PLAYA PELADA, NOSARA, COSTA RICA
Casitas Escondidas
Vacation Rentals Nosara
jungle • Surfing • beach sunsets • Trails
Your Restorative Oasis
Come enjoy the beach, warm ocean waters, wildlife and the surrounding natural beauty of Nosara, Costa Rica. Located in Playa Pelada, our vacation rentals are a perfectly located to be close to everything but still tucked away for quiet relaxing by the pool or in a hammock.
Casitas Escondidas stands out from other Nosara vacation rentals as it is nestled in a private neighborhood adjacent to a beautiful nature preserve. We are at the end of a dead-end street, away from main roads, with very little dust and traffic noise. We are a short walk to picturesque Playa Pelada, with a local and relaxed atmosphere, and Playa Guiones where you will find a vibrant surfing beach.
The nature preserve trails to these idyllic beaches can be accessed through the back of the property.
Available vacation rentals include two casitas: Casa Mango, and Casa Papaya. Both have fully equipped kitchens, bathrooms with hot showers, wifi, parking, towels, hammocks, AC and ceiling fans, and a private deck. The third vacation rental is typically owner-occupied (Casa Lima) but we are also happy to travel and rent the entire property for group vacations, if arranged in advance.
Guests of the three casitas on the property share an ionized pool, propane bbq, poolside rancho/lounge and garden lounge area. A choice of organic markets and oceanfront dining are short walks/drives away.
World- class surfing, yoga, wellness treatments, fishing, wildlife preserves, zip-lining, horseback riding, and
ATV tours, to name just a few activities, are available in the beach communities surrounding Nosara.
Should you need any assistance arranging vacation plans
or questions about the area, we will be happy to help.
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The Accommodations
Casitas Escondidas consist of two studios and a 1-bedroom+ Balinese style house thoughtfully decorated and furnished for maximum comfort. You will find your casita exceptionally clean and well appointed for a relaxing vacation.
Each casita has a fully equipped kitchen and can accommodate 2 and 3 guests depending on the unit.
Please note that our property is not suitable for toddlers or young children.
What Guests Say
EXCELLENT Based on 93 reviews Posted on SeanVerified Paul and Tracey are incredible hosts, friendly and responsive with great recommendations! Their place is fantastic with beaches and restaurants within walking distance!Posted on GrahamVerified This was easily my best Airbnb experience ever. Paul and Tracey are really nice people, and go above and beyond to make you feel at home. They even fed us dinner one night with some freshly caught tuna. It’s nice and cool under the canopy. The pool is the perfect temperature. If you like animals, we saw several howler monkeys, raccoons, geckos, a family of coati, a few horses, 2 cats, and Bailey the dog. The casitas are walking distance to Playa Pelada, but recommend renting an ATV or golf cart for easy travel to Nosara and Guiones. I’m telling all my friends and family to stay here if they visit this area of CR. I will be happily staying here again the time I visit. Thank you again Paul and Tracey, and I’ll be in touch. Pura vidaPosted on EmilyVerified We spent three wonderful nights here - Tracey and Paul are outstanding hosts, couldn’t have been more helpful and friendly. The accommodation was just what we were after - peaceful and private but just a short walk from restaurants and beach in Playa Pelada and a 5-10 minute tuk tuk to Playa Guiones which has a bigger range of shops and restaurants to choose from as well as surf schools, cafes etc. We enjoyed using the BBQ and the kitchen is very well equipped. The bedroom does get light in the mornings so would recommend bringing an eye mask if this is something which bothers you. Highly recommend to anyone after a relaxing place to stay in Nosara.Posted on ReidVerified We loved staying at Casidas Escondidas. Beautiful home and landscaping design. Peaceful, relaxing, beautiful environment. Great space to unwind and relax. Very spacious and clean living quarters. Provided us with everything we needed and more. Paul and Tracy were the best hosts we’ve ever had by far. Paul and Tracey warmly greeted us from the beginning when we showed up and showed us around the whole house, property, and all the nearby towns and places to go and where to eat. Both were super helpful if we had any questions or needing anything. They helped arrange with many of the different activities and helped us get an ATV. This experience exceeded our expectations and we would love to come back.Posted on PaulaVerified Their place was gorgeous! They were both extremely helpful and kind. There was an unending list of things you could do. They are close to beach, restaurants, shopping, local farmers markets and coffee shops. It was great to mill around all day and then come back and take a refreshing plunge in their clean and cool pool. Beds were comfortable, indoor and outdoor kitchen were great. I would totally revisit!!Posted on Cheyenne VivienneVerified We made a very last-minute request (same day) and still got in without any problem. Trace and Paul, together with their sweet dog Baley, welcomed us super warmly. The apartment is way bigger than in the pictures and has everything you could possibly need – the kitchen is as well equipped as at home, with all utensils, a huge fridge, freezer, spices, coffee, tea, etc. In front there’s a large private terrace with hammocks, table and even a couch, surrounded by lots of green plants – pure relaxation. Between our Airbnb and the hosts’ house is the beautiful pool with a chill area, perfectly maintained. From a hidden path behind the house you reach Playa Guiones in about 15 minutes. Every day we got updates about the waves for surfing, and also great insider tips on live music, markets or taco nights. The atmosphere was always relaxed and welcoming. Trace and Paul are truly amazing hosts and their place is simply a little paradise – highly recommended! Thanks for having us!!Posted on AmandaVerified I love this property. I am a nomad, who has been in Costa Rica for 2.5 years. I am a return customer to this place. This is a rare find for the Nosara area. The property is located directly in between Pelada and Guioness in very small quiet, jungle neighborhood. The property backs up to horse stables on one side and protected jungle on the other. It is well landscaped, so you feel tucked away in the jungle, but are also close to town. You can be at either North Guiones or Pelada in less than five minutes driving. In the dry season (November - March) you can walk anywhere in town on the MAGICAL trail system right outside your door. (Less than fifteen minutes to North Guiones & Pelada walking). What I love about this property - *The fresh mineralized pool *Jungle feel and wildlife*Convenient Location*The warm and friendly host vibe*The animals - Lil Bit & Roscoe (Cats), Bailey (Dog), Indiana & Apollo (horses).This s a great find for the area, highly recommend!Posted on TracyVerified The Casitas Escondidas provided everything we wanted for this trip. We are a couple from Wisconsin and we rented the Casa Mango. Before we get into the accommodations, it’s first and most important to note that the hosts, Paul and Tracey, live onsite and are wonderful hosts. If you haven’t filled your itinerary, they are remarkable at recommendations. We went during dry season so there were some water restrictions (no water in the casita between 8pm and 8am) but they warned us and there was plenty of large bottled water if needed. They were so helpful in teaching us sustainable living in the jungle. We woke every morning at 5am to the sound of howler monkeys. Boogie boarded in the 80 degree Pacific until 10am, ate brunch at a number of great places including Naked Foods! Everything you need is onsite like cooking oil and shampoo. We loved cooling off around 5 with a dunk in the pool and then dry off in the hammock. For dinner must try Pacifico Azul. Can’t wait to come back to CasitasPosted on ManuelVerified Tracey and Paul were very responsive and always available when needed. The place is nice and clean, with amenities and next to the pool.It is located in an area that is private and without street noise, and also close to the beach.Will definitely come back!Posted on NickVerified What a great stay! Paul and Tracey are genuinely nice people and had lots of useful recommendations for restaurants and spots to check out. The property is lovely and feels secluded but is just a short ways away from Playa Pelada. The Pool is most refreshing after a long day at the beach and the little complex they have built is serene and full of good vibes. We even saw a few monkeys in the trees while we stayed! Highly recommend staying with them if you get a chance.Verified by TrustindexTrustindex verified badge is the Universal Symbol of Trust. Only the greatest companies can get the verified badge who has a review score above 4.5, based on customer reviews over the past 12 months. Read more
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