Sunset Villa

Sunset Villa is a charming contemporary style home nestled upon a hill right above the gold husked sands of Playa Carmen. Apart from offering stunning views of the ocean, the vacation home awards guests an opportunity to witness the beauty of Santa Teresa’s natural surroundings and its wildlife up close and personal. Though perched ataop a hill, the villa is conveniently accessible to top surf spots and just minutes away from popular eateries, bars, grocery stores and internet cafes.  Bang in the middle of a tourist magnet spot, Sunset Villa is a great option if you are looking for basic amenities, ocean views, easy access to surf spots, a serene venue for practicing yoga and an action-packed nightlife.

Features and Amenities

All guestrooms at the Sunset Villa open to balconies with ocean, sea or partial ocean views and feature televisions with cable channels and kitchens (in the three bedroom Villa) The bungalow also features complimentary wireless Internet access to keep guests connected (yes you can upload all those lovely holiday pictures for your friends to see), and cable channels with free movies are offered for the guests’ entertainment. The private kitchen is supplied with a refrigerator, cookware/dishware, and kitchen linens. The private bathroom has a makeup/shaving mirror). There are six rooms spread across two floors.  The smaller rooms offer a single bed or a double bed while the larger room one queen and one single bed. Overlooking the beach, the larger room opens to a balcony and measures 323 square feet (30 square meters). Again it offers everything from wireless internet access to cable channels with free movies to a private kitchen stocked with a refrigerator. A stovetop and a microwave are also included for the guest’s convenience. The private bathroom has a makeup/shaving mirror. Other conveniences include a ceiling fan. This is a pet-friendly room. Extra towels/bedding, and rollaway/extra beds requests are also accommodated.  Sunset Villas’ wooden terrace is a great place to view the sunrise and sunset.

There is a relaxing pool amidst abundant greenery right outside the bungalow. Sunset Villas is not very high on luxury, wherein lies its real appeal. It’s a basic, rustic, back to nature type of place that is replete with tree house style rooms, relaxing hammocks and the signature greenery and wilderness of Santa Teresa. You have earthy elements like cobbled stoned walls, paved paths and wooden doors and walls. It’s an all open space designed with the intention of keeping guests as close as to nature as possible.  There is plenty of greenery everywhere including guest rooms and bathrooms (you’ll see potted plants all around the room).

Attractions and Activities Nearby

Top tourist attractions located near Sunset Villas include Playa Santa Teresa – 2.4 km / 1.5 mi, Cabo Blanco Nature Reserve – 8.7 km / 5.4 mi , San Miguel Beach – 26.4 km / 16.4 mi , Curu National Wildlife Refuge – 27.4 km / 17.1 mi , Tortuga Island – 32.3 km / 20.1 mi, Organos Beach – 34 km / 21.1 mi  and Guayabo Island Biological Reserve – 41.9 km / 26 mi. Guests at Santa Teresa can dine at the Buenos Aires Restaurant 30 metres away and the Pasta e Basta restaurant which is a mere 2 minutes walk away. Relaxing yoga lessons can be taken 25 metres away and surfing sessions can be arranged at a distance of about 2 minutes’ walk away from the bungalow. The property is about three hours drive away from the Daniel Oduber International Airport.

Phone: +506 2640 0670

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by Geoffrey McCabe

Geoff lives in Delicias, on an organic farm called Rancho Delicioso. He owns a real estate company (Tropisphere) and yoga retreat center (Anamaya Resort) and is enjoying the great Costa Rica lifestyle.

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