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9.6

Exceptional

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

Hot tub

Pool

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Free WiFi

Explore the area

Santa Teresa, Playa Hermosa, Peninsula de Nicoya

Hermosa Beach6 min walk
Cocal Beach4 min drive
Santa Teresa Beach7 min drive
Punta Islita (PBP)95 min drive

Most relevant reviews

6/10 Okay

The house was very nice. Pictures were exactly as described. However, it was located on the main road. Dogs barked all n...

Susan M.

Apr 21, 2023

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Balcony

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Casas de Agua. Villa Agua Viva. Natural walking trail to the beach.

One of four exquisite design homes at walking distance to marvelous playa hermosa, in the Nicoya Peninsula of Costa Rica. Refined details in an open-air ambience, swimming pool in every house, water ponds with flowers and a very relaxing tropical mood. The perfect balance between hi-class comfort and warm beach natural vibe. We took great care of interior design and garden development, as well as eco-friendly energy use with LED lighting, solar panels, water recycling bio-filters and more. The villas are fully equipped and we offer housecleaning service every morning, so when you come back from surfing or sunbathing in the pristine beach you will find your villa just like new.

Property manager

Owner/Manager

Languages

English, Portuguese, Spanish

Amenities

Pool

Hot tub

Kitchen

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

The stunning Batik Casita and Tropical private garden.

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Smoking allowed in outdoor areas

keep quiet after 8

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

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

About the area

Santa Teresa

This villa is located in Cóbano. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Santa Teresa Beach and Cabo Blanco Nature Reserve.

Santa Teresa, Playa Hermosa, Peninsula de Nicoya

What's nearby

Hermosa Beach - 6 min walk
Cocal Beach - 4 min drive
Santa Teresa Beach - 7 min drive
Manzanillo Beach - 10 min drive
Carmen Beach - 19 min drive

Getting around

Cóbano Airport (ACO) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

‪Kooks Smokehouse and Bar - ‬12 min drive
‪Soda Tiquicia - ‬8 min drive
‪The Somos Cafe - ‬9 min drive
‪Eat Street - ‬9 min drive
‪Good Munchies - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Casas de Agua. Villa Agua Viva. Natural walking trail to the beach. have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Casas de Agua. Villa Agua Viva. Natural walking trail to the beach. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Casas de Agua. Villa Agua Viva. Natural walking trail to the beach.?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Casas de Agua. Villa Agua Viva. Natural walking trail to the beach.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Casas de Agua. Villa Agua Viva. Natural walking trail to the beach. located?

Situated in Cóbano, this villa is within 1 mile (2 km) of Hermosa Beach, Cocal Beach and Grande Hermosa Tidepool. Santa Teresa Beach and Manzanillo Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).

9.6

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

9.0/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

8.0/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

Juan

3 June 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

The location is fantastic. You can walk to the beach through a path in the woods. There are a couple of good restaurants very near by and the grocery store in next door. The property is very nice, but the first house, Agua Viva, does not offer much privacy. You can see into the pool area and main bedroom from the walkway and the side road.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Susan M.

21 Apr 2023

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

Disliked: Location

Wonderful house. Terrible location.

The house was very nice. Pictures were exactly as described. However, it was located on the main road. Dogs barked all night. Walk to the beach was great. Keep sandals hidden at beach, mine were stolen.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Javier D., Santiago, Chile

5 Aug 2021

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

amazing place

The location is perfect, the facilities are very good and the owners Guido and Juan Martin were always available. I will come back for sure!.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jason H.

10 July 2021

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

Aqua Viva

Beautiful property and the perfect size for a family of 4. Best location and ease of use with a serene sense of privacy and jungle/tropical vibes. Would not hesitate to recommend or return.

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kate B., Ventura, CA

8 July 2021

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

Gorgeous villa a block from the beach

My family of 5 had a wonderful stay in this gorgeous villa! The indoor/outdoor design is perfect for enjoying the surroundings and beach access is a short albeit muddy 3 minute walk through the jungle. The beach was amazing with shade options, good shell searching and good waves for surfing. The kitchen is modern and well-equipped, AC in bedrooms worked well, furnishing were comfortable. TP8 woodfired pizzas is a few steps away one direction; a small market and Reds Cafe for juice, breakfast and lunch is the other direction. We loved being in Playa Hermosa away from the main drag of Santa Teresa though it is worth driving in for groceries at a bigger store. There are people in and out of the villa throughout the day - the pool guy comes every morning, housekeeping comes before noon, maintenance people were in and out a few times. - but it also meant the pool was pristine and garbage removed daily (a definite plus since the indoor/outdoor design meant critters are a part of the living room and kitchen.). Overall a beautiful property and a great location - we’d definitely visit again!

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Emilia F.

19 Jan 2019

Belleza, calidad, perfecto combo

Casas de Agua es todo lo que está bien!! La naturaleza se cuela desde cada rincon de la casa. Nos hospedamos en Villa Agua Viva, la mas pequeña. Pero el exterior es tan amplio que resulto espectacularmente comoda para nuestra familia de 5. Esta decorada divinamente y la cocina tan bien equipada que dan muchas ganas de cocinar y pasar ratos largos ahi. El servicio impecable, un equipo de trabajo bien dispuesto y atento a cada necesidad. El baño bello, con mucha vegetacion. Lindas tosllas, sabanas y muebles. Su sillon redondo... el hit del verano!!! Ademas de ser un placer, la casa queda muy cerca de la playa. Lujo absoluto. Sin dudas VOLVEREMOS!!

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie B.

11 July 2018

Gorgeous home, great location, great hosts!!!

We fully enjoyed our stay! It was my husband and I and our two children (5, 8). The place was perfect! The home is immaculate. The staff are all sweet and helpful. Our hosts helped us with rentals as well (boogie and surf boards, atv, ride to airport). The location is perfect too! Close to town (but not too close) and just behind the best swimming brach! We will certainly be back!

10/10 Excellent

Anne E., Chicago, IL

10 July 2018

Beautiful Villas in the Heart of Hermosa

I travel to Santa Teresa often to work on my surfing and see many friends, and always choose to stay and to surf in Playa Hermosa. On my most recent trip, I stayed at Casas de Agua and could not have been more pleased. The villas are absolutely beautiful and provide everything you could ask for. I enjoy cooking all of my meals, and was able to do this easily...I was actually blown away by all of the kitchen equipment and beautiful dishes provided. I could have easily had a dinner party for 10 people! Casas de Agua are perfectly situated within a 2 minute walk to a grocery store, next door to a great outdoor Italian/Pizza place, and most importantly, a 5 minute walk to the beach (with my favorite wave in Costa Rica). The hosts at Casas de Agua are friendly, helpful, knowledgeable and easy to reach at all hours, and helped me organize car rentals for day trips to other beaches, surf instruction and board rentals. The design and architecture of the Villas is breath taking, and I will definitely be back.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Ben D.

16 Apr 2017

Great, luxury, accommodation just outside Santa Teresa

We loved this place! Very comfortable, elegant, Balinese-type villas with private pool, loads of space and very private. Great alternative to a hotel. The villas are superbly designed and well finished, and have a fully equipped kitchen. They are also very tastefully decorated and well maintained and serviced daily. Juan and Guido are excellent hosts - they are there when you need them, but never intrusive. They can organise everything you need. The villas are just a short and pleasant walk from the lovely Playa Hermosa beach which, as non-surfers, we found best to visit early in the morning. Our kids, 9 &11) had a blast boogey boarding for hours each day. We would thoroughly recommend Casas de Agua to anyone. Probably not for very small children since the swimming pools are a central part of the simple, but fantastic design, of each villa and could pose a safety risk. Otherwise, an ideal place for couples, families etc. You do need your own transport, or at least rent an ATV during your stay in order to get around. In short, Casas de Agua exceeded our expectations and was also reasonably priced.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Eva P.

30 Mar 2017

Magical Place

I had an amazing time with my 2x12-year-old boys. The villa is beautiful, spacious and has an elegant zen like feel, no plastic furniture. It's perfectly clean and the landscaping is stunning. The location is excellent....close to Santa Teresa but away from the party scene. A few minutes walk through the jungle where you are bound to see howler monkeys while walking to Playa Hermosa. Hermosa is one of the special beaches in the world, amazing for playing in waves and learning how to surf. The beach is not over crowded and has a cool friendly low key vibe. The management team was very helpful in sorting out my trip, renting a car and booking an ATV. They gave me info.on best places to eat, grocery shop and local activities. They even shared with me fresh coconuts and bananas from the property. My only regret is that I couldn't stay longer. I highly recommend Casas De Aguas!

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Guidancio T.

2 Sept 2016

Gorgeous!!

We had a marvellous experience in Casas de Agua, really sophisticated atmosphere in a tropical indo-stlyle, very clean and net. The neighborhood is quiet and green, all over!! Small grocery right next door, beach access so nice and easy through the mango trees!! Recommended!

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2016

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

juan martin l.

31 Aug 2016

Family gathering Surf and PURA VIDA

Just extraordinary, perfect location, playa hermosa the best beach in the world, walking distance through a tropical forest full of monkeys, great waves for all levels exellent in all there aspects , great villas best quality, great surf sessions, everyone was so gentil, me an my family had the best time so far in years, the photos are great but they don t describe the place so well , huge garden perfect outdoor living lot of style , and enjoy confort,, for sure we are back next year,,,, Casas de Agua the best...