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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 8250.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen

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Playa Hermosa, Guanacaste Province
  • Place, Playa Hermosa
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Coco Beach
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Panamá Beach
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Liberia (LIR-Daniel Oduber Intl.)
    ‪33 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Beautiful Home with Large Private Pool

This beautiful 4 bedroom SINGLE STORY- FAMILY FRIENDLY home is located in the elegant gated community of Palo Alto, Playa Hermosa, Guanacaste Costa Rica. The Pacific Ocean and surrounding mountains are simply beautiful. If you are looking for a totally Private , Peaceful and serene vacation spot , look no further as Casa Manana is your destination!
The Beach is only a short 3 block walk or drive. If you feel adventurous there is snorkling , jet skiing, fishing, surfing, and many other activities available.
Casa Manana includes 4 large bedrooms, 4 full bathrooms, 6 remote controlled air conditioners, and a large open living room/kitchen area with 15' vaulted ceilings. The island kitchen/ dining area seats 8. The floor to ceiling glass windows offer a beautiful view of the pool and Ocean. You'll want to spend most of your time out on the covered patio and in the private pool with waterfall. The covered Patio is a wonderful space to sit and enjoy your day, with outdoor furniture and gas BBQ grill and the pool at your feet.
Free Wireless high speed internet!!!
PLEASE NOTE: There will be an additional fee per person, per night for groups over 8 guests. Please Confirm the additional charge with owners prior to Booking

Casa Manana is just a few blocks from the Beach and is centrally located to rain forest and canopy tours, beautiful beaches, vocanoes, incredible fishing, shopping, howler monkeys, butterfly farms, bird watching, Eco -tourism and so much more.

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 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

No pets allowed
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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 indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
Property Registration Number HNT001405

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Playa Hermosa

Located in Sardinal, this holiday home is by the sea. 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 hiking/biking trails and cycling.
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Playa Hermosa, Guanacaste Province

What's nearby

  • Playa Hermosa - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Coco Beach - 6 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Panamá Beach - 7 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Playa Calzón de Pobre - 7 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Ocotal Beach - 13 min drive - 8.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Cafe Java - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪L'Buffet - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Tico Tica - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Pacifico Beach Club - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Café de Playa Restaurant - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Beautiful Home with Large Private Pool have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Beautiful Home with Large Private Pool pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful Home with Large Private Pool?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful Home with Large Private Pool?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful Home with Large Private Pool located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Playa Hermosa and Rocio's Kitchen. Ericka's Fruit Stand and Panamá Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 115 out of 116 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 116 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 116 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 116 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 116 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Shannon K.

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

Daughters first passport stamp

We loved our stay in Costa Rica and the house was amazing .. thank you again!! My daughter got her 1st stamp in her passport and it was one for the books !! We definitely will be back Definitely missing this view
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

christine s.

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

AMAZING

This home is beautiful, clean and roomy. Has everything you need for a perfect vacation.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keeton S.

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

Casa Manana

We had a fabulous stay at Casa Manana! Grethel was there when we arrived to let us in and made us feel right at home. She was quick to respond to questions and was super helpful! Crystal was also very communicative with us while we were there, and was quick to respond to any question or concern! The place was stocked with everything you could possibly need on your stay! We had the best time and will definitely be back!
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janet B.

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

Our favorite stay

We adored casa manana. It was perfectly stocked. Amazing kitchen and outdoor kitchen. Had everything we needed to have the best stay in Costa Rica. We can't wait to come back
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carmen E.

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

Pura Vida

We absolutely loved this home, close to amneties yet tucked in just perfectly to give you a feel of peace in the hills. The home and outside property were both well equipped, nothing missing whether needing a wine opener to a floatie for the pool. Let’s not forget about the amazing coffee machine with fresh beans, they also included a bag of beans on the house. I would highly recommend this property and look forward to going back.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew A.

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

Great property in a great location!

This place is as advertised. Great private space in a gated community with easy access to the beach and local restaurants.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M.

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

Lovely

Lovely spacious home, excellent property management and wonderful hosts. Can walk to the beach, fun seaside restaurants, highly recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

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

Wonderful property in beautiful Hermosa on gated community

Property exceeded our expectations. Everything we needed was there including some beach chairs and Jura coffee maker! Pool was great and outdoor kitchen and bbq was very convenient. Close to beach and amenities. Large rooms and bathrooms for all guests. Lots of colourful birds on property. Monkeys by the beach ! Hermosa is a very nice beach area. We will be back.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carin K.

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

Perfect Location!

We loved the house! It was in a great location, very quiet and private. An easy to walk to the beach, just know it is uphill on the way back! The pool was great with the outdoor furniture which made it easy to lounge by the pool while the kids played. The house was clean and spacious. We loved our time at Casa Manana and communicating with Crystal with super easy and she is very informative, able to answer all our questions.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

DEAN J.

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

Amazing!!!!!

We absolutely loved our stay at this property. The pictures do not do it justice. The property is much nicer and much bigger than we expected. Everything we could’ve possibly needed was there and more!!! We would highly recommend this property to anyone and would have no hesitation coming back. Thanks you
Stayed 10 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

laveck l.

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

Casa Magnificent!

we love casa manana! we stayed at this beautiful home for a week in December with our family of 8... everyone of all ages loved this place...15 min walk to the beach...a few restaurants and a small grocery store ...would recommend this home to any one...the management team was there for us anytime we needed something from checkin to checkout...quite safe and secure....cant wait to come back!..thanks so much for our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gerry S.

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

Great villa close to Playa Hermosa

We were a group of six family members staying at this spacious villa. It is a 15 minute walk from the beach, about 45 metres vertically so quite manageable. Several good restaurants nearby, and one excellent one - the Hacienda Blu. The kitchen was well supplied for the meals we prepared on site, and the pool was quite welcome in the heat of the day. Bonus points for the pickeball raquettes and court!
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Guestbook Comment

Wow. What a gorgeous property. We loved the open, spacious layout and the patio, gorgeous pool and waterfal,complete with views over the Bougainvilla to the ocean below. We would rent this property again. The on site contacts were excellent, spoke great English, and made our stay most enjoyable. The Whites

10/10 Excellent

Ashley G.

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

Amazing Family Trip

We loved our stay in Playa Hermosa. We had 6 adults and 2 kids (5 and 2.5) and the house provided enough space to accommodate us all. We spent most of the day playing in the pool and hot tub. We saw howler monkeys in the back yard and iguanas around the pool. The location was walking distance to the beach. We did have a car for the kids.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Guestbook Comment

The Casa Manana was the perfect house for our vacation rental in Hermosa. Centrally located in Hermosa and literally a minutes walk to the beach and restaurants. The house was clean and the view from the back porch over Hermosa to the Pacific was great. Cooked Mahi Mahi every night on the BBQ grill outside and relaxed in the pool. Lots of room in the house with typical Costa Rican flare. We will be back.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Guestbook Comment

We stayed at Casa Manana for 5 days starting on March 19th. We had a great time and loved the house and the area. I have been traveling back to Costa Rica for about 10 years, touring different places and hotels, and I can honestly said this was probably the most enjoyable trip. Dirk, Tim and Guss were extremely helpful and kind, and were always available. The house was great, fully loaded and the pool perfect for the hot days. The house was just perfect for our group of 7, and we look forward to hopefully visiting again in the near future!!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Guestbook Comment

First of all, we want to say what great owners. They answered all our questions before we got there. We had three generations of family and everyone had their own space to enjoy the beatiful and relaxing setting;so it was perfect for our needs. From the kitchen to the pool area and its beautiful view, we could not have asked for a better setting. The house is perfectly situated for day trips to the beaches along the coast,snorkeling and fishing off the coast and excursions to Liberia and Rincon National Park. The staff was very helpful and sat down with us to answer every question we had about the entire area and all of its activities.

10/10 Excellent

Katie B.

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

Fantastic property

I'll tell you the bits I struggled to find on the other reviews! The villa is in a private gated development about 15 minutes walk from the beach which has 4 bar/restaurants. There are a couple of others dotted about in Hermosa too, plus a posher restaurant called Ginger. Along the main road there are a few small supermarkets and other facilities, and a larger busier town of Playa Coco is about 10-15 mins drive away with tons of places to shop, eat etc. The villa itself is clean, comfortable and beautifully appointed with (just about) a sea view and fantastic outdoor space. The team were incredibly helpful and able to help us with bookings (which were competitively priced versus doing it yourself, have the added bonus of transport being included, and don't necessarily need to be done before you arrive). We absolutely loved our week here - thank you for having us.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Guestbook Comment

Our party of 8 friends can mirror all the other comments, but we want to add that for us, being able to, at the end of each days activity, return to the peace and quiet of our own house. No motel, hotel, or lodge hustle and bustle. Breakfast on the patio, occasional B.B.Q's and our own inventions with Papaya, mango, pineapple, and bananas blended into some very exotic drinks as the sun set made the trip for us. Only sounds were the birds and unkown wildlife in the surrounding jungle to sooth our nerves after a day of thrills on Costa Rica's roads. There is a catfish restaurant run by some folks from Texas, nearby, that we recommend very highly. Tim or Gus know where. Joe and Joanne Pellar TwinButtes Buffalo Ranch Clark, Wyoming.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Guestbook Comment

Casa Manana was a perfect honeymoon getaway. The house was lovely, with picture windows in every room. For those who wish to travel with other couples or family, this house offers privacy as well as enough room for entertaining. We loved the open living/kitchen floor plan which overlooked the pool and Pacific Ocean. Unfortunately, the rainy season hit hard the week of Oct 12-19th. All but one of our tours were cxl'd due to flooded rivers and roads. That's why this home was such a perfect sanctuary. We could sit on the covered patio and enjoy the sounds of birds, and watch the display of butterflies and hummingbirds "up close and personal." Between rain storms, we visited the little villages close to Playa Hermosa. FYI, a four wheel drive is a must! The property manager was helpful and kept us abreast of road conditions. We have promised ourselves another visit, but next time during the spring!

10/10 Excellent

Mary L.

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

Pita Vida

The house was beautiful, spacious and perfect for our family of 5, exactly as pictured. It is located in a gated community, on the hillside of the Main Street. Beach is a 10 minute walk across the Main Street. House was equipped with everything we needed-beach chairs, towels. local grocery is also a short walk. Playa Hermosa is a nice quiet town, with nice selection of restaurants. Beach is not very crowded and we always found a spot along the tree line for shade. Definitely rent a car for day trips and driving to Playa de Coco (more restaurants, beach) which is 15 minutes away. It’s easy to message hosts through VRBO APP. The hosts, Crystal and Scott were helpful prior to our arrival with any questions, and suggestions. Definitely contact Michael from Sealife Papagayo for coordinating any excurisions. Michael is wonderful and went over and above with our tours excursions! Lovely, lovely home and country. Will definitely go back!! Pura Vida
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Neal C.

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

Beautiful Home and stay!

Scott and Crystal have a great home that comfortably slept all 6 adults in our group. Clean, close to Liberia airport with easy instructions to follow when driving there yourself. Gus the property manager and Brian the events coordinator were very nice and did a great job checking us in and providing a introduction to the area. Called Gus once to report a dripping toilet that was annoying at night and he had a plumber there fixing it within the hour. Pool was fantastic in the hot weather and hearing the howler monkeys in the distant mountains in the morning was a fabulous way to wake up. The only thing that was a negative was the propane tank ran dry on us during our last meal. I considered that a minor hiccup as we just transferred the meal to the oven. Loved the open air feel of the home. Gated community where the guard was very nice and obviously on top of who was coming and going. Great time, beautiful country with really nice people. Would highly recommend to anyone looking for a relaxing place that doesn't have a lot of hustle and bustle.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy F.

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

Short Stay in Paradise

Thank you for allowing us the opportunity to stay in your beautiful home. The home layout was prefect should we have needed to be inside, but the truth is we only cooked and slept in there :) Seating for 7 in the living room, 4 bedrooms - 5 beds, 4 bathrooms. The kitchen had everything that we needed for preparing a meal, plus all of the essentials. The outdoor sitting space was our oasis for the week. We gathered around the couches, sat in the pool and purely enjoyed the scenery. The outdoor fridge with the grill was just an added bonus. We did lose power and internet a couple of times, but that is to be expected in such a location and to be honest, it didn't interrupt our stay. The pool was cleaned 2x while we were there. Just a note that if you are there, they are told to leave and not interrupt your stay - we used the net that was available for us and provided feedback to Zindis that we were more than ok for someone to come and do their job (we would have even offered lunch). Again, it didn't really effect our stay. We had wildlife visit us on more than one occasion. Coati, Iguanas (many), hummingbirds, butterflies, howler monkeys and birds galore. The beach isn't far away - a longer walk than I wanted, but an easy drive and there is parking. There are vendors as well. Thank you for the recommendation on a car company - they were attentive to anything we needed. We certainly would use them again! Thank you again!!! Your new friends from WI and MN
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marcelle B.

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

Beautiful spacious home

Our family of 8 older adults spent 3 beautiful weeks at Casa Manana. The house was just as described. It was very spacious and accommodated us perfectly. Every couple had their spacious bedroom and bathroom. We didn't feel crowded at all. As we chose not to do any excursions, we spent most of our time at the house. We went for a few walks to the beach which is about 15 minutes away. It was super hot every day and the walk uphill was a little exhausting at times but having a swimming pool made everything a lot more refreshing. We were thankful for the air conditioners in the home. It made sleeping very comfortable. We spent most of our time outside under the covered porch which was awesome when the sun was really hot and of course the pool was appreciated. Having a washroom outside was definitely beneficial especially when using the pool. We also really enjoyed the outside cooking area as we barbecued most nights. Unfortunately there was some construction of a new home happening near us therefore it was a little noisy during the day but it didn't ruin our holiday. It is a very peaceful area especially in the evenings. We had the house cleaned during our stay which is included in the price. We were very impressed with the thorough cleaning she provided. The house was equipped with everything we needed. We were impressed with all the spices that were provided. We would suggest maybe replacing some of the worn drinking glasses. I would highly recommend renting this house.
Stayed 21 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

eric c.

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

Awesome week

The property has an amazing view from the covered porch with enough lounge chairs and covered seating for our group 6 adults. Enough comfortable beds for everyone on trip. Kitchen was stocked with everything needed . Plenty of bathrooms and loved the 2 outdoor showers. They were nice when we finished with beach or excursions to be able to rinse off before going inside. Beach chairs, cooler, towels were all provided. It was “ turn key” as all we had to do was enter Casa Manana and we were set for the entire week. Not dissatisfied with anything as property was described and pictures were perfect. Plenty of places to eat in Hermosa and also just a short drive to Coco to eat as well. Owners were very quick to answer any questions we had prior to trip. Also, if you plan to book any excursions, you have to call Miguel with Sealife Papagayo. He is the “BEST”. We had 3 excursions and he was like a private guide on all 3. He will do everything to make your trip to CR the best ever. Book now with the house and Sealife papagayo on their Facebook page. Pura Vida!!!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2022

About the host

Hosted by Scott and Crystal Forrest

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My Wife and I first came to Costa Rica with our 5 children in May of 2012 and fell in love with the country and its people. We have been many times since with a year stay in the Brasilito area in 2014-2015 so the kids could go to school, learn another language and culture. We returned back to Canada knowing that one day we would own a little piece of paradise. 2018 would be the year!! We purchase Casa Manana with the intentions of sharing our home to other families who want experience Costa Rica's beauty .

Why they chose this property

When we first saw this home we knew it was the one!

We love the people, the climate, the beach, the food, the laid-back pace and the overall beauty of Costa Rica
Pura Vida

What makes this property unique

Our home is all 1 level with an ocean view. Just a short 10 min walk to the beach. perfect for families with kids and /or seniors. Zindis (our property management company )has been with the house for over 13 years. The team at Zindis are always available to assist our guests. Please feel free to call us in Canada anytime as well if you have questions. Weare more then happy to help out any way we can

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English

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