Santa Teresa Luxury Villas, Santa Teresa - Explore & Book
"Fringed by vibrant jungle on one side and pristine surfing beaches on the other, Santa Teresa is a laid-back paradise with an edge-of-the-world vibe. It lies in one of the Earth's five Blue Zones - areas where people live longer and healthier than anywhere else. And it's easy to see why. The slow pace of life and the friendly hippie-surfer locals will catapult you into holiday mode from the moment you bounce into town along the one unpaved road. What better place, then, to erect these luxurious retreats for recharging the soul? The six villas sit immersed in the jungle on a private, secluded hillside - from which the sea views are astounding. Each is different in size and layout, ranging from 1-4 bedrooms, but they all share the same indoor-outdoor design and modern decor, with gorgeous artwork and installations at every turn, and glass walls that let sunlight pour in. You're very close to the beaches, shops and restaurants of Santa Teresa, but you'd never know it; the villas feel utterly peaceful, private and secluded. Have a massage in your living room, practice yoga on your balcony, or ask your private chef to rustle up a snack, then hit the beach to ride the waves. The pura vida (pure life) indeed. Highs The breathtaking sunsets and sea views from the villas - you might even spot dolphins offshore if you're lucky Meandering through town trying to pick from the multitude of excellent cafes and restaurants (over 100) Riding the long breaking waves - private surfing instructors can be arranged Seeing whales and turtles on the ferry/boat ride into town, as well as monkeys, exotic birds and iguanas from the villas Cooking and dining outside to the sounds of the jungle - private chefs are available at all villas Lows The walk up the hill is pretty challenging - not good for those with limited mobility. Choose Villa Guanacaste if you want to be near the bottom Villa Ivory (the treehouse) doesn't have a pool" - Catherine Thompson
