Santa Elena, Monteverde holiday accommodation: short-term house rentals & properties

Scroll through and select from holiday rentals in Santa Elena to find one that's perfect for your trip. Whether you’re travelling with friends, family or even pets, holiday rentals have the amenities that you expect for your stay, including air conditioning and cable TV. You'll be sure to find a property to rent for everyone's needs, including places that are non-smoking or accessible.

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Travel to adventurous Santa Elena

The gardens and forests provide a pleasant backdrop to your holiday home in Santa Elena. This scenic city is known for its bird watching, hiking and local tours. If you're looking for accommodation options with space to entertain friends and family, HomeAway has plenty of options to choose from. Many rental homes offer full kitchens and laundry facilities, perfect for big groups.

Sightseeing in and around Santa Elena

Do you want to discover attractions to visit while you're in the area? Travellers enjoy Santa Elena for its bird watching, hiking and taking an adventure tour. Although it can be tempting to stay in your comfortable holiday rental, you'll want to check out everything that makes Santa Elena a one-of-a-kind holiday spot. Here are some of the most popular attractions to see, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city centre:

Tabacon Hot Springs (14.1 mi / 22.6 km)
Paradise Hot Springs (15.2 mi / 24.4 km)
Baldi Hot Springs (15.2 mi / 24.5 km)
Los Lagos Hot Springs (15.3 mi / 24.6 km)
Kalambu Hot Springs (15.3 mi / 24.7 km)
Ecotermales Fortuna (15.5 mi / 24.9 km)

Exploring the natural landscape of Santa Elena

Whether you're looking for exciting outdoor activities or just want to appreciate the scenery, Santa Elena is a great spot to appreciate mother nature. Here are a few of the area's most eye-catching features, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city centre:

Arenal Volcano National Park (12.2 mi / 19.6 km)
Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve (2.1 mi / 3.4 km)
Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park (12.9 mi / 20.7 km)
Arenal Volcano (13.1 mi / 21.1 km)
Lake Arenal (13.5 mi / 21.8 km)
La Fortuna Waterfall (13.8 mi / 22.3 km)

How to get to and around Santa Elena

Fly into La Fortuna (FON-Arenal), the closest airport, located 17.4 mi (28 km) from the city centre. If you're unable to find a flight that fits your schedule, you might consider flying into San José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.), which is 47.5 mi (76.5 km) away.