Family-friendly vacation rentals in Costa Rica

Very good amenities at the house and excellent communication

Wow, this place is so incredible! You're looking around, trying to choose between similar looking AirBnb's, and sometimes you just get super lucky. This place is an absolute gem! Beautiful and private surroundings doesn't quite capture it--it's on its own nature preserve with walking trails, a swimming pool, and a plethora of gorgeous plants and trees. We saw so many exotic birds just from the spacious balcony, which also has commanding views all the way to the ocean, as well as a hot tub! And the hosts were very thoughtful and went the extra mile--incredibly nice and considerate folks. This place is such a great find--we were so sad to leave. Thanks so much for the amazing stay!

Jacuzzi on terrace was lovely. The view from the terrace and jacuzzi was amazing! Gil was a responsive host

We had a great week staying in the red villa. Andres and the team were very friendly and super helpful. The villas are 10 minutes walk from the beach. We had everything we needed in the villa. Was a great stay.

HIGHLY, highly recommend! We absolutely loved staying at Martins place. Martin and Lorena are so friendly and helpful. Martin helped us book all of our excursions in advance, even providing us with a list of activities, and Lorena met us for check in & gave us some wonderful local tips! The coffee provided was AMAZING (organic, from a local family farm). Location is outstanding…a short drive from the beaches and national parks but far enough to feel private & peaceful. There are so many trees around that wildlife are everywhere & my absolute favorite part of our whole trip was drinking coffee outside in the morning & listening to the animals. (We even had monkeys come visit!). There is also a supermarket a very short walk up the street, which we found very convenient. Absolutely amazing stay & would highly recommend to anyone visiting Manuel Antonio!

Villa Aragon is a beautiful property with so many options for relaxation from the king size beds, indoor sunroom to the hammocks, poolside loungers, and cute swings that were perfect for pictures! One of the highlights was the incredible private chef, Glenda, who crafted a delicious meal tailored to our vegan preferences. Her attention to detail and skill in the kitchen elevated our experience to pure luxury. We also booked a private fishing tour with Alan, which was phenomenal! Alan’s expertise and friendly nature made it an unforgettable adventure. Communication with the Villa Aragon team was seamless from start to finish, making the planning process stress-free. They truly thought of everything, and their recommendations for activities and services were spot on. If you’re looking for a relaxing, well organized, and luxurious getaway, Villa Aragon is the perfect choice. We can’t wait to return!

Amazing home, great restaurants nearby and very close to airport and beaches

Be ready to fall in love—with the owner Robert, his excellent caretaker Maria (who gave us free fresh picked bananas) and mainly with exquisite property, better than pictured, in the most fantastic location. As a veteran AirBnB owner in Aruba we can say it sets the top standard with everything you would want in a prime location. Beautiful experience!

A true jungle experience! Axel has created a wonderfully isolated escape for those looking to get away from it all. He's a great host, always available to share his knowledge (or take you for an excursion) but also giving you space to enjoy the quiet and solitude.

This was our fourth time staying at Raj's place, it has become our primary vacation destination. It's super private, the pool is pristine, the house is well stocked and always clean and cozy. The onsite property manager is amazing and always available to help in addition to Raj's excellent communication and tips. The onsite restaurant on the beach is fantastic with a huge menu and amazing cocktails, and the mini-super has the basic foods and drinks supplies you need. Be sure to use the fresh limes on the trees along the driveway! We love this spot and will be back!

This is our fourth trip to La Casita by Lina!! we fell in love the very first time and have no reason to be anywhere else. It’s quiet, steps away from an amazing beach, and we enjoy the beautiful sunsets. There are two fabulous restaurants within a one to two minute walk. They have happy hour and great music (which is always done before 10 PM). You can take boat trips, snorkel, and rent jet skis through nearby businesses. Karol does housekeeping several times during the week and upon request did a small load of laundry for us. We do rent a car so it’s a quick trip into Coco Beach for anything and everything we could imagine including a gym. Lina is very accommodating and we can always do luggage drop off if it’s earlier than the 3 PM check-in. The space is absolutely perfect for us to completely unplug from work and our usual day-to-day busyness!!!! we are already looking at next year’s calendar. Thank you again, Lina, for another wonderful stay.

We love this place! It was our second time staying there, and will most likely return. A short walk takes you to private beaches with a spectacular sunset view. We thoroughly enjoyed sitting in the pool and watching macaws and other birds in the huge trees surrounding the place. Rosanna is a sweetie-pie!

This AirBnb was the PERFECT beginning to our still ongoing trip in Costa Rica. We loved our stay in this beautiful, tropical, beachy home! This one's special, we felt secluded although we were close to everything and the landscaping was amazing! We woke up to beautiful song birds in the morning, enjoyed the breezes as they swept through the house, and were lulled to sleep by the sounds of the rain at night. This home was absolutely perfect for us, and Nicole was super responsive any time we had a question.

LOVED this spot! Right across a small dirt road from the gorgeous beach, private yard with gate, delightful front porch and balcony. The property manager, Fernando, was quick to respond and very helpful with anything we had questions about. Although the beach road in front of the house is busy from 10 a.m.- 5 p.m., it's really quiet outside of those hours. We woke up to the sounds of birds and howler monkeys and slept to the sound of the ocean waves. The AC in the upstairs bedroom works great if need be, but we found it quite pleasant to have the screened windows open and the fan on most of the time. Definitely a great place if you enjoy eating in, with a well stocked, clean kitchen. Would stay here again!

We really enjoyed our stay. The house is beautiful and tucked away in the highlands, away from the bustle of Jacó proper. Our car did fine going up the steep incline and after about a week of driving through the country, we were used to all the bumpy roads. Our only issue here was with the sink not draining, but we informed Paola and her husband fixed it promptly. Would highly recommend to anyone looking to explore Jacó. Quepos/Manuel Antonio is about an hour drive.

Wow! Couldn’t have been a better place for our family adventure. Everything from meeting up with Cholo - the boat ride, kayaking amongst bioluminescent plankton and jumping manta rays, howler monkeys and macaws every morning and a new adventure around every corner! However this place isn’t for everyone… so come prepared. Headlamps, plenty of rice and beans, good attitude , etc. You’ll 💯 be surprised by giant spiders in the bathroom, have cicadas, beetles and ants all over your stuff and have bats flying around you all night. It’s rad.

A beautiful location and amazing amenities. Highly recommended making Pedro’s home your destination for Playa Hermosa. 3 very well appointed bedrooms with private bathrooms that make it ideal for couples and families.

Peter was super helpful in anything and everything that I had questions about. Very responsive and knew a lot about the area. This is what being a super host is supposed to be, I commend their effort to our stay. This is truly a tropical rainforest get away. The area is a little intimidating to people who don’t drive in the mountains. And a 4x4 is truly needed. Just take the mountain in high first gear if you have a manual, until you get used to it. A pleasure to stay in this house. Be ready for the temperature and get acclimated to it, and the humidity. I would recommend highly to others looking to have some privacy.

The best place we’ve ever stayed! We did a lot of amazing things on our trip to Costa Rica, but this house was the best part! If you want the most incredible view in a private mountain setting (plus a pool!) this is the place! We can’t wait to come back!

What a place! Waling up with hummingbirds and beautiful flowers. We weee lucky to have a clear day and see the whole volcano. Our favorite was a horseback tour with lilander- the ride was beautiful and the waterfall was magical. We highly recommend it! Thank you!

This place was beyond amazing! The house was perfect, but the staff that helped was what made the trip truly exceptional. Vincente spent several months helping me plan every detail, from arranging rides, activities and even booking dinner reservations. The house was kept clean with a housekeeper that came in during the day while we were gone. Laundry was done for us. We also arranged for the chef Ana and her mom Guieslle to come in for breakfasts and a few dinners. Each meal so so beautifully prepared, light fresh and local ingredients. They took the time to make it an experience every time. They also cleaned up and it was such a nice treat to be able to relax. We wanted to surprise one of our daughters with an early birthday surprise that the team helped to arrange and keep secret for us. I couldn’t imagine having a better experience.

The Tree House was our favorite place to stay during our trip to CR. It was just as beautiful as it was in the pictures. Great location to secluded beachs and we even saw monkeys climbing in the trees out front a couple of times which was a real treat. Ruth was a wonderful host and we loved our cleaning lady Doris. I would definitely stay here agian the nect time we come to CR!

This casita was very well appointed and you feel at home as soon as you walk in. All amenities were accurately described and it was super clean. The yard was so relaxing with all the different plants/trees which attracted morning birds that could be enjoyed while sipping on some Costa Rica coffee. Barb was a warm and welcoming Host and answered all of our questions. As we were Airbnb Super Host for over five years, we recommend this Casita without any reservations.

Super cute place with an amazing view of Costa Rica mountains. Very private. I enjoyed my stay and would go back.