Title: 4 Br/4 Bath Spectacular Luxury Home In a Gated Community, Across From Beach. Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # 4 Br/4 Bath Spectacular Luxury Home In a Gated Community, Across From Beach. ## Photo gallery for 4 Br/4 Bath Spectacular Luxury Home In a Gated Community, Across From Beach. ![Outdoor pool - 4 Br/4 Bath Spectacular Luxury Home In a Gated Community, Across From Beach. (Playa Grande)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33660000/33660000/33659966/53da6ae8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - 4 Br/4 Bath Spectacular Luxury Home In a Gated Community, Across From Beach. (Playa Grande)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33660000/33660000/33659966/2a92f974.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - 4 Br/4 Bath Spectacular Luxury Home In a Gated Community, Across From Beach. (Playa Grande)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33660000/33660000/33659966/83b9f19a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - 4 Br/4 Bath Spectacular Luxury Home In a Gated Community, Across From Beach. (Playa Grande)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33660000/33660000/33659966/529e8a86.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Beach nearby - 4 Br/4 Bath Spectacular Luxury Home In a Gated Community, Across From Beach. (Playa Grande)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33660000/33660000/33659966/01e98c1d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Wake up to the sounds of howler monkeys and iguanas at Casa Hermosa. Learn to surf on one of the world's best beaches, watch spectacular sunsets, or relax by the pool with a book while kids play games. This Spanish-styled home features a gourmet kitchen, entertainment center with high-speed WiFi internet and private patio perfect for enjoying breakfast or evening drinks. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms4 bathrooms3000 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Hot tub - Kitchen - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning - Outdoor space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### 4 Br/4 Bath Spectacular Luxury Home In a Gated Community, 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 amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Pool/Spa - Hot tub - Outdoor pool - Private pool ### Internet - Available in the house: Free internet ### Parking and transport - Car not required - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Freezer - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 4 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Games - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels - Stereo ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden - Patio ### Laundry - Laundromat nearby ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair ### Comfort - Air conditioning ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Concierge services - Iron/ironing board - Limited housekeeping - Phone - Safe ### Location highlights - Near a health/beauty spa ### Things to do - Golf - Tennis - Birdwatching nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Rafting nearby - Sailing nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Snorkelling nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Wildlife walks nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Garden - Gated community - Unit size: 3,000 square feet ## Similar properties ![Private pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/116000000/115410000/115408800/115408757/3af3a5e3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Brand-New 6BD Giant with Private Pool by SPCR Tempate - 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If not, the booking is subject to cancellation. Guest Review Rating: Guests with less than a 4 star average review rating are subject to review and may result in cancellation ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### We should mention A car is not required for transport to and from this property ### Property is also known as 4 Br/4 Bth Spectacular Luxury Home Across From Beach ## About the area Located near the beach, this holiday home is in Palm Beach Estates, a neighbourhood in Cabo Velas. While the natural beauty of Tamarindo Beach and Conchal 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. [Visit our Playa Grande travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Playa-Grande.dx6049001) [View more Holiday homes in Playa Grande](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Playa-Grande-Private-Holiday-Homes.d6049001-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C10.31760%2C-85.83835&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=GSYhOBRhDzrXYcorCnOBcM3xdgA=) Playa Grande, Guanacaste ### What's nearby - ![Traveling can be like a roller coaster of emotions... and then there’s that moment the roller coaster ride is over for the day. #adventure #surfing #sunset](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6071361/62e17bc2-3f1a-427d-9dfd-65de84cba59c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Grande Beach 5 min walk \- 0.3 miles ### Getting around - Tamarindo (TNO) 27 min drive ### Restaurants - Restaurante Brisa Mar 31 min drive - Rural 27 min drive - Medusa Bar 32 min drive - Nari 32 min drive - Tamaonda 32 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Does 4 Br/4 Bath Spectacular Luxury Home In a Gated Community, Across From Beach. have a pool? ### Is 4 Br/4 Bath Spectacular Luxury Home In a Gated Community, Across From Beach. pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at 4 Br/4 Bath Spectacular Luxury Home In a Gated Community, Across From Beach.? ### What time is check-in at 4 Br/4 Bath Spectacular Luxury Home In a Gated Community, Across From Beach.? ### What time is check-out at 4 Br/4 Bath Spectacular Luxury Home In a Gated Community, Across From Beach.? ### Where is 4 Br/4 Bath Spectacular Luxury Home In a Gated Community, Across From Beach. located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## 4 Br/4 Bath Spectacular Luxury Home In a Gated Community, Across From Beach. Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 55 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 1 ### 9.8 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Travis T. 6 Dec 2024 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! ##### Travis T. Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Abby G. 12 Feb 2025 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!! ##### Abby G. Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### john h. 25 Nov 2023 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. ##### john h. Stayed 11 nights in Nov 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kim C. 13 Jan 2024 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. ##### Kim C. Stayed 21 nights in Dec 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Josh W. 23 Jan 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Quiet, Secluded Paradise From booking to finding the property upon arrival and the communication with the property manager, it was all very easy! ##### Josh W. Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mark R., Fargo USA 25 Feb 2023 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! ##### Mark R. Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### william B. 28 Mar 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful A great experience all around. ##### william B. Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dale A. 3 Mar 2023 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 ##### Dale A. Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Steven S. 17 Mar 2023 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). ##### Steven S. Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sharon R., Cheshire 18 Mar 2023 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 ! ##### Sharon R. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Cristian A., Carmichael 11 Apr 2023 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. ##### Cristian A. Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Joshua W. 3 Jul 2023 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! ##### Joshua W. Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jennifer S. 13 Mar 2023 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!! ##### Jennifer S. Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Stephanie C. 8 Apr 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excellent accommodations in Playa Grande We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Casa Hermosa. The house was large and clean. There were plenty of spaces to relax in the house as well as outside. Our daughters loved the pool. We enjoyed the large kitchen which was well stocked. One of the best perks of Casa Hermosa was the property manager, Victor, and his wife, Dawn. They are the owners of Cafe Mar Azul which is right down the road and it is an excellent spot for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Dawn was also helpful in arranging an excursion to Arenal which was a highlight of our trip. We are already looking forward to staying here again. We would highly recommend staying at this house. ##### Stephanie C. Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michelle F., Durham, NC 2 May 2023 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. ##### Michelle F. Stayed 12 nights in Apr 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Patricia P. 9 Jan 2019 #### We loved Costa Rica, Playa Grande and Casa Hermosa Casa Hermosa was a beautiful home with a great pool. The property was well-maintained by Victor, the property manager. He was terrific, arranging for our shuttles to and from the airport and also our excursions for zip lining and a boat tour through the rainforest river. When we wanted to go for the afternoon to Tamarindo he told us where to catch the water taxi that would take us there. We loved the neighborhood where the Casa Hermosa is located. There are restaurants and a small grocery within walking distance. And the beach across the street was fabulous and uncrowded! Casa Hermosa was a perfect location for the adults and kids alike!! ##### Patricia P. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Marla M. 1 Dec 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful vacation spot and house! We had a wonderful time at Casa Hermosa. The house is great, very clean, comfortable and grand. Air conditioning was good, bathrooms are elegant and each room has big closets. The kitchen is well equipped with everything you need, to cook in or just do snacks and breakfast. The closest large grocery store is about 5 miles. The pool is beautiful and the house is cleaned regularly. The beach is gorgeous, very quiet, surfers mostly. The path is about 100 ft from the house, and easy to walk to the ferry to Tamarindo if you want more shopping or beach action. Property manager Victor is friendly and helpful, and owns the Cafe Mar Azul down the road, a great place to eat. There are surf board lessons, bike rental nearby and a river boat cruise. Nice to not be in touristy Tamarindo. Driving on the roads is a bit slow so it is at least 2 - 3 hours drive from volcanoes, or rain forest. Victor can book day tours if you want. ##### Marla M. Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rachel D. 25 Apr 2023 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! ##### Rachel D. Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Alan C., San Diego 10 Apr 2023 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. ##### Alan C. Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lisa S. 8 Dec 2021 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. ##### Lisa S. Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### john h. 26 Nov 2022 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. ##### john h. Stayed 10 nights in Nov 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Elizabeth M., Portland, ME, USA 25 Nov 2022 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. ##### Elizabeth M. Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Shira D. 17 Jul 2022 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. ##### Shira D. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### caroline p. 25 Jun 2022 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! ##### caroline p. Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Becky K. 16 Jun 2022 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. ##### Becky K. Stayed 5 nights in May 2022 ---