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AMAZING OCEAN VIEWS! "House in the Sky" Monte Paraiso

Vacation home with private pool, near Playa Hermosa

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Outdoor dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Property grounds

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 82100 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Playa Hermosa, Guanacaste
  • Place, Playa Hermosa
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Coco Beach
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Ocotal Beach
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Airport, Liberia (LIR-Daniel Oduber Intl.)
    ‪40 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Playa Hermosa

Playa Hermosa is within a mile (2 km) of this vacation home, and other popular attractions like Coco Beach are within a few miles (5 km). The vacation home includes a private pool, a kitchen, and a balcony.
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What's nearby

  • Playa Hermosa - 2 min drive - 0.7 miles
  • Coco Beach - 5 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Panamá Beach - 10 min drive - 4.1 miles
  • Ocotal Beach - 13 min drive - 4.4 miles
  • Ponderosa Adventure Park - 61 min drive - 33.5 miles

Getting around

  • Daniel Oduber Intl. Airport (LIR) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tico Tica - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Wave Sports Bar & Grill - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Donde Claudio y Gloria - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Sabor a México - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Java - ‬6 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.

AMAZING OCEAN VIEWS! "House in the Sky" Monte Paraiso

Ocean view home feels like you are ‘In Heaven’ at the top of Monte Paraiso with an almost 360° view. This 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 2,100 square foot, fully equipped home features native Costa Rican wood ceilings with 2 unique ocean views; one to the west towards Playas del Coco and the other to the north overlooking Playa Hermosa. The layout of the home provides privacy to all three bedrooms while the open concept kitchen/living room opens out to an expansive covered patio that boasts a large infinity edge pool and views across virgin forest and the ocean beyond. Inside the coveted gated community of Monte Paraiso with 24 hour security this property is perfect for a vacation rental and family retreat. Enjoy an outstanding selection of local restaurants, a wide range of shopping options and services in close proximity to Playa Hermosa and Playas del Coco. Just 25 minutes from the Liberia International Airport.
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen, 3 bathrooms, and a balcony, and there's space to spread out with 3 bedrooms. Guests can expect to find free WiFi and a Smart TV with a DVD player. Other standard amenities include a private pool, a washing machine, and a coffee maker. Housekeeping is available on request.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Massage
  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Chef service
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 5 steps to reach entrance
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • No elevator
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Water sports equipment
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Bed sheets changed on request
  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Recycling
  • Towels (changed on request)
  • Unit size: 2,100 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

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 family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 8
Host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 21

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
  • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 8.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.

Frequently asked questions

What's there to see around this vacation home?

This vacation home is located in Sardinal, a short 16-minute walk from Playa Hermosa and also 16 minutes on foot from Rocio's Kitchen. You'll also find Playa Calzón de Pobre and Panamá Beach within a short drive.

Will I be able to park at this vacation home?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer parking.

Is there a spa available at this vacation home?

Spa services at the vacation home include massages.

Is this vacation home associated with a casino?

No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at this vacation home?

No, this vacation home doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool.

What amenities will couples enjoy at AMAZING OCEAN VIEWS! "House in the Sky" Monte Paraiso?

There are many amenities for couples at this vacation home, including a private pool and access to a chef in each accommodation with some featuring ocean views.

Are there hot tubs at AMAZING OCEAN VIEWS! "House in the Sky" Monte Paraiso?

No, this vacation home doesn't have a spa tub.

Does this vacation home provide breakfast?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Does this vacation home allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at this vacation home.

Are there connecting rooms at this vacation home?

No, this vacation home doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

What is the closest airport to this vacation home?

The closest major airport to this vacation home is Daniel Oduber Intl. Airport (LIR), which is 15.3 mi away (29 minutes by car). Another top airport is Tamarindo (TNO), which is around 19.6 mi away.

Can I book a room with a balcony at AMAZING OCEAN VIEWS! "House in the Sky" Monte Paraiso?

Yes, every accommodation at AMAZING OCEAN VIEWS! "House in the Sky" Monte Paraiso comes with a balcony with some featuring ocean views.

AMAZING OCEAN VIEWS! "House in the Sky" Monte Paraiso Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 39 out of 46 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 46 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 46 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 46 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 46 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Karen K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fernando was very easy to communicate with! The location, pool, views and outdoor space was great. Very quiet and peaceful. We had a wonderful stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Karen H.

Liked: Cleanliness
We loved the house! The pool has amazing views and frequent drop ins of various wildlife. Great location to everywhere. Loved the house
Stayed 8 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing

We truly enjoyed our visit. After a very busy 4 days in Tamarindo. The house in the sky was a nice way to end our stay in CR.The home was clean and contained everything needed. Air-conditioned and comfortable bedding. Pool area very nice, identified many birds and butterflies. Local contact was there to help with check in. The owner was excellent making the reservation and answering our questions. Highly recommend this property!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Travis W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Safe, secure and beautiful.

Wonderful home with an amazing view. Everything you need for a once in a lifetime vacation. Communication was excellent from reservation through checkout.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Lorna M., Prince Albert

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome outdoor space!

The pool and patio is well furnished and has lots of space to spread out. Great pool!! Sunset views. The kitchen is well equipped and spacious. The master suite is huge with another
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Truly a mountain paradise

I cannot say enough good things about the property. The house was exactly as promised and the pool was AMAZING. It was where we spent the majority of our stay at the house. The kitchen was perfect for five women who like to cook, with a gas stove and a large refrigerator and plenty of pots and pans. There is also a grill by the pool that we used several times. The house is located in a gated community at the top of a hill between two beaches, Playa Hermosa and Playa del Coco. The owner gave us plenty of great recommendations for both areas plus suggestions for day trips. Thank you to Jaime (the owner) and Fernando (the caretaker) for excellent communication the entire time.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donald S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Christmas get away.

I have been staying at Playa Hermosa since 1996, I have been at many villas. This villa rates in the top 10. The hosts were very gracious. The home was as advertised. I highly recommend this location, you will need your own transportation in this area.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quiet getaway

Very quiet, close to great restaurants.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Loredana I.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful Villa!

What an amazing house. Property was very clean and well maintained. Amazing kitchen and even more amazing pool. We were in the pool all day long. No chemicals in the water. Absolutely loved our stay here. Highly recommend and you can’t beat the views. Just make sure you don’t plan your visit during dry season. Our views were not the best, but that’s only because we thought CR was green all year long.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gregory L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful place

This place was a very nice place. When we arrived we had some issues with the gate remote...that we weren't in possession of. We had to contact owner through email. After some back and forth we finally got possession of the remote the next day from property manager. Luckily, they have a guard out there until 730-8 p.m. Not great communication with PM. Owner I don't think lives in C.R. We had to clean the pool as it was pretty dirty. We did end up seeing the pool guy a few times while we were there. BTW, the pool was a highlight. It is much bigger than it looks in the pictures. Great perk! The house had everything we needed in it. We never used the T.V. Also, it looks like they recently did some painting as the tape was still left on outdoors. It has already adhered to the house from the heat. Also, they left a lot of wall hangings off on the outside. Overall, we were very pleased with the VRBO. Costa Rica is beautiful, and we did get to see and do a lot of things. I am telling you; the pool and the view of sunrise and sunset were AMAZING! You will have to watch out for scorpions. A pretty big one greeted us the first night in the living room. We killed a few small ones later. Beware, if you do make it out to Costa Rica, remember to get a 4x4. Some of our travels had us climbing to the top of mountains and VERY steep roads. We also had to cross some rivers on the main road which during dry season were not too bad. Overall, a great experience.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

4/10 Poor

Philip G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Just ok

The pool and outdoor space is great. The house was very clean. Even the dishes and pots/pans were very clean. A few things about the location. This house sits above the road between Hermosa and coco and that’s what you see below from the pool. This creates quite a bit of traffic noise from cars, trucks, scooters and motorcycles. There’s some construction or something further up the development so there was a steady stream of dump trucks during the day. I’m sure this is a temporary situation and out of their control. Someone living nearby has a few dogs that bark intermittently all day long. Or howl. Yes they’re dogs and not howler monkeys. These all make for a less than relaxing outdoor space. The view from the back pool deck isn’t as good as from the deck off the main bedroom. The main bedroom deck has a view of hermosa but not really the sunset. The pool deck can just see coco and the sunset. We didn’t use the main bedroom, it was very warm during our stay and the split unit in the downstairs bedroom with two beds seemed to keep that room cooler and the mattresses seemed to be more comfortable. The primary bedroom mattress is super firm. We didn’t use the back bedroom. There’s a note on the toilet tank to keep a rubber cover on the shower drain to keep the septic smell out. We kept the cover on and the bathroom and bedroom door closed but could still detect a septic like smell creeping down the hallway. Owner very responsive. Property management less so.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

kelsey k.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful Home!

We enjoyed our stay - the location was great. House clean, was well stocked with essentials, pool was excellent. Close to beach and restaurants, markets.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

James P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Houston to CR Jan Getaway

Had a great time in the pool! Lots of bird visitors. House is great and we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Helmut S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Marvelous stay in „Casa en el Cielo“

Wonderful property. All as advertised. The pool is phenomenal! Great stay with the family. Highly recommend.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022

6/10 Okay

Carole C.

Great pool, easy access, but not for the handicapped.

Great introduction to the house from Melina. There were a few idiosyncrasies which our friend's wife tackled, such as switching on the ice cube maker inside the freezer and unclogging the shower head in one of the downstairs bedrooms! Unfortunately, our friend's health, unbeknown to us, had deteriorated to the point where he cannot handle the stairs without a cane and help so the outdoor stairs to the house (no railing) were nearly impossible for him. In addition, there is a step up from the entry and two steps down from the lower bedrooms to the living room and outdoors. Within our first fifteen minutes he had fallen! My husband and I (age 72+) were undaunted by the 21 stairs to the master bedroom even though I have severe osteo-arthritis in my knee. The house lacks an indoor dining room which we missed as it rained a lot the first half of our vacation. But, of course, it was warm so life on the terrace was still quite pleasant. It would be more comfortable if there were additional cushions on the backs of the wrought iron dining chairs. We went out to eat nearly every night as there were enough good restaurants to keep us busy. And Playa Hermosa is such a short drive, it's a shame that we didn't go but once. P. S. The pool is gorgeous, among the nicest we've had, but it had not warmed up enough yet for adult comfort (after the winter rains).
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful house with lovely view and infinity pool

We had a great stay here for 4 nights with my family of 5. We are 2 adults and 3 kids aged 4-8yo. The pool is so beautiful and bigger in real life than in the photos online. The view is so lovely. It would be nice if the pool was heated but it was still ok, the kids were cold after about an hour which didn’t happen at any of the 4 other places we stayed in Costa Rica. The house was very spacious and equipped with everything we needed. Only downsides were the linens on all the beds smelled quite old and musty like old sweat. Many of the towels did as well after they got wet. And the house had a lot of bugs and dirt for the price compared to the other places we stayed while visiting Costa Rica.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shannon F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Simply Amazing

If your looking for total relaxation look no further. This house is amazing. The views are just as stunning. We absolutely enjoyed ourselves. Thank you so much. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kristin B., Media, PA

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect location, worth every penny!

Gated community, with a 24 hr. security guard at the entry gate. The master suite encompasses the entire 2nd floor and there are 2 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms on the first floor. The pool is actually bigger than the pictures make it seem. EXCELLENT property, we can not recommend this home enough!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Noel G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful home…

The property is as wonderful as advertised. Plenty of space with huge upstairs master bedroom. The private pool with a beautiful view was a delight. Owners were very responsive and helped me to rent a car and recommended a lab for a Covid test. I would love to return again one day! Many thanks!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brigitte D.

Liked: Cleanliness

It is a quiet place with a beautiful view for sunsets

We would have liked to have a more spacious third bedroom with a bigger bed. We were 8 adults. The outdoor swimming pool and terrace is fantastic and very large.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Amy J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful

We greatly enjoyed our stay. The house was beautiful, clean, and was well stocked. The Zindis concierge group were also incredibly helpful. Thank you for a wonderful trip!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

victor C., Glendale

Liked: Cleanliness

I love this place

Very nice place to stay in Costa Rica. Close to the beach and with beautiful views. I would love to go back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

6/10 Okay

Robyn M.

Liked: Cleanliness

A nice location that needs some updates.

The property was okay. It has potential, but could use some updates and repairs. The views were beautiful. There were a lot ants in the kitchen and bathrooms. There was also a leak in the kitchen when it stormed one night. There was only one tv in the house and the wifi was spotty. The owner was very helpful and quick to respond to questions. They had beach towels, chairs, and pool gear that was useful.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Trisha E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful getaway!

Our stay was fantastic. The location was perfect for a relaxing vacation with a much appreciated pool! We enjoyed the area with access to multiple beach locations within 5-10 minutes. This wonderful house was just as described and the owner and manager were very much accommodating. We would definitely consider returning!
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Meghan M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic home, amazing views, great owners/managers!!

We had an amazing time at Casa en el Cielo! The house was great for our group (4 adults, 3 kids) with plenty of space for everyone. The house was clean and well stocked with linens, cooking/cleaning essentials, pool floats, etc. The pool and patio area are absolutely amazing!! The sunsets and views are spectacular!! The owners were fantastic to work with!! Very prompt with all correspondences and super helpful with all of our questions. The property management company was also great to work with...very kind and helpful with questions and suggestions. The owners and the property managers were really working to ensure we had a great stay! We felt very comfortable in this home and in Costa Rica! I would certainly recommend it!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2020