Casa Luarca. Beach front house with tropical gardens
House in Playa Hermosa
11 guests · 4 bedrooms · 4 baths
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About this house rental
Pacific Ocean beach front house (two-story) with 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
Amenities
Pool
Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
Hot tub or spa
TV
Garden
Map of Playa Hermosa
Reviews
5.0
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.
5.0
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!
5.0
This was a wonderful place for our family to stay. Our kids loved the pool and playing in the waves on the beach. It was amazing have a beach front location. It has a fun room to sit and watch the sunset and the ocean. Laura keeps the yard looking amazing and beautiful. Our kids loved searching for geckos at night. We saw some Iguanas and beautiful birds as well.
We were there from Sunday night to Thursday morning and the beach was never crowded. The beach has beautiful soft sand and small waves that our family had fun playing in! We brought our own life jackets and snorkeling gear which we were glad to have. The kids had fun finding hermit crabs and shells.
We got in late which made it a little tricky to find the beach house, luckily we downloaded a map before leaving the United States. This was our first trip out of country and we’re used to just using our phone to get us where we need to go. I’d recommend downloading an app that works offline.
Laura was very kind and helpful and our kids had fun playing with her son. They only speak Spanish which may have been difficult if my husband didn’t know Spanish.
The beach house felt very safe and had bars on the windows and doors that you locked when you leave. The hardest part what trying to figure out which key went to which lock.
The kitchen had all the things we needed but we mostly ate out. I’d recommended eating at Aqua and watch the sunset. Other great places to eat where in walking distance from the beach.
4.0
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.
5.0
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!
4.0
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.
5.0
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!
4.0
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 😊
5.0
Vaca with young kids so I wanted beachfront with pool and walking distance to restaurants and groceries plus not far from airport. (25 mins to Liberia) This checked all the boxes plus plenty of room for 4 adults and 3 kids. Owner helped with transportation for airport. Layout not exactly clear in pictures and one bedroom we didn’t have access to. Upstairs-porch area opens to king bedroom and leads to small walkthrough with a bunk bed, closets and then into master bath. (Doors to each area) great room for parents with small kids. Downstairs-den, kitchen, eating area, laundry, queen bed with bath, bunk room with 4 singles, and full bath in hall. There is another room in house with an outside entrance. (I think it has a full and twin bed with bath.) The only parts with AC are the bed/baths. No problem!
The outside covered porch is wonderful and a great spot to eat or sit, hunt for the iguana in trees, and enjoy the views of exceptional gardens, pool, ocean, and folks walking on the path to restaurants. Rebecca and Jose (caretakers) with their kids were an important part of our enjoyment! Rebecca helped with grocery shopping, massages on property, our exceptional ocean excursion (whales, snorkeling, beach with caves and monkeys, ceviche caught and prepared on board), prepared my CR birthday dinner, bonfire and got us a mariachi band! Jose has the gardens and pool shine before you get your morning coffee. They are the BEST!
Aqua Sport, Roberto’s, Mercado, and other restaurants are in walking distance for drinks, dinner, lunch, and breakfast. We had a rental car -drove to Playa Coco, Tamarindo, Ponderosa adventure park, Diamante Eco adventure park, and Parque Nacional Rincón. So you have options to check out beyond your casa. (we did all of this with a 1.5, 4 and 7 year old! But one area per day.)This area isn’t for night life, glitz, or luxury. It’s local, not high tourist crowds, and great place to experience PURA VIDA. If you need more lux the Four Seasons is close by. Relax and enjoy Costa Rica at this beautiful location!
4.0
Great experience overall. We would recommend.
5.0
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.
5.0
Prime location with excellent service! Perfect for all ages!
I couldn't think of a better spot that will cater to all ages. It's one of the spots in the middle of Playa Hermosa with beachfront access, convenient to every member of the group. The house can honestly sleep 15 people, so lots of space for our group of 7. Rebecca and Jose were very helpful. We hired Rebecca to cook a couple of Costa Rican meals, which is highly recommended as food is always fresh! We were also recommended a driver that was recommended by the host that was perfect for our needs and went above and beyond for our family. These people made us feel like family. The place has all the amenities one would need. We used the dining table and the lanai dining table equally. The place is beautifully landscaped. Costa Rica seems to be one of the safest places we have been to, and having it was definitely a treat to have this as our "home" for the week.
4.0
Beautiful pool, Amazing location
We stayed a week, and loved the pool so much we almost didn't get to the beach. The patio and pool grounds are beautifully landscaped and offer a view of the beach. The house has a nice layout, but could use a bit of care/repair, as well as a deep clean. Bedrooms are airconditioned, but not the living areas. Jose and Rebeca, the onsite caretakers, were friendly, responsive and capable.
Great location, and we loved our stay.
4.0
Casa Luarca Review
As a group of six people, Casa Luarca met our expectations. We enjoyed the outdoor patio with pool, views of the ocean which were just steps away, restaurants along the beach, and the inviting personalities of locals. We couldn't have been more impressed with Jose and Rebecca, the onsite caretakers of the property. They went above and beyond for us and made our stay memorable, to say the least! They made us feel at home at Casa Luarca, which was hard for us when it came time to leave. The only negative comment I have to make is that we had to purchase our own toilet paper and paper towel on day three of our stay, so plan on purchasing in Costa Rica or bring some with you!
5.0
Excellent property location
If there is one minor criticism, there could have been some basic spices in the kitchen to cook with.
We absolutely loved the location. We were able to walk to dinner along the beach.
Jose and Rebecca took great care of the property!
5.0
Amazing House in an amazing location
I almost hate to let the cat out of the bag at how perfect Christian's home was for our vacation. Plenty of room with many bathrooms really make this a comfortable place for a good number of people. The pool is clean and amazing and steps from the ocean. We spent the majority of our time in the outdoor patio space which was perfect from sun up all the way through the night. Jose and Rebecca were very sweet and helpful but never felt like they were intrusive by any means. The groups are beautiful with amazing flowers and cactus. The drive from the airport is a breeze as well as talking short day trips to some attractions. Food was excellent everywhere in the area. Really can't say enough good things. Were already hoping to come back in early spring. Christian is very responsive and helpful in all ways,
Thanks again for a perfect getaway!
5.0
Perfect location on a hidden gem beach.
This house is situated perfectly on an amazing beach. The pool and outdoor space is awesome. You will never want to leave. Onsite caretakers Jose and Rebecca made sure we had everything we needed for a great time.
5.0
Great house on breach w/ pool
We had a great time at this home it was clean and good AC, the pool is fantastic really good size. The on-site house managers were great they kept the outside looking clean landscaping was fantastic, steps from the beach right in the middle of Hermosa so the overall experience felt very safe secure and relaxing
5.0
Family vacation
Had a wonderful time at Casa Luarca!
5.0
Awesome vacation spot
Great place for a family vacation! Location is the best, 20 min from Liberia airport, right in front of the beach and refreshing pool on site surrounded by a nice garden. Walking distance to good restaurants.
Be ready to enjoy unforgettable sunsets everyday. Property keepers are nice and polite, ready to help anytime.
Will definitely go back. We loved our time there.
5.0
Casa Luarca was great. Playa Hermosa laid back smaller beach town. Sunset's you will not forget.
Had a great week long stay at Casa Luarca in Playa Hermosa. Easy to get to from the airport. Onsite staff (in separate home) are very nice and take great care of the property and pool. Large home with plenty of space to spread out. Pool is located just off large cover back porch area. A few steps more and your on the beach. Easy to walk to multiple beach bars/restuarants. Will return to Casa Luarca again!
4.0
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.
4.0
Paradise <3
Highly recommended, the house is right in front of the beach, gorgeous view, very close to restaurants and supermarkets, the pool was always cleaned, the kids didn't want to go, in fact we hope to come back again.
5.0
Charming Casa Luarca
Casa Luarca is a private home with pool right on Playa Hermosa which has a lovely property beautifully landscaped and cared for by the caretakers who live on the property in a small house at the rear. We were well looked after by these caretakers. The husband was up at dawn to care for pool and gardens and his wife cleaned the house once a week which included washing sheets and towels. We loved the location and the beach which also had several restaurants allowing us to dine out easily. There were many birds, lizards and iguanas about but the best were the howler monkeys who slept during the heat of the day but were noisy and actively eating in the early morning and later evening. Our host Christian was a tremendous help in offering advice and solving problems. Many properties on this beach had tall metal fences for protection but our Casa was protected by gates set up each night and by metal bars on all windows and doors so our view was not spoiled and I appreciated that. The sunsets here are amazing. We all loved our time here.
5.0
Great beach house !
This property is so spacious for a big group. Just to preface my review - we would absolutely come back
And stay here again!! Location is great and beach is amazing! You can’t ask for a better view . Grounds are kept immaculate and private pool is amazing. Long driveway for parking , lots of seating and just all the charm of a little cottage.
DO lock up properly and ask how to as we didn’t properly lock up one night and had a few things stolen (this was an oversight on our part) just be aware and follow house rules .
Also there is a family living on the property which was very convenient for asking questions (through translator) and have extra eyes on the property , just be aware they are around each day.
Points of improvement - I would have liked some extra bedding ie. comforter . Toilet paper. Bathrooms could have been slightly cleaner but everything about the house was worth it !!
5.0
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!
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Playa Hermosa?
The average price for a rental in Playa Hermosa is $230 per night. This rental is $158 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Casa Luarca. Beach front house with tropical gardens. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Casa Luarca. Beach front house with tropical gardens. Enjoy the water!
Is Casa Luarca. Beach front house with tropical gardens pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Casa Luarca. Beach front house with tropical gardens?
We found 11 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, and parking.
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