NEW Playa Hermosa Private Villa with Resort Amenities!

We stayed at Chris’s villa for a week earlier this month while visiting Costa Rica for the very first time. It was an inspired choice.Chris is an excellent host. Right from the get-go we knew we’d made the right decision. He reached out to us with lots of information about Villas Sol and Playa Hermosa and was very responsive both in the run-up to our trip and during it. The villa itself was a home away from home with everything we could possibly need. The bed was firm but comfortable with quality linens. The bathroom towels were large, soft and plush. The kitchen has everything you’d need - it’s fully equipped and we ate breakfast at the villa most days. We also grilled one evening! The washing machine and dryer are a real bonus too. Watching the sunset from the patio each evening was an amazing experience. The pool is a good size and we made full use of it. It was great sitting in one of the hammock chairs, beverage in hand, feet in the pool, completely relaxed and watching the sun go down.The resort was generally peaceful. We had no concerns about personal safety or security. Just keep an eye out for raccoons lol. Chris made some excellent suggestions in terms of tours and we hired José of Guanacaste Adventure Tours based on his recommendation. He also suggested some local restaurants and they were spot on!In short, you’d be a fool not to stay here. It’s an amazing villa in a great location with a fabulous host! We truly had the best of times!

The villa we stayed at was everything we needed for living and cooking, and very well equipped overall. It was a nice, mostly downhill walk to the beach and we usually took the shuttle back to our unit since it's quite an uphill climb, though doable for most people in reasonable shape (we're in our 60s). A modest grocery store is 1.3 km away, right next to what is the best stocked and most reasonably priced souvenir shop in the area. About a 15 minute walk each way. A larger store is about 4 km further by taxi if you want, but we were there 15 days and didn't need to go that far for anything. The owner was quick to respond to any queries, as was his property manager. He also put us in touch with a knowledgeable and reliable tour driver to get us to/from the airport and take us on the excursions we wanted to do. We saw and heard howler monkeys, and iguanas are a common sight. The beach was not crowded at all, plenty of lounging chairs, and there are some good eating establishments down there if you want. All around, a great experience. We'd rent from him again.

Proximity to the beach (and grocery store/pharmacy) was a 10-15 min. walk, which was convenient and necessary. The shuttles around the resort to the beach were not as timely as years past.. We loved the splash pool and pool deck.

Had a great time and the communication with the owner was great! I definitely recommend the fishing trip.

Our family wanted a special Christmas getaway, and we're so glad we found this stunning property in Playa Hermosa. With two kids, its important for us to have separate beds and this property offered us separate rooms, which was the perfect setup. The amenities were exactly what we were looking for, and the proximity to the beach was ideal. We especially loved the veranda and private pool, which provided the perfect spot to relax and cool off in the afternoons or stay dry during a rain shower. Chris was incredibly responsive to any questions we had, even during our stay, which made everything even more seamless. This property exceeded our expectations, and we would absolutely recommend it to anyone looking for a beautiful, comfortable, and convenient place to stay! The only item I'd recommend is renting a car, does give you a little more flexibility to get to other beaches and tour the country on your own.

The villa is perfect for a small group or family. Chris is so easy to work with and responsive. He had contacts to set up airport shuttle and excursions. We would definitely stay here again! Had a wonderful time.

The owner is very nice and communicates quickly. We had a family of 6, w/ a 2yr old. Check in was easy & upon arrival, we were happy with what we saw. I'm easy going & find the treasure in things. If you're pretentious, maybe stay at a Ritz. You have to remember where you are. Life is simple & you are visiting amongst wildlife. Racoons, skunks, squirrels, and rats like to party all night. If you sleep lightly, bring earplugs. We had all the amenities we needed to enjoy ourselves. The Villa was clean, had plenty of room for our family, & was equipped with plenty of cooking supplies, beach accessories, & a sunset that was great for cocktail hour (buy booz @ Luperon). Did all inclusive for a day, but we found we cook WAY better. Do take a minute for a cup of coffee or a cocktail at the restaurant, though, because the view is fantastic. Eating out is also pricey, so if you can cook at the Villa, you're ahead of the gang. We enjoyed cooking together & relaxing at the Villa after a day of adventuring. Luperon is less than 5 minutes away and has plenty. Oh, and the pool at the Villa was awesome. It was maintained almost daily. Loved that! Didn't spend much time at the resort pools because, heck, we were in Costa Rica! It was all about the beaches! The Villa was equipped w/ refreshing air conditioning, wifi, big TV in the family room (great for 2yr old). Beds were comfortable & bathrooms were clean. Might need a run to the store for more TP. Be patient w/ water pressure.

Accommodated our group easily. Washer and dryer were handy. Close to pool/bar. Patio pool is nice also. Availability of soft coolers, beach chairs, towels etc were great to have and use. Air conditioners easily up to the task. Chris was prompt to respond to any text from me. Would gladly stay again.

We enjoyed our stay! Chris is an amazing host. If issues arise, Chris and his team are quick to address The villa is clean, beds are comfortable, and there are amazing sheets and towels! There are also beach chairs, umbrellas, coolers, and toys. The location is great! You have a view of the sunset over the water each evening and are walking distance to several restaurants and services. There is also a shuttle that will take you to the beach. If you want to relax, this is the place to be!

Our group of 6 stayed 6 nights and had a wonderful time. The villa has everything you need and the private plunge pool makes it very special. The kitchen has all the pots, pans & dishes you will ever need and the Villa has lots of towels for bath, pool and beach. The washer and dryer was very useful. Each room has its own air conditioning so it was easy to keep everyone comfortable and shut rooms off when not in use. The resort has a great shuttle system that makes it easy and quick to get to the beach and if you prefer to walk, it’s not that far. The resort pool is also a very short stroll away and is large with its own bar with meals available. There is a small grocery store just a short dive away and a larger grocery store down the main road a bit. We alternated cooking in and dining out. Dining out was an easy shuttle ride to the beach where there are multiple restaurant options just a short walk away. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would recommend this villa to anyone.