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Stunning Contemporary Private Home Overlooking Playa Hermosa

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Outdoor dining
Flat-screen TV
An infinity pool
An infinity pool
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 82900 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Pool
    Pool
  • Bar
    Bar
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Gym
    Gym
  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • Parking available
    Parking available

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Stunning Contemporary Private Home Overlooking Playa Hermosa

Picture yourself lounging in a beautiful infinity edge pool, cocktail in hand, overlooking the Pacific Ocean watching magnificent sunsets as you enjoy the “Pura Vida” lifestyle with family and friends. Just minutes from the Blue Flag Beach of Playa Hermosa, where you can enjoy walks along the beach or a lovely meal at one of the beachside restaurants that specialize in the local cuisine. Casa Picapiedra is a stunning contemporary, private home overlooking the Gulf of Papagayo in the private gated community of Hermosa Heights development of Playa Hermosa. This beautifully landscaped hillside community has 24/7 security controlled access with resort pool, basketball court, spa, ATM, restaurant, movie theater, mini-golf and children’s play area. Liberia International Airport is only 20 minutes away on good roads.

The villa has 2 private king suites with beautiful showers, walk-in closets, vaulted ceilings and expansive glass entrances from the poolside patio with panoramic views of the ocean. The two queen bedrooms share a third bathroom. All bedrooms have ceiling fans and quiet, individual air conditioning. Relax in the living, dining and kitchen areas with full ocean views from the open floor plan. The fully equipped kitchen features granite countertops, hardwood cabinets and stainless steel appliances. Solid almond beams support vaulted ceilings constructed of tongue and groove teak. The Great Room’s huge sliding glass door opens to a covered terrace with a large table that seats 8. There is a barbecue grill and a beautiful infinity edge pool with built in whirlpool and swim-up bar overlooking the Gulf of Papagayo. No smoking and no pets. 3 flat screen TVs Wireless internet- WiFi, lock safe for security, laundry room with washer and dryer. Individual room air conditioning with remote controls Beautiful tile throughout the villa. Fully equipped kitchen. Covered carport for two vehicles. Housekeeping available. Private Chef available 10 minute stroll to Playa Hermosa. Contact our in-house Destination Expert to help you make the most of your Costa Rica vacation.

Property manager

Zindis Group

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Infinity pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Onsite parking options include a carport

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Breakfast available for a fee
  • A swim-up bar
  • Chef service

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio
  • Terrace

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washer/dryer

Climate control

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • One pet total (up to 20 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching 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

  • Gated community
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Unit size: 2,900 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 20 lbs per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite 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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Private Ocean View Home Infinity Pool House Playa Hermosa
Private Ocean View Home Infinity Pool Playa Hermosa
Private Ocean View Home Infinity Pool
Private Ocean Infinity Pool H
Private Ocean View Home With Infinity Pool

About the area

Map
Playa Hermosa, Guanacaste

What's nearby

  • Playa Hermosa - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Panamá Beach - 5 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Playa Calzón de Pobre - 14 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Coco Beach - 19 min drive - 10.8 km
  • Ocotal Beach - 24 min drive - 13.2 km

Getting around

  • Daniel Oduber Intl. Airport (LIR) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪El Capricho Mexican Restaurant & Bar - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Makoko - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Guayoyo - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Donde Claudio y Gloria - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪AquaSport - ‬5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Stunning Contemporary Private Home Overlooking Playa Hermosa have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include infinity pools.

Is Stunning Contemporary Private Home Overlooking Playa Hermosa pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 20 lbs per pet.

What time is check-in at Stunning Contemporary Private Home Overlooking Playa Hermosa?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Stunning Contemporary Private Home Overlooking Playa Hermosa?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Stunning Contemporary Private Home Overlooking Playa Hermosa located?

Situated near the beach, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Playa Hermosa and Rocio's Kitchen. Ericka's Fruit Stand and Playa Blanca are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Stunning Contemporary Private Home Overlooking Playa Hermosa Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 54 out of 60 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 60 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 60 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 60 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 60 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sherry L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect
The property was just as listed. The kitchen was well equipped. The rooms were spacious. And, the pool was the perfect place to watch the sunset.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

JEFFREY M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Playa Hermosa
House was beautiful with all the amenities needed for your stay. Check in and communication with management was easy. We watched the sunset from the infinity pool each night followed by fireflies and thunderstorms. Great trip
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Victoria M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Vacation
The view was amazing just as listed. Management was great and responded promptly to any needs. Would definitely recommend to anyone
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marlon A. W.

Liked: Cleanliness
What a great time!
The amazing parts of this experience far outweigh the negatives. We were met by a host to walk us through the property and rules. Every time we had a question, we received a great answer or recommendation. The house was beautiful, and my crew was very comfortable. We wish all the jets in the jacuzzi were working, or that someone would have come to fix it while we were there, but the team overseeing the property more than made up for that slight detail. I would revisit in a heartbeat!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

mark D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Vacation
Good location and the pool was essential as every day was in the mid 90's and the restaurants in the area were very good and close by.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brandon P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great House, Great Time
My Family and I had a great time in Playa Hermosa. The house was amazing. The Zindis crew Bryan and Milena were very helpful in lining up activities for us and helping with the property. If you are staying with a small child they charge extra money for a pack and play, and high chair. We've rented many larger VRBO properties, and these items are typically included, so for a luxury rental like this, i feel those items should be included at no charge. Other than this though, the property and experience were amazing!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our first trip to Costa Rica
This property was AWESOME. We had 4 adults and 3 children (twins 5 and a 2 year old). The management team provided valuable assistance on local beaches and restaurants. The view is even better in person.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Rikki M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Muy Bonita!
We had a group of 3 couples for this trip and loved the location: it's about a 10min walk to Playa Hermosa. I will say that the uphill you'll encounter coming back to this property might not be pleasant for all involved, however. They provided beach towels, snorkeling gear, and all the usual accessories and dishes for the kitchen. The AC's worked really well, and the gated community has a movie theater and mini golf! The view is simply amazing from the patio, can't beat it. There are a few negatives that I hope are addressed. The plumbing is a bit funny, some of the showers ended up with standing water while you're using them, one doesn't get warm at all (one of the master bedrooms near the driveway), the kitchen flooded mildly one morning but there's a drain in the floor so no sweat there..? The pool was a little green when we arrived but continued to get more green and cloudy throughout our visit. Maybe this is a certain style of pool maintenance that doesn't require chemicals, but it was less than desirable to get into once it started getting cloudy. The raccoons aren't anything to joke about; they will attack your trash if you leave it outside. It would've been nice to have one of those trash cages that a lot of other properties have. We ended up pulling the trash cans in the house at night to prevent it. All in all, a wonderful trip!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephen S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Taking care of business
This is a wonderful house that is comforable, efficient, and it has amazing views. We loved using the pool and deck area all day long. We did have a minor problem that came up that needed to be dealt with to help our group. The management company did an amazing job of responding to our need. It is in the beautiful Hermosa Heights community. We were close to beaches, restaurants, and able to take advantage of excursions as well. Worth checking out and you can feel confident they will take care of you. Melena was a great host throughout our stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie K., Great Barrington, MA (US)

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house and view
Very easy arrival and departure process. The viesmw from the house is better than the pictures. Any issues were handled quickly and did not impact the stay. As we dis not rent a car for our group of 8 adults, the Zindis group helped arrange transport service, taxi service, coordinated an in-house chef experience and even did a bank errand for us! Many thanks to Emanuel for his amazing service.
Stayed 9 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lori G., Where do you live?

Liked: Cleanliness
The property was fantastic, especially the pool. Beds were comfortable, the patio was lovely.
Great property. Management group was fantastic in helping us set up tours.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Asif k.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful stay
The home is exactly as seen in the photos..clean, spacious and comfortable. The property manager was very responsive and always available to answer our questions. There is a common pool, water slide’s and mini golf, that the teens really enjoyed. The activities coordinator, Bryan was very helpful and a pleasure to meet.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Judy B.

Liked: Cleanliness
View great. House good. No hot tub and pool was cold even though in sun all afternoon.
Good
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

andrew c.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great View. Everything as advertised.
I loved staying here for 1 week from late December through early January. The view of Playa Hermosa is outstanding. I was a bit surprised that the water temperature of the pool is a bit on the cold side. I own a beach house a few hours to the south and stepping into my pool at 8pm is like a warm bath. This pool was a bit chilly even during the warmest part of the day. After some reading, I think it is the color of the tile. The builder used a brown tile to match the color of the house. I have a dark blue tile in my pool. I've read that tile color can affect pool temperature by as much as 5 degrees Celsius. Darker colors absorb more heat. Anyway I adapted to the pool temperature quickly. The management agency was very professional. We arrived an hour early and they allowed us to check in since the unit was ready. The local wildlife is notable. Parakeets and humming birds are common sights. We had a humming bird that seemed to make an afternoon visit at the same time every day. One night a racoon walked along the edge of the pool as I was enjoying a scotch. Be aware of the racoons. The trash can has latches to lock the lid on. I did not properly use the latches the first night we had trash and had to clean up the next morning. Even after putting on the latches, the racoons would still try to get in at night. Lovely creatures. I think they enjoyed my cooking. Near the end of our stay we took a morning sailing excursion with Sea Bird Sailing. I can recommend them for a nice time. I might try the afternoon tour the next time for the sunset. It was a wonderful stay and I would definitely rent again. Thank you Zindi for making our holiday memorable.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Greg S., Houston, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Thanksgiving stay
Stayed for a week over Thanksgiving with my wife and 12 year old son. We had a great stay and the property was exactly as described. Management office is at the base of the private road and was quick to respond to any questions. They were able to set up in room massages for us and were easy to work with. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

piper l.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic get away
We loved the house and location. We walked to the coffee shop down the hill every morning. The location and house was awesome ! Having our own pool was awesome. Proximity to Coco is 10 min and was so nice. The people of Costa Rica are awesome. Can’t wait to return.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dave D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Place
Perfectly located and easy access Great home and great views
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great House
Great house!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Steven S., Columbus, OH, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect house in perfect location
This was our first trip to Costa Rica, and we could not have picked a better property in a better town. The pictures of the property from the listing are absolutely accurate but they still don’t do justice to the view. What caught us by surprise was how much we loved Playa Hermosa. It is the perfect sized town. In a week, we tried 4 restaurants in town and fell in love with 3 (AquaSport, Roberto’s and Foodnication). All were recommended by the great Zindis staff (especially Paula). Paula also helped us set up a couple of tours and massages. We did have a couple of very minor mechanical and process issues, but the staff worked quickly to help us resolve them. The response was quick and on point every time.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kate R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful property with an amazing view!
My family of five greatly enjoyed the property and our time in Costa Rica! Property was clean and well equipped. The extra towels for the pool/beach were greatly appreciated. You can’t beat the view, the wonderful coffee shop at the bottom of the hill, the close proximity to Liberia and beaches, and the amazing locals. Check in was smooth and Zindis group was available to assist with any requests if needed. Only recommendation I’d have would be the addition of a couple blankets for use. Also, make certain you properly secure the trash...the raccoons are sneaky and will visit nightly! Would not hesitate renting here again!
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lori K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Heaven in Hermosa Heights
Costa Rica has been on our bucket list for a while. I was so impressed with this particular property when I saw it online and was anxious to see if it was a true reflection of the photos. It most certainly is. The house is lovely, very well equipped and so comfortable for our family of 5. The pool/outdoor space is beautiful and so private and the view is amazing. The Zindis group went out of their way to meet our every need. We felt like celebrities! Thankful for a wonderful vacation and the perfect accommodations.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robert M., Lake Worth

Liked: Cleanliness
An Amazing Getaway
Property is about 5 minutes to the beach. It was clean, spacious, comfortable with A+ view. Neighbors were very friendly one came over and joined us on one evening. Walking to the top of the development provided quite the workout with even more amazing views.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jim P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful
Everything was awsume.
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

JENN B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful house
The only recommendation would be to rent a small car to drive around in
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gayle M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent
Beautiful house and pool with amazing view of the Pacific! Also, convenient to many beaches and attractions! Would definitely stay there again!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022