Isaac
Isaac grew up on this coast in a family of fishermen. He loves surfing and sharing his home, as your coach in the water and guide out of it. Kind, humble and always smiling, he cheers every bit of progress.
Signature Stay
Our full-immersion week, surf, movement, and the best of the jungle and ocean.
Women only. Beginners through intermediate surfers.
6 nights · From $2,050 per person
The full week in our world. A boutique jungle hotel two minutes from the sand, days shaped around the tides, and the same table every night.
A women-only week for beginners through intermediate surfers. Most women arrive on their own.
Isaac, his team of local coaches and guides, and Sarah look after the week, so you can try something new without worrying about it and find your people fast.
Women only
A small group of women in the water together, with Isaac, the local crew and Sarah looking after the week. Nobody watching you learn. Most people come on their own and make friends instantly. Complete beginners through intermediate surfers, coached at your own level.
A week that feels like home
Isaac grew up here. Sarah made a life here. You are not booking a package, you are being let into the Costa Rica we actually live in.
Every coach on our team is local, and so are the guides, drivers, cooks and small businesses we work with.
Is this for you?
You want to learn to surf or build real confidence in the water, whether it is your first paddle-out or your fiftieth wave
You want an easy, welcoming crew where you don't need to know anyone before you land
You love slow jungle mornings, warm ocean water, and days shaped by the tides instead of a rigid schedule
You want to share long tables with people on your wavelength, where conversation comes easy and nothing feels forced
You care about how you travel, supporting local coaches, chefs and small businesses, and leaving this coast better than you found it
You want the energy of good company, with plenty of quiet space to recharge, read, or wander off alone
A small, intimate group. Beginners through intermediate surfers welcome.
Your hosts
Sarah
Sarah came from Australia with a background in social work and mental health. Surfing, movement and nature helped her reconnect with herself. Warm and easy to talk to, she hosts the week and teaches Mat Pilates, yoga and breathwork, making everyone feel included.
What's included
Accommodation
- 6 nights at The Baya House, a thoughtfully designed boutique jungle stay with a pool and a two-minute barefoot walk to the sand
- Daily housekeeping, so the only thing you tidy is your technique
Surf
- 4 coached surf lessons with local guides who read this coast like a book
- Boards for every session, longboards, mid-lengths, whatever suits the day
- Wave-reading and ocean know-how woven into every session
- 1 personal video analysis session to watch the progress land
Adventure
- A full ATV day through jungle, mountains and rivers, waterfalls, hidden beaches, lunch on us, and the ATVs yours for 24 hours (twin-share)
- A separate three-hour snorkelling trip to secret spots along the coast on another day
Food
- Daily seasonal breakfast before you paddle out
- Cold fruit waiting for you after every surf
- 4 dinners together under the stars, a welcome dinner the night you land, another family-style traditional night, the cooking-class night, and the chef's closing dinner
- Lunch on your ATV adventure day
Two nights stay free, so you can go find your own favourite spot in town.
Cooking class
- A hands-on Costa Rican cooking class with Sarah and Isaac, learn how to make ceviche and patacones, and then sit all together and enjoy the meal together
Movement
- 3 beachfront Mat Pilates & restorative movement classes with Sarah, including a movement and sound-bath experience on the sand
- Sarah's beachfront classes sit between spicy and restorative. Real burn when you have the energy, deep release when you don't.
- 1 breathwork class
Content
- A drone session over the bay
- In-water photos of you actually surfing, not posing
Extras
- Transport to every included activity
- Airport transfers from the local airport at two set times
- Personalised recommendations and concierge support all week
Not included
- Flights to and from Costa Rica
- Transport around Santa Teresa (except for included excursions)
- Dinner on two nights, kept free to explore town your way
- Lunch (except on the ATV adventure day)
- Travel and surf insurance
In the water
Coached surf with Isaac and the local crew, groups split by level and boards sorted. They read the sandbanks and put you on the best waves of your week.
On the sand
Three beachfront Mat Pilates and movement classes with Sarah, plus a breathwork class to let everything slow right down.
A typical day
6:00 am
Fresh coffee and seasonal fruit
6:30 am
Surf, timed with the tide
9:30 am
Breakfast at The Baya House
Midday
Free time to rest, explore or nap
2:00 pm
Snorkelling along the coast
7:00 pm
Dinner together at The Baya House
Timings move with the tides, swell and weather.
Where we surf
The main beach here is a beach break that stretches from Playa Carmen all the way down to Manzanillo, with palm trees lining the sand and warm water under almost every sunrise. Some mornings the best waves roll through right in front of The Baya House; on others, we load the boards and follow the coast north or south, chasing the cleanest lines for your level.
Santa Teresa gives us room to roam — playful whitewater for first waves, long green walls when you are ready for more, and hidden corners where the jungle runs almost to the sea. Turtles surface between sets. Wherever we paddle out, your local coaches read the tide, wind and swell so you can settle in, feel supported and enjoy the magic of being in the water here.
You won't be on your own
Most women book this week by themselves. It's normal to feel nervous about it, here's what people ask us before they say yes.
"Getting here on my own"
Airport transfers are included both ways, we're on WhatsApp while you travel, and someone we trust meets you. You never work out the road to Santa Teresa alone.
"My surfing isn't good enough"
Beginners through intermediates, coached at your own level in small groups. Nobody gets left behind and nobody holds anyone up.
"Will I fit in with the group?"
Most women here arrive on their own and don't know anyone either. Shared dinners and long days in the water do the rest.
"An amazing group of women who started as strangers but left feeling like family." — Chloe, guest
Want to talk it through with Sarah first? Message her on WhatsApp
The Baya House
A boutique jungle stay where every room and shared space has been created with care. The comfortable beds, premium finishes, hot rainfall showers and thoughtful details are what guests remember; the shared kitchen, communal table and jungle pool are where the group naturally comes together. The beach is a two-minute barefoot walk away.
Veronica built it as a home in the jungle, and it feels like one. Rooms range from studios to two-bedroom apartments, there is Starlink wifi for anyone who needs it, and the long table is where most evenings end.
The largest one-bedroom and the premium choice: elevated, quiet and overlooking the pool and palms.
- Largest one-bedroom on the property
- Quiet upper-level position at the rear
- Private balcony with 4-person dining table
- Full kitchen with modern appliances
Choose how you stay
Private apartment
1–2 guests · $2,595 pp for two, $3,400 solo
From $2,595per person
Prices are per person for six nights. Final pricing depends on shared or private occupancy.
Pool, palms & shared spaces
From our guests
"My time at the Surf & Stay in Santa Teresa was so much more than a vacation, it was an experience I'll never forget. Every day was thoughtfully planned with the perfect mix of adventure and relaxation. From the morning and sunset movement sessions and delicious breakfasts to incredible meals, the boat day, and of course surfing, every detail was organized so we could simply enjoy every moment."
Chloe
@chloe_wilson3Get the trip guide
The whole Signature Stay week in one place. The house, the rooms and prices, the days and how to get here.
How to book
Fill out the booking form, or pick a time for a 15 minute call with Sarah. A $500 deposit is required to reserve your spot.