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Only 250 meters to the beach
AC, small fridge, breakfast bar, sink, Cable TV, Closet, Coffee Maker, Toaster, dishes, glasses, cutlery, kitchen towels, small set of pots, 2 burner hot plate and blender.
Microwave.
Rice Maker
Wireless Internet
Private Entrance
Parking Lot
Located right across the street from nice restaurant & bar
House Rules
Pets not allowed
Check with owner: Suitable for childrenSmoking allowed
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Very comfy, clean room with everything you might need - great AC and just a 2 minute walk from the beach. Wonderful hostess who's very helpful, kind and responsive! 10 out of 10! :)
Visited September 2023
Written 28 September 2023. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Cindy C
Fort Frances, Canada23 contributions
Great location and wonderful host
We stayed here during the Covid19 chaos. The room and grounds were beatiful and the security was top notch. I can't express my appreciation enough to our hosts who were so supportive both during our stay and after we left. You can't get that kind of care and personal service at any tesort ant any price. Can't wait to go back and pick up where we left off. Muchas gracias Cinthya y Gary!
Visited March 2020
Written 25 March 2020. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Rosemarie B
Fort Lauderdale, FL44 contributions
Perfect rental in a perfect place
I needed a long term rental in Playa Hermosa and discovered this gem - a studio apartment complete with a small kitchenette on the second floor within a half hour from Liberia Airport. I could hear the waves crashing on the beach which is only a 2 minute walk. If I wanted to eat out, there were restaurants within walking distance. The owners live on the property and were like family to me making sure I had everything I needed during my stay. I had plenty of hot water and enough bath towels for 4 people. The towels were big and soft and there were also had beach towels to use and a beach chair and noodle. In addition to the beach, I had two pools. One of my friends stayed with me for 2 weeks and we each had our own space, no problem. What amazed me the most was the weekly maid. She took two hours to clean the studio making the it sparkle. Going into Playas del Coco, a town about 6 miles from the apartment, I used a taxi. I was lucky to find such a great rental and a great location and great owners to make my stay in Playa Hermosa perfect!
Visited October 2018
Written 26 December 2018. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
KingfisherCN
Thank you Rosemarie,
It was a real pleasure having you stay with us! You were like family to us too.. We are glad you had a great time and everything worked for you!!
We are very thankful for choosing our studio. Hope to see you in a nearly future....
Safe Travels & Happy New Year!!
Written 27 December 2018. This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Patricia W
11 contributions
Very Pleasant Hosts
Room was very nice. Comfy bed and nice linens... lots of quality towels. Small kitchen for basic cooking. Cinthya and Gary were extremely pleasant and helpful.
Felt safe and secure. Beach a few minutes walk. Lovely beach and lots of beaches nearby. Flights changed and had a sister arrive a day early...hosts were extremely accommodating and set up blowup bed for the night. Grateful for that. If I Were staying longer than 4-5 nights would prefer bigger kitchen/cooking facilities. But for our short stay it was perfect!!! Thanks again Cinthya and Gary!
Visited October 2018
Written 4 November 2018. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
KingfisherCN
Thank you Jaime & Patricia for staying with us. It was a great pleasure to host you.
Hope we can see you soon.
Have great holidays!
Gary & Cinthya
Written 19 November 2018. This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Ken H
Delta, Canada3 contributions
El Oasis Villa
This studio apartment is one of two upstairs in the villa belonging to Gary and Cynthia; there are fifteen villas in this secure development which has a tropical garden with good sized pool in the centre. The apartment we stayed in for two months (except for a few road trips) is quite large with a good bed, TV, A/C, en-suite bathroom and a small kitchenette with fridge, hotplate and utensils. Unfortunately the ceiling fan was inoperative for the duration.
Gary and Cynthia are a really helpful, friendly couple, always happy to assist with local information, directions and where to shop.
The Villas del Sueno hotel is across the road and has a very good restaurant with great food and service, but is a little pricey. We ate there a few times during our stay, including a really impressive set menu Valentine night's dinner dance. Playa Hermosa is small town with beachfront hotels, restaurants and a small supermarket, the beach is a short walk downhill from the apartment. The neighbouring town of Playa del Coco is bigger, with banks, large supermarkets, a casino and lots of restaurants (but at tourist prices). There is a Walmart in Liberia, which is the capital of Guanacaste province and is about a half-hour drive away.
We rented a small car for the duration of our stay in Costa Rica, which was a reasonable price, but the comprehensive insurance costs were almost prohibitive.
Gary and Cynthia, and the house-cleaner Hilda, made our stay in their home very memorable.
Visited February 2018
Written 9 April 2018. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Gordon R
1 contribution
Perfect stay in paradise!
This was our second time staying in this studio in Playa Hermosa. Studio had everything we needed to make our 10 day stay comfortable. Cinthya & Gary are wonderful friendly, helpful hosts. Loved the quick walk to the beach and restaurants. Good location to airport. We will be back. Thank you Cinthya & Gary
Visited February 2017
Written 16 March 2017. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
KingfisherCN
Muchas gracias Amigos,
Was very nice to see you again..See you next year and have great rest of the year!!
Written 16 March 2017. This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Bill H
San Ramon, Costa Rica20 contributions
Worth it !!
This studio was perfect for our stay in Playa Hermosa. Clean, very close to the beach and the pictures are an accurate representation of the studio. The owners were very accommodating and provided answers to all of our questions. We would stay here again if returning to Playa Hermosa.
Visited November 2016 Travelled as a couple
Written 16 November 2016. This review is the subjective opinion of an individual traveller and not of Tripadvisor LLC nor of its partners. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
KingfisherCN
Thank you very much. Was a pleasure to have you and your wife staying with us. You are great guests and love to have you stay in the future with us!
Best Warm Wishes from Playa Hermosa!!
Gary & Cinthya
Written 17 November 2016. This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
NLinCR
3 contributions
Perfect start in Costa Rica
Perfect start in Costa Rica, the studio was perfect situated, near the beach and diving center, nice restaurants at the beach!
Visited August 2016
Written 3 September 2016. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
KingfisherCN
Thank you Natasja, for staying with us. We are glad it was the perfect start of your trip. Was nice to meet you and have a safe trip back!
Cinthya & Gary
Written 4 September 2016. This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
mahane12
Kentucky9 contributions
Perfect in every way.
Do not hesitate renting this studio. It is large and the owners are extremely accommodating. I cannot say enough wonderful things about this rental. It was very clean, there was a nice breakfast area, it only took a couple of minutes to walk to the beach, free wifi, linens, a pool, I could go on and on. I almost stayed in a hotel but chose this place instead and am I ever grateful! It was much better than I expected.
There is a small grocery/convenience store within walking distance so if you want to buy food to keep in the small refrigerator, you can. The beach is literally around the corner. Most places are within walking distance. There are some wonderful restaurants down on the beach.
The best part of this place are Cinthyia and Gary, the owners. They are such wonderful people. This was my first trip ever to Costa Rica and I was also traveling alone. Cinthyia and I emailed back and forth for a couple of weeks before I arrived and she helped ease my concerns. She helped me find tours, offered suggestions on things to do while in Costa Rica, suggested restaurants for dinner, and even helped me get back and forth from the airport as well as various beaches around Playa Hermosa. I enjoyed spending time chatting with both her and Gary. They always had wonderful advice about where to go and what to do, and are great company as well.
My advice: STAY HERE.
Thanks again Cinthyia and Gary! Hopefully I will see you again in the near future.
Visited August 2016 Travelled solo
Written 17 August 2016. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
KingfisherCN
Thank you so much Mahannah for your kind words. We enjoyed having you here, meeting you and our chats.
We are very glad that you had a nice time in Playa Hermosa, Costa Rica. Hope we can see you soon!!! :) Cinthya & Gary
Written 18 August 2016. This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Melissa J
7 contributions
Perfect Location with Perfect Hosts
From the beginning to the end of the trip the owners have been excellent. My friend arrived around 7 am on the first morning of the trip and Cynthia was up already to give him the keys to the apartment. After I arrived and we were rested we went downstairs to chat with Cynthia about tours and she had already called and emailed various tour groups to give us options. She suggested Tico Tours (which is walking distance from the apartment) and called the same evening to book our first trip. When we wanted to find somewhere to eat she even drove us to a beautiful seaside restaurant. BTW Tico Tours is really the only way to go for trips in Costa Rica. Gary was also very lovely to chat with and calmed my fears about Costa Rican wildlife. The room is comfortable with a little balcony to walk out unto and the it was great to have a kitchenette so we could stock and prepare things at home if we wanted. Next trip,I will try to take advantage of the pool.
Visited May 2016 Travelled with friends
Written 10 May 2016. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
KingfisherCN
Thank you Melissa for coming and staying with us. Was a pleasure to have you here and hopefully we can see you and your friend Terrance in a near future.
Best Regards & Have a Safe Trip Back!
Written 11 May 2016. This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
We are located in Playa Hermosa, a serene beach, perfect for swimming and water sports such, paddle boards, fishing, snorkeling or just simply sun tanning.
It is quite beach town with good restaurants and great to relax and enjoy one of the most driest places in Costa Rica and surrounded by beautiful hills, and so much more.
Only 10 minutes drive from Coco, where most banks and shoppings stores....
Access
Car advised
How to get there
If you don't like to drive, we can always recommend taking tour vans where they can take you to the main attractions in our area, or you prefer to drive, we can help with making the reservation, where you can either pick up your car at the airport or they come to our place, once you have settle in.
We can also pick you up from the airport for a fee. Please let un know in advance or coordinate it for you.
Activities nearby
Watersports
Things to know
Cancellation policy
100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).
100% refund* if you cancel at least 2 weeks before check-in
No refund available once booking is confirmed
Notes from owner
If you stay for over a week, and if you would like cleaning service, the price is: $10.00 and a security deposit will be required.
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