Stunning Contemporary Private Home Overlooking Playa Hermosa

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4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8269.4 sq m

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Playa Hermosa, Guanacaste

Playa Hermosa
‪4 min walk‬
Playa Calzón de Pobre
‪14 min drive‬
Coco Beach
‪19 min drive‬
Liberia (LIR-Daniel Oduber Intl.)
‪28 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

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Deck or patio

Kitchen

Balcony

Separate dining area

Garden

Dining area

About this property

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

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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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 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

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

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A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Playa Hermosa

Located in Sardinal, this holiday home is in a rural area and near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Playa Hermosa and Coco Beach. 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.

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

Liberia (LIR-Daniel Oduber Intl.) - 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?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

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?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Stunning Contemporary Private Home Overlooking Playa Hermosa located?

Situated by the ocean, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Playa Hermosa and Rocio's Kitchen. Ericka's Fruit Stand and Playa Blanca are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Martha K.

2 Feb 2025

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

Perfect House For Our Getaway

Six college roommates, all 65, enjoyed three nights here. Everything we needed was included. Kitchen was very well stocked including blender, hand mixer, drip coffee maker and filters. Plenty of bath and beach towels. Pool and outdoor area are amazing and the views are spectacular. Able to walk to a mini-market and the beach.

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

JEFFREY M.

13 Aug 2024

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

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.

5 Aug 2024

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

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

Sherry L.

26 Aug 2024

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

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

mark D.

6 Mar 2024

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

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

6/10 Okay

keith s.

23 Feb 2025

Liked: Check-in, communication

Disliked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

It does have a BEAUTIFUL view!

The photos of this house online are incredible. After reading the glowing reviews, I was anticipating a well kept property. We found that the Zindis group was very responsive and that was a plus, but the upkeep of this property leaves something to be desired. The towels and bedding were a disappointment. They were ragged and needed to be replaced. Many of the appliances did not work well. The washer and dryer left clothes full of lint. The ice maker didn't work, the coffee pot lid was broken and the air conditioner in the bedroom had 2 issues with leaking water. The dishwasher worked but is dated and difficult. As a whole, the floors need upkeep and the woodwork could use it too. The laundry area is dirty and dingy, not like the pictures on the site! It is a shame that the property is not maintained better. I was surprised that others rated this so high. The people we encountered were wonderful....but I will look elsewhere for my next stay.

Stayed 13 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lori G., Where do you live?

2 Apr 2023

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

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

Courtney W.

31 Dec 2020

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

Great house, close to Playa Hermosa and Playas del Coco. Lots of food choices within short drive.

Milena was great, pointed us to the good restaurants and Monkey Trail (shortcut) to Tamarindo. House had everything we needed, would definitely come back!

Stayed 11 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Chasta B., Edmond, OK

5 Aug 2020

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

Views are Amazing

Amazing views, clean house, great location. Highly recommend!

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

19 Nov 2023

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Marlon A. W.

9 June 2024

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

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

Brian H.

15 Mar 2020

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

A Week In Paradise

This property is one of our favorites. We have stayed here two years in a row. The view is spectacular and the community is quiet and relaxing. While it is always good to get back home, I never want to leave this place.

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Asif k.

22 Mar 2023

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

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

10/10 Excellent

hap f., Gold Beach, United States

19 Apr 2021

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

Beautiful view

Overall this was a fantastic property that was ideally located to beaches and restaurants. The property itself has a few flaws but was clean and had all the proper utensils and cooking equipment needed for a weeks stay. Property manager was very friendly and accommodating.

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Greg S.

6 Dec 2022

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

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

8/10 Good

Judy B.

9 Jan 2023

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

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

Doug W.

2 June 2021

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

Fun with easy access.

We've been to Costa Rica many times. This was the first time to fly into Liberia. What a nice experience with only 25 minutes to the property from the airport. The house with the great view of Playa Hermosa was everything we hoped for. Beautiful pool. Only a few minutes to great dining and quaint local beach. Pura Vida!

Stayed 5 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Brandon P.

1 Jan 2024

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

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

Stephanie K.

30 May 2023

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

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

Stephen S.

29 June 2023

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

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

Mark H.

14 Jan 2020

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

Perfect week!

This is a beautiful property and the views, layout, pool etc. are all as advertised. Excellent location close to beach, restaurants and grocery. A car is recommended to visit the larger super mercado and shopping over in playa coco, but the beach scene is much less crowded in playa hermosa. This property is managed by Zindis Group who are excellent. Their main office is at the bottom of the hill, and they have a Tico Tours concierge on-site who is also outstanding. Overall this is a first-class operation that can assist with airport transport, tours, rental car, and can even stock house with groceries in advance of your arrival. We are already planning our return visit!

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Lori K.

14 June 2022

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

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

Kate R.

11 July 2022

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

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

James K.

18 Aug 2021

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

Resort style amenities at a fraction of the cost.

Property was located close to the airport and was easy to drive to several nearby beaches and other attractions. The area seemed to be very safe, but it was comforting to know that this was a gated community protected by 24x7 security. Stayed in the Casa Picapiedra property, which had amazing views of the ocean and sunset in the evening. The pool was excellent for cooling down and relaxing when not out touring or at the beach. There was a grocery store located very near the property and plenty of good restaurants close by. Tico Tours Guanacaste had an office right inside the property management office which made it very convenient to book tours. Ian of Tico Tours recommended some excellent tours and helped make all the arrangements. Overall this was a wonderful vacation made even better by staying in this property managed by the Zindis Group.

Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

KAREN B.

2 Mar 2019

Beautiful house; 20 minute walk to Playa Hermosa beaches

This was a beautiful house in a nice, quiet neighborhood. It is about a 20 minute walk to the beach--5 minute drive. My group of 7 enjoyed the nice patio and pool. We used the barbeque twice and fully utilized the kitchen. My only "issues" were the lights in the living room also light up both of the master bedrooms because of the open house design. I had to tell my fellow travelers to turn off lights so I could go to sleep. The kitchen had plenty of pots and pans, but no spices at all. We had to buy salt, pepper and other things we needed. I felt totally safe in the neighborhood, especially with the security personnel at the gate. There is a neighborhood cat that wanted to come in the house and raccoons greeted us when we returned one evening, so be sure and put all your food inside. All in all, it was a very comfortable house for a group of 8 people.

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2019

About the host

Hosted by Zindis Group

ZINDIS Group is the leading Vacation Rental and Property Management company in Guanacaste with more than 20 years of experience in the luxury market. Our mission is keep guests happy by making their visit enjoyable, memorable and stress free.
Our homes are carefully selected and are amoung the very best in the Guanacaste area and premium well apointed homes. Our hightly trained and experience reservation, concierge and house management team are ready to assist you.

Why they chose this property

Picapiedra is located in the the community of Hermosa Heights, Playa Hermosa, Guanacaste There is an onsite restaurant, miniature golf and a movie theater.

Located only 20 minutes from Liberia International Airport, this property is well situated for those seeking adventure while appreciating the pleasure and convenience of luxury accommodations. Minutes off our beach is arguably the best deep-sea fishing in the world, Witch's Rock's renowned waves are 25 min away by boat, Experience the local fishing village of Playas del Coco with local handicrafts and a multitude of bars and restaurants. Liberia (30 min.) Brilliant hiking, hot springs,mud holes, waterfalls, remote beaches and more .We are an hour’s drive from Santa Rosa National Park and Rincon De La Vieja National Park. Tropical scenery and gorgeous views abound in Costa Rica. A drive east takes you to Monteverde's Cloud Forests and Vulcan de Arenal in just in 2.5 hrs.

What makes this property unique

In just minutes you are on one of Costa Rica's most beautiful 'Blue Flag' beaches. Every conceivable water activity is at your doorstep.

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English, Spanish

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