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Costa Rica vacation rentals

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Top-rated vacation rentals in Costa Rica

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Villa in La Fortuna
House of Views w/ King Bed + Volcano View
This exclusive and stylish property features gorgeous views of the volcano that can be enjoyed from anywhere in the house. Take a moment to breathe fresh air from the terrace and connect with the nature surrounding you, all this while you savor a warm cup of Costa Rica’s best coffee. After a day of exploring and hiking to the famous waterfall come back to unwind at the jetted pool and reload for another day of fun. Discover La Fortuna like a local while enjoying of privacy, comfort and luxury
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Apartment in Tamarindo
Lower Casita Catalina in Tamarindo w Private Pool
From this hilltop location above Tamarindo Bay, you will enjoy a panoramic view that is unbelievable. You’ll see what we mean when you get here! The brand new Casita offers a Queen bed and a pull-down Queen bed, fully equipped with a private bathroom, kitchen, and a small balcony with ocean views and perfect for watching monkeys in the surrounding trees! You will also have access to the property's social space including a breezy covered terrace by the ocean-view pool and rooftop lounge!
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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.

Costa Rica home rentals

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Home in Tamarindo
Casa Talia, amazing house 400 M from the beach
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Home in Quepos
Huge ocean/sunset view. Breakfast/concierge/laundr
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Home in Monteverde
Private Honeymoon Villa.
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Home in Nosara
Casa Lili - Peacefulness & Nature
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Home in Santa Teresa
AMOI Villa 'N' - walk to the beach
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Home in Tres Rios
Award Winning Pura Vida Ecolodge. Very Private
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Home in Provincia de Puntarenas
The Rock House: Oceanview w/ Private Infinity Pool
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Home in Jacó
🐚 BRAND NEW MODERN 🐚 Home #2 Seconds from Beach
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Home in Quepos
Casa Libertinn "Casa Jungle" pool privée 2 pers
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Home in Tamarindo
Casa Miel Tamarindo, short walk to the beach
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Home in Santa Teresa
2 Bdr in the Heart of town, 2 min from the Beach
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Home in Tamarindo
The jungle Luxury -Villa cimatella

Costa Rica beach vacation rentals

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Villa in Quepos
Tulemar Resort - Salty Breeze - Premium 2 Bedroom
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Apartment in Quepos
Free breakfast | Amazing sunset ocean view | in MA
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Condo in Tamarindo
Pura Vida de Gris
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Villa in santa teresa de cobano
Casa Meráki - Ocean View Villa 300m from the beach
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Villa in Dominical
Dominical White Water View, walking to the beach
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Apartment in Tamarindo
Treetop Experience Apartment - Glamorous Oasis in the heart of Tamarindo for a perfect getaway
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Bungalow in Puerto Viejo de Talamanca
Casa Corazon del Mar.
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Apartment in Santa Teresa, Malpais
Amazing "OCEAN" View. Walk to the beach *3
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Apartment in Santa Teresa Beach
Beautiful apartment with pool.
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Apartment in CR
Apartment. Workation - ideal. Beach - LIR airport.
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Apartment in Guanacaste Province
Surf Shack Guiones - perfect beach location
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Bungalow in Tamarindo
Ocho beach front Tamarindo.

Costa Rica fishing vacation rentals

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Villa in La Fortuna
Villa Heliconia, a volcano in its garden!
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Loft in La Fortuna.
Meraki Loft #103 Welcome Pool
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Villa in El Castillo
Experience the Rainforest from Our Hidden Gem!
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Home in El Castillo
Pie in the Sky 1. Romantic Cottage w/ Pool access
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Condo in San José
Luxury Apartment, San Jose, La Sabana, Del Lago
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Apartment in La Fortuna
Blue Village. Great views to Arenal's Volcano. A/C
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Home in La Fortuna
Green Paradise. Full House. Volcano view. Luxury.
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Home in San Carlos
Spectacular private house with Jacuzzi
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Home in Playa Bejuco
Ventanas Villa IV w/ Private Pool
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Home in Herradura
Fantastic Ocean View Penthouse in Punta Leona
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Place to stay in San Carlos
Villas RIGE
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Condo in Jaco
Jaco Central Condos-1 block-ocean-guest friendly

Your guide to Costa Rica

Welcome to Costa Rica

One of the world’s most biodiverse countries, Costa Rica punches above its weight with its ecological treasure trove of national parks and wildlife refuges. This small Central American country is a dream destination for nature lovers, beach fans, and adventure seekers. Rainforests, mangroves, waterfalls, volcanoes, and tropical beaches abound, humming with wildlife. The country is also setting trends in sustainability, surf chic, and farm-to-table dining.

In Costa Rica’s Central Valley, dotted with moonscape volcanic craters, Quetzales National Park is home to the eponymous red-and-green bird. The forests, lakes, and rivers of the Northern Plains provide sanctuary for water birds, reptiles, and mammals, while the Sarapiquí area shelters the endangered great green macaw. On the country’s western coast, Monteverde is the archetypal cloud forest, dotted with zip lines and hiking trails. Central Pacific beaches sparkle with turquoise waters, and the South Pacific region is frequented by whales and dolphins. To the east, on the less-developed Caribbean coast, the Old Port of Talamanca is a colourful beach town worth exploring.


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

The climate in Costa Rica is tropical all year round, with the summer (dry season) from December to April, and the winter (rainy season) from May to November, but expect frequent downpours, even in the dry season. Landscapes are greenest in winter, when sunny mornings can segue into tropical afternoon showers. December to March is the busiest time, with school holidays running mid-December to mid-February.

February is the start of the nesting season for the quetzales in the cloud forests, and Semana Santa (Holy Week) is celebrated over the Easter weekend with elaborate religious processions. Rafting rivers peak in July and August, and September and October are the best times to visit the Caribbean coast. Some Pacific Coast restaurants close in late September and October, when the rain is at its heaviest. November, April, and May are perhaps the best months, when the rains aren’t at their height, the land is green, and there are fewer visitors.


Top things to do in Costa Rica

Poás Volcano

Consider eschewing the oft-visited Arenal Volcano for the much older Poás Volcano in the Alajuela district. One of five active volcanoes in Costa Rica, Poás has one inert crater and one that’s highly volatile. A green, rain-fed sulfuric lake bubbles ominously down below, while eruptions can reach heights of 250 metres. A wheelchair-accessible visitor centre and small museum guide you through the action.

Corcovado National Park

One of the crown jewels in Costa Rica’s network of protected parks is this beautiful, remote spot on the wild Osa Peninsula. Major ecosystems range from lowland rainforest to mangrove swamp, and the golden coconut palm-lined beaches are deserted. Many endangered plant and animal species lurk here, including jaguars, scarlet macaws, harpy eagles, and red-backed squirrel monkeys. Don’t forget your boots — there are lots of snakes.

Santa Teresa

A small, sleepy fishing village turned boho surf mecca on the western edge of the Nicoya Peninsula, this Pacific beach town is blessed with consistent offshore winds. For non-surfers, there’s fishing, scuba diving, kite surfing, and a healthy dollop of yoga and innovative dining. Forest trails, waterfalls, and wildlife are on the doorstep, too.