Location: Bahia Herradura, Puntarenas, Costa Rica, Central America (Playa Escondida, adjacent to Los Sueños Resort, Herradura)
Accommodations: Oceanfront Private Beach House, 3 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 4 Baths (Sleeps 8-12)
Is life a journey, or is life a beach?
PRESTIGIOUS RESORT
Playa Escondida is the most prestigious gated community on the coast, set on the mountains, embracing a fabulous half-mile long private sandy beach and bathed by the warm, clear and tranquil waters of the Pacific Ocean. It is surrounded by the property of Los Sueños Resort, a 2 hr drive from San Jose's International Airport.
SAND, SEA & SKY
Pamper your senses in this beachfront abode perched on a small hill, a stone’s throw from the beach, with a breathtaking view of the Gulf of Puntarenas. The house sits at the foot of the lush rainforest, monkeys peek onto the rooftop terrace where you will enjoy surreal sunsets and spectacular starry skies, the moon lighting the bay and the wet sand. Apart from swimming in the ocean, Playa Escondida has also some of the most consistent and exciting surfing point on the planet!
OUTDOOR LIVING, INDOOR COMFORT, LIVING AT ITS BEST
The house permits the perfect mix of outdoor living and state-of-the-art central air-conditioning for the kitchen, living room and bedrooms. The main story is centered around an outdoor living room with a precious 10ft long teak dining table that can sit 10 people, plus rattan loveseats where you can lounge. The large living room has a 40” LCD HD TV and home theater, a supersized coffeetable with drawers full of games for all ages. Become an ocean view cook experimenting in a beautiful solid cedar kitchen with granite tops and new stainless steel appliances. Take the solid teak stairs to a deck facing the garden and access the 10ft ceiling bedrooms. The Lemon Room has two queen beds separated by a wood and sandblasted glass (balinese wall) wall, and a large private bathroom with shower. The Coral Room has a beautiful colonial-style mahogany bed and private bathroom. The Indigo Room has two large spaces separated with a balilnese wall, the first has two twin beds, the second two full beds made of wood and black bamboo, they enjoy a large bathroom with a shower and two sinks. Separate Laundry Room with new washing and drying machines. Chairs for the beach. In the garden two thirty foot Ylang-ylang trees perfume the house at dusk.
PRECIOUS WOOD
The house was recently built. It's finishes are premium quality. It is reinforced concrete, thick and tall whitewashed walls. Exotic wood doors, windows, columns and beams and even floor to ceiling sliding doors and shades will be the best you have ever seen. Bamboo ceilings, Italian ceramic floors, teak decks, natural stone carved sinks in the bathrooms.
GOLF, MARINA, RAINFOREST, ETC
Although the beach is secluded and 'hidden'( playa escondida )by the mountains, before arriving you pass Los Sueños Resort which has a paradisiacal 18-hole golf course and the best marina in the country, along with restaurants, spa, shops, etc. Half an hour away lies del town of Jacó Beach, which enjoys a lively nightlife. Even closer you find the impressive Carara National Park, a 470 hectare monument to Costa Rica's amazing biodiversity. Discover nature along its trails, on a boat, hiking or mountain biking!
TO COOK, OR NOT TO COOK
Unusual for Latin America, a high end supermarket (plus shops) caters to the most picky buyer, just five minutes away. You may also avoid it and enjoy great food in the many restaurants nearby.
FAMILY FRIENDLIEST
If you like extreme adventure, or building sand castles, or simply staring at the horizon, from 1 to 100, if you love the sun, the sea, the stars and the rainforest, Playa Escondida is the perfect destination.
The nearness to this breathtaking horseshoe bay lined with beige sands and the most beautiful palm trees is what makes the house so livable.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Washer
- Dryer
- Linens Provided
- Garage
- Covered Parking
- Off Street Parking
- Beds
- Queen Bed (3) : solid wood designer furniture, excellent mattresses
- Double Bed (2) : solid wood designer furniture, excellent mattresses
- Convertible Bed: very comfortable and sturdy queen sofa bed.
- Entertainment
- TV (No Cable/Satellite)
- DVD
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Shared Pool: this medium sized pool is shared with three other homes. Frequently these are empty.
- Ping Pong/Table Tennis
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen: All appliances are new GE. vertical freezer and refrigerator. ceramic top range, and oven, dishwasher, toaster oven, microwave oven, coffeemaker, smoothie high power blender, original chinaware from Denmark, and everything you need to cook with.
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Outdoor Features
- Deck/Patio
- Balcony
- Lanai
- View/Location
- Beachfront: Although there is a house between our home and the beach, the beach is visible and just 80 yards away.
- Beach View: the beach and the bay are visible from the living area.
- Oceanfront: there is a spectacular 180 degree panoramic view from the living area and the rooftop deck
- Mountain View: from the rooftop terrace you can see the mountains closing in on the bay.
- Communications
- Telephone (2)
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Kid Friendly: Our Villa is incredible for kids, since it is a completely secure place with 24 hour surveillance, where they can feel free to come to and from the ocean to the house without adult supervision.
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters: we welcome families only.
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Tennis
- Theme Park (Amusement Park)
- Zoo/Wildlife Park
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Parasailing
- Jet Skiing
- Shelling
- Swimming
- Snorkeling/Diving
- Surfing
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Rock Climbing
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Horseback Riding
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Dec-Apr $3500/week, $ 600/day
May-Nov $2900/week, $ 500 daily
MINIMUM RENTAL PERIOD FOUR NIGHTS
50% to book non-refundable, 50% 2 wks prior to arrival.
Full cleaning on Tuesday included.
Families preferable.
MORE PHOTOS UPON REQUEST
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Credit Cards Accepted:
Property Photos
- VIEW OF THE BAY FROM THE ROOFTOP DECK - Bahia Herradura Beach Resort House with Ocean View
- UPSTAIRS COVERED DECK AND DINING - Bahia Herradura Beach Resort House with Ocean View
- HOUSE FROM THE BEACH - Bahia Herradura Beach Resort House with Ocean View
- THIS IS PLAYA ESCONDIDA, A RESTRICTED ACCESS GATED COMMUNITY
- solid cedar wood kitchen, granite tops, fully equipped
Vacation Rentals by Owner Listing #223572
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