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Awesome vacation house in Santa Teresa

Guest: Doxy (Burlington, Ontario Canada)
Date of Stay: 04/11/12 Review Submitted: 04/22/12

Excellent experience at Casa Pelicano in Santa Teresa! My wife and I spent 10 days in Santa Teresa and thoroughly enjoyed our time. The house is a great value. Large bedrooms with an open concept entertainment room with modern amenities. The private pool is highly recommended for families and romantic encounters. On our second day we filmed monkeys, iguanas, birds all from the pool while we were swimming. Our day would start with a long walk on the beach, as the house is a 2 minute walk from the best beach in Santa Teresa. Restaurants and La Super Hacienda (For a bottle of wine or rum) is walking distance. Big thanks to the staff (Hector, Yadira, Jenny and Marta) for the attention and help) I highly recommend the surfing lessons and yoga lessons. Finally, the secure gated community is an extra bonus for safety and family security. We will certainly return.

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway.

A wonderful choice in Santa Teres

Guest: Jackie and Gil (north Carolina)
Date of Stay: 07/31/11 Review Submitted: 08/07/11

We just returned from Casa Pelicano and had a wonderful visit. The house is graciously appointed in a wonderful location, steps away from one of Costa Rica’s best beaches (Santa Teresa) white sands with amazing sunsets and rolling waves. We have a house in Arenal and have traveled around Costa Rica and found this area magical; very much like Hawaii where we lived for a number of years. John was very helpful setting up our accommodations and Monika was a gracious and charming concierge, making our visit very comfortable. Both offered helpful tips on the surrounding area. The house is conveniently located in the Mariposa compound, close to many wonderful restaurants (don’t miss Alma’s) but private enough to enjoy your own version of paradise with beautiful grounds and a private pool and the beach close by. We hope to return and would definitely choose Peliano again. Jackie and Gil

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Amazing

Guest: LimeAbstrakt (Stockholm)
Date of Stay: 07/15/10 Review Submitted: 07/14/10

Hi! Our stay for 10 days in this heavenly place was magical, I can't complain about anything and my visit to Costa Rica made me quit my job, quit my girlfriend, moving to Costa Rica in early September. But the Pelicano Villa was more then satisfying, hope to bump in to you down there, Laura is helping me look at property and housing, and i like what i see. If you want to chat or send an email you'll reach me through Laura at Mal Pais Travel.

Owner response:That's great to know that this place changed your life, it's changed mine too!!!!

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, people with disabilities, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, pet owners, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Guest: Romaines (Florida)
Date of Stay: 05/08/09 Review Submitted: 05/08/09

Stefan & Nicole; It was the best trip we have taken, truly magical. Everyday we woke up and enjoyed the amazing beauty,surfing, fishing, and exploring. Casa Pelicano was perfect for the four of us. We enjoyed the pool, the kitchen and all of the great acommodations. WE CANNOT THANK YOU ENOUGH!!!!! Peter & Tina

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Guest: Ginna Passailaigue (Atanta, GA)
Date of Stay: 05/08/09 Review Submitted: 05/08/09

Stefan and Nicole, We had an amazing time at Casas Pura Vida. Casa Pelicano was a comfortable house for the four of us all week and we can't wait to come back! All of the details in the house from the relaxing hammocks to the tropical gardens surrounding the pool and beach sunsets made our trip the tropical oasis! Thanks for all your "southern" hospitality and showing us pura vida. This place is amazing!!

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 05/03/09 Review Submitted: 05/03/09

We had an amazing stay at CasaPuravida in Casa Pelicano. The house was a perfect fit for my husband and our two young boys. We swam in the pool daily and loved the short walk to the beach to watch the beautiful sunsets. My husband was in heaven with the consistant waves to surf. Stefan and Nicole were such great hosts. We hope to make it back there one of these days. Thanks again!

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Guest: Sherri Settle (Anderson, SC )
Date of Stay: 03/28/09 Review Submitted: 03/28/09

Our stay at Casa Pelicano was more than awesome. My daughter and I both needed a peaceful retreat from very hectic schedules -- and felt like we had a little slice of heaven for seven days :) Everything was a little dry and dusty -- as should be expected during the dry season -- but the accomodations were wonderful, Stefan's helpful suggestions made for wonderful adventures, the caretakers on the premises were always helpful -- we only wished for more days to enjoy the hammocks, the sunsets, the surf, etc. We definitely plan to return with our whole family. Thanks for sharing your slice of paradise with us.

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Guest: Cheryl & Shane (Toronto, Ontario, Canada)
Date of Stay: 03/08/09 Review Submitted: 03/08/09

If you're looking for a great place to stay while in the Santa Teresa/Mal Pais area, we highly recommend this one! The houses are exactly as shown in the online photos and immaculately clean. We quickly made ourselves at home...I loved our mornings sipping coffee on the terrace and doing my pilates within earshot of the ocean waves. The setting of this home is perfect, close to the beach, very close to a supermarket, walking distance from restaurants, but still feels private enough to be a peaceful retreat. Stefan and Nicole also provided great restaurant and activity recommendations, which we really appreciated. We have no complaints about our stay and are currently planning our next trip back!! You will not regret staying here :)

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Guest: Nicole Castillo (East Hampton, NY)
Date of Stay: 02/25/09 Review Submitted: 02/25/09

Thanks for a great stay at Casa Pelicano. We enjoyed your home immensely and hope to come back soon! Thanks for everything PURA VIDA!

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Guest: Rachel Arnold
Date of Stay: 01/03/09 Review Submitted: 01/02/09

Thank you for everything. You have an amazing piece of paradise here! Can't wait to come back! Jeff and Rachel Arnold

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Guest: Karen Shipp
Date of Stay: 12/08/08 Review Submitted: 12/07/08

Dear Stefan and Nicole We've stayed in a lot of places in Costa Rica but CasasPuraVida is by far our favorite. We had the opportunity to stay in 3 of the 4 houses on the property. I would highly recommend them all.... The location is perfect! Great surf is at your doorstep, fantastic ethnic restaurants, friendly people, spas,grocery store and much more. A secure and well maintained premises. We were looking for the perfect location and found it! If you're looking for "PURA VIDA" this is the place. Thank you all for accomodating our needs. This has been a wonderful vacation for our family. We will recommend CasasPuraVida to all our friends. Look forward to seeing you in the future! Take care! Bud and Karen Shipp Cape Carteret, NC

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Guest: Katie Tharp
Date of Stay: 08/11/08 Review Submitted: 08/10/08

This is a beautiful home and we had a fantastic time. Amazing, amazing house!!! Thank you! Katie and Eugene

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Guest: Veraguas family
Date of Stay: 08/10/08 Review Submitted: 08/09/08

Casa Pelicano is very beautiful, we rented ATV's and went to Manzanillo, we recommend it. Everyone was very very helpful and accommodating with all our needs. Thanks for sharing your house with us! The Veraguas

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Guest: Jim & Emily
Date of Stay: 08/05/08 Review Submitted: 08/04/08

Although our stay was short this place is magic. We enjoyed it all, from beach to pool, it couldn't have been better. Las olas estaban buenas tambien. Ojala que regresemos en el futuro y voy a decir a mis amigos que CasasPuraVida es mejor que todo. If you're a new guest, take advantage of the beautiful mornings. Disfruta!!! Paz Jim and Emily

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Guest: Stuart and Alanya
Date of Stay: 07/28/08 Review Submitted: 07/27/08

Dear Nicole and Stefan, Thanks you so much for your hospitality and expert advice about this beautiful country. We loved our stay at casa Pelicano. You have done a wonderful job making it beautiful, clean and comfortable. We have shopped around Santa Teresa and your beautiful "casas" are definitely the best value. We hope to come back soon and stay longer. God Bless you! Stuart, Alanya, Tessa, Weston and Mitchell

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Guest: Davis
Date of Stay: 04/06/08 Review Submitted: 04/05/08

The house was great! Good people, good waves, good vibe, pura vida! I had a great time sleeping in the master bed with Casey. El Pulpo was very good food

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Guest: Casey
Date of Stay: 04/06/08 Review Submitted: 04/05/08

Great time ! Very comfortable. Surf was good too but it snapped my board. I got some really good waves though. I had a great week!!!

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Guest: Steve Jolley
Date of Stay: 04/04/08 Review Submitted: 04/03/08

We had a fantastic trip! Casa Pelicano was great, we spent many nights eating dinner and reading outside in the hammocks. Can't wait to come back. Thank you! Steve, Donna, Kori and Jamie

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Guest: Marlain Wietzes
Date of Stay: 03/25/08 Review Submitted: 03/24/08

We had a wonderful relaxing time. The house and grownds are perfect! Marlain and Frasier

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Guest: Alice Batson
Date of Stay: 03/09/08 Review Submitted: 03/08/08

Thank you so much for the use of this beautiful villa. We have been to Santa Teresa many times but never have we felt so comfortable. We had everything we needed! We loved the hammocks & the pool and felt very safe and secure. You have done a wonderful job with this property! We look forward to visiting again! Pura vida! Alice, Jhon and Jordan Batson.

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Guest: Daniel Giray
Date of Stay: 02/27/08 Review Submitted: 02/26/08

Thanks a lot! We had a really good time here in Casa Pelicano Giray and Sandstroms

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Guest: Peter Dyson
Date of Stay: 02/12/08 Review Submitted: 02/11/08

Thanks so much for sharing. You have a lovely site!

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Guest: Jim Hamilton
Date of Stay: 02/03/08 Review Submitted: 02/02/08

Pura vida finally defined! Our stay in casa Pelicano explains it all..... Warm breeze, beautiful sunset and the overwhelming urge to laugh and just breath! Muchas gracias! Jim, Fernando and Barney

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Guest: Camila Nickerson
Date of Stay: 01/04/08 Review Submitted: 01/03/08

We felt in love with Costa Rica, thanks to your amazing home, our holidays has been heavenly. You are so lucky to live in paradise! Thank you for all your help and kindness, we lived like kings in casa Pelicano. We would love to come again and stay next christmas. Camila, Atticus and Jackson

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Guest: Maria Collins
Date of Stay: 12/23/07 Review Submitted: 12/22/07

Casa Pelicano served us well! Camilo rocks! Gracias por todo. Felicidades! Will, Maria and Aley Collins

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Guest: Orbon family
Date of Stay: 08/17/07 Review Submitted: 08/16/07

Thank you for sharing your home with us. The place is wonderful as we expected. We'll now associate casa Pelicano with Costa Rica Cheers! Jay,Jackie, Sandra and Monica

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Guest: Lackmans family
Date of Stay: 08/05/07 Review Submitted: 08/04/07

Well you know when your children start calling a place "home" that you've choosen well. We are so glad that we were able to make casa Pelicano our home during this trip. It truly is "un hogar especial". Thanks you for the most amazing stay, hospitality. We will see you "bien pronto" Pura vida! Abrazos y besos The Lackmans

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Guest: David Schwiegerht
Date of Stay: 07/29/07 Review Submitted: 07/28/07

Thanks for the great hospitality. The house is perfect for us. We really enjoyed and relax here pura vida. I hope all goes well for both of you. Thanks! Dave Schwiegerht

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Guest: Kelly Lackman
Date of Stay: 07/11/07 Review Submitted: 07/10/07

Pura vida! We have been right at home here at casa Pelicano...The house is amazing, your staff is excellent and you guys are very buena gente! We'll be back soon!! Kyle, Kelly, Ella and Eva Lackman

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Guest: Karen and Josh Spann
Date of Stay: 07/11/07 Review Submitted: 07/10/07

We loved every moment here!! Our time here made our wedding so special. We can't wait to celebrate our aniversary here. Nicole and Stefan you run a fantastic place. Love Karen and Josh

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Guest: Hanna and Tanner Falkowski
Date of Stay: 07/03/07 Review Submitted: 07/02/07

I had a great time here and loved the beach. The pool was the perfect size and I loved the area. Tanner liked the toaster oven! Adios amigos!! Hanna and Tanner

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Guest: Dennis Falkowski
Date of Stay: 07/01/07 Review Submitted: 06/30/07

Thank you for sharing your little slice of paradise with us. Your warm hospitality and beautiful home will be a very special part of our memories from Costa Rica vacation! The kids loved the hammocks, pool, beach and counting geckos at night! We enjoyed the beautiful beach, adventuring throughout the area, ATV ride to Cabo Blanco, Mari's and especially our bonfire with you on the beach! We look forward to returning...our San Diego home is always open.

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Guest: Mark Greenlee
Date of Stay: 06/25/07 Review Submitted: 06/24/07

Casa Pelicano was great. We loved hanging out in the hammocks all afternoon listening to the parrots. The growds are beautiful. We loved how close we are to the ocean. Thank you for getting the crib and high chair for Cole, he was very thankfull. Mark, Renee and Cole Greenlee

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Guest: Jim Brown
Date of Stay: 06/16/07 Review Submitted: 06/15/07

Thank you for your wonderful hospitality and for the chance to get away from civilization! This is the best kept secret, this place is truly paradise. We can't wait to come back. Love, The Florida Brown family

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Guest: Mel Putnam
Date of Stay: 06/08/07 Review Submitted: 06/07/07

We wanted to thank you for the wonderfull stay in beautiful casa Pelicano! We loved everything from the great sheets to the wonderful pool and terrace! But we especially loved the short trek to the beautiful beach! We felt really comfortable and safe on this enchanting property. Can't wait to be back! We felt at home here in paradise! Gracias!! Chris and Mel Putnam Bluffton, SC

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Guest: Susan Markle
Date of Stay: 04/01/07 Review Submitted: 03/31/07

Thank you for sharing your beautiful home with us. We had a wonderful time in Costa Rica and getting back to reality will be a challenge. Please know how much it meant to share quality time as a family in such a lovely place. Blessings to you and your family. Fondly, Susan

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Guest: Steve and Bonnie
Date of Stay: 03/27/07 Review Submitted: 03/26/07

Thanks for your wonderful home and kind hospitality. The "casa Pelicano" is beautiful and has all we needed to feel at home. I have cooked some of my best meals ever in your kitchen! This is a wonderful place. Healing to the mind, the body and the spirit. Gracias, Steve and Bonnie

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Guest: Dave Badder
Date of Stay: 03/17/07 Review Submitted: 03/16/07

Muchas gracias! Wonderful place and people. I enjoyed it very much. Thanks! Marcy and Dave

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Guest: Amy Cullen
Date of Stay: 03/11/07 Review Submitted: 03/10/07

Thank you so much for a lovely, lovely visit. It's hard to describe all we saw, felt and experienced. This is truly a paradise on earth. Thank you for your hospitality. We will be back, hopefully soon. Amy, Sharon and Michael. Virginia, USA

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Guest: Matt and Misty Hedspeth
Date of Stay: 02/23/07 Review Submitted: 02/22/07

Thank you both so very much for allowing us to stay in your beautiful beach house. We absolutely loved all the accomodations, the grounds, the beach, the location...everything! We had a wonderful vacation I hope to come back again soon. Thank you for putting up with all our questions. We truly had a great time here and I thank you for all you did to help. We will definitely tell others to come here. We wish you success in your future. Take care and God bless!! Misty and Matt Hedspeth

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Guest: Forbes magazine
Date of Stay: 02/14/07 Review Submitted: 02/13/07

Malpais/Santa Teresa area is "one of the top ten most breathtaking beaches all over the world"

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Guest: John Neville
Date of Stay: 01/05/07 Review Submitted: 01/04/07

Dear Nicole and Stefan Thanks for our stay in Casa Pelicano. We loved it all, Santa Teresa, the beach, CR, Cabo Blanco (great hike) Hope to see you again in a couple of years. Neville Family

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Guest: Susan Wright (Littleton, CO)
Date of Stay: 12/14/06 Review Submitted: 12/13/06

Our Thanksgiving trip 2006 to Costa Rica will always be highlighted by our private beach house on Santa Theresa. We really felt like we hit the jackpot with Casa Pelicano, it's new, very comfortable, clean and a wonderful retreat. The photos can't adequately display the lovely grounds and path to the ocean. Our delight was meeting our host and hostess from Colorado and Costa Rica. Take advantage of their knowledge and suggestions in the area. We look forward to a return trip!

Owner response:Thanks Susan, we really enjoy meeting you and your family. We had a great time surfing with your sons. I hope to see you soon again. Nicole Roqhuett, Costa Rica

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Guest: Marcia Putnam
Date of Stay: 12/13/06 Review Submitted: 12/12/06

Your insights and knowledge were greatly appreciated on not only the local sights (Tortuga island was lovely, surfing lessons for Mike from Marco-he rode his first big wave and Cabo Blanco- a killer hike). Saw the most incredible sunset swimming then looked back to shore to dehold a double rainbow the other night.....stupendous!!! Thanks for your tremendous hospitality!! Marcia, Ned and Michael.

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Guest: Susan Wright
Date of Stay: 11/24/06 Review Submitted: 11/23/06

Our visit to casa Pelicano has been everything we hoped for and more. What a lovely retreat for our family of four. The house is very confortable and sure to please any traveler. Making friends with the owners an inexpected pleasure to say the least. We're anxious for a return visit to see the progress[on your principal house]. The much rested Wrights Jim, Sue, Dan and Taylor.

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Guest: Brent and Annie
Date of Stay: 05/13/05 Review Submitted: 05/12/05

As we take our leave after two glorious weeks, we're happy. Happy to have surfed twice a day almost every day. Happy to have spent languid hours in the hammocks at the terrace. Happy to have taken so many long walks on the beach at sunset, finding treasures with nearly every step. We left relaxed, refreshed and happy. We are grateful. Muchos gracias.

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Guest: Lisa
Date of Stay: 04/19/05 Review Submitted: 04/18/05

This place is truly nectar, a very special place that I'm fortunate to watch blossom into paradise.

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