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The Lookout Inn is nestled on a hillside
along the coast
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Overlooking the Pacific Ocean and Corcovado
National Park
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The Lookout Inn
is located in Costa Rica on the "Osa Peninsula" at the
extreme end of the road in Carate. We are ideally situated to offer
comfortable eco-friendly accommodations to the traveler visiting
this remote part of Costa Rica.
This is the Primary Entry Point to "Corcovado National
Park" which is considered one of the world's great wildlife
reserves. A guided tour into the park is an unforgettable experience.
Venture away from the comfort of the Lookout Inn each morning and
enjoy the Largest Protected Tract of Pacific Coast Rainforest
remaining in the Western Hemisphere, and yet return to a comfortable room at the end of a long
day of exploring. And best of all, The Lookout Inn is very
affordable.
The wildlife here is absolutely
extraordinary, the plant life more diverse than you will find anywhere
in the world, and the butterflies, other insects and birds will just
blow you away.
The
grounds of the Lookout Inn are surrounded by beautifully
manicured flowering hibiscus which create trails from the roaring
Pacific Ocean to the cool fresh water swimming pool and wooden staircase
that takes you up to the most spectacular ocean views you'll see in the
area.
While enjoying a cool drink and a dip in the pool you can feast your
eyes on the creative landscaping that includes a variety of flowers,
fruit trees, amazing bird life and more.
Perched on the side of a steep hill right above the road and expansive
beach, the inn commands an absolutely Spectacular View of the surrounding
rain forest, endless coast line and of course, the majestic Pacific
Ocean. The property covers 8 acres,
peaking on top of it's own ridge high above the ocean.
The structure is a combination of American Southwest and Tropical, with
stucco walls featuring arched doorways and windows complete with
tropical hardwood trimmings and accents. Sandalwood plays an important
part in the aesthetics.
Beautiful, Luxurious Rooms
There are six private guest rooms,
each having it's own spacious bathroom, hot water shower,
and fan. The tile floors and baths add a luxurious touch. The custom
made doors are uniquely carved by a local craftsman and a creative
artist has done some lovely mural work on the insides of the rooms.
The furniture, which includes armoires, tables, chairs, and queen sized
beds are a mix of bamboo, wicker, and indigenous woods.
You don't ever have to rough it here if you don't want to. A solar
power system supplies plenty
of power for lights, fans and 110 volt
outlets. A satellite telephone is also available for your convenience.
The rooms are kept cool and quiet by the concrete construction, 10 foot
high ceilings, and lack of direct sunlight.
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Views that go on Forever —
2 Cabinas
We have built 2 cabinas and each have a bathroom with hot water, private
balconies and hammocks. There are paths to the beach, pool & house.
The second
story has the kitchen, covered deck, lounging room with stereo and a large
library specializing in natural history and Costa Rica in particular.
An artistically crafted spiral staircase in the kitchen leads to the
open-air
observation deck where the breathtaking vista
can be zoomed in on using a high powered telescope.
There is also an observation bar here as well as under-roof seating for your
dining pleasure. Part of the deck is open to the sun and all is surrounded by
a beautiful balustrade of natural driftwood.
The cascading hot tub
overlooks the flora and the ocean.
Recent new additions to the Lookout Inn include a spacious deck in front
of the guest rooms for lounging or candlelit dining, a massive wooden
staircase that spans from the new deck down to the gardens and beach
below, a spacious private bungalow separate from the main house, and a
cascading hot tub that overlooks the gardens.
All meals are prepared by Our Very Own Chef.
We prepare delicious home-cooked meals. The menu is a combination of
international and local cuisine. If you have any dietary requests, let
us know and we will do our best to accommodate you.
Meals are usually served buffet style, and dining is on the main deck,
or high above on the observation deck.
Fruits, vegetables, and herbs are grown on the property!
Fresh papaya, mango, pineapple, and five different varieties of bananas
are all available when in season. Fresh locally produced cheese is
purchased and then Terry turns his magic on by smoking it and turning it
into a tropical delicacy. He also smokes fresh pork and fish purchased
from the local people. Fresh homemade bread and muffins are always a
treat. They enjoy cooking and want you to share in that joy.
The
main town of the peninsula, "Puerto Jimenez"
offers the infrastructure, (bank, post office, telecommunications,
airport, port and bus depot) necessary to engage in vacation pastimes as
well as pursuing business interests.
There are a variety of bars and restaurants which offer good value for
the money, as well as an interesting night life. The peninsula has
managed to maintain it's cultural integrity and individuality; while at
the same time welcoming visitors graciously.
Corcovado National Park is one of the protected wilderness areas with
the greatest biodiversity in Costa Rica. It ranges over the western
sector of the Osa Peninsula on the southern Pacific coast and protects
41,788 hectares of shallow lagoons, marshes, mangrove, swamps, rivers,
rainforests, low altitude cloud forest and 46 kilometers of sandy
coasts. The forests are tall, thick and dark, dotted with holillo and
other palm trees where there is little or no drainage.
These habitats provide refuge
for endangered animals,
such as the tapir and crocodile (both frequently seen at Corcovado
Lagoon), Ocelot, Cougar, Giant Anteater, Harpy Eagle (the largest bird
of prey in the world) and the Scarlet Macaw (which has the largest
population in the country). Other protected species are:
howler, spider, squirrel and white-faced capuchin monkeys, great tinamou,
silky anteater, poison dart frog, glass frog (with transparent skin),
cayman, bushmaster snake and leatherback olive ridley and green turtles
that nest along the shores.
Identification has been made
of:
500 species of trees, 140 mammals, 367 varieties of birds, 40 of
freshwater fish, 117 of amphibians and reptiles, (including 32 species
of snakes and 48 of frogs and toads), and it is estimated that there are
some 6000 species of insects.
Room Rates
$99 per person per night
in the Inn
$50 for children 12 and under or
$109 per person per night for
a private cabina
$55 for children 12 and under
3 MEALS INCLUDED - drinks are separate
(Pretty Good For a Tropical Paradise!).
Reservations:
Contact Wendy at:
reservations@lookout-inn.com
Online Reservations Form at our website: www.lookout-inn.com
We
require a 50% deposit in order to book your reservation (on
the Adults reservations - children's costs to be paid for upon arrival)
Cancellation Policy:
All deposits are fully non refundable if canceled with less than 30
days' advance notice and 50% refundable (minus bank transfer charges) if
we are given more than 30 days advance notice.
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