Within a short walk of Carmen Beach, this villa is within a mile (2 km) of Playa Mal País. The villa includes a private pool, a kitchen, and a balcony.
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Villa Oceana - Beachfront Lux 6BR Retreat Villa • Yoga Shala front beach!
Experience elevated beachfront luxury at Villa Oceana, a spectacular 7,000-sq-ft architectural masterpiece set on a pristine and secluded stretch of Mal Pais. Designed for serenity and connection, the villa features sweeping ocean views from every angle, four spacious guest suites, and direct private access to an untouched sandy beach. With a large pool, tranquil patio, and dedicated yoga shala, Villa Oceana is an ideal sanctuary for retreats, wellness escapes, and unforgettable gatherings.
Resting on a quiet stretch of golden sand, Villa Oceana is a beachfront refuge designed for moments that bring people together. Spanning 7,000 square feet, this elegant home features six spacious suites—each with ensuite bathrooms, king or queen beds, air-conditioning, ceiling fans, and private verandas where guests can enjoy the sea breeze. One suite offers a bathtub, and several cozy sofa beds provide extra sleeping space, allowing the villa to comfortably host up to 19 guests.
Inside, custom-built furniture, antique accents, wrought-iron chandeliers, and local art create a warm fusion of Latino spirit and Moroccan charm. Inviting living areas flow into airy verandas and a striking bar and lounge, perfect for entertaining or sharing long conversations. The rustic gourmet kitchen is equipped with premium appliances, and the elegant dining room—with its grand table for twelve—sets the stage for unforgettable meals with family and friends.
Outdoors, the villa opens to a shimmering pool, a tranquil garden filled with tropical flowers and ferns, and a cozy poolside gazebo perfect for gathering. Just steps away lies one of Mal Pais’s hidden treasures: a natural tide pool that warms under the Costa Rican sun, offering a magical spot to soak as waves break behind you. A private yoga shala facing the ocean invites sunrise stretches, peaceful reading, or group sessions for retreats.
With its blend of indoor/outdoor lounges, floor-to-ceiling windows, and decor inspired by global travels, Villa Oceana is a sanctuary where memories unfold effortlessly—whether you’re celebrating a milestone, hosting a family reunion, or simply enjoying slow days by the sea.
Guests enjoy complete privacy down a gated, secure road used only by the villa. Premium linens, towels, yoga mats, fiber-optic WiFi, and daily cleaning are all included for a seamless, restful stay.
Perfect for weddings, events, and wellness retreats, Villa Oceana offers a soulful, beachfront setting where beauty, joy, and connection come naturally. Event coordination is available through our team; additional charges apply.
The villa is air-conditioned and features a kitchen, 6.5 bathrooms, and a balcony. There's space to spread out with 6 bedrooms and a dining area. Guests can expect to find a TV with a DVD player. Other standard amenities include a private pool, a washing machine, and a sofa bed. Limited housekeeping is available.
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Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
First aid kit
Fire extinguisher
General
Bicycles
Garden
Unit size: 7,535 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Pets
This property welcomes pets
1 total (22 lbs is the maximum weight per pet)
Restrictions apply
For more information, guests can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Children and extra beds
Children allowed: ages 0-17
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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
Check-in: 3:00 PM
Check-out: 11:00 AM
We should mention
Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit.
Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:
There are no elevators.
Frequently asked questions
What's there to do within easy reach of this villa?
This villa is located in Cóbano, a short 7-minute walk from Carmen Beach and also 19 minutes on foot from Playa Mal País. You'll also find Santa Teresa Beach and Cocal Beach within a short drive.
How much does it cost to stay at Villa Oceana - Beachfront Lux 6BR Retreat Villa • Yoga Shala front beach!?
As of Dec 2, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Villa Oceana - Beachfront Lux 6BR Retreat Villa • Yoga Shala front beach! on Dec 8, 2025 start from $900.0, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
Is there parking available at this villa?
Yes, there is a garage.
Is there a spa available at this villa?
Spa services at the villa include massages.
Is this villa next to a casino?
No, this villa is not connected to a casino.
Will I find an indoor pool at this villa?
No, this villa doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is a hot tub.
What will couples enjoy most about a stay at Villa Oceana - Beachfront Lux 6BR Retreat Villa • Yoga Shala front beach!?
At this beachfront villa, there are many amenities for couples, including a private pool and access to a chef in each villa with some featuring beach views.
Are there hot tubs at Villa Oceana - Beachfront Lux 6BR Retreat Villa • Yoga Shala front beach!?
Yes, guests can enjoy a spa tub at this villa.
Does this villa include breakfast service?
This villa offers breakfast for a surcharge.
Will this villa allow pets to stay for free?
Although pets can't stay for free, they are welcome at this villa.
Does this villa have connecting rooms?
No, there aren't connecting rooms at this villa.
Where is the closest airport to this villa?
The closest major airport to this villa is Cóbano Airport (ACO), which is 8.7 mi away (27 minutes by car). Another top airport is Tambor (TMU), which is located 19.8 mi away (46-minute drive).
Can I book a room with a balcony at Villa Oceana - Beachfront Lux 6BR Retreat Villa • Yoga Shala front beach!?
Yes, every villa at Villa Oceana - Beachfront Lux 6BR Retreat Villa • Yoga Shala front beach! comes with a balcony with some featuring beach views.
Villa Oceana - Beachfront Lux 6BR Retreat Villa • Yoga Shala front beach! Reviews
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 16 reviews
10 - Excellent
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Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 16 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 16 reviews
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9.6/10
Cleanliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Rebecca K.
Apr 14, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Rebecca K.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Amber S.
Apr 3, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic location and property!
The home, pool and location offered up a wonderful, memorable stay for our large family. We'll be back!
Amber S.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jarrod K.
Mar 6, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing place
Great location, great house and great staff. Perfect place in Mal Pais/Santa Teresa.
Jarrod K.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023
10/10 Excellent
Todd D.
Dec 15, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful & Remote
Excellent accommodations for a large group gathering. The pool is centrally located and is the focal point of activity...especially with kids! The house was comfortable and the daily cleaning crew did a very thorough job. The house is steps from a small beach with tidal pools; although, you have to walk a bit to find an area to swim.
Todd D.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022
10/10 Excellent
David W.
Jul 11, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Spacious Retreat
The pics of this property do not do it justice. This place is HUGE. We have 6 kids and each kid was able to get their own bed. My wife and I took the suite upstairs and this was the perfect space for just us at the end of the day. The pool was a homerun for our family......was used at all times of the day. Please note hot tub that is advertised does not have hot water. Believe it or not but it was to cold to go in as it sits in the shade all day long. Landscaping of property was super cool as there are many various tropical plants.
Location of property was away from the traffic of Santa Teresa which was very nice. To walk to the swimming beach was only a 10 minute walk....which was a really beautiful walk BTW!
Final thing worth mentioning is that Florencia the property manager was amazing at responding to any question we threw her way. She was always very quick with her response.
Would highly recommend this property!
David W.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
8/10 Good
Donna O.
Jun 7, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Just a Few Issues
This house is in an ideal location on a less traveled road in the busy Santa Teresa area. It's access to the beach could not be better. And its an incredibly spacious house, if a bit over the top for our personal style preference. A few issues to note: the outdoor shower does not work, so its hard to rinse off the sand when returning from the beach: the kitchen has no hot water; the outdoor jacuzzi does not work; the grill has a broken starter (we could not grill our dinner the first night as planned and only could get it started after our son-in-law bought a lighter and got it started a few days later). Florencia, our property contact was not especially helpful with any of the issues we contacted her about . Although to her credit when we had an issue with one of the safes in the room not unlocking she was right on top of it and had someone over to fix in in just a few minutes.
We did have a very enjoyable stay with our family but one would expect an upscale property like this to have everything working.
Donna O.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022
4/10 Poor
Darin R.
May 28, 2022
Disliked: Cleanliness
If you enjoy several bats flying inside your rental every night this is the house for you
We’ve stayed in Vrbo’s around the world and I’ve never left a negative review. Every night we had bats flying around inside the house pooping everywhere, we were not allowed to use the laundry the landscaping was overgrown and the house keepers were some of the rudest people we’ve ever dealt with.
We ended up leaving the property three days early because of the situation and were not refunded any money.
I wish I could leave a great review as the property manager was very gracious but this was the worst experience I’ve had with VRBO.
Dr D
Darin R.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2022
10/10 Excellent
Michelle B.
Apr 13, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful property
From the moment we arrived we were in awe. The house and location are truly amazing. Elena, our hostess was fantastic and quickly responded to any questions/concerns we had. We wish we could have stayed longer! We can’t wait to return!
Michelle B.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022
10/10 Excellent
Jean G.
Jan 15, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Spacious home in mellow Mal Pais
My husband, two adult daughters, mother-in-law and I spent 2 weeks at Villa Oceana over the Christmas/New Year holiday. The home forms a horseshoe shape around a lovely pool, with lots of space to spread out and relax. Very comfortable with a well equipped kitchen and comfortable living spaces. The beach is about 50 yards from the house, with beautiful low tide pools., and perfect location for sunset viewing. Surfing on Playa Carmen is about a 20 minute beach walk. One item to note: the rooms in the home are at different levels, which was difficult for my 84 year old mother-in-law to navigate.
Jean G.
Stayed 13 nights in Dec 2021
10/10 Excellent
Tracy A., Shell Beach, CA
Aug 2, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Great location in Mal Pais!
Spacious property with room for all 13 of us to spread out. The cleaning, security and concierge staff were excellent. A+ customer service!! We especially enjoyed Chef Andrea’s cooking. She was recommended by the concierge. We enjoyed all of her great meals-but the ahi and poke’ were amazing!
Tracy A.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2021
10/10 Excellent
John P.
Jul 6, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
A beachside paradise
What an incredible find! This beautiful house sits right on a gorgeous beach, and is just a few minutes walk to a thriving surf town with great restaurants and plenty of services. The house itself is large and roomy, with a fantastic pool at the center of it all. Very blissful.
John P.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
10/10 Excellent
Bill W.
Jan 31, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous
This property is everything that it is said to be. It is a beautiful home with lots of space for each group in our party. The rooms and bathrooms have ample space and are very open. The kitchen is huge and has everything you could need, the living spaces are huge and very comfortable. We enjoyed the pool most days but preferred the beaches. The pool jacuzzi is a whirlpool at pool water temp (86). There is a nice jacuzzi tub upstairs. Kenya, the daily housekeeper, made sure that every room, bathroom, kitchen, and outdoor space was completely clean each day. It was so kept up and clean floors that it just felt right to leave the sandals at the door. She is sweet. Any need that we had, inside the property or for out and about, Fiona the concierge, was very ready to help.
It is a fabulous home and property and we would recommend this as a beach home to stay at.
Bill W.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2021
10/10 Excellent
Angela D.
Sep 11, 2019
Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely amazing and perfect!!
We cannot say enough good things about Villa Oceana! Pictures did not do this beautiful house and property justice....it is even more incredible in person. From our concierge, Laura, to the full time housekeeper (who mopped 7000 sq feet of house daily! Wow!) to the night security watchman.....we felt very well taken of during our whole weeklong stay. Laura was available by text or phone for anything that we needed to suggesting and booking excursions....we did horseback riding and a deep sea fishing trip as well as suggesting restaurants and grocery stores and all of her suggestions were spot on! The architecture and attention to detail in Villa Oceana was just amazing and we kept discovering beautiful little areas of the house and landscaping through out our stay there. We walked out to the beach every morning to collect sea shells and pretty rocks as well as in the afternoon to enjoy the beautiful sunset. The Instagram app for room service was awesome as well......we were able to order in from any restaurant in town and someone delivered it to us within 30 min every time!! You can’t even get that in the US! We were very impressed with every aspect of our stay at Villa Oceana and would give it 10 stars if we could!