There are a bevy of breathtaking homes in Costa Rica’s southern zone.

From grandiose villas perched high in the jungle to quaint casas nestled near the sand, it’s easy to find a perfect vacation rentals in Dominical for you and your traveling companions on www.yougethere.com.

For smaller groups, say four to six people, Vista Infinitas, Casa Pura Vida, Casa Costa Verde, Canto Del Mar Villa 15 and Casa Ekomar are all excellent options. Each home offers intimate privacy, poolside views and comes complete with top-of-the-line furnishings and appliances.

With its rock-lined walls and rich landscape, Casa Pura Vida appears to be lifted straight out of a medieval novel. This home, located only an eight-minute walk from the ocean, also has a separate cabina to accommodate larger groups.

Vista Infinitas is a two-bedroom masterpiece with million-dollar views. The home is frequented by toucans and monkeys, and the entire property is geared toward outdoor living with stunning sunsets and crystal-clear access to the stars at night.

Casa Costa Verde, located in the hills of Escaleras, is a three bedroom, four bath home that comfortably sleeps six. Location here can’t be beat as guests are close to the beaches of Dominical and Dominicalito, as well as the Marino Ballena National Park in Uvita.

Canto Del Mar Villa 15 sits in a gated community just off the Pan-American Highway. It’s a two bedroom, two and a half bath home that has easy access to all local beaches and restaurants. For travelers constantly on the go who seek easy access to the main highway, this option can’t be beat.

A 10-minute drive from Playa Hermosa, Casa Ekomar is a super private two bedroom, two bathroom villa with superior sea views and an immaculate infinity pool. The house sleeps six, but who has time to rest when there’s world-class fishing, snorkeling, surfing, kayaking and shopping just down the road.

We also have several great options for traveling parties in the six-to-10 person range, including Gorda Vista, La Libelula, Casa Las Terrazas, Casa Tangaroa and Casa Pura Vista.

With lounge chairs built directly into its awesome pool, Gorda Vista is an ideal setting for those who love to splash around in warm water while sipping on fresh coconut juice or a strawberry margarita. The two bedroom, three bath property features electric gates for privacy and safety. And sports lovers will watch in awe at the home’s 52-inch flat screen television. Gorda Vista is located eight minutes from the beach.

Capable of comfortably sleeping 10 guests, La Libelula features four bedrooms and four and a half bathrooms. A 5,200-square foot luxury villa, La Libelula is paradise on earth with Jacuzzi bathtubs, an outdoor pool bar and dining area, daily maid service and 24-hour security.

Casa Las Terrazas, a four bedroom, two bathroom villa, is highlighted by a stunning natural-palm-roofed rancho that dangles over the Pacific Ocean. At an elevation on 1,200 feet, the air up here is as crisp and cool as just about anywhere in the country.

Located in the community of Lagunas, visitors must first drive by a 1960s airplane-turned-restaurant to access Casa Tangaroa’s beautiful property. Everything in this three bedroom, four and a half bath home is top of the line, from the infinity pool with ocean view to the immaculate tropical gardens on site. There is also a one bedroom apartment adjacent to the main house.

Perched in the hills of Escaleras, Casa Pura Vista is a three bedroom, four bath home complete with air conditioning and all the proper amenities one needs to relax in paradise. Proximity to the ocean (less than a 10 minute drive) and old-world charm help make this property a hidden gem on the southern coast.

For large parties, Casa Bambu and Villa Oasis are certainly worth checking out. Casa Bambu is fully modern and capable of sleeping nine guests. The artwork and design in this house are marvelous. Villa Oasis sleeps six in its main house and can fit another four guests into its casita. An outdoor soaking tub off the master bedroom is one of Villa Oasis’ finest features. The home theater isn’t too shabby, either.

Last but not least are two of our more unique properties, Morpho Eco Retreat and Villa Ambiente, both of which have extensive write-ups that can be found on www.yougethere.com.

Morpho Eco Retreat is a nature lovers dream built adjacent to a running river and waterfall. The designer worked tirelessly to make the entire home as ecofriendly as possible. Villa Ambiente is our largest property, with eight bedrooms and enough outdoor living space to satisfy a royal wedding. These are both can’t-miss properties, well worth a few minutes of your time online.