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Oceanview Penthouse Retreat | Playa Hermosa

Condo with private pool, near Playa Hermosa

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Exceptional

2 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 52691.0 sq ft

Popular amenities

Dryer
Pool
Washer
Parking available
Kitchen
Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Playa Hermosa, Guanacaste Province

Place, Playa Hermosa
‪2 min drive‬
Place, Coco Beach
‪4 min drive‬
Place, Ocotal Beach
‪11 min drive‬
Airport, Liberia (LIR-Daniel Oduber Intl.)
‪33 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Living room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Office

Balcony

Dining area

About this property

Oceanview Penthouse Retreat | Playa Hermosa

Beautiful Ocean View Penthouse 2 bedroom 2.5 bathroom Playa Hermosa

Although its location makes Playa Hermosa feel somewhat isolated, the small but well-developed town offers many amenities. Playa Hermosa, which translates to Beautiful Beach, is located in northern Guanacaste Province. Keep in mind that Costa Rica has several beaches named Playa Hermosa, including near Jaco, Santa Teresa, and Uvita, but the one where this lovely home is located is in Guanacaste. The Liberia International is the closest airport, at about 30 minutes away.

Perched in the hills above Playa Hermosa, this fully renovated 2-bed, 2.5-bath penthouse offers sweeping Pacific Ocean views and serene jungle surroundings. The open floor plan features a gourmet kitchen with granite countertops, new appliances, and a spacious living area with a pull-out sofa to accommodate up to 6 guests.

Enjoy ocean views from three private balconies, including a rooftop terrace perfect for sunsets, birdwatching, and spotting howler monkeys. The condo includes two flat-screen TVs (English & Spanish cable), Wi-Fi, A/C, and stylish new furnishings throughout.

Just a short drive to Playa Hermosa, Playas del Coco, and Playa Penca, you’ll have easy access to beaches, restaurants, shops, and more. Liberia International Airport is only 20 minutes away.

Private parking and 24/7 security included.

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Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Playa Hermosa

Located in Sardinal, this condo is in a rural area. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Coco Beach and Playa Hermosa. Rocio's Kitchen and Ericka's Fruit Stand are also worth visiting. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as scuba diving.

Playa Hermosa, Guanacaste Province

What's nearby

Playa Hermosa - 2 min drive - 1.1 km
Coco Beach - 4 min drive - 2.5 km
Playa Calzón de Pobre - 5 min drive - 2.5 km
Panamá Beach - 8 min drive - 6.6 km
Ocotal Beach - 11 min drive - 6.7 km

Getting around

Liberia (LIR-Daniel Oduber Intl.) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

‪Cafe Java - ‬6 min drive
‪Guayoyo - ‬6 min drive
‪Tico Tica - ‬7 min drive
‪Restaurante Donde Claudio y Gloria - ‬7 min drive
‪Pacifico Beach Club - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Oceanview Penthouse Retreat | Playa Hermosa pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Oceanview Penthouse Retreat | Playa Hermosa?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Oceanview Penthouse Retreat | Playa Hermosa?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Oceanview Penthouse Retreat | Playa Hermosa located?

Situated in a rural location, this condo building is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Playa Hermosa and 2.1 mi (3.3 km) from Coco Beach. Rocio's Kitchen and Playa Pedregosa are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Ron D.

26 Feb, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Playa Hermosa

Beautiful views of Pacific Ocean. Loved the private patio. Staff was frienldy and helpful. Overall great experience.

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Bob L.

29 Jan, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing view

This condo is situated on the 5th floor and has an amazing view and an exceptional rooftop terrace. It is well-equipped although there are a few minor items needing maintenance. Use of the rooftop terrace requires ascending a long flight of stairs, somewhat problematic for elderly tenants. The location is convenient to Playa Hermosa and Playas del Coco by car. We had one significant problem, which was not the fault of the owner or the rental agent: The elevator was out of service for 5 of the 7 days we were there.

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carmen H.

9 Dec, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent Stay

This is a lovely property that we plan to book again. We had a couple glitches that were resolved immediately and as well as possible. The unit has all the kitchen basics to cook, but if you are accustomed to high end cookware, you won’t find here. There is plenty of space in common area for a family of 6 and the view from dining area made this condo a very special place. The top floor private deck is also a lovely setting for watching the sunsets. There are a couple minor repairs that should be done, but overall the condo furniture etc is very adequate with comfy enough beds. The location is very close to several beautiful beaches both quiet and more lively. You definitely need a car to get around. We spent half our time on the beach and the other half doing the volcano and jungle activities. The concierge Paula is very knowledgeable and her recommendations were well received. The condo provides beach towels and chairs that came in handy. Our big disappointment is that there was no pool deck furniture whatsoever. So if you want to hang out by the pool, you would need to bring chairs down numerous floors. Perhaps since it was end of slow season the furniture had not been put out. We never asked. Fortunately there is plenty to do aside from lounging by the pool. Hermosa and Ocatol beaches were our favorites. The staff was extremely responsive to all our needs and suggestions. Couldn’t ask for better property managers. The convenience of Liberia airport made the entire trip less stressful. Easy in and easy out. Costa Rica is not an economical vacation. We found the restaurants etc on the same price level as in the US. As an example, without air fare, but including car rental, lodging, dining out most nights but eating in for breakfast, tours, the vacation for four people ran us over $10,000.

Stayed 10 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jason K.

3 May, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful location with stunning views

We had a wonderful stay at this VRBO rental in Costa Rica. The property was exactly as represented, with comfortable accommodations including a cozy master bedroom and living room area. The kitchen and bathrooms were very well-stocked, though visitors from the U.S. may notice the toilets are not quite as robust as back home. The kitchen had everything we needed to prepare our home cooked meals.Our favorite part of the stay was definitely the incredible view. We enjoyed daily walks to the nearby beach and picked up groceries easily at the mini super. It's worth noting that the terrain is quite hilly and lacks paved shoulders or sidewalks, making walks adventurous and requiring some caution but doable.The neighborhood was quiet and felt very safe, with a security guard present from 5pm to 5am. Amenities like the washer, dryer, dishwasher, pool, and balcony were fantastic and added greatly to our comfort.The host was responsive and helpful, offering clear instructions and great local recommendations. A few minor repairs are needed on the property, but none of these impacted the quality of our stay.We highly recommend this rental for its stunning views, ideal location, and overall comfort. Just be prepared for steep hills when heading out on foot!

Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen H.

31 Jul, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Ocean Viewing

This property is amazing! Perfect ocean view in the morning and at sunset! Quite and relaxing. Zinndas can make anything happen for you

Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Krista N., North Saanich

10 Feb, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

best view in Playa Hermosa

This penthouse condo is perfection. The view is spectacular! We appreciated the rooftop area with outdoor kitchen for stunning sunsets and cocktails.

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Erika E., Arlington Heights, IL

9 Feb, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful condo

Had a great time in Costa Rica! The condo was very nice and we had a great view of Playa Hermosa. Pura vida!

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dr. Kimberlee Ann B.

26 Jan, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Magnificent view

The view is magnificent. Our stay was peaceful. The penthouse with rooftop patio had everything we personally needed to make our stay very comfortable. We love Playa Hermosa and Costa Rica. Our house manager, Edgar, ensured we had everything we needed, etc. and even loaned us his binoculars as we fogot ours. We will return to Playa Hermosa as we have fallen in love with the location and people. Thank you Edgar for taking amazing care of us during our stay!

Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan D., Bella Vista

6 Nov, 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing Condo, Beautiful Views, Great Service!!

The penthouse condo was absolutely amazing and the private, rooftop terrace was spectacular. Beautiful ocean views by day and wonderful starry skies at night! I would highly recommend this place and hope to stay here again. Edgar, the house manager, was extremely helpful and responsive! Thanks Edgar!!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Joe L.

1 Aug, 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome view/stay never a disappointment

This place was awesome! Views are even better than in the pictures. The only sad part was leaving. Would highly recommend this home.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kelli M.

4 Aug, 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Paradise

The property is even better than expected, very clean, equipped with all you need and more. The view is phenomenal from waking up and looking outside to the beautiful upstairs sitting area. The property manager and staff at company were extremely friendly and very helpful leaving us with no reason to need anything but so sweet that she called to make sure our stay was going well. I loved it and can’t wait to go back.

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Stacey V.

27 Nov, 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing Views!

This condo is beautiful and has amazing views! It is close to beaches and town. We loved going up to the deck in the evenings to look over the town and listen to the ocean. The condo is spacious and comfortable. An amazing place to stay!

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Marylin C.

21 Jul, 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful views

Bella Vista was a beautiful place, it was well maintained and had pretty much everything we needed to make meals at home. Several mornings we could watch the monkeys in the trees beside us. Having a washer/dryer and beach towels was very useful. Security were friendly. We tried to use jacuzzi tub but could not figure it out, so providing instructions might be nice. Wifi was excellent, TV in living room instead of just bedrooms might be nice, but we weren't there to watch TV so not a big deal. Overall a beautiful place with awesome amenities and gorgeous views. Very convenient to Hermosa and only 10 minutes from Coco by car. We used the concierge service to set up several excursions and were very satisfied. Beautiful country with very friendly people.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Michelle W.

29 Apr, 2019

Gorgeous View

The penthouse was perfect for the 4 of us. The beds were comfortable and the apt was fully equipped (including beach chairs, cooler, towels). It is in a fantastic location - very close to many beautiful beaches, restaurants, and stores. The view is gorgeous!

Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Patricia M., Florida

10 Apr, 2019

Beautiful views

Fabulous beaches, great location, quiet and peaceful.

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Rod/Renette E., Regina, Sask, Canada

3 Feb, 2019

Excellent property. Great views.

Very modern clean unit. Jan1-Jan 8, 2019. Top floor with amazing views. This unit has access to the roof deck, so lots of room there to get some sun. Modern appliances and fully stocked cupboards. Beds are very comfortable and nice showers. Laundry machines worked very well. Zindis staff is very helpful, friendly and knowledgeable. We used Tico tours in their office to book an ATV tour. Playa Hermosa a nice small town and a great beach. Playa Coco is 5 minutes away with bigger grocery stores if needed. We got everything we needed at market in Hermosa. This property is about 1 mile from Hermosa town, and 1.5 to the beach, so we never walked anywhere. We had a SUV. Road it is on is busy without a sidewalk, so we didn't feel safe walking anywhere. Couple of small issues when we were there. Elevator didn't work for a couple days, good exercise, but an inconvenience. Sliding doors in master suite aren't really tight and whistled if there were really strong winds. (night we arrived, but never after that) Dishwasher door was hard to close to latch. Just some adjustment needed I think. Overall a great place. We had friends staying in Meacham top floor of building right beside, it is great also. The complex has a security guard 24 hours. Pools aren't heated and are refreshing. In January our pool didn't get much sun, but other building had lots of sun at pool. In the picture of the 2 buildings, ours was top left suite of left building and Meacham is top right in right building. The pictures of the deck and many chairs/loungers is on the roof. I would totally recommend this unit for 1-2 couples.

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2019

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10/10 Excellent

Marki J.

24 Jun, 2018

Beautiful and comfy penthouse with great view

Excellent location, very close to the center of town, wich comes in handy to go get groceries or go to restaurants and such. The penthouse is beautiful, very well groomed, clean, spacious, comfy and completely equipped. Also the condo has a nice pool guests can enjoy. The view fromthe rooftop is beautiful you can even see the sea and is perfect for watching the sunset.

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10/10 Excellent

Iva S.

19 Jun, 2018

Vacaciones Inolvidables en Penthouse !

El Penthouse es sumamente acogedor , con todas las comodidades , las habitaciones confortables,tiene una terraza con buen espacio para hacer BBQ , la piscina muy bonita . Realmente el lugar es hermoso y ni hablar de los paisajes,los atardeceres son hermosos desde el penthouse tiene una vista impresionante del golfo de papagayo, se disfruta mucho los bellos paisajes del lugar. Realmente quiero volver el lugar es bellísimo. La atención es muy buena. El penthouse es realmente hermoso me encantó lo recomiendo al 100 % es un lugar donde se viven momentos inolvidables.este es un lugar perfecto para que disfrute de sus vacaciones.

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10/10 Excellent

Jaina Q.

19 Jun, 2018

Great place to stay

The place is amazing, clean, beautiful and has all the appliances you need to make your stay comfortable. The view of the ocean is amazing. Is only at 5-7 min drive to Playa Hermosa and Playa Panama and about 10-15 to Playas del Coco. If you want to have a quite vacation, near the beach in a beautiful facility. This is the place. The property management team is a great and definitely it worth every Penny.

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10/10 Excellent

Camilla A.

18 Jun, 2018

Beautiful stay plus an amazing view!

My family and I went for the perfect vacation on this beautiful penthouse with an amazing view of the area. The apartment have two bedrooms, with nice and confortable beds, seperated bathrooms, A/C for the hole floor, the kitchen with all the amenities that you need and a laundry station where you can wash and dry your clothes at any time. The livingroom have a sofa that is also a bed (very good matress by the way). You can enjoy breakfast with this beautiful view of the beach, just the way to wake up in paradise. In the afternoon, after having spend all the day on the beach, you can chill at the roof top of the penthouse. If you are lucky you might watch a mind-bending sun set or end up watching shooting stars at night. The supermarket and the beach are just a few minutes away by car. You'll feel confortable like home with the delight of paradise vacations. I highly recommend this place, you won't regret it!!!

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10/10 Excellent

Kmis C.

23 May, 2018

Beautiful stay. Amazing view.

We had a beautiful stay on this penthouse with an amazing view of the area. The apartment have two bedrooms, with nice and confortable beds, seperated bathrooms, A/C for the hole floor, the kitchen with all the amenities that you need and a laundry station where you can wash and dry your clothes at any time. The livingroom have a sofa that is also a bed (very good matress by the way). And you can enjoy very nice meals with a beautiful view of the beach. Also you can chill and share with your friends and family at the roof top of the penthouse while you watch the sun set or the stars at night. The supermarket and the beach are just a few minutes away by car.

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10/10 Excellent

Meli C.

22 May, 2018

Its comfortable and beautiful with full amenities

The penthouse its so comfortable that I loved the stay! It has a wonderfull view of the ocean and has full amenities. The place its close to Hermosa and Panana beaches. I recommend the place for sure!

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10/10 Excellent

Austin I.

18 May, 2018

Great Place!

This condo was perfect for our stay. The beds are all soft which I have found is something hard to come by in Costa Rica. The kitchen was also great, it had everything we needed. We went to the store and bought all our groceries and we’re able to cook everything we wanted. The AC also works great! Overall I give this a 5 star!

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10/10 Excellent

Cinthya Q.

16 May, 2018

Simply Gorgeous!

The condo is cozy, it has everything we needed,. The place was clean, it has nice furniture and breathtaking ocean view. We received a warm welcome with tropical fruits basket. The concierge Edgar was in constant communication for ensuring we have everything we need. The rooftop is well furnished where you can see the Papagayo’s Gulf. We enjoyed a barbecue at the rooftop while we were fascinated with the sunset, It was amazing. The Condo is located on the hills, very strategic; during the sunrise you can enjoy the amazing sounds of the nature like birds and Congos; in the afternoon you can enjoy the sunset and during the day you can go and enjoy the beautiful beaches around. During our vacation We did sailboat, we ran at the beach and we did a little hiking for going one of the beaches. Definitely highly recommend place to spend your vacations. Cynthia Q.

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10/10 Excellent

Francisco Q.

16 May, 2018

Amazing view, perfect location

Perfect location, only 20 minutes away from Liberia airport. Also close to the most vistited beaches in the area. The condo was very cozy and clean. The manager was always pending of our needs The rooftop has a wonderful view of playa Hermosa and also bits of playa Panama and playa Blanca. Also has nice furniture and a gas grill to ensure enjoyment of the area. Also this condo is only 5 minutes away from Hemosa beach I will recommend to go to Aqua Sport restaurant at the beach to enjoy the sunset at Hermosa beach Finally a big shout out to the welcome fruit basket and breverages on our arrival. Nice touch!!

About the host

Hosted by Zindis Group

ZINDIS Group a leading Vacation Rental and Property Management company in Guanacaste with more than 20 years of experience in the luxury market. Our mission is keep guests happy by making their visit enjoyable, memorable and stress free.
Our homes are carefully selected and are amoung the very best in the Guanacaste area and premium well apointed homes. Our hightly trained and experience reservation, concierge and house management team are ready to assist you.