Room Pochote: (2 people) AC, fan, queen size bed, private bathroom and hot water. We offer a fully equipped kitchen, outside barbeque area, swimming pool, terrace lounge, free wifi, rancho with ping pong table and hammocks, free tea and coffee, boards for rent, surf lessons, guided tours, surf trips, board games and pura vida. Breakfast for additional charge. Yoga and Spanish lessons are also available. Pets are allowed by request. Charges apply. The space We are located in Playa Hermosa de Santa Teresa, Costa Rica, which is at the Northern end of Santa Teresa. El Chante Surf House welcomes you with a clean, modern look, and artsy, rustic touches. We have a large garden and parking area, with just a 3-minute walk to one of the most amazing beaches in Costa Rica. We offer AC, a fan, a fully equipped kitchen, outside barbeque area, swimming pool, terrace lounge, free wifi, rancho with ping pong table and hammocks, boards for rent, surf lessons, guided tours, surf trips, board games and pura vida. We speak Spanish, English and French. More info about our area: We are located in one of the best surf spots in the country, surrounded by jungle and forest that meets the Pacific Ocean. There are over 10 kilometers of different surf points from Mal Pais to Playa Hermosa. Filled with lush vegetation, tropical animals, amazing white sand beaches, as well rocky, natural tide pool beaches. There are many activities to do, surfing being the most popular. There is also ziplining, bird watching, waterfall tours, ATV tours, horseback riding, fishing, spearfishing, yoga and pilates, massage and spa treatments, national parks, mountain biking, great restaurants and nightlife. Come and join us in Paradise!

## The Space

Room Pochote accommodates two guests and includes air conditioning, a fan, a queen-size bed, a private bathroom, and hot water. 

Guests have access to a fully equipped kitchen, an outdoor barbecue area, a swimming pool, and a terrace lounge. Additional amenities include free Wi-Fi, a rancho with a ping pong table and hammocks, and complimentary tea and coffee. 

For entertainment and activities, the property offers board rentals, surf lessons, guided tours, surf trips, and board games. Yoga and Spanish lessons are also available. Pets are allowed upon request, with applicable charges. Breakfast can be provided for an additional fee.

## Location

El Chante Surf House is situated in Playa Hermosa de Santa Teresa, Costa Rica, at the northern end of Santa Teresa. The property features a clean, modern design with artistic, rustic elements. It boasts a large garden and parking area, and is just a three-minute walk from one of Costa Rica’s most beautiful beaches.

## Amenities

- Air conditioning and fan in rooms  
- Fully equipped kitchen  
- Outdoor barbecue area  
- Swimming pool  
- Terrace lounge  
- Free Wi-Fi  
- Rancho with ping pong table and hammocks  
- Complimentary tea and coffee  
- Board rentals  
- Surf lessons and surf trips  
- Guided tours  
- Board games  
- Yoga and Spanish lessons (available)  
- Pet-friendly accommodations (charges apply)  
- Breakfast available for an extra fee  

## About the Area

The location is renowned as one of the top surfing destinations in Costa Rica, surrounded by jungle and forest that meet the Pacific Ocean. The coastline stretches over 10 kilometers, offering various surf spots from Mal Pais to Playa Hermosa. 

The area is rich in lush vegetation, tropical wildlife, and features stunning white sand beaches alongside rocky natural tide pools. Surfing is the most popular activity, but visitors can also enjoy ziplining, bird watching, waterfall tours, ATV excursions, horseback riding, fishing, spearfishing, yoga, Pilates, massage and spa treatments, visits to national parks, mountain biking, as well as excellent restaurants and nightlife.

We offer a fully equipped kitchen, outside barbeque area, swimm...

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I would definitely go back, warm and friendly treatment, good communication. Fair price and a lot of willingness on the part of Fernando and other collaborators.

Volvería sin dudarlo, trato cálido y amable, buena comunicación. Precio justo y mucha disposición por parte de Fernando y demás colaboradores.

Cool surf house, stylishly decorated and well equipped. Great, bright kitchen overlooking the garden/pool. Rooms tiptop with comfortable beds. Very nice outdoor area. Good, quiet location within walking distance of the beautiful Playa Hermosa. Child-friendly. Good boards for rent. Host Fernando is very nice and easy-going. I thoroughly enjoyed my stay. I will gladly return.

Cooles Surf Haus, stilvoll eingerichtet und gut ausgestattet. Tolle, helle Küche mit Blick in den Garten/Pool. Zimmer tiptop mit bequemen Betten. Sehr schöner Aussenbereich. Gute, ruhige Lage in Gehdistanz zur wunderschönen Playa Hermosa. Kinderfreundlich. Gute Boards zum Mieten. Gastgeber Fernando ist sehr nett und easy-going. Habe meinen Aufenthalt sehr genossen. Werde gerne zurückkehren.

It was nice to stay at the Chante! Both Fernando and the super friendly volunteer girls helped us with our luggage, gave us water as soon as we arrived, both us and my dog, and recommended places in the area. I fully recommend it if you go with a dog, they are super PET friendly. It felt very cozy. About 10 minutes from Santa Tere but the beach nearby is beautiful.

Fue lindisimo quedarse en el Chante! Tanto Fernando como las chicas voluntarias súper amigables, nos ayudaron con las maletas, nos dieron agua apenas llegamos tanto a nosotros como a mi perrito, y nos recomendabas lugares en la zona. Full lo recomiendo si vas con un perro son súper PET friendly. Se sintió muy acogedor. Como a 10 minutos de Santa Tere pero la playa cerca que es hermosa lindisima.

Muchas gracias por la reseña. Nos alegra que les haya gustado estar aquí. Esperamos que vuelvan pronto.

This surf house is the place to be if you want to have a nice surf vacation! Fernando is a super nice host and also a very good surf instructor, the house has everything you need, the beach is super close and you get to share with wonderful fellow surfers! Had a really great time here! 🤙

Thank you so much for staying with us! We are happy you enjoyed your time with us, Pura Vida!

Such a cool spot and very close to beach access.

Pura Vida Tara Happy that you enjoy your stay until the next time!!!

We had a great stay at El Chante. Fernando is a thoughtful host who went out of his way to get my girlfriend medication when she got sick. On top of that, he is a great surf instructor!

Fernando is a very kind, friendly and collaborative person, he helped us with the exact address, with the entrance to the place at midnight that we arrived, the whole place is beautiful 😍 the pool, the exercise and meditation area, the rental of tables and private classes, the breakfast to start the day with energy , in general everything was very good, thank you x everything

Fernando es una persona muy amable, cordial y colaborativo, nos ayudó con la dirección exacta, con el ingreso al lugar a media noche que llegamos, todo el lugar es hermoso 😍 la piscina, el área de ejercicio y meditación, el alquiler de tablas y clases privadas, el desayuno para iniciar el día con energía , en general todo estuvo muy bueno, gracias x todo

Lugar muy limpio y ordenado atención adecuada.

We loved staying with Fernando, the room was clean and had everything you need as well as air con so it was very comfortable. The location is amazing and next to one of Costa Rica a most beautiful beaches. We preferred it to Santa teresa as the beach was much quieter and had great surf. Thanks very much !

My dog and I loved our stay here. El Chante is the perfect place to surf and chill. Fernando is an awesome host that makes sure everyone is having a good time. The 5-minute walk to the beach, restaurants, store, and more make it awesome, yet also a very quiet location. The whole place is squeaky clean and well cared for. Very dog-friendly too! If you want to surf and relax, this is the spot!

This was my first time travelling outside of Canada/US. I'm a solo traveller and I don't speak Spanish. I took a shuttle from Liberia airport right to El Chante for $75. Easy to find and easy to get here! Fernando's place exceeded my hopes/expectations! I felt right at home as soon as I arrived. Stick Figure playing on the stereo and just such a good vibe! The place is beautiful and well kept. There's lots of space to lounge and chill by yourself or hang out with other guests. I met some of Fernando's friends and family and I felt so welcomed here. The room and space is as shown in the pictures. The beach is a 5 minute walk away. There is a small grocery store 2 minutes away as well as a few restaurants in walking distance(5-10 minutes) The store has all basic necessities if you don't want to go right into Santa Teresa. Also, Fernando is an excellent surf teacher. I took several lessons and learned so much! He knows his shit!! booked for 1 week, stayed for 4! Gracias Fernando!!

Such an amazing place to stay, highly recommend!

Couldn’t have wished for more! Great place at a fair price - highly recommend! ❤️

We had an amazing experience. Initially, we were going to stay for 12 days and ended up staying another 5 days… Josué, Fernando  , Andrea and Miriam welcomed us so well that we wanted to extend our stay. Hermosa is the perfect alternative for those who enjoy tranquility and want to avoid the hustle and bustle of Santa Teresa. The house is super close to the market and has two restaurants super close by and we are a 3 minute walk to the beach ! There are often good waves. Thank you for everything , we will always be back ❤️

Tivemos uma experiência incrível. Inicialmente íamos ficar 12 dias e acabamos por ficar mais 5dias… O Josué, Fernando  , Andrea e Miriam receberam-nos tao bem que quisemos prolongar a nossa estadia. Hermosa é a alternativa perfeita para quem gosta de tranquilidade e quer evitar a confusão de santa teresa. A casa fica super perto do mercado e tem dois restaurantes super perto e estamos a 3 minutos a pé da praia ! Quase sempre tem boas ondas. Obrigada por tudo , voltaremos sempre ❤️

El Chante is situated approximately 2.5 miles from the edge of Santa Teresa. The vibe is more laid-back and quite, and the lodge is about a five minute walk to the beach. The description for the lodge mentions that bikes are offered for free. However, after I reserved, Fernando informed that was before COVID and bikes are no longer offer. I thought the rationale was a little peculiar considering the lodge has common areas -- the pool, kitchen  and yoga/exercise desk -- where guest congregated.  The lodge welcomed eight guests during my five-day stay, all of whom were friendly. I reserved the Pochote room, which was upstairs next to the shared kitchen. I appreciated that my room had ac, which feels like a luxury in Costa Rica's heat. The shower had no hot water, which can be refreshing, but it would have been nice it were a little warmer. It was great to have a kitchen to cook basic meals, though it does get hot. For the most part, guests cleaned up after themselves. I noticed a cleaner came every other day, which I appreciated, though I do think with 8 guests, it would be wise to clean daily. The dogs on the property are friendly. Fernando was kind and responsive and has good energy.

Booked for two nights and ended up staying 10. Fernando's place was the perfect place to call home for most of my trip to Costa Rica. Very intimate and local, the location in hermosa was perfect for chilling and finding some peace. Fernando is a great host and the vibe with the other guests was really wonderful. When I make it back to CR I will for sure be staying at El Chante again.

Great Airbnb! Restaurants and bars in the heart of Santa teresa just a short drive away. Access to the beach and a few nice restaurants is walkable.

The house is very nice, steps from beautiful beach ( one of the best surfing beaches in Sta Teresa) and steps from a mini market.

La casa es muy bonita, a pasos de playa hermosa ( de las mejores playas para surf en Sta teresa) y a pasos de un mini market.

The hotel is super cozy, has a very good layout and the rooms are very nice decorated. The Pisicina gives a lot of glass if you want to have a quiet time at the hotel. It's close to the beach, a supermarket, and a couple of restaurants. But the best part is the anti-host, Fernando, who will help you with everything you need, whether it's rental, info, plans...Thank you for everything mae!

El hotel es súper acogedor, tiene una distribución muy buena y las habitaciones están muy bonitas decoradas. La pisicina da mucha vidilla si quieres pasar un rato tranquilo en el hotel. Está muy cerquita de la playa, de un súper y de un par de restaurantes. Pero lo mejor de todo es el antifrión, Fernando, que te echará una mano con todo lo que necesites, ya sea rental, info, planes...Gracias por todo mae!

El Enchante was our favourite place in Costa Rica. The house is a few minutes away from playa Hermosa, an amazing beach for surfers of all levels. The house and common areas are really great to hang out and relax! We additionally took a beginner's surfing lesson with Fernando and he was an awesome  teacher!  I will 100% recommend to whomever plans on going to CR!

We would have given this place a better rating, however when we arrived we were informed by Fernando that our room lock was broken so there was no option to lock our door. Although the other guests seemed trustworthy, a lock on a private room is a must. The other concern was that we stayed here to explore Santa Theresa which is a $15 cab ride into town because this house is actually in playa Hermosa. Additionally our transportation charged us an extra 15$ because it is outside of Santa Theresa. There is a small grocery store close by where you can get the basics however fresh fruits and vegetables are limited. The El Chante website says there is hot water, however there was none and it was very cold. Overall, it is a nice house with a nice pool area for relaxing. A short walk to the beach, a good place to stay if you like to surf.

Fernando’s place is amazing! Beautiful house, charming people, perfect pool. The playa is very close too. I recommend this place for sure!

We spent six nights at Fernandos house and can only recommend it. It's a short walk to the beautiful Hermosa beach and some nice restaurants are nearby. Kristin and Fernando are very helpful, provided us all the needed informations and organized stuff for us. Would book again.

I felt mega comfortable. Totally relaxed and beautifully decorated. Immediately again! 

Ich habe mich Mega wohl gefühlt. Total entspannt und wunderschön eingerichtet. Sofort wieder! 

great example of Pura Vida life style 👌🏻

First and foremost, I would like to say how surprised I was when I arrived. As beautiful wow really as in a dream! Much more beautiful than in the pictures and especially in the evening when the lights are on! I was bothered by my shoulder from surfing! Fernando immediately arranged a good physio for me! It helped me a lot! I also got the choice of 2 rooms and of course I chose the one with the hammock! Thank you for that! The house and the rooms are all very nicely decorated! I could dream away for hours by the swimming pool ,listening to the birds watching the squirrels and the beautiful garden ! I'm sorry I wasn't able to take a surf lesson at Fernando through my shoulder! Actually, everything you want will be taken care of immediately for you! The beach is also nice and quiet away from it all! All I can say for sure do you know what you're missing! A big 10/10 for me!

Eerst en vooral wil ik toch wel zeggen hoe verrast ik was toen ik arriveerde. Zo mooi wow echt als in een droom! Veel mooier als op de foto’s en zeker in de avond als de lichtjes branden! Ik had last van mijn schouder van het surfen! Fernando regelde direct een goede fysio voor mij! Die heeft mij heel goed geholpen! Ik kreeg ook de keuze tss 2 kamers en heb natuurlijk voor die met de hammock gekozen! Waarvoor dank! Het huis en de kamers zijn allemaal heel mooi ingericht! Ik kon uren wegdromen bij het zwembad ,luisteren naar de vogels kijken naar de eekhoorntjes en de prachtige tuin ! Spijtig dat ik geen surfles heb kunnen nemen bij Fernando door mijn schouder! Eigenlijk alles wat je maar wil word direct geregeld voor jou! Het strand is ook lekker rustig weg van alles! Ik kan alleen maar zeggen zeker doen je weet niet wat je mist! Een dikke 10/10 voor mij!

If you want to be close to the beach, surf as much as possible, relax, enjoy nature and meet nice people, El Chante is your perfect getaway! The rooms are clean, cosy and decorated with lots of love. The shared kitchen has everything you need to prepare yourself a nice after-surf snack. Thank you Fernando and Kristen for sharing your little paradise! I really felt at home at El Chante!

Great place, Fernando is a great guy we got excellent tips from him. Warm atmosphere perfect for chilling in the common areas (pool, hammocks). An important thing to note is that the shower didn't have hot water, you won't need it much but it's good to know beforehand. Location is perfect. A minute away from one of the best beaches in Costa Rica with breathtaking sunsets and a beautiful surfer/yoga/family vibe. There was a supermarket 200m away perfect for home cooking and also some nice restaurants near by. We rented an ATV for a couple of days to visit Santa Teresa and Carmen beaches since it's a little far away from those. If you're into yoga (or you want to try it) I really recommend you take classes in pranamar, it's really close so you can walk there and teachers are amazing. Also take a look at the other rooms in the house, having a bigger window might worth the extra bucks for you.

El chante is from Puta Madre! Close to the beach, amazing vibe and the house is very tuanis! Fernando is a super good host, he helped us rent a block and invited us to a BBQ with his friends! Extremely recommended, legitimate Pura Vida!

El chante está de Puta madre! Cerca de la playa, increíble vibra y la casa muy tuanis! Fernando es súper buen host, nos ayudó a alquilar un cuadra y nos invitó a una barbacoa con sus amigos! Sumamente recomendado, legítimo pura vida!

This place is the best! The location is great, 4 minute walk from the beautiful beach of playa hermosa. We took surf lessons from Fernando and it was so much fun. He is a great teacher. The house is beautiful. There are four guest rooms. We had the small room and shared bathroom. Both were very clean and the shower had good water pressure. There was only cold water but it wasn't even that cold. The kitchen is fully equipped and also very clean. If you are looking for a place to stay in the santa teresa area I definitely recommend this place!! Pura Vida

El Chante is truly a gem in paradise. It was awesome having Playa Hermosa so close - Fernando is an amazing surf instructor and I highly recommend taking as  many lessons as you can from him! The apartment was clean, well furnished, and comfortable. I would highly recommend renting a quad to get around Santa Teresa since the house is a bit far out from the busy part of town - it's convenient and an easy way to get around. I can't wait to come back!

Yeah thanks a lot for everything  Keep surfing and enjoy your trip Come back soon  Big pura vida

Warm, kind atmosphere.  The property is lovely and the pool and hammocks are amazing! Fernando was an excellent host

Fernando's spot was great. Easy access to a nice quiet beach and got a good surf lesson from Fernando. If back in Costa Rica would definitely stay again. 

This place is amazing! Fernando did everything you could ask for in a host. Great tips for where to go and what to do, you will never miss out taking his recommendations! Clean, comfortable, and down right beautiful place to stay and enjoy your time in Costa Rica. I will be making every effort to go back.

Fernando has cut out a little paradise near across from the beach and he's genuinely wants to share it with his guests. He gave us great recommendations during our stay, invited us out to local spots and hooked us up with everything we needed for our stay. Playa Hermosa is 15 minutes by bicycle out of town so definitely consider this place is for those who want to relax, catch really good waves at a beach with less surfers, and swim in a shady pool when its too hot to be the sun. Pura vida

It is a very nice house, on an excellent beach. Fernando was attentive the whole time and got us early muuuuy transportation. Highly recommended.

Es una casa muy linda, en una playa excelente. Fernando estuvo al pendiente todo el tiempo y nos consiguió transporte muuuuy temprano. Muy recomendado.

Fernando it's an excellent host, very helpful and fast to respond. The house it's very nice it has a nice pool and outdoor area. Kitchen has everything you need. FYI there is not hot water on the bathroom but this is very common in CR since it's always hot and you really don't need it that much. It's a little far away form everything else but with a vehicle it's not more that 5 min. I had a great time and will remind this to anyone. Thanks!

What an amazing place! This is definitely a step up from the normal hostel. The property is really well maintained with a beautiful private yard and incredible swimming pool. There is a great cabana area with hammocks that are hard to want to get out of, but make sure you do because the beach is just a couple minutes walk. The rooms are very clean and comfortable, and the kitchen has everything you need, plus coffee included. Fernando was an awesome host and went out of his way to help me with everything I needed, and he gave me great surfing lessons which was the highlight of my trip. The surfing was excellent here, very consistent compared to down the road at Santa Teresa. Santa Teresa is down the road a ways, but Fernando has bikes that you can use free of charge. The bike to Santa is actually very scenic and comfortable, it's nice to exercise. Overall this trip was soooo nice, in fact I'm going back to El Chante next month. See you soon Fernando!

The place is excellent, very clean, well equipped, the kitchen with all the facilities! The unique decor, with thoughtful details! Fernando is an excellent host, he informs you of everything and makes you really feel comfortable in the place! It is well located, about 6 km from downtown Santa Teresa, with a supermarket and good restaurants nearby...The street is not in the best condition but you can easily reach it in a sedan... 100% recommended...

El lugar es excelente, muy limpio, bien equipado, la cocina con todas las facilidades! La decoración única, con detalles bien pensados! Fernando es un excelente anfitrión, te informa de todo y hace que realmente te sientas cómodo en el lugar! Está bien ubicado, como a 6km del centro de Santa Teresa, con supermercado y buenos restaurantes cerca...La calle no está en las mejores condiciones pero se puede llegar sin problema en un sedan... 100% recomendado...

I really enjoyed this place. It's not big inside at all, but was cleaned very nicely and the outdoor space is exceptional. Kristin and Fernando are just genuinely good people- what Costa Rica is all about. Fernando helped me extensively with directions and finding fun- a true local and everyone around seems to know him. If you need an AMAZING restaurant recommendation ask Kristin where she works! I WISH I would have had time to take a surf lesson with Fernando, it's clearly his passion. Maybe next time! A lamp and a towel would have gone a long ways for me- but I appreciated the location and company enough to make up for it! A little farther from Santa Teresa then I expected (slow going on those dirt roads) but beach access is remote and private and SOO beautiful with small market and great restaurants right near by so I actually much preferred this. 

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Fernando was a great host! He made us feel welcome, despite our very late arrival. The house is really nice, with a big garden, a nice pool and a parking. Even if it was hard to find at first, as it is further from Santa Teresa than we first thought, it is really close to the beach, which is not touristic at all, compared to the other ones we've went to. Beautiful location.

Great stay at Fernando's place. The decoration are really nice and the swimming pool is great. The host is really welcoming. We really enjoyed our stay!

This place was awesome!! Perfect location walking distance from the beach and just a little north of the town and restaurants. House and pool was very Tidy and comfortable and Fernando was a great host giving us directions to the best ceviche in town and a great sunset spot. Highly recommended this place, would love to stay here again. 

Fernando gave us a quite nice and cozy welcome as a good tick, excellent person, excellent atmosphere and a good space to do what you need and feel the space as if it were your own, very grateful for the excellent company and the incredible treatment 

Fernando nos dio un recibimiento bastante agradable y acogedor como buen tico, excelente persona, excelente ambiente y un buen espacio para realizar lo necesario y sentir el espacio como propio, muy agradecidos con la excelente compañía y el increíble trato 

We had a very nice time at El Chante. The host couple were very pleasant, helpful and accommodating. It is located a short walk from an absolutely stunning beach, Playa Hermosa. On your way to the beach, there is also a great chance that you will see roar monkeys.  However, it is a bit further from Playa Santa Teresa than we perceived it as when we booked the accommodation. Car, ATV or any other means of transportation is required to get to and from El Chante as there are no shuttles or buses stop within walking distance. It is located in a very quiet area which we greatly appreciated. A big thank you to Fernando for a fantastic week!

Vi hade en mycket trevlig tid på El Chante. Värdparet var mycket trevliga, hjälpsamma och tillmötesgående. Det ligger en kort promenad från en alldeles fantastisk strand, Playa Hermosa. På vägen till stranden är det också väldigt stor chans att man får se vrålapor.  Det ligger dock lite längre från Playa Santa Teresa än vi uppfattade det som när vi bokade boendet. Bil, ATV eller något annat transportmedel krävs för att ta sig till och från El Chante då varken shuttles eller bussar stannar inom promenadavstånd. Det ligger i ett väldigt lugnt område vilket vi uppskattade mycket. Ett stort tack till Fernando för en fantastisk vecka!

We had a great time at fernandos place. He was very helpful and even fixed my friends shoes. We would come back to his place anytime and recommend it 100%

Excellent place, very good to share, it was a night that I was passing through, but I enjoyed it a lot and met new friends.

Excelente lugar, muy bien para compartir, fue una noche que pase de paso, pero la disfrute bastante y conoci nuevos amigos.aire

Fernando is a great host, the house is way better than in the pictures, nice second floor just for air b&b, he gave the tico's tip to get our next destination and we saved a lot of time. Santa Teresa was our favorite place in Nicoya Peninsula. Hope you take the same decision as we did and stay here. Cheers!  Excelente lugar, con un excelente host, siempre atento a ayudar y dar consejos reales no solo turisticos. La casa es muy bonita y super bien equipada y decorada. a pasos de la playa. Saludos y no duden en elegir este lugar.

Fantastic host, great location, stellar house! Would definitely recommend it to anyone!!!!

There is nothing not to love about fernandos home! It is absolutely wonderful, we really had the best stay in fact we extended our stay because it was so nice. The is nothing that is t too much trouble. The beach is a 7min walk, which is incredible! A little way from Santa Teresa but it really doesn't matter because the house is so nice you have everything you want and need. Thank you so much for hosting us! 

This was by far the best place I stayed in Costa Rica during my extended time in the country. Fernando is an incredible host who took time out of his day to have some beers with me and get to know my story. The house is spectacular--with an amazing pool. Incredibly clean and well kept. The house is in quiet area which I loved after coming from a fairly busy part of Santa Teresa. The walk to the beach is magical. I am returning in June for my birthday. GREAT PLACE.

El Chante was my favorite accommodation in Costa Rica! The house is very clean and comfortable. The decor is trendy and Fernando and his girlfriend provide a welcoming atmosphere for their guests. I loved that the house was a bit out of the hussle of Santa Teresa, but would definitely recommend renting a car or ATV if you plan on doing anything other than relaxing at the beach! I took surf lessons with Fernando one morning and really enjoyed his instruction. Great atmosphere to meet other travelers, learn about Costa Rica and relax in a less touristy destination. 

I really enjoyed my stay at el Chante, and Fernando and Kristin were so kind and helpful. Being a solo traveller, they made me feel welcome and at home. Fernando helped me get in touch with an ATV-rental, which was great. Since it's not really walking distance to Santa Teresa, the ATV made it easy to get around and do some exploring (plus: quads are fun! :)). The beautiful beach is just a few minutes' walk from the house. This was the perfect place for me!

we had a great time staying at fernando's place. very comfortable bed and nicely furnished flat. he will help you out with any question. you can also rent surf boards with him or a quad with his friend. the latter you may need as the house is a bit outside of santa teresa. but all in all really recommendable to stay with him. 

Fernando and Kristin have been one of the top hosts that I have had the absolute pleasure staying with in Costa Rica! Fernando is a well respected surfing instructor and is an all around great guide. He offers spot on advice on what to do during your stay in Santa Theresa. Believe me when I say that the El Chante experience will leave you wanting to return for more.

First off, this place is simply amazing. If I would have known how awesome this place was before I showed up, I would have spent a lot more time here. Fernando had suggestions for all the local spots.. food, surf, board rental, beach, activities, places of interest, etc. And he even organized to have an ATV delivered to his place for me to use (highly suggested). His girlfriend Kristin is super cool and helpful too. They want to make sure you enjoy your stay at their place, but also the area. They take pride in it and it shows. The place was clean, welcoming and a perfect place for me to end my trip. It's less than a 5 min walk to the beach. It's just how it's described above - modern surf style, all the basics you need and a laid back/fun vibe. And when you get there, ask Fernando what "el chante" means. It will all make sense... WHEN I make it back there I will definitely be staying at this place

Our stay at El Chante was AMAZING!! We stayed 5 nights and we didn't want to leave this place! It was the perfect place to stay at playa Santa Teresa. Beach access was close by, only a 10 minute walk, which was perfect! Fernando is the perfect host!! Thank you Fernando for everything! We really enjoyed our stay with you!  We'll come back !

Best place to stay at AirBnB so far. The house, the surrounding and Fernando from hosts were just great. Thank you for the nice time, I hope we can come back again. Flo

Die beste Unterkunft die ich bei AirBnB bisher hatte. Das Haus, die Umgebung und Fernando aus Gastgeber waren einfach super. Vielen Dank fuer die schoene Zeit, ich hoffe wir koennen wieder einmal kommen. Flo

Awesome! All the way around. Fernando was an awesome host and his spot his absolutely beautiful.

Fernando was more than the perfect host. His place was clean and walking distance to the beach. He arranged a bilingual ride for us from the airport. He is a real Costa Rican man so he has connections with many of the local tours and rentals (saved us a lot of money). He is a new friend we truly appreciate.   Art & Toya

Fernando was a great host and we loved staying at El Chante. It was the perfect spot, just north of Santa Teresa with an amazing pool area to hang out by after a day at the beach. The house also has a ping pong table, a bar, and and some extra beach games to use. Beach access was close by, only a 10 minute walk, and was one of the top beaches I've been to. Fernando has a nice set of surfboards that he makes available to guests which was nice since we didn't have to worry about renting from random shops in town.  Compared to other places we stayed at in Costa Rica, I think that this place was a steal. We happened to luck out as there were no guests staying in the other two rooms that are available to rent. Although even if there had been others, I think that it would have been great nonetheless. The only downside to our stay was that Fernando had to head out of town so we weren't able to get to know him better and learn about the area more. However, he did check in each day to make sure that everything was fine and that we didn't have any issues.

El chante, in Santa Teresa is a great asset to the airbnb community.  Fernando and Kristen are very great people. Very knowledgable of the area and very helpful with ideas and things to do in the area. The beach is 5 minute walk from the house. The house is great and many amenities. They both really try to look out for you, and want you to have the best time. My next time in Costa Rica, I will definitely be spending some more time in Santa Teresa and I don't see why wouldn't stay at el chante again.  Thank you Fernando and Kristen. 

A really really cool place to be! We found our el chante in costa rica :) The house is very pretty, we really liked the pool and had some fun at the ping pong table! Its also very nice that the beach is about 5min by walk. Fernando is a really nice and very helpfull host! We really enjoyed the time there and highly recommend the el chante beach house &lt;3

The truth is that "El Chante" was a surprise. After touring several homes during the week, we decided to spend the night in Santa Teresa. The host, Fernando, was attentive at all times of our arrival. The house was clean, very well decorated and above all VERY comfortable. Facilities like the lawn or pool were well-maintained. The location is also a plus, less than 5 minutes from the beach walking and less than 2 minutes away from a supermarket (the village of Santa Teresa is 5 away by car). If you come for surfing, as was our case, Fernando is a local surfer well known of the area (perfect for asking for recommendations) and has material to rent in case you don't bring your boards. It's been an amazing great experience. Highly recommended. Of course if we return to Costa Rica, it is clear where we will repeat. Pura Vida!

La verdad es que "El Chante" fue toda una sorpresa. Despues de recorrer varios alojamientos durante la semana, decidimos hacer noche en Santa Teresa. El anfitrión, Fernando, estuvo pendiente en todo momento de nuestra llegada. La casa estaba limpia, muy bien decorada y, sobre todo, MUY confortable. Las instalaciones como el césped o la piscina estaban muy cuidados. La ubicación también es un plus, a menos de 5 minutos de la playa andando y a menos de 2 de un súper (el pueblo de Santa Teresa queda a 5 en coche). Si se viene para hacer Surf, como fue nuestro caso, Fernando es un surfista local bien conocedor de la zona (perfecto para pedir recomendaciones) y cuenta con material para alquilar en caso de que no traigas vuestras tablas. Ha sido un gran experiencia increíble. Altamente recomendable. Desde luego que si nosotros volvemos a Costa Rica, está claro donde repetiremos. Pura Vida!