$30–80 / day
ATV Rental
Most guests get one. Easiest way to move.
We coordinate with Michael Streik — trusted local. ATV waiting at the villa on arrival; daily and weekly rates. Bring a bandana and goggles.
The Villa · Playa Santa Teresa
Three bedrooms, an office,and a pool that holds a sunset.
A three-bedroom jungle villa above Playa Santa Teresa, Costa Rica — infinity pool, chef-designed kitchen, and a short walk to the sea.
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Manifesto
A jungle home, designed by hand, for the kind of trip that doesn't need an itinerary — only a hammock and a key.
Sleeps
6
guests
Bedrooms
3
4 beds
Baths
2.5
private
Office
Yes
desk for 2
Pool
∞
open 24h
06:42 — first morningA first morning at Calyx
You wake to the sound of the canopy.
The kitchen is already lit by the sun. You slide the doors open and the room becomes the jungle. Coffee, by the deck. The pool is still glass. The surf is far enough away to sound like weather.
The first time you stay at Casa Calyx, you spend the morning learning where the light falls — which chair is best at seven, which window catches the wind at ten. By the second day, you stop checking your phone. By the third, you know.
Orientation
Built for the cross-breeze.
Casa Calyx was sited to capture the corridor of wind that runs between the Pacific and the nature reserve. Open every door and the air moves through the entire home.
- Southwest
- Pacific Ocean — a short walk to Playa Santa Teresa
- Northeast
- Lush nature reserve, bordering the property
- Direction
- Cross-breeze, ocean to jungle, all day
- Sun path
- Morning light kitchen-side, golden hour over the pool
The Tour
Six chapters. One floor. Wind that runs through it all.
Scroll to walk through. The photo on the left changes as you go.
01
The pool
Chapter 01 / 06
An infinity edge into the canopy.
Private. Unfenced from the jungle. Deep enough to float. Stone stairs lead down through palms; loungers wait at the top. Beach essentials live in the cabana — towels, an umbrella, snorkel gear.
- Open
- 24 hours
- Edge
- Infinity
- Cabana
- Beach essentials
- Privacy
- Unfenced jungle
02
The kitchen
Chapter 02 / 06
Chef-designed, sliding open to the sea.
Sliding windows open the whole kitchen to the wind. Stove, oven, full coffee setup, blender, rice maker, wine glasses. Eat on the long wooden table outside, or at the island.
- Designer
- Chef-led
- Windows
- Sliding to ocean
- Equipped
- Pots, blender, rice, oven
- Dining
- Indoor + outdoor
03
Living & dining
Chapter 03 / 06
One floor. Two seasons. Open both.
The main floor is a single connected room — daybed, sound system, dining for six. Slide every door open and the room becomes the jungle. Books, light, and the surf in the distance.
- Layout
- Open plan
- Audio
- Sound system
- Seating
- Daybed + dining for 6
- Reading
- Curated books
04
The bedrooms
Chapter 04 / 06
Three rooms, cross-ventilated.
Cotton linens, A/C, in-room safes, hangers, irons. Two queen-style rooms catch the morning light from opposite sides — a third room doubles as a workspace with its own balcony.
- Rooms
- 3 bedrooms
- Beds
- 4 beds total
- Climate
- A/C + cross-breeze
- Linens
- Cotton, refreshed
05
The office
Chapter 05 / 06
Built for the ones who stay.
Fiber wifi. Starlink backup. A generator that holds through outages. A wide desk for two, A/C, a walk-out balcony. The 28+ night long-stay rate makes a month easy.
- Wifi
- Fiber + Starlink
- Outages
- Backup generator
- Desk
- Wide, for two
- Air
- A/C + balcony
06
The outdoor
Chapter 06 / 06
Where the day actually happens.
Long wooden dining table under the rattan pendant. Lounge chairs on the deck for the slow afternoon. The cross-breeze runs through the whole property — ocean wind on one side, the reserve on the other.
- Dining
- Outdoor table for 6
- Lounge
- Linen-curtain reading
- Wind
- Cross-breeze, both sides
- Shower
- Outdoor
A second look
The details, not in order.
What you don't find on the listing. Numbers, opinions, and what we left out — on purpose.
The kitchen · 14:00
Sliding windows open the whole room to the wind.
By the numbers
3 BR
2.5 BA
∞ pool
What's not here
No TV. No traffic. No notifications.
By design.
“What a vibe! Eating fruit and coconuts with the jungle trees and view of the waves, unmatched. The open kitchen with the sliding windows is amazing when it rains.”
Nicoles · Boston, MA · 2025-05
the bath · round mirror, vessel sink
Built to stay online
Fiber wifi. Starlink backup. Generator through outages.
- Office for two
- A/C in every room
- Long-stay rate · 28+ nights
into the canopy
Sound
Sound system carries to the deck. Outside, the surf and the canopy.
Wind
Pacific in. Reserve out. Cross-breeze, all day.
After dark.
A guest, on the record
“Great location in the heart of Santa Teresa but off the beaten path so very private. Watch the surfers below from the king pool while the monkeys watch you from the trees.”
Phillip · Los Angeles, CA · 2025-07
The spec sheet
Everything, organized.
The full inventory. Six categories, every number you might want before booking.
The Sleep
- Sleeps
- 6 guests
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Beds
- 4
- Baths
- 2.5
- Min age
- 10+
- Linens
- Cotton
The Connection
- Primary wifi
- Fiber optic
- Backup wifi
- Starlink
- Power
- Backup generator
- Office
- Desk for two, A/C
- Mobile
- Strong in town
The Kitchen
- Layout
- Chef-designed
- Stove + Oven
- Yes
- Coffee
- Full setup + beans
- Special
- Blender, rice maker, wine glasses
- Basics
- Salt, pepper, oil, pots, pans
The Outdoor
- Pool
- Infinity, 24h, unheated
- Dining
- Outdoor table for 6
- Shower
- Outdoor
- Beach kit
- Towels, umbrella, snorkel
- Parking
- Free, on premises
The Comfort
- A/C
- In every bedroom + office
- Audio
- Sound system
- Reading
- Curated books
- Bathroom
- Hair dryer, full toiletries
- In-room
- Safe, iron, hangers
The Practical
- Check-in
- Self-serve, keyless
- Security
- 24-hour
- Housekeeping
- Included
- Transport
- ATV rental arranged
- Long stay
- 28+ nights welcome
In the spirit of full disclosure
A few honest notes.
Casa Calyx is a jungle home in Costa Rica. A few things are worth knowing before you book.
- 01
Plumbing is septic-sensitive — toilet paper goes in the bin beside the toilet (common practice in Santa Teresa).
- 02
Not suitable for children under 10.
- 03
No TV — by design.
- 04
No washer or dryer on site; laundromat nearby.
- 05
Most guests rent an ATV — easiest way to get around town. We can arrange this for you, or a 4×4 works too.
On the ground
Someone's always here.
Casa Calyx has a full-time on-site groundskeeper and 24-hour security on the property. You won't see them unless you need them — but they're here. Watering the garden, cleaning between stays, available if something needs fixing.
Jano, our co-host, lives in Santa Teresa and responds within an hour. The keyless lock means you arrive on your own schedule. The combination means you get the privacy of a private home with the back-up of a small hotel.
Lookbook
Every corner, every hour.
Tap any image to enlarge. Photos shot in natural light, on-site, by Mariel & Jano.
Extras
Add-ons & extras
Things we'll set up for you. Mention them in your inquiry, or message Mariel after you book.
From $30 / person
Airport Shuttle
SJO or Tambor → the lockbox.
Private SUV from San José ($280–350, ~5 hours) or shared shuttle from Tambor's small airport ($30 pp, ~45 min). We book it for you.
From $15 / day
Surfboard Rental
Have it ready when you wake up.
Foamie, performance shortboard, or longboard delivered to the villa for the length of your stay. Pair with our ATV upsell to actually transport it.
$10 / load
Laundry
Per-load, picked up and returned.
We handle laundry on request — drop a bag, get it back same- or next-day, clean and folded.
Add at booking
Mid-Stay Cleaning
Twice-weekly housekeeping option.
Standard cleaning is included. Add a second or third visit per week for longer stays or larger groups.
From $80 / person
Private Chef · In-Villa Dinner
Chef-cooked dinner, served on the deck.
We coordinate a local chef to come to the villa, shop the market, cook a multi-course dinner, serve on the deck. The honeymoon-night dinner.
Request any of these in your booking inquiry or via Airbnb message after you reserve.
Questions
Before you book.
How many guests can Casa Calyx host?
+
Casa Calyx sleeps 6 across 3 bedrooms (4 beds) and 2.5 bathrooms.
Is the office bedroom usable for remote work?
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Yes — the third bedroom is a single bed plus an extra-wide desk built for two, with A/C and a walk-out balcony. Fiber wifi, Starlink backup, and a backup generator keep it stable through outages.
How far is the beach?
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A short walk down the mountain road — about ten minutes on foot. Most guests rent an ATV in town for getting around (we can arrange this); a 4×4 also works.
Is the pool heated?
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The infinity pool is open 24 hours and unheated — the climate keeps it swimmable year-round.
Can I rent an ATV through you?
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Yes — most guests do, and it's the most convenient way to get around Santa Teresa. We'll connect you with a trusted local rental on arrival, or arrange delivery to the villa.
Are there things I should know before booking?
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Plumbing is septic-sensitive (toilet paper in the bin, common in Santa Teresa). Not suitable for children under 10. No TV, no washer/dryer; laundromat nearby.