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Villa Madera
Islands beckon in the views from this glassed-in modern home in the hills above Hermosa Beach. Breezes off the Gulf of Papagayo sway a hammock next to the infinity pool, hot tub, and outdoor kitchen. Details like clerestory windows flood rooms with light, while wood paneling warms the sleek spaces. It’s 5 minutes to shops and restaurants in the village, and the tropical forest–fringed beach. Copyright © Luxury Retreats. All rights reserved. BEDROOM & BATHROOM • Bedroom 1: King size bed, Ensuite bathroom with stand-alone shower, Walk-in closet • Bedroom 2: Queen size bed, Twin size bunk bed, Ensuite bathroom with stand-alone shower • Bedroom 3: Queen size bed, Ensuite bathroom with stand-alone shower STAFF & SERVICES Extra Cost (advance notice may be required): • Activities and excursions • Housekeeping • More under “Add-on services” below
Luxury Insane Views Winner 2025 BLT Design Award
Award-winning architectural masterpiece by world-renowned Studio Saxe, featured in DesignBoom, DesignWanted, and Architizer. Casa Solai took six years to perfect and stands as one of Costa Rica's most exceptional homes - where two floating wooden pavilions rise above the jungle canopy offering unrivaled privacy and panoramic ocean and jungle views. Nestled 220 feet above sea level and just 1200 ft (1 km drive) from a pristine beach. The Casa Solai Casita can also be rented for an additional fee
The L Design Villa
The unique modern L Design Villa nestled in the lush jungle is offering all the luxuries you need to relax and unwind all. With a fully equipped kitchen and three spacious king sized bedrooms, each with their own ensuite bathroom, the Villa is perfect for a family or friends vacation. Delicious meals can be enjoyed in the spacious indoor dining area or outside on the deck next to the salt water infinity pool. The villa is located close to town and a pure design of contrasts of its surroundings.
Casa del Mar - Playa Flamingo
Casa Del Mar is private, secure and located within the pristine, gated community of Mar Vista which has 24 hour security throughout. It is exquisitely designed to be the quintessential modern vacation home, with its large open floor plan and expansive windows, engulfing you in the Costa Rican sunlight! We are within 5 minutes to world class beaches, golfing, sport fishing, snorkeling, sailing and horseback riding. And, don’t forget Zip lining, another popular excursion Costa Rica is known for.
Villa Art / Art Villas
Discover Art Villa, where breathtaking ocean views meet the vibrant rainforest and bold contemporary design. Perched above the jungle, relax in a serene canopy setting surrounded by lush gardens, and savor every moment as the sea peeks through the rainforest below. Disconnect from the city while staying fully connected with our high-speed fiber-optic internet. Just 1 km from the main road and the beach Your ultimate rainforest escape awaits,where every sunrise and sunset is a masterpiece.
Ocean front Villa with Chef
Live your dream vacation relaxing to the waves of the Pacific. Let our concierge Pierre reserve your activities & travels. Book our Chef Erik for your meals. Designed by award wining architects, come experience coastal living with direct views of the Ocean from every room & the 4 edged infinity pool. Included daily is our awesome breakfast & house cleaning. Explore the secret beaches a few steps away & Breathtaking Playa Carrillo 5 mins down the road. Top fiber optic throughout the house.
Luxury Villa Brisas del Cabo - Special Offer
Welcome to your own private escape!! The Brisas del Cabo Villa is surrounded by a magnificent botanical garden on 9 private acres of jungle. A truly impressive property tucked away above the quaint village of Mal Pais offering privacy and 5* luxury. Ocean and jungle views from every room. Adjacent to the Cabo Blanco National Park, you can be sure to see an abundance of wildlife. Luxury meets nature at its best. Additional guests? Please search Casita Silencio & Casita Tranquilo.
Stunning Oceanview Paradise
Escape to Casa Ramon, a luxury ocean-view retreat on Costa Rica’s South Pacific coast. Surrounded by lush jungle, this eco-conscious villa blends bamboo craftsmanship with modern elegance. Enjoy stunning ocean views, open-air lounges, a gourmet kitchen, and a serene pool with a waterfall jacuzzi. Relax in beautifully designed suites, unwind in the hammock perch, or explore nearby Dominical and Uvita. No 4x4 needed. Experience the ultimate tropical escape—book your stay today!
Luxury oceanfront villa · housekeeping & concierge
Luxury oceanfront villa in Playa Negra with 6 bedrooms for up to 12 guests. Stunning 20m infinity pool and spectacular ocean views. Daily housekeeping and concierge included to arrange: private chef, yoga, surf, boat trips, horseback riding, massages & more (extra cost applies). Just steps from the beach, inside a gated community with 24/7 security. The perfect setting for families, groups and intimate celebrations seeking luxury, nature and unforgettable experiences.
Playa Guiones Family Luxury
This luxury home located in the most exclusive neighborhood of Playa Guiones is the perfect vacation space for families or groups seeking all the modern comforts within close proximity to the beach. Offering the best hospitality in Nosara our top quality staff is available to provide in-house dining, access to the best professional services and concierge all within the confines of the most secure area in Guiones with 24 hour physical monitoring.
Casa La Reina
Tucked away in the lush jungle of the Black Stallion Eco Park, this luxurious, natural villa enjoys stunning sunsets and soaring views of the Costa Rican countryside. Wake up each day to the sounds of chirping birds. Step outside to explore the property and spot wildlife and tropical greenery. After, slide into the pool’s sunken loungers and enjoy the sun. Later, head to Tamarindo for dinner. Copyright © Luxury Retreats. All rights reserved.
Ocean View Luxury Villa, 2-Min Drive to Beach
Welcome to Casa Lomas del Mar, proudly hosted by Stay in Tamarindo. This villa offers breathtaking ocean views from almost every room, a 5-minute drive to the beach, the safety of a gated community, and a stunning infinity pool overlooking the ocean—your perfect slice of paradise.
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All about Central America
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A delicate chain linking the US and Mexico to the north with South America to the south, Central America is roughly the size of Texas, but it packs a whole lot into a relatively small space. Sitting not far from the equator, it’s got a definite tropical paradise vibe, with sparkling turquoise ocean (laidback Caribbean on one side, pounding Pacific on the other) along its lengthy coastline and lush green rainforest cloaking its interior, punctuated by the giant peaks of more than 300 volcanoes. There’s supreme surfing and sublime scuba diving in all that briny blue, while on land you can explore national forests packed with chattering, squeaking, squawking wildlife or travel 4,00 years back in time at some of the most magnificent Mayan ruins you’ve ever seen.
Costa Rican riches
Costa Rica, the “rich coast” can be found at the southern end of the Central American chain, and its people have made laidback living their specialty. Costa Ricans, known as Ticos, have a favorite phrase, Pura Vida, which translates as “pure life”, but which is basically about being relaxed, carefree and living life to the fullest. Adopt it as your vacation greeting, add in a sprinkling of Spanish phrases and you’re all set for a warm welcome from the easy-going locals.
Make the most of that gilded coastline, lounging on golden beaches, surfing up a storm in Pacific swells or nursing a rum punch on Caribbean sands. Trek through the jungle spotting jaguars and toucans, hike to a volcanic rim or zipline above a misty cloud forest – it’s hard to be bored in this small but mighty vacation gem.
So when’s the best time to hit Costa Rica? Well, really the question is when is the best time for you because it depends which treasures you’re hoping to find. Broadly speaking, there are two seasons: dry (roughly mid-November to April) and wet (roughly May to mid-Nov). In the peak, dry season things can get pretty busy, with all those North American and European vacationers flying south for the winter, but most would agree that the beaches bathed in sunshine from dawn till dusk are worth sharing.
Beaches in the popular Guanacaste region can see the mercury hit 90, so make sure to pack plenty of sunscreen and a big old floppy hat. In the wet season, you’ll have afternoon rains and sunny mornings, with the heaviest downpours in September and October. It’s often referred to as the “green season” because of all that jungly glory, but keep in mind, unpaved roads can become impassable in more remote areas when it rains. In June and July, there’s a respite from the rain, and it’s a good time to explore the animal kingdom of the rainforests, while August sees peak turtle nesting season in Tortuguero and swells starting to form, making the Pacific coast a surfer’s paradise through to the end of October.
It takes between 3 and 7 hours to fly to Costa Rica from most US cities, and most international flights land in either Juan Santamaría International Airport in the country’s capital, San José, or Liberia's Daniel Oduber International Airport in the northwest of the country, near the beaches of Guanacaste.
Beautiful Belize
Belize is another small but perfectly formed treat. It’s known for being an outstanding diving destination, with a barrier reef that’s the second largest in the world – not bad for a country roughly the same size as Massachusetts. Rainforest rambles will uncover big cats, a rainbow of feathered friends and Mayan monoliths telling stories of a great ancient civilization.
If it’s a hammock and a swaying palm that call your name, then head to the hundreds of tiny islands dotted along the Caribbean coast. The largest of these is Ambergris Caye, and it’s a deservedly popular destination where you can sit back and soak up some rays by day, and party in the warm tropical nights.
Belize’s subtropical climate sees a high season from late November to mid-April, when rain is scarce and the average daytime temperature on the coast and cayes is around 80 degrees. But watch out from December through February, when sporadic gusts of wind blowing from the north, known as "northers" can hit the coast and islands hard and hang around for a few days at a time. The rainy season runs from June to mid-November, and the hurricane season overlaps it from July to October, with the most active months being August, September, and October. Perhaps the best time to visit is between January and early April when it’s not quite as hot or humid, and the sea is clear, calm and perfect for strapping on that snorkel mask.
It takes around two hours to fly to Belize from four major cities in the US: Miami, New Orleans, Houston or North Carolina, while flights out of Los Angeles connect through Guatemala and El Salvador. From the main points of entry, the Philip Goldson International Airport and the Belize City Municipal Airstrip, you can catch a local flight to Ambergris Caye – around 15 minutes by air from mainland Belize – or you can take a speedboat water taxi from downtown Belize City.
Experience our luxury vacation rentals in Central America
So you want to bask on the beaches of the Nicoya Peninsula, scale the Arenal volcano and explore the misty Monteverde cloud forest? Then our Costa Rica rentals are just what you’re looking for. Choose from jungle hideaways in the trees or beachside villas overlooking Pacific waves, all beautifully appointed for a luxury vacation to remember.
Our rentals in Belize give you access to the charms of Ambergris Caye and the best diving in Great Blue Hole and Hol Chan Marine Reserve, while magnificent Mayan cities are waiting to be explored at Lamanai, Altun Ha and Caracol on the mainland. Find secluded island romance at our Cayo Espanto villas, or chill out by your private pool at one of our properties in Ambergris Caye.
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