Welcome to Riverside, a cozy apartment compound nestled in the jungle of Santa Teresa Beach. We are just 300 meters from the main road and a mere 5-minute stroll from the sun-kissed beaches and world-class surf that define this town. Enjoy easy access! Walk to the grocery stores, restaurants, Bars, and all sorts of stores. This place is ideal for those who have no transport in town. For remote workers, we provide a high-speed fiber optic connection! Pura Vida and welcome! The space Welcome to Riverside, a cozy apartment compound in the heart of the laid-back surfers' paradise of Santa Teresa, Costa Rica. Situated just 300 meters from the main road, this tranquil retreat is a mere 5-minute stroll from the sun-kissed beaches and world-class surf that define the town. Ideal for up to 4 guests, this apartment offers a comfortable and casual atmosphere. The place features a double bed in each bedroom, ensuring a restful night's sleep, while the couch in the living area can be easily transformed into an additional sleeping space. The bathroom has a refreshing shower, providing a perfect way to wash off the saltwater after a day of surfing. The compact yet functional kitchen is well-equipped, catering to your culinary needs during your stay. Enjoy your meals at the cozy dining table, where you can relish the flavors of Costa Rican cuisine, or plan your next surf session. This is the only unit in the compound that has a space to park your vehicle. Immerse yourself in the surf culture of Santa Teresa, unwind in the proximity of the river, and experience the charm of Riverside – your home away from home in this vibrant coastal town. Guest access Guests have access to the entire place. Washing machine is not available but there are several laundry places in town. 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

Welcome to Riverside, a cozy apartment complex nestled in the jungle near Santa Teresa Beach. Located just 300 meters from the main road, this peaceful retreat is only a 5-minute walk from the sun-drenched beaches and world-class surf that make this town famous.

This apartment comfortably accommodates up to four guests. Each bedroom includes a double bed for a restful night's sleep, and the living room sofa can be converted into an extra sleeping area. The bathroom features a refreshing shower, perfect for rinsing off after a day in the ocean.

The compact kitchen is fully equipped to meet your cooking needs. Enjoy your meals at the intimate dining table, whether savoring local Costa Rican dishes or planning your next surf adventure.

This unit is unique within the compound as it offers a dedicated parking space for your vehicle. Immerse yourself in Santa Teresa's surf culture, relax near the nearby river, and make Riverside your home away from home in this vibrant coastal town.

## Location

- 300 meters from the main road  
- 5-minute walk to beaches and surf spots  
- Close to grocery stores, restaurants, bars, and various shops  
- Ideal for guests without transportation  

## Amenities

- High-speed fiber optic internet, perfect for remote work  
- Double beds in each bedroom  
- Convertible sofa bed in the living area  
- Fully equipped kitchen  
- Dining table  
- Private parking space  

## Guest Access

Guests have full access to the entire apartment. While there is no washing machine on-site, several laundry services are available in town.

## Important Information for Visitors

Welcome to Santa Teresa, a unique surf town surrounded by jungle. This is not a city but a special place with its own quirks.

### Power and Water

- Occasional power outages occur. When the electricity is off, water (which is pumped), WiFi, and hot showers (electric) will be unavailable.  
- Outages typically last between 10 minutes and 2 hours but may be longer during storms.  
- Suggested: light a candle, take a walk, and relax during outages.  

### Air Conditioning

- Please turn off the air conditioning when you are not home to conserve power.  
- Excessive use can cause overheating and power cuts.  

### Security

- Always lock all doors and windows when leaving.  
- Use the safe for valuables if available.  

### Cooking and Utilities

- Cooking uses propane tanks, as Costa Rica has no gas pipelines.  
- Tanks last a long time but can run out unexpectedly; spares are provided, and assistance is available for replacement.  
- Hot water is electric, not gas-powered.  

### Food and Insects

- Leaving food out attracts ants. Store all food inside the fridge or sealed containers.  
- Ants do not appear immediately but will come if food is left exposed.  

### Toilets

- Do not flush toilet paper due to the lack of a drainage system.  
- Use the bin provided next to the toilet for disposal.  

### Wildlife

- Expect to encounter local wildlife such as ants, geckos, lizards, spiders, mosquitoes, roaches, mice, bats, snakes, and occasionally a non-dangerous scorpion.  
- Remember, these creatures are native residents; humans are the visitors.  

## Final Note

You are in a remarkable place—raw, authentic, and unforgettable. Embrace the experience with kindness and openness, and enjoy your time in the jungle. Pura Vida!

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The place is perfect for a short or long stay. Excellent location, excellent hosts, and everything is very nice.

El lugar es perfecto para quedarse poco o mucho tiempo, ubicación excelente, excelentes hosts y muy lindo todo

An incredible house! For relaxing and being comfortable. Super cool. The air conditioning worked great. Plenty of privacy and super bright. I would stay again!!

Increible casa! Para estar tranquilo y comodo, súper fresca el aire acondicionado andaba excelente. Mucha privacidad y super luminosa. Me quedaria devuelta!!

Nice apartment within walking distance of Playa Carmen beach. The Santa Teresa section of the beach can be reached on foot in less than 10 minutes. The property is located a bit off the main road, but thanks to the check-in video, it was easy to find. The property is equipped with everything you need. Unfortunately, the apartment is a bit dark, and the walls to the neighboring apartments are very thin. Still recommended for a few days of surfing, though.

Nettes Apartment in Laufreichweite zum Strand Playa Carmen. In nicht einmal 10min Fußweg erreicht man den Strandabschnitt von Santa Teresa. Unterkunft liegt etwas abseits der Straße, dank Check-In Video aber problemlos zu finden. Unterkunft ist mit allem notwendigen ausgestattet. Leider ist die Wohung etwas dunkel und die Wände zu den Nachbarwohnungen sehr hellhörig. Für ein paar Surftage aber dennoch zu empfehlen.

Very responsive hosts. Offer cleaning for 40$ while you are there.

Pat and Guli were very responsive and made sure we got everything we needed

You pay for an Airbnb to have a quiet and comfortable stay, not to arrive at 9pm and not find parking where it was said there was in front of a river, much less having space in the house and that the owner simply left a mountain of dirt that was left from the construction and you can't enter. A gate without security and a padlock. There was nothing as basic as hand soap, dish soap that doesn't cost much. The refrigerator doesn't close properly. Everything else was great

Uno paga un Airbnb para pasear de manera tranquila y cómoda, no para llegar a las 9pm q no encontrarás parqueo donde se dijo que había enfrente a un río, menos habiendo espacio en la casa y que el propietario simplemente dejó una montaña de tierra que quedó de la construcción y no se puede entrar. Un portón sin seguridad y candado. No había algo tan básico como jabón de manos, jabón de platos que no tienen mayor costo. La refrigeradora no cierra bien. El resto estuvo todo muy bien

Hello Gabriela, We're sorry to hear that your experience wasn't what you expected. The check-in time we recommend is from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM, as shown in our profile. If you arrived later, we understand that it was a personal decision, but unfortunately we can't do much about it. Regarding parking, it is also specified in the profile that we do not have private parking and that you must park on the street. In the instructional video we sent — we don't know if you had a chance to see it — different places where you can park are detailed. In any case, we're sorry that the experience wasn't completely satisfactory for you. Regards. Pat

Really nice apartment. Great value and location

Great place to stay at in Santa Teresa, very central and walking distance from the beach. We loved staying here and know where to live next time in Santa Teresa!

Great location, really enjoyed the porch. The apartment itself is super dark. It shows windows for both rooms but the second bedroom has no daylight and moldy walls. The place is clean but poorly constructed so you have termites, mold and just a lot of humidity issues. Location itself was great, super close to everything and we had a great time.

The place was impeccably clean and everything was exactly as shown in the listing. The location was perfect for our needs and the space was very comfortable throughout the stay. The hosts were extremely friendly and attentive, always available to help us with any questions or needs. You can see the care and dedication they put into offering a quality experience. Definitely a 100% recommended stay. We would definitely stay here again.

El lugar estaba impecablemente limpio y todo era exactamente como se muestra en el anuncio. La ubicación resultó perfecta para nuestras necesidades y el espacio fue muy cómodo durante toda la estadía. Los anfitriones fueron sumamente amables y atentos, siempre disponibles para ayudarnos con cualquier consulta o necesidad. Se nota el cuidado y la dedicación que ponen en ofrecer una experiencia de calidad. Sin duda, un hospedaje 100% recomendado. Definitivamente volveríamos a quedarnos aquí.

The place was flawless, beautifully clean, modern, and nice big rooms. Situated in a more remote looking area (almost like it the jungle), but also close enough to walk for 3 mins and you’re on the Main Street! Would definitely recommend & stay again!

Everything is perfect. Very nice stay. Many thanks

Todo perfecto. Muy grata estadía. Muchas gracias

This is a great place! It is close enough to walk to the beach. The apartment was clean and had everything we needed. Mati the manager gave us great tips for the area.

Nice place. Only in the front noisy with the passing traffic of 4x4s. Also quite a lot of light falls at the front room of light from the street. Curtains don't cover the entire window. Furthermore, the space was perfect for our stay. Nice space.

Fijne plek. Alleen aan de voorkant gehorig met het voorbijgaande verkeer van 4x4s. Ook best veel licht in val bij het voorste kamertje van licht van de straat. Gordijnen bedekken niet het gehele raam. Verder was de ruimte perfect voor ons verblijf. Fijne ruimte.

Quite central. You can walk to the beach, supermarkets, restaurants and so on. The place is spacious and very clean. It looks like they recently renovated it. The street to get there if it's tricky so it's best to bring a tall cart. The entrance to the parking is quite steep so at the end I left the car outside. Mati was very attentive during my stay, they let me stay a little after checkout to work and was very helpful. The kitchen is well-equipped, and beds are very comfortable. The A/C is in the living room but the apartment is still cool.

Bastante céntrico. Se llega caminando a la playa, supermercados, restaurantes y demás. El espacio es amplio y muy limpio. Se ve que recientemente lo reformaron. La calle para llegar si es complicada así que lo mejor es llevar un carro alto. La entrada al parking está bastante empinada por lo que al final dejé el carro afuera. Mati estuvo muy atento durante mi estancia, me dejaron quedarme un poco después del check out para teletrabajar y fue de mucha ayuda. La cocina está bien equipada y las camas son muy cómodas. El A/C está en la sala pero igual el apartamento es fresco.

The place was super clean, beds comfortable. However, the sofa is not suitable for sleeping. More than two people only go if you share a bed. Check-in was super easy via key compartment at the door. Driveway best only with a higher car. Host was super nice and if something was needed, he brought it right away. In the kitchen there was everything you need. Shower was warm and could be set as desired. The apartment is just a bit eavesdropping.

Die Unterkunft war super sauber, Betten bequem. Das Sofa ist aber nicht zum Schlafen geeignet. Mehr als zwei Leute gehen nur wenn man sich ein Bett teilt. Check in war super easy über Schlüsselfach an der Tür möglich. Auffahrt am besten nur mit höheren Auto. Gastgeber war super nett und wenn was gebraucht wurde, hat er es gleich gebracht. In der Küche war alles vorhanden was man braucht. Dusche war warm und konnte nach belieben eingestellt werden. Die Wohnung ist nur ein bisschen hellhörig.

Overall great stay, the place is a bit dark but you should be spending most of your time outside anyways.

Mati was very responsive and the home was clean and close to town. Be careful on the entrance to property gate i sprained my ankle badly on the uneven road.

Mati was very helpful offering information for getting around. The apartment was very simple and allowed us to “disconnect” for the duration of our stay.

Amazing apartment exactly what we needed for a week! Rooms were great beds were comfortable and bathroom was clean. Shower was nice and hot and we were even provided with towels. We had our own gate access to the apartment which made it feel really secure. Thanks for a lovely stay had the best time.

Nice place in good location, friendly and supportive host — highly recommend!

Kitchen does not have some basic equipment like coffeemaker, water heater, microwave etc, and apartment entrance has a significant unevenness that make it difficult to park the car, even SUV. In the other hand, communication was good, place is nice, clean and with fair space in the rooms and common spaces. Additionally, parking lot works as patio for the dog and the water is drinkable

Pros: -Good place to stay at if you’re looking for somewhere close to the heart of Santa Teresa. -Walking distance from banana Beach -close by to restaurants and even workout place👀 -Had parking right in front of the unit so no need to carry bags from car -Host was amazing, he was active online and was super helpful with everything I asked for (and I asked a lot from restaurants to renting atv’s) -I did not had any issues with noisy neighbors, super quiet room -The A/C was great! “Cons”: -The road to the apt has a little part where it becomes very rough (I had no trouble but while raining could be harder and I’m sure the host would help you figure something out) -Had a bit of a thing with the shower where water was either EXTREMELY Hot 🥵 or too cold 🥶… this is me just being picky 🤷🏻‍♂️ -wish they had beach towels (Cons have been brought up and I’m sure they’ll be taken care of but want you to be aware)

The place was as described, they were super responsive, the place was clean and plenty of space, with kitchen with main bits you need. It’s not a scenic location, or luxury place as tucked away, but fine as a pad to rest up after the beach.

Great hosts, impeccable property, just like the listing and close to everything. Access on rainy days can be a bit tricky, but nothing that a tall car won't fix! Pure life!

Excelentes anfitriões, imóvel impecável, exatamente como no anúncio e perto de tudo. O acesso em dias de chuva pode ser um pouco complicado, mas nada que um carro alto não resolva! Pura vida!

Dirty,moldy,few locking windows,or drapes, located next to a drug house, one bath towel per person,,high up a mud road,. We asked for a refund but was denied,we actually would have left regardless,but Mothers Day Weekend all bookings were full. This sham of a holiday rental should be brought down with some truth

I didn't like the house It is very difficult to get to, it has to pass by a bridge and if it rains a lot (in Costa Rica it is comum llover long after April) not if you can see the path on the bridge. And the street is bumpy, which is dangerous for cars. The internet didn't work too and I had to switch homes in a hurry. Guli was very attentive and changed us for another house. When it rained a lot, water also entered one of the rooms and my clothes were all wet.

No me gustó la casa. Es muy díficil para llegar, tiene que pasar por una puente y si llove mucho (en Costa Rica es comum llover mucho después de Abril) no si puede ver el camino en la puente. Y la calle es llena de baches, lo que es peligroso para los carros. La internet también no funcionó y tuve que cambiar de casa precipitadamente. Guli fue muy atenciosa y nos cambió para otra casa. Cuando llovió mucho también entró agua en uno de los cuartos y mis ropas se quedaran todas mojadas.

Good stay. Very good location, very close to everything. Well equipped. However, there is a bit of cleaning in the bathroom and kitchen. It took a little more supplies (toilet paper, soap).

Buena estadía. Muy buena ubicación, muy cercano a todo. Bien equipado. Sin embargo, falta un poco de limpieza en baño y cocina. Hizo falta un poco más de suministros (papel higiénico, jabón).

Very nice and well located for going out to restaurants and bars.

Muy lindo y bien ubicado para salir a restaurantes y bares.

The light didn’t work when we came. Sometimes the water just didn’t work for hours. And our door couldn’t lock. Besides that the host was nice.

Highly recommended! My friend and I stayed here for over three weeks and had a great time. Perfect location, and the apartment has everything you need.

The place was great , but there is a unpleasant walk to the main road.

One of the windows had no lock, we asked for it to be fixed but it never was so the place was not secure. However we found something to jam the window with to ensure it could not be opened from the outside. It is in a good location, very simple

new construction, very clean, excellent conditions. Access can be difficult for cars. Very quiet area

construcción nueva, muy limpio, excelentes condiciones. el acceso puede ser complicado para automoviles. zona muy tranquilas

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