Surrounded by a beautiful jungle Garden and within walking distance from the beach. Our 3 bungalows are just a 4 min walk from the Surf in Playa Carmen - Santa Teresa. This is a great point to move around freely without the need of a vehicle. Restaurants, bars, grocery stores, rentals, and shops are all close. We provide a private parking spot, Fiber Optic Wi-Fi connection, AC, and a well-equipped kitchen. This is a great choice for all sort of travelers. Pura Vida and Welcome! The space This bungalow includes: A fully equipped kitchen, one AC unit, fans, a private bathroom, Bedroom 1 with a double-size bed, Bedroom 2 with three single size-beds, a terrace with a table and chairs, clean sheets and towels — all surrounded by beautiful nature. 🌿✨ We’re located right on the main street, just a short walk from downtown, where you’ll find shops, restaurants, surfboard rentals, bars, and more. 🌊 Love surfing? The beach is only a 5-minute walk away! If you have any questions or need extra info, feel free to reach out — we’re always happy to help however we can! Guest access Guests have access to the entire place Other things to note IMPORTANT INFO FOR NEW VISITORS IN THE AREA! 🌴 Welcome to Planet Santa Teresa You’ve arrived in a wild little surf town in the jungle. This isn’t a city — it’s something better. But it comes with a few quirks. Here’s what you need to know: ⚡ Power & Water Power outages happen from time to time. No electricity = no water (it’s pumped), no WiFi, and no hot showers (they’re electric). It usually comes back in 10 minutes to 2 hours. During storms, it can take longer. Light a candle, go for a walk, and relax. ❄️ A/C Please turn off the A/C when you’re not home. Power here is precious. Overuse leads to overheating and power cuts. 🔒 Lock Up Always lock all doors and windows when you leave. If there’s a safe, we recommend using it for valuables. 🔥 Cooking with Gas Costa Rica has no gas pipelines — only propane tanks. They last a long time but can run out without warning. Don’t worry! We have spares and will help you switch them. 💡 Hot water runs on electricity, not gas. 🐜 Ants & Food Leaving food out = ants party on your snacks. Store everything inside the fridge or sealed containers. (No rush — they don’t show up instantly 😄) 🚽 Toilets Don’t flush toilet paper 🚫 There’s no drainage system in town. Use the bin next to the toilet. 🦎 Insects & Animals You might meet ants, geckos, lizards, spiders, mosquitoes, roaches, mice, bats, snakes, and maybe even a scorpion (not dangerous). They live here — we’re just visitors 🐾 🌺 Final Reminder You’re in a special place — raw, real, unforgettable. Be kind, stay open, and enjoy the jungle ride. Pura vida!

## The Space

This bungalow is nestled within a lush jungle garden and is just a four-minute walk from the surf in Playa Carmen, Santa Teresa. It offers easy access to the beach and nearby amenities, making it an excellent base for travelers who prefer to explore without a vehicle.

The bungalow includes:

- A fully equipped kitchen  
- One air conditioning unit and fans  
- A private bathroom  
- Bedroom 1 with a double bed  
- Bedroom 2 with three single beds  
- A terrace furnished with a table and chairs  
- Clean sheets and towels  

All of this is set amidst beautiful natural surroundings.

## Location

Situated on the main street, the bungalow is a short stroll from downtown, where you can find shops, restaurants, surfboard rentals, bars, and more. The beach is only a five-minute walk away, perfect for surf enthusiasts.

## Amenities

- Private parking spot  
- Fiber optic Wi-Fi connection  
- Air conditioning  
- Well-equipped kitchen  

## Guest Access

Guests have full access to the entire property.

## Important Information for Visitors

Welcome to Planet Santa Teresa, a unique jungle surf town that offers a different experience from a typical city. Here are some key points to keep in mind:

### Power and Water

- Power outages occur occasionally. When the electricity is out, water supply (which is pumped), Wi-Fi, and hot showers (electric) will be unavailable.  
- Outages typically last between 10 minutes and 2 hours but may be longer during storms.  

### Air Conditioning

- Please turn off the air conditioning when you are not in the bungalow to conserve power. Overuse can cause overheating and power interruptions.

### Security

- Always lock all doors and windows when leaving.  
- If a safe is available, use it to secure valuables.

### Cooking and Utilities

- Cooking uses propane tanks since Costa Rica has no gas pipelines. Tanks last a long time but can run out unexpectedly. Spare tanks are provided, and assistance is available for replacements.  
- Hot water is powered by electricity, not gas.

### Wildlife and Cleanliness

- To avoid ants, store food in the fridge or sealed containers. Leaving food out will attract ants over time.  
- The area is home to various insects and animals such as ants, geckos, lizards, spiders, mosquitoes, roaches, mice, bats, snakes, and occasionally scorpions (which are not dangerous).  

### Toilets

- Do not flush toilet paper as there is no drainage system in town. Use the bin provided next to the toilet.

## Final Note

You are in a remarkable place—wild, authentic, and memorable. Embrace the experience with an open heart, be respectful, and enjoy your time in the jungle. Pura vida!

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Walk to Surf in Santa Teresa! AC, Wi-Fi, Parking!

Nice place, very cozy and excellent location in El Carmen de Santa Teresa.

Bonito lugar, muy acogedor y excelente ubicación en el Carmen de Santa Teresa.

The house is in an unbeatable location! Close to the main beaches, close to supermarkets, coffee shops, restaurants, pharmacy. You can walk to Playa del Carmen. The house is on a very beautiful lot with fruit trees that provide shade and keep the house cool even in hot weather. It is also a very quiet, peaceful, and safe location.

La casa está en una ubicación inmejorable! Cerca de las playas principales, cerca de supermercados, cafeterías, restaurantes, farmacia. Se puede caminar a la playa Del Carmen. La casa está en un lote muy bello con árboles frutales que brindan sombra y mantienen la casa fresca aún con el clima caliente. Es también una ubicación muy tranquila, silencioso y segura.

A really great bungalow, right next to the ocean and shops, but still secluded from the road with vegetation, animals, monkeys, howler monkeys, birds, and iguanas. Absolutely wonderful!! Perfect for my stay, no complaints. Approved!!!!!😊

Bungalow vraiment super, juste à côté de l océan des commerces et quand même isolé de la route avec la végétation les animaux singes hurleur oiseaux et autres iguanes. Absolument merveilleux !! Parfait pour mon séjour, rien à dire. Validééééé!!!!!😊

Perfect location and setting! The proximity to the road makes the place a little noisy, but if you want to be close to everything, and possibly save on a car, you have to accept it. The surrounding vegetation is splendid and, compared to the surroundings, the accommodation is quite dark. The only real downside is the condition and cleanliness of the BA. Everything else is fine

Situation et cadre parfaits! La proximité de la route rend le logement un peu bruyant mais si on veut être proche de tout, et éventuellement faire l’économie d’une voiture, il faut bien l’accepter La végétation environnante est splendide et, envers du décor, le logement est assez sombre. Le seul vrai bémol est l’état et la propreté de la salle de bains. Tout le reste est très bien

Loved the proximity to beach and town. The casita was quiet and felt like I was in the jungle. Great amenities and lots of space to house 3-5 ppl

The place is extremely cozy, very clean and perfectly tidy, as shown in the pictures. It exceeded our expectations and we really enjoyed our stay. Without a doubt, a place we recommend and to which we would love to return.

El lugar es sumamente acogedor, muy limpio y perfectamente ordenado, tal como se muestra en las fotografías. Superó nuestras expectativas y realmente disfrutamos nuestra estadía. Sin duda, un espacio que recomendamos y al que nos encantaría regresar.

Everything seemed fine to me, except for the water outlet, which smelled very bad and had a lot of flies around it.

Me pareció todo bien exepto la salida de las aguas ya que tenía muy mal olor y presencia de muchas moscas

Really convenient and well-located place in Santa Teresa! Thank you.

Logement vraiment pratique et bien placé à Santa Teresa ! Merci

There were three of us and we had a perfect stay. We stayed in Santa Teresa for 5 nights, and it was hard for us to move on, even though we still had almost 4 weeks ahead of us. You immediately feel comfortable; everything you need is provided, and the beach is just a few minutes away. The location is ideal; it is quiet and perfectly connected. There are geckos, iguanas, and pretty birds in the garden, and we also had a visit from an opossum and a troop of monkeys. You sleep wonderfully; I especially enjoyed the night in the hammock. Thanks for the wonderful time, highly recommended!

Wir waren zu dritt und hatten einen perfekten Aufenthalt. Wir waren für 5 Nächte in Santa Teresa und es fiel uns schwer, weiterzuziehen, obwohl wir noch fast 4 Wochen vor uns hatten. Man fühlt sich sofort wohl, es ist alles nötige vorhanden und der Strand ist wenige Minuten entfernt. Die Lage ist ideal, es ist ruhig und perfekt angebunden. Es gibt Gekkos, Leguane und hübsche Vögel im Garten, ebenso wurden wir von einem Opossum und einer Horde Affen besucht. Man schläft hervorragend, vor allem die Nacht in der Hängematte hat mir gefallen. Danke für die schöne Zeit, sehr empfehlenswert!

Amazing stay at this place! Santa Teresa is beautiful and we were very comfortable here, simple, but well equipped, very grateful for the air conditioning! The best thing about it is the location, really next to the beach

Increíble estadía en este lugar! Santa Teresa es precioso y estuvimos muy cómodas aquí, simple, pero bien equipado, muy agradecidas del aire acondicionado! Lo mejor que tiene es la ubicación, realmente al lado de la playa

We were two young girls visiting Santa Teresa for the first time and couldn't have wished for a better experience. Perfect location, quiet, good communication with the hosts and super fresh and cozy house. We will definitely try to rent this house again when we come back!

Vi var två unga tjejer som besökte Santa Teresa för första gången och kunde inte önskat oss en bättre upplevelse. Perfekt läge, lugnt, bra kommunikation med värdarna och superfräscht och hemtrevligt hus. Vi kommer definitivt försöka hyra detta hus igen när vi kommer tillbaka!

We were a family of 4 people who stayed here for a week and were super happy with everything. The house was so nice and clean and was in a place that felt private. Walking distance to the beach, shops, ATM and grocery store. It had everything we needed! So much wildlife just on the property, which was an incredible experience. The house had a large gate right by the road but was well located so that the sound from the road did not disturb, we always felt safe. Thank you!

Vi var en familj på 4 personer som bodde här en vecka och var supernöjda med allt. Huset var så fint och rent och låg på ett ställe som kändes privat. Gångavstånd till stranden, butiker, ATM samt matbutik. Det hade allt vi behövde! Så mycket djurliv bara på tomten vilket var en otrolig upplevelse. Huset hade en stor grind precis vid vägen men låg bra till så att ljudet från vägen inte störde, vi kände oss alltid trygga. Tack!

Excellent response time from the hosts. Very central location, everything within walking distance, beach 200 m away. Natural sounds, despite being downtown, you can't hear the outside noise. It's like in the pictures.

Excelente tiempo de respuesta de los anfitriones. Lugar muy céntrico , todo cerca caminando, playa a 200 m. Ruidos de naturaleza , a pesar de lo céntrico no se escucha el ruido externo. Es como en las fotos.

Very good accommodation, close to the beach and whenever we needed support for any issue they responded quickly.

Muy buen alojamiento, cerca de la playa y cada vez que necesitamos apoyo por algún tema respondieron rápido.

Excellent accommodation! Definitely a place to come back to! Highly recommended!

Excelente hospedaje! Definitivamente un lugar para volver! Super recomendado!

Good place, quiet and close to everything. Communication was very good

Buen lugar, tranquilo y cerca de todo. La comunicación fue muy buena

Nice place. It has everything you need to be comfortable. Close to the beach, supermarket and restaurants. I hope to return.

Bonito lugar. Tiene lo necesario para estar cómodo. Cerca de la playa, súper y restaurantes. Espero volver.

We loved our stay here! Just a short walk to Playa Carmen and plenty of restaurants/supermarkets nearby. The bungalow had everything that we needed and was clean & comfortable. Our stay was made even better by seeing iguanas, squirrels and howler monkeys! Hosts were attentive and responsive- would highly recommend!

False advertising. This place is disgusting. I have booked 1 night with air bnb abd 3 additional directly. BIG MISTAKE! When we got there one go the rooms was missing an air conditioning, there was mice poop and ants all over the kitchen counter and in all the corners of the house. The bathroom was gross and old we couldn’t even shower that night it was disgusting, my bed was broken also needed a new mattress springs were broken. Air bnb was nice enough to refund me the amount for the one night stay. I told the host we won’t be staying the other three nights he told me that I’m still going to be charged for the reservation so he charged me $345 USD which is currently being despite with my bank. he also said that it’s not mice poop but gecko poop, shit is shit! We were traveling with a 6 months old and this was totally unacceptable. This place is maybe worth $50 a night but not $175 that he is charging. The host PAT is money hungry and a thief!

It was a very nice stay! The communication went smoothly. The house had everything we needed! Thank you!

To był bardzo miły pobyt! Komunikacją przebiegała sprawnie. W domu było wszystko czego potrzebowaliśmy! Dziękujemy!

Great location for walks down to playa Carmen, easy access to grocery store and all of Santa Teresa. Basic amenities provided and simple kitchen set up. Host was communicative and helpful when questions came up. Overall a really great value for the location.

Comfortable bed ,functionally furnished house, relatively new , beautiful hammock, unfortunately only one, cotton bedding !!, the property is adjacent to the main road , a lot of traffic and quite noisy, at night it is better, 400 m to the beach, you have to walk on the busy road

Bequemes Bett ,funktionell eingerichtetes Haus, relativ neu , schöne Hängematte, leider nur eine, Baumwollbettwäsche !!, das Grundstück grenzt an die hauptstrasse , sehr viel Verkehr und recht laut, nachts ist es besser, 400 m zum Strand, man muss auf der viel befahrenen Straße laufen

A prime location, surrounded by nature, with everything you need for a quiet vacation!!

Una ubicación privilegiada, rodeado de naturaleza, con todo lo necesario para disfrutar de unas vacaciones tranquilas!!

Great location just steps from the beach. Very large grocery store nearby at a low price with lots of choices. Very nice beach and beautiful restaurants very close by. Definitely would recommend. A small interesting improvement would be the addition of a small sofa in the common air.

Emplacement idéal à seulement quelques pas de la plage. Très grosse épicerie à proximité à bas prix avec beaucoup de choix. Très belle plage et beaux restaurants très près. Je le recommande assurément. Petite amélioration intéressante serait l’ajout d’un petit divan dans l’air commune.

Host responded late, or an excuse why he couldn't respond. Electricity fell off when eating cooking twice, two towels with the 3 of the 3 for 6 days when asking for extra was not possible, no air conditioning in the second bedroom which is necessary and is described when booking and therefore our little one had to stay with us in the bedroom which was not good for anyone. A lot of cockroaches and also maintenance on the cottage on the property, which we were told when we asked about it upon arrival. Host online did respond adequately and problem-solving. We had the last bungalow on site which was quiet and beautiful ambient lighting.

Host reageerde laat, of een excuus waarom hij niet kon reageren. Stroom viel eraf bij het eten koken 2maal, twee handdoeken met z’n 3en voor 6 dagen bij vragen om extra was niet mogelijk, geen airco op de tweede slaapkamer wat wel noodzakelijk is en beschreven staat bij boeken en daardoor moest onze kleine bij ons op de slaapkamer wat voor niemand zijn nachtrust goed was. Veel last van kakkerlakken en ook nog onderhoud aan huisje op het terrein wat ons verteld werd toen wij er na vroegen bij aankomst. Host online reageerde wel adequaat en probleemoplossend. We hadden laatste bungalow op terrein welke rustig lag en mooie sfeerverlichting.

The house is well located, close to all sorts of shops and the beach (all walkable) and at the same time tucked in a cute well maintained garden with mostly trees, cute squirrels, monkeys and birds on sight. everything is neat and simple, all the bathroom and kitchen basics are available and Pat is super responsive anytime we had a question or request. we were very happy with our choice

The house is located above the main street, very close to the beach. It's comfortable, with a beautiful outdoor space. We enjoy Santa Teresa!

La casa está situada sobre la calle principal, muy cerca de la playa. Es cómoda, con un espacio exterior hermoso. Disfrutamos de Santa Teresa!

Loved our stay! Extended our original reservation. Location is very close to the beach, restaurants, shops, etc. definitely recommend again

Great communication with Mati. The location is great and beautiful. The climate is a bit challenging for all the equipment tho.

We had a wonderful stay in the top bungalow! Mati our host there was always there to help with anything:) The feeling of being surrounded by nature was well appreciated! Top spot to be first in the waves every morning as the beach is realllly close. The place lacks some furniture to add a little bit of comfort and a few hanging hooks here and there. Too much quads, big trucks and motorbikes on the road nearby even if we don’t really hear them from the upper bungalow!

i stayed there for one month and i loved it. really beautiful and quiet little house. the crew was really supportive and helped us with any problems.

Thank you for the stay . It was very enjoyable .

We stayed for a few days and found this apartment very complete. It's simple just like in the pictures, it has a great location. Matias is very kind at check in.

Estuvimos hospedados unos días y encontramos este apartamento muy completo. Es sencillo tal como se ve en las fotos, tiene una excelente ubicación. Matias muy amable en el check in.

the location was so good! short walk to the beach and Santa teresa. the property was easy to find and felt private. the beds were comfortable and the place was clean. kitchen was well stocked. would definitely stay here again.

The location of the property was perfect. Off of the main road, but close enough to it and the beach to walk everywhere. There is also an outdoor shower to rinse off yourself and your surfboard.

Mati is a super cool guy and helped us with every question. Check-in was easy. The bungalow is very nice and it is also quiet. Unfortunately, we had to find food leftovers and dead insects on the floor. Mati then organized a cleaning lady right away. The floor in the bungalow is made of concrete, looks cool, but the feet are constantly dirty.. The WIFI is down for 3 days. We also had a power outage. However, this can happen in the area, we were told. It is advisable to rent an ATV to discover everything;)

Mati ist ein super cooler typ und half uns bei jeder Frage. Der check in war easy. Der Bungalow ist sehr schön und es ist auch ruhig. Leider mussten wir Essensreste und tote Insekten auf dem Boden vorfinden. Mati hat daraufhin gleich eine Putzfrau organisiert. Der Boden im Bungalow besteht aus Beton, sieht cool aus, jedoch sind die Füße ständig dreckig.. Das WIFI Ist für 3 Tage ausgefallen. Auch ein Stromausfall hatten wir mal. Das kann jedoch mal vorkommen in der Gegend wurde uns gesagt. Es empfiehlt sich ein ATV auszuleihen, um alles zu entdecken ;)

My friend and I loved staying at this place which is walkable to the beach, and away from the noise and hustle of the main road - which can be really loud! So it was lovely to retreat to our gated off accomodation. It felt safe, clean and generally we had an incredible stay. Communication was excellent and they were happy to help us in any way they could. I would 10/10 recommend and we will be coming back!

This is where we needed to be for our last week in Costa Rica . When sitting on the terrace in the mid day heat we saw more wildlife pass us than in the rest of Cista Rica . All the bedding , towels etc were new plus all the kitchenware in good clean xondition. Great shower and Matthius  was only a call away.

The bungalow is newly renovated and very clean. The hosts are responsive, friendly and helpful! We enjoyed our stay a lot!

Excellent place, the location is very good, it is super close to everything you need to have a comfortable stay: beach, supermarkets, restaurants... The house is also very good; the rooms are fresh, the kitchen has everything in case you want to cook and the outside has a lot of space, as seen in the pictures. The house is located in a property next to 2 other Bungalows, however there is a lot of space between one and the other, so that, at no time there were inconveniences in relation to privacy. Excellent value for money.

Excelente lugar, la ubicación es muy buena, queda super cerca de todo lo necesario para tener una estancia cómoda: playa, supermercados, restaurantes... La casa también está muy bien; las habitaciones son frescas, la cocina tiene todo en caso de que se quiera cocinar y el exterior cuenta con mucho espacio, tal como se observa en las imágenes. La casa se encuentra en una propiedad junto a otros 2 Bungalows, sin embargo hay mucho espacio entre uno y otro, de manera que, en ningún momento hubo inconvenientes en relación con la privacidad. Excelente relación calidad-precio.

The space is very nice and in a good location, access is easy and you can reach it by low car and it is close to banks, restaurants and beaches, really very close, communication with the hosts is very good and attentive,  the rooms are spacious and comfortable beds, the bathroom is clean and mostly well equipped

El espacio es muy bonito y con buena ubicación, el acceso es fácil y se puede llegar con carro bajo y es cerca de bancos, restaurantes y playas, realmente muy cerca, la comunicación con los anfitriones muy buena y atentos,  las habitaciones amplias y camas cómodas, baño limpio y en su mayoría bien equipado

nice place! just bring your mosquito date!

Super Recommended!!! Beautiful house! Place very well distributed, clean house, comfortable beds, close to El Carmen! Nice terrace area.

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