If you want to wake up to sunshine, warmth, and a friendly ocean, Encantada is your place. From here, you can visit Manuel Antonio, Villa Vanilla spice farm, horseback ride, Jaco, zip line, and more. Be sure to ride with Diego at Monterrey Del Rey. Mikey and Diana are sweet, caring, positive, and knowledgeable of the area. The pool is... More

This ended up as quite simply one of the best holidays we have ever had. The location of this gorgeous little hotel is absolutely stunning- it is directly on a long, wide beach with the Pacific Ocean crashing onto its gently shelving sand. The accommodation is fairly simple but really lovely and is kept clean.. we stayed in cottage 6,... More

I had some friends come to visit me on my ranch for a week, who wanted to end their trip at a "resort on the beach." I chose Encantada Ocean Cottages because it sounded perfect: pool, beach, little cottages where the three kids would be comfortable and have fun. I couldn't have picked a better spot. Mikey and Diana are... More

Recommend this small hotel on the beach in Esterillos Este. Diana and Mikey are the perfect managers who were helpful and available the entire time we were there. The cabinas surround the lovely pool, which stayed a warm 89 degrees even at night. The beachfront property was clean and private. The assistance we got with local tours was perfect. Couldn't... More

This was our first trip to Costa Rica after years of thinking about it and we almost made the mistake of staying in what would have been a "cookie cutter" vacation spot. A friend told us about Mikey and Diana's place, Encantada, and we trustingly took his advice. It was exactly what we hoped to experience in Costa Rica! The... More

Mikey and Diana MADE this vacation! So welcoming, so personable... they helped set us up with tours, gave us the 'inside scoop' as to where to spend our time, and really made me feel like part of the family :) I will always be grateful for their hospitality - I was traveling with my dad and wasn't sure how it... More

We have lived Costa Rica for the last 20 years and this is our goto place for quick getaways. Away from all the crowds and hassles of mega tourist places - yet within driving distances of everything on the mid section of the west coast. This place has a great pool and ranchito. No restaurant here, but there are many... More

We very much enjoyed our stay at the Encantada Ocean Cottages. The cottages were a great value, very clean, and the management is excellent. We had breakfast and coffee waiting on us each morning and a cold beer available when we arrived back from touring each day. The dogs really added a touch of home to the place and they... More

This is my fourth year at Encantada. It is my home away from home! I love it for the proximity to one of the most beautiful beaches that I have ever seen. To me it is the essence of Costa Rica with simple clean cabinas, a lovely pool, steps to the ocean, great food, beautifully manicured grounds and wonderful managers... More