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Private, Quiet, Wonderfully Priced Getaway Vacation Home - VIlla Quetzal

Vacation home with private pool, a short walk to Playa Hermosa

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 12418 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pet friendly
  • Barbecue grill

About this property

Entire place

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

Private, Quiet, Wonderfully Priced Getaway Vacation Home - VIlla Quetzal

Vacation home with private pool, a short walk to Playa Hermosa
An outdoor pool, concierge services, and laundry facilities are available at this smoke-free vacation home. Additionally, limo/town car service, a garden, and barbecue grills are onsite. The vacation home has 4 bedrooms and offers free WiFi and a balcony. Guests can enjoy a private pool, and other amenities include a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. The bathroom is shared and housekeeping is available on request.
Air-conditioned accommodations at this vacation home offer private pools and safes. Rooms open to balconies. Accommodations are furnished with dining tables and kitchen islands. Kitchens offer refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and separate dining areas. Rooms have private bathrooms or access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include showers and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Smart televisions are featured in guestrooms. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Recreational amenities at the vacation home include an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Property manager

Zindis Group

Languages

English, Spanish

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Massage
  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Limo/town car service
  • Car recommended
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Breakfast available for a fee
  • Chef service
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3.5 shared bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • One pet total (up to 20 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Meal delivery service
  • Safe

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

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)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Unit size: 5,000 square feet
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

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Policies

Check-in

Minimum check-in age: 18

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets allowed
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 20 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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Map
Playa Hermosa, Guanacaste

What's nearby

  • Playa Hermosa - 4 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Coco Beach - 5 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Playa Calzón de Pobre - 7 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Panamá Beach - 9 min drive - 6.7 km
  • Ocotal Beach - 12 min drive - 7.7 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

Frequently asked questions

Does Private, Quiet, Wonderfully Priced Getaway Vacation Home - VIlla Quetzal have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Private, Quiet, Wonderfully Priced Getaway Vacation Home - VIlla Quetzal pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 20 lbs per pet.

Where is Private, Quiet, Wonderfully Priced Getaway Vacation Home - VIlla Quetzal located?

Situated by the sea, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Playa Hermosa and Rocio's Kitchen. Playa Pedregosa and Playa Bermúdez are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Private, Quiet, Wonderfully Priced Getaway Vacation Home - VIlla Quetzal Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 53 out of 62 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 62 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 62 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 62 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 62 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Trevor C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Christmas Time

It is a wonderful house, quiet and relaxing, and has amazing views.
Stayed 11 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family trip

We loved the views and the pool! It was an amazing place for our group of 9 to hang out before and after our excursions.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

VIlla Quetzal

We had an absolutely wonderful vacation staying at this beautiful home and made such incredible memories together! The views were breathtaking, the house was very spacious for the five of us, communication was very good. We enjoyed venturing out and coming back to relax and enjoy the pool, which we used all of the time!! You absolutely need a vehicle to get around. We ate most meals at the house but enjoyed going out for dinners at different locations, all of them were unique and delicious in their own way. The people of Costa Rica are so friendly and welcoming. We can not wait to come back and enjoy the country again. Highly recommend!!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheldon B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful stay

Wonderful location, friendly staff, lots of beautiful birds! The house had plenty of beach towels and chairs.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Lisa R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family getaway

The location, views, and layout of the house are amazing! This was a great place to gather as a family. One suggestion for improvement would be more comfortable seating.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

sunil P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Pretty place

Excellent property. It was pretty and had nice pillows. I loved the pool and views. Very close to restaurants and beach. Had a great time with family. Great location.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

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Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect!

This property was absolutely perfect and made our vacation "the best of all time" (as quoted by our kids). Gus and Emanuelle were absolutely incredible, so friendly and helpful and just made our stay fun, adventurous and worry-free. This is a must stay!
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sitha y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Still love this place

We stayed at this Villa Aug 2019 . We love so much that we come back again. Everything is perfect great location beautiful sunset every night. The villa is clean and safe for our elderly family members. We love hangout at the pool and kitchen. I promise we will be back again, soon or later. Thank you to Bryan @Zindis team who help us make our trip more adventure 😀 and Angelina for quick response.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Louis P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spectacular

The experience staying at this beautiful house and views can't be beat. My family of 6, all adults, loved the entire stay. I would rate this trip to Playa Hermosa, Costa Rica a perfect 10. Thanks for allowing us to enjoy your beautiful home.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Place for Whole Family

The property had enough room to comfortably accommodate our family gathering of 10: 6 adults and 4 children (ages 8-11). The kids had a blast in the infinity pool and at the pool table. The view of the ocean was spectacular and we sometimes saw coatis on the patio. The trip to the Hermosa beach was doable by foot, but taking a car for the return climb was preferable. The general location was very good with playas Hermosa, Ocotal, and Coco an easy drive. The villa was convenient to restaurants and grocery stores and well equipped with dishes, cooking equipment and supplies for easily making meals.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tiffani I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing View

This house was perfect for our family of 11. We enjoyed morning coffee by the pool and a beautiful sunset every night. Communication with Zindi's was top notch.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Tim A., Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place for a large family

Overall it was great. Really good space for our extended (3 generation) family. Beautiful pool, secure grounds and excellent property management. House is well used, remains very functional and could benefit from some TLC (needs new dishwasher, was no stovetop fan, doors/locks require some minor maintenance). We had an amazing time and very much enjoyed ourselves.
Stayed 11 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Palo Alto 21

This property was nice and had beautiful views and absolutely the best sunsets I've ever seen.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah S., Cumbria, U.K.

Outstanding View

A perfect home for 2 families (total 10 people). Spacious and comfortable inside, and the kids spent most of the time in the pool. Clean and well equipped. Would definitely recommend and hope to be back someday.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Danielle A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing

The house is amazing. Clean, bright and has everything you could possibly need. Our house manager Bryan went above and beyond to help us out and make the trip relaxing and easy. I would recommend a car if you’re staying here. Playa Hermosa is a great little village but there isn’t much there other than a few (great) restaurants and a great beach. Taxis were hard to get and very expensive.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Susie R.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful View

The views were magnificent. The house was clean and tidy. There were lots of towels and linens; even for a family of 10. Having access to a pool is a must in Costa Rica’s hot climate and this one was amazing. The only thing we all found negative is the echo inside the house. There are not enough pictures on the walls and no curtains on the windows. But overall this is a great property.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sara B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Family Week

We had two families and absolutely loved this home. We had plenty of space. The pool was right off the kitchen and perfect for dinners and socializing wile the kids swam. The view is perfection! We really enjoyed being up on the hill overlooking the water. The restaurant right down on the beach was wonderful. It can be quite the walk up/down to the beach but manageable. We were able to get a ride most nights to town. We loved preordering groceries and then picked up additional from the market down the road as needed. I would highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Dave W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful house with incredible sunsets

We had such a great time at this house on our weeklong trip. Beautiful infinity pool, open concept house, fantastic location on the hillside about a half-mile from the beach. Steep walk down the private community driveway, we didn't try to walk back up! Three restaurant/bars on the beach in Playa Hermosa, all good. We had a van and traveled all over to many beaches, waterfalls, hot springs, four wheelers, zip lines and more. Gus the property manager and Bryan from Zindis tours were both awesome. Only thing to improve upon is for the house to have a few more new beach chairs to take with you. Great vacation, you won't be disappointed!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Adam W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location, needs an update

We were overall satisfied with our time at Villa Quetzal. The staff at Zindis were professional and courteous. They went over the details of the home clearly with us. The home was comfortable, but we had a few things that we noticed that were slightly frustrating. First, the wifi connection was incredibly slow, so doing research on activities became a challenge. Second, the sheets and pillows did not seem overly clean. The washer and dryer could probably use an update. There was a broken chair in the living room that we avoided, and none of our gate fobs worked the entire time we were staying at the home. On the plus side, we felt very safe at the location, and the views were unmatched. The fridge had ample room, and it was nice that there were amenities in the kitchen that we were able to use.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Diana W.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great views and lots of wildlife

We loved the location, the pool and the birds. Each evening so many birds would stop by the pool, as the sun sets to get a drink. The parrots, 2 by 2 would fly right over our house, talking to each other to stay the night in the valley behind us. BTW, you can see sunrises from the back of the house, and sunsets from the front over the pool. The house was big, not super clean, and as everyone has said, the furniture inside and out is uncomfortable. The beds were ok, worn out bedding though. We spent most days at the beach or touring around. Dont walk to the beach, takes less than five minutes to drive to the closest one. No ice maker, no trays, till now we supplied them. Zindis is excellent, talk to them about activities. Fishing for $100 a person was the best time, caught 5 fish in 4 hours. Recommend.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel W.

Absolutely amazing!

We had a wonderful stay! The views from the pool & deck area are incredible for watching the sunset over Playa Hermosa. We had a family gathering, and the kids loved the pool table & the swimming pool. The pool is well maintained and deep at the end. There are two rooms upstairs and two rooms downstairs, so it’s easy to have multiple families or groups. It’s a spacious house with a fully stocked kitchen. We saw monkeys playing in the trees & a variety of beautiful birds. Playa Hermosa is a quiet area, but a short drive away there are grocery stores, restaurants, and shopping. We visited multiple beaches and kept coming back to Playa Hermosa. We found the house to be everything we wanted and more. We didn’t have any issues with insects in the house, but we also kept doors and windows shut. We would highly recommend this house to anyone looking for some space and privacy.
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Teresa G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A good choice

The villa is lovely .... it’s spacious, well-layed out, and the separate “games room” upstairs is a treat. The pool area and the view can’t be beat. A car is a necessity to get to restaurants and the beach even if you’re in good physical condition as the villa sits quite high up a steep road ( which is great for privacy and the view). The development has a gated entrance and security guards are stationed up the hill as well as at the entrance. They were always in clear sight but never became intrusive. A few notes for the owners: we appreciated the large closet full of sheets and bath towels but could have used more than one tea towel for the kitchen. The property management company was quick to respond when we let them know there was no soap for the dishwasher but they indicated there was only one roll of paper towels for the week so we had to buy more. We also needed to purchase more toilet paper. And lastly, it was inconvenient that the front door required a key to lock it from the inside as well as the outside. These are small things but they would have made our stay that much better.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Robin P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Costa Rica Crazies

We had a great visit. Home worked perfectly for two families of four. We could have easily fit 2 more. Views and security were top notch. The house is in a gated community with a guard to let you both in and out. The house has its own security system. In June, we were not able to see sunsets due to cloud cover and rain. The views of Playa Hermosa are truly beautiful. The beds were not super comfortable but not too bad. There is a lot of nature though. A coati came to visit the pool deck while we we were by the pool. Raccoons were on the patio early morning. We had a small scorpion and geckos in the house the first night. We kept the doors and windows closed and had no more unwelcomed guests. We saw several birds and monkeys. Staff was efficient in replacing the broken washing machine within a few days. AC is refreshing after the heat. Showers had good water pressure and hot water. Lots of towels and beach towels. It’s a steep walk back from the beach but lots of trees, birds and maybe a monkey to see along the way. Zindis hosts were very responsive. They booked us several excursions and saved us money booking through them. We went to Diamante and saw toucans, sloths, monkeys , jaguars. Made chocolate, ziplined, and went to a private beach to relax in hammocks. We also hiked to La Leona waterfall. This is a beautiful hike, but it is no joke. You hike, cross rivers, swim to get the waterfall.Both excursions included tasty lunch.You will need a car!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacquelyn S.

Everything we expected and more!

We loved Costa Rica! The house was beautiful and well stocked with everything we needed. All the bedrooms are large and walk out to a patio or deck with ocean views. The pool also was amazing. We used it a lot. The property managers were helpful to get us settled in and provide suggestions and information about area activities and excursions. We booked a couple things with them, but they gave us tons of info so we could do plenty of things on our own (less expensive). The house is in a gated area with other homes nearby, but not close enough to see or hear other people. We were able to easily walk to a grocery store, the beach, and restaurants less than 1/2 mile away. We walked on the beach everyday. We saw monkeys in the trees on the beach. Playa Hermosa is a great location for access to other small towns and beaches. We were able to shop, snorkel, hike, zip line, and take a sunset cruise all very nearby. We had to travel about a 45 minutes to Liberia area to hike at the Rincon National Park and Volcano. Awesome! All and all the trip was great and the house was the best thing we could have done! Do beware of Scorpions and snakes. I don’t know if it is common, but we had 4 scorpions in the house and one of our travelers was stung. There was also a small snake that made his was into the house. They spray monthly for bugs I guess, but we must have been on the tail end of the cycle. It is Costa Rica and wildlife is part of the deal.
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Mary Jo Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Paradise

This is such a beautiful place. There is an amazing view from the pool. There is lots of room. We enjoyed our stay so much. We'll be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025