Known for its exotic and secluded beaches, Costa Rica is home to pristine coastlines with high-octane adventures, exotic wildlife, and lush rainforests. Apart from that, this country also has some of the best beaches around the globe. Costa Rica is definitely a top destination especially for beachgoers and outdoor lovers. When you arrive here, you have the option to stay in a unique beachside condo, a luxurious villa, or a vacation home, that fits your budget and meets all your needs. Hotels aren’t your only option! Costa Rica has a lot of accommodations near white sandy beaches, off-the-beaten-path, or even near the tropical forest. Scroll down to learn more about the best beach houses in Costa Rica for a lavish vacation.
We handpicked these listings carefully, considering (wherever possible) Superhost status. recent guest reviews, location, accommodation type, prices, availability of dates, decor, and amenities. The image galleries get refreshed with the latest updates regularly. They were last updated on November 24, 2023.
1. Amazing property with scenic views (from USD 395)
If you are looking for seclusion and privacy while in Costa Rica, this property near Playa Blanca is perfect for you. It features a small pool on the deck, where you can splash around and cool off, especially on a hot day. The house also has a back patio where you can watch different kinds of birds and small animals. The house is located a few meters away from Tarcoles Bridge, where you can watch crocodiles. It’s also close to Carara National Park, where you can go birdwatching or look for monkeys, iguanas, sloths. You can even spot an armadillo there if you’re lucky. Check out another beach destination from here. Jaco, a popular surfing destination, is located 30 minutes away from this property and is known for its restaurants, shops, and its black-sand beach.
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we also had young children who enjoyed the punta leona pools and beachesthe house is spacious comfortable and has a beautiful viewCleanliness:
the house is large clean with comfortable bedsthe house was super clean and the resort and beach are fantasticHost:
mr elliott was a great host and very attentive to all our requesthe helped provide suggestions and helpful tips to assure we had a fun vacationRead more reviewsLocation:
wonderful secure location with breathtaking ocean viewsa gorgeous place to spend christmas with our family
2. Fantastic house with a nice pool (from USD 350)
This stunning four-bedroom house is situated in the gated community of Hermosa Palms. Here, you can savor your breakfast while enjoying breathtaking sea breezes swinging in a hammock on the rooftop. Alternatively, you can cook on the barbecue or hire a private chef to cook for you. This stunning beach house is located near Playa Hermosa, which is one of the best surfing spots in Costa Rica. Bring a surfboard with you or access the rentals and lessons from award-winning instructors. Apart from surfing, you can also go looking for some turtles at the beach. There are many turtle nests in the area, and if you’re lucky, you can even watch hatchlings crawl to the sea. You can also find scarlet macaw parrots and poncho monkeys from the decks at the beach. The property is close to Jaco and San Jose airport.
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house is beautiful comfortable clean and well equippedpictures are not enough to describe it very clean and had everything we needthe house was clean good location for different activitiesHost:
tim and the manager marcos were very helpfulmarco the property manager was so helpful from the time of arrival to the checkout datetim was always very responsive to all my questionsmarco the property manager was readily available and super helpfulfrom the day we booked the home tim was a great communicator and so helpful in his suggestionsRead more reviewsLocation:
great house and great locationi have stayed in hermosa palms before and liked the locationit was great and only a short walkgreat place to expend a holiday
3. Brilliant jungle house experience
Located in the middle of nature, this three-bedroom beach house is secluded but not isolated. It features a large dining room, kitchen, and living room plus two baths along with a beautiful private pool and a grilling area. There is a 40 ft (12.2 m) waterfall just below the house, just 5 minutes away. It’s also near two rivers, and it has a scenic view with Mount Chiripo as one of the highlights.
4. Paradise away from home (from USD 957)
This spacious casa features huge dining and entertainment areas and a large door that opens to a panoramic ocean view. The dining area can accommodate twelve people, and it has a wet-bar equipped with a wine-rack and a refrigerator. Additionally, the lounge area has a 42-inch flat-screen TV and a huge library of movies, books, and games. It has two identical bedroom wings that can house up to eight people. Each wing comes with a master bedroom equipped with king-sized beds. The other bedrooms, meanwhile, are furnished with one single and one queen-size bed. The house also has an outdoor dining and pool area. it also has a barbeque nook equipped with a sit-up bar. The house also features a covered gazebo that’s ideal for lounging and dining.
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the kitchen had everything one would need and the air conditioning units kept us all comfortable at nightbreathtaking views fabulous infinity pool comfortable and beautifully appointed roomsthe pool isn’t heated and we didn’t get in it nearly as much as we would have likedhaving the private pool and such an incredible view make this a dream vacationfrom the pool (consistently between 85-88 degrees ) to the rooms to ana and her fabulous cooking and personalityCleanliness:
the property is immaculate and the house is sparkly clean and well maintainedfirst off the house was amazing as was the extreme cleanliness of itthe home was clean and well kept with breath taking views as the pictures indicateHost:
friendly and professional staffshe is a delightful hostshe was very helpful in recommending activities and attractionsana is very friendly and efficientall the people in town were very friendly and welcomingRead more reviewsLocation:
this was a great location for a low-key relaxing vacationhowever we've made an exception in this case because this place is so wonderfulinteresting to walk through the rainforest and learn about butterflies trees bats and termites
5. Beautiful four bedroom house in Potrero (from USD 439)
Located 100 m (328 ft) from the Pacific Ocean, this incredible beach house provides its visitors with access to breathtaking strolls or the opportunity to swim in the nearby beach. The area offers access to a number of activities such as scuba diving, recreational fishing, sunset boat rides, snorkeling, canopy tours as well as leatherback turtle expeditions.
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the house itself is fantastic - very comfortable nice showers beds good air conditioning strong wifi etcthe house was beautiful and perfect for all of us with our own rooms and bathsthe kitchen was well equipped which was great as we all like to cooknice large house it has been renovated so the pictures for the kitchen/living area are not as shownCleanliness:
everything was clean and easy to accessvery clean upon arrival thank you silvia the grounds and pool are well kept thank you benitoabsolutely loved this house we will definitely return pictures don’t do this house justice it is gorgeous and super cleanHost:
saioa was very helpful and quick to answer any questions we hadsaioa the on site manager of the property was wonderful knowledgeable and helpfulsaioa and benito were very kind and helpfultom was so communicative and responsiveticos are very friendly peopleRead more reviewsLocation:
the location was in a nice quite villiageso many good places to eat even within walking distance of the househarder to get to but worth the walk from playa brasilitoset back just one house the house is easy walking distance to the beachit was the perfect place to relax after a day at the beach
6. Luxurious Costa Rican villa (from USD 350)
If you are looking for a perfect destination that captures panoramic views, sounds, and sights of wild-life and a tropical living atmosphere, this deluxe property seems to be your special place. It is located in a scenic location on the southern Pacific coast. The surrounding jungle gives you exclusive privacy making it so peaceful as you listen to the sounds of toucans and monkeys. This is a beach house to relax and rejuvenate.
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the upstairs deck is also comfortable with additional beautiful viewsthe pool was great except the water was a warm as the air lolthe beds were super comfortablewi-fi was great the infinity pool? oh my word our kids rarely got out of iteach had individual a/c (not window) that worked very wellCleanliness:
it was so difficult to leave this place the house was clean and beautifully decoratedHost:
the owners and property managers were all extremely helpful as wellthe property managers were great and very helpful with suggestionsdaryl was so helpful and arranged all of our excursions for usthe locals were very friendly and helpful as wellRead more reviewsLocation:
i just can't say enough about how wonderful this house and location are
7. Fabulous getaway with a stunning ocean view (from USD 375)
Villa Temenos is a luxurious private retreat perched on a hillside, 300 feet (91.4 meters) above the Pacific Ocean. The villa features two tropical contemporary Palapas, which are designed to accommodate two people as a large modern bedroom opens to epic ocean views. While at the house you can watch the peaceful panoramic views of the gleaming Pacific Ocean. You can also watch the rare migration of whales, birds, dolphins, and butterflies. Toucans and monkeys are also a common sight, and if you are not listening to the chattering birds, you can listen to the calming ocean waves instead. When here, you have access to river rafting, zip-lining, fishing, horseback riding, river rafting, and snorkeling among others.
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the wifi signal was strong toothe pool and the ocean views are fabulousthe two palapas for sleeping both have amazing views with walls of glass comfortable bedsi love that there is great wifi and tons of places to charge your electronicsit was hard to leave the property to enjoy costa rica it was so comfortableCleanliness:
the pool is crisp clean and refreshinghenry the groundskeeper is a true gem and keeps the property immaculateHost:
overall an amazing home in a beautiful place with great hostsoverall we loved villa temenos and have confidence that the owner will address the above issuesthe concierge silva was very helpful in booking toursthank you so much vt owners for making this paradise available to ussylvia could not have been more helpfulRead more reviewsLocation:
the location was excellent and close to restaurants grocery stores beaches and the small town of dominicalspeaking of - the location of this villa is perfect in our opinionwe enjoyed the 1-mile beach walk along the surf to the small village of dominicallots of great beaches dining opportunities groceries very close by
8. Romantic haven with a private pool (from USD 249)
Casa Gina is a private and secure home located in Manuel Antonio. It has a private pool, two bedrooms, and two bathrooms. Near the pool, you can find a private palapa and a sandstone deck. All rooms have double teak doors, and they’re all furnished with classic Guanacaste furniture, which is mostly made with dark and beautiful wood. It is a perfect place to unwind and relax.
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the pool outdoor bar and deck were our favorite partsthe trash can in the kitchen was small and easily filled within a daythe pool toys deck furniture and extra towels were a pleasant additionthe pool was small but great for a quick dip in the afternoon to cool offcasa gina was cool warm dry comfortable whether sleeping or awake and every bit accommodating depending upon our needsCleanliness:
property was beautiful and cleanthe house was just fabulous it was clean comfortable airy and light and comfortably appointedthe home was clean spacious with all the modern amenities needed for a comfortable stayHost:
carlos and his mother were absolute perfect hoststhe owners are very responsive and helpful with trip planningcarlos was incredibly helpful and friendly and always readily availableRead more reviewsLocation:
amazing location and gorgeous retreatthe house is very comfortable and close to everythinggetting to the local restaurants and manuel antonio is easy without being in the middle of tourist centralcentral to everything in both manuel antonio and quepos we would definitely stay againit is a very secluded and peaceful place to watch the birds and monkeys from the patio/pool
Experience a unique beach vacation in Costa Rica
From the tropical mountains to the coast, Costa Rica has more than enough beach houses that will meet your personal needs and preferences. Choose one from our list, and enjoy the best of what Costa Rica has to offer.
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