Where to Stay in Costa Rica


So you’ve decided you want to visit Costa Rica. Great choice! You’ve booked your flight. Now you just need somewhere to stay. Grande Vacation Rentals is the premiere vacation rental company in Costa Rica. More than just a hotel room, we offer vacation properties across the Guanacaste coast that reflect the gorgeous beauty of Costa Rica.

You deserve to enjoy every aspect of your vacation, including your accommodations. At Grande Vacation Rentals, it’s our job to find your perfect Costa Rican home. It’s a job we take seriously. There are a million large chain hotels and resorts packed along Guanacaste. But they don’t truly reflect the natural, local charm of Costa Rica. That’s where Grand Vacation Rentals comes in.

Why rent a vacation home?

Vacation rental properties are your home away from home- with a tropical twist. They’re a great alternative to large chain hotels and have significantly more space. The average hotel room in North America is around 400 square feet. In comparison, at Grande Vacation rentals, our properties start at 1,000 square feet. More spacious than a hotel room, vacation rental properties are a great way to truly unwind and relax in the privacy of your own tropical getaway. With plenty of space for everyone to stretch out after a long day exploring Costa Rica, vacation rentals give you an oasis to cook, relax and come and go as you please.

Vacation rentals are also a great options for larger families. Not only will you have more space for wandering kids, our vacation rentals can accommodate larger groups. No inconvenience and cost of booking multiple hotel rooms and your family can stay together under one roof.

Vacation rentals are also a more personal, authentic travel experience. Large chain hotels, while beautiful, can be generic and don’t reflect the local culture. Vacation rentals are a great way to get a more immersive, authentic travel experience and live like a local. At Grande Vacation rentals, our unique, wide range of properties can give you a taste of tropical Costa Rica life in gorgeous accommodations that reflect the beauty of the country you’re in.

Then there’s the privacy. No hotel hallways and elevators packed with fellow tourists grappling for a spot. No sharing adjoining hotel room walls with loud, noisy neighbors. There is always an empty seat on the patio to watch the sunset and full kitchen for whatever you need. And rental vacation properties can be more economical, with no hidden hotel fees or costs.

Grande Vacation Rentals

After a day of kayaking, hiking volcanoes, surfing and sipping cocktails, you need a slice of tropical paradise to come home to. Let us make it easy for you, with the best vacation rental properties in the Costa Rica area. Whether you’re looking for a condo, home, cabina or small hotel recommendation, we’ll make booking your vacation rental an easy, smooth process.

At Grande Vacation Rentals, we’re experts in the “Gold Coast” of Guanacaste. Whether you’re looking to splurge on a luxury mansion or looking for a beautiful condominium, Grande Vacation Rentals has a wide variety of options to choose from. You’ll find comfortable, luxurious accommodations with all the amenities of your own home, with a tropical flair and views only found in Costa Rica.   

Clients don’t only come to Grande Vacation Rentals for the stunning properties. We help our clients from the time they step foot in Costa Rica to the time they leave to ensure they have a great experience. When you book with Grande Vacation Rentals, we can help you with every aspect of your Costa Rica travel planning, even the smallest details. Want the fridge stocked when you arrive? We can take care of that. Transportation to and from the airport? We can help you book that too. Need help finding the best tours or directions? We have local experts that know the area inside and out. Grande Vacation Rentals helps you find a tropical paradise you can call home, with concierge level services to make sure you have everything you need. You can use our decades of expertise to plan transportation (rental cars or private transfers), tours throughout Costa Rica, private chef services and personal tours. Anything you can think of, we can accommodate.  

We’re not about huge, impersonal hotel chains. At Grande Vacation Rentals, we’re local expats focused on ensuring you have the full Costa Rica experience. We specialize in the northern Pacific Coast of Costa Rica, managing a group of luxury homes and condominiums across the Guanacaste area, including Tamarindo, Langosta, Playa Conchal, Playa Grande and Flamingo. Plus, we’re only an hour from the airport in Liberia, making your beach paradise easy and simple to get to.

Our Story

A little bit about us. Owner Keith Clower was born and raised in Tampa, Florida. After high school, he interned as an electrical apprentice. He was working as an electrical estimator and project manager for Professional Electric Construction, Inc. when he decided to switch careers.

Keith attended the University of South Florida before moving to Eindhoven, The Netherlands to pursue a degree in physical therapy at The Hogeschool Eindhoven. After graduate school, Keith started a private therapy practice in Tampa. He also worked in real estate, rehabbing over 30 properties in the Tampa Bay area.  

Keith moved to Costa Rica and founded Blue Water Properties in 2006. He originally wanted to build spec homes, but switched to managing properties when he saw a need there. Over ten years, the company grew to include real estate, property management and over 40 vacation rentals and tours.

In 2016, Keith left his former company to launch Grande Vacation Rentals. Grande Vacation Rentals is focused exclusively on the vacation rental market. With over a decade of experience, and background in project management, Keith knows what visitors are looking for in a Costa Rica vacation rental. We can help you make your travel dreams a reality. Take a look at our listings here and don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions.  

Thank you for choosing Grande Vacation Rentals! Pura vida.