This house is perfect. First and foremost- the view. It's actually better than the pictures show on VRBO. When we walked in, everyone ooo'd and ahhh'd, and it could NOT have been a better view to wake up to each day. The view alone is worth the price of admission. But also, the entire upstairs opens to let in the sound of the waves and the ocean breezes. Secondly, our host, Judit, was amazing. Always checking in and serving as a concierge. She arranged for surfing lessons, which were the highlight for all. She also had ATVs waiting for us at the house and arranged for shuttles to the Cobano airport. The ATVs are absolutely necessary because the house sits atop a very steep (not really walkable) hill, and at the bottom of the hill, there's at least a half-kilometer of unpaved, bumpy road till you get to a paved road in Santa Teresa. It's so bumpy that vehicles move at a snail's pace while ATVs and motorcycles zip by. Also, I didn't realize that the house would be cleaned each day. That's important, as anyone who's been on a beach vacation knows, a house can get really sandy, really FAST. At the end of our trip, I asked the family where we should go on our next vacation, and they said they wanted to do the exact same thing.

The unit is just as it looks in the photos - open, spacious, and well lit. It is modern and sparse, and feels brand new with high ceilings, smooth textured plaster walls, stainless appliances - and adequate cooling and ventilation. The main open living room and kitchen area is above two identical bedrooms with bathroom and open shower - perfect for up to four people. It is amazingly airy and natural - there are sliding glass walls on two sides one facing the ocean - the open almost completely - a very nice feature. It is perched on a hill with several other similar residences with 24 hour security stationed in a small structure at the main road with an entrance gate. It's location - on the north end of Santa Teresa is a little more private - and its position up the steep hill - about a 5 minute walk to the beach - gives a great view and is quiet. After visiting I would prefer staying off the beach a bit for these reasons. Highly recommend renting ATV if staying here - to traverse the hill and travel into town starting about a mile to the south. We found the property manager and local staff to be very friendly and helpful. If we return, we would definitely stay here again- don't think its possible to find anything better unless you want the convenience of a resort. But if you are that type, you probably aren't coming to Santa Teresa. Enjoy.