Luxury 3BR w/ Resort-Style Pool | Mal País
Our Property
Relax in a peaceful, private resort-style property at the end of the road in Mal País, surrounded by nature near the Pacific Ocean and Cabo Blanco Reserve. This spacious 3-bedroom apartment has a private terrace and access to a large shared pool with sun decks and a rancho bar. Walk to the supermarket, sodas, pizzeria, brewery, and pescadería. Highlights: Resort-style pool • Private terrace • Walkable location • Quiet setting • Near beaches & nature
Playa Mal País, Puntarenas Province, Costa Rica
7 guests
3 bedrooms
2.5 bathrooms
What this place offers
Common
- Air conditioning
- Cooking basics Pots and pans, oil, salt and pepper
- Dishes and silverware
- Dryer In the building, free or for a fee
- Essentials Towels, bed sheets, soap, toilet paper, and pillows
- Hair dryer
- Kitchen Space where guests can cook their own meals
- Dedicated workspace
- Pool Private or Shared
- Washing Machine In the building, free or for a fee
- Wifi
Bathroom
- Body soap
- Hot Water
Bedroom and laundry
- Bed linens
- Drying rack for clothing
- Hangers
- Room-darkening shades
- Safe
- Clothing storage
What this place offers
Common
- Air conditioning
- Cooking basics Pots and pans, oil, salt and pepper
- Dishes and silverware
- Dryer In the building, free or for a fee
- Essentials Towels, bed sheets, soap, toilet paper, and pillows
- Hair dryer
- Kitchen Space where guests can cook their own meals
- Dedicated workspace
- Pool Private or Shared
- Washing Machine In the building, free or for a fee
- Wifi
Bathroom
- Body soap
- Hot Water
Bedroom and laundry
- Bed linens
- Drying rack for clothing
- Hangers
- Room-darkening shades
- Safe
- Clothing storage
Family
- Board games
- Children's books and toys
- Crib
- Pack 'n Play/travel crib
Heating and cooling
- Ceiling fan
Home safety
- Fire extinguisher
- Smoke detector
Kitchen and dining
- Baking sheet
- Barbecue utensils
- Blender
- Coffee maker
- Dining table
- Microwave
- Oven
- Refrigerator
- Rice maker
- Stove
- Toaster
- Wine glasses
Location features
- Beach access
- Private entrance Separate street or building entrance
- Resort access
Outdoors
- BBQ grill
- Garden or backyard
- Outdoor kitchen
- Outdoor seating
- Patio or balcony
Parking and facilities
- Free parking on premises
- Single level home No stairs in home
Services
- Cleaning before checkout
- Long term stays allowed Allow stay for 28 days or more
- Luggage dropoff allowed For guests' convenience when they have early arrival or late departure
Accessibility
Neighborhood
Guest Access
Good to know
Casa Pez Gallo' located in Playa de Pesca resort with 3 bedrooms 2 of those with private bathrooms and balcony. The house has AC and fast internet of 100 mbs. The kitchen is equipped with a refrigerator, gas stove with oven, coffee maker, toast and kitchen utensils (such as plates, glasses, knifes, spoons and forks and among other things) The house has a washing machine and dryer. It has a comfortable living room and sofa bed in case of additional guest. The house is set back on the property and has a jungle feel with lots of wildlife. The beach is 25 meters from the property entrance. Walking distance from the property Mal Pais has a grocery store, Cafe/bakery, restaurant Tierra Mar and Pizzeria. From the property you can walk to the beach, Cabo Blanco reserve, Snorkling, Fishing and SUP paddle boarding. We also have ocean kayaks available.
Other Details to Note
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Reviews
Olivier
August 2025 · Airbnb
We stayed at Joe’s Playa de Pesca Resort for a month (July–August 2025), and it was amazing. The location is perfect — between a national park and the ocean, just far enough from the noise of Santa Teresa, but only 5 minutes away if you want to go. Everything is within walking distance: soccer field, beach sunsets, a small grocery store, and the fish market. Surf spots are just 5–7 minutes away. We went fishing with Joe twice — unforgettable! We saw dolphins, turtles, whales, and caught so many delicious fish. On the property, you’ll spot geckos, lizards, crabs, monkeys, butterflies, and many birds. If nature’s not your thing, you can always go to Miami 😉 To explore the Nicoya Peninsula, this is truly the place to be. As the Terminator said: “I’ll be back.”
Dylan
July 2025 · Airbnb
Hidden at the end of the road you can walk and get fresh fish from the fishing dock. Walk to some hidden beaches, relax by the community pool (All owned and maintained by the owne), meet other guests. Just chill. Just BBQ. Just relax. Your choice.
Paula
June 2025 · Airbnb
Mal Pais is a laid back beach town that is perfect for a family getaway. I took my kids, 4 and 7 for a month and we found a beautiful place and respite from our over scheduled lives. We flew from San Jose to Cobano and took a taxi to Joe’s place. I didn’t get a car and didn’t need it. We were across the street from a fish market and the beach. The neighbors are a nature reserve and a zip lining tour operator. There was a small grocery store that we walked to almost everyday and a tiny restaurant right next to that. We could have spent everyday in the pool (my kids learned to swim here) but we also tried the beaches and river nearby. The property is so beautiful and well maintained. If you’re lucky Joe will make pizza! Everyday was an adventure marveling at nature even without tours (horseback riding, surfing, fishing tours, etc). We were often the only people on the beaches. Santa Teresa is 3 miles away and has great restaurants. If you want a quiet paradise to rejuvenate- it’s here.
Dave
July 2024 · Airbnb
Beautiful spot at the end of the road. A short walk to beach, fishing, zip line, horseback riding, market, and pizza. A short drive to nearest town for everything else. Awesome pool and patio area. Super clean and well maintained. We were a family of 6. Kids loved it too. Joseph is running a tight ship, which becomes very evident if you go out on his boat and fish with him.
Dora
March 2024 · Airbnb
This is my second year staying at Joe‘s place, as always had a wonderful time, felt like I was at home. Everybody in the resort is amazing. The resort itself is beautiful.I will recommend it 100% ,so many things to do around the resort, the beaches are beautiful, people is beautiful is very safe is just Pura Vida…. Life music, excelente pizza and more…..
Beth
December 2023 · Airbnb
My family of five just left paradise at Joe’s place. We loved walking across the street to meet him and his excellent first mate Javier to catch fresh fish to come back and prep in the poolside kitchen during our stay. We all loved fishing with him (3 times that week and always scored!) and then surfing at the numerous spots close by. Santa Teresa is a little busy for us so we loved the quiet at his place but if you are into being in the thick of shops and restaurants they are only a few minutes away. And I have to also mention the pizza he makes on Thursday nights. Let’s just say it’ll be hard to go back to my fav pizza joint at home because Joe’s pizza is like nothing we’ve ever had before. We’ll be back here for sure!!
Cole
October 2023 · Airbnb
This was our first visit to Costa Rica and we could not have been happier with our experience! We had a month-long visit in Mal Pais, which was a mix of vacationing and working remotely with our small family (two adults and a toddler). For us, Joe’s space was exactly what we needed to enjoy both a peaceful and engaging experience. The pool on-site was a perfect place to relax and play throughout the day. There was a beautiful mix of plants and trees throughout the property that really gave a true jungle feel without leaving the property. If we did want to venture out we could literally walk across the street to a family-friendly beach, the local fish village, or a nature reserve. The location was perfect!
Joe and his team, Javier, Elena, and Katherine, we’re extremely gracious, helpful, warm, and kind. They truly helped make our visit as fun - or low key- as we wanted. I cannot say enough wonderful things about this group of individuals. Thank you for a beautiful stay and experience.
Cara
August 2023 · Airbnb
Joe is a wonderful host who obviously loves to share what is special about Mal Pais and his lush and peaceful resort. He was super helpful with arranging local services such as a massage therapist, SUP surfing rentals and guide, plus local restaurant and surfing recommendations. My 14 yo son and husband really enjoyed spending time together SUP surfing with Joe and the local guide Andy one morning. We look forward to visiting Joe's place again to experience more of Mal Pais and Joe's hospitality.
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