Private Villa (3BR/3BA) w/ Pool & Stunning Ocean Views - Gated Community Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025

Q: Is Private Villa (3BR/3BA) w/ Pool & Stunning Ocean Views - Gated Community pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Q: Where is Private Villa (3BR/3BA) w/ Pool & Stunning Ocean Views - Gated Community located?

Situated in Sardinal, this vacation home is 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from Playa Hermosa and within 3 mi (5 km) of Rocio's Kitchen and Ericka's Fruit Stand. Playa Blanca and Playa Virador are also within 3 mi (5 km).

10/10 Excellent

Octavio

18 July 2022

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simply extraordinary place to vacation, I hope to return soon

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline F.

2 July 2023

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Wonderful time in Costa Rica

We had a wonderful time here. It’s walking distance from the beach and was a short car ride to airport.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jill L.

22 April 2024

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Amazing View

The view is absolutely spectacular! The dipping pool and patio was beautiful. The space is so great. Only flaw is the mattress desperately need to be changed. Don't use the grocery service, its super convenient but very expensive. Stop at walmart in Liberia and pick up your own groceries. Highly recommend!

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roland N.

21 March 2023

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Great accommodations with an amazing view!

As advertised! Villa met our expectations and provided everything we needed for a relaxing vacation…we’ll done!

Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy R.

13 June 2023

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Cozy villa, spectacular view

Our family of four had the best getaway in Playa Hermosa and loved staying at Villa 86. The

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thomas C.

10 July 2022

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Playa Hermosa villa

The house itself is beautifully designed and built . With the best view in town and the private plunge pool there is little reason to leave.

Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Noreen D.

8 April 2023

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Awesome view and pool!

We had a great time in Costa Rica! The view was spectacular and the pool was perfect. The house was well stocked with coffee, beer, chips and salsa, and laundry detergent. Definitely book it!

Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marcia

18 May 2024

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"We had a wonderful stayl! The location was ideal, nestled close to local restaurants and grocery stores, with an unbelievable view that took our breath away. The villa's layout with three separate bedroom suites around a shared common area provided both privacy and a place for gathering. Each room having its own bathroom added a touch of luxury and convenience. The property shuttle was a great perk, making it easy to move around without driving. We also fell in love with Saltina the cat, who became our regular visitor, stopping by for food and a little siesta before heading out again. Our host, Daniela, was incredibly responsive and personable, enhancing our experience further. She even arranged a memorable 4-hour boating trip that included snorkeling and exploring, which we loved so much that we booked a second trip for more snorkeling and fishing. A truly memorable vacation, thanks to the attentive staff and the exquisite setting!"

Stayed 8 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

5 April 2024

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We very much enjoyed our stay during Easter Week. We traveled with three adults and 2 small children and loved how everyone had their own room/space. The views are phenomenal and the pool was lovely. We did leave food out for the kitties who visited in the morning. They did not hang around the villa patio after eating. There are a couple of good restaurants outside of the property and you’re a short drive to coco beach if you want more restaurant options. Everything worked well. We got lucky that we had one of the three parking spots by the villa every night. We loved our experience. Thank you so much for making our time so memorable. We’d love to come back and stay here again some day.

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Trisha M., Seattle, WA

14 April 2023

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Unbeatable views

Enjoyed my stay here with my two kids. The house was lovely with everything we needed and the views were amazing. Especially loved the twice daily visits from various cats and kittens. My son loved that one was sleeping in a chair outside each morning waiting for breakfast.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Abbey R.

19 April 2023

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Spring Break Vacation

We absolutely loved our stay at Villa 86. Pictures don’t do the views justice. We loved sitting out and enjoying the plunge pool and just soaking in the incredible views. The condo was very well stocked and the beds were very comfortable. Sebastian was so personable and responsive to any questions we had during our stay. Mike and Sebastian were extremely helpful leading up to our stay with suggestions for excursions, places to eat, etc. They really went the extra mile to make sure our stay was wonderful.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica S.

23 January 2023

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Wonderful haven in paradise

Beautiful views and wonderful amenities! Villa 86 at Villa Sol was perfect for our family vacation! The sunsets were outstanding and so visible from the inside and outdoor space. The condo was spacious and perfect for our group of 6- 4 adults and 2 small kids. Seb and his team were so wonderful and helped with any and all inquires. The shuttle service was efficient and took us to the beautiful beach easily. Thank you Michael and Leigh for allowing us to us your beautiful space! We loved it:)

Stayed 11 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

15 January 2023

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My family recently stayed at this villa and it was perfect for us. The views from the pool are spectacular! We used the resort shuttle / walked to get to the restaurants for the evening. We arranged to have a private chef one night with the property management company. They also had groceries waiting for us and took care or our dinner reservations. It was a great mix of resort amenities, with the space of a private house. Everything was exactly as advertised and the whole process was very smooth. Loved it!

10/10 Excellent

Jacques C.

2 March 2023

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Breathtaking view

We spent a week here with another couple and loved the condominium and especially the terrace with the private pool, swings and spectacular view of the ocean and sunsets. At first, it seemed far up and away from the beach, but the shuttle worked well and we did end up regularly walking the 15 minutes down to the beach and taking the shuttle home (Roy the shuttle driver was particularly friendly). The accommodation was spacious and comfortable for four adults. Our host provided beer and a bag of coffee upon our arrival. The owner’s team was highly responsive in getting back to our requests and questions.

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Soha S.

26 August 2022

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Exceptional!!

We had an absolutely amazing time staying at the beautiful villa! The villa was even better in person and the views were breathtaking. We loved feeding the cats visiting daily with the food that the owner had provided for them. The private pool was amazing and being able to use the resort’s pool and bar was a plus! Sebis, the property manager was very attentive and helpful in organizing our trip, recommendations and booking our adventures. I one hundred percent recommend this property to everyone. You will have a great time and won’t be disappointed! Thank you, Soha

Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Tom O.

11 March 2024

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Nice Villa

I have noticed the owner gets extremely defensive when you leave negative feedback. But I should be allowed to give my honest feedback. So here goes......overall the unit is very nice. Views are amazing. The good: Views and separate bedrooms with own bathrooms. The bad: we found the shuttle system to be troublesome. Parking our rental car was also not fun. There were always cars parked by our unit so we had to leave car parked far away. This unit is at the top of a large hill. We had to walk up and down several times as shuttle wasn't convenient. Do NOT eat the food at the resort, it is quite terrible. We had two issues that Sebastian failed to do anything about, went to make food on the grill and there was no propane. Bedroom 3 had a sink that we think the faucet was clogged. Water barely came out. Sebastian said he would look into it, but never came. A lot of people have talked about the cats that visit several times a day. I was really hoping they would not come by as I am extremely allergic to cats. When they would come on the patio, I would have to retreat inside. Needless to say, the Cats got more patio time than I did. Overall, we enjoyed our stay. Just know with the views comes some additional issues you have to deal with.

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Kaitlin K.

27 December 2023

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Great Stay with Family

This home is part of a resort community, which we were unaware of when we booked it. We actually intended to stay away from a resort so we wouldn't be dependent on the resorts food. We were thrilled that this home had a full kitchen and refrigerator so we could go to the local grocery store and cook our own food. The market is a little less than a mile from the gates, easily walkable. Unfortunately, the refrigerator was not working and most of the food we purchased spoiled 😕. After speaking with the Concierge, we were advised that the refrigerator couldn't be repaired. Too bad, so sad. This was a little disappointing because we made the mistake of not renting a car. You can totally drive in Playa Hermosa if you can drive in the states. Rent a car. It's $60 USD to get to Coco Beach and back which is 15 min away. There's only 1 decent restaurant within walking distance from the resort. The food at the resort was about $70 USD on average each meal for a family of 4. The food is banquet style and is fine. Not great. We were here for a week. The villa itself was beautiful. Each kiddo had there own room and bathroom. The view is absolutely incredible!! The pictures don't do it justice. The pool was perfect for my kiddos, 9 and 12. We loved it too, nice little dip to cool off. There are kitty cats that frequent the property and you get to feed them breakfast and dinner. Which was provided, but we ran out so we purchased more. Overall was a great stay. 👍

Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robin A., WILMINGTON

12 January 2023

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Would stay here again!

We spent a week here and would stay here again! The view was fantastic, and the villa was roomy and comfortable. I’m fairly certain this villa has the best view of any within this resort. We scheduled a sunset sail and private 1/2 day fishing charter through Dani, and both were excellent! Pros: The view, the view, the view! The villa was clean, roomy and comfy. We loved the pool. Easy shuttle service to get around the resort. And you didn’t need to be at a shuttle station to catch the shuttle. Responsive host and concierge. Cats. I liked that the resort wasn’t super touristy. Easy to walk to restaurants, bars, and activities. Resort pool was also nice, with sunny and shady spots, food and drinks available, a dj, hot tub, ping pong and fusball. Weather was perfect the entire week! Cons: Parking next to the villa is limited but we had a small car and it wasn’t an issue. Hills were tough, but you get used to them after a couple of days. Never got used to walking the hills. Resort shuttle stops at 10pm which was fine for us but if you’re staying out at a beach bar later than that, it’s a long arduous hike up the hills to the villa. There were some appliances that weren’t working but Sebastian was responsive and we made do, so it wasn’t a problem. Overall: We had a fantastic vacation, and most of our satisfaction was due to staying at this villa. Thank you to Michael, Dani, and Sebastian for providing such a great rental experience!

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sue K.

1 April 2023

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Puta Vida

Pros: luxury, cool AC in every room, spacious for a family, clean, those views! playa Hermosa beach is safe, not busy, and close by. The complex has two pools that you can access included in your stay (plus there is a private dipping pool like in the pictures!) plus various activities like yoga and bingo (that we didn’t try). It also has a convenient shuttle to get to the beach, though you can walk if steep hills aren’t a problem. There is security around and I noted CCTV cameras throughout the Villas so it felt safe. Kitchen adequately stocked for cooking, managers are responsive and helpful. The little cats that visited were sweet. Cons: the roads within the gated community are very narrow and the near parking is challenging to get in and out of. We regretted wasting one of our dinners at the attached restaurant (do not get the all inclusive meal package) when there are wonderful restaurant choices right on the beach. Other than the beach itself, there is little to do in Playa Hermosa but if you have a car it’s easy to get to places and there are shuttle and boat tours a plenty. The condo had ants but they went away when we kept everything off the counter (everything was stored in the fridge and freezer including food waste which we disposed of daily- it was conveniently picked up from the curb side each morning). Bed in master bedroom is dipping in the middle so not the most comfortable, and there is a not pleasant smell from the ensuite so we kept the door closed and fan on. Overall, it was a wonderful stay and we felt spoiled there.

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jesse W.

23 February 2023

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The view is worth it!

The views in the listing photos are what drew us to Villa Sol and they did not disappoint. We could never grow tired of taking in those views and sunsets from Villa 86. The cold plunge pool was so refreshing in the hot afternoons, and we loved relaxing and reading in the swings over the pool (though one swing was out of commission for a few days). We enjoyed visiting with all of the sweet cats who came by to be fed. The villa itself is spacious and there were only two of us but we could have fit 4 more people comfortably. The resort shuttle ran frequently, though we were a little confused by how it worked at first. There are several decent restaurants within walking distance of the resort, and a surprisingly well stocked convenience store too. There are plenty of nice beaches within a short drive from the resort, and the town of Coco is only about 15-20 minutes by car where there are many more restaurants and shopping options. We can't speak to the hotel restaurants which we didn't go to due to poor reviews, and we didn't feel the need to hang out at the resort pools since we had our own private one! The front desk staff at the resort weren't very friendly, but Sebastian was very personable and responsive to questions and some maintenance issues we had. The oven didn't work, which wasn't a big deal, but the master bathroom smelled strongly of sewage. Sebastian did try to resolve it twice, but we decided to just stop using that bathroom for the rest of our stay so as not to have more maintenance interruptions. Some other negatives we experienced were that we arrived late at night and were told that wouldn't be an issue. Security did let us in the resort but gave us poor directions to the villa itself. We ended up driving around on those steep hills for a while in the dark and then getting out and walking to look for it (and called the number we were given with no response), which was a little frustrating after a long day of travel. So we'd recommend asking for a resort map if no one can take you up to the villa. As others have said, parking can be tight and there is a very small parking lot not in pictures directly to the right of the patio. People getting in and out of their cars can see you if you're on the patio or in the pool but it wasn't a big issue, just might be nice to add a privacy fence (Sebastian mentioned they are adding one). All in all, it's a beautiful spot and we would visit again!

Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christine W.

6 July 2024

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Million Dollar View!

We loved our stay at Villa 86! The House is very spacious, well equipped, and has one of the most amazing views I’ve ever seen! We really enjoyed spending time on the patio, in the dipping pool and in the kitchen, which can see the whole bay of Playa Hermosa. My kids Love seeing the wildlife and feeding the kitty that came by. The only downside is that drive up the hill! The first time was pretty crazy, but you get used to it after a few times. Parking is very tight. We had a 4runner sized SUV and it barely fit. If you have a smaller car, it will be much easier. However, The view makes it all worth it! Otherwise, the only issue we had was the shuttle service being very inconsistent so getting to the beach was challenging. But thats not the hosts fault nor in their control. We loved our stay and would highly recommend this unit!!

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Robert

9 May 2024

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Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Frank U.

23 November 2022

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Playa Hermosa

The property has great views. It was a great place to stay. Shuttle service to the beach was good. Food at the resort not so much. Patio sliding door was hard to open. All in all I would definitely stay there again

Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stephen E.

16 November 2022

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Just... perfect

This was the most wonderful place to finish our Costa Rica adventure. The location was beautiful, clean, just as advertised. Sitting in the pool and looking out at the beach was a daily must. The neighborhood was quiet, and having a standalone Villa (rather than a condo with shared walls) was very private and comfortable. Working the Sebastian, the concierge, was smooth and effortless and he was extremely responsive. Couldn't be more happy with our experience.

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ginger R., Phoenix, Arizona

11 October 2022

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Wonderful solo vacation

Traveled by myself for the first time, and it was also my first time visiting Costa Rica. Even though this villa had more space than I needed, I booked it due to the reviews and the amenities. It was a perfect home base for my six day trip. I loved having a kitchen where I could cook my own breakfast in the morning, and I loved the sunset views and sitting in the plunge pool in the afternoons. It was fairly easy to catch the shuttle when I wanted to go down to the beach - I usually started walking and then ran into the transport on my way. A couple of items to note: There is no phone in the villa, and communication with the Villas Sol front desk/reception was hit or miss at best. That meant there were a couple of times private drivers were waiting for me at reception, or outside the gates, and I was in the wrong location to meet them. Download whatsapp if you don't already have it. It's the best way to communicate with everyone in Costa Rica. I would also NOT pay for the all-inclusive rate at Villas Sol. I ate one meal there and it was terrible. You're much better off eating at one of the four restaurants on Playa Hermosa (I enjoyed both Roberto's and AquaSport), or walking down the street to Ginger. (Ate there three times.) As for the villa, it was exactly as described. The concierge was very nice and helpful, pre-stocking the fridge with groceries and booking an in-room massage for me. The villa is less than 30 minutes from the airport and about 2 hours from Rincon de la Vieja, which made it a reasonable home base for day trips and tours.

Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022

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