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4 Br/4 Bth Spectacular Luxury Home, Across From Beach.

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Welcome to Casa Hermosa!  Gated parking available for 2-3 cars
Interior
Living area
Dining Area looking out to the pool.
The colorful Den is a comfortable place to relax and play games

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 10278.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Parking available
  • Pool
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Playa Grande, Guanacaste
  • Grande Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Tamarindo Beach
    ‪42 min drive‬
  • Playa Langosta
    ‪49 min drive‬
  • Tamarindo (TNO)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

4 Single Bunk Beds

Master Suite

1 King Bed and 1 Double Futon

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet · Shower only

Master Suite

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

4 Br/4 Bth Spectacular Luxury Home, Across From Beach.

Enjoy Morning visits from howler monkeys, beautiful birds and iguanas while drinking your coffee. Be mesmerized by turtles coming out to nest on the beach. Learn to surf on one of the best beaches in the world. Watch the most spectacular sunset every night. Enjoy leisurely walks and search for sea shells on an endless beach. Relax with a book in the shade by the pool while the kids play endless games of Marco Polo. You can do it all when you stay at Casa Hermosa.

Casa Hermosa is located in the exclusive gated community of Palm Beach Estates in Playa Grande. Playa Grande, which is named one of the top 10 in the World by Travel and Leisure in 2013, is located immediately north of the beach community of Tamarindo and is considered one of the best surfing beaches in the world. It is also famous as a major nesting site for the highly endangered leatherback sea turtle, the largest reptile on Earth. The house is ideally located on the southern end of the 3 kilometer beach, less than 200 meters from the water and within the sound of the crashing surf.

The Spanish styled home has been professionally decorated to reflect the natural beauty of the area and thoughtfully organized to meet all your needs. The 3000 sq. ft home has 4 bedrooms (1 King, 2 Queen beds and 4 bunk beds) and 4 full bathrooms and can comfortably accommodate 10-12 people. The house has been recently renovated with new furniture, entertainment center and decorations.

The front room is a casual space and perfect for kids of all ages to gather, watch movies, and play games. The front room can be opened up to connect with the great room, providing a spacious place for everyone to gather but still provide cozy areas to meet everyone’s needs. In the great room, you will find an entertainment center, including a new 60” flat screen TV, DVD player and music system for MP3 players, high speed WiFi internet. The gourmet kitchen is beautifully laid out with granite counters, breakfast bar, a full stainless steel freezer and refrigerator, European gas stove, microwave oven, dishwasher, and custom cabinets. This kitchen is fully stocked for all occasions, whether that’s for a party of two or ten.

The sliding doors in the great room open out to a large outside patio, private pool and garden. You can enjoy breakfast or evening drinks while the beautiful birds visit the garden. The pool provides a refreshing oasis after a hot day of excursions and a wonderful place to gather and play.

The master bedroom, with high vaulted ceiling and wrap around patio is a perfect place to find serenity. There is also a small work area, with a desk where you can catch up with work if needed. Additional flat screen TV, dvd, music system and a comfortable couch makes the master bedroom a suite on its own. With WiFi and free phone calls to the U.S., you can set up a home office and telecommute. The iron-gated porch outside the master bedroom is set up to give you some peace and shade throughout the day.

There are two other bedrooms with queen size beds (with memory foam pads) and full bathrooms. The fourth bedroom is set up with 4 bunk beds. All bedrooms have ample storage space and air conditioning.

Property manager

Linda Golan

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Playa Grande

Located near the beach, this holiday home is in Palm Beach Estates, a neighbourhood in Cabo Velas. While the natural beauty of Conchal Beach and Tamarindo Beach can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Hacienda Pinilla Golf Course. Las Baulas National Marine Park and Monkey Park are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Playa Grande, Guanacaste

What's nearby

  • Grande Beach - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Las Baulas National Marine Park - 6 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Tamarindo Beach - 42 min drive - 18.3 km
  • Hacienda Pinilla Golf Course - 44 min drive - 23.5 km
  • Playa Langosta - 49 min drive - 20.7 km

Getting around

  • Tamarindo (TNO) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Restaurante Brisa Mar - ‬31 min drive
  • ‪Pico Bistro - ‬31 min drive
  • ‪Venezia Gelati y Café - ‬32 min drive
  • ‪Patagonia Argentinian Grill & Restaurant - ‬32 min drive
  • ‪Nari - ‬32 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does 4 Br/4 Bth Spectacular Luxury Home, Across From Beach. have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is 4 Br/4 Bth Spectacular Luxury Home, Across From Beach. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at 4 Br/4 Bth Spectacular Luxury Home, Across From Beach.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 4 Br/4 Bth Spectacular Luxury Home, Across From Beach.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is 4 Br/4 Bth Spectacular Luxury Home, Across From Beach. located?

Located in Palm Beach Estates, this holiday home is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Grande Beach and 1.9 mi (3 km) from Las Baulas National Marine Park. Ventanas Beach and Conchal Beach are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Abby G.

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

Amazing property

We had a really wonderful stay at Casa Hermosa. The house was spotless, and had everything you need for a long stay. Beds were comfortable, pool and outside lounge area was large and relaxing. We were two families (5 kids 4 adults) and there was lots of space. Dawn was incredibly helpful, and was always available. She was a pleasure to deal with. Cafe Mar Azul was a great restaurant just down the road. The beach was a quick stroll away. Highly recommend!!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Travis T.

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

Beautiful house and amazing management

Our stay was amazing. Dawn from management standpoint and Alison everyday from a cleaning perspective were awesome! Everyone is so nice in Costa Rica! Will definitely look to stay at this house if we come back to Costa Rica!
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim C.

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

Magical stay at Casa Hermosa

We had a wonderful time at Casa Hermosa. Dawn and Victor were fantastic, and arranged everything from excursions to dinner reservations. Take Dan’s recommendations for everything, they were all spot on! Restaurants were an easy walk and cafe Mar Azul was the highlight. Would also recommend the coffee at Café Conta and the yoga with Liz. We got a wonderful dose of Pura Vida, and are trying to bring it back home with us so the memories stay forever.
Stayed 21 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

john h.

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

RETURN STAY AND WILL RETURN AGAIN

OUT STANDING HOUSE AND LOCATION. YOU CAN’T ASK FOR MORE SHORT WALK TO SURF NICE POOL AND HOUSE THAT HAS IT ALL. IF YOU NEED ANYTHING PROP. MANAGER DAWN AND HER EXCELLENT TEAM ARE READY TO HELP. THIS IS OUR SECOND STAY AND THE BEST VRBO RENTAL WE’VE STAYED AT.
Stayed 11 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joshua W.

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

Perfect week in CR

I can’t say enough about Dawn and these fantastic accommodations. We had such an incredible time. More than enough space, perfectly situated, clean and comfortable. I’ve been to CR several times and we will most certainly return to this home! Dawn was so helpful and made for such an incredible time. Thank you!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle F., Durham, NC

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

Amazing - We will be back!

Pura Vida! Between the property, the pool, the neighborhood and of course Dawn - we absolutely loved Casa Hermosa and everything about it. We could be at the beach in less than a 5 min walk, we saw all kinds of birds, a few monkeys and ate at all of the restaurants in the community at least once. Playa Grande beach has the best sunsets, surfing, and is an easy boat ride into Tamarindo for shopping and exploring. The house was very clean, the services (cleaning, gardening, pool, and meal at the house) were top notch. We loved all of the people that helped make our trip filled with amazing food, culture, relationship building, and pure relaxation.
Stayed 12 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rachel D.

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

Casa Hermosa was perfection!

My family of 5 stayed at Casa Hermosa recently and had the best week! Dawn, the property manager, was amazing throughout our stay. She contacted us in advance to ask if we needed groceries, excursions set up, etc, and then upon arrival, she made sure we had everything we needed for a great week. We arrived early and Dawn made sure we were taken care of until we could check-in to the house. The house was clean and well equipped - just needs a new coffee maker : ) During our stay, the house cleaners came twice to tidy up (even did our laundry), and the pool was tended to just about each morning. While we had asked for a few groceries, we ended up eating just about every meal next door at Cafe Mar Azul. Simply the best food and kindest people around! Dawn arranged two day trips for us and everything was seamless. Transportation picked us up/dropped us back at the house so we didn't have to worry about finding our way. Casa Hermosa was perfect and this area of Playa Grande is the best! We will be back soon!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cristian A., Carmichael

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

Absolutely Fantastic

Dawn the managwr is amazing , she really help making out stay easy and enjoyable. House is great with a lot of space for all the people and is only to short 3 minutes walking to the beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

2/10 Terrible

Alan C., San Diego

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Unfortunate issues at Casa Hermosa

We had to deal with some unfortunate issues while staying at Casa Hermosa in Playa Grande. 2 out of the 4 nights we were there, we had to deal with a warm living room due to a non functioning AC unit. The condition at check in could have been better. We found geckos on the wall of two of the bedrooms. We also found an incredibly foul odor in the main bathroom and discovered the toiled bowl and seat plastered with feces. I personally cleaned the toilet and then found I needed to also clean the pool of debris before we could use it. The house was very nice to hang out in while all the AC units were working. We were left a nice welcoming assortment of fruit, coffee, and other goodies upon arrival. The kitchen was well stocked. The property manager was helpful with local info and quick to respond to our questions. We loved the location! It was a very quick walk to the beach in a nice neighborhood.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sharon R., Cheshire

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

Pura Vida!

Beautiful home , great location near beach and great restaurants. Fabulous communication with property managers Dawn and Victor . Loved it !
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steven S.

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

Wonderful, all around amazing stay!

This property was fantastic! The communication, help with navigating activities, ideas/suggestions and assistance booking restaurants from the property hosts was unbelievable! All my questions were immediately answered. The house was perfect for our group of 8 (ranging in age from 8-80 years).
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

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

Great trip

The trip was great - house, beach, monkeys, everything! Dawn the house concierge was the best! Housekeeping was supposed to come during our stay and never showed. It wasn’t a big deal but would have been nice. We’d go back for sure!!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dale A.

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

We had a great stay !

This house has everything you would ever need ! It’s very clean great pool lots of shade! Love that there’s lawn chairs to take down to the beach and boogie boards. We really enjoyed! Thanks again Dale and Sheila
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark R., Fargo USA

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

The Best!!

Great home, location, and hosts. Couldn’t ask for anything better. 4 great walkable restaurants and the best beach in CR. Pura Vida!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

john h.

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

Outstanding

Our family had a great nine day stay. Dawn her staff we very efficient and helpful. Transportation from airport was very smooth and seamless. House was an easy walk to beach and surf. It was a great place to relax even had monkeys visit. Beds were very comfortable with each room having its own bathroom. This is one of the best houses we’ve rented and already planning a return stay.
Stayed 10 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth M., Portland, ME, USA

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

Amazing Trip

Beautiful house, tastefully decorated, impeccably clean. 3 minute walk to beach. The property manager Dawn was absolutely amazing, had beautiful flower arrangements and ceviche and guacamole waiting for us when we arrived and helped us with food/taxi/transportation during our stay. Would highly recommend this property to others.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shira D.

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

Clean and spacious!

Let me start by saying that Dawn was a hospitable and gracious host! She was exceptional in every way! I could go on and on. The home was clean and free from bugs. It was much nicer than we had anticipated. We were welcomed with chocolates and fresh fruit. The A/C was strong! My kids loved the pool and enjoyed seeing monkeys in nearby trees in the mornings. It was a couple minute walk to the beach. SO CLOSE! It’s a great surf spot that was more kid-friendly. The more intense surf spot was in front of Taco Star, which is a few minute drive from the house. The home is in a gated community and has a gate around it. Feels super safe and has an alarm system. It had way more room than we needed. Plenty of space to fit another family.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

caroline p.

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

Playa Grande

We had a great family trip to beautiful Costa Rica. The house is large and comfortable with a wonderful pool to relax in and after spending the day at the beach. The neighborhood is quiet, peaceful, and very safe. It’s just a short walk (maybe 3 minutes)to the beach and a great restaurant steps away from the house.. The property manager, Dawn, is amazing! She helped to arrange excursions, gave suggestions on where to go, and even had dinner delivered to us when we were all exhausted from a fun day of exploring. I don’t think this trip would have been as much fun if we did not have Dawn’s guidance. She also manages a surf camp and has surfboard rentals just a short walk from the house. It’s a great house and a great location!
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Becky K.

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

Wonderful trip!

Out first visit to Costa Rica did not disappoint! The house is located in a great location - walking distance to beach, restaurants, bars, grocery, surfboard rental and a short bike ride to wonderful surf shop -Frijoles Locos. The house is spacious and very clean. I cannot say enough about Dawn & Victor, Property Managers. We provided Dawn with a list before our trip and she arranged everything!! Groceries delivered prior to our arrival, airport transfer, off shore fishing, ATV tour & snorkeling, Ziplining, Surf board rental, private cook with delicious Costa Rican foods - they are an absolutely dream to work with and made our vacation a true relaxing experience.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

william B.

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

Wonderful

A great experience all around.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mareike L., Montreal, Canada

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Great trip, perfect location!

The house is in a great location and the layout works very well with many people. The kitchen is big and well equipped. We enjoyed our stay very much !
Stayed 11 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly S.

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

Perfect distance to Tamarindo

Incredible trip to Costa Rica! Location was safe, walk to beach, restaurants and bars, and water taxi away from Tanmarindo (larger than Playa Grande). We had 3 sets of adults and 2 kids. The fact that each family and even kids had their own bathroom was a game changer. Pool is a must and they clean it daily. Dawn, the property Manager is amazing and made any excursions and getting Covid test prior to flight and rides to airport seamless and stress less.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lisa F.

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

Casa Hermosa is Great!!

Great location and very helpful host. She was very responsive and gave us great recommendations for activities. We will definitely go back.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S.

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

Exactly as expected

This was our third stay in Palm Beach Estates in the last 6 years. We chose the house for its proximity to the beach access, as surfing is our primary activity. The house is large and fairly well equipped. We did not do a ton of cooking, but what we needed was there. Pool is freshwater and lovely and there is an outdoor shower. Two outdoor tables and 4 lounge chairs made sitting outside enjoyable. House is encased in gates and even has a "caged" patio that we hose cushions looked dirty and not very inviting. Beds were memory foam and comfortable. AC and fans are more than powerful enough to keep house comfortable. Amazing meals at El Huerto, Mar Azul, Pangas on the beach in Tamarindo and Coco Loco on Flamingo beach. We rent favorite boards from Frijoles but Dawn and Victor have some nice ones at Playa Grande Surf Camp as well. Dawn and Victor were amazing hosts and the neighborhood was wonderfully friendly. Perfect place for those who are looking for a quiet escape on a beautiful beach. It is the best place to learn to surf as beach is all sand and surf is usually tame.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jeff O.

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

Another Amazing Stay in Playa Grande

My family has stayed in Playa Grande many times, but this was our first time at Casa Hermosa. The house is everything we hoped for and more. Victor is an excellent on-site host. Linda, the owner, responded to all our questions even when she was traveling out of the country. We hope to be back soon!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

About the host

Hosted by Linda Golan

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We discovered Playa Grande while we were staying at nearby Playa Langosta. With happy hour drinks in our hands, we sat and watched a spectacular sunset and decided this was one of the most magical places in Costa Rica.

On our next trip, we decided to stay in Playa Grande for 3 weeks. For us, Playa Grande combine the best of Costa Rica—beautiful pristine beach, surf, wildlife, no crowds, natural beauty, comfort, and wonderful people. We knew we wanted to be part of this paradise and decided to buy a house. We chose Casa Hermosa because the house is beautifully constructed and we could hear the ocean waves while still being just far enough to not bother the turtles that grace the beach to nest. We also loved the fact that the house is in the National Park and we are committed to doing our part in making sure that Playa Grande stays pristine, beautiful and magical.

We live in Saratoga, California, which isn’t a bad place to live either. However, we look forward to every opportunity we get to spend some wonderful time in Casa Hermosa with family and friends. We hope you will have many lasting memories.

Languages:

English