Vacation rentals with a kayak in Costa Rica

Lovely home!! Four adults and three kids for a week were very comfortable. Stunning patio and view over the pool to the ocean. Concierge was so helpful and included breakfast was delicious. Wildlife right out our front door! Walkable to groceries, liquor store and restaurants. Needed a taxi to get to the beach.

This was an extraordinary experience; one of our favorite spaces and trips that we have ever had. The nature is unbeatable. Monkeys and macaws are your close neighbors. The jungle is home, and the energy it provides is nurturing and deeply spiritual. The layout of the house is spacious and open. The beach is private and a beautiful 5 minute walk. Michael is a very responsive host. If you're looking for a peaceful oasis in the heart of Osa, don't miss booking Casa Sombrero.

What a peaceful and relaxing few days away from the city. I had my mum and aunt visiting me in Costa Rica so we rented this beautiful house for 5 nights. It's always such a nice surprise to rent a home that is so well maintained and equipped. We had everything we needed to make meals, to lounge around the pool and to have restful nights sleep. The beds were extremely comfortable, the pool was amazing and the location can't be beat. The best part for me was that this beautiful home was pet-friendly. The neighbourhood was perfect and safe for walking my god boy Gordie. Another perk is that Gracia Mar Vista, an excellent restaurant with an amazing view, is just a short distance away. I would stay here again in a heartbeat and wouldn't change a thing. I highly recommend Alejandro's place.

Wow! We had a great time at Tavi’s home— comfortable furnishings, well stocked kitchen, and a beautiful view amid flowers and with the sweet songs of birds. The owners were so kind to provide information on the area, which was super helpful. We enjoyed so much the delicious food and experience at Casa Italia, we enjoyed it twice. The German restaurant also has a yummy breakfast. Thanks for sharing your home with us!

Our stay at Lapa Villas was amazing! We were 18 people and it fit us perfectly. Carli was SO helpful, communicative, and recommended so many local attractions. She also helped us booked a Chef (who we loved) and a boat tour, and got us a bit of a deal for our large group size. She even baked us brownies 🥹 It’s an incredible pair of villas and we loved the covered outdoor kitchen right by the pool, we hung out there constantly. The hike down to the private beach is great for viewing wildlife right at the house. The hot tub and pool were amazing, especially with our visit being during the rainy season! We were a bit disappointed by the sauna as it didn’t work at all during our stay, but hopefully it will be up and running soon. And Carli and Yader were both super responsive and helpful with trying to get it going which we greatly appreciated. All in all this was a great place to stay! 5/5 stars

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Punta Preciosa. The location is beautiful and private. The beach was virtually deserted most of the time. The swimming was fantastic and it was also nice to walk along the sandy beach early in the morning and watch the Scarlet Macaws and other birds. Pascal was an excellent host. He was very responsive to my inquiries and often responded within the hour. He has created a very helpful digital welcome book which you receive access to after booking. He helped arranged excellent tours for us, all of which I would recommend - kayak tour of the mangrove, boat And snorkelling tour of the Gulf, a night walk and a trip to Corcovado. The house is very nice and is tastefully and comfortably furnished. The gas stove and oven took some figuring out but worked well. There is no microwave or dishwasher. The main floor is open to the air so there were some insects at night but using the fan and insect repellent helped. We would love to go back again.

This was a very unique experience for our large family group. Having a beautiful beach within just a very short walk was the best part. Some amenities within the subdivision but easy to take water taxi over to Tamarindo during the day. Our host was very hospitable and responsive to anything we needed. We were all very happy with our stay.

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!

We had a fantastic couple of weeks at The Seacret Spot. Brais, G and the children were a delight. Very friendly, hospitable and generous. The house is gorgeous, even better than the photos, and the acrobatic stuff and pool in the beautiful garden was a wonderful addition for our daughter. We really loved Pilon. It was just a short walk down to the beach, a lovely one at that with the animals and smell of jasmine. And wow what a stunning beach with great swimming aswell as surfing. Superb for kids at low tide. Some mornings we didn’t see a soul. Pilon has some lovely walks, the best restaurant in the area and great yoga near by too. We were very happy at The Seacret Spot thanks or our wonderful hosts and stunning Pilon 😊

Amazing place! Great views. We had a problem with our shower and they sent someone to fix it right away. We stayed here to visit the cascadas celetes, it was about an hour from there.

This place was absolutely gorgeous—just like the pictures, if not better! The property was peaceful and full of charm, with a cute little pond and lots of animals that made our stay even more special. We truly wish we had stayed longer. Keylor, the host, was incredibly responsive and helpful throughout our visit. We absolutely recommend this place and hope to be back soon!

My husband I loved our stay at La Casita! Cinthia was excellent in meeting us upon arrival to show us the place. It was cozy and simple and just what we needed. We enjoyed our coffee outside in the mormings and a wind down outside at night. We saw monkeys 2 days in a row and it sounded like a bird sanctuary in the mormings. Very close to the hotel restaurants and we enjoyed LIVE music one night. We had to uber into town (Playa Del Coco) but it was a short trip. We loved the people, the area and the PEACE!! WILL STAY AGAIN!

Excellent location Clear instructions and very good communication with the host

A beautiful, quiet place with a wonderful view. My family and I had a great time. Perfect weather!

This place is not for everyone, but if you don’t mind simple accommodations, the surroundings are beautiful, host is fantastic and cooks delicious meals, and it’s extremely tranquil - if that’s what you’re looking for you’ll love Rustico Tortuguero.

This is such a special place. The place is exactly as described and included all the expected amenities. The outdoor living spaces were unique and lovely and the air-conditioning in the bedroom ensure a great night's sleep. What was phenomenal (although this was also accurate described, but maybe not believable), was the wildlife!! Each afternoon we out bananas on the fruit stand and were royally entertained by the squirrel monkeys. We were also serenaded by toucans, scarlet macaws, and howler monkeys. We saw other birds and reptiles. We just loved this!!

Patricia is an amazing host and very helpful! She always answer fast and had many good recommendations.

At Andy’s place the adventure comes to you. People pay to be taken out into the jungle for tours to see wildlife that showed up in our yard with no effort. The road to matopalo is rough - can’t be passed without 4wd. I wish we’d had higher suspension in ours but we managed. Stop at the bakery and the BM supermarket in PJ for food and stock up. There is no reason to return to PJ during your stay at Andy’s if you have enough food/drinks. Bring coconut oil for your legs to prevent sand fleas (this applies to all Costa Rica) deet also works but natural is better. I would call the experience *top notch glamping* you’re really outdoors and one with nature the whole time. Unbelievable surroundings with a bed and pillows, hot running water and a working range. Perfect for my family who’s used to campervan camping. Backwash bay was perfect for swimming. Andy’s place was perfect for watching surfers, sunrises and sunsets. Keep an eye out for bioluminescence after sunset!! & THE SWING AH!

Margaret's place was above and beyond beautiful inside and out. It was so serene and peaceful. A bowl of fresh fruit welcomed us on our arrival and was a lovely touch. The view from the master bedroom was incredible! We spent our mornings on the porch drinking coffee and listening/watching the birds. Margaret was quick to respond to our questions. We took a hike down to Lake Cote which was just around the corner. The location is perfect only being 15 min from town but beautifully secluded. The grounds are so lush and beautiful. We will definitely return and would encourage anyone to stay at Margaret's place!

Pablo was very attentive, the place is very quiet, it is very clean, the place is quite nice. We'll definitely be back, we loved it

Wow what a beautiful place that was very clean and easy to find and close to la Fortuna town. The walking trails are great to explore and overlooked in most reviews but do yourself a favor and walk around and enjoy the beauty. The hammock and pool were highlights and the king bed was super comfortable. Great kitchen and bathroom. Felt right at home and look forward to our next stay. Highly recommended.