Two infinity pools connect Villa Ayla’s private buildings, creating a 4BR villa for up to 8 guests with outdoor en-suite bathrooms and sweeping mountain and ocean views above Santa Teresa in Nicoya.
Overview
Enjoy breathtaking 180-degree views of the mountains and ocean at Villa Ayla, an ideal retreat away from the busy town center with its cafes, shops, and supermarkets. The beach is just a 5-minute drive away. This villa is perfect for nature enthusiasts seeking tranquility.
The Space
Villa Ayla consists of three separate buildings that provide privacy across four bedrooms, each featuring an outdoor en-suite bathroom. The central building, connected by two infinity pools, serves as a communal area for gathering with family and friends.
All rooms have sliding glass doors that open to the surrounding natural environment, allowing you to experience the sounds of howler monkeys and condors flying at eye level. The villa’s design is inspired by the principles of sacred geometry, creating a harmonious balance between private and shared spaces.
The outdoor bathrooms offer a unique experience, fostering a sense of freedom and closeness to nature. Located in the mountains above Santa Teresa, the villa combines mountain privacy with beautiful views. Due to its natural setting, you may encounter insects and other generally harmless jungle wildlife.
Bedroom Layout
- 2 master bedrooms with king-size beds and outdoor en-suite bathrooms
- 2 guest bedrooms each with two twin beds that can be arranged as king-size beds, also with outdoor en-suite bathrooms
The villa includes a fully equipped kitchen suitable for cooking enthusiasts and a spacious dining area. Comfortable sun loungers are available on all decks, perfect for enjoying the stunning views while reading or relaxing with a drink.
Amenities
- Two infinity pools
- Fully equipped kitchen
- Fiber optic internet
- Pet-friendly environment
- 4x4 vehicle recommended for access
Location
Situated in the mountains above Santa Teresa, Villa Ayla offers privacy and natural beauty. The area is known for its wildlife, including howler and white-faced monkeys, iguanas, and raccoons.
Additional Information
- Parties are strictly prohibited at Villa Ayla.
- Wildlife sightings are common and part of the tropical experience; harmless insects such as ants, cockroaches, and geckos may be present, especially during the rainy season. This is normal and not related to cleanliness.
- Power outages can occur occasionally, which is typical for the Santa Teresa area.
- The region experiences high humidity, averaging 74% annually, with peaks up to 87% in October and lows around 71% in February. This may cause clothes to dry more slowly, particularly during the rainy season.
Villa Ayla is a newly built and recently furnished home, designed to offer a peaceful and immersive nature experience.
Guest reviews
4.9
· 31 reviews
4.9
Cleanliness
4.8
Accuracy
5.0
Communication
4.7
Location
4.7
Check-in
4.8
Value
What guests are saying
5
Gioconda
3 months ago
The house is absolutely stunning. It is spacious, beautifully designed, and perfect for families or groups. Each of the four bedrooms has its own private bathroom, and the open-concept kitchen, dining, living area, and deck overlooking the pools create a wonderful space to relax together. The views are breathtaking, and the surrounding flora and wildlife make the property feel truly special. Overall, we really enjoyed our stay and appreciated the beauty of the home and its location. The only aspect that could be improved is communication. During an unexpected situation, we made several attempts to reach the host by phone but were unable to connect. More timely communication would have been appreciated. Without a doubt, we would recommend this property to anyone looking for an exceptional place to stay in Santa Teresa. It is a truly beautiful home in a spectacular setting.
5
Lisa
4 months ago
Villa Ayla was the perfect location for our family (me, my husband, three adult children and spouses and grandson). The four separate bedrooms each with its own private bathroom were ideal. The location high on the hill provided breezes and beautiful views to the ocean. We cooled down in the two pools, the shallow one perfect for the 17 month old to play in. The directions and check in instructions made our arrival easy. The wildlife outside our doors provided entertainment. Howler monkeys, raccoon, frogs, geckos, iguanas, butterflies, and birds were in abundance. The monkeys and frogs were loud, but to be expected in this area! Issues were handled very fast and with minimal hassle to us. We loved staying here and would be happy to return.
5
Andres
5 months ago
We had an incredible experience in this house. It's perfect for going with friends, as it has large and very comfortable spaces to share. What we loved the most was that it is surrounded by vegetation and nature, which gives it a super relaxing and private atmosphere. Waking up to the sound of nature and having the beach nearby means you can really disconnect from stress. Everything was clean, well equipped and as shown in the photos. The host was very helpful throughout the stay. We would definitely come back. Highly recommended for groups looking for rest, nature, and good times!
5
Víctor
6 months ago
We arrived at night, and access is not 100% clear; I recommend arriving during the day. The nearby route is noisy at times. The house is very good, spacious, and comfortable, and the location is perfect.
4
Sofia
6 months ago
The Villa Ayla property is very beautiful but we had a number of issues during our stay. Locating the property is quite difficult, we took a driver from the Liberia Airport to reach the house and the provided pin and directions given were quite confusing, we were also unable to reach the host at the time. In addition, the AC in two of the four rooms was problematic and would stop working in the middle of the night, eventually causing the hosts to replace it halfway through our stay. After a light rain we also experienced power outages in some of the rooms, the lights in some and the power sockets in others. Finally, the left half of the house has a number of bats, which were hanging outside the bedroom doors and flying quite low over the open-roof bathrooms causing quite a stir in our group. The hosts did their best to accommodate us and solve problems as they came up but the number of issues left us a bit underwhelmed. That being said, the house itself is gorgeous with a great view.
Host replied
5
Shlomo
9 months ago
Fiona was a great host. She helped setup transportation from the airport to the Airbnb home, had several atvs ready for us at the home so we can travel around town and was an all around great host. The home was exactly as promised in a serene and private location. Highly recommended.
3
Nicolas
9 months ago
Spoiler alert: beautiful house, but extremely noisy location. The house itself is beautiful, well designed, and offers a stunning view. House is in the jungle. However, it sits right above a canyon where the main road passes through, which significantly amplifies sound. Because the road goes downhill and then back up, vehicles — especially trucks, motorbikes, and quads — have to accelerate hard, often for long stretches. The noise carries upward and is much louder than expected. At times, it genuinely felt as if motorbikes were coming directly into the house. Even with earplugs, sleeping was difficult due to the constant engine noise. If you are looking for a quiet or restful stay, this is an important factor to be aware of before booking.
Host replied
5
Neha
10 months ago
Magical! We loved our stay here. The view, the monkeys in the backyard, the pool, everything was great.
5
Javier
1 year ago
Great place to stay. Very peaceful , fully sorrounded by nature . I highly recommend this house . The communication with the team running this place is fantastic and they have been very very kind and professional .
5
Jodie
1 year ago
Great cafe near by good spacious place
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