House vacation rentals in Santa Cruz

What a fantastic place to stay! It's just a 15-minute walk to the beach, which made it super convenient for morning strolls and catching the sunset. There are tons of great restaurants and cafés nearby, so you’ll never run out of options for food or drinks. The space itself was spotless and really cozy—it instantly felt like home. You can tell the hosts put a lot of care into making sure guests are comfortable. They were welcoming, responsive, and truly know how to treat people right. I would absolutely stay here again!

Such an amazing spot. The pool was fantastic and the location was so accessible as many of the reviews have stated. We could walk right into town, to the beach and still get back to a quiet location after a full day. The kids had a blast and we would definitely come back.

This was a wonderful place to stay. It had all we needed and loved the pool and barbecue area as well. Jorge and his family made us feel welcome and even took us to the store when we got there. He surprised us with fresh watermelon, coconuts and honeycomb! There is much to do in the area such as swimming, hiking the volcano area, horseback riding, zip lining and resting in the natural hot springs. We had a wonderful time and plan to come back. Thank you.

The house is beautiful, as seen in the photos, it is a quiet area, the attention from the hosts was excellent, we always got a quick response to our questions, everything very clean, the instructions for access very clear, everything worked perfectly, I recommend it 100%, we had a great time!

The common areas are quite large, and the rooms are also super spacious. Overall everything was good, the recommendations of local restaurants with delivery helped us a lot.

5 Stars – Best Airbnb I’ve Stayed In! This place was absolutely perfect! The location is excellent—just 50 yards from the beach, which made it incredibly convenient to enjoy the ocean every day. The home itself was spotless, with a beautiful pool and a well-equipped, modern kitchen. It had everything we needed for a comfortable and relaxing stay. Vidal was amazing—super helpful, responsive, and made sure we had everything we needed. Hands down, this is the best Airbnb I’ve stayed in. I would absolutely return and highly recommend it to anyone looking for a beach getaway!

The absolute perfect stay for Costa Rica. It’s about a 7-10 minute walk to all the restaurants and shops you could want, there’s a gym right around the corner for a week or day pass, and a super market and multiple coffee shops within 5 minutes. The pool and house were phenomenal!

Alex and Leonie were great hosts. Very responsive; answered all our questions and were very helpful. The house was great- plenty of space, very comfortable, very close to beach, shops, and restaurants. Super convenient that there is a washing machine and line to dry clothes. Pool was a highlight for us- great to relax in the evenings after activities during the day.

A glorious property right on the Samara beachfront. We rented out all four units for our four person family which gave everyone plenty of space and freedom. The house was quiet and peaceful - neighbours were rarely seen. The ocean and waves were beautiful for a family swim. The area felt very safe, even at night. Maggie the property manager was a total gem and helped us settle in. Highly recommend this property for those who are looking for a walk-out beachfront property a little outside of town.

We were 3 couples, 2 rooms had their own bathroom which was wonderful. It is a condominium of separate houses (it is not a tower building), the pool and BBQ area is shared, very quiet. The property is gated, so entry and exit is very safe. It's a perfect location to avoid the hustle and bustle of the city centers, and even the route to get there is quite quiet.

Wow! What an amazing place! Right on an empty beach and the cutest house! We had a great stay here and are already dreaming of coming back especially when a pool is added!

The house is very nice, the location is excellent.

We had an amazing stay at Casa Redonda! This place is truly a gem, its located right in town but behind the entry gates you have your own private oasis separated from all the craziness. It really made our experience in Tamarindo unforgettable. Everything looks recently renovated, the AC keeps the place super cool, and we had more than enough space for our group of 8 guys. The manager Ale was wonderful and helped us out with anything we needed. Would definitely recommend for anyone looking for premium accommodations for a large group.

Our stay at Alejandro’s was amazing! The house is exactly as pictured and even a 5 minute drive to a beautiful beach. The house had everything we could need. We had a large group and everyone was able to have space and we cooked many shared meals in the spacious kitchen. The pool had stunning views and it was incredibly waking up to the nature sounds every morning. We had a bit of a rough time getting to the place as our GPS routed us up the back dirt road and there were many pot holes and ditches. I would advise in wet season to only stay on main roads. Once we were able to navigate to the house everything was great for our stay. Beware of giant grasshoppers (and other creatures of nature around you in this property!) but that’s all part of the experience.

Great spot right in the middle of marbella easy walk to the store. the beach is a little further but still walkable. Red has e-bikes for rent that make everything a-lot more accessible. The pool and half pipe are awesome additions! Red was a great host can help you with anything you need. Already planning our next trip here! Cant wait to come back to this amazing place.

Wonderful week with my family of four! Loved Punta Islita—beautiful beach and resort- amenities available to us! So much wildlife around! We actually loved the separate master bedroom, worked perfectly for us. The pool was exquisite! Highly recommend!

We had a great time in Samara! The book of local recommendations was such a nice touch - we loved visiting several of the beaches, restaurants, and stores. It was also lovely having the pool at the house to help with the hot temperatures!

We had a great time, everything was perfect.We loved the pool and the casita was perfect for my 25 years old daughter. The view was incredible. There was construction near by but it wasn’t loud. It didn’t affect our vacation. I loved the kitchen, it was really well equipped! We highly recommend La Caza de Paz and we would come back for sure!

We stayed at Johan's place from Feb 1st-8th. Their place is exactly like the pictures. They have it fully equipped which is great when you're "away from home but it feels like home!" It's in a gated community so you feel safe and close to everything. We really enjoyed the terrace and the pool! Thanks so much for having us!!

The first thing I thought when walking in was that everything looks exactly like the pictures. The place was spotless and the neighborhood is perfectly private and quiet. Security was attentive and friendly. You will definitely need a car to get around because the property is about 5-10 minutes from Tamarindo beach. It's a great location for a quiet relaxing getaway with a short drive to shopping, dining, and night life. We stayed for a week and would definitely come back next time we visit Costa Rica. We even saw a few howler monkeys in the nearby trees! Also, the water pressure and temperature were fantastic. No complaints at all.

We had an absolutely fantastic time at this beautiful home. Jackie was so amazing. Incredibly responsive and super helpful. This was our 3rd trip to CR. We will be back. Pura Vida ❤️🇨🇷

We had a fantastic stay! The house was very comfortable and spacious for our group of 11. The pool and outdoor lounge area were perfect for relaxing, and the location was great—close to restaurants, with one beach within walking distance and others just a short drive away. The gated property and alarm system made us feel very safe. Highly recommend for a fun and stress-free getaway!

We looked for a nice place away from the city and we found this nice villa like inside the jungle quite and pastoral , my partner loved it so much we will visit there for sure at the near future,

Tyler is an ideal host! He's very friendly, responsive, and helpful. We loved staying at this place for three main reasons. First, the gorgeous and cool outdoor kitchen and pool. The beach is awesome, but does get hot. Tyler's backyard oasis was so refreshing and it was very fun to cook outdoors and mingle with the other guests. Second, the lovely local hosts aka Tyler's in-laws. They were on-site during our visit and so very nice. Finally, we could easily walk to the beach and surf! We took one lesson, and then easily rented boards from Tyler for the reminder of our stay to hone our surfing skills. This is a great spot, and a place we hope to return! Thanks Tyler!