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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 out of 10
Exceptional
8 bedrooms8 bathroomsSleeps 207000 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Gym
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Playa Guiones, Nosara, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
  • Guiones Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Safari Surf School
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Playa Pelada
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Nosara (NOB)
    ‪18 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

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Gym

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House Rules

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

Children allowed: ages 0-17
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Events

Events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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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 Guiones Beach. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and ecotours nearby.
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Playa Guiones, Nosara, Guanacaste, Costa Rica

What's nearby

  • Guiones Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Safari Surf School - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Frog Pad - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Nosara Beach - 5 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Playa Pelada - 14 min drive - 4.4 km

Getting around

  • Nosara (NOB) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Your Own Private Luxury Boutique Resort just 2 minutes from the beach have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

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 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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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 74 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Shannon J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic Spring Break

The property is stunning. The pool is huge and we used the swim up bar a lot. All the casitas have en suite bathrooms and the A/C worked great. Very quick walk to 2beaches, one best for swimming and one for surfing. Pablo was an excellent communicator.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Our Stay

Our group had a great time!! House was wonderful. We mostly stayed in the outdoor space which was great!! We loved it!!
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Photos Don't do it Justice

This house is gorgeous and blends in so well with the surrounding Costa Rican nature. Fit our extended family of 16 perfectly. Concierge was great and so was the chef and cleaning/laundry service. Only small recommendation is that you list that laundry is only available through service on the website. It is understandable why, but good for renters to know before they do their packing. Thank you for a beautiful vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 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

Mike B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We will be back! Perfect visit

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!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Jaclyn S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay- thanks!

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!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 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

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

John W., wayzata

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great spot

We had a blast, great spot, thank you!
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2021

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

10/10 Excellent

Joanna l.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great house for a bigger group

One of the biggest properties in Nosara, amazing amount of space to lounge, massive size pool and super short walk to the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 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

10/10 Excellent

Jill M.

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

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

Jeff S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place for a family vacation

My family had a great vacation at Playa Guiones. The concierge was wonderful and very responsive. Very easy access to the beach and the golf cart rentals were perfect for getting around. I highly recommend this rental. Pura Vida!
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2021

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

Greg S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Case De Alces

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.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adam D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing Playa Guiones casa

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.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022

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

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

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

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

Peter D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful house, great location

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
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

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

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

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