Rustic 2-floor beachfront home in Playa Hermosa near Jaco with oceanfront pool and direct beach access. Remodeled in 2024. Wake up to stunning ocean views, walk to surf shops, local bars, and restaurants. Easy access to Manuel Antonio, Los Sueños Marina, and Carara National Park (40 min). NOTE: No A/C upstairs, shared pool, loud highway noise, iguanas on site, no pets. Non-swimming top surf beach. No-frills surf town stay—ideal for beach lovers and adventurers. Embrace pura vida beach living. The space Rustic Beachfront Getaway in Playa Hermosa Stay steps from the Pacific Ocean in this 2-story beachfront rental with shared oceanfront pool. Ideal for 3 couples & 5 solo guests, the house includes 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, full kitchen, A/C on the 1st floor, and a breezy hammock lounge upstairs (no A/C). Pool and grounds are shared with a second Airbnb for 2 guests and the owner’s home. Onsite 24/7 security and maintenance support. 🚫 No pets, parties, or glass in pool 📢 Loud highway noise at night—bring earplugs 🌊 Surf beach only—not safe for swimming 👣 Walk to restaurants, surf shops & yoga 🚗 1.5 hrs from San José, 5 min to Jacó Experience pura vida in a no-frills surf town retreat, perfect for nature lovers & adventure seekers. Guest access The pool lies in between the house and the beach and is the perfect spot for the most beautiful sunsets and the weekly Hermosa Beach afternoon surf tournaments sponsored by the next-door Backyard Hotel. There is an outdoor shower & bathroom . A rustic BBQ is available. Washer and dryer available upon request. Grounds are only for guests only! Other things to note Bring your surfboard, rent one locally, or take surf lessons—but please be extremely cautious. Playa Hermosa has powerful ocean currents and is not safe for swimming. Multiple drownings have occurred. Respect the ocean. Explore the area with tours like bungee jumping in Jacó, sportfishing from Los Sueños Marina, horseback riding, hiking to waterfalls, kayaking, biking, ATV rides, ziplining, and whitewater rafting. Popular day trips include Tortuga Island, Carara National Park, and Manuel Antonio. 🦎 Iguanas roam freely on the property 🌀 No A/C – fans only in each room 🚿 Hot water only in 2 shower heads 🚧 Loud road traffic at night – bring earplugs 📶 100 mbps high-speed WiFi on-site 👥 Max occupancy: 11 guests (no visitors) 💰 Extra charges apply for unauthorized guests ⸻ House Rules ✔ Check-in: 2 PM | Check-out: 10 AM ✔ No noise between 9 PM and 9 AM ✔ Recycling must fit in bins – excess incurs $25 fee ✔ No glassware or bottles in the pool area ✔ Do not flush toilet paper ✔ Use outdoor shower before entering pool ✔ Pool closed 7–8 AM daily for cleaning ✔ Keep downstairs doors closed – wildlife may enter ✔ Lock doors/gates when away or at night ✔ Turn off fans/lights when not in use ✔ Leave spaces clean and as found 🚫 No drugs, parties, loud music, or public drunkenness 🚫 No pets or visitors Fines: • Unauthorized guests: $30/day or $50/night • Pets: $40/day per pet

## The Space

This rustic two-story beachfront home in Playa Hermosa, near Jacó, offers direct beach access and a shared oceanfront pool. Recently remodeled in 2024, the property provides stunning ocean views and a relaxed atmosphere ideal for beach lovers and adventurers seeking a no-frills surf town experience.

The house accommodates up to 11 guests, including three couples or five solo visitors. It features:

- 5 bedrooms
- 3 bathrooms
- Full kitchen
- Air conditioning on the first floor only
- Breezy hammock lounge upstairs (no air conditioning)

The pool and grounds are shared with a second Airbnb rental for two guests and the owner's residence. Onsite security and maintenance support are available 24/7.

Please note:

- No pets allowed
- No parties permitted
- No glass containers in the pool area
- Loud highway noise at night—earplugs recommended
- The beach is suitable for surfing only and is not safe for swimming

## Guest Access

The pool is situated between the house and the beach, offering a perfect spot to enjoy beautiful sunsets and watch the weekly Hermosa Beach afternoon surf tournaments hosted by the neighboring Backyard Hotel. Amenities include:

- Outdoor shower and bathroom
- Rustic barbecue area
- Washer and dryer available upon request

The grounds are exclusively for guests.

## Location

The home is just steps from the Pacific Ocean and within walking distance to:

- Surf shops
- Local bars
- Restaurants
- Yoga studios

It is conveniently located:

- 5 minutes from Jacó
- Approximately 1.5 hours from San José
- About 40 minutes from Manuel Antonio, Los Sueños Marina, and Carara National Park

## Amenities

- 100 Mbps high-speed WiFi
- Hot water available in two showers
- Fans in every room (no air conditioning upstairs)
- Onsite 24/7 security and maintenance

## Important Notes

- Playa Hermosa has strong ocean currents and is unsafe for swimming; multiple drownings have occurred. Please exercise extreme caution.
- Iguanas roam freely on the property.
- Loud road traffic noise is common at night; bringing earplugs is advised.
- Guests are encouraged to bring their own surfboards, rent locally, or take surf lessons.

## Activities and Nearby Attractions

Explore the area with various outdoor activities such as:

- Bungee jumping in Jacó
- Sportfishing from Los Sueños Marina
- Horseback riding
- Hiking to waterfalls
- Kayaking
- Biking
- ATV rides
- Ziplining
- Whitewater rafting

Popular day trips include visits to Tortuga Island, Carara National Park, and Manuel Antonio.

## House Rules

- Check-in: 2 PM | Check-out: 10 AM
- Quiet hours from 9 PM to 9 AM
- Recycling must fit in bins; excess recycling incurs a $25 fee
- No glassware or bottles allowed in the pool area
- Do not flush toilet paper
- Use the outdoor shower before entering the pool
- Pool is closed daily from 7 AM to 8 AM for cleaning
- Keep downstairs doors closed to prevent wildlife entry
- Lock doors and gates when away or at night
- Turn off fans and lights when not in use
- Leave the property clean and as found

Prohibited:

- Drugs, parties, loud music, or public intoxication
- Pets or visitors

Fines:

- Unauthorized guests: $30 per day or $50 per night
- Pets: $40 per day per pet

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Beachfront Surf House Playa Hermosa, Jaco + Pool - Houses for Rent in Jaco, Provincia de Puntarenas, Costa Rica

Perfect for our group of 8. Gorgeous pool & beachfront. Road was busy & noisy but we knew that from description. Jose was very kind & helpful! Loved our stay!

It was a very enjoyable weekend break for me and my family! We are very grateful to the young man who received us, José, he was very kind and very helpful! It made our stay more pleasant :) We highly recommend this stay, considering that there's a reason it's called "Casa Iguana" :)

Fue un fin de semana de descanso muy bien disfrutado para mí y mi familia! Estamos muy agradecidos con el joven que nos recibió, José, fue muy amable y de gran ayuda! Hizo nuestra estancia más amena :) Recomendamos mucho esta estancia tomando en cuenta que realmente por algo se llama “Casa Iguana” :)

Yes, lots of iguanas go sure!! It’s again the law to kill animals in Costa Rica so we welcome them along with the macaws that often visit: It was a pleasure hosting you at our playa hermosa beach front pad! Thanks for the visit!

Very nice place, with a nice view, you should be careful with the garrobos there are many on the property.

Muy agradable lugar, con una linda vista, se debe tener cuidado con los garrobos hay muchos en la propiedad.

Excellent place! I love going with my family every year. Cat is an excellent host, always very attentive and helpful. I look forward to coming back next year.

Exc lugar! Me encanta ir con mi familia cada año. Cat es una exc host, siempre muy atenta y servicial. Espero volver el siguiente año.

The place is a Jewel, it’s a place where all the family can pass a great time. The space and location make it just great to spend a wonderful time. We’ll see visit again on a near future.

Great place to stay for a larger group or a family. We celebrated our birthday there with a few friends. We enjoyed the stay! You have everything you need - sea, pool, your privacy, a few restaurants! The place was perfect for us! Also, Cat is a really great host! The gentleman on site was also very sweet. He even got us coconuts from a palm tree and cut them open. It was a great weekend. ♥️ The place is lovely too. Here, too, you have everything you need. There are many iguanas in the property, that was super exciting and nice to see! We also saw a lot of macaws. At night, the street is a bit noisy and we heard the thunder very loudly. So it's worth packing earplugs. Nevertheless, the location and access to the pool and sea were so great that the noise at night did not bother us.

Eine tolle Unterkunft für eine größere Gruppe oder auch eine Familie. Wir haben dort unseren Geburtstag mit ein paar Freunden gefeiert. Wir haben den Aufenthalt sehr genossen! Man hat alles was man braucht - Meer, Pool, seine Privatsphäre, ein paar Restaurants! Die Unterkunft war für uns perfekt! Außerdem ist Cat eine wirklich tolle Gastgeberin! Auch der Herr vor Ort war sehr lieb. Er hat uns sogar Kokosnüsse von einer Palme geholt und aufgeschnitten. Es war ein tolles Wochenende. ♥️ Die Unterkunft ist auch schön. Auch hier hat man alles was man braucht. Es gibt viele Leguane in der Unterkunft, das war super spannend und schön zu sehen! Zudem haben wir ganz viele Aras sehen können. Nachts ist die Straße etwas laut und wir haben den Donner sehr stark gehört. Es lohnt sich also, Ohrstöpsel einzupacken. Trotzdem war die Lage und der Zugang zu Pool und Meer so toll, dass uns der Lärm nachts nicht gestört hat.

It was excellent as usual! Excellent attention from Jose. Thank you so much.

Estuvo excelente como es de costumbre! Excelente atención de Jose. Muchas gracias.

Gracias por la visita y tu patronaje! Un abrazo!

The place is very spacious and Cat and José's service is unbeatable. The house is beachfront. I have gone to this place twice and I recommend it 100%.

El lugar es muy espacioso y la atención de Cat y José es inmejorable. La casa está frente a la playa. He ido a este lugar dos veces y lo recomiendo al 100%.

Gracias por tu patronaje Jose Mario, y por disfrutar de nuestra casa en Playa Hermosa, Jaco, Costa Rica! Siempre bienvenido!

This place was great! Cat was super accommodating and communicated well!

Best place I have stayed at in Costa Rica. Location is amazing and place is everything you need it to be. Great surf right out back!

So glad you enjoyed our Costa Rican beach pad. All our best!

Fabulous house with great outdoor equipment. The view is beautiful and the house is very quiet. Our host was very responsive. He replaced the gas canister immediately, gave us the link to the listing when the address didn't lead us to the right place.  We had a great time with welcoming and caring people. A joy. I would recommend it a thousand times.

Fabuleuse maison avec un équipement extérieur formidable. La vue est magnifique et la maison est trés calme. Notre hôte s'est montré trés réactif. Il a remplacé la bombonne de gaz immédiatement, nous a communiqué le lien vers le logement alors que l'adresse ne nous menait pas au bon endroit.  Nous avons passé un excellent moment auprès de personnes accueillantes et bienveillantes. Un bonheur. Je recommande mille fois.

Catarina is very helpful and answers all the questions,  the place is beautiful with great view.

Many thanks! It was a pleasure hosting you!

The location is very good and an excellent service, there was a little cleaning inside.

Es muy buena la ubicación y una excelente atención, faltó un poco de limpieza al interior.

Mil disculpas! La próxima vez me avisas inmediatamente que esto no es usual Gracias!

This place is like a page out of a magazine, the view and location could not be any better, especially if you’re a surfer, the waves are literally in the backyard, 10 out of 10 I have no complaints

The house is a 10, the impeccable rooms, many bathrooms like 11 people, the pool is very nice, and that is at the front of the best incredible sunsets, although the beach is dangerous, you can bathe with caution but it is at the front of the beach, it is priceless, and Jose the host in place helps the family feel more comfortable. I would only add the air conditioner.

La casa un 10, los cuartos impecables, muchos baños como para 11 personas, la piscina muy linda, y que esté al frente de los mejores atardeceres increíbles, si bien la playa es peligrosa se puede bañar con precaución pero que esté al frente de la playa no tiene precio, y Jose el anfitrión en sitio ayuda mucho a que la familia se sintiera más cómoda. Solamente le agregaría el aire acondicionado.

Gracias por visitar nuestra casita en playa Hermosa Sebastian!

Excellent place to spend time with family,  with ocean views.

Excelente lugar para pasar en familia,  con vista al mar.

Gracias por la visita Kly. La proxima vez recuerda porfa que mi madre no acepta mascotas en la casa de playa. Gracias!

Beautiful views! place was smaller than expected.  I suggest more light in the lower level.  It would be nice to have AC

Thanks for visiting our beach house in Playa Hermosa (Tatiana). Appreciate the suggestion on more light downstairs! As for A/C it would require a lot of investment and maintenance. Being in front of such a strong surf beach means electrical equipment and appliances don't last very long....

We had a wonderful time. The house is beautiful. We enjoyed the pool and the beach. Jose, the caretaker is amazing! He took great care of us and was the best part of our stay. We would definitely go back.

Thank you for visiting Costa Rica and our beach pad!!!  So glad Jose took care of you - hopefully with freshly cut coconuts he saves for our awesome guests like you!!! All our best!

Great place / location to spend a weekend with a group of friends.

Catarina was wonderful, really helpful and accommodating. Extremely responsive and caring. Wish all the hosts were like her.

Nikhil, it was truly wonderful to have you as a guest and be at your service during your stay. It's appreciative guests like you that make sharing my home so rewarding. I hope our paths cross once more in the future. Until then, take care and all the best!

We actually came a little uncomfortable since when booking we requested an entire place that included pool, and to our surprise a side cabin to the house was rented and we had to share the pool. We actually felt misled as we paid that we paid for for a private place and had to share. I think it should be in the filters that the house has a shared pool to decide if we accept or not. Last time we had really enjoyed the stay this time looking forward to coming back. This time we really retired with a little desire to return but very grateful to José for all his support and kindness Jose is too friendly, for our stay it was very comfortable, the TV cable does not work and José tried to fix it. The same goes for the electric frying pan and coffe Maker Jose lent us some that worked. The refrigerator doesn't cool down well

En realidad venimos un poco incómodos puesto que al reservar solicitamos alojamiento entero que incluyera piscina, y para nuestra sorpresa una cabaña lateral a la casa se alquiló y debimos compartir la piscina. En realidad nos sentimos engañados puesto que pagamos que pagamos por por un lugar privado y debimos compartir. Creo que debe estar en los filtros que ella casa tiene una piscina compartida para decidir nosotros si aceptamos o no. La vez pasada habíamos disfrutado mucho la estancia esta vez con ansias de volver. Esta vez la verdad nos retiramos con pocas ganas de volver pero muy agradecidos con José por todo su apoyo y amabilidad Jose es demasiado amable, por el nuestra estancia fue muy confortable, el cable de tv no sirve y José intentó arreglarlo. Lo mismo con el sartén eléctrico y el coffe Maker Jose nos prestó unos que funcionaban. La refrigeradora no enfría bien.

Agradecemos sus comentarios y lamentamos sinceramente cualquier incomodidad experimentada durante su estadía. En nuestra descripción se indica que la propiedad se comparte con otros huéspedes, incluyendo el uso de la piscina. Entendemos su preocupación, ya que en su primera visita el uso de la piscina era totalmente privado y no existía el nuevo apartamento de playa. Pedimos disculpas por los inconvenientes con los electrodomésticos. Debido al agua de mar, es común que sufran daños, pero las inusuales fuertes mareas nos han afectado más de lo esperado. Para mejorar la experiencia, cerraremos la casa de playa el próximo mes para realizar trabajos de mantenimiento y mejoras en el primer piso. Valoramos mucho sus palabras sobre José, quien siempre se esfuerza por brindar un excelente apoyo y amabilidad durante la estadía. Lamentamos los inusuales inconvenientes y le aseguramos que tomaremos medidas para resolverlos y ofrecer un mejor servicio en el futuro. ¡Agradecemos sinceramente sus comentarios constructivos y esperamos poder recibirle nuevamente para que disfrute de una experiencia más placentera en nuestro alojamiento

Excellent vacation home perfect location you have the pool and the sea a few steps away supermarkets and restaurants you have everything nearby. the house is very clean and everything in order i'm very helpful in everything and kind we had a great time, we'll be back

Excelente casa para vacacionar ubicacion perfecta tienes la piscina y el mar a unos pasos supermercados y Restaurantes todo lo tienes cerca.. la casa muy limpia y todo en orden jose muy colaborador en todo y amable la pasamos muy bien seguramente regresaremos

¡Gracias por tu amable comentario Wilbert! Nos alegra saber que disfrutaste de tu estadía en nuestra casa para vacacionar. Nuestro objetivo es mantener la casa limpia y en orden para ofrecerte una experiencia placentera. Agradecemos tus palabras sobre José, quien siempre está dispuesto a ayudar y ser amable. Será un gusto recibirte nuevamente en un futuro viaje. ¡Hasta pronto y muchas gracias por tu preferencia!

We were so lucky to be able to stay in Catarina’s beautiful home! We were welcomed by graceful waves and many iguanas! They had a great outdoor sitting area to enjoy the cooler evenings instead of the warm rooms! All in all a great stay for sure!

Thank you so much for your lovely review! Your feedback is truly appreciated. While our beach house doesn't have A/C, we do provide fans in every room to ensure your comfort during the warm days. However, we wholeheartedly agree that nothing beats the the experience of the deck – it's a perfect spot to unwind and enjoy the magnificent ocean view. We're thrilled to know that you enjoyed your stay with us. You were a wonderful guest, and we'd be absolutely delighted to welcome you back!

Great place to stay. When the current is strong the pool is a great alternative to swim. Beware the beach directly in front of the place has sharp rocks on the shore. So you can’t just just in the ocean. The house was perfect and Jose is the best host ever! Jose is always there and is always ready to help for anything. The lizards are fun to see. Thank you Mocha

Thank you for your kind review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us! Our pool indeed provides a great alternative for swimming in the strong Pacific Ocean currents. We appreciate your note about the beach's sharp rocks for future guests to be informed about the changing shoreline with the changes in climate. We couldn't agree more that Jose is the best! His attentiveness and willingness to assist make all the difference.  It was a pleasure hosting you, and we hope to welcome you back soon!"

Very nice, very quiet and safe place, José is very friendly! Everything is excellent

Muy lindo, lugar muy tranquilo y seguro, José muy amble! Todo excelente

Gracias Lidia! Gustazo tenerlos en nuestra casita de playa!

Casa Iguana in Playa Hermosa was such a fun place to stay. The location couldn’t get better and the pool and outdoor amenities are awesome. Just keep in mine that the interior isn’t fancy or anything, and the lack of AC and trucks made it harder to sleep. These things are in the description of the place. I really enjoyed just being able to wake up and surf. I would definitely stay here again.

Glad you enjoyed the surfing ease Will! Thanks for reminding everyone how our Costa Rica beach pad is not at all fancy... Unbeatable location in front of the beach for sunset viewing, surfing, pool launching & "hammocking" which requires earplugs at night as its next to a freeway with trucks slamming their brakes at night...

The views while staying at this house were amazing and we loved being right on the beach and having a pool. This house was very spacious with many bedrooms and bathrooms. It is very clear in the listing to bring ear plugs because of the traffic from the highway. This is a fair warning, as it was a little hard to sleep because of it. However, sacrificing a little bit of sleep was worth it for everything else. Catarina was so accommodating with our check in and check out times which was so appreciated. She was very responsive, and Jose, the groundskeeper, was very nice and helpful as well.

Thanks Allison for the wonderful reminder to bring earplugs for our beach pad in Costa Rica. Recommended too for our property in Atenas. Miami is actually quieter, who would have thought! Except for the occasional fireworks or neighbor party. All the very best!

We had a great time there and definitely recommend it! Catarina was super nice and responsive from the start and all throughout our stay. The place is in a great location with a lot of really nice restaurants and bars really nearby (walking distance) and a bigger town (Jaco) only 20 minutes away by car. The photos are definitely accurate, the place was very clean and tidy. There's a 24/7 guard/carer who was incredibly friendly, helpful with everything and gave us all information at arrival. Only 2 things that we had some troubles with was that the wifi wasn't very good as it was coming from the main house and that it is right in front of a very busy road so it can get very loud for the rooms at the back. All in all though, I'd say it's excellent value for money and hope to stay there again in the future.

Thank you Melania!!! Yes, the wifi at our beach pad is not the greatest for sure - seems to be the case in the entire area. And yes, the beautiful view & incredible location does come with very loud truck noise at night. Bring earplugs to Costa Rica please!

This house is perfect for a group who want's to stay directly on the beach. Overall our stay was just amazing. A special thanks goes out to José!

So glad you enjoyed our beach pad in Costa Rica Michael. Jose wins over everyone :) All the best!

10/10 location! Great for a big group, Jose the security guard was amazing and the beach sunsets are spectacular. I would definitely recommend

Mochas gracias!!! So glad your enjoyed our beach home & the beautiful sunsets in Costa Rica! Pura vida :)

The house is as detailed in the description, the truth is it is very easy to get there and the person in charge of the property Jose is a true love, friendly, respectful and helpful

La casa es como se detalla en la descripción, la verdad es muy sencillo llegar y la persona que está a cargo de la propiedad Jose, es un verdadero amor, amigable, respetuoso y colaborador

Agradecidos por la grata visita Carolina! Fue un placer tenerlos!

The beautiful thing about the place is its proximity to the sea, we had the experience of seeing 2 spectacular sunsets. The place is comfortable in space, however it definitely needs a little more attention in terms of the structure. The placement of at least two A/Cs in some of the rooms is essential and in our case, my husband is disabled, so we fell into the bathroom for not having a grab bar to be able to hold on, the place does not comply with Law 7600. The caretaker's care of the property was quite rewarding, Jose has a lot of people, he is extremely attentive and caring. The pool is very cool and the next door house terrace is very comfortable and beautiful. My rating is 7 out of 10. I hope all the positive and negative feedback helps you provide your tenants with unparalleled experiences.

Lo hermoso del lugar es su cercanía con el mar, tuvimos la experiencia de ver 2 atardeceres espectaculares. El lugar es cómodo en espacio, sin embargo definitivamente necesita un poco mas de atención en cuanto a la estructura. La colocación de al menos dos A/C en algunas de las habitaciones es imprescindible y en nuestro caso, mi esposo es discapacitado, por lo que se nos cayó en el baño por no tener una agarradera para poder sostenerse, el lugar no cumple con la Ley 7600. La atención del cuidador de la propiedad fue bastante gratificante, José tiene mucho don de gentes, es sumamente atento y cuidadoso. La piscina muy fresca y la terraza de la casa de al lado muy cómoda y hermosa. Mi calificación es un 7 de 10. Espero que todos los comentarios tanto positivos como negativos, les ayuden a ofrecer experiencias inigualables a sus inquilinos.

Very nice and comfortable. Great rest area and very central. Adorable rooms

Muy lindo y confortable. Área para descansar genial y muy céntrico. Habitaciones adrcuadas

The outdoor space at this property is really awesome with the pool, hammocks, covered patio areas, big tables, lots of chairs.  The house is pretty basic with small bedrooms and very basic kitchen, but it is was well supplied with everything we needed.  The location is excellent, right on the beach with incredible views (but don't plan on swimming in this area because of large waves and riptides).  There is no AC and it gets pretty hot, that was the only really uncomfortable part of staying at this house.  Overall it was very good though.

Catarina and the property are amazing. Her communication was excellent all the way through. Her property manager was always on the spot and perfect. Playa Hermosa and Jaco was such a cool surf town and a great place. The location was perfect and stunning. Thank you!

A very beautiful house. The service as always is great. 100% recommended.

Una casa muy hermosa. La atención como siempre genial. 100% recomendada.

Super cool spot. Great location, great vibes, beautiful beach. Loved it. The road can be a bit loud but it is priced accordingly. Great value for your money. We would come back for sure.

Great place in a great location! Close to Manuel Antonio, Jaco, and other points of interest! The pool area is amazing with great views! Lots of seating and lounging areas, the house gets a great breeze from the ocean, no A/C needed! Would definitely comeback!

This is a very fun place to stay and it is just as described.  I suggest you read the full description very carefully before booking so you are well informed. The road noise is not just cars driving by.  It is very loud air brakes of big trucks that go on all night. You don't really hear them when you are in front of the home enjoying the beautiful views and sound of the ocean. The beach right in front of the home is not for swimming. Yes, for experienced and professional level surfers, but no one else. There is a great swimming and surf beach just 10 minute drive away in Jaco. The place felt safe and secure. Jose, the caretaker, is super friendly and helpful.

Better than the Pictures! Definitely will be back! Beautiful place! 100% recommended! Catarina and Yolanda really friendly and helpful! Keep the good work!

GREAT LOCATION!!! Beautiful house, it was just as described. Jose was great! He cut down coconuts for our kids and was helpful with whatever we ask of him. BEAUTIFUL ocean front property with a great pool! We absolutely loved it! Bring ear plugs because of the traffic its a bit noisy. If you need a good restaurant hit up Vida Hermosa for all meals, and it’s in walking distance. Would definitely stay there again!

The beach house was super rustic and fun. Felt like we were on Gillian’s island. The pool and outside were clean and fun, the inside was alright. Beds were clean. Bathrooms and kitchen could have been cleaner. The location was prime off the beach! But so was the highway. The views and water were amazing. The trucks kept us up and we didn’t sleep well.

You couldn't ask for a more beautiful sunset. The  grounds were emaculent, house was very clean, beach was georgious, and the iguanas were a lot of fun to feed. We really enjoyed our stay.

Best place ever!!! Love it the owner was super helpful! Great location

Catarina was very nice, we were able to text message with her at all times. And the person that stays at the house is constantly in contact with her.

Excellent, better than expected. Thank you very much. We will definitely be back

Excelente mejor de lo esperado muchas gracias sin duda volveremos

Super good! The place has very nice areas, the pool is excellent with a beautiful ocean view. We were allowed to use the social area of the house next door which was quite more spacious and excellent for meals and activities. Overall we had a great time. A little buzz from the trucks but nothing that prevents you from sleeping.

Super bien! El lugar tiene áreas muy bonitas, la piscina es excelente con una hermosa vista al mar. Nos permitieron usar el área social de la casa de al lado que era bastante más amplia y excelente para comidas y actividades. En general la pasamos excelente. Un poco de bulla de los camiones pero nada que impida el sueño.

The photos don't do it justice, the house is beautiful, perfect for a family, the pool is impeccable, the location perfect too. And Jose's attention makes the stay even better, making sure everything is always fine.

Las fotos no le hacen justicia, la casa está lindísima, perfecta para una familia, la piscina impecable, la ubicación perfecta también. Y las atenciones de José hacen la estadía aún mejor, asegurándose de que todo esté siempre bien.

The place is as shown in the listing, the location is facing the sea, the facilities are nice but I would improve the cleanliness of the place a little, the pool has mold and the drainage of the shower was a little clogged, the pillows didn't smell good. Everything else was very, well, the service is very good and the owners are very friendly and responsive. I would probably stay again if they improve the cleanliness.

El lugar es como se muestra en el anuncio, la ubicación es frente al mar, las instalaciones son bonitas pero si mejoraría un poco la limpieza del lugar, la piscina tiene moho y el drenaje de la ducha estaba un poco obstruido, las almohadas no olían bien. Todo los demás estuvo muy, bien, la atención es muy buena y los dueños son muy cordiales y receptivos. Probablemente me quedaría de nuevo si mejoran la limpieza.

Very nice house, safe and an excellent oceanfront location, I really liked it.

Muy bonita casa, segura y una ubicación excelente frente al mar, me gustó mucho.

The place is beautiful, better than what you see in the photos, it is super quiet you can't hear anything, everything is super clean and the beach is in front to go for a walk for a while, you really have a great time and I can't complain, I would only advise bringing a lot of repellent because if there are quite a few mosquitoes at night. Catarina is an excellent host, gives all the directions and is looking out for you, I would go back to that place a thousand times.

El lugar es hermoso, mejor de lo que se ve en las fotos, es súper tranquilo no se escucha bulla de nada, todo súper limpio y la playa queda al frente para ir a caminar un rato, realmente se pasa un muy buen rato y no me puedo quejar, solamente aconsejaría llevar mucho repelente porque si hay bastantes mosquitos en las noches. Catarina es un excelente host, da todas las indicaciones y está pendiente de uno, volvería a ese lugar mil veces.

Everything super great. It's the second year we stayed in this house. 100% recommended.

Todo super genial. Es el segundo año que nos hospedamos en esta casa. 100% recomendado.

The house has an excellent location and has many nice spaces to stay. Recommended!

La casa tiene excelente ubicación y tiene muchos espacios bonitos para estar. Recomendada!

INCREDIBLE!! We absolutely loved our stay here. The location is perfect- about 5 min from downtown Jaco. You’ve got your own backyard beach and a beautiful pool and hammock areas to lounge listening to the waves crash. We saw many macaws fly over head several times a day which was so neat. There is also some cool iguanas on site that were fun to spot out. We loved hanging out outside in the hammocks and up in the outdoor living room overlooking the ocean. The coconuts were so yummy and Jose was kind enough to cut some down for us! The traffic outside the road is loud to some rooms but didn’t bother us at all. An incredible place to stay in playa Hermosa!! As many of the other reviews had said is that the photos do not do it justice! We didn’t cook at all at the house and so I can’t give reviews for the kitchen but there were many places that were fun to eat at on the property. There is no AC but plenty of fans to keep air flowing. Catarina was so kind and we didn’t need to reach out for anything but she was good to check in on us and I know if we would have had any problems. I would recommend to anyone!

We had an absolute BLAST. We hit a bump in the road with checking in but it was completely out of a Catarina’s hands and she was very helpful everything ended up working out. As for the busy street directly behind the house - it can be loud at night so if you’re a light sleeper bring ear plugs. Personally I didn’t have any issue falling asleep or waking up but a few people in our group did. Location is absolutely perfect - about 1.5 from San Jose Airport but perfectly doable. The house was honestly better than expected we were in absolute awe when we saw it. BUT PLEASE listen to Jose if you plan on going in the ocean infront of the house. Unfortunately we witnessed someone drown and die so listen to Jose when he tells you it is safe to go in or not. Other than that it was perfect just be mindful of the tide - you can not beat the ocean it will win. 3 houses down is Vida Hermosa a bar. AMAZING!! Food is bomb and drinks the owner Juan is there everyday and greeted us and was just so kind we went everyday for drinks and lunch /dinner. Catarina is great she was so accommodating and just so sweet and welcoming we will 1000% stay here again once coming back. Juan (the property security) was the best!! He hung out with us some nights and was absolutely great!! We will miss him so much. We decided not to rent a car which worked out for us we went through Adventure Riders or something for everything transportation excursions everything for our group of 10 and it worked out perfect. Best place honestly truly the most amazing perfect location for everything! Thankyou Catarina for everything it was a trip of a life time.

Such a perfect spot if you’re a surfing family! We loved the space, being able to roll out of bed right into the surf was a dream. The younger kids enjoyed the pool and chilling in the hammocks. We weren’t so sure about no A/C however the nights were perfect.  We did the monkey boat tour about 45 minutes south, enjoyed shopping in Jaco, walked to the local restaurants via beach, indulged at Cafe Bohio (get the avocado toast) and gazed in awe each night at the magnificent sunsets! We hope to be back! Thanks for offering such a unique and beautiful place!

This house has an amazing location, right in front of the beach with delicious restaurants nearby. It’s equipped with everything you need and Catarina and Jose (the man in charge of welcoming you into the property) offer an incredible service to guests.

Thank you for visiting you Costa Rican beach pad Caro!! You are always welcomed back!

Amazing location in front of a beautiful beach and steps away from amazing restaurants.. COOL HOUSE .... TOOOOO MANY IGUANAS on the property and the house, had iguana everywhere........ even in the room. way to hot when the sun comes out imposible to be in the room.. and a very loud outsite... but over all loved out stay.

Appreciate your feedback Sarah! Yes, it's called Casa Iguana for this same reason. They roam around more when being fed, so best to avoid that next time.  And yes,  the beach location is awesome but has the road noise downside. Best to take earplugs!

Amazing, huge house with excellent pool and fantastic outdoor space. Located directly on a beautiful beach. The host is very quick to respond and very helpful with directions and the on-site staff are kind and friendly.

Thanks for visiting Costa Rica & our beach pad!!!

Great Place on the Beach with a TON of outdoor space to relax which is what we wanted in Beautiful Costa Rica!

Excellent place, you can enjoy the beach and the stay very well!!!!

Excelente lugar, se disfruta muy bien de la playa y del hospedaje!!!!

The house is beachfront, which undoubtedly gives it an unparalleled bonus than other houses... The pool is suitable for children and adults and also has a very nice social space with hammocks and a large table. The only negative thing is the noise at night in the rooms and that the kitchen is small, but otherwise everything is very good !! In addition, Catarina is always attentive and attentive to the stay.

La casa queda frente a la playa lo que sin duda le da un plus inigualable que otras casas... la piscina es apta para niños y adultos y además tiene un espacio social muy lindo con hamacas y una mesa grande. Lo único negativo es el ruido por las noches en las habitaciones y que la cocina es pequeñita, pero por lo demás todo muy bien !! Además que Catarina siempre está atenta y al pendiente de la estadía.

Excellent place... with all the facilities to enjoy. The pool is perfect to relax.

Excelente lugar... Con todas las facilidades para poder disfrutar. La piscina está perfecta para relajarse.

Gustazo tenerte en nuestra casita de playa en Hermosa.  Gracias por escogernos! Siempre bienvenido!!

Everything is very good, as seen in the photo

The house is beautiful, the location excellent the location excellent and the service as well. A place worth visiting and coming back

La casa es hermosa, la ubicación excelente y el servicio también. Un lugar que vale la pena visitar y volver

Very nice place, cozy and the host is very friendly.

Muy bonito el lugar, acogedor y la anfitriona muy amable.

Fue un placer tenerte con nosostros!! Gracias por la visita!

Clean , comfortable place, with access to the beach and close to everything(restaurants, super, etc.)walking. It is 100% worth it!

Lugar limpio , cómodo, con acceso a la playa y cerca de todo(restaurantes, super, etc)caminando. Vale 100% la pena!

Fue un gustazo tenerlos en nuestra casita de playa!! Nos alegra la hayan disfrutado :) Siempre seran bienvenidos!!

It was a pleasure having you at our beach house in Playa Hermosa CR!

Very nice house. Very good service from Catarina.

Muy linda casa. Muy buena atencion por parte de Catarina.

Muchisimas gracias por tu visita a nuestra casa de play en Hermosa Jose Miguel! Fue un placer tenerlos!

A cozy place with everything you need to relax

Un lugar acogedor con todo lo necesario para pasar relajados

Fue un gustazo tenerlos Luis!! Mil gracias por la visita!

This is a cute Airbnb in Playa Hermosa outside of Jaco with a beautiful view of the beach and nice sunsets. The pool is nice and walking directly to the beach is wonderful. The home doesn’t have ac as written so you have to be okay with not having that especially during warm weather and when the fans are your only option. Massage service can come to the home which we did. This house is walking distance to the local restaurants for food and drinks. Jose the caretaker is a nice man and lots of iguanas on property that kept us entertained.

We were 9 people and had a great time! The house is very comfortable, the pool is amazing, and the location is outstanding.

Fue un placer tenerlos en nuestra casita de playa!  Gracias por la visita!

We had a wonderful stay at this property.  The house was spacious with plenty of sleeping rooms, the pool was clean and refreshing and the view was spectacular.  Be prepared for lots of Iguanas on the property.  They didn't bother us at all, but they were part of the natural landscape for sure.  Was happy to have found this gem on the ocean.

Even better then the photos suggest. We came here as a family for Christmas and were all super happy with it. It’s right on the beach so you can look over the fence and watch the sun go down every evening. It’s also far enough away from the noisy end of the beach that you don’t really have to deal with loud music into the early hours. The facilities are all in good condition and Catarina (the host) could not have been nicer. It’s in walking distance to half a dozen beachfront bars and restaurants, and also only a $7usd Uber ride to the centre or jaco if you want something a bit more lively. I would definitely recommend staying at this place!

Excellent pool with children. Everyone can enjoy. Perfect location for those who want to enjoy the sea with easy access and at the same time from the pool.

Piscina excelente para familias con niños. Todos pueden disfrutar. Ubicación perfecta para quienes queremos disfrutar del mar con facil acceso y al mismo tiempo de la piscina.

Very nice house in a very good location..

Casa muy linda en una ubicación muy buena..

Our group of 7 had a great time.   The pool is great!  Very clean space.

Amazing place to stay in Playa Hermosa! The house has plenty of room and within walking distance of everything you need.

Plenty of space for all, onsite maintenance and security. Beach access is perfect. We were able to watch surfing competion from the home. Fun

Very spacious house, very complete, good location, the truth is that perfect to go and enjoy

Casa muy espaciosa, muy completa, buena ubicación la verdad que perfecta para ir a disfrutar

The place is beautiful, a good view of the beach, super quiet, the pool has space for adults and children, the rooms are clean and have a fan. If the cars sound when they pass by but if you're a light sleeper I recommend you bring earplugs. The location is excellent, very safe and at 100 meters there is a super good assortment.

El lugar es precioso, una buena vista a la playa, súper tranquilo, la piscina tiene espacio para adultos y para niños, los cuartos son limpios y tienen ventilador. Si suenan los carros cuando pasan pero si tiene el sueño ligero le recomiendo que lleve tapones para los oídos. La ubicación es excelente, muy seguro y a los 100mts hay un súper buen surtido.

Awesome location. Layout was amazing. Highly recommended!

We loved the experience in this house, facing the sea feels divine !!! Very good service from José !!! Thank you

Nos encanto la experiencia en esta casa, frente al mar se siente divino !!! Muy buen servicio de José !!! Gracias

Great for a group! I stayed for a weekend with my friends and we really enjoyed the stay. The house is comfortable and spacious, and it is clean and well conditioned. Catarina was quick and attentive with her messages and Jose, the manager of taking care of the house, has treated us with great hospitality since we arrived. The location of the oceanfront house is great, and we were just able to see a surfing competition at sunset. There are street noises at night, so it's a good idea to use plugs or consider it. We loved the place. We would definitely come back ✨

¡Genial para disfrutar en grupo! Estuve un fin de semana con mis amigos y disfrutamos mucho la estadía. La casa es cómoda y espaciosa, y está limpia y bien acondicionada. Catarina fue rápida y atenta con sus mensajes y Jose, el encargado de cuidar la casa, nos trató con gran hospitalidad desde que llegamos. La ubicación de la casa frente al mar es genial, y justo pudimos ver una competencia de surf al atardecer. En la noche hay ruidos de la calle, por lo que es recomendable usar tapones o tomarlo en cuenta. Nos encantó el lugar. Definitivamente volveríamos ✨

Beautiful house right on the beach, no complaints , no problems , perfect location . Jose the on site staff who lives at the house was always there to help !! Best air bnb I’ve ever stayed at .. highly recommend to everyone 🤙 pura vida

An excellent space to share as a family facing the sea!

Un excelente espacio para compartir en familia frente al mar!

We came to Catrinas place for my 30th bday! It was outstanding.. location is excellent. Easy to find and around so many different places to eat and drink.. the gentlemen Jose was amazing. Showed us around helped us with everything and was very very respectful and helpful. Great place for the price. It was pretty cool waking up to the iguanas everyday and feeding them.. the road wasn’t as loud as I expected it to be. And being right on the beach. Outside showers lots of room and space for everyone. With a 24 hr market down the street I believe. Overall the place is amazing and would definitely go back and definitely worth the money.

I went to Catarina’s home for a weekend with the guys and it was an amazing time! The pool and the beach were amazing! The iguanas were sometimes a bit much but it’s a fun thing we will all remember! One thing, in the description it does say to bring some sort of ear plugs and I would highly recommend them! The trucks can get very very loud at night! I would definitely come back!

Catarina's beach house was a dream! It is located central enough to restaurants and activities but also still far enough to have the beach to ourselves! We stayed in the house with 8 friends and there was more than enough space! Hanging out in the pool late at night and on the patio were some of the best memories from our trip! 2 outdoor showers also sped up our process of getting ready. We loved the iguanas and authenticity of the house. We will be back!

The pictures don't do the property justice!  Incredible view and cozy house.

Great location to the beach,  right on the ocean but also the main road so you will hear the truck traffic.   We did have an issue and they were quick to respond.   It is a beach front house,  so it will not be 5 stars clean,  but the layout is nice.

Incredible location. Great beach break right out front of the house and picturesque beach. Highly recommend.

Rental Space is as described. very kind and hospitable host. clean and comfortable!

Catarinas Place is far better than you will ever imagine. The backyard, the beach, the sunset, the pool - everything is amazing. She is very very good at mentioning anything that would affect your stay, such as the loud noises from the road (just need earplugs) and the no AC but she has fans in every single room to compensate for that. At night the house is beautifully light in the backyard with the sweet sounds of the ocean. She was super quick to answer all my questions and emails, and even had the cleaning staff come in to clean free of charge for us. There were plenty of towels, toilet paper, utensils, dishes, etc. The Groundskeeper - Jose - was absolutely amazing. He even cut down coconuts and cut them open for us. super fresh. I cannot say anything bad about this house. I will for sure be back! Amazing, - absolutely amazing

Loved hosting you in Costa Rica! Hope we get to meet soon in Miami :) All the best!

The photos don't do it justice, the house is wonderful and the hospitality of the 10-star hosts. The house was full of touches, 5* hotel quality towels, surprised I'm!! I work in a hotel in a few establishments. I have seen that quality. Great rooms with perfect pillows and sheets. The kitchen perfectly equipped with everything necessary, we did not miss anything. The impeccable pool every day thanks to the person who works there. From here my congratulations and thank you to Mailord, a great person who provided us with everything in everyday life. The beach is a real stop and being able to have it jumping by the pool is a luxury that we will not forget. Sleeping listening to the Pacific and enjoying its sunsets is something that does not leave you indifferent. Absolute comfort due to its excellent location, meters from bars, restaurants and shops, which allows you if you want to leave the house because this is to enjoy it. The only downside is the great noise generated by the road next to the house, which at night is literally inflatable and especially by the passing of trucks. Upon arrival they offer you earplugs but we did not use them because we preferred to enjoy the sound of the sea. This is the only negative thing to note but despite that, if I went back to Jaco, I would return to Casa Iguana. Thank you for everything!

Las fotos no le hacen justicia, la casa es una maravilla y la hospitalidad de los anfitriones de 10. La casa estaba llena de detalles, toallas de calidad de hotel de 5*, sorprendida estoy!! Yo que trabajo en hotelería en pocos establecimientos he visto esa calidad. Las habitaciones geniales y con almohadas y sabanas perfectas. La cocina perfectamente equipada con todo lo necesario, no echamos en falta nada. la piscina impecable todos los días gracias a la persona que trabaja allí. Desde aquí mi enhorabuena y agradecimiento a Mailord, gran persona que nos facilito todo en el día a día. La playa una autentica pasada y el poder tenerla a salto de piscina un lujo que no olvidaremos.. Dormir escuchando el pacifico y disfrutando de sus puestas de sol es algo que no te deja indiferente. Comodidad absoluta por su excelente ubicacion, a metros de bares, restaurantes y tiendas, lo que te permite si quieres ni salir de la casa porque esta es para disfrutarla. La única pega es el gran ruido generado por la carretera pegada a la casa que por la noche es literalmente insufrible y en especial por el paso de camiones. A la llegada te ofrecen tapones para los oídos pero no los usamos porque preferíamos disfrutar del sonido del mar. Esto es lo único negativo a destacar pero a pesar de ello si volviese a jaco volvería a casa Iguana. Gracias por todo!

Tan bella, gracias por tan bellas observaciones!! Siempre bienvenidos!

There is not enough good things I can say about our stay. It was amazing. The view of the sunset from the pool will always be a favorite. Even though they warned there would be street noise we had no issue with it. There was warm water for the showers. Clean beds and great views. The Iguanas helped set the atmosphere too, if you feed them watermelon they will follow you like a puppy. Just watch the upstairs rug it slides, we may have done the split once or twice. We would stay here again without a second thought.

So glad you had a nice experience in Costa Rica :)

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