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Villa CARAMBOLA of Villas Solar, Walk to Beach, Best Surf, Market & Restaurants

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Beach
Outdoor dining
1 bedroom, WiFi, bed sheets
Interior
TV, books

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2600 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Villa CARAMBOLA of Villas Solar, Walk to Beach, Best Surf, Market & Restaurants

Come relax in our fully equipped villas in the heart of Santa Teresa, just steps from the best surf in Costa Rica. Villa Carambola, one of 4 villas at Villas Solar is a cozy one bedroom house that perfectly suits a couple or a single traveler. Relax in the hammock on the private patio overlooking the garden of bananas, starfruit and papayas. Mainly built from local teak, this Villa is charming and quite comfy.
Our property is gated with a caretaker that lives onsite. We offer parking, wifi, tv, ac, a communal rancho with bbq. We are centrally located to many restaurants such as Soda Bosque and and Soda Pura vida, Kina Surf Shop is directly in front of Villas Solar, and we are just a 3 min walk to the supermarket and most importantly the beach with the best waves in the are by far for surfing.

Property manager

Greg Murray

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the villa: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: smoking outside only

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Phone

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Property does not allow children
  • Unit size: 600 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Behaved dogs are allowed, nonagressive only

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children

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
Onsite 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 indicated there is a 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

Property is also known as

Villa Carambola Villas Solar Walk Beach Best Surf Market s
Carambola Villas Solar Walk Beach Best Surf Market s
Villa Carambola Villas Solar Walk Beach Best Surf Market s
Villa Carambola Villas Solar Walk Beach Best Surf Market s
Carambola Villas Solar Walk Beach Best Surf Market s

About the area

Map
Santa Teresa, Puntarenas

What's nearby

  • Santa Teresa Beach - 3 min walk
  • Carmen Beach - 5 min walk
  • Cocal Beach - 5 min drive
  • Playa Mal País - 13 min drive
  • Hermosa Beach - 18 min drive

Getting around

  • Cóbano Airport (ACO) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kooks Smokehouse and Bar - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante Tiquicia - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The Somos Cafe - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Pronto Piccola Italia - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪The Roastery - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Villa CARAMBOLA of Villas Solar, Walk to Beach, Best Surf, Market & Restaurants pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Villa CARAMBOLA of Villas Solar, Walk to Beach, Best Surf, Market & Restaurants?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Villa CARAMBOLA of Villas Solar, Walk to Beach, Best Surf, Market & Restaurants?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Villa CARAMBOLA of Villas Solar, Walk to Beach, Best Surf, Market & Restaurants located?

Situated in Cóbano, this villa is within a 5-minute walk of Santa Teresa Beach and Carmen Beach. Cocal Beach and Grande Hermosa Tidepool are also within 2 mi (3 km).

Villa CARAMBOLA of Villas Solar, Walk to Beach, Best Surf, Market & Restaurants Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 17 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 17 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 17 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 17 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 17 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Luann D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great find!
We had a great time at Villas Solar. The property is lovely and well manitained in a great location. Greg the owner was very responsive and helpful. I would stay here again in the future
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erin N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Paradise Found
If you are thinking of booking a stay at Villas Solar, stop thinking about it and just book it. Everything about our stay was perfect from the location (literally 5 min walk to beach and several restaurants and groceries) to our excellent host, Greggory who was a wealth of information and extremely helpful in securing things like surf lessons. The accommodations themselves were a perfect blend of comfort, style and convenience. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Donna D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Authentic Costa Experience with comforts of home.
Enjoyed our stay at Villa Solar. Everything was as expected. Cute spot; very comfortable. The air was great, bed comfy. Grateful for the coffee.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

darren

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jane W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place, we came back just 2 days later!
Cute villa with great host in a great location. Property was clean and had all the amenities needed! Very close to the beach and to all the great restaurants. Greg, the host was a great source of information for things to do in the area. Luna, the villa dog was a treat as she kept us company on our patio every day! It was a wonderful stay! Would recommend and would definitely come back again!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Proximity to the beach was excellent. Safety and security were top notch. The villa was perfect for a relaxing vacation.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

David S.

Excellent location very well equipped
Very clean and comfortable in a great location . Great communication with Greg always dealt with our questions promptly. Top Place would recommend
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Richard D., McMasterville, Quebec, Canada

Outstanding!
This place was perfect! Greg was a fantastic host! Close to the beach (4min), Many restaurants close by, grocery store... We were on a 2 months trip to Costa Rica and this place is by far the best of the best! The dog Luna became a good friend of us! Thank you so much Greg for everything. We already miss you!
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ryan L.

great home!
Beautiful, clean home that's in the center of town and 30s from the best surf in the area. Greg was an excellent communicator and we found his property to be the perfect home base for our stay. He was also flexible when we were running behind schedule on our check-out. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Rachel P.

Absolutely perfect
Great location minutes from the beach and minutes from the grocery store, restaurants, etc. All of Greg's villas are within a gated area so you can step off the busy, crowded, dusty street and have privacy. Greg was very helpful to get us set up with a fishing charter and surfboard lessons through his inside, local connections. We loved staying here and will definitely come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jascha F.

Fantastic place in a perfect location
I stayed 10 nights in at Villas Solar in Santa Teresa. It was supposed to be 8, but I was enjoying myself too much and extended the trip. The villa is well-equipped, comfortable, and set in a private courtyard. But just outside the proprerty is the main road of Santa Teresa. You can walk to many restuarants, a grocery store, and most importantly, the beach. Greg was a fantastic host. We had some great conversations and he offered plenty of local tips. He also hooked me up with a great surf instructor and ATV rental. And, of course, Luna the dog was always around to say "hi" or just fall asleep on the floor next to me. Villas Solar was the perfect blend of hospitality, convenience, and comfort.
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

Kelsi W., New York, NY

Amazing location and really a home away from home!
Greg is the BEST! Extremely responsive and a genuinely wonderful person. He helped me out when I had issues at the bank and was so kind to help set up our tours and taxis. I highly recommend this cozy villa and any of the homes treat are part of Villas Solar. There's a juice shop around the corner, great spots to eat within walking distance, and the beach is just a couple minutes walk from the house. The villa is perfect and has everything you need, plus the mattress is very comfortable. Luna is adorable and so sweet. I will definitely be back!! ¡Pura vida!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2018

8/10 Good

Susan B.

lovely well equipped villa close to the beach
We had a wonderful week, the villa was attractive and well treed around it for ample privacy from neighbours in the small gated community. Greg's dog, Luna was a lovely friend during our stay. We could hear the howler monkeys from our villa. It was close to the beach, shops and great restaurants. We enjoyed shopping for all of the fresh foods and cooking for ourselves most nights. Beautiful weather, quiet beaches, great vacation destination.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

Taylor E.

Cool and comfortable
Villa Carambola was the perfect launching pad for my girlfriend and me in Santa Teresa. The little villa was just the right size for the two of us and the location was very central to best breaks and great restaurants in town. Greg was a great host and provided us with insider info on the best vendors in town, local restaurants, and surf shops. I would highly recommend anyone to stay at Villa Solar if they plan on staying in Santa Teresa. First Class!

10/10 Excellent

Daniel S.

Awesome place, good location
We stayed in Villa Carambola at Villas Solar. Very nice place... beautiful teak construction, nice little kitchen, and great patio for lounging/napping. We stayed for two weeks just for surfing. The place is a few minute walk to the beach break at Playa Santa Teresa and walkable to surf Playa Carmen. Walkable to several good restaurants. Greg, the owner, is super friendly and has the lowdown on good places to eat, surf, rent quads, get tours, etc. The caretakers Elisa and Chino are very friendly, but I don't speak much Spanish so unfortunately didn't get to know them well. Their dog Luna is super friendly. I would recommend Villas Solar. They are a great value. The only downside I found was that the main road through Santa Teresa is nearby and it is noisy. I'll point out that at night with the A/C you can shut the windows to block some noise. I'll also mention that VRBO is a little strange... when you book, you have to make two payments: one to VRBO for their listing service, and one to Greg for a deposit. I promise Greg isn't trying to rip you off.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2017

10/10 Excellent

JULIE T.

Great spot...quiet end of town
We stayed at Gregs for 2 weeks. We had some bad luck happen while we were there and Greg was a huge help .He was super considerate and offered suggestions regularly. The cabin was super clean,safe and super cute...and came with the best dog ever..Luna. The caretakers were very quiet and did a great job keeping the place clean.Highly recommend this place .
Stayed 15 nights in Feb 2017