Costa Rica vacation rentals

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Costa Rica house rentals

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Home in Provincia de Puntarenas
The Rock House: Oceanview w/ Private Infinity Pool
Jun 3 – 10
$244 per night
4.91 out of 5 average rating, 129 reviews
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Home in Uvita, Osa
Stunning Casa Mar y Selva
Oct 3 – 10
$311 per night
4.94 out of 5 average rating, 150 reviews
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Home in Quepos
Casa Libertinn "Casa Mono" 2 pers dans la jungle
Dec 14 – 21
$165 per night
4.98 out of 5 average rating, 119 reviews
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Home in San Isidro de El General
Casa Luz
May 19 – 26
$135 per night
4.85 out of 5 average rating, 259 reviews
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Home in Hacienda Pinilla, Santa Cruz
Plumeria Guest House
Feb 24 – Mar 3
$808 per night
5.0 out of 5 average rating, 140 reviews
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Home in San Cayetano de Venecia
Quinta La Ceiba Modern Home with Pool in DairyFarm
Dec 9 – 16
$171 per night
4.95 out of 5 average rating, 130 reviews
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Home in Uvita
Beachfront house in Playa Ballena
Sep 23 – 30
$131 per night
4.93 out of 5 average rating, 211 reviews
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Home in Playa Bejuco
Ventanas Villa IV w/ Private Pool
Jan 25 – Feb 1
$225 per night
4.93 out of 5 average rating, 292 reviews

Costa Rica beach vacation rentals

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Villa in Tamarindo
Casa Palmas-Unique 3Bdr Beachfront Villa with pool
Aug 21 – 28
$603 per night
4.99 out of 5 average rating, 214 reviews
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Villa in santa teresa de cobano
Casa Meráki - Ocean View Villa 300m from the beach
Oct 20 – 27
$495 per night
4.97 out of 5 average rating, 118 reviews
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Tiny home in Playa Hermosa
Beachfront Bungalow with private Spa plunge Pool
Dec 25 – Jan 1
$240 per night
4.95 out of 5 average rating, 204 reviews
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Apartment in Quepos
The Lookout: A unique getaway for couples
Feb 24 – Mar 3
$139 per night
4.97 out of 5 average rating, 173 reviews
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Condo in Garabito
Ocean View Punta Leona private access Playa Blanca
Feb 16 – 23
$242 per night
4.97 out of 5 average rating, 106 reviews
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Earthen home in Punta Cocles
Étnico Villas - Casa Cabécar / 3min from the beach
Nov 15 – 22
$119 per night
4.98 out of 5 average rating, 110 reviews
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Cottage in Puerto Jimenez, Peninsula de Osa
Adorable Surfers Beach House
Jun 16 – 23
$219 per night
4.97 out of 5 average rating, 109 reviews
Superhost
Villa in Dominical
Dominical White Water View, walking to the beach
Sep 27 – Oct 4
$276 per night
4.94 out of 5 average rating, 145 reviews

Beach house rentals in Costa Rica

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Home in Del Coco Beach
Ocean view with private pool house: Isabela #6
Sep 16 – 23
$193 per night
4.98 out of 5 average rating, 238 reviews
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Home in Quepos
Villa Asteria
Sep 26 – Oct 3
$275 per night
4.95 out of 5 average rating, 114 reviews
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Home in Punta Uva
Ideal Beach house
Oct 23 – 30
$113 per night
4.91 out of 5 average rating, 197 reviews
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Home in Manuel Antonio
Beachhouse with Great Ocean View!
Aug 25 – Sep 1
$176 per night
4.9 out of 5 average rating, 208 reviews
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Home in Puerto Viejo de Talamanca
Rainforest Paradise Puerto Viejo's Best Ocean View
Jun 13 – 20
$109 per night
4.96 out of 5 average rating, 162 reviews
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Home in Tamarindo
Casa Talia, amazing house 400 M from the beach
Sep 1 – 8
$484 per night
4.95 out of 5 average rating, 164 reviews
Superhost
Home in Quepos
TREE HOUSE, Manuel Antonio/ with great pool !!!
Dec 18 – 25
$125 per night
4.9 out of 5 average rating, 640 reviews
Superhost
Home in Punta Uva
Punta Uva Beachfront Caribbean Home w AC & FiberOp
Oct 31 – Nov 7
$159 per night
4.89 out of 5 average rating, 103 reviews

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.

Destinations to explore