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Total holiday rentals
Explore 110 holiday rentals in Malpaís

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Malpaís holiday rentals start at $101 NZD per night before taxes and fees

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Pet-friendly accommodation
Find 70 rentals that welcome pets

Holiday rentals with a pool
80 properties feature pools

Rentals with dedicated workspaces
80 properties have a dedicated workspace

Wi-Fi availability
110 of Malpaís holiday rentals include Wi-Fi access

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Guests love Kitchen, Wifi and Pool across Malpaís rentals

4.9 Average rating
Malpaís stays are highly rated by guests—averaging 4.9 out of 5!
Top-rated family-friendly rentals in Malpaís
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Casa Opale : Pool & Ocean View
With years of hosting experience, I've included everything you need to know so you can feel certain—you’ve found the ideal haven at Casa Opale Casa Opale blends comfort with style, providing hotel-like services, daily housekeeping, and a dedicated team to ensure a smooth, restful stay. ★ "We considered so many options, but Casa Opale instantly felt like the right choice." ☞ Daily housekeeping ☞ Private pool with serene views ☞ Just a 5–6 minute drive from Main Street ☞ Visitors possible..

Beachfront Luxury 6BR Retreat Villa • Yoga Shala
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.

Stylish Home • Tropical Pool • Walk to Beach
Family-friendly stay with warm design, thoughtful layout, spacious terrace, purified water, and fast fiber-optic WiFi with Starlink backup. Relax poolside in a hammock under the tropical palapa, surrounded by lush gardens with a pool shared with only one other unit. Walk to Mal País beaches, tide pools, a grocery store, Italian pizzeria, and microbrewery. Quiet location, yet just 10 minutes from Santa Teresa’s main bustle, with excellent dining options, fun nightlife, and top surf spots.

House in private compound! Walk to Beach. AC-WiFi
Lapislazuli House & Apartments is a gated 3-unit neighborhood in Santa Teresa. This Bali-inspired House is fully equipped and just a 3-minute walk away from the beach. The shared pool is perfect for a refreshing dip while enjoying a drink! Located off the main road and close to Santa Teresa Downtown, this is the ideal spot for a peaceful escape. Enjoy a stylish and comfortable retreat with easy access to all amenities and private parking for your vehicle. Pura Vida and welcome!

The Rock House: Oceanview w/ Private Infinity Pool
THE ROCK HOUSE is a contemporary style home boasting EXQUISITE VIEWS OF THE PACIFIC. This two-story house sits on a 3 acre hillside property surrounded by the jungle providing a very PRIVATE and TRANQUIL backdrop for your tropical getaway. With beautiful indoor/outdoor design elements and just steps from the INFINITY POOL, the house features a spacious kitchen, dining area, living room and bathroom on the first level and TWO MASTER SUITES with private bathrooms and a balcony upstairs.

Private Pool Villa • Walk to Beach • Fast WiFi
Surf Playa Carmen by sunrise, cool off in your own private pool by noon. This modern 2BR/2BA villa in a gated Mal País community is built for the perfect Costa Rica escape - lush landscaped deck, outdoor shower, and monkeys in the trees. 5-min walk to the beach, 2 min to Santa Teresa. Work remotely on 250 Mbps fiber, then unwind with A/C, a 55" smart TV, and dinner alfresco. Two queen beds sleep 4. Surfers, couples, and digital nomads: this is the one you'll extend your stay for.

Private Oceanfront Villa | Pool, Year-Round Sunset
Casa Celeste is a private beachfront villa set on 1.5 acres in Mal País, where the ocean, jungle, and sunset meet. Wake to the sound of waves, spend your days between the pool and sea, and end each evening with unobstructed sunset views. Designed for effortless indoor-outdoor living, the home opens fully to nature. With daily housekeeping and concierge included. Casa Celeste offers a rare combination of privacy and comfort, located a couple of blocks from Playa Santa Teresa.

Milla La María North Santa Teresa Beachside Villa
Milla La María – a charming collection of beachside villas in a lush, private setting, just a 3-minute walk from Santa Teresa’s surf spot. Enjoy fast WiFi (500 Mbps), air conditioning, cleaning, fully equipped kitchens, a saltwater pool, premium bed and bath linens, and organic, handmade toiletries. Extras include nanny services, a private chef, grocery shopping, and a tour concierge. Experience Santa Teresa’s beauty with the relaxed and comfort of Milla La María!

Santa Teresa Surf Villa with Sea View & Private Pool
🌿 REST IN THE MIDDLE OF THE JUNGLE, LULLED BY NATURE AND THE OCEAN Perched on the hill just two minutes from the beach, come and relax with family or friends. ✨ The Balinese architecture of our villa offers you: • 3 large bedrooms (2 king beds, 1 queen) • 2 modern bathrooms • A fully equipped kitchen • A private pool • A living room overlooking the lush jungle and the sea 🏄🏽♀️Private surf lesson. 🚤VIP Concierge 🐆 WELCOME TO THE JUNGLE

Romantic Jungle Casita | Ultimate Privacy Retreat
Casita Silencio is an exceptionally private and romantic jungle haven perched above the laid-back village of Mal País beside the Cabo Blanco Nature Reserve. Perfect for honeymooners, it offers sweeping jungle and ocean views and the chance to experience Costa Rica’s wildlife up close, including Capuchin and Howler monkeys and vibrant tropical birds. One of just two secluded casitas on the nine-acre gated estate of Brisas del Cabo.

Purapura _Jungle House w/ pool, walk to beach
JUNGLE HOUSE apartment Beautiful garden and pool level accommodation, with a large terrace, in an unbeatable location in Santa Teresa. Walking distance to the beach, the best restaurants, and shopping. Our Jungle House has a swimming pool that it shares with other guests, with sunset views. A comfortable and centrally located place that gives you everything you need. Only 300 meters from Santa Teresa beach (4-minute walk)

Sunset Villa 3 Bedroom Santa Teresa Wifi AC Pool
Our amazing Villa was designed thinking about comfort, simplicity and elegance. It is the ideal place for holidays due to a quiet atmosphere that was created to chill and relax. The villa is located in Santa Teresa North area, just 5 minutes walking distance from one of the best surf spots in Costa rica and also walk distance from supermarkets, restaurants, coffee shops, surf shops and stores.
Popular amenities for Malpaís family-friendly rentals
Family-friendly home rentals with a hot tub

Montezuma Heights private Mariposa Cottage

2m walk to the beach, quiet, safe, private

Ocean View Cabin with Private Jacuzzi

Casa Rica_Sunset ocean view / pool / fiber optic

Float Above the Ocean - Santa Teresa North Escape

Jacuzzi, TV, AC, Parking, 1 min to beach. Private.

~Villa MAUI | *Brand NEW* 3BR Luxury Ocean View~

Ocean View Luxury Tree House w/ Hot Tub
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Cozy Jungle Casita | 5 min to Playa Carmen & Town

Villa Cabo Sirena | AC | private Pool & Starlink

Aysana Jungle House – Ocean View 5 mn to St Teresa

Casa Luna - Oceanfront 2 Story Villa at Amor de Mar

Best location in Santa Teresa. Walk to the Beach!

2BR Ocean View Villa • Infinity Pool • Near Beach

The Villa @ Aves Resort! Formerly Chez Mu Villa

VOTED # 1 BEACH ARBNB /Private Pool & Amenities
Family-friendly home rentals with a pool

Casa Atrapasueños (Dream Catcher House) - Epic View Surfer's Paradise

Jungle Oasis w/ Pool - walk to beach – Sea Monkey

Q HOUSE - unique luxury villa with ocean view

Santa Teresa 3BR Villa | Pool | 3 Min to Beach

Luxury Mirror Villa Infinity Pool & sunset view

Modern Ocean View Villa! Equipped, AC, Wi-Fi

Serene | Quiet | Safe | Bali Style Retreat

Designer Villa•Oceanview & Wildlife 5 min beach
When is the best time to visit Malpaís?
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| Avg. price | $424 NZD | $421 NZD | $440 NZD | $421 NZD | $309 NZD | $299 NZD | $326 NZD | $279 NZD | $254 NZD | $252 NZD | $271 NZD | $455 NZD |
| Avg. temp | 23°C | 24°C | 24°C | 25°C | 24°C | 24°C | 24°C | 24°C | 24°C | 23°C | 23°C | 23°C |
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