Experience the elemental beauty and rejuvenating spirit of Punta Banco in our all-seasons wavefront studio. Nestled between the jungle and the ocean on a half-acre of lush beachfront gardens, our lovingly converted banana container offers a cozy and dry air-conditioned bedroom, kitchen, spacious outdoor bathroom, and a shady teak front deck where you can relax in the sea breeze. Our studios are perfect for the discerning digital nomad, previously feral wave hound, or ocean minded couple. The space Located just steps from the Pacific Ocean, multiple quality surf breaks, and a refreshing natural cool dip, our Zapotillo Studio is both a true stoke station and an oasis of tranquility. With private parking, fast wifi, abundant natural spring water, and seasonal fresh fruit and herbs on-site, you'll have everything you need for a comfortable and memorable stay. Our kitchenettes are stocked with quality cookware, a small fridge, and all the tropical kitchen essentials to pick and peel garden fruit or make fresh catch sushi. You are guaranteed to sleep soundly on queen-sized memory foam mattresses and wake up to the soothing sounds of nature that surround our little bit of paradise. Stretch in the mornings and sip drinks in the evenings from our canopy deck. And when you're ready to paddle out, simply walk over to our small, local-run surf shop located right out front. We'll connect you with rentals, lessons, and guidance to make the most of your time in the water. That same surf shop doubles as a cafe in the mornings in dry season, offering local coffee and delicious healthy smoothies :) Guest access You'll have access to one side of our container duplex, private front deck, shared canopy deck, front and back yards, and gardens. One parking space is available on site. Our tiny, locally run surf shop (Bodega Surf Supply) is located just out front where you can arrange rentals, lessons, and get info on where and when to surf in town. Other things to note Bodega Surf Supply is a small community & conservation-minded surf shop and rental business. Our wavefront location in Punta Banco serves as a meetup point for surf lessons with local instructors, supplies hard-to-find surf essentials, and provides comfy digs for discerning wave hounds. It is also home to Urchin Surfboards - which are shaped right out back in our garden workshop. A Little About Us: Pat & Christie are two Floridian lovebirds who quickly flew the coop to Costa Rica as soon as they finished school. We’ve been living happily in Punta Banco for 15 years. Our other project, The Yoga Farm, is where we make our home, teach, build, plant, and continue to grow ourselves. Wilmer and Becky, both born and raised in PB, and are as pura vida as they come. On any given day they surf, fish, teach, shoot photos, guide, and hustle around Pavones, all while keeping an incredible home and raising a beautiful family. We all look forward to helping make your time in Banco a magical and memorable experience.

## The Space

Experience the natural beauty and refreshing atmosphere of Punta Banco in our year-round wavefront studio. Situated on half an acre of lush beachfront gardens between the jungle and the ocean, this thoughtfully converted banana container offers a cozy, air-conditioned bedroom, a kitchen, a spacious outdoor bathroom, and a shaded teak front deck where you can unwind in the ocean breeze.

Our studios are ideal for digital nomads, former wave enthusiasts, or couples who love the ocean.

Located just steps from the Pacific Ocean, several quality surf breaks, and a cool natural swimming spot, the Zapotillo Studio serves as both an energizing surf base and a peaceful retreat. The space includes private parking, high-speed Wi-Fi, abundant natural spring water, and seasonal fresh fruit and herbs grown on-site.

The kitchenette is equipped with quality cookware, a small refrigerator, and all the essentials needed to prepare garden-fresh fruit or sushi from your catch. Sleep soundly on queen-sized memory foam mattresses and wake to the calming sounds of nature surrounding this little slice of paradise.

Start your day stretching and enjoy drinks in the evening from the canopy deck. When you're ready to surf, the small, locally operated surf shop right outside offers rentals, lessons, and expert advice to help you make the most of your time in the water. During the dry season mornings, the surf shop also serves as a café featuring local coffee and healthy smoothies.

## Guest Access

Guests have access to one side of the container duplex, including a private front deck, shared canopy deck, front and back yards, and gardens. One parking space is available on the property.

The nearby surf shop, Bodega Surf Supply, is a small community-focused business where you can arrange equipment rentals, lessons, and get local surf information.

## Amenities

- Air-conditioned bedroom with queen-sized memory foam mattress  
- Kitchenette with quality cookware and small refrigerator  
- Spacious outdoor bathroom  
- Shaded teak front deck and shared canopy deck  
- Private parking space  
- Fast Wi-Fi  
- Natural spring water  
- Seasonal fresh fruit and herbs on-site  
- Access to local surf shop offering rentals, lessons, and surf guidance  
- Morning café service during dry season with local coffee and smoothies  

## About Bodega Surf Supply

Bodega Surf Supply is a community-oriented surf shop and rental business focused on conservation. Located beachfront in Punta Banco, it serves as a hub for surf lessons with local instructors and provides essential surf gear. The shop also houses Urchin Surfboards, handcrafted in the garden workshop behind the property.

## About Us

Pat and Christie are a couple from Florida who moved to Costa Rica shortly after finishing school. They have lived happily in Punta Banco for 15 years. Their other project, The Yoga Farm, is where they live, teach, build, plant, and continue personal growth.

Wilmer and Becky, lifelong Punta Banco residents, embody the pura vida lifestyle. They surf, fish, teach, photograph, guide, and manage their home while raising a wonderful family in Pavones.

Together, we look forward to making your stay in Punta Banco a memorable and magical experience.

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Excellent stay at the end of the world 🤩

Patrick and Christie were great. Very helpful and communicative. Very sweet and tidy little place close to the beach and surfing.

Patrick and Christie were really friendly and proactive. They helped us with request/problems and shared recommendations. The accommodation was clean and looked like the pictures. It’s a quite and peaceful place perfect for surfing. The beach was right across the streets. All in all would recommend.

Perfect location and a great place to unwind and enjoy sun and waves!

This is my third time staying here and I will always be coming back. Christy and Pat are such good hosts, always available and I loved finding fresh lines of avocados waiting for me from the garden. Can’t wait to be back! Thanks for everything!

I LOVE staying in this magical place. It is so cozy and comfortable while still giving you the lush jungle vibes. It’s very well maintained and it has all the attention to detail. Path and Christy are amazing hosts and made my stay feel like I was at home. I love their smoothie bar right outside my door with some of the best smoothies I have ever had. The ice bath is a nice touch and some of the best surf on a stunning beach is right outside your door. Can’t wait to be back!

We absolutely loved staying here. The apartment is beautiful and so thoughtfully designed, and the surroundings are picturesque. Christie and Pat are fabulous hosts. We’ll definitely be coming back!

We were absolutely impressed with this wonderful well thought out place. The location is incredible, right across the sea, very close to the jungle. It was very clean, the shower a nice experience, all very tastefully designed and decorated.  The communication was great, if there were any questions, they looked and acted directly for a solution. The smoothies right outside the door are the best we've ever had. All in all, we experienced a piece of paradise, a thousand thanks for that, Michael and Jess

Wir waren absolut begeistert von dieser wundervollen gut durchdachten Unterkunft. Die Lage ist unglaublich, direkt gegenüber vom Meer, ganz nah am Dschungel. Es war sehr sauber, die Dusche ein schönes Erlebnis, alles sehr geschmackvoll gestaltet und eingerichtet.  Die Kommunikation war super, wenn es Fragen gab, wurde direkt nach einer Lösung geschaut und gehandelt. Die Smoothies direkt vor der Tür sind die besten, die wir je getrunken haben. Alles in allem haben wir ein Stück vom Paradies erlebt, tausend Dank dafür, Michael und Jess

So glad you enjoyed it Micheal! Hope to see you back soon :)

The place is very attractively designed. We particularly liked the bathroom. The location on the beach is great. Personally, the place, a converted container, was a little too cramped for me. But since you spend most of your time outside, it's absolutely fine for a few days.

Die Unterkunft ist sehr ansprechend gestaltet. Das Bad hat uns besonders gut gefallen. Die Lage am Strand ist großartig. Mir persönlich war die Unterkunft, ein umgebauter Container, etwas zu eng. Aber da man die meiste Zeit draußen verbringt, ist es für ein paar Tage absolut ok.

We had the best time in Punta Banco, the airbnb is so close to the beautiful beach and very peaceful. The beach is beautiful with amazing sunsets and quiet surf. We will be back for sure. Also delicious smoothies from The Bodega just out front 🤤

So glad you enjoyed your time in Punta Banco! Looking forward to seeing you back around in the future :)))

An indescribable stay in this part of Costa Rica, in the province of Puntarenas... The location (facing the sea) of this charming accommodation, designed with taste and for the sake of comfort, allows you to enjoy a different morning (sunrise) and evening (sunset) show every day. It's an invitation to take time, slow down, listen and be grateful. An indescribable energy emanates from this wild and authentic corner of land, and I think the locals have their share of responsibility in this feeling that is difficult to describe, they who, with humility, have a lot to offer. If you're looking for authenticity, this is the place to go. If you're looking for peace and serenity, this is the place to go. Taste the coffee cocoa smoothie!!

Un séjour indescriptible dans cette partie du Costa Rica, dans la province de Puntarenas... La location (face à la mer) de ce charmant logement, conçu avec goût et dans un souci de confort, vous permet de profiter chaque jour d'un spectacle matinal (lever du soleil) et nocturne (coucher du soleil) différent. C'est une invitation à prendre le temps, à ralentir, à écouter et à être reconnaissant. Une énergie indescriptible émane de ce coin de terre sauvage et authentique, et je pense que les locaux ont leur part de responsabilité dans ce sentiment difficile à décrire, eux qui, avec humilité, ont beaucoup à offrir. Si vous recherchez l'authenticité, c'est ici qu'il faut aller. Si vous recherchez le calme et la sérénité, c'est ici qu'il faut aller. Goûtez le smoothie au cacao du café !!

Great spot in Banco, right next to the river! Super clean, well stocked kitchen, nice comfy bed and the A/C worked great. Looking forward to coming back!

This was my first vacation in six years! Everything about our stay was nothing less than amazing. The property and living quarters are so well thought out and welcoming, bursting with color and small details which make a grand impact. Literally a hop, skip, and  jump away from the beach. The outside shower was an experience in itself. Felt like we had our own little oasis. The only huge issue was… having to leave. Going back as soon as we possibly can. Book now! You will not be disappointed! 🇨🇷🌊🏄🏾‍♀️🌴🌅🌺🤗🥇

Very cozy corner near the sea and easy access to the beach literally in a few steps, the guys are very responsive and pleasant in communication helped with answers to all our questions, and recommended an excellent instructor in surfing, thanks to which I from the first day began to board and got a lot of fun from riding! Thank you very much, I will definitely come back and recommend to everyone!

Amazing stay! perfect location a few steps from the beach. check in was super easy and got great recommendations from the hosts. Would definitely come back!

This is beautiful little get away,  perfect for 1 or 2 people.  I thoroughly enjoyed my time and will definitely be back.

Beautiful spot! Filled with everything you need to cook at home, fast WiFi for WFH, and just a short drive from great surf in Pavones. Would recommend a higher clearance vehicle even in the dry season - the potholes can get decent sized especially after a big rain.

Thanks so much for staying with us Serena! We would love to have you back anytime :))

Perfect crash pad for solo traveler or a couple. Pat & Christi made me feel right home. Punta banco beach was right out front through the trees. Good surf when the swell is too small for other breaks. If you are looking to hangout and relax it is perfect for that as well. There’s a serene creek right down the road and beach out front. Fruit and wildlife in the yard.

Thanks for staying with us Carlo! Hope to see you back this way again :)

I loved this little home away from home. It felt like a little bit of luxury and comfort after a more rustic 3 week stay at the yoga farm. Patrick and Christie are absolutely lovely. Every morning I would walk out to the beach and have my coffee and then back to the bodega for my morning smoothie. Perfect way to start the day. I would definitely recommend this as the perfect spot to stay in punta banco.

Thanks so much for saying with us Michelle! Hope to see you back this way down the road :)

Best place in the world! Amazing spot and super cozy home 🌞

Thanks for the kind words Lua! Looking forward to when our paths cross again :)

Patrick is a great host and his Airbnb is beautiful. The best part was how close it was to the beach -- literally steps away! I highly recommend this spot.

Beautiful and creative little studio right in front of the beach and a fun wave! Very nice to have an AC room to escape to in the middle of the day to catch up on work or a nap! Patrick was super helpful and had great communication prior to and during my stay for anything I needed. The bodega surf supply in front of the studio has awesome smoothies and sweet vibes! Thanks Patrick…see ya next time!

It was great getting to host and know ya Ryan! Hope to cross paths again down the line :)

I spent a 6 week stay at Pat and Christie’s and I couldn’t have been happier with the location, the space, the amenities and the community. Pat and Christie thought of absolutely everything when building out and designing the space. There are all the conveniences of a full size kitchen, a very comfy mattress and super soft bedding. The bathroom extends off the back of the main space, creating even more room and there you will find the outdoor shower of your dreams…all just steps from the ocean. There’s also a yoga mat, beach blanket and towel, plenty of baskets for clothing and storage, a rechargeable fan and light in case of a power outage and AC!  Christie and Pat are super responsive, communicative and are simply just two of the most wonderful humans.  They poured themselves and the love they have for Punta Banco into the space and you just can’t help but be embraced by it during your stay.  This spot isn’t to be missed!

Our stay at Patrick’s place was truly a dream in paradise. The location was as perfect as it gets. The space itself was clean and aesthetically pleasing. It felt luxurious in the craftsmanship and attention to detail. We slept so well and loved the bathroom! So many gems. I can’t wait to return!

The place was super cozy. The idea of remodeling containers was very clever. I felt very comfortable there. The streets to the property are very much provided with holes where it has made it a little difficult to get to the property. But you're there for now you have a little piece of paradise

Die Unterkunft war super gemütlich. Die Idee Container umzubauen war sehr schlau. Ich habe mich dort sehr wohl gefühlt. Die Straßen zu der Unterkunft sind war sehr stark mit Löcher versehen wo es ein wenig schwer gemacht hat zu der Unterkunft zu kommen. Doch ist man erst mal dort hat man ein kleines Stück Paradies

So glad you made the trip out to Banco! Would love to have you back anytime 🤙🏽

This is a beautiful quiet spot, just walk out the front door and there’s the beach. Will definitely stay here again. Patrick was super helpful and responsive.

So glad you enjoyed your time with us Kerry! Looking forward to next time :)

Excellent location, right by the beach! Couldn’t ask for a better place if you’re staying in Punta Banco. Patrick was also very helpful with all my questions!

This cozy studio was the perfect space for my wife and I. It’s new, comfortable (quality mattress, A.C and hot water in an amazing shower) and very clean. We loved all the woodwork and custom design of this tiny home. The front porch and upper deck were great spots to drink morning coffee, watch wildlife, listen to the waves crash, and enjoy the jungle vibes to the fullest. As a surfer, I especially loved that we were only steps away from an uncrowded beach break. We are currently in the process of building our own home in the area and have taken so much inspiration from the quality, design and feel of this amazing studio.

Absolutely EVERYTHING was great! Thoughtful and good quality. I appreciate the work Patrick and his crew have put into it! Nice location. Enjoyed the steps to the beach, the surfers, the tide pools, the rain, the birds. And the surprisingly good internet! To help in locating, as you drive toward the small town of Punta Blanco, after passing Tiskita lodge signs, your left turn onto the property will be the last one before to left turn in the road leading to the bridge. I hope Patrick will put up a small landmark before your trip. DO GO! Best to arrive in daylight.

Thanks so much, Darla! We're so glad you enjoyed your time with us. The dumb waiter will be there when you get back :)

I loved my stay @ Patrick + Christie's place. This was my first time to Costa Rica and it exceeded my expectations. Patrick + Christie were amazing hosts and made sure I had everything I needed. I am already looking forward to returning for an extended period of time. #puravida🇨🇷

We recently had the pleasure of staying at  Zapotillo Wavefront Studio and what an amazing time we had! The studio had everything needed to make for a wonderful vacation.  We found out what pura vida truly means thru the cozy front porch where we enjoyed our morning coffee and evening refreshments, the sound of waves, and birds calling around us.  The place had nice cold ac, hot water in the shower, plus a super comfortable bed!  We never slept more soundly!  The hosts Patrick and Christie were so welcoming and knowledgeable about the area.  Pat helped arrange a fishing charter with a local that was a huge success!  He even told us where we could find some great surf spots and recommend local places to eat.  We are definitely coming back! We give this airbnb 2 thumbs up!!!