The contemporary Beach Front Gem w/ private pool sits directly on the sand in the gated community of Hermosa Palms. The house is very well maintained & stocked fully with all of the amenities one would need to enjoy a beach front vacation. The Open Floor plan of the kitchen, living & dining room all flow onto a nice covered patio, private infinity jacuzzi & private pool right overlooking the beach. Beach views are seen throughout the living space & in 4 of the 5 bedrooms-all have a private bath. The space There are several master bedrooms, one on first, second and 2 on the 3rd floor. The one on the second floor has a nice sitting area and an ocean view jacuzzi pool on the patio. The master bedroom on the first floor is spacious and has a private bathroom as well. The third bedroom is also on the first floor. The 4th and 5th bedrooms are the on the 3rd floor and have gorgeous views, private balconies and have vaulted ceilings. The beach front community pool is a 1 minute walk from the house, where you can enjoy drinks, snacks and meal from the swim up bar. Guest access The guest has access to the entire interior of the house. Other things to note Note: We only rent to families or couples - not groups of guys. Only registered guests are permitted at the property.

## The Space

This modern beachfront home with a private pool is located directly on the sand within the gated community of Hermosa Palms. The property is meticulously maintained and fully equipped with all the essentials needed for a relaxing beachfront getaway.

The open floor plan connects the kitchen, living, and dining areas, which all extend onto a covered patio. From here, you can enjoy a private infinity jacuzzi and pool overlooking the beach. Beach views are visible throughout the living spaces and from four of the five bedrooms, each of which includes a private bathroom.

There are multiple master bedrooms spread across the three floors: one on the first floor, one on the second, and two on the third. The second-floor master features a cozy sitting area and an ocean-view jacuzzi pool on the patio. The first-floor master is spacious and includes its own bathroom. The third bedroom is also located on the first floor. The fourth and fifth bedrooms are on the third floor, boasting vaulted ceilings, private balconies, and stunning views.

## Location

The community pool is just a one-minute walk from the house. It offers a swim-up bar where guests can enjoy drinks, snacks, and meals.

## Guest Access

Guests have full access to the entire interior of the home.

## Other Information

- Rentals are limited to families or couples; groups of men are not accepted.
- Only registered guests are allowed on the property.

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5BR luxury villa in Playa Hermosa

Contemporary Beach Front Gem – Gated Community! - Villas for Rent in Playa Hermosa, Provincia de Puntarenas, Costa Rica

The home was beautiful and the location on the beach was great. It was nice having Yo-yos for a few meals and to grab drinks by the pool but you need to have a car or call an uber to get into town for other options since it’s not walkable. We did have an in-home chef which made meals very convenient and had a well stocked kitchen. The crabs in the house gave us a little scare at first but we were able to figure out how to keep them out and didn’t have anymore issues. My only complaint about the house is it’s not walkable to restaurants and stores.  Overall, the home was very well stocked, clean, each bedroom was beautiful, and Mary the concierge was extremely helpful.

We had an incredible stay at Michael’s home in Playa Hermosa —truly a five-star experience. The house is spacious, beautifully maintained, and perfect for groups, with five comfortable bedrooms and a fully stocked kitchen with everything you need. All appliances worked flawlessly, the AC kept things cool, and the backup generator kicked in instantly during brief outages. Maria, the concierge, was outstanding—very responsive and helpful, even arranging in-home beach massages. The home had plenty of towels, outdoor seating, surfboards, and we left a boogie board for future guests to enjoy. The water filtration system was a huge plus. The location is peaceful, secure with regular patrols, and right on a beautiful surf beach. Waves can be strong, but great for those comfortable in the water. Minor things like occasional crabs and parking out front didn’t impact our stay. We’d absolutely return and highly recommend it!

This is one of the most well stocked Airbnb‘s I had ever been at, everything you need in the kitchen and the dining area that you need to host any type of event that you’re doing, the concierge service lady Maria was fantastic! Ready to answer all of my questions and make all of my guests feel welcome, I would follow all of her recommendations when she talks about transportation and restaurants she was on point! My group and I liked it so much we consider considering coming back next year at the same time! This is a wonderful property for hosting some family time or a small celebration!

Not sure if Mike was actually the host of this property. All correspondence went through Jaco Concierge, they were nice to deal with.

This place was exactly what we were looking for!! It was amazing to be able to walk straight out to the beach and surf or hang out by the pool and watch the waves crash. The morning beach walks were superb!! The club house restaurant is so great and just a very brief walk! (We went to Yo-yo’s 2 nights in a row bc it was so good and convenient!) and everyone is so friendly! Jose tended to our needs and was so helpful with any questions that we had and made scheduling things a breeze. The in-house chef service and in-house massage is a must!

Jose our concierge was amazing. He went above and beyond. This was the best house ever I have rented for vacations.

We came with a blended family of 6 for our first time to Costa Rica. The moment we walked through the door we felt right at home. The home is beyond everything we could have ever imagined. We were close to Jaco, which we loved. A community full of rich culture. Jose was our host and was phenomenal. I sent him an itinerary and he absolutely checked every single one of our boxes. We went ATV, zip lining, La Fortuna, hot springs, private boat tour to Tortuga Island, shopping in Jaco, hiking in a national park. He also coordinated chefs for us, transportation and a daily housekeeper. If I could give it more stars I would. We will be back! Pura Vida and thank you for your beauty.

Gorgeous home, clean and comfortable…gorgeous beach out front and close to town for good restaurants and more low-key surfing. We would recommend this home without a doubt!

Cons: Communication is very poor, extremely slow to respond, it can take weeks to get a response from Mike and days from Jose. The other reviews on this are not exaggerated. I asked about four times for help with scheduling massages at the home, and it never happened, got tired of asking. Pool is dirty and a bit unsightly, green algae covers the stairs and inside the pool. When it rains, water comes in the home from the stairwell and bedrooms. There is road construction so you can be stuck in standstill traffic for over an hour. Pros: the property and community are beautiful, we felt safe. The beds/pillows are super comfortable, linens were clean. The AC works well and the home is fairly new.

The home was beautiful & fantastic location/setting! We loved the neighborhood pool and restaurant, as well as our private pool.

Beautiful property, nicely decorated, and private gorgeous location. Ocean is perfect for advanced surfers (not to learn). Property had various rooms, all very well taken care and arranged. Host was responsive and nice to deal with.

The pictures don’t show enough of what the place has to offer. The master bedroom with big tub was amazing!! The adventures and having food catered during our stay along with visiting Jaco was priceless!!! It was 9 of us during our stay and EVERYONE had space and enjoyed themselves. Thanks again Mike and Jose!

What a beautiful stay! The photos do this place no justice. A vacation well needed! Mike/ Jose are awesome! I will be back thank you again!!!

Mike's house was exactly as described!  The location on the beach was amazing and the sunsets from your backyard are priceless.  We loved that we could walk approx. 4 houses down and go to the community pool for a change of scenery and lunch at Yo Yo's.  They even have a spa onsite!  Access to the surfboards was so nice even though the waves were more suited for more experienced surfers.  Quick drive to Jaco for restaurants, grocery stores and excursions.  Beds and linens were extremely comfortable and we felt like we had everything we needed for the week.  Jose was out liaison and he was always prompt to respond!

Great house & location! Host was helpful and communicative.

This house was absolutely amazing and perfect for our group of four couples. The pool on the beach is simply amazing, the second floor suite is beyond belief, and all of the rooms are absolutely lovely. Some things to be aware of, are the beach is really not a swimming beach. It is a surfing beach, very dangerous for swimming due to the riptides. The beach has black sand that gets incredibly hot, so while walks on the beach are great and you can get in a couple of miles walking in the surf , the sand between the surf and the grass at the house could seriously burn your feet., Just something to be prepared for. The beach was very unpopulated for the most part which was nice. Something else to be aware of is the club pool, bar and restaurant may not be open on certain days. Best to call ahead and check. Jose Andreas was our main contact and was great to work with, made numerous recommendations and helped us have an amazing week. We prearranged for a fully stock fridge and private chef

We had an amazing week at Mike's place! The house was beautiful & well equipped. We LOVED the pool! Great location for walks on the beach, sunsets & just relaxing. The restaurant & pool within the gated community were both wonderful. We felt very safe & everyone we encountered was helpful & friendly. Mike & Jose were great in helping us arrange excursions & getting us information. Would highly recommend this house!! *Great location-Beautiful! *Well stocked kitchen *Lots of towels provided *Comfortable beds *Attention to details/decor was spot on *Great pool/ outdoor spaces *Helpful, friendly owner/manager *We were a group of 6 adults (3 couples) and we had plenty of space. Didn't want to leave & would go back again in a heartbeat!!

The place is incredibly beautiful, it has a spectacular view of the sea, the house is very cozy with absolutely everything you need to have an amazing time, the service and service of the house team attention and service from the house team very well and the host recommended activities that we enjoyed very much, all very well planned.

El lugar es increíblemente hermoso, tiene una vista espectacular del mar, la casa es muy acogedora con absolutamente todo lo necesario para pasarla increíble, la atención y servicio del equipo de la casa muy bien y el anfitrión nos recomendó actividades que disfrutamos mucho, todo muy bien planeado.

We had a wonderful time at Mike’s place! There were 9 of us, 2 kids, 1 infant and 6 adults. Everyone was comfortable and had plenty of room to spread out. They provided us with a pack n play and high chair for my son. For those with infants or small children: we stayed in the master bedroom on the second floor and put the pack n play in the walk in closet which was dark, quiet and perfect for our son to sleep. We used Kenia as our chef for three days. I highly recommend. The beach club was awesome and has great food/drinks. Mike was responsive and answered all my questions. Jose was great at being responsive and recommending activities! To note: -there is construction next door but Jose told me to text him if they were too loud and he would contact the next door neighbor. We didn’t feel like it disrupted our time. -there isn’t an outdoor table like in the pictures… it would’ve been nice to have our dinners outdoors.

The house is beautiful, however, we were not told that there was construction work going on on both sides all day long, starting at 7 am with hammering against the outer wall. When we complained to Mike and sent him videos of the noise and workers on a ladder peeking into shower, he offered us a refund for “a couple of nights” which has not happened - he has disregarded all my messages!! When we arrived there was no bedding for the air mattress we had asked for, no shampoo in any bath, empty propane tank for grill  (took 2 days to find a full one) and the TV in living room was not working. Jose, the co-host was very helpful. I am still waiting to hear from Mike almost 2 weeks later!! Empty promises do NOT make a great host !!!!

This property was lovely with all the tranquility and beauty Costa Rica is known for.  However, we felt we were the victims of a bait and switch by our host who advertised a larger property right next to ours which we initially booked since it would comfortably accommodate our party. The host came back to advise that this larger property was mistakenly double booked and unavailable. We settled for the smaller property instead. We inquired about a refund since we had one less bedroom than paid for in the smaller property, but the host has yet to explain why we weren’t entitled to a refund. Instead, our host tried to characterize the property we occupied as handicap accessible. In Costa Rica this merely means a master on the main floor for our wheelchair bound relative which both properties had. We also noted that no one occupied the larger property during our stay, and the house appeared to be unready for occupancy. Urging care when using this host for accommodations.

This was one of the best vacations we’ve done as a family. The house was perfect, the location, the ocean view and mountain views…although the beach in Playa Hermosa is not swimmable we loved watching the waves breaking and running on the beach. The Beach Club and Yoyo’s Restaurant was a plus. The food and drinks are delicious and only a few steps away. All spectacular. Our host Jose Andres helped us with everything. We booked a private chef and the food was amazing. As well as, all the activities suggested by Jose. Perfect house for a family of 8.

Mike's house was absolutely perfect. It's gorgeous, modern, right on the beach, and plenty spacious for our group of 12 (6 adults and 6 kids aged 3-5). It was the best of all worlds - the beach was practically deserted and so beautiful, but we also had access to the beach club with its food and swim up bar (and shallow pool perfect for little kids), so it was like having a vacation house within a resort. The sunsets were unreal. The big beach was great for the kids to explore with minimal supervision, especially at low tide, and they loved the little splash pool at the house. Thanks for hosting us, we all hope we can come back again one day!

We were a family of 10 and this was the perfect place for us.  The ocean front location was awesome and the expansive community pool was just a brief walk away with a restaurant and a swim up bar.  Mike and Jose were easy to communicate with and very responsive to any questions that we had.  We would definitely return!

Mike was such a great host. He was very responsive, and helped us with booking attractions nearby. The house was clean, the rooms and beds were very comfortable and best yet the view of the ocean was gorgeous. One thing that I was expecting to have during our stay was an outdoor dining table like the photos showed. We took Mike's recommendation and had a private chef prepare us a delicious dinner for my husbands birthday,  just wished we could have enjoyed it outdoors while watching the sunset as planned. The kitchen had outdated appliances, but it had everything we needed for our stay. The bedrooms were nicely remodeled and well put together. The location was a short drive to Jaco, where there are plenty of restaurants to choose from. We enjoyed walking down the beach to the clubhouse and having lunch/ dinner there. They even have a spa! Overall you can't beat the views and accessibility to the ocean, we will definitely be staying here again. Pura Vida!

Beautiful home, right on the beach. Mike was amazing with responses and helping whenever there were any little issues. The beach club is amazing too, food was excellent and staff was great! Definitely will be back!

Mike is an amazing host. Super resourceful, responds quickly and anything you need he helps with. The house is beautiful and the second floor bedroom is amazing. We did go during rainy season in September so be aware of critters popping up. We had a great time!

Very beautiful view, beautifully decorated home. Our kids enjoyed their summer vacation here. About 15 mins from town. We took a taxi everywhere. Taxi wasn’t too bad. To get to jaco it was about $20 per transfer. Airport transfer was over $130 one way. Closest airport is 2 hours away. It’s a great home if you want to be away from the hustle and bustle of the city. Very quiet. It was great going to sleep to crashing waves nightly. There is a drain that needs to be fixed in the kitchen area which caused a very foul smell throughout our stay. Living tv was broken during our stay, and master sink was also broken during our stay. Overall the views and the community is worth the small mishaps we dealt with. Community pool is a nice addition as well

Mike’s place is gorgeous and the view from out of the windows is amazing. There are plenty of nice places to go very close. Best trip ever.

Beautiful house with views and sounds of the ocean! The layout of the home accommodates a large party while providing bedroom privacy to the guests. The house is set in a perfect location - gated quiet waterfront community but close to Jaco. Thank you Mike for all your assistance and suggestions!

Beautiful, HUGE house right on the beach. Quick 15 min drive to a town that is filled with great food and fun shopping. House was surprisingly clean and tidy. Plenty of towels for bathrooms and pool. Community is gated and has a guard walking the beach every hour. We felt super safe. The community also has a large resort style pool with swim up bar. Make sure to stop by and have a drink from Yoyo and a delicious quesadilla. Mike connected us with personal chef Zenia. Her husband took care of us for multiple meals. Fantastic food, we had a mix of traditional Costa Rican dishes and other cuisine. We loved them so much we found their place in Jaco and had another meal there! So much to do and see. Love the house and location. Highly recommend.

We just got back from an amazing week spent in this beautiful home. I miss the views and the sound of the waves already. It is such a unique experience from start to finish. We were a family of 6, and had more than enough room to spread out. My teenage daughters were in heaven, they loved the 3rd floor bedrooms and bathrooms. We hired personal chefs for the week, so that I could have a vacation too! Best money ever spent! Mike was a huge help in arranging transportation from the airport, our excursions, Covid tests, and our chefs. He even checked on me after a trip to the clinic due to getting kicked by one of the horses on an excursion. I felt like I nagged him about everything, but he was kind to answer all my questions. Heads up, most folks want cash. We were making daily trips to Jaco to the ATM. Another thing to note, the community is very secure. We had a tough time getting in the first day at the security gate. They required all of our passports and information. There were security guards walking by the house all day every day. It was very comforting. The community pool and bar were a fun feature. The staff at the bar/restaurant felt like family. The food and drinks there were top notch! There is construction next door, but it will be completed soon and we met the owner, super nice guy. The sound of the waves helped mask the noise from the construction. The beach is not for swimming, but it’s beautiful and we enjoyed walking on the beach and watching the surfers. The big waves are hypnotic, I took video so I could hear them long after our return home. All of this to say, it’s an amazing adventure to visit Costa Rica, and an absolutely beautiful place to stay. We hope to make it back someday.

House was beautiful. Please make sure Mike knows when you will be checking in. We followed guidelines on the app and it was not ready. We had several issues with cable, etc at the house. Mike did communicate but could not help us with certain issues because he had not recently been at the house.

Mike was helpful with most things and responded fairly quickly.

Hermosa palms was unbelievably beautiful - if you’re looking for a fabulous vacation look no further! The house is modern, has all the amenities you need and great AC :) Six friends came for my bachelorette and we all agreed the house could not be any better. The beds are so comfortable! Close to playa hermosa and jaco by taxi or Uber - easy to call yourself or whatsapp. And everything is a little late so book early! The host was fantastic with recommendations, we booked costacat, axr and chiclets ziplining. Plus we went sunset horseback riding on playa hermosa. Magical - wish we stayed longer from the moment we arrived! The ocean in front of the house is for surfers or experienced swimmers which was fine for us!

This house is amazing!  When we walked in it was the most awesome feeling.  The beach is so close and the pool is great!  We planned a few excursions and booked a private chef for three days.  The house has everything you need.  One addition which would be great is if there was a book telling guests about details in the house, where to find things, good places to visit and do in the area, restaurant suggestions, hours for the community pool, etc.  We didn't rent a car so had to rely on Uber to get around which worked out for the most part.  The beach was spectacular, the waves were great and very few people!  The privacy is pretty good and would be great I'm sure but there is construction going on in the house next door and not sure how long it will last.  Overall this is a great house and a great location worth the money we spent on it!  We loved Costa Rica and hope to come back!

The house is beautiful, the view is unbeatable. Host was instantly responsive and he helped us with everything we needed and was able to make great suggestions.

Woo!  Playa Hermosa is my go to vacation from here on out. Absolutely amazing!  The house was perfect in every way.  It was fully stocked with everything you could ever need. Even in paradise I couldn’t wait to go to bed, the bedding was that comfortable.  We traveled with our 5 kids, 3 being 2 and under.   Even the littlest, 5 months old enjoyed it.  I can’t wait to go back. Thanks Mike for sharing this property with us!

We had a great stay in the villa. We loved the location - the beach out front was beautiful and we especially loved being 2 min from the pool and restaurant (which had such great food and drinks). We had 8 adults and 2 kids and fit comfortably. The house next door is under construction so that wasn’t ideal but besides that we had a great time. Mike was also helpful in arranging transportation from the airport and getting us a rental car.

Checking in was easy. Mike was very informative and helpful throughout our stay. He has lots of suggestions for things to do. The house was very clean and situated right on the beach. We also enjoyed the community pool and the pool bar was great and drinks were delicious. We also cook alot and the kitchen and had all of the amenities we needed to cook each night. You couldn’t ask for a better location. We will definitely be back!

Hola—  Our family stayed in this home hosted by Mike and we had an amazing time. There were 9 of us and the home was spacious and we had plenty of room for all of us.  The home has breathtaking views of the ocean! Mike was responsive and made great recommendations regarding excursions. We will definitely be back. Pura Vida ☀️🌴🐋

Great host, beautiful home, beautiful location.  Thank you Mike!

If you’re considering staying at Mike’s property, you should 100% go for it! Mike was the ultimate host while we were in Costa Rica. He offered suggestions, responded quickly, and coordinated our excursions. His property was absolutely beautiful and well kept. It was very clean and had everything you could possibly need. Mike made our trip to Costa Rica a dream. It was absolutely perfect!

This trip was one of our favorites yet!  Mike was beyond a perfect host.  The house was upgraded, due to the original home having been next a house that was under construction.  He set up all of our excursions (high-end) private boat tours, amazing zip line adventures and even top of the world ATV rides!  The house was AMAZING and SO spacious!  We are so thankful we were able to meet Mike and his beautiful collection of homes.  We will be back!!!

Best house on Playa Hermosa! If you love walking on the beach and returning to a beautiful house and pool, this is your spot.

Great place and amazing location. Totally worth it! Mike was a great host, always trying to help and he made sure we had an awesome experience.

Beautiful house with a great view and right on the beach!

House #8 is perfectly situated right on a great surf break.  The house itself is modern, clean and comfortable.  The master bedroom is especially nice -  huge and terrific views of the ocean.  The gated community is safe and convenient and even includes a little lunch place and a pool.

Clean and comfortable. Great views . Hermosa Palms community is wonderful.  Mike very helpful and responsive. Would highly recommend .

Mike's house was perfect.  Great location and great house.

The property is amazing:   location, amenities, security, and service.  The sunsets are incredible and there is nothing like being beachfront.  Mike and his associate Allison were very helpful even going out of their way to assist us with a last minute request.  Great beach with awesome community pool that is a 3 minute walk from the house. 24 hour security in gated neighborhood.  You won't be disappointed if you rent this house.

Mike is super attentive.  The house is spectacular.

Mike es super atento.  La casa es espectacular.

Mike was fantastic when communicating with me regarding our trip.   Our stay could not have been better thanks to his assistance with which vendors to use and what to do.   I highly recommend Mike as a host - you will not be disappointed.

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