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Nekaui Beachfront Villa - Experience Nature
From beginning to end the stay was spectacular. Glori, Rosa and Cheppe were great helping us with everything and staying on the beach in a beautiful home was wonderful. Best place Ive stayed with greatest concierge and service.

Casa Mirame - Brand New Beautiful Ocean View Villa
Our friends rented this house a year ago and loved it so much that we decided to book it for our honeymoon, and we are happy we did. The Casa Mirame concierge team made everything flawless - from restaurant recommendations and setting up excursions, to even booking our 4x4 rental at the Cobano Airport. You need 4x4. The road is steep and partially unpaved. However, the drive is more than worth it. The home is spotless, includes daily maid service, looks better than the photos, and the views are magical. The place is totally private, and the pool is AMAZING. We would watch birds and listen to monkeys and the waves in the distance while the sun set.

The Boho Villa | 4BR Near the Sand - Playa Hermosa
Such a wonderful experience a beautiful location. The host was extremely helpful and very communicative. Even when we had a couple of minor issues it was fixable at a convenient time.

Casa Ines, walk to beach, private pool, new Wi-Fi
The place was amazing! They look cleaners and maid service was also friendly. The only problem is the raccoons drinking from the pool later at night and crawling on the roof but I think that’s out of their hands. Otherwise it’s the most central spot for anything around Santa Teresa and the host is so responsive!

La Perla | A Tropical Gem Beachside Property
This place is perfect. A very short walk to the beach, lots of wildlife surrounding the home, clean and comfortable. Great kitchen, and a quiet home big enough for everyone to have their own space to unwind and relax. We had howler monkeys visiting regularly, lots of unique birds coming and going all day, you are in the thick of the jungle while close to the ocean and the town. It’s quiet at night and the beds are very comfortable which is very important to us hoping to have a restful vacation, which is Exactly what this was. The host is very responsive and helpful in booking excursions and activities making our adventures fun and easy. Thanks for making our vacation a memorable one!

Modern villa North Santa Teresa walk to surf
The stay looked exactly like the pictures. Edan was a great and responsive host and helped coordinate all of our activities. They went above and beyond as a host and made sure we had reliable transportation everywhere and always made sure to check in with us.

Fully Private 2 bed/ba SWAR Villa Pool Ocean View
**A Perfect Stay in Paradise!** Our stay at this Airbnb in Costa Rica was nothing short of amazing. From the moment we arrived, Lori and Will made us feel incredibly welcome, ensuring that every detail of our stay was seamless. Will was beyond helpful—friendly, attentive, and always ready to take care of anything we needed. The hospitality was top-notch, making our vacation truly stress-free. And the pool? Absolutely spectacular! Whether it was a morning dip to start the day or an evening swim under the stars, it was the perfect oasis. Every aspect of our stay—was smooth and enjoyable. We’re already counting down the days until we can come back. Highly recommend this Airbnb to anyone looking for a relaxing and unforgettable getaway in Costa Rica!

House+Casita North of SantaTeresa 3BD ClosetoBeach
Diane’s place far exceeded our expectations. Great location, very tastefully decorated. Everything we needed for a comfortable stay was there and available. The setting is amazing, looking out over the jungle and seeing the monkeys off the balcony. The sounds in the morning and evening are amazing. Great pool, grill etc etc. We would come back here in a heart beat.
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Ocean Sounds Villa Mango walk to Playa Hermosa
We had a great stay at Casa Mango. The pictures were accurate and the place was spotless Laura the host was flawless, she’s was constantly available - giving us suggestions and advice through out our stay, very attentive and made our stay so much more enjoyable with the use of local knowledge. We even extended our stay. Thanks ☺️

OCEAN VIEW with Infinity Pool
The view and property were better than the photos!! The communication was helpful as we needed help assisting my mother in law who got sick while we were there. The location communication is spot on and clear, have 4x4 on, drive to map location they sent (definitely use the coordinates!!). The kitchen, wifi, pool, AC all worked well. It is noted that the AC is in the bedroom areas, we left the bedroom doors open to help cool down the living area when needed.....we were there the hottest month of the year and were comfortable the whole time. In the mornings we would open up the windows in the kitchen to hear the howler monkeys. Other reviewers mentioned that construction is ongoing in the neighborhood, this is true. The occasional noise was no big issue. We enjoyed sunsets at Brukkas, Banana Beach, Malpais playa suecos, and Manzanillo beach (must have 4x4) .... absolutely stunning!!!

Casita Mimosa de Santa Teresa, gated community.
This place was one of my favorites for sure! About 10-15 from Santa Teresa. Overall the apartment has everything you need. (The place is pretty well equipped). Amazing sunlight throughout the house and the gated community is a huge plus. Julio was also amazing! Would come back

4Bdr Villa - Best Location - Private Pool
Wonderful couple of days, thanks again!

Casa Roca
Inspiring, beautiful, luxurious and a view 10X of what is shared in the photos. Thank you for hosting me. The gated road with evening to late morning security guard outstanding. Gated neighborhood was impressive and secure. The residence here is ample in parking space, very well lit at nighttime and minimal in stairs for ease in accessibility. Exterior facing the valley and ocean with unobstructed view, large pool, comfortable and high-end exterior furniture, all facing the pacific ocean horizon and jungle valley is incredible to enjoy. Insects and bugs non issue, plus its apart far enough from neighbors to enjoy some calm volume level outdoor music. Interior is luxury, with floor to ceiling end wall to wall windows both front side / back side. AC is powerful, wifi too. Dining area, epic, couch tv's are epic. Bathrooms, Master Bedrooms and Guest rooms are all impressive. Everyone speaks to the mountain road upwards to arrive here. Its really nothing for any modern vehicle.

Villa Tucán-Private Infinity pool, Natur
I wish I could give more than 5 stars! The location is perfect for someone who enjoys peace and privacy while still being a short drive to all the action. The unit was beautiful and exactly as the photos showcase. It is extremely clean and the kitchen is fully stocked. Mar was an incredible host and he made sure we had everything we needed. Mar is very fast to respond to messages, and he even provided us with great recommendations for the area. We stayed for a week, and I wish we could have stayed forever. Don’t miss out on this place!

Casa Colibri - Stunning ocean view
The house is really nicely done and the outdoor area and view are fantastic. The inside is very nice and there is a good amount of provided things to run a proper house. Only suggestion was to make the washing machine available to guests since it is listed as part of the house but sounds like a guest may have abused them. Otherwise would def come back (but will show them I know how to wash clothes like a human). Hill is very steep so do need a 4x4 or atv to go down to the beach but Rocamar is a minute away so it’s not so bad but walking would be a bit hard. If you surf it’s amazing since you overlook a good surf break so you know before you go if it’s breaking:)

Villa Wayra
The place is very comfortable and cozy, super quiet and pleasant, my wife and I had a great time, in short I recommend staying here, the hosts and co-hosts are very friendly and helpful too. Thank you very much for everything
Luxury villa rentals

Seataya Ocean - 3 Beds Luxury Villa with Pool
This place is over-the-top awesome. Soaring ocean views, but the center of town is just down the hill. The two bedrooms upstairs had epic views and super comfortable king beds, and the third bedroom downstairs was perfect for the kids. Eti, the host, was super responsive and helped us book all kinds of adventures throughout our stay. There was daily cleaning and laundry from friendly staff. It's basically your own private luxury hotel in one of the world's perfect surf towns.

Villa Kaleo-Ocean View Luxury Villa PRIME LOCATION
Yonatan’s home and hospitality is the best experience I have ever had on AirBnb—the house is stunning, Yonatan’s communication was beyond excellent. He set up cabs for us, gave amazing restaurant recommendations, had a private link to set up excursions with Local Bird, a great delivery service to get groceries (SippDelivery) and had beer and wine and treats from the AMAZING local bakery waiting for us upon arrival. The beds are soooo comfortable and laundered to perfection by the housekeeper, Deyling, who comes every day. We brought my parents as a gift and it was a gift to us all that we chose Villa Kaleo. The pool is great, the view is gorgeous. We saw white face monkeys, iguanas, heard howler monkeys—all around the house. Highly recommend horseback riding with Oscar as well. GO!

Villa Laia - Santa Teresa
I would highly recommend Alan and his Villa. From the start he was very responsive and helpful for accommodations. I constantly visit Santa Teresa and this was my favorite stay so far. The villa was clean, private, the pool was beautiful and Tomas,our concierge, did a great job checking us in, providing recommendations and making us feel like home. Thank you Alan and Tomas for this wonderful weekend! 10/10

Luxury suites w/Pool and ocean views 3(Laloon)
What a beautiful suite! The view was absolutely stunning. Beyond the photos. The place was spotless and cleaners came every day to ensure it was refreshed. It was such a pleasant time and Adriana was INCREDIBLY helpful throughout our stay.

Casa Rica_Sunset ocean view / pool / fiber optic
Beautiful location and property. View is fantastic. Pool area was lovely. Outdoor bathroom was a vibe. Felt extremely private and peaceful. Fairly quick access to town in Santa Teresa. Our host/concierge Fiona was extremely responsive and helpful. Our first time in Costa Rica so a few notes for other first time visitors relevant to this property. The roads to access the house are really rough which made coming and going an adventure. 4x4 helpful. In April, temp is fairly hot and high humidity. The AC kept the bedrooms nice and cool but the main room stayed pretty warm. House is set in the beautiful jungle which means wildlife at all times of day and night. Very fun but also a LOT of noise. Bring earplugs if a sensitive sleeper. A few small issues with the appliances during our stay but everything was resolved reasonably. Overall our trip was fabulous and would absolutely book with this host and property again.

Luxury 5B Villa with Ocean Views Casa Loma 1 & 2
Amazing villa with amazing stuff!

Villa Shemesh -Jungle ocean view
We had a wonderful stay! The host always responded quickly and was very attentive to our needs. Gloria, the housekeeper, was incredibly kind and kept everything spotless throughout our stay. The location is beautiful – surrounded by nature and very peaceful. We truly enjoyed the quiet and relaxing atmosphere. Highly recommended!

Beachfront Villa Akoya | Center of Santa Teresa
This place is amazing! Great location right on the beach, beautiful interior space with absolutely stunning ocean view. Falling asleep to the sound of the waves was incredible. The pool is a great was to cool off and the deck was a great place to lounge and just enjoy life.
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30 properties
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10 properties allow pets
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30 properties have a pool
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