With Costa Rica being one of the top tourist destinations in the world, villa rentals are one of the most popular options over hotels, providing luxury, relaxation, seclusion, and top-notch services. Villa rentals are best for couples, families, and groups or friends traveling together for several days or more and a great option compared to run-of-the-mill resorts and hotels. To help those planning a vacation to Costa Rica, the following “Tips” are intended to provide a slightly different perspective when looking at villa rentals in the beautiful tropical delight known as the “Costa Rica”:

Privacy: One of the reasons many of us go on vacation is privacy. Privacy is almost always at the top of everyone’s list.

Tip #1: When planning your vacation, make sure your villa rental property is close to beaches and pools, but No so close that you will be overwhelmed by busy, crowded and noisy public areas. This will ensure quality time with those with you and provide a welcome relief from the typical stress of ‘coming home’ and crowded areas.

Service: A given right to vacation is not having to cook, clean or do the shopping – any other kind of shopping it is Correct. This time is to relax, play tennis, enjoy your terrace, sit by your private pool, or just enjoy the beautiful sights and sounds.

Tip #2: When looking for a rental, and to make sure your vacation is everything you expect, look for villas that include pre-arrival grocery supplies and full service/full-time chef and housekeeper and you’ll be sure you won’t be stuck. doing the same things you would normally be doing at home.

No agenda: How many times a week do you have to be somewhere and at a certain time? Taking the kids to school, going to work, going to the gym, the list is endless.

Tip #3: Look for a villa rental resort that doesn’t have ‘fixed hours’ for activities or transportation so you can enjoy your vacation at your own pace without rushing to meet a group for a tour or transportation.

Points of view: You see the same streets, sidewalks, and terrain every day, and for many, you don’t see any wildlife. Vacationing is about seeing new and exciting things, people, places, and more in Costa Rica.

Tip #4: Investigate villas that offer magnificent ocean and volcano views, safely surrounded by distinctive wildlife. The more amazing views you’ve seen during your vacation, the more memories you’ll make for a lifetime and an important point to consider when searching for the perfect rental villa.

Personalization: Everyone gets the same service at restaurants, gas stations, hotels, and everywhere in between. When we’re on vacation, we all enjoy at least some special treatment, and for most of us, we want a lot.

Tip #5: Look for rental villas that provide complete pampering and cater to the specific preferences of each guest. Attention to detail is important, from diet and beverages, to adventure and sightseeing, to enjoying privacy. Personalization is about you and your fellow travelers receiving personalized leisure time to get the most out of your vacation.

Culture: Encountering a new culture is always enjoyable, and there is certainly no better time to do so than on a Costa Rica vacation.

Tip #6: Narrow your search for villas by searching for resort properties in the northern province of Guanacaste in Costa Rica. Known for unforgettable cultural encounters both in Costa Rica and in nearby Nicaragua, Guanacaste is perfect for just a walk on the beach, a day trip to Nicaragua for shopping, gift hunting and enjoying the sights and sounds of a “par ” of countries. Consider day trips that offer hours of cultural experiences and interactions with locals in both countries and, for most, enough photos for several albums.

Green: Known for their multitude of “green” management and construction practices, Costa Rica resorts employ creativity in the use of environmentally friendly practices, ensuring that vacationers and locals alike enjoy Costa Rica’s rainforests for generations to come.

Tip #7: When searching for villa resorts in Costa Rica, be sure to ask what specifically that resort does to protect the environment in and around their resort, every day. If they do little, look for a villa rental property that goes above and beyond to protect your environment and yours.

Worth: A dream vacation in Costa Rica doesn’t have to cost a fortune. Costa Rica is famous for having the most exquisite villas in the world, and some with included amenities and services that rival the best 4-star hotels in the world.

Tip #8: Great deals are available for luxuriously furnished villa rentals that include personal chef and housekeeping services, and at half the cost of a similar resort hotel. When contacting Costa Rica villa rental properties, don’t be intimidated into negotiating or requesting a discount. Normally, a special arrangement can be agreed upon. From simple price discounts to free services at the resort’s spa or other facilities, requesting a discount, upgrade or additional services can only serve to enhance your vacation, if granted.

Cleaning: The last thing anyone wants to do on vacation is clean, however in a rental villa this can sometimes be difficult to avoid. Plan ahead and search for villa rentals with strong ratings online (TripAdvisor.com, Villas of Distinction, etc.) for neatness and cleanliness.

Tip #9: Make sure your rental is immaculate on arrival and keep it that way with cleaning services included in the villa rental price. Finding a clean and well-maintained villa in Costa Rica will dramatically improve your vacation experience.

Amiability: Many villa rental properties boast excellent services or amenities, however few mention complementing excellent services with honest and friendly staff, who know the local area, culture and history, while being able to communicate and speak in English.

Tip #10: Research villa property rentals online and protect yourself against language barriers or similar and unexpected difficulties one may experience. Costa Rica villa rental reviews on websites such as Trip Advisor and Villas of Distinction are helpful for villa rental information and include resort staff reviews on rental properties in and around Guanacaste, Costa Rica. Take advantage of these reviews by choosing villa rentals with excellent guest relations and friendliness included in their reviews.

Vacationing in a well-maintained rental villa in Costa Rica is always an unforgettable experience for couples, families, or friends traveling together. Use these “Costa Rica Villa Rental Tips” freely, to enhance your vacation experience and create everlasting memories in the process. Planning an international vacation is both exciting and challenging, and no matter where in the world your travels take you, a Costa Rica villa rental vacation is a destination sure to deliver in every way.