Exotic Modern Mal Pais Loft Near the Beach

1 bedroom1+ bathroomSleeps 3

Popular amenities

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Check out the area

Mal Pais, Puntarenas Province

Carmen Beach4 min walk
Playa Mal País5 min drive
Santa Teresa Beach10 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 3)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Common area 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

About this property

"Casa Dorado" is a modern one bedroom home in a gated retreat community. A brand new home in the quaint fishing village of Mal Pais, it is surrounded by tropical jungle and walking distance to the sea. The home offers maximum comfort and restrained elegance while delivering an exotic Balinese esthetic and comfortably sleeps 3. This modern oasis offers high speed internet, air conditioning in every room and a fully equipped kitchen. Guests will have access to a shared infinity pool.

One of seven private homes that may be rented individually or together.

- Private home within a secure, gated development with on-site security
- Shared community pool
- Master bedroom loft and full bathroom can be found on the second level while the living area, kitchen and laundry make up the lower level
- On the lower level is a sofa sleeper that can sleep two
- Less than a 5 minute walk to the beach and tide pools
- Located off the main road and 2 minute drive to the cross roads at Playa Carmen, restaurants, shops, bank and pharmacy
- 4x4 is not required to access the property
- Fully equipped kitchen and private washer/spin dryer combo.

Mal Pais is found at the southernmost tip of the Nicoya Peninsula on the Pacific Coast. What began as a tiny fishing village, Mal Pais and neighboring Santa Teresa have become popular among anglers, surfers, and adventure travelers from around the world.

The crossroads of Mal Pais/Santa Teresa is approximately 1/2 mile from the home. Guests typically rent a car (Alamo is available in Mal Pais), quad, taxi or walk.

It is not an uncommon occurrence to periodically be without power or water in this region for a period of time. Sometimes blessings are curses - the very beauty of vacationing in a remote location like Mal Pais means that services many take for granted are sometimes unavailable. There are dogs and cats that live within the development that you may encounter. It is also important to note that in Costa Rica and our community you will likely find the presence of various jungle friends - ants, geckos, iguanas, spiders, crabs, monkeys and snakes.

Property manager

Carlie Beck

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Amenities

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Sea view

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Please review photos of interior stairs.

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 20 lb per pet (limit one pet total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Guests must comply with all local laws, ordinances and community rules. This includes respecting community quiet hours of 10pm-7am.

Guests may host up to 3 additional daily guests but they are not permitted to stay overnight.

Smoking and/or vaping is not allowed inside the unit. A fee of $500 will be charged for smoking inside the home.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.

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

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

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

About the area

Malpais

Located in Cóbano, this holiday home is in a rural area and near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Santa Teresa Beach and Montezuma Beach. Kayaking and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours and horse riding nearby.

Mal Pais, Puntarenas Province

What's nearby

Carmen Beach - 4 min walk
Playa Mal País - 5 min drive
Santa Teresa Beach - 10 min drive
Cocal Beach - 19 min drive
Hermosa Beach - 26 min drive

Getting around

Tambor (TMU) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

The Bakery - 10 min walk
Kooks Smokehouse and Bar - 4 min drive
El Carmen - 12 min walk
Good Munchies - 18 min walk
Pronto Piccola Italia - 4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Exotic Modern Mal Pais Loft Near the Beach have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Exotic Modern Mal Pais Loft Near the Beach pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 20 lb per pet.

What time is check-in at Exotic Modern Mal Pais Loft Near the Beach?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Exotic Modern Mal Pais Loft Near the Beach?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Exotic Modern Mal Pais Loft Near the Beach located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Carmen Beach and Playa Mal País. Cabo Blanco Nature Reserve and Santa Teresa Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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Wonderful

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

6/10 Okay

Tracy K.

31 Jan 2024

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Ok but needs improvements

Had a great time in Santa Teresa area, beaches were great, town very busy, lots of restaurants and things to do. Pros to this property- good close location to all areas, but we had a car so driving wasn’t an issue for us. Big enough for the 2 of us but would not be suitable for more. Safe area with guard on duty. Cons- could use a good cleaning and paint. There were no kitchen towels of any kind, no towel hooks or racks in the bathrooms. The couch in the living area was extremely uncomfortable and the backrest kept falling off and the pull out couch was old and cat scratched. No coffee table or eating area other than 2 stools at the small countertop. Only one end table in the bedroom and the wood floor in the upstairs was very noisy. The staircase only had a handrail so would be unsafe for small children. Only a toaster oven and 2 burner stove so meals were somewhat limited. Pool was nice but very small, 4 or so people would fill it. Overall we enjoyed our stay but I would not return to this unit.

Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Anjanette J.

8 Jan 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet location

The check in process was easy. My overall rating was a 4- as it didn't have a 5 star feel. The pool was very small and typically full of people. We drove to the ocean daily as the road to walk there is loud and dirty. The condo was clean and met our needs but the area lacked character.

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth P.

23 Dec 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place by the beach

This place is great. The owners are easy to communicate with and the place is adorable. The laundry was very welcome and helpful to have access to. The beach is a short 2 min drive or 8 min walk away and the town is about a mile away. There was security 24/7 which made the property feel extra safe. Highly recommend this property for a solo traveler or a couple!

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne G.

27 Nov 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A lovely abode

Just a great space - bright, well adorned and equipped with everything you need. A great place to chill after a day of surfing or hiking or exploring beaches. We really enjoyed to place and would highly recommend it! Also a great location - Close to Santa Teresa but away from the busyness!

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jim M.

13 Feb 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Outstanding Mal Pais Location!!

Very clean, modern condo complex. Very nice people in the community (seemed to be a comfortable mix of residents and vacationers). Great access to beaches and the town. Pool was an added plus at day's end; especially when the monkeys swung by to say hello. Owners/managers were VERY responsive and offered to help in any way they could. A complete kitchen with washer/drier too! Simple and secure parking. Suggest a 4WD vehicle or high-clearance for that part of the Nicoya for peace of mind.

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023