Take in the beautiful coastline of Mal Pais in a beautiful 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom house. There's a detached villa next to the main house as well with a queen size bed and private bath. Very open layout with expansive ocean and coastline views. Incredible ocean views since the house sits on the edge of a mountain up above town. Enjoy the tropics in privacy yet just a short drive from downtown. Private Ocean View Infinity Pool! WiFi Extends to Pool Deck Housekeeping Included! Other things to note Playa Cuevas aka Playa Los Suecos -- 1 km This is by far one of the most beautiful beaches along the Mal Pais and Santa Teresa coastline and it's a 5 minute drive from our property. A little hidden trail opens up to a magical tropical beach. This white sand beach is next to the Cabo Blanco Absolute Reserve, it's as beautiful as the many pictures you'll find online if not more. Great spot to come relax with family and friend with lots of shade. You can even go snorkeling! Playa Carmen and Santa Teresa -- 4km Both beaches are 4km from our property, a 10 minute drive at most. White sand beaches great to relax and dozens of fun peaks to surf at. Check out beach front Restaurante Playa Carmen, for a great atmosphere, good food and excellent cocktails. They also have beach lounge chairs to rent right on the sand! The Mal Pais Fishery -- 1km One great perk our guests get to really enjoy is our proximity to the Mal Pais fishery. You can buy fresh fish straight from the line from local fisherman, which they'll filet for you on the spot. It's a 10 minute drive from the property. Local Tours & Activities We highly recommend our guests to explore Mal Pais, Santa Teresa and Montezuma there are some really beautiful and magical spots here. Take the hassle out of planning local activities and tours, we can help organize and put together an itinerary for your family and friends. We work closely with local tour operators and guides which needless to say know the area like the back of their hand. Some of our favorite tours and activities include: - Off Road ATV / Montezuma Waterfall Tour - Horseback Riding - Surf Lessons - Cabo Blanco Nature Hike - Mal Pais Zip Line / Canopy Tour - Inshore & Offshore Fishing Tours - Snorkeling Tours - Tortuga Island Private Boat Tours - Sunset Boat Ride - Surf Boat Trip - Stand Up Paddle Board Tour - Bioluminescence Kayak Tour Yoga, Pilates & Massages Our guests can schedule private yoga and pilates classes in our poolside tiki hut. Just ask us ahead of time so we can notify our instructor. There are also a couple really good yoga and pilates studios in town we can recommend just let us know if you are interested. If interested in getting a massage, we can arrange for a masseuse to come to the house. Surfing Mal Pais and Santa Teresa have consistent surf year round, we have waves and warm water literally 365 days a year. There's ideal spots for beginners, intermediate and advanced level surfers. It's literally a surfers paradise, tons of peaks to choose from! Private Chef Services Private chef services are available to our guests. Ask us for our breakfast, lunch and dinner menu options. Vegetarian, vegan and kid menus are available. Plus special birthday and holiday requests are welcome as well. Housekeeping and concierge service on demand! Welcome to leave your luggage/bags with us before check-in or after check-out time.

## The Space

Enjoy stunning views of the Mal Pais coastline from this beautiful 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom house. Adjacent to the main home is a detached villa featuring a queen-size bed and a private bathroom. The open floor plan offers expansive ocean and coastline vistas, as the house is perched on the edge of a mountain overlooking the town.

Relax in privacy while being just a short drive from downtown. The property includes a private ocean-view infinity pool with WiFi coverage extending to the pool deck. Housekeeping services are included.

## Nearby Beaches

- **Playa Cuevas (Playa Los Suecos)** – Approximately 1 km away, this beach is one of the most picturesque along the Mal Pais and Santa Teresa coastline. A hidden trail leads to this tropical white sand beach next to the Cabo Blanco Absolute Reserve. It’s an ideal spot for relaxing with family and friends, offering plenty of shade and snorkeling opportunities.

- **Playa Carmen and Santa Teresa** – Located about 4 km from the property (a 10-minute drive), these white sand beaches are perfect for unwinding and surfing. Visit the beachfront Restaurante Playa Carmen for a lively atmosphere, delicious food, excellent cocktails, and beach lounge chair rentals right on the sand.

## Local Attractions

- **Mal Pais Fishery** – Just 1 km away, guests can purchase fresh fish directly from local fishermen, who will filet it on site. The fishery is about a 10-minute drive from the house.

## Tours and Activities

Explore the natural beauty of Mal Pais, Santa Teresa, and Montezuma with ease. We can assist in planning and organizing local tours and activities through trusted operators and guides familiar with the area. Popular options include:

- Off-road ATV and Montezuma Waterfall tours  
- Horseback riding  
- Surf lessons  
- Cabo Blanco nature hikes  
- Mal Pais zip line and canopy tours  
- Inshore and offshore fishing excursions  
- Snorkeling tours  
- Private boat trips to Tortuga Island  
- Sunset boat rides  
- Surf boat trips  
- Stand-up paddleboard tours  
- Bioluminescence kayak tours  

## Wellness Services

Guests can arrange private yoga and Pilates sessions in the poolside tiki hut by notifying us in advance. We also recommend several excellent yoga and Pilates studios in town. Massage services can be scheduled at the house upon request.

## Surfing

Mal Pais and Santa Teresa offer consistent surf year-round with warm water every day. The area caters to all skill levels, from beginners to advanced surfers, with numerous surf breaks to explore.

## Private Chef Services

Private chef options are available for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Menus include vegetarian, vegan, and children’s choices. Special requests for birthdays and holidays can also be accommodated.

## Additional Services

Housekeeping and concierge services are available on demand. Guests are welcome to store luggage with us before check-in or after check-out.

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Rita's Paradise~Private Infinity Pool & Ocean View - Houses for Rent in Malpaís, Puntarenas Province, Costa Rica

My friends and I planned our annual trip to Costa Rica this year, and all I can say is WOW—Rita Paradise and the entire team exceeded every expectation. I truly can’t express how much we appreciated everything they did for us. From start to finish, the communication was seamless. Every recommendation, activity, and detail was thoughtfully handled. I know I asked a lot of questions, but they never missed a beat—always responsive, helpful, and genuinely invested in making our trip perfect. They coordinated everything for us, from ATVs and zip lining to arranging Chef Emilio and all of our transportation (pickups and drop-offs), which made the entire experience effortless. And the home itself… absolutely incredible. The location is pure peace—tucked into the jungle, surrounded by lush greenery and beautiful wildlife. Waking up to the sounds of nature, seeing monkeys and birds nearby, and just taking in the views made it feel like a true escape. I can’t wait to come back! 🫶🫶

The grounds and pool at Rita’s were beautiful and Adi is a fantastic host! He helped us book quads for our stay, and was quick to respond & resolve any issues or questions. Not having a/c in the main area of the house was uncomfortable and one of the showers didn’t have hot water, but otherwise we greatly enjoyed our stay and would stay again in a heartbeat!

Where to start.. Adi the host was the most friendly, helpful person you could ever meet. Lots of recommendations and organised taxi's and a fishing trip with a local fisherman which is a must do! we caught a tuna and had it for dinner, so delicious. The property is stunning, the pictures are true but in person the location and property is even more stunning! The sunsets from the pool area is the best location to watch, every evening our family sat and watched. The wildlife at this location is amazing, monkeys, lizards, humming birds and much more seen from the gardens. The kitchen was well equipped, the wifi was excellent, the bedrooms were spacious and clean, beds super comfy and the outside shower to the main bedroom was a big hit! The local bar at the bottom of the hill was great with live music, fire dancers most nights, the Italian next to this was delicious, the supermarket was well stocked and 5 mins from property. The main town is only only 5 minutes on an atv. love love love!

Wonderful stay! Beautiful house+beautiful area. Adi was great! Hope to return!

Honestly the best AirBnb I stayed in. Host is super responsive and was great to us. The place is stunning. Would recommend to anyone!

Can’t say enough about how great our stay was at this home.  Very convenient location that is easily accessible to Santa Teresa, beaches and ATV trails in the jungle. Marina with fresh seafood right down the road. The property is absolutely beautiful with a resident iguana,  flowers, butterflies, hummingbirds and incredible ocean views and sunsets.  Howler monkeys all around. We can’t wait to return!!

Beautiful view, quiet and private. Loved staying here and would definitely stay here again. Highly recommended!

What a great stay. The view and the garden are amazing. Would definitely recommend!

As others have said the pictures don’t do this place justice. The views are stunning!! Waking up every morning with a view of the Pacific ocean and howler monkeys is a dream come true!! Access to the property is much easier than others we have stayed at. The road is well maintained but steep at points. We had a 4x4 but maybe not needed at all times of the year. The house itself is well stocked for cooking and very clean. The gardens are the best I’ve seen in my travels this far :) Yoga in the mornings coordinated by Pacific Azure was just what we need. Would stay again!

Great stay, beautiful property and communication was great.  We would definitely stay again.

Overall we had a good experience. The views and the pool were amazing. House was comfortable but needs attention. The location was good and easy to get to. Pacific Azure was very easy to deal with and very responsive. There was quite a bit of construction during our stay. Would have been good to know about if that was at all possible.

Beautiful property with wildlife everywhere.  Easily accommodated a family group of 6.  The views are remarkable. We really enjoyed our time by the pool, relaxing in the gazebo and watching the sunset.  3rd time on this hill and we will be back!

Rita's Paradise is even better in person, the pictures do not do it justice. The property is well maintained, and the view from the house is breathtaking. We sat and watched the ocean every morning and evening and ate every meal outside on the patio. The primary bedroom shower is amazing, and house is well stocked for cooking meals and relaxing around the property. The host is super responsive and helpful. 10 of 10 would recommend and we'll be back some day.

Monkeys, iguanas, birds in addition to the unique view of the ocean. Everything is perfect, just missing a dishwasher in the kitchen. The house has all the quality of the world and Adi particularly helpful and available.

Singes, iguanes, oiseaux en plus de la vue unique sur l'océan. Tout est parfait, il manque juste un lave vaisselle dans la cuisine. La maison a toutes les qualité du monde et Adi particulièrement serviable et disponible.

Very nice villa with attentive and exemplary hosts. In nature with abundant vegetation and wildlife (howler monkeys, toucans, butterflies, etc.) We highly recommend it!

Très belle villa avec hôtes attentionnés et exemplaires. Dans la nature avec végétation et faune abondante (singes hurleurs, toucans, papillons, etc.) Nous le recommandons chaudement!

The pictures of this house don’t it justice. My family all agreed the best airbnb we’ve ever had. We didn’t want to leave. We saw some of the most spectacular sunsets, monkeys right on the property and even saw some whales! We can’t wait to come back!

This was absolutely one of the most beautiful Airbnb's I have ever stayed in.  you are absolutely breathtaking and the property is very private and feels very safe. The host is extremely responsive and friendly. I would highly recommend this property to anyone. It is one of those properties you ever have to leave.

We enjoyed a wonderful stay in Mal Pais! The property is beautiful and the location is terrific - the peace of Mal Pais, and the proximity to Santa Teresa and all of its restaurants, shops, etc. Adi was a great host - he welcomed us in person the day we arrived, had lots of helpful recommendations, and was very responsive throughout our stay. Thank you, Adi!

We’ve stayed at many Airbnbs across the globe and this one sits at the top of the list in terms of being outstanding. Everything was just perfect. Do not hesitate to book here.

We had a terrific stay. The views from every angle are absolutely incredible and the surrounding gardens are lush, tranquil and very private. The pool was very clean and the water was always cool and refreshing. The home had so many lovely little areas to sit and take in the surroundings. We also loved the cozy and comfortable casita. We visited the area for 2 months and  stayed in 3 different homes. This one was by far our favorite. The host was super responsive and usually replied to any questions within minutes. We can’t wait to return!

Casa Rita was a small paradise for us and the care provided by Seth was very friendly, accommodating and likeable. We would like to say thank the team behind Casa Rita for this stay. The house is 100% worth the price and the view is unbeatable! Thank you!!!

Die Casa Rita war ein kleines Paradies für uns und die Betreuung durch Seth war sehr freundlich, zuvorkommend und sympathisch. Wir möchten uns für diesen Aufenthalt bei dem Team hinter der Casa Rita bedanken. Das Haus ist den Preis zu 100% wert und der Ausblick ist unschlagbar! Vielen vielen Dank!!!

Costa Rica Paradise! We absolutely loved our stay. What a beautiful location... Such a gorgeous property made for a very relaxing stay.

Lovely house, what a great find. Sunsets are absolutely epic, great views from all around the property. Loved it!

incredible views from the master as well as the infinity pool over looking the ocean. my wife had an amazing massage under the gazebo. the host was very responsive and fantastic to deal with.

Rita's place was great location Pacific Azure was great with communication and helping with any minor stuff that can come up.  Very nice and quiet place close to Santa Teresa, definitely recommend getting ATV makes everything super easy, look forward to coming back

Great place to stay, in a great location, with an incredibly helpful host! Definitely will not hesitate to come again!

Best view home in Mal Pais. Amazing hosts, always available to answer any questions. The house was clean, comfortable and spacious! The property is in a gated community. Recommend to anyone visiting the area. Close to everything in town. Book it, you won’t want to leave!!! Amazing time, thank you for sharing your home with us!

Casa Rita has a privileged location where you will find wonderful sunsets and views. The house is very well equipped and we also love that it has an extra room separate from the main house which has a bathroom and mini kitchen (refrigerator and sink with dishes) so that two families can be there but with their own space and privacy. The shower of the bathroom of the main room is open so you can hear and feel the nature (jungle) !! An entire experience !! We hope to return !! Highly recommended !!

Beautiful and comfortable house in the best location of Mal Pais and very close to Santa Teresa where all the shops, cafe and restaurants are. Spectacular views and the perfect location to watch the sunset. Excellent destination for a family vacation. The pool is amazing and strategically set with the best view ever! Since the house is located on top of the hill, you will need either a 4x4 car or an ATV to go up and down the hill. Anyways, be careful and drive very slowly, specially after a heavy rain. Adi was very helpful and the housekeeping was a great surprise and very welcome. Would definitely recommend the house and hope to get back soon!!!!

The property was beautiful with unparalleled views. We spent most of our time when on the property out on the patio, by the cabana, or in the pool trying to soak in the view.  We also enjoyed the outdoor shower off of the bathroom. The house is very spacious, especially when including the guest suite. The hill to get to the house is steep, but not very difficult especially if you have a 4x4 or atv.

Gorgeous views and spacious secure place. Need a 4x4 which then makes everything accessible. Monkeys every morning. Was great for our family of 6. Recommended.   Adi was extremely responsive in helping us set up special activities (ATV rental, surf lessons, fishing tour, etc).   Fantastic.

WOW! This place was even better than the photos. From top to bottom this place is absolutely top notch. The house was stunning, the views we're incredible, and the pool and outdoor area was a literal dream. The house is in a gated community so it was SUPER safe and tucked away from the craziness for a true sanctuary. We enjoyed the pool every single day of our stay, and the views throughout the house we're unmatched. The outdoor shower in the master bedroom was an absolute dream to have everyday, and the outdoor shower outside by the guest house was perfect getting home from being in the ocean and out surfing to quickly rinse off before jumping in the pool. This place is a literal dream and my only regret was not staying longer (we stayed for 10 days). There's a cute coffee shop and pizza place right at the bottom of the hill and really close to the docks if you plan on doing a fishing trip while you're in Malpais. It was also super close to all of the surfing and beach spots as well. It was super easy to drive to Santa Teresa everyday, it felt like you we're basically in the same town, but definitely needed a car or ATV to get to and from. We had a couple nights where the bugs got in because we accidentally left a light on before we left the house, but if you're good about turning off all the lights and sealing up the house you'll be good. The AC in the bedrooms was a game changer for the hot nights, but we really only ever used it at night. The wifi was incredible, we had 5 people working from Costa Rica a few of the days of our stay and it help up great, multiple people on Zoom calls and no issues. The host / property manager Adi was insanely helpful with quick refills of the water, quick response times for any and all questions, and amazing suggestions for surf spots and restaurants to check out. I wish I could give more than 5 stars because it truly deserves more than that. If you're looking for the PERFECT destination for nicer accommodations, you've found your spot! Stop looking and book this place immediately!

The photos do not do justice to the beauty of this home and it's surroundings. This home is impeccably maintained, the view is amazing, and there's more than enough room for a family to spread out and relax around the house, guest house, and grounds. Communication was great with hosts and the gated property felt very safe. We enjoyed the privacy and quiet at the home but also the ability to be in town (Santa Teresa) with a 10 minute drive. The wifi was fast and worked for all of us and the TV/Netflix setup worked great as well. Kitchen is well equipped for prepping meals and there's a nice grill.

This place is amazing! Chilling at the villa, gorgeous views, location is superb. Would recommend!

Incredible views and a perfect place to land with family and friends. We will be back soon!

Wow! My family and I had an amazing time at Casa Rita! The house was a perfect size, with a separate bungalow that made us feel we loved on an estate. We had white face monkeys visit our window every morning and even saw a pod of whales from the pool deck! The grounds are beautifully kept and the mountain is secured by a gate for extra safety. I couldn’t recommend this place more!

This place has one of the most spectacular views I've had the chance to see (and I've gone to several airbnb). The house is beautiful, it has a deck next to the pool with a beautiful ocean view, perfect for having a coffee. It also has many reclining chairs to enjoy at the pool. The house in general is very good, the rooms are spacious and bright. The only negative was that we found several artifacts especially in the kitchen that were a little neglected or stained. The washer and dryer are rusty but working. None of this should stop you from visiting this amazing place. I definitely recommend it! The host was super attentive and gave us recommendations for restaurants in the area and surfing! The beach is a 5-10 minute drive and there are several mini supermarkets nearby. One important thing to keep in mind is that a 4x4 is needed to get there.

Este lugar tiene una de las vistas más espectaculares que he tenido la oportunidad de ver (y he ido a varios airbnb). La casa es hermosa, tiene un deck a la par de la piscina con vista al mar preciosa, perfecto para tomarse un café. También tiene muchas sillas reclinables para disfrutar en la piscina. La casa en general está muy bien, los cuartos son amplios e iluminados. Lo único negativo fue que encontramos varios artefactos especialmente en la cocina que estaban un poco descuidados o manchados. La lavadora y secadora están herrumbrados, pero funcionan. Sin embargo, nada de esto debería impedir de visitar este lugar tan increíble. Definitivamente lo recomiendo! El host fue super atento y nos dio recomendaciones de restaurantes en la zona y de surf! La playa está a 5-10 minutos en carro y hay varios mini supers cerca. Una cosa importante para mantener en mente es que se necesitaun 4x4 para llegar.

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