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OCEAN FRONT Penthouse! VIEWS/private rooftop/HGTV!
Beautiful renovated, HGTV inspired penthouse right ON THE BEACH! Amazing ocean views with multiple balconies and PRIVATE roof top terrace. Gorgeous pool area and fast WiFi with 2 Smart TVs. Just steps to the beach and 10-15 minute walk to dozens of restaurants and shops. Gated complex with 24/7 security. Tons to do in and around Jaco, everything from world class fishing and surfing to rain forest waterfall hikes, to ATV tours, whitewater rafting and zip lining.😊 Enjoy the Pura Vida lifestyle!

Best Ocean View Apt Pta Leona, direct beach access
Cozy Beach Getaway at Punta Leona Beach Club. Max 4 Adults + 1 Kid. Condominio LeonaMar AptF302 with direct beach access to Playa Blanca, one of the best beaches in Costa Rica's Central Pacific. No need to drive, just park and easily access to wondefull beach with amazing wildlife. The clever layout of the complex makes it possible to go from the pool to the beach in under 5 minutes just going downstairs. High Speed 🛜(100 MGB) Free Coffee and Daily cleaning! Pedacito de cielo en Playa Blanca

Ocean-View Home Surrounded by Jungle & Wildlife
Enjoy the sounds of nature when you stay in this unique place. This amazing ocean view Ecohome is a labor of love. Built with natural hardwoods, bamboo and adobe (clay from the land) you will get to experience a once in a lifetime naturally built home. It is earthy and cozy while still feeling luxury. The home is surrounded by jungle which attracts monkeys, toucans, and parrots. We offer farm fresh eggs and any fruit ripe growing on the land. We are 15 min from the beach Hermosa and 20 to Jaco.

Modern Home+Private Pool+Nature Trails+Beaches
Experience this stunning, modern home, set on 40 acres of lush tropical forest with a small lake and an abundance of wildlife. Enjoy exclusive access to your private pool and a spacious covered deck—ideal for observing the vibrant beauty of Costa Rica’s pristine landscape. Just a few minutes to one of the most breathtaking palm-lined beaches in Costa Rica! Conveniently located off the Costanera (see notes), our property is a scenic 2-hour drive from Juan Santa Maria International Airport (SJO).

Treehouse with butterfly and exotic fruit farm.
Unique Balinese inspired treehouse overlooking a seasonal river, butterfly garden and tropical fruit orchard. Built with locally sourced lumber that was mostly milled on the property and complemented with keepsakes and carved wooden accents collected while exploring Indonesia and Thailand. This is a birder’s paradise with daily visits of scarlet macaws, parrots and toucans. Located a short drive from world class surfing , oceanfront restaurants and nightlife in playa Hermosa and playa Jaco.

Peaceful Tropical Oasis for Two in Playa Hermosa
Playa Hermosa guesthouse located on a quiet dirt road at the foothills of Cerro Fresco Mountain. 5 Minute drive to Playa Hermosa beach and 15 minutes from Jaco which provides excellent restaurants and nightlife. Guests will enjoy a private cottage with full kitchen and bathroom, plush king bed, WiFi, pool and jacuzzi, workout pavilion and a 2 story observation deck. Area is great for birdwatching, surfing, horseback riding, nature trails, ATV tours, and more. 2 person max, 25 years & up.

Punta Leona, view and private access to Playa Blanca
Remodeled apartment with contemporary decor, ideal for groups of 4, spectacular ocean and tropical forest views. Direct and private access to Playa Blanca. It includes a Master bedroom, with a king-size bed, and a queen sofa bed in the living room. Full AC, equipped with all appliances, dishwasher, microwave, oven, refrigerator, coffee maker, blender. It also includes cleaning. It also has high speed WI-FI. Telephone and cable TV. Located on a third floor without access to an elevator.

Luxury Villa Caoba- Private, Serene, Amazing Views
Located just one hour from San Jose airport, Finca Chilanga is the perfect place to start or finish your vacation. Spend some time to slow down, unwind and experience nature's wonders. Let our cook provide you with amazing meals made from local and farm ingredients. We offer three spacious luxury villas with double occupancy, a swimming pool with incredible views, yoga platform and 10 KM of walking trails. Super fast 30 meg wifi allows you to "work from the jungle" Come visit!

Ocean view. Close to Jaco (1 or optional 2 bdms)
Playa Pita. Easy access in regular car. 15 min N of Jaco, 5 min N of Hotel Punta Leona. Beach is a 4 minute walk. Amazing views. Macaws stop by regularly. Jungle hikes at doorstep (monkeys). 2 private terraces. A/C in double occupancy master bedroom and A/C in optional 2nd room for guests #3&4. Several restaurants nearby. Rosanna and her daughter live discretely in separate caretaker unit, providing security and advice. *Turn-off is located just BEFORE the TROVA gas station*

Tropical Modern Guest Suite in Playa Hermosa
Modern suite surrounded by nature, just 2 min from famous surf beach Playa Hermosa (near Jacó). Comfortable space with 2 bedrooms (with A/C), 1 bathroom, and an outdoor covered kitchen/dining area. Relax on the terrace with garden views and spot white-faced monkeys, macaws, and toucans that visit daily. The guest suite is on the ground floor with private entrance but is part of our home where your host family lives. The fenced garden and parking are shared with us.

Ocean View Punta Leona private access Playa Blanca
Cozy apartment within a nature reserve, on the beach. Walk a few steps through the private access from our property. Immerse yourself in a colorful landscape of nature and sea, on the best white sand beach in the Central Pacific. Contemplate spectacular views and sunsets, admire the flora and fauna, practice snorkeling, diving, kayaking or sunny and beach days. In greater depth, the impressive sculptures of marine figures that make up the Underwater Museum

Beach Bungalow Costa Rica surf & massage
One of the first Airbnbs in Jaco, Beach Bungalow since 2015 hosts people from all over the world. "A little piece of paradise" is what guests say in their reviews. Fully equipped, comfortable bungalow, new mattresses, 5-star cleanliness during those 7 years and located in a very quiet area of Jaco, just a 2-minute drive to the beach and downtown. Perfect place to rest with family or partner and enjoy a lovely pool with waterfall and hydromassage jets.
Popular amenities for holiday rentals near Carara National Park
Condo rentals with Wi-Fi

Luxury Beach Front Condo with pool. Fifth floor.

Apartment steps from the beach

Villa Paraíso Coco 20, near to beach, town & pool

Private access to Playa Blanca, Punta Leona

Punta Leona Escape|Walk to Beach +Pool +Fast WiFi

Luxurious resort-style oasis w/ pool + jungle view

2BD Family Escape • Gated • A/C •Terrace + Pools

Los Sueños Alta Vista - Ocean View - Beach Club!
Family-friendly house rentals

Birdhouse in the sky,mountain retre

Stunning 2 bedroom escape with ocean view

Punta Leona, close to beach, AC, private pool.

Cerro Mar

“Villa Sanctuary”

Casa Libelula ! Private pool, gated community

Casa Morocco, Suite N4

Finca Totoro, Trails and Nature
Apartment rentals with air conditioning

Ocean View /Near Airport/ Great Value for Price

The Secret Garden # 2 close to the beach

Casa Cantone studio apartment with private pool!

Apartment with sunsets.

Beach & Town 150ft-Kitchen-Roof Views -Dogs-Park 1

Casa Amor del Sol Apartment # 2

Guácima Escondida Deluxe Room

Modern 1bd/1ba Apartment in Center of Jaco w/AC
Other great holiday rentals near Carara National Park

Wake Up to Ocean & Mountain Views 3BR/2B

Tierra Vital Athens - Villa 1

Best option in Jaco! Views+Location+Luxury

Ocean/Mountain View Luxury Villa King Beds/Hot Tub

the cabin & hiking

Cozy cabin by the river: great bird watching

Zibá Studio

Casa Arazari
Destinations to explore
- Jaco Beach
- Arenal Volcano National Park
- La Sabana Park
- Santa Teresa
- Playa Blanca
- Tambor Beach
- Manuel Antonio National Park
- Los Delfines Golf and Country Club
- Kalambu Hot Springs
- Poás Volcano National Park
- Parque Diversiones
- Marina Pez Vela
- Braulio Carrillo National Park
- Cerro Pelado
- Cabo Blanco
- Cariari Country Club
- Playa Boca Barranca
- Juan Castro Blanco National Park
- La Iguana Golf Course
- La Cangreja National Park
- Playa Cocalito
- La Cruz del Monte de la Cruz
- Playa Cabuya
- Playa Mal País




