Awesome VILLA ! Close to beach. Private access to Waterfall. Enjoy & Relax !

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VILLAS OPERA HILLS
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Swimming pool (shared area)
VILLAS OPERA HILLS

VILLAS OPERA HILLS
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Overview
Amenities
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Location
Host

Exceptional

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5968.8 sq ft

Popular amenities

Parking available
Hot tub
Pet-friendly
Kitchen
Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Playa Hermosa, Jacó, Puntarenas

Hermosa Beach
‪5 min drive‬
Jacó Beach
‪11 min drive‬
Rainforest Adventures Costa Rica Pacific Park
‪12 min drive‬
Puntarenas (JAP-Chacarita)
‪84 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom

1 Double Bed

Master Bedroom

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Master bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Garden

Dining area

About this property

------ Please ! Send us an INQUIRY (message) BEFORE sending a reservation request (booking) ------

You can also contact us at: Villas Opera Hills . c0m

*** If you are looking for dates not available on this website, please let us know, we sometimes blocked dates for potential reservation or because we might go out of town, so please let us know on your message and we will try our best to get you the dates you need.

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VILLA OPERA HILLS is an outstanding destination for those seeking at the comforts of a home, amid the wild, natural beauty of Costa Rica!
Location:
The villa is located just 1.5 km (1 mile) from Playa Hermosa (Hermosa Beach).
In a safe and quiet neighborhood, surrounded by nature.
Located on the Central Pacific coastline, Playa Hermosa is just ten minutes south of Jaco Beach (Playa Jacó).
Villa Opera Hills is only 1 ½ hours from Juan Santa Maria International Airport in San Jose, Costa Rica.
If you are planning to drive from the airport, the new highway will take you on an enjoyable trip with amazing views of the mountains and down to the beach. We will provide you all the directions to get to your destination. If you prefer to have someone pick-you up from the airport, just let us know! We can book one of the local private vans for you.
Attractions and activities:
Playa Hermosa is one of the most famous surfing beaches in Costa Rica, producing a world class wave.
In Playa Hermosa you can find a few small restaurants and a couple mini markets. We recommend VIDA Hermosa restaurant. They have the best refreshing smoothies, and a variety of delicious meals you can enjoy while you look at the ocean!
In Jaco (15 min North) you can find pretty much everything you need. There is grocery stores, banks, Clinics, Spas, beauty salons, pharmacies, many restaurants to choose from (we recommend sushi at Tsunami, or at Arigato), casinos, juice bars, mail office, Gyms, Bakeries, souvenir shops… etc…
Or just stay at home and enjoy a delicious cup of coffee on your private terrace, as you watch the parrots, the toucans and the macaws flying overhead. Or maybe go for a walk, or even for a swim at the waterfall just a few minutes away on the property. You might even see the white face monkeys jumping from tree to tree!
If you are looking for activities, to do during your stay at the Villa. We can provide you all the information you need.
We definitely recommend having a vehicle, although it is not strictly necessary. There are many places to visit and all kind of activities to do just a short drive away from Villas Opera Hills. These are just a few examples:
* Horseback riding (5 km)
* Canopy tours (3 km)
* ATV tours (7 km)
* Crocodile tour
* Mangrove monkey boat tour
* Kayak tour
* Snorkeling tours to Tortuga Island (15 km) or Manuel Antonio (45 km)
* Deep sea fishing (15 km)
* Jungle hiking, and wildlife watching at the National Parks:
- Carara National Park,
- Manuel Antonio National Park (highly recommended), It is a beautiful wildlife Park on a white sand beach…
* Whitewater rafting
* Surf lessons (6 km)
* Golf (15 km)
… And many other fun activities.

Feel free to ask, we will be happy to address your specific needs and with booking your adventures in paradise as well as in-house Massage therapist.

Acomodations:
Here is what Villa Opera Hills has to offer you:
* 2 Bedrooms + 2 bathrooms
* Our kitchen has all the appliances you need to feel almost like home !
* Air conditioning in the bedrooms.
* Hot water
* Great Internet connection (wifi)
* TV in the living room (with apple TV or ROKU)
* Swimming pool (shared with other villas)
* BBQ area / lounge area (shared with villa next door)
* Covered parking

We also have a swimming pool at the villas and a beautiful waterfall just a few minute walk away from your door step!

* Bonus ! Our water comes from our private deep well; the water is 100% potable. No need to buy bottle water.

Hope we´ll have the pleasure to meet you !

PURA VIDA !
English / Spanish / French Spoken

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------ Please ! Send us an INQUIRY (message) BEFORE sending a reservation request (booking) ------

*** If you are looking for dates not available on this website, please let us know, we sometimes blocked dates for potential reservation or because we might go out of town, so please let us know on your message and we will try our best to get you the dates you need.

Property manager

Chris & Mièle

Languages

English, French, Spanish

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Hot tub

Kitchen

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Childrens are very welcome !

Events

No events allowed

NO EXCEPTIONS !

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 10 kg per pet (limit one pet total)

Well-behaved small pets are considered. Extra fee

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

We have smoking areas for your convinience.

NO additional guests are allowed at the property without prior authorization from owners. This is a place to relax and enjoy nature.

The guest should let us know their arrival time at least 48h in advance

If you are interested on date that show unavailable on our calendar, please ask us, the dates might be available.

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

Note from host: NO EXCEPTIONS !

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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Jacó

Located in Jacó, this villa is in a rural area and by the sea. Marina Los Sueños and Rainforest Adventures Costa Rica Pacific Park are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Neo Fauna and Hacienda las Agujas. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Playa Hermosa, Jacó, Puntarenas

What's nearby

Hermosa Beach - 5 min drive - 2.6 km
El Miro - 10 min drive - 7.2 km
Jacó Beach - 11 min drive - 7.6 km
Rainforest Adventures Costa Rica Pacific Park - 12 min drive - 10.2 km
Marina Los Sueños - 23 min drive - 18.2 km

Getting around

San José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.) - 104 min drive

Restaurants

‪El Point - ‬12 min drive
‪PuddleFish Brewery - ‬8 min drive
‪Restaurante Vida Hermosa - ‬4 min drive
‪Hola India Restaurant - ‬11 min drive
‪Ridiculous Burgers - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Awesome VILLA ! Close to beach. Private access to Waterfall. Enjoy & Relax ! have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Awesome VILLA ! Close to beach. Private access to Waterfall. Enjoy & Relax ! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 10 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Awesome VILLA ! Close to beach. Private access to Waterfall. Enjoy & Relax ! ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Awesome VILLA ! Close to beach. Private access to Waterfall. Enjoy & Relax ! ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Awesome VILLA ! Close to beach. Private access to Waterfall. Enjoy & Relax ! located?

Situated by the sea, this villa is 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Hermosa Beach and within 6 miles (10 km) of Jacó Beach and El Miro. Jacó Walk Shopping Center and Teatro Jacó are also within 6 miles (10 km).

9.6

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Dennis J.

12 Feb, 2023

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

Great place to enjoy the Jaco and Hermosa area. Villa is very secure and exactly as shown.

Highly recommend this property. Host was very helpful especially meeting us at the gate when we arrived and sharing features of the villa. Very quiet with a beautiful pool area.

Stayed 19 nights in Jan 2023

2/10 Terrible

Truc N.

4 May, 2025

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

Vida is not so Pura

Safety concern from the family since there is only a metal screen door with lock separating the living quarter to the outside. One of the bathroom has "unpleasant " odor coming from the toilet. Air conditioning dripped water on bed headboard Extra fees charged for pet dog but we got " finger wagged " for leaving the air conditioning on to keep the boy cool. This experience have me convince that hotel stays are well worth the extra monies. Below is snippet from the host comment on the use of air conditioning ...keep in mind there is ONLY a screen door separating the living quarter to the outside." the air conditioning units were left running with doors open throughout the day to accommodate your dogs."

Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany L.

21 Mar, 2025

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

LOVED IT. Quiet, private, immaculate grounds. 10/10 and exactly what we were hoping for.

First time in Costa Rica, really enjoyed our stay here. It's hot. Yes, there's no A/C in the main living quarters but we found it better to help us acclimate. There's A/C in the bedrooms that we kept on while sleeping. As long as you stay hydrated, you'll be fine. The kitchen is well equipped and had everything we needed. The stovetop is simple but adequate. The tile, concrete, and wood aesthetic are clean and simple with a local vibe.The pool was gorgeous. Cleanest pool I've ever been in. No detectable chlorine smell. No floaters. No other people. Felt warm but nice. We swam at night and a couple times during the day between excursions. Outdoor showers to rinse off. Super private, surrounded by lush tropical foliage. We had the place to ourselves. Lots of iguanas and some macaws. No ants; we kept all food in the fridge as instructed.The grounds felt secure; there's an entry gate and security cameras everywhere.The owners responded to all of our inquiries quickly. They offered great suggestions for activities; our favorite was Rainmaker Park. We went on a Sunday afternoon and there were maybe 10 other tourists there. We also visited Manuel Antonio and did a Tortuga Island Catamaran trip. The driving takes some getting used to. I do not recommend driving at night; the fresh paved roads are not marked. We rented a manual transmission from Adobe and it worked well. No need for a 4x4. We loved it and will definitely be back. Thank you for a great stay. Pura Vida!

Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

François D.

3 Mar, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness

Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy

séjour au Costa Rica

Séjour agréable dans l'ensemble, le pays reste très cher,en ce qui concerne la maison quelques points à soulignés sur l équipement a savoir que nous étions 4 personnes et qu'il y avait que 3 verres 3 fourchettes, manque de vaisselles, la maison était très propre ,pas de piscine a bulles comme indiquer sur l'annonce, un peu déçu par la faune on s'attendaient a voir des animaux dans les parcs et puis nous aurions aimés rencontrer les Hôtes pour nous indiquer les meilleurs endroits a faire.

Stayed 11 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica H.

30 Nov, 2024

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

Costa Rica Villa

My husband and I loved our stay at this Villa in Costa Rica. The owner was very helpful and accommodating.

Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alex K.

7 Mar, 2024

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

playa hermosa retreat

The property was lovely, really enjoyed the pool and having real hot water in the showers! Everything we needed for our week long stay way there. The AC in the bedrooms was so important as it was very very hot while we were visiting and without the cool bedrooms to retreat to we would have been quite uncomfortable. Really enjoyed seeing the Macaws every evening and iguanas throughout the property. Waterfall walk was a plus and even spotted some capuchins there.

Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kate E.

12 Feb, 2024

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

PERFECT

We spent a month here, it was a perfect place for us. Quiet clean and close to the most spectacular black sand beach. Macaws galore, even spotted a toucan. Shawn was readily available to answer any of our questions. We had a glorious time.

Stayed 28 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristi P.

11 Jan, 2024

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

Perfect

For the amount of time we spent in the villa, it accommodated our needs perfectly. There was only two of us residing and we did not spend much time other than to sleep after dark which worked perfectly.

Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Eric D., Canada

19 Jul, 2023

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

Famille vacation

The place is super Nice et quiet

Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richardson P.

30 May, 2023

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

Quiet Family atmosphere

What a beauty. Property is very well maintained, and is super quiet and safe. This is very much a family friendly location. Be sure to read the owner's detailed information about property. Very satisfied with my stay. Owners are great communicators.

Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

19 Apr, 2023

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

Nice place

Nice private location. Well equipped

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura S.

23 Mar, 2023

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

Playa Hermosa

The villa is lovely, clean and in a peaceful location. We enjoyed our stay and appreciated Sean’s help answering all of our questions. I wish we could visit again tomorrow.

Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

13 Mar, 2023

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

Great Adventure

A great chill week relaxing in comfort. Thanks for the help and suggestions to improve or stay. Pura Vida. Bill and Janet

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Diana F., Oxford Mills, Canada

6 Mar, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Beautiful but hot

The villa was beautiful and clean. The only issues we had were with the comfort. It is so hot in CR in Feb that after dinner each sweat-drenched person was forced to either go back to the pool, take a shower or go to bed. Air conditioning is only in the bedrooms. Yes, I know it's the full tropical experience but it makes socializing difficult. The living room / kitchen is wide open to the outdoors with a screen wall so there is no way to escape from the heat. You can sit under the fan on the porch to play cards but mosquitoes will find you. We sat on the extremely uncomfortable (think torture rack) futon to watch a movie or two and ended up making pillow nests on the tile floor as a more comfortable alternative. So I would suggest you consider whether you need a/c and if you want to continue to gather as a group in the evening - or anytime of day - in the heat. Perhaps they should invest in a more comfortable futon and some hammocks. There was just nowhere to recline and relax, other than bed.

Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jacinthe T., Québec

22 Feb, 2023

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

super

exactement comme nous nous attendions, les lieux sont parfait et tellement tranquilles! Merci pour l'accueil, nous voudrons retourner.

Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Yvon M., Montreal, Québec, Canada

17 Jan, 2023

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

Environnement de rêve à Playa Hermosa

Très belle maison dans un environnement magnifique et sécuritaire Nous avons profité de la piscine et de la chute qui se trouve à quelques pas de la maison sur le terrain des proprios. Si vous y allez, ça vaut la peine de monter doucement par les rochers à gauche mais soyez prudents.

Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Samantha M.

9 Jan, 2023

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

Breakfast with the Macaws

Great spot with outdoor seating where you can eat breakfast with the macaws, watch iguanas sun bath in the afternoon and a waterfall is only a short 10 minute walk away. Miele was very responsive and provided some great suggestions for the excursions and food. Can’t wait to go back next year!

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

24 Aug, 2022

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

A perfect getaway

Property is as advertised and more. We arrived late in the night in the middle of a rain storm and Miele was so accommodating, meeting us hours after our check-in time in the pouring rain. We've never stayed at more peaceful vacation spot. There was ample space for the two of us, and the outdoor patio was perfect for morning coffee and peaceful late-night hangouts, watching the rain and lightning. The small waterfall available to us was absolutely worth the walk by the way. Easy to find, we spotted a ton of monkeys hanging above our heads, watching us, as we pushed through the path to a very private and cool waterfall. Right off the road that took us literally anywhere we needed to go, we were in perfect driving distance to a ton of really great restaurants and other attractions. The restaurant recommendations were spot-on. The staff at these places were so nice and cool to us. Miele, despite being out of the country on vacation, responded immediately to any question we had and Jack would answer in seconds. The pool was super relaxing, private, and much-needed after a long, hot day of exploration. We want to thank Miele and everyone for providing a perfect setting for our honeymoon and when we visit, we will 100 percent be staying here again. Thank you so so much.

Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

jenny l.

30 Jul, 2022

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

Loved it here!!

We traveled to Costa Rica as our daughter’s graduation gift. The location of this house was perfect. The hosts were amazing with giving recommendations as far as car rental, and for our atv ride in the jungle. They answered all my questions and helped to make the trip less stressful for me while traveling with kids. Definitely would recommend this house to anyone wanting to be in the Jaco area. Thank you again. Pura Vida!!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

William P.

14 Jul, 2022

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

The property was excellent, planning a trip in October hopefully it will be available

Great

Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tifani H.

8 Jun, 2022

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

Wonderful Stay

The property is in a great location close to the beach and restaurants. We were able to observe a variety of birds by just sitting on the patio. The pool is great! Always clean with a great atmosphere. This is a place for some solitude. The property manager is wonderful! She answered all my questions about the area and was very responsive to my concerns. I highly recommend this place.

Stayed 14 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael R.

6 Apr, 2022

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

Great place to stay!

Super cool host, very nice house, clean, pool, cold A/C and in a great neighborhood. Will definitely stay here again!

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Steven J.

2 Apr, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Communication

Villa Heliconia

Property is very clean (found a few dead and dying roaches understandable given the climate). A few of the appliances did not work--toaster only half worked, rechargeable flashlight did not work. The pool was very clean but the water temperature was too warm for it to be refreshing. Beautiful environs especially in the morning. sunsets equally beautiful. We saw Capuchin monkeys on the property as well as macaws flying in pairs in the morning heading to almond trees. Very relaxing all in all. It was humid but that is something you adjust to. The large opening to the small terrace had a screen but no door to close . (Villa Heliconia)

Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Mike W.

23 Feb, 2022

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

nice place, nice beach

The place is small but quite nice. It's located within a gated community and then behind another gate (but that gate has to be opened and closed by hand and doesn't have a lock so anyone can open/close it, so it's more annoying that secure). Our phones didn't work in Costa Rica so we relied on wifi to communicate with the owner, which we didn't have until we were checked into the house so it was difficult to communicate before we checked in (I'd recommend extra steps to get a working phone in Costa Rica - we wanted one often), but the owners responded quickly to messages I posted to them on VRBO and they forwarded them to their caretaker to help us out. The place is described as 1 mile from the beach which sounds walkable, but the caretaker suggested not walking it due to danger (the gated-community road has no sidewalks and deep gutters so it can be dangerous if a car doesn't see you, and the main road you have to cross to get to the beach is very busy and dangerous to cross), but the drive to the beach is quick (except for the annoying gate). The beach itself is quite beautiful, especially at sunset. The local "tiki bar" restaurant was great - slow service but good food and drinks (I don't remember the name but they had tiki statues out front) - at night on the weekend this place got to be wall-to-wall people with loud music. Parking for the restaurants on the weekends is do-able but tricky - it's very popular and there's very little parking and lots of traffic. There's a small market and more beach access about 1/2 mile further north. The property has it's own waterfall: "unlock the gate and walk about 10 minutes to view it" (so many gates!). But the path has multiple intersections and we chose incorrectly and wandered for about 30 minutes before finding it (then on the way back we chose a path we hadn't chosen and it did indeed only take a few minutes). The waterfall was small but cute. On our walk to it we thought we saw a monkey cross the path in front of us, but later decided it was probably a coati (definitely cute, but seems less exciting - they're super common and not much different than raccoons). The gated community has a pool right next to this property (behind another locked gate, but if someone wanted to get in without the key, one wall is made of vegetation and can easily be walked through) - it's quite nice.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

David P.

4 Feb, 2022

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

Awesome

Great stay, very helpful host. The grounds are immaculate. The swimming pool is fabulous. The condo is super clean and has all the amenities of home. Been traveling around CR for a month and this is the nicest place we have stayed.

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022

About the host

Hosted by Chris & Mièle

We moved to Costa Rica over 16 and 26 years ago respectively. We love it here ! And we want to share it with you.

Why they chose this property

Our properties have a little of everything. It´s nice to be close from town but not in the middle of it. It´s also located just a few minutes from the beach and from all the great activities. This property is very secure and very clean. Truly perfect to enjoy nature in a nice peaceful environment.
We also offer covered parking, BBQ area, Swimming pool.