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Villa PAPAYA of Villas Solar, Walk to Beach, Best Surf, Market and Restaurants

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Beach
TV, books
Outdoor dining
Exterior
2 bedrooms, in-room safe, WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4850 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly

Explore the area

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Santa Teresa, Puntarenas
  • Place, Santa Teresa Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Carmen Beach
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Hermosa Beach
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Airport, Tambor (TMU)
    ‪56 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Santa Teresa

This villa places you within a 5-minute walk of Santa Teresa Beach and Carmen Beach. The villa includes a kitchen, a patio, and a refrigerator.
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What's nearby

  • Santa Teresa Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Carmen Beach - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Cocal Beach - 11 min drive - 2.7 miles
  • Hermosa Beach - 17 min drive - 4.2 miles
  • Montezuma Beach - 36 min drive - 9.0 miles

Getting around

  • Cóbano Airport (ACO) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pizza Tomate - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Kooks Smokehouse and Bar - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Pronto Piccola Italia - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Ani’s Bowls and Salads - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Somos Cafe - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

Villa PAPAYA of Villas Solar, Walk to Beach, Best Surf, Market and Restaurants

Come relax in our fully equipped villas in the heart of Santa Teresa, just steps from the best surf in Costa Rica. Villa Papaya, one of 4 villas at Villas Solar, is a 2 bedroom house that suites 2 couples or a family. Relax in the hammock on the private patio overlooking the garden of bananas, starfruit and papayas.
Our property is gated with a caretaker that lives onsite. We offer parking, wifi, tv, ac, a communal rancho with bbq. We are centrally located to many restaurants such as Soda Bosque and and Soda Pura vida, Kina Surf Shop is directly in front of Villas Solar, and we are just a 3 min walk to the supermarket and most importantly the beach with the best waves in the are by far for surfing.
The villa is air-conditioned and features a kitchen, 2 bathrooms, and a patio, and there's space to spread out with 2 bedrooms. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a coffee maker, and a safe.

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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in the villa: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Note from host: outside of houses only

Services and conveniences

  • Phone
  • Safe

Location highlights

  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • No smoke detector (host has indicated there is no smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 850 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

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

Rules

Guests are expected to be respectful of other guests renting on the property. No parties allowed.

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, guests can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Note from host: Dogs only, non aggressive only

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Outside of houses only

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 no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is no smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
  • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
  • 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 fire extinguisher.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What's there to do near this villa?

This villa in Cóbano is within a 10-minute walk of Santa Teresa Beach and Carmen Beach. You'll also find Playa Mal País and Hermosa Beach within a short drive.

Is there parking available at this villa?

No, this villa doesn't offer parking.

Is this villa adjacent to a casino?

No, this villa is not connected to a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at this villa?

No, this villa doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool.

What do couples enjoy most about Villa PAPAYA of Villas Solar, Walk to Beach, Best Surf, Market and Restaurants?

Couples staying at this villa will value amenities like a kitchen, kitchens in some villas, as well as an outdoor pool.

Are there hot tubs at Villa PAPAYA of Villas Solar, Walk to Beach, Best Surf, Market and Restaurants?

No, this villa doesn't have a spa tub.

Does this villa provide breakfast?

No, this villa doesn't offer breakfast.

Does 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 9.3 mi away (32 minutes by car). Another top airport is Tambor (TMU), which is located 17.2 mi away (56-minute drive).

Can I book a room with a balcony at Villa PAPAYA of Villas Solar, Walk to Beach, Best Surf, Market and Restaurants?

Yes, every villa at Villa PAPAYA of Villas Solar, Walk to Beach, Best Surf, Market and Restaurants comes with a deck.

Villa PAPAYA of Villas Solar, Walk to Beach, Best Surf, Market and Restaurants Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 10 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 10 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 10 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 10 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 10 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Chris M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent host very nice and communicative and wonderful accomodations as well as amenities. Thank you so much!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Shane S.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trevor J., North Vancouver

Liked: Cleanliness

Santa Teresa - great location & living space

Villa Papaya is an excellent location - only a few minutes walk to the beach and close to everything (restaurants, groceries, shops, ice cream, ...). We rented surfboards on our walk to the beach and enjoyed the great waves every day. Greg was an excellent host and the property care taker was available if we had any questions. The house itself is laid out very nice with the two bedrooms and two bathrooms to give our family of 4 plenty of space. Air conditioners in the bedrooms and main living space cooled the house quickly when we returned back to the house. Thank you Greg. We had an excellent stay and the kids loved Luna :) TJ
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenice D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place to stay in Santa Theresa!

Very nice and comfortable property. We loved the location and the ability to walk everywhere. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Geoffrey G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Santa Teresa Beach Access

Although we’re not surfers this property is perfect for what Santa Teresa has to offer. The compound is a real oasis just a block from beach access. We had everything that we needed and plenty of room for two couples. Greg’s property manager was ill during our stay but Greg made a point of checking on our stay and helped us locate good local restaurants and pointed us in the right direction for yoga. The perfect way to end our Costa Rican vacation. Luna, the compound dog, is a real sweetheart.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Yanick b., Saint-Colomban

Liked: Cleanliness

Papaya

Nice for 2 couples perfect location
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mary C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Comfortable and Convenient

Greg was incredibly helpful and welcoming. The villa was comfortable and conveniently located. Woke to singing birds and howling monkeys in the morning. Perfect.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Marie C.

Location, location, location

Perfectly situated in Playa Santa Teresa with easy access to the beach and waves. Surf shops and quality restaurants nearby. Greg was easy to deal with and the properties were really clean.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Isabelle S.

Everything was great! Nice , quiet place!

Nice accommodation, everything we need. Place to park, caretakers on site and Greg was very helpful even with our activites. Excellent option if you stay in Santa Teresa, close to everything.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2017

10/10 Excellent

Yanick b., Saint-Colomban

Liked: Cleanliness

Best

Best place in Santa Teresa location perfect
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023