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Your Own Private Luxury Boutique Resort just 2 minutes from the beach

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Pool, pool bar and Rancho
pool at dusk
custom 8 ft stone wall surrounds the property
A seat with your name on it
Poolside view into one of the custom casitas

Reviews

10

Exceptional

8 bedrooms8 bathroomsSleeps 207000 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Gym
    GymGym
  • Pool
    PoolPool
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    KitchenKitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioningAir conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
    Outdoor SpaceOutdoor Space

Check-in time

4:00 PM

Check-out time

10:00 AM

Explore the area

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Nosara, Guanacaste
  • Popular LocationNosara Beach2 min walk
  • Popular LocationGuiones Beach9 min walk
  • Popular LocationPlaya Pelada14 min drive

Rooms & beds

8 bedrooms (sleeps 20)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Queen Beds

Bedroom 4

2 Queen Beds

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 6

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 7

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 8

1 Twin Bunk Bed and 1 Queen Bed

8 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 5

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 6

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 7

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 8

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Your Own Private Luxury Boutique Resort just 2 minutes from the beach

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


Property manager

Scott Brooks, Michelle Brooks, and Rick Long
Premier Host
Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Air conditioning
Gym
Outdoor Space
Barbecue grill

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

Events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Cancellation policy: > 90 days prior to arrival $500 fee < 90 days prior to arrival non refundable
All clients must execute an owners rental agreement prior to booking being finalized.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events are allowed on site
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Nosara

Located in Nosara, this vacation home is on the beach. Safari Surf School is a local attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Samara Beach and Nosara Beach. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours and horse riding nearby.
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Nosara, Guanacaste

What's nearby

  • Nosara Beach - 2 min walk
  • Guiones Beach - 9 min walk
  • Safari Surf School - 9 min walk
  • Frog Pad - 17 min walk
  • Playa Pelada - 14 min drive

Getting around

  • Nosara (NOB) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Howler’s Beach Lounge - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Beach Dog Cafe - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Café de Paris - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪The Restaurant and Bar at The Gilded Iguana - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪La Luna - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Your Own Private Luxury Boutique Resort just 2 minutes from the beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Your Own Private Luxury Boutique Resort just 2 minutes from the beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Your Own Private Luxury Boutique Resort just 2 minutes from the beach?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Your Own Private Luxury Boutique Resort just 2 minutes from the beach located?

Nestled on the beach, this Nosara vacation home is within a 10-minute walk of Nosara Beach, Guiones Beach, and Safari Surf School. Frog Pad and Nosara Spanish Institute are also within 1 mi (2 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Artem k.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beyond expectations
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!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

stephen b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very very nice
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!
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Luisa N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful and perfect for our 3 families
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.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

kyle m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay in Nosara!
Had an amazing time in Nosara. Very accommodating and great service.
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jill M., New Jersey/USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Village Yoga in Nosara
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!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gary C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Chandler’s @ Casa de Alces
Fantastic property, excellent property management & overall great experience
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Spacious Villa close to the beach
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!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jill M., New Jersey/USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Village Yoga Retreat 2023
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
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

alita b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous
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
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert B., DUNCANVILLE

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house!
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!
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing Vacation at Casa de Alces
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!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Summer H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfecto!
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!!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Colleen J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication
Great place, but be wary of concierge
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.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

kam k.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent location and fun family compound
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.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gavin T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect
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!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matt M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfection
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!
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Colby Q., Glenwood springs, co

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property
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.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katherine L., Columbia, SC USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
FABULOUS GIRLS WEEK IN NOSARA!!!
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
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

jenna p.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wedding Vacation
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!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Don D., Ormond Beach, US

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Back again.
We keep coming back and we’re already booked for next year. That says it all.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

matt w., Carlsbad

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
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.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cris N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great spot next to the beach
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
Stayed 11 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Autumn E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Incredible property with the perfect location.
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!
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Susan P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Gathering
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.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mary O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

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