Nature lovers beautifully hand crafted 3-story wooden home (170m2/1830f2) situated in 20 acres of jungle.
The home is open air so there are no windows or screens allowing for the feel of being in the tree tops.
Surrounded by a host of other casitas, a lush garden and an abundance of organic fruit trees.
Expect stunning natural views of howler monkeys, beautiful birds and butterflies.
We have free daily yoga classes and from $12 veg/etarian breakfast available every day at our jungle cafe.
The space
This home was built by the owner and friends with care from locally sourced materials and sustainable construction techniques.
We offer FREE morning yoga to all our guests who stay with us at Alya.
The house here at Alya Retreat Center features a large, open yoga deck on the first floor, a kitchen and living room space on the second floor (including a mediation room) and sleeping quarters for up to 8 people on the third floor (1 queen bed, 6 single/twin beds. 2 sofas available on 2nd floor).
Full kitchen (pans/pots, refrigerator, food processor, juicer, gas oven, stove, plates, utensils, etc.)
We have 2 dogs and 2 cats on site, all are very friendly! Water is from our spring and it's good to drink.
A healthy vegan/vegetarian breakfast inc. all organic greens, tahini, hummus or a tasty granola bowl and more is available upon request.
Guests also can receive a free ride to the beach and back once a day for no extra charge.
Feel free to ask us about the local tours/excursions available that we can organize:
- Horseback Riding
- Boat Tours
- Surfing
- Turtle hatching
- Paddle boarding
- Snorkeling equipment available
We also have a space for a campfire here at Alya Retreat Center so please ask if you'd like us to get one going one evening!
House rules - you must contact prior to booking if you would like to use the space for events, please keep music to reasonable levels (especially at night!), no alcohol, no meat (vegetarian food only) and preferably no smoking on the land.
Guest access
We have a large 20 acre property so feel free to wander the paths and explore the place! Be sure to head up to the mirador to catch an amazing sunset over the ocean and gaze at the amazing stars!
The yoga shala is free for guests to use throughout the day with yoga mats available for use - Please say hi to our two lovely dogs, Flor and Chiva who often like to hang out there!
A 4x4 is highly recommended to reach our place and explore the surrounding area.
Other things to note
We like to keep the space as a place for relaxation and connecting to nature so please no parties, thank you for understanding.
A 4x4 is highly recommended to reach our place and explore the surrounding area.