Mal País · Nicoya Peninsula · Costa Rica
A gated hilltop estate with panoramic ocean and jungle views — macaws in the trees, monkeys in the valley, and restaurants five minutes down the mountain. Book the houses together for a team of up to twelve.
Secluded, not remote
Casa Kasbah sits on four acres of hilltop above Mal País, where the jungle-covered mountains meet the Pacific. There are no close neighbours. Scarlet macaws nest in the trees, howler monkeys move through the valley below, and a river runs through the jungle you can hear in the rainy season.
The breeze off the hilltop keeps the bugs down and the terraces comfortable. You watch the sun rise and set from the same property, all year long.
And yet you’re three minutes from the beach and five from the restaurants — a town of people from all over the world, which means the food is from all over the world too.
Together or separate
Rent the main villa, the guesthouse, or the whole estate. Groups take everything — five bedrooms, two kitchens, terraces on both houses, and no one else on the land.
Balinese-inspired architecture, an open living-and-kitchen volume, and a large pool terrace facing the ocean. Two king bedrooms, each with its own private terrace.
A separate two-bedroom house hanging over our own private jungle, with the river running below. Walls open straight into the trees, and the expansive terrace is the perfect place for an imagination session — or just watching the macaws circle.
Both houses, all four acres, exclusive use. Five bedrooms of king beds, pool, grass yard, terraces for working and eating outside, staff on site Monday to Saturday.
Where you'll be
A local town that still feels like authentic Costa Rica, sitting above the famed Reserva Cabo Blanco. Mal País has kept its pura vida culture while drawing people — and cooking — from every part of the world.
Down the mountain: Mar Azul’s quiet sand, the fishing village where you buy off the boat, the soccer pitch on the ocean. Turn the other way for Santa Teresa’s restaurants, surf and sunset gatherings.
The estate is reached by a private gated entrance; a 4x4 or AWD vehicle is required. The climb is what buys the view and the silence — and we can drive your group instead.
Guest reviews
One of the best spots in Santa Teresa — nothing to say, just pure beauty and pleasure. The view is incredible, the accommodations are just perfect. Not even 10 minutes from the beach and Santa Teresa main street. Restaurants, surf, beautiful people. Just WOW!
Our stay was amazing. The views were absolutely breathtaking and made every morning and evening feel special. The location was incredibly convenient, with easy access to everything we needed while still feeling peaceful and relaxing. The sunsets were truly stunning — definitely one of the highlights of the trip.
Incredible stay in Mal País! The house is beautifully designed, super private, and perfectly located near the beach. Everything felt effortless — from check-in to daily living. You can tell a lot of thought went into every detail. One of those places you don’t want to leave.
For teams
Exclusive use of both houses, a private chef, transfers from the airport, Starlink and fiber internet, and a jungle that makes the rest of it memorable. Up to twelve people.
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Send us your dates and headcount and we'll reply with availability, a full quote and a suggested plan for the week. 5-night minimum for groups taking the whole estate.