Costa Rica's Maritime Zone Law keeps the first 50 meters above high tide public, so every beach here is open to everyone. The draw is how empty some of them are. These villas sit right on the sand on Guanacaste's northern Pacific coast.
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Casa Costa Palmera, Playa Grande (Vrbo). 4 bedrooms, 4 baths, sleeps 13, private pool, direct beach access and daily maid service. [Check dates: STAY22 link to vrbo.com/385297]
The Beach House, Playa Flamingo (Vrbo). 5 bedrooms on Flamingo Beach with a private pool and a tiki bar. [Check dates: STAY22 link to vrbo.com/58494]
Casa Blanca, Las Catalinas (Vrbo). 4 bedrooms in the gated beach community of Las Catalinas, with a private plunge pool. [Check dates: STAY22 link to vrbo.com/4470617]
Castillo de Coral, Playa Junquillal. Direct access to a secluded black-sand beach, sleeps 14 to 20. Bookings go through Vrbo. [Check dates: STAY22]
More Guanacaste villas are being vetted.
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