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Tropical home in paradise!!

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A two-story building with a pool, surrounded by palm trees and potted plants.
A spacious indoor area with a high wooden ceiling, large windows offering views of lush greenery, and a variety of seating arrangements including sofas and chairs.
A spacious living area with a wooden dining table, benches, and a high ceiling with exposed beams.
A two-story wooden structure with a balcony, surrounded by lush greenery and a staircase leading to the entrance.
A spacious living area with a large sofa, a coffee table, and a dining area with chairs. There are large windows providing views of the outdoors.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Massages in spa
  • Private pool
  • Toys
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Malpais, Puntarenas
  • Place, Playa Mal País
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Santa Teresa Beach
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Place, Hermosa Beach
    ‪44 min drive‬
  • Airport, Cóbano Airport (ACO)
    ‪46 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Family Bedroom A/C

1 King Bed, 1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Crib

Loft Bedroom

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Master Bedroom A/C

1 King Bed

Queen Bedroom A/C

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom Down

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom Poolside

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom Up

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Malpais

Located in Cóbano, this holiday home is in a rural area and by the sea. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Santa Teresa Beach and Playa Mal País. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and cycling.
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Malpais, Puntarenas

What's nearby

  • Playa Mal País - 5 min drive - 1.4 km
  • Santa Teresa Beach - 22 min drive - 6.7 km
  • Cocal Beach - 36 min drive - 11.2 km
  • Montezuma Beach - 36 min drive - 14.4 km
  • Hermosa Beach - 44 min drive - 14.0 km

Getting around

  • Cóbano Airport (ACO) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Bakery - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Kooks Smokehouse and Bar - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Howler Café - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪La Cevichería - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Chicken Joe's - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Tropical home in paradise!! have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Tropical home in paradise!! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Tropical home in paradise!! ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Tropical home in paradise!! ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Tropical home in paradise!! ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Tropical home in paradise!! located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Playa Mal País and 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Carmen Beach. Santa Teresa Beach and Cocal Beach are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 37 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 37 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 37 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 37 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 37 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Blissful Costa Rica

We loved our stay at this beautiful home! After a day of activities, it was so nice to jump in the pool to cool off and relax. Ruth the host was amazing and took care of anything we needed. Great family getaway!
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Mar 2020
Thank you Aaron for your review. Your family will be very welcome back to Casa de Noni any time. Noni
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Exceptional home in an ideal location, away from the noise and dust in Santa Teresa yet close enough for easy access to beaches and restaurants. The host, Ruth, lives next door and was super helpful. The house was very well equipped, the pool was large and clean, and we loved the authentic community feel in Mal Pais. The Mal Pais beaches are not the best but it's a short drive to Playa Carmen and Playa Hermosa, which are both incredible. Montezuma is also only 30 mins away and is a wonderful day trip. Highly recommend!
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing

An amazing house for our two families of four
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 11 July 2023
Mark, Thank you for your review. I hope you are able to return to Costa Rica. Pura Vida Noni
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful home with wonderful host

We loved staying at this property. The house was perfect for our family. Kitchen was well equiped. Plenty of bath towels and linens. Esp appreciated having a washer/dryer available to us. The welcome was so so nice with fruit and wine. Ruth was amazing and the location was quiet and yet close to heach. Pur faborite stay in Mal pias by far!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Apr 2025
Thank you Greta, I am glad that you enjoyed your stay. Also, thank you for taking such good care of our house. Make sure you come back to visit us on your next visit to Mal Pais. Noni
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful family home

Our stay at Casa de Noni exceeded our expectations! The house is very large and had more than enough space for our 2 families. Ruth was very knowledgeable about the area and a pleasure to deal with for any questions we had. We highly recommend this property and hope to be back one day.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Dec 2022
Neil & Ginger, Thank you for writing a review for our house. I’m pleased that your group enjoyed their stay, and that it exceeded your expectations. Thanks to you as well for caring for our house. Please do return to Mal Pais when you are able. Noni
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Incredible!

We loved everything about the house and the area. Ruth was very helpful with the property and facilitating activities. A trip we will never forget. We will be back.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 11 July 2023
Thank you for the review. I hope you never forget your trip, and you do come back. Pura Vida Noni
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Paradise

Our family of 4 had a wonderful time at Casa de Noni! It was a great jumping off point for all of the activities in the area. We loved swimming in the pool and sitting on the deck watching monkeys in the mornings and thunderstorms in the evening. Ruth is an amazing host and helped with transportation and activities. We hope to be back someday!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 11 July 2023
Thank you Courtney, I am glad you enjoyed your stay at Casa de Noni. I do hope you come back some day!! Noni
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely house! Close to beach, but very private.

We loved our stay! It was perfect for our family, 5 adults and 3 children. The house - beautiful. The pool - amazing for kids! The “house concierge”, Ruth - so kind and helpful! The town is pretty sleepy. Staying close to the house, you get a small local town, and secluded BEAUTIFUL (but not that swimmable) beaches. There are other beaches within driving distance that are better for swimming. We did a day ATV ride to Montezuma, explored different beaches for surfing. If you like being a bit secluded from the hustle and bustle of this region, I can’t recommend the house enough!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Aug 2025
Thank you Addie, I am glad you enjoyed our home in paradise. It is a great retreat for children and families, so you had the perfect group. I hope you come and visit our sleepy little town again in the future. Noni
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Malpais

Great house in Malpais. Ruth was very reactive to any of our questions or issues. Close to Santa Teresa but requires about a 15 min atv ride. Thanks for hosting us!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Jan 2023
Catherine, Thank you for your review. I hope you plan to come again to our quiet little community. Noni
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent expérience

Great jungle house. Saw monkeys every morning and evening. The pool is perfect. Deck and loft is not suited for young children. Perfect for families if you would like your own space. Mal Pias is a excellent location. We will be back! Pura Vida
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 23 May 2022
Michelle, Thanks for the review, and and I hope you will be back! Pura Vida! Noni
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great house and pool in an awesome location!

This house was a great place for our family of five plus two grandparents. It is very spacious. There are two kitchens, and they are both plenty big for making meals. The pool was awesome. The host was responsive and the local representative was helpful and kind. The house was clean, the water was clean, and hot water got plenary hot. The location is super convenient, only a 3 minute walk to the mal pais restaurants, but was still private and relatively quiet.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Feb 2023
Jody, Thank you for your review of the house. I’m happy that your family enjoyed your vacation, and the surrounding area. Please make sure to come back to our little town. Pura Vida! Noni
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Costa Rican property for large family

The house is as listed and beautiful! The property manager Ruth is very attentive and has great suggestions for places to go & eat. The loft is not air-conditioned, something to note if using for sleeping quarters. The air-conditioned bedrooms are fantastic. The verandas are amazing! Nighttime swimming in pool for the teens and cocktails on verandas for the adults was a perfect way to end the days. Highly recommend staying here. We were a group of 9.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Apr 2022
Julie, Thank you for your review! Your group was amazing, and we would love to have you back anytime. If it was possible I would have given your group a six star review. The house was super clean, and you even repaired a door that couldn’t be fixed before you arrived I can only say amazing! Thank you, PuraVida! Noni
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Family Vacation Rental

We had a fantastic time at Casa De Noni. The house was perfect for 2 families of 4 with young kids (4-9), it was clean, well furnished, and Ruth was very responsive to all our requests and needs. The pool was great for kids, with afternoon shade, and evening lights that would keep them swimming for days on end. The house had great outdoor living space, a well furnished kitchen and A/C cooled bedrooms. The monkey deck was a hit for the kids to watch the troops of Monkeys pass by. The location of the house was perfect. Off the beaten path but still within walking distance to restaurants and beaches. Overall a wonderful family trip to Costa Rica at Casa de Nino!
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Apr 2024
Thank you for your thoughtful review. I appreciate that you took the time to write such a thorough description of your stay at the house. Also, thank you for taking such good care of the house, and please know you are so welcome to visit us at anytime. Noni
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Paradise Found

Thank you so much for allowing us to stay at your gorgeous home! It was even more beautiful than the pictures, and seemed much larger too! Ruth was AMAZING! She helped us with everything we needed, from ordering pizza delivery one night to giving therapeutic massages by the pool. Both of my friends said it was one of the best massages they've ever had and she definitely knew what she was doing! Although we only stayed 3 days, we didn't get to see any monkeys near the house despite getting up at the crack of dawn. We heard them though! I guess during the wet season they don't come around as reliably due to the increased food availability elsewhere. That was OK though because we were able to visit other nearby towns, explore during the day, see tons of wildlife, then return to our incredibly comfortable beds at night. The A/C in the bedrooms is absolutely necessary and we definitely appreciated that feature! Thank you again, for hosting us. If ever we return to Malpais, we would love to stay here again!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Aug 2022
Amy, I’m really pleased you enjoyed your stay so much. Yes, Ruth is a wonderfully trained masajista and she seems to have a natural ability. I hope that you do return to Mal Pais, and stay a few more days next time. Maybe the monkeys will visit you next time. Noni
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Home

Our family of one couple, 3 adults and a teen really enjoyed our stay in this jungle setting! Mal Pais is a small, quiet community close to Santa Teresa (about a ten minute drive). There are a couple good restaurants and a coffee shop just around the corner from the house. We also made daily trips to Santa Teresa where there were more shops, restaurants and beaches to explore. Ruth was very helpful in scheduling a fishing trip, massages and a visit to the Montezuma waterfalls, as well as recommending beaches and restaurants. She and her husband were so kind to do a thorough search of the house for an item we thought we had left but found later in our luggage. The house was cleaned every few days, making it very pleasant to come home to after a day at the beach. The bedrooms have great air conditioning and comfy beds. The loft was a roomy space with two nice beds but it was a little too warm for our kids. The living areas and pool were great! We were glad we had a four wheel drive vehicle to drive up a hill before getting to the house. We never walked to the beach since it wasn’t a straight shot there from the house. However, there is a “secret beach” in Mal Pais about a 5 minute drive from the house that is beautiful! I highly recommend this property!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 14 July 2022
Teresa, Thank you so much for writing a review. I am pleased that you were able to do so much while you were here, and still have the time to keep the house so clean. Please make sure to come back any time. Pura Vida, Noni
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Week in Paradise

Just returned home from our first trip to Costa Rica and week long stay at Casa de Noni. It lived up to every previous review and beyond! We were a family of 8, six adults and two kids, 4 & 2 years old. The house itself when we arrived was spotless and were welcomed by the most amazing host, Ruth. The AC in the rooms works amazing and will keep the most warm blooded bodies cool. We loved waking up and opening the house up to the jungle each morning listening to the jungle sounds sipping Costa Rican coffee. The kids spent enormous amounts of time in the pool which provided the perfect opportunity to cool down after a long adventure in the jungle. Some of us also enjoyed the outdoor shower adjacent to the pool that fully closes to provide complete privacy in the most unbelievable outdoor setting. From the back patio we saw iguanas, monkeys, and many different birds. As some of the other reviews pointed out, the railings on the upstairs patio do provide a bit of a fall hazard for the toddlers so that was something we had to keep in mind. The bugs are definitely a thing to when you’re literally living in the jungle, but a few itches and having to redirect some crawlers here and there is nothing to complain about. The house is less than I five minute walk to the most picturesque beaches I’ve seen. The town of Mal Pais is quiet but just a short drive away is a more bustling Santa Teresa for those in the family were looking for shops and beachside bars/restaurants. There are a couple of great restaurants 2 minutes walk from the house where we were able to find options for the most picky of pallets. Ruth was amazing and organized all our travel to and from San Jose, delivery and rentals of a 4x4 rental car (must in this area) and 2 ATVs, and was available to do much more whenever we needed. We spent most of our days exploring the local area on our ATVs and poked our heads into most of the area beaches on both sides of the peninsula. Couldn’t recommend this property more, 10/10! Already planning our next trip back to the most amazing country.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Aug 2022
Nick, It’s really awesome that your first visit to Costa Rica was so great. Thank you for taking such great care of our house, and enjoyed it as well! I hope you do return to Mal Pais, you would be so welcomed! Pura Vida, Noni
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful quiet place close to lots of gems

My husband and I and 8 of our friends stayed at Casa de Noni for a week and it was so amazing. Mal Pais is such a nice and quiet little spot outside of bustling Santa Teresa. The house was perfect for a large group of us who did stuff both altogether and in smaller groups. Honestly I could have stayed at the house the entire time and been perfectly content. It has everything you need and Ruth is super responsive and helpful! Would return in a heartbeat.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 15 May 2022
Mary, Thank you so much for taking the time to write a review. I’m glad you had such a good time, and a great Birthday!! We would be happy to have you come back to Casa de Noni. Noni
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

High quality house

Perfekt House for relaxing. Close by you find an excellent Italian restaurant and a small Super Market. Very convenient!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Feb 2022
Thank you Jens, your group was amazingly clean for such a large group. It was truly a treat, and very appreciated. I hope you have a chance to join us again in future. Noni
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Mal Pais House

Casa di Nonni was a beautiful property with a pool and easy access to restaurants, beaches and activities. The rooms were spacious and organized for family time together and with enough space to spend some quiet time alone. A lovely spot!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 15 July 2021
Sharon, Thank you for taking the time to write a review for Casa de Noni. Ruth was impressed with your group, and that you all made the most of your vacation in Mal Pais. I hope your daughter’s wedding went well, and you can return to Costa Rica soon. Noni
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Referencia de casa

La casa en sí es muy linda, sin embargo hay detalles que se deben de mejorar en la descripción: la casa cuenta con 3 habitaciones full y una habitación sin aire acondicionado que solo tiene ventiladores (esta habitación es un mezannine y es absurdamente caliente). Dentro de la casa solo hay 2 baños completos por piso y uno que está fuera de la casa por la piscina pero estaba super sucio y al aire libre (nadie lo usó). Hay perros de los vecinos que llegan hacer necesidades por la piscina y la limpieza le toca a los inquilinos hacerla. Las 2 parrillas nos las entregaron super sucias.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Apr 2021
Sofia, Es lamentable que haya elegido escribir una reseña negativa y lamento que no haya disfrutado de su estadía. El sitio web indica claramente que la casa tiene tres habitaciones con aire acondicionado y una habitación tipo loft con ventiladores. El sitio web también indica claramente que hay dos baños completos en el interior y un baño completo en el exterior. Le presentaron la casa y todos los baños y dormitorios a su llegada, y no le mencionó al gerente que el baño exterior estaba sucio. La casa se limpia cada tres días dependiendo de la duración de la estancia. Si quisiera más limpieza, podría haberlo solicitado fácilmente a su costo. Eso también está disponible para usted en el sitio web. La razón por la que lo hacemos de esta manera es mantener el costo de su estadía más bajo. Espero que pueda volver a la zona en el futuro.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Pura Vida!

We had a great stay here. The pool is fantastic and it's wonderful sitting on the covered veranda watching the amazing fauna cruise by. Ruth is a wonderful resource.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Mar 2020
Alexandra, Thank you for writing a review for Casa de Noni. I’m glad you enjoyed your stay at the house, and were able to take the time to enjoy the fauna from the decks. I know you were busy with the wedding. Ruth enjoyed your group, and yes, she is a great help to the guests who stay. Please come and visit us again! Noni
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Très reussi

Really good house in a Beautiful garden. Nice people helpfulling. Très belle maison dans un jardin tropical magnifique, gardien et personnel très serviable. Muy buena casa en un manifico jardin tropical, gente muy amable. Muchas gracias
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Breathtaking upon arrival. Stunning landscape, beautiful architectural layout and very comfortable

I picked this property on a whim without doing much research on location because I was so impressed by the photos. The rest of the plans fell into place after that, and it couldn’t have turned out to be a better vacation. My husband, myself and our 4 kids (15, 13, 10 and 9) had the most amazing experience and thoroughly enjoyed an adventurous, relaxing and fun vacation. The property was the best part of it all. It was the perfect retreat after a long morning of adventure. The kids could come back to swim and have lunch before heading down to the beach to swim some more. Ruth, our concierge (and one of the nicest people I have ever met), took care of making arrangements and booking our day trips. She arranged for us to have ATV’s for the week, zip lining/canopy tour, waterfall hikes and delicious restaurant recommendations. Best of all, I didn’t realized a massage was included. I got the most amazing poolside massage from Ruth, probably one of the best I have ever had! If this is your first trip to Costa Rica, this is the perfect house. You will be well taken care of and have the privacy and independence that you would not get at a resort. It is the perfect distance to downtown town and surrounding adventures. Thank you Ruth and Naomi for the wonderful accommodations!
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Mar 2020
Stephanie, Thank you so much for taking the time to write such an awesome and detailed review of your stay at Casa de Noni. We work very hard to make sure to create an all around vacation to make it easy for you to enjoy the country. Ruth truly enjoyed your family during your holiday, she said you were awesome to have as guests. Please know that your family would be welcomed back in a heartbeat. Many thanks, Noni
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Loved the home and the area! There were 5 of us including two teens and everyone had a great time.

The property was great - hidden away on a hill with beautiful greenery around it and fun wildlife. Ruth was a tremendous help with planning outings and getting to know the area. I highly recommend Casa de Noni and the Mal Pais area for anyone looking for an off-the-beaten-path vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Mar 2020
Rhonda, Thank you so much for your review. Your description of our property is great, and it lends itself to privacy and fun. I was pleased to hear you had such a great time with your family, and that Ruth was such a big help to you. Please make sure that you find the opportunity to come and visit us again. Noni
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Nice House but ...

The house is lovely but if you are looking for a 1st world experience, this is not your place. The power goes out almost everyday and I did not see that posted in previous reviews. The first evening that it went out and we were thrown in total darkness, I would have expected that Ruth would have come over or contacted us to let us know what was going on and what to do, but we were left to walking around with flashlights. Sometimes it went out in the morning when you are making your coffee, sometimes at night when it is 90 degrees and then you have no AC. The roads are terrible and we live on dirt roads in the States. They were so dusty that you could not rent 4 wheelers unless you had full respirators. It was nice to sit on the deck in the morning and watch the monkeys come through. There are cute, free range dogs that visit regularly and we did learn their names and enjoyed their company. The pool is nice, the kitchens are well stocked, and the beds comfortable. The biggest drawback was the poor infrastructure in power and roads.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2018
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