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La Luxuria Executive Villa -**** HIGHEST RATED AND BEST DEAL IN THE AREA!! ****

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La Luxuria
Lux at night
Infinity pool
in-pool bar and underwater sound system
Poolside lounge

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 7371.6 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Parking available
  • Hot tub
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Explore the area

Map
Santa Teresa, puntarenas
  • Santa Teresa Beach
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Cocal Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Hermosa Beach
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Cóbano Airport (ACO)
    ‪36 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Master Ensuite

1 King Bed

Second Ensuite

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs Ensuite

1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Master bath

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Second bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Upstairs ensuite

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

La Luxuria Executive Villa -**** HIGHEST RATED AND BEST DEAL IN THE AREA!! ****

Somewhere on the Nicoya Peninsula there is a tiny surf town where rock stars, supermodels and pro surfers come to play. This is a place where the sun shines a little brighter, friends laugh a little harder and life is a lot less serious.

This brilliant place is called Santa Teresa and it’s just far enough out of the way to keep the crowds out but close enough to paradise that it’s worth going an extra mile for.

We built a very special hilltop house here to entertain our friends and family. This is a very private place, just a kilometer up the hill from spectacular beaches, surf spots, bars and restaurants but guarded by a gatehouse and hidden by the dense rain forest that surrounds it.

Of course we share this space with the resident monkeys, parrots, toucans and all of our other beloved forest friends. Sometimes if we’re lucky, we get to watch the whales swim by in the turquoise ocean below with our morning coffee. What a life!


Whales and Dolphins: While not everyone likes to go fishing, it's worthwhile at least taking a boat tour of Cabo Blanco just south of Santa Teresa to view the migrating whales, dolphins, manta rays, turtles and a wide array of stunning sea life.

IMPORTANT NOTE: If you are planning on having a raging party here, save us all the trouble, and please don't rent this house, the power will be cut immediately, police will be called, and charges will be filed.

Property manager

Sanjiv
Premier Host

Languages

English, French

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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Caution around the pool
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Events

No events allowed
Please confirm before booking
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
Dogs love it here
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Groups of people with recently created accounts and/or no positive review history will likely be declined
Parties are strictly forbidden, we will immediately cut power, engage private security, call the police, and open a case with VRBO.
Groups of young adults without positive reviews will require additional screening and a safety deposit.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: Please confirm before booking
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Santa Teresa

Located in Cóbano, this villa is by the sea. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Santa Teresa Beach and Romelia Wildlife Refuge. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Santa Teresa, puntarenas

What's nearby

  • Santa Teresa Beach - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Cocal Beach - 4 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Carmen Beach - 6 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Hermosa Beach - 16 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Manzanillo Beach - 24 min drive - 8.0 km

Getting around

  • Cóbano Airport (ACO) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kooks Smokehouse and Bar - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Tiquicia - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The Somos Cafe - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Pronto Piccola Italia - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Banana Beach Bar & Restaurant - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does La Luxuria Executive Villa -**** HIGHEST RATED AND BEST DEAL IN THE AREA!! **** have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool and an outdoor pool.

Is La Luxuria Executive Villa -**** HIGHEST RATED AND BEST DEAL IN THE AREA!! **** pet-friendly?

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

What time is check-in at La Luxuria Executive Villa -**** HIGHEST RATED AND BEST DEAL IN THE AREA!! ****?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at La Luxuria Executive Villa -**** HIGHEST RATED AND BEST DEAL IN THE AREA!! ****?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is La Luxuria Executive Villa -**** HIGHEST RATED AND BEST DEAL IN THE AREA!! **** located?

This family-friendly Cóbano villa is located by the sea, within 1 mi (2 km) of Santa Teresa Beach, Carmen Beach and Grande Hermosa Tidepool. Cocal Beach and Hermosa Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 91 out of 93 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 93 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 93 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 93 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 93 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Month in Paradise
This was the third year in a row our group has spent a month in Costa Rica. Each year we have rented a home in a different area of the country. This house was our favorite. Lori, the property manager lived down the hill was always available, responding within minutes to any questions or issues which arose. For example, the espresso machine was replaced immediately when discovered it was not working. Our group loves cooking. This kitchen was well stocked, various choices of coffee makers, sharp knives, multiple sets of dishes and a water filtration system. The infinity pool was kept crystal clean, the water warm and the view exceptional. We ate all our meals outdoors on the shaded patio, reserving the indoor dining table for "office space". The Wi-Fi worked well, even with 3 or 4 Zoom calls. The house sits at the top of a steep hill. We decided not to rent a car or ATV, as we preferred the daily exercise of walking down and up from town and the extraordinary beach. (If you have mobility issues transportation will be required.). We hired cabs for larger or heavier grocery runs. If you love wildlife, this is the house for you, pizotes, monkeys and a wide variety of birds & butterflies frequent the property. We highly recommend this property for families or 2-3 couples.
Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Costa Rica Reunion
This was an amazing property and vacation all around. The balance between going into town and just relaxing at the top of Santa Teresa was perfect. The pool was phenomenal-so were the accommodations as a whole (bedrooms were very comfortable and spacious-kitchen was very well stocked). We’ve been to ST 5 times now and this is by far the best place we’ve stayed.
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Marcel T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Tolles Ferienhaus mit leichten Mängeln
Das Haus ist schon sehr toll, allerdings ist die Lage ca 150m über dem Meeresspiegel und man muss eine sehr steile Straße hoch, die mit dem Auto nur zu bewältigen ist, weil sie asphaltiert ist. Zu Fuß zum Strand ist nur etwas für Leute die in den Alpen wohnen. Die Fliegengitter sind beschädigt und schlecht. Wir hatten eine Vogelspinne und 2 Skorpione im Haus. Wir hatten für jedes Bett ein Moskitonetz dabei, und das war eine gute Entscheidung. Beim 4er Toaster haben nur 2 Spalten funktioniert.Der Blick vom Haus und aus dem Pool ist super, aber den Sonnenuntergang kann man leider nicht sehen.Der Indoorpool ist leider für eine sehr hohe Luftfeuchtigkeit im Haus verantwortlich.Da das Haus am Ende der Straße liegt, sieht man dort sehr viele Tiere ( Leguane, Nasenbären, Waschbären, Brüllaffen), mehr als in den National Parks.
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The best place in the area
The place is beautiful and the pictures don’t lie. That said there are a couple warnings. First, the property is located up a STEEP hillside. You will need a AWD or ATV to get up and down. Second, it’s in the jungle, there will be lizards, bugs and ants.That said, the property manager was awesome and recommended numerous excursions and restaurants — all of which were awesome.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert Meister M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
CR Vacation
The place far exceeded expectations. The pictures are good, but the property is better. We arrived to howler and white face monkeys in the yard. There were butterflies everywhere. The pool overlooks the pacific where we watched the whales breaching on several days (bring good binoculars). The house has very well equipped kitchen and the beds, bedrooms, and bathrooms were great. Laura is an exception host and offered any assistance we needed. Our only complaint is the house was so good, we rarely left to experience Santa Teresa....I guess we will just have to come back.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

brent l.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Love this place!!!!!
Beautiful property and awesome location - my family and I enjoyed our stay and are hoping to be back real soon!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely Perfect!
My family and I had a wonderful time at La Luxuria. The house is beautiful and stocked with all the things you need. The cleaning and grounds personnel are great and Laurie, the concierge, was very helpful with information about local businesses and setting up excursions. Both my wife and mother-in-law have mobility problems and were not able to go on any excursions, but the house is so awesome and well-appointed that they were thrilled just to relax there during the days. The house also serves as a great, secluded home base from which to go on adventures. My kids and I went to the beach several times, hit all the local restaurants, went horse-back riding on the beach and zip-lining through the jungle. Best vacation ever!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristin C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best Stay Ever!!
Everything about our experience was amazing! We loved the house and the services provided! The view is absolutely beautiful! The house is exceptionally clean! The communication and check in process was great. The house was stocked with everything we could have possibly needed. Wonderful vacation!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patrick D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful house
We had a great stay at La Luxuria. The home was exactly as hoped and planned for. The discription and other reviews explain the house, location, and details well.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lorne D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Home and Host!
What a lovely property in a very cool location. It only enhanced our family vacation! Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pietro S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A little gem above Santa Teresa, Costa Rica
Beautiful property surrounded by the jungle with awesome views of the ocean. Road to get there is very steep. Definitely need a 4x4, but it’s worth it. The house is spacious, with AC in every bedroom. Kitchen is super functional. The pool was probably the best feature. We spent a lot of time in it. Felt safe the whole time. Great property managers.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Delphine S., Nice France

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Un endroit paradisiaque !
Nous avons séjourné en famille en février 2024. Tout était parfait ! L’emplacement est idéal. La maison et la vue sont splendides. Nous avons pu observer beaucoup d’animaux sauvages dans le jardin et aux alentours (singes, iguanes, ratons laveurs, écureuils, oiseaux colorés…). Les photos correspondent tout à fait à la réalité. Marison est venue 3 matins par semaine pour faire le ménage. Roberto vient aussi 3 fois par semaine pour entretenir la piscine. Ils sont tous les deux très discrets et efficaces. Laurie, qui nous a accueilli, parle très bien français et nous a permis d’organiser certaines activités. Nous recommandons vivement de séjourner dans cette villa. C’était notre premier voyage au Costa Rica et nous avons adoré, nous y retournerons sans aucun doute.
Stayed 12 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cassandra F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
AMAZING
La Luxuria exceeded our expectations! From the beautiful views to wildlife we saw so much! Beds were comfy, kitchen was fully stocked and everything was really clean! We met Laurie at check in and she was great with recommendations! We’d highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wade B., St. Michael, Mn.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Anniversary
Great property, excellent views, great pool! Laurie the property manager was very helpful on all questions we had about house, Santa Teresa recommendations and helped set up drop off of 4 wheelers (highly recommend) The cleaning service was great for house and pool! There were some electrical lighting issues but didn’t affect the trip experience and as stated in previous reviews need a AWD vehicle for steep hill to home Overall a great trip and great property!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great home , amazing location
Clean , comfortable, amazing views , private and very reasonably priced ! We will definitely return
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Derek G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Living The Life
From check in with Laurie to the quick answers of the owner, this has been one of our best vacation locations ever. This was rainy season and we only had 2-3 rainy days out of 15. The proximity of the beaches and activities were perfect. Believe me you need a 4X4 to climb that mountain and yes you might think your going the wrong way but when you arrive at this little oasis you will know it was worth it. Laurie will help with all the activities and to be honest we did some of the best activities we have ever done on trips, a 2 hour horseback ride on a ranch, through rivers, on the beach, just breathtaking and memorable. The town has great restaurants and are all close to the house, main beach down the road has the perfect sunsets and amazing waves for surfing. The house was cleaned regularly and well taken care of by the staff. The pool well that’s all I can say it’s exactly like the photo. If you’re lucky enough you will see some monkeys, coatis, iguanas and other birds and stuff. All around this place is as advertised and we highly recommend it to anyone taking a trip to Costa Rica. Many thanks to the whole team there, Laurie and Sanjiv as well. Hope to visit again in the future. Derek
Stayed 12 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Michael A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Review
Internet was out that was the only problem, property was beautiful
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shawn G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely stunning!
Our experience here was incredible! The property was so beautiful and clean! There were so many amenities- we never have stayed at such an amazing property on vacation- driveway is steep so 4x4 is needed- especially if it rains! We would definitely stay here again!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tom A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing
My wife, 10 yo and I stayed for 8 nights at the tail end of a 1 month sabbatical in CR and absolutely loved La Luxuria and highly recommend! Wow - everything was just as Sanjiv indicated and other reviews noted. Laurie, the property manager/concierge, was super helpful and went above and beyond to help arrange tours and rentals. The house and pool though are truly spectacular and are just far enough from the the busier main road (up a steep hill requiring 4wd and a little meddle, but just for the first up/down) to feel like you're nestled alone on a hilltop away from everything, with howler monkey families occassionally making an appearance and grape loving iguana friends as regular amusing visitors. Very special. Our adult kids stayed at a smaller rental on the main road to be closer to night life, but often came up for dinner and to enjoy the large and incredible pool. We could have easily accomdated all 6 of us at La Luxuria for the full stay. We do recommend an ATV for getting up and down, but it's really less daunting after the first time. We should also note that Roger and the person who managed our regular housekeeping (unfortunately cannot remeber her name) were outstanding! We really can't recommend La Luxuria enough. If we make it back to Santa Teresa, this is where we're staying!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfection
Our stay was exactly what we hoped for and more. Plenty of space, relaxing views and a perfect pool for play and keeping cool. even our three teenagers were impressed - and that takes a miracle these day :-) It was a magical place to stay and we will return n our next trip to Costa Rica!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Santa Teresa Adventure
We just returned last night from Santa Teresa, never being in Costa Rica I was a bit nervous, but it was everything we hoped it would be. The home was amazing just as listed, I actually feel it was better in person and that was an amazing feeling. We were there for 1 week, it was the perfect length of time. We enjoyed exploring the area on ATV's, horseback, we zip lined. the ocean was so warm, we surfed and enjoyed the tide pools. The snorkeling is not the best if you are one that snorkels. The food was great and the people were so nice!!! Loved our trip
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Colin K., Evansville, IN

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful and Private
When traveling with my wife, I look for two things: beauty and privacy. La Luxuria provided both. We thoroughly enjoyed our visit and were well cared for by the concierge Laurie and the housekeeping staff. Laurie had plenty of tips on things to do and made all arrangements for us. The host, Sanjiv, was quick to respond to our questions prior to our stay and told us everything we needed to know. Take the advice on a 4wd vehicle though. The climb to the top of the hill is steep, but the view is worth the climb! We would definitely return to this villa and may bring friends next time as it would easily accommodate three couples.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

William S., Valencia, CA USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
LUXURIA stay May,2023
Beautiful house, very clean and well maintained. No problems with any anything while there. If you want a great ocean view in a quiet area with privacy La Luxuria would be the place. I highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian H., Vernon, BC, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome
This place is really special. Perfect. 700 meters walk to a pristine beach with barely anyone on it. The pool and vista ocean view were spectacular. AC was cold and the beds were very comfortable. No issue at all with bugs despite being in the jungle. Nice ocean breeze. Monkeys came for a couple of days. Resident iguanas chilled with us daily. Brand new very clean Weber gas grill that the cleaning lady scrubbed down every day she was there. Very private , quiet, and calming. Ate at Eat Street, Katana, and Banana Beach. All excellent. Also ate at El Facon. I’d pass on that. Driveway wasn’t really that bad if you’ve done any driving on forest service roads in Canada. I never needed to put the SUV in 4x4 to make it up. The driveway was a nice little workout each morning down to the main road and back. The drive from Liberia to the house took us 5 hours but the last hour was in the dark and we missed a couple turns due to poor signage. Recommend travelling during daylight. Upon arrival it was well worth the drive. Day trip to Montezuma was awesome. More beautiful beaches with no one on them. Book this place. You’re going to love it. I’m already looking forward to returning.
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2023

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