Enjoy a unique inside/outside living space in this large, Spanish style villa. Nestled within mature palm and mango trees, the villa offers an intimate and private space. Spend your days by the pool or under the shade of the open air palapa, where a large outdoor lounge / dining area awaits you. Listen to birdsong or the howler monkeys while relaxing after a yoga class at one of the many amazing yoga studios in the area, or a surf session at nearby Playa Guioness. The space The villa offers a large outside living area. The structure wraps around an inner courtyard with a pool and is surrounded by a rustic white wall on one side, offering privacy and security. The kitchen is fully equipped and includes a gas BBQ. The house sleeps 8 comfortably. The principal and first guest bedrooms are located on the first floor. Bedroom #3 is on the second floor, along with an office space. All bedrooms have ensuite bathrooms. The bedrooms are independent of one another, there are no internal connections between them. The villa is conveniently situated in a quiet and safe residential area, and only a 3 minute drive to the best restaurant in town - La Luna. Playa Pelada is a short 4 minute walk away. While Playa Guioness next door offers incredible surfing year round, it can be rough for swimming. Pelada consists of three small bays which are perfect for swimmers of all ages on low to mid tide. It is a calm, tranquil beach, where you will often see people practicing yoga or meditation. It is a beautiful and intimate beach, perfect for taking in the sunset. Guest access Entire House Other things to note Please note that the property is currently for sale and we may request a showing during your stay, which we will coordinate based on your availability and preferences.

## The Space

Experience a distinctive indoor-outdoor living environment in this spacious Spanish-style villa. Surrounded by mature palm and mango trees, the property provides a private and cozy atmosphere. Relax by the pool or unwind under the shaded open-air palapa, which features a large outdoor lounge and dining area.

Enjoy the natural sounds of birds and howler monkeys while resting after a yoga session at one of the many excellent yoga studios nearby or a surf outing at Playa Guiones.

The villa is designed around an inner courtyard with a pool, enclosed on one side by a rustic white wall for added privacy and security. The fully equipped kitchen includes a gas barbecue.

Accommodations comfortably sleep eight guests. The main and first guest bedrooms are located on the first floor. Bedroom three and an office space are situated on the second floor. Each bedroom has its own ensuite bathroom, and the bedrooms are separate from each other with no internal connections.

## Location

The villa is located in a quiet, secure residential neighborhood. It is just a three-minute drive from La Luna, considered the best restaurant in town.

Playa Pelada is a short four-minute walk away. This beach features three small bays ideal for swimmers of all ages during low to mid tide. It is a peaceful and serene spot where visitors often practice yoga or meditation, making it perfect for enjoying sunsets.

Nearby Playa Guiones offers excellent year-round surfing but can be rough for swimming.

## Amenities

- Large outdoor living area with pool
- Open-air palapa with lounge and dining space
- Fully equipped kitchen with gas barbecue
- Three bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms
- Office space on the second floor
- Private and secure courtyard with rustic wall

## Guest Access

Guests have access to the entire house.

## Other Things to Note

The property is currently on the market. During your stay, we may need to schedule a showing, which will be arranged according to your availability and preferences.

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Open Concept Spanish Villa, Short Walk to Beach - Houses for Rent in Nosara, Guanacaste Province, Costa Rica

Awesome place to stay with the family. Everyone had their private space and the open air living spaces and the pool were amazing. Close walk to the beach and great restaurants nearby.

We had a very nice and restful week in Mihail’s house. We especially enjoyed the outdoor living area, which provided shade and often a nice breeze on the hot days, as well as the pool. It was also great that we could walk to the beach and restaurants. For groups it is a plus that each room has its own access and bathroom. However, there were also some drawbacks. One is that some of the chairs (it would have been nice to have 8 chairs instead of 6) are wobbly, one so bad that it broke and my aunt fell from it and hit her head against a big plant pot. Fortunately, nothing worse happened. We also had problems with a mouldy smell in one of the bedrooms in the first days (went away after lots of ventilation and leaving the AC on) and with not being able to close dishwasher due to a screw sticking out. Communication with Mihail was very good, became a bit slower towards the end. Beautiful house that needs a bit of maintenance.

We had the most amazing stay at puerta azul Extremely easy check in and check out process and Mihail was so responsive and helpful when we had questions. Perfectly located (10 min atv to the best restaurants, beaches, and local bars). Highly recommend if you’re coming to Nosara - truly the best Airbnb experience I have ever had!

We had a great stay here and would definitely recommend it to others. The layout of the house was very unique, with the pool and outdoor living space in the center, creating a relaxing atmosphere. The property is surrounded by beautiful tropical plants and vegetation, and we loved hearing monkeys in the mornings. The location is convenient and close to the beach. When we arrived there was a small issue that was completely out of the host’s control, but he was very responsive and helped resolve it right away. Overall, we had a wonderful experience and really enjoyed our time here.

The place is really beautiful. We had an amazing time celebrating my husband’s birthday. The host recommends 4x4, but a SUV can do as long as it’s not raining. We’ll be definitely coming back!

Milhail’s place was exactly what we wanted! From the private pool to watching the monkeys eat mangos off of the tree outside we loved every second of our stay! Not only was it close to beautiful beaches, but it was also quiet and spacious. Beautiful space! Would stay with Milhail again!

This place was fantastic for our group. The outdoor living area, the open air kitchen and the pool were wonderful. You feel like you’re in your own world once you enter. The place was very clean upon arrival, with the exception of the pool. We ended up removing lots of debris, but I believe the pool service is scheduled once a week, so perhaps a storm hit right before we arrived. Not a big deal. The location is walking distance to the beach and it’s not hard to find the place. I think it should be noted that it’s on a really rough stretch of road and a hill. Low clearance or 2wd vehicles would have a tough time especially in the rain. Also, it’s right between two other houses and surrounded by construction in the neighborhood, so keep this in mind if you’re looking for a secluded location with views of the forest. All in all, awesome place for a good price and it made a great home base.

Great location — close to the beach while still feeling quite private. We had a great stay overall; the villa is spacious, fully equipped, and has a nice open layout. That said, there were a few downsides. The pool looked dirty when we arrived, with some areas not properly cleaned and a slightly greenish tone. By day 3, it looked even worse. When I say it didn’t match the pictures, it’s specifically because of how dirty it was. The AC units were working but not cooling as expected — the fans helped, but AC performance could be improved. Some areas also felt a bit worn and in need of maintenance. The outdoor sofas were quite dirty with visible stains. Overall, great house and location, but it could benefit from better upkeep, especially the pool.

Loved this place - exactly as described and the perfect configuration for our group - 5 adults and two small kids. The common spaces were beautiful, spacious and well-appointed, and the sleeping areas were all excellent and great to have our own bathrooms. Pool was the perfect size for little kids. No concerns with safety - it’s a busy area with lots of tourist families. The road to drive in is very bumpy and steep (and dusty) but fine for a regular mid-sized SUV. Close to the beach, though we didn’t end up walking because it was a tricky with little kids. Not an ideal swimming beach for us, but we drove to Samara twice which was perfect. Would definitely recommend this place!

Our family of four really enjoyed Mihail’s place for 9 nights in early March. The highlights were the open concept layout centered around the pool and the short 5 minute walk to the beach. We felt lucky to find a rental that essentially had an outdoor living room and shaded pool to beat the afternoon heat. The kitchen has a large window that opens to the outdoor area which was so nice. The outdoor shower was also wonderful so we weren’t tracking sand through the house. Bonus - every morning we could see at least 6 howler monkeys overhead. Mihail was the best host, always incredibly responsive and helpful before and during our stay. He also helped us reschedule our stay and was incredibly gracious about it, which I’m so grateful for.

Fantastic location, super clean and cozy! We loved seeing the monkeys every day hanging on the trees above the pool! Close to everything we needed. Had a perfect time!

Layout was great, very nice big kitchen and large rooms, really nice to have open living area next to pool as well as each room having its own bathroom. Nosara is very dusty during the dry months so be aware. Had howler monkeys visiting a few times which made our stay even more special. Very close waking distance to Playa Pelada. Mihail was very responsive to all of our inquiries. It would be nice if this property offered use of a washer/dryer, especially for long visits, but we came prepared and managed without any problem. Overall great location, we had a wonderful stay!

Amazing!!! We loved everything about our stay. The home is beautiful, safe, and has a lot of charm. Mihail was friendly and quick to respond with any questions. The home is near some really great local spots and the best part was being able to walk to the beach! Incredible, would love to come back and stay again. Book it :)

For those that want to disconnect, Casa Azul is the perfect home. We very much enjoyed the open air space of the “living room & dining room” daily and never missed having television with the amount of walkable attractions from the home. For the days that I had to work, the internet was excellent (some intermittent power outages over our stay but that’s to be expected in Costa Rica!). The home was exceptionally clean and all maintenance folk that came some of the days were always helpful & kind. Mijal was a perfect host - always responsive and showed a genuine want for us to thoroughly enjoy our time at his home. From the house, it is a short walk to Playa Pelada and our fave restaurants in the area, Olga’s and Pepperon ||. For those wanting ATV excursions or surf lessons, I cannot recommend our friends at Monkey Mafia near Playa Guiones Nosara enough. This home is also in the exact neighborhood that we love to stay in and would 100% stay at Casa Azul again!! PURA VIDA!!

Highly recommend!! Mihail’s place was fantastic for our stay in Nosara! Beautiful, comfortable, and clean as the pictures showed. Easy walk to Playa Pelada beach and town. Mihail was a responsive host when we had questions. I hope to come back in the future!

Hi! This place is great, it is in a great location, very near the best beaches and it looks just like the pictures. Mihail and staff were very helpful, I would recommend.

Beautiful house and amazing location! Had everything we needed and more!

We had a great stay at Mihail’s place. It was clean, the beds were comfortable, AC kept all the bedrooms nice and cool, and the outdoor living area and pool were beyond amazing. The property is fully fenced, surrounded by lush trees, and we got to see howler monkeys up in the mango tree daily, which the kids loved. There’s a coffee shop and several restaurants just a few mins away, and downtown Guiones is less than a 10 min drive. We couldn’t have asked for a better place to hang out, relax and enjoy all that Nosara has to offer.

If you are looking for an actual “ off the beaten path “ this is the place for you. You 💯 have to have a 4 wheel drive SUV . It is not a leisurely walk to the beach , but you can do it. The bedrooms all have AC , but the kitchen does not. The open air concept is really nice, but maybe not the best in the rainy, humid weather. We did enjoy the clean pool and saw some monkeys in the trees overhead . Overall it’s a neat experience. Just a bit different.

PROS: Private. Spacious Patio; Kitchen clean, uncluttered; M. Bedroom spacious, clean. CONS: Huge lack of updated kitchen amenities: dishwasher works, doesn’t clean; coffee maker & blender old, grungy, stained; cheap pans didn’t heat well; cooking utensils old, stained or melted plastic; bath mat in Master bath grungy; missing handle on Master shower faucet; bed sheets like thickened cheap microfiber. Lighting in M. Bath verrrry dim. NO washer/dryer! Not easy hand washing bathing suits; had to get towels from other rooms because no way to clean the ones we used. Pool ok—small and shallow; dirty when we arrived. Lots of instructions about trash/recycling. Mihail helpful when needed but hard to get hold of; he appreciated pointers to update things. In meantime, he should state his place is “as is” and charge rates accordingly til modifications are completed. In this condition, wouldn’t recommend this stay; left a day early & didn’t mind eating cost to stay elsewhere.

The review contains significant inaccuracies, specifically: Dishwasher, oven, microwave, coffee maker & blender - all bought in 2023 Pans - set of stainless steel, set of non-stick, and set of another non-stick - 8 pans in total Washer and dryer are not part of the listing Pool is 30’ x 15’ Additionally: Guest didn’t read check-in instructions and didn't have the correct code for front door and lock box instructions about trash/recycling negating a bad review is a first for me A 3 bedroom house that sleeps 8, with all the amenities, 5 minutes to beach is priced fairly, given alternatives listings with similar accommodations. Surroundings - the house is located in a residential part of Nosara. It is surrounded by other houses. Is that what the reviewer considers “bland”?

The layout of Mihail’s place is fantastic. You can hang out under a large palapa without being cooped up in a room. The pool is a great feature. On the con side, we were not informed that a guy was there chaing all of the house locks and a security guard was offered to us due to crime. That is not a great first impression nor did we feel that our stuff was safe. The place really needs bug control. As we were in bed, ants and other bugs would crawl on us. The price/night was too high in our opinion. The following week or two after is approximately 25% less. The random showing by the gardener was also odd. The in house manual and online directions didn’t match for the gardener or pool guy’s schedules. So, you don’t know when they’re showing up. So much for privacy. Last negative item, contractors building neighboring house(s) start at 6:30 AM. The walk to Playa Pelada was easy and the beach only had a few people on it.

Great place for a group to hang out. The house was clean, comfortable, and the pool was awesome. Mihail was super responsive to our many questions. We felt really tended to and cared for.  Would definitely stay here again.

We had a good time here. The layout was good, and we liked the central social space. This house definitely is a little old with things like the internet and air conditioners not working all the time. The host did try and remedy things as fast as possible. The pool is smaller and shallower than we realized from the pictures, but good to cool down.

Beautiful space, the photos don't do it justice!

We overall had a lovely stay at Mihail's place! The villa was easy to access and had all of the amenities listed on the airbnb post. We loved hanging out in the outdoor area after our days exploring and having breakfast at the dining table. We just wanted to note a few things that we weren't fully aware of before booking this airbnb. 1. Mihail had confirmed with me that there were beach towels and it was actually just a basket with a bunch of bath towels 2. There is a lot of wildlife around the villa. This is wonderful but be aware that the raccoons like to swing around in the palm trees that are by the pool at night (1 fell into our area). 3. Due to it being the dry season, we had the water shut off 2 times (1 time the power went out too). This is something that just happens in Nosara and isn't Mihails fault but it would have been nice to have received a warning.

Very private and well located, very much has the feeling a private villa with two buildings connected by a huge and beautiful covered seating area. The grounds were visited twice in the week that we were there so the pool and everything were always very clean. Well located being a 8 min. Walk to the ocean or a 15 min. Walk to some great coffee, cocktail or food spots. My family had lots of room to be together or on their own, we loved it! And Mihail was very responsive to all our questions.

We had a great stay at Mihail's place. It was very clean, in a good location and has a great layout for a group of people. Each bedroom has separate entrance and private bathroom. The outdoor common spaces were very private as well and offered lots of shade. It's a very short walk to the beach, bodega and restaurants. We would definitely stay here again!

Mihail’s place was wonderful, and really perfect for a group! Comfortable, spacious bedrooms with AC, lots of storage, and cozy beds. We loved the indoor/outdoor set up and spent our evenings gathered around the huge outdoor living room area! It’s a short walk to the beach, and about a 10 minute walk to some restaurants and shops in the Playa Pelada area. We didn’t rent a car/ATV, but would recommend if in this area, and there is a great, covered area where this could be stored just outside the front gates! Mihail was a top notch host who quickly responded to questions and speedily resolved a small plumbing issue. He also had great recommendations for tuk tuk drivers which made getting around super easy! Would definitely stay again next time we’re in Nosara with family and friends. Thank you Mihail!

Our stay here was incredible - safe, clean and private location.  We enjoyed the outside living/dining area very much.  The pool was great for our family to cool down in.   Everything was exactly as it is pictured.   So nice to have a separate bathroom for each of the rooms.  The location was ideal - close to beaches and coffee shops.  Only a short drive to some incredible restaurants and shops as well.  A perfect place for our family of 7 to enjoy together.  Nosara is a beautiful destination and we hope to come back again

We had a great stay without any setbacks. Mihail was friendly, attentive and was quick to respond to our queries. The house is very private, comfortable, fresh and cozy. The location is very good, with access to less than 5 minutes from beaches, restaurants and activities. Recommended

Tuvimos una excelente estadía sin ningún contratiempo. Mihail fue amable, atento y respondía rápidamente a nuestras consultas. La casa es muy privada, cómoda, fresca y acogedora. La ubicación es muy buena, con acceso a menos de 5 minutos de playas, restaurantes y actividades. Recomendado

We had an amazing experience staying here! The place is beautiful, and the installations are even better than you see in the pictures. Everything is well-maintained and looks fantastic. One of the highlights was seeing animals right from the property—truly a unique and magical experience. A small word of advice: it's important to keep everything locked up, as there can be some petty theft in the area. That said, we felt completely safe at all times and it didn’t take away from the overall enjoyment of our stay. Highly recommend this place for anyone looking to experience the beauty of Costa Rica!

Our Family stay was amazing, nothing short of one of our best vacations ever The house and area were perfect for a family trip to learn how to surf, discover a new country and enjoy family time The amenities and swimming pool were perfect and Mihail was extremely responsive Would recommend and go back any time

Mihail was very responsive and his place was in a great spot in Pelada. Would recommend!

What a perfect place to explore the region from. The house is beautiful and when it's hot out the pool is great to have a dip in. My mom loved having air conditioning in her room and I used the fans in mine as I like it a bit warmer to sleep and wanted to hear the sounds of nature, owls, frogs, etc. as I fell asleep although glad to have the choice as I might have needed it if it got any warmer. I loved hearing the howler monkeys in the morning while sipping my coffee, watching the birds and beautiful butterflies flitting about. There are some great local grocery stores and fruit/veggie market nearby. You can choose the Organico grocery or local veggie market. Having a tuktuk driver was really helpful as he gave us great advice on where to shop. Mihail was very responsive whenever we had a question. He has created a real oasis that is charming and also practical. We had everything we needed for a great holiday. Thanks Mihail!

Loved waking up to the monkeys and birds! If you look in the trees across the street you’ll see a little family of monkeys. Cool spot

Great stay! We stayed for seven nights and enjoyed our stay.  Make sure to get a 4 wheel drive car, as roads are rough. Beaches are excellent. Food is good around Nosara, but it is pricey. Highly recommend beans and rice and going to get fish at recommended market. Make sure to lock up all rooms at night, even when you are staying at night. Some of our food in the kitchen was taken overnight while we slept, but locking up the rooms plus kitchen doors can prevent this. This is common in the local area, so just good habit to do when at beach and when at homes. Overall I’ll always love Costa Rica!

The lodging is very good, super private excellent location and very quiet. The entire house is extremely comfortable as described in the listing. Beach access is a 5 minute walk away which is great. We were in the rainy season so the outdoor areas were permanent full of water and they forgot to put some curtains that wet the lounge chairs, but the problem was quickly resolved thanks to Mihail's help.

El alojamineto esta muy bien, ubicación excelente super privado y muy tranquilo. Toda la casa es sumamente comoda como se describe en el anuncio. El acceso a la playa esta a 5 minutos caminando lo que es genial. Estuvimos en epoca lluviosa por lo que las zonas exteriores estuvieron permanente llenas de agua y olvidaron colocar unas cortinas que mojaron los sillones del area de estar, pero el problema fue rapidamente solucionado gracias a la ayuda de Mihail.

Mihail's place is a jungle oasis! It's absolutely gorgeous and clean, and you could hang out there for hours if the rest of Nosara wasn't calling you to explore it! We had a fantastic time staying at his place and would definitely stay there again!

The house was exactly like the photos. Mihail was very responsive and alerted us if there were any utility issues. The water did turn off from 7pm-7am due to shortages but we were able to store some overnight for any washing etc. The nearby beach was beautiful especially at sunset. We had a wonderful time visiting Nosara and will definitely be back!

Despite the heat, drought and constant construction, Playa Pelada is a lovely beach area with the best sunsets. The house was well equipped and we loved the outside living area. We were thankful to have air conditioning in the bedrooms and the pool to cool off in at the end of the day.  Having the Lagarta Lodge just up the street for fancy drinks and access to the Reserve (and Nosara Beach with the turtles) was a joyful discovery. The host was extremely responsive and helpful with all our needs. The roads are admittedly bad and dusty but given the explosive growth, it is hard to believe that they will not improve soon.  Surfers and yoga practitioners will feel right at home.

1st trip to Nosara (w/2 small children). We did okay with a 17 mo. old, but wouldn't recommend it w/o someone eagle eyeing 24-7. The house is beautiful - hard to find. The roads are ROUGH. It's remote - you can walk to the beach but not to anything else easily. A 4x4 is a must. We visited during dry season, and were unaware prior to arrival that the water authority shuts off the water nightly. Our 2nd full day there was a scheduled power outage AND water outage (9+ hours in the middle of the day). In all my research, this wasn't something I was prepared for. Our last morning leaving, there was no water once again. Mihail gave us access to reserve water, but I wouldn't have showered in it - just okay to flush the toilets and rinse dishes. Rooms were clean and tidy, overall it was a very enjoyable experience. Loved having our own pool! Mihail was generous with tips as we planned. Would book again!

Our stay at Villa Puerta Azul in Playa Pelada was absolutely incredible. This charming house was the perfect base for exploring the area. The house itself was spacious enough to accomadate our family of 5. We especially loved having access to the pool and the covered dining/ lounging outdoor space has been our family room for our entire stay. Every morning we woke up to the sound of birds and monkeys and it was the perfect way to start the day. The location was fantastic. We were just a short walk from Playa Pelada and all its restaurants as well a 5mn drive to Nosara and Playa Guiones. The host, Mihail, has been super helpfull and very responsive when we had questions, he offered recommendations for restaurants, groceries, beaches, etc. Overall our stay at Villa Puerta Azul was unforgettable. If you're looking for a relaxing and authentic Costa Rican experience, in a perfect location, we highly recommend this place!

Lovely villa!  Open and spacious and every bedroom is big with AC and each has its own bathroom

We had a wonderful time. Howler monkeys as our wake-up alarm. What an amazing experience. Located within walking distance to water and a couple small shops. Host recommended a 4x4 and that was spot on advice. His other recommendations for local activities was super helpful too. The house is beautiful and we just loved the pool. Definitely recommend.

Mihail’s place is a lovely private oasis. The house was perfect for our family! The pool & the sitting area are beautiful. We went to the beach in the am and then relaxed by the pool in the shade in the afternoons. A great beach is right down the street! Mihail was super responsive, helpful & kind too :) Hopefully we’ll get the opportunity to stay at his place again sometime!

The house is perfect for a big family or a bunch of friends. The rooms are private and air conditioned. The kitchen is well stocked with tools and appliances. The pool is nice but needs to be cleaned daily from all the falling debris of trees on windy days. There is lots of construction next door and in the neighborhood. It can be noisy at times. We really love the layout of the house and the housekeeping crew is very thorough. Mihail is helpful and very responsive. Overall, we really enjoyed our time at Puerta Azul!

The place was as the pictures showed.  The architecture was beautiful. The house was peaceful.

In general, the house is comfortable, a good location. Needs more attention to the cleaning and maintenance part of the place.

En líneas generales la casa es cómoda, buena ubicación. Necesita más atención en la parte de limpieza y mantenimiento del lugar.

Mihail was a great host! The staff for the property were also friendly. The house was great for the whole group and the bedrooms, bathrooms and kitchen were all very modern and clean. Although the walk to the beach is a little off of the beaten path it was super fine to walk (15-20 minutes). I would recommend having a car though, just to have an option to get to the main town a little easier. For any larger group who wants to be a little further from the main downtown with a little more privacy and doesn't mind a little walking, I would recommend this space!

Hey Hannah! So glad you had a good time at Villa Puerta Azul! Just to clarify, the walk to the closest beach is 5 min, it's possible you took a different path: https://maps.app.goo.gl/zWhfWYC99yUtyYVy5

Pros: The house, pool, architecture is wonderful. Air conditioning in the bedrooms is a lifesaver. The pool is wonderful. Location is amazing. Proximity to the beach and excursions through Lagarta Lodge, just up the road is epic. Cons: the kitchen is a big dissapointment. No foil, plastic wrap, storage containers. No pot holders or oven mitts are a safety issue and burns happened. No cleaning supplies. Only two recycle bags. We had to buy all of these items. No sink cloths unless a 3×5 sponge counts. No paper towels or napkins. No salad spinner. The blender container was cracked and broke on the first use. We bought a new one because a blender was important for us. The fridge/freezer has cracked and missing shelving. The water dispenser does not work and the ice maker only produces 12cubes per day. No ice cube trays. Three small wine glasses are not condusive to a 6 adult dinner. The house cleaner gave us access to the laundry room-a game changer given the heat. You can do better.

Amazing place in Nosara. Walking distance to the beach. Super private rooms, beautiful pool, amazing hang out space and great kitchen. Host was super responsive and attentive. Would definitely stay again. 3 couples each with a room, bathroom, and privacy. Solid place!

Great common area and perfect for a group of friends with separate living quarters. And great value. The location is central enough, but not really walking distance to anything as it is on a big hill with construction and mud roads. If working remotely/wifi is important to you, this was not the best. But we were able to go to coworking spaces if we had really important meetings.

Great place to stay! Roads are a little rough, but that’s expected in this part of Costa Rica!

The place is beautiful. The layout of the house allows everyone who inhabits it to have their very comfortable private place and a spacious common atmosphere open to steps from the pool, which invites you to a good conversation. Very nice experience that we hope to repeat again. Costa Rica is fabulous.

El lugar es precioso. La disposición de la casa permite que todos los que la habiten tengan su lugar privado muy cómodo y un ambiente común amplio abierto a pasos de la piscina, que invita a una buena conversación. Muy linda experiencia que esperamos volver a repetir. Costa Rica es fabulosa.

The house is beautiful, very well cared for and clean The only thing the work next door starts every day at 6am, but it was warned and there are works on all sides in Nosara. But still with work next door, the house was spotless!!

La casa es preciosa, está muy cuidada y limpia Lo único es que la obra de al lado empiezan todos los días a las 6am, pero estaba avisado y hay obras por todos lados en Nosara. Pero aún con obra al lado, la casa estaba impecable!!

I own a home just down the road from Mahil’s place in Pelada and we just love this area of town. It’s close enough to all the action but in a more quiet and remote part of the jungle and is more peaceful. We enjoyed the monkeys that were constantly in the trees above the property and all the birds. Mahil’s place is a great set up as the bedrooms are all private but there is a large outdoor living area and communal kitchen for when you want to share space with your housemates! It was the perfect location and home for us to stay in for 2 weeks while I hosted a yoga retreat at my place. I would definitely recommend Mahil’s place to those traveling to Nosara and interested in exploring all Pelada has to offer! Do note, there is a lot of construction noise during the day, but the evenings were so quiet and blissful!

The villa is beautiful and very comfortable. We took advantage of the swimming pool. Mihail was very proactive in answering our questions. Definitely recommend staying here

La villa est magnifique et très confortable. Nous avons bien profité de la piscine. Mihail a été très proactif pour répondre à nos questions. Je recommande chaudement cet emplacement

I miss this home so much!! It was perfect for our family of 6! Everyone had ample space and privacy. Getting around Nosara can be tough but coming home to this relaxing beauty was well worth it!! I’m not sure if the washer and dryer are for guests because we couldn’t find the key to open it. However, we didn’t need them so it wasn’t a big deal. The pool was always so refreshing after a long hot day out and about! Wifi worked great, the rooms cooled down quickly and the kitchen had everything we could possibly need! Thank you for sharing your gorgeous (very well kept) home!! The Ehmke Family (Texas)

The house was beautiful and exactly what was described. The owner was very responsive and helpful. It was our first time to Costa Rica and wasn’t exactly sure what to expect. Very helpful having the four wheel drive as recommended. Home was clean despite some bugs as we arrived which I hear is to be expected. Beds were very comfortable and air conditioner worked great in all the rooms. The refrigerator ice machine would leak water slowly and onto the floor but we just placed a cup there. He had everything we needed. Would stay there again. Location was great although construction was everywhere even next door. We left our house due to renovations we are doing only to hear it at this place as they started at 5 am. Aside from that is was a pleasure and would highly recommend. Thank you for all the quick responses and helpful information 😃

The place was amazing! Exactly what was advertised, and more! I would highly recommend staying here and definitely have a 4x4. There was construction going on during the day, but it was still lovely!!! Mihail is very responsive, great host! Thank you

This is a definitely a place to stay while you're at Nosara. Great location (5min walk to the beach, in general a very quiet neighbourhood but accessible to the town in 5 mins drive). The house is amazing (looks exactly the same as the pictures if not better). My friends and I stay in the house for 5 nights and the host was responsive throughout the whole time. Definitely recommend.

Nice open concept, tastefully decorated, fully equipped kitchen comfi beds, close to the beach. We loved our stay and will be back.

The house is a very beautiful Spanish style villa with open courtyard design, outdoor space with pool and palapa that separate the kitchen and three independent rooms, each with its own bathroom/shower. There is currently some construction under way in neighboring homes but the noise level was reasonable and only during the weekdays during the daytime hours. Pricing was factored in and was well worth it. Overall a very nice home, close the beach (5 min walk) and great for a family or friends to have their own space with communal open air room and kitchen. We had a group of 5 and had a great time.

Absolutely beautiful home in a great location. The host provided extensive information prior to the trip and answered questions promptly throughout our stay. We were comfortable and had all that we needed to feel at home.

Love the house, the distribution of the house is perfect to have different people, privacy and the common areas are perfect to hang out. Close walk to the beach for great sunsets. We were able to see some monkeys in front of the property!

Very nice house. Perfect for families or 3 couples as each bedroom has its own bathroom. I recommend having your own transport to be able to get to restaurants and market. Great option for Nosara area.

We loved the house! It was perfect for our little family. The kids loved the pool and the bedrooms were nice and big. The kitchen was amazing for anyone who likes to cook. Well equipped with kitchen tools. The location was nice, near Playa Pelada.

I wish that I could have stayed longer. Upon arrival everyone was so impressed with the house, garden, and pool. The layout is perfect for spending time cooking, lounging or swimming as a group. My dogs also enjoyed it. The house is in a quiet area that is currently being developed and the walk to be the beach (which was never crowded) is quite short. To go into town is easy enough with a car. Gracias por todo Mihail.

We found the location of the house a bit, but once we found everything perfect. The house was very nice, just like the pictures and everything was clean and well maintained. The distance to the beach was perfect! The host is always very friendly and willing to help with whatever you need. I recommend the house.

Nos coto un poco encontrar la ubicación de la casa pero una vez que la encontramos todo perfecto. La casa estaba muy bonita, igual que en las fotos y todo estaba limpio y en buen estado. La distancia hacia la playa era perfecta! El anfitrión siempre muy amable y dispuesto a lo que uno necesitara. Recomiendo la casa.

Charming hacienda vibe… think bougainvillier, open air living and palm tree above the pool. Great kitchen for cooking - despite tired small appliances… downstairs bedrooms are nice and confortable mattresses, upstairs not so much (split mattress). Bathrooms are clean, but can get a bit smelly (bit of bleach solve the issue). Overall the place feels a tad tired, but is nonetheless really confortable, charming and clean. I would happily stay again (at least in the dry season)… Mihail is super responsive, location nice, not far from the beach and quieter than central Nosara. Good for 2 couples, for 3 or 4 days.

Great and amazing house; Layout unique and comfortable. We truly enjoyed the outdoor living room and we each had our our room and bathroom. The beds were so comfortable and the AC was much appreciated ! Mikhail was very responsive. This would be a great rental for 3 couples. We loved the neighborhood and the many things to see and do there.

A beautiful home that exceeded expectations. Close to the beach and wonderful restaurants in area. Required a vehicle to get to surfing beach but was a quieter area than staying on other beach. Can not wait to visit again and hope to be able to book this specific home.

Mihail left a house book, which was helpful, and he was responsive to messages. He had someone drop off dishwasher tabs when we said there were very few. The house was nice, well decorated and clean, there was a slight sewer smell in the master bedroom. However, it is kind of just part of staying in Costa Rica. The downside to the place for us was that we were travelling with small children and from the ad we did not understand that all rooms were separated, and we didn't look close enough at the pictures to see the pool was right outside one room. Our kids wake up in the middle of the night, so adults had to sleep in rooms with kids. Would be perfect if travelling with 3 couples or older kids. The court yard was a very nice place to relax. The area was a bit confusing to navigate around when first arriving, but we did ok after driving around in daylight. The roads were way worse than anywhere else we had been a 4x4 is for sure recommended or rent a golf cart or something when there.

We had a great time at Mihail’s place in Nosara and would highly recommend it. The house was comfortable and worked very well for our two families (4 adults, 4 kids). The highlight for us was the pool and the large covered area that links the sleeping and kitchen areas. We were in Nosara at the end of the rainy season so we enjoyed a mix of sunny days and restful and relaxing rainy days spent playing games and reading in the covered outdoor space. The kids played in the pool for hours - rain or shine - and loved it. The rooms are comfortable with strong air conditioning and the kitchen was well equipped. There is room in the driveway for two cars, including one covered space. Mihail is helpful and very responsive. Our cell phones also worked perfectly - there was plenty of reception. The roads are steep (highly recommend renting a 4x4 with good clearance) and things are not well marked - G Maps works well. We would definitely come back to this place.

🤩 wow what a beautiful and  peaceful place! Everthing was like the pictures! Only a short walk to the beach and restaurants. Thanks again!

Mihail's place is very practical to share with family and/or friends as the courtyard layout provides privacy to each room while the central and open living room and dinning space is the perfect spot to hang out. The location is also great to walk to Pelada. The house decor is rustic chic with nice art work . However, the house is due for some maintenance, so there are certain humidity and drainage issues. Mihail was very easy to communicate with and helpful to resolve when needed.

Absolutely loved our stay, the house is a little difficult to find so PAY ATTENTION. The directions need a few more landmarks to make it easier. The washer does not work & no kitchen towels so we had to use bathroom ones when cooking. The upstairs AC was a bit lacking. so we did not use that room. Other than those few tiny things the house was amazing, great location & incredible pool. We loved the lay out as it is perfect for entertainment. They have a fully stocked kitchen so I didnt miss any cookware. The house is located perfectly in Playa Pelada just a 20 min walk to giones beach just over the rock through a beautiful trail & only 8 min walk to the closest Beach with a cute Costa Rican restaurant overlooking the ocean. WE WILL BE BACK.

Mihail is a terrific host, he was very responsive and accommodating. The villa was very spacious and perfect for our family. The photos are a true reflection of what you should expect. I would recommend driving a 4x4 because it is positioned in a very remote and secluded portion of the mountain.

Beautiful house & nice, communicative host. Thank you!

Refurbishment object - Not inhabitable Mihail's house is in an uninhabitable condition. The roof is leaking and black mold has spread extensively, especially throughout the upstairs rooms and bathroom and both downstairs bathrooms. When it rains, water drips from the electrical wiring of the light fixtures on walls and ceiling. In the master bedroom, sewage smells mixed in with the mildew stench. The pool water was very murky. Mihail said he did not know that the house was in such bad condition. I hope it will be immediately taken off the platform and refurbished comprehensively. The place itself was certainly once very beautiful. We immediately cancelled the booking with the help of Airbnb and had to find alternative accommodation on the spur of the moment. Airbnb's service was excellent and very quick.

Prior to Silke’s arrival, in the middle of rainy season, the house had been empty and had developed a roof leak after some very heavy rains. The leak propagated itself through the inside of the drywall, soaking it and molding it in a matter of days. In rainy season, in Costa Rica, mold develops amazingly quickly. The heavy rains had also offset the chemistry of the pool. The house had been cleaned after the last set of guests but regrettably was left empty for a week. Silke’s experience was poor - and I deeply regret that. I offered her full refund right away. But adverse weather events happen, and Nosara is a jungle. The conditions cycle between extreme drought and extreme precipitation, which puts a lot of stress on everything man-made. We fixed the issue immediately and the following guest - Riley Crosgrove - left a five star review. I appreciate the difficult situation that Silke was in but stating that the house was uninhabitable is 100% false. Also leaving one star reviews for communication, check-in and accuracy reflects the non-factual and emotionally-driven nature of Silke’s review. Me and my cleaning, maintenance and gardening team work extremely hard to deliver a great experience for every gust - just as majority of reviews reflect.

Great place and interesting open design, great for nature lovers.  Next time, I wont rent a car as there are plenty of these three wheeled taxis called tuk-tuks.

What a cool jungle escape!! We loved the house and the laid back vibe. Very private (inside the walled garden) you feel a million miles away from everything. Walking distance to the beach but you really should have a car to fully enjoy the area.

We fell in love with the Villa. A real little paradise! The beach, within walking distance, is very beautiful and really quiet.

Nous sommes tombés en amour avec la villa. Un vrai petit paradis! La plage, à quelques minutes de marche, est très belle et vraiment tranquille.

We have travelled to Costa Rica for a month before and had the opportunity to do it again in June of 2022.  While the location is fantastic (just a short walk to the beach, coffee, and a few restaurants), and Mihail is responsive, we felt this place left much to be desired.  After reaching out to Mihail the day before our trip to ensure that everything would be ready for our stay, we were informed that the washing machine was broken. Staying a month in a very humid place with two kids and no washing machine was not ideal. Upon arrival, we found out that the dryer was broken as well. Mihail was able to have the dryer repaired and did provide laundry service and cleaning (which is not typically included), but we would not have chosen this location had we known that the issue mentioned in previous reviews had still not been resolved.  Upon arrival, we only had two keys. Each of the three bedroom comes off of the courtyard and must be locked before leaving the property. With different folks staying in the three rooms, we were continually trading and trying to keep track of keys which was not ideal and became annoying when added onto the other issues. The pool was a hazy green when we arrived. Mihail mentioned that they were having a hard time keeping up with it due to the heavy rains. Interesting that after we mentioned it and the pool crew came out several days in a row, it was nice and clear. The problem kept occurring though because the pool company was not scheduled to come out often enough. There were other pools in the same area that were crystal clear so we know it was possible. The cleaning crew was subpar. After our first week there, they arrived to clean and did not bring any replacement linens for the next week, expecting us to use the same linens for the duration of our stay (with no washer and dryer at this point). After communicating with Mihail this was straightened out.  There was a strong sewer smell throughout, especially in the master bedroom. The shower in the master bathroom was not draining when we arrived. There are wood slats that sit above the shower pans. When we lifted the slats there were dental picks, bandaids, and other sludge and debris, indicating that the cleaning crew was not properly cleaning. When we removed the debris, the shower drained. There were only three wine glasses in the kitchen although the house sleeps six adults. We purchased four plastic wine glasses from the grocery store so that we could have enough and ended up packing them to bring them home. There were also several things in disrepair that should not be for the level of quality expected at this price point. Overall, Villa Puerta Azul presents very well in the pictures but really needs an on-site property manager to get things back up to par. We will be booking a different place to stay for our trip next June.

Great house with a fantastic pool.  The covered outdoor lounge area was a great place to hang out while it rained.  Monkeys live in the trees above the house (much louder than I anticipated) and iguanas on the roof which we thought was very cool.  We rented golf carts to get around as we didn't have a car which worked out great.  Highly recommend Limo Dan's for rentals.  Only downside was the upstairs shower wasn't working nor was the washing machine.  Would stay again!

VERY rustic and in need of major repair. Pro’s - fridge/ice machine worked well - AC/fans worked well - Downstairs beds were comfortable - Spacious - Pool was great with gardeners and pool guys cleaning it - Nice outdoor area - Responsive host, I was very grateful when I lost internet and couldn’t find the code to unlock the door etc! Con’s - Bathrooms STINK ALL THE TIME, are VERY dirty/old, sewage system cannot cope and needs updating (many basic cafe’s have much better sewage, it needs some money invested into it) hundreds of black flies come through the shower system and sat in the bathroom for 6 days of the trip - oven/stove is not very good, hard to tell if the stove is off (even with the instructions) - Dishwasher…perhaps it worked but it was full of cobwebs when we arrived so we didn’t try it - Washing machine doesn’t spin at all (constantly asks to balance load even though I even tried with 2 small items) - Upstairs bed is really not comfortable - We stayed as a family of 4 with grandparents and unfortunately the entrance to the rooms are all separate and you have to enter from outside, not great with your children sleeping with wanting to lock their door in case there’s an intruder Vs leaving it unlocked just in case there is an emergency - Roof tiles look dangerous, host assured us they were fine but my father in law is a contractor and was not in agreement - Expensive when you take all the faults, didn’t really feel like we could fully relax when there’s so many issues I booked this place over a year ago when most reviews were great, now I see that reviews became worse since then, shame.

This place is great! Very well thought out and beautifully designed. We were very comfortable traveling with friends and having our own spaces. Would love to come back!

Wonderful spanish style villa 5 mins walk from the beach! We really enjoyed our time there and the communication with Mihail was super easy! He tried to make our stay perfect :) the kitchen is also perfectly equipped and fun to cook in! We would definitely come back! Unfortunately it was quite noisy (already at 6.30am) because of construction work next door and some pillows/sheets seemed a little dirty (but washed, so it wasn’t a big problem). Other than that we loved our stay at Mihails Villa! Thanks :-)

We came with are family and had a great time. Host was available for any questions and answered within a timely manner. We can’t wait to come back

Lovely location close to the beach, with a gorgeous courtyard/outdoor living area. Very secluded feel when you’re inside the gate, and such a fun spot to come back to after a day at the beach. Highly recommend!

Beautiful open design living room and kitchen, well supplied kitchen with most everything you need. Relaxing at the pool or living space is wonderful since you can hear the calls of nature.  Mihail responded quickly to an issue we had and fixed the problem within a few hours.  We felt safe in this area of Nosara, An easy walk to the beach.

We had an amazing time at the Villa Puerta Azul! We loved every detail of it. The decorations, the garden, the open concept and everything it came with ! If we could give 10 stars we would! Highly recommended!

We had a wonderful stay at this beautiful villa. After the initial drive from the airport (yowza!) we settled in nicely and this place quickly became home. The kids really enjoyed the shaded pool in the afternoons and we all enjoyed the beautiful greenery. Every angle was picture worthy! Exploring Nosara was great fun and we were able to enjoy so many wonderful meals. Loved The Gilded Iguana, Cafe de Paris, Le Jardin, and of course the highlight, La Luna (two magical nights there!) We hope to return again some time in the future!

This house was a great find. It has so much room - all the bedrooms are large and the open space is enormous. It was just me and my husband but easily could have housed 8 people. Very large kitchen and outdoor eating area. The house is open concept and it is humid/wet regularly so the elements left the stove a bit difficult as you can’t see what the knobs are supposed to do but we figured it out. The pool is gorgeous. The house manual said someone would come 2x a week to clean the pool and garden but no one came while we were there. No biggie as my husband cleaned the pool a few times. It is walking distance to the beach and a short drive to markets and restaurants and other beaches. The bed linens and towels were very nice. Lots of towels! There was a large vase of flowers and a card when we arrived. This house is a fantastic value for the price. If you’ve never been to CR before, know that the roads are AWFUL - definitely recommend renting an SUV if you go! We 100% would rent this place again! 😊

Awesome villa, great style, great location. It's all you need if you want to enjoy a relaxing time in one of the best beaches of Costa Rica

Tha place is amazing and Mihail is awesome, he was always pending about my confort, it was easy to be in touch with him

we loved our stay! The location was great and we enjoyed breakfast every morning at the outdoor dining table by the pool. Walking distance to a great beach and restaurant called La Luna. Also quick access to Nosara center which is a plus. Overall, wonderful stay and Mihail was extremely communicative and helpful when we needed him.

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