Holiday rentals with a kayak in Nicoya Peninsula

I seriously can't say enough good things about The House of Waves, this place was magical! My partner and I were a little nervous about how "rustic" the van + outdoor living space looked at first, but this ended up being our favorite stay in all of Costa Rica. The connection to nature felt so unique to this airbnb - cooking breakfast with our feet in the sand, showering outside everyday, hearing the ocean while we slept. It truly connected us to the spirit of Costa Rica and took all of our favorite things about camping and added air conditioning, fresh coconut water, and high quality sheets :) The property is peaceful, quiet, serene with great common spaces like hammocks, yoga decks, and an air conditioned "shala" we used for workouts. I can not express enough gratitude for the host, Kike. His passion and love for the space was felt from the moment we met him and it was such a joy connecting with him. He made our experience over-the-top incredible. Thank you Kike, we will be back! <3

This is a beautiful condo that was well-appointed and spotless. Instructions were very clear and the guide in the condo suggested GREAT restaurants in the area. The clubhouse pool is amazing with a nice golf course view. Access to the beach club pools and beach are definitely one of the highlights. Amazing! Highly recommend for a relaxing and fun experience at Playa Conchal.

Kathleen’s place is really beautiful. The views from the decks are amazing. The kitchen was great. Everything you needed. New shiny appliances. Beds were very comfortable. Air conditioning worked well in the bedrooms and the main floor was the perfect temp with the ocean breezes. Great showers with plenty of hot water. We loved being right on the beach. It is a big place where we were all able to find our own place to be. The beach is lovely, good waves for boogie boarding and jumping waves. There are kayaks to use which is nice as well. Great restaurants on the beach that you can walk to on the beach. We went to the Beach House and it was delicious! I highly recommend Kathleen’s place!

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.

Great area. Lots of space. shared pool was empty every time we went there. Would be a great place for families as they have kid stuff. Cost was super low for a 4 bedroom place.

WOW. This place was incredible. The view of the volcano and lake arenal was absolutely stunning. The indoor/outdoor kitchen was really nice, and this would be an amazing place to host a group. Between the jacuzzi, unique seating options, and pool- there is no reason to leave the patio area, we ended up spending a whole day out there. There is such a magical energy in this area, and Justino’s house is the perfect place to relax and absorb it all. The location is wonderful, and there are activities all around! We loved this home.

The apartment was better than expected -great service as well. The restaurants around Flamingo beach are terrible. Awful food and bad service. Also even though restaurants are nearby it’s b difficult to walk to restaurants you have to take taxis. I will advise cooking and eating inn. The condominium was fantastic in a v pretty beach nice pools and bar. Services at the condominium was amazing!

Joseph’s property is a serene, peaceful retreat surrounded by lush greenery and just a five-minute walk to the ocean. The tranquil setting and nature’s beauty made it the perfect escape for New Year's Eve. One highlight was meeting Macho, the friendly “guardian” dog, who quickly became a cherished part of our stay. Joseph’s hospitality was exceptional—he was kind, responsive, and even made us delicious homemade pizza one evening. We had a small misunderstanding about bringing two dogs instead of one, but Joseph was incredibly understanding and welcomed both with open arms. The property itself was well-maintained, and thoughtfully designed, with inviting outdoor spaces to relax and enjoy nature. Our only minor issue was a missed cleaning service, but Joseph apologized and offered to reschedule, though it was too close to our departure to be worthwhile. Overall, it was a fantastic stay, and we’d love to return!

great locations and nice pool in the complex. some decent stairs so would recommend a lower unit for anyone who has trouble. the hosts communicated well through messaging and arranged for a golf cart(added fee but worth it) to be there when we arrived. that way we could hop around the whole resort.