2 minute walk to Playa Junquillal. Located in a gated compound. Fully equipped and ready for you! One bedroom, one sofa bed (sleeps 4) 1 bath, kitchen/great room. Outdoor seating, ample parking. Private grounds shared with 2 other units. Outdoor beach showers. Shelter area with festive patio lighting and fans. Air conditioning, hot water, washer and dryer. Refrigerator, cook top and microwave. A great place to stay!

## The Space

This property is just a two-minute walk from Playa Junquillal and is situated within a gated community. It offers one bedroom and a sofa bed, accommodating up to four guests comfortably. The unit includes one bathroom and an open kitchen/great room area.

## Amenities

- Outdoor seating area
- Ample parking available
- Private grounds shared with two other units
- Outdoor beach showers
- Covered shelter with festive patio lighting and ceiling fans
- Air conditioning
- Hot water
- Washer and dryer
- Refrigerator
- Cooktop
- Microwave

## Overview

This fully equipped unit is ready for your stay, providing a comfortable and convenient base near the beach.

Located in a gated compound. Fully equipped and ready for you! One bedroom, one sofa bed (sleeps 4)  1 bath, k...

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Casa Agua Viva #1 100 meters to the beach - Apartments for Rent in Guanacaste Province, Guanacaste Province, Costa Rica

Casa Agua Viva Unit#1 is a very well looked after, comfortable, well appointed 1 bedroom unit that was clean, easy to find and very close to the beach (100 metres). The gardens are well maintained and have several fruit trees as well as coconut palms. The property is gated and secure. James was very responsive at all times. We enjoyed the patio at the front door where we could sit and eat outside. The local area is relatively quiet, which is what we were looking for and the beach at the end of the road also has a sea turtle hatchery where we ended up volunteering during our one month stay. We used TPV, a copmpany just around the corner from us for a great day excursion. Daily walks on the beach were a delight with very few people on it. We swam in the surf and the bottom was clean, soft sand. We highly recommend a stay at Casa Agua Viva Unit #1 for a restful and quiet stay with great access to an outstanding beach and several local restaurants within short walking distance.

We had a fantastic time in Juanquillal. Agua Viva was exactly what it said it would be. The only thing I would suggest is. Have chairs, umbrellas and boogy boards easily accessible for each unit,  provide wine glasses, extra toilet paper would be good too. We had a very windy day and the common area had a loose metal roof that kept us up. My husband fixed it in the morning and it was fine. We saw tons of parrots, iguanas and the howler monkeys were so cool to hear each morning. Thank you 😊

We had a great stay! The location is fantastic since it is just a 2-minute walk to a beautiful beach and very close to a local restaurant. It is located right off the main road, so you definitely do not need a 4x4 to reach it, which made arrival very easy. One thing to note is that the space is a bit smaller than it appears in the photos. It is perfect for 2 people, but it would feel quite tight for a group of 4people, especially if the people are large, since the sofa bed is not too spacious. Overall, a wonderful spot for a beach getaway!

James was a responsive and accommodating host. The place is located 2 minutes walking distance from the beach which is the main attraction. It’s a cozy place to stay.

Really nice place next to a really nice beach, close to a lot of other beach and activities

We loved our stay at Casa Agua Viva. The accommodation is clean and well-equipped, with a large refrigerator, large bedroom with a comfortable queen bed. The bathroom is spacious with a large shower and a very convenient washer-dryer. The proximity to the beach is an asset that we really liked. We saw parrots, lizards and turtles. The beach is wilder and quieter. We'll go back!

Nous avons adoré notre séjour à la Casa Agua Viva. Le logement est propre et bien équipé, avec grand réfrigérateur, grande chambre avec lit queen confortable. La salle de bain est spacieuse avec une grande douche et une laveuse-sécheuse très pratique. La proximité de la plage est un atout qui nous a beaucoup plus. Nous avons vu des perroquets, lézards et tortues. La plage est plus sauvage et tranquille. Nous y retournerons!

The space was clean and organized. The location is perfect, just steps from the beach. We recommend it!

O espaço estava limpo e organizado. A localização é perfeita, a poucos passos da praia. Recomendamos!

We had a great stay. Everything was comfortable and the apartment is a very short walk to the beach! A great location.

Fantasic spot! So close to the beach, walkable to multiple restaurants. Perfect spot for our stay!

Excellent location.  Newer property with great amenities.  Excellent communication and responsiveness.  We were quite pleased.  Will be recommending to friends.

Everything was very clean, tidy. The host responds quickly. Thank you

Todo muy limpio, ordenado. Anfitrión responde rápido. Gracias

Amazing location in Junquillal. Loved it!

Everything was great. It’s just a short distance from the beach, where you’ll only see people around sunset.

James's place was very clean and comfortable and had everything we needed.  We enjoyed the short walk to the beach and very comfortable bed.  Would definitely stay again.

The place is very clean, the beach is within walking distance. We spent two nights here in January 2025. We enjoyed breakfast and dinner at the Guacamaya Lodge.

Die Unterkunft ist sehr sauber,der Strand in Gehdidtanz.Wir vetbrachten zwei Nächte hier i. Januar 2025. Frühstück und Abendessen genossen wir in der Lodge Guacamaya.

Except for the proximity to the road and the neighborhood with some dogs making the place a little noisy, the accommodation was functional and in a good location. Junquillal is a beautiful beach where it is very regularly possible to watch the release into the water of greenish turtle babies incubated in the nursery. Communication with James was quick and of high quality. We recommend this place to stay for a few days near one of the many beautiful beaches in the area.

Excepté la proximité de la route et le voisinage avec quelques chiens rendant l’endroit un peu bruyant, le logement était fonctionnel et bien situé. Junquillal est une belle plage d’où il est très régulièrement possible d’assister à la remise à l’eau de bébés tortues verdâtres incubés en nurserie. La communication avec James a été rapide est de qualité. Nous recommandons ce logement pour quelques jours à proximité d’une des nombreuses belles plages de la région.

I am sorry that my neighbors decided to cut a large tree down during your stay thus making it very noisy.  I had no say in their decision.

Very clean house! It has all the amenities you might need on your stay. The location was perfect, very convenient.

We walked into a fresh and clean space we could really relax in. The bedroom is very spacious and the bed is very comfortable. The beach is a one minute walk away and the restaurant on the beach had delicious food (a little pricey but not the most we’ve seen here). The beach has beautiful sunsets. James was responsive and helpful when we contacted him. I highly recommend this place!

James place is over all nice and clean, you have to manually unhook and open a metal car gate every time you want to drive out. The yard area is clean and get plenty of area to shift a car around. the house is clean, and feels comfortable. there is an outdoor shower to rinse from the beach. very nice! If you want ac in the whole place it will take a few hours to circulate the rest of the house besides the bedroom. but when you are sleeping it's nice to have it there. there is a ledge by the bed be careful as I tripped on it a couple times at night or day forgetting it was there or didn't see it at first Plenty of stuff in the kitchen to get done what cooking you need. The couch is very comfy. I rested there and watched some TV. Just down by the red lights is a turtle hatchery that is cool to see. 5min walk. the beach and area is really peaceful. there are near by restaurants that are just lovely to eat at with an amazing pina colada. I would definitely recommend staying there.

We had such an unforgettable stay in James’ home! The place was absolutely perfect for us four. It was extremely clean and had everything we needed. The place was exactly as described and James was so prompt with responding to questions and proactive in sending us the address and check-in information a few days before check-in. Thank you James!!

We stayed 3 nights to end our round trip relaxed and felt totally comfortable. The apartment is quietly located, the beach Playa Junquillal is right around the corner and by car you can also easily explore the beaches in the area. Communication was super friendly and fast. The apartment is well equipped, nicely decorated, nothing is missing and everything was sparkling clean. Thank you very much, we will come back!

Wir waren 3 Nächte zu Gast, um unsere Rundreise entspannt ausklingen zu lassen und haben uns total wohl gefühlt. Die Wohnung ist ruhig gelegen, der Strand Playa Junquillal ist gleich um die Ecke und mit dem Auto kann man auch die Strände in der Umgebung gut erkunden. Die Kommunikation war super freundlich und schnell. Die Wohnung ist top ausgestattet, schön eingerichtet, es fehlt an nichts und alles war blitzsauber. Vielen Dank, wir kommen gerne wieder!

spacious accommodation, very well equipped and well maintained, impeccable! you can go there with your eyes closed 👍

logement spacieux, très bien équipé et bien entretenu, impeccable ! vous pouvez y aller les yeux fermés 👍

So close to the beach, and great boogie boarding and snorkeling. The area is well kept.

Beautiful, spacious, well equipped apartment near the beach. Definitely recommended.

Schönes, geräumiges, gut ausgestattetes Appartement in der Nähe des Strandes. Auf jeden Fall zu empfehlen.

We had an issue that required us to cut the trip short. However, I will say that the space is exactly as described and very good location, just down the street from the beach. James is a super responsive host. I wouldn’t hesitate to book.

Hi Trent I understand your frustration with the problem we had with the AC. I did everything in my power to remedy the problem as quickly as possible but when the repairman couldn't*t make it when promised I refunded your money ( the maximum Air B B would

This house was clean/modern and very well located close to the beautiful beach on foot, Jame's communication was very fast and the restaurants on foot delicious, really safe, I would go back there… Jenny

Cette maison était propre/moderne et très bien placé proche de la magnifique plage à pied, la communication de Jame était très vite et les restaurants à pied délicieux, vraiment sécuritaire, j’y retournerai… Jenny

Great location, very clean and updated. Bed was really comfortable! Walking distance to beach, but also close driving distance to many other beaches. We were lucky enough to stumble across a turtle laying eggs on the beach and was able to watch as the person from the hatchery gathered the eggs and explained how they take care of them. Walked to Tides for dinner one night, they had live music and the food was amazing. We did have an issue with getting into the unit, but James was very responsive. Highly recommend and would definitely go back!

Clean, great location, and great communication. Highly Recommend!

Really nice place close to the beach and with everything you need. We and the kids enjoyed our stay here and would recommend it to anyone!

Thank you for staying Casa Agua Viva Mathias. You are always welcome!

Had a lovely stay in this quiet cozy place with everything that I needed.  James was responsive and accommodating with my last minute reservation and the beautiful beach a close walk away.   Thank you!

Thank you Eileen.  It was a pleasure to host you

Very clean beautiful apartment right on the beach.

Sehr saubere schöne Wohnung direkt am Strand.

Thank you Nikolai.  It was a pleasure to host you

I had a really nice and relaxing stay in James condo in Junquillal. James was hospitable and very responsive to any inquiries. The condo is a great location for beach access and near some good restaurants. I enjoyed the more local flavor of the area and would definitely return. Thank you James!

We had a lovely stay here, enjoyed spending time at the beach. There are a couple good restaurants in the area. Great for a low tech escape weekend

Excellent. I recommend it 100%. We'll be back soon

Excelente. Lugar lo recomiendo al 100%. Pronto volveremos

Great place, good location. All very good

Excelente lugar, buena ubicacion Todo muy bueno

Thank you so much Jim for the great stay and experience at Casa Agua Viva! Jim was an excellent and very responsive host, particularly off-hours when assistance was needed. Unit is well equipped and a washer/dryer is a huge plus. Enjoyed the covered patio set in the mornings - beautiful birds chirping and lizards / iguanas roaming! I didn't cook as it was so hot :) there is AC in the unit but kept the bedroom door closed to keep it contained. Junquillal is a stunning, secluded beach across the street. Incredible sunsets and can walk along for miles... and found a few swimmable areas & tide pools. It is a very quiet / quaint area, but has necessities close by and is centrally located for drives to Avellanas, Tamarindo, Nosara, etc. for day trips. I did have to use LTE for a few work calls that was costly, but overall internet worked well & came back quickly after any temp outages. I would definitely return and felt safe as a solo female traveller with Jim as a great host! Thanks again:)

James was an amazing host. Proactively he sent us the instructions to get to the house and how to check in including the WiFi password. James answered all of our questions when we contacted him about the app immediately and was always very friendly. In our stay the first night we had a problem with the A/C and we were unable to use it, the other day we communicated this to the maintenance staff of the accommodation that they were on site and very soon James reached out to us to let us know that it had already been reviewed and that it was not going to be able to be fixed before our departure; at the same time he gave us several options to compensate for this failure in the team which was above expectations and made us feel very satisfied with our stay. The house itself is in perfect condition, with many amenities as indicated in the description and the kitchen equipped with everything necessary. I would stay here again

James fue un host increíble. Proactivamente nos envió las instrucciones para llegar a la casa y cómo realizar el check-in incluyendo la contraseña del WiFi. James respondió a todas nuestras preguntas cuando lo contactamos por la aplicación inmediatamente y fue siempre muy amable. En nuestra estadía la primer noche tuvimos un inconveniente con el A/C y no pudimos utilizarlo, al otro día le comunicamos esto al personal de mantenimiento del alojamiento que estaban en el lugar y muy pronto James se comunicó conmigo para indicarnos que ya se había revisado y que no se iba a poder solucionar antes de nuestra salida; al mismo tiempo nos dio varias opciones para compensar por este fallo en el equipo lo cuál fue por encima de lo esperado y nos hizo sentir muy satisfechas con nuestra estadía. La casa en sí está en perfectas condiciones, con muchas comodidades como se indica en la descripción y la cocina equipada con todo lo necesario. Volvería a hospedarme aquí.

Easy and convenient to the beautiful and serene beach just a very short walk from the cottage.  Had everything we needed and we felt right at home.  Our host communicated quickly when we had a few questions.  We would come back!

James place was really great. VERY close to the beach and several nice restaurants. Great sunsets and music at the beach restaurant. Felt safe with gate. Close to the road though a couple buildings between the unit and the road really cut the sound. Nice to have a w/d. Unit seemed to have been recently updated. Nice comfy bedroom and good kitchen setup. Great birding and lizard watching from the porch! Would stay there again.

The apartment is very nice and tastefully furnished. We immediately felt comfortable. It is a 2-minute walk from the beach, so you can quickly walk to the sunset, which we have often used. The beach is super beautiful, relaxed and there is a turtle breeding station. There they release the little turtles babies. A very nice experience. James was the perfect host, discreet but always available. We were able to enter the apartment earlier and also stay an hour longer, which was very helpful for us!

Das Apartment ist sehr hübsch und geschmackvoll eingerichtet. Wir haben uns sofort wohlgefühlt. Es liegt 2 Gehminuten vom Strand entfernt, somit kann man mal schnell zum Sonnenuntergang vorlaufen, was wir oft genutzt haben. Der Strand ist super schön, entspannt und es gibt eine Schildkröten-Aufzucht-Station. Dort lassen sie die kleinen Schildkröten Babies frei. Ein sehr schönes Erlebnis. James war der perfekte Gastgeber, diskret, aber immer erreichbar. Wir konnten früher in das Apartment rein und auch eine Stunde länger bleiben, was für uns sehr hilfreich war!

Nice little apt style. Easy 2-3 min walk to beach. No nonsense. Very nice to have washer and dryer too.

Great place nearby the beach! Fit perfectly group of 4. Near many other beaches like Avellanas and Nosara.

3 rental units inside gated yard. Beach and park is about 100mts away.  Apartments are modern and clean with everything you will need. James was responsive to any questions, would recommend

Great location and cleanliness. It's worth being close to the beach.

Excelente ubicación y limpieza. Vale la pena estar cerca de la playa

Great little house. Well kept. Peaceful. Highly recommend if you’re looking to get away from it all.

We loved our stay at Casa Agua Viva!! James is a great host. We were here 3.5 weeks and felt right at home. It was easy for us to work from home with good wifi, although there were short power outages every now and then. No big deal, that’s just part of travel and going with the flow. The outages were never very long. Overall, everything was very comfortable and clean. Playa Junquillal felt safe and so nice to be away from the crowds. We would recommend this stay to anyone!

Great stay! I felt safe and comfortable the whole two weeks I was there. Great wifi and fully equipped for any length stay. A min walk to the beach was my favorite. Grocery is far (need a car/ride) but there are at least 3 great restaurants within walking distance. It is a wonderfully quiet community and beach. You do hear the motors from the road but if that doesn't bother you, 10/10 recommend! Would stay again.

very nice and cozy place, only a few meters from the beach. full kitchen, everything was like the way we saw in the pictures. We will stay again.

James place is really nice. Very close to a beautiful beach that isn’t crowded with tourists. There’s also a Sea Turtle sanctuary on the beach that is run by volunteers. The villa is very clean, updated and secure, with a nice local that stays on the property. The ability to do laundry was definitely a plus too. I really enjoyed my time there.

It is in a very good location, close to the beach. There is also a supermarket nearby. The manager is very kind! We always had good communication with the host. We will definitely be back!

Esta en una ubicación muy buena, cerca de la playa. También hay supermercado cerca. El encargado es muy amable! Siempre tuvimos una buena comunicación con el anfitrión. Definitivamente regresaremos!

We had a great time staying at James' place. The communication was super easy and quick and the place looks exactly like it does on the pictures. The neighborhood is very conveniently located by the beach. We will definitely come back.

Just a stone’s throw from beautiful sunsets.  This air Bnb was perfect for us and it felt very secure, with a guard always around the property.  A car would be a huge advantage.

Casa Agua Viva is a very nice, modern and high-quality furnished house. It is very easy to find on the street that leads in and through the place. Since the house is in a fenced property, you feel very safe. There is also a nice caretaker who has the property in mind, keeps it clean and helps. There are 2 houses on the property, but the terraces are arranged in such a way that you do not look at the other house. You can also park on the property. We were also very happy about the washer and dryer. It's only about the beach 200 meters. We enjoyed the sunsets. Bathing is only possible if low tide is in the morning or evening hours. Otherwise there are many waves at the beach. It is not far to other places with guarded bathing beaches, if you want to swim safely. In the garden there are two showers, so you can rinse the sand from your feet when you come from the beach. We liked it very much and would come back anytime. Casa Agua Viva is a very nice, modern and high quality furnished house. It is very easy to find on the road that leads into and through the village. Since the house is located in a fenced property you feel very safe. There is also a nice janitor who keeps an eye on the property, keeps it clean and helps. There are 2 houses on the property, but the terraces are arranged so that you do not look at the other house. You can also park on the property. We were also very happy about the washing machine and dryer. The beach is only about 200 meters away. We enjoyed the sunsets very much. Bathing is only possible when the tide is low in the morning or evening hours. Otherwise there are many waves on the beach. It is not far to drive to other places with guarded beaches if you want to swim safely. There are two showers in the garden, so you can rinse the sand off your feet when you come from the beach. We liked it very much and would come back anytime. Casa Agua Viva is a very nice, modern and furnished house of high quality. It's easy to find on the road that leads to the village and runs through it. As the house is located in a fenced property, you feel very safe. There is also a nice caretaker who keeps an eye on the property, keeps it clean and helps. There are 2 houses on the property, but the terraces are arranged so that you do not look at the other house. Parking is also available on the property. We were also very happy with washer and dryer. The beach is only about 200 meters away away. We really enjoyed the sunsets. You can only swim when the tide is low morning or afternoon. Otherwise, there are lots of waves. It's not far to drive to other places with guarded beaches if you want to swim safely. There are two showers in the garden, so you can lighten your feet when you come back from the beach. We really liked it and would be back at anytime.

Casa Agua Viva ist ein sehr schönes, modern und hochwertig eingerichtetes Haus. Es ist an der Straße die in und durch den Ort führt sehr gut zu finden. Da das Haus in einem umzäunten Grundstück steht fühlt man sich sehr sicher. Es gibt auch einen netten Hausmeister der das Grundstück im Auge hat, sauber hält und hilft. Auf dem Grundstück stehen 2 Häuser, aber die Terrassen sind so angeordnet, dass man nicht auf das andere Haus blickt. Man kann auch auf dem Grundstück parken. Über die Waschmaschine und den Trockner haben wir uns auch sehr gefreut. Zum Strand sind es nur ca. 200 Meter. Die Sonnenuntergänge haben wir sehr genossen. Baden kann man nur, wenn Ebbe ist in den Morgen- oder Abendstunden. Ansonsten sind am Strand viele Wellen. Es ist nicht weit zu anderen Orten mit bewachten Badestränden zu fahren, wenn man sicher baden will. Im Garten gibt es zwei Duschen, so kann man sich den Sand von den Füßen spülen wenn man vom Strand kommt. Es hat uns sehr gefallen und wir würden jederzeit wieder kommen. Casa Agua Viva is a very nice, modern and high quality furnished house. It is very easy to find on the road that leads into and through the village. Since the house is located in a fenced property you feel very safe. There is also a nice janitor who keeps an eye on the property, keeps it clean and helps. There are 2 houses on the property, but the terraces are arranged so that you do not look at the other house. You can also park on the property. We were also very happy about the washing machine and dryer. The beach is only about 200 meters away. We enjoyed the sunsets very much. Bathing is only possible when the tide is low in the morning or evening hours. Otherwise there are many waves on the beach. It is not far to drive to other places with guarded beaches if you want to swim safely. There are two showers in the garden, so you can rinse the sand off your feet when you come from the beach. We liked it very much and would come back anytime. Casa Agua Viva es una casa muy bonita, moderna y amueblada de alta calidad. Es fácil de encontrar en la carretera que lleva al pueblo y lo atraviesa. Como la casa está situada en una propiedad vallada, te sientes muy seguro. También hay un agradable cuidador que vigila la propiedad, la mantiene limpia y ayuda. Hay 2 casas en la propiedad, pero las terrazas están dispuestas de manera que no se mira a la otra casa. También se puede aparcar en la propiedad. También estuvimos muy contentos con la lavadora y la secadora. La playa está a sólo unos 200 metros. Disfrutamos mucho de las puestas de sol. Sólo se puede nadar cuando la marea está baja por la mañana o por la tarde. Por lo demás, hay muchas olas en la playa. No está lejos conducir a otros lugares con playas vigiladas si se quiere nadar con seguridad. Hay dos duchas en el jardín, para que puedas aclararte la arena de los pies cuando vuelvas de la playa. Nos gustó mucho y volveríamos en cualquier momento.