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Holiday Rentals in Islita

Pool
Villa Jalapa Costa Rica - Secluded Family Beach House Amazing View Private Pool
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (29)
"The house is as advertised, beautiful and well equipped. The location is isolated enough for privacy, but only 35 minutes from Samara. There is air conditioning in all of the bedrooms, which is necessary given the heat and humidity. The property manager Diego is really helpful and communicative. A great location!"
Villa Jalapa Costa Rica - Secluded Family Beach House Amazing View Private Pool
Sun-loungers, beach towels
Luxury by the Beach - Great for Families or Multiple Couples
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (158)
"Plenty of room for 8 adults and 3 young children. It is an easy walk to the beach from the property. I would recommend renting a golf cart or car to get to town and neighboring Carrillo beach. The pool and outdoor space were very nice. The house is stocked with plenty of supplies for cooking. Cleaning staff came twice during our stay and did a great job. Great stay overall."
Luxury by the Beach - Great for Families or Multiple Couples
Yoga
Residencias Samara
3.0 star property
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (9)
"The welcome drink was super nice upon arrival! Great location. Everything is within walking distance. Beautiful apartment with all the amenities you need. Nice pool. The farmer’s market is a must go to on Saturdays. "
The price is NZ$236
includes taxes & fees
4 Jun - 5 Jun
Residencias Samara
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Your Own Private Paradise with Full-Time Chef, housekeeper all included
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (144)
"The home was PERFECT and all things listed online about the house from Wendy (owner) and all reviews were 100% correct! The home is gorgeous and we felt comfortable and pampered from the point we arrived from Ana and Freddy! The communication with Wendy is quick and helpful - she was always available with any questions or changes! The food was amazing and Ana even cooked a yellowtail that we caught that day! All reviews say Ana will help with excursions upon arrival (which made us - typical over...
Your Own Private Paradise with Full-Time Chef, housekeeper all included
Beach nearby
Villas Welcome to Heaven
3.5 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (60)
"Clean and nice hotel rooms in a good location about 2 minutes away from Puerto Carillo and 10 mins away from Samara!"
The price is NZ$176
includes taxes & fees
31 May - 1 Jun
Villas Welcome to Heaven
Property grounds
Casa Pastor, Panoramic Beach & Ocean Views
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (24)
"We visited 3 VRBOs while in Costa Rica. This was the best of the 3. Very nice accomodation; quiet, private, well appointed. Samara is a relaxing, easy going town with a fantastic beach and easy drive from Liberia. Alex and Carol were very helpful in preparing us for our trip (first time in Costa Rica), Leonie, the property manager, took care of any concerns immediatly. Wish we would have stayed longer."
Casa Pastor, Panoramic Beach & Ocean Views
Pool
Private pool 4 blocks to the Beach, Walkable to great restaurants. Near Samara
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (96)
"This home is wonderful, with lots of room to spread out and beautiful outdoor spaces that look out onto a forested valley. Veranda is perfect for spying on birds, monkeys, and iguanas through binoculars. The location worked well. The 10-minute walk to the beach allowed adults to head over individually before the rest drove over with chairs/umbrella/cooler. Easy walk to a few restaurants. We had a good dinner at El Colibri, but Soda la Plaza was our favorite (my best meal in Costa Rica!). The...
Private pool 4 blocks to the Beach, Walkable to great restaurants. Near Samara
Exterior
LOOK AT THIS VIEW and VILLA! High Elevation /180 Degree Beach/Ocean/Jungle View
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (71)
"The property is just as pictured in the listing and is beautiful. Communicating with the property manager was a bit of a challenge. They list a phone number but if you don't have a working cell phone when you land, the number is useless. They suggest communicating by WhatsApp and that is fine, as long as you have the internet, which you will not have in your vehicle. So, coordinating with the manager on arrival was a bit of a problem while in transit. The road to the property needs grading as it...
LOOK AT THIS VIEW and VILLA! High Elevation /180 Degree Beach/Ocean/Jungle View
Outdoor pool
Villa Front Ocean view Costa Rica ( In house Chef)
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (14)
"Our family's first time to Costa Rica. We loved this home and the location. Beach is short drive away if you want to swim. Can not say enough wonderful things about the caretaker- Sonja. Excellent cook and lovely person."
The price is NZ$2,322
includes taxes & fees
29 May - 30 May
Villa Front Ocean view Costa Rica ( In house Chef)
Beach nearby, sun-loungers, beach towels
Fabulous Ocean View, Walking Distance to the Beach
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (119)
"We LOVED staying here. It was a nice reprieve from the town centre and offered a completely different view being up so high. We did book it because it was walking distance to the beach, but I wouldn't really say it is as it's a pretty dusty dirt road a long way down, so the way back up would be pretty intense."
Fabulous Ocean View, Walking Distance to the Beach
Aerial view
Totobe Resort - Rooms with balcony and oceanview
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (29)
"We arrived to Totobe after an hour of driving on really bad roads, and no preparation for that. I contacted the owner the day before to see about arrival and directions, and only heard back once via VRBO’s message service. I requested to be contacted directly in case of issues finding the place or getting lost (which happened several times on our way there) and never got a response. I have also contacted him since all the issues and still have no response. Will send a screenshot of the...
The price is NZ$195
includes taxes & fees
31 May - 1 Jun
Totobe Resort - Rooms with balcony and oceanview
Outdoor pool
Huge modern home on beautiful, private, and peaceful lot 5 min drive from Samara
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (28)
"We were 3 families with 12 total. The pictures depict the property perfectly (and it is even more beautiful). We had excellent communication via “WhatsApp” prior to our arrival and during our stay. The property managers Fabricio and Tess gave us some excellent recommendations on beaches and food stops. The casita was perfect for the older teens in the group and was like their own bachelor pad. The kitchen was very well stocked with everything we needed (including a gift of some CR coffee and...
Huge modern home on beautiful, private, and peaceful lot 5 min drive from Samara
Terrace/patio
Spectacular Ocean View House - 4 min drive to Famous Carrillo Beach
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (11)
"My wife and I spent 5 wonderful nights at Casa Bella Vista. The house was clean and well appointed, and very comfortable. The pictures don’t do it justice! The highlights though are the incredible views and hotel size pool. The 270 degree views of the ocean and surrounding hills are ones that very few properties have anywhere on the coast and to be able to enjoy them in this private paradise was very special. Swimming under the stars was our nightly ritual after sunset cocktails! The road was...
Spectacular Ocean View House - 4 min drive to Famous Carrillo Beach
Terrace/patio
Luxury Oceanfront Tuscan Villa with Chef, Housekeeping and Concierge Services
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (108)
"My wife, parents and adult sisters stayed at Villa Amore for a week to celebrate my Mom’s 70th birthday. Everything about the week was great. There is not much more to be said that has not been said in previous reviews . The food is incredible. I hope to book again with some friends."
Luxury Oceanfront Tuscan Villa with Chef, Housekeeping and Concierge Services
Pool
Brand New 3 bedrooms Villa with pool 5 min to beach
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (3)
"Javier is an excellent host. Communicates well and is very responsive. Condo is a 13-minute walk from Playa Pelada and the beachside Olga’s Restaurant is highly recommended. Modern bathrooms and kitchen with plenty of water pressure. Air conditioning in bedrooms works well. Comfortable beds. Pool is a small plunge pool, handy for cooling off. Safe area with outside locked gate and codes for entry both to locked gate and condo. Recommend a 4WD or ATV to get around as some roads are steep,...
Brand New 3 bedrooms Villa with pool 5 min to beach
Beach nearby, beach towels
Nosara Apartment with pool view balcony, 3 min walk to the beach. Quite area.
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (9)
"Our host Mari and staff are outstanding. They made our stay very comfortable and were so helpful. Mari provided us with a very useful list of shops and restaurants upon arrival. The property was well maintained, private and lush with plants. We felt at home away from home."
Nosara Apartment with pool view balcony, 3 min walk to the beach. Quite area.
Exterior
Casa Ananda Nosara - A Bali Inspired Home
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (2)
"Stayed here for guys surf trip. Great layout for 3-4 individuals with own private sleep areas and common rooms. Plunge pool was great for quick cool down and hang out area. 5 min walk to Bodhi Tree yoga resort which had classes every hour plus great breakfasts. 10-15 min walk to town or can call tuk-tuk. House is on quieter side of town and 5 min walk to the beach. Ryan was great help with dinner and surf reservations and wealth of knowledge about the area. Would definately stay here again."
Casa Ananda Nosara - A Bali Inspired Home
Beach nearby, sun-loungers, beach towels
Casa Sendero de Monos - a modern gem in a private setting
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (21)
"My family and I truly enjoyed this house. It is a bit of a trek up into the woods but so worth it. The house is very clean and fairly well appointed. It was very easy to communicate with the manager with regards to getting in and settled as well as recommendations in the area. We were visited almost daily by a troop of monkeys which was incredible. We highly recommend this house and the town of Samara"
Casa Sendero de Monos - a modern gem in a private setting
Beach nearby, beach towels
Lovely rental unit in Nosara, steps from the beach
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (2)
"Very cute place, great location close to restaurants, little store, beach and surf. The host is very helpful and sweet. Loved it."
Lovely rental unit in Nosara, steps from the beach
View from property
Best View in Samara! 4BR/3.5BTH. Walk to the beach or town.
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (38)
"Breathtaking location with a modern vibe. The pool was lovely!"
Best View in Samara! 4BR/3.5BTH. Walk to the beach or town.
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The price is NZ$616
includes taxes & fees
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Pool
Villa Jalapa Costa Rica - Secluded Family Beach House Amazing View Private Pool
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (29)
"The house is as advertised, beautiful and well equipped. The location is isolated enough for privacy, but only 35 minutes from Samara. There is air conditioning in all of the bedrooms, which is necessary given the heat and humidity. The property manager Diego is really helpful and communicative. A great location!"
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4.0 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (448)
"Everything was great."
The price is NZ$767
includes taxes & fees
22 Jun - 23 Jun
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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

You always said you would go on a dream holiday someday. Now, someday is here. But you don’t just want to dip your toe into the trip of a lifetime, you want to cannonball into the deep end. Go ahead, unplug and unwind in style. When you book one of our Islita holiday rentals, the ordinary is in the rearview. Instead of sharing your vacation with hundreds of hotel guests, you get to take advantage of all the space at your private apartment. You also get to enjoy all the amenities of a private residence for a truly unique and memorable stay. Why don’t you take off your shoes and settle in for a while? Your holiday just got upgraded.

As much as you love your vacation rental, it’s always good to get out and explore to soak up Islita. Live like a local: Eat regional food, cheer on the home team, and visit the best cultural attractions in town. No matter the season, there is always something going on in Islita. Seeing all the best attractions is bound to make you fall in love with Islita. Who knows, you may even be tempted to extend your stay. There’s a reason home rentals are so popular here—after a long day of exploration, going back to your very own living room to stretch out is a dream come true. 

It’s your escape so why share it? You deserve your own slice of paradise. Booking your holiday rental on Expedia is simple and safe. Just pick your dates to search for the perfect property and book securely. We let you contact the property owner directly to make any special arrangements. All that’s left to do is show up with bells on and have a memorable vacation. With all the amenities available in Islita short-term rentals, that won’t be hard to do.

Frequently asked questions

Can I find holiday rentals in Islita?

Yes, there are holiday rentals close to the most popular sights in Islita, or you can select a more secluded option if you're looking for a relaxing stay. Nature enthusiasts will enjoy the beaches in Islita. Make sure you have time to check out the mountain views while you're in the area.

What are some of the best holiday rentals that Islita has to offer?

Private pool 4 blocks to the Beach, Walkable to great restaurants. Near Samara: This holiday home rental outside of Islita is located in the city centre, and has a balcony, a garden and a BBQ to put you at ease in your new surroundings. It has 5 bedrooms, as well as a kitchen with a fridge, a stovetop and a microwave, so that you can cook with friends or family.

How many holiday rentals will I find in Islita?

Choose from 4 Expedia holiday rentals in Islita for a memorable holiday.

What can I see and do in Islita?

Refugio Nacional de Vida Silvestre Camaronal and Playa Islita are a couple of scenic spots to enjoy the outdoors, whereas Museo Islita is one of the cultural attractions. In the wider area, you’ll find Carrillo Beach and San Miguel Beach.

What are holiday rentals like in Islita?

Holiday rentals are privately owned properties you can book for a few days, or a quick weekend, in Islita. Holiday rentals feature amenities such as patios, hot tubs and fire pits so you'll feel just like you're at home. If you're concerned about a clean environment, a holiday rental can offer a sense of security away from shared hotel lifts and bustling concierge desks while still allowing you the enjoyment of travel. You'll also find more space in a holiday rental than in a standard hotel, which makes a holiday rental a great choice for a family getaway.

Recent reviews of Islita properties
Expedia verified reviews

Hotel Boutique Lagarta Lodge

Hotel Boutique Lagarta Lodge

5/5 Excellent
"I recently stayed at a hotel, and it was a wonderful experience. The views of nature were impressive, with breathtaking landscapes. The rooms were comfortable, and the service was excellent. Without a doubt, it’s a place I would return to in order to enjoy the tranquility and beauty of the surroundings."
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Hotel Boutique Lagarta Lodge