I’m Helen Hall, 63. I’m not retired yet, but I’m close enough that I’ve started “testing” future vacation spots, and Jaco Beach easily passed the test. I stayed in a comfortable Beach-Side Airbnb Apartment in Jaco with a little kitchen and a short walk to the ocean, grocery store, and restaurants. The four activities that…

We’re Justin Rodriguez (35) and Megan Wright (33), and Jaco Beach ended up being our best “just us” trip so far. We stayed in a cozy Central Jaco Airbnb Vacation Rental right in the middle of things but just far enough off the main road that nights were quiet when we wanted them to be.…

I’m Stephanie Lewis, 34, and I booked Jaco because I couldn’t stand one more gray, icy morning back home. I ended up in a breezy Stylish Jaco Beach Airbnb Apartment with a small balcony and a big view of palm trees. I could hear the waves if I turned off the A/C and just listened.…

I’m Robert Clark, 41, and I came to Jaco Beach because I was tired of waking up to car horns and push notifications. I checked into a Modern Airbnb Vacation Apartment in Jaco Beach a short walk from the sand, dropped my backpack, and went straight to the shoreline. The sound of the Pacific drowned…

I’m Mary Roberts, 58. I came to Jaco after a long year, hoping it would give me a little energy back—and it did more than that. I stayed in a Beach-Side Airbnb Apartment in Jaco, close enough to hear the waves if I left the window open and far enough from the main drag to…

I’m Jason Perez, 36. I chose Jaco because I wanted a place where I could walk all day, go out at night, and still feel safe and welcome everywhere in between. I stayed in a Central Jaco Airbnb Vacation Rental that let me do exactly that. My four highlights: ATV Jungle Ride, a bright, rowdy…

I’m Emily King, 30. I squeezed Jaco into a narrow window between two hectic work seasons and hoped it would feel like more than just a blur of beach photos. I stayed in a Stylish Jaco Beach Airbnb Apartment that put me within walking distance of everything I cared about. My four anchors were Surfing…

We’re George Allen (51) and Karen Rivera (49). We picked Jaco because we wanted somewhere tropical that wasn’t complicated, and that gamble paid off. We booked a Downtown Jaco Beach Airbnb Apartment and spent the week finally catching our breath. Our four standout experiences were Horseback riding by Sunset, a serene Waterfall Tour in Bijagual,…

I’m Michelle Martinez, 27. I came to Jaco alone first to see if it would make a good future girls’ trip, and I’m happy to report the answer is a big yes. I stayed in a Modern Airbnb Vacation Apartment in Jaco Beach, walked to everything, and never once felt out of my depth. My…

I’m Kevin Garcia, 29. I booked Jaco after staring at my office screen for too many months and realizing I couldn’t remember the last time I’d seen an ocean. I stayed in a Contemporary Airbnb Apartment near Jaco Beach and promised myself I’d trade the office chair for a beach chair as often as possible.…