I just found out that we are staying in a standard cabina called "Bambu." Does anyone have any feedback or pictures of this Cabina?

I also was advised that there was a 110 volt outlet in that cabin. Do I need a special converter for charging batteries? Any help would be appreciated.

Don't have any pictures but we did stay there. The room is nice and has 2 double beds. The bathroom was okay. Not what I was used to in the deluxe cabinas. No real concerns such as mold or dirt or anything. There isn't a view of the ocean or at least not much of one. The one really great thing about that cabina as well as the others right there is that the birds are wonderful. The Scarlet macaws seem to really like it around there. We asked for that cabina specifically because of the macaws. It shares the same common ground area as the other cabinas-standard and deluxe- and is a short walk to the pool, restaurant etc.

You don't need a converter in Costa Rica.

I have quite a few pictures of Bosque and the cabinas in my Here and there pics posting, I'll try to bring it up. The standard cabinas all seem to be made of wood. I think there is one deluxe that is as well.

Not sure if you're able to charge your batteries in your room. You might want to check with Gerly at the front desk when you arrive.

When are you going? I'm so jealous.

Thanks Suze,

Do you think that I should check for any cancellations for the deluxe Cabinas? At the time of booking there were no deluxe cabinas without moving around every few days. I would love to see the Macaws, but I am slightly disappointed that there will be no ocean view! Can't have it all I guess.

Mixter,

We are going April 22nd - 29th. Staying at the Orquideas Inn for one night then BdC for 6 nights. I can't wait!

I received an email from Leonardo that stated batteries were able to be charged in the cabina. We'll see...it's not a huge deal anyway. I'll post a report when I return.

We were able to charge our batteries in the room last time. We used to have to do it in the office.

The other standards did seem to have an ocean view. Bambu is set back a little ways on the very end.

As far as asking about an opening for a deluxe, you could ask about it for at least a couple of nights at the end rather than hopping around the whole time. You might get lucky.

Bosque is a little piece of heaven no matter which cabin or house you are in.

Won't be long now!! Don't forget the flashlight!!!!!.

I don't get to go until the end of June .

Hi Moonpie. Our little group is occupying Congo and Lapa from the 25th-29th at BdC. We'll be looking out for you. Can't wait!

We liked the standard cabinas almost as much as the deluxe. In fact, (I've raved about this too many times, I think) El Sol standard has one of the nicest views from the shower of any of the cabinas, deluxe or standard. Perhaps you could request a different standard? Are they all full as well?

The feature I like most about the deluxe cabinas is their closer proximity to the dining/pool/bar area for shorter walking distances after dark. Except for Mariposa. . .I still chuckle when thinking of Tully racing in the dark with those imaginary wild things right behind her. I'm sure I'll be doing the same thing when I'm alone there in July, trotting back to my cabina in the dark!

By the way, we were NOT able to charge our batteries for our camera in the cabina, Lapa. We charged them at the bar. Guess it just depends on the charger, perhaps?

Suzie - Thanks for all the info. I emailed BdC and checked for any cancellations. I haven't heard back yet. I'm sure that we can't go wrong either way.

Haydencat - I can't wait - the weather in upstate NY is horrible. I'm looking foward to warming my bones in the Costa Rican Rain Forest. See you soon.

Shillmac,

I think we will be happy with any cabina. We usually don't spend much time in our room anyway. Truthfully, my husband has little idea about where we are going. He trusts me to arrange all vacation details and just goes along for the ride. I have a feeling that this will be our best vacation ever!

Thank you so much for your wealth of information, it has been most helpful.

Same with us, Moonpie. I arrange, he enjoys. He always thanks me at the end of each trip, but truthfully it's not so much my planning as it is the destination!

Hey no chuckling at my expense! Just wait til you have to walk back to Marisposa alone, after a drink or three, in the pitch black and you hear that crack in the forest on your left. It was probably something tiny, like a kinkajou but hey noise, and my imagination, carries!

As mentioned, it probably varies on the battery charger. I saw a couple people charging them at the bar or of course you can just leave them in the office as well.

hayden - since you will be in lapa not too long before me, please clean out all creepy crawly thingies porfa

Moonpie - I just wanted to let you know my real name is Becky. I'd hate for you to be wandering around BdC looking for a strange person named "haydencat." Hayden is my cat's name, and he's not coming along. ;-)

Tully, I'll try to clean out all the creepy crawlies for you in Lapa, although I'm still firmly in denial that I'll even encounter any!

Tully - My imagination tends to get the best of me as well. We had a "visitor" in our room in Jamaica recently, so I am easily freaked out. I'm going to try and not scream like a school girl if I do encounter any critters in my Cabina!

Haydencat - I tried to email you once at a yahoo address that I found somewhere on this forum. Maybe you didn't get it? Anyway, my email is [email protected]. Moonpie was a nickname of my dearly departed Basset Hound. Send me an email.

AWWW. A friend of ours has a Bassett. Named her Freckles. She is the sweetest thing. She thinks she is a lap dog. She knows to check my pockets for treats when I visit.

Except for dodging the crabs that gather around the walkway sometimes I haven't seen much in the way of critters in the cabinas. We sleep with the doors open too.

Suzie,

Leonardo just sent me some pictures of "Bambu." Maybe the pictures are deceiving, but it looks as if there is a nice ocean view. No luck on any deluxe cabina cancellations. Oh well, Bambu will do nicely anyway.

Basset Hounds Rule! I still have one Basset named Cooper. He is quite a character.

It's nice to know that you have never has problems with critters. I can defintely deal with crabs. I'm just a little freaked by insects/spiders. I admire them from a safe distance!

Moonpie, I never got your e-mail, sorry! I'll send you an e-mail today and we'll exchange info. See you soon!

Oh Moonpie,
I just read your post to my hubby about your hubby being along for the ride. We are laughing, that is us to a tee. I always say he saves , I plan and he just goes where I go. And he always says it is so great. My name is Toni and when we arrive , they are always looking for Mr. Toni or Senor Toni. (Since I make all the reservations.)
That has become an inside family joke.
I will tell you that on our trips to CR, he says we can never top it. The trip to BdC was beyond all of our expectations. I really earned points on that one!

We recently lost our Granddog Lucy, our beloved Bassett. She grew up w\our 2 labs and always thought she was a Lab. We called her our "Bassetor Retriever."

Have a great time, we will be waiting for your report!

Parrmt,

Funny, My hubby is at work and I just read him your post. He usually becomes inquisitive about details a week before our vacation...too late for any changes. At that point I have spent countless hours of research and planning. I know you feel my pain!

Sorry, about Lucy. I know how hard it is to lose a Moonpie(Harvey). I can't live without a Basset. Cooper is my third. I have never seen such a handsome clown! He makes me laugh everyday.

I am really getting interested in this place called Bosque del Cabo that you are all raving about. Honestly, are there screens on the windows and doors and do the "creepy crawlies" stay out? Are there plenty of things to do in the evening and night for a "sometimes" loud crazy group? This sounds like the best place to stay in this area, but we usually rent a whole house 'cause we are so loud and crazy. When I plan, I need to make sure there are things to do after the sun goes down to keep us all busy. The wildlife sounds fantastic in this area. MA was my most favorite place to have stayed so far just because of the abundance of wildlife. If anyone has a good web site for me to explore and learn more about this area, please share.
Thank you all. I am addicted all over again to Fodor's since I have begun to plan another excursion to Costa Rica.