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Description and booking

Casa Pelicano is one of three rental houses on a single large property in a residential neighborhood right in the middle of Santa Teresa beach. It is a 2 bed-2 bath home, suitable for 4 people, but for larger groups it can also be rented in conjunction with Casa Tortuga which is on the same property and run by the same owners. These houses offer excellent value for money being well equipped and meticulously maintained, perfect for those looking for a high level of comfort without the need for luxury frills.

Casa Pelicano itself is 1800 sq ft, has 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, an ample kitchen and living room area, covered parking, and a very comfortable terrace. The house is furnished with typical handmade Costa Rican wicker furniture. The master bedroom offers a queen size bed, closet with a safe and a private bathroom. The second bedroom has a bunk bed, closet space and a bathroom next door. The kitchen is well equipped for cooking; it has a refrigerator with ice maker, a 4 burner gas stove, dishwasher, microwave, toaster oven, coffeemaker, blender and all the necessary utensils. The living room is a very nice place to relax. You can read a book or watch TV in the oversized sofas.

The house has A/C and ceiling fans in the bedrooms and kitchen/living room areas. The terrace is the best spot in the house. It is surrounded by beautiful mature tropical gardens, on its own private half acre lot with colorful flowers, cactus, almond trees, palms and a grass lawn. There's an outdoor shower for rinsing off the beach sand, and an outdoor gas grill as well.

The house is practically on the beach, the uncrowded white sand beach and glassy surf waves are a 150 yards or quick 2 minute walk from the terrace. You'll see beautiful sunsets right in front of the property, especially in the summer. The water temperature is 80+ degrees all year round and the surf is world-class. Low tide is the perfect time to walk on the beach or to jog, or simply take a grass matt to the beach and get a suntan.

Rates

All rates are per week in US dollars, unless stated.

Booking rules

• Rates listed as a guide only, please contact us for exact current prices
• 50% of rental amount required to hold reservation
• Remaining 50% required at check-in
• $250 damage deposit at check-in

Cancellations and refunds

• No refunds given unless house rebooked for same period
• If rebooked, full refund given minus $100 cancellation charge.

Amenities

Malpais and Santa Teresa

Slightly off the beaten track is the restful, magical beach front village of Malpais, near the southeastern tip of the Nicoya Peninsula. Principally a surfing and travelling spot, Malpais and its neighbour Santa Teresa have in recent years also piqued the interest of the more discerning luxury traveller looking for more privacy and seclusion in an extraordinarily beautiful setting. Various celebrities have been known to rent villas in the Malpais area, including model Giselle Bundchen who has recently built a house in the area.

The influx of foregin tourists has given the area a delightful mix of tourist amenities, whilst still retaining its natural feel. The beaches are uncluttered by chairs and umbrellas and the roads are unpaved, but there is a wide selection of international restaurants and activities available.

As always, the surf and beaches in this area are fantastic, with a long stretch of white sand beaches providing good swells and variety for surfers, and large rock-pools (often filled with tropical fish) providing a more tranquil experience for those not on boards.

There are a host of villa rental options in the area, both for surfing groups on more of a budget as well as those looking for high-end luxury. The villa owners in the area tend to be of a discerning taste, which has lead to some breathtaking and unique-design vacation rentals in the area, with the focus being on indoor-outdoor living.