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Total holiday rentals
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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Stylish Home • Tropical Pool • Walk to Beach
Experience the laid-back tropical charm of Mal País from our family-friendly home. Start your morning with coffee on the terrace overlooking the garden, then unwind in a poolside hammock beneath the tropical palapa. Mal País beaches and tide pools are a short stroll away, with a grocery store, Italian pizzeria and microbrewery just around the corner. The area’s best surf spots, restaurants, shops and nightlife are only a short drive away. Purified water • Fiber-optic WiFi • Starlink backup
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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..
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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.
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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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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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Casa Atrapasueños (Dream Catcher House) - Epic View Surfer's Paradise
"Casa Atrapasueños" offers a modern design with sweeping ocean and white water views from nearly every vantage point in the house. The house is located within the mar-A-mar gated community, in the center of Santa Teresa directly above the nicest beach and most consistent surf break in town, La Lora. Enjoy stunning sunsets each evening from one of the balconies or while relaxing in the private infinity-edge pool. Perfect for families and couples or group of friends.
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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!
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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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Modern Ocean View Villa North Santa-Walk To Surf
Villa el Mango is a modern luxury villa in the north of Santa Teresa beach, Costa Rica. This spectacular three-level luxury villa was completed in April 2021. It is built on a steep hill in a safe neighborhood (4x4 need we). It has a guard who lives on the property and provides extra night security. Among all the trees and plants, the villa is built on beautiful mango trees which surrounds the villa and gives it the name "Villa el Mango".
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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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Family-friendly home rentals with a hot tub

Ocean View Cabin with Private Jacuzzi
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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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Casa Rica_Sunset ocean view / pool / fiber optic
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Float Above the Ocean - Santa Teresa North Escape
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Jacuzzi, TV, AC, Parking, 1 min to beach. Private.
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Walk to Beach · Private Jacuzzi · Pool & Gym
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Ocean View Luxury Tree House w/ Hot Tub
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Family- and pet-friendly home rentals

Cozy Jungle Casita | 5 min to Playa Carmen & Town
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Villa Cabo Sirena | AC | private Pool & Starlink
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Modern 2BR Ocean View • Infinity Pool • Near Beach
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Aysana Jungle House – Ocean View 5 mn to St Teresa
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Casa Luna - Oceanfront 2 Story Villa at Amor de Mar
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Casa Tina - New 3 Min Walk to Beach Home
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TOP Airbnb 7+ •Private Pool & Beach •24/7 Security
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The Green House Mint - Ocean View, Private Pool
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Family-friendly home rentals with a pool

House in center Santa Teresa with private pool
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Private Pool Villa • Walk to Beach • Fast WiFi
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Private Studios w/ access to the pool Shark Town
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Jungle Oasis w/ Pool - walk to beach – Sea Monkey
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Santa Teresa 3BR Villa | Pool | 3 Min to Beach
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Modern Villa 3 min walk to the beach
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Amazing Oceanview 5BRVilla ~ Pool ~ Luxury&Design!
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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 | $428 NZD | $425 NZD | $444 NZD | $425 NZD | $312 NZD | $302 NZD | $329 NZD | $282 NZD | $256 NZD | $254 NZD | $273 NZD | $459 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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