Casa Dalila – Your Oceanfront Oasis Awaits

Entire home in Santa Teresa, Costa Rica

10 guests
4 bedrooms
7 beds
4.5 baths

Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars.

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Hosted by Julie

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3 years hosting

Listing highlights

On the beach

This home is right on Playa Santa Teresa.

Dive right in

This is one of the few places in the area with a pool.

Exceptional check-in experience

Recent guests gave the check-in process a 5-star rating.

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Casa Dalila is an exceptional gated oceanfront villa in the heart of Santa Teresa, designed by renowned architect Benjamin Saxe. The home offers three elegant ocean-facing suites with king-size beds for adults and a separate kids’ bedroom, ideal for families. Expansive living spaces, lush gardens, a private pool, outdoor bathtub, and direct beach access create effortless luxury, with sunsets, surf, dining, and yoga just steps away.

The space
Casa Dalila | An Extraordinary Oceanfront Villa in Santa Teresa

Casa Dalila is one of the most exceptional oceanfront properties in Costa Rica. A rare place where architectural beauty and the energy of the Pacific Ocean meet. Located directly on the beach in the very heart of Santa Teresa, the villa offers a privileged front-row position to surf, sunsets, and the vibrant rhythm of this beloved beach town.

Fully gated for comfort and security, Casa Dalila sits directly on the beachfront in the heart of Santa Teresa. Just steps from restaurants, cafés, and boutiques, its central location allows you to experience the town exactly as it is. Vibrant, walkable, and deeply connected to the ocean.

Designed by world-renowned Costa Rican architect Benjamin Saxe, the home is a masterclass in modern tropical living. Natural materials, clean lines, and expansive open spaces blur the boundary between indoors and outdoors, allowing ocean breezes, natural light, and the sound of waves to flow throughout the villa.

Casa Dalila features four thoughtfully designed bedrooms. Three are luxury ocean-facing suites with king-size beds, each with a private terrace and elegant ensuite bathroom. The fourth bedroom is a dedicated kids’ room with two sets of bunk beds and its own bathroom, making the home ideal for families and multi-generational stays.

The heart of the home is a designer kitchen and indoor living space that opens seamlessly to an outdoor dining area. Perfect for slow breakfasts, shared dinners, and relaxed evenings under the stars. Outside, a beautiful swimming pool invites you to cool off after the beach or a surf session.

One of Casa Dalila’s most special features is its outdoor bathtub, where you can soak beneath the moonlight and stars. A signature barefoot luxury experience.

An ocean-facing sitting area provides a front-row seat to Santa Teresa’s legendary sunsets. Step outside the gate and you are immediately on the sand, with surf breaks suitable for both beginners and experienced surfers.

Casa Dalila offers the unique combination of beachfront living, architectural elegance, and immediate access to everything Santa Teresa is known for.
Oceanfront. Gated. Central. Designed with intention and soul. Casa Dalila is not just a destination — it is an experience.

Guest access
Guests have full privacy and access to the entire house. The time of the daily cleaning service is agreed with the guests at check in.

Other things to note
The Wildlife
Santa Teresa and the surrounding area boast a wide variety of wildlife. While you are staying at Casa Dalila, you may have the opportunity to see white face capuchin monkeys, howler monkeys, coatis, iguanas as well as many other local animals. There are also several species of birds in the area including woodpeckers, magpie- jays, pelicans and hummingbirds.

Blue Zone
The Nicoya Peninsula has been designated one of the five Blue Zones in the World. It has been deemed one of the healthiest places in the world in which to live where its people lead healthy lifestyles and live longer than most other places in the world. Santa Teresa truly is a paradise where both visitors and residents can enjoy a high level of well-being.

The Restaurants
Santa Teresa is quickly becoming known as the gastronomic capital of Costa Rica. There are many local Costa Rican "Sodas" in Santa Teresa as well as many delicious international restaurants specializing in Italian, Spanish, Argentinean and Asian cuisine. We will provide you with a list of all the delightful restaurants in town that you must try during your stay.

Tropical Environment Note
Costa Rica is a tropical country, and being surrounded by nature is part of its charm. Despite our home being high-quality, well maintained, and regularly serviced, it is normal to occasionally encounter small insects in this environment.