A luxurious retreat for nature lovers
Nested on top of a hill, Casa Teja is the ideal location for those desiring a private retreat in the middle of nature, away from city noises. You will wake up to the song of birds and howler monkeys.
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With majestic views of the primary tropical forest and the Pacific Ocean, the property is a mere 10- to 15-minute drive to the beach and Tamarindo's succulent cuisine and active night life.
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There are many day-excursions and activities that can be organised in the area.
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For the convenience and safety of our guests, a guard (Rigo) and his wife, the housekeeper (Maria-José), live on-site permanently.
Accommodation
The 2-acre property comprises 2 houses - Casa Teja with 3 double bedrooms, and Casa Bella Vista with 1 double bedroom, 1 twin bedroom and a sofa-bed in the living room, giving you the flexibility to rent Casa Teja, for up to 6 guests, or both houses for up to 10-12 guests. Both houses feature fully equipped kitchens. The entire property will be for your exclusive use, whatever the size of your party.
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Access is easy from Cañafistula, situated on route 162, the main road going from Santa Cruz to Villareal/Tamarindo. You do not need a 4x4 car to reach the house, although we would advise a 4x4 during the winter season to facilitate some excursions.
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We enjoy a 5-year record of total customer satisfaction
Property Plan and Floor Plans of Casa Teja & Casa Bella Vista
Booking conditions
Casa Teja (up to 6 guests) - Euros 500/day
Casa Teja & Casa Bella Vista (up to 10-12 guests). - Euros 800/day
Conditions:
30% payable at time of reservation or one month before entry, whichever the later; balance on entry.
No reimbursement of already paid amounts in case of cancellation within 30 days from date of entry.
Extended stay discount: 10% for rentals of 7 nights or more.
Minimum stay 4 days.
Note:
We will be happy to help you arrange transportation from Liberia or San José airport.
Similarly, should you want to rent the accommodation as a B&B or with a chef-at-home, we will do our utmost to provide you with an offer for the additional service
Discover Costa Rica Lifestyle
We joke saying that
"Casa Teja is in the jungle and only
10 minutes away from the (human) jungle"
Experience
Pura Vida
We are fortunate to be in a "Blue Zone", areas in the world where people live the longest - the second oldest man in the world lives in Nicoya, 40 minutes away! As to the noise, when in Casa Teja, one of the few perceptible noise you will hear is that of the refrigerator. Otherwise, you will hear birds and the rustling of tree leaves. Should you want to enjoy nature, you may go to bed early (sunset is at around 6 pm) and wake up early (sunrise is around 5 am) and go for early morning walks in the vicinity - our 2 dogs will love walking with you. However, should you prefer to go out and enjoy good food and party a little longer, Tamarindo is a mere 10 minutes away with a great offering.​
Wolfie
your walk companion !
Amenities
Housekeeping 6 days a week, WiFi, Flat-screen TV with SKY satellite, DVD player with DVDs, books, games, Bluetooth MegaBoom 3, safe boxes in each house, ceiling fans in each room and outside covered areas, basic toiletries in bathrooms, beach towels, fully-equipped kitchen, barbecue, pizza oven, laundry room, on-site parking.
View additional information in the House Rules & Information Memorandum, a copy of which is in each bedroom.
Location and access
The exact location of Casa Teja can be found in Waze under "Casa Teja Guanacaste" (the house located in the 27 de Abril Canton)
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Casa Teja is 50 minutes from Liberia airport by car, the second largest international airport in Costa Rica, with direct international flights to the US (Atlanta, Houston, Miami, New York, Seattle, etc.) and Amsterdam, Zurich, Toronto and London
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In addition, Sansa, the local airline, operates 4 to 5 scheduled flights a day linking the small Tamarindo airport to San José (50-minute flight)
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Photo Gallery
Outside views
The image above shows Casa Teja and the pool in the upper part of the picture and Casa Bella Vista in the bottom part​​​
Aerial views of the property with Casa Teja, the Rancho, and the pool showing the luxurious vegetation
Entrance & Open Areas
Views of Casa Teja entrance and outside living and dining
Outside Dining / Living Casa Teja
Outside Dining / Living Casa Teja
Outside Dining / Living Casa Bella Vista
Pool & Deck
Outside Living Casa Teja
Outside Living Casa Bella Vista
Bedrooms & Interior Areas
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Casa Teja has 3 double bedrooms (Jaguar, Rana & Mariposa)
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Casa Bella Vista has 1 double bedroom (Tucan) and 1 twin bedroom (Mono), and a sofa bed in the living (king size)
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Every bed is equipped with an individual mosquito net, in addition to the windows which all have mosquito nets.
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Every bedroom has ceiling fans. There is no air conditioning (except in bedroom Mono) as there is always a little breeze.
Bedroom Jaguar
Bedroom Jaguar
Bedroom Jaguar
Outside Shower Bedroom Jaguar
Bedroom Rana
Bathroom Rana
Bedroom Mariposa
Bedroom Tucan
Interior Living Room Casa Teja
Bathroom Bella Vista
Bedroom Mono
Interior Living Room Casa Bella Vista
Kitchen
Kitchen Casa Teja
Kitchen Casa Bella Vista
Kitchen Casa Teja
Kitchen Casa Bella Vista
The Rancho - Pool dining
The "Rancho" is a separate covered outside dining place next to the pool, with a barbecue and pizza oven, where you will love having more casual meals.
The garden
You will see howler monkeys in the garden - and hear them!
Our garden has a wide variety of plants - citruses, palm trees, many kind of cactuses, etc. In the winter season, May to November, many howler monkeys come to eat tree leaves, jumping from tree to tree in our garden. Our property stands in their path going from an area to another. Also, sunsets are just beautiful.
Playa Avellanas, the nearby beach, and Lola's
Playa Avellanas is probably the nicest beach in the area. The sand is white and like powder and the water deliciously warm. Whether you want to swim, surf, sunbath or play in the ocean waves, there is no better place. Playa Avellanas is closer to Casa Teja than from Tamarindo.
Should you want to enjoy lunch under the palm trees, with your feet almost in the ocean, Lola's is the place. Food is great, the atmosphere very laidback - perfect for lunch or drinks before sunset. Sunsets at Playa Avellanas are absolutely magic as you are looking towards the West
What Our Guests Say
Our guests are the heart of Casa Teja and we strive to provide them with the best possible experience.
Michelle, Toronto
Layal
"Excellent stay. Enjoyed the house thoroughly. Outdoor kitchen lots of fun. Pool great place to cool off. Kids had a great time as well in the house. Internet worked great. Beds comfortable, rooms are spacious. Property is private. Rutal property, but everything from grocery to restaurants within the area. Anywhere from 10-20 minutes. Beaches also close by"
"Amazing listing with two small houses and a pool. Located in the middle of the forest, the views and biodiversity are stunning. Close to Tamarindo for people interested to visit. Guard presence made us feel safe. Overall, very positive experience and definitely recommended."
"This place is absolutely beautiful - the photos don't do it justice! Cleaner 6 times a week is a great bonus and guard on the property makes it super safe. You're surrounded by wildlife so nature lovers is a must"
Pete, New York
"Casa Teja was the highlight of our trip. The view was spectacular and the property itself was as described. Highly recommend staying with Philippe, who was accommodating and communicative throughout"
Ivan, New York
"This house was amazing. The views from the house were spectacular and felt very safe. The house is beautifully decorated, well kept, and contained everything we needed for cooking and lounging. Rigo the guard and the housekeeper were wonderful and addressed all of our needs. Highly recommend this home and we will definitely be back!"