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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 20650.3 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Gym
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Playa Guiones, Nosara, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
  • Nosara Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Guiones Beach
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Safari Surf School
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • 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 Single 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 transport to and from this property

About the area

Nosara

Located in Nosara, this holiday 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 horse riding and ecotours nearby.
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Playa Guiones, Nosara, Guanacaste, Costa Rica

What's nearby

  • Nosara Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Guiones Beach - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Safari Surf School - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Nosara Spanish Institute - 20 min walk - 1.7 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?

Checkout 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 holiday 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 mile (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

Tracy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful house and perfect location!
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

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

Robert W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles P Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Hosted by Scott Brooks, Michelle Brooks, and Rick Long

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