Emerald Abode was truly magical. A little hidden piece of paradise on the side of a mountain jungle. It almost feels like a treehouse. Overlooking the beautiful crashing Pacific ocean. We literally chose to vacation in the Santa Teresa area because of the attraction of staying at this special, unique lodging. We loved watching surfers! And were delighted to see a family of Capuchin monkeys one morning for a couple of hours right in front of our place. One of my favorite things was hearing Howler monkeys, especially in the mornings. We spent one entire day in the infinity plunge pool which is private only to this dwelling. The owner host April was wonderful. She gave us many suggestions and thought of everything! The place was so clean. Even riding the quad up and down the steep hill was fun to us. We loved cooking in the open air kitchen, and sitting in swinging chair and lying in hammock. Bed inside and beds outside by pool were comfortable! When you want some AC the bedroom can get nice and cool. We loved ziplining at Mal Pais and exploring the local restaurants. Locals were very friendly and fun. The ceviche is SO good! And the drinks at the beachfront restaurants are wow unique with fresh fruits. It was all an amazing adventure. I so hope to go back someday. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!!

Host was very kind and welcoming! We stayed four nights and loved every minute. Kitchen had everything we needed and more. Pool was fantastic and the views incredible with beautiful sunsets. We loved watching the surfers in the mornings and nights. Bed was very firm. You definitely need a 4x4 to get up the hill but it is not bad at all. Thank you for a beautiful time! Pura Vida

April was awesome! The home was beautiful. With the pool, kitchen and scenery, we never wanted to leave! I’d come back to stay with April again anytime. Convenient to beach and restaurants, but quiet, private and hidden away when you wanted.

Emerald Adobe was exactly what we were looking for. The 180 ocean views and sunsets are absolutely stunning, and the private pool makes it the perfect place to relax and take in the scenery. It truly feels like luxury glamping, with a comfortable air-conditioned bedroom—though we often preferred falling asleep to the sound of the ocean.A four-wheel drive is a must, and the small 4WD we rented worked perfectly. Next time we might fly into Cobano and rent an ATV, and definitely pack light.April was incredibly helpful with local tips and even guided us to a spot where we saw scarlet macaws in the wild, which was unforgettable. A beautiful, private getaway with breathtaking views.