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Casa de Amor - 2BR/1BA Malpais Villa

Do you know the way to San Jose? Would you then like to go on a Surfin Safari? Right, now that we`ve got the obligatory `60s pop song references out of the way, all you have to do is have a look see at a map, find Costa Rica, then find San Jose and then Mal Pais. It used to be a quaint little fishing village, but has since been found out as surfer`s paradise and as such, a holiday hotspot for surfers and those who like to lounge about the beach and look at the surfers.



You get to Mal Pais from Puntarenas, then a ferry to Paquera and then on to Mal Pais beach. The best place to surf there is Mar Azul and the best time of year for catching the waves is between December and April, though there’s usually good wave action in the morning all year around. But there are also very popular surfing sports on the near by beaches of Santa Teresa and Playa Carmen.



Other attractions include boating, fishing, snorkelling, forest hiking and canopy touring (where you roll yourself along the treetops on cables) and horseback riding.



There`s a nature reserve called Cabo Blanco (white cape) just south of Mal Pais. This includes a rock island which is white because it`s covered entirely in seabird dung. We`re not saying it`s a must see, but Cabo Blanco is the oldest reserve of that type in Costa Rica.



The actual village of Mal Pais is not really geared for tourists and that`s probably the point. You do your shopping and so on in nearby villages. Mal Pais is where you stay to get away from it all. And surf.



One of the best ways to enjoy Mal Pais and come and go as you please is to rent a villa. You can find plenty of villas online, usually named Casa this or that or Hacienda this or that and the descriptions are always heavenly, as are the pictures. Casa Blanca, for example, which sleeps ten (three bedrooms, hmm, that must mean a bit of cosiness is involved), breathtaking views, a 20 meter infinity lap pool and a roof terrace. All yours for between $2,450 USD to $7000 USD per week. Even places described as “rustic” run from about $200 USD per night. The purposefully named Casa De Amor is geared towards honeymooners, with complete privacy, ocean views, the lot.



One beachfront rental, Punta Coco, looks like a classic Costa Rican holiday beach home, with multiple cabins with AC (5 bedrooms), and an outdoor kitchen/dining area, perfect for watching the Howler moneys. Prices range from $400 USD to $700 USD per night, but split that among, say 6-12 surfers and it`s not so bad a deal at all.



While there are probably good Costa Rican travel deals and package tours, it`s more adventurous and less scheduled if you just rent a villa and do your own thing. A good place to start searching for villas is on the internet, then when you find one you like the look of, check out the terms and conditions, the prices, the ease of getting there and of course the availability. If all goes well, a deposit is usually required and the balance must arrive a few weeks before you do. After that, it`s surf`s up.

The house is perfectly designed to host a large family or many guests. It features six bedrooms, each with built-in closets and private bath. 4 of the bedrooms are located in a separate 2-story tract, of which all rooms have an ocean view and a terrace or veranda, two of the bedrooms with artsy bathrooms are located on the 2nd floor in the main building.

The heart of the house is a decent sized living and dining area with open kitchen, large windows to both sides and a 3-story high ceiling with light coming in from the center

Welcome to Casa Iguana. We are located on Costa Rica’s Pacific coast, at the southern tip of the Nicoya peninsula in the small town of Santa Teresa.

Santa Teresa is known for its consistent surf, pristine white sand beaches and relaxed atmosphere. Casa Iguana is part of a four house residential complex set on a four acre lot with 100meters of beachfront. By road, we are located approximately one mile ( 1.2 km) north of the center of town, or on the beach, pretty much right in the middle.

The Iguana house is located less than 100 yards/meters from the beach, and has a walking access putting it a few minutes away. This cute and comfortable @ 800 square foot ( 70m2) two bedroom one bath house is surrounded by tropical hardwood trees and exotic local fauna. The kitchen is well equipped with a 16 cubic foot refrigerator, four burner gas stove and oven, dining room set for four, toaster, microwave, blender, coffee maker and more. The adjoining living room area has matching hardwood furniture set and is tastefully decorated Costa Rican style.

The bedrooms are both the same size. One has a queen bed and the other one has two singles. Both bedrooms have ample closet space and A/C, and of course there is hot water.

An outdoor back terrace provides an area to hang wet bathing suits and a locked storage area for your surf boards or other gear.

Maid service, gardener, a safe and ADT alarm system are provided for your comfort and peace of mind. On site same day laundry service is also available for a nominal fee.

Please non-smokers only.

Casa Pelicano was built in early 2006. The house is 2400 sq ft, and has 3 bedrooms, 3 baths, an ample kitchen and living room area, covered parking, and a very comfortable terrace. The house is furnished with typical handmade Costa Rican wicker furniture. The master bedroom offers a queen size bed, closet with a safe and a private bathroom. The second bedroom has a bunk bed, closet space and a bathroom next door.
New Honeymoon Suite – built to high-end standards with marble floor.

The kitchen is equipped for cooking; it has a refrigerator with ice maker, a 4 burner gas stove, dishwasher, microwave, toaster oven, coffeemaker, blender and all the necessary utensils. The living room is a very nice place to relax. You can read a book or watch TV in the oversize sofas. The house has A/C and ceiling fans in the bedrooms and kitchen/living room area. The terrace is the best spot in the house. It’s surrounded by beautiful mature tropical gardens, on its own private

Simple jungle elegance in Costa Rica!

This new modern-style home is on a hillside just above the white sands of famous Playa Carmen. An unbelievable location, only a two-minute drive down to the surf, and minutes from restaurants, bars, internet and grocery.

This unique vacation rental will provide you with breathtaking views, an opportunity to see Costa Rica’s wildlife, and memories with friends and family to last a lifetime.

This brandnew modern home is located in the hills Santa Teresa, only minutes drive down to the famous surfing beaches of Playa Carmen and Santa Teresa.

The house features 3 bedrooms with totally 4 double beds that can sleep up to 8 pax and 2 full bathrooms. The bedrooms are equpped with AC.

The is a big living room area with comfortable sofa, TV and connecting to the fully equipped open kitchen.

The outdoor area is perfect to hang around and watch the crashing waves or relax in the infinity pool.

Welcome to paradise! Casa Tortuga is a beautiful recently completed (December 2006) 3 bedroom 2

Welcome to Santa Teresa’s first true luxury oceanfront residence set on over an acre of tropical gardens stepping onto a white sand beach which stretches miles in both directions. If you’re looking for the best of the best you have found it.

Villa Paraiso is postcard perfect, five bedrooms, five baths, and two gourmet kitchens. Just completed Oct. 2009, the owner is a custom builder from Newport Beach, Ca and has put all his expertise into this home.

Brand new, true living space 5000 sq ft. has white water views from most every rooms. All five bedrooms are more then spacious, detailed custom high ceilings, 8 ft. Andersen windows and doors. Each bedroom has their own custom private baths constructed of natural stone flooring, counter tops and showers. Two of the master suites have bamboo flooring.

Both kitchens have granite counter tops, stainless sinks and appliances. Nook area has table that seats 6 with 4 bar stools at counter bar.

The living room has 24×24 Travertine flooring, with a dining area that seats 10, with 8 ft tall glass sliders across the whole front looking out to the ocean view.

There is no room in this house where notice to detail has not been over looked. Large covered patio with custom bamboo ceiling and large private pool with custom made teak patio furniture for your outside living enjoyment.

The house can be opened up to enjoy the outside elements or closed and secure with all areas of the house air conditioned. You couldn’t get any closer to the sounds, smells and feel of the blue pacific ocean. Unlimited surfing right out your front gate. This beach has been rated #5 in the world for the most consistent waves, a surfers paradise.

Rooms can be locked off to accommodate smaller groups without losing any ocean views or custom amenities. Comes with full staff to cater to all your needs, including security company 6pm to 6am every night exclusive to our property only, gardener/caretaker, housekeeper, and manager/concierge.

Also comes with large laundry room with a full size washer and dryer and a in-door surf board rack for safe keeping. The grounds could be described as a “park-like” setting, lush and beautiful with a variety of trees and plants. Howler monkeys during the day and fireflies at night.

The villa is walking distance to markets and great restaurants and is located in the prestigious area of Santa Teresa, north end, walking distance to the renowned Florblanca Resort.

Private yoga classes, massages, gourmet chefs, can be brought to you in the comforts of your own home. Will take reservations from 2-14 guests. New spin bike for your workout needs

This property is situated right in the middle of Santa Teresa Beach, in front of the best surf break, on five palm-covered acres.

There are 2 bedrooms and one large bathroom in each of the 4 casitas, so 8 bedrooms and 4 baths. Each casita has one queen size bed and a single bed in the larger bedroom and one single bed in the smaller bedroom.

In addition, the huge Rancho bedroom has a bunkbed and three queens and has its own bathroom and separate toilet. The rancho is not air conditioned, but lovely and airy.

The kitchen is about 18 by 18 feet and fully stocked with plates, glasses, cutlery, cookware, etc. for 20+ and a large fridge and a stove with oven.

There is daily maid service, individual safes in all rooms, pool table, a Yoga Dojo, BBQ, a Massage Tent and a caretaker on the property.

Located at the posh northern end of Santa Teresa, just steps away from the world famous Florblanca and Milarepa resorts, are two of Santa Teresa’s finest beachfront villas.

Both Master Crafted Villas have been designed and furnished to provide you with all the luxuries and privacy you would expect to find in an exotic, romantic paradise retreat.

Enjoy air-conditioned master bedrooms, exquisite open-air showers made for two, and breezy sitting areas surrounded by beautiful Costa Rican flora, while listening to the soothing sounds of the Pacific.

Often compared to the works of Frank Lloyd Wright, these villas are truly one of a kind, both are hand crafted with an attention to detail that make them a joy to behold.

The New Owner apartment and the Garden apartment, two new units located on the Red Palm Bungalows estate, simple yet luxurious, it is a pleasure to take in. From the small details to the magnificent ocean and garden views, these queen sized bed, Air Conditioned, one bedroom apartments with custom shower and sink, open air spacious kitchen and living area gives you total access to Santa Teresa

Idyllic and Luxurious, the three bedroom, two bathroom Palm Villa sits on four beach-front acres facing the Playa Carmen surf-break 100 meters South of Hotel Tropico Latino.

With its 75 or more Coconut Palms, Mango Trees, Papayas, Water Apples, Limes, Bananas and Almond trees, the Palm Villas property is a Monkey Magnet.

Sit in the whicker sofa overlooking the pool and watch the Howler Monkeys busying themselves and their babies on their way from Manzanillo to Malpais.

The Palmgove also offers a full gourmet kitchen, pool table, swimming pool, home projection cinema with more than 100 films, hammocks, care-taker, safes, air-conditioned bedrooms, phone and daily maid service.

This recently built ecofriendly 6 bedroom house combines the exotic natural location with the convinience of being centrally located. Car is not necesary since beaches, supermarkets, restaurants,shops, spas, surf shops are foot steps away, 1 minute walk down a wooded pathway through the tropical forest opens up a one of the most amazing beaches Costa Rica has to offer, where surfers dream come thrue. Playa carmen, between Mal Pais and Santa Teresa.

Atrapasueños, is unique in that it really is two completely self -sufficient living areas, and it is perfect for a wedding party, large family or groups. It can be rented as an entire house, two separate units, or per rooms.

The first and the second level have three A/C bedrooms, three bathrooms with hot water and balcony with hammock, fully equipped kitchen and a huge terrace facing the pool. In the garden the comfort of an outdoor shower, pool, bathroom and outside Ranch with barbecue facilities.

Linnen, towels, hot water, and daily cleanning service are provided.

The only two True Beach Front Bungalows on Playa Carmen in the Santa Teresa/Malpais area of Costa Rica. Close to Hotel Tropico Latino, with all its amenities such as its Restaurant, Spa and Surf lessons.

Both bungalows have AC and amazing ocean view decks, surrounded by palm trees and banana plants.

Each has a queen size bed and another single bed in a small loft upstairs. The bungalows have a full kitchenette, indoor and outdoor shower and a safe.

Sleeps up to 3 per bungalow and they are perfect for honeymooners

Not only is casa Yin Yang one of the most luxurious homes in the entire area, but it boasts a view of the surf break like no other. From almost any point in the house you can check the best surf break in the area & are only steps away from the white sand beach and warm tropical water.

Casa Yin Yang is newly built home (2007) designed & built as a full time residence, not a rental unit. The property enjoys 2 acres of privacy among lush tropical gardens, mature trees and 60+ yards of private beachfront.

The interior and exterior spaces are ample, yet comfortable. The natural stone, wood & quality building materials used throughout this house gives it a casual elegance and tropical feel. The 8 ft. doors and windows and 15 ft. ceilings throughout combined with the dormer double roof takes full advantage of the constant ocean breezes and provides for excellent natural air flow, and pleasant temperatures night and day.

Each of the three bedrooms has it’s own independent 18,000 BTU of A/C at your fingertips, should you desire.

This private estate has a housekeeping maintenance and gardening services, who pay attention to every detail. The friendly staff will be happy to help you find anything you need, including surf lessons, tours, a massage or the fresh catch of the day and even a local chef to prepare your meal…upon request.

Casa de Amor is the most romantic rental house in the Malpais/Santa Teresa area. It’s completely private, with no other homes with 500 meters or more. Ideal for honeymooners, or couples wishing to relive theirs. If you’re going on vacation and thinking about making a marriage proposal, then this is the place to do it! It has a second double bed, so it works well for small families too.

Look at that View!

This rental house is blessed with the most gorgeous views in Malpais. I’ve seen the view from Mel Gibson’s land and this one beats it. It has a perfect bird’s eye view of both the famous Sunset Reef surf break, Mar Azul. This view is incredible from every part of the house, even the bathroom. If you’re coming to Costa Rica to relax, you’ve found the right rental villa, because this view will nearly put you in a trance. It’s hard to impress this writer with views around here, because I own Anamaya Resort, and as owner of Tropisphere real estate too, I’ve seen just about every view in the area. Believe me, this view is in the top three in the area.

Infinity Pool

Casa de Amor has a brand new private infinity pool just for you! The views from the pool are really just to die for. You will find yourself staring for hours at the sea and jungle below. Be sure to bring lots of sunscreen because the pool gets full sun all day.

House Design

The house is an open design, with a large kitchen on one side and the bedroom on the other, and no door in between. Nearly all the walls are just glass, creating a great feeling of light and space. It’s an ideal design for the tropics, and works well here in this ultra-private setting.

The bathroom is very unique, with the shower outside in the open air, and a large round window facing the ocean view. Again, this type of bathroom is ideal for the tropics, and architects and builders who are working in Costa Rica should take note of the design.

Nearby Malpais Beaches and Amenities:

This house is located near famous Mary’s Restaurant, which is one of the best in the area. It’s also close to Malpais’s “Secret Beach”, which is possibly the most idyllic and perfect white sand beach in the peninsula. It will fulfill all your tropical beach fantasies unless you’re a surfer, since this is a better beach for swimming and also it’s the best snorkelling spot in Malpais.

For malpais surfing, Casa de Amor is located near to the best surf break in the peninsula… Sunset Reef. It’s also close to Mar Azul, another great break. If you want a beach break, the beaches of Santa Teresa are only about 5-6 minutes drive, along with all of Santa Teresa’s fabulous restaurants and the chocolate eclairs at the new Belgian bakery (highly recommended.)

Other Details:

* High Speed Wireless Internet: We have high speed wireless set up, and you’ll just need the password to get connected.
* Gas Barbecue Grill: High end American Style gas grill is operational… perfect for grilling the fish you catch while in Malpais. Or buy fresh fish from the fisherman, straight off the boats in Malpais.
* Kitchen: The house has a large, full kitchen with four-burner stove, a large stainless steel refrigerator with built-in ice maker, and all the pots and pans you need.
* TV: Yes, it even has cable TV for those who don’t want to escape from the tube even in Costa Rica… with hundreds of international channels. It also has many music channels and can be used that way too.

Video of Casa de Amor, Malpais Costa Rica:

A trip back in time to the golden days of the Santa Teresa/Malpais area. This is one of the oldest beachfront houses in the area, built by a successful lawyer from San Jose as his family’s private remote hideaway from the city, and only just now opened up for the public to rent after a major remodel that modernized it and added a swimming pool.

The ultimate “pura vida” experience, and the most affordable large beachfront villas in the area. With three cabinas, consisting of five rooms and capacity to sleep 12, a few families can stay here together for less than the price of a hotel. With a large chill/dining area, this rental is one of the best in the area. The house sits right on the point, with a border of coconut palm trees, hence it’s name “Punta Coco.” Directly in front, beyond a border of sand, are rocks, which create a very beautiful scene as the waves break upon them. You can’t swim directly in front, so the tourists don’t hang out right in front of the house, giving you excellent privacy. But the swimming beaches are very close… just a 1-2 minute walk, which we think makes this the absolutely ideal beachfront location.

The property consists of four acres of natural tropical forest and has approximately 150 feet of beachfront. Santa Teresa in Costa Rica is very well known for it’s world class surfing, which is a one minute walk from this tropical paradise. Enjoy summer days under a deep blue sky, relax and rest on a hammock, embedded in an exuberant vegetation, surrounded by exotic tropical birds, howler monkeys, or squirrels inviting you for a stroll through the tropical forest, or walk by the white sanded, warm, Pacific shoreline.

Sunsets in Punta Coco are extraordinarily beautiful, with numerous seagulls and pelicans flying by. The sound of breaking waves lulls one to sleep on clear starry nights or of intense darkness.

Surfing, scuba diving, snorkeling, horse back riding, hiking at Cabo Blanco National Park, and saltwater sports fishing are among the many activities that can be enjoyed during your stay.