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The Hostel in the Forest

Highway 82, PO Box 1496, Brunswick, GA
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London
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11 reviews 11 reviews
5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 July 2012

As you drive down the long, potholed driveway to the Hostel in the Forest you feel like you are entering a different world - albeit on our part only for 1 night (those pesky mozzies). Having stayed at hostels throughout Europe and Asia I had some pre-convienved ideas of what to expect and the best advise I can give is... More

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st augustine, fl
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61 reviews 61 reviews
7 hotel reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
48 helpful votes 48 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 June 2012

What I see from the reviews is most of the negative ones come from people who 'don't get it'. One of them made a comment about getting the Palapa, or Corrale, as opposed to a treehouse, and Tom said they were thinking of changing the price structure to accommodate that. But the Forest hostel is so much more than a... More

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Chicago, Illinois
1 review
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 June 2012

The spirit of the hostel in the forest is magical. Everyone, staff and guests alike, has a smile on their face. If you want a place to truly get away from the world and take a breath of fresh air, visit the hostel in the forest. It is where I go to regain faith in humanity.

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Jacksonville, Florida
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 June 2012

This place is unbelievably amazing. You'd never expect to find a place like this in south GA. I'm truly a believer that fate brought me here. I volunteer here, as am I a guest. I live in a community cut off from the seemingly corrupt outside world you see today. That cares for my well being, I work for no... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 June 2012 via mobile

The hostel in the forest is a beautiful place to spend a couple nights. I brought my husband and 2 kids here and we had a great time. The kids loved the fresh water pool and canoeing in the lake. The staff was really amazing to my entire family. The communal dinner was excellent and a great way to chat... More

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Athens, GA
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 June 2012

The Hostel in the Forest is a unique travelling experience that requires one to adjust their expectations of service and accommodations. Part summer camp, part commune, part rainbow gathering, the 'Hostel" doesn't conform to any standards of customer service that one can expect from overnight lodgings. The attitude at the Hostel is "we are all guests together". The staff is... More

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Gainesville, Florida
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2012

We were really excited about visiting the hostel in the forest and after thinking about it for four years (!) finally made the drive up. My girlfriend and I were expecting a quiet place to spend quality time together, learn a bit about sustainable living (we've both worked on and lived in off the grid farms and are big advocates... More

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Portland, Maine
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5 reviews 5 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 March 2012

We had high hopes for the Hostel when we booked our trip. When we first arrived and walked into the property it seemed great; nice and quiet with beautiful woods. Upon checking in we realized that customer service is not part of their vocabulary, esp if you don't fit the "look" of the staff and most of the guests. When... More

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Orlando, FL
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 December 2011

Though we only spent one night here - It was a great experience. The food was amazing - The people were very friendly and accommodating, but there are a couple things to keeping in mind. - The road getting to the hostel was very very rough. Be sure to go very very slow - There was a paved road that... More

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Hollywood, Florida
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 November 2011 via mobile

This was such a neat place to stay. A friend and I stayed in the bamboo but and it was literally a tree house! I felt like a child and loved it! Fun bon fires and a lot of interesting people. We met a couple who were professional clowns. Let loose and have a good time!

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The Hostel In The Forest Hotel
Address: Highway 82, PO Box 1496, Brunswick, GA
Region: United States > Georgia > Georgia Coast > Golden Isles of Georgia > Brunswick
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Ranked #2 of 3 Speciality lodging in Brunswick

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