Beautiful Home with Large Private Pool

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4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 8250.8 sq m

Popular amenities

Dryer
Washer
Parking available
Kitchen
Barbecue grill

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Playa Hermosa, Guanacaste Province

Playa Hermosa
‪14 min walk‬
Panamá Beach
‪6 min drive‬
Coco Beach
‪23 min drive‬
Liberia (LIR-Daniel Oduber Intl.)
‪29 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Garden

Dining area

About this property

This beautiful 4 bedroom SINGLE STORY- FAMILY FRIENDLY home is located in the elegant gated community of Palo Alto, Playa Hermosa, Guanacaste Costa Rica. The Pacific Ocean and surrounding mountains are simply beautiful. If you are looking for a totally Private , Peaceful and serene vacation spot , look no further as Casa Manana is your destination!
The Beach is only a short 3 block walk or drive. If you feel adventurous there is snorkling , jet skiing, fishing, surfing, and many other activities available.
Casa Manana includes 4 large bedrooms, 4 full bathrooms, 6 remote controlled air conditioners, and a large open living room/kitchen area with 15' vaulted ceilings. The island kitchen/ dining area seats 8. The floor to ceiling glass windows offer a beautiful view of the pool and Ocean. You'll want to spend most of your time out on the covered patio and in the private pool with waterfall. The covered Patio is a wonderful space to sit and enjoy your day, with outdoor furniture and gas BBQ grill and the pool at your feet.
Free Wireless high speed internet!!!
PLEASE NOTE: There will be an additional fee per person, per night for groups over 8 guests. Please Confirm the additional charge with owners prior to Booking

Casa Manana is just a few blocks from the Beach and is centrally located to rain forest and canopy tours, beautiful beaches, vocanoes, incredible fishing, shopping, howler monkeys, butterfly farms, bird watching, Eco -tourism and so much more.

Property manager

Scott and Crystal Forrest

Premier Host

Languages

English

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

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

Important information

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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 indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

Property Registration Number HNT001405

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 by the sea. 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. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and hiking.

Playa Hermosa, Guanacaste Province

What's nearby

Playa Hermosa - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
Panamá Beach - 6 min drive - 4.4 km
Playa Calzón de Pobre - 19 min drive - 5.6 km
Coco Beach - 23 min drive - 11.2 km
Ocotal Beach - 28 min drive - 13.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

‪Makoko - ‬7 min drive
‪Guayoyo - ‬9 min drive
‪Restaurante Donde Claudio y Gloria - ‬10 min drive
‪AquaSport - ‬14 min walk
‪L'Buffet - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Beautiful Home with Large Private Pool have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Beautiful Home with Large Private Pool pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful Home with Large Private Pool?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful Home with Large Private Pool?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful Home with Large Private Pool located?

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

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Keeton S.

6 Apr 2025

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

Casa Manana

We had a fabulous stay at Casa Manana! Grethel was there when we arrived to let us in and made us feel right at home. She was quick to respond to questions and was super helpful! Crystal was also very communicative with us while we were there, and was quick to respond to any question or concern! The place was stocked with everything you could possibly need on your stay! We had the best time and will definitely be back!

Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

christine s.

6 Feb 2025

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

AMAZING

This home is beautiful, clean and roomy. Has everything you need for a perfect vacation.

Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janet B.

19 Jan 2025

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

Our favorite stay

We adored casa manana. It was perfectly stocked. Amazing kitchen and outdoor kitchen. Had everything we needed to have the best stay in Costa Rica. We can't wait to come back

Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carmen E.

29 Jan 2025

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

Pura Vida

We absolutely loved this home, close to amneties yet tucked in just perfectly to give you a feel of peace in the hills. The home and outside property were both well equipped, nothing missing whether needing a wine opener to a floatie for the pool. Let’s not forget about the amazing coffee machine with fresh beans, they also included a bag of beans on the house. I would highly recommend this property and look forward to going back.

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

9 Jan 2025

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

Wonderful property in beautiful Hermosa on gated community

Property exceeded our expectations. Everything we needed was there including some beach chairs and Jura coffee maker! Pool was great and outdoor kitchen and bbq was very convenient. Close to beach and amenities. Large rooms and bathrooms for all guests. Lots of colourful birds on property. Monkeys by the beach ! Hermosa is a very nice beach area. We will be back.

Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carin K.

7 Jan 2025

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

Perfect Location!

We loved the house! It was in a great location, very quiet and private. An easy to walk to the beach, just know it is uphill on the way back! The pool was great with the outdoor furniture which made it easy to lounge by the pool while the kids played. The house was clean and spacious. We loved our time at Casa Manana and communicating with Crystal with super easy and she is very informative, able to answer all our questions.

Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

DEAN J.

12 Dec 2024

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

Amazing!!!!!

We absolutely loved our stay at this property. The pictures do not do it justice. The property is much nicer and much bigger than we expected. Everything we could’ve possibly needed was there and more!!! We would highly recommend this property to anyone and would have no hesitation coming back. Thanks you

Stayed 10 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew A.

26 Mar 2024

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

Great property in a great location!

This place is as advertised. Great private space in a gated community with easy access to the beach and local restaurants.

Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Edward B.

15 May 2018

Great property highly recommend!

Perfect place to stay Dirk the owner is very helpful . Loved staying here would do it again and again.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

shannon m., Erie co

9 May 2018

Great home! We had a very nice stay!!

Great home! We had a very nice stay.

Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

laveck l.

27 Dec 2023

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

Casa Magnificent!

we love casa manana! we stayed at this beautiful home for a week in December with our family of 8... everyone of all ages loved this place...15 min walk to the beach...a few restaurants and a small grocery store ...would recommend this home to any one...the management team was there for us anytime we needed something from checkin to checkout...quite safe and secure....cant wait to come back!..thanks so much for our stay.

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M.

3 Jan 2023

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

Lovely

Lovely spacious home, excellent property management and wonderful hosts. Can walk to the beach, fun seaside restaurants, highly recommend.

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ashley G.

30 Jan 2024

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

Amazing Family Trip

We loved our stay in Playa Hermosa. We had 6 adults and 2 kids (5 and 2.5) and the house provided enough space to accommodate us all. We spent most of the day playing in the pool and hot tub. We saw howler monkeys in the back yard and iguanas around the pool. The location was walking distance to the beach. We did have a car for the kids.

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gerry S.

9 Jan 2024

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

Great villa close to Playa Hermosa

We were a group of six family members staying at this spacious villa. It is a 15 minute walk from the beach, about 45 metres vertically so quite manageable. Several good restaurants nearby, and one excellent one - the Hacienda Blu. The kitchen was well supplied for the meals we prepared on site, and the pool was quite welcome in the heat of the day. Bonus points for the pickeball raquettes and court!

Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kendra E.

26 June 2021

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

Perfect house and location

We had the best week at Casa Manana! It’s close to everything and off a quiet, family-friendly beach with beautiful sunsets. The views are gorgeous and the pool/spa are the best way to end the day! I can’t imagine a better property or location for our two families to reunite. Pura vida!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M.

10 Aug 2018

Wonderful stay!

Wonderful staff and house! Very open and roomy for our group. We especially enjoyed having Katherine from Rocio’s kitchen come to the house and cook fresh local food for us! Highly recommended! Lots of fun things to do in Hermosa and Playa Del Coco nearby. We’d love to return sometime!

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Kara M., Farmington, Minnesota

30 Mar 2022

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

Hot and Sunny in CR

Traveled with two families (8 people). We did not rent a car and regretted that decision. Definitely a requirement I would say. Beautiful home and pool area. Loved using the outdoor kitchen to grill and grab a cold drink!

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

pam d.

18 Mar 2020

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

Superb

Casa Manana is everything you see on line and more the owner Crystal answered all my emails very quickly and provided all the information needed. There were 6 of us family members staying there and were very comfortable. There is so much to do and see around the area and I highly recommend Casa Manana as your main stay Thank you Crystal your the best Pam and Steve

Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2020

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

4 Jan 2008

Guestbook Comment

Wow. What a gorgeous property. We loved the open, spacious layout and the patio, gorgeous pool and waterfal,complete with views over the Bougainvilla to the ocean below. We would rent this property again. The on site contacts were excellent, spoke great English, and made our stay most enjoyable. The Whites

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer P.

6 Dec 2019

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

Wonderful

We had a wonderful stay at Casa Manana. We traveled with our two small children ages 6 and 4. They used the pool daily! The property manager Marcia went above and beyond to make our stay enjoyable. She was always available when we needed her. Thanks you, Marcia! This is our third year to travel as a family to Costa Rica and Casa Manana has been our favorite thus far!

Stayed 12 nights in Nov 2019

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

1 Feb 2008

Guestbook Comment

The Casa Manana was the perfect house for our vacation rental in Hermosa. Centrally located in Hermosa and literally a minutes walk to the beach and restaurants. The house was clean and the view from the back porch over Hermosa to the Pacific was great. Cooked Mahi Mahi every night on the BBQ grill outside and relaxed in the pool. Lots of room in the house with typical Costa Rican flare. We will be back.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

28 Mar 2007

Guestbook Comment

We stayed at Casa Manana for 5 days starting on March 19th. We had a great time and loved the house and the area. I have been traveling back to Costa Rica for about 10 years, touring different places and hotels, and I can honestly said this was probably the most enjoyable trip. Dirk, Tim and Guss were extremely helpful and kind, and were always available. The house was great, fully loaded and the pool perfect for the hot days. The house was just perfect for our group of 7, and we look forward to hopefully visiting again in the near future!!

10/10 Excellent

Corinne S.

15 Mar 2022

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

Amazing Property, Location and Hosts!

We were travelling with another couples and this property was perfect. Big bedrooms, great washrooms, large living quarters, spectacular outdoor space and tons of room for all. Property is located in Playa Hermosa, a small friendly Costa Rican town where you can walk everywhere. There is a great beach near by, some fabulous restaurants, a half decent sized grocery store and a number of options to explore beyond Hermosa. We certainly recommend this property and will consider booking this place again in the future. Big thanks to Crystal and Scott for being such accommodating hosts and for sharing your beautiful home with us. Corinne & Bryan

Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robin S.

30 Aug 2018

Superb house close to beautiful Playa Hermosa

We just recently returned from a week long stay at Casa Manana and could not be more happy with our decision to stay here. The house was well kept, and there was plenty of room for 5 of us. The ocean view was great while relaxing by the pool which was somehow the perfect temperature both day and night. The king sized bed was so comfortable after a long day of waterfalls, ziplining, and snorkeling. The beach is a very short drive (could easily be walked) and was one of the most beautiful and peaceful beaches that I've been to. Loved everything about our stay, only wish we could have stayed longer. There is so much to see and do in the area or you could easily spend every day at the beautiful beach or by the pool!

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Miriam S., Phoeniex

20 May 2013

Amazing!!

We spent 5 days here and it was AMAZING, we had everything we needed at this house. The pool was great we enjoyed it very much. In the mornings and evenings you hear the monkeys near. Its a very safe and secured property with many things to do around town. Our whole family had a hard time leaving, we will definitely stay here again and highly recommend Casa Mañana to all. We had the best vacation ever. Dirk thank you so much for everything, you made everything easy and we are extremely happy to have stayed at your home. Thanks again...Miriam Soriano and family.

About the host

Hosted by Scott and Crystal Forrest

My Wife and I first came to Costa Rica with our 5 children in May of 2012 and fell in love with the country and its people. We have been many times since with a year stay in the Brasilito area in 2014-2015 so the kids could go to school, learn another language and culture. We returned back to Canada knowing that one day we would own a little piece of paradise. 2018 would be the year!! We purchase Casa Manana with the intentions of sharing our home to other families who want experience Costa Rica's beauty .

Why they chose this property

When we first saw this home we knew it was the one!

We love the people, the climate, the beach, the food, the laid-back pace and the overall beauty of Costa Rica
Pura Vida

What makes this property unique

Our home is all 1 level with an ocean view. Just a short 10 min walk to the beach. perfect for families with kids and /or seniors. Zindis (our property management company )has been with the house for over 13 years. The team at Zindis are always available to assist our guests. Please feel free to call us in Canada anytime as well if you have questions. Weare more then happy to help out any way we can

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