Vacation Rental Description
Casa Catalina is a custom-built villa on a hill overlooking the charming village of Playa Hermosa, one of the “BLUE FLAG” beaches of Guanacaste. It is just high enough to gaze at the Pacific over the village's tree canopy, yet close enough to walk there in ten minutes. Three private bedrooms with balconies and baths face the ocean. One is a king, the other two queens. Linens are provided. Locally built furnishings, full gourmet kitchen, wireless internet all add up to tropical enchantment with cosmopolitan comfort. It is adjacent to Villa Aurelia-the two houses together can sleep 14 adults-with 8 bathrooms, two kitchens,two pools, etc.- All for the price of one big house!
The villa is on a private drive convenient to main road and the village of Playa Hermosa. Stroll to the grocery store, the sports bar or the beach. A large stone deck surrounds the pool, and the views are spectacular. You will look out over the Pacific or at the villas on the mountains. You will see the monkey families in the trees. The house is brand new, clean and spacious. Cool tile throughout the house.There is a 24 hour security guard on site.
You can locate us on Google Earth at 10*34'37.34"N,85*40'24.01W.
Adjacent to Villa Aurelia, another vrbo property. Combine the two houses and bring up to 14 adults in your party. Click below on "All my rental listings" to see Villa Aurelia.
All-inclusive ?--almost, but without the added cost: we will arrange your car rental and have you greeted at the airport; our professional concierge will arrange your meals at home with a professional cook.You can sign up for a tour itinerary to match your style-from sightseer to adventure eco-tourist. Choose from many different tours and activities-the beach, deep sea fishing,shopping,touring,the volcanoes,white-water rafting, horses,ATV tours,relaxing by the pool. Total flexibilty- eat at home or out to dinner as often as you wish. Go out for adventure or spend the day on the beach or by the pool. In most cases, you can make your plans as you arrive. Maid service midweek is included. Daily maid service is an option.
Playa Hermosa, Guanacaste, is 20 minutes from the international airport in Liberia, Costa Rica. We can arrange to meet you at the airport and transport you to the house. A rental car and cell phone will be reserved at your request. Excursions into the incredible natural areas of Costa Rica will be available to you, with absolutely no pressure. We will provide a concierge service with English speaking guides.
Playa Hermosa means "beautiful beach", and this beach is worth the trip. The Pacific Ocean is warm and gentle. The village has several good restaurants. For a little more excitement, visit Playa del Coco, 15 minutes south, to find nightclubs, bars and a casino. You can also travel north 20 minutes to the super exclusive Four Seasons Resort on Peninsula Papagayo.
From the beach, you can find fishing, snorkeling and diving trips. Nearby, you can find the famous "canopy tours"- a zip line ride over the rainforest. Further inland, into the mountain cloud forest, visit an active volcano, bathe in hot sulfur springs, or take a mud bath.
Horseback riding is available all over Guanacaste: the "big sky" country of Costa Rica. Bird watchers come from all over the world to see 850 species of birds. A river safari will show you the most exotic water birds you've ever seen, as well as the 3 species of monkeys, and the crocodiles.
Costa Rica is a tropical paradise with friendly locals and very affordable vacation adventures.
Activities
- Biking
- Boating
- Fishing
- Gym
- Horse Riding
- Hunting/Rock Climbing
- Kayaking
- Mountain Biking
- Restaurant
- Sailing
- Rafting
- Water Skiing
Jet Skiing, Shelling, Swimming, Snorkeling/Diving, Surfing, Windsurfing
Casa Catalina overlooks the blue Pacific-fantastic views from the bedrooms, the deck and the balconies-see the mountains dive into the sea!
"zip-line canopy tours","Horses on the beach","ATV tours";"Rodeo-bullfights","World class birding",--Costa Rica is an eco-tourist's paradise