Villa vacation rentals in Gulf of Papagayo

First of all, I have traveled around the world and stayed in numerous Airbnb and this ranks as one of the best places I’ve ever stayed. Clean, beautiful, decadent…and the kitchen has absolutely everything you need in order to cook! Beds were extremely comfortable, high-end mattresses and the pool was kept clean and the air conditioning was ice cold! Only a three minute walk to a mind blowing beach. Thank you Adam, wonderful stay and lifelong memories were made here!

We had a great stay at Villa Loulou 🌸 the house is very well located, it has the best configuration when traveling with kids, the best view, and everything has been decorated and maintained with such great care 🌸 and last but not least, Clair and Christophe are the nicest and most helpful hosts, we will definitely be back 🌸

Lovely home very spacious and fully equipped from top to bottom. Super comfortable. Great beds and luxurious sheets. Beautiful pool. Wildlife everywhere! Howler monkeys and beautiful birds. And some amazing iguanas

Our stay at Antonio’s place was nothing short of amazing. Antonio was super helpful and responsive to all requests. He made our stay stress free as he provided awesome recommendations for a driver as well as a personal chef for my birthday. Cannot recommend this place enough! If you’re considering it for your stay in Costa Rica, do it. :)

Magical Place Our week in Maria’s home was absolutely magical. Situated at the end of a sandy cove, we had excellent ocean access and amazing privacy. The home was so comfortable, with A/C in the bedrooms and breezy, beautiful living spaces in the rest of the house, deep decks with plenty of seating for meals, and tiny little spots under trees and bushes scattered throughout the ample yard. Our three generation gathering relished the pool, the beach, the yard games, and plenty of board games and art projects throughout the week. Maria’s recommendations for cooks and transportation were excellent. Maria was shockingly responsive…even sending someone over with two bags of ice when the ice-maker was a little slow for our needs. We were blessed with regular sightings of monkeys, lizards, birds, crabs, and dragonflies. We were so lucky to come upon this magical place that fully met all our needs, and exceeded our expectations.

Dave is the man. Not only made us feel welcome and right at home. Quick to respond. Fixed the shower in no time at all. Gave us so many great recommendations for the rest of our trip. All were exactly as expected. Thanks Dave. See you again soon.

We just came back from a week-long stay in this beautiful house. The pictures shown in the listing do not do justice, it is a very large house with plenty of room for 4 adults, the views from the pool and master bedroom cannot be beat, the location is great (listening to the howler monkeys at night was an added bonus), there was always plenty of hot water, and the pool is huge and was kept in pristine condition. The only slight negative we encountered was the requirement to not place any toilet paper in the toilets but rather place it in trash bags (we were not aware of this requirement prior to arrival). Other than that one minor surprise, we would definitely recommend Payton's house to anyone who wants a fun and relaxing vacation.

My family enjoyed our stay. It’s within walking distance to the beach where you can see beautiful sunsets. The beach is not swimmable bc it is rocky but nevertheless beautiful. Howler monkeys and beautiful birds every day! I would recommend renting a car or golf cart because the property is so big. Getting in and out of the neighborhood was a little bit of a challenge because it is extremely safe and uber can’t just drive in. We hired a driver for the week so we were fine. Others who rent in the area rented a car. Worth every penny, the property is absolutely beautiful and the home had everything we needed. Very comfortable! We will be back.

We had a great time staying at Katerina's place. The walk up the hill wasn’t an issue for us, despite some previous reviews mentioning it—it’s well worth it for the views and privacy. The plunge pool was perfect for cooling off after a hot day at the beach, and the home felt very secure throughout our stay. The property looks exactly like the photos—truly one of the nicest places I’ve stayed at in Costa Rica. The cleaners did a great job, and the showers were fantastic! I’d recommend keeping the shades closed during the day to help keep the interior cool. A few extra towels would’ve been a nice touch, but overall, we had a wonderful experience. Highly recommend!

The property is located in a pristine, quiet setting surrounded by beautiful views and the sounds of birds and monkeys! Las Ventanas is a secure community with a quick drive to Playa Grande. This house is a new build and an excellent option for a luxury property in Costa Rica.

The hosts were incredible!! extremely communicative (even though they were out of the country) and helped us daily for tours, questions, local restaurant recommendations, etc. The place is located in a very safe gated community, and was extremely close to downtown tamarindo! absolutely loved this place and our experience and would recommend this place to anyone that is looking to have a great vacation in Costa Rica!

Great place and host. Had one thing, but the host got on it immediately and made it right. I’d recommend this place.

Wonderful home, perfect location and great host! Thanks Nick for a fantastic stay. We will be back.

This Airbnb is beyond gorgeous! The pictures don’t do it justice, I didn’t wanna say goodbye! The area is private and secluded but my group found it best to rent a car to get around. Jennifer was a lonely host and so proactive and able to help with all your needs and requests. Can’t wait to visit again.

We had an amazing stay at Steve’s beautiful Villa in Tamarindo! I was there with 6 friends for 2 nights, and everything from check-in to check-out was smooth and hassle-free. The villa was clean, spacious, and even better than the photos—perfect for a group getaway. The layout made it easy for us to relax together and unwind. The location was great—close enough to the beach and town to enjoy all the action, but tucked away just enough to feel private and peaceful. Steve was an excellent host—super responsive, helpful, and made sure we had everything we needed for a great stay. Highly recommend this place for anyone visiting Tamarindo with a group! Would absolutely stay here again.

This house was amazing! Truly at great set up for a group of adults or families wanting their own space but also a place to hang out together. The owners were super helpful and took great care of us the entire stay! We had a few hiccups on the trip and they there extremely fast on responding and getting the issues resolved. They even bought us dinner and drinks one night for a few small inconveniences. This house by far has been the most time we spent at the actual house in during a vacation. Beautiful and relaxing.

When possible I do my best to rent properties that are only few steps away from the beach, this time I did an exception though and I don't regret it, Helen's place is in the top 3 of best airbnbs we have rented in Guanacaste, it's a nice and safe property with a covenience location and a very straight forward check-in. Playa Grande is not close enough to reach it out on foot but by car it's only about five minutes away, ah! and it is worth mentioning you can see the sea from the distance from the property's balcony!

My family had a wonderful stay here! Check in and out was easy breezy with the helpful instructions. The garden, pool and firepit was definitely the highlight of the property. The location felt secure and private. The house conveniently had beach chairs, cooler and other supplies for outings to the beach. A super short drive to the beach and main street (probably could have walked but with a kid it was simpler to drive). We certainly recommend a stay here on your trip to Tamarindo. Pura Vida!

We felt super relaxed as soon as we arrived at Casa Buenas Vibras. The place is amazing- very spacious and extremely clean and we felt right at home. Ian was very responsive with our queries and I would definitely recommend staying here. It’s just a short drive to some wonderful beaches, bars and restaurants so there’s lots to do. We thoroughly enjoyed our time here!

We had a great trip. She was very responsive and helpful. Fun place!

We absolutely loved Casa Feliz. The pictures online do not do justice. It is absolutely gorgeous in person. We saw so much wildlife around the property and loved how it was private and away from everything but still close to the beach and restaurants. Claire was an accommodating and amazing. We were so sad to leave and can’t wait to be back! It was a privilege to stay at such a beautiful place! we highly recommend

Wij hebben hier een week verbleven met onze peuter en het was heerlijk! Het huis is heel schoon en heel goed uitgerust, aan alles is gedacht! Goed uitgeruste keuken; wasmachine en faciliteiten om schoon te maken, uitgebreid beddengoed, handdoeken en doeken voor het strand. Echt heel comfortabel en prettig, zeker met een gezin! Ik raad deze accommodatie zeker aan voor families met kleine kinderen. Het huis is ruim en smaakvol ingericht. Ook het contact met de host verliep goed en makkelijk, ze reageren heel snel en zijn vriendelijk en behulpzaam. Iets om rekening mee te houden is dat de grotere supermarkten wat verder weg zijn (30 minuten rijden ongeveer) dus bijvoorbeeld op de dag van aankomst is het verstandig vooraf boodschappen te doen. Het huis ligt een beetje afgelegen, maar er zijn genoeg mooie stranden en leuke restaurantjes vlakbij!

Excelente hospedaje, Doris y su familia son personas muy amables y siempre se mostraron dispuestos a ayudarnos. Nos dieron recomendaciones de la zona y nos ayudaron con lo que solicitábamos. Lugar privado muy cercano a la playa, 100% recomendado!

As a group of 9, we stayed for 6 nights at Julie's place. It was such a great experience. The place feels very private and peaceful but close enough to restaurants, beaches and small shops. The outdoor pool is spectacular for the hot days and there is so much natural light and breeze through the house during the day. The beds are the most comfortable beds we've slept on in an Airbnb before. The house has 4 really large bedrooms on two levels and the spiral staircase took a bit of getting used to but are a beautiful focal point in the middle of the house. There is lots of wildlife around the property including howler monkeys (which we could hear but not see), parrots, geckos, iguanas and tons and tons of birds. The kitchen is simple but has absolutely everything you need. The location is amazing and is within 45 mins of many incredible beaches and restaurants and grocery stores. We would definitely come back.