5
Beds
5
Baths
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Guests
Oceanfront 5-bedroom villa with direct beach access, a two-person kayak, and ocean-view terraces. Casa Caricaco in Playa Hermosa sleeps up to 12 guests with tropical gardens and a private guest house.
The Space
Enjoy the pura vida lifestyle at Casa Caricaco, an oceanfront villa in Playa Hermosa, Guanacaste, Costa Rica.
The property includes a four-bedroom, four-and-a-half-bathroom main house and a detached one-bedroom guest house. It accommodates up to 10 guests and is well suited to family reunions or group getaways.
As you enter through the main gate, a lush tropical garden and the blue waters of Costa Rica’s Golden Coast welcome you. Vibrant colors, clean lines, and tropical-chic décor create a relaxed beachfront setting.
Meals are best enjoyed outdoors, with ocean views, gentle waves, and the surrounding tropical sounds. The warm, calm ocean is just steps from the house and serves as your natural swimming pool. A two-person kayak is also available for guest use.
Main House
The main house has four bedrooms, four-and-a-half bathrooms, and ocean views from the living room, beachfront terrace, and fully equipped kitchen.
Ground Floor
- Master bedroom with a queen-size bed and en-suite bathroom
- En-suite bathroom with a rain shower that can be enjoyed under the sun or stars
- Second bedroom with two single beds
- Full bathroom adjacent to the second bedroom
Second Floor
The second floor features a spacious terrace with ample seating, ocean sounds, and tropical breezes. It is also a favorite spot for massages.
- Master bedroom with a queen-size bed, ocean views, and en-suite bathroom
- Kids’ or family room with two bunk beds:
- Full-size bed on the bottom bunk
- Single bed on the top bunk
- Private bathroom for the kids’ or family room
- Half bathroom at the end of the hallway
Guest House
The fifth bedroom is located in the detached one-bedroom guest house, Casa Aqua. It offers a private setting with:
- Bedroom with a king-size bed and two twin beds
- Private bathroom
- Terrace with garden views
- Fully equipped kitchen
Casa Aqua is ideal for a family or guests who prefer additional privacy.
Kitchen
The kitchen is fully equipped with:
- Refrigerator
- Oven
- Microwave
- Blender
- Pots and pans
- Dinnerware and silverware
- Basic spices, including salt and pepper
Amenities and Services
- Direct beach access
- Ocean views
- Two-person kayak
- Daily housekeeping service
- Beach towels
- Beach mats
- Beach umbrella
- Concierge service
Location
Playa Hermosa, Guanacaste, is a Blue Flag beach, recognized for its high environmental standards and excellent safety facilities. Meaning “beautiful beach” in Spanish, Playa Hermosa is known for its idyllic scenery and lush surroundings.
The two-kilometer gray-sand beach is surrounded by tropical forests and volcanic rock ridges, making it a welcoming destination for families and visitors of all ages.
Beachfront restaurants and bars, including Aqua Sport, are within walking distance. Ginger restaurant, known for its haute cuisine, is a short drive away.
Guest Access
Guests have access to the entire house and property.
Additional Information
- No private events are permitted on the property.
Guest reviews
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· 29 reviews
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Communication
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Location
5.0
Check-in
4.8
Value
What guests are saying
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Matthew
6 months ago
The house is one of a kind in Playa Hermosa—beachfront in the middle of a beautiful, quiet beach facing sunsets. The property’s caretaker is wonderful, responsive, and very friendly and kind. He handles laundry onsite for a fee. Each bedroom has an AC unit but the kitchen and living room do not. It has elements of an outdoorsy beach house: showers occasionally run cold, toilets can’t handle toilet paper, and bugs are present. None of those details prevented us from a great stay. We never felt unsafe at PH yet the security measures (alarm system, door/window drop-down gates, several keys to entrances) can be intimidating at first. Also expect and enjoy that PH is a public beach, so vendors, locals, dogs, and tourists pass the property. Restaurants are walkable on the beach (Niromi/Hotel Basque Del Mar and AquaSport) or a short drive away (Ginger). There is parking for 2 cars and a locked gate that you push open. The separate guest house was also nice and provides extra space and quiet.
Host replied
5
Ryan
7 months ago
Beautiful setting and very responsive and hospitable hosts. It is literally the beach in your backyard!
5
Lynn
8 months ago
Absolute dream location. Right on the beach, so peaceful. we arrived and were welcomed by our host, they gave us instructions and let us be. The house was spotless, well maintained, organized and fully stocked for all of our needs. Walkable to some restaurants and had a market down the road for essentials. very secure home, never felt unsafe. Our group of 4 adults and 6 kids fit perfect. we loved Nelson and his wife who stayed on the property and helped maintain it. We saw lots of wildlife from our lawn, even. Nelson even found a little lizard and shared with the kids! Great spot, when we return to CR we will come here
5
Tracy
8 months ago
Best Airbnb we’ve ever stayed in. Open concept right on the beach. Each bedroom had something that made it special. Fully equipped kitchen. Nice linens and towels, beautiful beach that was quiet and not overcrowded. Massages steps away. Great restaurants nearby. We never wanted to leave. Nelson was most attentive and friendly. We loved him! Our group will be back no question.
5
Lianna
9 months ago
A beautiful home with playa hermosa as your backyard! It was the perfect weekend away with 8 friends! The home has comfortable beds and hang out areas. Management was super helpful in planning our stay, connecting us with a chef and boat tour company as well as sharing all options for the area. There is wonderful on site support, Nelson and his wife who made everything easy for our short stay. Highly recommend for families or friend groups. We will be back!
5
Courtland
10 months ago
Our 3 generation family of ten had the most wonderful Christmas week visit - plenty of indoor and outdoor places to congregate and great fun on the beach as well as several excursions - we ended up with two cars which gave us flexibility. Both chef-prepared dinners were wonderful, organized through Raquel at Brokers
5
Robert
1 year ago
Beautiful house on a great stretch of beach. The host was responsive and the caretaker Nelson was friendly and helpful. Highly recommended.
5
Ali
1 year ago
Truly magic. Highly recommended
5
Gretchen
1 year ago
We loved absolutely everything about our stay! The place has great inside and outside areas to spend time together. The bedrooms offer quiet and privacy. The kitchen is well appointed. There are restaurants that are walkable but we cooked our entire stay. The location looks out to the ocean. The ocean view is amazing. Playa Hermosa’s close proximity to the airport in Liberia means you can enjoy every last minute if your vacation. The linens and beds were perfect. The house has a very colorful, cozy, welcoming feel to it. The beach - great beach for swimming and for kids to play on the water. We loved everything about our stay and will return.
5
Charlie
1 year ago
We had an excellent stay at this property with my family of 5 + 1. The house is beautiful and well equipped. We stayed in the main house, not needing the extra space of the guest house. The broker (Raquel) is very nice, and reached out ahead of time and offered to help make reservations. We took her up on arranging a private boat trip, and a chef to cook us a dinner in the house (both of which were very fun). Raquel also met us at the property when we arrived and showed us around. There is a couple who care for the property daily. Nelson maintained the yard, and set up chairs and tables for us in the yard daily, and couldn't have been nicer or more helpful. We don't speak Spanish, but were able to communicate clearly with him through Google Translate. His wife (Brezelda) helped keep the kitchen and house clean, and did a load of laundry for us when we started running out of clothes. Overall, we had a great time and would highly recommend this property!
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