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Beach nearby
Fridge, microwave, oven, coffee/tea maker
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1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 3

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Playa Hermosa, Guanacaste Province
  • Playa Hermosa
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Playa Penca
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Coco Beach
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Liberia (LIR-Daniel Oduber Intl.)
    ‪30 min drive‬

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About the area

Playa Hermosa

Oceanside stay.You'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Playa Hermosa and 2 miles (3 km) of Rocio's Kitchen with a stay here. Playa Pedregosa and Playa Bermúdez are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Playa Hermosa - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Panamá Beach - 8 min drive - 6.2 km
  • Playa Penca - 14 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Coco Beach - 22 min drive - 10.3 km
  • Playa Calzón de Pobre - 22 min drive - 4.7 km

Getting around

  • Daniel Oduber Intl. Airport (LIR) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪El Capricho Mexican Restaurant & Bar - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Guayoyo - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Donde Claudio y Gloria - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪AquaSport - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪L'Buffet - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

La Casita Private garden view beachfront

Sit on the terrace sipping on a great cup of coffee/tea and just enjoy the array of birds and tropical senses around you, or simply relax on the hammock reading a book in warm summer breezes.
The beach awaits steps from your bed.

Property manager

Lina Lachner

Languages

English, French, Spanish

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Porch/lanai

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Meal delivery service

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 50 lbs per pet)

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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
Parties and events (including birthday parties) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 20
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Parties and events (including birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 20.

La Casita Private garden view beachfront Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 37 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 37 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 37 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 37 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 37 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

philip k.

Liked: Cleanliness

Playa Hermosa 1 night stay

Great location. Very nice place. Lina was helpful in letting us check in a bit early. Easy and good communication with her. Less than 100M from the beautiful beach at Playa Hermosa.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Allison E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Location

Great location with a lovely, private beach. Accommodations were nice - only suggestions would be a more comfortable couch or chairs other than the day bed in the living area and providing coffee. Overall, a very nice stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quick trip

We stayed one night at Casita by Lina on the front end of a larger, group vacation. House was great, 50 yards to the ocean, several great bars/restaurants with a short walk down the beach. Would definitely stay here again, hopefully for much longer
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andy P.

Liked: Cleanliness

A Gem

The only place we have stayed twice. We love it and the location to the beach. It is quiet and relaxing. We stayed for four weeks last year and three this year. Not sure of what we will do next year, since many Costa Rica prices have escalated significantly. We would recommend La Casita for a couple that want relaxation and good vibes.
Stayed 21 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandi H., WESTLAKE

Liked: Cleanliness

Beach Perfection!

The Casita was wonderful! Private access to the beach just steps away. Very nice area :)The Casita had everything we needed and was so comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dawn W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome night

Beautiful place loved it . Had great stay would highly recommend . We will be back. Great help getting there and nice a quiet with a quait vibe .Sorry that we didn't stay longeror on the way back
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marion W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Casita by Lina

Very happy with our 2-week stay in Playa Hermosa. Our host Lina was a delight to work with and her support staff, Karol, made our stay effortless. Great location just off the beach. We enjoyed amazing weather and some great tours (LaFortuna hiking a volcano & waterfall lunch and ending at the hot springs) and a 2-hour guided jet ski experience where we saw a whale, dolphins, white faced monkeys and a crocodile. Very nice local restaurants within a few minutes walk along the beach. 10/10
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Denis

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
They were a lot of vegetation around. The beach was close but for a stay of 2 weeks, they should have had a washer and dryer. The greeting was so, so. I found that the price was too high.
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Justine S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location

This property is in a great location - I would highly recommend it to anyone. The pics are accurate. Playa Hermosa is a great beach - we liked it more than Playa Coco and it's easy to get to. There are a few restaurants within walking distance of this place, all of them delicious and convenient. The property is nice - well appointed, air conditioning and fans, kitchen supplies, etc. That said, do not do your laundry here. The listing says laundry and when we inquired about it, the property assistant did some for us - we would've been happy to do our own. On the last day of our stay, the owner told us it cost $15. Yes, $15 for one small load of laundry - and we were not informed that there would be a cost at all! The rest of the stay was good.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darren n.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lina’s casita in Playa Hermosa is absolutely incredible!

My stay at this property was nothing short of perfect. Situated close to the beach, it offers a hassle free location and within walking distance of several fantastic restaurants. Grocery stores are conveniently nearby, and it’s just a short drive from Liberia Airport. The property itself is immaculate, beautifully decorated, and provides a private, secluded retreat. I can’t recommend this place enough – it truly exceeded all my expectations!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Megan M., West Hollywood

Liked: Cleanliness

Paradise Slice

The only bad thing that I can say about this rental is that I only had one night in it. It is amazing and Lina was wonderful. I cannot wait to come back and have a longer stay. The beach is so close and is just amazingly peaceful.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lesa Z.

Liked: Cleanliness

Vacay getaway

We had a very relaxing and enjoyable stay. Lovely property and beach. Lina was a wonderful host.
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect spot in Playa Hermosa

This cottage was so cute and perfect for our needs. We felt very safe. It was well equipped and I'm sure that if we needed anything, Lina was on the property and easily reached. There's a path that takes you right to the beach and you can hear the surf. We hope to come back one day.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Don A., Mesa, AZ

Liked: Cleanliness

Casita by Lina Marvelous

We booked this cute little casita which sits on a gorgeous piece of beachfront with lots of privacy for 8 days (though you do share the soace w main house). We loved our stay. It doesn’t have a beach view, but you can hear the ocean it is so close. The beach is stellar and the distance to beach is an easy walk merely 2 minutes or less to water and once there the views and breeze are outstanding. We felt safe, secure and really enjoyed the nice covered porch (with the beach chairs and towels provided) and the walking access to about 6 good restaurants up and down the beach (about 3/4 mile to furthest one each way). The beach has lots of shells and the water is lovely, but does have a small strip of gravelly section you cross to get into the water—still fine w bare feet!! Once you cross gravelly strip, it is all sand as far as I went out. The beach also offers great shaded areas to stay out of the sun and has very few people on it most pf the weekdays and even the weekend was light use. Lina is an excellent host and has put many thoughtful touches into the cabin. The place has a good kitchen well equipped, a comfortable bed and even some pay-per-bottle wine available if you wish. The porch has great relaxing furniture, nice ceiling fans and even a hammock for use when it rains or you just want to get out of the sun. We definitely want to return! We felt it was an exceptional value. You will probably want to rent a scooter or car but taxi service was available.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

David G.

Liked: Cleanliness

La Casita in the fall

Playa Hermosa in the fall is a beautiful place to relax and take a break from the hecticness of life. La Casita is a beautiful 'cottage' only steps from the ocean! Restaurants and massages are steps from the beach! Lina and Carol are perfect host and manager who made sure that everything we wanted and needed was available! Birds,tropical hermit tree crabs, howler monkeys visit La Casita from time to time making it a nature lovers dream. The landscaping is parklike!
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Briana

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place was my favorite stay in our whole trip to Costa Rica. The casita was very clean. It had everything we needed. Lina is very quick to respond to any messages which was nice because we weren’t exactly sure where to go and we got to town a little early. Her property is beautifully landscaped with trees and a private walkway straight to the beach. The beach is literally only steps away from the house. We walked down the beach and stopped at a couple bars for drinks. We ended our stay watching the sunset on the beach. We loved our stay here and were sad we had only booked it for one night. Definitely recommend staying here!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonah S.

Liked: Cleanliness

A perfect hideaway

We had a magical time here. A very short walk to the beach with an astounding view of the bay. The host and her assistant were so kind and very attentive. There are beach side restaurants 5 minutes away and it doesn't feel at all touristy. I strongly encourage anyone to check out this lovely guest house.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gerry N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Don't waver...Do it

Clean, quiet, convenient, close to the beach and well stocked and outfitted with everything you could need. Lina is,a great host and my family will be staying here again in the future!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darlene K., Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing!

Greet stay!! Beautiful Casita. The kitchen had everything you needed…could even buy a bottle of wine from the top shelf!!! Enjoy a glass of wine in the bathrobes provided & read a book in the hammock! Great location with a short walk to the beach. We wish we could have stayed longer. Highly recommend this place!!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Arnold B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful Experience

Living in La Casita for a week is like having your own little home 140 steps from the sand of my favorite breach in the world. It is situated where the water is calmest and swimming is great even for kids. Small beach chairs are provided. The kitchen is fully equipped. A good sized grocery store is a fifteen minute walk away or you can have a taxi stop there or at the supermarket in Playa del Coco (just 3 km away) as part of a drive to a restaurant. Playa Hermosa has several good restaurants and at many you can dine next to the beach. The restaurants at Hotel Bosque Del Mar and at Villa Del Sueno are even a few steps closer to La Casita than the walk to the beach. The restaurant at the latter has excellent music on Sundays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays but reservations are advised. Lina is a warm and gracious host. We have stayed at four different hotels in Playa Hermosa over the years but if you want to feel like a local expat instead of a tourist, this is the place for you.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Endre

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect quiet place, right on the beach. You cannot go wrong with this one.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

adrienne B., Toronto

Liked: Cleanliness

Wow

Great location
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Whitney C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Place

This is such a beautiful place, steps from the beach. Clean and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Truly a little piece of paradise
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donald W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fabulous Week

Very nice property! 1 minute to the beach. Very secure & private. We will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023