Casa Cubuy Ecolodge

Love, love, love this secluded place! Hostel/backpacker vibe. Free wifi, breakfast, nice hosts, kitchen access. Private trail to river/natural pool/waterfall. Great jungle views and sounds...waterfall, coqui etc. I only know what my room was like...very primitive but adequate, with fan en-suite and my favorite (and last favorite) part: views to outside and access to common are. When nobody around during day, feels like you have an extended living room and personal hammock etc. Starting at around 8 am...lots of folks eating breakfast and talking loudly outside the room...I needed to get up anyway!!!

An excellent experience in the rainforest on the boarder of the National Park, El Yunque. A beautiful breakfast with tropical fruit is served every morning as part of your stay. Hiking trails are a must.

We stayed 2 nights and it was our favorite part of our 10 day trip to Puerto Rico. Lovely breakfast, lovely people. We were in room 3 with a gorgeous view of the rainforest and at night, the stars. My teens spent nearly the whole time in the hammocks. We got up early one day and did a birding walk with Come to Puerto Rico and there were so many seen right outside the door. Walk up the road aways (or drive) and after you get to the El Yunque gate there is a little path to your left to a waterfall swim. Would love to return some day.

The location is absolutely amazing. One of the most beautiful places I've ever been. It was an immersive experience high up in the hills of the rainforest. It's just a short walk to hiking trails in El Yunque. The breakfast was wonderful - fresh fruit and juices each day with Puerto Rican-style oa**eal and pancakes, potatoes, and eggs. There is a lovely walk down to the river where you can swim or soak. The sounds of the coqui was amazing and surprisingly wonderful, the flowers just gorgeous. Hammocks were almost everywhere. It's a great place to unplug and recharge. The lodge owners are kind, friendly, and helpful.

This place is pure magic, my favorite location on the entire trip. (Also stayed in San Juan Viejo and Vieques.) The rooms were very nice. Very clean, comfortable bed, nice shower, plenty of towels. The Ecolodge has a very chill vibe, nice common area encourages people to meet and talk, but you could also be private and do your own thing. We met interesting people including hosts and staff. Lots of hammocks for lounging. We had a balcony which was great, but I think any of the rooms would have a good view of the mountains. We saw 3 waterfalls from ours! The real magic begins at night when the coqui and other night creatures start to sing. Also, the short walk down to the river pool was moderately challenging. The pool is spectacular. Bring water shoes and take a little time to enjoy the hammock in a little shelter. The southern entrance to El Yunque is a short drive away. Be sure and go to Noelia's, the restaurant nearby. One of my top two meals in Puerto Rico! If I ever return to Puerto Rico, I'd like to stay at the Ecolodge for at least 4 or 5 nights and leave the world behind.

We absolutely loved our stay at Casa Cubuy Ecolodge! The owner Mary Ann and her son Matthew are very friendly and wonderful people and made us feel right at home. The room and facilities were simple yet clean and very comfortable. Fresh coffee is put out early and breakfast is served at 9am each morning. There is a common area upstairs that includes a sun deck with lounge chairs and a fully equipped kitchen for guests to use. There are also a fridge and freezer for guests to use as well. This is a great option so if you are staying for a couple of days, stop by a supermarket on your way so you can have your own food available. There is also a restaurant 5 mins down the hill named Noelia’s which is a good place to have dinner. The food was good and decently priced, but they only accept cash payments. There are several hiking trails to nearby rivers and waterfalls and the views of the rainforest are breathtaking! I would highly recommend staying here for anyone who enjoys peace and quiet and wants to relax away from the hustle and bustle. We will definitely be back!

The views from the shared decks are breathtaking, and the location is great for those who want to do a bit of hiking or relaxing. The private path down to the waterfall is lovely. The buffet breakfast was pretty good and quite filling. There was always fruit, juice, coffee, and oa**eal. The main dish was different every day we stayed; we had burritos, french toast, and eggs and hash browns. We stayed in the cheapest room, but we felt it was overpriced. The room needs some TLC - the bed wasn't comfy and the door to the bathroom wouldn't close. One of the main hangout areas is right outside our room, so it wasn't very private. I would recommend staying here for a few days for the views alone.

You are actually in the rainforest (El Yunque). You can go to sleep listening to the rain forest sounds. The choqui frogs are awesome ! There is a path that you can take to the Cubuy river. Our children had a great time splashing about in the river. And it's an easy walk to proper hiking trails in El Yunque. And the breakfast is awesome ! As other reviewers have pointed out, this is a truly once in a lifetime experience. Our family will have fond memories of it and we are truly grateful to Marianne and Matthew for running this awesome place.

Our 2 days here were the highlight of our time in Puerto Rico. Unfortunately we had to leave early because some travel plans changed for our extended family, but we talked about casa Cubuy for the remainder of our trip. If you are looking for a once in a lifetime experience in the rainforest, just book this place and be thankful that Marianne/Matthew open-up this incredible location for the world to share.