The Forgotten Wild: Beachfront Lodging Matapalo, A True Escape
ENJOY RUSTIC LUXURY IN OUR SUSTAINABLE BUNGALOws -Where comfort meets Nature
Jungle HideAway
Our most private bungalow with a King size bed, double swing chair that looks out into the jungle from your covered outside deck. A secluded backyard oasis with hammock and seats to look up at the enormous Ficas tree and view of the night sky and wildlife.
Sleeps up to 3 people.
Las Brisas
Named after our daughter Brisa. This is her favorite little hideaway and perfect for a single or couple with 1 queen size bed and your own private deck looking out onto the jungle. The octagon circle shaped cabin with a beautiful thatched roof makes it feel intimate and open with windows in all directions. Sleeps up to 2 people.
Mariposa
A lovely open layout with a Queen and King size bed on the ground floor.
Easy access to the restaurant and pool and a private patio where you can lie in your hammock, relax, read and watch the wildlife go by.
Sleeps up to 4 people.
Treehouse
Our rustic 3 story structure made from exotic rainforest hardwoods surrounded by tropical gardens is sometimes compared to Swiss Family Robinson. There are 3 different options in the Treehouse. Private enough to rent a floor separately or the whole house with your friends and family.
Treehouse Corazón – Two queen beds – Sleeps up to 4 guests.
Treehouse Nest – Two queen beds – Sleeps up to 4 guests.
Treehoues Canopy – One queen bed, one twin bed – Sleeps up to 3 guests.
Treehouse - Corazón
The bottom floor and “heart” of our rainforest treehouse. 2 queen size beds in an open format with a lovely enclosed garden shower outside and large covered patio.
Treehouse Corazón – Two queen beds – Sleeps up to 4 guests.
Treehouse - Nest
The middle floor of our rainforest treehouse with 2 queen size beds is perfect for a small family or a couple and friend. A wonderful sitting area outside on the covered deck to take in the sights and sounds of the jungle.
Treehouse Nest – Two queen beds – Sleeps up to 4 guests.
Treehouse - Canopy
The top lookout floor of our rainforest treehouse is up high with the monkeys and toucans where you can see above the rainforest you get the most amazing views. 1 queen size bed and 1 single bed. Swing along with the monkeys in your own custom swing chair.
Treehoues Canopy – One queen bed, one twin bed – Sleeps up to 3 guests.
Casa SueñOS
Casa Sueños has two separate suites with private entrances – Stargazer and Little Moon. Each of the suites have their own private large covered deck. The house is sitting high up above the lodge entrance with views of the gardens and rainforest.
The two suites can be rented separately, but also Casa Sueños can be joined for a group of friends or family.
Stargazer
This 2nd story suite is part of Casa Sueños, and has a king and a queen size bed in an open format with a large private covered deck that looks out over the property and jungle.
Stargazer has a newly renovated bathroom with a double sink and a shower that feels like you are in the rainforest.
Little Moon
This lovely suite is also on the 2nd story and is part of Casa Sueños. It has its own private covered deck and canopy view where you can relax and watch the wildlife from above.
An open configuration with 2 queen size beds. Close to the restaurant, but in the trees. Sleeps up to 3 guests.
Casa Olas
This two story house is tucked away into the forest and surrounded by gardens and closest to the beach and the nature path. Each floor has a private entrance and large private patio.
The rooms are spacious enough for an entire family or group of friends to share. These rooms also can be accessed by it’s own private driveway.
OLAS 1 Ground Level – 2 Queen size beds in an open format, a private bathroom, large open covered patio with table, chairs, couch and hammock.
OLAS 2 Top Level – 3 Queen size beds. This suite has two patios. One large patio in the front with a table, couch and hammock and one cozy hammock patio in the back.
OlaS 1
Olas 1 – Ground Level – 2 Queen size beds in an open format, a private bathroom, large open covered patio with table, chairs, couch and hammock.
OlaS 2
Olas 2 – Top Level – This suite features 3 Queen beds. It has two patios. One large patio in the front with a table, couch and hammock and one cozy hammock patio in the back.
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This Is Not A Resort: The Rituals That Define Encanta La Vida
Your Guide to Booking and Experiences at Our Beachfront Lodging in Matapalo
How do the lodge activities elevate the connection ritual beyond simple relaxation?
We offer more than downtime; we offer transformation. Guests engage in daily connection rituals like guided yoga and jungle adventures, all while knowing a perfect right-point surf break is your front yard. This is the Osa Peninsula unfiltered, designed to help you find the wild peace you didn’t know you were missing.
In what specific ways does the unique design of each room enhance the guest experience?
Every piece of our Beachfront Lodging Matapalo is a one-of-a-kind sanctuary. Unlike standard resorts, each room—from the Treehouse to the suites—has its own unique feeling, featuring custom furniture, dedicated private decks with hammocks, and the luxury of being completely solar-powered and immersed in nature.
What is the fundamental difference between Encanta La Vida and a conventional resort or hotel?
This is not a hotel; it is a philosophy. We are secluded by design—a hidden gem where luxury is peace. You won’t find convenience stores or city lights. Instead, you’ll find genuine connection, simplicity, and a space where the world falls away and nature runs the show, making it an experience that touches your soul.
Office in Puerto Jimenez
Tel: 011-506-2735-5678
Lodge in Cabo Matapalo:
011-506-8376-3209
reservations@encantalavida.com