Situated in the beautiful quiet north side of Playa Santa Teresa , our 3 bedroom villa with private pool comfortably sleeps 6 and is perfect for those wishing to explore the beauty of the surrounding area, surf at the beach break below the villa and enjoy the vibes of this magical hidden beach town. The space Casa Lu is a charming home away from home providing all you and your family/friends need for a dream vacation in paradise. Our ocean-view vacation villa places you in the picturesque, quiet and prestigious northern side of Santa Teresa in a secure hillside neighborhood. Direct beach access is a two-minute drive to the beautiful white sand beach of Rocamar with an excellent surf break. Town with its restaurants, cafes, stores and supermarkets is only a few minutes away, while here peace and tranquility pervade.

## The Space

Located on the peaceful north side of Playa Santa Teresa, this three-bedroom villa with a private pool comfortably accommodates six guests. It is ideal for those looking to explore the natural beauty of the area, surf at the beach break just below the villa, and soak in the relaxed atmosphere of this enchanting, lesser-known beach town.

Casa Lu offers a cozy, home-like environment with everything you and your family or friends need for a memorable vacation. The villa boasts ocean views and is situated in a secure hillside neighborhood on the quiet and prestigious northern side of Santa Teresa.

## Location

The villa is just a two-minute drive from direct beach access at Rocamar, a stunning white sand beach known for its excellent surf break. The town, featuring a variety of restaurants, cafes, shops, and supermarkets, is only a few minutes away, while the villa itself provides a serene and tranquil setting.

## Amenities

- Private pool  
- Ocean views  
- Secure hillside neighborhood  
- Close proximity to the beach and surf break  
- Nearby restaurants, cafes, stores, and supermarkets

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Casa Lu - Amazing views - Houses for Rent in Playa Santa Teresa, Provincia de Puntarenas, Costa Rica

The house is very safe, located in a quiet place with a security guard. With an ocean view, we enjoyed the terrace and the swimming pool.

La casa es muy segura, ubicada en un lugar tranquilo con guarda. Con vista al mar, disfrutamos la terraza y la piscina.

Excellent stay at Casa Lu. The home is extremely well appointed - beautiful furnishings - not typical made-for-airbnb style furniture and appliances. It was quiet, private, and a relaxing place to unwind. The air conditioning was great - crucial in the extreme heat. Host met us there, walked us through the property, and then stayed out of our hair for the rest of the time. Cleaning service daily was a great perk. Lastly, the location is perfect in Santa Teresa, as long as you have a car / ATV. Was very grateful to be out of the noise of the main town while still being ~5 mins away in a vehicle. Overall - very pleasant stay. Highly recommended!

Our stay was great; Zoe was super attentive and quick to respond.

Nuestra estadía estuvo muy bien, Zoe súper atenta y resolviendo rápido.

Excellent location, great house and fantastic team.

A beautiful home. We were 3 couples, with kids. 3 king sized beds and nice rooms upstairs. Cleaned by their team daily. Pool and outdoor area were amazing! We truly enjoyed our two weeks there. Beautiful views and a beautiful house.

Myself and my family had a great stay at Hanit’s place. The house has everything you need and you will feel right at home. The property is very safe and Raphaelle was very friendly and super helpful with recommendations. We will definitely be back!

Casa Lu is incredible - amazing views of the ocean, very comfortable and clean, and extremely helpful host. We will be back for sure!

We really enjoyed our time in Casa Lu! The surrounding area is very quiet. You can only hear the sound of the sea. Everything is good and very quickly accessible – beach, shops, restaurants. The house was very nice, clean, the beds very comfortable and the air conditioning in each room good and quiet. The kitchen is very well equipped. Nice garden furniture, we especially liked the hammock very much! The host was always within easy reach. What we didn't like so much : Ants in the house, especially in the master bedroom. On the last day, we discovered two small scorpions in 2 bathrooms (upstairs and downstairs) at night. Although they are supposedly harmless in Costa Rica, we did not feel comfortable. In the morning we found piles of feces in the pool. We were told it was raccoon droppings. So, the pool wasn't exactly inviting until the cleaners finished up. The ladies needed 3-4 hours every day for cleaning. That took away a bit of our privacy.

Wir haben unsere Zeit in Casa Lu sehr genossen! Die Umgebung ist sehr ruhig. Man hört nur das Meeresrauschen. Alles ist gut und sehr schnell erreichbar – Strand, Geschäfte, Restaurants. Das Haus war sehr schön, sauber, die Betten sehr bequem und die Klimaanlage in jedem Zimmer gut und leise. Die Küche ist sehr gut ausgestattet. Schöne Gartenmöbel, besonders die Hängematte hat uns sehr gut gefallen! Die Gastgeberin war immer schnell erreichbar. Was uns nicht so gut gefallen hat : Ameisen im Haus, vor allem im Hauptschlafzimmer. Am letzten Tag entdeckten wir nachts zwei kleine Skorpione in 2 Badezimmern (oben und unten). Obwohl sie in Costa Rica angeblich ungefährlich sind, fühlten wir uns nicht wohl. Morgens fanden wir Kothaufen im Pool. Uns wurde gesagt, es sei Waschbärkot. Pool war also nicht gerade einladend, bis die Reinigungskräfte fertig waren. Die Damen brauchten jeden Tag 3-4 Stunden für Reinigung. Das hat uns ein bisschen Privatsphäre geraubt.

Hi Anneli, thank you for your feedback! I am really glad you enjoyed the home and found it well-equipped and comfortable. I am sorry to hear about the inconveniences you experienced. Being in a tropical environment, we do our best to control nature’s little visitors, but I completely understand how that could be unsettling. I also want to mention that we only learned about the ant situation at the end of your stay. Had we known earlier, we would have taken the necessary steps to address it immediately. Regarding the pool, we truly appreciate your patience while our team ensured it was clean and inviting again… Your input helps us improve, and we would love to welcome you back for an even better experience.

A wonderful house, location and service. I would rent 10/10 again.

Can’t say enough good things about this place. We had such an incredible time. One of the best airbnb experiences I have ever had.

Raphaëlle was the most amazing host we truly could have asked for! Prior to arriving to Santa Teresa, she reached out and made sure that all our needs were meet. She booked our ATV’s which was a plus. Her responsiveness was by far the best I have ever experienced with Airbnb. When we arrived; she welcomed us and made sure to provide all the info on the property and recommended several amazing restaurants. We felt at home right away! Throughout our stay she checked in regularly if we were ok and if we needed anything else. The place is absolutely amazing!! The view, location, decor, hospitality, design, safety and 24 security was beyond our expectations. The property is located more in a quieter part of Santa Teresa which was perfect for us; away from the crowds! We would have loved to stay longer due to the amazing experience we had, not only at the property but how well Raphaëlle took such great care of us! We can’t wait to return to Casa Lu soon! Thank you for having us! ♥️

We have been coming to the Santa Teresa area for the last 20 years and Casa Lu was our favorite so far. The house is located within a gated community with very friendly security up a steep hill which provides for amazing views of the ocean. The house was spacious, private and clean. We are excited to return to Casa Lu during our next visit to ST.

A Lucid Dream!!!!! Everything was perfect…..check-in, the view, the location, the patio, the bedrooms! We will always remember this stay!  Absolute dream!!!!! Santa Teresa was a blast! ❤️

I traveled to Santa Teresa with my mom and two children (6 and 9). The Hanit house was absolutely perfect for our stay! The kids loved the pool and outdoor patio, there are gorgeous views from the house, and the bathrooms and bedrooms are pristinely clean and new. The kitchen was fully stocked with everything you could need to cook at home. We loved the privacy of the house and the security gate to access the home. The concierge was EXTREMELY helpful and responsive in booking activities, reservations, recommendations, and questions regarding the house. Overall, I can't recommend this home enough for a vacation stay in the Santa Teresa area! Pura Vida!

This place was a trip of a lifetime. Daily maid service made the house feel brand new each day. This is necessary as you spent time on the stand and have wet feet from the pool. These even did dishes! Fantastic location, close to beach access and grocery store. Couldn’t recommend a better place in Santa Teresa, and the host was more than accommodating.

Our stay at Casa Lu was incredible.  The photo’s in the listing are accurate but the magic of this home cannot be captured in pictures.  The outside living space and pool are so relaxing.  The kitchen is immaculate and well equipped with everything you will need during your stay.  Our concierge, Raphaelle, was welcoming and extremely helpful with arranging transportation and excursions.  We could not have asked for a better experience for our first trip to Costa Rica.

Hanit and Raphaelle were exceptional hosts! The communication from the get-go was so extremely helpful. They allowed us an early check-in which was very nice. They greeted us upon arrival. Cleaners came every single day. The AC works great. Fully stocked kitchen and comfortable furniture/layout. Great location at the quieter end of the busy Santa Teresa strip. There is a steep hill to get into the gated/guarded neighborhood so ATVs are recommended. Across the street from a great beach and surf spot. No complaints whatsoever, amazing experience.

Our stay in Casa Lu was amazing. Located 5 minute drive away from the beach and the Main Street of Santa Teresa. The home was impeccable and perfect for our family vacation and the hosts were easy and responsive.

Wonderful place, 5min from the beach, restaurants and supermarkets. The concierge goes above and beyond to help with anything you may need - flights, taxis, buggy reservations, restaurants recommendations, bookings, massage, surf classes and even a last minute photo shoot. 😅❤️ Couldn’t recommend enough!

We absolutely loved our stay! A beautiful, secluded home, with a lovely view of the ocean. They had a cleaner everyday, who stayed for 2-3 hours, cleaning the home, new towels, made bed, she even did our dishes. It was a very steep hill to get there, so having a good car or atv is key! We just rented a Toyota Rav 4, 4X4 clearance, and it was perfect. It was close enough (by driving) to the restaurants. The host’s manager was very responsive, even finding certain rentals for us, months before arriving. Would recommend this home if you are on a romantic getaway, with your family, or even gathering with friends!

Truly amazing - getting ATVS to cruise around made this the perfect spot.

Excellent house 5-8 minutes walking from the beach, or less than 1 minute by car. Daily housekeeping was a great surprise for us, and the staff was extremely friendly. Communication with Rapaelle was constant and she was always very attentive to everything we needed. I'd be back without thinking!

Excelente casa a 5-8 minutos caminando de la playa, o menos de 1 minuto en auto. El servicio de limpieza diario fue una excelente sorpresa para nosotros, y el personal era extremadamente amable. La comunicación con Rapaelle fue constante y siempre estuvo muy atenta a todo lo que necesitamos. Volvería sin pensarlo!

Hannit and the Raphaelle where excellent hosts. Very responsive and kind. Any issue or question we had were answered or delt with quickly. They recommend options in town to eat and places to go which were wonderful. They also helped plan some of our activities during the holiday. The house is in a great location, it was clean through our stay. The beds were comfortable and the rooms gorgeously simple and clean. We had a wonderful time and highly recommend staying at Casa Lu.

Photos don’t do it justice, Casa Lu was amazing. All the details were well appointed, and the home was perfect and comfortable. Beds were comfortable, AC worked well, and the kitchen had everything you’d need and more. You will want a vehicle to get up the hill after the guarded gate, but the payoff for the views are well worth it. Just off the outskirts of town but extremely accessible to the great beaches in Santa Teresa. Concierge was very communicative with us, giving lots of great local recommendations. The visit also included daily maid service which was lovely to keep the place spotless, and laundry was available as needed. Overall, a really fantastic stay. We loved coming back to the pool after our twice-per-day surf sessions to cool off before heading into town for great meals.

Thank you so much for your kind words . We are so happy to know that you had a great experience and  that you enjoyed your stay with us . We are looking forward to see you again .

I can't say enough great things about this property management company and their properties. The cleaning staff was lovely and did such a great job. I was really impressed with all the thoughtful details that went into this home. We were very pleased with our stay and will be back!

Probably the best airbnb stay we’ve ever had. Beautiful home with a panoramic ocean view. Family loved it - nice decor - great toiletries - you name it. House is centrally located - close to everything you need in Santa Teresa - 3 big rooms - spacious kitchen great for cooking and having drinks - outdoors:  you’ll find a nice terrace and infinity salt water pool. Ambiance was perfect for a small birthday celebration. Hanit even gave us a nice welcome package with bottle of rosé wine to celebrate. Alexandra was the perfect hostess — 5 star arrival experience.

Beautiful house with an unbelievable view. Very modern and comfortable with a lovely cleaning staff and host.

The house is great. Has everything. Grill outside was a bonus. Beautiful view for surf checks

Wonderful stay - highly recommend for groups! Hill was definitely a climb but would still rebook the place due to the amazing view, cleanliness, and wonderful home.

I've been to Santa Teresa 5 times and this place was amazing, probably the best Airbnb I've stayed at. The host is incredibly responsive and helpful and the house itself and view are beautiful, so much so that at times it was hard to decide between staying up there on the patio with the hammock/pool vs going to the beach. It's in walking distance to Rocamar and the beach near there, as well as other shops. You do have to go up a pretty steep hill to get there (which ultimately makes for a great view), but my friends and I were able to walk up and down it when needed without much difficulty. It is probably best to have a 4 wheel drive car, though our Toyota Rush was able to make it up.   Cleaning crew did a great job every day, wifi was strong and reliable. Would definitely recommend coming here.

This is our second visit to Santa Teresa, and we are very happy to have found this house! Sittuated on the quiet end of Santa Teresa, and across the street from easy beach access to a georgeous and quiet strip of beach. House was perfect for the 5 of us. Bedrooms are spacious, and all have ocean views and very comfortable King beds! The A/C is fantastic and kept the house & bedrooms very cool. The home appears to be newly built and the kitchen is well stocked for cooking with new appliances and all the cooking gadgets you need, including sharp knives (a plus)! The house had 2 coffee makers, and some basics for cooking like spices and oil and even a nice selection of plastic storage tubs. The cleaning service comes every day and keeps everything spotless and they did a load of laundry for us for an additional $25. We really enjoyed the front balcony with the plunge pool, the views are incredible. The house also had a portable speaker which we used nightly and a hair dryer (also a plus). If coming from the US, you don't need an electrical adaptor. What You Should Know: The hill to get from main road to the house is steep....very steep. It is a gated community too, so guards open the gate for you. Most all places on the East side with a view are up a hill. Just know it's not an easy walk up or down, even our 4x4 struggled a bit. We all hiked it a few times, but it's not those with mobility challenges or anyone not in decent shape. You also must cross the main road to get to the beach. There are several access points very very close to the entrance for Casa Lu. From the bottom of the hill , it's only a 2 minute walk to the beach. Be prepared for some "wildlife" to join you in the house in the evenings. We encountered an army of large and small ants on several occassions attempting to take over the living room and/or the trash cans. There is bug spray there and we also just used the broom to get rid of most of them, but don't be alarmed, It's typical given the setting. There is a grocery store very close by for most all the supplies you need, but you'll likely want to drive to get to the center of the strip or if you want to explore all the food / shopping options. The road is now paved ! However I can't decide if it's better or worse, given people park on the road, and traffic can come to a complete stop. Be alert while driving....it's not for the faint of heart, the pedestrians, mopeds, ATV's, taxi's and locals are all trying to get up and down this one partially paved, narrow road. It truly is paradise !

Lovely house and excellent staff. Highly recommend staying here during your time in Santa Teresa. House was clean and Hanit & her team were very attentive. They helped with everything during our stay!

Casa Lu was magical. The view is breathtaking and pictures don’t do it justice. The place is incredibly clean (gracias Maria!) and spacious. Easy access to the beach, restaurants and super market (you will need a car or a quad as most places do in Santa Teresa). Hannit and Eti were so helpful and quick to respond and help to make our stay the most enjoyable possible. Can’t wait to go back.

The accommodation is perfect, our stay at Lu house was amazing, the house is very well equipped and very comfortable, it is very well located and when we arrived it was impeccable, the maintenance and cleaning staff do a great job when one is there, they clean everything and change the towels and so on. In addition, the person who gave us and received the house was very friendly and attentive, everything was excellent.

El alojamiento es perfecto, nuestra estancia en casa Lu fue increíble, la casa esta muy bien equipada y es muy cómoda, esta muy bien ubicada y cuando llegamos estaba impecable, el staff de mantenimiento y limpieza hacen un gran trabajo cuando uno se encuentra allí, limpian todo y te cambian las toallas y demás. Ademas, la persona que nos entrego y recibió la casa fue muy amable y atenta, todo fue excelente.

Our stay was lovely and I’m very happy I chose Hanit’s place. Eti the concierge was very attentive and available, the house is beautiful and clean and the views from the house are stunning. There’s also a deaf kitten that likes to stay around the house, for my family that was a plus since we’re animal lovers, I hope people keep treating him well, he’s so adorable and quiet ❤️

A very nice and very well equipped house. The view is amazing!

Una casa muy linda y muy bien equipada. La vista es increíble!

Amazing place! We had a great time, the house is beautiful and have a perfect ocean view

Thank you Hanit & Eti for the amazing hospitality that we received from you at Casa Lu. Truly an amazing house, with amazing views and absolute comfort. All personnel was incredible, always available to help us with anything we needed and Eti made us feel more than welcome. The house is fully equipped and has a peaceful and amazingly beautiful surroundings. The beach is very close, and has great locals all around. We didn’t want to leave! We recommend this property 100%. Thank you Hanit & Eti for your kindness. Hope to see you soon!

It was a very nice place, very clean and an excellent view. We arrived in a 4x4 car but  it’s not 100% needed, the house is located in a hill a little bit vertical but just with a tall car is enough, the road to get there is paved! Such a nice place, recommended!

Lovely house, spectacular view. Hanit and Ety were really nice and kind. Me and my family had a great time for relax!

Casa Lu is a great place to stay in Santa Teresa, and Hanit is an excellent host. The house has everything you need, with outstanding views from the pool and terrace. Definitely recommended place!

Great House!! Full ocean view, quiet and relax

Excellent service and the place totally exceeds expectations

Excelente servicio y el lugar supera totalmente las expectativas

The property is a beautiful and great place to spend wonderful time and relaxing to disconnect. Pretty well located and great ocean and sunset views.

Casa Lu is a beautiful house in a prime natural location with outstanding ocean views, and a fully equipped kitchen (loved the pots) and excellent cleaning service (...and the soap!). We enjoyed the fantastic beach at 5 min driving. The host team was too attentive to our needs. The nearby restaurants were delicious, and the kids enjoyed Netflix at night. Highly recommended!

From the beginning, excellent communication and very friendly!!! The house is spectacular and has everything at its availability, very modern. Pure  connection with nature and excellent ocean views. It feels relaxed to be there with the sound of the Sea. There are shops and restaurants around the main street! For all tastes. And those who like to cook the house is actually very well prepared. It has everything!

Desde el principio una excelente comunicación y muy amables!!! La casa es espectacular tiene todo a su disponibilidad, muy moderna. Pura  conexión con la naturaleza y excelente vista al mar. Se siente relajado estar allí con el sonido del Mar. Hay comercios y restaurantes alrededor de la calle principal! Para todos los gustos. Y para los que gustan cocinar la casa en realidad esta muy bien preparada tiene todo!

Excelente location near town with great view and great hosts

Very happy, a very clean and beautiful place.

Muy contentos, un lugar muy limpio y bonito.

I traveled around the world a few times, this is one of the best house I’ve ever stayed! Thanks Hanit!

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