, It was unfortunate that the refrigerator had issues while you were there and that our immediate response with a replacement wasn’t good enough. We can proudly say that a brand new large refrigerator now graces our kitchen. As far as keeping the rooms closed at night, with the great A/C, most everyone finds it a blessing from the heat. This is an actual jungle with wonderful jungle creatures. This is how the actual people live in the jungle with a hand built Costa Rican house. We do not advertise large bedrooms with views, but we brag on the outdoor living space as being the best around. When in Drake it’s all about the outside gatherings, watching the waves, seeing the whales from the deck and watching the magnificent sunsets. Most people are prepared for things being different from where they came from and appreciate the cultural differences. Hopefully you can find places that are exactly like what you have at home no matter the location or culture. We have cooked for and entertained 30 guests with the kitchen equipment that we have available for guests to use. Sorry we did not have that one extra large pot you wanted. Most people are content with what we have for them. But if you would have asked, we would have found one for you to use. Hope you can find happiness and beauty in your life and further adventures
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great house with amazing service

The house was good, 4 bedrooms and an indoor and outdoor bathroom. The deck and covered patio are the really amazing spaces: view of the whole bay, macaws by day and parrots in the evening. Located right next to a store and a tour operator so errands were very easy. Private (steep) path down to the beach. The most amazing amenity by far was the property manager Kim. She helped us with all our activities and transportation: taxis, boat shuttles, restaurants, night tour, day tours, even letting us know to book in advance as things were filling up. She was so helpful and easy to work with.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2022
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