Kid-friendly holiday rentals in San José

This isn’t just an Airbnb—it’s an experience clearly crafted by artistic souls who care deeply about beauty, comfort, and good energy. Every corner of the home radiates creativity and warmth, like a love letter to Costa Rica itself. The vibe is unforgettable—tropical, soulful, and effortlessly cool. The space is beautifully stocked with everything we needed and more. From cozy linens to charming little details, you can feel the thoughtful touch everywhere. We felt safe, relaxed, and completely at home. And the garage? A total bonus, especially for peace of mind. Thank you for sharing this special slice of Pura Vida. We’re leaving inspired, grateful, and already dreaming of our return.

Calling this home “little” is not quite accurate, because it is much more spacious than some of the other places we have stayed. The rooms are large and well laid out. The kitchen is a bit informal but it has everything you need. There are ceiling fans and a nice breeze that keep it cool. Lee is a great host who has lived in the neighborhood for many years. He is friendly and helpful. The neighborhood is colorful and full of historical buildings. There are many parks and restaurants nearby. Overall, this home provides great value, and l highly recommend it.

We were seduced by this magnificent house with old charm. Interior decorated simply and tastefully. The house has everything you need. Please note that the parking space is not suitable for large cars. We recommend this beautiful place and will definitely return!

We very much enjoyed our stay at Marcelo’s place. We only stayed a couple of nights. Wishing we had more time there. The place is very nice and well furnished and decorated. Very quiet neighborhood. Lots to do in the area, including dining and shopping. We Will definitely stay again when we are back in town.

Jonathan’s place was clean and spacious. It is super close to the airport, about a 5 min ride and felt safe. They have a parking area for your car. He was a great host!

We loved Pablo's place, especially the beautiful plants inside and out. We loved the area and found 2 great restaurants in the short time we had to spend there. The bed was super comfy. It was a perfect place to stay the night before catching our flight the next day. We'll definitely stay here again when we come back!

Very nice apartment and excellent service from the host

Great stay close to the airport!

This airbnb was far superior to other local air bnbs for price value and location! Safe, nice neighbors, wonderful quiet area. We had a car so everything was easy access, not necessarily in walking distance. If you can't choose, pick this one, you'll thank me!

I had a great stay at Dominique’s AirBnB in Barrio Otoya. I was in San Jose for a week to explore some of Costa Rica’s capital and to do some day trips to tourist spots outside the city. The AirBnB was in a great location both for visiting museums and the National Theatre in downtown San Jose as well as for checking out coffee shops and restaurants in nearby Barrio Escalante. Dominique was a responsive host for check in and check out and also offered good local recommendations for activities (I arrived the weekend of the Transitarte festival which was a fab rec!) and places to eat (Cafe Otoya is a must!). The AirBnB has two stages to entry so feels very safe and secure (plus security camera!) on a quieter street, but is close to a pick up point for guided tours (across from the La Linea Bar). Overall, I would happily return here if ever back in San Jose! A note for light sleepers/late risers: heed the note re. the trains, especially in the morning (didn’t bother me though!😁)

Was perfect for my needs, good location in a nice neighborhood, and great view of the city. Thank you!

It was a pleasant stay, the apartment is quite complete and has everything the ad says

Very intensive host. Made sure we were ok and if we needed anything. Thank Gabriel

I want to thank Luis for his hospitality, he was always attentive to questions and responded quickly. In fact, without asking for help, he was already giving me instructions to facilitate my arrival and of course we loved the place. He welcomed us with a gift👌🏻. If I return to Costa Rica, I will definitely return to Luis's Airbnb. To be recommended!!

Extraordinary location, beautiful place, very comfortable and safe. Very well conditioned, and the hosts are very friendly, attentive and always available. To always come back.

Lovely modern apartment. Great linens, clean, well laid out and appointed. The views were magnificent and the location close to museums, fabulous food and coffee. Also the amenities such as the gym were exceptional.

This was the perfect place for my visit. Great amenities, great location and great place overall.

Perfect landing spot in the city, fantastic facilities. Wish we had more days and would have stayed longer just to explore the building and surrounding restaurants.

I had a wonderful 2-day stay at this Airbnb! The location was absolutely perfect—peaceful, quiet, and surrounded by nature. It was exactly what I needed to relax and unwind. The setting made it easy to disconnect and enjoy the moment. I truly loved the calm atmosphere and would definitely stay here again. Highly recommended!

Ernesto was a great host with great communication we loved the location and had a great time.

The condo was very easy to locate, you will need your passport when you check in with the gate guard. This was he can make sure the on the spell all the names correct & they match the reservation.

Beautifully designed apartment with great amenities. Neighborhood was nice and safe. The Internet connection was fantastic. I did not experience any issues working remotely.

We had a great time in the apartment! Alexander was very communicative and sent us great recommendations for restaurants in the area. The place was spotless, and a very handy jumping off point to explore San Jose. The only small problem was the very brief check-in window, it's only available from 3-5. This is posted in the instructions, and I'm not sure how we missed it, but just make sure this works for you when you book! Otherwise, great place.

I stay in this apartment frequently when traveling through San José. The amenities and neighborhood are both wonderful