Guanacaste Vacation Rentals Overview

The Guanacaste province of Costa Rica is made up of varied landscapes covering the fertile northern plain, the northwest Pacific coast, the inland dry forest, and two-thirds of the Nicoya Peninsula which boasts not only historical and cultural centers such as Santa Cruz and Nicoya but also some of the most beautiful beaches in Costa Rica. One of the best ways for visitors to enjoy their Costa Rica vacations and the local culture would be to stay at one of the Guanacaste vacation rentals on the Gold Coast, which stretches from Playa del Coco and Flamingo in the north to Tamarindo, Samara and Nosara in the Nicoya Peninsula. From Tamarindo beach rentals to luxury villas in Flamingo, travelers can count on finding a wide range of choices available from the Guanacaste vacation rentals featured here.

Guanacaste Hotels and Resorts

Guanacaste beaches abound with hotels and resorts of international brands such Four Seasons, Marriott and Hilton. However, many travelers look for a more authentic Costa Rica vacation experience by staying in one of the intimate lodges and bed and breakfasts in Guanacaste. Some of the most popular surfing beaches in Costa Rica , such as Playa Tamarindo, Playa Langosta and Playa Avellanas, have hotels ranging from those that cater to young surfers traveling on a budget to resorts that cater to families and romantic honeymoon couples. The cross section of holidaymakers has led to a wide variety of Guanacaste hotels and resorts being developed in the province.

Guanacaste Beach Rentals

The Pacific coastline of Guanacaste, Costa Rica, is known as the Gold Coast owing to a string of beautiful gold sand beaches. North Guanacaste beaches such as Playa Grande, Tamarindo, Flamingo and Potrero can be easily accessed from Daniel Oduber International Airport near the provincial capital, Liberia. Travelers coming from San Jose can get to various Guanacaste resorts without difficulty by following the scenic Pan-American Highway. In south Guanacaste, the Friendship Bridge across the Tempisque River provides easy access to another group of Guanacaste beaches in the Nicoya Peninsula, such as Playa Carrillo, Playa Samara, Nosara, Guiones and Pelada. A more down to earth type of Guanacaste beach rentals are the attraction at these intrepid vacation destinations thanks to the lack of highways and urban development.

Luxury rentals in Guanacaste

There are two major beach and golf resorts on the Gold Coast that offer the best choices of luxury villas in Guanacaste, namely Reserva Conchal on Playa Conchal and Hacienda Pinilla on Playa Avellanas; together these two master-planned golf resorts offer the most indulging condo rentals in Guanacaste, accompanied by championship golf course, beach clubs, gym, tennis courts, restaurants and spa, in addition to direct beach access, concierge services and complimentary transport within the resorts.