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Casa Luarca. Beach front villa with private pool surrounded by tropical gardens

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Walk a couple of feet towards the beach, pool and garden

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Private pool
  • Onsite parking available
  • Dogs and cats allowed
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed, 1 Double Futon and 2 Single Beds

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Bathroom 4

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Casa Luarca. Beach front villa with private pool surrounded by tropical gardens

Pacific Ocean beach front house (two-story) with private swimming pool surrounded by tropical gardens. Ideal for families with kids as house is located directly at the beach feet away from the sand and very calm water. Nearest international airport is Daniel Oduber Quiros, Liberia (LIR), only 20 minutes away. Airlines offer direct flights from USA major cities like Miami, Atlanta, Houston and Los Angeles. National Parks like Rincon de la Vieja, Santa Rosa, Las Baulas allows you to plan day tours to these places

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 25 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
NO glass objects allowed at pool area Wash sand and sunblock off before entering the pool Close house door when going to the beach/sea
Do not leave unatended valuable objects during day and night outside the house including terrace Close windows and room doors when using the a/c
Turn lights, airconditioning and ventilators off when leaving the rooms Wash sand off at pool showers before using the bathroom showers

Important information

You need to know

Property # 7410405
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
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is no 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 holiday home is on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Playa Hermosa and Coco Beach. Rocio's Kitchen and Ericka's Fruit Stand are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours and horse riding.
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Playa Hermosa, Guanacaste

What's nearby

  • Playa Hermosa - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Panamá Beach - 11 min drive - 6.7 km
  • Coco Beach - 16 min drive - 7.7 km
  • Ocotal Beach - 27 min drive - 18.1 km
  • Liberia Parque Central - 48 min drive - 42.6 km

Getting around

  • Liberia (LIR-Daniel Oduber Intl.) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pacifico Beach Club - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Sabor a México - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Bahía - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Bar El Ancla - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Donde Claudio y Gloria - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Casa Luarca. Beach front villa with private pool surrounded by tropical gardens have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Casa Luarca. Beach front villa with private pool surrounded by tropical gardens pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 25 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Casa Luarca. Beach front villa with private pool surrounded by tropical gardens?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Casa Luarca. Beach front villa with private pool surrounded by tropical gardens?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Casa Luarca. Beach front villa with private pool surrounded by tropical gardens?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Casa Luarca. Beach front villa with private pool surrounded by tropical gardens located?

Nestled on the beach, this Sardinal holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Playa Hermosa and Rocio's Kitchen. Playa Pedregosa and Ericka's Fruit Stand are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 43 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 43 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 43 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 43 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 43 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle Russ B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Casa Luarca was the best vacation ever! The owner contacted us before our arrival and discussed everything we needed to know. The on site caretaker Brian, was helpful, courteous and welcoming. The grounds are well kept, the pool was always inviting, each bedroom is like a hotel unto itself! This property is a "must" for anyone interested in having the best vacation ever.
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Stephanie G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This home has lots of beds :) plenty of room for a party of at least 15 possibly more. The best part of the home is it’s on the beach. Walk out and there you are:) it also has a private pool which our family enjoyed with a large outdoor space for eating and relaxing
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Casa Luarca was a great beach front location. Fun beach front restaraunts just an easy walk down the beach. The caretaker lives on the property and was very quick to respond to a couple questions we had. We had an issue with the airconditioning in one bedroom and he quickly arrived to check it out. The next day they were putting in a new unit. You can't ask for better service than that. We hope to visit again soon.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Loving Vancouver M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our first visit in Costa Rica and we feel like we found a GemBeautiful place very private amazing location and we will definitely be coming back
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Dec 2025
Hi Tracy and Jon. I was a pleasure hosting you. You are more than welcome to come back
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Monique O.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
We enjoyed everything almost!! AC works was in all bedrooms this house has ooen air concept and is okder if you don’t mind some character and not super perfect cleanliness it is grest we soent most of our time outside and used the bedrooms st night. The smoke from burning in the neighborhood was the only issue for us otherwise we enjoyed the pool beach and food!!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dan K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location / clean and well-equipped
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dan K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful location. Room air conditioners worked great. Housekeeper on site helpful and friendly. As described right on beach.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mike D.

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

Great Family Getaway

Stayed at this property over New Years and had a wonderful stay. Plenty of space for 2 families (10 people total, 6 kids). Kids loved the easy access to the pool, beach and all the bunk beds. Thanks for sharing your place with us. Pura Vida
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

david z.

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

Nice home. Good restaurants in walking distance

The house is comfortable. It was large enough for the nine of us. There are some minor quirks that deal with the location of electrical switches, but otherwise the house was nice, and it is a very short walk to the ocean and nearby restaurants.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Jenny B.

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

Location, location, LOVE Jose and Rebecca

The location of this house is perfect! We loved going from the patio, to the pool, to the beach, to the ocean... all within steps of each other. The only thing better was Jose and Rebecca, the care takers who were so kind to us during our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 5 May 2021
Dear Jenny, It was a pleasure hosting you. I expressed your regards to Jose and Rebeca. Glad that you enjoyed your stay and sure you are welcome back. Regards., Christian
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

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

Location, Location, Location!

Amazing property right on Playa Hermosa. Walk past the pool through the gate and on to the beach.Tons of space in the home, but the true value is the outdoor spaces(patio/lanai and pool) and the location. Communication was great and there is a little house on the front of the property where the property manager lives. He cares for the pool daily and was there if we needed anything. I can’t say enough good things about our stay here.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lizz P.

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

We stayed here too attend a family wedding

Had a great time staying at casa Lucara. Christian was attentive and responded when needed. Care takers are the most beautiful family and take pride in looking after the property. We also used the venue and took wedding photos.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Nancy K.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Location is amazing!

We absolutely enjoyed our time at this home! The location is beautiful ! The grounds keepers Bryan and Laura were delightful to deal with! Our grandson had a great time playing with their son Jacob! I highly recommend this place, although the house itself is in need of some repairs and updating, is why I gave it 3 stars for cleanliness. We would stay here again! Thank you 😊
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Dec 2023
Hello Nancy. Thanks for the review. We are working on the updating of bathrooms and emphasizing on the repairs. Maintenace is done on a regular basis however it is not easy being beach front and in the tropics. Brgds.,
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kris S.

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

Awesome Location!

Casa Luarca's location was PRIMO. Literally on the beach. Just a couple of minutes walk to beach-front bars and restaurants. Awesome pool, and hanging out in the patio/pool area was on our daily agenda. Excellent communication with Christian the owner, as he handled all of our needs with pleasure. We'll be back soon! Thank you!
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah S.

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

Casa Luarca was amazing

Our party of 9 had a great week-long stay. Christian was very receptive to any of our concerns and helpedwith booking the airport shuttle and tours. Laura and Bryan (caretakers) were very kind (even though we couldn’t speak Spanish) so we had some communication challenges but smiles and hugs are universal. The WhatsApp is a must. We used it to order pizza and contact others for tours etc. Highly recommend the Frank The Tank catamaran sunset tour.also. Pura Vida.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Allison B.

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

A wonderful house in Playa Hermosa

We had a great time at Casa Luarca. The house is right in the beach and has a wonderful pool. The kitchen has been updated and the master upstairs is lovely and the downstairs bedrooms are all comfy and have good AC. We did not need the teen style bunk room. The beach towels and pool float and sand toys were a welcome help. Bryan and Laura took wonderful care of the pool and looked after us —reminding us to lock up and put away any clothes and valuables so as not to encourage any petty theft which I guess is a problem in any beach community. We always felt safe and only had friendly interactions with the locals. Playa Hermosa is a family friendly beach town and convenient to Liberia airport and other nice towns along the northern Guanacaste coast. Thanks for a great stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Brenna S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Great location

The location was wonderful. There were restaurants and stores within walking distance. The beach was beautiful and only steps away. We enjoyed watching the birds and iguanas. The pool was lovely and we BBQd. My only complaint was it was extremely hot and the main part of the home was 90 degrees. I realize this is common in CR. There was however AC in the bedrooms. The home is older and rustic. It could use a deep clean. Overall we had a great time there.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Mar 2024
Hello Brenna your comments noted. Indeed it is an older house since it is my family´s vacationing house that has seen me and my kids and nephews grow throughout the last 35 years.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M.

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

Beautiful location, right on the beach

We spent 4 nights at this wonderful home. There is a beautiful outdoor area (patio & pool) and it is minutes from the ocean. Laura & Bryan live on the property and attend to your every need. They are fabulous! The layout of the house is fine, except for one of the bedrooms that you access by going outside the house (but just a few steps through the courtyard). It would be difficult to put just young children out there, but my husband & I loved it because it was like having our own private guesthouse. We could walk to markets & restaurants which was so nice. The ocean was warm and not crowded at all, even though we were there over Christmas. I would stay here again without hesitation!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Dec 2023
Hi Jennifer, Many thanks for the kind review and of course you are always welcom to come back more that now you know the place and the area. Cheers, Christian
Verified

8/10 Good

Amy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Family vacation

The location cannot be beat. Loved having the house within steps of the beach. Able to walk to a few restaurants and a grocery store easily. Beautiful view from the downstairs and from the upstairs balcony. LOTS of space inside the house. Air conditioning was great in all bedrooms. Negatives would be - there was trouble with the pool filter for the first few days causing the water to be very cloudy. Also there is no hot tub as mentioned (we didn't miss it but don't expect one). Also did not see a smart tv in the house. We didn't care and wouldn't have used it anyway but in case you were wanting one it wasn't there that we saw. The houses caretaker was Bryan - he was wonderful. I wish we knew a little more spanish to make communicating easier. We used phone translator. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 7 July 2025
Sorry but Hot tub has never been offered. Please advise where it is shown to correct it. On regards to de pool temporary measures will be taken these days in order to have a final and more invasive intervention on the 3/4 th week of July
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shelley S.

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

Beautiful Paradise

The property is beautiful and well taken care of. The young ones loved to be in the pool by 7 and back and forth to the ocean all day. It was walking distance to restaurants and groceries and only 30 minutes to the airport. Playa Hermosa is a beautiful beach and certainly not as busy as others. The Boogie boarding was great for the kids. Even had howler monkeys next door! It is close to Coco which has more services. The caretakers are wonderful and take great care of the property Our grandkids loved playing with their son. There were tears when we left. We would definitely stay at Casa Luarca again. We miss the sound of the ocean putting us to sleep. Christian was very responsive and good to deal with. Thankyou for sharing your home!
Stayed 11 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Trevor B.

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

Great house on the beach!

We loved Christian's house on the beach. We visited with two families and it's many different rooms provided ample space for our two families, with both sets of parents getting their own rooms and the kids splitting up between the other rooms. The kitchen was well-stocked and great sized. We loved the outdoor living areas and used them all week, especially the great pool. It was so peaceful and felt very safe. Having the beach just outside our door was amazing. Laura and her husband were so sweet and took great care of the house and property while we were there. The bedrooms have AC, which was nice, and we never felt uncomfortably hot in the other areas of the home, especially since we spent so much time outside. There are great restaurants within walking distance on the beach, and for an even better treat try some of the more traditional places to eat just a few miles inland (our favorites were Carnes Asadas La Familia Parrillera and La Casona, both near Sardinal...very authentic!) Christian was a great host and very helpful, and even was able to help us get a private boat for a snorkeling/sightseeing excursion. Highly recommended!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah B.

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

Beautiful and relaxing!

What a wonderful time we had at this beautiful house! So convenient from the Liberia airport and while it is close to so much, it felt like our own private slice of heaven by the beach. Bryan and Laura were great, they are right there if you need anything but give you complete privacy. The house is pretty and quiet with plenty of room for this mom and two teens to spend time together and to spread out. The beds and pillows were comfortable and the bedroom air conditioners work very well. The outdoor spaces were our favorite - we spent so much time in the gorgeous pool and surrounding patios, mornings and evenings watching the ocean from the upstairs porch. Tropical birds and plants surround you in this house - and it felt like a special retreat. The location is great. We walked a short distance to two excellent restaurants, a small grocery store is five minutes from the house, and it was under an hour to Rincon de La Vieja (the whitewater tubing and canyon zip line!). We agreed we would love to come back to this house. It was such fun to see two teenagers put down their phones and chase lizards and crabs and float in the pool - special memories!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Sept 2024
Thanks Sarah for your nice review. The Casa Luarca team works hard to keep all nice and in good shape. Thanks for appreciating this and of course you are welcome to com back! Cheers, Christian
Verified

4/10 Poor

Meat Lover

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Great location and good outside pool area and covered living space. Wonderful beach. Easy, helpful and pleasant pre arrival communication with Christian(owner) and Bryan who is onsite. Christian recommended a great boat tour operator who mocked us up on beach outside. All windows and insect nets, some rusty metal doors, all bedding in the house, 2 bathrooms (1 with mould on ceiling) and kitchen would benefit from some renewal and intense cleaning. Patches of roof need repair as many tiles broken and covered with plastic sheets -it didn’t rain while we were there. Some beds/sheets/lights/many windows had cobwebs and dead insects in/on. The large bunk room has a difficult locking system too so one adult slept with kids to be safe.The kitchen was not great and fridge needed a clean on arrival. BBQ unusable and the house lacked functioning WiFi. We raised WiFi with Bryan but nothing could be done it seems. Rest we felt he wouldn’t understand and we left Christian alone. But it was disappointing compared with similar price Vrbo places we rented elsewhere in Guanacaste.Important to state that the photos of the living/outside areas on Vrbo are a fair reflection of property. So some good, some less good bits to Casa Luarca. Can sleep lots which makes it a value option for big groups. We were 5.We spent the last two nights elsewhere and used the pool area as our beach club area.
The barbecue
Broken roof tiles and tarpaulin above poolside bedroom
Example of the cobwebs/dust/dead insects in bedroom
Some tarpaulin roof action
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Aug 2025
Thank you for your review. We were in the process of changing the roof and the plastic sheets was a temporal solution in order to protect the inside of the house in case it rained. We as owners and users of iur vacationing house are the most interest to keep our house in good shape. Regarding wifi, we chaged the carrier before you entered in order to update the service to fibre optic instead of cable we had before. Unfortunately, the chosen carrier had issues to install the new service whic we solved already. We will take issues with the cleaning with Bryan who is in charge of the maintenance. Rgds.,
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy M.

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

Absolutely Perfect!

Perfect beach house! Right on the beach, beautiful pool and gardens. Very clean. Room for many people. Air conditioning in bedrooms worked very well, living areas didn’t need it as the ocean breeze came through the house. There are caretakers onsite, it helps to understand some Spanish to communicate with them. They were very friendly and helpful! The owner was extremely easy to communicate with. We didn’t have any problems while there. The beach town is quiet, not overcrowded at all. We easily walked down the beach path to restaurants every night. Our favorite was Roberto’s. My elderly mother was able to walk as well, the path is flat. There are some rocks here and there, but easy for an older person who can’t walk well. Amazing snorkeling at the ends of the beach by the rocks. We saw amazing animals everyday! Iguanas, dragon flies, fish of all kinds, jumping rays, monkeys. Also, the Costa Rican people are very warm and friendly. Don’t miss Tio Leo’s Coffee tour that is about 30 minute drive away. They do an amazing job, and we learned a lot about coffee, chocolate, sugar cane, and Guanacaste in general. Wonderful people there. We’ve been to a lot of beaches around the world, and this stay was the best ever!! Christian, Muchas gracias por compartir tu casa de playa familiar con nosotros!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Mar 2025
Hola Ami. Thanks a lot for your kind review and it was a pleasure sharing mi house with you. You are welcome to come back at any time. Saludos y gracias de nuevo!
Verified

8/10 Good

Reena B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Location, Location, Location

Can’t beat the beachfront location and private outdoor area with huge pool and plenty of outdoor seating. We love Playa Hermosa for the soft silvery sand, gentle surf and jet skiing in the bays. We were pleasantly surprised that the kitchen had modern appliances. We did have issues with the clothes washer and could only get it to wash tiny loads on one setting after unplugging and replugging a few times. TV had to be requested. We liked the upstairs area except for the awful smell from the bathroom that required us to keep all the windows open. The property is surrounded by well kept mature landscaping and well shaded so never felt too warm. Air conditioning in bedrooms worked well. There are a lot of keys to different doors to the property—color coding would be helpful. The gate to enter and leave the property is manual so a bit inconvenient but the property managers were usually available to assist us. The property managers are very nice but communication with them was limited because they did not speak English and we do not speak Spanish. It would be helpful to get more information about the property in writing in English. Overall a lovely property that can accommodate a large family at an exceptional price.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Jan 2024
Thanks for your comments. On the issue with the language it is very difficult to find English personnel in the area and even more difficult a married couple. That is why I always suggest to communicate with myself if any issues. On the smell of the bathroom I asked the housekeepers to check it immediately and they could not identify anything. Also the house has been rented 3 times since your stay and I have not received any comments about the bathroom smell. It might have been a dead animal near the house. On the washing machine yourcomments noted and maybe it was because the load was to big and the machine protected itself. I also asked a specialist to check it and it is working fine. I place a note to use it with smll loads. It is the same machine used to clean sheets, towels and other articles of the house. Brgds., Christian

About the host

Hosted by Christian Matzen

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Why they chose this property

Close to the airport, Ideal for families with kids. Calm water

What makes this property unique

Beach front, pool, tropical gardens

Languages:

English, German, Spanish
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