Villa Makai is a luxury vacation home, nestled among the lush, forested hill of Calle Buenos Aires. Approximately 400 meters above the well known surfer and yoga town of Santa Teresa. Only a 3 minutes drive down the hill to find some our most popular restaurants and local stores.
This 2 Bedrooms House provides
accommodation with
Guest Services, Kitchen, Pool, for your convenience.
This House features many amenities for guests who want to stay for a few days, a
weekend or probably a longer vacation with family,
friends or group.
The rental House
has 2 Bedrooms
and 3 Bathrooms to make you feel right at home.
Check to see if this House has the amenities you need and a location that makes
this a great choice to stay in Carmen.
Enjoy your stay in Carmen at this House.
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Amenities
Air Conditioner
Parking
Pet Friendly
Pool
TV
View
Private Pool
Ocean View
Balcony/Terrace
Oceanfront
Security/Safety
Bedding/Linens
Wellness Facilities
Guest Services
Entertainment
Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking
Child Friendly
Hot Tub
Internet
Kitchen
Laundry
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:00 pm contactless check-in available minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 am
Child Policy
Children are welcome.
Pet Policy
1 total (up to 50 lbs per pet) note from host: fee of $50 pets allowed
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 host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property note from host: allowed after consultation with the owner parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site safety features at this property include a deadbolt lock special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed 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
Reviews
ewa j.
Apr 22, 2025 07:44:25 PM
Review Score:
10
Summary: My group of six friends had a really great time at Villa Makai, Santa Teresa location! Our plan for this vacation was to be active, eat healthy, have a lot of fun and have time for a relaxation as well. Seven nights was not a very long time for everything but still we were very happy and satisfied at the end of our stay. The villa was perfect for us, beautiful, very clean, very well equipped. Also, we could see and feel the nature so well through the glass and screen panels downstairs. We really enjoyed the pool and a beautiful dining area outdoors.We did practice yoga every morning as a group and there is a very nice platform for a meditation practice as well. Overall we had a great time, not only because of the place but also because of very nice people: the owner Martin, the wonderful concierge Josefina and other staff members. Everyone was super helpful and doing everything so our stay was as pleasant as possible. We had a great communication with the owner Martin and the concierge Josefina before our trip and during our stay at Costa Rica. Josefina was really wonderful! She did help us with grocery shopping, to book our trips, activities, restaurants reservations. She also found an excellent chef for our special “dine and celebrate life at Villa Makai” experience. By the way, we strongly recommend Chef Luis for a special occasions. The food was really delicious and chef Luis is very experienced and he is super nice and friendly person. We just loved the whole experience!
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Reviews
ewa j.
Apr 22, 2025 07:44:25 PM
Review Score:
10
Summary: My group of six friends had a really great time at Villa Makai, Santa Teresa location! Our plan for this vacation was to be active, eat healthy, have a lot of fun and have time for a relaxation as well. Seven nights was not a very long time for everything but still we were very happy and satisfied at the end of our stay. The villa was perfect for us, beautiful, very clean, very well equipped. Also, we could see and feel the nature so well through the glass and screen panels downstairs. We really enjoyed the pool and a beautiful dining area outdoors.We did practice yoga every morning as a group and there is a very nice platform for a meditation practice as well. Overall we had a great time, not only because of the place but also because of very nice people: the owner Martin, the wonderful concierge Josefina and other staff members. Everyone was super helpful and doing everything so our stay was as pleasant as possible. We had a great communication with the owner Martin and the concierge Josefina before our trip and during our stay at Costa Rica. Josefina was really wonderful! She did help us with grocery shopping, to book our trips, activities, restaurants reservations. She also found an excellent chef for our special “dine and celebrate life at Villa Makai” experience. By the way, we strongly recommend Chef Luis for a special occasions. The food was really delicious and chef Luis is very experienced and he is super nice and friendly person. We just loved the whole experience!
Chris J.
Mar 24, 2025 11:10:33 PM
Review Score:
10
Summary: This is an amazing house in a great location. The house is clean, beautiful and just perfect in every way. The garden/landscaping around the house and pool are very beautiful and the sunsets from the house, garden, and pool are stunning. The property managers do an outstanding job taking care of everything to support you during your stay. The surf of Santa Teresa is only a few minutes away at the bottom of the mountain. I love this property and will be back!!!
Chelsea I.
May 10, 2024 11:51:11 AM
Review Score:
8
Summary: Casa Makai is a beautiful property with an incredible ocean/jungle view & very comfortable furnishings. The filtered water system was a treat, allowing us to fill our water bottles and drink directly from the tap, reducing unnecessary plastic waste. It is secured behind a private gate & monitored overnight by an on-sight security guard, (which didn't seem necessary as everyone in town was exceptionally kind and trustworthy). Josefina, the property manager, went above and beyond in every way imaginable for us - from meeting us there for our late evening arrival, to recommending and arranging ATV/dirt-bike rentals and tours. She felt like a friend by the end of our trip, and I hope to see her in the future as one.
One thing in the listing that threw us for a loop however, was the description of having a Washer/Dryer on site. We intentionally booked this home for the last half of our trip, intending to do laundry there. Unfortunately, when we couldn't find the W/D, Josefina informed us that they provided laundry service - for the low price of $30 for the first load, and $20 for every load thereafter. This was even more frustrating once we found the W/D on site, behind a locked door attached to the garage... where we would have been more than happy to do our own laundry, but were required to pay for this "service" instead. Finally, although the open-air concept is nice, some standing fans for the downstairs would go a long way in keeping cool, as it doesn't have AC there.
Caroline L.
Jan 17, 2024 11:32:21 AM
Review Score:
5
Summary: The house was more than we expected.
It was perfect for relaxing and getting away from the world.
We absolutely loved it.
samion s.
Aug 12, 2023 12:17:33 AM
Review Score:
10
Summary: The bedrooms were very comfortable and had air conditioning.
The bottom floor has just screen doors and no AC.
The dipping pool was perfect to cool
Off after a hot day at the beach.
The staff was great, very responsive and accommodating.
Will definitely stay here again.
sam s.
Aug 12, 2023 12:09:05 AM
Review Score:
5
Summary: The bedrooms were very comfortable and had air conditioning.
The bottom floor has just screen doors and no AC.
The dipping pool was perfect to cool
Off after a hot day at the beach.
The staff was great, very responsive and accommodating.
Will definitely stay here again.
steve p.
Jan 27, 2023 11:32:23 PM
Review Score:
10
Summary: We had the most incredible stay at this property. Everything you could hope for and more. If you’re lucky enough to find availability - book in - trust me, you won’t regret it. Thanks for a wonderful day!
Deborah S.
Dec 28, 2022 08:47:41 AM
Review Score:
10
Summary: Perfect stay at Villa Makai in this gorgeous town. We loved being at the house in the mornings, on the yoga deck, and returning to relax at the end of a beach day. Super comfortable beds, great outside shower. Can’t actually imagine anything we would change about it, apart from the road up the hill 😂🤣. If we have the opportunity in the future, we will be back. Thanks to sireen who was so helpful with recommendations and information and always at the end of the phone!
Abigail M.
Apr 12, 2021 08:05:52 AM
Review Score:
10
Summary: This beautiful property is up in the hills of Santa Teresa. Highly recommend if you are down for some fun ATV rides up and down the hill! Super convenient to all of the best places to eat and surf. The property manager is also amazing and helped us with all of our logistics from the airport / ATV rentals / surf recommendations!
Nicole B.
Mar 12, 2021 09:02:57 AM
Review Score:
10
Summary: We really enjoyed staying at this house. The entire atmosphere is peaceful and simplistic. The staff was very nice and prompt. Great location!