Villa Temenos - A Sanctuary, Renewal, A Return To One's Self...

Dominical, Puntarenas
$498 avg/night Minimum Stay 5 Nights
Bed 2

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Bath 2

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Sleep 4

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Night 5 nights

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Perched in a hillside jungle, 300 feet above the gleaming Pacific Ocean is Villa Temenos. A private retreat designed to accommodate up to 4 guests total, 2 guests each in their own private “Palapa”. Surround yourselves in modern tropical luxury while experiencing the beauty and adventure of Costa Rica.

The compound consists of 2 tropical modern style thatched roof Palapas with Balinese flare. Each Thatched roof palapa is designed to accommodate 2 in a luxurious bedroom, with a king bed, and bath opening to ocean views and nature on all sides. The woods have been hand selected down to picking the trees to bring in rich native woods while keeping clean, contemporary lines. Cool Columbian limestone floor tiles and Sandstone carvings brought in from Bali add elegant but tropical accents to each palapa.

Since the villa has 2 identical bedrooms and bathrooms each in separate palapas (buildings) and the property is often rented by a couple, the base rate is for only the upper palapa. There is a small fee of $25 per night/ per guest added for the second palapa. This is indicated on Vrbo when you add the number of guests. The villa is perfect for 2 couples offering a similar experience with privacy. Regardless of the number of guests renting, you are the only guests at the villa.

The upper palapa is two stories with an open living room on the first floor and a bedroom on the second. Also here are is a powder room and full-size laundry. A wall of rich wood louvers doors slide away to provide you with a small kitchen comprised of a refrigerator, two-burner stove microwave and sink. It's a casual setting to prepare breakfast and lunch or evening cocktails before heading out to one of our local eateries for dinner.

Leading out from the outdoor living area is a spectacular 40’ infinity swimming pool with an 8’ waterfall. The pool provides several different areas with-in it to swim or relax on one of the benches or shallow lounge areas. Multiple terraces provide different areas to sun and dine all while overlooking the beautiful ocean below and jungle above. Step through the pool across a sandstone walkway to the Indonesian Pavilion or 'Bale'. A perfect place to read, relax or meditate...and that’s just what we want you to do!

As the house is perched on a hill, there is a series of stairs and bridges to lead you up to the main living and pool area, 50 steps in all. Along the way, you get views of the magnificent gardens, full of tropical plants, as well as the great ocean views. One of the first focal points you see is the base of the bale adorned in river rock with a beautiful sandstone carving of Heliconias and Plumerias brought from Bali. Then, placed in the middle of the
garden, you enter through a set of antique Indonesian doors which gives you the first real views of the palapas.

Once up at the house, you can enjoy the tranquility of the surroundings and spectacular views of the Pacific Ocean. It's not unheard of to see migrating whales, dolphins, and the birds and butterflies are amazing! Toucans pass through routinely. If it’s not the birds chattering you hear, it's the ocean waves providing a constant concert of sounds.

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Feature Features

  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • BEACH

    Beach Towels Near The Beach
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Not Reported (host Has Not Indicated Whether There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property; Consider Bringing A Portable Detector) Deadbolt Lock Fire Extinguisher First Aid Kit Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    2 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 1200 Sq Ft (111 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Electric Kettle Kitchen Island Microwave Oven Paper Towels Refrigerator Stovetop
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Car Required Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Balcony Barbecue Grill Fenced Yard Garden Outdoor Furniture Terrace
  • POOL/SPA

    Fence Around The Pool Infinity Pool Private Pool
  • BATHROOMS

    2.5 Bathrooms Hair Dryer Shampoo Shower Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Birdwatching Nearby Ecotours Nearby Fishing Nearby Hiking Nearby Horse Riding Nearby Power Boating Nearby Scuba Diving Nearby Snorkeling Nearby Swimming Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Stereo
  • LIVING SPACES

    Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Dinnerware
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    Near A Hospital
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board Safe
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 03:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 10:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 4

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Review Review

  • stephen n.

    Submitted Jan 17, 2026

    Stayed Jan 10, 2026

    Host was great and had communicated well. Guidebook was a big plus. The Villa was very nice and convenient to town. I would come back again.

  • oleg g.

    Submitted Nov 14, 2025

    Stayed Oct 22, 2025

    We had a wonderful stay at this villa — it truly feels like a sanctuary.The location is absolutely stunning, the views are breathtaking, and the entire place is designed with so much taste and attention to detail. Everything looked even better in real life than in the photos.We enjoyed the peaceful atmosphere, the nature around us, and the beautiful aesthetics of the villa. It’s a truly magical and relaxing place.The only small downsides were the cold pool and the presence of ants, but overall it didn’t ruin our experience.We still loved our stay and would happily return — the place is truly paradise

  • Amanda N.

    Submitted Mar 23, 2025

    Stayed Mar 16, 2025

    We arrived to an unexpected fabulous Balinese treehouse. We loved that we had privacy and that our 13 year old had their own casita as well. This would be an ideal place to stay for two couples or a small family but with an older child like us who needs some space. Restaurants close by and the most beautiful beaches!

  • Laurie M.

    Submitted Jan 18, 2025

    Stayed Jan 12, 2025

    Six days lounging around the pool and walking on the beautiful beach below. Lots of Toucans in the trees. Walked up from the beach ONCE, then drove all other times, to nearby Dominical for lunches etc. Highly recommended.

  • Angie B.

    Submitted Feb 7, 2024

    Stayed Feb 2, 2024

    Amazing location just up from Playa Dominical. The waterfall pool was refreshing and a must to keep cool in the heat. Walking to the beach is a hike and good for some exercise. I didn’t realize the house kitchen was outside. Pictures online were a little deceiving. The bugs were annoying especially in the lower bungalow. Not sure how they were getting in but they were everywhere. Top bungalow was free from any bugs. Henry the caretaker was awesome at helping us get our bags up and down. He kept the grounds clean too. It was a delightful stay and we were so sad to say goodbye. We wish we would have booked a whole week here. Thanks for a great stay in Costa Rica.

  • J G.

    Submitted Dec 12, 2023

    Stayed Nov 19, 2023

    Our stay at Villa Temenos was wonderful. The location near Dominical was just close enough to the basic services we needed but far enough away for us to feel we had escaped to paradise. I was a little nervous about the weather in late November but it was very nice. There were a few short rain showers on just a few days. The private airport transfer from SJO was easy and relaxing. Amanda J. arranged to have a rental car delivered to the villa and that handoff was easy. The Villa is very well cared for and Henry very welcoming. Amanda continued to help us schedule some activities throughout the trip and her recommendations were great.

  • Matthew C.

    Submitted Nov 15, 2023

    Stayed Nov 8, 2023

    Absolutely amazing property. Loved it and the entire area.

  • Ben C.

    Submitted May 21, 2023

    Stayed May 15, 2023

    My family just returned from a wonderful stay in Dominical, Costa Rica for a family vacation and surf trip! Villa Temenos is a property that will not disappoint. Dean (owner) was easy to reach and quick to respond to questions. He provides a phenomenal guidebook for guests. Definitely read it, as it provides everything you need to know for a well-planned, memorable trip. (Fuego, a restaurant recommendation in Dominical, turned out to be a favorite - the staff were super friendly, the food was amazing, and the fresh-brewed beer was a hit!) Henry (the care-taker at the villa) is an absolute gem! He was so friendly (as are all the people we met in Costa Rica) and helpful. He went above and beyond during our stay! The property is amazing and gorgeous - way to go, Henry! We tend to have very high expectations and have often been disappointed in other VRBO properties we have rented. BUT, Villa Temenos exceeded our expectations - from the high-end wood work and architecture, the location and view, the beautifully appointed spaces, the pristine pool, and the impeccably maintained grounds! If you want to enjoy the truly beautiful nature that Costa Rica has to offer, we recommend a stay at Villa Temenos in Dominical!

  • Miriam G.

    Submitted Mar 25, 2023

    Stayed Mar 18, 2023

    Villa Temenos is a spectacular property, just as advertised. It was perfect for our family of four. Dean is an excellent host and Henry, the property manager, is kind, reliable, and responsive. We would definitely return!

  • Lee N.

    Submitted Mar 11, 2023

    Stayed Mar 3, 2023

    We really enjoyed the whole experience of staying at Villa Temenos! We loved the architectural design of the houses, the pool and thatched bale. The view down to the beach and the clean waves Is stunning. The small tourist town of Dominical is a minute away with its shops and restaurants but you you wont see it or hear it from the property, just the sounds of the birds and the sea.

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