Title: Black Sand Beach/Private Community/Beachfront Pool/Spacious/Peaceful 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 # Black Sand Beach/Private Community/Beachfront Pool/Spacious/Peaceful ## Photo gallery for Black Sand Beach/Private Community/Beachfront Pool/Spacious/Peaceful ![5 bedrooms, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets - Black Sand Beach/Private Community/Beachfront Pool/Spacious/Peaceful (hermosa palms)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33100000/33092400/33092346/fc75488a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior detail - Black Sand Beach/Private Community/Beachfront Pool/Spacious/Peaceful (hermosa palms)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33100000/33092400/33092346/ca64e78e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor pool - Black Sand Beach/Private Community/Beachfront Pool/Spacious/Peaceful (hermosa palms)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33100000/33092400/33092346/794b0bb2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Black Sand Beach/Private Community/Beachfront Pool/Spacious/Peaceful (hermosa palms)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33100000/33092400/33092346/f23b9ce3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Black Sand Beach/Private Community/Beachfront Pool/Spacious/Peaceful (hermosa palms)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33100000/33092400/33092346/7de586d6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Black Sand Beach/Private Community/Beachfront Pool/Spacious/Peaceful provides amenities, such as a garden and laundry facilities. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire home 5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 144200 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Ocean view - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Free Wi-Fi ## 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. ### Black Sand Beach/Private Community/Beachfront Pool/Spacious/Peaceful Welcome to serenity. You will surely feel at ease in this 24 hour gated community in Playa Hermosa. As you enter the community, beautiful exotic birds and iguanas will greet you. Four Bedrooms/3.5 Bath/Large Shaded Balcony/ Ocean views/Natural light/Floor to Ceiling windows/Master has extra shared bedroom with bunkbeds for kids. Guarded 24 HOURS in community and on the beach. There is plenty of help if in need of immediate assistance. This is a handicap accessible bedroom/bath area in the home. Bathroom is equipped with extra side wall railings etc. Please ask for exact accommodations. Once you enter the gate, turn left onto the second block and you will see Casa 93 halfway down the short block on your left. The yellow house with large mango tree is located half a block from the gorgeous community pool on the beach. You will feel absolute comfort here. I am happy to provide personal chef information, tour info, trusted taxi driver, and housekeepers as requested. The beach club concierge is available to reserve any type of tour in the area. Steps away from world renown waves & 5 mi. long beach, life becomes easy. The Private Playa Hermosa Gated community offers access to an expansive pool with a swim up bar and delicious food from “YoYo’s” restaurant. Handicap access to beach. Keys to the pool will be provided at check-in. The clubhouse provides plenty of lounge chairs and there is a line of palm trees on the beach to hangout or shield yourself from the strong sun as desired. There are plenty of places to hike around the area as well if you're feeling adventurous. Located 10 minutes from Jaco, it is a short ride there to learn to surf on some smaller waves, find shops, restaurants and clubs. Jaco is the biggest city north of Hermosa Palms community area, so you will be able to find whatever you need there. This black sand beach is also a Turtle sanctuary. Up to 20,000 turtles hatch each year and with a bit of luck you can see the enormous sea turtles arrive to one of their favorite nesting grounds. MONTHS: Best time to visit is July to December. Particularly in and around September, hatchlings are released almost daily! Engage in as much relaxation or adventure that your soul desires. You will feel uplifted and grounded by the atmosphere within and outside this beautiful house. Compare our prices to the other local homes! \*\*We are always available if you have any questions so please don't hesitate. ## Property amenities ### Beach - On the beach - Beach towels ### Pool/Spa - Communal pool - Massage - Outdoor pool ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee grinder - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Hob - Ice maker - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Breakfast available for a fee - Chef service - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 5 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 2.5 bathrooms - 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 - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk ### Comfort - Air conditioning ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - In-room accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Housekeeping on request - Phone ### Location highlights - In a rural location - In the city centre - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a zoo ### Things to do - Birdwatching nearby - Casino 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 - Mountain climbing nearby - Parasailing nearby - Rafting nearby - Rock climbing nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Snorkelling nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Wildlife walks nearby - Windsurfing nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - 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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 Long-term renters welcome Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a deadlock This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room 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. ## About the area Located in Hermosa Palms, a neighbourhood in Jacó, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the beach. Jacó Walk Shopping Center and Auto Mercado Herradura are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Jacó Beach and Hermosa Beach. Neo Fauna and Hacienda las Agujas are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. [Visit our Jacó travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Jaco.dx6052932) [View more Holiday homes in Jacó](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Jaco-Private-Holiday-Homes.d6052932-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%7C9.56163%2C-84.58230&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=DyCCuHapYKyCKM5XYiYzPbdGXeE=) hermosa palms, playa ### What's nearby - ![Nothing beats the sunsets on the pacific side of Costa Rica! This beauty was takin on Playa Hermosa just outside of Jaco.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6052932/e59deb74-984f-4bf4-b378-0e72da960cc9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Hermosa Beach 5 min walk \- 0.3 miles - ![Aerial of Jaco Costa Rica, beach, The pacific coast.Rainforest sits in the forground](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6171564/3949c719-4e1d-4fe5-957f-ddd497cbdfcb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Jacó Beach 16 min drive \- 6.2 miles - ![Cable car cabin riding through the tropical rainforest near Jaco in Costa Rica](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621555651000/2ad81add-5c60-4d1d-9a3f-d266fde926e8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Rainforest Adventures Jaco 28 min drive \- 11.8 miles - ![Pano of Playa Herradura, Beach, with turquoise water and some boats in Costa Rica](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6171566/61ac193c-1bc2-4368-a056-523c102acd42.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Herradura Beach 35 min drive \- 15.5 miles - ![Los Sueños Marina Resort and Hotel in Jaco Beach, Playa Herradura, Costa Rica ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635931712385/af8277af-bff9-42bf-b57d-0f7c1a6c9012.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Marina Los Sueños 36 min drive \- 15.7 miles ### Getting around - San José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.) 107 min drive ### Restaurants - Moka Café 13 min drive - Jet Fuel 14 min drive - Jaco Sabor 12 min drive - Restaurante Vida Hermosa 6 min drive - PuddleFish Brewery 11 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Black Sand Beach/Private Community/Beachfront Pool/Spacious/Peaceful have a pool? ### Is Black Sand Beach/Private Community/Beachfront Pool/Spacious/Peaceful pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Black Sand Beach/Private Community/Beachfront Pool/Spacious/Peaceful? ### What time is check-in at Black Sand Beach/Private Community/Beachfront Pool/Spacious/Peaceful? ### What time is check-out at Black Sand Beach/Private Community/Beachfront Pool/Spacious/Peaceful? ### Where is Black Sand Beach/Private Community/Beachfront Pool/Spacious/Peaceful located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Black Sand Beach/Private Community/Beachfront Pool/Spacious/Peaceful 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 19 8 - Good 5 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.6 Cleanliness ### 9.8 Location ### 6.0 Property conditions & facilities ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Paulette K. 22 Dec 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect Place for our Family Adventure! This property was perfect for our family adventure! Very comfortable and the short walk to the pool/beach was very convienent. We will stay here again and recommend to all our family and friends! ##### Paulette K. Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Barbara R. 17 Jan 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Spacious home with nearby pool and beach Our family of 10 (3 generations) thoroughly enjoyed out stay at Playa Hermosa. The pool was ideal for all ages, and we took full advantage of the excellent food/drinks at the swim-up bar. The children enjoyed countless hours at the beach, and we really appreciated the shade (both at the pool and the beach). ##### Barbara R. Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### David S. 3 Mar 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great stay @ Hermosa Palms My family stayed here for a week. The house itself is lovely, clean, well decorated and well equipped. The owner was responsive and easy to deal with.We really enjoyed our time in the Hermosa Palms community. Beach access is a couple of minutes walk away and we took long walks on the beach every day.The community pool is large and well kept, with a great bar and kitchen. The food is very good pub food. We often ended up having a late dinner here at the end of our day.Hermosa Palms is a quiet, safe gated community. There's a great Bodega and Pizza place about 5 minutes down the road which is very handy. ##### David S. Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rick G. 25 Mar 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Stay, Accommodation and Location. Terrific communication with host. Wonderful stay. Communication with the host was terrific. Would definitely return. Property was in a safe location. FYI: The wi-fi and password were incorrect (different network and password) and just needs to be updated. Also, the bed on the 1st floor wasn't really a bed and the guest had to sleep on the couch. ##### Rick G. Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Cecil R. 8 Apr 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Absolutely Amazing We can’t tell you loud enough that this place and the VRBO adid is way understated. It’s clean, organized, has everything, close to the beach (world class surfing), amazing pool, (YoYo’s restaurant is unreal), secure, best neighbors, close restaurants, should I go on?? We had 12 people and it worked out great. The host communicated fast and I can’t thank them enough. 1:20 min to Manuel Antonio 1:00 hr to monkey tour 15 min to Jaco Book it, book it, book it The Read/Dayton families ##### Cecil R. Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tara W. 29 Dec 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Pura vida The house was even nicer and more spacious and cozy than it looked online, which was a pleasant surprise. The pool and the beach were fantastic and so close. We had plenty of privacy and felt safe. I had to communicate with Liz on a few occasions and she was very helpful and responsive. We are used to using VRBO in the US, and the VRBO in Costa Rica was a little different in that it did not provide shampoo and conditioner. We also bought bath soap although there was pump soap provided. I asked for laundry detergent and Liz kindly supplied it, but I’m not sure it was supposed to be provided. Beds and pillows were plentiful and comfortable. All around wonderful stay and I’d come back. ##### Tara W. Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Paul P. 22 Jan 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great time. Enjoyed the place a lot. Good location with excellent restaurant options close by. ##### Paul P. Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023 ### 6/10 Okay #### Mariel 30 Apr 2025 Liked: Amenities, communication The gated community is top notch. The manager of the property is super helpful and available. The house needs some love though! ##### Mariel Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jen M., Irma, Wisconsin 14 Feb 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful accommodations The location was great. A balance of home and vacation Liz was wonderful with communication and all recommendations were fantastic. The beach was wonderful Security was super helpful. We felt safe the whole time. ##### Jen M. Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Lilibeth R. 14 Apr 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excellent Location and beautiful house! Big house, great location and clean. The pool and the proximity to the beach...we love it. We had an issue with the kitchen and the administrator immediately solved it for us...excellent service! ##### Lilibeth R. Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jason K. 20 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Amazing property, absolutely stunning! The house needs a couple upgrades b/c of age but nothing that interferes in the stay. Liz was very quick to respond to messages and will help with arranging rides if needed. The neighborhood is very safe and the pool and swim up bar have incredible food and drinks! We had 8 people in our group everyone had beds and there was plenty of room for everyone. Would recommend to anyone, house was amazing would give 100 stars! Thanks Liz! ##### Jason K. Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Stacey M., Georgia 23 Jan 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family Christmas It was a beautiful house in a beautiful neighborhood! We saw Macaws at the pool. Black sand beach was just a few steps away. ##### Stacey M. Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lisa T. 11 Jul 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nice House and Great Location Two families (4 adults, and kids ages 12, 12, 12, 14, 14) stayed here and were very comfortable. Pros: -good AC -comfy sheets -two fridges -4 bathrooms -washer/dryer -easy walk to pool/beach -Yoyo's pool bar and restaurant (great food!) -gated community -20 min drive to Jaco for surf lessons, restaurants, horseback riding -good wifi -starfruit tree in back yard -keypad front door lock (don't need to have key) -excellent sushi restaurant and grocery store minutes outside of complex to the left -large covered porch off bedrooms Feel free to message me with any specific questions ##### Lisa T. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Anna V. 5 May 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### EXCELLENT in every way! We absolutely LOVED this property! It was even better than we expected. My husband (Costa Rica), myself, and our 4 kids brought some Costa Rican family with us for a Tuesday-Saturday stay. We parked our cars in the driveway and never took them back out until we departed the property! Liz was so responsive, attentive, and caring. We spent all our days enjoying the beach, the pool, walking around the development, and enjoying time at the beautiful home! HIGHLY recommend this place. :) ##### Anna V. Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### William S., Pasadena, Maryland 22 May 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful property The property is safe, has nice pool, pool restaurant had great food and drinks, and beach access. House worked perfect for our needs and property manager was very responsive to my questions. We had a great trip ##### William S. Stayed 7 nights in May 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 2 Mar 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great property! Liz was great to work with, everything from transfer and fishing guide recommendations, we had an amazing stay and will be back! ##### Verified traveller Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jorge H. 9 Dec 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excelente Un lugar muy bonito, volveria a ir muchas veces, la casa muy hrande y bonita y la zona de piscina en excelentes condiciones ##### Jorge H. Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2020 ### 8/10 Good #### raquel b. 22 Sept 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Awesome! Lovely house and location, all what we needed, will be there later with no doubts! ##### raquel b. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Wendy G. 11 Jan 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great stay!! The house is amazing! there is so much room and it is very comfortable, it has everything you need! We loved our stay here, the rooms are big and comfortable and the neighborhood is awesome. The pool is nice and big so even with a lot of people doesn't feel crowded! The host is super nice and she responds almost immediately to any concerns. There is no loud music allowed after 10pm so just be aware that is def not a crazy party neighborhood! (we kept the music just for ourselves and there was no problem though). ##### Wendy G. Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Saad A. 14 Mar 2019 #### Exactly as advertised, and a little more! I recently stayed at the house with a group of friends and it was spacious enough for nine of us to be there comfortably. The location is perfect if you are looking to stay away from the noise, yet still have enough amenities close by. Although I don't believe crime is big in near by Jaco, this beautiful private community felt safe at all times. The pool is perfect and the swim up bar has some amazing food and drinks. Plus you can't go wrong with the sunsets from the beach, only a couple minutes walk away. Liz was very easy to deal with, and always came back to me within a timely manner. Should I be in a similar position next time I travel to the region, I'll definitely come back! ##### Saad A. Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lori S. 30 Dec 2018 #### The house was as pictured. The house is conveniently located to the beach, a pool, a small market, and an outdoor shower to remove sand from the beach. The house had all the amenities we needed. It had good sound insulation and we couldn’t hear others when in the bedroom. When the AC broke a person was sent and fixed it immediately. Oh ##### Lori S. Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2018 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Christopher R. 29 Oct 2018 #### Great stay beautiful house! Had a great time staying at Liz’s VRBO. The house was beautiful and very spacious. Was in a nice gated community and very safe with Gards at the gate at all times. Beach was just steps away and the house was close to anything you would need. Really enjoyed our stay! ##### Christopher R. Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good #### Dorell M. 31 Aug 2015 #### Great Vacation My family and I came to Costa Rica from New Jersey to enjoy a bit warmer weather since our December had been colder than usual. We envisioned long, warm days lounging and swimming at the pool enjoying the beautiful surroundings. This home is truly lovely, well-kept, clean and nice as the pictures displayed at VRBO. If I were rating this review solely on the house, it would be 5 stars. However, there two areas of the home that I believe that the owner may want to consider improvement on – 1) the master bathroom shower drainage system needs replacement/repair and 2) the living room large black sofa is in poor condition. Matt, the caretaker, was a great help for anything we needed. He was attentive and addressed our concerns timely. He made suggestions regarding restaurants, entertainment, and nightlife in Jaco which is 10 minutes driving by car from the house. Playa Hermosa is super cool little town with amazing beaches, views, waves, restaurants and bars. We rented a car so the trips to and from Jaco for dinner, nightlife, afternoon surfing contests, etc were a blast. We visited Manuel Antonio beach (1.5 hrs drive from the house), went zip lining and rode ATV, which we loved. We also visited Arenal volcano, which was a long trip, but worth it. We loved the volcano and surrounding areas. Next time we will check out the hot spring. All in All it was one of the nicest places we have stayed in Costa Rica...This was our 2nd time in the country, So a big thanks to Liz and Matt for allowing us to stay in your home and taking good care of us. DM ##### Dorell M. ---