Hi, I'm Ron, proud owner of Casa Barracuda, & I love Costa Rica. I'm from Buenaventura, Ca. but can't wait to return to Costa Rica! BTW, tourists can stay in CR up to 6 months, google it! The house should have everything you need to make it a great stay, & if you need anything, ask cohost Jeff, with 30 years experience in CR! I like being a host & meeting others, especially those that fall in love with Costa Rica, Playa Hermosa, & my lovely home! I love it here, and I'm sure you will too! The space Beachfront Casa Barracuda 3BR Luxury, pool w 1/3 acre, Playa Hermosa de Jaco! Welcome to the luxurious Casa Barracuda, a gorgeous 3 bedroom vacation rental home on 1/3 acre, less than 30 steps to the soft sands & popular surf of Playa Hermosa de Garabito-Puntarenas, Costa Rica. This Playa Hermosa is famous for its relaxing vibe yet you're only 10 minutes away from the multi-services & excitement of Jaco. This area is not only extremely popular with families & single surfers, but lately has become the romantic destination for weddings, honeymoons and later, babymoons! You’ll love the modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, conveniences you’ll love, lots of granite counter tops, a Whirlpool double door refri with icemaker, even a dishwasher! The custom made CR hardwood kitchen cabinets are complemented with a granite breakfast bar with hardwood stools, facing the chef. The laundry with full size washer and dryer is right next to the kitchen and can be closed off with a folding curtain when desired. The great room is truly great thanks to its double sliding glass doors providing nice ocean views from every angle. There’s excellent wireless high speed internet & the Samsung 50” HD TV, has streaming options + Blu-ray/DVD player. The glass-top dining table seats up to 8 guests with nicely cushioned chairs. There are 2 overstuffed chairs, a comfy three-seat sofa, all with views of the free form enchanting private pool. Try the exercise bike we have, next to the window overlooking the outside table and pool area! Once outside you’ll be surrounded by beautiful landscaping with tall palm & almond trees that will attract noisy colorful macaws, as the friendly iguanas will entertain you as they fight over your table scraps & fruit skins. The manicured front & back yards (1/3 acre!) allow for all kinds of fun or privacy and soon the fruit trees will deliver their goods! Casa Barracuda’s large-covered terrace with an upstairs pool deck allows you fantastic views where you can enjoy the sun and sounds of the sea either on a hammock or the many comfortable seating options. An outdoor table for four allows for alfresco dining, & there are 4 extra comfy plastic chairs for moving closer to the food or to the beach! Grill that filet of the day on the recently purchased gas grill facing the ocean! This 2500 sq ft/232m2 spacious home has three bedrooms with a master bedroom featuring an excellent king size bed with 100% cotton sheets, fine pillows, & ensuite upgraded bathroom with shower! The walkin closet has enough space for your clothes, & has a wall safe! The two other bedrooms have very nice Queen beds & one Twin bed in each, & both are next to a nice bathroom with shower & enough storage for all your essentials! Although Playa Hermosa (‘Beautiful Beach’) is a world-famous surfing beach and in May 2022 was named Central America’s first World Surf Reserve, you don’t have to be a surfer to love this beach. I lived nearby for 18 years, and loved walking this beach at a nice pace taking in the sights & sounds, especially at low tide, (best time for families w/ kids!) Sometimes a friend would pass me by doing his speed walks & I’d smile knowing he’s going too fast to see the daily treasures. Usually you won’t see many people on the beach like you would in Jaco, but when there’s great waves, the surfers come! Our sunsets are world famous, from either our Casa Barracuda 2nd floor Deck, or walk north to our favorite beachfront restaurant, Vida Hermosa, about 25 minutes away. The surf break is one of the most consistent in Central America, and well known among surfers, who participate in lots of local competitions. The best surfing breaks occur almost the same time that Olive Ridley sea turtles come to lay their eggs! From June to Nov. Hi, I’m the Barracuda Rental Manager, Jeff Fisher, with 30 years experience living in Costa Rica! For dates & potential discounts call or write me! Price quoted here is for 8 guests as we have 2 queens, 2 indiv beds and 1 king!. By now you know that our area offers almost everything you would expect in our top rated vacation mecca! See below our recommendations for things to do, places to eat, & other useful info below! p.s. I have worked in real estate over the past 26 years, 18 here in the Central Pacific, SO yes I can help you find the best place for you and your budget! The Central Pacific is my favorite part of Costa Rica. Ask me anything, we will do everything we can to make your vacation as easy and enjoyable as possible! Guest access You will absolutely love the sights & sounds of the ocean, that you can experience from my recently built viewing deck!! Altho it is next to my upstairs apt, feel free to go up to this "mirador" and enjoy! Other things to note We ask that you please, please use our outdoor shower, located on the northern side of the house. It's fun, its easy, its refreshing! After all, nobody likes sand on the floor that gets transferred into your bed! We greatly appreciate your efforts in keeping the sand outside, the iguanas also thank you!

## Welcome

Hi, I'm Ron, the proud owner of Casa Barracuda. I'm originally from Buenaventura, California, but I can't wait to return to Costa Rica! By the way, tourists can stay in Costa Rica for up to six months—feel free to look it up. The house is equipped with everything you need for a comfortable stay. If you require anything, just ask our cohost Jeff, who has 30 years of experience living in Costa Rica.

I enjoy hosting and meeting guests, especially those who fall in love with Costa Rica, Playa Hermosa, and my beautiful home. I love it here, and I’m confident you will too!

## The Space

Casa Barracuda is a luxurious 3-bedroom beachfront home situated on one-third of an acre, just under 30 steps from the soft sands and popular surf of Playa Hermosa de Garabito, Puntarenas, Costa Rica.

Playa Hermosa is known for its relaxing atmosphere, yet it’s only a 10-minute drive to the vibrant services and excitement of Jaco. This area attracts families, solo surfers, and has recently become a favored destination for weddings, honeymoons, and babymoons.

The home features a modern kitchen equipped with:

- Stainless steel appliances  
- Granite countertops  
- Custom Costa Rican hardwood cabinets  
- Whirlpool double-door refrigerator with an ice maker  
- Dishwasher  
- Granite breakfast bar with hardwood stools  

Adjacent to the kitchen is a laundry area with a full-size washer and dryer, which can be closed off with a folding curtain.

The great room offers stunning ocean views from every angle thanks to double sliding glass doors. It includes:

- High-speed wireless internet  
- Samsung 50” HD TV with streaming options and Blu-ray/DVD player  
- Glass-top dining table seating up to eight guests with cushioned chairs  
- Two overstuffed chairs and a comfortable three-seat sofa overlooking the private free-form pool  

For fitness enthusiasts, there is an exercise bike positioned by a window with a view of the pool and outdoor table.

Outside, you’ll find beautifully landscaped grounds with tall palm and almond trees that attract colorful macaws. Friendly iguanas often entertain guests as they scavenge for table scraps and fruit skins. The manicured front and back yards provide plenty of space for fun or privacy, and fruit trees will soon be bearing produce.

Casa Barracuda also boasts a large covered terrace and an upstairs pool deck offering fantastic views where you can relax on a hammock or one of the many comfortable seating options. Outdoor amenities include:

- Dining table for four for alfresco meals  
- Four additional comfortable plastic chairs for flexible seating  
- Recently purchased gas grill facing the ocean  

The spacious 2,500 square foot (232 m²) home has three bedrooms:

- Master bedroom with a king-size bed, 100% cotton sheets, quality pillows, an upgraded ensuite bathroom with shower, walk-in closet, and a wall safe  
- Two other bedrooms, each with a queen bed and a twin bed, sharing a bathroom with a shower and ample storage  

## Location

Playa Hermosa, meaning "Beautiful Beach," is a world-renowned surfing spot. In May 2022, it was designated Central America’s first World Surf Reserve. You don’t have to be a surfer to appreciate this beach. Having lived nearby for 18 years, I enjoyed peaceful walks along the shore, especially at low tide, which is ideal for families with children.

The beach is usually quiet compared to Jaco, except when the waves are great and surfers arrive. The sunsets here are famous and can be enjoyed from Casa Barracuda’s second-floor deck or by walking north to the beachfront restaurant Vida Hermosa, about 25 minutes away.

The surf break is one of the most consistent in Central America and hosts many local competitions. The best surfing conditions coincide with the nesting season of Olive Ridley sea turtles, which occurs from June to November.

## About the Host and Rental Manager

Jeff Fisher, the Barracuda Rental Manager, has 30 years of experience living in Costa Rica. For availability and possible discounts, feel free to contact him. The quoted price is based on accommodating eight guests, with two queen beds, two individual beds, and one king bed.

Jeff has worked in real estate for 26 years, including 18 years in the Central Pacific region, which is his favorite part of Costa Rica. He can assist you in finding the perfect place within your budget and is happy to answer any questions to make your vacation smooth and enjoyable.

## Guest Access

Guests are welcome to enjoy the ocean views from the recently built viewing deck ("mirador") located next to the upstairs apartment.

## Other Notes

Please use the outdoor shower located on the northern side of the house. It’s refreshing and helps keep sand outside, preventing it from getting on the floors and beds. Your cooperation in keeping sand out is greatly appreciated by both the hosts and the local iguanas!

I'm from Buenaventura, Ca. but can't wait to return to Costa Rica!  BTW,  tourist...

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We enjoyed 4 days as a family, communication with Ron and Brian was excellent, the description and photographs are accurate, and it's in an unbeatable location facing the sea. It is definitely a place we recommend and look forward to returning to soon.

Disfrutamos 4 días en familia, la comunicación con Ron y Brian fue excelente, la descripción y fotografías son exactas además de una ubicación inmejorable frente al mar. Definitivamente es un lugar que recomendamos y al que esperamos volver pronto.

I stayed for a few weeks and enjoyed every day! Looking forward to going back! Definitely recommend this spot

The house is very conveniently located right on the beach. It has everything you need for a family vacation. We'll definitely be back

La casa está muy bien ubicada justo frente a la playa. Tiene todo lo que necesitas para unas vacaciones en familia. Definitivamente volveremos

Great place! Facing a beautiful beach and with all amenities! The best thing was Jeff's attention that at all times was aware that we were having a good and comfortable time! Recommended

Excelente lugar! Frente a una hermosa playa y con todas las comodidades! Lo mejor fue la atención de Jeff que en todo momento estuvo pendiente de que estuviéramos pasándola bien y cómodos! Recomendado

To rest and disconnect, extremely clean and tidy

Para descansar y desconectarse, sumamente limpio y ordenado

Askel’s place is beautiful. Great ocean views and a lot of nature around. Askel was very responsive and allowed us to check-in early to accommodate our flights. She went beyond our expectations and coordinated with our chefs allowing them to enter the property prior to our arrival so we can be greeted with lunch. We were all very happy with Askel’s beachfront property.

Thanks to Askel for his flexibility and responsiveness!

Merci à Askel pour sa flexibilite et sa réactivité!

Amazing property… Scenic view and very relaxing. All the boxes are checked. We will definitely stay again.

Askel, you were great! Thank you for listening to our needs and responding so quickly! Everything you got us really helped with us being there for 2 weeks. The visit from the Macaws and iguanas were a daily treat! We look forward to another visit next year in your beautiful home!

Really nice place to have a great vacation in playa hermosa. Askel was a really good host.

Perfect location, close enough to town for easy access to stores and restaurants, but without feeling the crowds. It’s a huge help that the house comes fully equipped with a washer and dryer, kitchen is fully stocked with pots, pans, etc. to make home cooked meals. There are plenty of attractions in the nearby area. I’ve visited the area before and this was by far my favorite place to stay. My group and I can’t wait to return.

place is really nice.  great location, great surf, well stocked, few things to note the upstairs isn't part of the house thought it was when we booked, also the road in the back of the house is pretty busy so you don't have much privacy and it's across the street from the beach not really oceanfront.  the had nightly security and daily gardener which kept the pool sparkling clean.  overall awesome stay, just not as secluded as the area used to be.  Hermosa is growing

This villa is well located, less touristy, surfers especially at Playa  Hermosa, black sand, the beach is naturally clean, and close to the house, the outside, terraces, excellent pool, the house is well equipped, gas stove, lots of space, I enjoyed my stay

Cette villa est bien située, moins touristique, des surfers surtout à la playa  Hermosa, sable noir, la plage est propre naturellement, et proche de la maison, l’extérieur, les terrasses, piscine excellent, la maison est bien équipée, poêle au gaz , beaucoup d’espace, j’ai aimé mon séjour

Great private location! We basically had the beach to ourselves! Bonus: There is a Macaw nest in the neighbors yard so you can have that as an additional beautiful site!

This place is amazing, we were 7 guys on a surf vacation. The house is beautiful and right beside the beach. Highly recommend, the property manager Askel was super helpful, and responded quickly to any questions we had.

Great place to stay for peace away from city noise. Right across from beach with beautiful sunset

Great place to spend some relaxing time, the pool is amazing with views to the beach and the sunset. Askel and Ingrid were very nice hosts always there to step in and help in whatever we need. I highly recommend casa Barracuda to spend a good time by Hermosa Beach.

The house was great! Right across the street from the beach. It was a girl’s trip for three of us. One mile down the road are some fantastic bars and restaurants. We went to Manuel Antonio for one day of the trip, and had a very good time. I highly recommend doing a Manuel Antonio park tour. The weather was perfect! Iguanas in the yard. Macaws in the trees. Surfers at the beach. It was a very relaxing four days.

Excellent communication, very friendly and attentive

Excelente comunicación, muy amable y atenta

we had problems with 1 dishwasher did not work and it smells very bad 2 the bathrooms were clogged the showers the water did not run 3 the toilets overflowed and black water came out of the main room 4 when a lady came out to ask for things that were never handed over to us. She found a bath towel and after a lot of searching she was unused in a bad service closet 5 poor cleaning and appliances in poor condition 6 the host didn't respond in time anyway I don't recommend it

tuvimos problemas con 1 Lavadora de platos no funcionaba y emana un olor muy mal 2 los baños estaban tapados las Duchas el agua no corría 3 los inodoros se rebalsaron y salió agua negras por el cuarto principal 4 al salir llega una señora a solicitar de mal carácter cosas q nunca se nos entregó buscó una toalla de baño y luego de mucho buscar estaba guarda sin usar en un closet mal servicio 5 limpieza pobre y electrodomésticos en mal estado 6 el anfitrión no contestaba a tiempo en fin no lo recomiendo

The house is great, perfect location, very spacious we had a wonderful time... I'll definitely book again :)

Amazing place and perfect host. In less than an hour we got our questions answered and our booking accepted. When we arrived everything was perfectly clean and the host gave us a house tour. The house has everything you might need and more, is just in front of the beach and has a very comfortable parking in the back.

Excellent location. Very comfortable house. Enjoy privacy. The beach in front of the house. Safe and nice place

Excelente ubicación Muy cómoda la casa Disfrutad de privacidad La playa frente a la casa Seguro y agradable lugar

The comfort of the house is excellent and the oceanfront location is very good

La comodidad de la casa excelente y la ubicación frente al mar muy buena

We loved staying at Ron/Askel’s place.  The super sweet property manager, Joanna, stopped by and asked if we had any questions and was available at all times for us. We also communicated with Askel who was always available with a response.  Her beautiful home is beautifully decorated and was perfect for our family of 6.  She had all the amenities we were looking for.  The WiFi and AC worked great! Everyone had a bed.  The kitchen had all the supplies needed to make a big breakfast every morning and a few dinners. There’s a very nice gas range & oven and a dishwasher. There was also a grill where we made cheeseburgers. Having 4 teenagers it was nice not having to pay for every meal at restaurants on our vacay.  Although, there are tons of food options nearby in Jaco (less than 10 min away). She has a washer and dryer.  Plenty of towels for showers and more for the pool and beach. The pool was used everyday and just a few yards across the street was the beautiful beach! We saw McCaws in the trees every morning of our stay as well as hummingbirds, iguanas, lizards, butterflies, etc. The property has a very friendly watchman who walked around with a flashlight every night, which left us feeling safe and comfortable leaving our belongings for the many nearby excursions we found.  The location on playa hermosa was perfect with beautiful sunsets and we saw surfers on the beach.  It’s so close to Jaco where we ate and shopped.  We went surfing on Jaco Beach, took a keep ride in the forest, hiked and saw 10 waterfalls, went ziplining, all nearby in Jaco. It’s only an hour and half away from Manuel Antonio where the National Park and beach is.  There is currently and addition being added onto the property, but it did not hinder our trip in the least bit! We 100% would stay in Askel’s home again and we highly recommend it. We loved our stay in Costa Rica! A real dream! Pura Vida!  Thank you Ron & Askel.

Yes, they are looking for a family, private, safe, and very pretty. This place is definitely the one to choose. The house is in very good condition, the pool is super nice. You just cross the street and you get to the beach. You have security in the evenings. Super attentive maintenance people The place is the same as in the photos! They're even making improvements that will add even more value to the experience. Definitely 100% recommended.

Si estan buscando un lugar familiar, privado, seguro y muy bonito. Definitivamente este lugar es el que deben escoger. La casa en muy buenas condiciones, la piscina super bonita. Solo cruzas la calle y llegas la playa. Tienes seguridad en las noches. Las personas de mantenimiento super atentas. El lugar es igual a las fotos! Incluso estan haciendo mejoras que van agregarán aún mas valor a la experiencia. Definitivamente 100% recomendado.

Unbeatable location, impeccable house and attention to detail... highly recommended

Ubicación inmejorable, casa impecable y cuidado hasta el último detalle... súper recomendado

very happy with hosting Caleb and his friends,  Thank you guys for being well behaved we hope you will always come back welcome  Pura Vida !!

More than a dream!! We enjoyed so much, the house comfortble and beautiful, much more of the pictures. across the roud there is a beautiful and quite beach. Amazing vacation

Nice and caring family, thank you we look forward to returning !!

Excellent location, the house is clean and very well equipped.  Recommended!!

Excelente ubicación, la casa limpia y muy bien equipada.  Recomendada!!

this is my fifth time in that house, I always choose it for the host's attention and the excellent location.

esta es mi quinta vez en esa casa, siempre la escojo por la atencion del anfitrion y la excelente ubicacion.

william super feliz de haberte hospedado y darte muy buenas sastifaccion y gracias por dejar en super muy buenas condiciones    !!! como ordenada y limpia la casa 100% feliz y recomendado !!  siempre seran bienvenidos

This house was perfect for our stay! It was a group of 7 and there was more than enough space for all of us. The house was beautiful pictures do not do it justice and having the beach a couple steps away made it perfect for watching the sunset every evening. It wasn't far from the town getting ubers was difficult at first because the house address did not pop up but we resolved that quickly. It was a birthday trip and Askel did such a good job at helping me set up decorations and transportation for the entire trip through Estanli with affordable tours! I would deff stay here again!!

Beautiful beach house steps to the ocean. Highly recommended. When in Playa Hermosa I would definitely stay here again! Host was very helpful and very responsive.

My whole family loved it. The house is very complete. Very nice. It's perfect for resting and the girl Askel is very kind. We'll be back someday.

A toda mi familia le encantaron la casa es muy completa muy linda es perfecto para descansar y la muchacha Askel muy amable Fijo algun dia regresamos

This place is really perfect , it is super close to the metro area but once you are there you are  disconnected.  The house is very good , as shown in the photos , perhaps even more spacious. As much as the social area is very comfortable, both the ground floor and upper floor terrace, where you can enjoy a colorful sunset. Just a beauty. The pool is clean as well the green area around . Across the street is the beach, but the sound of permanent ocean waves makes it an ideal place to relax and have fun . It's a place to definitely come back to, I highly recommend it.

Este alojamiento es realmente perfecto , está super cerca del área metropolitana , pero una vez que estás ahí,  estás  desconectado.  La casa muy bien , tal cual se muestra en las fotos , quizás incluso hasta más amplia. Por mucho el área social es muy cómoda, tanto la terraza en planta baja como alta, donde se puede disfrutar un atardecer de colores. Simplemente una belleza. La piscina limpia, así como el área verde alrededor . Cruzando la calle está la playa, pero el sonido de las olas del mar permanente lo convierte en un lugar ideal para relajarse y pasarla bien . Es un lugar para definitivamente volver, lo recomiendo ampliamente.

The place is spectacular, impeccable cleanliness, the pool is always clean to use.  Ask for the excellent host, you can't ask for more.  We are delighted and will be back soon.

El lugar expectacular, limpieza impecable la piscina siempre limpia para usar.  Askel excelente anfitriona, no se puede pedir más.  Encantados y pronto volveremos.

The house is very spacious, the kitchen well equipped and the outside area spacious with a clean pool and perfect for the little ones.  A very good recommendation to rest with the family

La casa es muy espaciosa, la cocina bien equipada y el área exterior espaciosa con una piscina limpia y perfecta para los más pequeños.  Muy buena recomendación para descansar en familia

I loved the pool area and green areas, with very good maintenance. The house is very spacious, very well equipped and clean. The entrance to the beach is in seconds. Host Askel greets you very kindly and await your requests.

Me encantó el área de la piscina y zonas verdes, con muy buen mantenimiento. La casa es muy amplia, muy bien equipada y limpia. El acceso a la playa es en segundos. La anfitriona Askel te recibe con mucha amabilidad y queda pendiente a tus requerimientos.

The place is very nice and well located. I would visit again.

El lugar muy agradable y bien ubicado. volvería a visitarlo.

Very nice house and great location!Ideal for spending time as a family.

Muy linda casa y ubicación genial !ideal para pasar en familia.

Ron's place had everything the 6 of us needed to be in our social bubble and enjoy a short beach vacation.   The house is clean, the kitchen has all the mod con's one would need, plenty of AC to cool off, and is is right on the beach.   I would highly recommend this place to anyone who is looking to go to the beach.   Did I mention there is a also a pool and BBQ, both of which we used and enjoyed immensely.    Thank you very much for letting us stay and I would recommend it to anyone who wants to go to the beach.

Spectacular place with all the comforts you see in advertising. Great for relaxing

Lugar espectacular con todas las comodidades que se ve en la publicidad. Ideal para ir a relajarse

The house is impeccable and very well equipped. Askel making sure everything was okay.

La casa impecable y muy bien equipada. Askel pendiente de que todo estuviera bien.

The house was great, we had a great family time, the pool was extremely clean, the towels smelled great, we are already thinking on visiting this place again.

As described on the page. A very nice place to share with family and friends. Excellent oceanfront location. Recommended. Askel is very attentive and helpful.

Tal como se describe en la página. Un lugar muy agradable para compartir con familia y amigos. Excelente ubicación frente al mar. Recomendado. Askel muy atenta y colaborativa.

Excellent location, nice house, comfortable and nice

Excelente ubicación, linda casa, confortable y linda

Nice beachfront house and 2 hours from SJ. Very friendly host! Comfortable house and ideal for spending a few days relaxing👌

Linda casa frente a la playa y a 2 horas de SJ. Anfitriona muy amable! Casa cómoda e ideal para pasar unos días relax👌

Great location steps away from the beach, fully equipped place that covers all your needs with excellent service provided by Askel

Muchas gracias por su preferencia un verdadero placer haberlos tenido  hospedados , una familia muy amable y concientes recomendados al 100%

We had a great time, the location is great, in front of the beach, beautiful house and great host. I do recommend to stay at Ron's house. Thanks a lot, We will be back soon

Pleasantly surprised! We were not sure what to expect from this lovely house. But we were all blown away! True, there are more beautiful beaches in other parts of Costa Rica, But we totally enjoyed this one. Instead of seashells there are beautiful small rocks of many colors on the beach. We very much enjoyed the upstairs deck, the swimming pool, and the spacious common area. Askel was very responsive when there was a problem with the fridge. We totally enjoyed our stay!

Impeccable attention, always very attentive and the house was in good condition

Atención impecable siempre muy atenta y la casa estaba en buen estado

We had an excellent stay! The house is exactly as shown in the photos and has an excellent location and is just a few steps from the beach. We definitely recommend it and will be back. Thank you so much for everything!

Tuvimos una estadía excelente! La casa es exactamente como las fotos y tiene una excelente ubicación ya está a solamente a unos pasos de la playa. Definitivamente la recomendamos y volveremos. Muchas gracias por todo!

Askel the host was kind and urgent. We had a great time, the house is equipped with all necessary to have a relaxing time. Sunsets were a plus!

I would recommend this place for family trips very relaxing , great host

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