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Explore 110 holiday rentals in Malpaís

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Malpaís holiday rentals start at $102 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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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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Villa Wayra
Nestled in the jungle's heart, Villa Wayra offer you a unique connection with nature. You'll fell like you're floating on top of the canopy only monkeys and birds will be your next-door neighbors. Set back from the main road, you'll feel totally disconnected with this exceptional privacy at only 15 min drive from Santa Teresa village and 10 min drive from the amazing Hermosa beach. Our 2 bedrooms (king&queen beds) private pool and floating net are calling you to enjoy the best experience ever!
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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!
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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.
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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 tiki hut, 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 dining, cafés, nightlife, and top surf spots nearby.
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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.
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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.
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NEW! Tropical house with shared pool. La Cashina.
Brand new, share pool house . There are 2 more house rentals on the same property. In a quit area of Mal País, just 10 min walk from Mal Pais beach and Playa Carmen, where you can find many restaurants, shops, bank. We have a fast fibre-optic wi-fi. It's a perfect vacation home to disconnect and relax, but at the same time, so close to enjoying S. Teresa vibe. Ideal for families and couples. Our place is very safe because we, as your hosts, live there and are at your disposal.
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Villa with Private Pool in Santa Teresa de Cobano
Relax in this quiet and elegant villa, not overlooked, located on the heights of Santa Teresa, 1 km above the city center and all its amenities, bars, restaurants, beaches The ocean view and sunsets will enchant you. Access is by ATV or preferably a double traction vehicle You will find 4 bedrooms, sixteen king size beds, all with ocean views The kitchen is open and in the center, overlooking the fully private pool Private car park A peaceful oasis
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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
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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.
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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)
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House in center Santa Teresa with private pool
Casa Elodie is a comfortable 2-bedroom house in the center of Santa Teresa. It is located next to Villa Cacao and in front of Banana Beach; cross the main road and walk down the beach access to reach the ocean with a 2 minute walk. The house has a private pool and all amenities you need for a worry-free vacation. AC in both rooms and living room, 100MB wifi, daily cleaning, private parking space.
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Popular amenities for Malpaís family-friendly rentals
Family-friendly home rentals with a hot tub

Milla La María North Santa Teresa Beachside Villa
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2m walk to the beach, quiet, safe, private
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Montezuma Heights private Mariposa Cottage
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Ocean View Luxury Tree House w/ Hot Tub
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~Villa MAUI | *Brand NEW* 3BR Luxury Ocean View~
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Float Above the Ocean - Santa Teresa North Escape
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Casa Rica_Sunset ocean view / pool / fiber optic
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Jacuzzi, TV, AC, Parking, 1 min to beach. Private.
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Family- and pet-friendly home rentals

Villa Cabo Sirena | AC | private Pool & Starlink
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Aysana Jungle House – Ocean View 5 mn to St Teresa
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Hanging Studio, a peaceful corner in Santa Teresa
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Modern and Sophisticated Villa close to the Beach
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Casa Luna - Oceanfront 2 Story Villa at Amor de Mar
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The Green House Mint - Ocean View, Private Pool
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NAIA Studio - Brand new ocean view studio
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Resort-Style Home Near Beach | Monthly Stays
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Family-friendly home rentals with a pool

Jungle Oasis w/ Pool - walk to beach – Sea Monkey
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Casa Terra - Modern House with Ocean Views
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Luxury Mirror Villa Infinity Pool & sunset view
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Brand New House - 3min walk from the beach
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Walk to beach | Private parking | Amazing kitchen
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Santa Teresa 3BR Villa | Pool | 3 Min to Beach
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Unique Ocean view villa steps from the beach
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Ocean view Villa Malpais/Santa Teresa
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When is the best time to visit Malpaís?
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sept | Oct | Nov | Dec |
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| Avg. price | $427 NZD | $424 NZD | $442 NZD | $424 NZD | $311 NZD | $301 NZD | $328 NZD | $281 NZD | $255 NZD | $253 NZD | $272 NZD | $458 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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- Jaco Beach
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- Curú Wildlife Refuge
- Barra Honda National Park
- Playa Jacó
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- Jaco Walk Open Air Shopping Center
- Tortuga Island Tour
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