Secluded 2-palapa villa in Dominical offers stunning ocean and jungle views, tropical luxury, and private pools, perfect for couples seeking adventure and serenity in Costa Rica.
Overview
Villa Temenos is a private retreat perched 300 feet above the Pacific Ocean on a hillside surrounded by jungle in Dominical, Costa Rica. This property is designed to host up to four guests, with two guests accommodated in each of the two separate private palapas. Experience modern tropical luxury while enjoying the natural beauty and adventure that Costa Rica offers.
The Space
The compound features two tropical-style palapas with thatched roofs and Balinese-inspired design. Each palapa includes:
- A luxurious bedroom with a king-sized bed
- A private bathroom
- Air conditioning in the bedroom and bathroom
- Ocean and jungle views on all sides
The interiors showcase carefully selected native woods, maintaining clean and contemporary lines. Elegant tropical accents include cool Colombian limestone floor tiles and sandstone carvings imported from Bali.
Upper Palapa
- Two-story layout
- Open living room on the first floor
- Bedroom on the second floor
- Powder room and full-size laundry facilities
- Small kitchen concealed behind sliding rich wood louver doors, equipped with:
- Refrigerator
- Two-burner stove
- Microwave
- Sink
This kitchen is ideal for preparing breakfast, lunch, or cocktails before dining out at local restaurants.
Internet Connectivity
In June 2022, the internet was upgraded. Speeds measured at the foot of the beds are as follows:
- Upper palapa: 104 Mbps download, 5.68 Mbps upload
- Lower palapa: 73.3 Mbps download, 5.46 Mbps upload
Guest Access and Pricing
Each palapa is designed to accommodate one or two guests, making the villa perfect for one or two couples seeking privacy with similar experiences. The base rental rate covers the upper palapa only. A small additional nightly fee per guest applies when renting the second palapa for the third and fourth guests; this is calculated automatically by Airbnb.
Guests renting the villa have exclusive access to the entire property during their stay; no other guests are accommodated simultaneously.
Additional Information
- Access to the upper terrace and pool requires climbing 60 steps from the driveway.
- While bedrooms are air-conditioned and can be closed off, the rest of the villa is open-air.
- The pool is not heated and relies on tropical sunlight to maintain a refreshing temperature.
- Guests must sign and return a rental agreement sent by the property owner. Failure to comply with terms, payment schedules, or return the agreement may lead to reservation cancellation.
- Some Airbnb category listings may be generic and not fully accurate. For example, "Beach essentials" may suggest snorkel equipment and a beach umbrella, which are not provided. However, beach towels and blankets are available.
- For any questions about specific amenities, guests are encouraged to contact the host directly.
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Recent Reviews
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Gregor
7 months ago
Toller Ausblick sehr schöner Pool hat uns sehr gut gefallen!
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Ágnes
7 months ago
Amazing view,which makes it absolute valuable. The pool was fantastic, the beds are comfortable, enough space, the nature is super close. Listen to instructions as you realy need a 4wheel car here.
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Benjamin
1 year ago
Villa Temenos is an absolute gem. The setting and views are stunning and provide for a truly unique experience. We loved the open format of the kitchen, living area, balconies, and cabana. There were so many places to blissfully relax and soak in pura vida. We got to know a few insects and critters :) but were expecting this, and there were no issues. Henry, the local host, is extremely pleasant, engaging, responsive, and happy to help. We found the location of Villa Temenos to be perfect - a stone's throw from Dominical beach, town center, and the BM grocery store and a quick 5-minute drive to Dominicalito. We surfed four days between Dominicalito and Dominical and loved having two options so close by. Our family of 4 had a magical stay!
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John
1 year ago
Beautiful views!
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Niamh
1 year ago
Villa Temenos is simply fantastic! We had the most wonderful stay. Truly so peaceful and beautiful, with toucans and macaws stopping by in the trees outside to say hello. Henry, the caretaker, is the friendliest and kindest person around. It was truly the best trip to relax & unwind within nature. The location to town is great and super easy to run in and out for groceries or to grab a bite to eat. The outdoor living space truly makes the villa! My husband and I kept commenting on how we’d never spent so much time outside on a trip and we loved it! We were there during the start of the green season so were able to have perfect mornings and afternoons then hangout under the covered area to listen to the evening rain and storms. Dean was responsive, hospitable, and provided the most helpful home guide. Truly appreciated! We can’t wait to return. Pura vida!
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Lucinda
1 year ago
We loved staying here! The place was very clean and close to Dominical town and 20 mins drive to Uvita. We enjoyed the wildlife and the pool, and how peaceful and clean it was. The outdoor kitchen/lounge was fine for making simple meals. We also walked to Dominical twice along the beach but I wouldn't recommend it because the walk up and down the hill is tough! You definitely need a 4wd for this property, as the description & other reviews mention.
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Jana
1 year ago
Words don’t do this place justice- you feel at one with nature! Very private but stunning. Henry was great and was there if we needed anything. Figure out the cab situation before getting there or rent a car. That was our only struggle. Great food around- Dominical sushi is awesome!!!!
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Spencer
1 year ago
What a place! You are half in the jungle but with a great view. Very private, but also 5 mins from the grocery store and Dominical. Dean and Henry were both great and responsive. We had to convince ourselves to leave the house, but waterfall hikes and kayaking were also great.
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K
1 year ago
This was the most beautiful house I have ever stayed in. Brian and I picked this house to celebrate our honeymoon and we could not have been happier! It is even more beautiful in person. Henry was absolutely wonderful and was quickly available if we needed him.
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Valerie
1 year ago
The most stunning views! This is a perfect property! The best views of the ocean, very private and safe! The house has everything you but the supermarket is only 4 minutes away!
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