Great New Year's Eve week

Guest: Pablo A.
Date of Stay: 12/26/11 Review Submitted: 01/07/12

This is a great place, the view is awesome, the location allows you to move to different places and beaches with a small drive, you feel secure in the community, the house is fully equipped and that makes your life easier and finally the people in the staff is very helpful. We had a great time and I will definitely recommend this place to my friends. Recommended for: Adventure Seekers, Sightseeing, Gateway with Friends or Romantic

Owner response:Pablo: We are so pleased that you enjoyed your stay in our villa. We also believe that Playa Hermosa and our community in particular has a lot to offer a visitor, being centrally located between many beaches and other activities, with fine nearby restaurants, a large grocery store just outside the community gate that offers convenient food and supplies, the mini-golf course, spa, movie theater and of course the wonderful pool and friendly staff. We are happy to have met your needs. Please come again soon. Regards, Russ - Owner

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Nice Getaway At Villa Antonelda

Guest: CTZ&L (Atlanta, GA)
Date of Stay: 06/03/11 Review Submitted: 06/21/11

Your house was great! We were greeted nicely be the staff and security people. The location was fantastic and we felt very safe. Overall, we had a very nice time at your house and would recommend it to others.

Owner response:I am very pleased that you enjoyed your stay in my villa. Our community is great and our objective is to ensure that you have a satisfactory experience during your visit. Regards, Russ - Owner

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, sightseeing, families with teenagers.

Family Get Away

Guest: Lucy (Virginia, USA)
Date of Stay: 04/18/11 Review Submitted: 04/26/11

This villa is a very comfortable two bedroom home. Well equiped 1/4 mile (easy walk) to beach. Owner and property manager very accommodating. While I enjoyed the unit very much I would warm parents of small children, there is a circular staircase to lower level garage and laundry area that is not safe for small children. We had to improvise a gate and block the wrought iron railing. Which is very attractive but tempting for children. Playa Hermosa is very removed from urban areas, so if you are looking for a getaway this is great. Otherwise would recommend a car or being prepared to do excursions and use taxi's if you want to see Costa Rica.

Owner response:I am glad you enjoyed your stay in my villa. Sorry for your concern about the spiral stairway that leads from the upper to the lower level. While beautiful and convenient, it could be a concern for parents with small children, but I am pleased that you were able to easily block it off and eliminate the concern. Regards, Russ- Owner

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car.

Comfortable in Costa Rica

Guest: Walt (Billings, MT)
Date of Stay: 02/04/11 Review Submitted: 03/03/11

First vacation outside of a motel. Having the convience of all amenities of independent living made this trip very memorable and comfortable. Having the kitchen made it a delight to prepare some of the local faire. It was a great trip and this unit made the difference.

Owner response:I'm glad you enjoyed your stay in my community and villa. Hope you will return. Regards, Russ - Owner

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers.

Pura Vida for 20 Days!

Guest: Colorado (Colorado)
Date of Stay: 12/13/10 Review Submitted: 01/05/11

This villa was a beautiful retreat from the tourist beach towns that have taken over the pacific coast. The hermosa heights villas are the nicest in the area and are conveniently located to all amenities. My wife and I and our best friends were here for 20 incredible days and never needed a car. Everything you need is within walking distance and the area is safe, and very friendly. We made incredible memories and new friends along the way. This villa had everything we needed to have a longer lasting affordable vacation in paradise. The managers and owner were more than helpful and made this the easiest vacation yet. We hope to come back, and who knows, it could be once a year? Thank you, Colorado

Owner response:Thanks so much for your positive comments and I am very pleased that your stay in my villa was all that you expected it to be. My Property Manager and I have worked hard to make our bookings easy and to provide the information and support you need to ensure you have a wonderful experience. Please come again. Russ - Owner

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, girls getaway, sightseeing, families with young children, pet owners, romantic getaway, families with teenagers, tourists without a car.

Relaxing with a great view

Guest: Sharon R. (Stacy, MN, USA)
Date of Stay: 08/21/10 Review Submitted: 08/31/10

Me,my husband, two kids and my mother-in-law stayed here Aug 21-26 and had a great time. The view was a mix of the ocean and the many birds who liked to sit in the tree nearby (parakeets, parrots, warblers, owls). A very relaxing place. The villa itself is very beautiful. Loved the tile floors and the whole family rested in comfort in between our trips to the beach and the washer and dryer were very handy. There was a slight problem with the doors when we arrived, but other than that it was fantastic. The security crew and staff were courteous and friendly as well. Playa Hermosa was by far the best beach in the area; clean,shady spots and lots of different things for the kids to explore. I would definitely recommend this property to anyone who wants to see the Guanacaste side of Costa Rica. Liberia is only 20-30 minutes drive away and so many activities are within a reasonable distance. We enjoyed our time here so much, we hope to come back and experience pura vida again in the future.

Owner response:Sharon: Thanks for your overall high rating of your stay in my villa, and am very pleased that you enjoyed your stay. Sorry for the trouble with the sliding door that was not seated properly in its track and the garage door where the electric opener malfunctioned. Repairs to these two items have been completed. Hope you will visit again in the future. Best regards, Russ (Owner)

Recommended for:Girls getaway, sightseeing, families with young children, romantic getaway, families with teenagers.

Great Value In Hermosa Heights

Guest: Matt (London, Ontario, Canada)
Date of Stay: 08/04/10 Review Submitted: 08/17/10

This place kicked ass! We got a clean and spacious place for $60/night in Villas Hermosa Heights. The community was very quiet and peaceful. We used the place as a home base as we drove our rented 4X4 all over Guanacaste. Loads of great destinations are within an hour or two of Playa Hermosa, and we got to most of them. Playa Grande was our favorite - it's the nicest beach, and rather spectacular during sunset. The staff was way beyond merely courteous and respectful. The head of security was just the nicest guy you could ever meet. The excellent pool has two water slides, and was nice to hop into after a day outdoors. The property manager was great to deal with. We'd come back here in a heartbeat.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, girls getaway, sightseeing, families with young children, age 55+, families with teenagers.

Great Place in Hermosa Beack

Guest: desi0 (Los Angeles)
Date of Stay: 03/27/10 Review Submitted: 04/09/10

I stayed with my family of six for 4 days in this villa. It is a high quality home with good security and great amenities such as an ATM Bank machine, theatre, poolside restaurant, sports restaurant and a nice pool area. There is a market nearby and the beach is about 10 minutes away (the way back is uphill and may take a little longer). We were all very happy dealing with the owner and liked the villa. I especially appreciated the excellent service from the owner who took the time to explain everything and the workers at the complex were very nice. Other issues to note is that although you have a very nice view of the ocean, ther complex is on a hill and walking will mean climbing and a good workout. Hermosa itself is a dry forest and was mostly brown at the end of March. It was hot but the 3 AC's worked great. Highlights: 3 AC's that are of high quality huge patio with great ocean and hill view nice wood interior wireless / wired internet (I loved this) in the unit and in the complex great poolside restaurant with personal service large cooler is great for a family beach trip Issues: The main problem we encountered was a lack of water pressure which was surprising given the quality standards of the villa. With six people, using both bathrooms and the clothes washer slowed things down. The unit does not have a dishwasher which was not an issue for us but may be for others. We encountered some car trouble (not related to the villa) and the property managers were very considerate in allowing us additional flexibility in leaving. My whole family each enjoyed the villa and the complex. We consider the price a bargain and the service and amenities were exceptional.

Owner response:This thorough review from another highly satisfied guest is much appreciated. I regret that their family experienced insufficient water pressure due to their visit being during the peak of the dry season, and also during Costa Rican Holy Week when Playa Hermosa is extremely crowded with vacationers on school spring break and holiday, which temporarily overburdens the water supply system in this resort area. At other times, the water pressure is adequate to satisfy the villa's needs. I am pleased that the other positive features mentioned about the villa and the community in which it is located compensated for this inconvenience and resulted in an overall very high satisfaction rating. Sincerely, Russ - Owner

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, families with young children, romantic getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers.

Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 08/24/09 Review Submitted: 08/24/09

My wife and I stayed here for our honeymoon and enjoyed it very much. The staff at Hermosa Heights were always incredibly helpful and the movie theater was really nice. The Villa has a beautiful view and was very comfortable for us. We stayed in the green season and were fortunate to have it rain only once the entire time we were there. We did not rent a car but were able to walk to the beach and nearby grocery store just fine. The zip line was only a short taxi ride away and was an amazing experience! I would definitely recommend this villa to anyone looking for a fun, relaxing vacation.

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Guestbook Comment

Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 03/01/09 Review Submitted: 03/03/09

My husband and I "were at home" in this beautiful villa for the month of Feb. 2009. Every morning and evening we enjoyed the scenery from the spacious deck, looking at the Gulf of Papagayo/Pacific Ocean. This scenery is also viewed from the kitchen, great room, and master bedroom. We were sad to leave which isn't always the emotion felt leaving a vacation site. We certainly hope to return there soon, once again experiencing the quietness, beautiful weather, beautiful beaches, holler monkies which can be heard every morning; we were lucky enough to see them 5 min. from the villa, crossing the road on an electrical wire! Marketing (you'll never eat better watermelon and pineapple any where), great restaurants, beaches, banks,etc. are very accessible to the villa. Every person we had contact with, starting with the owner, who kindly gave us so much information, making pre-arrangements for our visit easy, Juan from J&C Tours who picked us up at the Liberia Airport (30 min.) from the villa; Raul, at Dollar Rent a Car, who delivered our rental car, Ken Short and Rene', property managers; Jackie, who came once a week to do light cleaning, and other guests and property owners. I guess you can tell that we LOVED it!! Costa Rica, its' people, Hermosa Heights, surrounding scenery, and the villa are all beautiful.

Owner response:Mr. & Mr. Owens: I'm so glad you enjoyed your stay. Warm regards and Pura Vida! Russ Ferretti

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