Title: Playa Hermosa Hillside Villa • 5BR • Infinity Pool • Sleeps 14 • Villa Encantada 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 # Playa Hermosa Hillside Villa • 5BR • Infinity Pool • Sleeps 14 • Villa Encantada Waterfront holiday home with private pool and kitchen ## Photo gallery for Playa Hermosa Hillside Villa • 5BR • Infinity Pool • Sleeps 14 • Villa Encantada ![Pool - Playa Hermosa Hillside Villa • 5BR • Infinity Pool • Sleeps 14 • Villa Encantada (Playa Hermosa)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89740000/89735700/89735616/5f6c959e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, offices, printers - Playa Hermosa Hillside Villa • 5BR • Infinity Pool • Sleeps 14 • Villa Encantada (Playa Hermosa)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89740000/89735700/89735616/14951205.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Playa Hermosa Hillside Villa • 5BR • Infinity Pool • Sleeps 14 • Villa Encantada (Playa Hermosa)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89740000/89735700/89735616/cd7d96f2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Games room - Playa Hermosa Hillside Villa • 5BR • Infinity Pool • Sleeps 14 • Villa Encantada (Playa Hermosa)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89740000/89735700/89735616/5322fe98.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Playa Hermosa Hillside Villa • 5BR • Infinity Pool • Sleeps 14 • Villa Encantada (Playa Hermosa)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89740000/89735700/89735616/5bb8323d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies In the heart of Costa Rica, this stunning villa offers an unforgettable retreat. Relax in a sun-lounger by the infinity-edge pool, surrounded by lush greenery and fresh sea air. Enjoy alfresco dining on the patio with a well-appointed outdoor dining set, or unwind in one of five comfortable bedrooms. ## Reviews 9.4 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms8 bathrooms2691 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Washer - Kitchen - Pool - Parking available - Barbecue grill ## 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. ### Playa Hermosa Hillside Villa • 5BR • Infinity Pool • Sleeps 14 • Villa Encantada Why Guests Love It: Guests consistently highlight the stunning panoramic ocean views, luxurious pool terrace and modern design. Many say Villa Encantada feels both like a five-star resort and a serene tropical home, thanks to thoughtful finishes and attentive Zindis management. Mar Vista gated Community, Playa Hermosa — perched above the Pacific coastline in Guanacaste — offers an elevated escape with sweeping ocean views and lush green surroundings. While you’ll feel worlds away, the vibrant beach town of Playa Hermosa is just a short drive down the hill, where calm, family-friendly waters meet lively restaurants and bars. Both snorkeling and adventure activities like zip-lining and ATV rides are easily accessible, and the airport at Liberia (LIR) is about 30 minutes away, making arrival simple and convenient. The neighborhood strikes the perfect balance between tranquil retreat and coastal convenience. Welcome to Villa Encantada, a breathtaking luxury villa nestled high on the hills above Playa Hermosa in Guanacaste, Costa Rica. With five bedrooms and eight bathrooms, this stunning home accommodates up to 14 guests, making it ideal for large families, groups of friends or special celebrations. Architecturally designed to capture both elegance and natural beauty, the villa features high-vaulted ceilings, expansive windows and a seamless indoor-outdoor layout. Step into the living area and enjoy views through wall-to-ceiling glass doors toward the Pacific, or wander outside to your infinity-edge pool that appears to float above the horizon. The gourmet kitchen is equipped with premium appliances, ample counter space and a central dining area where everyone can gather. Outside, the terrace beckons with lounge seating, fire pits and an outdoor dining setting perfect for al-fresco evenings beneath tropical skies. Each bedroom suite is thoughtfully appointed. Two master suites feature king beds, spa-style bathrooms and private balconies; additional bedrooms offer luxury bedding and sublime views. The home also includes a dedicated game room and workspace for guests wanting both fun and productivity. Situated less than 30 minutes from Liberia International Airport and tucked into the serene community of Mar Vista, Villa Encantada offers privacy and convenience in equal measure. With on-site management by Zindis Hospitality, you’ll enjoy white-glove service from arrival to departure. Whether you’re relaxing by the pool, hiking through tropical trails, or dining on the terrace as the sun dips into the Pacific, Villa Encantada delivers an unforgettable Costa Rican experience. Bedrooms & Bathrooms: Master 1: King size bed Master 2: King size bed Bedroom 3: Two queen size beds Bedroom 4: Two queen size beds Apartment: One queen size bed Total: 5 bedrooms, 8 bathrooms, sleeps up to 14 guests. Living Areas & Kitchen: The open-concept living room flows into the dining and kitchen spaces, anchored by a central gourmet kitchen with premium styling. The game room offers entertainment for all ages, while high-speed WiFi and workspace options cater to remote needs. Outdoor & Amenities: Infinity-edge pool overlooking the Pacific. Wet bar Spacious terrace with lounge chairs, firepit lounge area and outdoor dining setup. Fully equipped outdoor kitchen & BBQ area. High-speed internet, air-conditioning, laundry area, secure parking, gated community access. ## Property amenities ### Pool/Spa - Private pool ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 8 bathrooms - Hair dryer ### Living spaces - Dining table ### Entertainment - Games - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair - Office - Printer ### Comfort - Air conditioning ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a rural location - In a village - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Billiards/pool table - Scuba diving nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher ### General - Garden - Unit size: 2,691 square feet ## Similar properties ![Outdoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102090000/102085000/102084924/79c09284.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Villa Pura Vida - All Inclusive Options Playa Ocotal - Sea view - Pool - Hot tub - Kitchen 10 Exceptional 1 review [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-21&endDate=2025-12-22&selected=102084924&PinnedHotelID=102084924&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/122000000/121170000/121166100/121166033/502a4d84.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### New Listing! 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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 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 fire extinguisher and a first aid kit 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. ### Property is also known as 1ef93203-7fa8-4e28-8669-f73ac6e5e700 ## About the area ![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%7C10.56229%2C-85.67247&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=cQ4sM5EPVjflgiecJjuSfLmw4Aw=) Playa Hermosa, Guanacaste Province #### What's nearby - Rocio's Kitchen \- 4 min drive \- 1.1 miles - Playa Hermosa \- 5 min drive \- 1.5 miles - Coco Beach \- 8 min drive \- 2.8 miles - Playa Calzón de Pobre \- 9 min drive \- 2.9 miles - Playa Penca \- 10 min drive \- 3.1 miles #### Getting around - Liberia (LIR-Daniel Oduber Intl.) - 46 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Tico Tica - ‬14 min drive - ‪Nikkei - ‬16 min drive - ‪Pacifico Beach Club - ‬9 min drive - ‪The Wave Sports Bar & Grill - ‬14 min drive - ‪Restaurante Donde Claudio y Gloria - ‬12 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Playa Hermosa Hillside Villa • 5BR • Infinity Pool • Sleeps 14 • Villa Encantada pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Playa Hermosa Hillside Villa • 5BR • Infinity Pool • Sleeps 14 • Villa Encantada? ### What time is check-in at Playa Hermosa Hillside Villa • 5BR • Infinity Pool • Sleeps 14 • Villa Encantada? ### What time is check-out at Playa Hermosa Hillside Villa • 5BR • Infinity Pool • Sleeps 14 • Villa Encantada? ### Where is Playa Hermosa Hillside Villa • 5BR • Infinity Pool • Sleeps 14 • Villa Encantada located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Playa Hermosa Hillside Villa • 5BR • Infinity Pool • Sleeps 14 • Villa Encantada Reviews ## Reviews 9.4 ### 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 8 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 1 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.6/10 Cleanliness ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Josh G. 14 Feb 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### No thanks It was great. Edgar was amazing. ##### Josh G. Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nathan K. 14 Feb 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Villa Encantada What an amazing place with an outstanding view that will leave you breathless! Huge space for plenty of couples.... Drive up is bumpy and steep but worth it once your there! Stocked well with typical needs and any issues were promptly addressed. ##### Nathan K. Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rishi G. 19 Apr 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing view beautiful views from a 2000+ sq ft outdoor living space...great place to have a large gathering, grill, play music, play ping pong or just relax. House came equipped with every possible amenity and on site crew was available for any needs. would definitely go back! ##### Rishi G. Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Neil B. 16 Feb 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Home Home was great! Is on top of a mountain with great views but very steep road getting up. Had temporary issue with water but was immediately fixed by the team on a Sunday night. Was very impressed with their responsiveness! Great place for a big group. Can’t beat the views and outdoor space! ##### Neil B. Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### mark l. 1 Jan 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A Never Ending View from the Top of the Hill Beautiful home, perfect for our family of 8, 7 adults, 1 child. 5 bedrooms worked great for all. Common spaces were spacious. Pool table was quality, ping pong table warped. Some wear and tear to furnishings, as is to be expected in the tropics and from a rental house. Endless seating options, inside and out. Pool was the best ever. Unique shape and design. Not heated, but certainly the perfect temperature. The suggestion that a AWD vehicle is recommended should be taken to heart. We live on a steep hill, but this one was even steeper! I suppose a front wheel drive car could make it up there, but a SUV certainly was nice to have. Kitchen had many cooking and serveware options. A/C in the bedrooms was great. All in all, one of the best homes we have rented for our family of 8. ##### mark l. Stayed 12 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### David M. 24 Feb 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Playa Hermosa Home Property manager met us at office and we followed him to home for check-in. Very easy process. The house is high up a hill and driveway is steep but the view is breathtaking! We had a four-wheel drive rental car which was helpful driving in this area. The home was just amazing with beautiful regional artwork on every wall. The pictures of the home hardly do it justice. Every bedroom had en suite bathroom and balcony or poolside porch. The grandchildren loved the large infinity edge pool, ping-pong table, and game room with pool table and game table. The view from the pool side of home was breathtaking with the most beautiful sunsets you can imagine. We had a chef come to home and prepare two meals which we ate outside in covered protected dining area near pool. No bugs, cool breeze, and beautiful sunsets. Made for a perfect vacation. This is an incredible vacation home with attention taken for every detail. Highly recommend. ##### David M. Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024 ### 4/10 Poor #### Kellie B. 14 Mar 2025 Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy Disliked: Communication #### Host Unresponsive and Refusing to Compensate for Issue they caused! First off, the house is lovely. It's up on a hill with a gorgeous view. The house manager was wonderful and available to help whenever needed during our stay. Why my concern starts is when we completely ran out of water. They knew our water tanks were low and they were going to send someone out, though they never arrived. Three days later (day before departure) we ran out of water. They arranged for a truck to come out which arrives around 8PM. The truck filled the tanks and backed down the driveway. Unbeknownst to us, the truck faced mechanical issues and the drivers left the truck completely blocking the driveway. We did not know this was the case until we left for the airport at 5am. There was no way for us to get around because of rock walls and nine of us missed our flight. We faced over 1300 in airfare change fees and additional car rental charges, along with having to miss an additional day of work. The GM of Zindis has been completely unresponsive to my attempts to reach out as well as VRBO. This is incredibly disappointing because this was a trip we'd been looking forward to for a year and this all just left a bad taste at the end of it. ##### Kellie B. Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kate K. 22 Aug 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### The Hangout with a stellar view This house was our favorite holiday spot. The views are breathtaking. The patio has everything you need: pool, views, large space for grilling or mixing up a drink and ping pong. Our kids always had something to do: party vice with pool table, a poker table and the whole house is connected to Sonos sound system. We brought in Fogo chef and had amazing meals without the stress. It was a bit hard to find the first time as there is no sign or number from the road, so pin your location in Waze. House had a well equipped kitchen and comfortable beds but due to pandemic there is not the traditional pay it forward with condiments and kitchen basics like sugar and flour. There wasn’t even a small welcome with coffee for the morning. The caretaker was very responsive and a front door with pin code vs keys (and alarm system) made us feel safe at all times. House was great for our family of 6 ( kids from 10-20) but it could also be a great friend weekend. All 4 rooms had in suite bathrooms( upstairs master was like warm water at best) plenty of space to spread out and if you snuck away 2 desks for working space. Thank you for sharing your home. ##### Kate K. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mary S. 10 Aug 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Villa Encantada perfecto! House incredibly beautiful and tastefully decorated. Pool and view amazing. Definitely need a rental car to get around. The house is high on a hill top. Had a gray fox, coati and howler monkeys in the yard and surrounding area. Edgar, manager, was superb in recommending places, restaurants and things to do. You won’t be disappointed! ##### Mary S. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022