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Tropical view Luxury 2/2 PH condo
Maria was responsive and very helpful..great host!we enjoyed our stay.the place is gorgeous!feel safe and quite..private beach and it was beautiful..we love it!we saw howler like 20 in one tree..and a baby deer,macaws.highly recommend..thanks!

Ocean Dreams condo at Los Delfines Golf & Country Club
An excellent place, the house was beautiful, very spacious. Rolando is an excellent person, very attentive. I definitely recommend it for families and pets.

Two Bedroom Apartment
We had an amazing stay at Luis’s home. The apartment is part of a hotel so you get the benefit of a larger space, equipped with a fridge and stove, but the amenities of a hotel (lovely pool, reception for questions, fresh/cold water and ice). The breakfast included each morning was wonderful! And I can’t say enough about the location - you can see the ocean from the living room and it is walking distance to great restaurants and a beautiful beach. Would definitely stay again!

Beautiful apartment with pool Vista Verde #3 Tucan
The puppy Coco is a sweetheart, it was definitely the cutest thing about our stay. The pool and the place are fine.

Nahele Lodge - Studio 2 - ideal for working remote
Really recommended! We had an amazing time. We loved staying with Johanna because in addition to being super friendly, she was very calm and flexible. The pool is free to use (no schedules or restrictions) which adds a lot of points, and the room is the same as in the photos! We will definitely be back, thank you very much Johanna for making our stay feel like home!!!!

Down by the Sea beachfront Apartment
Our stay at this beautiful apartment exceeded our expectations! It was so peaceful and private and thoughtfully furnished with everything we needed. Most of our time was spent sitting in the shade at the edge of the beach, resting and enjoying the sea breezes. Our only disappointment was that we could not stay longer!

Swell boutique hotel suite 4
Had an excellent stay at Casa Swell. Marisa was very responsive and had a great list of recommendations. Enjoyed the size of the condo, the refreshing pool and short walk to the beach.

Studio next to the waves!
Great location and space,it feels very private.
Waterfront house rentals

Casa Doña Luisa, Beachfront & Surf Secret Spot
Casa Dona Luisa is a beautiful gem with a semiprivate beach out its front door. It's located just far enough outside of Santa Teresa to be quiet but still centrally located to all the great activities. Maykol was a wealth of knowledge and beyond helpful in assisting always with any vacation questions we had. I'd stay here again if we make it back to the Nicoya Peninsula.

Beachfront! Villa Juana, Santa Teresa.
We had the best time at Richards place, and loved the location being right next to Rocobar to grab a bite to eat. The beach is amazing, we would definitely book again.

Beautiful Beach House W/ Central AC! Newly Remodel
Neil’s house is a beautiful mix of the sea and jungle! The house was more than we expected, it was beyond words. The beach was just steps away from the house. The cebtral location was perfect for many activities we planned. The local restaurants were a short walk away. Jenny greeeted us with a smile and helped us get settled in. I highly recommend this casa!!!

Oceanvista Villa 2 Santa Teresa Beach
Make sure you have 4x4 and book this place, you won’t regret it!!!!!!!

New Beachfront House - Casa Aura
Primo space in Santa Teresa and to be honest, the construction isn’t really noticeable. Highly recommend and Sophie is a rockstar concierge!

Los Cedros Garden House.
This house is an absolute gem 💎 Incredible quiet location. You are surrounded by nature and incredible trees. It felt like we were living with the monkeys. The architecture of the house is very modern. Very well equipped. We made good use of the binoculars to spot the monkeys, toucans iguanas and birds in the morning. The pool and its surroundings are stunning.. personally my favourite thing about the house. And so many pretty flowers everywhere! We were all very sad to leave but will definitely come back next year! Thank you for everything.

Surfhouse - Private Garden - 2minutes to the beach
Fantastic staff, wide outdoor, highly recommend !

Ocean front 3 bedroom house with a pool
What a great place Carlyn has. Completely private location just 30 seconds walk from the seafront. The house and gardens are beautiful and the pool is perfect for cooling off in the afternoon. The house is 2 min drive from the busier Santa Teresa and all the restaurants amenities you'll ever need. The housekeeper Ginny is super nice and helpful and was included in the price. I'd recommend this 100% to anyone. 5 stars!
Waterfront condo rentals

Beach Condo at Playa Carmen
Absolutely loved my stay here! The location is perfect—everything is walkable. The beach and surf spot are just down the block, with great food options and a supermarket right across the street. The condo was clean, easy to cook in, and felt secure thanks to on-site security. I felt safe and comfortable the entire time. Would definitely stay here again!

Best Ocean View Apt Pta Leona, direct beach access
Very nice place to stay on Playa Blanca

Beach Condo w/ Amazing Ocean Views
Very relaxing place to end a 15 day stay in Costa Rica. Very well located condo and with magnificent sea views. You can easily walk to the beach

Residencia Anita - modern beach condo with pool
The place met our expectations, we had the opportunity to walk to the beach because it is so close. Access was easy and there are shops (restaurants, coffee shops, supermarkets, etc.) quite close. My husband and I had a great time! Thank you both for your attention and prompt response.

Punta Leona, view and private access to Playa Blanca
“Such an awesome place! It had everything we needed, especially while traveling with kids. The thoughtful touches—like complimentary refreshments, and fresh fruit—made us feel right at home. Jose helped us with our luggage. Very thoughtful!!! Highly recommended!”

Best view in Sámara! Walking distance to the beach
The condo was beautiful, and you can't beat the view. Any questions we had were quickly addressed. The pool was really nice as well. You can't really walk to town safely because there is no sidewalk and it's a busy main road. Adults should be able to during the day I guess, we never attempted it. You can walk to town via the beach, the walk to the beach is easy. We would definitely stay there again!

Ocean View Punta Leona private access beach beach
What a wonderful place to stay. Bernarda was so responsive and helpful. I hurt my knee I may last night and she brought over some pain relieving cream! Just a gem. The apartment was spotless with a bowl of delicious fresh fruit and champagne in the frig to help us celebrate our 30th wedding anniversary! Over all just a wonderful experience! The view of the water was lovely and we walked to the beach everyday! Loved our visit and our nature walks at the butterfly house and bird tour! Just amazing!! We can’t thank you enough for your hospitality

New listing! Stunning views, fifth floor apartment
Great condo overlooking Playa Blanca with amazing ocean views and large balcony to enjoy it. Family enjoyed the pool and waterslide as well as the ability to explore the area on a golf cart we rented. Bit of a drive in and out of Punta Leona to get to restaurant’s and other activities but worth access to a great beach and view.
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20 properties
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10 properties are a good fit for families
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- Jaco Beach
- Santa Teresa
- Tambor Beach
- Playa Mal País
- Los Delfines Golf and Country Club
- Playa Cuevas
- Hotel Punta Leona
- Playa del Ostional
- Playa Santa Teresa
- Playa Boca Barranca
- La Iguana Golf Course
- Carara National Park
- Surf Bikini Retreat
- Diria National Park
- Vibert's Secret Spot - Surf & Fishing Charter
- Playa de Nosara
- Barra Honda National Park
- Playa Cabuya
- Playa Mal País
- Playa Cocalito
- Bahía Sámara