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Reviews of Amazing Luxurious Pool House With Big Views and Privacy Best Beach Playa Hermosa

Amazing Luxurious Pool House With Big Views and Privacy Best Beach Playa Hermosa
Hermosa de Cobano, Puntarenas Province

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 47 out of 55 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 55 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 55 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 55 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 55 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Liz C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay!
Enjoyed the peace and quiet and beautiful surroundings. House is very comfortable. Can’t wait to come back for our 3rd stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sonia A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic place!
The house is far away from Santa Teresa but it made this perfect to rest, espectacular view, nice and veryclean house, nice beds, the water pool magnific beside Janet, the houstess is the best, very kind, smart and hardworker, keep the house very very clean. Thanks
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leslie W., CHAGRIN FALLS

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful! Pura Vida
One Hermosa was a beautiful casa! Great place with fantastic views and sunsets. Great amenities, everything we needed. Soraya was very helpful to us for finding the casa and responsive for any questions we had. Janet, the caretaker, did an excellent job. The road to the casa was quite challenging and would have been hard to find if not for the help of Soraya and staff leading us up the hill. Absolutely need a 4 wheel drive to get to Casa and around Santa Theresa. One suggestion would be more umbrellas or shade from the afternoon sun on the deck.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul K., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness
An oasis overlooking the Pacific
Wonderful stay for two couples. Wonderful property custodian Janet, friendly and prompt with question we asked. The view is breath-taking over the descending slope to the Pacific. Clean, and well set up property - loved the BBQ, kitchen setup, outdoor space, hammock, and pool
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

6/10 Okay

Peter A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Not what we expected!
The actual property is beautiful but the location was not as we expected. The driveway and the roads leading up to the house resembled a Lunar surface. We could not have found the house without being guided there by the property manager. The housekeeper was excellent. Not sure I would stay there again.
Stayed 13 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

larry b., mt ida ar

Liked: Cleanliness
Oceanvide
The support for this place is amazing every little problem was handled immediately! Janet is amazing ! Only thing I wish is there had been at least one cup of coffee got in Late & didn’t go to store until next day ! Thanks for a wonderful stay
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Terri S., Brooklyn

Liked: Cleanliness
Great spot for a retreat into nature.
We spent a few nights there while our main house had an overflow. It is a beautiful spot great sunsets, beautiful pool, and pretty much everything. You would need to have a lovely vacation. Would highly recommend it a little far from the beach but you’re in the heart of the jungle.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Aaron G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful, comfortable house, but very remote
The house is a great place for two couples, with everything you need (ex. No TV). Outdoor spaces offer amazing views, and a great pool. Easy communication with house manager, and daily cleaning from a family nearby. The only drawback is the house location. It’s not really possible to walk to the beach - over 3km on dirt, potholed roads. A 4x4 with high clearance is an absolute must - if you’ve never been to CR before - the roads are insane. It’s a 30min slow bone rattling drive to town. All good if you’re up for staying at the house, and enjoying the peace up on the mountainside. Not so great if you want to go in and out of town for restaurants or adventures. The neighboring house - other rental - is directly next door, and can be noisy depending on who is staying. Again - the house is great - the location is something you have to be prepared for.
Stayed 13 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Leslie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Although it was difficult to find, once we were there the home fit our needs perfectly. There were three of us so plenty of sleeping space, the kitchen and laundry made the stay pleasant and convenient. the home is in a gated community so we felt safe. The local area is very vibrant with activity and the beach is a short walk away. It is a part area, so if that is not your jam, you may not love it. The area is also a good jumping off point for day trips and the roads this time of year were pretty good unlike other areas.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

david v.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sunset House with spectacular views and sunsets!
This has been our 2nd year renting this lovely home in August. Perfectly cool and breezy evenings. Refreshing pool for a dip after our daily ATV adventures beach hopping and exploring. We simply adore Janet the caretaker and the occasional visit from Tuco. Highly recommend this home if you’re looking for a private hideaway. We’ll be back again.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

andrea O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Pura Vida Experience!
We had the greatest time and wished we could have stayed longer! Janeth and Soraya were both amazing! We rented two ATV's which were perfect for our family of 4 and really enjoyed Hermosa beach for lounging and surfing. It was raining season so internet was not working but for our family that was actually the best thing that could have happened, so we could actually bond in the evening rather than just having the kids and my husband on phones. :) Only recommendations I would give is to provide a starter coffee set and have salt and pepper. We did arrive late, made it to the store but totally forgot coffee and salt and would have loved to wake up that first morning to that GORGEOUS view with a delicious cup of Costa Rican coffee. Janeth brought us salt asap. I work for Marriott so that may just be a hotel girl thing! :) and it was a minor thing. The stay was amazing and we will be back for a longer period of time. It is truly a special home and destination. Thank you so much, Andrea Ochoa
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

marina y.

Liked: Cleanliness
Pura Vida
We loved the jungle house! Thank you for everything
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca C., Brooklyn

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Oasis
One Hermosa Lane was the perfect spot away from the hustle and bustle of Santa Teresa. Everything in the house is new and in great condition. Janet, the grounds person, was very sweet and took great care of the property. She recommended Playa Hermosa and that became our favorite beach. We had one problem with an AC unit and it was fixed immediately! We loved coming back here after a long day of exploring or beaching, to relax by the pool and grill some burgers! We hope to return someday soon.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anastasia B.

Liked: Cleanliness
The best stay in Hermosa Beach
I have been to Santa Teresa twice now and had the opportunity to stay in many different listings around the area but this is by far the only place I'll ever want to stay from now on. Daily cleaning helped us to really relax on our holiday and the views from the property are unbeatable - the pictures don't do it justice. If you have an ATV or car you're only a short 10 min drive to the stunning Hermosa beach where you'll also find some lovely cafes and a supermarket. This property is ideal for BBQ's, relaxing and doing yoga. It might not be in the heart of Santa Teresa but when you stay at Eric's place you'll fall in love with the tranquility of the Hermosa area. Thank you for an incredible and unforgettable stay!
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Yevgeniy D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Pura Vida & true Costa Rica experience!
Amazing property & stunning views. You do really feel back into the wild yet with all comfort, comfortable bed & AC. 4x4 is highly recommended overall, for raining season - MUST! Giving 100500 "stars" for communication, tips, help & understanding. Looking forward to come back!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

david v.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing
I have stayed at several homes in Costa Rica over the last 5 years this is one of the best from the views, to the beaches and far enough away from Santa Teresa and a great ride at night on a quads Janet the house keeper was the best will be back
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Robert B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Best in 20 years
My family has been to this area every year for 20 years. As Santa Teresa is getting more crowded, this was the perfect oasis just up the hill. Amazing property management and cleaning, awesome surf shop, restaurant, and grocery just down the road. The rancho with grille by the pool is awesome. The house was great‐ well designed, open air, and private.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Conor F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing place
Such a beautiful place.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Adam A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Most amazing stay we could possibly ask for.
This is a perfect house with most amazing views and sunsets. The house is very private and located in an amazing neighborhood 15 minutes from all the beaches , restaurants and super market. The staff were on top of everything and the house was equipped with everything a family with 3 kids would need. Soraya is the main contact and she helped us with everything we needed including our rental car , our atv and recommendations of places to go. Janet is the caretaker/cleaner of the house and cleaned up the house on a daily basis and even babysat our kids. There is monkeys that come every morning to eat from the banana plants which our kids loved watching. We really enjoyed every minute of this house and landed up staying for 47 days. Highly recommend this House and staff and thank you for an amazing vacation.
Stayed 32 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

David G., Seattle

Liked: Cleanliness
A sweet elixir of a stay in the Hermosa Hills
An extremely high quality and world-class beauty of a house rental. We have traveled and stayed in many Gites, and vacation rentals in many countries around the world and this one takes the cake for a perfect family getaway in the hills above Playa Hermosa, Nicoya. Thank you, thank you
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

patricia r.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent stay
Soraya was very helpful. She arranged an ATV to be at the home when we arrived and she met us at the house upon our arrival. The home was very clean and looked like the photos. We enjoyed our stay here.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Greg B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous Home with stunning views
We really enjoyed the house and pool. Very tranquil setting and the house is beautiful. Great setup for two couples with everything you need. Only challenge is the access road as the road up to the house is a typical CR adventure. Loved every minute of our stay and hate to leave!

10/10 Excellent

Allison W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful home and view. Far from town
Beautiful home. Beautiful view. Bit of a drive out of Hermosa which we loved and loathed at times.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Erin B., Calgary, Alberta

Liked: Cleanliness
Winter escape
This property was exactly as advertised. The house itself is a modern beauty that is open air when you want it to be to enjoy the surroundings and can be closed up to keep the critters out at night. Jeannette does a fabulous job of keeping everything perfect and impeccably clean. We could not have asked for a more restful and picturesque experience. We spent every morning enjoying the beautiful bird life- especially the pair of bat falcons. A four by four is required for the rough and steep road up to the property but this is needed most places in Costa Rica. Santa Teresa offered great food and a surprisingly diverse grocery selection and it was nice to leave the dusty streets behind in the evening to enjoy the sunset from the expansive deck at the house. We could not have asked for anything more- thank you!
Stayed 11 nights in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Keith H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Unforgettable!!!! Outstanding
This place is so peacefull and private. Scenery cant be explained. The birds monkeys cows just make it over the top. Pool is nice patio and fire pits were s treat. House is well equipped with high quality cooking gear. Only complaint is water supply is tight. We will be back. Thankyou staff!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Francisco S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Extraordinary house with beautiful view
Overall, best home we have rented over the years. Everything was perfect (house is in perfect condition, top-notch cleaning service). Nothing negative to comment on.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jared M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house in a great location.
Great house in a great location.

10/10 Excellent

Boris V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great House!
Amazing home and stay. Make sure to get the address in advance before making the trip since property managers are hard to get a hold of. Also drive an SUV there as the roads can be a bit scary.

10/10 Excellent

Christina R.

wonderful
Perfect place- we enjoyed every bit of it!
Stayed 49 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jackie C.

Great sunsets and beautiful location!
Our family of four, including two teenage boys stayed here for 10 days in February. We loved it! Soraya was great. We missed our flight, missed picking up our rental car. Soraya made a few phone calls and got us a ride into the villa from the ferry, AND had our car delivered the next day! Wow. Jeanette was fabulous and cleaned every day. We only wish we knew more Spanish and are committed to learning for next year. The place is spacious, comfortable, beautiful surroundings, well equipped, clean and neat. We kept our windows and doors open every night enjoying the sounds of the cattle moving, early morning howler monkeys and birds. I ran along the roads from the villa every day. I saw monkeys nearby every single day! It was a bit dusty but not unpleasant. Locals were very friendly, always smiled or waved, everyone was very kind. We never felt unsafe. The food was soooo good, we ended up eating out almost every night. Mostly down to the small restaurants along Santa Teresa. Can’t wait to go back! Miss it already!
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

MICAH C.

Eric’s house was absolutely amazing. The view was perfect!
Eric’s house is fully equipped with everything you could possibly need while on vacation. The pool is perfect and gets the perfect amount of sun and shade at the right times during the day. The views and sunsets are amazing and there are cows lazingnin the hills outside your door when you wake up in the morning! Great location as well. You are super close to Santa Teresa and Hermosa but up in the hills you can be away from it all at the same time.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

efy t.

Perfect stay.
Beautiful, magical home with all of the amenities one could ask for. Very special experience staying here. We would definitely return again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kathy P., Portland

Tranquil and gorgeous!
This rental is a great design suited perfectly for its lot. Beautiful views, tranquil, great location for the beach and close to Santa Teresa’s restaurants and amenities. The housekeeper is fantastic and so friendly. Can’t say enough positives! Looking forward to a return trip!
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Great stay.
Great place.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Angela V., Dallas, TX

Fantastic architecture and wonderful hospitality
We loved our stay at this property in the Santa Teresa area. The view was outstanding. The home is perfectly designed with concrete countertops and floors and simple but high-end, beautiful architecture. But one of the best parts of this rental was our wonderful housekeeper, Janeth. She was incredibly sweet and friendly and cleaned everyday which was unexpected and such a bonus. Thank you, Janeth! You definitely need a 4x4 to get to this property but should rent one anyways while visiting Costa Rica. Eric recommended maps.me app which was incredibly helpful while in CR as it functions offline! Thank you so much, Eric, for the opportunity to stay in your home and your communication. We highly recommend!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Ryan L.

5/5!
Luxury experience with many of the amenities provided (cookware, soap/shampoo, yoga matts, fresh towels, grill, etc). The home and location are absolutely beautiful. Good communication from property managers and the onsite house-keeper was very friendly. You will need a car to access this property since it is in the mountains - something with clearance would be recommended since the roads leading up to the home are dirt. Would stay here again in heartbeat!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Peter J.

Hermosa!
We stayed 8 days at One Hermosa Lane, but we wish it would have been 80. The house is a real gem. You are surrounded by nature. Just sit there and wait until tons of birds, monkeys, lizards, frogs and butterflies show up to say hi. The house is spotless and the true star is Janet, the caretaker. She was friendly, extremely helpful and our two boys fell in love with her straight away. Overall a solid 10 out of 10.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar 2020
Thank you so much for your kind review. We are so glad you had an amazing vacation! You were great guests and are welcome back anytime. Thanks again

10/10 Excellent

Mike S.

Great vacation house!
The house was fantastic. Perfect size for our family of 5. Beautiful indoor/outdoor living space, great pool, fantastic sunsets. Very private location, although there was an unoccupied rental right next door. Janeth, the housekeeper, was great. Soraya, the house manager, was incredibly helpful and responsive. Easy drive down the hill to Hermosa beach and restaurants. A little longer ride to Santa Teresa...about 10-12 minutes to the north end of town of Santa Teresa. We would go back!
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2018

8/10 Good

Susan D.

Amazing house and pool!
We loved this house. Would like to build it for ourselves! This area of Costa Rica is the dry tropical forest and it was very dry when we were there. Most of the roads we drove were not paved. Lots of dips and dust, but part of the adventure. Suggest flying into Tambor instead of driving from Liberia or San Jose. There's also another property right next to this house. It was occupied our last few days. They didn't bother us but we could definatly hear them. We felt very taken care of and had a great time.
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Kelly M.

Heaven on Earth
This place was really spectacular! SO clean with gorgeous views. The house was so comfortable that we never wanted to leave. The housekeeper (who lives nearby) was wonderful and made sure we had everything that we needed. Because the house is situated on top of a hill, it has beautiful scenery and a breathtaking view of the sunset every night. It was perfect in every way for our family. Hopefully we can use it again in the future. We explored Santa Teresa some days - and took the east road to Montezuma on other days. Both pretty close. Highly recommend this house.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar 2020
Thank you for your wonderful review. We are so glad your family enjoyed the house and your vacation. You are welcome anytime!

10/10 Excellent

Luis V.

Amazing place
Breath taking views, great place to be. Can’t wait to go back. Jeanette and Soraya superb..
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Jul 2020
Thank you very much! We are so glad you had a great vacation. You are welcome back anytime.

8/10 Good

juan c.

Great house great view
Great house, the acces is a little bit difficult and roads are in bad condition. If it rains its even more difficult. Eric was vert kind, eventhough some minor problems we had. Soraya and janeth were greats hosts. I would definetly go back to the house
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2018

8/10 Good

Jason R.

Beautiful
Awsomen view, caretaker was great
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Arturo G.

Exc
Is necessary a 4x4 vehicle to take the shortcut for getting to the beach.

10/10 Excellent

Sho S., Sydney

Secluded Luxurious Paradise
When initially looking to book this house I was skeptical it was too good to be true but this place is exactly as it seems from the photos. We were 6 adults looking to end our Costa Rican adventure with a few relaxing nights in the Santa Teresa area. Having 6 people we all have different interests and needs and this house and area will accommodate to all. If you want to simply relax and not move the house is ideal with huge lounge space, hammocks, large bedrooms, a fantastic outdoor patio and pool. If you want to go out and explore, Playa Hermosa beach is ideal for swimming and surfing and only a 20min walk down the hill (or a 5 min drive). 4wd is a must to access the property, it's on top of a large steep dirt track but that is part of the fun and the price you pay for privacy. If you get up for the sunset you will see cattle herding through the property and some unique and rare wildlife like the albino (bright yellow) parakeet. The house is fully equipped from kitchen utensils, linen, bathroom necessities, board games etc. Janet, the on-site helper is wonderful, she will help out with cleaning on a daily basis including laundry. The area was a highlight for me in Costa Rica - Santa Teresa has it all from wonderful beach side restaurants, relaxing beach bars and great surf. It's a sleepy relaxing coastal town - ideal for chilling out. Eric the owner was great and responsive. He engages the help of Soraya and Troy as house managers who were also fantastic and very responsive to our needs. I can't wait to be back in Santa Teresa, and if available, this is where I will be staying.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar 2020
Thank you so much for enjoying our house. We are so glad you had a great vacation and we hope to see you again. Great travels. Eric

10/10 Excellent

Lisa H.

Beautiful family vacation spot
Beautiful home in a lovely setting close to the beach, but removed enough for peace and quiet. We saw monkeys and beautiful birds right from the porch while sitting next to the pool drinking coffee. We even had a dinner party one night with an Australian family we met, and the house was perfect for it! Jeanette the caretaker is lovely and wonderful, and my children enjoyed her little dog Mimi. We did not want to leave, and will definitely be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2017

10/10 Excellent

Cindi K.

Fantastic home
Thanks Eric for letting us stay at your home! It is a beautiful home and we loved Santa Teresa. We now understand why you built a house there! Soraya and Julia were were great host and super nice. A nice surprise was Janet the house cleaner! We used the outside bar ever night! I would highly recommend this house to anyone going to Santa Teresa. We had a very adventures time in Costa Rica and would do it again in a heart beat!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2017

10/10 Excellent

Laura C.

Great View, nice house and very private
The house is located in the hills of Hermosa beach (that is like 15 min ride to santa teresa), the road is bad (in ALL the coast line of Nicoya) so better be careful and ride 4x4 car. The house is in a secure place. The view is amazing specially at sunset, everything in the house is clean, great taste with decoration and all the things you need to cook, relax and be comfortable (thanks for the pool towels...) Perfect beds and baths. Good housekeeping and administration!!! We loved the place!!! and my kids loved the nice pool!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2017

10/10 Excellent

Tracy D.

Loved this house!!!
This is a fabulous house with a fantastic view. The house is very private and has highly functional indoor and outdoor spaces. It was extremely clean and comfortable. This was our first trip to Costa Rica and we will most certainly plan a trip to go back just to stay in this house again.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2016

10/10 Excellent

Jeff B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful place
This house is amazing!!! The setup is beautiful! I recommend this house to anyone who want to spend relaxing time in a peaceful location! The house is located on top on the mountain! 5 minutes away from Playa Hermosa If you take the shortcut! In order to do that you need a good car, 4x4 type otherwise the other road takes around 15 minutes! The house is always very clean, the employee on site clean everyday! She can also make laundry!😉
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2020