Sleeps up to 4 guests
Papaya Apartment
- 2 bedrooms
- 1 double bed + 2 twin beds
- 1 private bathroom
- Private kitchen with stove
- Living area
- Private outdoor space
Host Your Retreat at The Baya House
Santa Teresa, Costa Rica
The Baya House is a seven-space boutique hotel in the heart of town, available for private retreats and group stays.
Keep your stay simple with accommodation only, or add meals, surf lessons, local experiences and transportation. We help shape each retreat around your group.
Step 01
Meet The Baya House
A small hotel where your group can stay together, gather easily and explore Santa Teresa on foot.
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7Private guest spaces
3Apartments
4Studios
20–21Maximum guests, depending on room configuration
North Santa Teresa
The property is directly on the main road in North Santa Teresa, approximately 200 meters from the beach.
The La Lora surf break is around a two-minute walk from the property.
Guests can walk to cafés, restaurants, shops, yoga and Pilates, so a car is not necessary for everyday exploring.
Step 02
Where Everyone Sleeps
Use this room breakdown to plan who will share and who needs an individual bed.
Papaya · Piña · Sandía
Three apartments
Sleeps up to 3 guests
Piña Apartment
- 1 bedroom with a double bed
- Sofa bed in the living area
- 1 private bathroom
- Private kitchenette
- Living area
- Private balcony
Best for 2 guests
Sandía Apartment
- 1 bedroom with 1 double bed
- 1 private bathroom
- Private kitchenette
- Private balcony
Banano · Coco · Limón · Mango
Four private studios
Each studio can sleep up to three guests and has the same general sleeping configuration.
- 1 double bed
- 1 twin bed
- Private bathroom
- Mini fridge
- Coffee maker
- Air conditioning
- Shared outdoor patio
Every guest room has air conditioning, hot water, a private bathroom and high-speed Wi-Fi.
Room assignments can be organized around the group size and whether guests are sharing beds or need individual beds.
Step 03
What Your Private Stay Includes
Your group has all seven guest spaces and the shared property areas reserved together.
- Shared swimming pool
- Two outdoor showers
- Communal kitchen for group cooking and retreat chefs
- Large communal dining table with seating for up to 20
- Yoga mats
- Surfboard storage
- Parking directly outside
- Private coded property entrance
- Private room locks and keypads
- Air conditioning, hot water and high-speed Wi-Fi in every guest space
The communal kitchen can be used by retreat groups and retreat chefs to prepare group meals.
Step 04
Build Your Retreat Package
Your private stay is the base. Everything here is an add-on you can build on top of it — pick the options that fit your group and shape your own package.
01
Daily Breakfast
Fresh, simple breakfasts prepared at the hotel each morning.
02
Private Dinners
Relaxed private dinners prepared for your group at The Baya House.
03
Interactive Ceviche Experience
A hands-on evening making fresh Costa Rican ceviche together, served with patacones and other local additions.
04
Surf Lessons
Group surf lessons with trusted local instructors for everyone from first-time surfers to more experienced guests.
05
Yoga + Pilates
Private classes can be arranged for your group with local instructors.
06
Quad + Waterfall Adventures
Explore the area by quad with local guides, waterfalls and stops around the surrounding area.
07
Private Boat Days
Private boat trips can be arranged for snorkeling, fishing, secluded beaches and days on the water.
08
Local Adventures
Waterfalls, Cabo Blanco, horseback riding, ziplining, day trips and other experiences can be arranged depending on the group.
09
Transportation
We can help coordinate private airport transfers and local transportation.
Your package is buildable
Add daily breakfast, private dinners, the interactive ceviche chef experience, surf lessons, and more — on their own or all together. You choose exactly what your package includes, and you can change your mind as your plans come together.
You do not need to decide everything before contacting us. The private Retreat Host Guide explains every package option, planning detail and pricing estimate.
Step 05
How It Works
You can begin before every detail is decided. Tell us what you know, and we will help with the rest.
Read the host guide
Open the private Retreat Host Guide with the password we share for full planning details and pricing.
Share your plan
Tell us your preferred dates, estimated group size and the kind of retreat you want to host.
Review your options
We confirm availability and help shape the stay around your group and priorities.
Receive a clear quote
You receive a personalized quote before deciding whether to reserve your dates.
For retreat hosts
Bring Your Retreat to Santa Teresa
Tell us a little about your group, your dates and what you have in mind. We will confirm availability and get back to you personally.
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