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Home in Montezuma
4.94 out of 5 average rating, 108 reviewsLuxury Cliffside Escape - Casa Cocobolo Villa
Home in Uvita, Osa
4.95 out of 5 average rating, 170 reviewsStunning Casa Mar y Selva
Home in San Carlos
4.99 out of 5 average rating, 178 reviewsVista Élite Casita 03
Home in Uvita
4.99 out of 5 average rating, 102 reviewsCasa Mariposa your lush romantic private paradise!
Home in Quepos
4.99 out of 5 average rating, 169 reviewsCosta Rica jungle home: remodeled/waterfall path!
Home in Uvita
4.92 out of 5 average rating, 226 reviewsBeachfront house in Playa Ballena
Home in Provincia de Puntarenas
4.86 out of 5 average rating, 106 reviewsOcean view villa, big infinity pool
Home in San Cayetano de Venecia
4.96 out of 5 average rating, 156 reviewsQuinta La Ceiba Modern Home with Pool in DairyFarm
Costa Rica beach vacation rentals
Cottage in Punta Uva
4.93 out of 5 average rating, 215 reviewsThe White Cottage, Punta Uva Beach, Costa Rica
Earthen home in Punta Cocles
4.97 out of 5 average rating, 138 reviewsÉtnico Villas - Casa Cabécar / 3min from the beach
Villa in Quepos
4.93 out of 5 average rating, 414 reviewsVILLA MALINCHE, Manuel Antonio/ pool/ ocean view!!
Bungalow in Puerto Viejo de Talamanca
4.92 out of 5 average rating, 114 reviewsPura Bali- White House (100 meters from the beach)
Cabin in Puerto Viejo de Talamanca
4.94 out of 5 average rating, 102 reviewsBa Ko | Pool+garden luxury cabin
Tiny home in Cahuita
4.93 out of 5 average rating, 164 reviewsCool jungle Casita, private plunge pool & A/C
Villa in Tamarindo
4.97 out of 5 average rating, 233 reviewsCasa Palmas-Unique 3Bdr Beachfront Villa with pool
Villa in Esterillos Oeste
5 out of 5 average rating, 122 reviewsPool, ocean view, walk to beach.
Beach house rentals in Costa Rica
Home in Malpais
4.91 out of 5 average rating, 227 reviewsPrivate Beach Front Villa
Home in Quepos
4.93 out of 5 average rating, 202 reviewsPrivate Pool Manuel Antonio Monkey House 3Bed
Home in Santa Teresa Beach
4.9 out of 5 average rating, 105 reviewsPanoramic Ocean View Casa Anna with infinity Pool
Home in Manuel Antonio
4.95 out of 5 average rating, 127 reviewsJungle Home: Jacuzzi, Pool, Game Rm, 2 King STE
Home in Dominicalito
4.95 out of 5 average rating, 117 reviewsLuxury home, incredible ocean views, infinity pool
Home in Puerto Viejo de Talamanca
4.98 out of 5 average rating, 173 reviewsA Wave from It All · Just Steps from the Beach
Home in Playa Bejuco
4.97 out of 5 average rating, 185 reviewsVentanas Villa II w/ Private Pool
Home in Puerto Viejo de Talamanca
4.96 out of 5 average rating, 197 reviewsRainforest Paradise Puerto Viejo's Best Ocean View
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.
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