Beachfront House
Our original beach house: two bedrooms, a full kitchen and a hammock.
BAREFOOT LIVING · OCEAN SOUNDS · TREE SHADE
A little closer
to the ocean.
Five simple stays right on the beach in Playa Garza, near Nosara.
Slow down, listen to the waves, feel at home.
BEACHFRONT BED & STOKE
Come for the waves.
Stay for the feeling.
Nature, ocean sounds, barefoot living, tree shade. House of Waves is a small, simple place right on the beach, somewhere to slow down, listen to the ocean and remember what really matters.
A small beachfront retreat house in Playa Garza, near Nosara, Costa Rica: five simple stays, which groups of up to 15 guests can rent whole for yoga, music and wellness retreats.
It isn’t a resort. It’s simple, warm and real, with the ocean right there. Come as you are.
Maya, your host · Pura vida from Garza
FIVE STAYS · ONE BEACH
Choose your stay.
Five different spaces, the same ocean at your door. Open a stay to see what’s free and the live price.
Coming as a group? Book the whole place →
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Beachfront Cabina
A cool, quiet cabina for two, steps from the sand.
Bamboo Cabina
Bamboo, a thatched roof and a bathtub under the trees.
Cozy Casita
A simple, homey casita for up to three.
Oceanfront Bamboo Van
A bamboo-clad van under the coastal trees. For two free spirits.
RETREATS & GROUPS
Bring your people.
Have the whole place.
Rent all five stays and the shared spaces for a retreat, workshop, family gathering or trip with friends. Stay a long weekend or a few weeks. You bring the teachings; we show you the Costa Rica magic.
- Up to 15 guests across five private stays and a room behind the shala
- Beachfront spaces for circles, movement, music and sunset gatherings
- A covered 42 m² shala with speakers for up to 18 people on mats
- Two full kitchens, air conditioning in three stays, fibre internet
- Any length you like, planned together with you
We can help arrange
- Yoga teachers
- Massage
- Sound healing
- Live music
- Excursions
- Chef or catering
- Airport transfers
Arranged with trusted local partners. Ask us what fits your group.
How it works
- Message us your dates, group size and what you’re creating.
- We check availability and fit, and send you a price.
- A deposit and a simple agreement secure your dates.
- We help with arrivals and any extras.
A calm, respectful, consent-forward space. Not a party house: we care about our neighbours in Garza.
Explore the retreat house, spaces and FAQs →
Plan your retreat on WhatsApp ↗LIFE AT HOUSE OF WAVES
Less rushing.
More being here.
Follow the tide
Walk Playa Garza at sunrise, swim, find a wave nearby, and fall asleep to the sound of the ocean.
Find your people
When we can, we host singing circles, cacao evenings and gatherings around the fire. Ask what’s on during your stay.
Make room for yourself
Bring a book, roll out your mat, or lie in the hammock and listen to the waves. There’s no single way to spend a day here.
EXPERIENCES WE CAN ARRANGE
- Yoga
- Massage
- Sound healing
- Live music
- Excursions: boat, horses, waterfalls
FIND US · ON THE PACIFIC COAST
Your little corner
of Playa Garza.
House of Waves
Playa Garza, Guanacaste, Costa Rica.
Right on the beach, in the Nosara area.
Most guests fly into Liberia (LIR) or San José (SJO) and continue to Nosara. Ask us and we can help arrange a transfer.
Get directions on Google Maps ↗HOUSE OF WAVESPlaya Garza, Costa Rica
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WORDS FROM OUR GUESTS
What stays with you.
4.7 / 5
35 reviews on Google
Checked 29 September 2026★★★★★
“We wanted the real Costa rican experience and not the touristic one.”
★★★★★
“My stay was absolutely comfortable, peaceful, serene, and made me feel at home because it was exactly what my soul needed.”
★★★★★
“The beach is only a few feet away, you can hear the waves at night gently caressing you to sleep.”
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BEFORE YOU ARRIVE
Good to know.
How do I book?
Open a stay and pick your dates to see what’s free and the live price. Then tap Reserve to send us a booking request, or message us on WhatsApp. Nothing is charged online: we confirm your stay personally and arrange payment with you.
When are check-in and check-out?
Check-in is from 3 pm and check-out is by 11 am. Arriving early or leaving late? Just ask and we’ll help if we can.
Can we book the whole place for a group?
Yes. You can rent all five stays and the shared spaces for a retreat, workshop or gathering, for as long as you like. See Retreats & groups or message us on WhatsApp.
How do I get here?
Most guests fly into Liberia (LIR) or San José (SJO) and continue to Nosara. We can help arrange a transfer. Here’s our exact location on Google Maps.
Which stay is right for me?
Each stay page shows how many guests it fits, the beds and what’s included. Travelling with kids or pets, or have access needs? Ask us first and we’ll help you choose.
WE’LL MEET YOU BY THE OCEAN
@HOUSEOFWAVESCR
Life by the sea, lately.
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