Luxury 3BR hillside villa in Playa Hermosa with stunning 180° ocean views, private pool, and direct beach access. Perfect for surfing, relaxation, and embracing Costa Rica’s natural beauty.
The Space
This modern, internationally inspired open-air villa offers a stunning 180-degree ocean view just across the road from Playa Hermosa. Located on a hillside, it provides a perfect combination of comfort, nature, and luxury. The pristine sands of Playa Hermosa, considered one of the most beautiful beaches in the region, are only a short walk away. Wake up to the sight of rolling waves and check the surf right from your bed.
Upon entering through the large teak doors, you are greeted by an expansive, airy living area that flows seamlessly to the pool and beyond to the breathtaking ocean vista. The villa’s open layout features tall glass walls that blend indoor and outdoor spaces, creating a strong connection to the surrounding paradise.
All three bedrooms are filled with natural light, each including an en-suite bathroom, a private deck, and ocean views. The property also boasts a shaded pergola, multiple decks, a refreshing pool with an outdoor shower, and more. Everything needed for a luxurious and relaxing getaway is provided.
Nearby, Blue Mist is just steps away, where guests can enjoy sunsets, yoga classes, massages, and meals served throughout the day.
Additional amenities include:
- Private office
- STARLINK internet connection
- Whole-house water filtration system for clean drinking water
Southern Cross is one of the rare villas that combines incredible views, lush surroundings, beach proximity, and a relaxed, high-end atmosphere. Whether your goal is to surf, unwind, recharge, or all of the above, this villa offers a memorable and luxurious retreat.
Guest Access
Guests have full access to the entire home and grounds, except for the owner’s closet. The beach is located just across the street, accessible via a beautiful paved path. This villa is unique in offering ocean views without requiring a long walk or steep drive to reach the beach.
Location
Situated in the most exclusive area of Playa Hermosa, this location offers the best beaches, dining, surfing, and yoga retreats all within walking distance.
While the internet service is generally reliable, occasional brief outages may occur due to the remote setting. The villa is equipped with a primary internet connection and a secondary backup to support remote work. Please note that no refunds will be issued for internet interruptions.
Reviews
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Recent Reviews
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Doris
8 months ago
very nice to be close, but a little removed from Santa Teresa. Very easy walk to the beach, and an excellent restaurant. Happy to have a gym.and a small grocery nearby. We hope to be back! D and J
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David
11 months ago
One of our favorite Airbnb stays ever... We were able to stay at Southern Cross for seven weeks during the rainy season, when Santa Teresa is a bit less busy. The house is large, open and full of light with these beautiful glass-paneled windows. Located just a few minutes north of the town of Santa Teresa (literally 5 minutes on an ATV), it's a very rare find with both an ocean view as well as being walkable to the beach. Most ocean-view properties require steep ATV climbs over rough terrain, but this was right across the street from the beautiful Blue Mist Hotel and a public beach access. Melissa was a fantastic host. Very responsive, full of local recommendations, and the stay came with a 3x weekly housekeeping as well as a property manager who lives right down the driveway to take care of any issues or questions. We cooked fresh-caught fish, ate fruit bowls, relaxed by the pool, read books during thunderstorms. It was paradise!
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Noah And Jennifer
1 year ago
Southern Cross was absolutely perfect! Right across the street from a fabulous beachside restaurant and bar (Blue Mist) and a short drive into downtown Santa Teresa. The house was immaculate, fully stocked but not cluttered, and the surroundings were beautiful and peaceful. Thanks for a great stay - we will be back!
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Lisa
1 year ago
We had a wonderful stay. The property is beautiful and the kids loved the pool area. It was nice to walk to the beach whenever we wanted. Melissa was so helpful and easy to contact. She helped the ATV rentals, shuttles and anything we needed help will.
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Tara
1 year ago
Up above the “blue mist” , tucked up on the hill, is a perfect slice of heaven! This home is even more beautiful than the pictures show. Very private, with a perfect poolside view of the pacific sunset every evening. A short walk down to the quiet, endless beach. A quick ride to the shops and restaurants of Santa Teresa or to Playa Hermosa for surf lessons or morning whale sightings and more miles of unpopulated beaches. The home is immaculately cared for by wonderful people and Melissa is a great communicator and facilitator. We can’t say enough about our wonderful stay here.
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Ashley
2 years ago
Melissa was an excellent host! Prior to arriving she provided all sorts of tips on local surfing instructors, restaurants, grocery stores, etc. The house had a major leak and we had to move to a different home after one night. When we let Melissa know about the leak, the maintenance man was there within five minutes and Melissa was responsive within one minute. Luckily, Melissa was able to find us a new location to stay the rest of the trip but we were bummed to leave this beautiful home. The home had everything we needed in the kitchen and was clean.
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Karen
2 years ago
Oh my gosh! This was one of the nicest places we've stayed with Airbnb. The location is incredible—just steps away from the ocean, a quick drive to Santa Teresa for fantastic food and nightlife, and only a minute away from Playa Hermosa. We rented surfboards and shopped at the local mercado, making it easy to grab snacks or prepare dinner at home (or piña coladas!). We also ate out in Santa Teresa and discovered some great spots for lunch and a perfect restaurant to watch the stunning sunsets. Melissa was AMAZING and incredibly helpful from booking through our entire stay, answering a myriad of questions and providing excellent suggestions for excursions, restaurants, and activities. The house was INCREDIBLE! The layout was perfect for our family of six, giving us plenty of room. Thank you for an amazing stay!
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Rodrigo
2 years ago
La casa es espaciosa, cómoda, luminosa. Espectacular ubicación, con total privacidad y a muy pocos metros de la playa. Melissa fue una gran anfitriona, siempre atenta a cualquier necesidad que pudieramos tener. Lo recomendamos!
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Alexis
2 years ago
Absolutely top-notch house in every way. Clean, spacious, well laid-out and ideally located. Fabulous host. We can’t wait to return.
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Ryan
3 years ago
This house is laid out well and fun. We enjoyed our stay. It’s in a great location just enough away from downtown S.T. for downtime, peace and quiet. The kids had fun in the pool, playing with the lizards and monkeys, playing in the ocean during the day and looking at the stars at night.
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