Sea Song House

Upbeat Beach Bungalow

With its sliding back façade opening out to an enclosed yard, gleaming pool, wooden sun deck and cool, hookah-tent-inspired pavilion, this home is all about sharing the good vibrations and positive energy of sand, sun, and surf.

Walking distance from the heart of Santa Teresa, with its famed surf breaks, local food focus, and health- and wellness-centered vibe, the single-story bungalow is a feel good retreat of bright white walls and tropical wood accents. Oversized glass sliders on its backside blur the boundaries between indoors and out, while bathroom rain showers catch you in a tropical downfall. The easy, breezy décor is spare and serene, and musical instruments are on hand for happy strumming and humming as you unwind.

AROUND

The home offers beach access on foot, though an ATV rental is recommended for exploring the area. Surrounded by tropical vegetation, the home is a nature lover’s dream spot where howler monkeys sound at night, vivid birds perch nearby, and the lively surf beach rolls beyond. Known for its laid-back vibes and big waves, Santa Teresa was once a quiet, if industrious, fishing village. Now a happening tropical outpost and world-class surfing destination, the town offers family-run cafes and beach taverns, creative restaurants and cocktail bars on its unpopulated sands accented by colorful, cabana-lined streets. Shops range from the designer to the low-key and kitsch, and the town is home to a thriving alternative lifestyle and wellness community of yogis, seekers, athletes, expats and sun worshippers who come to soak up the pura vida local life. 

Santa Teresa’s beaches attract expert surfers and it’s a great launch spot for beginners, too, with its warm tropical waters and constant waves that make it ideal for learning. The area is also a great place for hikers, who can explore the Cabo Blanco Nature Reserve, where guided tours lead through the lush rainforest to discover a dizzying variety of flora and fauna. A rainforest canopy tour to the Montezuma Waterfalls is the spot to grab a post-tour swim and visit the village of Montezuma. Kayaking is available in the Curu Wildlife Refuge, a mangrove ecosystem of calm bays teeming with vegetation and wildlife.

LOCATION

Santa Teresa, Puntarenas Province, Costa Rica. Nearest airport: San Jose or Liberia, both accessible by a 25-minute flights to Tambor and a connecting 45-minute drive

BEST TIME TO VISIT: Year-round, with October the rainiest month