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Beautiful View House
Private, gated comunity in Playa Hermosa Jaco You might walk to the beach. Private security guard, nice green extensive gardens.Perfect for a great getaway, you will be able to stay with your family or a group of friends. The house includes the option of one master suite , double guest bethroom /office. Features a living social area with retractable glass doors for the open air experience, ample decks around the private infinity swimming pool with waterfall, fully equipped kitchen and BBQ grill

Luxury Jungle Villa - Exquisite, Private, Serene
Located just one hour from San Jose airport, Chilanga Costa Rica is the perfect place to start or finish your vacation. Spend some time to slow down, unwind and reconnect with nature. Ceibo is our private, spacious luxury villa with double occupancy. We offer a swimming pool with incredible views, jungle yoga and 10 KM of walking trails. Super fast Starlink 250 Meg wifi allows you to "work from the jungle." Our cooks provide you with amazing meals made from local and farm ingredients. Visit!

Your Nature Reserve-3 Bdrm Sleeps 8 private pool
Beautiful 3 bedroom newly renovated home on 20 acres of dramatic Costa Rican countryside including jungle, farm land and hiking trails. Situated on the Pacific side of Costa Rica, only a 5 minute car ride to Herradura with beautiful sandy beaches and Los Seunos Resort. The house is a mere 8 minutes car ride from the popular tourist center of Jaco with all its bars and restaurants and just 2.7 km from Villa Caletas resort. Enjoy your unforgettable vacation in this piece of Costa Rican paradise.

CASA BARU New house - 2 min from the beach
This 3 bedroom 3.5 bath home at Playa Hermosa offers a clean design and modern lines complement the well-appointed interior. Ample outdoor areas allow for entertaining with friends & family, and the swimming pool features a shallow sun-bed area perfect for enjoying the Costa Rican sun! Casa Baru is located inside a gated community, just a short 3 min. drive from the beach with restaurants, grocery stores, and a 10 min. drive from jaco, with shopping, pharmacies, doctors, and nightlife.

Mountain house + pool and stunning views
Alta Vista Casa Campestre, your ideal base within easy reach of the capital. Our exclusive holiday home has been designed to offer an experience of relaxation, privacy and connection with nature. Perfect for families or groups of up to 12 people, it combines comfort with natural beauty: spectacular sunsets and a swimming pool in a setting surrounded by lush tropical flora and fauna. Here, you can switch off and enjoy unforgettable moments in a safe and exclusive environment.

Balcony House
Off-grid cabin in Costa Rica mountaintop. Disconnect from it all in this unique, secluded, off-grid home with spectacular views of the Central Valley and 4 of its surrounding volcanoes. Just a 40 minute drive from SJO airport and on the way to some of the most famous beaches, you can experience beautiful hiking trails, bird watching and taking a dip in the private pool, all in the comfort of this cabin which is completely powered by solar energy and supplied by well water.

Ocean View Punta Leona private access Playa Blanca
Cozy apartment within a nature reserve, on the beach. Walk a few steps through the private access from our property. Immerse yourself in a colorful landscape of nature and sea, on the best white sand beach in the Central Pacific. Contemplate spectacular views and sunsets, admire the flora and fauna, practice snorkeling, diving, kayaking or sunny and beach days. In greater depth, the impressive sculptures of marine figures that make up the Underwater Museum

Casa Libelula ! Private pool, gated community
Casa Libelula is located in the low key beach village of Esterillos Oeste. This 2 bedroom 2 bathroom home along with a separate casita ( bedroom/bathroom) is in a secure gated community. The beach is a 15min walk away or a 3 min drive. We are just 20mins south of Jaco Beach, 40mins north of Quepos and Manuel Antonio. The Juan Santamaria International airport is 2hrs away. Please be aware Casa Libelula is located in a quiet residential area.

Tierra Vital Athens - Villa 2
Welcome to Tierra Vital, your mountain retreat. Relax in our pool, enjoy the jacuzzi with stunning views or experience the thrill of our flying net. Located just 35 minutes from the airport and 10 minutes from downtown Athens, we offer tranquility and comfort in one place. Enjoy a walk to the beautiful nearby river, revitalize yourself with our yoga classes, or relax with a massage. Our ranch with BBQ is ideal for unforgettable moments in nature.

Choucoune Beach House in Costa Rica
Welcome to Casa Choucoune, your getaway home in Parrita, Costa Rica! Nestled among palm trees, just 6 km down an adventurous gravel road, this serene and harmonious retreat offers you a well-deserved rest amid tropical nature. With vintage Caribbean-style decor, this charming house in the heart of Costa Rica’s central Pacific combines the tranquility of the setting with the comforts of home. Book now and experience Casa Choucoune!

Treehouse on a Coffee Farm with Ocean View
Enjoy the authentic Costa Rican experience away from the tourist traps in a treehouse with beautiful natural views! The property is located in Atenas, just 45 minutes from San José International Airport, surrounded by rolling green hills and coffee farms and populated with plenty of wildlife. From our property, you can take in the views right from the pool, enjoy the best climate in the world, and spot a variety of animals.

Beachfront Chipre Suite | Private Hydro Spa Pool
Escape to a romantic loft with a private pool, surrounded by nature and just 20 m from the sea. Located in Playa Hermosa, Jacó, within the National Wildlife Refuge, it’s the perfect place to relax and reconnect. Unwind in the private pool with hydromassage and enjoy the sunset accompanied by the sound of the ocean. With prior reservation, you can access yoga classes, a sauna (additional cost), and a refreshing cold plunge.
Popular amenities for holiday rentals near Carara National Park
Apartment rentals with wifi

Luxury Beach Front Condo with pool. Fifth floor.

Escape Steps from Beach – Beachfront Pool Area

Best Ocean View Apt Pta Leona, direct beach access

Luxury on the Beach - Diamante del Sol 3bd/3.5bath

Los Sueños Resort Colina Condominium

Punta Leona Escape|Walk to Beach +Pool +Fast WiFi

Jaco Beach, Viva Jaco, AC, HOT water, 3 Pools, BBQ

Los Sueños Alta Vista - Ocean View - Beach Club!
Family-friendly house rentals

Private Guesthouse w/ Covered Jacuzzi near Atenas

Ocean view. Close to Jaco (1 or optional 2 bdms)

Playa Nido Rosa - Beachfront + Pool + Private Palapa

“Villa Sanctuary”

Lovely beachfront family house with private pool

Green Season Rates - Breathtaking Ocean View Villa

TownHouse in Herradura, Jaco with private pool.

Paradise Found
Apartment rentals with air conditioning

Wake Up to Ocean & Mountain Views 3BR/2B

Playa Mantas | 7th Floor | Sea View | Beach Access

Modern Luxury Beachfront - Diamante del Sol

Casa Cantone studio apartment with private pool!

August 2026 Remote Work Special

Apartment with sunsets.

Franleamar Apartment 2 | With private hot tub

Modern Apt w/ Cinema | 2 min walk to Mantas Beach
Other great holiday rentals near Carara National Park

Private Pool, High End Villa Close to Beach & Town

Rumi Magical Rainforest Bamboo House

Ocean/Mountain View Luxury Villa King Beds/Hot Tub

Unique Tiny Home near Carara -Jungle &Ocean View

2 BR Beachfront at Seaview in Esterillos Centro

the cabin & hiking

Family Hacienda with Sea View 15 min from Jacó

Mountain House: Ocean view with Terrace near Jaco
Destinations to explore
- Santa Teresa
- Jaco Beach
- Arenal Volcano
- Playa Blanca
- Parque Nacional Manuel Antonio
- Tambor Beach
- Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve
- Los Delfines Golf and Country Club
- La Sabana Park
- La Fortuna Waterfall
- National Stadium of Costa Rica
- Parque Viva
- Playa Mal País
- Parque Diversiones
- Curú Wildlife Refuge
- Marina Pez Vela
- Cerro Pelado
- Kalambu Hot Springs
- Poás Volcano National Park
- Parque Nacional Braulio Carrillo
- University of Costa Rica
- Playa Jacó
- Multiplaza Escazú
- El Miro





