Itsalifestyle Jungle Cabana

“Will come again!”

I met Oliver, who was super friendly, and the Cabagna was fantastic – I really enjoyed it. Oliver also runs a great gym that guests can use for free. The night breeze was refreshing, especially since we were in the middle of nowhere, and Maderas has beautiful beaches. The location on Booking was wrong; the correct Google map shows it, and you have to walk up a hill, but that gives it a special feel and no card payments are accepted.

Adrian·Il y a 6 mois

The gym and pool were excellent.

Julian·Il y a 6 mois

“This place has so much potential but is let down by a complete lack of professionalism”

The bed was comfy, the gym was free to use, the place was quiet, and the Wi‑Fi worked well. I should have known from the start that this stay wouldn’t match my expectations. I asked the manager for directions to catch the local buses from León to San Juan, and she sent me a link to a ChatGPT response. Following her advice, I took the shuttle from San Juan to Clandestino, but she dropped me off on the side of the road with no clear indication of where to go. Google Maps was inaccurate, so I had to send pictures to the manager to confirm I was heading the right way. Clear instructions or signage on the hill would have avoided this. When I arrived, there were dirty plates from the owners’ family scattered across the living area – not a good first impression. Only after I had arrived did the manager tell me it was cash‑only, which is problematic in such a remote spot if you don’t have a vehicle. She even had to accompany me to the ATM on the day I left to withdraw cash, which felt uncomfortable. The next day I was cooking lunch in the kitchen and found maggots in the bin. I informed the manager, and she replied, “yeah I know, I saw them yesterday.” The fact that she saw maggots in the bin and didn’t empty it until a customer pointed it out is disgusting; it must have been festering for weeks, so the place was unhygienic. The following morning a possum ran around my room because it isn’t an enclosed space. I packed my bags and left. It felt like a family space, a place for volunteers and managers to hang out, and I felt unwelcome and like a nuisance. I wouldn’t recommend this place unless you have a car or bike. If the manager could do her job properly, the place would have a lot of potential. Oh, and she was homophobic toward me.

Katie·Il y a 7 mois

“Fantastic otherwise. Loved watching the howler monkeys”

Rosie, the manager, was fantastic – helpful, friendly, and accommodating, and I loved her. The other two workers were not very accommodating when it came to using the kitchen. On the first night we used it, they were fine, so we left them to it. An hour later, they had finished eating but were still chatting instead of preparing it for us, so we had to wait for them to clean up. In the morning we arrived early to cook, they showed up after us and moved right in; we had to ask twice for the same courtesy we’d given them the night before and for them to move their things so we could use the space. They were not happy with us and made us feel uncomfortable.

Lynn·Il y a 8 mois

“A hidden gem.”

Oly, the host, communicated great, was very accommodating and welcoming. The place is lovely, the facilities are amazing, and everything is of a very high standard, especially the gym. The location is great, tucked in the jungle just a 10‑minute walk from the beach.

Izabella·Il y a 8 mois