
Villa holiday rentals in Punta Islita
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House with a private pool in Santa Teresa de Cobano
The most beautiful airbnb I’ve ever stayed in! Hands down.

Nekaui Beachfront Villa - Experience Nature
From beginning to end the stay was spectacular. Glori, Rosa and Cheppe were great helping us with everything and staying on the beach in a beautiful home was wonderful. Best place Ive stayed with greatest concierge and service.

Mountain Villa, Private saltwater pool, 3min beach
Our stay at Casa Nube was beautiful and memorable. Helena and Maria were always responsive and helpful. Know that you are staying in the jungle. Power is going to flicker, internet may be spotty, and the roads up to the house are bumpy, but manageable. The views are incredible, the pool is a game changer (the tile surrounding can be slippery, so just be cautious), and the wildlife outside your door is unreal! Feeling very lucky to have had the opportunity to spend two weeks in this beautiful country and glad Casa Nube was a part of our adventure!

22% Off-Enjoy Marriott Member Villa W Pool & Ocean
Amazing property and beautiful view. Looks just like the photos. Stayed with our 5 kids - plenty of rooms/beds and bathrooms made it very comfortable. Ronald, the property manager was sooo helpful - booked us a chef, fishing and was always in contact with us. Road into punta islita was a bit rough for the van that we rented - 4x4 would have been better. Can’t wait to come back! Thank you for a wonderful stay!

Jungle Oasis w/ Pool - walk to beach – Sea Monkey
Pricilla and Pia were absolutely amazing hosts! From the moment we arrived, it felt like we had an extended family in Costa Rica. They were always just a message away—whether it was for a quick question or an unexpected emergency (our little daughter spiked a fever and needed to see a doctor), they were there with immediate support, kindness, and guidance. Their recommendations for things to do, places to eat, and local services were all top-notch and made our trip even more special. Thanks to them, we felt safe, informed, and incredibly well taken care of. My family—including our three young kids—had the time of our lives at the Seamonkey. We left with unforgettable memories and full hearts. Highly recommend this incredible stay to anyone visiting the area!

Villa Laia - Santa Teresa
I would highly recommend Alan and his Villa. From the start he was very responsive and helpful for accommodations. I constantly visit Santa Teresa and this was my favorite stay so far. The villa was clean, private, the pool was beautiful and Tomas,our concierge, did a great job checking us in, providing recommendations and making us feel like home. Thank you Alan and Tomas for this wonderful weekend! 10/10

Stunning Ocean Villa - Infinity Pool & King Bed
Beautiful stay, responsive hosts and incredibly helpful, friendly on-site staff. Very quiet, relaxing atmosphere. I often had the pool to myself. This was one of the most beautiful accomodations I’ve had with the best customer service. I accidentally broke a glass and they sent someone within minutes to sweep with a dustpan and deep clean the next morning. I was impressed. I will definetly hope to return with my loved ones!

Exceptional Ocean View Modern Home w/Private Pool
Amazing experience! The place is exactly as described, clean, and beautiful. The pool is amazing. Leonie was a very responsive host and meeting us at the property when we arrived made for a great start to our stay. The location is perfect--secluded yet right next to the main part of the town, just 5 minutes walk to restaurants and the beach. Highly recommended!
Luxury villa rentals

VILLA GUANACASTE BOUTIQUE LUXURY VILLA W/POOL /AC
Amazing stay in Santa Teresa made even better with Sami’s concierge! Emilio (concierge) was INCREDIBLE and the daily cleaning crew. Responded daily to all of my questions and inquiries about the home. Provided great recommendations and went above and beyond to ensure we had a memorable stay. The house was great, just what we needed. The pool, outdoor areas, kitchen, and bedrooms were all my favorites. Highly recommended!

Casa bell-lloc ocean view walk to the beach
This place was absolutely beautiful! It looked just like the photos. The open-concept design was very clean and featured amenities that made our stay comfortable and enjoyable. Judit's communication and support were exceptional from the moment we booked until our final day, so many things would not have been possible without her help. We had everything we needed in the villa and were able to plan excursions and local transportation easily. I highly recommend staying here, but be sure to bring bug spray for the mosquitoes!

Villa Kaleo-Ocean View Luxury Villa PRIME LOCATION
Yonatan’s home and hospitality is the best experience I have ever had on AirBnb—the house is stunning, Yonatan’s communication was beyond excellent. He set up cabs for us, gave amazing restaurant recommendations, had a private link to set up excursions with Local Bird, a great delivery service to get groceries (SippDelivery) and had beer and wine and treats from the AMAZING local bakery waiting for us upon arrival. The beds are soooo comfortable and laundered to perfection by the housekeeper, Deyling, who comes every day. We brought my parents as a gift and it was a gift to us all that we chose Villa Kaleo. The pool is great, the view is gorgeous. We saw white face monkeys, iguanas, heard howler monkeys—all around the house. Highly recommend horseback riding with Oscar as well. GO!

Villa Lasai - Brand New Luxury Villa
We had a great time at Villa Lasai! Sophie- the concierge, did a great job assisting us with anything we needed and the house itself is exactly what you see on the pictures- gorgeous with breathtaking views, great pool and outdoor area. I am not an early bird by any means but I enjoyed waking up early in this house a lot- hearing all the forest inhabitants, ocean waves breaking somewhere further make you want to start your day to see/feel more of that. The house is located up the hill and the road is partially paved which took us one full round trip to get used to, but once you get a hang of it- it’s totally fine just a bit bumpy. In terms of proximity to everything the location is great, once you’re down the hill- you’re on the main street of Santa Teresa with all the restaurants, shops and tons of ocean access points. Overall, would definitely recommend Villa Lasai and would love to come back here some time in the future!

Lani Makai Nosara - Ocean View and Walk to Beach
Great place to stay. Especially, for a group of people. Location was extremely convenient. Views were amazing. Better than I hoped for.

Beachfront Villa Akoya | Center of Santa Teresa
This place is amazing! Great location right on the beach, beautiful interior space with absolutely stunning ocean view. Falling asleep to the sound of the waves was incredible. The pool is a great was to cool off and the deck was a great place to lounge and just enjoy life.

The Beach House
It is heaven on earth! Sophie, our concierge, made every step of our journey so easy. She was very responsive and we appreciated the welcome basket of fruit and wine! The house keeper and groundskeeper were wonderful and the house was cleaned spotless everyday and the grounds were maintained beautifully. Thank you so much and we hope to be back one day!

Super Luxury Overlooking Ocean And Jungle
Amazing home with great hosts! Beautiful views, nice and quiet away from the noise in town. The hosts are very responsive with any questions, recommendations etc. outdoor spaces are very comfy, pool was awesome
Villa rentals with a pool

Seataya Ocean - 3 Beds Luxury Villa with Pool
This place is over-the-top awesome. Soaring ocean views, but the center of town is just down the hill. The two bedrooms upstairs had epic views and super comfortable king beds, and the third bedroom downstairs was perfect for the kids. Eti, the host, was super responsive and helped us book all kinds of adventures throughout our stay. There was daily cleaning and laundry from friendly staff. It's basically your own private luxury hotel in one of the world's perfect surf towns.

Casa Mirame - Brand New Beautiful Ocean View Villa
Our friends rented this house a year ago and loved it so much that we decided to book it for our honeymoon, and we are happy we did. The Casa Mirame concierge team made everything flawless - from restaurant recommendations and setting up excursions, to even booking our 4x4 rental at the Cobano Airport. You need 4x4. The road is steep and partially unpaved. However, the drive is more than worth it. The home is spotless, includes daily maid service, looks better than the photos, and the views are magical. The place is totally private, and the pool is AMAZING. We would watch birds and listen to monkeys and the waves in the distance while the sun set.

Bohemian Jungle Oasis
Heather was a fantastic host. She responded immediately to all my messages. When I was looking for something specific in that most guests would not need, she offered to pick it up from the store. Above and beyond!

Casa Colibri - Stunning ocean view
This place is stunning. Sweeping views of the ocean. Howler monkeys in the trees one day. Colorful birds. Everything. Plus it’s a litttttle but outside the main strip of town which is good because it’s quiet Steep driveway but everywhere nice in Santa Teresa has one. Rent an atv or a 4x4 vehicle. Highly recommend this place!

Villa MAR ' Lua Villas '
Absolutely stunning villa in Costa Rica! The property was beautifully maintained, surrounded by lush nature, with Playa Hermosa only a short walk away. The interior was zen, spacious, and comfortable—perfect for a relaxing getaway. What made the stay even more special was the host, Luis who was exceptionally welcoming and responsive, offering great local recommendations and making sure we had everything we needed. Make sure to check out El Facon while you are in town for one of the best meals you will ever have! I can't wait to come back.

Villa Pompadour
Beautiful. Comfortable. Cozy. This is a stay we will never forget!! Aside from the stunning views of the ocean and complete privacy, the villa is charming as can be - a chic bohemian beach paradise. If you’re looking to sip coffee and make breakfast in the morning, while listening to the sounds of nature (a symphony of birds, insects, and the occasional howler monkey roar) from your poolside hammock, this is the place for you!!! It will feel like you’re in a dream! Also, Fiona, our concierge, is a shining gem of a human - so kind and gracious and helpful!!! 11/10 would recommend this place. The only, and I mean ONLY, downside is that the villa is located a ways up the hill and the road is steep and treacherous in some places. We would definitely recommend a mode of transportation to get to the villa. We walked down into town most days and while we had to be careful, it was doable. The walk back up was quite challenging tho - a great workout for those more abled-bodied travelers.

Stunning 3BD Ocean View, Villa Shefa, Thea Resort
We came for the view from the pool and were not disappointed. As others mentioned, you must have a 4x4 and I’d recommend grocery shopping first - you won’t want to leave once you get there and there’s no food or service close buy.

Hilltop Ocean View Modern Design Home Private Pool
Beautiful home with a beautiful view. Shannon provides pretty much everything you need and Luis is alway available and responds to problems very quickly. It is a Costa Rican home in a newly developed forested area, so be aware you will have to deal with bugs and insects, more so than if you're used to staying in the lowlands.
Quick stats about villa rentals in Punta Islita
Total rentals
20 properties
Nightly prices starting at
$670 NZD before taxes and fees
Total number of reviews
140 reviews
Family-friendly rentals
20 properties are a good fit for families
Rentals with a pool
20 properties have a pool
Wi-Fi availability
20 properties include access to Wi-Fi
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