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Experience Costa Rica in our beautiful Garden home, 4 Min. from Hermosa Beach

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3 BR, 3 Bath Garden Villa , 4 min. walk to beautiful Hermosa Beach.
Front yard view from driveway.
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Breakfast set for indoor or outdoor  use.
Breakfast on balcony..

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6204.4 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Playa Hermosa, Guanacaste Province
  • Playa Hermosa
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Playa Calzón de Pobre
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Coco Beach
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Liberia (LIR-Daniel Oduber Intl.)
    ‪29 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Experience Costa Rica in our beautiful Garden home, 4 Min. from Hermosa Beach

3 Bedroom, 3 Bath Single family home situated in "Gardens West"" in the friendly community of Playa Hermosa, Casa de la Paz will meet your needs for getting away while enjoying the coziness and warmth of a beautiful and peaceful home environment. It hosts a beautiful garden setting with gorgeous views of native plants, trees, and flowers, including red hibiscus and croton hedges, along with a well maintained community pool.

The home is open concept with beautiful wooden vaulted ceilings. Bedrooms have ample storage and closet space. Two bathrooms are en-suite, and the third opens to the second downstairs bedroom and hallway. Both downstairs bathrooms have single vanities and large walk-in showers. Each downstairs bedroom has a 19 inch wall-mounted tv with cable. The beautiful, spacious master suite is separated by the family area and is located upstairs. It has double built-in closets and dressers for a long stay, if needed. . It is also furnished with a 32 inch flat screen TV with cable and has a small office nook with wi-fi connections if you need to conduct business. The master bath has double vanities and an extra large walk-in shower. A balcony off the master suite gives you the perfect romantic place to enjoy lush tropical views or later, stargazing with a glass of wine or cocktail in the evening.

The family room hosts a large 49 inch SMART TV with cable and a comfortable seating area. The dining table seats 4, however there are 2 comfortable folding bamboo chairs that may be used to accommodate 6 for meals, as well as a bar that seats 4. A washer and dryer are provided for your convenience in the downstairs garage. The garage is available for laundry use only.

If you enjoy cooking at home, you will love the kitchen accommodations. It is spacious and includes a long, wide bar with four bar stools so your guests or family can be right there with you during meal preparation. It has ample storage space with custom cabinetry and is complete with top-grade stainless steel cookware, small appliances and ample glassware, dishes and utensils. Enjoy morning coffee on the downstairs balcony which is completely covered and if you like, prepare a nice BBQ on the large outdoor Brinkman Grill. A 2 minute walk up the street you will find delicious wood-fired, mouth watering pizza and other Italian specialties at Bocelli's. We have many restaurant suggestions we will provide upon your arrival. Also, we are a 10-minute drive from Playas del Coco if you are seeking nightlife or shopping.

Experience some of the most stunning and colorful sunsets ever. Wake to the calling of Howler Monkeys and the crowing of roosters from nearby Tico homes. Take an early morning stroll on beautiful Playa Hermosa Beach, just a 4 minute walk away. Enjoy breakfast after your stroll with amazing locally produced Costa Rican coffee. Playa Hermosa is a very sought-after destination in Costa Rica and our location is perfect in a private gated community with 24 hour security onsite. Come enjoy a true get-a-way in our home in gorgeous Costa Rica! Pura Vida!

Property manager

Jan Sewell
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 13–17
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Events

No events allowed
For reserved guests of house only.
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Pets

No pets allowed
HOA does NOT allow pets for renters.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking in home or on grounds.
Please use coasters provided for all wood furniture.
Shake out sand from beach towels (provided) before washing.
Please keep sandy items including shoes and towels outdoors. There is an outdoor shower for use after returning from the beach.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: For reserved guests of house only.
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Playa Hermosa

Located in Sardinal, this holiday home is in the city centre and near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Coco Beach and Playa Hermosa. Rocio's Kitchen and Ericka's Fruit Stand are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Playa Hermosa, Guanacaste Province

What's nearby

  • Playa Hermosa - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Playa Penca - 12 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Playa Calzón de Pobre - 14 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Coco Beach - 19 min drive - 10.1 km
  • Ocotal Beach - 24 min drive - 12.5 km

Getting around

  • Liberia (LIR-Daniel Oduber Intl.) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪El Capricho Mexican Restaurant & Bar - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Guayoyo - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Donde Claudio y Gloria - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪AquaSport - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪L'Buffet - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Experience Costa Rica in our beautiful Garden home, 4 Min. from Hermosa Beach have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Experience Costa Rica in our beautiful Garden home, 4 Min. from Hermosa Beach?

As of 23 Apr 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Experience Costa Rica in our beautiful Garden home, 4 Min. from Hermosa Beach on 1 May 2025 start from AU$488.06, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Experience Costa Rica in our beautiful Garden home, 4 Min. from Hermosa Beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Experience Costa Rica in our beautiful Garden home, 4 Min. from Hermosa Beach?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Experience Costa Rica in our beautiful Garden home, 4 Min. from Hermosa Beach?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Experience Costa Rica in our beautiful Garden home, 4 Min. from Hermosa Beach located?

Located in the heart of Sardinal, this holiday home is 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Playa Hermosa and 2.6 mi (4.3 km) from Coco Beach. Rocio's Kitchen and Playa Pedregosa are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sara G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful stay in Playa Hermosa!

My family had a wonderful time staying at this beautiful house in Playa Hermosa. Communication with the hosts was flawless, the property was impeccable and it was exactly as it was described. We would return with no hesitation!
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

MaryAnn P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect for what we needed

Great location and perfect home for our group.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Grant E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful stay in Playa Hermosa

Beautiful home, well located within easy reach of all that Playa Hermosa and surrounding area has to offer. Three roomy bedrooms, each with its own bathroom accommodated our group of four with significant room to spare. Well appointed kitchen and quiet community pool added to the enjoyment. Quiet, gated, community, and easy check-in process too.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful home near the Playa Hermosa beach

Jan and the property manager were very helpful with local info and tips. The house was clean, bright, and well stocked for all our needs. We loved the surrounding trees and foliage, We were within a short walk to the beach and restaurants. Playa Hermosa is a quieter town with a beautiful beach and is within easy reach of the Liberia airport.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Location and Hosts

My husband and I enjoyed our stay in Playa Hermosa . This house in The Gardens , West Gate , was well located . You can walk to the beach , restaurants and the grocery/pharmacy. Our check in with Cinthya went smoothly and we had communication with the owner , Jan as well . Everyone was very helpful . Thank you !
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

saul k.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Will return

Attractive, comfortable, close to a large pool shared by only 3 or 4 homes and convenient to the beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Trenton H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Beach Trip to Hermosa

We had a very nice trip. The house was spacious and comfortable with beautiful green views. My kids loved that it was a close 5 to 10 minute walk to the beach rather than driving to add to the adventure. The shared pool was very big and refreshing. I would definitely come back again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robina K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely stay

Our family of 6 had a lovely time in Jan and Wes' home. The home is spacious, comfortable, and well appointed; we especially appreciated the robust amount of cookware and kitchenware. That both beach towels and bath towels were provided, along with boogey boards, coolers, etc was also a very nice touch. We were unfortunately there during a time of tropical storms and having the pool there to pop out for a swim in between rain was lovely. The house is walking distance to the beach and within driving distance of lots of lovely beaches (our favorite was Playa Pence). Shops are a quick drive away. Overall, we recommend this home highly.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

kirk k.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Charming home away from home

I enjoyed my stay at this charming & homey VRBO that was close to everything you could need. It was walkable to everything and yet a nice, quiet, safe retreat where one can enjoy some solitude as well. I would stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Abby B., Denver, Colorado

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely stay in Playa Hermosa

We had a fantastic stay at your beautiful three bedroom home. Everyone was delightful and kind. We found everything easily and the chairs and boogie boards were a beautiful bonus
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Adam H., St Albert, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great family vacation rental

Overall great spot for a family vacation in Playa Hermosa. Seperate bedrooms and bathrooms made everyone happy. Easy check in process. Great to soak in the communal pool and watch the monkeys or short walk down to the beach. Good local restrants within easy walking distance.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Terry R., Ninilchik, Alaska

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Just What We Wanted

The house was perfect for our needs and great communication with the property owner and manager. We would stay at the house again if and when we return to Playa Hermosa.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Renea S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellenta

Beautiful quiet property. From the moment we booked, the communication was excellent. The house is perfectly located to the beach and restaurants. Love the gated community with all the pretty flowers and pool. The house has everything you want and need. Beautifully decorated. Cynthia the property manager is super nice and helpful. Highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

richard c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Terrific stay!

Everything about the home, the neighborhood, and the town is accurate – – very comfortable, Lots of room, just totally delightful! The beach is so close, set an a beautiful hay. Restaurants, with very fresh food served by attentive waitstaff, are terrific.The grounds of the housing complex are filled with flowers, and birds flock overhead.
Stayed 15 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anastasia Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay in an excellent location!

We had a wonderful stay in Hermosa beach. This property is a short and easy walk from the beautiful Hermosa beach. The house is super clean and very spacious (our 1-year old learned how to run in the large living room!). We had no issues checking in and checking out. Jan is a great host and provided us with lots of helpful information about the house and the surrounding areas. The community where the house is located is really friendly too. We really had a great time!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Laurie S., San Mateo, CA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Way beyond our expectations!

I almost want to keep this treasure hidden, but I shouldn't deprive others of the experience. The house is gorgeous and spacious inside, beautifully and comfortably furnished! The pictures do not do it justice. The location is low key and central to so much. We stayed ten days and are planning to return already.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

f P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Extremely easy and matches description perfectly.

Very nice property with separation between bedrooms, A/C in all rooms, washer/dryer, clean and convenient community pool, stocked kitchen, spare sheets and towels. There was nothing that we felt was missing or misleading. Very nice, very clean property.
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Highly recommended

I stayed at Jan’s property for a week. My parents joined me for part of the trip. We were all happy with our experience. Some notes: - Cinthya, the property manager, was very responsive to issues that arose, - the downstairs bedrooms are nice and large. Two adults can easily sleep in there, - I recommend bringing a Bluetooth speaker if you want to listen to music while there
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Norm G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Place in Hermosa

We stayed in the property for five weeks. It is a wonderful property. The house is as described. It is spacious and well equipped. The beds were very comfortable. The kitchen had everything we needed. We loved the community the house is in. The residents are friendly and we really enjoyed the community pool in the afternoon. The house is a short walk to an outstanding beach, perfect for walking and swimming. Also there are nice bars and restaurants. The local grocery store is about a ten minute walk. Highly recommend this house and area.
Stayed 35 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dawn Marie Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

We love Playa Hermosa. 5th visit.

So we have stayed in this Gardens West twice before in “The Monkey House” which has been sold and no longer available We enjoyed our stay very much and didn’t even mind that it didn’t have a dishwasher. The house had everything else even games and guidebooks. Don’t understand why no one else uses the pool we enjoyed it every day after beaching and hiking. We will probably return next October and hope to stay there again.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jana C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely stay in Play Hermosa Guanacaste

We had a very nice 5-day stay in this property near Playa Hermosa. It is a short 5-min walk to the beach. Definitely read the notes from the homeowner which tells you to walk through the hotel grounds to get through to the beach. The pool in the complex is really nice, and the grounds are pretty and well-maintained. The house is along a road, but it’s not very busy and it was very quiet. It was convenient to have the gate right by the house for coordinating with taxis and other rides. The layout of the house was really nice for our family. There were two bedrooms on one side of the house, each with their own bath, the large family room and kitchen in the middle, and the master on the other side of the house. Playa Hermosa is really beautiful, the waves are calm. The water was really warm in August. We enjoyed the boogie boards from the house, and a couple of chairs for the beach. It was fun to play on the beach during the day and then try some of the local restaurants at night. It was also a great base for exploring Coco and Ocotal to the south. Coco is a bigger town has more stores and restaurants, and Ocotal is really beautiful. You can ride horses and also enjoy a nice afternoon on the beach and nice restaurant nearby..
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aria F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect place, walkable to Beach

Jan's place in Playa Hermosa was just as expected. In fact, I think the pool is nicer than the pics do justice. It's a perfect space for families with 2-3 kids or 3 couples. The view from the master bedroom is incredible! Cynthia, the property manager, was super responsive and helpful. We did have a problem where the pool had to be drained and fixed. It was unusable for the second half of our stay, which was quite frustrating, but Jan was super sympathetic and even bought us dinner our last night as a thank you. Playa Hermosa is just a quick 5-10 minute walk down the road. The beach is beautiful (especially at sunset) but because it has grey sand, I'd definitely recommend taking a short drive and going to Playa Penca or Buena - nearby beaches that are white sand and definitely nicer than Playa Hermosa - if you can. Would definitely recommend this house.
Stayed 19 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Linda D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Un site exceptionnel

Je recommande ce site à tous, tout était parfait
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

THERESA B., Port Townsend

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely place to call home for our three week stay.

This is an exceptionally clean, well-appointed house to set up housekeeping in a pleasant, safe, sleepy beach town community while exploring Guanacaste province. My husband and I rented a car for our 3 week stay , but there are local shuttle services between the Liberia airport and Playa Hermosa as well. This VRBO is in a small gated community --a 5 minute walk to Playa Hermosa beach. We divided our time between enjoying local activities: birdwatching, early morning beach walks, swimming in the warm ocean waters and snorkeling. Other beach activities available included: jet-skiing, kayaking, sunset boat tours and fishing tours. While there were several beachfront open-aired restaurants, we enjoyed buying all the wonderful fish, vegetables and fruit and cooking at the VRBO, which has everything one needs to make gourmet meals (including blender for smoothies, electric lime juicer for ceviche as well as a food processor. The VRBO has good air conditioning as well as many well-positioned ceiling fans. We also did day and overnight trips to Santa Rosa, Vieja de Rincon, Palo Verde and Carrara National Parks. Covid mask compliance was universal—from restaurant and grocery store employees to gas station attendants, hotel employees and even roadside venders. Cinthya , the property manager, responded within a few minutes to any questions we had. And the owner, Jan, was also wonderful to communicate with. An added area perk was that the Liberia airport was a very friendly, easy to navigate airport -a welcome change from the busy San Jose airport! Thank you, Jan for sharing your wonderful home with us.
Stayed 27 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paul Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location to experience Hermosa

Brought my wife and kids here for a couple days. They house was perfect for us and great location as base for exploring the area. Cinthya was very helpful and responsive. We did have an issue with one ac unit, and allowing that it was over Christmas with understandable delays, she closely tracked the repair and kept us very informed. Also have to put in a plug for Roberto’s, think we had two meals amd cocktails here. Food/drink and service all impeccable.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

About the host

Hosted by Jan Sewell

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We are Wesley and Jan Sewell. I am a retired school teacher and Wes recently retired from managing an Industrial Sales Company in Houston, Texas. We have fallen in love with Costa Rica and the relaxed Tico lifestyle. We have chosen to host a vacation rental because, like many of you, we cannot bear to be away from our adult children and grandchildren for too long. This is the perfect solution for us to still feel "at home" when we are in Costa Rica.

Why they chose this property

We chose Playa Hermosa for its friendly, low-key atmosphere. We have been coming to Costa Rica for six years and every year we are not ready to leave. We decided to look for a home so we could have an extended stay. We have traveled much of the country and for us, Playa Hermosa has the most to offer. We are four minutes walking distance from a "blue flag" beach, 25 minutes from Liberia Airport and have close proximity to everything we need including a cinema, grocery stores, nightlife in nearby Playas del Coco, beautiful scenic drives and eco-tourism in many national parks. Deep sea fishing is one of our favorite activities and we have found our perfect fisherman we will recommend. Playa Hermosa is a good home base to explore Costa Rica and relish in the abundance of its natural beauty and friendly people.

What makes this property unique

Casa de la Paz, a name we have chosen for our home, is the perfect home for us. We only looked at three homes and when we walked in we felt it had everything we wanted. The open concept layout of the home is very comfortable, definitely a great place to enjoy guests. I love to cook and fell in love with the kitchen which is furnished with the best stainless steel cookware and nice appliances. We love the proximity to the beautiful "blue flag" Hermosa Beach where we can take morning strolls and enjoy evening cocktails while watching gorgeous sunsets from one of several beachfront restaurants. The beach is not crowded, and everyone we meet is friendly. After a day at the beach there is a large community pool to lounge in or to swim laps. The Gardens HOA provides a safe, gated community with 24-hour security. Everything we need is either here or close by.

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