Pet-friendly vacation rentals in Playa Guiones

Casa Arena was the most perfect sanctuary for our family vacation. The home itself is GORGEOUS (both inside and out), quiet, private, and in a great location. We loved the luxurious design, pool, outdoor living spaces, and gorgeous tropical foliage in the yard. Beyond the physical beauty of the home, our favorite amenity was the Vacation Nosara concierge team! From the beginning of our reservation until leaving CR the team helped us with everything from transportation, dinner and grocery recommendations, booking a private chef (Esteban was fantastic and a highlight of our trip!), tour recommendations/booking, etc. The team was also very responsive. Any issue that came up and someone was there immediately with a solution. Everyone was so kind, friendly, and helpful making us truly feel at home. One week was simply not enough in this beautiful place. We cannot wait for a return stay at Casa Arena. Next time we are definitely staying longer.

We were looking forward a remote location to settle for some months. This was a great sanctuary to be alone and explore the empty beach. The WiFi was very good , even when other local services were unavailable. The neighbour made us delicious food when requested. A great adventure.

We had a great time in Samara! The book of local recommendations was such a nice touch - we loved visiting several of the beaches, restaurants, and stores. It was also lovely having the pool at the house to help with the hot temperatures!

Our family had an awesome stay! The house is in a great location in Nosara, very easy walk to the beach, restaurants and shops. Steve was a very helpful host, providing clear instructions and great recommendations. We would definitely stay here again!

This place is AMAZING! We came here on our honeymoon and were blown away by the beautiful surroundings and the attentiveness of the hosts. The breakfast provided was so nice, and felt like a feast! Even more enjoyable sitting and eating the meal in their outdoor common area, you truly feel like you’re just sitting on a mountain. It was lovely getting to know the hosts. They provided us with fun recommendations on things to do. We drove down off the mountain one of the days and took surf lessons in Samara! One evening we drove about 15 minutes down the road to eat dinner at Restaurante Teosinte (highly recommend checking that out while you’re in the area). Be sure to pay attention to their specific instructions on how to get there, those were very helpful. Especially having a 4x4 is very necessary. The hosts have created a fantastic stay in the mountains of Costa Rica and I’m so grateful they did and offer it available to be enjoyed by others! 10,000x recommend this place!

Excellent location, cozy and modern house, we would definitely go back, as the only recommendation would be to improve the entrance gate closure!

We loved loved loved staying at Casa Coyol! The forest was extraordinary and we were serenaded to sleep by the cicadas and howler monkeys. The bird songs were beautiful (recommend using the app Merlin to help identify types). Rodolphe was an exceptional host - helping us get to and from the treehouse as our hired SUV failed to get up even the first hill (*see below). The lodge was kitted out with high quality fittings and fixtures (we particularly loved the pans) but is a predominantly outdoor space so you feel very much a part of the rhythms of nature. Hope to come back - so very special. (* nb we hired a Hyundai Tucson or similar and were given a SinoTruk VGV U70, which was unable to get up the unsurfaced hills to the lodge at all. In retrospect would have hired a Suzuki Jimny – for similar price – instead! Hope this is helpful)

Emily and Florent were super nice and helpful, we felt welcome and really enjoyed our stay. The cabin is perfect, a nice spot so sit outside, a comfortable bed and a kitchen with everything you need. It was very clean. We really enjoyed the pool. The beaches are very close by, we loved going to see the sunset in the evenings. We can only recommend this place.

Amazing spot, a little hard to get to if you have a regular car however not impossible. a 4x4 is recommended but not a must. otherwise this place is magical and highly recomended

We really enjoyed the stay, Colton and Beto were very attentive to what we might need. The pool was very nice. We will definitely be booking again. I recommend it 100%.

We had the most incredible time at this gorgeous spot. Daniella was wonderful to deal with, so easy to get a hold of, attentive and great to chat with. Always had excellent suggestions and recommendations, she made our stay feel so easy and she was so accommodating. The house is very well thought out, spacious beyond what the photos show and the most amazing backyard filled with howler monkeys throughout the trees that greet you in the mornings and afternoons. Had absolutely everything you could think of needing for a relaxing adults trip. A 5 minute drive to the beach town of Samara, which was wonderful to adventure around, so many great beach bars and open market style restaurants with fantastic food! Heritage Bar was a favourite with some of the best burgers and Indian food I’ve ever had! Only 10 minutes to playa carillo. I wish we had booked this spot for longer!

We felt very comfortable in the beautiful casita of cally and scott. On the terrace with the pool opposite the rainforest and yet central in Samara and not far from the beach, you could relax wonderfully. And listen to the howler monkeys and birds. Even a hummingbird came to the property. Cally and Scott were super accessible. Her explanations regarding the locks etc. were simple and good. Overall, we found a few too many rules for our taste, but that also made everything clear. The decor of the house is tasteful, which we loved.

Great place to stay. Nice pool and surroundings A little bit of a ride or walk to the beach but doable Huge TV not that we needed but nice. AC worked great, which was welcome in the heat of the day Nice outside eating area Overall, great place to stay

Sherry and Larry were excellent hosts and very hospitable. They take pride and joy hosting their guests which makes the experience staying at airbnb extra special. From the onset, we were greeted at the door and were given a comprehensive walkthrough. The place was immaculate and the views were drool worthy. A gentle breeze on the patio was perfect to stay cool while enjoying the views in the morning or evening. We also enjoyed their pool and their place was fully stocked with all the essentials including beach gear to borrow. We can't recommend this place enough and will be back! Thank you for hosing us :)

Our group of 6 stayed at Villa Eden for 10 days and had a great experience! The view from the villa/ pool was worth the walk up the hill! Leonie was responsive, easy to deal with and gave us great recommendations. We would definitely recommend this place to anyone staying in Sámara, the location was close to the beach and lots of restaurants!

This was a beautiful place to stay and weve already recommended it to friends.

We had a fantastic and relaxing time in Samara. The house is very comfortable, with the best beds of our Costa Rica trip. The kitchen was well equipped, and everything was as described. The pool, while small, entertained the kids after a half day at the beach. Two things to note if you're going to book. 1) You may think it is walkable to Samara, and technically it is, but in the heat of the day it is not. 2) The public utility infrastructure of Samara is under strain, so expect blackouts and at certain times of the day a dribble of water pressure. This is a Costa Rica thing, not a house thing. We had a fantastic time.

Wonderful trip to Nosara and Caroline’s place was perfect for our family of four. We loved being able to walk to Playa Pelada, being right above sunrise coffee (a daily staple for us and top place to visit, even if you aren’t staying right above it), and being in a small community of 4 homes with a basically private pool. Tiffany was a great local host who was super responsive and helpful. We will definitely be back and would highly recommend the place to others.

The little blue house is exactly what one needs. Has a working kitchen, quiet, and best of all the beach is right there. It was nice to have a peaceful place to return to after busy excursions into the cities or whatever else. Felt like a home away from home. Would definitely visit again

It was exactly what we expected, because all the descriptions fully matched what we got. We were ready that the access to the house is not easy because of the tide, we were ready that the house would be small, but or was ok for us, because we stayed only 2 nights. And we DIDN’T want noisy restaurants nearby, so we got what we wanted, Thank you so much!!!❤️

We loved the private location and cabin feel of our stay. It was clean and had plenty of room. The location was very convenient. I easily walked to Bodhi Tree yoga center for a class everyday. The beach was a short walk also. The hosts were very responsive and helpful in arranging anything we needed.

Outstanding experience. The place has an excellent location, just minutes from the beach and many restaurants and amenities. It was clean, well-appointed for its size, and had everything I needed for a two week stay. Jack was very responsive to my questions, and even made some arrangements for me due to the extended stay. The AC might be loud for some (I didn’t mind), so maybe bring earplugs if that’s a concern. Highly recommended, and I hope to return in the future.

This is literally staying ON the beach in a casual, tranquil, local Tico neighborhood. If you love the beach and can imagine the convenience of having your house along with you as you enjoy the beach, then you’re likely to love this stay. You know what the tide is doing because you hear it and see it from the house 24/7. The peaceful sounds of the surf, rain and wildlife were our favorite part! Thanks!

We will definitely be back! Nikou is an excellent host who does his best to make your stay as perfect as possible. The place is very spacious and quiet. There is no Tv, but there are so many activities to keep you busy on the premises you don't really need one. It's about an 10 min drive to Playa Pelada and Guiones. I highly recommend this spot to anyone visiting Nosara!