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Luxury holiday home Santa Teresa - Villa Makai

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A modern house with a view of the ocean, a dining area, and a staircase leading to an upper level. - Luxury holiday home Santa Teresa - Villa Makai (Santa Teresa)
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Take advantage of a garden, a playground and laundry facilities at Luxury holiday home Santa Teresa - Villa Makai. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. Stay connected with in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6312 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly

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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.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers

Pool/Spa

  • Massage
  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car available
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Chef service

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Up to 23 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • No lift
  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Only in first floor

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Limited housekeeping
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • No smoke detector (host has indicated there is no smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 312 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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.

Pets

Pets are allowed
1 total (up to 23 kg per pet)
Note from host: Fee of $50

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

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

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Only in first floor

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Located in Cóbano, this holiday home is by the sea. While the natural beauty of Santa Teresa Beach and Parque Nacional Curu can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can head to Los Delfines Golf & Country Club. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain climbing and ecotours. Visit our Santa Teresa travel guide
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Santa Teresa, Provincia de Puntarenas

What's nearby

  • A beach at sunset with waves, palm trees, and a cloudy sky.
    Carmen Beach
    14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • A coastal landscape with a beach, rocky shoreline, and residential buildings.
    Santa Teresa Beach
    8 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Cocal Beach
    21 min drive - 4.4 miles
  • Hermosa Beach
    30 min drive - 6.1 miles
  • Manzanillo Beach
    40 min drive - 9.2 miles

Getting around

  • Cóbano Airport (ACO)
    30 min drive

Restaurants

  • Pizza Tomate
    5 min drive
  • The Bakery
    14 min walk
  • Kooks Smokehouse and Bar
    17 min walk
  • Namoré
    5 min drive
  • Aroma Santa Teresa
    13 min walk

Frequently asked questions

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

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

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.

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Reviews

Luxury holiday home Santa Teresa - Villa Makai Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 18 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 18 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 18 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 18 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
The property and the service were great The spot was amazing . We lived it
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great modern clean place. AC only in the bedrooms so living room gets a bit hot but not bad thanks to the shade provided by giant trees all around. Great staff and concierge (Sophie) who really looks out for the guests. Pool a nice thing to cool down after a day in the sun. Beds super comfortable, large bathrooms, modern, convenient to supermarkets, restaurants, up a steep and bumpy road (need car). We had a few issues which were immediately addressed by Sophie and Martin, which was great. Overall, it's a great place in a pretty pricey town for Costa Rica, but seems prices have gone up everywhere there. Lots of great restaurants, beach a few minutes away by car, lots of nature, monkeys in the trees every day near the house, great views... recommended!
Stayed 9 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

4/10 Poor

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025