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A Piece of Paradise in the Heart of Playa Guiones

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A pool area with lounge chairs and a covered seating area surrounded by lush greenery.
A house with a wooden roof, surrounded by lush greenery and a gravel pathway.
A modern kitchen with a central island, wooden flooring, and a staircase leading to an upper level.
A kitchen with a central island, bar stools, and a dining area with chairs.
A spacious loft with a high ceiling, exposed wooden beams, a kitchen with a built-in island, a seating area with a sofa and cushions, and large windows allowing natural light.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Cook, dine, and unwind
    Top-rated for its fully equipped kitchen, perfect for every meal.
  • Your own private chef
    One of the few properties offering private chef services.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Playa Pelada

Popular amenities

  • Massages in spa
  • Patio
  • Private pool
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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nosara, Guanacaste Province
  • Place, Guiones Beach
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Safari Surf School
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Playa Pelada
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, Nosara (NOB)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds and 1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Nosara

Located in Nosara, this holiday home is on a river. Shoppers can check out Frog Pad, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Samara Beach and Nosara Biological Reserve. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours and horse riding.
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nosara, Guanacaste Province

What's nearby

  • Frog Pad - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Guiones Beach - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Safari Surf School - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Playa Pelada - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Nosara Spanish Institute - 2 min drive - 1.8 km

Getting around

  • Nosara (NOB) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Olga's Bar & Restaurante - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Sunrise Coffee - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪La Luna - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Posada Margherita - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Blue Zone Brewery - ‬7 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does A Piece of Paradise in the Heart of Playa Guiones have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at A Piece of Paradise in the Heart of Playa Guiones?

As of 1 November 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at A Piece of Paradise in the Heart of Playa Guiones on 28 November 2026 start from NZ$648, 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 A Piece of Paradise in the Heart of Playa Guiones pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at A Piece of Paradise in the Heart of Playa Guiones?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at A Piece of Paradise in the Heart of Playa Guiones?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A Piece of Paradise in the Heart of Playa Guiones?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is A Piece of Paradise in the Heart of Playa Guiones located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Frog Pad and Safari Surf School. Guiones Beach and Playa Pelada are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 37 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 37 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 37 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 37 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 37 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house lies in the heart of Playa Guiones, adjacent to many of the best restaurants - but not in a bad way. The house is adorable, impeccably designed, and comfortably furnished. We walked to the beach many days or when too many of our family members wanted to surf we did a car dropoff. The hosts were very available and provided tons of great recommendations. We are very familiar with Costa Rica and this house in this location gives you access to many great aspects of this country.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 23 August 2026
Thank you for the kind words Heather! Nothing makes me happier than knowing you guys made some good memories and had a great stay!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sarah was so responsive, made everything super easy.. location was great.. pool and outdoor space awesome for hanging out after a surf day.. great vacation..thanks Sarah..
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay in Nosara was made even more special by our time spent in this beautiful home. The house was clean and had everything that we needed. It is also very convenient to everything in town. I would definitely recommend this home to anyone visiting Nosara.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
We loved Nosara and this home! It was the perfect size and layout for our family of four. The house was modern, clean and had all amenities we could ask for. The pool was the perfect size and temperature for an afternoon plunge and soak after a day at the beach. The beach and all the great restaurants were five minutes or less away in our rented golf cart.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 30 April 2026
Thank you for the great review Colin! We love hearing how much you enjoyed the house and Nosara.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was the perfect house in the perfect location! Everything you need is in the house and everything you could want is a short walk away! AC worked great, pool was the perfect size for cooling off after a hot humid day! Sarah the host was amazing with all her suggestions and super prompt responding back to any questions! Perfect place for a beach vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 27 April 2026
Thank you Debra! You and your family were great guests who we’d love to welcome back anytime. Appreciate the wonderful review
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, perfect for our family of 4. We lost power and water several times due to sustained high winds and Sarah was super helpful and responsive!
Stayed 11 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 2 March 2026
Thanks for rolling with it~those were some wild, uncommon winds. Appreciate the nice review~hope to have you back again someday.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house is very tastefully designed, had everything we needed and we couldn’t get enough of that pool! It was very conveniently located, short walk to the beach, restaurants, small markets, etc. Host was also very easy to reach and super helpful!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 22 January 2026
Thank you Jessica! We loved having you :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a wonderful home, very peaceful, and everything was as listed. Definitely looking forward to visiting again!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 11 January 2026
Thanks Carolyn! We’ve since added a saltwater pool and outdoor lounge area. Hope to have you back sometime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing house for four people. Perfect location. We rolled out of bed and walked a few blocks to breakfast and then to Juan Surfo’s in the heart of Guiones. This house is a total game changer. Beautiful house, wonderful hosts.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 11 January 2026
Thanks Frederick! Glad you enjoyed the convenient location. We’d love to have you and your family again, anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location and hostess!

Thank you for having us
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved staying in this sweet house! Location was great for us, walkable to town (along a dirt road) and the beach (a little further, but not difficult) with easy parking for our rental car. House was beautifully designed/decorated and the layout was perfect for us traveling with two teenagers, they shared the upstairs loft bedroom. Air-conditioning worked great and we were very comfortable. The pool area was brand new, and it was so nice to be able to relax outside and cool off. Definitely hope to come back to Nosara, and would definitely stay at Casa Pisces again!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 11 January 2026
Thanks very much Lisa! We’re so glad you enjoyed your stay and look forward to hosting you again on your next Nosara trip!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This beautiful home in the heart of Nosara, walking distance to restaurants, shops and Playa Guiones was perfect!We’d wake up (from super comfortable beds) and jump in our private pool. The kitchen was fully stocked with anything you need and the outdoor table was wonderful for dining in and enjoying the outside. The house was incredibly comfortable, clean, and in an ideal location- close to everything but not in the middle of it all so peaceful night’s and calm mornings waking up to the sounds of birds (and the occasional howling monkeys).And the host, Sarah, was wonderful- responsive and very helpful in recommending restaurants, surf instructors, and providing reliable transport from/to Liberia airport.Highly recommend this property and would return in a heartbeat. My two teenage kids and husband agree - a delightful family vacation. Pura vida!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 18 April 2026
Thank you Elena, for your kind words. We are thrilled that the home made your Nosara visit more comfortable and enjoyable. You were a pleasure to host and we hope to welcome you back!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
10/10 spot! Well appointed home with nice design, well stocked kitchen, strong AC, comfortable beds, beautiful patio with plunge pool and some shade for the hot afternoons. Location is on a very safe, quiet street but still close to the action - restaurants, shopping, yoga, beach, trails. We were without a car or even motorbike all week and it was no problem. Easy to get a tuk tuk in town or call one to our house if needed. Host was super communicative during our stay. Would absolutely stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Casa Pisces Great

Beautiful house. Very comfortable. Terrific host.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect location, adorable house

Stayed for a week in this lovely house with my husband and teen son. The location is super convenient for all activities. The decor is very tasteful, kitchen has everything you need for making a few simple meals. Bedrooms are comfortable and the property is well kept. Having a house cleaning part way through our stay was an extra bonus! Check-in/check-out was super easy! Thanks for a great stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 12 April 2025
We enjoyed having your family Mary-Kay! Thanks for the lovely review~
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Nosara Vacation

Enjoyed our stay in Nosara. The house is within walking distance of multiple restaurants, beaches, and shops. It has a great layout for a family of four. The only downside was the noisy construction right across the street. However, we would definitely return to stay at the same house again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 29 December 2025
Thank you for the lovely review Laura! We have now added a beautiful outdoor living area with saltwater pool and would love to have you back! Construction ended across the street last year. Happy New Year!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful House!

We can’t say enough about this house. Beautifully designed, well air-conditioned, well supplied with any cooking utensil you can imagine. Highly recommended!
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 31 March 2020
Thank you Brent! I feel lucky to have had such a wonderful family visiting my little slice of heaven in Nosara. Love to have you back again~
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely winter getaway

Took our niece & hers and to Nosara this trip. It was a repeat visit for our niece (brought her here when she was younger to surf) & first time visit for her husband. He said he liked Nosara better than Hawaii & he lived in Oahu for 20 years recently. Loved the neighborhood:)
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Playa Guillones getaway.

We enjoyed our stay at Sarah and Tommy's house. It was comfortable and has everything you need. Walking and biking into town was easy and convenient. On the downside, there is a large construction project directly across the street from the house that created a lot of dust and noise but we got used to it after awhile.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 10 April 2024
Thank you Kelly! My apologies on not giving you a heads up on the construction across the way. I have been mentioning it to guests in advance or upon booking but just look back & realized we didn’t discuss it. The town is growing rapidly and unfortunately there’s construction scattered throughout the area. The site in front of our house should be done relatively soon & hopefully that’s it for anything nearby us. Thanks for staying with us and for your lovely review!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

January surf stay in home away from home

Our family of 4 (including our 2 college kids) feel so lucky to have found this home. It’s peaceful, so close to downtown, super clean, and beautifully decorated. Showers are strong, kitchen well stocked, there were extra towels, and a great ice maker in the fridge. We rented a golf cart to be able to explore south guiones, playa pelada, and get to activities like Miss Sky zip lining and riding horses. But there are many places to eat within walking distance as well. Our favorites were La Brasa, Burrito Amor, Rolling Waves, Rosis Soda Tico, Luv Burger, Destiny, and Sunrise Coffee in Playa Pelada. My husband and son rented boards from Guilded Iguana Surf Club (nice boards and service but expensive) and Juanos Surf (much cheaper but boards a little more used). Sarah was very respondive
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fabulous Week in Guiones!

Property was perfect for a family of 4. Wife and I stayed downstairs and our kids up in the loft with 2 beds (16 and 19). Picked up supplies in Nicoya on the way in and made use of the kitchen and large fridge. We walked to a restaurant every night. And, we surfed every day but one and walked to the beach every day. Great location. It was nice to be just a little back from the main streets when we wanted down time. And, a family of Howler monkeys visited the trees around the house for a couple days. So cool! The owner Sarah was amazing to work with. Super easy check-in and check-out. We actually had to cancel last minute the prior yr due to family tragedy and she was very understanding and accommodating. I would highly recommend this property if you are planning to stay in Guiones.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely Vacation Home for a Family of 4

This home was perfect for a family of 4. It’s spacious, has beautiful finishes (hardware, beautiful wood stairs, countertops, lighting and tiles), and is very conveniently located to everything. It was fun looking out the windows and seeing huge iguanas stroll by. The a/c units in both bedrooms worked great and the kitchen was well stocked. Pros: - Beautiful inside and outside - Location easy walk to the beach, restaurants and shops - Super responsive hostess - Laundry room Cons: - Can’t flush toilet paper! We were instructed to not flush anything down the toilet (including tp) due to a ‘fragile’ septic system. We followed the rules because we certainly didn’t want the septic to break but it was weird. You had to throw tp away in a lidded trash can. No outside trashcan to empty trash daily and housekeeping only emptied it 1/week. - Sporadic Water Shut-Offs - We were told it would shut off from 8pm-8am. However, the water cutoff times were quite sporadic. Sometimes it’d shut off at 7pm, sometimes 10pm. Sometimes it stayed on all night and shut off at 7am! It was kind of hard to plan around & a little stressful, but we tried to keep a 5 gal jug filled with water to rinse feet, flush toilets, etc - Construction directly across the street - A little noisy but not a big deal especially with the AC & sound machines running. Mainly just kicks up extra dust/dirt. Overall, we really liked the house & would recommend it to others w/ a heads up on the things noted above.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 29 December 2025
Thank you for the nice review Laura! We have since added a beautiful outdoor area including a saltwater pool. Construction across the street ended last year. Hope to have you back sometime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent location!

Clean, beautiful home. For a family with teens this was an ideal location as the beach and restaurants were all walking distance. It was just outside the busy town so also quiet.
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

March in Nosara

Communication with Sarah was excellent, before and during our stay. The house is well located, outside the hustle but within walking distance to restaurants and the beach. The kitchen is well supplied. WI-FI was dependable. Parking for two cars. Beds are comfortable. AC kept up with the heat. Mid-week housekeeping was a plus. This was great for a couple or a small family.
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A great and memorable stay!

We loved renting this adorable house. It was a great location and had well stocked kitchen - we loved that we could walk everywhere - to beach everyday and eating in nearby restaurants.
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2022
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