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 4 minute walk to the beach per google maps. 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, outdoor excursions, massages, yoga, etc. These services are additional costs at your discretion or we can offer package pricing to include some or all of this.
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
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< 90 days prior to arrival non refundable
All clients must execute an owners rental agreement prior to booking being finalized.
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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
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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 Biological Reserve. 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.
Does Your Own Private Luxury Boutique Resort just 2 minutes from the beach have a pool?
Yes, this property has a pool.
How much does it cost to stay at Your Own Private Luxury Boutique Resort just 2 minutes from the beach?
As of 27 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Your Own Private Luxury Boutique Resort just 2 minutes from the beach on 30 May 2026 start from AU$2,618, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
Is Your Own Private Luxury Boutique Resort just 2 minutes from the beach pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Your Own Private Luxury Boutique Resort just 2 minutes from the beach?
On-site parking is available at the 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 Guiones Beach and Safari Surf School. Frog Pad and Nosara Spanish Institute are also within 1 mile (2 km).
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
This house was perfect for our big family! It was so clean and had everything you could possible need. The outdoor kitchen was even fully stocked! The host who met us, Kathy, walked us thru was so helpful and nice! Highly recommend!
Beautiful villa for our large family. A perfect layout of the main house and casitas around the outdoor pool and living spaces which were great. Centrally located in Nosara with a short walk to Playa Guiones beach. The host and our concierge were attentive and helpful throughout our stay. Hope to return!!
kathleen s.
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Jan 2026
Thanks Kathleen. It is great that you enjoyed the property and had an amazing trip. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to make your next trip better. My team and I are ready to start planning for you.
Rick
The place is amazing. Was perfect for our group of 11. Spent most of the time in the pool or in the outdoor kitchen. Need a golf cart to get the most out of the town. Highly recommended and will definitely return.
Just like the pictures and an AMAZING location. Super private property and so close to it all. Check in was easy (it took us a minute to FIND the house but the property mgr eventually just sent us a Pin and we found it). We would stay again! Top notch quality and gorgeous landscaping.
The property exceeded our expectations. The pool and grounds were beautiful, and the casitas and main house were perfect for our group of 13 (8 adults and 5 kids). The beach and several restaurants were only a short walk away. We used golf carts to get to many other restaurants and shops. Our concierge, Pablo, was amazing. He helped us plan excursions, make restaurant reservations, and responded promptly to any small issues around the house. We saw monkeys and lizards daily, which was a huge hit with the kids. The cook came twice, and both dinners were phenomenal. Highly recommend!!
This property worked great for our family group of 15! The location was excellent and the property manager, Pablo, was immediately responsive to any issues that came up and they were resolved quickly. He was also very helpful in the planning stages of our trip, providing and setting up transportation and information about various activities in the area. We would definitely return if in the area again.
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.
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!
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
Peter D.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Aug 2024
Hi Peter and thanks for the review. We do know the lighting in the kitchen needs updating. We renovated and expanded the main kitchen recently and we do have different pendant light fixtures being installed. As far as beach access, not sure which access you were using during your stay (there are a few), but the Bakers Beach access is just south of the house and according to Google Maps is a 4 minute walk which what we base our description on. Either way, thanks for your feedback and glad you had an amazing stay
Rick
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!
Mike B.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Aug 2024
Thanks for the kind words Mike. I know this was your second stay with us and hopefully second of many.
Pura Vida!
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!
Artem k.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Aug 2024
Hola Artem,
SO glad your time at Casa De Alces was memorable. Can't think of a better place to get married. I think this would also be a great place for an anniversary trip next year. Hope to see you then.
Cheers
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!
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!
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.
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.
Greg S.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Feb 2024
Hi Greg,
Thanks for your review. Glad you had a great time. We did just complete an extensive renovation on the property including both kitchens, windows, AC Units, etc. Coming soon, updated appliances. Hope t see you again soon.
Cheers
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!!!
Jill M.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Feb 2024
Thanks Jill. Looking forward to your next retreat.
Rick
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!
Linda M.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Feb 2024
Hi Linda and thanks for your great review. We are glad you enjoyed the property, had a great experience with our concierge team and most importantly, had a blast. Cheers Rick
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
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
alita b.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Dec 2023
Hola Alita,
So glad you had a great time. You were the first guests to visit since our renovation which included all the gardens so it is nice to hear you enjoyed. Pablo and his team are the best and take such good care of our guests. Looking forward to your next visit.
Cheers
Rick
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!
Robert B.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Dec 2023
Hola Robert. Thanks for your review on or property. We had just replaced all the AC units and did hear you had a tough experience with that. Glad our team was able to address and fix the issues quickly. We look forward to your next visit.
Cheers
Rick
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