Family-friendly vacation rentals in Costa Rica

Wow! The house, property and view were all spectacular! Manu greeted us upon arrival and showed us around the property. Carolina was very helpful providing useful information about the area and local attractions. Check in and check out were very easy and clear instructions were provided for use of the amenities. The only regret is not booking a longer stay to explore the beautiful property. I highly recommend Linda Vista Green Soul and hope to return one day. ❤️

We did not want to leave!!! What an amazing location. Lots of wildlife and birds. The pool is amazing!! Will come again. Thank you for an amazing stay!

The house is beautiful, and spacious, the impeccable toilet, but it is a house for 6 people, not for 8, the room that they condition, is not suitable for a couple, they close a part of the terrace with curtains, the one on the front and the back are very transparent, there is no space to put things, it is a terrace, at night the garden lights that are on all night, they are translucent to that space, so whoever has to sleep there has no quality of sleep, it is also on par with the kitchen, so everything is heard,so that that space is not suitable to sleep and less charge extra for it, all the rest of the house is perfect for the 6 people, it has a great location, in addition to breathing tranquility x that is in a residential area.

Our family of four with two teenagers loved this place. The instructions and YouTube video were super helpful when we had to find this gem hidden back from the Main Street. The jacuzzi was great and they really used all of the space so well to create a little oasis that was close to the action but felt a world away. Highly recommend.

amazing place with beautiful views including toucans in the mornings and monkeys right down the street! very spacious and i honestly felt right at home. the host helped me by getting a birthday cake for one of my guests and helped us get home when the road was closed. they were a saving grace and made our stay worth it. thank you guys for everything!

This place was AMAZING! The pictures don’t do it justice. Magdelena had amazing suggestions for local restaurants and excursions. She was also very responsive and helpful if anything did arise. The place was spotless. Although it is not walkable, not was not the point of this place as we wanted to be as immersed in nature as possible. Obviously with being in the rainforest we did have bugs inside often, but from other reviews we expected that. Overall, the most amazing Airbnb experience we have ever had since using this app.

We had such a wonderful stay at David’s place — truly one of the best Airbnb experiences we’ve had! The location was perfect: quiet, safe, and just a short, easy walk into La Fortuna, which made exploring the town super convenient. David was an incredible host — super friendly during check-in and always quick to respond to any questions we had. You can really tell he cares about the guest experience. We especially appreciated the thoughtful little touches, like having the air conditioning running before we arrived and cold water waiting for us in the fridge. After a day of travel, those details made all the difference! The place itself was spotless and had everything we needed for a comfortable stay. We would say sir was even nicer than in the pictures! Highly recommend to anyone visiting La Fortuna — we’d absolutely stay here again. Thanks so much, David!

Lovely villa: relaxing with wonderful views of Arenal. Neighborhood was quiet and nice. Jason’s instructions were specific and spot-on. We did many area adventures and ate in La Fortuna - all wonderful. We also did the Sloth Territory tour after asking Jason for recommendations and enjoyed great sloth viewing and our local guide. Thanks for a terrific stay at Villa Mara.

We had a great time! The apartment is very comfortable and has a beautiful view It is close to attractions.

This was my second time staying here, and it definitely won’t be the last! I absolutely loved the beautiful pool with its stunning ocean view—it’s the perfect spot to relax and unwind. Everything was just as amazing as I remembered. Highly recommend!

The house is large and very spacious. Each room has its own bathroom and shower, which is very convenient for large groups of people. The kitchen is well equipped. The pool is beautiful and was my favorite place. The view of the lake is wonderful. There are many birds that visit it as well.

Excellent location and easy to find. Very good communication and flexible schedules. The house is very clean and very well equipped

this is probably the best kept secret on the Osa peninsula. if you are the type of person not looking for opulence but rather peace and tranquility in a more rugged setting than a lodge, this place is for you. there are no walls. therefore, there will be bugs in your house and there will be bats in your house. there are bug nets for the beds though. if you embrace the experience it offers, it's the best place you could go to in Costa Rica.

We had a fantastic time in Pavones. Casa Azul was in walking distance to the beach. The area is peaceful and beautiful. The house was very comfortable and had everything we needed. Very clean too. Kelly was a great host, very responsive, friendly, offered lots of suggestions of things to do. We were primarily there to surf but enjoyed the hikes that she recommended as well as the boat trip which she arranged for us.

Beautiful home with amazing views. Nice pool looking out to the ocean. Patio above pool was great for sunsets and more. Trail down to the rocky shore. Benches and hammock for realaxing at the cliff side. Private and secure with gate. Would definitely come back. Thank you for a memorable stay! Dimas was the best and very responsive!

Preston’s Airbnb was amazing. The pictures in the listing don’t do it justice, our group of 6 made it a point to make sure we were in the pool with a cocktail at sunset every night. Preston was very responsive, we decided to check in a day early because there was availability and he responded immediately so that we could enjoy the house for an extra day. It is located in a gated community with a 24/7 security guard. The surrounding restaurants and beaches are great (we loved Roberto’s for breakfast). Playa Panama is about a 10 minute drive, Playa Hermosa a 15 minute drive and Coco Beach about a 25/30 minute drive.

My husband and I took our first family vacation with our 2.5 year old son, and Pedro's home was the perfect family-friendly location. First, the home itself felt even nicer than shown in the pictures. The home was spotless, spacious, and included everything we needed for our stay. Our toddler was delighted by all of the beach and pool toys on the property, and the pool has a large shallow ledge that made swimming much more accessible to him. The pool was cleaned every morning by the groundskeeper who was very friendly. The property is fully gated, and we felt safe and comfortable knowing that Pedro and his wife lived on the third floor, and the groundskeeper also lived on the property. That said, our stay still felt private. The location and views simply cannot be beat. Each evening, the sun sets directly in front of the property over the ocean. Playa Hermosa as a whole was quiet, calm, and welcoming, and I'd argue that Pedro's home is the best property there.

You won't want to leave the spacious villa. The garden is full of plants and is frequently visited by wildlife. Katrin is super helpful. She surprised us with a fresh soursop when we couldn't find any in the store.

This comfortable and modern house sits near the top of the hill and is so special with breathtaking views and magical surroundings. We had a wonderful time here, enjoying the relaxed morning and chilled evenings on the terrace and the pool. Thank you for allowing us to stay at this beautiful place.

Such a beautiful location and the PERFECT villa for my family and I. The property is exactly as per the photos. It is maintained daily by Vincete (awesome guy and super friendly/really helpful). The house was cleaned daily at no extra cost. We had such a wonderful time staying here with 2 young kids, grandma and brother’s family. The view from the kitchen and outdoor area/pool is beautiful and never gets old. Would love to come back again!

Our stay at Antonio’s place was nothing short of amazing. Antonio was super helpful and responsive to all requests. He made our stay stress free as he provided awesome recommendations for a driver as well as a personal chef for my birthday. Cannot recommend this place enough! If you’re considering it for your stay in Costa Rica, do it. :)

Jessica was super responsive! like 10m from the best beaches in the zone!

The house and property were as described and expected and we were extremely happy with our stay! We were specifically looking for something outside of the typical tourist spots and Gary’s place did not disappoint. Gary specifically stated that the mosquito population at his house was low and he was absolutely right! Just a few tips and recommendations for other potential visitors. - The kayaks must be taken down the hill to the beach for each use for security reasons. We hesitated to use them until our last day for this reason but we wish we hadn’t. Gary made it very easy and he took them down on his car. It’s an easy paddle to some snorkeling and nice beach areas. You can avoid paying for parking and hauling gear. - there is a public road between the pool area and beach where locals like to park and hang out. Shrubbery gives visual privacy but you may hear music. This did not detract from our stay. Overall we absolutely recommend this house to others.

This is a great location with beautiful views of the coastline, and amazing sunrises and sunsets. Day two a family of Howler monkeys climbed by as we watched from the back yard, so cool to video. We enjoyed professional massages on the back porch provided by locals, definitely provided a zen moment in the lush tropical surroundings and it was very adorable. We had them come twice! The pool offered a refreshing break from the humidity. The hosts were very helpful in our planning process, and communicated quickly. The security guard definitely made us feel safe, and the groundskeeper kept the lush yards pristine. The location is within walking distance to great restaurants, shops, and outdoor activities, however we rented a car for convenience and flexibility. Snorkeling was fantastic! We highly recommend Playa Palmas for comfort, convenience and excellent scenery. Pura Vida!