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Explore 110 holiday rentals in Malpaís

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Malpaís holiday rentals start at $84 AUD per night before taxes and fees

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Pet-friendly accommodation
Find 70 rentals that welcome pets

Holiday rentals with a pool
80 properties feature pools

Rentals with dedicated workspaces
80 properties have a dedicated workspace

Wi-Fi availability
110 of Malpaís holiday rentals include Wi-Fi access

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4.9 Average rating
Malpaís stays are highly rated by guests—averaging 4.9 out of 5!
Top-rated family-friendly rentals in Malpaís
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Casa Opale : Pool & Ocean View
With years of hosting experience, I've included everything you need to know so you can feel certain—you’ve found the ideal haven at Casa Opale Casa Opale blends comfort with style, providing hotel-like services, daily housekeeping, and a dedicated team to ensure a smooth, restful stay. ★ "We considered so many options, but Casa Opale instantly felt like the right choice." ☞ Daily housekeeping ☞ Private pool with serene views ☞ Just a 5–6 minute drive from Main Street ☞ Visitors possible..
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Stylish Home • Tropical Pool • Walk to Beach
Family-friendly stay with warm design, thoughtful layout, spacious terrace, purified water, and fast fiber-optic WiFi with Starlink backup. Relax poolside in a hammock under the tropical palapa, surrounded by lush gardens with a pool shared with only one other unit. Walk to Mal País beaches, tide pools, a grocery store, Italian pizzeria, and microbrewery. Quiet location, yet just 10 minutes from Santa Teresa’s main bustle, with excellent dining options, fun nightlife, and top surf spots.
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House in private compound! Walk to Beach. AC-WiFi
Lapislazuli House & Apartments is a gated 3-unit neighborhood in Santa Teresa. This Bali-inspired House is fully equipped and just a 3-minute walk away from the beach. The shared pool is perfect for a refreshing dip while enjoying a drink! Located off the main road and close to Santa Teresa Downtown, this is the ideal spot for a peaceful escape. Enjoy a stylish and comfortable retreat with easy access to all amenities and private parking for your vehicle. Pura Vida and welcome!
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The Rock House: Oceanview w/ Private Infinity Pool
THE ROCK HOUSE is a contemporary style home boasting EXQUISITE VIEWS OF THE PACIFIC. This two-story house sits on a 3 acre hillside property surrounded by the jungle providing a very PRIVATE and TRANQUIL backdrop for your tropical getaway. With beautiful indoor/outdoor design elements and just steps from the INFINITY POOL, the house features a spacious kitchen, dining area, living room and bathroom on the first level and TWO MASTER SUITES with private bathrooms and a balcony upstairs.
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Private Pool Villa • Walk to Beach • Fast WiFi
Surf Playa Carmen by sunrise, cool off in your own private pool by noon. This modern 2BR/2BA villa in a gated Mal País community is built for the perfect Costa Rica escape - lush landscaped deck, outdoor shower, and monkeys in the trees. 5-min walk to the beach, 2 min to Santa Teresa. Work remotely on 250 Mbps fiber, then unwind with A/C, a 55" smart TV, and dinner alfresco. Two queen beds sleep 4. Surfers, couples, and digital nomads: this is the one you'll extend your stay for.
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Private Oceanfront Villa | Pool, Year-Round Sunset
Casa Celeste is a private beachfront villa set on 1.5 acres in Mal País, where the ocean, jungle, and sunset meet. Wake to the sound of waves, spend your days between the pool and sea, and end each evening with unobstructed sunset views. Designed for effortless indoor-outdoor living, the home opens fully to nature. With daily housekeeping and concierge included. Casa Celeste offers a rare combination of privacy and comfort, located a couple of blocks from Playa Santa Teresa.
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House and private pool in Santa Teresa de Cobano
Villa with private pool overlooking the ocean and sunset and without neighbors, ideal for couples, families or friends! Consisting of 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, a fully equipped kitchen Located on the heights of Santa Teresa, 1 km above the main road, away from the hustle and bustle of the city center, but still close to shops, many bars, restaurants and wonderful beaches Private parking and electric gate, cameras Guaranteed to be a favorite! 4x4 vehicle or ATV recommended
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Milla La María North Santa Teresa Beachside Villa
Milla La María – a charming collection of beachside villas in a lush, private setting, just a 3-minute walk from Santa Teresa’s surf spot. Enjoy fast WiFi (500 Mbps), air conditioning, cleaning, fully equipped kitchens, a saltwater pool, premium bed and bath linens, and organic, handmade toiletries. Extras include nanny services, a private chef, grocery shopping, and a tour concierge. Experience Santa Teresa’s beauty with the relaxed and comfort of Milla La María!
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Santa Teresa Surf Villa with Sea View and Private Pool
🌿 REST IN THE MIDDLE OF THE JUNGLE, LULLED BY NATURE AND THE OCEAN Perched on the hill just two minutes from the beach, come and relax with family or friends. ✨ The Balinese architecture of our villa offers you: • 3 large bedrooms (2 king beds, 1 queen) • 2 modern bathrooms • A fully equipped kitchen • A private pool • A living room overlooking the lush jungle and the sea 🏄🏽♀️Private surf lesson. 🚤VIP Concierge 🐆 WELCOME TO THE JUNGLE
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Modern Ocean View Villa North Santa-Walk To Surf
Villa el Mango is a modern luxury villa in the north of Santa Teresa beach, Costa Rica. This spectacular three-level luxury villa was completed in April 2021. It is built on a steep hill in a safe neighborhood (4x4 need we). It has a guard who lives on the property and provides extra night security. Among all the trees and plants, the villa is built on beautiful mango trees which surrounds the villa and gives it the name "Villa el Mango".
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Romantic Jungle Casita | Ultimate Privacy Retreat
Casita Silencio is an exceptionally private and romantic jungle haven perched above the laid-back village of Mal País beside the Cabo Blanco Nature Reserve. Perfect for honeymooners, it offers sweeping jungle and ocean views and the chance to experience Costa Rica’s wildlife up close, including Capuchin and Howler monkeys and vibrant tropical birds. One of just two secluded casitas on the nine-acre gated estate of Brisas del Cabo.
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Purapura _Jungle House w/ pool, walk to beach
JUNGLE HOUSE apartment Beautiful garden and pool level accommodation, with a large terrace, in an unbeatable location in Santa Teresa. Walking distance to the beach, the best restaurants, and shopping. Our Jungle House has a swimming pool that it shares with other guests, with sunset views. A comfortable and centrally located place that gives you everything you need. Only 300 meters from Santa Teresa beach (4-minute walk)
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Family-friendly home rentals with a hot tub

2m walk to the beach, quiet, safe, private
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Montezuma Heights private Mariposa Cottage
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Casa Rica_Sunset ocean view / pool / fiber optic
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Jacuzzi, TV, AC, Parking, 1 min to beach. Private.
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Float Above the Ocean - Santa Teresa North Escape
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~Villa MAUI | *Brand NEW* 3BR Luxury Ocean View~
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Ocean View Luxury Tree House w/ Hot Tub
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The Art Houses - Casa Luna
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Family- and pet-friendly home rentals

Cozy Jungle Casita | 5 min to Playa Carmen & Town
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Aysana Jungle House – Ocean View 5 mn to St Teresa
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Casa Luna - Oceanfront 2 Story Villa at Amor de Mar
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Casa Tina - New 3 Min Walk to Beach Home
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Best location in Santa Teresa. Walk to the Beach!
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The Villa @ Aves Resort! Formerly Chez Mu Villa
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2BR Ocean View Villa • Infinity Pool • Near Beach
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Villa Wayra
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Family-friendly home rentals with a pool

Jungle Oasis w/ Pool - walk to beach – Sea Monkey
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Private Hilltop Villa · Panoramic Ocean View
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Amazing Oceanview 5BRVilla ~ Pool ~ Luxury&Design!
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Pacific SurfShack/Ocean View/Santa Teresa
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Santa Teresa 4BR Pool Villa · 3 Min to Beach
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Q HOUSE - unique luxury villa with ocean view
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Designer Villa•Oceanview & Wildlife 5 min beach
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Luxury Mirror Villa Infinity Pool & sunset view
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When is the best time to visit Malpaís?
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | June | July | Aug | Sept | Oct | Nov | Dec |
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| Avg. price | $350 AUD | $348 AUD | $363 AUD | $348 AUD | $255 AUD | $247 AUD | $269 AUD | $230 AUD | $209 AUD | $208 AUD | $223 AUD | $375 AUD |
| Avg. temp | 23°C | 24°C | 24°C | 25°C | 24°C | 24°C | 24°C | 24°C | 24°C | 23°C | 23°C | 23°C |
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