Your Own Private Luxury Boutique Resort just 2 minutes from the beach
House in Guanacaste Province
20 guests · 8 bedrooms · 8 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Top-tier experienceOne of the higher cost properties in the area
Includes essentialsGarden, Pool, Kitchen or Kitchenette and more
About this house rental
We are one of the largest private beach properties in Playa Guiones. Our property boasts 6 separate structures, all new construction completed Thanksgiving 2015 and completely renovated in Oct 2023. We kept the Costa Rican feel with higher end custom made furnishings. The center piece of this resort property is the custom pool with swim up tiki bar Complete with a wet bar, it is the largest private pool in Nosara. The mainhouse consists of a master bedroom with ensuite and patio access to the pool. A queen bedroom shares a bath with a kids room with a bunkbed. The main house also has a custom chef kitchen. Poolside, there are 2 King Suites and two double queen suites all with ensuites. There is also a single 1 bed/1 bath custom casita with an amazing pation looking out over the gardens. All rooms are air conditioned.
We built one of the largest private "Rancho" structures in Guiones. The 2nd level has a 1,000 ft. yoga deck perfect for yoga retreats. The lower level has an outdoor living room with a bar, a 12 seat dining table, a living room area, a card table, and a full outdoor custom kitchen. In addition, there is a circular flagstone private patio off the back that offers a tropical jungle setting and an outdoor gas grill. There is a separate private covered meditation room that can be used for in house spa services, meditation or simple peace and quiet. There are 3 outdoor fountains on property that are strategically placed to provide different settings from different patios, 2 out door showers, and laundry and storage available upon request (additional costs may apply). The property has been tropically landscaped and manicured with 8 ft privacy stonewall around entire property. There is large parking area inside the private wall. The property is gated and we provide security during your stay.
Our private compound is within a 3 minute walk to the beach. You can't build on the waterfront in Playa Guiones and this is as close as you can stay. We are also within walking distance to local shops, restaurants, and small grocery store.
We have a local concierge service that can schedule anything you need like extra housekeeping, in house chef, babysitting, dining reservations, and outdoor excursions, massages, yoga, etc. These services are additional costs at your discretion.
In total there are 8 bedrooms
2 Master bedrooms- private casitas
2 double queen bedrooms- private casitas
1 single queen bedroom- separate private casita
3 bedrooms in main house - 1 Queen Master Suite, a Queen bedroom and bunk bed and trundle in 3rd
12 beds
2 four post king beds
8 queens
2 twins
8 baths
9 showers- 2 outdoors
Come and enjoy all of the perks you can think of, in the middle of the jungle, steps from the beach.
PURA VIDA
We built one of the largest private "Rancho" structures in Guiones. The 2nd level has a 1,000 ft. yoga deck perfect for yoga retreats. The lower level has an outdoor living room with a bar, a 12 seat dining table, a living room area, a card table, and a full outdoor custom kitchen. In addition, there is a circular flagstone private patio off the back that offers a tropical jungle setting and an outdoor gas grill. There is a separate private covered meditation room that can be used for in house spa services, meditation or simple peace and quiet. There are 3 outdoor fountains on property that are strategically placed to provide different settings from different patios, 2 out door showers, and laundry and storage available upon request (additional costs may apply). The property has been tropically landscaped and manicured with 8 ft privacy stonewall around entire property. There is large parking area inside the private wall. The property is gated and we provide security during your stay.
Our private compound is within a 3 minute walk to the beach. You can't build on the waterfront in Playa Guiones and this is as close as you can stay. We are also within walking distance to local shops, restaurants, and small grocery store.
We have a local concierge service that can schedule anything you need like extra housekeeping, in house chef, babysitting, dining reservations, and outdoor excursions, massages, yoga, etc. These services are additional costs at your discretion.
In total there are 8 bedrooms
2 Master bedrooms- private casitas
2 double queen bedrooms- private casitas
1 single queen bedroom- separate private casita
3 bedrooms in main house - 1 Queen Master Suite, a Queen bedroom and bunk bed and trundle in 3rd
12 beds
2 four post king beds
8 queens
2 twins
8 baths
9 showers- 2 outdoors
Come and enjoy all of the perks you can think of, in the middle of the jungle, steps from the beach.
PURA VIDA
Amenities
Pool
Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Wheelchair accessible
Gym or Fitness Center
Garden
Family friendly
Map of Guanacaste Province
££££
Reviews
Summary of reviews
The property offers spacious accommodations, great amenities, and excellent service from the concierge team. Guests loved the outdoor kitchen, pool, and proximity to the beach.
5.0
The house is truly beautiful. The four casitas are great for privacy. The two kitchens are also great and the living space is very comfortable. Maintenance is excellent. The Costa Rican chef made us two delicious meals. Overall, I'd rate it 5 out of 5.
Having said that there are several things that are annoying. There is insufficient light in the kitchen. It's very difficult to figure out how to turn off some of the lights. The walk to the beach / town described as 3 / 5 minutes on the website takes more like 6 / 10 minutes. But these are minor compalints
5.0
Casa de Alces is incredible. Location! Access to fun and adventure! The team in Nosara is professional, attentive, and kind. My extended family of 18 had a reunion to remember and I am already recommending the property to friends near and far. ¡Pura Vida!
5.0
We had our wedding at this property with the company organizing the entire event. The wedding was far beyond our expectations and we could not recommend this property any more. We had 18 people stay, Pablo and Rebeca were so helpful, we had so much room and a beautiful pool, property and right next to the beach!
4.0
The 12 of us had a great time and were all well-accommodated by Casa de Alces. I would give 5 stars but renters are not given access to a washer or dryer. This means you face the added expense of simple laundry. Perhaps all the properties have the same practice, but it is unlike other homes we have rented elsewhere and, since we had excessive rain for this time of year, clothes and towels were wet a lot. The home itself is quite wonderful with a great pool and clean, comfortable rooms. Tons of space with a 5-minute walk to beach and 15-minute walk to Guiones where the grocery store and bakery are good (“Organico” is the name). It is a 10-min. drive to a true Super Mercado. Plenty of good restaurants and bars in the area.
5-stars to property manager Pablo and the chef, Ms. Kerlyn!
4.0
We had a lovely time. We had enough space and great communication at every stage. The issues we had were dealt with extremely quickly with an attentive team. Thanks for a great stay!
5.0
This house was in a great location, 5 minutes walk to the beach. The pool was great and we loved the casitas around the pool. It gave everyone privacy and space.
The yoga palapa was a bonus.
5.0
Had an amazing time in Nosara. Very accommodating and great service.
5.0
Incredible place for large groups located very close to the beach in Guiones. Great Pool and Yoga Platform.
The House is starting to show its age with small issues like fridges missing shelves etc.
Overall a wicked stay for our large family.
5.0
The best, most spacious space for a yoga retreat. The yoga Shala is clean and equipment provided is good quality and well organized. The house concierge, Kathy, is the super helpful and a great communicator.
5+ stars!!!
5.0
Fantastic property, excellent property management & overall great experience
5.0
The villa is huge with plenty of room for a large group. The outdoor kitchen area has plenty of seating and the pool is amazing. It is just a short walk to the beach and you can walk into town easily or take a short golf cart ride. It was our 3rd trip to Nosara and this house is by far the best Villa in town. Kathy the concierge is super helpful and took care of all of the planning for us. We had a wonderful vacation and we cannot wait to go back!
5.0
Casa Del Alces was the very best place for our Yoga retreat! 16 of us gathered to practice, swim, eat the most delicious, healthy food, experience monkeys, turtles surf and sun!!!
We had the best time. Concierge and house manager, Kathy was wonderful, responsive and easy to work with.
We will return!
Pura Vida, Jill
5.0
The resort is beautiful. All the rooms around the pool are very comfortable and cool. The outdoor kitchen, patio and seating areas are lovely and great for a big group. We were a famiky of 6 adults and 6 children and everyone loved it. The gardens are so beautiful and the location is perfect. Pablo with Vacation Rentals Nosara was always available and is an exceptional Concierge.
Pura Vida
5.0
We were a big group (13) and needed the extra room this house provided. Rooms were clean and neat. We did a have a few issues with AC, leaks and minor problems but they were resolved very quickly. There was someone there working most every day between the maintenance/yard guy, the maid who washed clothes and brought us paper products to the concierge who was there when we needed and booked us wherever we wanted to go. Pool was awesome and heavily used as was the swim up bar. Walks to the beach were often as is was just down the road. We rented two six person golf carts and they were perfect for our group. Excellent house! Would stay there again!
5.0
Our family of 7 adults and 5 children had a wonderful stay at Casa de Alces! The property was perfect for our family; lots of space, plenty of amenities, well- equipped kitchens (indoor and outdoor) and an amazing pool.
We knew when we booked that it was during Costa Rica’s rainy season and we did experience a few downpours but the beauty of the Casa was that we could still be outside under cover while enjoying the incredible nature surrounding us during the storms. The property is very well maintained and we especially loved the upstairs space for the little ones to run around and expend energy!
A big thank you to Kathy, our concierge. Kathy was such an amazing asset; arranging airport transportation, stocking the kitchen with groceries, arranging tuk tuks for additional grocery shopping and on very short notice arranging transport back to the Casa for 12 after dinner at a restaurant on a very rainy night. Kathy was so responsive - she eliminated any potential stress we might have had travelling with 5 young children.
It had been 17 years since we were last in Nosara but we will definitely be back sooner next time!
5.0
We absolutely loved our stay at this spectacular home. Very large and spacious property yet perfect for mingling around the pool. The outdoor lounge and kitchen were used way more than the inside. Beds very comfortable. We practiced yoga on the upstairs shala several times and it was the most beautiful space I’ve ever practiced. Very safe. Pablo is a superstar and took care of many reservations for our group. He followed up on everything several times and made us feel like we were his only guests in Nosara. First class service! The housekeepers (Everly) and maintenance team (Jorge) were also so friendly and terrific.
TODO PERFECTO!!!!
4.0
I stayed here with my extended family of 14 with an age range from an infant up to the elderly. The space was perfect in size to accommodate all of us comfortably. The only area for all of us to gather together is in the outdoor rancho, but it has fans so that is nice to help cool it down and keep bugs at least somewhat at bay. The rooms were very clean and the beds were comfortable. It is very close to the beach.
We hired a private chef for 12 meals. if you are looking for a chef, Chef Carlos is incredible! I am happy we did this, because while some reviews say the location is walking distance to restaurants/town, there were only a couple that we could have all reasonably walked to as a group given that we had an infant, toddler, and an elderly blind man.
The only hesitation I would give with staying here is due to our experience with the concierge. There were multiple substantial oversights resulting in inconveniences and stress, but the absolute worst was that we used the grocery service, and he told us the bill was 2800 dollars. When I asked to review it, we were charged thousands of US dollars for a few cases of beer and after review they did appropriately change it to 1400 USD. This could have been an honest mistake, but after the other questionable experiences, I am not really sure. So beware of the concierge and review your charges carefully!
The owner, Rick, who we communicated with before we arrived, was helpful and kind.
5.0
Casa de Alces was great for our family vacation. Plenty of room to spread out with a party of 11. The accommodations are as pictured. The house staff is very attentive and helpful. Highly recommend. Short walk to beach and town.
5.0
This house is beautiful and in the most perfect location. We have 0 complaints about anything. If we ever had any questions or needed anything the property managers were great to answer us and help us out and go above and beyond with anything we needed. Staff is very friendly and respectful of property. We brought our company of 14 here and everyone was very comfortable and loved every part of it. We definitely recommend staying here!! Thanks again!
5.0
The home is amazing and set up perfectly for friends and family. The outdoor kitchen is all you really need, but just in case, the main kitchen is still inside the house. All of the casitas walk out to the pool, and give you just enough privacy when needed, although everyone is still close.
Pablo - the concierge - and his team are great assets to the home. They are attentive to your needs, and they set up dinners, excursions, yoga and massages for us. They will shop before you get there, and even arrange for a private chef to come to the home.
We come to Costa Rica as a family every 5 years, and I will definitely check to see if this home is available when we come back!
5.0
One of the biggest properties in Nosara, amazing amount of space to lounge, massive size pool and super short walk to the beach.
5.0
This was an absolutely gorgeous property and excellent stay. Everything was perfectly clean upon arrival. The beds were comfortable and rooms were very nice. Kitchen was well stocked with essentials.
We had quite a few items stop working during our stay- grill, one air conditioner, dishwasher. The management company was very responsive and got these items fixed but I was surprised to have so many items quit on us during our week.
Only ding for me is no washer/dryer for guests. They offer laundry services but when traveling to such a large property I have come to expect to be able to wash items. Especially with the beach, sand and pool it would be nice to be able to do some towels. When we did use their laundry service an item came back destroyed.
Those are relatively small things, however. Overall a great place.
5.0
We absolutely LOVED our week at Casa De Alces and highly recommend it!! I was looking for the perfect place for our 32nd Annual Girls Trip, which includes 19 women from all over the USA and what a pleasure it was to find Casa De Alces. Beginning with the rental process, Rick was so easy to communicate with and answered my many questions about the property and location. He connected me with Pablo (my main contact), Katy & Rebeca of Vacation Rentals Nosara and they were all FABULOUS to help me to coordinate airport transfers, restaurant reservations, booking the talented Chef Carlos & staff for 3 delicious meals prepared and served at the outside kitchen, organizing activities (hiking, snorkeling, ziplining, stand-up paddle board tour, Sunset Cruise, horseback riding, massages, ATV tour, golf cart rentals and our pre-ordered groceries waiting for us at the house upon arrival. We all loved the town of Nosara as it's such a hidden gem and we loved driving around on the golf carts and finding all the many treasures of the area. While there we throughly enjoyed two fabulous meals at Dolce Vita and La Luna. Only 2 of the 19 women had even been to Costa Rica but none of us had ever been to the area around Nosara and WE FELL IN LOVE!!! We would all love to come back, the people are so friendly and helpful as it's easy to get lost at first until you get your bearings as most roads are dirt and not marked. The house was perfect with plenty of room for us to spread out or stay together
5.0
Casa Alce was an amazing spot for our intimate wedding with our family. The property manager was amazing and helped us connect with an amazing wedding planner. It transformed into the perfect wedding venue. THANK YOU!
5.0
We keep coming back and we’re already booked for next year. That says it all.
5.0
Great location, great set-up. Plenty of room for our 4 families. Outside kitchen was the centerpiece of the property and we ate all of our meals out there. Town and beach was walkable or easily accessed with our rental golf carts. Katy and Pablo were great setting everything up for us. Everyone loved it, would definitely come again.
5.0
Paradise found was just that! The house is light, modern and beautiful throughout, with some wonderful artwork to enjoy as well.
The amenities were fantastic, everything was clean, and the kitchen well stocked with all we could need or wish for. The lounge is so comfortable and cosy with a great selection of games and books, for when staying in, and with only a short stroll to the river and café - the location couldn’t be better!
Thank you so much to Virginia and team for a wonderful stay, we couldn’t have been happier.
5.0
We had an incredible time at this home. We had four families.. property was very clean. Great spaces. Loved the location to the beach. We rented golf carts. Kids love the surfing. Pablo was amazing. Concierge helped us with everything we needed private chef dinner reservations excursions. We really had a great time and would recommend this property
5.0
10/10– highly recommend this property. Pablo was incredible and helped to book a chef, drivers, golf carts, zip line, dinner reservations, massages etc. What an amazing trip!
5.0
Beautiful casa as advertised. Staff were wonderful before and during our stay. Easy walk to the beach. We were there with several families and each one had their own casita so you can get some quiet when you need it. The outdoor kitchen area is a perfect central hub for everyone. Will definitely come back.
4.0
Twelve family members gathered having been separated for three years due to Covid. Casa de Alces was a great spot for us to spread out yet be together. I was impressed with the prompt attention given to us when we had a question while there. The location to the beach was convenient allowing us to catch the beautiful sunsets. I am sure if you rent the property you will very pleased.
5.0
Costa Rica
All in all a great stay. We had 4 families and there were plenty of bedrooms for all. We used the outdoor kitchen and the barbeque almost every night. We had some really nice women help with keeping the place clean-but this is extra of course. They do a great job. We had a catered meal on our arrival night and the next morning. The food was good-though we have some big eaters so it was just enough. Pablo, the manager, was very responsive to our needs. We had a few minor issues and he was quick to follow up.
Now, just to be honest, there are a few things I did kind of miss. A heated pool (I know that sounds crazy) but the water wasn't as warm as we like. Also, if you are a tender foot, bring water shoes. The decking and pool surface are a little rough, plus the walk to the beach is rocky. The walk to the beach was fine, but it was a little longer than I anticipated. (I am 70, though). The area is more expensive than I thought it would be-I am assuming because of the difficulty getting supplies down to the area. I thought we would find fresh seafood-but it is too difficult to transport without freezing it. But I loved the remoteness. And of course the monkeys. The building noises were a little annoying, but not enough to wish we weren't there. It was mostly a guard dog that kept barking.
All in all a great stay in a beautiful country.
5.0
Great stay in Guiones
Casa de Alces was a perfect home for our group of 12. We had some rainy days and there was plenty of space for us to spread out. Beds were comfortable, pillows excellent and AC’s in the bedrooms were powerful and well-maintained. One bedroom did not have a working AC upon arrival and a new one was installed within 2 hours. House is walking distance to Bakers Beach and Harmony Hotel was a favorite for lunches, dinners and cocktails. Surf instructors from Nosara Tico Surf School were easily available and flexible with the rain/tides. Lots of restaurants in North Guiones too. Fish Bar was one of our favorites and less than a 5 minute drive.
Beware that there is construction everywhere and lots of time at the house we had a drill blaring in our ears. Roads are also in terrible shape with lots of huge pot holes.
Nosara is a no frills surf town- if you like that, this place is for you.
5.0
Private paradise
We rented this property to celebrate our 25th anniversary with seven other couples. The layout was wonderful with plenty of privacy in the casitas around the pool, which have excellent sound insulation. The catered breakfasts and dinners were all delicious. And the concierge was immediately responsive to all her requests. It really doesn’t get better than this.
5.0
Great for groups!
This property offered everything that was needed for our mom & daughter spring break. Perfect set up for the group to gather , eat okay games etc. Yet plenty of private space when not in a group comfortable beds & bedrooms. Great location just a short walk to the beach.
5.0
A terrific stay!
We had a great time and the property manager was very attentive.
5.0
Stunning getaway with excellent concierge services
The perfect place for a group of friends to vacation. We arranged for a yoga instructor to come to the house, massages at the house, and a cook. It was a relaxing vacation with a lot of pool time! Excellent restaurants in the areas too.
5.0
Casa de Alces is even better in person!
Matt and I fell in love with Nosara in Feb 2021, so when it came time to plan our wedding, we kept returning to the idea of bringing our nearest and dearest to this most magical place. But how? Where? Matt and I weren’t interested in the traditional and really just wanted to get married on the beach and have a dinner with some dancing. Could we find a place that we would feel comfortable hosting our families for a week but could also fit 40 people for dinner? Would we be living on top of each other? A hotel didn’t feel right for us as we really love the casual, warm feel of a house rather than a banquet room. We found Casa de Alces on recommendation from Chef Carlos and my god was it absolutely perfect. The massive temperate salt water pool with a swim up bar. The enormous, beautiful rancho with fans. Two kitchens, 8 air conditioned bedrooms, 9 bathrooms! Large tables and seating areas around the property not to mention it is a 3 min walk to the beach. It was a dream. We got married at 5 pm, back for drinks and appetizers by the pool by 6:30 with dinner upstairs at 7:30 pm, dancing by 9. I would be remiss if I didn’t mention how wonderful the Vacation Rentals Team was - they helped us with a cleaning service midweek, sweeping the pool for leaves on the day of the wedding and saved the day in helping us secure a rental car for our honeymoon. It was incredible to be able to email/WhatsApp Kathy, Pablo and Rebeca with any questions was such a help. And thank you Rick for letting us host the most magical week of our lives on your property. I’m failing miserably here at attempting to describe just how wonderful it was to be in our favorite place so comfortably with our favorite people. All I can say is that we will never ever forget how special it all was and it couldn’t have happened without the Casa de Alces experience. Pura vida!!
5.0
The best.
6th year In a row at Casa De Alces. Already booked our 7th year in 2023. Enough said.
5.0
Perfect Place for Family Stay in Playa Guiones
Casa de Alces was the perfect place for three generations of our family to stay in Playa Guiones recently. The house is set back from the street, in the K section, so it is quiet at night. It is comfortably furnished and there was plenty of room between the main house and casitas for our group of thirteen. The outside living and kitchen areas are wonderful for gatherings, meals, swimming and lounging around the pool. Surfing was a highlight and the beautiful mile-long beach is close, only a five-minute walk away. Several in our group used the upstairs yoga platform daily for workouts or relaxing. The wildlife is numerous with coatimundis, howler monkeys, iguanas and numerous bird species visiting the property.
The manager and staff of Vacation Rentals Nosara were very responsive in working with us to make dinner reservations, arranging for a local chef and cooks, booking zip lining and arranging taxis and shuttles to and from the Liberia Airport. Due to overbooking at one of the Liberia Airport car rental companies who canceled our car rental on arrival, we were without a car for our time in Playa Guiones. However Rebeca, Katy and Pablo were great in arranging transportation for our family. Having a car wasn't necessary for getting around as it is and easy walk to restaurants or the mini super. great vacation for all of us and we hope to return to Playa Guiones again before long.
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Guanacaste Province?
The average price for a rental in Guanacaste Province is £151 per night. This rental is £1,696 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Your Own Private Luxury Boutique Resort just 2 minutes from the beach. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Your Own Private Luxury Boutique Resort just 2 minutes from the beach. Enjoy the water!
Is Your Own Private Luxury Boutique Resort just 2 minutes from the beach pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Your Own Private Luxury Boutique Resort just 2 minutes from the beach?
We found 13 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, and parking.
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