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Casa Alta- Beachfront House with Incredible Ocean Views!

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Exterior
On the beach, beach towels
Fridge, stovetop, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle
Outdoor dining
3 bedrooms, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Entire home

3 bedroomsSleeps 7111 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Casa Alta- Beachfront House with Incredible Ocean Views!

Experience green season here in the tropics. It is my favorite time of year. A warm ocean breeze accompanies the tropical sun warming your skin; the waves lap the sand with a rhythmic calm; birds lazily soar overhead.  Monkeys howling in the background. This peaceful serenity can be yours at Casa Alta, a beachfront house facing the sea and backed by the lush Costa Rican jungle, all just seconds from the pristine sandy beach in Manzanillo. Casa Alta is a three bedroom, two bath private beach house situated on the Pacific Ocean, just a ten-minute drive from beautiful Playa Hermosa and fifteen minutes from Santa Teresa.  This home is close enough to enjoy all the area has to offer, yet removed enough to feel the tranquil vibe of the lesser known and populated Manzanillo.  
Drinking your morning coffee from the patio while watching the waves creates the perfect atmosphere for planning your day.  Surfing (you can check the waves right from the patio), boogie boarding, kayaking, yoga, fishing, horseback riding, zip-lining or just soaking up the rays are just a few of the many activities our area offers. Whales frequent these warm oceans, so keep your eyes peeled for them!
Imagine watching the howler monkeys in the tree tops overhead, listening to the amazing variety of tropical birds nesting in the forest nearby, or toasting the spectacular sunsets at the end of each day as the sun settles into the ocean before you.  This house, at the end of the road, provides a relaxing yet incredible energy.  This balance is achieved by combining the natural beauty of its unique location with the advantages of a modern home complete with internet, comfortable beds and a well-equipped kitchen.
Perfect vacation for families, friends, and/or couples.
  Browse our photo gallery and please do not hesitate to send me any inquiries you have.

Property manager

Kristi MacKenzie

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Massage

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Chef service
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Outdoor shower
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 3 steps to reach entrance
  • Single level property
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (limited availability)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near the bay
  • Near the ocean

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Golf
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Bicycles
  • Composting
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,200 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed
Note from host: Newly remodeled, so we are not allowing pets.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Children welcome

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Parties and events are allowed on site
Note from host: Events Allowed
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

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About the area

Map
Playa Santa Teresa,, Puntarenas

What's nearby

  • Manzanillo Beach - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Hermosa Beach - 6 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Cocal Beach - 14 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Santa Teresa Beach - 20 min drive - 6.6 km
  • Carmen Beach - 27 min drive - 8.4 km

Getting around

  • Cóbano Airport (ACO) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kooks Smokehouse and Bar - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Tiquicia - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪The Somos Cafe - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Pronto Piccola Italia - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Banana Beach Bar & Restaurant - ‬19 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Casa Alta- Beachfront House with Incredible Ocean Views! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Casa Alta- Beachfront House with Incredible Ocean Views!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Casa Alta- Beachfront House with Incredible Ocean Views!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Casa Alta- Beachfront House with Incredible Ocean Views! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Cóbano holiday home is within 3 mi (5 km) of Manzanillo Beach, Hermosa Beach and Cocal Beach. Santa Teresa Beach and Ario Beach are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Casa Alta- Beachfront House with Incredible Ocean Views! Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 20 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 20 reviews" "
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9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Amber R.

Liked: Cleanliness
We LOVED it!
We had an awesome time staying here. We loved finding a lot of crabs and Christi immediately resolved a minor concern. Enjoyable all around. Would recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Tom D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good spot
Remote, and very peaceful. Enjoyed our time in Playa Hermosa is great daytime hangout.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peggy W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Off the beaten path paradise!
We stayed in Manzanillo because we had family members staying in Santa Teresa but we wanted a more laid back, less bustling scene. Manzanillo was a great choice. It's about 20 minutes from Santa Teresa, and the house was beyond expectations; one of my favorite Vbros ever! It's perched on a hill of its own, up a short steep cobblestone driveway (4WD not necessary) with a treetop sublime view of the ocean and jungle-covered hills. The beach (much less crowded and low key than the Santa Teresa beaches) is a two minute walk away, at the foot of the hill. The beach goes on and on, you can walk for hours. You hear the crash of waves and the birds and, now and then, monkeys. The interior materials....wood, polished concrete floors with wood accents, polished concrete counters, comfy wicker furniture and white walls and open floor plan create an architectural gem. Large door shutters open up to let the outside in, creating expansiveness. There is a large porch with hammocks at each end and sofas and rocking chairs. This house is ideal for families and couples. The bedrooms are situated at each end of the living room/kitchen area. Equally important in the equation is the responsiveness of the host. Kristi is exceptional. I had so many questions because I felt responsible for other members of my famijly who were staying nearby, in regards to transportation and activities etc...Kristi unfailingly responded with kindness and attentiveness. A sheer delight!
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mike W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Manzanillo Ocean Retreat
Family of 5 trip to Santa Teresa area. Beautiful home at Manzanillo Beach just a few mins from town…nice to be away from the traffic/noise/atv’s in town. Home is perched on a bluff overlooking the Pacific and beach is just down below at the end of driveway. We loved opening all the large wooden doors in the great room (living/kitchen/dining) to hear the ocean and enjoy sea breeze. Kitchen well appointed…would have liked to have a bbq grill. Beautiful patio with couch & hammock! Bedrooms/bathrooms were nice (ac’s worked great!) and the outdoor showers were a cool change of pace. Would definitely recommend this home if you’re looking for a quiet secluded getaway just a short drive from Santa Teresa! It was a very special & unique home and we hope to come back again some day!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nancy K., Boston

Liked: Cleanliness
Possibly the best VRBO of my life
Three couples in their 60s (old friends) stayed here and had a fantastic time. The house is at the end of the road, completely secluded, with a soaring views over the Pacific, just a 2 minute walk down the driveway. The house itself is unusually lovely: it is tastefully furnished in beautiful local woods, with a wide covered patio looking out over the magnificent view. An unusual feature is the seamless indoor/outdoor structure, as there are no screens or sliders between the house and the patio, producing a gloriously open feel. (No bugs, how incredible is that?!). Just a km down the beach is a charming and delicious local restaurant with great fish dishes, and just beyond that you can buy your own fish right off the boat from the fishermen at 7:30 am and cook it yourself. The beach is great for swimming and body surfing (though watch for rip currents), and you can walk for miles on the beach, passing only the occasional person and their dog or horse. It is a long bumpy drive from San Jose (5-6 hours in a 4x4), so consider flying in to Liberia. But the reward for the long drive is peace, nature, and tranquility (which is hardly disturbed by the continuous sound of crashing waves).
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Keri S., York, PA

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful ocean hideaway
Our first trip to Costa Rica. The property is absolutely stunning and pretty easy to find. Every angle provides a different view of either the ocean or the jungle. We enjoyed morning coffee with the sounds of monkeys in the background and iguanas & birds all around the house. Easy access to the beach, which was nearly empty most of the time we were there. We did a couple day adventures out of Santa Teresa & Mal Pais - all easy to get to with 4x4 SUV. Kristi was quick to respond to all of my questions and very courteous. The house was clean and even better than described. It was obvious that Kristi wanted my family to enjoy our stay - and we definitely did. If you want a beautiful hideaway to relax that's still close enough to easy adventures, this is the right spot for you! Thank you, Kristi, for sharing your home & helping my family create some unforgettable memories. Pura Vida!
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jodi V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family vacation
The host, Kristi, was amazing! She helped us with groceries, surf lessons, fishing, and ATV rentals. The place is in a beautiful setting overlooking the water. Hearing the ocean waves, sitting on the porch, and relaxing was just what we hoped our trip would be. We loved being outside of the busyness of Santa Teresa but close enough to visit. FYI, we were fine with the open air living but it might not be for everyone. Overall, we would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tom K., Foxboro

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful and unique home
The house is very open to the outside, unique and well constructed. A close examination of the house pictures show how special it is and the setting is very private sitting above the beach.
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Francisco S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent house and great host
Better than anticipated. Comfortable, spacious house right across from Manzanillo beach
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2020

6/10 Okay

Patrick H.

First Visit to Costa Rica
Nice property, but it needs air conditioning in every bedroom (currently only in master bedroom). The manager (Kristi) is very helpful and she put together a binder full of information about the house and the local area. Familiarize yourself with that information on your first day as it answered all of our questions about the house and had great suggestions for restaurants in the area. Make sure you have What’s Ap on your smart phone and use the Waze app for navigation.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2019

8/10 Good

Jane H.

Great location some drawbacks
Beautiful home, beautiful furnishings. Enrique, the caretaker, is attentive and lives at bottom of the hill. Water was a problem. The showers look great but the water was sketchy. Water is dear during the dry season - So limited use. Limited pressure etc We had to buy drinking water. We bought groceries in liberia for our stay. Not much available locally. we had a fab time swimming in the ocean and watching the parrots off the deck. We were glad to have headlamps because there is not sufficient light to read by. Heat pump/ a/c in master bedroom. You won’t be bothered here. Pure peace on every side. Not recommended for young children or elderly due to steep drop and elevation. Nice breeze! Lock closet available and suggested. The location for isolated and endless beach! We loved the local people who are friendly.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Britt C., Alma, Michigan, USA

Beautiful, quiet location but reasonably close to many things!
The location is spectacular, so close to a beautiful, quiet beach but up on top of a small hill, so breezes and views are always to be had. A short walk to a restaurant and market meant we were never without anything needed, and a short drive to a brew pub was a wonderful amenity for us! A bit farther down the road is Santa Teresa, with plenty to eat and to do, but there are lots of places to explore off the beaten track, which is what we wanted. For us, looking for something quieter, this was perfect! The only hiccup was WiFi getting knocked out for a few days; blame it on the palm trees and ocean breeze! Kristi worked diligently to get the problem addressed, which it eventually was (the company had to send techs out from San Jose). She was so helpful and friendly, a delight to work with. We will definitely be returning, for a longer stay next time. Pura vida!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

Gail G.

Gem!
Wonderful! Big thank you for the recent 6 night opportunity to stay at Casa Alta. Its far from the hustle and bustle of Santa Teresa yet close enough to enjoy both. We loved the beach and found a local place with good food and a pool for those hot afternoons and another a five minute walk that had the best whole fish! The management is/was responsive to our needs and the entire place had comfort built-in for our enjoyment. We hope to be back there some day!

8/10 Good

Danielle M.

Beautiful Home!
Beautiful open air home with stunning views. The house was a bit remote but the privacy was nice. Tide pools on the beach right in front of the house and a beach almost completely to ourselves. 😊
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019

8/10 Good

joseph D.

Casa Alta it was an adventure. Open air living next to the Manzanillo river. Breathtaking sunsets.
This an older property. That is well maintained.

8/10 Good

Terri B.

BEAUTIFUL HOME!
What a wonderful home! Wish we could have stayed longer. The only downside was the lack of hot water and it is a bit remote.

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie F., Seattle

Casa Alta
Casa Alta is a beautiful and unique property in a lush oceanfront setting. This rental would be ideal for groups and/or for anyone who wants run away and unplug. The home is surrounded by views--sunrise over the jungle on one side and golden sunsets over the ocean on the other. Lots of interesting features at Casa Alta, from outdoor (yet still private) showers, large picture windows under a rustic canopy in the master, tons of seating and the solid wood folding doors in the main room allowing the beauty of the outside in. A 20-30 minute drive off the main road, Casa Alta is close enough to larger towns while still being secluded enough to get away and relax. We didn't make it down to the beach but it appeared to be only about a 5-10 minute walk and not at all crowded. We recommend a 4WD vehicle and bring a laptop or ipad if you want to have some evening/nighttime entertainment. The icing on the cake is the attentive and kind property manager, Kristi.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2018