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Costa Rica vacation rentals

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Top-rated vacation rentals in Costa Rica

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Cabin in Monteverde
Private Honeymoon Suite Gulf View With Jacuzzi.
Sunset Hill is close to the town of Santa Elena, about 20 minutes walking or 5 minutes in a vehicle(A car is recommended). Also The Famous Monteverde Cloud forest and most of the tours are located 10 to 20 minutes away. The house has a fully equipped kitchen, Great for Couples! It has 1 bedroom with King size bed. The home is in the middle of a lush 5+ acre property, which ensures absolute privacy and tranquility. Honeymoon Gulf View Suite is an unforgettable place to stay with a Majestic View.
$80 per night
Home in Osa
A Splash of Coastal Elegance
Welcome to Casa Citrina a home full of crystal energies and passion flowers. A place to soothe chronic fatigue and generate some good vibes. Truly a holiday for your soul. Located at one of the most dramatic and unique places on the Costa Rican coast. The home is perched overlooking the Whale's Tail in a 12 acre jungle estate. Relax in the swimming pool or select your favorite essential oil and salts and soak in our outdoor bathtubs. Sunsets and wildlife with modern and accommodating details.
$395 per night
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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.
$181 per night

Costa Rica house rentals

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Home in Monteverde
Private Honeymoon Villa.
$94 per night
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Home in La Fortuna
Villa Jade, a volcano in your garden!
$171 per night
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Home in Atenas
Linda Vista
$96 per night
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Home in San Ramón
La Fortuna Mountain Estate - Casa Del Mono
$160 per night
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Home in Playa Grande
A unique dwelling at the heart of nature.
$110 per night
Home in Provincia de Puntarenas
Nooli: Pool, King Size Bed , Ocean & sunset view
$137 per night
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Home in Playa Flamingo
Casa Sunset at Mar Vista
$261 per night
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Home in Quepos
Villa Asteria
$300 per night
Home in Provincia de Puntarenas
The L Design Villa
$300 per night
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Home in Santa Teresa Beach
Panoramic Ocean View Casa Anna with infinity Pool
$230 per night
Home in Uvita
Casa Perezoso-Private pool- 800m from the beach.
$75 per night
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Home in CR
Private house |A/C| Big Secluded | Playa Chiquita
$49 per night

Costa Rica beach vacation rentals

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Guesthouse in Tamarindo
Guesthouse III w private pool and tub
$91 per night
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Tiny home in Playa Hermosa
Beachfront Creta Suite w/ private Spa plunge Pool
$114 per night
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Villa in Provincia de Puntarenas
Villa Laia - Santa Teresa
$192 per night
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Guest suite in Tamarindo
Guesthouse I with private pool and bathtub
$109 per night
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Hotel room in Tamarindo
Zen Garden Tamarindo - Adults Only
$100 per night
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Villa in Playa Hermosa
Boho Villa - Brand New 4 MasterBD - WALK TO BEACH
$412 per night
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Hotel room in Tamarindo
Zen Garden Tamarindo - Adults Only
$100 per night
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Guesthouse in Tamarindo
Guesthouse II w private pool and tub
$100 per night
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Vacation home in Quepos
Villa Calypso
$206 per night
Treehouse in Tamarindo
Stay in a Luxury Nest with Stunning Ocean Views
$295 per night
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Apartment in Santa Teresa
BRAND NEW - 5Stars Modern Studio suite at NALA
$85 per night
Villa in Santa Teresa
Villa Pompadour
$300 per night

Beach house rentals in Costa Rica

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Home in Quepos
Mountaintop Mansion Huge Ocean View Manuel Antonio
$499 per night
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Home in Quepos
Villa Vega
$257 per night
Superhost
Home in Quepos
HOT DEAL! NewJungle Home in Manuel Antonio!
$165 per night
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Home in Tamarindo
Casa Talia, amazing house 400 M from the beach
$284 per night
Home in Santa Teresa
New Beachfront House - Casa Aura
$258 per night
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Home in Mal Pais
Villa Ocean - 3bd house - 2 min walk to beach
$87 per night
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Home in Playa Negra
Junglelow~Private Pool~A/C~Fiber Optic Internet
$200 per night
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Home in Santa Teresa
AMOI Villa 'N' - walk to the beach
$165 per night
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Home in Santa Teresa de Cobano
The Green House-Apartment Mint–Luxury, Ocean View
$184 per night
Home in Puerto Viejo de Talamanca
47 Lagoon ~ Exotic Pool ~ AC ~Fiber Optic Internet
$288 per night
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Home in Puntarenas Province
NEW Casa Danali Stunning ocean view, kingsize beds
$207 per night
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Home in Nosara
Casa Lili - Peacefulness & Nature
$144 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.