Villa vacation rentals in Playa Avellana

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 spent a month at Claire's place and it was so relaxing ! The house is beautiful, fully equipped and peaceful surroundings. Waking up to hummingbirds and the sound of monkey was a wonderful experience. We went there with 2 babies and a toddler the house was equipped with a high chair and a travel crib which was perfect. The pool and the house were cleaned weekly to ensure we had a clean environment. The king size beds are truly comfortable and the bunk beds are a great addition for families with young kids (even though they were a bit squeaky !). The only detail that wasn't a 10/10 was the wifi that was patchy and the smart TVs that were really slow and would close unexpectedly. Claire and Christophe were really friendly and would always answer our questions quickly. I would recommend to anyone who visits Costa Rica to book Villa Loulou without hesitation !

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!

Villa Melina is a spectacular place, the house is beautiful and very spacious, the pool is very large, I was worried that because some areas such as the dining room were open, there would be a lot of mosquitoes, but there aren't even any. Everything was super clean and it is very well equipped for cooking or spending a few very pleasant days. My family enjoyed it so much, the location is very good since it is private but at the same time there are many beaches nearby such as Conchal, Brasilito, etc. I only recommend that if you come from San José make sure that if you put Huacas as in the recommendations, it is the right one, I took a detour for an hour and a half to a Huacas that was not it, and I did not realize the mistake and I do not know the area well. But in short, I recommend Villa Melina 1000% and I plan to return.

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!

Very nice home in Playa Grande. Kitchen very well equipped. Owner and management team really reactive and helpful. Nice cooking class held directly in the house.

Our vacation was amazing — we truly enjoyed every moment! The place was beautiful, modern, and cozy. It’s close to several supermarkets, pharmacies, and just a short drive to downtown Tamarindo. Honestly, we loved it so much and we definitely want to come back!

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.

The home was beautiful and well maintained. Dana, Melissa and Cris were great and always available. They assisted with booking an ATV tour and estuary tour. Dana was a great cook and housekeeper (she even helped my daughter with some math homework!).

Christophe place was truly a gem! The photos did not do the place justice. The host was an extremely responsive and even let us check in about two hours earlier when we had no place to go. I would definitely recommend anyone going to this area to get this amazing bnb!

Well located and comfortable place, with great amenities

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.

Remarkable, immaculately designed and kept luxury villa. A little bit off the beaten path. Nearest airport being Liberia (LIR), 2 hrs away and you’ll need a 4x4 to get there. Having said that, this place is absolutely a hidden gem you won’t want to leave in a hurry. Note: it is a remarkably large property and we could easily have fit another family of 5 (alongside us) and not seen each other for days. Hosts were always responsive and communicative and made our stay memorable and easy.

Paula was an amazing host who helped us a lot during our wonderful two month stay. The house was full of toys and the neighborhood very friendly.

This is a great place to stay with a large family. It was maybe a bit too much space for me, my wife, and two friends but we loved the location and amenities! The place is as exactly as described and we really enjoyed the pool/patio and the beach was a minute or two walk :) the Crazy Monkey bar is right around the corner and it does get a little rowdy on Friday night, but no complaints here! Had 4 drinks during the 2 hours window for $10! We loved our time in Tamarindo.

My family loved this charming villa. Stephanie was an amazing host! She was very responsive from the time we booked and throughout our visit. Both Stephanie and David are lovely people, and they truly cared about us, our comfort and safety. We spent most of our time in the pool which we very much enjoyed. So many other wonderful things about this property including the barbecue, courtyard, hammocks, and a bathroom connected to each bedroom. We also had fun playing with Venga the cat! The property itself was a bit challenging to find because we arrived at night, but the instructions were clear and easy to follow. We rented a big SUV which was very useful when trekking to different excursions. For anyone visiting the Playa Grande area, we would highly recommend this villa. Stephanie will take great care of you.

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!

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

We had a great and peaceful stay here. The place is a bit secluded but that is what I wanted as I prefer to be surrounded by nature. We also explored new beaches that haven’t before. It was perfect for our stay and place looks like the pics.

Excellent lodging, Doris and her family are very friendly people and were always willing to help us. They gave us local recommendations and helped us with what we requested. Private place very close to the beach, 100% recommended!

HIDDEN GEM! As self-proclaimed “bougie” travelers who usually stay in luxury resorts, this home blew us away. Nestled in the gated Tamarindo Park, it’s just up the hill from the beach and main town. The four of us had plenty of space for downtime, and the furnishings were stunning—clearly chosen with care to feel like a home, not just a rental. The pool was a dream, especially after surfing all day or stargazing at night. Landscaping was lush and beautifully maintained, and we felt completely safe throughout our stay. No creepy crawlies—just the distant howler monkeys in the early morning! Viviana and her team were incredibly kind and responsive. We rented a golf cart but could’ve walked to town easily. This home completely changed how we feel about Airbnbs vs. resorts—it was better than perfect. Highly recommend and can’t wait to come back!