Puntarenas Province Vacation Rentals: house rentals & more

Discover a selection of 2,500 vacation rentals in Puntarenas Province that are perfect for your trip. Whether you’re traveling with friends, family, or even pets, Vrbo vacation homes have the best amenities for hanging out with the people that matter most, including swimming pools and private pools. Prices start at $151 per night, and houses and villas are popular options for a stay in Puntarenas Province. Either way, you'll find a rental for everyone's needs.

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Stayed May 2021

AAAMAZING!!

We absolutely loved our stay. Family of 4 with a 5 and 14 year old, and it was perfect for both. The staff was beyond 5 stars. The plane was epic. Super clean, amazing views and monkeys and other wild life galore. Great location for restaurants, mark...

Stayed May 2021

Magical Little Nook of the World!

Our family loved the area and the house. The location is off the beaten track (in a good way) and the house offered a great layout, was very clean and felt very safe. It was wonderful to have both the pool and the beach steps away... (I still am in a...

Stayed Apr 2021

Fantastic anniversary destination!

Incredible view, very close to town. Uber drives and cabs very affordable. Took the Tortuga Island cruise and it was great. We also did the ATV tour through the mountains and saw Mccaws and toucans. Town was a a little slow during the week because of...

Stayed Apr 2021

Paradise found

What a place!!!! Location, luxury and extremely attentive owner and staff. Dominical is a perfect spot to relax and soak in the best that Costa Rica has to offer. The home is spectacular and has all the amenities you could want. Paul and Alejandro w...

Stayed Apr 2021

Costa Rica

Wow, where to start!? I was a little skeptical to book this property as a surprise getaway for my wife. We had never been to Costa Rica and not knowing what to expect I was somewhat reserved. However I took a leap of faith based on the pictures and r...

Stayed Apr 2021

Fantastic experience!

We stayed at the los suenos Marriott for 5 days and then on to Jeff and Priscilla’s for 4 nights after. We loved the experience of playa hermosa, beach bars right down the beach the sunsets can not be beat. Black sand gets hot and waves get huge (unf...

Stayed Mar 2021

Fantastic beach vacation!

We really enjoyed our stay. The house was clean and ready for us when we arrived. Check-in and clearance through security went very smoothly, and Dan was always very responsive to all of our questions. The house was well-supplied. The walk to the be...

Stayed Mar 2021

Adult Family Vacation

We are a family of 6 adults ages 23-60. The property was perfect for us and just as described. Excellent location within walking distance to some excellent restaurants. Easy access to taxis and transportation. Pool was great for cooling off anytime o...

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Destination guide

Puntarenas – a Costa Rican jewel

The vast province of Puntarenas is anchored on the city of Puntarenas, on its northern side. As its coastline wiggles southwards from the gritty ports, it hosts some of the most iconic surfing spots and beach resorts in all of Costa Rica. Just take a glimpse at the biscuit-colored sands with their speckling of boulders and seas of sky-blue white-capped waves, and you'll see why Puntarenas vacation rentals are always in demand. Hot destinations in the region include the good-vibes surf town of Santa Teresa and the iconic Corcovado National Park, a wonderland of sloths, tapirs, anteaters – and dolphins.

Things to do

The untamed pulls of Puntarenas

Puntarenas is peppered with some of the most biodiverse national parks in all of Costa Rica – and that's seriously saying something. They start in the far south, where the reserves of Corcovado host old-growth rainforest and trails that wiggle through dense thickets to reveal galumphing tapirs and swinging monkeys, the likes of which you've never heard of. The Manuel Antonio National Park is almost always top of the bill with ecotourists. It's inhabited by rare white-faced capuchin monkeys and 3-toed sloths, and has beaches so gorgeous you'll be pinching yourself to check they're real.

Activities

Shake the droplets from your hair in Puntarenas

Catching waves and watching the sea roll in is top of the list for many a surf-mad traveler in Puntarenas. You can bag yourself Puntarenas vacation rentals in legendary Malpais and Santa Teresa for the best swells on the Nicoya Peninsula. Or, you can grab a shack amongst the coconut palms of Jaco, further down the coast. At night, when the board is resting, these sorts of places turn into happy-go-lucky hubs for travelers looking for company in the bars and surfer dives – perfect for cracking a cold beer, sharing tales of the sea and watching the sunset.

Weather

Puntarenas goes from green to sun-splashed

Winter sunseekers will be pleased to know that Puntarenas is doused in rays while snows are falling in the Midwest. The period from December to April is known as the dry season in these parts. It's virtually without rain and has temperatures that hover pleasantly around the low 70s – perhaps a Puntarenas vacation rental on the beach would be perfect? The rest of the year is hailed locally as the "green season." It's when Costa Rica has its rains. That can be a great time to witness the enormous variety of life in the rainforests.

Natural features

Puntarenas brims with biodiversity

Prepare to be wowed by the sheer biodiversity of Puntarenas. Few places on the planet are said to have such a spread of wildlife, which means even the shortest of excursions into a national park can reveal glimpses of multicolored birds, slow-moving sloths, tapirs and a whole medley of monkeys. The old-growth rainforests of the Corcovado National Park and the dense palm thickets of the Manuel Antonio National Park are the top places to go for a break into the wilds. Their misty jungles spill into seas, where waves crash against boulders and dolphins skim the swells.

How many vacation rentals are available around Puntarenas Province?

Our 2021 property listings offer a large selection of 2,632 vacation rentals around Puntarenas Province. From 1,694 house rentals to 429 villa rentals, find a unique house rental for you to enjoy a memorable holiday or a weekend with your family and friends.