By Nathalia Romero Sanchez, Real Estate Writer | Published on May 25, 2026
At $1,950,000, this three-bedroom villa with an ocean view, located in the hills of Santa Teresa, offers an exclusive architectural design set in one of Costa Rica's most sought-after beach destinations.
The Santa Teresa real estate market is a confined and boutique area, with a very specific luxury real estate offer. The infrastructure and limited availability for ocean view properties with modern design make this property one of a kind, an opportunity for a Costa Rica luxury investment in an area of the country with the strongest resale values and real estate propositions.
Finding the right property in Santa Teresa is a mix of availability, viability for long term investment, and lifestyle goals
The infinity pool and terrace level, jungle view below.
Santa Teresa Real Estate: A Market Built on Uniqueness
Santa Teresa, a long dusty road situated between Playa Hermosa and Malpais, offers limited luxury real estate. High-tier properties with full permits are rare, yet the area's surf and wellness culture frequently inspires visitors to relocate to this special community.
The villa is located 400 meters up from Calle Buenos Aires, the road separates the main town, and merges with the mountain and private feel of the location. The road is still conveniently located close to restaurants, shops, and the beach entrance, having a good mix of both worlds.
Properties that provide unique features, unique locations, beachfront or ocean views continue to be some of the most coveted real estate investments on the coast of Guanacaste. Investing in a property with unique features in one of Costa Rica's most solid coastal offerings enhances its value and appeal for vacation rental investors. It’s about finding a long-term asset that will resist the value of time.
Modern Architecture in Santa Teresa: Design With Purpose
With a modern minimalist design, the home has a careful selection of building materials and colors, creating a cohesive design line between every room. The interior has different spaces and light elements that feed into the view. Minimalism is focused on simplicity, practicality, and use of the material, characterised by geometrical and clean lines, giving the property a modern aesthetic.
The minimalist design allows the view and nature around the home to be the main protagonist of the property, with the interior design choices embedded in the wooden and rock materials, which allow nature to take the focal point.
The villa features an open concept layout, combining the different areas of the house; the living room, outdoor spaces, and kitchen are all within the same shared space, taking advantage of the ocean view. The floor to ceiling windows and sliding doors connect the space to the outdoor area in every living room.
The home leverages on the amplitude and luminosity of the outdoor living spaces, optimizing the space of the rooms to the necessities of its residents.
The kitchen and dining area open fully to the outdoor terrace and pool level via floor to ceiling sliding doors.
Indoor Outdoor Living: The Terrace as a Primary Living Space
The pool, outdoor dining area, and sun kitchen are arranged to take full advantage of this, a space designed for living under the open sky, close to the jungle. The custom-made furnishing makes these spaces full of personality and function, integrating the interior design choices into everyday living and skipping generic furnishing.
The continuous flow between the kitchen and the terrace, being an extension of the inside living area, makes the transition between each room of the house unnoticed. Even though the rooms are all connected, there’s a sense of space for each area different than the others.
In a hot, humid weather like Santa Teresa’s almost year round summer, having enough room for ventilation and options for cooling your living space becomes an essential feature.
The home in full daylight, the living room, kitchen, and pool terrace read as a single continuous space.
Three Ocean View Suites, Each With Private Balcony Access
The upper level houses three spacious bedrooms, each with a private ensuite bathroom and each with a different view of the ocean. The rooms have an independent feel, prioritizing the privacy of each one of the rooms. The view is carried into every living room, having the nature surrounding as a design priority in every room.
Bedrooms with luxury finishes and unique appliances
Each bedroom includes its own private balcony with views of the ocean, as well as a unique building structure, where all the rooms are directly connected to the exterior. Through the use of materials such as teak wood panels, natural stone, and polished concrete, there is a distinct sense of elegant organic design that is intentional and warm. Each suite represents a personalized living area, with furniture being predominantly made to order.
Each bedroom captures the Pacific sunset through floor-to-ceiling glass panels and private balcony access.
Expansion Potential: The Flat Building Site Included in the Deed
In front of the property, there’s a level piece of land, which is unusual for the hilly terrain but can be leveraged on and has enough room for development. Currently, the owners have kept this open-ended and can use it as anything from a caretaker’s home to an extra room, or even more rentals or studios.
From the investor’s point of view, it translates to earning possibilities within one property deed. From the family owner’s point of view, it is a buffer area that guarantees privacy for the main house.
Materials and Infrastructure: Building in A Tropical Setting
Teak wood paneling, natural stone, exposed concrete, and round wood-framed mirrors are a material palette that improves with time.
The restrooms and living areas have a boutique hotel feel, but with more of a minimalist touch. The circular mirrors made of teak wood frames, the vessels for the sinks, and the glass showers all contribute to the elegant decoration and lookout.
In intentional luxury design, everything has purpose, from the interior design choices to the orientation of each element inside the house, compelling a living and breathing design. Every finish is consistent with the overall design language of the home, giving a sense of quality and cohesion throughout the property.
Infrastructure That Matters: Well, Fiber Optic, and 300 m2 Built
The total built area of the villa and outdoor terrace is approximately 300 m2, set on a 1,674 m2 property. The property is connected to electricity and high-speed fiber optic internet, a practical necessity for remote workers, digital nomads, and the growing segment of buyers.
In Santa Teresa, due to a lack of urban planning and structural deficiencies, one of the main challenges for investing in luxury real estate is access to water and private water supply accessibility. This property has a well, which secures water supply independence, one of the most meaningful infrastructure advantages in a coastal hillside setting.
Ocean Views in Costa Rica: Special Features Demand Premium Pricing
The infinity pool at dusk, the edge disappears into the jungle
The infinity pool is the heart of the home, with an edge that leads to the Pacific Ocean view, creating a strong line between the jungle and the ocean. The house surrounds the views, having an arrangement that is intentionally chosen for taking the most out of the view. Every room, balcony, and terrace point is set to the horizon.
An ocean view increases the home’s perceived value; ocean views represent a tier of properties in Santa Teresa that are scarce and prestigious.
Santa Teresa Real Estate: What This Property Represents
The real estate market in Santa Teresa has seen significant change during the past ten years, and a continuous interest even after the post pandemic real estate boom.
A small surfer’s paradise with a few modest homes has transformed into a highly desirable coastal region with the strongest expat communities in the coastal paradise of Guanacaste. Luxury hillside homes with breathtaking ocean views make up the upper tier of this market, and here, scarcity equals value.
Finding the jungle luxury residences in Santa Teresa means balancing availability, long-term investment viability, and lifestyle fit.
Property Specifications
| Location: | Santa Teresa, Cobano, Puntarenas · Calle Buenos Aires |
| Price: | $1,950,000 |
| Bedrooms: | 3 |
| Bathrooms: | 4 full |
| Built area: | 300 m2 (villa + terrace) |
| Lot size: | 1,674 m2 |
| Condition: | Turnkey · Fully furnished |
| Infrastructure: | Electricity · Fiber optic internet · Private well |
| Additional: | Flat building site for caretaker / casita / rental unit |
| Days on market: | 441 |
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