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Costa Rica vacation rentals

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Top-rated vacation rentals in Costa Rica

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Treehouse in Matapalo
Bohemian Chic Tree House with magical views
Top Location near so many beautiful beaches and adventures. Only 5mins away from Playa Grande's great waves for surfing and colorful sunsets. Open air, modern, tropical, atypical, natural lighting, breath taking views, built in the jungle and as sustainable as possible. Exquisite design and decoration created by the creative mind of Gaia Studio Costa Rica. Fully equipped kitchen, Fast wifi, plunge pool, A/C, panoramic views and relaxing vibes. Also, wine available for purchase.
$256 per night
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Condo in San José
Luxury Apartment in San Jose, 22nd floor.
Take it easy at this unique, peaceful, and centrally-located place in La Sabana, San Jose Downtown. We invite you to have an incredible experience in one of the most luxurious and unique places in all of Costa Rica, surrounded by a combination of nature and buildings. Is necessary the number of passport or ID for the automatic Check-In In any case you want to have some company or friends over there is necessary a minimum of 6 days per stay FREE PARKING FOR 1 car
$53 per night
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Home in Quepos
Villa Asteria
Brand new Villa for 2022 located at the top of Manuel Antonio. This villa brings you the most spectacular sunset in all of Manuel Antonio. This private and secluded Villa, places you high into the clouds, overlooking the beautifully. Our personal concierge will take the worry out of your stay by planning all your needs. Once you book your reservation, your concierge will reach out to help you start planning the trip of your dreams.
$309 per night

Costa Rica house rentals

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Home in Tamarindo
Casa Talia, amazing house 400 M from the beach
$290 per night
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Home in Quepos
TREE HOUSE, Manuel Antonio/ with great pool !!!
$95 per night
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Home in Quepos
Casa Libertinn "Casa Mono" 2 pers dans la jungle
$165 per night
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Home in Montezuma
Enchanting Cliffside Villa- Casa Cocobolo
$812 per night
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Home in Provincia de Puntarenas
The Rock House: Oceanview w/ Private Infinity Pool
$260 per night
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Home in Tamarindo
The jungle Luxury -Villa cimatella
$260 per night
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Home in Quepos
Ocean View in the Heart of Manuel Antonio
$116 per night
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Home in Jacó
🏖 BRAND NEW MODERN 🏖 Home #1 Seconds from Beach
$85 per night
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Home in Tamarindo
Casa Miel Tamarindo, Luxury close to the beach
$413 per night
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Home in Uvita
Casa Tres Arboles - Mountain- and Ocean-View
$190 per night
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Home in Puerto Viejo de Talamanca
Rainforest Paradise Puerto Viejo's Best Ocean View
$110 per night
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Home in Santa Teresa
2 Bdr in the Heart of town, 2 min from the Beach
$126 per night

Costa Rica beach vacation rentals

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Vacation home in Jacó
New Beachfront Modern Home LUX Bed & sheets #3
$189 per night
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Villa in santa teresa de cobano
Casa Meráki - Ocean View Villa 300m from the beach
$557 per night
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Apartment in Santa Teresa, Malpais
Amazing "OCEAN" View. Walk to the beach *3
$150 per night
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Villa in Santa Teresa
Villa Kaleo-Ocean View Luxury Villa PRIME LOCATION
$461 per night
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Apartment in Quepos
Free Breakfast | side ocean view | balcony in MA
$61 per night
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Apartment in Tamarindo
Lower Casita Catalina in Tamarindo w Private Pool
$195 per night
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Apartment in Santa Teresa Beach
Beautiful apartment, pool, 5 min walk to the beach
$107 per night
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Apartment in Tamarindo
Treetop Experience Apartment - Glamorous Oasis in the heart of Tamarindo for a perfect getaway
$148 per night
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Apartment in Guanacaste Province
Surf Shack Guiones - perfect beach location
$139 per night
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Cottage in Malpais,
Mambo's Dream Villa - Endless Coastline View
$229 per night
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Apartment in CR
Apart by Casa Aire. Beach - LIR Airpt. King bed
$110 per night
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Bungalow in Puerto Viejo de Talamanca
Comfortable bungalow on the Caribbean coast
$76 per night

Beach house rentals in Costa Rica

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Home in Del Coco Beach
Ocean view with private pool house: Isabela #6
$189 per night
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Home in Manuel Antonio
Beachhouse with Great Ocean View!
$126 per night
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Home in Puerto Viejo de Talamanca
A/C & WiFi | The Best Location in Puerto Viejo!
$95 per night
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Home in Quepos
Don't stay near the beach, stay on it! 2 Bed pool
$213 per night
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Home in Tamarindo
Villa Bernard luxury home very close to the beach.
$296 per night
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Home in Puerto Viejo de Talamanca
Full AC~ Fast Internet Luxurious Caribbean Getaway
$201 per night
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Home in Puerto Viejo de Talamanca
Casa Trinidad. Downtown Puerto Viejo
$66 per night
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Home in Puerto Viejo de Talamanca
100Mbps | A/C | Pet Friendly pvt Home in PV Center
$122 per night
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Home in Santa Teresa
AMOI Villa 'N' - walk to the beach
$249 per night
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Home in Ostional
Ixchel
$200 per night
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Home in Playa Santa Teresa
Stunning ocean view terrace
$141 per night
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Home in Puntarenas Province
New Beachfront House - Casa Eos
$312 per night

Your guide to Costa Rica

All About Costa Rica

Pura Vida, or pure life, is the unofficial national motto of Costa Rica, which perfectly encapsulates a laid-back way of life that permeates much of this eco-conscious country. This tropical Central American destination is widely known for its dedication to green spaces, sustainable tourism, and conservation — providing an abundance of land set aside for public use and wilderness recreation, making it one of the world’s premier destinations for adventure travel. And with nature reserves and national forests covering 25 percent of the country, there’s a commitment to sustainable living and accessible fun that’s ever-present in Costa Rica.

Costa Rica is also one of the most biodiverse places on earth, with climates and ecologies ranging from high-altitude cloud forests among active volcanoes to the Nicoya Peninsula’s lush beachside surf villages, where you’ll find plenty of eco tours and ziplining adventures. The country has pristine coastlines along the Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean Sea, each side offering distinct cultures, wildlife, and recreational opportunities — including surfing, diving, and horseback treks through the jungle. The capital city of San José is known for its museums — dedicated to gold, jade, and the arts, among other collections — and vibrant street markets.


The best time to stay in a vacation rental in Costa Rica

Costa Rica has a range of microclimates, and due to the Talamanca Mountain Range running through the center of the country, each coast has opposing wet seasons. If you’re visiting the Pacific coast, the ideal time to rent a house in Costa Rica is between December and April, when you’ll have plenty of sunshine and warm temperatures for beachgoing activities and exploring the lush rainforests. On the second Sunday in March, el Dia de los Boyeros (Oxcart Drivers’ Day) is marked with ornately hand-painted carts and a parade of dancers and drivers in Escazú, just outside San José. From September to October, the seasons flip, and the Pacific will be inundated with rain while the Caribbean coasts remain sunny and dry.

Because of this seasonal tradeoff, you can get away with renting a home in Costa Rica and spending time in the coastal communities most times of the year. However, if you plan on exploring the inland mountain regions, it is essential to visit in the Pacific dry season, as many of the trails and forests become too rainy to enjoy.


Top things to do in Costa Rica

The Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve

This biodiverse reserve of mostly virgin forest sits in the mountains surrounding the villages of Monteverde and Santa Elena. Although you can get a day pass for self-guided trips, you can also hire knowledgeable guides on-site to explain the dense high-altitude jungle ecologies that are home to jaguars, pumas, spider monkeys, and hundreds of species of birds and reptiles. For added excitement, consider one of the many ziplining tours or guided night walks.

San José

San José is the capital city and cultural center of Costa Rica, with plenty to offer in terms of history, art, entertainment, and culinary appeal. Museums like the Museo del Oro Precolombino — home to thousands of gold relics, figurines, and artifacts from the area’s early Mesoamerican civilizations — are just a short walk from the sprawling green spaces of Parque Metropolitano La Sabana, the city’s largest park, which contains the national sports stadium and art museum. Wandering San José’s meandering palm-lined streets is another way to discover the country’s culinary traditions. You’ll find plenty of cafes, high-end restaurants, and local eateries serving traditional casado plates — featuring black beans, rice, and a choice of protein — around every corner.

Montezuma

Miles of pristine white-sand beaches, dense palm forests, and cliffside waterfalls line this small beachside community along the southern edge of the Nicoya Peninsula. Set among some of the wildest tropical forests in the country, the village provides opportunities to explore areas like the towering Montezuma Falls and Cabo Blanco Nature Reserve, with its miles of trails through thick-vined jungles home to wild storks and white-faced capuchin monkeys. The warm turquoise waters of the Gulf of Nicoya offer excellent snorkeling and diving, with world-class breaks that attract surfing enthusiasts from the world over.

Destinations to explore