Beautiful Beachfront House W/Pool on Famous Playa Hermosa Playa Hermosa, Puntarenas Vacation Rental by Owner Listing 61674

Looking at the Albacore Pool, Deck and House from the Beach

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Location: Playa Hermosa, Puntarenas, Costa Rica, Central America (Closest Beach to San Jose, less than 2 hour drive near Jaco)

Accommodations:  House, 3 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 2 Baths (Sleeps 8)

Our house is one of the few Vacation Rentals right next to famous Playa Hermosa beach located on 1/3 acre of lush grounds with a large beautiful custom pool and a watch tower deck with 360 degree panoramic views. Add to that the amenities that come with a luxury beach front home and you'll see how unique an Albacore stay is, separating us from other rentals in the area.

We have spacious oversized rooms with a King and two double beds in two bedrooms and a combo couch/double bed in the third bedroom/den plus a fold down couch. Albacore has two full bathrooms. The large kitchen is fully stocked with every amenity. Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Dishwasher, the works!

Your feet hug Brazilian tile throughout the house. ALL 1900 square feet are Air-Conditioned. A safe is included for your added security.

Hermosa is a World famous Surfing beach for it's consistent and excellent waves. Our smoke-free home is also a ten-minute drive or just five short miles south of Jaco, the country's most popular beach town. On our elevated deck enjoy the fabulous view of the five mile beach to the west and jungle and mountains to the east.

A newly completed full size pool shimmers before you as you look out to the ocean. And what an ocean it is. Imagine a beach as far as you can see with no crowds. In fact, you might walk for two or three miles and not spy a soul. It feels like your own private paradise.

While walking on the pristine charcoal sands, stop to see a line of 30 pelicans skimming the waves. Dip in the 75-degree water to feel refreshed by the nutrients from the volcanic sand. If surfing or boogie boarding are your passions, you have found your home. It is common to see expert surfers right in front of the house.

Camp out on the deck to see and hear the amazing array of tropical bird life that will most certainly soar by. Wait a little longer to view Sunsets that alone make the trip worthwhile.

All the luxuries are here for the best vacation you can ask for. We even have a Voice over IP phone with unlimited free calling to the United States, Canada and Europe. The numerous restaurants in Jaco, the numerous night spots and services will fill your every need. There are a large array of shops that display the artistic warmth and beauty that is Costa Rica.

Besides all the luxuries we afford, we are fortunate to have a wonderful Hospitality professional couple for your rental. They will meet you for your check in and provide a customized welcome basket including taylored to your needs. Our hospitality experts will be your contact throughout the rental.

Manuel Antonio, one of the country's most popular National Parks, is just a one hour drive South. World class deep sea fishing is 15 minutes away at the stunning Los Suenos Marina. Other local activities include zip lines through the jungle canopies, bird and butterfly watching, kayaking, scuba diving, snorkeling, white river rafting and especially deep sea fishing. Our comprehensive seven word doc info packet provides many helpful and important tips for you stay, including recommendations for rental cars and resources that provide discounts on many of the fun activities in the Hermosa/Jaco area.


Our house is Handicap friendly with wide entrances and singular levels. Part or Full time maid and cooking services are also available. There's even fishermen who come to the house almost everyday with freshly caught fish such as jumbo shrimp, mahi mahi, tuna and marlin.

Costa Rica has more biodiversity both on land and in the sea than any other country in the world. Despite this, our favorite quality of Costa Rica are its people themselves. They truly display their famous saying "Pura Vida" which means rich or pure life.

When you come and stay at Albacore, you will take back a little bit of Costa Rica with you. The attitude of "Pura Vida" which is the joy of living.

Please call or email Paul or Pamela for more information. We look forward to hearing from you.

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• Amenities
  • Air Conditioning: Albacore has complete air condition coverage, not just the bedrooms as many houses have.
  • Washer: Dedicated washer right next to kitchen
  • Dryer: Dedicated dryer right next to kitchen
  • Linens Provided: Beautiful linens and extras included
  • Covered Parking: Ample parking in our large 1/3 property with a storage unit for surf boards and the like!
  • Off Street Parking: Additional parking behind the house.
• Beds
  • King Bed
  • Queen Bed
  • Convertible Bed (2)
• Entertainment
  • Cable/Satellite TV (2)
  • DVD (2)
  • Video Library: DVD movies are included
  • CD Player
  • Stereo System
  • Private Hot Tub: Pool Jacuzzi in the warm pool water
  • Private Pool
• Kitchen
  • Full Kitchen
  • Cooking Utensils Provided
  • Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Ice Maker
• Outdoor Features
  • Gas/Electric BBQ Grill: A new self lighting large 3 fire grill with additional pot warmer on the side. You will love it.
  • Deck/Patio
• View/Location
  • Beachfront: We are one of the very few properties right on famous Blue Flag Playa Hermosa making Albacore a unique experience.
  • Mountain View: Beautiful Mountain Views behind Albacore with a Jungle estuary as well just steps away with a walking road through it!
• Communications
  • Telephone (2) : One of the few properties with a local phone AND a Vonage line with two remote phones including free calling to Europe, the US and Canada.
  • Free Long Distance: Unlimited free service to US, Canada and Europe!
  • Broadband Internet: Modern fast Broadband Internet... yes we have it!
  • WiFi (Wireless Internet): Full WiFi access throughout the entire property.
• Other Amenities
  • FAST INTERNET, IP Phone, Smoking allowed on elevated deck
• Suitability
  • Pet Friendly: We welcome your pets.
  • Handicapped Accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair Accessible (may have limitations)
  • Kid Friendly
  • Smoking Not Allowed: We do allow smoking on our Watchtower Deck!
• Activities (on site and nearby)
  • Golf
  • Tennis
  • Shopping
  • Sightseeing
  • Restaurants
  • Rafting
  • Sailing
  • Boating
  • Waterskiing
  • Parasailing
  • Jet Skiing
  • Swimming
  • Snorkeling/Diving
  • Surfing
  • Windsurfing
  • Biking
  • Mountain Biking
  • Wildlife Viewing
  • Hiking
  • Fishing
  • Horseback Riding

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Green Season  May 01-Oct 31 .. $1495/wk .. $250/nt (3 nt min)
High  Season  Nov 01-Apr 31 .. $1795/wk .. $300/nt (3 nt min)
50% is due upon booking: 50% balance due at least 30 nts before arrival
Christmas, New Years and Easter wks $2500/wk
Last minute discounts available
Returning guests discount policy
Surf Championships July 31st to August 9th call or email for rates!

Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.

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• 03/17/09
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  Heidi Shannon , Montreal, Quebec
  • Paul and Pamela, Myself and 6 of my close friends stayed at the Albacore home. We all could not believe where we were. Every night on the deck listening to the waves and all the little creatures. The smell of the Ocean and relaxing by the pool, what a life!! The activities were so fun and different, things we can't do in Canada like surfing everyday or zip lining through the jungle. I don't think one of us had a complaint. We will never forget this vacation and what we experienced there. The beautiful sunsets (and sunrise's), the kind, easy going people. This way of life in Costa Rica will stay with us forever. Pura Vida!!!! Thank you so much for this great experience of such an extrodinary place. Heidi Shannon and friends!!!
• 03/14/09
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  • Guest Comment entered by Homeowner:
    Saturday, our first full day, we decided to relax at our house and explore the sights around us. We started the day with a walk on the beach where we were treated to "wild" horses, pelicans, neat rocks and sand dollars and gorgeous, quiet black volcanic sand that stretched for miles. We had a great time playing in the warm water and waves. Then it was back to the house for a dip in the pool, lunch and nap time for Tyler. After nap time, we went on a hike behind our house to see what animals we could find in the jungle. We were treated to lots of white faced capuchin monkeys swinging and jumping through the trees. Tyler was in heaven - although he does keep asking to find the lions. Next, we trekked back to the store for a few items, and returned for an evening swim and dinner at the house. What a day!!!
• 09/17/08
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  Roony Arguedas D. , San Jose, Costa Rica
  • In Spanish and English below: La alta calidad en el servicio y las condiciones de la propiedad se unieron a un maravilloso tiempo que en compañía de una familia excepcional hicieron de nuestro fin de de semana en Albacore, unas vacaciones que recordaremos por siempre. El lujo, la comodidad y el placer se mezclaron de manera muy sutil para lograr que los que ahí nos hospedamos, pasáramos un fin de semana en la tierra sintiéndonos como en el cielo. Gracias por su fina atención. Saludos cordiales, Roony Arguedas D. Coordinador de Servicios Generales. In English: The high quality in the service and the conditions of the property was united with a wonderful time that in company of an exceptional family we found our aim of a great week in Albacore, a vacation that we will remember always. The luxury, the comfort and the pleasure were mixed in a very subtle way that we found when we stayed there, we spent a weekend in the Earth feeling to us like we were in the sky. Thanks for its fine attention. Warm greetings, Roony Arguedas D. Coordinator of General Services.
    
    Homeowner Response:
    Dear Roony, So nice to have this feedback in Spanish and English! The Costa Ricans all know Playa Hermosa. So glad you liked the house. Paul
• 09/17/08
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  Michael Littlefield , Virginia
  • Our stay at Albacore will be one of the most cherished memories of my life. From it's scenic views of the beaches and rain forest to the posh amenities and comfort, Albacore had everything we wanted and then some. My time spent in Costa Rica will always be remembered and it could not have been possible without our truly magical stay at Albacore. My only regret is that we didn't longer! There's always next year!!!"
• 07/24/08
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  David Nichols ,
  • Hi Paul, Just wanted to tell you how nice of a trip we had in Costa Rica, it was one of the best trips we've taken! Your tips on restaurants were great and the directions were perfect as well. We enjoyed spending time out on the lookout deck watching the waves and the iguanas on the roof! The house was great and we had a really relaxing time in it and just wanted to say thank you. We're excited to go back to Costa Rica in the future and when we do we'd love to stay at Albacore again and relive some of the great memories we had there! Thanks again and take care, Dave Nichols
• 02/06/08
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  Lyn , Winter Haven, FL
  • We just returned from a.. not long enough..week in Paradise at the beautiful Albacore home. It was a dream just as stated by other past guests, to a few I owe a great big THANKS for directing us to some good times. Though you do not need to leave the house to enjoy your visit, we found it a perfect jumping off place to explore some of our.. bucket list.. dreams. Deep sea fishing was great as we caught a few nights dinner, as well as seeing Dauphins and Mantee's, even sea turtles mating in 400' of ocean waters. The guest book at the house tells a lot of good adventures by quite a few visitors, and I might add all were very truthful.If you are into bird watching there is a great refuge for birds only 30 minutes from the house. Paul and Pamela are owners that really care about their guests enjoying there home.There is something for everyone in this easy going beautiful country. It is easy to see why Paul and Pam decided to buy there. Paul recommended a restaurant right down the road called the Jungle Cafe, We had dinner there with Maui-Maui and the biggest cut of Tuna I have ever seen at a restaurant, including drinks for all four of us our bill was $41.00. WOW the food is all good and so reasonable. The people are all very friendly and helpful. When you go you need to go to the Villa Caletas for the sunset and their Sunset margarittas. What a GREAT vacation
• 07/21/07
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  Keith Alfon ,
  • We really have had a wonderful time in Jaco and a memorable stay in your house at Playa Hermosa. The weather was fantastic and the house pool was cleaned by someone daily. The first day we checked in, there were minor things we need to coordinate with Judith, such as the dryer, gas, etc. Judith the house manager is very quick in responding and always there to answer questions. The house is very clean, tranquil and best of all… the beach is just across the street. I befriended 2 resident iguanas and before I left, I fed them a little. All in all, it was a great holiday in a fantastic house on the beach. If I visit Costa Rica again, I will definitely stay in your house at Playa Hermosa if available. Cheers, Keith
• 06/06/07
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  Doug and Lianne Card , Visalia, CA
  • The major purpose of our getaway was relaxation. We spent more than half of our week hanging out and used the pool every day. I loved getting in the pool about 4 o’clock each afternoon and watching the clouds gradually form over the Pacific in preparation for the evening rainstorm. Most of the time, Doug would be in the lookout tower drinking dark Costa Rican beer and watching boats, surfers and pelicans. After we realized that maps do not convey distance in any useful way, and that Costa Rican roads are not freeways, we adjusted our expectations and committed to only one excursion that involved real driving. That was to Manuel Antonio Park, two hours south down the coast from Playa Hermosa. We heeded general advice that paying for a guided tour would be worth our money; this suggestion turned out to be true. Our guide, Efraim, was especially insightful because his father had been the first ranger at the park.. Efraim carried a good telescope and zeroed in on creatures great and small: bats, frogs, toads and crabs not visible to the naked eye. The highlight of our two-hour walk was seeing howler monkeys jump long distances above us in the canopy. We also heard the male howler cries that sound like a puma’s roar, and are meant to establish territory—a thrilling moment! During our week, we almost worked through Paul’s suggested restaurant list, making our own breakfasts then enjoying lunch and dinner at very low-key inexpensive local places. Because there is a working fishing fleet at Quepos about 30 miles away, fresh fish (tuna, dorado, mahi-mahi and sea bass) was available everyday in most restaurants. Tropical fruit drinks were on every menu and we had our share. Judith, the site-manager suggested we check out a workingman’s restaurant a few miles down the coastal road (turn right instead of heading toward Playa Hermosa) where truck drivers stop. Two restaurants, the Colonial and the Typico are side by side. You can recognize them by the assembly of big rigs in the shared parking lot. We had an excellent “blue plate special” of main dish, rice and beans, fried plantains and macaroni salad at the Typico. The cultural experience of watching soap operas on TV and being in the local scene outside the more touristy areas of Playa Hermosa and Jaco felt authentic and satisfying, like the casado meal. Everywhere in Costa Rica you see “La Pura Vida” as a motto on billboards, t-shirts and in the names of hotels. “Pura Vida” seems to mean living life “purely” by enjoying the beauty of each moment. Our short week felt like a tease; we realized it would take at least a month to truly explore the many ecosystems and regions of Costa Rica. But the Albacore House provided a great home base to make a start in exploring this very accessible paradise.
• 05/29/07
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  Jody Costa , Columbia, Maryland
  • Albacore, you are the best house in Costa Rica! As first time visitors to CR, we couldn't have been happier-such lovely rooms inside...it was almost a shame that we barely used them because of how great the roof top deck and pool were! Walking the beach for breakfast, learning to surf, swinging through the canopy... awesome. The house was also perfect for drives to Manual Antonio and the Arenal volcano. Thank you Judith and Paolo, thank you Paul and Pamela, and thank you Albacore! Can't wait to go back-- Jody, Leanne, Heather, and Pickle Baltimore, Maryland
• 05/25/06
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  Sue Lafleur ,
  • Dear Paul and Pamela Thanking you again for a month in paradise. Your house was exactly what we had expected. Modern and in a wonderful location. The pool and jaccuzzi made the stay even more wonderful. Our tours were great . The deep sea fishing with king tours was great. The month at Albacore including the sunsets up in the look out and the view of the ocean will be missed. Thats why we are coming back in 2007. Costa Rica is truly wonderful and so is Albacore. Counting the days until we return. Thanking you both Sue and Brigitte (Canada)
    
    Homeowner Response:
    Thank you Sue. I know you and Brigitte have been many places in the world, so when you told us your stay at Albacore was the most relaxing vacation you have ever had, well.. let's just say this makes us happy! Paul

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