Private, Quiet, Wonderfully Priced Getaway Vacation Home - VIlla Quetzal - Playa Hermosa

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4 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 12464.5 sq m

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Dryer
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Parking available
Kitchen
Barbecue grill

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Playa Hermosa, Guanacaste

Playa Hermosa
‪8 min walk‬
Coco Beach
‪22 min drive‬
Playa Calzón de Pobre
‪22 min drive‬
Liberia (LIR-Daniel Oduber Intl.)
‪30 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Queen Beds

Bedroom 4

2 Queen Beds

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Separate dining area

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Private, Quiet, Wonderfully Priced Getaway Vacation Home - VIlla Quetzal

Kick back, relax and enjoy the breathtaking views from this stunning Playa Hermosa villa, situated just a few minutes to the beach in Playa Hermosa. These unique panoramic views showcase the entire length of Hermosa Beach – a sight that can only be seen from Palo Alto community gate.
This is a 2 floor villa with 4 bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms, the first floor has a bedroom with 2 queen beds, a full bathroom with a tub, the second bedroom has a king bed and a full bathroom. On the second floor, there is a bedroom with 2 queen beds and a bedroom with a king bed, both rooms share a full bathroom and additionally, there is half bathroom for the living area. The spacious main living room is great to share dinner time, the kitchen is all furnished, fully equipped and has cooking utensils, also has a laundry room with a washing machine and dryer. The comfortable porch has a huge gas barbeque and of course, an incredible view of the Pacific Ocean from its private pool.
The villa is located right in the middle of all that Costa Rica’s Papagayo area has to offer. It is just a short drive to Playa Panama and Playas del Coco – and all of the restaurants, bars and nightlife that these towns have to offer.

NOTE: Please take into consideration only 1 pet under 25 Lb is allowed and a Security Deposit will be required at your arrival

Property manager

Zindis Group

Languages

English, Spanish

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Pool

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Washer

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Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

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House Rules

Minimum age to rent: 18

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 9 kg per pet (limit one pet total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Playa Hermosa

Located in Sardinal, this holiday home is in a rural area and near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Playa Hermosa and Coco Beach. Rocio's Kitchen and Ericka's Fruit Stand are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Playa Hermosa, Guanacaste

What's nearby

Playa Hermosa - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
Playa Penca - 14 min drive - 4.3 km
Coco Beach - 22 min drive - 10.3 km
Playa Calzón de Pobre - 22 min drive - 4.7 km
Ocotal Beach - 26 min drive - 12.7 km

Getting around

Liberia (LIR-Daniel Oduber Intl.) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

‪El Capricho Mexican Restaurant & Bar - ‬9 min drive
‪Guayoyo - ‬9 min drive
‪Restaurante Donde Claudio y Gloria - ‬10 min drive
‪AquaSport - ‬11 min walk
‪L'Buffet - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Private, Quiet, Wonderfully Priced Getaway Vacation Home - VIlla Quetzal have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Private, Quiet, Wonderfully Priced Getaway Vacation Home - VIlla Quetzal pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

Where is Private, Quiet, Wonderfully Priced Getaway Vacation Home - VIlla Quetzal located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Playa Hermosa and Rocio's Kitchen. Playa Pedregosa and Playa Bermúdez are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Patricia H.

26 March 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

VIlla Quetzal

We had an absolutely wonderful vacation staying at this beautiful home and made such incredible memories together! The views were breathtaking, the house was very spacious for the five of us, communication was very good. We enjoyed venturing out and coming back to relax and enjoy the pool, which we used all of the time!! You absolutely need a vehicle to get around. We ate most meals at the house but enjoyed going out for dinners at different locations, all of them were unique and delicious in their own way. The people of Costa Rica are so friendly and welcoming. We can not wait to come back and enjoy the country again. Highly recommend!!

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary Jo Z.

20 March 2025

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Paradise

This is such a beautiful place. There is an amazing view from the pool. There is lots of room. We enjoyed our stay so much. We'll be back!

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary S.

27 January 2025

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January respite

We live in Minnesota so it was great to get away in mid-January to 85 degree weather. The home was huge, lots of room for our group of 8 to spread out, and the pool was awesome. We were in it multiple times every day. The view is gorgeous from various areas in the house and outside decks and porches. Everyone we worked with at Zindis was super helpful and friendly. We ordered groceries to be stocked when we got there which was a huge help (although they seemed much more expensive than when we shopped at the local supermarket). The kitchen was well-equipped (knives could use some sharpening) and we used the grill for the first few nights until some wreckless raccoons crawled in and broke the burners! One inconvenience was we didn't get a garage door opener so we had to work around that manually, but not a huge deal. All-in-all it was a great vacation! I would recommend this property to anyone considering it!

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trevor C.

7 January 2025

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Christmas Time

It is a wonderful house, quiet and relaxing, and has amazing views.

Stayed 11 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sitha y.

26 August 2024

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Still love this place

We stayed at this Villa Aug 2019 . We love so much that we come back again. Everything is perfect great location beautiful sunset every night. The villa is clean and safe for our elderly family members. We love hangout at the pool and kitchen. I promise we will be back again, soon or later. Thank you to Bryan @Zindis team who help us make our trip more adventure 😀 and Angelina for quick response.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard T.

14 August 2024

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Great Place for Whole Family

The property had enough room to comfortably accommodate our family gathering of 10: 6 adults and 4 children (ages 8-11). The kids had a blast in the infinity pool and at the pool table. The view of the ocean was spectacular and we sometimes saw coatis on the patio. The trip to the Hermosa beach was doable by foot, but taking a car for the return climb was preferable. The general location was very good with playas Hermosa, Ocotal, and Coco an easy drive. The villa was convenient to restaurants and grocery stores and well equipped with dishes, cooking equipment and supplies for easily making meals.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy T.

4 August 2024

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Family trip

We loved the views and the pool! It was an amazing place for our group of 9 to hang out before and after our excursions.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Adam W.

2 July 2024

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Great location, needs an update

We were overall satisfied with our time at Villa Quetzal. The staff at Zindis were professional and courteous. They went over the details of the home clearly with us. The home was comfortable, but we had a few things that we noticed that were slightly frustrating. First, the wifi connection was incredibly slow, so doing research on activities became a challenge. Second, the sheets and pillows did not seem overly clean. The washer and dryer could probably use an update. There was a broken chair in the living room that we avoided, and none of our gate fobs worked the entire time we were staying at the home. On the plus side, we felt very safe at the location, and the views were unmatched. The fridge had ample room, and it was nice that there were amenities in the kitchen that we were able to use.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robin P.

15 June 2024

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Costa Rica Crazies

We had a great visit. Home worked perfectly for two families of four. We could have easily fit 2 more. Views and security were top notch. The house is in a gated community with a guard to let you both in and out. The house has its own security system. In June, we were not able to see sunsets due to cloud cover and rain. The views of Playa Hermosa are truly beautiful. The beds were not super comfortable but not too bad. There is a lot of nature though. A coati came to visit the pool deck while we we were by the pool. Raccoons were on the patio early morning. We had a small scorpion and geckos in the house the first night. We kept the doors and windows closed and had no more unwelcomed guests. We saw several birds and monkeys. Staff was efficient in replacing the broken washing machine within a few days. AC is refreshing after the heat. Showers had good water pressure and hot water. Lots of towels and beach towels. It’s a steep walk back from the beach but lots of trees, birds and maybe a monkey to see along the way. Zindis hosts were very responsive. They booked us several excursions and saved us money booking through them. We went to Diamante and saw toucans, sloths, monkeys , jaguars. Made chocolate, ziplined, and went to a private beach to relax in hammocks. We also hiked to La Leona waterfall. This is a beautiful hike, but it is no joke. You hike, cross rivers, swim to get the waterfall.Both excursions included tasty lunch.You will need a car!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen V.

4 June 2024

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Great stay

We really enjoyed the property. Incredible view. All around amazing

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Diana W.

21 March 2024

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Great views and lots of wildlife

We loved the location, the pool and the birds. Each evening so many birds would stop by the pool, as the sun sets to get a drink. The parrots, 2 by 2 would fly right over our house, talking to each other to stay the night in the valley behind us. BTW, you can see sunrises from the back of the house, and sunsets from the front over the pool. The house was big, not super clean, and as everyone has said, the furniture inside and out is uncomfortable. The beds were ok, worn out bedding though. We spent most days at the beach or touring around. Dont walk to the beach, takes less than five minutes to drive to the closest one. No ice maker, no trays, till now we supplied them. Zindis is excellent, talk to them about activities. Fishing for $100 a person was the best time, caught 5 fish in 4 hours. Recommend.

Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Tim A., Canada

29 February 2024

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Great place for a large family

Overall it was great. Really good space for our extended (3 generation) family. Beautiful pool, secure grounds and excellent property management. House is well used, remains very functional and could benefit from some TLC (needs new dishwasher, was no stovetop fan, doors/locks require some minor maintenance). We had an amazing time and very much enjoyed ourselves.

Stayed 11 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy A.

14 February 2024

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Great location and view

The view was magnificent. We were able to see birds of all types fly right across the patio. Of course , here's the monkeys in the morning and the evenings and even saw a whale in the ocean from ouur view. You could walk into town very easily. But the walk up the hill in the heat of the day could be a challenge for some. The home had plenty of supplies and was very accommodating. The beds were comfortable (firm) but the living room furniture was not so comfortable. This matters less when you spend most of your time on the patio. The pool was marvelous and was cleaned several times during our stay.

Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danielle A.

20 January 2024

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Amazing

The house is amazing. Clean, bright and has everything you could possibly need. Our house manager Bryan went above and beyond to help us out and make the trip relaxing and easy. I would recommend a car if you’re staying here. Playa Hermosa is a great little village but there isn’t much there other than a few (great) restaurants and a great beach. Taxis were hard to get and very expensive.

Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Lisa R.

13 December 2023

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Family getaway

The location, views, and layout of the house are amazing! This was a great place to gather as a family. One suggestion for improvement would be more comfortable seating.

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer F.

25 July 2023

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Palo Alto 21

This property was nice and had beautiful views and absolutely the best sunsets I've ever seen.

Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sheldon B.

1 July 2023

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Beautiful stay

Wonderful location, friendly staff, lots of beautiful birds! The house had plenty of beach towels and chairs.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

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23 June 2023

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Perfect!

This property was absolutely perfect and made our vacation "the best of all time" (as quoted by our kids). Gus and Emanuelle were absolutely incredible, so friendly and helpful and just made our stay fun, adventurous and worry-free. This is a must stay!

Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tiffani I.

3 April 2023

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Amazing View

This house was perfect for our family of 11. We enjoyed morning coffee by the pool and a beautiful sunset every night. Communication with Zindi's was top notch.

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dave W.

1 March 2023

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Beautiful house with incredible sunsets

We had such a great time at this house on our weeklong trip. Beautiful infinity pool, open concept house, fantastic location on the hillside about a half-mile from the beach. Steep walk down the private community driveway, we didn't try to walk back up! Three restaurant/bars on the beach in Playa Hermosa, all good. We had a van and traveled all over to many beaches, waterfalls, hot springs, four wheelers, zip lines and more. Gus the property manager and Bryan from Zindis tours were both awesome. Only thing to improve upon is for the house to have a few more new beach chairs to take with you. Great vacation, you won't be disappointed!

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Louis P.

20 February 2023

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Spectacular

The experience staying at this beautiful house and views can't be beat. My family of 6, all adults, loved the entire stay. I would rate this trip to Playa Hermosa, Costa Rica a perfect 10. Thanks for allowing us to enjoy your beautiful home.

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Susie R.

5 February 2023

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Beautiful View

The views were magnificent. The house was clean and tidy. There were lots of towels and linens; even for a family of 10. Having access to a pool is a must in Costa Rica’s hot climate and this one was amazing. The only thing we all found negative is the echo inside the house. There are not enough pictures on the walls and no curtains on the windows. But overall this is a great property.

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Timothy W.

7 September 2022

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Exactly what we wanted and expected

Great views, plenary of room, although our group of 10 most hung out on the patio by the pool. My only critique would be to have a knife sharpener available

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Wendy H.

13 August 2022

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Excellent stay

Very spacious house, amazing view.

Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Loura T., Crosby, tx

28 July 2022

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Perfect find

This house had everything we needed and more. We stayed in Arenal a few nights before and the lack of AC was noticeable. Could not believe the change This house was. AC no bugs beach towels and chairs security. The house was really too big for 4 people but we didn't mind the extra room. The manager was very helpful and showed us everything even gave us map of area which was huge help. We stayed 3 nights and it wasnt long enough. I will definitely be staying here again on our next costa rica adventure.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

About the host

Hosted by Zindis Group

ZINDIS Group is the leading Vacation Rental and Property Management company in Guanacaste with more than 20 years of experience in the luxury market. Our mission is keep guests happy by making their visit enjoyable, memorable and stress free.
Our homes are carefully selected and are amoung the very best in the Guanacaste area and premium well apointed homes. Our hightly trained and experience reservation, concierge and house management team are ready to assist you.

Why they chose this property

This property is well situated for those seeking adventure while appreciating the pleasure and convenience of luxury accommodations. Minutes off our beach is arguably the best deep-sea fishing in the world, Witch's Rock's renowned waves are 25 min away by boat, Experience the local fishing village of Playas del Coco with local handicrafts and a multitude of bars and restaurants. Liberia (30 min.) Brilliant hiking, hot springs,mud holes, waterfalls, remote beaches and more .We are an hour’s drive from Santa Rosa National Park and Rincon De La Vieja National Park. Tropical scenery and gorgeous views abound in Costa Rica. A drive east takes you to Monteverde's Cloud Forests and Vulcan de Arenal in just in 2.5 hrs.

What makes this property unique

Property Type Villa 4500 sq. ft.
Accommodation Type: Vacation Rental
Wheelchair Accessible: Main floor only.

4 BEDROOMS:
Bedroom 1 – 1 King - Outside terrace/pool with Ensuite Bathroom Tub 1 - toilet , shower , sink
Bedroom 2 - 2 Queen, with access to the pool Ensuite Bathroom 1 - toilet , shower , sink
Bedroom 3 -2 Queen, coach, terrace with ocean view, with Ensuite Bathroom 1 - toilet , shower , sink
Bedroom 4 - 1 King, shared bathroom with Bedroom 3
One additional 1/2 bath
OUTDOOR LIVING AREA:
Outside Patio
Private infinity pool
Garage
Outdoor Dining Area
BBQ

LAUNDRY ROOM:
Washer/Dryer
Laundry Soap

KITCHEN:
Cooking utensils
Dish washer
Freezer
Electric stove
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Toaster

LIVING ROOM:
Comfortably Appointed Seating Area & Sofa,
Priceless view
Chairs
Internet Access, wireless
TV
POOL TABLE!

DINING AREA:
Seating for 6 Indoors plus 6 bar stools

COMMUNITY AMENITIES:
Tennis Court
Gated Community

Languages:

English, Spanish

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Exceptional

9.6/10

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10/10 Excellent

Patricia H.

VIlla Quetzal

Patricia H.

10/10 Excellent

Mary Jo Z.

Paradise

Mary Jo Z.

10/10 Excellent

Mary S.

January respite

Mary S.

10/10 Excellent

Trevor C.

Christmas Time

Trevor C.

10/10 Excellent

Sitha y.

Still love this place

Sitha y.

10/10 Excellent

Richard T.

Great Place for Whole Family

Richard T.

10/10 Excellent

Amy T.

Family trip

Amy T.

8/10 Good