Our luxurious Havana Lodge is the perfect escape for those who wish to experience the essence of Costa Rica at its best & finest! This tropical oasis is a unique blend of rustic charm with all the necessary amenities, and a colorful Latino style. The Villa includes 6 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, a fully stocked kitchen with a large dining area, a private swimming pool surrounded by jungle scenery, a comfortable living room containing a flat screen TV, pool table and many more fun surprises. The space Relax and let the hours slip away at our lagoon-like infinity pool, surrounded by a wild tropical garden. Watch the colorful birds, playful monkeys and iguanas from your hammock and breathe in the fresh ocean air. Enjoy a sunset barbecue with friends or make dinner in our fully equipped guest kitchen. This is the perfect location for extravagant events and parties, even weddings, with extra charges. We will be happy to offer our services to plan your next event in this tropical paradise. We are just a 1 minute walk from the Malpais beach and a 2 minute drive from the bustling town of Santa Teresa, where you can find supermarkets, world-class surfing, boutique shops and an international dining scene. Our lush mountainside location is on the edge of Cabo Blanco Natural Reserve, home to exotic animals and secluded white sand beaches. Linens, towels and a daily cleaning service are included, as well as fiber optic Wifi throughout the property. Guest access Villa Havana is completely private, just for you. You’ll have access to the entire home and its patio, garden, and private parking space. Other things to note - Pets may be considered upon request - extra charges will be applied - Smoking is allowed only in the outdoor area.

## The Space

Havana Lodge offers a luxurious retreat for those seeking to immerse themselves in the true spirit of Costa Rica. This tropical haven combines rustic charm with essential modern comforts, all wrapped in vibrant Latino style.

The villa features:

- 6 bedrooms
- 5 bathrooms
- Fully equipped kitchen with a spacious dining area
- Private swimming pool surrounded by lush jungle scenery
- Comfortable living room with a flat-screen TV and pool table
- Additional entertaining amenities and surprises

Relax by the lagoon-like infinity pool nestled within a wild tropical garden. Enjoy watching colorful birds, playful monkeys, and iguanas from your hammock while breathing in the fresh ocean breeze. Host a sunset barbecue with friends or prepare meals in the fully stocked guest kitchen.

This location is ideal for special events and celebrations, including weddings, available for an additional fee. Assistance with event planning in this tropical setting is also offered.

## Location

Havana Lodge is just a one-minute walk from Malpais Beach and a two-minute drive from the lively town of Santa Teresa. There you will find supermarkets, world-class surfing spots, boutique shops, and a diverse international dining scene.

Situated on a lush mountainside at the edge of Cabo Blanco Natural Reserve, the property is surrounded by exotic wildlife and secluded white sand beaches.

## Amenities

- Linens and towels provided
- Daily cleaning service included
- Fiber optic Wi-Fi throughout the property
- Private parking space

## Guest Access

Guests have exclusive access to the entire villa, including the patio, garden, and parking area.

## Additional Information

- Pets may be allowed upon request with an extra charge
- Smoking is permitted only in outdoor areas

Bedrooms

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Maximum Occupancy

6BR luxury villa in San José

Villa Havana, Unique and Rustic, 1min to the Beach - Houses for Rent in Malpaís, puntarenas, Costa Rica

Great location. Highly recommend this place.

Great stay, good location and excellent hosts

Gran estadía, buena ubicación y excelentes anfitriones

Michelle was the best of all! . She was super friendly and responsive. We encountered 2 situations: There was no grill when we arrived and the second was that on our last night other guests from the studio accommodation got into our private area (it was a bit awkward) But those situations were addressed by Michelle and I have no words to thank her for everything she did. These were our family vacations, 3 families with 5 dogs (small ones), and despide the craziness of that, I can tell we had the best time ever. Villa Havana is not luxurious and things are not brand new, you can see it’s been there for a while, but if you are looking for a real Mal País experience, this is the place. Havana villa has everything 3-4 families can need to have a wonderful time. Definitely looking to come back and hopefully Michelle will be there for us … thank you for making our mid-year vacations a time to remember.

Great place to stay with a group! Can’t wait to come back.

Very spacious and very good location. We rented the entire place and it was worth it, it's a very good space for large groups.

Muy espacioso y muy buena ubicación. Rentamos el alojamiento completo y valió la pena, es un espacio muy bueno para grupos grandes.

Lovely host that accommodated a late booking in addition to an early check-in. Unbelievable ambience and really feels like you’re living in Costa Rica with iguanas running around, monkeys jumping over the pool, and much more!

Gorgeous home in great location - total oasis!

The place is very quiet, very comfortable and cozy, ideal for families, surrounded by a lot of nature.

El lugar es muy tranquilo, muy cómodo y acojedor, ideal para familias, rodeado de mucha naturalesa.

The house is very nice, large, comfortable, it has everything you need to enjoy the trip. We stayed 3 days and everything was quiet and cozy. All the rooms, bathrooms, and common areas were super clean and tidy. Mich's service was spectacular, very attentive, cordial and helpful.

La casa es muy linda, grande cómoda, tiene todo lo necesario para disfrutar el paseo. Estuvimos 3 días y todo transcurrió tranquilo y acogedor. Todas las habitaciones, baños y áreas comunes estaban super limpias y ordenadas. La atención de Mich fue espectacular, muy atenta, cordial y servicial.

The house is an oasis, each room has its own bathroom! Everything is very nice!

La casa es un oasis, cada cuarto tiene su propio baño! Muy bonito todo!

Bonito lugar, sensación de paraíso increíble

We were three families with 10 people. The house with the rooms was great for us. The open-plan living room is very cozy. The pool is very nice, the kids enjoyed it. Michelle provided us with information and we got fresh bath and pool towels. They also reacted quickly when the Internet kept going out after the thunderstorms. The open living room lets you experience the flora, fauna and weather very closely and you have to be aware of and like that!

Wir waren drei Familien mit 10 Personen. Das Haus mit den Zimmern war super für uns. Das offene Wohnzimmer ist sehr gemütlich. Der Pool ist sehr schön, die Kinder haben ihn genossen. Michelle hat uns mit Infos versorgt und wir haben frische Bade- und Pooltücher bekommen. Auch haben sie schnell reagiert als nach den Gewittern das Internet immer wieder ausgefallen ist. Das offene Wohnzimmer lässt die Flora, Fauna und das Wetter sehr nah erleben und das muss man sich bewusst sein und mögen!

Villa Havana was great. Perfect for a group of people looking to still have privacy. Michelle took great care of us and was always ready to help if we needed anything. Can’t wait to stay again.

Our group of 12 stayed at Havana Villa for our graduation trip, and it was absolutely perfect! The layout is fantastic—spacious, well-designed rooms with air conditioning surrounding beautiful open-air common areas that made it easy to relax and enjoy time together. The cleaning staff was truly incredible, taking care of us every day and keeping the space spotless and manageable. Huge shoutout to Evi (the host) and Michele (the local manager) for being super responsive and ensuring we had everything we needed throughout our stay. The location was ideal—close enough to Santa Teresa’s beaches, restaurants, and shops to enjoy the action, but tucked away enough to feel peaceful and private. The villa comfortably housed all of us, and we could easily see it accommodating up to 18 people. We even had space to bring in a yoga instructor for a private session one morning! Highly recommend Havana Villa for any group looking for the perfect balance of comfort, convenience, luxury.

Great place to stay. The pool and outdoor area was very nice.

Simply beautiful place, a Paraiso, the best, incredible host service

Lugar sencillamente hermoso, un Paraiso, el servicio de los anfitriones el mejor, increible

We really enjoyed the time, the place has everything you need. Plenty of space, privacy, nice rooms, great pool and a very well equipped kitchen. - the beach is not reachable in 1 minute

Wir haben die Zeit sehr genossen, die Unterkunft hat alles was man benötigt. Viel Platz, Privatsphäre, schöne Zimmer, super Pool und eine sehr gut ausgestattete Küche. - der Strand ist nicht in 1 Minute erreichbar

The place is beautiful and peaceful, it helped a lot that the cleaning lady is really welcoming and organized. She made us feel like home. Pool is perfect for the kids, I loved the rain forest around the house and even had the company of some monkey. Had a great time in this place.

Florencia helped arrange rides from the Cobano Airport to the Havana Lodge, so easy to get to. It is right off the main road about 2km south of Santa Teresa. We rented golf carts for the week for our group to get into town which I highly recommend. There were lots of things to do in the area. We did inshore fishing, trip to Tortuga Island and several others. We loved the pool and were on it every day. Also the open air sitting area where we could drink our coffee in the morning and talk (or beer in the day). We cooked breakfast in the morning, some lunches and some dinners. It worked well. Monkey groups went passed through daily, as well as our house iguana. Lots of other wildlife as well. The rooms were nice and most rooms spacious. This is not a luxury hotel, but for our kind of travel, it was perfect.

I rented the whole house for my family of 9 . Good check in and lovely surroundings. We stayed 10 days . The place is nice but needs plenty updating. The pool was great ,an amazing treat after a surf day under the sun . Kitchen is ok but really needs an update , it needs a fan in there I asked for one and got it very quickly . the rooms lovely and A.C’s worked very well . Bathrooms were fine although in mine I had an accident stepping onto the bath tub . My foot got wedged in between two pieces of wood that slid sideways trapping my ankle. Painful but nothing broken . (Still in pain 15 days later ) when I alerted Evi he answered quickly but implied I broke it , wood didn’t break , it slid sideways . It was simply put back to how it was. People could benefit from a note stating no to step on that spot. No much privacy , workers around daily . Jasmina the house keeper was our savior amazing lady she lives in one wing of the house with her family. Anything you need ask her . Enjoy!

Personal rainforest Kingdom with an assembly of all kinds of beautiful animals and sounds... make no mistake. If your only experience of rainforests is clicked on and off with a remote control... you can't unplug the natural here. You become one with it. This is a majestic court of creatures great and small, certainly talkative, in their way, but not dangerous at all. If you take pictures, the setting, the distinctive timeless look and authenticity makes for story after story. Here, the imagination can run free. We loved our stay and loved the stories we left with, even more.

The place is good. I had already been late years ago and there are a few things that need to be improved. The two things we didn't like is that people came in and out as if nothing even to get to the pool thinking it was an open spot then we really didn't feel like it was a villa for the group only, another inconvenience were the few skunks that there are several and they get uncomfortable. But otherwise the place is well described and very cute for a group. Evi is very attentive and has good communication

El alojamiento está bien. Ya había ido hace años atras y hay algunas cosas que hay que mejorar. Las dos cosas que que no nos gustaron es que la gente entraba y salía como si nada inclusive a llegar a la piscina pensando que era un lugar abierto entonces realmente no sentimos que fuera una villa para el grupo únicamente, otro inconveniente fueron los zorrillos que hay varios y llegan a incomodar. Pero por lo demás el lugar está bien descrito y es muy lindo para pasarlo en grupo. Evi es muy atento y tiene buena comunicación

stayed with a large group of friends and the place was amazing! the closest beach was not great for swimming but the pool more than made up for that.

I would say that the place is not bad but the price doesn’t match the amenities. We got the whole villa for 11 people and had issues with one of the bigger rooms with bad smells and some noises coming from the ceiling. This would be a great place for someone that wants to feel like they are 100% close to nature; you will see monkeys and other animals around on the trees. Pool chairs were in bad shape and with stains, the pool was nice. The bbq pit it’s very outdated and wasn’t working so we couldn’t grill anything as planned. If you are looking to rent a room this place would be ok for you; but if you are expecting a whole house for your family; there are better options in the area for the same price. No AC in common areas. Just the bedrooms. Evi was very professional on trying to fix our issues but we decided we weren’t gonna pay “luxury” fees for a normal place so we left early after contacting Airbnb.

We went to celebrate my husband’s bday with our family and couldn’t find a better place to stay !! WE LOVED IT and def will come back soon, staff was great!!

The house is great, as seen in the photos.

La casa es genial, tal cual se observa en las fotos.

Beautiful, carefully decorated house. We had a lovely time. Amélia is very nice and very responsive. She gave us some great recommendations. I would highly recommend it.

Très belle maison décoré avec soin. Nous avons passé un très bon moment. Amélia est très gentille et très réactive. Elle nous a recommandé de très bonnes adresses. Je recommande vivement.

This place is amazing! They were very helpful and accommodating we will definitely stay here again the next time we are in the area. One of the best!!

Very good accommodation :) cute hosts who are very helpful and clean the rooms every day. The accommodation is not a real house though, it is more like several separate rooms :)

The place is safe and in a good location. The Pool was clean and beautiful. Social area had no AC or enough ventilation, so expect to constantly go back to your room if you want to cool down. The kitchen is small and in a closed area, so it gets extremely hot when cooking. The rooms were confortable and clean. AC on all rooms worked well.

Very nice house, very open. Yasmina is super kind and helpful and the house was super clean and welcoming.

We enjoyed our stay at Habana Lodge, the space is great and well equipped. A few of us were connected to the wifi and it was quick and reliable.  The staff was absolutely amazing and helpful. Plan to have a car or reserve ATV's ahead of time.

Beautiful house, it looks better in real than photos

Evi’s place was perfect for our trip. We got to see lots of wild life while relaxing in the pool. Overall was a great experience.

We were a group of 10 people with a 3 years old child and it was just the perfect place for us. The big social area is great for dinners together and just to hang out. We loved the atmosphere. Natalia and Yasmina took really good care of us. Always there when we needed something. There are nice restaurants and surf spots close by. Wish, we could have stayed longer. It’s a very special place.

Our group of 15 loved this space! The sleeping arrangements worked out great and we even had a few spare beds. The pool area alone was worth it for our family. We were surprised to learn that the beach that is a 1 minute walk is not a swimming beach. It is beautiful and worth the walk though we spent more time driving to another beach for most the week. We would have loved a more comfortable indoor sitting area that could accomodate more people. Overall, this house is a great find, we all had a lovely time and would stay here again.

Great hacienda-style house in great location. Beautiful pool and friendly staff. Good restaurants nearby.

The most beautiful place I have ever stayed at, the design of the rustic house is amazing, super spacious, rooms were better than a hotel room, all of them different, decor and structure breathtaking, service outstanding, so polite from the host to the cleaning ladies and pool men, the noise of nature unbelievable just like a movie, one my dreams definitely came true. Best place to stay with family and friends, I give it a 5 ⭐️

Great location, delicious pool, great for large groups!

Excelente ubicación, deliciosa piscina, genial para grupos grandes!

Wow, what an incredible place to stay in Santa Teresa! We had a large group and everyone had plenty of space. There are lots of beds and sleeping spaces with a beautiful, open floor plan that was perfect for our time in Santa Teresa. I hope to stay again in the future. 10/10!

Evi's place is heaven on earth. Literally the perfect airbnb I have ever stayed at and will for sure be back. Comfortably slept a group of 11 and everyone had plenty of space, yet so many social areas and common spaces to hang out in. The pool is a dream and is carefully cleaned each day. I can't say enough good things about this place, book it now and don't think twice :)

Our group enjoyed our stay at Villa Havana! Some of the things we loved were the close location to Mal Pais and Santa Teresa, the pool, the shared space, and all of the beds. That being said, it did feel like some corners were cut, such as light bulbs being out, shower heads not working as expected, and additional loads of laundry costing extra. Overall I would say it was good value for the cost, but there was aspects that were not as luxurious as the pictures showed. The host was wonderful about helping us make reservations at restaurants, giving recommendations, and was very responsive to any questions or requests we had!

Great host, beautiful place, real time communication and support. Really ready to come back

This place is an absolute gem! I stayed here with 12 people and it was absolutely perfect! Enough room for many couples and a beautiful shared room for the single people! The staff was very friendly, helpful, and kept the place super clean. My communication with the liaison was always timely. She usually responded right away. We really liked the location because it was in a quieter part of town but also very close driving distance to Santa Teresa. This place has a very unique vibe. It’s spacious with high ceilings, tree house vibes upstairs, mermaid lagoon vibes in the pool. Would definitely stay here again! It would be helpful to have someone in your group who can speak Spanish to communicate with the house keeper, which we did so everything felt very smooth. Havana felt like home and we were really sad to leave!

The place was bigger than expected, very clean, and very peaceful. The staff was so nice and helped us with everything we needed. It is in a very calm and quiet area so keep that in mind. Would recommend!

We had an amazing time at Evi's place. It was the perfect house for my group of friends to hang out together but still have privacy. The pool was amazing and the jungle landscaping is magical. The shoreline across the street was beautiful to walk along and the other beaches nearby were great for swimming. Evi was responsive to all of our needs and made sure we were taken care of. I'd return in a heartbeat!

Evi was such a great host. Very friendly and super helpful. We definitely recommend this place!

Un fin de semana desconectados de la ciudad para relajarse

Unique gorgeous house practically at the beach. Excellent cleaning services

We were at Villa Havana during the crisis and through border closure. Evi  was a fantastic host. His employee Lena, deserves all the accolades for her remarkable service, caring, and absolute dedication to her guests. The Villa is way more amazing than the pictures suggest. I would trust Evi, Amil, and Lena with anything. I cannot sing their praises enough. Anyone can look good when things are good, when the world is in chaos is when the good people shine.

Evi and his place are both extremely fantastic. My friends and I stayed here for our vacation and were just all blown away by the stellar quality of the villa as well it's location. Evi is a fantastic host and always on the ball with communication! I would recommend this place to anyone looking to enjoy their time in Mal Pais!

Evi's place was even cooler in person than the photos portrayed. The main convening spaces are open air -- soooo cool!! Every bedroom is unique and has a private bathroom. We had a group of 8 and everyone was very happy with their sleeping quarters. The host was in communication with us frequently and helped us book several excursions. Each day a housekeeper came by to take care of our every need. We certainly didn't expect that kind of service! We walked across the street each night to watch the sun set over the ocean, ate at the restaurant (Caracola's) several times, and hung out by the pool every night. Santa Teresa is very nearby for groceries, restaurants, shopping and more. Overall, we loved our stay and would highly recommend!

Great place for a large crowd.  We celebrated Christmas there with 15 family members including 6 teens. Evi was quick to respond to any issues. We had a local woman cook Christmas dinner for us and everyone loved it. Much better than going to a restaurant. Jasmina and Carolina took great care of us, even doing laundry which we didn’t expect. Jasmina made us a typical Costa Rican breakfast that we was delicious and filled us for the day..

Excellent location and communication with the owner

Excelente locación y comunicación con el dueño

The host Evi met me for check in and showed me around. The property was perfect for our group and the host was fast to respond to anything we needed. Highly recommended

Great place, huge and comfortable perfect for family gathering. Recommended!

Very particular, comfortable, extremely clean place surrounded by nature and a lot of peace and quiet, which together with the very nice beds make it a lot of rest. The pool is very commensurate with the atmosphere. I'd like to visit this beautiful place again soon.

Lugar muy particular confortable sumamente limpio rodeado de naturaleza y de mucha paz y tranquilidad lo que junto con las camas tan agradables lo hacen a uno descansar bastante. La piscina muy acorde con el ambiente. Me gustaría volver pronto a visitar este bonito lugar.

I planned a trip to Villa Havana for my Mom's 60th birthday celebration with 10 family members. The house accommodated us all perfectly! There was only one empty bed and we all had our own bathrooms and private space but what we loved the most was the open living room/dining room areas and the beautiful pool. We had a couple older people in the group so the pool area was perfect for them to hang out when they didn't want to come on adventures with us. The whole house, pool and garden are even more beautiful and comfortable than they look in the pictures. Truly a jungle paradise. We had arranged for the housekeeper Yasmina (who is an absolute angel) to cook breakfast for us everyday which was really nice to have together as a family every morning and not have to go all the way to town for grub. We had some specific requests for breakfast and all were accommodated beautifully. The concierge, Laura, was always available and was incredibly helpful with booking ATVs, zip lining and giving restaurant recommendations as well as anything else we were interested in. I can't express how nice it is to have someone so knowledgable to help with those things. The house is about a mile or two from the town of Santa Teresa where the beaches and restaurants and everything are, so I would recommend renting vehicles or ATVs to go back and forth as it becomes annoying to have to order multiple cabs for a big group, however I imagine for a smaller group its not as frustrating. Having the ATVs was great for getting around on our own and for making trips to Montezuma! We hired a cook recommended by Laura for one night of our stay and she made us a gorgeous delicious dinner with the tuna that my dad had caught that day. My Mom had a really special birthday in a magical place and everyone had a fun time and a comfortable stay. Highly recommend Villa Havana for group getaways, they go out of there way to create a great experience. Pura Vida!

Room room and more room. We traveled with 11 people and everyone had their own beautiful bedroom with its own private bath. The setting couldn’t be more amazing. Literally the house feels tucked into the jungle.  The pool was clean and gorgeous. We played many games of pool at the pool table outside.  We had a visiting cat who stayed with us all week, and a few visits from a spotted skunk (native to Costa Rica) who apparently likes bread LOL. Evenings we were visited by a family of bats who swooped and kept all the insects away. Fascinating.  The kitchen had anything we needed.  We were a quick drive into Santa Teresa a quaint surfing town down the road.  Beaches are beautiful.  Waves are enormous. Lovely food at local restaurants.  Overall we loved everything at Havana and were sad to leave.  We hope to come back one day!

The house was simply amazing, we could not be happier with the hospitality and amenities. We wish we could stay more! Hats off to the host, one of the best experiences we’ve had in a while.

Great location!  The space was perfect for our large group to celebrate so many different occasions at one time!!

WOW! Villa Havana is absolutely lovely and the service was over the top unbelievable! HIGHLY RECOMMENDED FOR ANY GROUP. They assisted with everything we needed with a smile on their face and went above and beyond to make sure our stay was simply perfect! Thank you Evi and Eden! We will be returning for sure 🙏

Hi Elizabeth ! wow I'm so flattered ! One thing I have to say about this ladt and her friends- you are absolutly amazing people! It was our pleaser to host you at my Villa ! Thank you so much for all the compliments! And thanks again for choosing my Villa Havana for your Yoga retreat and I'm sure we are going to see each other again. We were so happy to meet you !! Best wishes, Evi and Eden :)

Very excellent place ! Highly recommended ! Beach a minute's walk away, just to watch the panaroma because of the rocks in proximity, however there are other maximum 5 minutes to swim like Playa del Carmen, which was spectacular. Highly recommended!

Muy excelente el lugar ! Súper recomendado ! Playa a un minuto caminando, sólo para observar el panaroma debido a las rocas que hay en la proximidad, sin embargo hay otras maximo a 5 minutos para ir a nadar como Playa del Carmen que estuvo espectacular. Muy recomendado!

Hola Fabricio ! Fue un gusto tenerte en mi hotel, y encontrate ! Muchas gracias por tus lindos comentarios. Espero verte en las proximas vacaciones en Santa Teresa. Saludos, Evi :)

Everything was excellent, highly recommended 👌🏻👌🏻

Todo estuvo excelente, muy recomendado 👌🏻👌🏻

Hi Karo! Muchas gracias por elegir mi hotel para tus vacaciones. Espero verte en las proximas vacaciones en Santa Teresa. Saludos, Evi :)

A wonderful place! Peace and quiet to the fullest ! Luxury vacation!! Host a success

Un lugar maravilloso !! Paz y tranquilidad al máximo !! Vacaciones de lujo !! El anfitrión un éxito

Hola Lolita ! Estoy muy feliz de que hayas disfrutado, fue un placer! Espero verte en las peoximas vacaciones en Santa Tersa! Saludos, Evi :)

The place was beautiful and very spacious perfect for a big family! They have everything you need for a great trip. The villa is very private surrounded by nature. We had an amazing family trip. It’s a close walk from a nice view of the beach and couple minute drive from surfing and swimming.

Our party of 10 (5 kids ages 11-18) had the BEST time at Villa Havana! It has an amazing authentic feel and was perfect for our large party. Housekeeping checked in daily and the groundskeeper was also available whenever we needed him. Also Amir was FANTASTIC is arranging local activities! We snorkeled at Isla Tortuga, rode horses on the beach, zip lined through the jungle and went sport fishing and saw several humpback whales breaching and playing in the bay!! What a lifetime of memories our family created! Also those of you hesitant about the rainy season, we went Sept 8-15th and it only ever rained late at night. Blue skies and perfect weather every day :)

We went with a group of 8 and our stay at the Havana Lodge was amazing. Everything was perfect and even better than the photos. We love this area of Costa Rica. We had breakfasts made at the house and they even coordinated a chef for some dinners. They helped us coordinate 8 ATV rentals for the week, shuttles to and from San Jose and zip lining. They recommended great spots to eat and sights to see. They are perfect hosts. The outside garden and pool area is beautiful! We spent time outside relaxing in the garden and playing pool. The girls who made breakfasts and cleaned were the sweetest and the croissants were so great. Highly recommend this house!

A super nice villa, luxury rooms to spend several days to relax.

Una villa super bonita, habitaciones de lujo para estar varios días para relajarse.

At Havana, expect to have a clean, comfortable, and cozy home. You will have staff who will make you feel at home. The home looks authentic to their culture, which makes us feel at home away from home. The maids, gardener, and Amir did everything to make us feel comfortable. We had no issues or complaints staying here. I’d definitely recommend.  

This home far exceeded my expectations.  Malpais is a very remote area.   The house is very unique.  It feels as part of the forest/beach.  It fits perfectly with the atmosphere of the area.  So even though we experienced a couple of rainy nights, staying in at the home felt as if we were out enjoying the area.    Also Evi was ready to help us at any time.  I highly recommend it.   This home is definitely the best place.

Havana Lodge 100% recommended!!! They exceed expectations in every way. The pool, the rooms, the bathrooms, the full equipped kitchen, the full equipped kitchen, everything was amazing! Anyway, if they want to visit Malpais, stay in Havana Lodge. 

Havana Lodge 100% recomendado!!! Superan las expectativas en todo sentido. La piscina, las habitaciones, los baños, la cocina full equipada, todo fue increible! De todas maneras si quieren visitar malpais, alojar en Havana Lodge. 

We came to the Havana Lodge with our family, a party of 10, to celebrate our 50th anniversary. The layout of the house provided beautiful bedrooms for everyone from 2 parents with 2 children to a couple of singles and 2 couples. The common spaces provided a large dining room and a living room for playing games. There was a great tv but we did not use it much. The pool was the place we all found ourselves day and night. Our youngest grandson was just getting his swimming skills and the gradual decline from shallow to deep gave him a chance to really explore and perfect his skills. Every plant in the garden was perfect and beautiful. The pool table was a great added attraction The staff were lovely people who were very attentive when you had a need for them yet invisible when you didn’t. Evil was a great host who provided help and advice on everything from an honest, friendly driver that we used the whole trip to the several tours Evil instantly arranged There is a great beach restaurant right next door as well. Everything was wonderful and no one wanted to leave we all want to live in Costa Rica.

Evi has created a slice of heaven in heaven with Havana Lodge. Basically everything you need for your trip is provided and if you ever have any questions, Evi is quick to respond to messages.  The house has bikes to rent, surfboards to rent, and a fridge stocked with all kinds of beverages.  We loved our stay and would absolutely return for our next trip to Malpais.

Our experience staying at the house in Malpais/Playa Carmen was wonderful. The open floor plan was so enjoyable because it had a big community living area with doors that open up to all the natural surroundings and the swimming pool. The private bedrooms were nicely kept with air condition in each one. It was a close walk to the beach and about 15 minutes walk from the little downtown with grocery and restaurants. Different types of food all around and a great fish market if you want to prepare your own fish at the house. Kitchen is stalked with almost everything. No can opener and no blender but everything else that you need is there. There are people working on the property if you need anything like fresh towels, or repairs. They were very kind and hospitable. Evi was reachable at all times if we needed something and was very kind as well. Our family loved it and we will definitely rent it out again if we come back to this area in the future. Lovely place!

EVI is an excellent host and set up the best excursions for us! Everyday was filled with adventure and we travelled everywhere by ATV! Must do, Canopy tours, waterfall hikes, horseback ride ... and we loved the great restaurants and the “Soda” which is Costa Rican fast food! We will be back! Perfect location and very safe! Pool is so clean and perfect everyday!!!!

This space is incredible!!! We had a group of 11 stay at the villa and bungalows for a week and we had the time of our lives! Evi was so helpful and was able to arrange for tours to Tortuga island, Cabo Blanco and horseback riding on the beach! The pool and landscaping are stunning and each room is spacious and unique. There are also helpful amenities like a stocked drink cooler full of soda, water, beer, wine and mixers that you can drink from for a small cost. It was great that we could arrange for meals to be made for us also at a small cost. I would absolutely stay here again!!!

For anyone traveling with multiple family groups to Santa Teresa/Malpais area, this is your place!  The bedroom layout was spacious and accommodating for several families.  The indoor/outdoor living space was large, beautiful, and clean.  But the pool was the real highlight.  If you are traveling with young children (we had an 18 month old, 3 year olds, and a 6 year old), look no further - this is your place!

Havana Lodge is a beautiful place with amazing grounds and a beautiful large pool.  The landscaping and surroundings are absolutely beautiful and we saw so much great wildlife just while sitting on the property (monkeys, birds, even a pair of owls!).  Very close to the beach and an easy drive to so many things along both the west (Pacific) coast of the peninsula as well as the east (gulf) coast.  Quiet and secluded when on the property.  The villa itself has very nice common areas but also private large bedrooms with private bathrooms so multiple families traveling together can have privacy and common spaces (my teen son had his own very nice "man cave" in a structure a few steps from the main house).  Evi and Amir were absolutely phenomenal hosts, very responsive and helpful when I bombarded them with questions and for advice about logistics and local attractions before and during the trip (and never made me feel like I was bothering them!), and also providing very rapid assistance when issues arose (e.g. when my teen son accidentally locked his keys in his room at 10 PM).  Overall a really, really great vacation spot!

We liked the style of the house is spacious and comfortable. The house and swimming pool were always very clean

Nos gustó mucho el estilo de la casa es espaciosa y cómoda. La casa y la piscina siempre estuvieron muy limpias

This home is beautiful with a very authentic and rustic Costa Rican feel. The layout of common space and then the many bedrooms & bathrooms was perfect for us four couples traveling together. The kitchen is well equipped (though we still had Evi arrange hot cooked breakfasts for us, which were delicious and fun!) It’s fun that the house is very Costa Rican in decor. The outside grounds are incredible...amazing greenery, beautiful pool, and the monkeys :) The only reason we didn’t rate as five star is that it could use a little extra time spent cleaning it and replacing towels and bed linens.

We loved our stay at Villa Havana. Evi and his staff are very responsive to your needs.  I would recommend renting bikes as town is about 1 mile away. You can take cabs which average about 3 to 4000 colognes each trip.  Each room is uniquely appointed and it accommodated our group of 15 people very well.Our hosts were very helpful and arranging ground transportation and taxis.  The home is located in the middle of the jungle where you have a variety of different animals crawling about.   We some monkeys, iguanas and squirrels, and a variety of birds right from the pool deck.

My family and I had a great time in this villa, it was a great experience for us. Evi was very helpful and we would love to visit the place again.

My wife's family and I had an excellent stay at Havana Lodge. The space was beautiful with plenty of space for the party of 11 people (including 4 children) that stayed at Evi's place. The only minor issue that we experienced was the fact that some of the other visitors in the neighboring houses on the site occasionally walked through the main house where we stayed to look for the groundskeepers. This was not Evi's fault per se but it was a bit inconvenient. Otherwise, Evi's place is centrally located to Santa Teresa (quick three to five minute drive to the main strip of stores and restaurants) and as advertised, one minute from the beach!

Beautiful, tropical oasis, perfect for our family vacation.

When My party of 10 went to Santa Teresa in Costa Rica we all stayed at this amazingly beautiful lodge that We wouldn't have gone anywhere else for our 10 day stay, not only was the scenery amazing with monkeys, horses, but the staff on the other hand was out of this world they were always on top of things whether it was with laundry or even just saying good morning. The lay out of this lodge was perfect!!! Its incredible for large parties or just a couple to reserve 1 of the 5 separate rooms that each room had its own privacy plus bathroom..  Due to the space and availability we Definitely give it 10 out of 10 ten out of ten :) We will return only to this Lodge!!!! Thank you Evi and staff!!!!

This home was a great place to stay with my family.  Great open space. The pool was a great area to relax.  Evi was very welcoming and made sure we had everything we needed.  Will definitely be back next time we go to Costa Rica.  

We had a group of 12 people, so we loved having our own rooms and bathrooms with the living space to share. The pool was refreshing and we enjoyed the option of the traditional breakfast. It has the feel of a real Costa Rican style, so if you like that more than a shiny modern style, you will love this villa. It was far enough from town so as not to be in all the hustle and bustle, but close enough to drive down on a daily basis. Evi was an awesome host. He was in touch with us from the time we booked through the end of our stay. He set us up for an awesome fishing trip, so we didn't have to guess who was legitimate. He quickly came to help out when one of our guests locked her keys in her room late our first evening there. The only thing I would suggest is to find out the protocol with the housekeeper on how to get fresh towels as needed. Truly an authentic experience.

My friends and I had a great time! The house is beautiful just like the pictures, the owners are super nice and helpful, and the staff is always going trying to make everything perfect and clean for us I highly recommend! 

The house is great for a family trip or a group of friends. Plenty of room. The pool is amazing, and the staff and hosts were very friendly and helpful. I would definitely stay here again!

The Havana Lodge was a perfect base for visiting Mal Pais/Santa Teresa.  We had a large group, 4 adults and 7 kids, and the amount of space was perfect for us.  It has a great swimming pool which was awesome for when the kids needed a break from the sun.  It had a full kitchen that we prepared most of our meals in and saved us from eating out.  The location was great, short walk to the ocean, and a short drive to some of the bigger beaches.  If we make it back to Mal Pais we would definitely stay here again. 

We were a group of ten people, and we spent it at the Havana Lodge. Evi and his friend in charge were very kind, and always willing to help. The place was very nice and spacious, close to Malpais beach. Good A/C, full kitchen, parking, a nice pool, etc. We thought we were renting the whole house, not that there were more rooms available. But that didn't change the experience at all. Recommended 😊 especially if you are a big group, I imagine renting the complete lodge must be amazing.

6BR Luxury Villa