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Luxurious private villa with breathtaking views & beautiful resort amenities
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (59)
"Such an amazing property! We have used VRBO rentals for years and this villa is over the top! My husband and myself with our son and his wife stayed and were so impressed with the decorating and touches from local artisans. We chose to stay up the hill instead of by the beach so it is a trek to make it to the beach and back in the heat. The onsite restaurant was amazing as was Farmer Rooster's restaurant. The road to the property is quite hilly and unpaved at times but if you take is slow you...
Luxurious private villa with breathtaking views & beautiful resort amenities
Spectacular View Luxury Villa, Overlooking Ocean at Bahia Pez Vela Resort
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (4)
"Great Villa location. Excellent interaction with hosts, Gwen and Kevin. Loved our stay with views and pool immediately adjacent Highly recommend!"
Spectacular View Luxury Villa, Overlooking Ocean at Bahia Pez Vela Resort
Stunning Direct Beachfront Villa in Beautiful Playa Ocotal at Bahia Pez Vela
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (82)
"This was one of my best vacations!! Loved the place and all the things to do. Villa was beautiful and all the people who worked there."
Stunning Direct Beachfront Villa in Beautiful Playa Ocotal at Bahia Pez Vela
EXPERIENCE THE BEST OF COSTA RICA: SANITARY - SAFE - SECURE
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (83)
"Place is as advertised. About a football field’s distance from a quiet beach (Playa Ocotal) with wonderful, warm water and lovely views. Villa is as described. All amenities necessary were provided, including plenty of towels, beach chairs, and plenty of kitchenware to cook just about anything. The pool at the villa was quiet and the other individuals that were onsite were lovely people, so there was no reason to leave the gates to go to the other pools. We did not venture to the club because we...
EXPERIENCE THE BEST OF COSTA RICA: SANITARY - SAFE - SECURE
Spacious ocean-view villa with private pool.
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (21)
"We stayed at this condo for about 3 weeks and really enjoyed it. Great location in quiet beach town. The condo provided plenty of space for our family of four, very quick WiFi which made remote working easy, great location, and the whole resort property was very safe. I highly recommend bringing ear plugs because the main pool is next door and loud on Friday and Saturday nights. "
Spacious ocean-view villa with private pool.
Luxury Ocean-View 5 BR Villa / short walk to the beach
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (16)
"If I could rate this property more than 5 Stars I would. From the moment you arrive you are swept away with beautiful views of the house itself the countryside, and the ocean surrounding it. The property manager met us there to show us around, meet the housekeeper and the on-site security guard. Every furnishing in the home is top-notch and we had plenty of space for our large group. All of the rooms were fully stocked with any possible amenity we needed. We did the grocery delivery service and...
Luxury Ocean-View 5 BR Villa / short walk to the beach
Pacific Deluxe Beachfront Villa10 in Bahia Pez Vela Resort-Awesome View Private
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (75)
"This is the second time we have stayed at this villa. The property and view are so beautiful! The view of the ocean from the beautiful deck can't be beat and the sound of the rolling waves 24/7 never gets old! The villa is laid out perfectly with the bedrooms on the second floor and living space on ground level. The staff are so helpful, they helped us plan all of our adventures and car rental. Highly recommend this place whether it's with family like our first visit or friends like our second...
Pacific Deluxe Beachfront Villa10 in Bahia Pez Vela Resort-Awesome View Private
Modern villa w/ private pool, gas grill & beach access
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (21)
"The property is nice but aging with a lot of deferred maintenance. Unit 36 is nicely decorated, we specifically liked the artwork and soaking pool which was cool and refreshing in the warm weather. The bedroom storage was cheap and one drawer does not stay closed. On a downer note, I woke up with multiple bites on my legs, ankles, and feet that I did not have when I went to bed. There may be bed bugs or spiders. "
Modern villa w/ private pool, gas grill & beach access
Villa Mila - Forbes best luxury rental in Costa Rica -Peninsula Papagayo!
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (22)
"This property was incredibly beautiful. The view was unmatched and the home was so inviting. My family of 6 had the best time and hosted my parents for a few days as well. One of the best family vacations."
The price is AED 6,244
AED 8,914 total
includes taxes & fees
17 Nov - 18 Nov
Villa Mila - Forbes best luxury rental in Costa Rica -Peninsula Papagayo!
Villa with an Ocean View and Private Pool In Bahia Pez Vela Resort
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (15)
"All the descriptions are accurate about this rental, and we could not recommend it more highly. The house is comfortable and extremely flexible. The 3 bedrooms are on the top floor and isolated from the kitchen and ground floor. Pool is immaculate and very refreshing, private and with a beautiful view of the bay. Kitchen is large and very functional. AC works well and needed (July visit) The beach is a 2 min walk down a hill and you will have it mostly to yourselves. Paddleboards and kayaks...
Villa with an Ocean View and Private Pool In Bahia Pez Vela Resort
Ocean view villa w/ terrace, free WiFi, and shared pool - walk to the beach
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (18)
"An easy few days to check out the area. Was not disappointed. Safe and laid back property. Family oriented. All was as advertised!"
Ocean view villa w/ terrace, free WiFi, and shared pool - walk to the beach
Spacious Villa Retreat in Private Resort
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (12)
"The Villa was very clean and well stocked. We did most of our own cooking as a local mini mart is only about a 10 minute walk. The shuttle service on the resort is very convenient, whether you want to pop to the beach or up to the restaurant. Having a private pool made all the difference and once we figured out the evaporation rate and kept a trickle pouring into it from the hose provided it was a sanctuary. A dip before bed became our routine. Heaven Our Krain rep, Byron, went above and beyond...
Spacious Villa Retreat in Private Resort
Dog-friendly & convenient villa with an outdoor pool, kitchenette, & gazebo
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (7)
"No soft place to sit, no additional pillows available. Outdoor furniture made of hard wood with no cushions and in disrepair. Unit was clean but lacked cooking utensils and a decent pan. Location was great, very close to the beach."
Dog-friendly & convenient villa with an outdoor pool, kitchenette, & gazebo
Brand new villa in the prestigious area of Peninsula Papagayo
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (2)
"We had the pleasure of staying at Villa Pacifico the week after Christmas. Everything about the stay - the house, the staff, the food and the location exceeded our already high expectations. There were 17 of us - 8 adults and 9 children ages 8-17 and the layout and room count were perfect, thanks to the incredible bunk room for the kids that slept 8, has two bathrooms and a living room area. The kids had a blast, and we used the Movie Theater nightly! Diego, the House Manager, was there for...
Brand new villa in the prestigious area of Peninsula Papagayo
Only 50 steps to the beach, sleeps 8-10 people, 3 pools, Los Almendros #25
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (1)
"The property was clean and easy to find! Mark responded within minutes to my messages. A great stay!"
Only 50 steps to the beach, sleeps 8-10 people, 3 pools, Los Almendros #25
A true paradise in Playa Hermosa Guanacaste
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (19)
"The place had amazing views. The staff was very nice. The number of bedrooms/ bathrooms was very misleading. I would not recommend that an adult sleep on a pull out couch."
A true paradise in Playa Hermosa Guanacaste
Villa Buena Onda - All Inclusive
4.0 star property
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (29)
"Everything about this property was perfect! The staff was exceptional!"
Villa Buena Onda - All Inclusive
Private,2 Bedroom Villa in beautiful Gated Community on the beach , Pacific Ocea
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (46)
"This place was amazing! Had everything you could need. The property staff were extremely helpful and so kind. We loved everything about the property. Thank you John for letting us use your beautiful house."
Private,2 Bedroom Villa in beautiful Gated Community on the beach , Pacific Ocea
Bahia Pez Vela -1 Minute Walk to Secluded Beach, Ocean View and Infinity Pools!
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (42)
"What a lovely vacation at Villa Toucan. Jackie and Cesar were very friendly and accommodating. The air conditioner broke and was replaced the same day. The owner of the property was also very prompt to respond to our inquiries. We used local taxis to get to Coco Beach for grocers and some meals. Walking is virtually impossible given the hills and heat. The location is extremely peaceful and we enjoyed sitting outside to bird watch. The beach truly was the highlight for us. We did some...
Bahia Pez Vela -1 Minute Walk to Secluded Beach, Ocean View and Infinity Pools!
Lovely Condo w/Private Pool
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (24)
"Quite nice. Easy walk to a large pool with a swim-up bar, and short shuttle ride to another large pool or beach. The beach was beautiful. The sunsets were spectacular. The bedrooms were comfortable. The kitchen had everything. The bathroom was modern and clean. The patio area and small pool would have been great, but the patio became covered in cat/raccoon feces within 2 to 3 days. Property management was responsive to multiple requests but not the feces problem."
The price is AED 790
AED 1,461 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Dec - 14 Dec
Lovely Condo w/Private Pool
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Toro Blanco Resort
2.5 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (70)
"Loved everything. Location great, cleanliness amazing, beautiful pool, 24-hour coffee which was great. Good breakfast, laundry facilities if needed. Definitely will stay again and highly recommend it."
The price is AED 349
AED 394 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Toro Blanco Resort
Hermosa Paradise
2.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (52)
"Staff was great here, helpful and friendly. Room was nice and roomy but needs updates. Same with grounds. For the price it was a nice place to stay."
The price is AED 211
AED 239 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Nov - 20 Nov
Hermosa Paradise
Bahia Pez Vela Resort
3.5 star property
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (75)
"Villa was perfect. Staff very friendly. Dinner was however unfortunately overpriced goven the quality and proportion of servings. "
Bahia Pez Vela Resort
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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