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Vacation rentals in Costa Rica

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Top-rated vacation rentals in Costa Rica

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Guest favourite
Villa in Provincia de Puntarenas
Jaspis - Achiote Design Villas
Indulge in luxury in tasteful minimalist villa designed by the internationally awarded Formafatal studio. This place is like a consistent cocktail of top design and pure nature. Casa JASPIS offers one of the most beautiful ocean view in the whole area, which you can admire directly from the bed or from the terrace with private dip pool. Our unique place consist of 2 villas. Each villa has a private plunge infinity pool, large terrace and fully equipped kitchen with appliances by Kitchen Aid.
Dec. 21 – 28
$934 CAD per night
4.93 out of 5 average rating, 58 reviews
Guest favourite
Villa in Malpais
Casita Silencio - Luxury Retreat- Malpais
This beautiful Casita is a private and secluded haven. Nestled up on the hill behind the fishing village of Mal Pais, it is a fringed by tropical jungle with 180 degree views of the Pacific. The Casita offers you and your partner the opportunity to truely embrace Costa Rica and all it has to offer. Visited by Capuchin and Howler monkeys as well as other wildlife and exotic birds. A truely unique experience! Silencio is one of 2 very private casitas ( casita Tranquilo) at Villa Brisas del Cabo.
Jun. 3 – 10
$552 CAD per night
4.99 out of 5 average rating, 147 reviews
Guest favourite
Cabin in Los Mesen
Unique peaceful cabin in the sky
Retreat to the rainforest in a cosy, confortable and modern luxury cabin, built to help you connect with nature and yourself. Enjoy your stay with a fully equipped kitchen, an amazing bathroom with a custom shower/hot tub and a one of a kind bedroom design. Explore the outdoors of the property with 4 acres of primary rainforest filled with toucans, lapas, humming birds, butterflies and other fauna. Beware, you might not wanna leave! Located in Venecia de San Carlos, 65km from the airport.
Sep. 24 – Oct. 1
$267 CAD per night
4.97 out of 5 average rating, 35 reviews

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Other great vacation rentals in Costa Rica

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Tiny homes in Paquera
Equinox Lodge ★ Breathtaking ★ Canopy & Ocean view
Feb. 26 – Mar. 5
$327 CAD per night
4.98 out of 5 average rating, 82 reviews
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Treehouse in La Fortuna
TreeTop Hideaway Arenal
Oct. 19 – 26
$228 CAD per night
4.97 out of 5 average rating, 59 reviews
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Hut in Provincia de Guanacaste
Unique and Magical Beachfront Bungalow!
Nov. 5 – 12
$915 CAD per night
4.97 out of 5 average rating, 92 reviews
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Villa in La Fortuna
Villa Jade, A Volcano in your Garden!
Jan. 23 – 30
$420 CAD per night
4.98 out of 5 average rating, 80 reviews
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Home in Osa
A Splash of Coastal Elegance
Sep. 13 – 20
$941 CAD per night
4.96 out of 5 average rating, 24 reviews
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Home in Savegre de Aguirre
Hidden Villa Oasis with Panoramic Ocean Views
Dec. 7 – 14
$904 CAD per night
4.86 out of 5 average rating, 7 reviews
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Villa in Santa Teresa Beach
Luxury suites w/Pool and ocean views 1 (Laloon )
May 4 – 11
$829 CAD per night
5.0 out of 5 average rating, 35 reviews
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Home in Dominicalito
Luxury Villa with Ocean View-Bella Vista House
Sep. 16 – 23
$613 CAD per night
5.0 out of 5 average rating, 6 reviews
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Home in Tambor Beach
Tango Mar cliff house with private infinity pool.
Nov. 24 – Dec. 1
$799 CAD per night
5.0 out of 5 average rating, 31 reviews
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Home in Playa Hermosa
Gorgeous 3 bedroom Villa - Picture Perfect View!
Sep. 25 – Oct. 2
$1,119 CAD per night
5.0 out of 5 average rating, 34 reviews
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Home in Uvita
Casa Mariposa your lush romantic private paradise!
May 1 – 8
$564 CAD per night
4.99 out of 5 average rating, 93 reviews
Superhost
Home in Uvita
Sana Vida. Beach Access. Discounted Pricing
Sep. 17 – 24
$977 CAD per night
4.93 out of 5 average rating, 72 reviews

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.

Destinations to explore