Holly

Reviews

43 total reviews

90% Excellent

43 reviews

4.79

2017–2026

Cleanliness 5.0

Accuracy 5.0

Communication 5.0

Location 5.0

Check-in 4.9

Value 4.8

43 reviews

8BR Villa

Sarah

Excellent, 1 month ago

Not sure I can say enough to describe what a great experience this was. This house had everything we needed and then some. I hosted a yoga retreat here with 9 women total and I could not have had a more perfect venue! The house is absolutely dreamy and that ocean view / amazing. All of my guests were thrilled. And Frazer the concierge was phenomenal and helped me curate the perfect experience. He was also there to greet us and wish us well on our journey. This was hands down the best air bnb experience I have ever had! I will definitely book again and you should too!

We loved staying at the Beach House Hermosa for our small wedding. It was a great place for our family to stay and an amazing beach location for a group. We comfortably had 16 people staying at the house, including a baby & a toddler, and other family stopping by to visit. There is a family that lives on site as caretakers and they are amazing. Super friendly and hospitable. Thank you Idalia and Yoder!

Host Response

Thank you so much for the positive review!

This vacation was everything we were hoping for and it did not disappointment. There are howler monkeys that live in the trees in town so that was fun to see in the mornings. There were 14 adults (7 couples) and at we never felt cramped. There is plenty of outdoor space, bedrooms with AC (not in common areas), and direct beach access.HIGHLY recommend using Frazer's concierge services. Without his help this trip would not have as great. He helped plan excursions, meals, and arranged transportation to and from the airport with perfect execution. If he recommends something, take his advice!!! Another huge bonus to this place is the caretakers that live on the property, Idalia and Jader. They were there for daily items and had the pool patio in pristine shape everyday. They also had fresh towels every morning sitting on the lounge chairs. We had both caterers recommended at the house and they were also fantastic, you wouldn't even know they were there afterwards. This place was awesome!!!

We cannot say enough about this house and how it accommodated our family of 15. The home was wonderful and the access to the beach was perfection. Frazer and the couple that live on site really made the stay exceptional. Frazer booked excursions for us that were fantastic And the couple that lives on property was so kind and accommodating. It was nice to have two kitchens and two separate spaces to split up the families. We were able to eat breakfast outside each day. Lovely!!

We took our whole family to Holly's place to celebrate my husband's retirement. All 12 of us had the time of our lives. The house is beautiful, well kept, very clean. Everything you need is there. Frazier is the concierge and he is the BEST. He arranged all of our transportation, and meet us at the house and explained everything. All of the tours he booked for us were top notch. Jader and Idelia live on site in a different house and they are very friendly and helpful and even made pizza, tortillas, a tres leches cake for us during our stay. They kept the pool immaculate and did light house keeping during our stay. I hope to go back soon. So much fun was had by all of us.

Our accommodations were fantastic. The rooms were as described; the beds (and linens) were comfortable, the bathrooms clean, and the kitchen(s) stocked. Each room had it's own AC Unit to control temperature and plenty of seating outdoors to accommodate a full rental. Access to the public beach was a literal 10 steps away through the back gate. The 'housekeepers' live (separately) on-site and they were wonderful. They cleaned daily, looked after the pool, maintained security, and they were very hospitable. We felt very welcomed, safe, and extremely comfortable. Best of all, Holly puts you in touch with a concierge that solely supports this property and he was invaluable to help our group plan activities, make reservations, coordinate transportation. I would highly recommend, and am already contemplating ways to return!! Thank you to everyone for supporting our stay.

The houses fit all of us perfectly for our family reunion of 21. We were there during a difficult time in CR with record flooding, so there were experiences that occurred that were stressful and scary, but I’m sure if we were there during another time it would have been a wonderful stay. The houses were still a nice place for us all to be together and the kids loved the pool even in the rain. The family that care for the Holly’s place live on site and are extremely kind and attentive. Holly also offered us to stay a night for free when all of our flights were cancelled due to the storms and damage to the LIR runway.

The Beach House was a dream come true. Amazing accommodations right on the most beautiful beach and close to the airport. Location is walkable to restaurants as well as near many must see excursions and attractions. Check-in with Frazer was easy and a smooth process. The caretaker family were an amazing bonus to help keep everything tidy and clean everyday as well as providing excellent desserts and breakfasts. Super sweet kind family. All rooms are well appointed and super cocomfortable. The layout of the property allows for large groups to be comfortable. This beach and house are magical!

Host Response

Thank you so much for the amazing review! Looking forward to hosting you again :)

House was great; exactly as described. Couple of surprises: 1) Concierge “Frazer” - very responsive. At our request, he hosted a Tour of the Cortes Waterfall and Rainforest, including tastings of local fruits (lychee, coconut milk & meat, sugar cane, etc). At the conclusion of our trip, Some of our teenagers said this was their favorite excursion (we did Surfing lessons, zip lines & white water rafting). 2) Live on site housekeepers; Husband “Jader” & wife “Idilia” not only kept house cleaned & towels washed. One morning they prepared breakfast & one evening Dinner. And awaiting for us after a day of rafting were 3 homemade pizzas. What a great surprise. This house & personnel were more than expected.

Host Response

Thank you so much for the positive review!

Perfect location for beach access, with the ocean literally right in the backyard! Most of my communication after booking was with Frazer, the property manager, who effectively helped set up tours and sometimes responded promptly. Our group enjoyed the beautiful villa and its common areas, especially near the pool, where we could lounge, meditate and practice Yoga. The caretakers of the villa, who were present during our stay, were very responsive and took the initiative to introduce themselves and make us feel welcomed when we arrived.

Host Response

Thank you so much for the great review!

This property is truly a slice of heaven! The house and property are amazing; thoughtfully built, spacious, clean, amenities rich (I’m a planner and this house out-planned me. They have it all!), and a location that cannot be beat. I will miss the unbelievable sunsets and sounds of waves mere feet away. I booked this property to celebrate a milestone birthday with 13 friends and I couldn’t be happier, same can be said for all other guests as we were all continuously impressed while there and heartbroken to leave. All that said, what makes this place heaven are Frazer and the INCREDIBLE staff! They are all attentive, personable, accommodating, fiercely helpful, and efficient. The house and guests are very lucky to have Frazer, the best concierge/staff member I’ve ever had at any house. He arranged excursions, sailing, groceries, transportations, and so much more with expert ease. I truly hope I am blessed again to stay here again.

Host Response

Thank you so much for your incredible review! I will pass on the compliments to Frazer as well, he is the best! You are welcome back any time :)

Start the car! Drive to the airport! And head to this Airbnb after booking! I cannot say enough great things about this Airbnb. It was able to accommodate myself and 10 of my friends for a girls trip. This was our first time staying in an Airbnb out of the US & we never felt unsafe. The concierge, Fraser, was amazing! He gave us recommendations for activities as well as made sure we had transportation to and from the airport ( both LIR and SJO). The couple on site were very attentive & kind, & never made us feel unwelcome or like we were a hassle despite having a large group. Back to the Airbnb, the home was beautiful and looked just like the photos. Both houses were spacious enough, but the best part was the outdoor space that merged the two houses. (Master suites were A++) If there was a screen, I would have slept outside! I was just in all of the beauty and taking it all in. Everyone in the group was impressed.

Host Response

Thank you so much for the amazing review! Come back any time!

I rented this space for a retreat for 8 business owners, including myself. We stayed for 4 days and we were both productive and had a great time. When you stay here you get a TEAM to help you plan and execute a great experience. I was skeptical that the help I was getting would lead me down the "tourista rip off path" but that skepticism was unwarranted. Frazer is sincere, knowledgeable and helped me find reservations that were priced at or below the things that I found. I was also worried that the groceries would be marked up very high too - again, I was wrong. I got everything at local prices. Frazer also helped me find a chef for a meal prepared on sight and it was outstanding and priced where I expected it to be priced. Once you get onsite, there are two assistants that stay in an another building and are highly attentive to the grounds and the guests. Need laundry done? They've got you. Need breakfast made? They've got you. It was awesome. The place itself is fantastic. The rooms were all comfortable and the public spaces are great for meeting. We were able to use the entire space and pool with no issues. Also, the house is right on the beach, so you can walk directly to the waves and jump in the water. We did several times. Walking up and down the beach was fun too - there are other hotels and spots on the beach and I thought it was just the right mix of access to things without feeling like it was overbuilt/over crowded. There are also massage therapists that set up shop near the property and they are available all day for massage on the beach. Having a massage while listening to the waves roll by is an awesome experience and the massage therapists were mostly high quality. (One of my crew reported one massage therapist being a bit weaker than the others) Prices were really reasonable - lower than US rates for sure. Nearby is a lot of great stuff. We went to restaurants and national parks and had a great time with all the near by attractions. We decided to rent cars and I am glad we did - there is a lot of great stuff and driving in Costa Rica is easy. I've driven in Mexico and throughout Europe where the rules of the road are thought of as "suggestions" and that can be stressful, but in Costa Rica, the road traffic responds like it does in the US - not too crazy. Driving was fun and low stress. All in all, I'd stay here again with a large group - it was exactly the kind of home base I needed to make a great retreat.

Host Response

Thank you so much for the amazing review! We're glad you enjoyed your stay and you're welcome back any time!

We had a very nice stay here. The place is very well located and the staff was super nice. One major issue we had to deal with which was not listed was the issue with the toilets. Upon arrival we were told the sewer system might get clogged with toilet paper and were asked to manually take our used toilet paper and put it in a plastic bag (ughhh). The property management really needs to address this major issue for an otherwise beautiful property.

Host Response

Thank you for your feedback and we're glad you enjoyed your stay! Apologies that we didn't make the toilet paper in garbage can more clear before your stay. In general, even at the restaurants along the beach, you shouldn't flush toilet paper in Costa Rica. On a positive note, we do have house keeping who cleans daily so toilet paper will only live in the garbage cans for a short period of time. We'll be sure to make this clear on the listing for future guests!

The location and experience of this home is quite remarkable. The caretakers were truly amazing and took our experience to the next level. We spent many wonderful days in this house as a family retreat. We were 5 children plus our spouses with Mom and Dad. It was a once in a lifetime trip and our stay here made memories that will last forever. The area is quiet and the people friendly. I couldn’t recommend this house more, this was fantastic. Make sure you enjoy the sunsets, the view is breathtaking.

Host Response

Thank you so much for the positive review! We're so happy y'all enjoyed your stay!

The service at the house was amazing! They were courteous, accommodating and kind. We had privacy but was able to get help if needed easily. The AC is amazing during the day but in the middle of the night it seemed to get a little warm in the rooms. The location is beautiful! The view, the ocean, the beach and the people were great! My only complaint is the mosquitos but that's the price of staying by the ocean. I would definitely stay there again!

As advertised. Great location, steps from a quiet beach and three great restaurants (especially Roberta’s.) Very clean and well maintained. There is a very sweet couple on the property near the houses who help clean, cook, do laundry for you. Had a group of 12 people very comfortably fit in the two houses. Only 20 minutes to Liberia Airport, less than 90 minutes away from Rincon De La Vieja, and 30 minutes to Diamanté EcoAdventure, 10 minutes to Playas Del Coco. Highly recommend this place to any group!

I want to start off on a positive note as this is truly about the location location! We were a group of 11 and were completely amazed at how beautiful this place was. The 2 villas are located right off the beach ... we were able to grab fresh coconut water and get a massage by locals every day. The 2 villas were always cleaned and the on-site maintenance and housekeeper were helpful. Everyday felt like we were in a movie.. the scenery was like no other. This place truly captures Costa Rica’s beauty. Our group was big so we were able to spread out when needed and come together for breakfast, lunch and dinner. I highly recommended Rocio's Kitchen as they provided meals for us and were prompt and professional. Each meal was delicious. There was one hiccup with one of the orders but after speaking to the owner she quickly resolved the issue. I also recommend booking the deluxe and ATV tours with Sibu Tours and Four Wheelers. Diego our driver was great and treated us like family. A lot of people in my group never Zipped lined or visited a hot springs and they were truly excited. During our stay a number of people in my group including myself noticed ants, spiders and other insects in all of the bathrooms but we didn’t make a fuss out of it due to the climate and nature of the open flow concept. Some things are just expected. I actually appreciated it. We felt like we were one with nature in a weird way. Unfortunately my trip ended on a sour note after being question by the housekeeper who lives on site why we didn’t wash the dishes. Keep in mind upon checking in I was told the dishes would be taken care of and they WERE everyday. My group cooked on our last night and made sure to rinse and stack the dishes neatly in the sink to make it easier. If we were required to wash the dishes on the last day I wish I would have been informed before. Not sure why the last day would be different from any other day. Also for future guests please I repeat PLEASE request a walk through during your initial check-in. I made the mistake of not doing so. If you notice a stain on the wall on the sink, a broken light bulb.. glass or even if a piece of furniture is wobbling discontinue use and report immediately. With a large group it can be hard to track who did what and who saw what so it’s best to speak with your group and have them inspect every room during check-in and check-out. On our last day one of my guest cracked the coffee pot and after notifying the concierge I was later sent pictures of things that were allegedly damaged during our stay. Imagine getting home from a great vacation and seeing photos of the smallest things we didn’t even notice or things you noticed during check-in. I spent a lot of money during my stay here and I was disappointed in the manner everything was handled at the end. Other than the damage fee chaos this place was really great and I wouldn't want that to discourage others from booking. My group still enjoyed ourselves and marked this as our best trip yet! I highly recommend the owner establishing a deposit fee prior to guest reserving the listing to ease any confusions.

Great house, plenty of room. Pool was wonderful. Beach access was incredible. We stayed 11 days and everything we needed to cook was available. Grilled a couple of times. The common sitting areas of both houses were great places to just hang out. The hammock was fought over by everyone. Plenty of household linens and beach/pool towels provided. Five restaurants close by. We used Milagro for a couple excursions and a tour company in Coco for some excursions. Would definitely recommend this house

We spent the week at Playa Hermosa in this beautiful beach front rental. The space accommodated our family reunion perfectly. The outdoor space was great for having dinner together, playing cards, relaxing by the pool, and watching the kids play in the surf. Each bedroom had a/c for an escape from the heat of the day. Frazer, our concierge set up some amazing activities for us including, a sunset cruise with BBQ, and river rapid trip. The caretakers were attentive to the property but also discreet. It was extremely clean, well maintained, and tastefully decorated. We highly recommend the fish house restaurant directly next door to the property. Great service, reasonably priced, amazing food.