Family Vacation
Family Vacation
Our family of 10 recently stayed at Casa Overlook in Playa Hermosa Costa Rica. To say that we were impressed by the accommodations is an immense understatement. From the minute that you approach the wrought iron entryway looking at the infinity pool, you realize that you are staying somewhere special. As informative as the pictures and video of the property are, the house is even more spectacular in person. The master suite located above the kitchen is privately tucked away and is reminiscent of upscale boutique hotels. The kitchen is fully stocked and provides an excellent place to entertain if cooking or bringing in an outside chef. (Highly recommend this at least once during the stay. References available on the host website) There is a more formal dining area overlooking the balcony which provides and open view of Hermosa Beach and the beautiful sunsets.
The property contains 3 main buildings. The main house w/ the master, kitchen, dining room, and great room. The side house contains 4 bedrooms and 4 separate baths. Additionally there is a guest house that has 3 bedrooms and 2 1/2 baths. Ample room for privacy yet great areas for communing. Additionally, the pool area has a great bar area with a grill. Excellent for steak night (Jaco Fine Meats Y Mas) and for any fish caught if you go deep sea or inland fishing. The pool has spectacular views of the rainforest and the beach. Even though the house is on the mountainside you are still able to hear the waves crashing on the shore. Yet, the forest is where the entertainment truly lies. During our stay we were visited by monkeys, iguanas, coati's, macaws, and toucans. Just stunning and all while holding your favorite beverage or basking in the pool.
The host has done an excellent job with the links on their website to local attractions, travel, dining, chefs, etc. so I highly recommend utilizing the resources provided. Additionally, we were greeted by the property manager who is a very friendly and knowledgeable resource. The little details at the house were the icing on the cake. From the espresso maker to the luxury towels we have nothing but great praises for our stay and look forward to our next visit.
Excursions we took while staying there that we recommend were the Rainforest Adventure Zipline in Jaco, surf lessons in Jaco, and deep sea fishing. Favorite restaurant was the Point. Great cocktails, service and food. As the saying goes in Costa Rica "Pura Vida"
July 1, 2023
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