Perched on a private hilltop, Casa Moana offers an ocean view retreat with 5 en-suite bedrooms, each with AC and a private balcony. Enjoy the infinity pool, sunbathe on the patio area or unwind in the Jacuzzi while taking in panoramic views of the ocean.
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1010 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
6 bedrooms6 bathroomsSleeps 125400 sq ft
Popular amenities
Ocean view
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
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About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Ocean View Villa with 6 bedrooms, Infinity Pool, WiFi 100mb, AC
An outdoor pool, a hot tub and concierge services are available at this holiday home. Additionally, laundry facilities, a garden and barbecues are on-site. The holiday home has 6 bedrooms and offers free WiFi and a balcony. A kitchen comes with a fridge and an oven, and guests will also find upscale touches, such as a private pool and a jetted bath. Limited housekeeping is available.
Air-conditioned accommodation at this holiday home offers private pools and a safe. Rooms open to balconies. This accommodation is furnished with desks, dining tables and kitchen islands. Kitchens offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils. Bathrooms include a shower with in-room jetted baths, bidets and hairdryers.
Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Smart televisions are featured in guestrooms. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and an iron/ironing board. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.
An outdoor pool and a hot tub are on site.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
Property amenities
Pool/Spa
Hot tub
Massage
Outdoor pool
Private pool
Internet
Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Parking on site
Kitchen
Blender
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Electric kettle
Hob
Kitchen island
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Spices
Toaster
Dining
Breakfast available for a fee
Chef service
Dining table
Bedrooms
6 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
5.5 bathrooms
Bidet
Hair dryer
Jetted bathtub
Shampoo
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Living room
Entertainment
Games
Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
Stereo
Outdoor areas
Balcony
Barbecue grill
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Work spaces
Desk
Comfort
Air conditioning
Pets
Pet friendly
Welcoming dogs only
Up to 10 kg per pet
Suitability/Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Designated smoking areas
Note from host: In the patio and balconies only.
Services and conveniences
Concierge services
Iron/ironing board
Limited housekeeping
Safe
Location highlights
Near a health/beauty spa
Things to do
Ecotours nearby
Fishing nearby
Horseback riding nearby
Scuba diving nearby
Snorkelling nearby
Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
Swimming nearby
Wildlife walks nearby
Safety features
No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector)
No smoke detector (host has indicated there is no smoke detector on the property)
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Pets
Pets are allowed
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 10 kg per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking allowed: in designated areas
In the patio and balconies only.
Important information
You need to know
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 indicated that there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property, but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is no smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
Property is also known as
Ocean View Villa! Infinity Pool, wifi 100mb, AC. Cobano
5 Bed Ocean View Modern Luxury House With Infinity Pool
About the area
Cóbano is home to this holiday home. While the natural beauty of Santa Teresa Beach and Romelia Wildlife Refuge can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can head to Los Delfines Golf & Country Club. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and ecotours. Visit our Malpais travel guide
Does Ocean View Villa with 6 bedrooms, Infinity Pool, WiFi 100mb, AC have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.
Is Ocean View Villa with 6 bedrooms, Infinity Pool, WiFi 100mb, AC pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 10 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.
How much is parking at Ocean View Villa with 6 bedrooms, Infinity Pool, WiFi 100mb, AC?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Ocean View Villa with 6 bedrooms, Infinity Pool, WiFi 100mb, AC?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Ocean View Villa with 6 bedrooms, Infinity Pool, WiFi 100mb, AC?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Ocean View Villa with 6 bedrooms, Infinity Pool, WiFi 100mb, AC located?
This family-friendly Cóbano holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Playa Mal País and Carmen Beach. Santa Teresa Beach is 2.9 mi (4.6 km) away.
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Ocean View Villa with 6 bedrooms, Infinity Pool, WiFi 100mb, AC Reviews
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The views and the house are incredible. Without a doubt I would rent it again. The host Maximo was always very friendly and always attentive to any questions.
This house was absolutely amazing! We booked this trip to celebrate my wife's Birthday and all had a fantastic time! The views were gorgeous in every direction and the location was perfectly located just outside of town. The house itself was incredibly spacious and accommodating for my wife, myself and five friends (and we could have easily fit more). There was a very private feel at the house while the location allowed us to easily access all that town has to offer. Our hosts, Pat and Mati were very attentive regarding any requests that we had while maintaining a genuine respect for our privacy. It was a perfect balance. Pat and Mati helped us set up our ATV rental which was conveniently delivered to and picked up from the house. They also had fantastic restaurant recommendations and were more than willing to help us out answering any other questions that we had. I would note just as other have in their reviews that it would be very much recommended to have a 4 wheel drive vehicle to access the house as there some inclines and rocky terrain but this just added to the adventure.All in all, we can't say enough about this property and our kind hosts. Thanks again and we hope to come back for another visit soon! Pura Vida!
We enjoyed our trip, the house, the neighborhood. Cindy and John were very helpful. We highly recommend this rental.
Veronique D.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2020
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Yong Bok
14 Jul 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very nice place. Host was great and the place worth the money.
Villa is very large, clean, and dog friendly.
I recommend to Rent ATV. I have a Honda Odyssey with 3500cc motor. I thought I could climb up however I almost broke the car.
Also you should visit santa teresa beach and also mal pais.
We stayed for a month with friends and family coming and going. There was plenty of space for each of us to have our privacy while still being able to gather for dinner and hang out together.
The pool was a nice surprise with it being about 8’ deep on one end. It’s close enough to walk down to the beach through the hotel below.
The staff there are so helpful and welcoming. A/C in each of the rooms make it nice for sleeping.
Last but not least, the view from there is truly spectacular!
This property couldn’t have been any better!! The BEST VACATION RENTAL EVER!!! Best view, best pool, best kitchen, comfy beds…. Just the best!!! We definitely want to return!!! We dream of this place on a daily basis!
The house in Malpais is absolutely breathtaking! The views are incredible, the house is perfect, and the accommodations were better than expected. We did have some troubles upon check in. When I checked in at the house, after a very long drive, I was told that the VRBO property manager did not tell John, the hotel manager, of our arrival and we ended up spending the first night in the hotel as the house was not yet ready for us. This was very disappointing but overall the rest of the week was incredible and would love to go back!
Estuvimos 5 noches en Casa Moana y pasamos espectacular; eramos 5 adultos y 6 niños y la casa se ajustó perfecto a nuestras necesidades. Es tal cual las fotos, super recomendable.
La comunicación fue muy buena.
La recomiendo
The house is amazing. View and pool spectacular. Rooms clean and comfortable. Cindy the manager helped us with everything an d was wonderful to work with . Set up amazing cooking class with Barb, our dinners, surfing lessons, massages, fishing and zip lining. The house is just above the hotel so nice to be able to walk down to bar/restaurant. Food there was excellent!!! We had tire issues on way there and staff helped us get that situated too!
Note: you absolutely need 4x4 to get to the house. We parked our non 4x4 at hotel and walked up but it is VERY steep.
Probably should have taken shuttle from airport and rented ATVs for the week instead.
Wish there had been more chaises by the pool for everyone to have place to lounge. And yes WiFi did not always function but that seemed to be global issue not specific to house.
La casa es muy cómoda y con una vista impresionante. Se disfruta y descansa de manera plena. Recomendada para actividades familiares y amigos con plan de descanso y actividades relax.
Our three generation family traveled to Malpais as this year's annual week-at-the-beach to reconnect and have fun. The setting of Casa Moana couldn't have been more perfect for teenagers through the generations to grandparents. The house was absolutely lovely, equipped with everything we could possibly need. Jon was always readily responsive to all of our needs, and arranged for tours (canopy tour and zip lining, snorkeling and whale watching, surfing lessons for our 2 oldest grandsons, and a tour to the waterfalls and cliff jumping. In between all this activity the lovely pool was waiting for us, to begin and end our days.
I must reinforce the other reviews for this house …. believe us all when we say ATVs are a must, and the preferred way to get around town and to the beaches. It is really not walkable, and the roads are a challenge until you get used to them. With that said, our boys thoroughly enjoyed "chauffeuring" the rest of us around on the ATVs after very quickly becoming acclimated. Cabs are also easy to call and very responsive, should you choose not to drive into town for dinner. I would also caution renters to determine whether the hotel below is open and the restaurant available for meals if you are travelling during the off season as we were. We were able, however, to walk up the driveway to another hotel with bar and restaurant in the property next door. All in all, nevertheless, this was a most marvelous trip and family experience. Our sincere thanks to Aidan and Jon!
Joyce and Richard
Bethesda, MD, USA
joyce w.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Rachel S.
19 Jan 2019
Amazing place to stay
Pros: amazing view of the ocean, great pool, and great open living plan- couldn’t hear anyone in their rooms and it was very private. The bathrooms were really nice and the maids cleaned so well every time they were there. There’s also some cool bugs, monkeys, and iguanas around the property which was cool to see! Easy to set up activities with the manager.
Cons: road up requires 4x4 unlike roads in town; these are small nit picky things but WiFi doesn’t reach all rooms and the main fridge was not cold enough but there was a back up fridge for ice and keeping things cold.
Overall an amazing house and we had a fabulous time!
Rachel S.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2018
Verified
10/10 Excellent
ronald g.
8 Nov 2018
Great Vacation
We had a great time at this lovely house.
ronald g.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2018
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Marisa C.
12 Aug 2018
Loved the house! Perfect for our 3 families. The view was awesome, would definitely come back again.
Thoroughly enjoyed our time in MalPais. The house was our own private resort, with stunning views. The weather was great. we even got to see an electrical storm - thanks Aidan! I’m sure you had that set up for us. 😊 We enjoyed the MalPais zip lining, walking in the protected national park in Cabuya, and a trek to Montezuma. Highly recommend quads and/or the side by side 4 wheel vehicle to cruise around in. Perfect family vacation.
Marisa C.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Laura C.
29 Jul 2018
The Perfect House!
Wow! This house was amazing! Plenty of room for our family of 10. A well stocked kitchen made cooking a breeze. All of the rooms and bathrooms were spacious and comfortable. The staff at hotel Moana was friendly and helpful. I only wish that we could've stayed longer.
Laura C.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2018
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Jim S.
11 Mar 2018
The pic's don't tell the half of it. It's a very special place in my families memories.
This experience was exactly what I wanted for my family. There were 11 of us 6 adults and 5 kids 10 to 17. It was quite an experience getting there, but I wouldn't change it for the world. The roads are a challenge and the driveway it an amazing experience. That being said I wouldn't want to do it in the rainy season. Always rent a 4x4 otherwise it will be a real drill. The house is amazing with room for 11 with no problems and views that kept me at the house for 10 days we were there. The rest of the family did everything that was offered in the area. None of us wanted to leave, but were off to the next adventure. Enjoy your stay we sure did.
Jim S.
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2018
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Conrad F.
21 Jan 2018
Wonderful ocean views in a quiet elegant setting
We had an amazing time - we were two families for a week over New Year's Eve. The house was just as shown - well appointed, very spacious and private with an incredible view and stunning sunsets - perfectly watched from the infinity pool where we had a hard time distinguishing the edge of the pool to the ocean - true infinity. We walked down to Hotel Moana Papaya lounge for several meals and the staff there were super friendly and the meals great (with nearby monkey displays to make the breakfasts even more memorable). As well the Hotel staff at the registration desk (Cindy and Maria) helped us to arrange local transport for regular surf lessons. We also had Ono Cuisine come to prepare a few meals and Thor and Maria did not disappoint. We organized lots of day trips - birding, surfing, hiking - through Anywhere Costa Rica - we would highly recommend them. All in all a wonderful stay and we would not hesitate to return.
Conrad F.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2017
Verified
8/10 Good
Laura C.
17 Jan 2018
Well laid out for a large family group so there is a feel of privacy and connection at the same time
Stayed with a multi-generation family group of 8. Enjoyed the layout of the bedrooms and bathrooms - we all had our space. Central kitchen, dining and lounge overlooking the pool and ocean view is ideal for a group.
Laundry onsite and driveway space for cars/atv’s.
Upper level ‘hacienda’ is a lovely spot with shade and usually a breeze.
The location is both a blessing and a curse. The views, breeze and fresh (read not dusty) air is wonderful. However there is a lack of trees for shade and the roadway in/up from the main road is brutal and frankly dangerous. Also to walk down to the hotel/restaurant from the house, one needs to walk on a steep rocky dirt path (unlit) entering the restaurant at the service entrance to the kitchen.
The kitchen needs some immediate sprucing up including more/better contents. Amount and quality of towels needs improvement.
Surprised that there was no propane for cooking on our arrival and it took several days to rectify.
Would not recommend for anyone with mobility issues- this applies in general to Mal Pais as the roads are very pitted/potholes and cause jarring rides. Within walking distance of the main drag of shops/restaurants/Carmen beach for those in shape (2km) and willing to get very hot and covered in roadway dust/dirt and playing a bit of ‘Frogger’!! Atv’s are great to get groceries (very few taxis available).
Excellent restaurants including Moana, The Bakery, Mary’s, Caracolas. Lovely people and generally great service. Running shoes and/or sport sandles are a must - if you’re an individual/family who likes pristine high end high heeled glamour then this town is not for you. If you are in good shape, like to be active and don’t mind a bit of dust and dirt then you will see past the potholes and be able to soak up all this town has to offer!
Truly a memorable trip for our group aged 14-77!!!
Laura C.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2017
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Charles S.
15 Feb 2016
Great Family Vacation
We just returned from 2 weeks at Casa Moana and it was awesome. We had 2 separate families and 3 kids under 3 years old. The owner Aiden was responsive to my questions and helped me sort out a snafu with my payment which was appreciated. Highlights: Excellent staff, ability to order room service from the restaurant which was super tasty and unexpected, huge infinity pool overlooking the entire Mal Pais / Santa teresa Coast, gorgeous sunsets. The house was one of the few I have found to be safe for young children and they erected a temporary but effective fence to prevent toddlers from roaming into the pool. The house is HUGE and all the suites have separate entrances/locks so it feels like a private bed a breakfast. We saw all sorts of animals and wildlife on the property. The cleaning staff did an amazing job of keeping the property immaculate. There were a couple things that broke or didn't work great but Carla and the staff we on top of everything and it's the middle of the jungle so we didn't expect things to happen overnight. The property is perched on top of a ridge so the road can be a little dicey coming in. There's a big drop off the back side of the road as you enter the property but we found it only added to the charm of the adventure that is Costa Rica and it keeps you paying attention! Having rented many different homes now in Costa Rica this one was hands down the nicest with a lovely group of people to help you find your way around town. Book it now!
Charles S.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Michele D.
22 Jul 2015
Best vacation ever!!
For my husbands 50th birthday, we chose to spend 7 days and celebrate at Casa Moana with six of our close friends. We all thoroughly enjoyed our time at the house as well as visiting the local villages.
The house created the ultimate location to meet in the pool/jacuzzi, gather for meals in the spacious kitchen and dining room or relax in the indoor and outdoor living areas. The house and rooms were all spacious. We all thought the pictures of Casa Moana simply do not do the home justice and the views from all rooms and the pool take your breath away. All bedrooms have their own air conditioning units and sleeping is divine. We all meet up for breakfast at the Papaya Lounge each morning at Hotel Moana, highly recommended. We rented 4 wheelers in Santa Teresa and easily navigated the driveway to the home as well as touring Mal Pais.
Bruno and staff were exceptional! Recommend you set up massages on day one and the day before you leave (more if you can). Having a massage with the light breeze and sounds of the ocean & infinity pool, amazing! We also set up having Nellie prepare dinner for us one evening. Delicious and fine dining without the need to leave your home. One of our friends ranked the meal in the top 3 he ever had in his life! For any excursion you need, just call Bruno & he will set all logistics up for you. So simple!
My husband had a birthday to remember and the rest of the party were also thoroughly impressed with our vacation. I can honestly say that we all had a difficult time leaving Casa Moana and Mal Pais. Counting the days until we can return.
Michele D.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Tania B.
12 Mar 2015
Just Fabulous!!!
Just got back from a week at Casa Moana... The pictures that Aidon posted on Vrbo does not do the home justice. The house is so much grandeur than what you would expect...Its actually huge! The house is also built like a hotel, so that all the rooms are not next to each other, (everyone has their privacy)..
Pool and outdoor area's are fantastic... I think that Casa Moana probably has the best sunset and moon views around...easy walk into town 15-20 minutes, if you do not have a car....5 minutes down the road if you do have one, make sure its a 4 wheel drive or you wont be able to get to the house...
I have traveled are around the world and this is one of the nicest places I have stayed...
XXXXX 5 stars !!!!