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Luxury holiday home Santa Teresa - Villa Makai

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Room
Pool
Private kitchen

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 629 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Spa pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Luxury holiday home Santa Teresa - Villa Makai

Villa Makai is a luxury vacation home, nestled among the lush, forested hill of Calle Buenos Aires. Approximately 400 meters above the well known surfer and yoga town of Santa Teresa. Only a 3 minutes drive down the hill to find some our most popular restaurants and local stores.

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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Allowed after consultation with the owner
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Pets

Pets allowed: less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
Fee of $50
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Only in first floor

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site
Note from host: Allowed after consultation with the owner
Host has indicated that there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property, but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is no smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Santa Teresa

Located in Cóbano, this holiday home is by the sea. While the natural beauty of Santa Teresa Beach and Romelia Wildlife Refuge can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can head to Los Delfines Golf & Country Club. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Santa Teresa, Provincia de Puntarenas

What's nearby

  • Carmen Beach - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Santa Teresa Beach - 6 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Cocal Beach - 18 min drive - 7.1 km
  • Hermosa Beach - 25 min drive - 9.5 km
  • Montezuma Beach - 34 min drive - 13.5 km

Getting around

  • Cóbano Airport (ACO) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kooks Smokehouse and Bar - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Pronto Piccola Italia - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪El Carmen - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Somos Cafe - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪The Roastery - ‬13 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Luxury holiday home Santa Teresa - Villa Makai have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Luxury holiday home Santa Teresa - Villa Makai?

As of 5 March 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Luxury holiday home Santa Teresa - Villa Makai on 26 April 2026 start from NZ$486, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Luxury holiday home Santa Teresa - Villa Makai pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Luxury holiday home Santa Teresa - Villa Makai?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Luxury holiday home Santa Teresa - Villa Makai?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Luxury holiday home Santa Teresa - Villa Makai?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Luxury holiday home Santa Teresa - Villa Makai located?

This family-friendly Cóbano holiday home is located by the sea, within 2 mi (3 km) of Carmen Beach and Santa Teresa Beach. Playa Mal País is 2.5 mi (4 km) away.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Caroline L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing!

The house was more than we expected. It was perfect for relaxing and getting away from the world. We absolutely loved it.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

5 Stars!!

This is an amazing house in a great location. The house is clean, beautiful and just perfect in every way. The garden/landscaping around the house and pool are very beautiful and the sunsets from the house, garden, and pool are stunning. The property managers do an outstanding job taking care of everything to support you during your stay. The surf of Santa Teresa is only a few minutes away at the bottom of the mountain. I love this property and will be back!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

steve p.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Paradise

We had the most incredible stay at this property. Everything you could hope for and more. If you’re lucky enough to find availability - book in - trust me, you won’t regret it. Thanks for a wonderful day!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

sam s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location, beautiful view

The bedrooms were very comfortable and had air conditioning. The bottom floor has just screen doors and no AC. The dipping pool was perfect to cool Off after a hot day at the beach. The staff was great, very responsive and accommodating. Will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cholo B.

Beautiful spot, clean and comfortable. Sunsets from the pool every evening.

Martin was an unreal host. He was in contact when needed and was always there too help. Even got us fresh fish one night. Anything we needed to do on our vacation he was able to help line up. Best rental experience we have ever had. Thanks Martin
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2018

4/10 Poor

Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Communication
Very disappointing week. We reserved the property in July for a January stay. Reviews were great until end of the year, then the wheels fell off. Construction next door ruined 5 of 7 days of our stay. Only once I complained to the property manager did things change and a partial refund was negotiated; the concierge would not help at all. Make sure that construction is completed before considering this property!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

ewa j.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic Experience

My group of six friends had a really great time at Villa Makai, Santa Teresa location! Our plan for this vacation was to be active, eat healthy, have a lot of fun and have time for a relaxation as well. Seven nights was not a very long time for everything but still we were very happy and satisfied at the end of our stay. The villa was perfect for us, beautiful, very clean, very well equipped. Also, we could see and feel the nature so well through the glass and screen panels downstairs. We really enjoyed the pool and a beautiful dining area outdoors.We did practice yoga every morning as a group and there is a very nice platform for a meditation practice as well. Overall we had a great time, not only because of the place but also because of very nice people: the owner Martin, the wonderful concierge Josefina and other staff members. Everyone was super helpful and doing everything so our stay was as pleasant as possible. We had a great communication with the owner Martin and the concierge Josefina before our trip and during our stay at Costa Rica. Josefina was really wonderful! She did help us with grocery shopping, to book our trips, activities, restaurants reservations. She also found an excellent chef for our special “dine and celebrate life at Villa Makai” experience. By the way, we strongly recommend Chef Luis for a special occasions. The food was really delicious and chef Luis is very experienced and he is super nice and friendly person. We just loved the whole experience!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Chelsea I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

A bit misleading, but overall excellent!

Casa Makai is a beautiful property with an incredible ocean/jungle view & very comfortable furnishings. The filtered water system was a treat, allowing us to fill our water bottles and drink directly from the tap, reducing unnecessary plastic waste. It is secured behind a private gate & monitored overnight by an on-sight security guard, (which didn't seem necessary as everyone in town was exceptionally kind and trustworthy). Josefina, the property manager, went above and beyond in every way imaginable for us - from meeting us there for our late evening arrival, to recommending and arranging ATV/dirt-bike rentals and tours. She felt like a friend by the end of our trip, and I hope to see her in the future as one. One thing in the listing that threw us for a loop however, was the description of having a Washer/Dryer on site. We intentionally booked this home for the last half of our trip, intending to do laundry there. Unfortunately, when we couldn't find the W/D, Josefina informed us that they provided laundry service - for the low price of $30 for the first load, and $20 for every load thereafter. This was even more frustrating once we found the W/D on site, behind a locked door attached to the garage... where we would have been more than happy to do our own laundry, but were required to pay for this "service" instead. Finally, although the open-air concept is nice, some standing fans for the downstairs would go a long way in keeping cool, as it doesn't have AC there.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Heaven.

Perfect stay at Villa Makai in this gorgeous town. We loved being at the house in the mornings, on the yoga deck, and returning to relax at the end of a beach day. Super comfortable beds, great outside shower. Can’t actually imagine anything we would change about it, apart from the road up the hill 😂🤣. If we have the opportunity in the future, we will be back. Thanks to sireen who was so helpful with recommendations and information and always at the end of the phone!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Abigail M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Secluded and Beautiful

This beautiful property is up in the hills of Santa Teresa. Highly recommend if you are down for some fun ATV rides up and down the hill! Super convenient to all of the best places to eat and surf. The property manager is also amazing and helped us with all of our logistics from the airport / ATV rentals / surf recommendations!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nicole B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Sunset

We really enjoyed staying at this house. The entire atmosphere is peaceful and simplistic. The staff was very nice and prompt. Great location!
Stayed 17 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

K L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful home above Santa Teresa

This is a beautiful home as shown in the online photos. The lower level is enclosed by screens which can be opened to connect you to the outdoors, or closed in the evening to block out mosquitoes while still letting in the sounds of nature. Upstairs bedrooms with locking doors have a great view with nice bathrooms. The place is cleaned daily. Overall a great place for a relaxing vacation.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Deanna M.

Beautiful Rental & Amazing Service

Great experience, Martin was very helpful before and throughout our stay. Spent the mornings watching the monkeys come for papayas and in the evenings watching the beautiful sunset. The property is beautiful very clean and well maintained. It was a great end to our vacation in Costa Rica.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

SANTIAGO P., Buenos Aires

Amazing villa, view, location and owner!

We stayed with my wife and two kids at Villa Makai for one week in February and we were amazed at first by the view, but also by the house itself. The house looks exactly as described/pictured. Every detail was taken into consideration at this wonderful place. Comfortable beds, very nice furnishing and a kitchen that is fully functional with everything you might need. A short jaunt down the hill takes you right into town and the beautiful beaches. Martin made us feel right at home, taking care of any and all needs to allow us to relax and enjoy this beautiful villa. House has all the amenities you need to have a relaxing and peaceful vacation. We loved the location and highly recommend this villa
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

steven b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Casey V.

Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

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