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Amazing Ocean-View Vacation Home! 4 BR, Rooftop Terrace, Sundeck, and SURF!

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Enjoy the serene beach atmosphere with palm trees and ocean views.
Enjoy cooking in this well-equipped kitchen with a central island, cutting board, and stainless steel appliances.
Relax by the serene pool surrounded by lush greenery and shaded seating areas.
Relax in a serene setting with a view of the lush garden, surrounded by comfortable furniture and a warm atmosphere.
Explore a serene garden with lush greenery and a winding pathway, surrounded by tall palm trees.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer

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Jaco, Puntarenas Province
  • Hermosa Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Jacó Beach
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Rainforest Adventures Jaco
    ‪28 min drive‬

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You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Amazing Ocean-View Vacation Home! 4 BR, Rooftop Terrace, Sundeck, and SURF!

Paradise found! Perfect turn-key, vacation-home ready for you to come in, set your bags down and get as much adventure or relaxation as your heart desires. Located in a safe, gated community with 24 hour guards, and maid service offered, this home is ready with the must-haves: central air, 5G wireless internet (throughout the entire home), and beach access is 4 minute walk.

Our four bedrooms, open concept kitchen is only 1 1/2 hours from San Jose, located in a small community called Hermosa Palms. It’s super easy to get to and truly offers something for all. You want to chill at the pool, it’s the perfect pool to do so.
I can't say enough about YoYo's, our pool outdoor restaurant that has the most amazing drinks and food. You will fall in love with YoYo her staff and her food.

You want to ride the waves and surf it up, it’s year-round action here. You want to see gorgeous beach sunsets or take a morning walk on the beach it is right out your door!

Roberto is our property manger. He can arrange tours and answer any questions you may have. Currently he can arrange for Covid test at the home. You will love him.
Everyone loves Roberto and he speaks 5 languages.

You may want to go see wildlife and take a tour of a national park or go zip-lining? We are located only 1 1/2 hours from one of the most beautiful parks in Costa Rica called Manuel Antonio. If deep sea fishing is your thing or golf, we are located 30 minutes from Los Sueños. Crocodile tours? Macaw watching? Beach Horseback riding, Massages, you name it! It’s here and we are the perfect base location to go exploring.

Our home is well taken care of. This year we decided to do some upgrades. We added a private pool, new kitchen and new rooftop deck.
It is a home that we visit often and enjoy spending time in. We know that you will enjoy your stay in our home and go back with your own great vacation memories. It is our wish to give you the home to make your stay comfortable and easy.


Pura Vida!

Judy Rush

WHY PLAYA HERMOSA?
Hermosa means Beautiful and Playa means Beach. Playa Hermosa is beautiful and aptly named! It’s a long and wide, beautiful beach that boasts beautiful sunsets and waves that are framed by lush palm trees in the core of the best SURF beach.

*Great for Surfing - 2009 Billabong Surf Competition Location.
*INS ISA WORLD SURFING GAMES 6-14 Aug. 2016
*Year Round Waves - One of the unique location in the world with waves the entire year.
*Beautiful 8 Miles of Beach walk - Wide and Long Beach.
*Turtle nesting season is early September through early November.
*whales and dolphins watching from August to November
*Only 1 1/2 hour from San Jose Airport Runway to the Villa Cachou Runway (as in driveway).
* Beautiful Sunsets.
*Great Base Location to Explore the Area


WHY HERMOSA PALMS?

* Pristine Beach with Easy Beach Access right into the heart of Playa Hermosa
*24 hour Security
*Far away from civilization but 10 minutes from the grocery store, restaurants and shopping.
*Rentals for surfing, boogie boarding and more are available upon request at pool office.
*Huge Swimming Pool for all ages featuring zero depth entry on one end.
*Pool + Beach in the same view = Peace, Serenity and Happiness
*Wet bar at pool + Yonit = best cocktails and best food in town
*100 Feet from the ocean. This is important because only 2% of the coastline in Costa Rica is private. Meaning that no homes can be built within 300 feet from the ocean. Hermosa Palms is part of that 2%. Making it one of the few locations to have ocean front HOMES.

WHY Villa CACHOU?

Our Oceanview four Bedroom home offers plenty of room to relax & plenty of room to gather! It is a home that we have taken care of, love on and made sure that our guests will enjoy as much as we do.

*UPDATED - New kitchen and outdoor private pool

*LAYOUT - The home is two floors with an open concept. Upon entry, the living room, dining room and kitchen adjoin to create a big get-together room.

*KITCHEN: Our new kitchen upgraded in 2022, features top of the line appliances, including a Frigidaire Gallery Series Refrigerator, a new stove and a sanitized and purified water system. In the kitchen are all the amenities to make a fancy dinner including BBQ grill and utensils, but you are not obliged because you can easily request a cook, go to a restaurant or order pizza in.

*POOL: Added in 2022. We love the addition of the pool. The hedge is 5ft and adds privacy. It has 2 shallow levels for little ones or to sit and cool off.
A great spot for early morning coffee, happy hour spot or for the kids to have some fun.

*BEDROOMS - This home accommodates 12 guests maximum in four bedrooms (8 adults+ 4 kids). 4 Bedrooms and 3 Bathrooms - One bedroom on the main floor including queen and twin size beds with a separate full bathroom. There are three bedrooms on the second floor: 1) The master bedroom suite includes a queen-size bed and an additional fold-able twin size bed as well as its own private bathroom including shower/bathtub. 2) Bedroom containing a queen size bed, and Bedroom 3) Ocean view room with a Queen size bed shares spacious full bathroom with bedroom #2. All bedrooms are recently painted, cozy, comfy and well kept.

*SECOND FLOOR ENTERTAINMENT CENTER- The second floor also contains an upstairs TV room featuring a 55” plasma TV and two leather sofas. It’s perfect to send the kids upstairs for a quiet midday rest time or to calm down in the evening from a long day at the beach.

*ROOFTOP TERRACE with amazing sunset views! Upgraded in 2022.
It’s our favorite for breakfast and happy ours. You can look down at the beach and out over the ocean, it’s an even more amazing view!

Please take a look at the pictures and ask any questions. We are happy to help you make the right vacation decision for you, your family and friends!
During your stay at this holiday home, you're just a quick walk from Hermosa Beach. Breakfast (surcharge) and laundry facilities are available. The holiday home offers free WiFi and a private pool.
  • Air-conditioned home with private pool, kitchen and washing machine
  • Free WiFi
  • Breakfast is offered for a fee
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • Just a 1-minute drive from Hermosa Beach and 13 minutes from El Miro
As a guest of Amazing Ocean-View Vacation Home! 4 BR, Rooftop Terrace, Sundeck, and SURF! , you'll find barbecue grills, a garden, and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

Judy Rush

Languages

English, German, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Massage
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Breakfast available for a fee
  • Chef service
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 3.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • In-room accessibility
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Boat
  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Property located in a resort
  • Unit size: 3,900 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 24

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed
  • Note from host: in spite loving them...

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: Kid friendly home and community

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

Amazing Ocean-View Vacation Home! 4 BR, Rooftop Terrace, Sundeck, and SURF! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 60 out of 63 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 63 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 63 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 63 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 63 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Samantha S.

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clayton C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great time

5th time in this gated community. Love the area, beach, Yo Yo’s, everything. Roberto is so helpful with all your needs. Thanks we will be back.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darin W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Darin W

We had the time of our lives. Yoyo bar/ restaurant was amazing and people were so friendly in the neighborhood. Really thank Roberto for all of our excursions and planning! He made our stay so amazing and can’t thank him for everything he did for us! Highly recommend this place!
Stayed 17 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Edmond S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Property, great location, great property mgr

Our family had an awesome stay, the house was perfect, the location was great and the property mgr made sure we had everything we needed. Would highly recommend this property.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kris P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Playa Hermosa stay….

Great location - easy access close to many of the sites and activities we planned. Space to spread out - small pool convenient for the little ones. Kitchen has all you need. Clean well kept …… 1:15 minutes to Manuel Antonio NP 30 min to fishing Heredura ….Ocean views and a very short walk to the beach… We will be returning……
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place to stay

Relaxing and fun
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

alisa l.

Liked: Cleanliness

Hermosa Palms 96

Beautiful property - well equipped kitchen. Roomy gathering areas. Particularly enjoyed sunsets from roof deck
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Playa hermosa

From start to finish, process was amazing!!! House is beautiful, comfortable and very clean. Had everything we needed to cook our meals. Roberto caretaker was very helpful with telling us about where to order pizza and how to use the TV for my dad. We will definitely be staying here again. Thank you. Forgot to mention the pool was so nice, so we could hang out at house. Yo-yo’s bar is great for a bite to eat or yummy drinks.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erin K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Paradise

This was a fabulous family vacation with ages from 10-76! The house is beautiful and has everything you need. The third floor deck was spectacular. We saw macaws every morning and watched the sunset in the evening. The owners answered all of my questions before we arrived and then Roberto, the manager, gave great recommendations while we were there. Yo-yo’s bar is the best! Her food was so incredible that we wound up eating there several nights! The real beauty was that beach. To be able to swim in those strong waves and listen to the powerful ocean was my favorite. I was so sad to leave and am already wondering when I can go back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

ROBERT R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent stay.

Beautiful house and great location. All our family had a great time. Roberto was fantastic. He met us when we arrived and was most helpful throughout our stay with advise and suggestions.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jim M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful house

The house is wonderful. Private pool was wonderful. Roberto was awesome, very helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tim C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Best VRBO ever!

This was our first time to Costa Rica, but we are regular VRBO renters. This home, the community, Judy (the owner), and Roberto (the manager), were all exceptional. The house was clean and beautiful, and Roberto made check in easy. He helped connect us with surf lessons with Jeffrey (our kids’ favorite activity) and Chef Dennis, who cooked some meals for us in our home. He also answered any questions we had about Costa Rica. I can’t say enough things about how great this community was. The pool and YoYo’s poolside bar were one of the highlights of our trip. I would recommend this home to anyone - the view is as beautiful a view as you’ll get. We hope to be back sometime!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Frank C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful stay in Costa Rica

We had a wonderful time at the property. The house was large, clean, and perfect for us. The swim up restaurant/bar at the community pool was fantastic! We will definitely plan to stay here again in the future.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Property fantastic location

Judy from start was wonderful and accommodating from start to arrival. Roberto great property manager available for any needs. Property is in pristine condition well appointed with fantastic brand new water filtration system. Well worth the price and then some. We will be back.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Travis P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful home with all the amenities

Loved staying in this house. Everything was clean Roberto was welcoming and helpful. Check-in/out was easy. We loved pool and beach club. 10 min to downtown Jaco and close to amazing surf! Thanks for letting us enjoy your home!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Randall F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful, peaceful, comfortable retreat

My wife and a few close friends rented Judy's place while attending our friends' destination wedding at Hermosa Palms. I can't say enough great things about this spot. Check-in was a breeze thanks to regular communication with the property manager Roberto. In fact, Roberto connected with us on WhatsApp weeks before we arrived to coordinate and answer any questions we might have, which was so helpful and comforting as this was our first trip to Costa Rica. The house is clean, well appointed with really nice appliances and comfortable beds and furniture, and seems recently renovated. The private pool and decks provided a great place to unwind away from the crowd. Although not beachfront, the property between the house and the beach is a pasture and nature preserve, making the house seem more peaceful and secluded than others in the neighborhood. Wake up early and you'll spot all sorts of tropical birds, if you're into that sort of thing. The larger Hermosa Palms neighborhood is really special. House rental includes access to Playa Hermosa, the Hermosa Palms private clubhouse, pool, and most importantly Yoyo's poolside bar. Yoyo is an incredible bartender with a great selection of drinks using fresh, local ingredients. Same goes for the kitchen at Yoyo's, where I had some of the freshest ceviche and one of the best quesadillas I've ever had. The beach itself is beautiful, with volcanic sands and unmatched sunsets. Judy clearly takes pride in keeping a clean, safe, and comfortable place for her visitors. Roberto was always available for any questions/local advice/etc and just seems like a really solid dude. My only regret is not spending a longer time there. Don't hesitate to book this great spot for your Playa Hermosa vacation.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

KC P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great family getaway

Our fourth time to Costa Rica, our first time to Hermosa Palms on Playa Hermosa ("Greater Jaco"). I would recommend a car as there are no restaurants or shopping (i.e., grocery, pharmacy, retail) anywhere nearby. Having said that, we spent very little time in our car as we spent most of our day going back and forth between the house, the beach, the pool, the house, and then back to the beach! What a great setup! We rented boogie boards and surf boards from a store in Jaco and kept them at the house which certainly kept us busy in the ocean. We also regularly frequented the great pool bar (open Tues-Sun) which had drinks and really good snacks and meals. The house itself is very spacious with a gorgeous new kitchen, a beautiful deep pool, and a BBQ which we used for dinners most nights. The AC was also great as there were multiple units throughout the house. Each of our three kids had their own bedroom and three of the four bedrooms had their own bathrooms. The owner, Judy, was great, as was Robert, the on-site manager. Both great people and very helpful. We would come back without hestitation.
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Greg K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place to relax

Beautiful house. Very clean. Property manager Roberto, answers all questions within minutes. Very helpful. The new swimming pool is great. Easy access to the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robert m., Lake Elsinore, CA, USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic overall Experience

We stayed in this property from Dec. 29 through Jan. 7 and our time in Costa Rica was amazing. I cannot say enough good things about the owner of this home and how accommodating he was from the time we booked until the moment we left. Our group consisted of 2 families of 5- Adults, 4 teenagers and 2 middle schoolers. The house easily accommodated our group of ten with the 4 bedrooms. There are basically 2 master suites- a large downstairs bed/bath and a bed/bath upstairs that housed the 4 adults. The kids were scattered between the other 2 rooms and a couple of comfortable couches. To begin, JJ went well above and beyond in recommending various excursions, a chef, transportation, surf rentals/lessons- basically anything we could ask for. He even picked us up and took us to the local grocery store on our first day to stock up on food for the house! Everyone that he recommended to us was amazing. The chef (Rachel) that came and cooked made amazing dishes of Mahi and fresh ceviche. The food was so good we even went in to Jaco and visited the restaurant she runs- TWICE! Our transportation/ tour and excursion organizer Fabian was prompt, friendly, reliable and very well informed about Costa Rica and its history. Our surf connection who lived in the same complex was very flexible and made us feel like we were one of his friends. As for the property, I will say that you should go in with the understanding that these houses in this environment are subject to brutal conditions due to being right on the ocean. The house was very well kept and clean, but there were a few issues with outdoor lights not working, the water heater was down for a day (which was not a big deal because it was so hot there anyway) and we did have a few critters (Crabs, bugs, etc) inside the house. Certainly nothing to damper our excitement about our time there, but just go in with reasonable expectations for the climate and you won't be disappointed. Lastly, the amenities and environment of the complex really made the stay for all of us. The beach is amazing. The beautiful Macaws circle the complex all day. The location is the perfect distance for you to explore the country and all of its beauty. The pool is a fantastic addition and reprieve from the heat, especially the swim up bar with the AMAZING Yoyo who runs it! All of the people that we met from the community could not have been more friendly and welcoming. I would definitely recommend and/or return to this property!
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Danni G., Tampa, Florida

Liked: Cleanliness

From Florida to Costa Rica

Great location and very nice home. Needs a few repairs, and could have been stocked a bit better (no sheets/pillowcases for spare bed, had to buy our own toilet paper) but owner was very accommodating and tried to assist us during the stay. We were three families of four traveling together so we were a large group. The home is better suited for 10 people max, but owner was willing to accommodate us and we made it work. Community pool was great amenity and the small pool restaurant was awesome. Food was delicious and the owner wasvery friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2020

2/10 Terrible

Ana V.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Pésima experiencia

La casa 96 de Hermosa Palma está descuidada y sin mantenimiento: 1. Aire acondicionado no sirve 2. Huele mal toda la casa 3. Los baños sucios y el agua se empoza 4. Colchas rotas y en mal estado 5. Lavadora de platos no sirve 6. Los cubiertos sucios y en mal estado 7. El dueño no responde a las interminables solicitudes que hice para que se presentara a resolver 8. Pedimos un late checkout que nos permitieron a las 3pm y llegaron a la 1:30pm a pedirnos salir La peor experiencia en una renta de este tipo de casas!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020

8/10 Good

Lisa B., Denver, CO

Liked: Cleanliness

Ocean-View Vacation Home, Perfect for Families

We loved our stay near the beach while we were visiting Costa Rica. A short drive to nearby restaurants and Jaco beach. You can also walk to the beach club and watch the sunset from the beach. Perfect for families with several rooms and bathrooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Philip G., Mississauga Ontario Canada

Liked: Cleanliness

Great spot

A perfect spot for our whole family (3 generations and 12 of us) for a warm winter get away. Jean Jacques is a very helpful and accommodating host.
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Adam A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Vacation in costa rica

Great stay at a great property! The house is great with two balcony views of the beach. It's also isolated in a nice community instead of being on a packed resort. Highly recommend to anybody traveling to Costa Rica
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Eric M., Guadalajara, Mexico

Awesome place!

Jean-Jacques place was a great stay! The house is in great shape, it very comfortably fits the maximum of 12 people. It is very well kept and conditioned, the kitchen is fully equipped for cooking a full meal, it even has a gated garage which is a rare finding in Costa Rican beaches. It has central A/C throughout the entire house which is also great for travellers who, like me, do not want to sacrifice on the good A/C. The condominum facilities are also in great order, and, it has very quick access to the beach to the point it could almost be considered beach-front property. The property exactly meets the description and the pictures in its profile. What you see is what you get. Perhaps the only downside is that the upstairs A/C is not as cool as the downstairs one. I would not hesitate in recommending Jean-Jacques place, or the host himself who was very attentive and responsive. This house definitely makes it to my list of houses to visit again in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019