A luxurious fully appointed 3 bedroom/3.5 bathroom house with living room, full kitchen, and dining area. Perfect for a family or group of friends who want a comfortable and private place to enjoy their time in Costa Rica. Surrounded by forested mountains with a great view of the Pacific Ocean, and near world-class, uncrowded surf. Daily room cleaning service is provided following the highest cleaning standards. Transportation and tours can be arranged with local, trustworthy businesses. The space Located in the secluded Nicoya Peninsula in the Costa Rican province of Guanacaste, you will awaken to the sounds of Howler monkeys in the trees, step outside to see migrating whales from the comfort of the pool, and witness the beautiful Scarlet Macaws as they make their way through the trees. You can spend your days at Islita laying by the pool or ocean, reading in a hammock, or going on surfing, kayaking and fishing adventures. On your short walk to the beach, you can encounter deer, coatis and countless tropical birds, or you can lay by the pool and watch these amazing creatures as you sun bathe or sip on a drink. If you’re searching for unique experiences in this remote part of Costa Rica, you can go to neighboring Camaronal Wildlife Refuge to see nesting sea turtles at night and newborn hatchlings at dawn or dusk, or surf on its world class, powerful and uncrowded waves. Similar experiences can be found at Corozalito beach, where surfing and turtles abound and even fewer people visit. In addition, our friendly local operators offer multiple tours including ocean and mangrove kayaking, horseback riding, surfing lessons, stand up paddle boarding, sport fishing, and yoga. The small luxury hotel next door also offers zip lining tours and a cocktail bar on the beach. For those in search of a cultural experience, the local town of Islita, within walking distance, offers community guided tours of the women's art cooperative and the outdoor art museum. You may also request to take Tico (Costa Rican) cooking and tropical cocktail mixing lessons. Typical Costa Rican activities such as cow milking, cattle driving and Guanacastecan (the region) rodeo can also be arranged in the neighboring towns. Guests of Villa Jalapa will enjoy all the comforts of home with on site property management to meet every vacation wish you could possibly have. Our housekeeper, Lisbeth, is also available to cook meals for you during your stay at an additional cost. Her cooking is unrivaled in this community and will be a highlight of your trip. Message us to coordinate any meals you want prepared during your stay. Guest access You will have the full house to yourselves. Great privacy in the rooms, pool, roof top and all areas. Other things to note Privacy and comfort is guaranteed at Villa Jalapa. Enjoy the unexpected visits from deer and coati that live around the property. Our living room is not equipped with A/C, but has 4 overhead fans and a spare floor fan, as well as 5 sliding doors that can be opened for ventilation. The kitchen stove works but needs the spark from the handheld lighter to light, Lisbeth can show you how. All bedrooms are equipped with A/C and fans. We have high speed wifi in the living room, pool, and roof top areas, as well as in every bedroom (added to bedrooms in 2020--wifi is essential). We recommend a 4WD SUV during rainy season for drivers unfamiliar with dirt, mountain roads. For comfort, an SUV is also recommended during the dry season, but a sedan is also able to access the villa. A vehicle is recommended to make the most of your visit to this special region of Costa Rica.

## The Space

This luxurious, fully equipped house offers three bedrooms and three and a half bathrooms, along with a living room, a full kitchen, and a dining area. It is ideal for families or groups of friends seeking a comfortable and private retreat in Costa Rica.

The property is nestled among forested mountains, providing stunning views of the Pacific Ocean and proximity to world-class, uncrowded surfing spots. Daily housekeeping is provided, adhering to the highest cleanliness standards. Transportation and tours can be arranged through reliable local businesses.

## Location

Situated in the secluded Nicoya Peninsula within the Guanacaste province, the house immerses you in nature. Wake up to the calls of howler monkeys, step outside to spot migrating whales from the pool, and observe beautiful scarlet macaws flying through the trees.

You can spend your days relaxing by the pool or ocean, reading in a hammock, or embarking on adventures such as surfing, kayaking, and fishing. On the short walk to the beach, you might encounter deer, coatis, and numerous tropical birds. Alternatively, enjoy watching these creatures while sunbathing or sipping a drink by the pool.

Nearby, the Camaronal Wildlife Refuge offers unique experiences like observing nesting sea turtles at night and witnessing hatchlings at dawn or dusk. It also features powerful, uncrowded waves perfect for surfing. Corozalito Beach provides similar opportunities for surfing and turtle watching, with even fewer visitors.

## Amenities and Activities

Local operators provide a variety of tours and activities, including:

- Ocean and mangrove kayaking  
- Horseback riding  
- Surfing lessons  
- Stand-up paddleboarding  
- Sport fishing  
- Yoga  

The adjacent small luxury hotel offers zip-lining tours and a beachfront cocktail bar.

For cultural experiences, the nearby town of Islita, within walking distance, features community-guided tours of a women's art cooperative and an outdoor art museum. Guests can also arrange Costa Rican cooking and tropical cocktail mixing lessons.

Traditional Costa Rican activities such as cow milking, cattle driving, and Guanacastecan rodeos can be organized in neighboring towns.

## Guest Services

Guests at Villa Jalapa will enjoy all the comforts of home with on-site property management ready to fulfill any vacation needs. The housekeeper, Lisbeth, is available to prepare meals at an additional cost. Her exceptional cooking is highly regarded in the community and often becomes a highlight of the stay. Please contact us to coordinate any meal requests.

## Guest Access

The entire house is exclusively yours, ensuring privacy in the bedrooms, pool area, rooftop, and all other spaces.

## Additional Information

Privacy and comfort are priorities at Villa Jalapa. Expect occasional visits from local wildlife such as deer and coatis.

The living room does not have air conditioning but includes four overhead fans, a spare floor fan, and five sliding doors for ventilation. All bedrooms are equipped with air conditioning and fans.

The kitchen stove functions but requires ignition with a handheld lighter; Lisbeth can demonstrate how to use it.

High-speed Wi-Fi is available throughout the property, including the living room, pool, rooftop, and all bedrooms (Wi-Fi was added to bedrooms in 2020).

A four-wheel-drive SUV is recommended during the rainy season, especially for drivers unfamiliar with dirt and mountain roads. While an SUV is also suggested for comfort during the dry season, a sedan can access the villa. Having a vehicle is advisable to fully explore this remarkable region of Costa Rica.

Relax by the infinity pool, walk to Playa Islita, and experience the ...

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Ocean-View Family Villa • Pool • Walk to Beach - Houses for Rent in Punta Islita, Guanacaste, Costa Rica

This is a beautiful, private home. For being in the mountains, having the view of the ocean is spectacular. The hammocks on the rooftop were extra special. We also loved the individual bedroom suites with A/C. And…the pool. Wow, the pool with the view! We really enjoyed our stay and would definitely return.

Thank you for staying with us! The pool and rooftop await you on your next visit :)

The pool is so beautiful and fun! Short walk to beach and town.  Exactly like the pictures! Lisbeth is an outstanding caretaker of the place and we felt comfortable asking her for anything.  Her cooking skills are outstanding and I would highly recommend her to prepare a few outstanding meals!

Thank you for staying with us! We hope to host you again in the future.

My family of four spent a lovely week at Diego‘s home. The view is fantastic. Lisbeth was always there when we needed her. Proximity to the beach was perfect. We enjoyed the pool which was clean and just the right size. Diego helped us make reservations at Don Ramiro’s on our last night, something I cannot recommend enough.

Thanks for staying with us! We are glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay and we hope to see you again in the future.

our family stayed here for 2 weeks and had a wonderful time! Diego was a fabulous host and was very responsive. The amazing caretaker Lisbeth was also a phenomenal chef. We'll be back!

We’re glad you enjoyed your time with us. We look forward to hosting you again!

Amazing home in Punta Islita. Our family of four stayed for two nights and we wish we could have been there longer. View of the ocean with passing parrots and macaws right from the living room. Incredible!

Thanks for your review. We hope to you see you again in the future!

Diego was extremely responsive, helpful and friendly. This is our 6th time to CR and our 2nd time to this lovely home in Punta Islita, not our last. We always feel right at home. Muchas Gracias + Pura Vida!

Always a pleasure to host you. We look forward to your next trip!

Another great stay.  Liz was awesome as the on-site host.

Thanks for your review Mitch! We look forward to hosting you and your family again in the future.

Fabulous place, great views. We traveled to Islita to see the Macaw Recovery Network's nursery and were blown away by the efforts to reintroduce the beautiful Scarlet Macaws. They flew over the house daily in pairs, squawking and making themselves known. The house is beautiful, accommodates a group very well with separate air conditioned casitas and a central cabana/kitchen by the pool. It was very, very hot when we were there, and the kitchen/cabana isn't air conditioned. Lisbeth, the caretaker, is very responsive and helpful, she kept the house in tip top shape and helped us turn on the gas stove when we cooked in one night. We made use of the hotel amenities at the beach (huge plus - chairs, hammocks, a bar, restaurant, and beachside spa services, etc). The hotel is cool with you doing that - they even let us use their towels one day. Of course we purchased a lot from the hotel to make it worth their while, including the hotel breakfast one morning.

Thank you for staying with us! The macaws flying overhead every day are definitely a highlight of Islita. Looking forward to hosting you again in the future!

We visit Punta Islita yearly and this was our first time at Diego’s place. The house is stunning and the views are amazing. The location was great-easy to walk to the beach and several restaurants and we used the amenities of the hotel next door. Our party of nine fit comfortably and Lisbeth, the caretaker, was very helpful. We would definitely recommend and hope to be back!

Thank you for staying with us, we're glad that you enjoyed your trip and we hope to see you again soon!

Diego's home is a little paradise. What a pleasure to swim with the ocean view. The decor and equipment of the house are perfect. We didn't want to leave so much it was fine!

La maison de Diego est un petit paradis. Quel bonheur de se baigner avec la vue sur l'océan. La décoration et l'équipement de la maison sont parfaits. On ne voulait plus partir tellement c'était bien !

Thank you for staying with us! We look forward to hosting you on your next visit to Costa Rica.

This is our 4th time in Islita. Our first time at this Villa. We loved it, our teens loved it. Very clean, modern home. Beautifully furnished. Amazing view. Lisbeth was a doll. We felt right at home. We plan to return.

Very nice, excellent cleanliness . We enjoyed a lot and rested. The place is very peaceful.

Muy lindo, excelente limpieza . Disfrutamos bastante y descansamos el lugar es súper tranquilo

The place is spectacular surrounded by lots of nature and the house is fully equipped, just what we expected. Lisbeth is very attentive and helpful, plus she cooks very well. We really had a great time and would come back without thinking!

El lugar es espectacular rodeado de mucha naturaleza y la casa está completamente equipada, justo lo que esperábamos. Lisbeth es muy atenta y servicial, además de que cocina muy rico. ¡La verdad la pasamos muy bien y volveríamos sin pensarlo!

Beautiful home, great location, wonderful host! We traveled as two families with five kids ages 10-14. Lisbeth and her family live at the entrance to the house; the house is at the top of long driveway up the hill. Everything about this home was perfect for our two families. The kids had their own “casita” and the parents all had their own space as well. The house is in a quaint oceanside area where there is a small grocery store just a couple of minutes drive, or ten minute walk. The beach is just a quick and easy 5-10 minute walk away. We had access to the hotel amenities, including the beachside restaurant. There were also surfboard and boogie board rentals right down at the beach, as well as surfing lessons available. We planned a few meals cooked by Lisbeth and we were sooo glad we did that. Lisbeth made the best meals we ate there and she was also so helpful and kind during our entire stay. Highly recommend this home for families or anyone looking for a wonderfully secluded and quiet space to enjoy the Costa Rican pura vida. Many thanks to Diego for his hospitality and accommodations!

Great home and staff. Lisabeth is an awesome chef

Beautiftul house with a fantastic view. Very quiet and peaceful. Very close to the beach.

Even more beautiful once you are there, the place is fantastic, great views, absolutely private. Attention from host and the person on site is amazing. Highly recommended

Beautiful place , very clean , beautiful view, only bad thing about was the trip , it’s better to go in a 4x4 or big car

Excellent place to enjoy as a family, spectacular view and the design of the house allows everyone to enjoy according to their interests, if it is sleeping you can continue doing it without being bothered and if it is to socialize and enjoy in the common area, it can be done.  We saw turtles coming out of their eggs at Corozalito Beach about 10 minutes maximum from the house.

Excelente lugar para disfrutar en familia, vista espectacular y el diseño de la casa permite que cada quien disfrute segun sus intereses, si es dormir puede seguirlo haciendo sin ser molestados y si es socializar y disfrutar en area común, se puede hacer.  Vimos tortugas saliendo de sus huevos en playa Corozalito a unos 10min maximo de la casa.

Esta evaluación no tiene pies ni cabeza. Tuvimos una experiencia muy desagradable con este huésped que esperamos que nunca se repita. Todo lo que pedimos de nuestros huéspedes es respeto por nuestra villa familiar. Las reglas estan delineadas claramente y esperamos que se adhieran a ellas. Este huésped es el perfecto ejemplo de lo que NO es aceptable para nosotros, y tampoco debería ser aceptable para ningún otro anfitrion en Airbnb.   John Axel decidió exceder la capacidad de nuestra villa por 5 personas, y pensó que nosotros no nos ibamos a dar cuenta. Al darnos cuenta que durmieron 15 personas en nuestra villa, los invitamos a salir de acuerdo con nuestras reglas y el contrato preestablecido a través de Airbnb. Su reacción a esta noticia fue verdaderamente lamentable, ya que quebraron las pantallas de dos televisores y nos dejaron la casa cubierta en basura de la fiesta que tuvieron la noche anterior (los eventos también estan prohibidos en nuestra villa). Además de este nivel de irrespeto, se robaron varios artículos más, como cucharas, paños y llaves.   Por favor, no se dejen guiar por alguien que no sabe respetar las cosas ajenas. Nuestra casa es un pequeño oasis en la península de Nicoya donde se pueden relajar y disfrutar de la playa en familia o con amigos, y siempre hacemos el mejor esfuerzo para brindar servicios de la más alta calidad.

The place is very nice, there is a lot of nature around

El lugar es muy bonito, hay mucha naturaleza alrededor

100% Recommended. You will have a unique experience.

100% Recomendada. vivirán una experiencia única.

You can’t go wrong the place is amazing we are coming back

Wow, just wow. After many miles on winding dirt roads we weren’t sure what to expect. Once we made it to the driveway we were blown away. The pictures don’t do it justice. It’s the perfect layout for privacy and togetherness  - 3 separate bungalows with a shared living room/fully stocked kitchen. The beautiful infinity pool overlooking the jungle and ocean was just what we needed on hot days. We spent much of our time in or near it. The various tropical birds and animals on the grounds were fascinating to see. Bring binoculars! The house staff Lizbeth and Albaro were very friendly and helpful. I highly recommend getting some or all meals cooked by Lizbeth - they were delicious. The only small downside was the WiFi only worked in the living room/kitchen and not the bedrooms. But it became an opportunity to just unplug, read books, and enjoy our time at this stunning villa. Highly recommend.

The place is amazing, super comfortable and equipped. Don Alvaro is super attentive and gave us super useful recommendations. The view and being surrounded by nature makes the place even better

El lugar es increible, super comodo y equipado. Don Alvaro es super atento y nos dio recomendaciones super utiles. La vista y estar rodeado por naturaleza hace que el lugar sea aun mejor

Great stay at a hidden gem of a house! We all enjoyed every bit of the property and town. Highly recommend for a big group as you get your own bungalows but still have a space to all hang out together. We honestly can’t wait to come back and spend more than 3 days here! The hotel next door was very accommodating and let us use all their amenities.

Everything about this place is perfect! It is beautiful, very clean and well maintained. The view is breathtaking. Esteban, Diego , Lisbeth and Alvaro are all very helpful . We enjoyed getting to know Lisbeth and Alvaro and appreciated all they did to make our stay so pleasant. Lisbeth is a wonderful cook  and is very knowledgeable about the area. We are already planning  a return trip and highly recommend  Villa Jalapa!

Diego and Estebans Villa Jalapa in Playa Islita is an amazing house with beautiful views and very cool interior decorating. The house looks and feels brand new and the facilities within the house is very useful and easy to use. The pool is cool and cleaned every day. The two helpers Lisbeth and Alvaro takes relly good care of the guests and keeps the house clean and has good local tips. The villa is neighbour to the excellent hotel Punta Islita, so a good place for drinks and dinner. Also there are two good restaurants within walking distance, Kimbute and Ramiro. Playa Islita is small and not overrun. Playa Carillo is very, very nice and about 30 minutes away. You have to know that the Villa Jalapa is one main house and then 3 annexes which i very cool, but if you have small kids like us, it might be a little difficult if they cannot sleep alone. We would love to come back to this extremely beautiful area and wonderful and welcoming house.

We were a group of five people and really, really enjoyed our stay. Villa Jalapa was absolutely spacious and gorgeous, and cleanly too. There is a reason why I gave it such high ratings across the board. It virtually doesn't have any weakness - perhaps only that it is a twenty minute walk to the ocean. But that is also what makes the view gorgeous because it is on a little hill-top. Another highlight was the house-keeper Lisbeth. She is a very skilled chef and it is apparent that she had previously worked in a restaurant. She made us many Costa Rican dishes, with a lot of fish, beans and plantains. In my opinion it is absolutely worth it to pay the extra price to have her make you food. But if not, there is a huge kitchen with all the appliances you can think of. Just make sure to bring all the materials to make food with with you. There is only a small grocery in Islita and you won't be able to find everything you need in it. A car - or some other mode of transportation - would also be very helpful to have. Otherwise you'll walk A LOT! All in all if you have a car though you can't go wrong with Villa Jalapa. We loved our holiday there and have absolutely no hesitation in recommending it to anyone else.

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