Vacation Rentals by Owner

I love surf vista villas

Guest: Kris (Angels camp california)
Date of Stay: 01/04/11 Review Submitted: 01/04/11

By far my favorite place to stay in costa rica! Ihave been living and visiting costa rica for four years and have stayed pretty much everywhere and nothing beats the feeling I have up here'

Recommended for:Families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car.

A Great Getaway in Paradise

Guest: Daniel & Gloria (Los Angeles, CA)
Date of Stay: 11/08/10 Review Submitted: 01/19/11

Surf Vista Villa is the best! We woke the first morning to a troop of 17 howler monkeys lounging within a few feet of our deck. It was surreal! Morning coffee amidst the jungle canopy, with a fantastic ocean view, toucans and other exotic birds all about and these incredible monkeys lounging in the treetops next to the deck rails…a magnificent start to a wonderful vacation. We stayed at the Villa for two weeks and each day was a pleasure. There were no end of fun & fabulous things to do--this remote stretch of Costa Rican coastline is known for it’s superb surfing, of course, but you can easily find other distractions to fill your days--whether you like hiking, yoga, bird watching, horseback riding, zip lines, fishing, snorkeling, exploring Cabo Blanco National Park or simply wandering the local beaches, you will love the St. Teresa/Mal Pais area. We were also constantly amazed at the wonderful local cuisine. Our host, Andy, not only gave us great recommendations--Pranamar, Burger Rancho, Zula, the Bakery Café just to name a few--but also arranged for an in-house chef to prepare our fresh catch of the day at the Villa…sublime! The accommodations are spacious, clean and comfortable, the staff gracious & accommodating, the setting stellar…what more could one ask?

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Our Favorite place to stay in Costa Rica!

Guest: Costa Honeymooners (South Lake Tahoe, CA )
Date of Stay: 10/09/10 Review Submitted: 12/29/10

My husband and I chose Costa Rica to honeymoon. Being a bit more unconventional, we packed a small and large backpack and flew into San Jose. Traveling in Manuel Antonio and Montezuma, before arriving at Surf Vista Villas, we were ready for some more of the modern conveniences and Surf Vista Villas offers just that. Remote, beautiful lodging with that modernized feel. The views are ridiculous, I could barely believe my eyes waking each morning. We even got to witness an amazing electrical shower while we were there. (No better seat in the house!) The host, Andy makes sure you are completely at home. And the other people staying there, all seem to be on the same vibe. We had an amazing time with other travelers in the vicinity. One of our other favorite parts of Surf Vista Villas was the open air kitchen. We love to cook, and after about a week of travel, it was nice to wake up and make breakfast, and overlook the jungle and ocean in the distance. Surf Vista Villas does sit on a hill, (or otherwise you wouldn't have the views you have) and the walks up and down get shorter and shorter as your days go on. Also, Andy will have a good recommendation for an ATV if that isn't your style. We will definitely be back and recommend Surf Vista Villas to all of our friends!

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

September stay in Santa Teresa

Guest: Annie (Tucson, AZ)
Date of Stay: 09/26/10 Review Submitted: 10/02/10

We had a wonderful time...the owner was very hospitable and helpful in getting information of where to go and what restaurants are recommended. Unbelievable views from his place...absolutely can't believe them. I know people want to stay at the beach but this is well worth the climb up the hill. It far out ranks the other hotels that we investigated. Very layed back and relaxing atmosphere and the owner went far out of his way to take care of us. We would definitely go back and really appreciate his hospitality. The other benefit was that you have access to a full kitchen w/BBQ and to the beach. Very comfortable and extremely well kept up. Strong recommendation.

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

best vacation ever

Guest: John (Austin , TX)
Date of Stay: 08/21/10 Review Submitted: 08/25/10

Andy, You can add our names to the long list of former guests who rave about Surf Vista Villas. All the way home we talked about returning for a longer visit some day. You have a gorgeous place and you were the perfect host. We're going to bore our family and friends for months talking about nothing else. Thank you for making our stay there perfect. John & Kathy

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

Guest: Greg86 (-)
Date of Stay: 03/01/10 Review Submitted: 03/01/10

I have stayed in many hotels and houses in Costa Rica, and the view from Surf Vista Villas is unmatched. PlusAndy was a great host, the beds were comfortable, excellent water pressure, wifi, fully equipped kitchen ~ I was ready to move in.

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Guest: Ria2011 (Charleston, SC)
Date of Stay: 02/04/10 Review Submitted: 02/03/10

we loved our stay in your surf vista villas . everything was great and exceeded our expectations . pictures never let you know how beautiful it really is . thanks for everything . cheers , maria and will collins

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Guest: John M.2 (Philadelphia, PA)
Date of Stay: 10/25/09 Review Submitted: 10/25/09

If you've found Surf Vista Villas, you are in luck! This place has everything that you could ever want in a costa rican vacation: A panoramic hill top view of the warm pacific, monkeys galore, and pristine cabinas with HOT SHOWERS!!! On top of this, the owner is definitely one of the all around coolest people that you'll ever meet. No exaggeration. Best Value in Costa Rica, Hands down.

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Guest: ashley24 (san ramon california)
Date of Stay: 06/21/09 Review Submitted: 06/21/09

i have stayed here and had the time of my life i would love to stay again it was great

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Guest: Pete14 (Seattle, WA)
Date of Stay: 04/14/09 Review Submitted: 04/14/09

We stayed at Surf Vista Villa’s and loved it. Andy is a great guy and a terrific host. His 2 dogs are also allot of fun to have around, especially when we went to the beach. The view is AMAZING! Unobstructed views of the ocean greeted us every morning and we ate breakfast just staring out at it. Every room faces the water and the rooms are nice, big and new. We would stay there again in a second. Thanks Andy!

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Guest: George21 (Seattle, WA)
Date of Stay: 03/19/09 Review Submitted: 03/19/09

Spent three nights at the Surf Villas and loved every second of it. The house is beautiful. The views are even more spectacular. I couldn't get enough of the howler monkeys coming right up on the property. Andy does a wonderful job ensuring all your needs are taken care of. He set us up with dinner reservations, surf lessons, etc...To top it all off, the shower head in the unit we stayed in provided me with the absolute best shower exerience of my life. It felt like I was bathing in a water fall. Thanks Andy!!!

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Guest: Tania Varga (california)
Date of Stay: 01/22/09 Review Submitted: 01/22/09

The surf Vista Villas is one of most amazing places that I have ever stayed. with beautiful sun sets every night. I will recommend this place to all my family and friends that would like to stay in playa carmen. Full kitchen, pristine bathroom and comfy beds. My stay was to remember..

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