Planning your next vacation by chance?
We would like to suggest not staying at a hotel this time! The “Southern Zone” of Costa Rica has recently become a hot spot for private villa rentals, and the benefits to staying in your own private property for the duration of your stay are many. For starters, the privacy that independent homes offer to vacationers is one of the main reasons why people are more and more inclined to steer away from the multi roomed hotel scenario.
Now, you might think that this option is more suitable for traveling in groups, but that is not so. Private homes range from quaint one bedroom homes such as Villa Diamante to large multi bedroom properties like Villa Mariposa that can sleep up to twenty guests. So, whether you are a couple celebrating an anniversary, honeymooners, or a group of friends or family members wishing to enjoy an intimate holiday, there is a perfect home waiting for you in the Southern Pacific Coast of Costa Rica!
Now, you might already be thinking that renting your own villa with its own swimming pool and a stunning ocean view will be much more expensive than renting a room at a hotel, but thankfully this is not the case. This applies even to smaller homes which are ideal for couples on romantic getaways. Generally the more rooms the home has the more it will cost, but the total is split up between more people so it evens things out.
When faced with the choice of sharing a “community” swimming pool of a hotel with a bunch of strangers, or having your own private infinity pool overlooking the wild Pacific Ocean, it is not a hard decision to make. To make things even better, you get to enjoy the wildlife scenes in a truly intimate setting, which is a very special experience. For those who love to cook, these rental homes usually have a great patio or balcony setting where you can take full advantage of the outdoor grill and impress guests with a great freshly caught dinner.
To make things even better, opting for a home rental rather than staying at a hotel, actually helps the local eco system by stimulating sustainable development by present and future investors. This is evidenced by Costa Rica’s ever growing popularity as an Eco-Tourism destination. What we are experiencing is a boom in Green construction, quickly making it a global destination for people that are aware of the importance of safeguarding natural resources and creating cleaner and less big impact ways to develop land. The local community also benefits tremendously as the money is spread out to each property owner, rather than a large corporation gaining from the profits of a chain hotel.
Finally, there is the falling in love with the place factor, as many visitors leave Costa Rica with the seed of wanting to move here deeply planted within. This becomes another great reason to choose a villa rental on your next holiday, since while you stay at a rental home you will be able to see what kind of architecture and finishes are best suited for this tropical climate. Many things that conventionally work in North America simply just don’t cut here, so guests are able to see firsthand what products and building techniques are best suited for this area. Let your next vacation rental villa inspire your creative side and give you the private getaway experience everyone should experience!