Luxury holiday home Santa Teresa - Villa Makai
House in Cobano
6 guests · 2 bedrooms · 3 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
About this house rental
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.
Amenities
Pool
Air conditioner
Pets allowed
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Hot tub or spa
Garden
Map of Cobano
$$$$
Ratings and reviews
4.0 / 5.0
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.
5.0 / 5.0
The house was more than we expected.
It was perfect for relaxing and getting away from the world.
We absolutely loved it.
5.0 / 5.0
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.
2.0 / 5.0
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!
5.0 / 5.0
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!
5.0 / 5.0
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!
5.0 / 5.0
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!
5.0 / 5.0
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!
5.0 / 5.0
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.
5.0 / 5.0
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.
5.0 / 5.0
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.
5.0 / 5.0
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
2.5 / 5.0
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
5.0 / 5.0
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
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Cobano?
The average price for a rental in Cobano is $280 per night. This rental is $428 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Luxury holiday home Santa Teresa - Villa Makai. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Luxury holiday home Santa Teresa - Villa Makai. Enjoy the water!
Is Luxury holiday home Santa Teresa - Villa Makai pet friendly?
Yes! This house is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.
What amenities are available at Luxury holiday home Santa Teresa - Villa Makai?
We found 10 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, pets allowed, kitchen or kitchenette, and internet / wifi.
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