Travel is transformative and vacation is a special time. Choosing the perfect destination – that ideal spot, those bucket-list activities, and yes, even those just-right Costa Rica vacation rentals – can elevate your experience from “oh yeah, that trip we once took” to indelible memories that you reminisce about for decades to come.

Playa Flamingo Vacation Rentals, located on Costa Rica’s Gold Coast (sometimes referred to as the Costa Rican Riviera), is one of those special places. Home to an immaculate white-sand beach and perfectly located to all things adventure, scenic beauty, and vacation dreams, this small beach town owns one mile of pristine sands and mild currents ideal for swimming (always check the day’s conditions!).

Who Should Stay in Playa Flamingo Vacation Rentals?

The new Flamingo Marina is currently under construction. Coming soon!

Playa Flamingo isn’t for everyone. Instead of dense condos (which are ideal, if you don’t want to rent a car) and huge surfing waves, Playa Flamingo is a little more laid back than Tamarindo, its more famous cousin to the south.

It’s also a little more upscale, home to sprawling villas and resort communities with luxury amenities – multi-million-dollar clubhouses, tennis courts, hiking and biking trails, and more. And then, there are the oceanfront condos, where you can literally wake up and walk onto the sand.

Playa Flamingo is also home to world-class deep-sea fishing, incredible whale watching, and the new Flamingo Marina, which is still underway (as of this post’s publication in early 2022). So, while you won’t find all the hustle and bustle of other beach towns, you will find here incredible variety and a vacation’s worth of amenities, from tours and restaurants to shopping and nightlife.

So, who should choose Playa Flamingo? This is an excellent destination for slightly more seasoned travelers who are comfortable renting a car while on vacation. Beyond that, Flamingo is the kind of place that adapts beautifully to almost any type of traveler, from honeymooners seeking ultimate romance and privacy to extended families reuniting in Costa Rica vacation rentals large enough to sleep everyone.

And so, without further ado, we present 10 ocean-view vacation homes in Playa Flamingo – just enough window shopping to inspire your planning:

Costa Rica Vacation Rentals in Playa Flamingo:

1 – Casa Vistas at Mar Vista

5 Bedrooms | 4.5 Bathrooms | Sleeps 11

Located in the oceanview community of Mar Vista, Casa Vistas is the perfect choice for vacationers who seek a little space and a lot of luxury.

One of our newest Costa Rica vacation rentals, Casa Vistas (House of Views, or View House) perches 300 feet above the Pacific, welcoming you to spectacular ocean and mountain views, including from your private infinity-edge pool. Listen closely and you’ll not only hear the whisper of ocean breezes, but  also the hoot of howler monkeys swinging through the tropical dry forest all around.

What You’ll Love: This professionally decorated home sits on one expansive acre and offers both a main house (3 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms) and a detached guest house (2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom) – a perfect setup for extended families and friends traveling together.

2 – Casa Bahia Sur

3 Bedrooms | 3.5 Bathrooms | Sleeps 6

Just 700 meters (less than 1/2 mile) to Flamingo Beach and Potrero Bay, Casa Bahia Sur is a lovely Mediterranean-styled tropical home that enjoys some of the best ocean and sunset views along the coast.

Casa Bahia Sur was designed around its incredible location and stunning ocean views: Nearly every space in the home opens onto incredible Pacific panoramas, inviting you the pass the time watching sailboats and the occasional whale’s spout. Even the striking infinity pool looks out onto the tropical forest and the ever-blue ocean.

What You’ll Love: The home’s simple, modern design extends to the three welcoming bedrooms, which each offer a private entrance on different levels – and ocean views from every bedroom. Here, no one draws the short straw.

3 – Casa de los Suenos

3 Bedrooms | 2.5 Bathrooms | Sleeps 6

The “House of Dreams,” Casa de los Suenos is a new and luxurious oceanview home set on 1.25 acres (wonderful privacy!) in the community of Mar Vista.

Owning a split floor plan ideal for couples, family, and friends, this is one of our most accessible Costa Rica vacation rentals, unfolding over a single level of clean lines, open spaces, and beachy color palettes.

What You’ll Love: The home’s modern design perfectly showcases Casa de los Suenos’s most incredible asset: ocean views! A full wall of sliding doors greets you upon entry, pulling your eye (and your heartstrings) out toward the shimmering private pool and spectacular Pacific sights.

4 – Casa Rosa

3 Bedrooms | 3 Bathrooms | Sleeps 6

Located just 500 meters (1/3 mile) to Flamingo Beach, Casa Rosa bids you relax into total luxury, world-class ocean views, and your own private pool. Welcome to the tropics at their finest.

This stylish home owns 3,000 square feet of open living space, professionally decorated and impeccably curated. Here, no expense was spared – and you’ll know it. Casa Rosa feels more like a home than a vacation rental, with a warm and cozy vibe that makes it hard to say goodbye.

What You’ll Love: Casa Rosa is fully stocked in the complete sense of the word, from beach towels and folding beach chairs to a welcome basket packed with bath amenities and kitchen goodies.

5 – Casa Serena

3 Bedrooms | 3.5 Bathrooms | Sleeps 6

One of our newest Costa Rica vacation rentals in Mar Vista, oceanview Casa Serena was recently featured as a Condé Nast Traveler’s 67 Best Airbnbs Around the World – a true distinction!

And distinctive, it is: Casa Serena’s professional designers and decorators have beautifully curated every detail, from the plush seating and 8-foot kitchen island to walls of sliding doors that open onto incredible Pacific sunsets and ocean views. You’ll especially love the covered outdoor terrace, home to a gas BBQ, lounger furniture, outdoor dining, and a stone deck perfect for any from morning yoga to an evening under the stars.

What You’ll Love: Casa Serena is equipped to accommodate gluten-free and celiac guests. Welcome to a safe vacation space!

6 – Casa Vista del Rey

5 Bedrooms | 4.5 Bathrooms | Sleeps 14

Named for its one-of-a-kind views, Casa Vista del Rey (King’s View Home) sits perched 500 feet above the Pacific, with 180º ocean views. “Spectacular” doesn’t even begin to describe it.

Located in the exclusive, oceanview community of Mar Vista, this special home – one of the most unique Flamingo vacation rentals – is all light and air, with 20-foot volume ceilings, oversized sliding glass doors, and breezy interiors that invite sunlight to stream in.

What You’ll Love: Designed for outdoor living, Casa Vista del Rey is spectacular inside but it’s the pool terrace that really wows. You’ll spend hours and days right here, lounging on the outdoor sofas, grilling up a feast, lounging poolside, and of course, spending entire days in your private, infinity-edge pool. Welcome to a hilltop perch fit for royalty!

7- Palms 3

2 Bedrooms | 2.5 Bathrooms | Sleeps 6

In Costa Rica, oceanfront homes and vacation rentals are a rarity. And yet, here you are – at one of those rare oceanfront Costa Rica vacation rentals. Welcome to Palms 3, an ocean-access, ocean-view, ocean-front invitation to paradise!

The Pacific is everywhere at Palms 3 and you’ll have ocean views throughout the home. Listen to the sound of crashing waves. Check the day’s surf conditions from your covered terrace. And then, step right out your door and onto the sands, where beach chairs and umbrellas await. As we said – paradise!

What You’ll Love: The Palms at Playa Flamingo is the only resort-style community on Flamingo Beach, offering access to incredible amenities, including a BBQ area and two resort pools, with a creek that connects them all to the beach.

8 – Flamingo Marina Cove Condos 

We know, we know – we just said that oceanfront is a rarity in Costa Rica. And yet, here we are, again! Welcome to Flamingo Marina Cove.

Steps to the sand, condos at Flamingo Marina Cove enjoy incredible Pacific views and oceanfront locations, often so close to the sea that you can watch the surf roll in from the comfort of your terrace. You’re also a 5-minute walk to Flamingo Beach and easy walking distance to many great restaurants, shops, and other services.

What You’ll Love: Our condos at Flamingo Marina Cove deliver wonderful terraces (lower level) and balconies (upper level) that overlook waving palms, crashing waves, and some of the world’s best sunsets. They’re the kind that burn into memory and imprint on your soul. Come see for yourself!

Available Costa Rica vacation rentals at Flamingo Marina Cove:

• Flamingo Marina Cove 404 (2 Bedrooms | 2 Bathrooms | Sleeps 6)
• Flamingo Marina Cove 617 (3 Bedrooms | 3 Bathrooms | Sleeps 8)

9 – Mar Vista – Miramar Homes

When you stay at Miramar, you’ll have access to Mar Vista’s community amenities, including this ocean-view Clubhouse pool

Named for its spectacular ocean views, the community of Miramar (literally, Looks at the Sea) is home to truly breathtaking Pacific panoramas, luxury homes, and stunning landscaping.

When you stay at one of our Miramar homes, you’ll have access to the full smorgasbord of Mar Vista amenities. And they are many! Spread over 900 acres, the luxury development offers include clay tennis courts (with night lights); a state-of-the-art, oceanview clubhouse with a resort infinity pool, jacuzzi, swim-up bar, and a beloved onsite restaurant (Gracia); as well as hiking and biking trails, a yoga deck, and 24/7 security.

What You’ll Love: If you’re an active vacationer, Mar Vista offers guests a full menu of options, including sunset yoga, ocean-view Pilates, tennis classes with onsite pros, and six hiking trails that cover about 8 kms/5 miles of lush Costa Rican landscapes.

Available Homes at Mar Vista – Miramar:  

• Miramar #28 (4 Bedrooms | 4.5 Bathrooms | Sleeps 8)
• Miramar #28 (Casita) (3 Bedrooms | 2 Bathrooms | Sleeps 6)
• Miramar #32 (3 Bedrooms | 2.5 Bathrooms | Sleeps 6)

10 –Mar Vista – Dos Rios Homes

Night-lit tennis courts are another of the luxury perks at Mar Vista

Another community within the greater luxury community of Mar Vista, Dos Rios homes are incredibly varied – everything from cozy 2-bedrooms to a nearly palatial 7 bedrooms.

Mar Vista is not a cookie-cutter community, so every home is wonderfully different from the next. What they all share in common: Mar Vista’s unparalleled location, spectacular Pacific views, and luxury amenities, which include an incredible Clubhouse (resort infinity pool, jacuzzi, onsite restaurant, and more), clay tennis courts, a yoga pavilion, hiking and biking trails, and more.

What You’ll Love: While Mar Vista’s amenities are some of the best in the area, all our Dos Rios vacation homes also deliver private pools, so you can vacation however you please.

Available Costa Rica vacation rentals at Dos Rios – Mar Vista:

• Dos Rios #17 (3 Bedrooms | 2.5 Bathrooms | Sleeps 6)
• Dos Rios #18 (3 Bedrooms | 2 Bathrooms | Sleeps 7)
• Dos Rios #19 (3 Bedrooms | 3.5 Bathrooms | Sleeps 8)
• Dos Rios #42 (3 Bedrooms | 3.5 Bathrooms | Sleeps 6)
• Dos Rios #44 A (2 Bedrooms | 2 Bathrooms | Sleeps 6)
• Dos Rios #44 B (2 Bedrooms | 2 Bathrooms | Sleeps 4)
• Dos Rios #52 (2 Bedrooms | 2.5 Bathrooms | Sleeps 4)
• Dos Rios #70 (7 Bedrooms | 8.5 Bathrooms | Sleeps 20)

Tell Us About Your Next Adventure

At Blue Zone Experience, we’ve built our reputation based on 5-star service, select Flamingo Vacation Rental homes, and the Blue Zone’s best tours and activities. The truth, though? Our true passion is you and your experience.

What you may not know is that, when you book one of our homes, you gain access to our free concierge services: on-the-ground expertise, curated tours and transportation options, and a one-on-one with your personal concierge, who will have your back from the moment you begin planning until the day you return home.

So, please, get in touch! We can’t wait to hear about your next adventure!