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The Palm Grove from the Pool.
Surf, Swim and Play in Front!
Bananas for Breakfast!
Bedroom One.
The Sitting Room.
Home Movie Screen.
Our Beaches are Incredible, this is just in front
Pool Table
Why not have a Chef!
Learn how to Surf!
Who gets to sleep in the Venetian Parrot Bed?
- Bedrooms3
- Sleeps8
- 3 Bathrooms
7 Reviews of Property 337721 in Santa Teresa, Costa Rica
The Palm Grove a Beachfront Paradise! Surf Right in Front!
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The Palm Grove a Beachfront Paradise! Surf Right in Front!
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p337721
+506 88738303
Santa Teresa
Puntarenas
Spring break for our family of five!
Submitted: April 17, 2012
Stayed: April 2012
We've just returned home from one of the best family (three kids ages 9,9 and 12) vacations on record! This was our second visit to Costa Rica, yet first time in Mal Pais/Santa Teresa. The Palm Grove was absolutely spot on with what Anna (owner) has described in her listing! The accommodations were quite spectacular from the coziness of the casual spaces to the short steps out past the yoga platform then on to the sandy beach - perfect! We utilized the recommended private yoga instruction (most of our family's first time!) and having Ingrid, the cook, put together an amazing dinner party for 12. The location is ideal for walking out the gravel driveway to the Super Fresca or Super Maya and the darling Bakery a few minutes further away. Anna made herself available for any questions that we had and gave fantastic restaurant suggestions that we simply ran out of time to visit! Cooking was super easy and convenient in the open air kitchen and the private sleeping areas were clean and spacious. Housekeeping daily was a real treat, too! The open air downstairs space was fantastic for feeling the ocean air, hearing and seeing birds, iguanas, monkeys and much more! She reminds her guests to keep villa locked and valuables stored in the two safes - we mistakenly left our camera on the sofa while we left and sure enough, it was taken. Be sure to follow her advice on this note! Regardless of this incident, we cannot wait to return and perhaps stay at The Palm Grove or even one of Anna's other lovely properties! Pura Vida!
Recommended for:
Adventure Seekers,
Girls Getaway,
Sightseeing,
Families with Teenagers,
Families with Young Children,
Romantic Getaway
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The Palm Grove a Beachfront Paradise! Surf Right in Front!
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+506 88738303
Santa Teresa
Puntarenas
Fantastic beach house with only one drawback
Submitted: July 7, 2011
Stayed: July 2011
We spent three nights in this wonderful place. It is the guest house on a beautiful property with the larger, more luxurious "La Casona." Palm grove is built with beautiful wood and furnished with asian antique style. The owner has an elegant sense of style and the place reflects a sense of love and care. The owner is friendly and attentive. There is also a fantastic yoga platform on the property, just meters from the surf. The owner does yoga classes there and offers them to her guests.
The drawback for us was the kitchen. The vrbo description of the property says it has a "chef's kitchen." It doesn't. The place has a combination of beautiful ceramic serving bowls and plates and very low quality plastic kitchen tools. The stove was barely functional. And the coffee maker took 45 minutes to make coffee and was a low quality appliance. To her credit, the owner kept bringing other coffee makers for us to try, but there is just now way to justify this kitchen as a chef's kitchen. I could go on - no quality knives etc. All that being said, we made it work and enjoyed our time there very much. But if having a good kitchen matters to you, this will be an issue.
Also, the place advertises daily maid service and the maid did not come on Sunday.
The drawback for us was the kitchen. The vrbo description of the property says it has a "chef's kitchen." It doesn't. The place has a combination of beautiful ceramic serving bowls and plates and very low quality plastic kitchen tools. The stove was barely functional. And the coffee maker took 45 minutes to make coffee and was a low quality appliance. To her credit, the owner kept bringing other coffee makers for us to try, but there is just now way to justify this kitchen as a chef's kitchen. I could go on - no quality knives etc. All that being said, we made it work and enjoyed our time there very much. But if having a good kitchen matters to you, this will be an issue.
Also, the place advertises daily maid service and the maid did not come on Sunday.
Recommended for:
Age 55+,
Adventure Seekers,
Girls Getaway,
Families with Teenagers,
Families with Young Children,
Romantic Getaway
Owner's Response: We have spruced up the kitchen so vacationing cooks can indulge without fear. We have a new gas cooktop, a great electric oven big enough for a turkey as well as new coffee maker, blender and dishwasher. Nice new sharp knives too! The Palm Grove is rented all the time so at the end of the season things unfortunately sometimes get a bit tired (us included!) and if the guests don't tell us we don't know that all is not perfect. So we are grateful for the criticism! Pura Vida!
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The Palm Grove a Beachfront Paradise! Surf Right in Front!
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p337721
+506 88738303
Santa Teresa
Puntarenas
Surfers Paradise!
Submitted: January 18, 2011
Stayed: December 2010
La Palm Grove has everything you can wish for. I spent one week her together with some friends from Sweden and we had a amazing time. The location is fantastic, with awesome surf just in front of the house. The vegetation surrounding the house is beautiful and we had daily visits from curios monkeys and iguanas. Everything worked perfect. The staff was very friendly and we had no problems during our stay. I cant wait to get back next year!
Recommended for:
Age 55+,
Pet-friendly,
Adventure Seekers,
Girls Getaway,
Tourists without a Car,
Families with Teenagers,
Families with Young Children,
Romantic Getaway
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The Palm Grove a Beachfront Paradise! Surf Right in Front!
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+506 88738303
Santa Teresa
Puntarenas
What a great place!
Submitted: January 7, 2011
Stayed: December 2010
We had a fanstatic stay the the palm grove for christmas, and we loved it all: the house, the beach, santa teresa, everything! the house is very comfortable and in a very good location, the beach is nice even if you don't surf, and there is lots of lovely places where to hang out. i strongly reccomend it!
Recommended for:
Adventure Seekers,
Families with Teenagers,
Families with Young Children,
Romantic Getaway
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The Palm Grove a Beachfront Paradise! Surf Right in Front!
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p337721
+506 88738303
Santa Teresa
Puntarenas
Happy Times in Costa Rica ,Santa Teresa
Submitted: November 23, 2010
Stayed: December 2009
We spent our vacation at the Palm Grove. We immediately fell in love with the place. It is beautiful and cozy and you just want to stay forever. The beach is one of the most wild and exotic beaches we have seen. Surfing was excellent and the kids never wanted to stop. They became real "surfers" in no time. Even our 7 year old enjoyed the waves and was in the water for hours enjoying the big waves. We also took yoga classes every day at the beautiful "Shala" placed in the garden in the shades of the palm trees. If we didn't cook ourselves we went to one of the many restaurant situated nearby. Our hostess Anna was very helpful with bookings and guided us with insightful many tips. We will come back!!!
Recommended for:
Adventure Seekers,
Families with Teenagers,
Families with Young Children,
Romantic Getaway
Helpful votes: 0/1
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The Palm Grove a Beachfront Paradise! Surf Right in Front!
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p337721
+506 88738303
Santa Teresa
Puntarenas
Fantastic house..what a magnificent surprise when you walk through the front door!!
Submitted: November 16, 2010
Stayed: November 2010
It takes your breath away. You drive down the driveway off the road from town into paradise!!! Lush landscaping as you approach the house...then enter the large wooden doors which open into this vast room of comfortable white and very chique furniture open to a large dining table for many and modern kitchen and clear through open doors to the pool lit in turquoise splendor and gardens that run down to the ocean. Through palm trees the glimpse of white waves crashing and the red sunset draws you along paths to the beach that stretches for miles to right and left.. heaven!!
Recommended for:
Age 55+,
Pet-friendly,
Adventure Seekers,
Girls Getaway,
Families with Teenagers,
Families with Young Children,
Romantic Getaway
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The Palm Grove a Beachfront Paradise! Surf Right in Front!
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p337721
+506 88738303
Santa Teresa
Puntarenas
Amazing Place
Submitted: October 18, 2010
Stayed: May 2010
Loved, loved loved it! The perfect house for a family holiday. Right on the beach with a pool. Super friendly and helpful staff.. Already booked for next year :-)
Recommended for:
Pet-friendly,
Adventure Seekers,
Girls Getaway,
Tourists without a Car,
Sightseeing,
Families with Teenagers,
Families with Young Children,
Romantic Getaway
Helpful votes: 1/1
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