Tropical gardens surround this two-bedroom villa in San José, with private patios, a shared pool, jacuzzi, and shaded rancho. Potrero Beach is just a two-minute walk away, and the villa sleeps six.
The Space
Escape to a tropical retreat just steps from the beach at Stef Surf El Delfin, one of four private villas offering exclusive boutique resort luxury. Relax on your balcony overlooking a lush garden while listening to the sounds of parakeets, toucans, and howler monkeys. Enjoy a refreshing swim in the beautiful pool adjacent to your shaded "rancho" with a wet bar. Pick fresh bananas, papayas, and almonds from the garden. Dine and dance at nearby restaurants to complete your Costa Rica experience. Pura Vida!
El Delfin provides a luxurious boutique hotel experience combined with the comfort and convenience of a full home, including a kitchen. The modern villa is surrounded by a miniature tropical jungle, perfect for unwinding and escaping daily stresses.
Details
- Approximately 1,600 square feet over two floors
- Two bedrooms located on the upper floor, each with a full bathroom
- Bedrooms feature private patios or sundecks with inviting daybeds
- Master bedroom includes 14-foot-high floor-to-ceiling double-sliding glass doors with sheer curtains framing stunning views
- Wake up to tropical scenery accompanied by ocean waves, howler monkeys, and green parrots
- Note: Bring a sleeping mask if you prefer to sleep late during daylight hours
Guest Access
Guests have exclusive use of the luxurious El Delfin villa. Shared amenities with the other three villas at Stef Surf include:
- Swimming pool
- Jacuzzi tub (unheated)
- Rancho with wet bar
- Tropical gardens
- Parking
Additional services are available upon request, such as concierge, private chef, tours, daily housekeeping, fresh fish delivery, massage, babysitting, catering, airport shuttle, and car rental.
Location
The villa is a two-minute walk from Potrero Beach (Playa Potrero), an ideal spot for families due to its typically calm waters. The beach is an environmentally protected turtle nesting area and is bordered by dry lowland and mangrove forests.
Stef Surf offers a tropical oasis close to the beach and local attractions. The rainy season brings heavy showers and a unique adventure under the tropical canopy, while the hot summer months make the air conditioning and shaded interiors especially welcome. The pool remains refreshing throughout the year.
Amenities and Community
The neighborhood features a vibrant community with nearby restaurants, bars, and dancing venues. A comprehensive home manual is provided to help guests make the most of their stay and explore the area.
New homes are being developed nearby as more visitors discover this remarkable paradise.
Guest reviews
4.8
· 107 reviews
4.9
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4.7
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4.8
Communication
4.8
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4.9
Check-in
4.7
Value
What guests are saying
5
Mica
2 months ago
Our stay at Stef Surf El Delfin was amazing! It was a perfect place for my wife, our two kids (ages 10 and 12), and me. We had a great time at the beach, and the location made it easy to explore plenty of other fun adventures nearby. Francisco, the propertymanger, was especially helpful and took great care of us throughout our stay. He was always willing to help with anything we needed and made the experience even better. I definitely recommend communicating with Francisco in Spanish if you can—it makes the experience more fun, helps you connect with him, and makes getting around and finding the best local spots even easier. We made some great family memories here and would absolutely recommend Steph Surf El Delfin to other families looking for a relaxing beach stay with plenty of adventure nearby.
5
Elijah
3 months ago
Great location to the beach and local food. Great space for the price. Host was very good with communication. Would stay here again
4
Harlan
5 months ago
I don’t think this property is well suited for a couple and better suited for a group / family. It is large and we loved having laundry, and it felt safe. However, I definitely misunderstood the photo that we would have a small house that overlooked the pool. You can think of the property like a small compound with 4 townhomes on it and a shared pool. We could hear children from other guests crying in the adjacent homes. I felt a little deceived by the “entire place to yourself” designation even though it’s technically not wrong. There’s no toilet paper holders, no door to the bathroom in the main bedroom, and no towel racks in the main bathroom. Communication is through the on-site property manager, not the host, and has strict hours. WiFi connection was a puzzle with 3 networks and 2 passwords to mix and match. The beach is walking distance but there’s manure in the streets. Power went out on our last day which cut the A/C. For a couple, there’s better spots around for less.
5
Annie
6 months ago
We loved our stay here! Wonderful town and great location.
5
Mary
6 months ago
We loved staying here and it was really hard to leave!! The rooms were spacious and comfortable and the property itself is peaceful and relaxing. I loved my morning view from the master bedroom looking out to plants and flowers and birds. There is a quiet calm beach (playa Potrero right down the block that we would walk to every night and watch the beautiful sunsets! We also walked down to an amazing little coffee shop/breakfast/lunch place at the end of the block called Puro which we really loved the food and staff there ! (Grevin is awesome) there are also a bunch of restaurants you can walk to down the beach which was really nice. We drove to a beach about 10 minutes away called Playa Conchal which was simply beautiful. Turquoise waters and a shallow reef offshore for some grey snorkeling. My kids and I loved spending the day here!
5
Will
7 months ago
Everything was as advertised. Very convenient to the beach, restaurants and grocery stores. The concierge and onsite workers are extremely helpful and responsive. We really enjoyed our stay.
5
Michael
8 months ago
Excellent area…close walk to beach and restaurants.
5
Chelsy
8 months ago
This was our second time stay at El Delfin, the first time we stayed was in 2019 and I was pleasantly surprised at how amazing the place was even after Covid! The home itself is comfy and you feel super safe there! Everything was clean and it was so nice to have the washer and dryer available! Will definitely come back! I highly recommend this place, short walk to the beach and short drive to other popular beaches. Can walk to several different delicious spots for dinner! Highly recommend el Diablito for tacos, La forketta was good, Perla’s had an amazing burger along with the shacks burger as well! Get the Cobb salad at the shack and buy the bread that a woman comes by to tables to sell, you won’t regret it! Go to Gracia mar vista for dinner and get the French onion soup! Also, don’t miss out on coco loco! Get the tacos and loaded fries from gritanga and breakfast from crape diem 2.0. Thank you to Diane, Francisco and Marling and other caretakers for giving us such a nice stay!
Host replied
5
Alex
11 months ago
Amazing location and very responsive and helpful staff to answer all our questions and provide anything we asked for.
5
Amy
1 year ago
No words!! We had the best time! The grounds of this place is flat out amazing! We enjoyed the pool, the outdoor beds, the sounds of nature! It’s soooo close to the beach and it was super easy to walk to town. I highly recommend booking a golf cart and you can tour and see everything you want to see and experience without a car. We used a driver service to bring us to the house and it worked PERFECTLY. This was an A+++ accommodation and having Francisco on the property to help us was such a huge asset. Stay here for sure if you want to visit the lovely town of Potrero. I was here for 2 weeks and I cried when I left!
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