Location: Playa Negra, Guanacaste, Costa Rica, Central America (30 Minutes South Tamarindo, 1.5 Hours from Liberia Airport)
Accommodations: House, 4 Bedrooms, 3.5+ Baths (Sleeps 12)
Casa Sonrisa Hermosa is a newly built 4 bedroom 3.5 bath, oceanfront home, situated on a high bluff overlooking the Pacific Ocean. The home is located in a gated community less than an hour and a half from the Liberia airport. It has approx. 5500 square feet (including porches), and was designed to blend the indoor and outdoor living spaces together. The outdoor living space is amazing. One of the most noticeable features is the 12 foot wide open air breezeway that runs through the middle of the house on the ground level, offering spectacular views of the ocean from the minute you pull up in your car. There are two bedrooms on this level. The bunk room has a queen, a twin, a bunk bed, half bath, and fantastic views of the ocean and pool. The other downstairs guest bedroom is set up with 2 twins and a king, which can be made into 2 additional twins if needed. It also has a fantastic view of the ocean and pool. On this floor there is also a full bath, laundry room, a bodega with secure storage, and a kitchenette in the breezeway. The breezeway opens onto a huge covered porch area with tropical concrete benches, colorful hammocks, and beautiful arches. All of this overlooks the beautiful infinity edge pool. With the way the lot drops off, you really feel like the pool runs right into the ocean. There is large decking on 3 sides of the pool with plenty of outdoor furniture.
The second level of the home really captures the best of all views. The huge great room/dining area has 24 foot vaulted tropical wood ceilings, and has outstanding views of the mountains out the front and the ocean in back. In fact, at high tide, you can stand in the middle of the room and all you see is water, no land. The hand made wooden doors along the back of the house are designed so you can completely open them to the outside porch. Open to this room is the large kitchen that really is cool. Its top feature is an 8 ft. long gaunacaste wood bar top that can be completely opened to the porch. Whether you are sitting here having breakfast or drinks, the views are incredible. Other features include stainless steel appliances, huge center island, and loads of storage. The master bedroom is also on this floor and overlooks the ocean. It has a king bed and its own private bath. The other guest bedroom is also on this floor and has a queen bed and its own private bath, and windows with views of both the ocean and mountains. There is a front porch on this level that overlooks the mountains and a huge back porch 15 feet wide with 14 foot vaulted wood ceilings and beautiful teak railings overlooking the ocean. It has a bar area, dining room table, hammock, and a couple of different sitting areas. Needless to say, there is plenty of room for everybody. The views of the Sunsets are amazing here. The sun sets almost directly in front of the house and is something everybody makes a point to enjoy.
The mirador is on the third floor and is an open air room with a roof. It is a great area to check the views out, or just relax on the hammock. This is the place to go when you want some quiet time. Also on this level are stairs leading to the rooftop deck. If you want to be blown away by the views, this is the place to go. It is also a great area for star gazing or if you want to sun bathe with privacy.
For the surfer, this house is ideal. While having your morning coffee, you can check out the surf at Playa Negra, one of the best right hand breaks in the country and just a 4 minute walk from the house. There are also several other lesser known breaks within walking distance, both for the beginner and more advanced surfer. Only about a mile and half away is Playa Avellanes, a super long white sandy beach with a left reef break, a sandy beach break, a river mouth break, and an offshore right reef break. All kinds of different waves, for all skill levels and different places to surf for every tide. Other breaks within 40 minutes drive are Playa Junquillal, Marbella, and the breaks around Tamarindo and Langosta. It is a great area if you like variety and different style breaks.
For the non surfer, Playa Negra is probably the best beach town for just chilling out. It is one of the few beach areas where there is still very little development and crowds. Other than right in front of the Negra surf break, you can sometimes walk for over an hour in either direction and you may not see another person. The coastline is spectacular with a combination of rocky outcroppings and sandy beaches, and everyday there are all kinds of new treasures that can be found on the beach. It is a very rugged and beautiful and has some of the clearest water in Costa Rica. At low tide, there are lots of tidal pools that are great for relaxing or snorkeling in, and there is a great sandy swimming beach about 5 minutes walk south. Other activities in Negra or nearby include yoga, horseback riding, fishing, kayaking, world class golf at nearby Hacienda Pinilla, and more. For those traveling with young children, Playa Negra is a great family area. Kids will love exploring the tidal pools, climbing on the rocks, snorkeling, fishing, shell collecting, swimming, playing pool at the nearby hotel, discovering all kinds of wildlife like monkeys, iguanas, crabs, and much, much more.
There are all kinds of great restaurants nearby. Whether you have a taste for Peruvian, Italian, French, Local cuisine, Middle Eastern, Nouveau American, Gourmet Burritos, or just Pizza, there are plenty of restaurants within 10 minutes drive or closer. All have a lot of local character and amazing food. If you want to just eat in but do not feel like cooking, plenty of these restaurants can bring you a catered dinner. Although there is not much nightlife in Negra other than what you make yourself, the town of Tamarindo is only about 35 minutes drive away and offers plenty of bars and nightlife if you are looking for a more active night.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning: All bedrooms have air conditioning.
- Washer
- Dryer
- Linens Provided
- Beds
- King Bed (2) : Master has a king. Downstairs guest bedroom has a king.
- Queen Bed (2) : Upstairs guest bedroom has a queen. Downstairs bunkroom has a queen.
- Twin/Single Bed (3) : There is a twin in the bunkroom and 2 twins in the downstairs guest bedroom. There is the option for 2 more twins.
- Bunk Bed: There is a bunk bed in the bunk room.
- Entertainment
- Stereo System
- Private Pool: Infinity edge pool on a bluff overlooking the ocean.
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen: Includes microwave, stainless steel appliances, center island, and an 8' bar open to the porch.
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Microwave
- Catering Available
- Outdoor Features
- Charcoal BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio
- Balcony
- Lanai
- View/Location
- Oceanfront: Just 45 steps to the beach.
- Other Amenities
- Downstairs kitchenette, bodega with secure storage, infinity edge pool, i-pod docking station, rooftop star gazing deck, 3rd floor covered mirador lookout, private outside shower with hot and cold water, security system, safe, gated community with guard
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Kid Friendly
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Restaurants
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Swimming
- Snorkeling/Diving
- Surfing
- Mountain Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Horseback Riding
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
1-2 people ... $185/night
3-5 people ... $250/night
6-8 people ... $325/night
9-12 people .. $400/night
Dec 19-Jan 02 .............. $5600
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Property Photos
- Four levels of outdoor living space and infinity pool. - Playa Negra Oceanfront Vacation House with an Infinity Pool, an Ideal Location for the Surfer!
- View of pool and interior breezeway that runs through the home. - Playa Negra Oceanfront Vacation House with an Infinity Pool, an Ideal Location for the Surfer!
- The sunsets are incredible as the sun sets directly in line with the home. - Playa Negra Oceanfront Vacation House with an Infinity Pool, an Ideal Location for the Surfer!
- Fully stocked kitchen with large center island and open 8" bar area.
- View from the mirador looking north.
- Huge 2nd story porch with outside dining, bar, hammock, and sitting areas.
- Downstairs gbr with 2 twins and a king and ocean views.
- Master bedroom with great views of the ocean.
- Open lr/dr area with 24' vaulted wood ceilings and ocean and mountain views.
- Ocean view from 1st level. It is just 45 steps to the beach from here.
- Upstairs guest br with private bath and ocean and mountain views.
- The spa like master bath is a combination of travertine, small tiles, and wood.
Vacation Rentals by Owner Listing #237179
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