Family-friendly vacation rentals in Gulf of Papagayo

This was an amazing stay, our host gave us the royal treatment. Five stars all the way around.

We had a great stay at Dirk’s place. The area is very relaxing. Four restaurants nearby and a small mini mart. The house is right next to the entrance to the beach. The beach is spectacular. A few miles long, great surfing, wonderful sunsets, and not crowded compared to the beach at Tarmarindo. We stayed for two weeks. The first week we rented a car to do grocery shopping, etc. The second week we just relaxed using nearby restaurants and the beach. We enjoyed the pool when not at the beach. If you want to go to Tarmarindo it is about a 15 minute walk on the beach to the inlet that separates the two areas, you can then use the locals with their boats to cross. Cost $2 per person. Boats start at 8 and stop at 5. Dirk is a great host. He helped us with renting the car, and was generous with his recommendations. Look forward to returning.

The logistics were handled by a company called Tropical Homes and I worked with a gentleman named Tony who was extremely helpful for my family of four and a great communicator. This is condo/flat is centrally located in the development and is perfect for 3-4 people. Would definitely stay here again!

Ilya was super friendly and helpful. He met us at the gate for check-in and showed us around the unit and property. Everything was clean and easy to access. There are multiple restaurants within walking distance and a couple min drive into downtown you can find a ton more. The beach is also within walking distance. It’s a calm beach with black sand. Not a lot around there but we had fun with our kids. This place is peaceful and relaxing and has great views of the ocean. Would recommend!

We had a phenomenal stay here! We had a private balcony, large airbnb and access to all the amenities (tennis, pickle ball, pool, ice plunge). We were a less than 5 minute walk to the beach and local restaurants. There was no noise and the AC was amazing. Will definitely be staying here again

Toucan House was very nice. Great location for beaches, restaurants and tours. The grounds are beautiful and the pool was so appreciated from the heat. The iguanas were fun to hang out with too around the pool. Thank you Gaia for your nice little bungalow.

accommodations very quiet ,great private area. NIce swimming pool PLaya hermossa very quiet beach music done by 830 at night . If your looking for a more active night life playa cocca is a quick bus ride ,or twenty dollar cab ride . Elzbieta is a lovely lady . Was always helpful,pleasant.She made us feel very welcome. There are a few long term tennants at thi s complex, they also made us welcome . It was a wonderful .positive experience to stay at this AIRBNB

First, I want to thank Joe for the recommendations around the area. His place is an amazing place to re-energize as the ocean view is out of a postcard. Second, Joe's place is clean and has everything you need to cook a great dinner. Cold ac it's great if it gets humid/hot but not needed as the ocean breeze caress you and keeps you cool and comfortable. Lastly, thank you Joe for being an amazing host.

Casita by Lina was a little piece of heaven. It felt like our own little seaside abode. Very peaceful surroundings only steps from the beach. Tasteful decor inside & out. We will plan to stay again in the future.

This place was amazing, even better than in the photos! It was beautiful, clean, and had all of the amenities needed to make it a comfortable stay. It really was a magical place - early mornings were spent watching the birds, dragon flies, and iguanas, and the evenings disappeared by floating in the pool watching the breathtaking sunsets. You can easily walk downtown from the house if you are up for the climb up the hill on the way back but we also found that parking by the beach was easy so we were able to take the beach blanket and umbrella provided at the house. The host provided really helpful instructions so we could easily find the house and local restaurants and was extremely responsive during our stay when we reached out with questions. We stayed with our two children and it was perfect, was one of the best places we have ever stayed, and would highly recommend it!

Me and my 3 adult children in there 20’s stayed here and it was everything that the pictures show and better ! Outdoor living at its finest and we can’t wait to come back and stay here again! Air conditioning in each bedroom that gets very cold ! LOVED the pool ! Very clean for being outdoor living and I am very particular , but your in Costa Rica don’t go nit picking every nook and cranny you rented an Airbnb with outside living and it’s VERY CLEAN ! Upon arrival was left a bottle of wine , coffee and a pineapple:) Our host was very responsive and checked in regularly to make sure we didn’t need anything or if we needed any suggestions . You’re far enough away from town that we did not hear anything contrary to what some of the previous reviews said . This is a MUST STAY ! We loved it and were so sad to leave . We were here for 5 days and I do suggest renting a golf cart for your stay , soooo much fun and so much easier to get around it really made the trip ! Great Costa Rica Vibe

We never met Juan Carlos but his property caretaker, Ana, and her family were extremely kind and helpful. The location is fantastic, steps from the most beautiful beach ever. Beds were comfy and the kitchen was well supplied. It was a little odd to have no living room area, but we didn't really need it with the beach right there.

The apartment was perfect for my husband and I and right on the beach. We enjoyed the balcony and the view. The apartment was in a great location with lots of bars and restaurants.

Thank you Tatiana for the good communication and for the excellent service, definitely a place to return!!

Ideal location, right in the heart of everything in Tamarindo, you call it restaurants, beach, supermarket, coffee shops, gym… The apartment if extremely well kept, surroundings are beautiful. Alexander and Gabriela are very friendly and helpful. Very fast internet for digital nomads. I recommend it to the Airbnb community 100 %

Awesome place to stay! Beautiful view! A short walk to the beach and some local shops - it is a steep hill, but there are stairs. Staff and other guests were extremely helpful and friendly. There was more than enough room for our family of four. When we needed assistance with an air conditioner, Floribeth was quick to respond, and had a repair person there in no time - problem fixed immediately. We were not planning on returning to Costa Rica, but after our stay, we fell in love with the area and people, and can't wait to return. Floribeth gave us precise directions, found it right away. You will not want to leave here. Thank you Floribeth!!

Great place, roomy, close to town/beach. Highly recommended.

The place was exactly as described. We had 10 people and there was plenty of room for everyone. Had breakfast and most suppers outside by the pool. Working with the concierges provided (Brenda) was extremely helpful. She organized, shuttle services, tours, restaurant reservations and a catamaran and was very responsive to all of our questions during the stay. Veronica the chef / cleaner for the mornings was very helpful and friendly. She made all of our breakfasts and cleaned up any mess from the night before and had a great energy. We used the go carts to drive to the beach club (10 minute go kart ride) , pickle ball (10 minute go kart ride) and for suppers at the JW Marriott (5 minute go kart ride away). Beaches are great and very close and walkable to driveable with a car or go karts. We had a car to go into Tamarindo to get groceries and go to the beaches and restaurants there as well, only a 15-20 minute drive once you are out of the resort. Overall a

We had a great stay at Casa Tranquilla. Katherine and Willie were very responsive to our needs. The house was as described. We loved sitting in the rocking chairs under the shade by the pool. The wildlife was so fun -- we did see the monkeys pass by a few times. Like us, they seemed happy about the location. We stayed for 12 days, and I could work remotely during the week. The wifi in the house was strong enough for video calls. That said, Costa Rica has intermittent outages, and we experienced some brief loss of power and internet access a couple of times. It wasn't a surprise and didn't last long. If you haven't been to Costa Rica before, be aware that there aren't sidewalks in this area. The walk to town and the beach is along the roadside and on dirt trails. It's not a big deal and everything felt very close and safe, but it was helpful for us to know that going in. If you're looking for the beach, find the trail :) Thank you Katherine and Willie for the excellent stay!

Great secure location, excellent helpful neighbours, walkable to restaurants and beaches, though suggest a golf cart to deal with the late afternoon heat. Nice pool.

Jorge is a very welcoming and very present host. Inside, the property is basic corresponding to the photos The grounds with direct access to Rio Blanco its swimming pool and gazebo is spectacular The location of the villa is perfect for the park, Leona Falls and grocery store! We recommend!

Great stay and convenient location! The house was comfortable and had everything we needed. Pool was amazing and the house is walking distance to the town with tons of restaurants and the beach.

I wish we would have got there earlier to spend more time there. It was still lovely and we would definitely stay again.

My teenage son and I spent a week at Casa Tranquila and absolutely loved it. It was our peaceful base amid a week of activities, excursions and the bustle of Tamarindo. Jose was very helpful when our luggage didn’t make it with us, and provided excellent recommendations.