Villas in Pavones

The location is great, and the cabins are very comfortable. The AC is amazing and everything worked great. We loved having the pool right out front and seeing Toucans and birds and iguanas from the grounds.

Walking distance to the best surf spot around. Wild horses allowing us to pet them while eating grass poolside. Friendly and helpful as can be staff! List goes on...

Ted's place is incredible and feels like the perfect slice of Pura Vida! Getting to Matapalo is an adventure and the accommodations are rustic and open to the environment, so be prepared for bugs, monkeys, birds, sand, etc. Only the bedroom and bathroom have doors that you can close off. We LOVED this aspect of it, but we understand this isn't for everyone. Ted was very helpful in sending directions and we found his place no problem. Upon arrival, we were greeted by Ted, his two wonderful dogs, and some curious monkeys hoping to score our fresh groceries! He showed us around and immediately cut open some fresh coconuts for us to enjoy. The beach is steps away and you can even hear the waves from the jungle bungalow. Ted is a super accommodating host and helped us find everything we needed. It's amazing what Ted has done to make the property a place guests want to return to again and again! Matapalo is a slow-paced beach community and we fell in love instantly. The road through the neighborhood is not for the faint of heart. We had a normal SUV and faired just fine if we went really slow. If you like relaxing on the beach, hiking to waterfalls and waking up to the howler monkeys every morning, this place is PERFECT. There are a few resort restaurants nearby if you want to break up the beach-hangs. We highly recommend giving Martina's a visit (this is a local place, not a resort). All-in-all, we loved our experience here and would 100% recommend Ted's place to anyone who wants to immerse themselves in the natural beauty Costa Rica has to offer.

Right by the beach and secluded and quiet with great wildlife. Place has strong fans and good windows and air flow. Hammock outside with a sloth and monkeys in trees. Carlos is the best host ever and goes out of his way to make his guests feel at home. I had a back injury while staying with him and he bought groceries and drove me to places and after I scratched my car helped fix it and take me to a local body shop. His kindness and help will stay with me forever. A true angel.

Lovely house in the center of Puerto Jiménez Pascal was super accommodating and helpful.

Location, pool, garden around pool