Casa Lapa is a hand-crafted teak villa with a cooling pool and direct beachfront access in Playa Pelada, Nosara. Open decks, hammocks, and lush gardens create a peaceful setting for up to four guests.
The Space
Villas Ecositas Nosara is situated at the end of the road on a beachfront property in Playa Pelada, one of the most tranquil and picturesque areas in Nosara. This oceanfront location offers a dust-free, traffic-free environment. Once you arrive, there is no need to drive, as you can easily walk or bike along the beach to nearby stores, restaurants, and surf spots. The soothing sound of the ocean fills the air, and a nearly private beach is accessible via a short walk through a 100-meter protected maritime zone that preserves the Nosara coastline from development.
Property Highlights
- Beachfront location with direct access to the beach
- One-minute walk on a private path to the shore
- Private 2-acre grounds featuring lush gardens
- Triple reciprocal roof yoga pavilion available for guest use
Casa Lapa is a distinctive, hand-crafted teak timber frame home built following traditional Japanese design principles using only natural materials. The house features numerous screened windows, allowing guests to embrace Costa Rica’s natural outdoor environment. Enjoy the open decks and hammocks, along with a refreshing cooling pool perfect for midday relaxation or unwinding with a morning coffee or evening cocktail with family and friends.
The interior includes beautiful and comfortable teak floors, granite kitchen countertops, and an elegant glass indoor shower. The popular outdoor shower remains available and is highly praised by guests.
This quiet and secluded home is just a few minutes’ walk along the beach to restaurants, shops, and all that Nosara offers. Casa Lapa is one of the rare properties in Nosara with true oceanfront access.
Sleeping Arrangements
- Two double beds
- One single bed
- One sofa bed
- Additional beds and a crib can be provided to accommodate larger families
Kitchen Amenities
- Full kitchen with granite countertops
- Refrigerator, microwave, gas range, coffee maker
- Complete set of utensils and cookware for gourmet meal preparation
- Ninja blender, popular for making smoothies with fresh local tropical fruits
Guests may also enjoy fresh mangos and lemons from the trees located just outside the door when in season.
Casa Lapa comfortably accommodates a family of six, two couples, or up to four single adults.
Guest Access
A private shuttle service is offered to and from Liberia and San Jose airports for all guests:
- $125 each way from Liberia Airport
- $250 each way from San Jose Airport
- Shuttle accommodates up to seven people with luggage
Nosara has many Tuk Tuk taxis available for local transportation, typically costing around $6 per ride. Given the easy access to shops and activities by walking along the beach, renting a car is not essential.
For those interested in car rentals, there is an Alamo office in Nosara. It is recommended to take the shuttle from the airport and rent a car locally if needed. Reservations should be made before traveling. Returning the car at the airport incurs a small fee ranging from $25 to $50 depending on the season.
Other Details
Internet
Casa Lapa is ideal for remote workers seeking a peaceful beachside retreat. The property offers high-speed cable internet with Wi-Fi speeds up to 200 Mbps, perfect for streaming, video calls, and staying connected with family, friends, and work.
The beautiful teak timber structure and lush grounds also provide an attractive backdrop for video conferences, sure to impress colleagues, friends, and family alike.
Guest reviews
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What guests are saying
5
Tobias
6 months ago
We had a great stay at Steve's place in Playa Pelada. Everything worked out fine, great communication with the host. The house itself is lovely, with lots of character, and just off the beach. Would definitely recommend!
5
Katherine
6 months ago
Steve’s property is everything we could have imagined and more! We had everything we needed for first time visitors to Costa Rica. Steve held our hands through the whole process! We used a shuttle (that Steve arranged!) from Liberia airport and can recommend that for anyone. Most people around us seemed to rent SUV 4x4 cars. We did just fine with TukTuks and walking! We highly recommend a tuktuk for hot times of day! The yoga pavilion is a perfect spot for peaceful practices. The walk to the beach is so short and lovely! And THE BEACH… sigh…is so magical! Walk to Sunrise coffee and bodega. Super easy walk down the beach to restaurants: La Luna and Olga’s. About a 20-30min beach walk to Howler’s and great shopping in Guiones! We are forever grateful we chose this property and thank Steve for hosting us! We will count the days until we can get back to Playa Pelada… and Steve’s gorgeous oasis! Thank you, Steve!
5
Kevin
7 months ago
Lovely unique place in the less developed and more 'Costa Rica' beach. Brilliant hand built craftsmanship structure. Spotless clean. Wood environment. Not for 'city slickers'...but if you've ever owned a cabin cottage or camp or has spent much time in nature you will have found your dream holiday. If you're looking for more developed this isnt the place for you. We were overjoyed that it felt exactly like our island cottage in Northern Ontario but in the tropics. Immediately planned our return visit. Very quiet beach perfect surroundings.
5
Abbey
8 months ago
We had a wonderful week at Steve and Julia’s property - the house was beautiful, and we felt happily immersed in the nature of Nosara. Can’t wait to go back!
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Lee
8 months ago
This was exactly what we were looking for: Tranquil, gorgeous surroundings; quick walk to the beach; wonderful timber architecture; a friendly and responsive host. We loved it and would come back! Oh, and we saw the resident monkey family, including several tiny babies. It was one of the highlights of our stay :)
5
Sarah
1 year ago
This place feels really special, worked well for our family of 4. The ability to walk to the beach, and the magic of the creek and beach meeting were big joys for us. It felt good to stay in a place that was built so intentionally, soulfully.
5
Katie
1 year ago
Casa Lapa is truly a gem and Steve is an amazing host! The beautiful construction is amazing and the pictures do not do it justice. We loved the proximity to the beach and being close enough to walk the beach to Olga's (craft beer festival while we were visiting!)but far enough away that the bustling "night life" wasn't distracting. The location is peaceful if you don't mind being woken up by howler monkeys and macaws...which is part of the Costa Rica experience! Being end of the road is fantastic because dust really is an issue during the dry season. Steve was an amazing host and provided great directions that allowed us to find our way even in the dark. I will definitely plan to stay here again during future Nosara visits.
5
Isaac Zal
1 year ago
Steve’s compound of small (but perfectly sized for vacationing) hand built cabins are unique in Nosara. With so much development in the area being a cookie cutter faux luxury, the cabin felt real. Attention has been given to using natural materials, and respecting the natural surroundings. We visited in February of 2025, with our 3 year old and 8 year old, and had a fantastic time. The weather was perfect. The private walkway off the property directly to the best beach in town was something we used multiple times a day. Steve has the perfect set up for a family to use the beach, and the outdoor showers and plunge pool were a welcome way to get the sand off of everyone. I can’t stress enough how great the beach is, with gentle surf at low tide, tidal pools full of life, soft inviting sand, and for a bit more adventure, hike the beach north to caves in the cliffs. There are also restaurants directly accessible off the beach, just south, meaning you can spend an entire day without shoes.
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Ann
1 year ago
What a lovely spot! We really enjoyed the peaceful surroundings, beach and local restaurants. Steve was super responsive to our (few) questions and had great local recommendations. Thanks for a great stay!
5
Jared
1 year ago
This area of Nosara is near the beach unlike downtown. easy to get beach and the only beach/bars and restaurants.
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