Cottage vacation rentals in Nicoya Peninsula

Andrea was an exceptional host, very helpful and responsive. The place was more beautiful than the photos and the attention to detail inside was very nice. I highly recommend a stay here for a very peaceful, restful, and for the amazing views and experience.

todo muy bien !!

We absolutely loved our stay at David’s place in San Rafael, Monteverde—our only regret was not staying longer! The home was spotless, beautifully designed, and extremely comfortable. We had the maximum number of guests, but it never felt crowded. Each bedroom was large and spacious, with stunning mountain views. The property features top-notch amenities including a private oversized hot tub, a smaller plunge pool, and a tropical swimming pool. One indoor and two outdoor kitchens—on both the first floor and upper balcony—were perfect for meals and gatherings. The location felt very safe, and we walked to Café Horizonte for delicious, affordable local food. While enjoying coffee on the balcony, we spotted parrots and even a toucan! David was a fantastic host—super responsive and helpful. Manu, from Tierra Buena Countryside, helped us book ziplining and transport. The property felt like a private tropical garden—we even picked fresh limes for our evening drinks. Highly recommended!

Fue una estadía tranquila, cualquier cosa que necesiten están siempre atentos justo al lado vive doña Odiney que cualquier cosa que necesiten ella es muy amable, las personas locales son muy amables y las vistas y la catarata son hermosas

We absolutely loved this place. It is well maintained and has everything you need. It feels like home. The woodwork in the house is so beautiful. The property is gorgeous and has trails to explore. Carolina and Manuel arranged to get some specially requested food for our stay. They had the food there for our arrival which was so helpful. Manuel took us on an awesome night hike. Carolina’s husband also gave us a tour of the property too. Carolina and her family really go out of their way to make this a welcoming place. They grow amazing coffee on the property which we really enjoyed. They also shared their garden veggies and the bananas. We stayed 4 days and wished we had stayed longer. We found it easy to go into Monteverde for activities like coffee tours, cloud forest, animal sanctuary el Tigre waterfall, etc. There are some great restaurants close by the house and of course in monteverde too. We enjoyed ordering homemade empanadas from cafe Horizonte for breakfast.

We stayed at Juan's recently and were very happy! The unit itself is gorgeous with everything meeting our needs, and the host was very responsive, helpful and made the check-in and check-out process very straightforward with clear instructions. I would definitely recommend this unit and would stay here again!

Our vacation was perfect thanks to this amazing spot. The view was incredible, the pool was exactly what we were looking for and the grounds were so well kept that we went into town only to get food and to eat out twice. Loved that I could bring my service dog and that he was able to enjoy the vacation too. If you bring your fur baby. Just keep an eye for the neighborhood dogs that sometimes come by to say hello. Fabiola was wonderful and responsive when I reached out to her. The lady in charge of the cleaning -Estela, was incredibly kind and was super helpful too. Can’t wait to come back!

We stayed for two weeks and felt sad to leave. Yuliana and her parents were great hosts, always responsive and helpful, recommending places to eat and visit and the occasional gift. Throw into that their dogs who asked for little more than a belly rub for their friendship. The cottage itself was as described. Large screened windows kept the place aired and let the sounds of nature flood in. The lack of aircon meant it was often hot especially upstairs and in the afternoon but what you get in return is a deeper connection to your surroundings. This included visits from capuchin and howler monkeys, birds, bats, toads and countless butterflies, and a diverse range of insects. The screens are pretty good at keeping the latter outside, and you can close the windows. Wi-Fi is decent and other amenities as described. With the heat we didn’t cook much but the option was there. We’d 100% return for the hospitality, the closeness to nature and the dogs.

This property is as described and the hosts are friendly, responsive, and good resources. This is a truly unique setting for the area – beautifully landscaped and situated on a ridge with panoramic views of the ocean and surrounding hills. We spent more time than anticipated outside at the pool and gazebo watching the bird and monkey activities, especially during sunrises and sunsets. It’s off the beaten path, but an easy drive to many excellent beaches and the more touristy Tamarindo area. The house is designed and decorated exquisitely. Our only knock is that some of the appliances were not fully functioning, but we made do and that’s pura vida. If you like nature in all its forms and appreciate the ebbs and flow of the day, this is a great spot.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Drei traumhafte Monate in diesem wunderschönen Haus! Die Ruhe war himmlisch und die Lage direkt am Meer unschlagbar - fast täglich sind wir schwimmen gegangen. Die Aufteilung des Hauses war perfekt für uns. Und das Privileg in so einem Haus zu wohnen war für uns aussergewöhnlich. Danke Roxana. Als Gastgeberin warst du sehr aufmerksam, freundlich und hast alles wunderbar organisiert. Diese fantastischen Wochen werden unvergesslich bleiben und wir wollen gerne wiederkommen!​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

The little blue house is exactly what one needs. Has a working kitchen, quiet, and best of all the beach is right there. It was nice to have a peaceful place to return to after busy excursions into the cities or whatever else. Felt like a home away from home. Would definitely visit again

My daughter and her boyfriend were there for a bike ride ride. The location was perfect for proximity to the ride and a great environment to relax following a strenuous day! There was a slight mix up with rooms, but it was quickly resolved for everyone. And, my daughter loved the replacement digs (pets included!) Kees is extremely easy to communicate with and very responsive. We highly recommend him and his accommodations.

La casa esta muy bien equipada, el anfitrión se preocupa por su comodidad. Todo estaba limpio y olía bien, el acceso a la casa para un automóvil es un poco complicada además de que la calle es de piedra. Pero en resumen la casa en sí es una muy buena opción de hospedaja

Excellent location and views! Ronald and Christopher were more than welcoming and even provided different excursions. We highly recommend this place!

Très bel endroit, le jardin est sublime, en pleine nature et la vue en haut du chemin est juste incroyable ! Le logement est confortable et la terrasse très appréciable. Il est idéalement situé pour profiter des nombreuses activités de la région. Yania est très accueillante et les échanges chaleureux! Une adresse à retenir !

We absolutely loved our stay in this beautiful and peaceful abode. Everything seemed just perfect. Karolina’s suggestions for grocery shopping nearby too were so helpful and the bakery next to Pali grocery store was amazing. The area is so safe and beautiful. We loved the kitchen and felt grateful for a washer machine. Such nice touches! We really enjoyed the hikes at the nearby nature reserve. Perhaps some FYIs is to bring your own shampoo and conditioner as well as the roads going through the mountains to the place seemed a little steep for our little economy car but turned out to be no problem. Bring a flashlight too just in case. Always a good idea in Costa Rica. Thank you Karolina so much! We hope to be back again soon!!

Quiero darle las Gracias y Felicitar A Yamileth por su excelente trabajo en su hogar. Es una casa Hermosa y muy amplia su piscina es hermosa y refrescante. Recomiendo 100% a Yamileth por su excelente hospitalidad cin sus huéspedes. Yamileth esta pendiente de todo es un lugar maravilloso para desconectarse del mundo. Gracias Yamileth

Un excelente anfitrion! la casa hermosa es mi tercera visita y todo siempre está en orden y limpio, Don Paul es muy amable y siempre está atento a nuestra instancia... sin duda alguna seguiré yendo y recomendando a todos!!

House is on a dairy farm, cozy and comfortable. Kitchen is equipped with everything you need for cooking, thank you very much. You do need to buy your food before you go since it is a little remote. There is someone working in the middle of the night next to the house and that might bother you if you are a light sleeper. One of the bathroom does not have hot water at the time and it seems common that kitchen does not have hot water. We are ok since there is another bathroom has warm enough water for shower.

La casa se encuentra inmersa en un pequeño bosque por lo que la calma y silencio son excelentes. Está equipada con todo lo que una persona necesita, además que la segunda habitación se puede usar como oficina o alojar a otra persona cómodamente. La ducha exterior es un gran aspecto, pues te puedes bañar sintiendote en el bosque.

Nous étions 6 personnes dont 2 enfants, pour un séjour de 4 jours. Tout s'est bien passé. nous avons particulièrement aimé la piscine, le calme du parc arboré, fleuri et particulièrement soigné, les animaux, l'allée et le sentier de promenade dans la forêt.. Eduardo, le gardien, était gentil et nous a aidé quand nous en avions besoin. Bref, nous avons adoré notre séjour.

Authentic Costa Rican experience where we found our Pura Vida. Jessica was a very responsive host. Grounds were lovely and just steps away from the beach, the sunsets did not disappoint.

Esmeralda's home was amazing for my family to stay in. We were greeted with views of Arenal Volcano 24/7. The location is about 15 min from La Fortuna (4 wheel drive is a must on Costa Rica roads), away from the hustle and bustle and city sounds, and her house is plotted on top of a hill with the best views, which we loved very much. Not only were the views and peacefulness amazing, Esmeralda is the best host I have every had! She is such a sweet lady who lives on the property, so whenever we needed something or had questions, she walked on over to answer questions and help us. She even made us breakfast one morning. Her grandson Daniel, helps out as well and has his own guiding company called Las Pastivas. We took one of his tours and he is amazing and very knowledgable on everything Costa Rican! Check him out as well for tours. If you are looking for a Tican local house experience, this is the house. We will stay here again when we come back to La Fortuna area.

Un lugar muy bonito para relajarse. Los anfitriones muy buenos. Sin duda un lugar al que volvería.