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Private,2 Bedroom Villa in beautiful Gated Community on the beach , Pacific Ocea
Pool

Private,2 Bedroom Villa in beautiful Gated Community on the beach , Pacific Ocea

9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (47)
"Happy with the overall stay, only bad thing was that I had no hot water the entire time I was there. Showers were the worst part of the day. "
Private,2 Bedroom Villa in beautiful Gated Community on the beach , Pacific Ocea
Luxury Ocean-View 5 BR Villa / short walk to the beach
Exterior

Luxury Ocean-View 5 BR Villa / short walk to the beach

10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (18)
"We had an absolutely wonderful stay at this villa! The property was impeccably maintained, with every detail thoughtfully taken care of. The kitchen was fully equipped with everything we needed, making it a joy to cook meals and enjoy them in the spacious dining area. We felt completely secure with the nighttime security services, which gave us peace of mind throughout our stay. The housekeeping team did a fantastic job keeping everything clean and tidy, adding to our overall comfort. Plus, the...
Luxury Ocean-View 5 BR Villa / short walk to the beach
Beautiful Villa located in 4 Star Beachfront Resort w/ Private Pool
Pool

Beautiful Villa located in 4 Star Beachfront Resort w/ Private Pool

10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (3)
"My husband, daughter and her spouse, and our 16-year-old grandson and I found Villa Sol #1 an excellent landing spot for our first CR visit. The villa is just as advertised. The pictures are an accurate description. It's in a convenient location to Playa Hermosa and other national CR treasures. Anytime I had to communicate with the property manager, he replied quickly and did everything to make our stay comfortable. I would definitely recommend this location to others."
Beautiful Villa located in 4 Star Beachfront Resort w/ Private Pool
Spectacular View Luxury Villa, Overlooking Ocean at Bahia Pez Vela Resort
Outdoor dining

Spectacular View Luxury Villa, Overlooking Ocean at Bahia Pez Vela Resort

10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (5)
"We had a fantastic time during our stay at this VRBO. The location at the top of the hill provided majestic views and we basically had our own private infinity pool since everyone else used the pools by the restaurant. One of our most memorable experiences was chartering a fishing boat (through the resort) and then having the chef at the restaurant cook up our catch of the day. The drive to get to the property was a bit rough (end of rainy season, roads a bit washed out), but the accommodations...
Spectacular View Luxury Villa, Overlooking Ocean at Bahia Pez Vela Resort
Stunning Direct Beachfront Villa in Beautiful Playa Ocotal at Bahia Pez Vela
One of two infinity pools with spectacular ocean views

Stunning Direct Beachfront Villa in Beautiful Playa Ocotal at Bahia Pez Vela

10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (85)
"We enjoyed a longer stay on this return trip. The villa is comfortable in every way, and the nearby pool and restaurant were convenient and a perfect complement to relaxing on the patio and enjoying the ocean views beyond. We especially enjoyed the many birds in the area this yea. "
Stunning Direct Beachfront Villa in Beautiful Playa Ocotal at Bahia Pez Vela
The Malinche Palace luxury villa with the stunning ocean view,close to the beach
Exterior

The Malinche Palace luxury villa with the stunning ocean view,close to the beach

9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (31)
"We loved our stay at Malinche. The house is set up perfectly for large groups and families. Quick drive to various beaches, awesome pool for days at the house, Andrey was a great tour guide and the house cleaning and gardening crew were wonderful. We are restaurant folks and cooked most meals at Malinche. Could use a few bowls in the kitchen but we grilled, baked and sautéed with great success. Loved the open kitchen living area but could use a locked cabinet or box for foods that attract the...
The Malinche Palace luxury villa with the stunning ocean view,close to the beach
The Golden Sunset Villa on a resort with beach access
Property grounds

The Golden Sunset Villa on a resort with beach access

10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (13)
"Great property and view ! Very clean ! Everything you need to have a great vacation The only problem we had was the lack of shuttles leaving the beach - at times over a 30 min wait Was an awesome first trip to Costa Rica - see Micheal on the beach for fantastic tours !"
The Golden Sunset Villa on a resort with beach access
Pacific Deluxe Beachfront Villa10 in Bahia Pez Vela Resort-Awesome View Private
Outdoor dining

Pacific Deluxe Beachfront Villa10 in Bahia Pez Vela Resort-Awesome View Private

10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (75)
"This is the second time we have stayed at this villa. The property and view are so beautiful! The view of the ocean from the beautiful deck can't be beat and the sound of the rolling waves 24/7 never gets old! The villa is laid out perfectly with the bedrooms on the second floor and living space on ground level. The staff are so helpful, they helped us plan all of our adventures and car rental. Highly recommend this place whether it's with family like our first visit or friends like our second...
Pacific Deluxe Beachfront Villa10 in Bahia Pez Vela Resort-Awesome View Private
Standout Luxury Ocean View Villa
Master Bedroom Balcony. Ocean View.

Standout Luxury Ocean View Villa

10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (29)
"Our family had a fantastic time at Alta Mira. We loved the pool and the location close to great restaurants and Coco Beach. Francisco was amazing- he helped put together a great itinerary for our family(lots of fun excurions and terrific restaurant and activity suggestions!) The breakfast prepared daily at the villa was delicious and the villa staff were so so lovely. We will miss them! This was our first time visiting Costa Rica and we fell in love! We can't wait to return to Alta Mira and enoy...
Standout Luxury Ocean View Villa
Luxury 5 bedroom Oceanview Villa
Pool

Luxury 5 bedroom Oceanview Villa

10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (6)
"Even nicer than the pictures. Great property. Everyone enjoyed their stay. Pool and outdoor area are perfect with beautiful views."
Luxury 5 bedroom Oceanview Villa
Brand new villa in the prestigious area of Peninsula Papagayo
Main living room with Japanese garden outside

Brand new villa in the prestigious area of Peninsula Papagayo

10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (2)
"We had the pleasure of staying at Villa Pacifico the week after Christmas. Everything about the stay - the house, the staff, the food and the location exceeded our already high expectations. There were 17 of us - 8 adults and 9 children ages 8-17 and the layout and room count were perfect, thanks to the incredible bunk room for the kids that slept 8, has two bathrooms and a living room area. The kids had a blast, and we used the Movie Theater nightly! Diego, the House Manager, was there for...
Brand new villa in the prestigious area of Peninsula Papagayo
Dreamy Villa Near the Beach W/ Private Pool, Shared Pools, & Free WiFi

Dreamy Villa Near the Beach W/ Private Pool, Shared Pools, & Free WiFi

8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (16)
"The place was very clean, and Vacasa staff (on-site property manager) were responsive. The interior furniture is tired and the property could generally use a refresh. Beds and pillows are of low quality. In terms of luxury, I would rate this as "3 Stars out of 5" for those reasons. The advertised laundry facilities were not available during our stay, and we had no advance notice of this problem. The shuttle service to the beach was irregular and undependable. When there WAS a shuttle there,...
Dreamy Villa Near the Beach W/ Private Pool, Shared Pools, & Free WiFi
Casita Colibri with Four King Beds. True Paradise!
Third Floor Private open terrace with extra shower. Fourth bedroom as well.

Casita Colibri with Four King Beds. True Paradise!

Casita Colibri with Four King Beds. True Paradise!
A true paradise in Playa Hermosa Guanacaste
Front View

A true paradise in Playa Hermosa Guanacaste

9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (19)
"The place had amazing views. The staff was very nice. The number of bedrooms/ bathrooms was very misleading. I would not recommend that an adult sleep on a pull out couch."
A true paradise in Playa Hermosa Guanacaste
EXPERIENCE THE BEST OF COSTA RICA: SANITARY - SAFE - SECURE
FRONT YARD AND ENTRANCE FACING BEACH AND OCEAN; 2 MINUTE WALK TO BEACH

EXPERIENCE THE BEST OF COSTA RICA: SANITARY - SAFE - SECURE

9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (85)
"We make this our home away from home in Costa Rica. Highly recommend. We'll be back! "
EXPERIENCE THE BEST OF COSTA RICA: SANITARY - SAFE - SECURE
Villa Buena Onda - All Inclusive
Aerial view

Villa Buena Onda - All Inclusive

4.0 star property
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (29)
"Everything about this property was perfect! The staff was exceptional!"
Villa Buena Onda - All Inclusive
Spacious ocean-view villa with private pool.
Great spot to watch the costa rican sunset!

Spacious ocean-view villa with private pool.

9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (21)
"We stayed at this condo for about 3 weeks and really enjoyed it. Great location in quiet beach town. The condo provided plenty of space for our family of four, very quick WiFi which made remote working easy, great location, and the whole resort property was very safe. I highly recommend bringing ear plugs because the main pool is next door and loud on Friday and Saturday nights. "
Spacious ocean-view villa with private pool.
Bahia Pez Vela -1 Minute Walk to Secluded Beach, Ocean View and Infinity Pools!
Beach

Bahia Pez Vela -1 Minute Walk to Secluded Beach, Ocean View and Infinity Pools!

10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (42)
"What a lovely vacation at Villa Toucan. Jackie and Cesar were very friendly and accommodating. The air conditioner broke and was replaced the same day. The owner of the property was also very prompt to respond to our inquiries. We used local taxis to get to Coco Beach for grocers and some meals. Walking is virtually impossible given the hills and heat. The location is extremely peaceful and we enjoyed sitting outside to bird watch. The beach truly was the highlight for us. We did some...
Bahia Pez Vela -1 Minute Walk to Secluded Beach, Ocean View and Infinity Pools!
Luxurious private villa with breathtaking views & beautiful resort amenities
One of the two infinity pools.

Luxurious private villa with breathtaking views & beautiful resort amenities

10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (60)
"Our family of four had the most wonderful stay in this villa. It was impeccably clean and well-appointed. The resort was absolutely wonderful. The beach was private and the views were incredible. We have already recommended Bahia Pez Vela to several friends who want to visit CR and have more space than a hotel room but with the resort amenities. "
Luxurious private villa with breathtaking views & beautiful resort amenities
Lovely Condo w/Private Pool

Lovely Condo w/Private Pool

8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (25)
"Quite nice. Easy walk to a large pool with a swim-up bar, and short shuttle ride to another large pool or beach. The beach was beautiful. The sunsets were spectacular. The bedrooms were comfortable. The kitchen had everything. The bathroom was modern and clean. The patio area and small pool would have been great, but the patio became covered in cat/raccoon feces within 2 to 3 days. Property management was responsive to multiple requests but not the feces problem."
Lovely Condo w/Private Pool
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Toro Blanco Resort
Pool

Toro Blanco Resort

2.5 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (78)
"Great location and people. "
The price is SAR 413
SAR 467 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Dec - 25 Dec
Toro Blanco Resort
Bahia Pez Vela Resort
Aerial view

Bahia Pez Vela Resort

3.5 star property
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (76)
"Villa was perfect. Staff very friendly. Dinner was however unfortunately overpriced goven the quality and proportion of servings. "
Bahia Pez Vela Resort
Hermosa Paradise
Exterior

Hermosa Paradise

2.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (57)
"Everything was perfect and reception lady was very sweet 👌"
The price is SAR 432
SAR 488 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Jan - 3 January 2025
Hermosa Paradise
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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