The Malinche Palace is an astonishing villa designed by the world-famous architect Víctor Cañas. The villa is located in Playa Ocotal on the top of a hill, giving it a breathtaking panoramic view of the ocean and the stunning mountains. The house is only 8 minutes walk from the beach, accessed by your own staircase. The services of guard, gardener, pool maintence and cleaning are included in your stay. Our greatest desire is to make your stay with us a dream come true. The space Take your family, friends or colleagues on a vacation that they will always remember and cherish at The Malinche Palace. The Malinche Palace is an astonishing villa designed by the world-famous architect Víctor Cañas, who is known for his contemporary style and utile approach to architecture. The villa is located in Playa Ocotal on the top of a hill, giving it a truly breathtaking panoramic view of the beach, the ocean, and the stunning mountains and surrounding jungle of Costa Rica. With that, the house is still only 8 minutes walk from the beach, accessed by your own staircase. Additionally, the property is a 8 minutes drive from the Playas Coco Downtown, as well as only 32 minutes away from the Liberia Airport. The house’s design gracefully blurs the line between indoor/outdoor living, with floor to ceiling glass, picture windows, and open areas. This open feel creates an atmosphere of tranquility and connection with nature, while still allowing complete privacy in each guest room. The property has eight air-conditioned bedrooms, each with its own ensuite bathroom, with a total of ten king beds. Each bedroom has its own spirit and style, giving each guest a unique and luxurious experience during their stay. The detached casita is cliffside with a world-class ocean view, master suite, luxury bathroom, and private balcony. Adjoining the main house is a two-story apartment with two upstairs bedrooms, a separate kitchenette, and dining area. The Malinche Palace is ideally suited for family members of all ages, a couple’s retreat, corporate getaways, or the perfect destination wedding. Overall, the house is estimated to fit 18 people, and if needed, the couches and air mattresses can be used to accommodate up to 22 people. A spacious common area connects the main kitchen and BBQ area allowing your loved ones to truly enjoy each other’s company while being surrounded by the beauty of Costa Rica. After a day at the beach, for a cozy night in, spend your evening in the movie room complete with TV, comfy couches, and a fully operating movie theatre. Or, spend your evening watching a beautiful sunset and the ocean view straight from the private pool while drinking a cold drink. The Malinche Palace also has an ample green area allowing you to do yoga, read, and lounge while enjoying the beautiful garden. Property rental includes a cleaning service . One of our most popular requests is our chef service, available upon request for an additional charge, allowing you to fully enjoy the taste of Costa Rica. Our discerning guests are also pleased to learn that solar panels provide a large portion of the power used for greater sustainability as we help to preserve the natural beauty of our enchanting land. With the utmost thought and care given in creating The Malinche Palace, there are far too many delightful surprises and amenities to list here! Our greatest desire is to make your stay with us a dream come true, and we are more than happy to help you with any questions and inquiries. Other things to note safety devices, guard guy, gardener and cleaning service. pool maintence

## The Space

The Malinche Palace is a remarkable villa designed by renowned architect Víctor Cañas, celebrated for his contemporary style and practical approach to architecture. Situated atop a hill in Playa Ocotal, the villa offers sweeping panoramic views of the ocean, beach, mountains, and the surrounding Costa Rican jungle.

Despite its elevated position, the beach is just an eight-minute walk away via a private staircase. The property is also conveniently located an eight-minute drive from Playas Coco Downtown and 32 minutes from Liberia Airport.

The villa’s design seamlessly blends indoor and outdoor living with floor-to-ceiling glass walls, large picture windows, and open spaces. This creates a serene environment that fosters a strong connection with nature while maintaining complete privacy in each guest room.

The property features eight air-conditioned bedrooms, each with a private bathroom and a total of ten king beds. Every bedroom has its own distinct character and style, providing guests with a unique and luxurious experience. 

A detached casita perched on the cliffside includes a master suite, a luxury bathroom, a private balcony, and world-class ocean views. Adjacent to the main house is a two-story apartment with two bedrooms upstairs, a separate kitchenette, and a dining area.

The villa comfortably accommodates up to 18 guests, with additional couches and air mattresses available to host up to 22 people if needed.

## Amenities

- Spacious common area connecting the main kitchen and BBQ zone, perfect for socializing while enjoying Costa Rica’s natural beauty  
- Movie room equipped with a TV, comfortable couches, and a fully functional home theater system  
- Private pool with stunning ocean views, ideal for relaxing while watching the sunset  
- Large green space for yoga, reading, or lounging in the garden  
- Included services: guard, gardener, pool maintenance, and cleaning  
- Optional chef service available upon request for an additional fee, offering authentic Costa Rican cuisine  
- Solar panels supply a significant portion of the villa’s power, supporting sustainability and environmental preservation  

## Location

- Located in Playa Ocotal on a hilltop with panoramic views of the ocean, beach, mountains, and jungle  
- Eight-minute walk to the beach via private stairs  
- Eight-minute drive to Playas Coco Downtown  
- 32 minutes from Liberia Airport  

## Additional Information

Safety devices are installed throughout the property for guest security. The villa’s dedicated staff includes a guard, gardener, pool maintenance personnel, and cleaning service to ensure a comfortable and worry-free stay.

The Malinche Palace is an ideal destination for families, couples, corporate retreats, or destination weddings. With thoughtful design and numerous amenities, it promises a memorable and relaxing experience in Costa Rica.

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Absolutely beautiful location and fantastic home. Each bedroom (all 8!) were spacious with private baths--and some with great views of the ocean. Hosts were responsive and always available. Finding the right driveway was a bit tricky the first time, but Max provided meticulous instructions. We love the openness of the floor plan. Our 9 grandkids rarely left the pool when we were home. Highly recommend.

Our family of 14 traveled from different states across the U.S., and The Malinche Palace was the perfect place to bring everyone together. The home is beautiful, the views are incredible, and it was the perfect place to relax after our adventures around Costa Rica. The hosts were very responsive and made everything easy from booking through checkout. We also arranged catered meals, with breakfast delivered on our days at the house and dinner brought in after our excursions. Everything was delicious, and Max and Julia coordinated it all seamlessly. The pool was a huge hit with the kids, who spent hours swimming every day while the adults relaxed and enjoyed the views. The home had plenty of space for everyone and was perfect for our large family. We would absolutely stay here again and highly recommend The Malinche Palace!

I planned a birthday trip with me an my family Max an His Wife Julia Was very helpful with everything I needed help with they have all the answers they are like a one stop they had chefs spa an excursion people on hand  for services I will be booking again

Excellent stay! The place was beautiful and our family loved it. Highly recommended

If I could give Malinche Palace more than 5 stars, I absolutely would—because this place deserves main character energy ✨ First of all, the house? STUNNING. Spacious, spotless, and perfect for hosting a large group without feeling like you’re living on top of each other. We threw a whole event here and still had room to breathe (and dance 💃🏽). Julie and Max? Not hosts… more like event planners, problem solvers, and low-key lifesavers. They connected us to everything—decor, cake, wait staff—you name it. At some point I was wondering if they could also arrange world peace 😄 The staff were incredibly friendly and helpful, and the food we ordered? Let’s just say… no leftovers survived. Not one. Location is chef’s kiss—we casually WALKED to the beach like we were in a vacation movie. All in all: 10/10 hospitality, 10/10 experience, 10/10 would book again. Just be warned… you may not want to leave (we definitely didn’t 😩).

The house is beautiful! The host and staff were both amazing. Our group of 16 had plenty of room. Highly recommend using the private chef.

Booked for my Bachelorette and had the most amazing experience! The views are incredible, and you can hear the birds singing nonstop. Max and Julia were very responsive and kind.

The hosts were very helpful and responsive. They met me as we first arrived and gave thorough instructions on everything to go with the house. 

The amenities at the house were as listed! 

I definitely recommend renting a golf cart to get to town and the beaches.

The house was beautiful and the maid service was top notch. 

Would definitely recommend!

The hosts were very helpful and responsive. They met me as we first arrived and gave thorough instructions on everything to go with the house. The amenities at the house were as listed! I definitely recommend renting a golf cart to get to town and the beaches. The house was beautiful and the maid service was top notch. Would definitely recommend!

We loved staying at Malinche Palace. The place was very big and easily fit our group of 14 people. Our communications were mostly with Julia and she was very helpful and responsive. Gloria was super nice and kept our place clean throughout our stay. We took the chef service and were happy with that, but please keep in mind that the portions are big and we had a lot of leftovers, we learned that we need to order for less people, 2/3, for the portions to make sense. We loved Costa Rican #2 from the menu and the chef was accommodating and satisfied our requests for vegetarian people. The location is very beautiful with a nice view! Overall, a great place to relax and spend quality time with friends and family.

We loved staying at the Palais des Malinche. The Villa is beautiful. There were 16 of us and the villa is very large. Two beautiful beaches nearby. Delicious catering service and house staff are efficient and courteous. We would return without hesitation. Pura Vida.

Nous avons adoré séjourner au Palais des Malinche. La Villa est superbe. Nous étions 16 personnes et la villa est très grande. Deux magnifiques plages à proximité. Un service de traiteur délicieux et le personnel de maison est efficace et courtois. Nous y retournerions sans hésitez. Pura Vida.

Our family had the most incredible stay at Malinche Palace in Ocotal, Costa Rica. From start to finish, everything exceeded our expectations. Max and Julia were absolutely amazing hosts! So responsive, kind, and genuinely helpful. They went above and beyond by providing us with countless recommendations and trusted contacts for transportation, excursions, and local experiences, which made planning effortless and our trip even more special. The maid service was wonderful as well! Everything else was always spotless, organized, and taken care of, allowing us to truly relax and enjoy our time together as a family. The homes themselves were beautiful, comfortable, and perfect for a large group. We felt so well taken care of and supported the entire stay. This experience truly felt seamless and stress-free, which is priceless when traveling with family. We couldn’t recommend this property or hosts more! So, so good, and we would absolutely stay here again!

A thousand characters is not enough space to do justice to Malinche Palace. It was perfect for our group of 15 ranging from 18 to 60 in age. Communication from Max and Julia was excellent at all times from our booking six months ago to our departure yesterday. They are full of great recommendations and extremely responsive to questions. We used the chef service for four dinners. They were good, balanced meals, with plenty of leftovers for the next day. The other days we had dinner delivered (Indian twice and pizza on our last night) and the deliveries from Coco were prompt and the price very reasonable. For example, the Indian food was $330 plus tip and we fed 15 adults with some leftovers. A great tip from Max was to rent golf carts instead of cars. We rented the golf carts from Heidi at Cocolio and she is great. She delivered the carts on our first day and picked them up on the last day. For transport from the airport and for excursions, we used Andrey, who was recommended by Max.

Max and Julia are the most perfect and wonderful hosts. In addition to everything noted in the app questions — all really great — I would add the excellence and attentiveness of the meals that were prepared. Healthy, fresh, thoughtful, and personalized. We would return again (and again)!

We had a lovely trip Max was so nice and helpful. Beautifully refreshing pool and access to a lovely beach just down the steps. Accommodated my 16 person group wonderfully and provided us with clean and timely services. A must see, Max’s place is truly one of a kind with impeccable services provided by the host.  If you’re looking for a relaxing, scenic getaway look no further!

10/10 stay. The house has everything you’ll need for a group trip. Hosts are extremely hospitable and the house was clearly made with a lot of love

By far the best Airbnb experience I have ever had with a host and a property. Max and Julia were extremely helpful and always responsive to the smallest questions that we had. The property was absolutely stunning and the amenities were even better in person than in the pictures. This Airbnb alone made our trip extra memorable and I would highly recommend it to any large groups in the future.

Our stay was amazing! The hosts were very accommodating and friendly. Gloria took care of our rooms and the dinner service and she was amazing. We loved every bit of it!

I stayed for a month and had a different crew in each week. The place is extremely well set up for large groups. A short walk to Ocotal beach and Father Roosters restaurant was always amazing. Max was extremely responsive and proactive. We had a microwave go out, replaced immediately. A member of our party accidentally broke a walking board, he walked over to fix ten minutes later. Our driver didn’t show for an airport ride…max did it. For large groups 10/10.

Julia was so sweet and so helpful! Anything that we had an issue with she fixed immediately! The home was very beautiful and I love how they had maids come everyday to clean the rooms and homes. Julia was so graceful! And beautiful, just like her home! Thank you so much for making sure we were okay.

The house was even better than we expected! Would definitely recommend the chef service, and the cleaning team at the house was very attentive. We were in Ocotal to celebrate our wedding which took a lot of communication over the past year and Max & Julia were very responsive and helpful the entire time! Could not have planned such a great trip without their help. Really hope we have the chance to come back someday! Pura vida 🫶🏻

Great stay. Easy to get out and into town. Very close to a quiet beach. Home was very clean.

I cant say enough about Julia and Max and how amazing they were!! We had 19 of us there celebrating my bachelorette and they made everything PERFECT! The house is gorgeous with an unforgettable view and fit all of us so well. They were responsive to all our questions, helped plan some amazing excursions, and it was truly an unforgettable experience. Would also definitely recommend the chef for any meals at home!

Simply an amazing place, the house is super spacious, fully equipped, the location is unbeatable, close to many beaches and with an amazing ocean view. Highly recommended this place!

Simplemente un lugar increíble,  la csa super amplia, full equipada, la ubicación inmejorable, cerca de muchas playas y con una vista al mar sorprendente. Super recomendado este lugar!

Place is amazing. Perfect ocean view, pool is really cool! Bartender was amazing, and the food we ordered were perfect and not expensive. The tour we booked through Max was absolutely crazy! Just super! We will remember it for a long time. We highly recommend this place!!!

Maxim was a fantastic host. They were informative, helpful, responsive and accommodating. The house was absolutely stunning. Clean, fully stocked, spacious, in a safe, quiet area. Huge house with a beautiful sunset view. Thanks to Maxim for making this trip unforgettable.

Will Definitely Return! "From the moment we arrived, we felt incredibly welcome. The homemade meals were not only a wonderful touch but also had the presentation and quality of a five-star restaurant. My cousin ordered vegeterian dishes and they were cooked for him with the same level of excellence. The service was exceptional, and the location was perfect for exploring, with plenty of attractions nearby. I will absolutely be booking this boutique Airbnb again!"

Perfect Stay!  We had such an amazing time at this property! View is awesome! The host was incredibly welcoming and made sure we had everything we needed for a comfortable stay. The house was spotless, with all the little touches that made us feel right at home. The location was perfect—close to everything but still peaceful. Highly recommend!

We had the most incredible stay at the stunning Malinche Palace in Costa Rica! Our group of 10 was completely blown away by the beauty of the home, the breathtaking surroundings, and the exceptional hospitality. One of the highlights was watching monkeys play in the trees right outside the house—an unforgettable experience! Max, Julia, and Marina were outstanding hosts, going above and beyond to make our stay perfect. Marina, in particular, was absolutely fantastic! They arranged in-house massages for us, connected us with an amazing tour guide, Andrey who handled all our excursions and transportation, and ensured we had everything we needed for a seamless, stress-free vacation. We can’t recommend this home highly enough to anyone visiting Costa Rica. If you're looking for a luxurious, worry-free getaway with top-notch service, this is the place to be!

The Malinche Palace is an awesome place for a wonderful vacation.  It was so peaceful and beautiful. Absolutely breathtaking.   Everything was as described plus much more. Hosts were great and helpful. I would like to come back soon.

One word, Paradise! Beautiful place for 7 family members. 5 adult children with their own bedrooms worked out very well. Max and Julia were always responsive. Beach is an easy walk with 45 stair steps from the road. Private beach is a more difficult hike but very doable. Pool was spectacular! Gated compound. Always felt safe. Nice Beach Bar/Restaurant, Father Rooster, within walking distance. We would definitely go back.

Our multi-generational group felt right at home in this beautiful space! The layout affords peaceful spaces while drawing everyone towards a central location making all feel right at home. The views are unparalleled and the space is exactly as described and in excellent condition. The design of the property allows you to appreciate the landscape while still enjoying its bountiful amenities. A cool breeze blowing through most hours of the day makes the expansive outdoor space live able and the best place to gather day and night. Communication with the hosts was exactly what one would desire when visiting a new country. Max and Julia were responsive, helpful with the area and local recommendations, and proactive. We enjoyed our visit and hope to be back again soon!

The house was great for our large group. Our host was responsive anytime we needed anything and the grounds were well maintained throughout our stay. Beautiful views and easy walk to the beach.

We had a wonderful visit in beautiful Costa Rica! The home was perfect for our group of 13 adults. The open living space was awesome with plenty of seating and space to spread out. The views were amazing and Max and Julia were always available for any questions we had. The maid service was such a bonus they were awesome. The chef service we did 3 meals. Highly recommend treating yourself to this! Lastly Andry and his team were amazing, the shuttle service was perfect! We used his tour services for a private catamaran, day of sloths and waterfalls, national parks and stocking up on groceries before we arrived! Andry was awesome to work with! Costa Rica has my heart and we will definitely be back!!!

CLEAN, FRIENDLY, AWSOME!!! We really enjoyed our stay at Max and Julia’s estate. The scenery and views from the property are second to none. The house is spacious, well-apportioned, and comfortable. We greatly appreciated the stacks of beach towels and the regular cleaning service. We also loved having access to the nearby private beach (which we often had to ourselves). Highly recommended!

This is one amazing home! Truly is gorgeous and that can't be understated! Plenty of room for our buddymoon party of 11. Beds where comfortable, no one complained! Max and Julie where great host very responsive and helpful! Howler monkeys could be heard every morning, especially from the cliff room balcony! Kitchen and grill area all worked great, as did the washer and dryer. The secluded beach is absolutely amazing,it's and actually hike and one we did three times! We had two vehicles and had plenty of parking. Such a great time was had. You simply won't regret booking this house! Pura Vida

Nice house, however outside of bedrooms  the house is 100% OUTDOOR, expect tons of mosquitoes and bugs everywhere even in bedrooms as soon as you open the door. Cliff room has no curtains, hardly hot water and almost had a heart attack when we found someone lurking on the dark came out of nowhere  on our way to our room in the dark at 10pm, when we voiced our concern Max he started yelling and threading us to kick us out at night and hunged up, Julia however apologized the following day for not being up front and telling us ahead of time and we resolved the issue. Expect no privacy as there are a pool guy, cleaning ladies and later found out about a security guy inside the house. They need to be more detailed to avoid surprises. Julia was more reasonable than Max. No issues after that.

Hello Ursula, Thank you again for your stay at The Malinche Palace. Comfort and security of our guests are very important for us, that's why we tell the guests about the security and maid service in detail and in advance, through Airbnb messages, prior to arrival and during the check in. We tell you about the maids, how often they come and ask what time and if they can arrive, etc., so during your stay with us you obviously can decline such service or not let them inside the rooms if you don't feel comfortable. The same applies for the guard, he never comes inside the house or as you described 'lurks' around, but only does his job by patrolling the area around the property everyday with a bright yellow jacket that says "security" as it was mentioned to you during the check in. When your husband called me in the middle of the night, screaming and saying things I would not want to repeat, I tried to calm him and remind him that there is indeed a security guard, nevertheless he proceeded to insult me and be rude to me and the poor guard. I decided to pass this whole situation as simply a misunderstanding and a fear reaction from your husband, instead of taking things said to me and about my staff on the phone seriously and as an insult. I won't even comment why the pool guy has to come and clean the pool, if you and your family are not planning on doing it during your vacation. As for the water, I have not received any complaints from previous clients, you or people who stayed after you, so I can't comment on that. Last time I checked the water was hot, but I would be happy to address it if you would have mentioned it during your stay. Unfortunately, my team and I strive for the best service which includes your security, cleanliness and overall quality, which can't be attained without their presence and which is why we all work so hard to provide it, with minimal interruption during your stay. Best regards. Max.

They were great and very helpful.  they  made sure they got everything we requested.  also NICE lol the house was amazing and I HIGHLY RECOMMEND. they recommended secluded beach we had to hike to. it was worth every step it was amazing.  Can't wait to come back

Absolutely gorgeous and amazing property. Everything was so lovely and I would highly recommend this place. They went above and beyond for each part from food and travel to making sure the place was spotless everyday.

Max and his wife Julia were amazing hosts. All the reviews are accurate. They were responsive and quick to help. Would recommend anyone to stay here

If Max can have an Airbnb resort because that’s what it felt like in every country I would visit each and everyone I celebrated my 50th with my sisters and from the day I book to the day I reached Max and his Wife was right on my side provided me with every information possible Food from the chef excellent by the way. I am definitely going back

Beautiful house. Fast response. Slight issues with the house.

Dear Whitney, Thank you for choosing to stay with us and your review. We were happy to host you and your family. I am surprised you have evaluated your stay with us as three stars, since you mentioned enjoying your stay. We did our best to be good and helpful host providing everything asked for and doing things such as receiving your lost luggage, helping to change tires, etc., In the review, you have mentioned noise as the main complaint, but we actually got complains from the neighbors as your group being the source of noise. Thank you once again for choosing to stay with us and we apologize for not meeting your expectations. We hope to host you again!

Great place for a big group. We had 14 people and everyone had a good place to sleep. Every room with the exception of one, had a great view. Nice open kitchen and community area to hang out by the pool made it awesome for everyone to be together. Owner was super responsive with any needs we had. I know other reviews talked about the bugs, but it is in the jungle, bugs are expected.

Thank you very much. I was really happy to host you.

We spent a week at Malachi Palace with 18 people and had a great time! Here’s what stood out: - Nature Everywhere: The house blends seamlessly into its gorgeous surroundings, offering a peaceful outdoor feel with breathtaking views. - Super Helpful Staff: They cleaned daily and were very friendly, relied on Google Translate to communicate. - Beach Access: Both Gringo Beach and Ocotal Beach are walkable, but the return involves a steep uphill and stairs. Things to Note Rustic & Cozy vibes: The place differed slightly from the photos but grew on us with its rustic charm, adding to the retreat atmosphere. Wildlife Encounters: Nightly critter visits were enjoyable but required precautions to keep food safe. Security: The presence of guards was reassuring, though clearer information about their rounds would be beneficial. In Conclusion: Malachi Palace provided natural beauty, cozy vibes, and unexpected wildlife experiences, making our vacation memorable. Ideal for nature enthusiasts.

Thank you very much, Steve. You were the excellent gusts. You are welcome back any time.

We loved our stay! Max & Julia were easy to communicate with and very responsive. They also connected us with Andrey who set up a wonderful private catamaran for our group of 13. The house and view were incredible! Our kids loved the pool and short walk to the beach. We also loved Father Roosters! A fantastic, walkable restaurant with breathtaking views of Playa Ocotal, fresh seafood and friendly staff (shoutout to Josue!). Thank you for an amazing experience in Costa Rica 🫶🇨🇷

Stayed for 2 weeks. Check in was great. First night the rooms were bug infested but fine the rest of the stay. Monkeys broke into our fridge night one, had to use our own lock to chain it. Hid any bread etc in the microwave or oven at night. The monkeys were hilarious to us and coming from Canada, it was part of the experience. You’re staying in the jungle. The home is excellent, we had 3 families and the pool/kitchen was the common area. Highly recommend renting golf carts to check some amazing restaurants in Coco. Father rooster and Soluna beach club was incredible and very close in Ocutal. The private beach is a difficult walk but worth it. Bring a backpack cooler and enjoy. The house needs some updating, we had a few issues but they were all fixed within 24 hours. Max and Julia very responsive and give everything you need. Would definitely go back

The Malinche Palace was amazing! It was just as described and had plenty of space for our group of 10 adults. The views from the rooms were magical and access to the local and private beach was unbeatable!! Julia and Max were incredible hosts. They provided lots of recommendations and were always available to help us out. I would recommend The Malinche Palace to any group looking for a beautiful place at the beach.

This is our second time visiting Max’s beautiful home. Everything is wonderful! So peaceful, but also a fun place to enjoy. I highly recommend for big groups. Andrey is provided from Max for transportation and excursions. He is excellent, and very responsive. We can’t wait to visit again! Pura Vida in this beautiful country!

The home was even more beautiful in person and Max’s team was great! The chef’s food was delicious and I would definitely go back. Anytime I reached out to Max he was very responsive as well. The trip was well worth it!

This property would leave you breathless. It’s truly a work of art. My only minor complaints are in regards to the chef service. I wish we got to meet the chef (I also assumed they’d be cooking it on the property but it was delivered by the maid) the food was okay, and just make sure to turn off your lights at night to avoid bugs. I don’t know what the bug is called but it reminds me of a cockroach attracted to light. Left the light on in bathroom overnight and there was so many in the tub (the maid cleaned them out that morning)- the next night with no light there was none to be found! So that was good. Overall our stay was amazing and everyone had their own space. It was a great engagement trip and was too beautiful beyond words.

The place is wonderful. It is an ultra-modern house on a hill top with great views. The walk to the two beaches are quite a bit longer than expected. The walk to the private beach is quite an arduous walk of about 30 minutes. The walk to the public beach also takes about 20 minutes and is hilly. The pool is wonderful.

Malinche Palace was exceptional. It was comfortable, clean, clutter-free and there was enough space for all 11 of us. Daily housekeeping was a treat - who wants to be making beds when you’re on vacation? The kitchen was well-stocked with all the appliances. During our stay we only had a one or two issues, which were handled quickly and efficiently. Absolutely no complaints. We had the most amazing time. The sunset views were outstanding! Would love to visit again. Thank you Max and Julia!

Nice hosts and great facility.  Great location and easy to access numerous trips/excursions.  Would highly recommend the Malinche Palace for a stay in this region of Costa Rica.

The place is a beautiful spot if you are a large group of family or friends. The swimming pool was the highlight of the trip for us when we were relaxing at the Malinche. The workers did an amazing job everyday, we were so happy with their work. The rooms were beautiful, the views were immaculate and the vibe was tropical just like the weather. The kitchen was very spacious and clean, thanks to the help of the workers there. The Chef services was a great way to budget our group meals and I believe it was a great way for us all to eat together as a family. Max and his wife allowed us to have a pleasant stay and I will always be thankful for their hospitality.

We reserved The Malinche Palace for our wedding, and it could not have gone smoother. Max and Julia were instrumental in helping us plan—they were very responsive and always willing to be of assistance. The house itself is beautiful and provided the perfect space for entertaining guests. The property also features an onsite wedding venue above the main house that has a spectacular view of Ocotal Bay and was the perfect size for our ceremony of 56 guests. Onsite staff managed all of our meals and worked around the clock to ensure our stay was hassle-free. It was essentially like having a boutique hotel all to ourselves. I would highly recommend The Malinche Palace, especially for large groups and/or events.

Outstanding Vacation! Can't recommend enough. The house itself was amazing. Stunning views, amazing pool, gorgeous beaches. I think the house is even better than the pictures. The public beach was great for snorkeling. The "private" beach was always empty, and our group loved how the view looked and our privacy. Ask about the short hike you can take. Brings you to the top of one of the hills, amazing for sunrises or sunsets. Gloria was simply amazing! From cleaning to dinner, she had great energy and helped us with everything. Mauricio really was excellent to work with. He scheduled every excursion for us, picked us up on time, and was extremely receptive to any changes or minor additions or changes we needed to make. If you want to explore the beautiful country, he will truly help you do so. We did the chef for every dinner. It was very easy and always on time. Don't expect amazing quality, though. Food was mediocre at best. Highly recommend for all groups!

Max and Julia were truly wonderful hosts. They were so helpful through planning and our stay. 1. I highly recommend connecting with Mauricio while you’re planning. He gave a bunch of suggestions and we ended up booking the adventure package at Buena Vista Del Rincón and the sunset yacht cruise that he recommended. We loved both! 2. Take advantage of the private chef option! The food was delicious and stress free. We used the chef for 9 of 12 meals without any regrets. They work with allergies too! 3. Gloria was amazing. She served the meals, cleaned up after, and did all the housekeeping while we were there. I wanted to bring her home with me! 4. The house was gorgeous and the views were beautiful. We had zero complaints! On site security is another bonus! 5. Another suggestion is having Mauricio pre stock the house. I sent him a list and he had it all there when we arrived. We just grabbed wine/ liquor from the duty free shop when we landed. We all agreed we would book again!

The main house was beautiful. Guest house needs a little bit of updating. Everything was amazing. Julia was so helpful throughout everything, and always took care of our needs. A 100% would book with the driver Mauricio again. He was great and always available when we needed him. We used chef services 5/7 of the days we were there. Personally if traveling from United states I would bypass the chef and stop and get groceries.

We had an amazing stay with 15 of our closest friends to celebrate our 40th birthdays. Max and Julia were responsive with any issue and recommended Mauricio, who was an amazing tour guide and coordinator for our chaotic group. He went above and beyond to find us the best excursions, definitely use him, he is the BEST. We had several lovely meals down at Father Roosters, which is the nicest beachside bar any of us had ever been. We used the meal service and breakfast is a must. Super affordable and you’ll have enough leftovers for lunch as well. Everything exceeded expectations at The Malinche Palace and we all said how fantastic the house and grounds were. Thank you Max and Julia for providing the venue for a trip of a lifetime.

Thank you very much Audrey. I am really happy to know you had good time. You are welcome back!

We absolutely loved everything about this house! It has a very open floor plan which is ideal for enjoying the beautiful surroundings Costa Rica has to offer. The pool was pristine & the kitchen/outdoor grill is perfect for whipping up delicious meals for your crew! This house comes equipped with everything you’ll need during your stay. The bedrooms were clean & comfortable. The water pressure in the showers is amazing!! If you’ve rented homes in CR before you’ll know that this is not the case in every home! I never ran out of hot water. Even with all of our guests getting ready at the same time! Max and Julia are excellent hosts! They are very knowledgeable of the area and responsive to your questions or needs while you’re there. They were delightful!! I will definitely keep this home on top of the list when we vacation with friends or family in the future!

Max/Julia's responsiveness was outstanding. They promptly answered our questions and provided helpful recommendations for our stay in the area. Their attentiveness and willingness to assist made our trip planning a breeze. Another aspect that added to our peace of mind was the presence of a security guard. We felt secure throughout our stay, allowing us to fully enjoy our time in the area without any concerns. One of the standout features of Julia's Airbnb was the convenience of daily maid service. Coming back or waking up to a tidy and organized space every day was great. The Airbnb is a quick walk from the beach but we rented cars to go to town for groceries and other excursions. Max also has cab recommendations if you'd prefer that. Given the open layout and separate villas, you may have raccoons getting into kitchen trash or some bugs but that's part of the experience and wasn't nearly as bad as we were expecting. Pro Tip: Book the massages at the house. They were amazing!

There were 14 of us so we took up the entire space, which was plentiful. The chef option, daily housekeeping, groundskeepers, the house managers right next door - their connect to transportation and the transportation's connection to restaurants and activities made for an easy to plan and enjoyable trip. They all expect tips so plan for that. We tipped at the end of the week. We went during peak rainy season so it rained a bit every day but it only prevented one excursion. The chef will work with dietary restrictions. If there are two people in a room, you will be without towels while housekeeping does laundry. There are no extra towels. The house is open to outside so the animals have access, which freaked a couple folks out (e.g., raccoons and skunks), but follow the house manager's instructions that they provide upon arrival and you can limit it. You'll have access to 2 beaches (public & private) but only go to the private one if you're in good athletic condition...trust me on this!

Book This Place! You won’t regret it! The Malinche Palace is spectacular with amazing views of the ocean and surrounding mountains. From the home, you can watch a beautiful sunset. The home is exactly as the pictures show. The rooms are spacious and come with its own bathroom. I went with my wife and 8 other couples (18 people total) and Max and his staff were superb and very accommodating! They made sure we had everything we needed. Max and his wife Julia were very responsive, kind, and flexible. We added another couple last minute and without hesitation, Max created another room for us so they could have their own space. Our rooms were cleaned every day, common area was also kept clean by the house keepers. We used the chef and our meals were delicious and served on time. Max and Julia also helped us with transportation and excursions and we had a blast. Overall, we had a wonderful and stress free vacation thanks to Max and his team. I would definitely stay here again.

Hello Billy. Thank you very much for everything. You are welcome back any time.

Max and Julia were amazing hosts the villa looked just like the pictures and was in a private area. The recommended the most amazing tour guide/ driver  named Mauricio he was phenomenal, punctual, and such a fun time. I would definitely recommend this villa for big groups. There is a private hiking trail to a beach that is beautiful.

Hello Taelyr. Thank you very much for your review. I am happy to know you had good time. I'll be happy to host you again.

The house has a unique design but requires a lot of maintenance and pain work. The refrigerator and dishwasher does not work properly, outdoor kitchen also didn't work properly. The rooms had a bad smell with the A/C turned off, the curtains did not block the light, the glass windows were closed permanently and lacked good maintenance, letting insects entering the room, even when closed. On some windows they grotesquely used duct tape to seal them. The jacuzzi required maintenance and we were told not to use it. The gym on the property is a derelict area. Offered as part of the rental (at an additional cost) is a chef who would prepare special dishes on the property, and photos are shown in the Air B&B web site. The reality is that they bring you the food prepared at home and you do not feel that a chef is serving you in a personalized way. You felt pressure from hosts to request this service.  Despite, house location and other services like massage, transportation and cleaning were OK

Dear Raul. Thank you very much for writing this review. Your feedback is very important for me. I am sad that you have troubles during your stay and didn’t additionally let me know about them. I always was in touch. I cleaned dishwasher for you because you put the plates with food in the dishwasher and after the maids did it every day. I changed the gas tank for outside kitchen when you run out of gas. Just in case I called the specialist to check everything you mentioned. I was told everything works properly. The comfort of my guests is very important for me and I always do everything to make their vacation perfect. All the windows can be opened. I asked everybody not to smoke in the rooms. I had to clear the room additionally. It was my fault that I showed the property to your brother not you. I am sure it would had helped to avoid the troubles if you got the instructions. Regards the chef service. Cooking is disturbing and dirty issue. I provide my guests with fresh and delicious food for very good price , served and cleaned after. I have never pushed my guests to order it. It is only for their comfort. All my guest can have dinner out in Playas del Coco. If you are in Costa Rica you are welcome back. I hope it is not raining and you will enjoy your vacation.

This was a wedding anniversary trip that was planned for three years and included 15 of our children, grandchildren and one great grand daughter. The home is luxuurious and spacious with a lovely infinity pool off of the kitchen. Our grand daughter coordinated with Max and Mauricio on tours and they were so patient with our millions of questions. We went fishing, horseback riding, ATV , Zip line , and the Diamante Eco Adventure Park for many activities. Our hosts were so very helpful in all our planning. We appreciated the extra touches for our anniversary night with lovely table linens and a special gift. We loved the Cliff House and it's view, but each family had a very special room. We apprecicated the delicious food and the hard working kitchen and houskeeping staff. Pay close attention to Julia's instruction to close up the kitchen at night as the critters are very clever.

The place was absolutely beautiful and easy to get to using Waze.  The host was always responsive, helpful and kind.  It was great to be able to have our rooms serviced and clean while we were away so that we can enjoy the most from our stay.  One of the rooms offer an incredible view of the ocean while the other rooms offer a nice view of the property and the surrounding mountains.  Although we did not take advantage of this the host does offer to have any of your meals (breakfast, lunch or dinner) prepared by their chef which is a great perk if you plan to just stay in and enjoy the property.  Great property if you plan to travel with a large group of friends and/or family.

Amazing location, views from every room. The beach was quiet and peaceful. We plan to come back, great host and wonderful staff.

This place was magical.  The customer service was excellent.

Malinche palace was a beautiful place. check-in was easy. The rooms were clean and ac worked in each room. We were greeted by Julia who explained everything to us about the rooms, locks and safes.  Max responded whenever we had questions and would check-in on us via text. the staff was friendly. We had breakfast and dinner. The food was cooked off premises and brought to us by the three maids. We would tip the three maids for both meals but one morning after breakfast the maids told us the chef was taking all their tips even though we never met him so that was a little confusing. we left monry for each of them in our rooms final day we left.Max advised to leave windows and doors closed at night and not to leave lights on if you're not going to be in the room to prevent bugs from coming in. We followed these instructions and didn't have any issues. Overall our stay was pleasant.

Don’t hesitate, book this place! Incredible staff! Great communication with host! Beautiful, clean property! Wonderful experience! Would stay again

We LOVED our stay at the Malinche Palace for a 40th birthday with friends. Beautiful home, amazing chef serviced food, respectful housekeepers, and Max and Julia were wonderful to work with. Very responsive and helpful. We would love to come back at some point in the future! Thanks again for an amazing experience!

The Malinche Palace was a wonderful place to stay at. Quiet, peaceful, and absolutely beautiful. Mauricio was very attentive to our needs and was always available and a phone call away if we needed to go somewhere. The chef’s food was absolutely delicious. I wish we ordered it every day instead of just twice. It was plenty of food to eat the next day for lunch so we could have essentially stayed at the house the whole time. 8 of us had massages by Max & Julia’s recommendation. Our only regret was no getting an 90 minute massage because it was honestly the BEST massages we had ever had. Every body part was given equal attention. It was very relaxing by the pool. The pictures did do this place justice, it all looked exactly as posted. The water stays pretty cold during the day so the pool didn’t get a lot of attention. The weather was fantastic and I was surprised that I wasn’t getting bit by any bugs. Didn’t have to use bug spray once and mosquitoes LOVE my blood type so I was impressed

this place is a phenomenal place to stay, such a gorgeous and unique space with so many different amazing areas to hang out and so much beauty to be seen! we absolutely loved our stay here and would 100% come back and recommend to friends!

We had a great stay! The home is even better than the pictures. It's straight out of a movie. The pool was amazing, the chef prepared great meals, the help around the home were very kind and respectful. The transportation service was excellent. Our boat excursion was a blast. Max and Julia were extremely accommodating for our large group. There was even a private beach you could access with a small hike. Absolutely stunning. Would highly recommend staying here anytime!

Staying at the Malinche was wonderful. I went down with 17 of my family and friends for my birthday. They all loved it there. Max and Linda were helpful and responsive. Any issues they tried to resolve quickly and efficiently. They recommended Mauricio who was great. Very knowledgeable and very helpful no matter what we needed. Taxi, ice, tours. He also offered good value for service. The location has a beautiful view. The walk down to the beach leads to a street and is quite steep but a nice walk. There is no access to the beach club anymore. There is a local restaurant called father roosters in Ocotal. Coco is walkable but took us 45 mins or so and it’s hot. Taxi costs about 8-10$ back to the palace. Mauricio is also readily available to pick you up and drop you off for a tiny bit more. We had a couple issues - fridge, cliff house hot water, wifi one day but very responsive and fixed things quickly. Limited wifi at the Cliff house. Great place. A few bugs but not bad for Costa Rica

Great place for large groups.  Beautiful view, really good location with easy walking access to ocotal, a small more private beach and quick driving distance to the restaurants and shops at Coco beach.  Hosts responded to all requests and managed cleaning and maintenance very well.  House was lovely and very spacious - were three families with kids and fit well with space or spare. Would rent again.

Thank you very much. I'll be happy to host you again.

The words cannot describe how beautiful this palace is. Everything listed is the same in person. The views are breathtaking, the hosts are responsive, the housekeepers and chefs are sweet and patient. To top it off, Mauricio and his team deserves 5 stars of their own. They helped us get around and made our stay even more enjoyable. I would highly recommend this place to anyone. The only con is the bugs. But please keep in mind this is an open concept, so, as long as you keep your lights off and doors closed, you will be fine. It did not bother us much. Thank you so much Max and Julia for hosting a beautiful place. We hope to book again in the future!

This was the perfect location for our big group.  Max was very helpful with any of our needs the entire trip. We will be staying here again in the future when we come to the area.

The Best of Guanacaste!  Our past annual business off-sites have been at hotels and resorts so booking a villa was a risk, but Max and Julia operate the villa like a giant hospitality suite with (ensuite) bedrooms - and the entire experience was fantastic from start-to-finish!   The space is gorgeous and was exactly as described in the villa's website.  The staff (maids who clean the rooms daily, and in our case we had cooks and bartenders too) were great and did ALL of the cleaning every day, even in the public area and kitchen.  The location is gorgeous, and we liked it being above quieter Ocotal Beach rather than at busier neighboring Coco Beach.  I MUST mention that the food the villa chef prepared was delicious authentic Costa Rican fare, and was our favorite of all the restaurants we went to in the area.  Just down the hill (an easy walk), Father Rooster (restaurant) right on the beach is fantastic - great good, drinks, staff, and the setting is insane!  All in, this was a remarkable and memorable experience for our group.

Our stay at Malinche Palace was AMAZING! Max and Julia were great hosts who made sure we had everything we needed. Our transportation guys Mauricio and German were absolutely the best. They drove us around whenever and wherever we needed and would also pick up supplies for us if we ran out. These two were the life of the party! The home was beautiful and the view was outstanding! The food was spot on, and the massages is a must. Thanks again for having us, we’ll definitely be back soon!

House was beautiful and perfect for our group trip of 6 families. Every room was enjoyable with a view. The chef made 3 meals a day and we enjoyed them all. It was such a treat to have a housekeeper and chef. We truly felt like we were in paradise.

This house is literally breath taking, the pictures do not do it justice. We came as a group of 12 to celebrate a birthday, and the house had more than enough room to house us all comfortably. I definitely recommend using the chef, the food was amazing!! Also, please use Mauricio and Herman for all excursions and especially the yacht party(it was the highlight of our trip). Mauricio was amazing we called him the Genie because whatever we wanted he would get for us. And last but not least… the cleaning crew was phenomenal. They always kept the house spotless, it truly was a great help. Overall when you come to this house be prepared to have a great time.

The Malinche Palace exceeded my expectations!! This place is absolutely beautiful. The pictures doesn’t do it justice. You have to experience this property in person! My friends and I celebrated my birthday here and we had an absolute blast. Max and Julia are amazing. Communication and attentiveness was awesome. They made sure we had everything we needed. We loved our driver Mauricio!! Please be sure to book with him. He made things so much easier for us and had us everywhere we needed to be on time. And even suggested some places. I can’t say enough great things about him and his team. There’s maid service there everyday and that was awesome. We loved her. Thank you Max and Julia for helping make this my best birthday trip ever! You guys are awesome!

The home was ridiculously gorgeous, not just a piece of property but it was a beautiful experience. I enjoyed my stay, max and Julia were very helpful and communicative. The house keepers were always very helpful and prompt and very much so appreciated. Mauricio was very helpful as well with making the trip a fun filled experience. If I could do it all over again I most surely would.   Worth every penny.

I’m not quite sure where to start because this has been one of the best villas I have stayed in. I planned a girls trip and when I say we had an amazing time from the secured villa, to the two beach options, the transportation that was provided to and from the airport, the masseuses that calms to the villa, the chef prepared meals, and the housekeepers. Our driver Mauricio was absolutely amazing, he was able to coordinate hiking, ATV, zip lining, horseback riding, hot springs, mud volcano, waterfall, etc. The girls trip was an absolute success.

Beautiful home in a great location. East beach access and close to town for restaurants, bars and grocery stores. Great communication from the host and awesome recommendations for excursions.

Malinche Palace was amazing! We were six couples who stayed for 6 days and we had plenty of room for all of us and then some! The views and home were spectacular. Julia and Max were promptly available to answer any questions we had and the chef, transpiration guide, masseuses showed up on time when asked. I highly recommend using all the amenities Julia recommends as you will not be disappointed! We truly enjoyed our stay and will return! Gloria was always a joy to speak to when cleaning during our stay and Mauricio and German were the most gracious guides and drivers! We will be back!

I don’t even know where to begin. This house is amazing! We had 23 people stay. Julia and max were in communication with me before, had extra beds for us in case and made it super easy to have the chef service and masseuses come before we left back to the USA. The chef cooked amazing meals and always were on time with the times I asked for the food to be ready by. Since we had so many different activities going on, every day was different. Thank you Julia and max for making booking and preparing that so easy! Gloria and her team (the maid service) were awesome and so friendly. I honestly can’t thank them enough for being near and answering every question or thing we needed. Max and Julia will give you Mauricio’s number who is in charge of transportation. He booked ATVS, My yacht cruises, 3 different tours for my group, VIP at the club Z lounge in Playa Coco (all reggaetón and had the time of my Life!), transport to and from airport, club, yacht, tours and incredibly attentive. His team including Mykel and Herman were super amazing! Having them go guide 20 females and 3 guys in a foreign county was a blessing! Simply phenomenal!! My Bachlorette Party was one to Remember because of y’all! All my guests loved it. Thank you to Malinche Palace for making my trip to Costa Rica unforgettable ♥️

perfecto,  muy hermoso lugar y diverdido.

We loved our stay at the Malinche Palace. The house was beautiful it was very spacious and futuristic. We loved the view it was the best view that I have seen in my life. Especially when the sun set, it covered the sky with a golden glow. We loved the chef's cooking it was delicious, and let us try authentic Costarican food. The homeowners were very professional and helped us with any questions that we had. Overall this was one of my best vacations and I hope to come back again.

This trip was a belated gift for my dad and grandfather for Father’s Day, and both said it was the best gift they have ever received. The house was beautiful, safe, spacious and really private, where people of all ages could relax. Really close to the beach, with a great view and felt like we were on a private resort, since we did not have to care about cleaning the property, like other Airbnb’s I have been to. The hosts were really accommodating and went out of their way to help us. We only wish we could stay longer!

The place is exactly as it seems—beautiful and relaxing. My family of 14 stayed and there was plenty of room for everyone.

I was a hero for booking our large group in this house.  The open air concept for the living area was perfect.  Cold a/c in all 8 bedrooms, fantastic views, and wonderful service. We had breakfast scheduled every day along with 3 dinners for our 5 night stay.  The food was great and Gloria was amazing, setting up food and settings for 20 people, cleaning up after all of us during and after the meal.  No need to look any further than this property.   Julia was very responsive to any questions or issues.  Messaged her about the 5 gallon water jug, she graciously includes for you, being empty.  5 minutes later one is making its way up the driveway.   Thanks again for your part in making our week in Costa Rica the best vacation our group has ever had.

The best vacation we’ve ever been on. The house was absolutely amazing. Julia was the greatest hostess and cared so much about how we were doing. You would be crazy not to hire Mauricio to help you with everything outside the home! He hooked us up with our ATV rides, zip line, dinner reservations, COVID tests … we even had someone come give us IV’s one day. He was awesome. Gloria, the housekeeper, was the sweetest woman and her team kept the home clean the whole time. Hands down, we will be back.

This is the most amazing place I’ve ever stayed at. The house is a work of art on its own and 270 ocean views are breathtaking. Max is top notch host and he made our stay unforgettable.

We stayed at Malinche for the first time and it was the best experience we ever had in Costa Rica. We keep visiting Costa Rica since 2008 but Max and his wife are the best hosts we have ever had. They are always on-site and ready to help and give advice. Malinche is the coolest and safest place we rented, and we rented a lot. There is a guard on-site for 24 hours. The chef is highly recommended, even with our mixed diet preferences(I am a raw vegan and my husband is pescatarian). It is only an 8-minute walk to the amazing black volcanic sand beach and we booked an amazing sunset yacht tour with Mauricio. We definitely will be back.

We had a wonderful stay at the Malinche Palace. It was my birthday. The property was incredible.The hosts were very helpful, and made sure that every question was answered.The property was private and safe. We were suggested to use the safes in the rooms to keep our valuables safe. It didn't seem obligate but we followed the host's advice . The maids were perfect. We also enjoyed a beautiful dinner at the sunset time cooked by their in house chef, the food was great and the chef managed to accommodate for our vegetarian friends seamlessly. Overall the stay was an unforgettable experience, I hope to come back again.

Max and Julia communicated very well and were very attentive. The house is beautiful and the view is breathtaking. Julia did everything in her power to accommodate my party when needed. I stayed in the cliff room which has a beautiful view. The house is safe and always clean. Don’t hesitate to book.

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