Title: Costa Rican Beach House Rental in Puntarenas - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Costa Rican Beach House Rental in Puntarenas Beachfront, with outdoor pool ![Outdoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/31000000/30530000/30524600/30524580/dbe5b38d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/31000000/30530000/30524600/30524580/4f15faec.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/31000000/30530000/30524600/30524580/f4d77f2c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/31000000/30530000/30524600/30524580/c077df77.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/31000000/30530000/30524600/30524580/2a20c090.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Nestled on the Pacific coast of Costa Rica, Casa Rector Beach House offers a serene retreat for groups and multi-families. This six-bedroom haven features a private pool, picnic tables, barbecue hut, and direct beach access where you can walk miles in either direction. 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 6 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 14 ## Popular amenities - - Parking available - Barbecue grill - Kitchen - Air conditioning - Outdoor space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Costa Rican Beach House Rental in Puntarenas Welcome to Casa Rector Beach House. This house is located one and a half hours west of San Jose (the Pacific side of the country). The house is approximately seven miles away from Puntarenas, a popular city in Costa Rica. The family-owned house is on a lot of property about two plus acres in size. The house includes six bedrooms: five of which contain their own bathrooms and one which connects. The rooms combined can accommodate twelve. The home is perfect for a group or for multi-families. The bedding and linens are supplied. The top floor of the house included the eating area and a full kitchen, stove, refrigerator, microwave, and utensils. Located on the property you can find six different types of fruit growing and many exotic flowers. The property also has a large, freshwater, ceramic tiled, in ground pool which is lighted by Sam Lighting. I hope you read the comments that were left from past guests because it tells you much about our house More Details: The pool is 3 ½ feet deep on the shallow end and 6 ½ feet in the deep end. Picnic tables and a barbecue hut are located around the pool. The beach is located at the edge of the property, we consider it our backyard. Once at the beach you can walk several miles in each direction. A gardener/guard is on the property at all times to ensure a clean and safe time. A cook or babysitter can be provided for an extra charge. The way the house is rented: we rent the whole house to the same renter whether it is a group or just a single family. December through April is the prime season. For more information please contact me. More pictures can be sent upon request. ## Property amenities ### Beach - On the beach - Beach loungers - Beach towels ### Pool/Spa - Outdoor pool - Private pool ### Internet - Available in the villa: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Car recommended - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Ice maker - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 6 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 5 private bathrooms - Hair dryer - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Entertainment - DVD player - Stereo - TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Garden - Outdoor furniture ### Comfort - Air conditioning ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Designated smoking areas ### Services and conveniences - Housekeeping (limited availability) - Iron/ironing board - Phone ### Location highlights - Near a hospital - Near a zoo - Near the ocean ### Things to do - Optional golf privileges - Birdwatching nearby - Casino nearby - Cycling nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Mountain climbing nearby - Rafting nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Snorkeling nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Water tubing nearby - Windsurfing nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Garden - Property located in a resort ## Similar properties ![On the beach, sun loungers, beach towels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/39000000/38420000/38410600/38410588/5db6d28f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Beautiful Home With a Private Beach and Pool - Connect w/ Nature & Relax! 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### We should mention A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property ### Property is also known as Costa Rican Beach House Rental Puntarenas Villa Costa Rican Beach House Rental Puntarenas Villa Costa Rican Beach House Rental in Puntarenas Puntarenas Puntarenas Costa Rican Beach House Rental in Puntarenas Villa Villa Costa Rican Beach House Rental in Puntarenas Costa Rican Beach House Rental in Puntarenas Puntarenas Costa Rican Beach House Rental Costa Rican Beach House Rental Villa Costa Rican Beach House Rental in Puntarenas Villa Costa Rican Beach House Rental in Puntarenas Puntarenas Costa Rican Beach House Rental in Puntarenas Villa Puntarenas ## About the area Located in Chacarita, this villa is on the beach. Puntarenas Pier and Caldera Port are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Playa San Isidro and Puntarenas Beach. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and cycling nearby. [Visit our Chacarita travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Chacarita.dx828881298211676160) [View more Villas in Chacarita](https://www.expedia.ca/Chacarita-Villas.d828881298211676160-aaVillas.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C9.97528%2C-84.75433&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=zwzPEAA04IT1duUdLcGBLIP7kyc=) Puntarenas, Puntarenas ### What's nearby - Puntarenas Beach - 4 min drive - 2.2 km - Playa Chacarita - 5 min drive - 2.9 km - Playa Boca de Barranca - 5 min drive - 3.2 km - Caldera Port - 14 min drive - 10.8 km - Puntarenas Pier - 15 min drive - 10.0 km ### Getting around - Cóbano Airport (ACO) - 153 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Velero De Manuel - ‬9 min walk - ‪La Casa Del Camarón - ‬4 min walk - ‪Parada Tropical - ‬4 min walk - ‪La Cascada - ‬5 min walk - ‪The Coca Cola Company - ‬15 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Costa Rican Beach House Rental in Puntarenas have a pool? > Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. ### Is Costa Rican Beach House Rental in Puntarenas pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Costa Rican Beach House Rental in Puntarenas? > Check-in begins at 1:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Costa Rican Beach House Rental in Puntarenas? > Check-out is at 12:00 PM. ### Where is Costa Rican Beach House Rental in Puntarenas located? > Nestled on the beach, this Chacarita villa is within 1 mi (2 km) of Playa San Isidro and Puntarenas Beach. Playa Chacarita and Playa Doña Ana are also within 3 mi (5 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Costa Rican Beach House Rental in Puntarenas Reviews 9.8 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 10 Cleanliness ### 8.6 Location ### 8.0 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 60 8 - Good 3 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 1 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Weston A. Mar 6, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nice chill vacation It was very quiet and peaceful, we enjoyed it! ##### Weston A. Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Scott N. Dec 28, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excellent Excellent help from Arturo and Maribel. Made us comfortable at all times. Great location for ocean swimming and walks on the beach. Swimming pool maintained beautifully. ##### Scott N. Stayed 15 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Hunter S. Jul 15, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Puntarenas Gathering Point Overall we enjoyed our stay. The property description and photos were accurate for the listing. The owner was in touch with us shortly after we booked and a few days before check in to ensure we had everything we needed. There was plenty of space for our large group. ##### Hunter S. Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Randy G. Jul 27, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Pura vida pure life amazing destination Everything is what we wanted and more we all had an amazing time every detail put to the house is impeccable from the pool to all the rooms for each group we had an amazing caretaker taking care of any need from waiting for our arrival in the late night they were amazing.the kitchen was perfect the living areas amazing having the beach right in the backyard was amazing perfect for your family I was so grateful to have stayed in the amazing destination to many words to describe ##### Randy G. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Troy H. Mar 15, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### March stay The property was fantastic and precisely as described. The caretakers, Arturo and Maribel, on site were friendly and incredibly helpful. The area itself is not a huge tourist area so you may have to drive to get to those. ##### Troy H. Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Matthew P. Aug 10, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful family getaway My family stayed at the property and had a wonderful time. Arturo and Maribel are the caretakers and are some of the nicest people you could ever meet. They keep the property in fantastic shape and are extremely helpful. I highly recommend hiring Maribel to do the cooking, as she is amazing!! The pool is great, the beach was just fine for swimming. Make sure to visit the "Monkey House" (casa de los monos) nearby, as that was my families favorite excursion. Again, I cannot stress enough how wonderful Arturo and Maribel are at hosting and taking care of the guests here. Truly a great family place!!! ##### Matthew P. Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kristi D. Feb 3, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Comfortable and pretty views! We were mostly using as a “base camp” while we played tourist but did spend most of one afternoon at the house and in the pool. Enjoyed a beautiful sunset! Loved the screened in porch to enjoy outside without bugs. The property manager Arturo was incredibly helpful with everything we needed. ##### Kristi D. Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Debbi M. Jul 7, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful view! We had a wonderful stay, and I would highly recommend this house! My communication with the owner ahead of time was outstanding, and the caretakers at the house were wonderful & very helpful. As others say, though, brush up on your Spanish as they do not speak English. Also, bring bug spray! ##### Debbi M. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jenafer Z. Apr 4, 2019 #### Relaxing beach time Casa Rector was a perfect fit for our group of 14. The pictures do not do it justice. The grounds are beautiful, Arturo does a great job maintaining them. Everyone had enough room to have their own space, but a great common area for meals and down time. And speaking of meals, Maribel's cooking was fabulous. We will miss Casa Rector as we treasure our memories of our time there. We chose it to have down time at the beach and that is exactly what it was. ##### Jenafer Z. Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2019 ### 6/10 Okay #### linda s., blaine Jan 28, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy Disliked: Check-in, location #### We loved the hosts. They were so helpful, kind and beautiful. We couldn't follow the directions given. Coordinates would be more helpful. ##### linda s. Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Shiloh S. Jul 23, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy #### Amazing hospitality Our group of two families (4 adults, 7 kids) stayed here for two nights. The rooms are small but sufficient. Each bedroom has a double bed and a single. The pool is wonderful, and the grounds are kept pristine bt the caretaker Arturo, who lives in site with his wife Maribel. They are wonderful hosts. For $30/day, Maribel will prepare lunch and breakfast for your group. She even accompanied us to the market to help us shop for the meals. Arturo took us down to the local fish market, where we scored a deal on some fresh mahi mahi for dinner, which Maribel cooked perfectly. The only downside to the house was the beach behind the back fence. It is not a beach where you can swim. The current is strong and the beach is steeply sloped. However, more appealling beaches are just a short drive away. All in all, we would stay here again! ##### Shiloh S. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent Apr 28, 2007 #### Guestbook Comment Our three couples have just returned from Casa Rector and had a great vacation. The house was clean and comfortable, and very private. The pool is well maintained along with the rest of the grounds by the lovely couple,Arturo and Mirabel,who reside on the property. They are two of the nicest people you could meet and make your stay a delight. There is plenty of room on the property and we found the atmosphere much more to our liking than staying at a hotel. The property is gated and the two dogs, Bronco and Gaby, are well trained and friendly, and are good watch dogs. All of our questions were answered promptly and courteously by the owner before we left for Costa Rica. He was genuinely concerned to make sure our trip was going to be a good one. If you are not the resort kind of person Casa Rector is the place for you. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kristen W. Mar 5, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy #### Beautiful Beachside Property My husband and i stayed for one week and then our daughters came with their families for the second week. It was a very relaxing vacation, with a lovely pool, and we loved the access to the beach. Our grandchildren were in heaven, running around the spacious property, swimming in the pool, and playing on the beach. This is the place for anyone looking for a beach/pool vacation. Puntarenas was disappointing as a town, but there is good local shopping within walking distance. Marabel and Arturo give five star service, looking after their guests as if they were family. They are the true gems of this property. The house itself could use some updating and the gate to the beach should be made more secure. But all in all, it is a great spot, and we would definitely go again. Richard, the property owner, is splendid at communication and we couldn’t have asked for better or more accomodating hosts. ##### Kristen W. Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jen B. Jan 21, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing Hosts In Puntarenas! What a wonderful stay! Casa Rector was an excellent choice for our family, my brother's family and my parents. The property was well stocked with everything we needed, including life jackets for our kids. Mirabel and Arturo, the on site caretakers are INCREDIBLE! We hired Mirabel to look after the cleaning and some cooking and it was worth every penny to enjoy our stay. Mirabel is a wonderful cook and always proactively anticipating our needs (towels, ice cream for the kids, etc) Arturo did a wonderful job looking after the pool was always there to help with the gate when we were coming/going with the car. The property was clean and well maintained despite some signs of age, but anything we needed was attended to right away. The pool was excellent. The shallow end is still approx 4 feet deep, so we just had to be extra cautious with the younger kids in our group. We loved going down to the beach to jump around the waves and watch sunsets. Thank you Richard for sharing your beautiful property with us. We had a wonderful stay! ##### Jen B. Stayed 11 nights in Dec 2023 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent Jan 1, 2006 #### Guestbook Comment We've just returned from Casa Rector where our family of eight(Oregon, Kentucky, Texas and Georgia) met for the Christmas holidays. We had a wonderfully relaxing time alternating with exploring the area (zip lines, aerial tour of the forest, butterfly and orchid gardens, a fishing trip yielding delicious Dorado) and just hanging out in the pool. The house and grounds met our needs very nicely and Arturo and Maribel made it perfect. They were very personable and did their jobs in a way that preserved our privacy yet they were always there when we needed them. Their concern for our comfort and safety was apparent in everything they did. Maribel cooked for us most of the time, affording us the opportunity to enjoy some great Tico food and spend extra time with our children. We also enjoyed the presence of Blanco who took on the role as our chief dog and protectorate almost immediately. He was a most willing beach walker and running partner. What a great dog! Costa Rica, Casa Rector, Arturo and Maribel made our family get together as good as it gets. I would certainly be willing to answer any email questions about this wonderful place. This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent Feb 9, 2007 #### Great Pool We had a wonderful time at the house. The best part about the place was the pool. It was clean, beautiful and right outside your bedroom door! They had pool toys and towels to use. The listing was quite accurate. The pictures were very helpful. I was impressed with the fact that the house had a crib and a highchair for our kids. The house keeper and cook were very kind and made us feel right at home. We had a large group and the house fit us perfectly. With all the seperate rooms, each couple had their own room for privacy. The lot was right on the beach, which was beautiful at night. The waves turned up the sand a little but it was still great. The location was a little difficult to get to places but only because of the traffic around the country. My only suggestion would be to have a list of local restuarants and good tours. It would be helpful to have a pitcure to send to people for the last turn to the house. The house was perfect but the location was not ideal for our travel desires. We had a great time. I would definately tell others to go, escpecially if they have a big group. Thanks for everything! This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent Jan 13, 2007 #### Guestbook Comment Casa Rector was our casa (8 friends) for 10 days of delight. All the images posted on the website turned out to be an accurate picture of what we found when we arrived. The rooms were clean, the bathrooms roomy, the pool was our savior in a humid climate we are unaccustomed to. The sunsets on the beach were awesome. Tico and Tica (the resident birds) laughed after saying "wake up" to whoever was resting in the hammocks and we laughed with them. Bronco and Gabby (resident dogs) became our friends and protectors from imaginary evils as we dined together in the common area or lounged around the massive yard. However, the best for me is the two new friends I made: Arturo and Maribel, the caretakers and chef. They made our stay extra special as they foresaw our every need. Although I speak limited Spanish and they speak limited English, it didn't matter. We bonded as Maribel cooked delightful meals and Arturo demonstrated how to harvest the coconuts - in between his ongoing responsibilities of keeping Casa Rector a paradise. Casa Rector is conveniently located to the zip-line, Rain Forest and SkyWalk adventures, as well as a "small town" experience in Puntarenas or the "touristy" atmosphere of Jaco. I readily recommend this casa to anyone who wants to partake in a real Costa Rican experience. The owner called when we arrived to make sure we'd made it and again to make sure everything was ok. I hope to return with my family to introduce them to my new friends. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sue P. Jun 13, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family time This was a great place to use as a base and take off each day to go exploring. Arturo and Maribel were very gracious and helpful. We had Maribel cook for us several nights and she did our laundry, which was a blessing. I injured my foot and she went to the pharmacy to get me some numbing solution. We were there during the rainy season, which we loved. We enjoyed the pool, and loved watching and hearing the waves crash in on the beach. I’m not sure why they preferred that we stay off the beach. Our room had an issue cooling down and they had someone right out to work on it. Maribel had fresh fruit cut up for us several mornings, which was a real treat! The owner of the property was incredible, we corresponded and spoke by phone several times and he reassured me he would make everything right. Which he did, above and beyond. By the way, he doesn’t text! We were so sorry while we were there that they lost one of their beautiful German shepherds. We couldn’t get the translation straight as to what happened. There was a black lab there also, that we think was named ‘Bacon’. Our grand daughter cried when we left Bacon at the house. This house was perfect for us, we are not resort people so it didn’t bother us that there was not AC in the common room. If it got too hot, we’d go swimming or go into our rooms. We loved the geckos, iguanas & squirrels. Thank you to Rich, Arturo and Maribel for making our family of 11 have such a memorable vacation! Ron and Sue ##### Sue P. Stayed 11 nights in May 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kenneth H. Dec 27, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful Pool on the Beach The property is full service and the staff are super nice and accommodating. ##### Kenneth H. Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021 ### 8/10 Good #### Rochelle Dec 4, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication The property managers very nice and helpful ##### Rochelle Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021 ### 4/10 Poor #### Annika H. Jul 23, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in Disliked: Communication, location #### Amazing hosts, but gross inside We loved the couple that was there to welcome us and help us with whatever we needed. The grounds were beautiful. The inside was gross and we found a cockroach in the bed. It is also not in a good location, any activities are at least a twenty minute drive ##### Annika H. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jake D. Jul 5, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing!!!! The property is beautiful and well maintained. Arturo was so nice and helpful. He setup our 3 hammocks every morning and then took them down at night. Maribel and her daughter cooked dinner for us for 5 nights. Their cooking was so good and something that we will always remember. Richard was very helpful with directions and places to visit and booking tours. ##### Jake D. Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Valeria J. Jan 22, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excelente atención Excelente atencion por parte de los propietarios y las personas de mantenimiento, la casa estaba equipada con todo lo necesario y cumple la expectativa al 100% ##### Valeria J. Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jayline M. Jan 2, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cleanliness, privacy, perfection The communication with the home owner and management is very easy. We were warmly welcomed by the property managers Arturo and Maribel!! The house has the perfect size and layout to accommodate a multiple family group! Each room is spacious, clean, and has a private bathroom. We had a group with over 6 children and theres is plenty of yard for them to play. Will definitely go back in the future!!! ##### Jayline M. Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Matthew V. Feb 10, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Very nice Overall, the property was awesome. Arturo and Maribel take a lot of pride in their work. Her cooking was really good, and they were very helpful with everything. They work really hard to make sure you worry about nothing but enjoying vacation. The location is not bad, but I do have to say that if you are looking to see some of the natural wonders in Costa Rica, plan on spending quite a bit of time on the road. Do yourself a favor and really put some time into researching where and what you’re hoping to go see. However, if hanging out at the beach and pool is what you’re after, I would highly recommend going here. The waves crashing at night were awesome to hear and it was very relaxing to sit by the pool or in the living/dining area at night. ##### Matthew V. 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