The full story
Tucked away beneath a canopy of Guanacaste hard-woods, this charming single-bedroom Tico-style cabina offers an authenticSlice of Costa Rican coastal living at an accessible price point. Built with locally sourced timber and designed to embrace natural cross-ventilation, the 55-square-meter dwelling features a cozy open-plan kitchen and living space, a spacious bedroom with screened windows, and a full bathroom. An expansive, covered wooden deck serves as the primary outdoor lounge area—perfect for sipping morning coffee while watching howler monkeys leap through the treetops or listening to the soft calls of toucans. Set on a generous private lot, the property provides ample room for adding a plunge pool, a lush organic garden, or expanding the existing living space. Foreign buyers will appreciate Costa Rica's straightforward property laws: real estate outside the 200-meter maritime zone is held under fee-simple title (titled property), granting international purchasers the exact same legal ownership rights as Costa Rican citizens.
The interior layout celebrates simple, low-maintenance living that perfectly matches Nosara’s relaxed, unhurried atmosphere. Smooth hardwood finishes and high open-rafter ceilings give the compact footprint an airy, serene feel. Built-in shelving and custom teak accents maximize functional space inside, while large screened openings keep cool ocean breezes circulating throughout the day. It functions smoothly as a turnkey private getaway, an eco-conscious full-time sanctuary, or an established boutique vacation rental catering to long-term surf travelers. Ownership costs and local property taxes remain remarkably modest compared to developed North American markets, allowing owners to hold and enjoy this jungle refuge with very low overhead.
Located just 1,200 meters from the golden shores of Playa Guiones, this home puts you right at the heart of one of Central America’s premier surf and wellness destinations. Playa Guiones is famous for its consistent, year-round Pacific beach breaks suitable for all skill levels, wide sandy shores at low tide, and warm ocean waters. The surrounding neighborhood balances quiet residential solitude with easy access to community amenities. Within a five-minute bike ride or a pleasant fifteen-minute stroll, you can reach local gathering spots like Rosenthal's Organic Café for fresh smoothies, 10 Pies for pizza and craft beer, or El Chivo for casual tacos. Essential grocery shopping is convenient at Mini Super Del Sol, while larger household goods and fresh produce are easily sourced at Super Nosara in the nearby traditional town center.
Nosara is globally recognized as an official Blue Zone region, celebrated for its healthy lifestyle, natural biodiversity, and vibrant international community. Daily activities revolve around sunrise surf sessions, world-renowned yoga classes at nearby retreats like the Bodhi Tree Yoga Resort, and sunset beach walks at neighboring Playa Pelada, home to the iconic beachfront dining spot La Luna. For outdoor enthusiasts, paddleboarding through the Rio Nosara estuary and witnessing olive ridley sea turtle nestings at the Ostional Wildlife Refuge just north are extraordinary local experiences. Travel and logistics are straightforward: Nosara Domestic Airport (NOB) is just a 10-minute drive away for quick 45-minute hopper flights to San José, while Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport (LIR) in Liberia sits approximately 115 kilometers north via paved and gravel highways, making international travel seamless.
Around the property
🏝️ The beach
Surfer's paradise bay with rolling Pacific swells
- Sand
- Soft golden sand with wide tide lines and warm surf
- Water
- Warm Pacific tropical ocean, ideal for swimming and surfing
🍽️ Eat & drink nearby
- ·La Luna at Playa Pelada
- ·Rosenthals Organic Café
- ·El Chivo Cantina
- ·10 Pies Restaurant
🛍️ Shops & markets
- ·Super Nosara market
- ·Organic Mini Super Del Sol
- ·Local artisan craft stands
✈️ Getting there
- ·Nosara Domestic Airport (NOB) - 4 km
- ·Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport (LIR), Liberia - 115 km
- ·Direct daily shuttle buses to San José and Liberia
🏄 Things to do
- ·World-class surfing at Playa Guiones
- ·Morning yoga sessions at Bodhi Tree Yoga Resort
- ·Mountain biking through jungle trails
- ·Paddleboarding on the Nosara River estuary
- ·Wildlife watching and turtle nesting at Ostional







