Location: Playa Hermosa, Puntarenas, Costa Rica, Central America (8 minutes from Jaco) View Map
Accommodations: House, 3 Bedrooms + No additional sleeping rooms avail, 2.5 Baths (Sleeps 6-8)
Keywords: Beach House,beach rental home,Beach Front, house,Gated Community, Private Home
This stunning, well appointed home is located in the gated community of Hermosa Palms. Check the surf off the master bedroom and deck, or let it lull you to sleep after a day of fun. Savour your coffee and breakfast outside under one of the 2 covered terraces. Enjoy the sea breezes while swinging in the hammock on the roof top terrace. Have a barbecue or let someone else do the cooking and dine at a nearby restaurant.
The beach and community pool are a short two minute, 500 foot stroll away. Just carry your surf board with you. Playa Hermosa is one of the most consistent and best surfing destinations in Costa Rica. The site of the 2009 summer world surfing championships. You may also see turtles on the beach laying their eggs. Spotting the Scarlet Macaw parrots in the almond trees is a daily event, usually at 6am or 4 pm.
Your private beach home is just 7 minutes away from the town of Jaco. In Jaco you will find numerous restaurants, shops, banks, grocery stores, car rentals, pharmacies and plenty of night life including casinos.
For a real thrill don't forget the Zip lines just outside of town.
You're only 45 minutes from the world famous Manuel Antonio National Park. This park has monkeys, parrots and other wildlife. There are great eateries along the way with spectacular clifftop ocean views.
Just a 15 minute drive north you will find the 5 star Marriott Los Suenos Resort, which offers golf, tennis,shops, fine dining, spa and marina, or continue along another 5 minutes and treat yourself to sunset cocktails at Villa Caleta's. This will be unforgettable.
The airport in San Jose is less than ninety minutes away with a newly opened highway. Rental car pickup, taxi or van can be easily arranged including a driver. Just step out of the airport and let someone else do the driving.
This spectacular tropical beach community of Hermosa Palms is noted for its ideal location and friendly atmosphere. Close to the town of Jaco, yet blessed with 5 miles of uncrowded beach and endless surf. Your ideal place to decompress from life's pressures.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Linens Provided
- Washer
- Dryer
- Covered Parking
- Off Street Parking
- Beds
- King Bed
- Queen Bed
- Bunk Bed
- Convertible Bed
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD
- VCR
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Shared Pool
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Catering Available
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio
- Balcony
- Lanai
- View/Location
- Beach View
- Mountain View
- Communications
- Telephone
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Other Amenities
- 100 STEPS TO THE POOL AND THE 5 MILE BEACH; FILTERED AND UV STERILIZED FRIDGE WATER AND ICE CUBES- no need to buy or lug drinking water; wine fridge; Coffee perk ,grinder and blender; 3 patios including Roof top with 2 hammocks, table and chairs; mid level deck for sunbathing- loungers and umbrella; walk out lower level covered patio, with full compliment of patio furniture including loungers, outdoor dining table and chairs. and gas barbecue. All beach towles provided. IPod docking stations in each bedroom; 2 zone central A/C ; Safe for valuables; HIGH SPEED WIRELESS INTERNET; Sushi party catering available at very reasonable prices.
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities
- Golf
- Shopping
- Kayaking
- Boating
- Swimming
- Surfing
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Fishing
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Horseback Riding
- Zoo/Wildlife Park
- Restaurants
- Rafting
- Shelling
- Hiking
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Other Activities
- zip lines, atv rentals nearby. surf board rentals on site
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Green Season .. Sept-November.. $225/night (2 night minimum) .. $1350/week.
Mid Season.. May - August...$ 250/night(2 night minimum)..$1500/wk
High Season ... Dec-April..... $300/night (2 night minimum) .. $1800/week.
Christmas/New Year's Dec18 to Jan2.$2800/wk 1wk minimum*early booking discount$400
50% due upon booking. 50% balance due at least 45 days prior to arrival
Plus a $500 refundable damage deposit and a $55.00 cleaning fee,no additional fees
check,money order, wire transfer,visa ,mastercard,pay pal
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Map & Owner's Profile
Year Purchased: 2007
Why the Owner Chose Playa Hermosa
We rented many condos and homes nearby and then happened to find Hermosa Palms and rent in this community. Our intention was to build elswhere, but the specatular beach life and community of Hermosa Palms quickly changed our minds.
The Unique Benefits at this House
Long walks on a mostly empty beach other than a few surfers enjoying themselves, offered more than we could ever have dreamed for.If you are a bird watcher then you found the right spot. Parrots, pelicans, hummingbirds and a hundred more species are there to see. When you need ammenities or a night out for dining its at your fingertips. No long drives just to get the basics. Your precious vacation time is left for what you want to do. Relax and enjoy your self.
Your luxury beach location. Five miles of the second best surfing location in Costa Rica.Site of the 2009 world championship.
Owner's Map of Playa Hermosa
My wife and I first discovered the beauty and friendly relaxed culture of Costa Rica in 2004.
Property Photos
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- View from the master bedroom and roof top patio - Costa Rica Vacation Rental
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- Casa Van Zoost and streetscape - Costa Rica Vacation Rental
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- Living room to walk out patio and garden
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- lower patio and dining area
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- Living room and Breakfast Counter Nook
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- Dining Room
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- Kitchen
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- Roof Top Patio
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- Master bedroom with King Size Bed
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- 2nd bedroom with Queen size 4 post bed
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- 3rd bedroom with Queen size bed and bunk beds
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- second floor covered terrace
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- Beach side pool
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- Playa Hermosa Beach
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Traveler Reviews (15)
Excellent choice
Guest: Amy
(Costa Rica)
Date of Stay: 12/29/11
Review Submitted: 01/19/12
We highly recommend this beautiful, comfortable and very nicely decorated house to anyone. If you like to be close to the beach with all the comforts of home, this is the place to choose. The house is within a gated community, which makes it very safe with 24/7 security.The third floor terrace offers spectacular sunsets and ocean views. Tim and Ingrid were always very helpful to all our concerns.Would definitely consider coming back!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Christmas 2011
Guest: Kathy and Kevin
(Windsor, CO USA)
Date of Stay: 12/22/11
Review Submitted: 01/03/12
We just returned from a week at this beautiful home. It was all it said and more, the photos do not do this house justice. The house was clean and more than comfortable. The kitchen had everything we needed. We had fresh flowers. We loved the pool area and the beach. We also liked the security it offered. Our weather was great and we visited Manuel Antonio National Park, the turtle sanctuary down the road (the highlight of the trip), and shopping in Jaco. We took a trip to La Fortuna and went on a canopy tour with Ecoglide, went to Baldi hot springs and Arenal Nationa Park. You need two days for this (it is a 41/2 hour trip one way) and a really good map but it was worth it. I cannot say enough about the help that Ingrid and Tim were, they made our trip wonderful and stress free. If you are looking for the perfect house in the Jaco area, look no further, this is it. If we ever get the chance to return, I would look no further, we would stay here.
Recommended for:Sightseeing, age 55+, families with teenagers.
Costa Rica trip
Guest: Joe
(Pensacola Fl)
Date of Stay: 11/18/11
Review Submitted: 12/06/11
Tim and Ingrid were great to work with they made planning the trip very easy. The house was amazing and the neiborhood was beautiful. Would recommend this trip to everyone.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
I love making great choices!!!
Guest: Brian
(Mount Joy, PA USA)
Date of Stay: 07/16/11
Review Submitted: 07/29/11
My wife and I returned to Costa Rica 22 1/2 years after our honeymoon there in 1988. This time, however, we had two of our children with us! We chose Casa Van Zoost after reading other reviews and believing this to be a perfect home away from home for our week long stay. The house was extremely clean and well maintained, and was close enough to Jaco, Manuel Antonio, and many other great Costa Rican must sees. We enjoyed the Macaws and hummingbirds, roof top patio with hammocks and a fresh plate of papaya and mango and freshly brewed morning cup of CR coffee, or simply spending time at the pool and beach side pavilion to relax in the shade while the kids swam (yep, we're the old people now that just sit by the pool!) The house was just as described, and the local house manager, Ingrid, was very helpful. We always felt very safe and at home while in the community. We rented a car from Zuma Car Rental in Jaco and can highly recommend them as well. I am certain that if we were to return to Costa Rica, we'll want to stay in the Casa Van Zoost again. Thanks for opening your home to us.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Belinda & Dan
Guest: Belinda & Dan
(Bedford, Nova Scotia Canada)
Date of Stay: 04/09/11
Review Submitted: 04/26/11
Tim, your home is fabulous. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Casa Van Zoost with our friends Don & Janice. All the rooms are spacious, modern and very clean. The guys especially enjoyed the hammocks on the top level every afternoon, we knew where to find them at the cocktail hour! The men also enjoyed deep sea fishing and were successful in catching huge sailfish! Thanks for the recommendation! We toured Costa Rica for a couple of days and regret not getting a car for longer. Next time! If you are looking for a place to relax this is it! Thanks Tim for all your help and your recommendations for the Marriott and 'Lemon Zest'! They both are definitely great restaurants! Thanks also to the neighbors and especially Ingrid who were there to help and answer any questions. We are envious you have such a wonderful spot! We will definitely return in the future.......
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
A Great Time
Guest: Doug
(Virginia)
Date of Stay: 03/26/11
Review Submitted: 04/12/11
This was our second visit to Hermosa Palms and Casa Van Zoost met all of our expectations. The home is well appointed and comfortable for a family. The weather was great and it's hard to find a nicer pool and beach anywhere. A great surfing spot! Tim was very helpful and we would definitely recommend this property.
Recommended for:Age 55+, families with young children.
Amazing Stay
Guest: Mike and Christine
(Toronto, Ontario)
Date of Stay: 02/05/11
Review Submitted: 03/19/11
We had the most wonderful stay our first and second time around. Our first visit was in November, during a week long torrential downpour (not the norm for the area). Tim convinced us to visit again and give the Costa Rican weather a chance. We were not disappointed. We returned in Feb. to Casa Van Zoost. It was just as memorable the second time around. There is tons to do with the pool and beach just steps away. The home is fully outfitted with all of your needs. Shopping and excursions not far away at all. You can rent a car or take a taxi where you need to be. We met tons of wonderful people in the neighbourhood. Many we promised we would return in the coming years! Thank you for a wonderful stay!
Recommended for:
Guest: cecelia
(Aylesford, Nova Scotia)
Date of Stay: 12/19/10
Review Submitted: 01/07/11
Hello Tim! Just to let you know we had a great time! The house was lovely & we had no problems whatsoever. We met your neighbors across the street & gave them some of our snapper which the kids caught on Fri. along with two huge Rooster fish. It is a wonderful neighborhood & an easy walk to the beach via the pool which we took advantage of. One son was out surfing every day that he wasn't fishing. I went beach combing & came back with some great wood pieces. We had beautiful weather in CR. Hope to rent from you again in the near future, we had such a great time! The grill worked great! We cooked tuna steaks & mahi mahi on it several nights. Take care & have a Very Happy New Year.
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Amazing!
Guest: BSM
(San Diego, CA)
Date of Stay: 11/22/10
Review Submitted: 11/29/10
We had an absolutely wonderful stay in at this gorgeous home. The attention to detail is incredible and the third floor deck and out-door shower will are fantastic! The directions and insight and eased offered by the home owner was above and beyond. If considering travel to Costa Rica this is the place to stay! There is so much to do and the beach which is just steps away from the house is stunning. We will be sure to come back again and again!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Great Place to be in Costa
Guest: BrooklynSurfer
(New York, USA)
Date of Stay: 08/06/10
Review Submitted: 08/17/10
The house was amazing and lots of detail was paid attention - making it even more comfortable. The house was very close to the beach and pool which was a great option when we were getting up for morning and evening surf sessions. There was a great break right out side of the hermosa palms gate and many other ones to walk to. The roof deck provided great views to check out the surroundings and relax in the hammock to the ocean breaking. Hermosa and Jaco are both short drives and I would recommend having a car available but we used cabs to get into both towns which worked out ok too. Tim's and his Playa Hermosa contact were both so helpful and accommodating which made the experience even more enjoyable.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, families with young children.
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