A Cozy Tree House in Mal Pais with Pool & 3 Min. Walk to Beach

Mal Pais studio rental - Playa Selva Tree House
  • BedroomsStudio
  • Sleeps3
  • 1 Bathroom
Rates (USD)
Per property (USD)
  • Per night $65
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Playa Selva Tree House Lodging

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Photos and Description of the Mal Pais vacation studio rental
Studio with double and singe beds, separate full bath, can sleep up to 3

Ever stayed in a tree house? Now's your chance! It's a wonderful opportunity for a unique vacation. The tree house is nestled in a Banyan tree amongst the Howler Monkeys, a large variety of tropical birds, and other Costa Rican wildlife.

Playa Selva Tree House is a custom built tree house studio in Mal Pais, Costa Rica. We have the only real tree house for rent on the Nicoya Peninsula, with character you can not receive in any other vacation rental.

The tree house is a creatively and quality constructed studio with access to our beautiful custom built, private, river rock pool; it has a kitchenette (equipped with a small refrigerator, sink, dishes, coffee maker and complimentary Costa Rican coffee, a two burner hot-plate and use of a charcoal grill BBQ is available ); full bathroom with shower and hot water; outdoor shower; towels & linens; ceiling fan; balcony with sitting area; and it can accommodate up to three people (one double bed, one single).

Mal Pais studio rental - Playa Selva Tree House

Playa Selva Tree House

Mal Pais studio rental - Our Private Custom Designed Pool with Water Fall

Our Private Custom Designed Pool with Water Fall

Mal Pais studio rental - Nestled Up in a Banyon

Nestled Up in a Banyon

Mal Pais studio rental - Howler Monkey Eating Leaves Right Outside the Tree House!

Howler Monkey Eating Leaves Right Outside the Tree House!

Mal Pais studio rental - Small Bridge in Path Leading to Stairs- 'dry season'

Small Bridge in Path Leading to Stairs- 'dry season'

Mal Pais studio rental - Tucked in Banyon Full of Leaves- 'rainy season'

Tucked in Banyon Full of Leaves- 'rainy season'

Mal Pais studio rental - Studio Setting with Double Bed

Studio Setting with Double Bed

Mal Pais studio rental - Entrance to Tree House Path

Entrance to Tree House Path

Mal Pais studio rental - Balcony Area

Balcony Area

Mal Pais studio rental - Howler Eating Papaya Leaves in Front of Tree House

Howler Eating Papaya Leaves in Front of Tree House

Mal Pais studio rental - Full Bath with Hot Water & Shower

Full Bath with Hot Water & Shower

Mal Pais studio rental - Howler Hangin' Next to Balcony

Howler Hangin' Next to Balcony

Mal Pais studio rental - Howler Monkey Eating Next to Balcony

Howler Monkey Eating Next to Balcony

Location: Costa Rica < Central America

Nearest Beach : Mar Azul at 0.1 Miles
Nearest Restaurant : Beija Flor at 0.1 Miles
Car: not necessary

Playa Selva is located in Mal Pais, which is at the southern tip of the Nicoya Peninsula. Mal Pais is just south of Santa Teresa and is generally a more quiet environment with fewer tourists and bars, etc.

The beach is just a few minutes walk to Mar Azul, (a beautiful little beach cove & reef surf break) and other quiet beaches and couple restaurants.

The nearest minimarket is less than one mile away, and the nearest supermarket is about 1.5 miles away.

Cabo Blanco Nature Reserve, Sailing Charter, and a Canopy Tour are just down the road about 1 mile!

Playa Selva is approx. a 1.5 acre property with one tree house, residential main house, bodega/workshop and a private swimming pool.

It is a small, casual, quaint family-run operation, not a large establishment.

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Rental Rates for this vacation studio rental in Mal Pais, Costa Rica

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Additional information about rental rates

  • High Season (Nov 1 - April 31) = $65/Night, Low Season (May 1 - Oct. 31) = $50/Night
  • Tree House rates vary with the season, from $55-$65/night. Please inquire.
    Costa Rican Hotel tax of 16.39% will be added. A 50% deposit is required to secure reservations. Cancellations must be made 30 days prior to reservation date to receive 50% of deposit back (which would be 25% of total).
    Breakfast may be available for you in the tree house, please inquire.
    Please inquire regarding various equipment rental and service rates.
    Thank you!

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Tax Rate:
16.39%

Accommodation and Amenities for this vacation studio rental in Mal Pais, Costa Rica

Property Type:
  • studio

Location Type:
  • near the ocean
  • village

Theme:
  • romantic
  • adventure

General:
  • safe
  • linens provided
  • towels provided
  • toilet paper
  • massage
  • ceiling fans
  • soaps basic
  • paper towels

Kitchen:
  • stove top burners
  • coffee maker
  • refrigerator mini size
  • cooking utensils

Bathrooms:
  • 1 Bathroom
  • Bathroom 1 - Toilet, Shower
  • Enjoy a refreshing hot or cold shower as you look out open windows through the tree.

Bedrooms:
  • Studio, Sleeps 3
  • Studio - 1 Double, 1 Twin/ Single, single is a bit narrower than std. 'twin' bed
  • The tree house is a studio, so the bedroom area and kitchenette area are together in one room, and lead out to a balcony area where there is a table and chairs.
Entertainment:
  • games adults
  • books
  • games kids

Outside:
  • parking off street
  • garden
  • barbecue
  • parking
  • boat
  • bike
  • balcony
  • outdoor grill charcoal

Swimming Pools:
  • outdoor pool
  • private pool

Suitability:
  • unsuitable for elderly or infirm
  • wheelchair inaccessible
  • pets not allowed

Onsite Services:
  • housekeeper optional

Attractions:
  • churches
  • marina
  • restaurants

Leisure Activities:
  • beachcombing
  • horseback riding
  • bird watching
  • whale watching
  • eco tourism
  • walking
  • paddle boating
  • sight seeing
  • scenic drives

Further details for this vacation studio rental in Mal Pais, Costa Rica

Playa Selva Tree House Lodge.....: The Tree House is situated on a two acre parcel, Playa Selva, and is an easy five minute walk from a lovely semi-private beach cove and good surf at Mar Azul. There are also four restaurants/bars within walking distance, and markets as close as ~.5 miles.

For our guests, Playa Selva also has a beautiful private swimming pool, and rents surf boards.

We also offer activity games for your enjoyment such as horse shoes, croquet and bocci ball.

And for a little extra fun and adventure, we offer daily SAILING TOURS!!

See below for further features and activities.

Breakfast served to you in your tree house may also be arranged! Please inquire.

Activities Nearby: Near-by to Playa Selva, we have available: 5 Minute Walk to Beach!, Sailing Tours!, Cabo Blanco Nature Reserve, Jungle Canopy Tours, Hiking, Biking, Surfing, Fishing, Swimming (our own private pool!), Shelling, Big Tide Pools to Bask in, Snorkeling/Diving, Boating, Horseback Riding on the Beach or in the Mountains, Monkey/Bird/Wildlife Viewing, Horseshoes, Croquet, Bocci Ball, Sightseeing, Golf, Tennis, Four Restaurants/Bars in Walking Distance, Shopping, Massage, Yoga, Pilates, and Reiki.

Features / Activities On-Site: -Sleeps up to three (3) people (one double bed, one single)

-Balcony with Sitting Area

-Kitchenette (Refrigerator, Sink, Dishes, Utensils, Coffee Maker with Complimentary Costa Rican Coffee)

-Linens and Bath Towels Provided

-Ceiling Fan

-Full Bath with Hot Water Shower (as well as an OutdoorShower)

-Two Burner Electric Hot-Plate and Charcoal Grill (BBQ) Available

-Laundry Service Available Upon Request (Additional Charge)

-Lovely Private Custom Swimming Pool

-Easy Five Minute Walk to Lovely Beaches

-Four Restaurants Within Walking Distance

-SAILING TOURS AVAILABLE DAILY ON OUR 30' ALBERG!!

-Surfboard and Snorkeling Equipment Rentals

-Close to Good Surf and Tide Pools

-Horseshoes, Croquet & Bocci Ball.

Golf:

There is a golf course at Tambor, near the airport, with open tee times.

Other Activities:

Playa Selva also has it's own beautiful private swimming pool available for tree house guests!

In the area there are activities such as Canopy Tour, hourse-back riding, surfing, swimming, hiking and bird-watching, etc. at Cabo Blanco Nature Reserve, shelling, stand-up paddle boarding, bar hopping, yoga, massage, hiking to waterfall in Montezuma, etc.

Reviews for this vacation studio rental in Mal Pais, Costa Rica

A Cozy Tree House in Mal Pais with Pool & 3 Min. Walk to Beach
average rating of 5.0 based on 6 reviews
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A Cozy Tree House in Mal Pais with Pool & 3 Min. Walk to Beach
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Mal Pais Puntarenas
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Incredible!

Review Submitted: February 5, 2012 Date of Stay: November 2011
Tiffany and Kurt are wonderful! And the treehouse is more than you can imagine. Clean, roomy, natural - truly a unique experience. There are wonderful little touches everywhere from incense, coffee, to water all around the treehouse. My husband and I had plenty of room and enjoyed the walk to the beach and town. The monkeys were spectacular, loved having coffee on the deck in the mornings! We would recommend having transportation (bike, four wheeler, car) because this is a nice, quiet distance away from town. We felt very safe the entire stay and sincerely enjoyed our nights here. We'd recommend it, no question!
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Quirky, Eclectic & Awesome!

Review Submitted: February 5, 2012 Date of Stay: January 2011
My Fiancee surprised me with a 3 hour tour on Kurt & Tiffany's sailboat, and over the course of the trip, they mentioned how they built a one-of-a-kind tree-house on their property and rent it to vacationers. We absolutely love unique experiences (I mean, how often can you say you've spent the night in a treehouse??) and the treehouse sounded too good to be true. While they wanted us to check the treehouse out beforehand to make sure it was up our alley, we could tell the place would be perfect for us...especially after listening to Kurt passionately describe how he designed and fabricated the fully electric/plumbed, hand-made living space. We arrived a few days later and were absolutely blown away. We've never seen anything like it: think Swiss Family Robinson meets Manhattan's West Village meets a Rube Goldberg machine. Lush, tropical plants surrounding a cozy, studio-sized apartment nestled within a massive tree 15 feet above the ground. The craftsmanship of the house is stunning, and the setting is spectacular. The furnishings and fixtures within are handmade with such beauty and precision, I began to feel bad about myself. At night, we'd dim the lamps and light candles they'd left for us and sit on the porch over a glass of rum. Sleeping was really comfortable...the ocean breeze would drift through the screened in house keeping the place at a nice temperature. And most mornings involved monkeys and red squirrels scooting around the trees, with birds of all sorts perched on the porch railing. I guess if you're looking for the typical hotel experience with a bar, A/C, tv and concierge, this ain't for you. We came to Mal Pais from NYC to get away from the bustle and the treehouse was absolutely perfect for us. If you're at all intrigued by creative living spaces with depth and character, you'll love it. Kurt and Tiffany are extra friendly and welcoming, and made us feel at home...in a tree.
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A Cozy Tree House in Mal Pais with Pool & 3 Min. Walk to Beach
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Mal Pais Puntarenas
Iowa
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Best Place to Stay in Costa Rica

Review Submitted: March 22, 2011 Date of Stay: March 2011
I fell in love with the tree house!!! Everything about it was amazing; the lush scenery, the relaxing pool, the private path to a beautiful secluded beach, the surrounding restaurants and sites....Tiff and Kurt were very hospitable. They do a great job of making you feel welcomed. I would recommend this place to anyone! It was such a fun stay!
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Pet-friendly, Adventure Seekers, Girls Getaway, Tourists without a Car, Sightseeing, Families with Teenagers, Romantic Getaway
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5 out of 5
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A Cozy Tree House in Mal Pais with Pool & 3 Min. Walk to Beach
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Mal Pais Puntarenas
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The best of Mal Pais

Review Submitted: March 8, 2011 Date of Stay: March 2011
I can honestly say that I was almost sadder to leave Playa Selva, than Costa Rica. The tree house was beautifully designed and built by one of the owners, who, I might add are kind, fun and very hospitable hosts.

I was lucky enough to take advantage of one of their sailboat tours on my last day in Mal Pais--which was filled with beautiful weather and winds, a great crew and a mother-baby whale sighting!

After talking with friends, I am certain that Playa Selva really gives you an experience unmatched to other places in Mal Pais and Santa Teresa. You get privacy, security, beautiful surroundings, great accommodations, comfortable lodging and easy access to beautiful beaches, great local restaurants and other hidden gems.

I will absolutely be back!
Recommended for:  Adventure Seekers, Girls Getaway, Tourists without a Car, Sightseeing, Romantic Getaway
Rating
5 out of 5
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Mal Pais Puntarenas
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Highlight of our Trip!

Review Submitted: February 18, 2011 Date of Stay: December 2010
Highlight of our Trip!!
Guest: Hunter(Los Angeles, CA)
Date of Stay: 12/27/10 Review Submitted: 02/03/11

Spending two amazing weeks traveling all around Costa Rica, I can truly say that our stay in Mal Pais at this unique Tree House put the icing on the cake. We were actually recommended it from a good friend who had stay in the tree house for a month. I'll be the first to recommend it to anyone else looking for something unique to write home about. The tree house is one of a kind. It has everything you would need in it (kitchen, bathroom, shower, hot water, coffee maker, porch with dining table,..) It was like staying in the house from Swiss Family Robinson. Everything is custom and we could definately tell that some serious love went in to designing and constructing it. There is even a framed sketch hanging on the wall that the owner drew while sitting in the tree for hours thinking about what the design should be. Amazing!! Tiffany and Kurt, the owners and builders, were awesome. I'm an architect/builder as well, so spent two hours talking to them about the tree house and some other creative projects that they have going on. Really inspiring. They invited us out on their boat for a sail and also sent us over to a friend's up the street to rent his quad for a day. Definitely felt welcomed. I just wish we had had more time to stay with them. Next time we're in Costa, we are heading straight to Mal Pais and this amazing Tree House.

Recommended for: Adventure seekers, sightseeing, romantic getaway.
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