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Santa Teresa house rental - A poolside view of La Casona.
A poolside view of La Casona.
 
Santa Teresa house rental - A poolside view of La Casona.

A poolside view of La Casona.

Milla la Maria' s front gate

Milla la Maria' s front gate

Circular driveway set in a lush garden adjacent to La Casona.

Circular driveway set in a lush garden adjacent to La Casona.

Garden fountain set in the middle a circular driveway located at the end of a se

Garden fountain set in the middle a circular driveway located at the end of a se

Overhead view of the pool and cabana.

Overhead view of the pool and cabana.

Poolside cabana and lounge area

Poolside cabana and lounge area

Open leisure living estancia area

Open leisure living estancia area

Another view of the dining area of La Casona.

Another view of the dining area of La Casona.

Kitchen and dining area of La Casona.

Kitchen and dining area of La Casona.

Heliconia "Lingulata Amarilla". One of 87 varieties grown at Milla la María.

Heliconia "Lingulata Amarilla". One of 87 varieties grown at Milla la María.

2nd floor open leisure area, adjacent to the master bedroom, overlooked by a 3rd

2nd floor open leisure area, adjacent to the master bedroom, overlooked by a 3rd

Master bedroom suite

Master bedroom suite

Another view of the Master bedroom

Another view of the Master bedroom

: Master bedroom suite (bathroom & shower)

: Master bedroom suite (bathroom & shower)

Upstairs, right-wing suite (bedroom & bathroom area)

Upstairs, right-wing suite (bedroom & bathroom area)

Upstairs, right- wing suite (kitchenette and dining area)

Upstairs, right- wing suite (kitchenette and dining area)

Upstairs, right-wing suite (bathroom & shower)

Upstairs, right-wing suite (bathroom & shower)

Downstairs right-wing bedroom

Downstairs right-wing bedroom

Upstairs, left-wing suite

Upstairs, left-wing suite

Upstairs, left-wing suite (bathroom & shower)

Upstairs, left-wing suite (bathroom & shower)

A view of the beach upon exiting the property gate.

A view of the beach upon exiting the property gate.

A southward view of the beach from just outside the property gate.

A southward view of the beach from just outside the property gate.

A norththward view of the beach from just outside the property gate.

A norththward view of the beach from just outside the property gate.

  • Bedrooms4
  • Sleeps8
  • 6 Bathrooms

Photos and Description of the Santa Teresa vacation house rental
House, 4 Bedrooms, 6 Baths, (Sleeps 8)

Location: Playa Santa Teresa, Puntarenas, Costa Rica, Central America (1 km north from the town’s catholic church and soccer field.) View Map

Accommodations: House, 4 Bedrooms, 6 Bathrooms (Sleeps 8)

Milla La Maria is a 12,000 square meters property located in a wonderful and quiet residential neighborhood 1 km north of the town centre and a few hundred meters South of the well-known Resorts of Flor Blanca, Milarepa, Red Palms to mention some.

Those who stay at Milla La Marìa enjoy complete privacy. The property is gated with a long driveway that extends from the Front Gate to a large circular private parking area located just off the entry to La Casona. The home is surrounded by magnificent gardens and it is the only rental home on the estate grounds.

The property stretches from the main public road to the beach. Milla La Marìa is a truly exotic retreat surrounded by beautiful Costa Rican flora, with legendary trees of pochote, malinche coral, almendro, Ilán Ilán,and higuerón as well as many tropical fruit trees particularly banana, platano, coco, mamón, cas, carambola , mango, fruta de pan , guayaba, Aguacate, limón and naranja ácida. Most attractive for visitors is the large collection of Heliconias grown on the property grounds and the impresive

number of different kinds of tropical flowers.

La Casona:

Upon entering La Casona, one faces a open leisure living Estancia area [by far, the favorite area of the house!] This area acts as a leisure/ living area. It uniquely creates the ambiance with ceramic tile throughout. It is fully furnished with separate seating areas, hammocks, traditional Costa Rican wood-carved rocking chairs, cocktail table, sofas, and a detached guest bathroom.

This area is adjacent to the pool. This unique indoor open terrace has a distinctive Costa Rican décor, yet features many cultural artifacts acquired by the owner as well as a notorious and large collection of wooden sculptures that the owner has patiently carved throughout the years.

Adjoining the leisure area is the kitchen and dining area. This area is the “heart” of the beach house, with a staircase leading to the sleeping quarters (master bedroom and both right and left wings suites and to the third floor loft). The dining room table seats 10. And the kitchen comes fully equipped with a full-size refrigerator, an oven with stove, sink, microwave, toaster oven, blender, coffee maker, plates & utensils, and a pantry.

As one reaches the second floor one faces an open leisure area overlook by a 3rd floor loft.

The 3rd floor open loft provides 2 twin beds complete with a ceiling fan. The stairs accessing this floor are somewhat steep; and we recommend that these sleeping quarters not be reserved for the elderly or small children.

Master bedroom

The master bedroom consists of an extraordinarily spacious bedroom with a king size bed, and a twin bed, Air Conditioning and 2 ceiling fans, a private bathroom, fully furnished with cable TV and internet access.

The Left-Wing of la Casona.

The Left -Wing quarters have one suite. This bedroom includes Air Conditioning, private bathroom. This second floor suite has one queen bed. It is completely secluded and private; an experience of solitude and peace. This suite boasts a private balcony overlooking the property’s lush garden. It also enjoys the choice of having a private entrance as well as entrance from the main house.

The Right- Wing of La Casona:

The Right -Wing quarters have two suites. The upstairs suite offers a spacious bedroom furnished with one king, one queen and one twin size bed. This bedroom include Air Conditioning, private bathroom, full kitchenette (including plates and utensils), dining area for four, refrigerator, sink, coffeemaker, toaster, and microwave. The balcony is a perfect backdrop for enjoying meals and conversation with the lush and serene landscape inherent to the tropics of Costa Rica. It also enjoys the choice of having a private entrance as well as entrance from the main house.

The downstairs suite is completely furnished and has one queen size bed, AC and a private bathroom

Keywords: Santa Teresa beachfront vacation rental in front of the locals surf break, close to yoga retreat centers, restaurants and souvenir shops.

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About Roberto E de la Ossa T

This amazing property was named, Milla la Maria, after the owner and retired International Relations professor, Roberto E. de la Ossa T’ s late mother.

Professor de la Ossa fell in love with the location back in the mid seventies. He purchased the property in the early 80’s and over the course of twenty five years has not only established a magnificent vacation home for himself and his family, but has recently opened up the possibility for travelling families, groups, and individuals to rent and enjoy “La Casona” (as this unique land mark is fondly referred to by locals and outsiders who have had the opportunity to spend some time at Milla La Marìa).

Roberto E de la Ossa T purchased this house in 1981
Santa Teresa house rental - A poolside view of La Casona.

A poolside view of La Casona.

Milla la Maria' s front gate

Milla la Maria' s front gate

Circular driveway set in a lush garden adjacent to La Casona.

Circular driveway set in a lush garden adjacent to La Casona.

Garden fountain set in the middle a circular driveway located at the end of a se

Garden fountain set in the middle a circular driveway located at the end of a se

Overhead view of the pool and cabana.

Overhead view of the pool and cabana.

Poolside cabana and lounge area

Poolside cabana and lounge area

Open leisure living estancia area

Open leisure living estancia area

Another view of the dining area of La Casona.

Another view of the dining area of La Casona.

Kitchen and dining area of La Casona.

Kitchen and dining area of La Casona.

Heliconia "Lingulata Amarilla". One of 87 varieties grown at Milla la María.

Heliconia "Lingulata Amarilla". One of 87 varieties grown at Milla la María.

2nd floor open leisure area, adjacent to the master bedroom, overlooked by a 3rd

2nd floor open leisure area, adjacent to the master bedroom, overlooked by a 3rd

Master bedroom suite

Master bedroom suite

Another view of the Master bedroom

Another view of the Master bedroom

: Master bedroom suite (bathroom & shower)

: Master bedroom suite (bathroom & shower)

Upstairs, right-wing suite (bedroom & bathroom area)

Upstairs, right-wing suite (bedroom & bathroom area)

Upstairs, right- wing suite (kitchenette and dining area)

Upstairs, right- wing suite (kitchenette and dining area)

Upstairs, right-wing suite (bathroom & shower)

Upstairs, right-wing suite (bathroom & shower)

Downstairs right-wing bedroom

Downstairs right-wing bedroom

Upstairs, left-wing suite

Upstairs, left-wing suite

Upstairs, left-wing suite (bathroom & shower)

Upstairs, left-wing suite (bathroom & shower)

A view of the beach upon exiting the property gate.

A view of the beach upon exiting the property gate.

A southward view of the beach from just outside the property gate.

A southward view of the beach from just outside the property gate.

A norththward view of the beach from just outside the property gate.

A norththward view of the beach from just outside the property gate.

Nearest Point of Interest : Milla La Maria
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Rental Rates for this vacation house rental in Santa Teresa, Costa Rica

Notes

  • $389-$640/nt
  • US Dollars
  • Nightly rates:
  • Peak Season(Dec16 to Jan12 & March 24-31):8-7pax $640/6-5pax $576/4-orless $518
  • High Season (Nov 1 to Apr 30): 8-7 pax $544 / 6-5 pax $490 / 4-or less pax $441
  • Mid Season (Jul 1 to Aug 31): 8-7 pax $512 / 6-5 pax $461 / 4 or less pax $415
  • Green Season(May1 to Jun30 & Sep1 to Oct31):8-7pax $480/6-5 pax $432/4-0r less$389
  • Minimum 3 night stay

Accommodation and Amenities for this vacation house rental in Santa Teresa, Costa Rica

Property Type:
  • house

Meals:
  • Guests provide their own meals

Floor Area:
  • 650 m²
  • 3 stories

Location Type:
  • Mountain View
  • Oceanfront ...
    Only trees between the house and the beach
  • Beachfront

Theme:
  • Romantic
  • Family
  • Away From It All
  • Tourist Attractions
  • Adventure

General:
  • Washing Machine
  • Clothes Dryer
  • Air Conditioning
  • Linens Provided
  • Parking
  • Internet
  • Towels Provided
  • Broadband Access
  • Wireless Internet
  • Living Room
  • Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer

Kitchen:
  • Pantry Items
  • Kitchen ...
    (3)
  • Coffee Maker
  • Toaster
  • Cooking Utensils
  • Refrigerator ...
    (3)
  • Stove
  • Microwave

Dining:
  • Dining

Bathrooms:
  • 6 Bathrooms
  • Bathroom 3 - toilet , shower , cold and hot water+hand washstand
    Bathroom 1 - toilet , shower , cold and hot water + hand washstand
    Bathroom 7 - outdoor shower
    Bathroom 5 - toilet , shower , guest bathroom/ cold and hot water+hand washstand
    Bathroom 6 - toilet , shower , cold and hot water+hand washstand
    Bathroom 4 - toilet , shower , cold and hot water+hand washstand
    Bathroom 2 - toilet , shower , cold and hot watwer+ hand washstand

Bedrooms:
  • 4 Bedrooms, Sleeps 8
  • Master - 1 twin/ single , 1 king
    Upstairs, right- wing suite - 1 king , 1 queen , 1 twin/ single
    Upstairs, left-wing suite - 1 queen
    Downstairs right-wing suite - 1 queen
  • All bedrooms have Air Conditioning units
Entertainment:
  • Television
  • Satellite / Cable
  • CD Player

Outside:
  • Lawn / Garden
  • Balcony ...
    (3)
  • Gazebo
  • Deck / Patio
  • Outdoor Grill

Suitability:
  • Events Allowed
  • children welcome
  • limited accessibility
  • pets considered

Pool / Spa:
  • Private Pool

Attractions:
  • health/beauty spa
  • restaurants

Leisure Activities:
  • boating
  • shopping
  • sight seeing
  • shelling
  • wildlife viewing
  • horseback riding

Local Services & Businesses:
  • fitness center

Sports & Adventure Activities:
  • golf
  • mountain biking
  • cycling
  • sailing
  • water skiing
  • hiking
  • surfing
  • wind-surfing
  • fishing
  • snorkeling/diving
  • kayaking
  • swimming
  • jet skiing

Reviews for this vacation house rental in Santa Teresa, Costa Rica

Beachfront House RentalAc / Pool / Wifi / Maid Service / TV
average rating of 4.882353 based on 17 reviews
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Playa Santa Teresa Puntarenas
San Clemente, California, USA
5

Wonderful Santa Teresa property!

5 of 5
Submitted: May 14, 2013 Stayed: April 2013
This property is absolutely gorgeous and I highly recommend staying here.

The photos do a good job of showing the rooms, the pool, and all the amenities. The home felt very safe and secure, and the layout (gates, fences, etc.) helps keep uninvited people off the property -- we never had any issues during our stay. The kitchen is well appointed so that you can cook nice meals. There is a super market (Super La Hacienda) across the road so you don't have to drive when you need to pick up food, and Melania (house keeper) gave us some fresh eggs from her chickens for our breakfasts which was a special treat. There are also plenty of good restaurants in Santa Teresa if you don't feel like cooking. The house comfortably slept 8 of us, and has plenty of room for multiple families. The pool (and pool cabana) is wonderful, and it is cleaned at least once per day. Melania is such a fantastic house keeper and works very hard keeping the house and grounds clean, so you spend your time relaxing and enjoying your vacation instead of doing dishes and laundry, but she doesn't speak any English so brush up on your Spanish if you want to talk with her more than basic communication.

We spent most of our time at the beach, and there are some nice trees with shade so you don't have to be in the sun all of the time. The surf break out front is fantastic -- between La Lora and Roca Mar, with plenty of good rights and lefts. The beach is so large and beautiful and is all white sand with some shells for collecting down by the water's edge. We saw wild horses running along the beach during our stay, and also saw howler monkeys up in the trees almost every day. Lots of wild life and beautiful flowers all around the house -- the house feels like it is just part of the natural environment rather than being built on top of it.

Montezuma is a fun place to go for a hike up to the waterfalls and a swim. The Cabo Blanco nature reserve is a short drive away and has so much to see. You can go on a fishing trip out of Mal Pais (end of the road) and catch your dinner -- we caught 7 tuna!

Roberto is a wonderful host and will go out of his way to help you and make sure your stay is perfect. He made the entire process of renting the home easy and stress free.

I can't wait to come back and stay at Roberto's home for our next Santa Teresa vacation.
Recommended for:  Adventure Seekers, Tourists without a Car, Families with Teenagers
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Playa Santa Teresa Puntarenas
Pa
5

A wonderful property - previous reviews are spot on!

5 of 5
Submitted: April 18, 2013 Stayed: March 2013
What a great property! Roberto was gracious and ready to assist us. He gave us a tour on arrival and called once to see if everything was ok and called us on the day we left to thank us and see if we needed transportation. The housekeeping staff was outstanding.
Our days were as follows:
Mornings - coffee, long beach walk, beach relaxing
Late morning - pool
Noon - lunch at many different establishments - Chicken Joes and Habaneros were our favorites
Afternoon - pool and then walking the beach at low tide
Evenings - dinner - Florblanca (1k north), Al chile viola (50 yards down the road), and casa del mar
- we ordered pizza from Tomatoes 3x via delivery, the margarita with extra sauce was great
- we ordered two ATVs for the week for our personal transportation and they were $100 per day. Well worth the money and a lot of fun. We drove them to Montuzuma Falls one day and had lunch afterwards. The store outside the gate was very sufficient for all of our needs. You read some reviews where people talk about the dust from the roads. It was summer with not a lot of rain. So, if you like a concrete resort with 1000 other guests Santa Teresa is not for you. If you want a memorable vacation come here.
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Adventure Seekers, Tourists without a Car, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children, Romantic Getaway
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Playa Santa Teresa Puntarenas
Diablo, CA
5

PLACE INCREDIBLE, OWNER EVEN MORESO!

5 of 5
Submitted: April 4, 2013 Stayed: March 2013
OK, we don't know how to thank owner Roberto for all he did for us...sending a box of Ghiradelli chocolates just wouldn't cut it. (Besides, they'd melt.)

First, the place: read all other reviews and you've got ours. It was Paradise! Our own pristine pool, our own beachfront, our own bedroom suites...definitely a perfect place for a large or extended family or group of close friends. With Melania, the lovely and friendly housekeeper, we were truly spoiled. If you like animals, a charming dog and cat or two wander in occasionally. (If you don't like them, they'll go away, too.)

The open-air living room alone is worth going for...I loved that tropical feel of the breezes blowing through. The house has so many interesting objects and artworks, the kitchen is well-equipped, the A/C in the bedrooms works great, etc. etc. etc.

But Roberto: there aren't many owners like him! He quickly discerned that we were clueless (working right up to vaca) and met us at the airport to direct us to the ferry. He even drove us to our rental car place! (Santa Teresa is out of the way, off the beaten path--Fantastic. But, unlike us, most of you will know where you're going.)

Not only did Roberto help us upon arrival, but when we were departing, we left behind one of our packed suitcases. We didn't even know it, as we weren't checking email, phone, or texts. Roberto tried to contact us. Failing that, the man arranged to get the suitcase to a small airport and then flown to the airport at San Jose--complicated. He drove to the San Jose airport to get the suitcase, and then met us at the rental car place with our it personally! Amazing.

So, for now, this is our thanks. Until we hit the lottery or can think of something as wonderfully unique as Roberto. Muchas gracias to him! We'd go back in a heartbeat...try this place out. You won't regret it.
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Adventure Seekers, Girls Getaway, Sightseeing, Families with Teenagers, Romantic Getaway
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Playa Santa Teresa Puntarenas
Chicago
3

Tips for the area and my experience

3 of 5
Submitted: March 18, 2013 Stayed: March 2013
Driving to Santa Teresa is quite the hike- I would suggest taking the small regional plane that lands in Tambor and then driving- The house is about 3 miles from the center of town. It was really hot when we stayed. The pool was great and the ocean is so close to the house. I would recommend that you rent an ATV if you want to check out all that this area has to offer. Speaking Spanish is a must. The house was clean and spacious. It has plenty of room for two families- So happy that there was air conditioning in every room. The housekeeper Mileania is there all the time. She will clean each day and seems to be on the grounds a lot. She speaks no english. There is one supermarket right across the street from the house. Prices are not cheap. Best to try try Super Ronny up the road. My overall impression of the home was good- The price seemed a bit much for what it had to offer.
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Families with Young Children
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Playa Santa Teresa Puntarenas
Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada
5

Simply Paradise!

5 of 5
Submitted: March 15, 2013 Stayed: March 2013
Hola!

Where do I begin?

“Milla La Maria” has something for everyone. Tranquillity with a book and a nap in a hammock, adventure with great tropical hikes, grandiose waterfalls and coastal outlooks which photos just can’t live up to, or perhaps you enjoy fruity umbrella cocktails while tanning by the private pool and cabana, or simply looking for some of the world’s most consistent surf to shred; this is the place for you!

My girlfriend, myself and 5 friends from all across Canada stayed for 6 nights, relishing every minute of it. The property is vast and loaded with charm, culture and all the comforts of home, with great Wi-Fi service to stay connected or research your next Costa Rican Adventure on your laptop or tablet computer.

Located near the North end of the main road in Santa Teresa, once through the large security gate the property is far enough from the main road and also from the beautiful beach that there are no concerns with privacy, yet the soothing sound of the waves rolling in is always within earshot. I must add that the pool and beach were utilized to the max as the sun was blazing every day during our entire stay. The house is literally a 30 second walk from “La Hacienda”, which is a great store for all the food, toiletries, and of course beverages needed to enjoy your stay. Just a short stroll or drive down the main road and there are plenty of excellent restaurants, pubs and shops to experience the local cuisine and culture.

The owner (Roberto) was very accommodating in setting up the rental, helping with directions, and making sure we were satisfied during our entire visit. Mucho Gracias Roberto!

One of my favorite parts of the rental was Melania and her family. Our first morning at the house we gathered in the main kitchen and a few of us prepared a huge breakfast for the group, and the cooks said “we did the cooking, the rest of you guys can do the dishes”. Then before we had the chance to begin to scrub a pan, Melania zoomed in and cleaned all of the dishes, along with our laundry, and the rest of the property. This occurs daily! Mucho Mucho Mucho Gracias to Melania and her Family for the amazing hospitality.

I absolutely recommend this property for anyone looking to vacation in Costa Rica; whether it be romantic couples, groups of friends, or families or any mixture. As I said there is something for everyone at this little piece of paradise.

Pura Vida to all.

Sincerely,

Shaun from Canada
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Adventure Seekers, Pet-friendly, Girls Getaway, Sightseeing, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children, Romantic Getaway
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