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Can we go back...Now?! Geckoes Lodge Puerto Viejo Talamanca Costa Rica
We got back to our hometown, Chicago, last night at around midnight. Having just spent 8 days in Puerto Viejo, I thought I\'d be glad to be back in my own bed. However, I found myself unable to sleep; I was missing the sounds of the rainforest and the fresh air; I was missing Geckoes Lodge. Don\'t get me wrong, Puerto Viejo is an amazingly charming seaside town, and I\'m so glad that we happened there. However, much of the success of our vacation is owed to Geckoes Lodge. The location, the privacy, the peace, and the hospitality all contributed to our having one of our most memorable travel experiences to date. I\'m not being hyperbolic when I say that I can\'t imagine staying anywhere other than Geckoes. I had high expectations of the property, partly because of the outstanding reviews on TA. Geckoes blew our expectations away. As cliche as it sounds, photos just do not do this place justice. We stayed in Casa Bromelia, the two-bedroom house. Not withstanding that fact that this house is in the middle of the rainforest--literally!--the design of the home is remarkable. There was (and is) so much attention paid to detail. Fresh flowers, decorative touches, every kitchen utensil you could possible want, rain showers, views of the rainforest from every window, the perfect-sized dip pool... I could go on. All of these things added up to a beautiful, comfortable, and welcoming home. The location of the property is also very special. Yes--it is a bit removed from the beaches, but that is exactly what makes it so special. You are close enough to access all of the restaurants, activities, and natural wonders you want, but you feel like you\'re in your own private sanctuary. There\'s no one walking past, no loud cards or motor bikes riding by. The land on which Geckoes is situated is a true oasis. Also, we found that Punta Uva was our favorite beach. So, Geckoes was perfectly located right between that beach (and near many others) and all of the things we might want to do in downtown Puerto Viejo. And of course, the four people on the property--Tom, Zoe, Jose, Tita--all made it that much more special. Tom and Zoe are the best kind of hosts--welcoming, warm, and there whenever you need them, but never too intrusive. Jose and Tita do an impeccable job keeping the homes and the grounds clean. In fact, you will forget that you\'re staying in an open-air house in the middle of the rainforest (until you hear the frogs, that is). I can\'t say it enough: run, don\'t walk, to Geckoes Lodge. Puerto Viejo is a perfect vacation location, but you\'re vacation would be just as perfect if you never walked outside the Geckoes gate. That\'s how special this place is. Listed by OwnersRentals.com on 26th April 2012