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No roads to cross or hills to hike! A 3 min walk to exquisite Hermosa Beach!

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10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5139 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning

About this property

Entire place

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

No roads to cross or hills to hike! A 3 min walk to exquisite Hermosa Beach!

The Full Moon, located at Playa Hermosa (beautiful beach), is on the quieter north end of Santa Teresa. Full Moon was custom built in 2010 as our get-away - now we find we are not there as often as we would like, so we will share with you! Located at north end of Santa Teresa in a quieter area. Full Moon is perfect for 4 adults or a (limited to) small family of 5. Both bedrooms are furnished with a queen bed (and one with a single bed as well),and they both have their own garden bathroom. (See our 1 bedroom Half Moon #989649, which is on our property for additional accommodations) Complete comforts of home, but is not your home - it is your Latin American getaway! The large living room is open concept with a large very well equipped kitchen - check out the massive bar! A dining table seats 6-8, with its built-in banquet, so you can invite friends you met on the beach for dinner. Comfortably furnished for a truly laid back Latin American experience. There is air-conditioning in every room and ceiling fans, the kitchen is fully equipped - refrigerator, range/oven, microwave, etc. I love our huge teak deck to take in the sultry air and snooze, read or watch for monkeys, parrots, hummingbirds, iguanas, etc. Beautiful split bamboo lines every ceiling in the home. No alarms necessary! The howler monkeys visit, sometimes twice a day! They troop along the treetops and graze on leaves and flowers of the trees of the property. You can call in for chef services, massages, private yoga or Pilates instructions, arrange surf lessons, go horseback riding at a nearby Eco farm, take a drive and discover why we built in this beautiful area of Costa Rica. Our area was featured in the New York Times Style Magazine - Travel in May 2016.

Property manager

Denise Graham

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

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
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

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

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming 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)
  • First aid kit

General

  • Unit size: 1,500 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 24

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

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 first aid kit
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

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

3 min Walk Exquisite Hermosa Beach No Roads Cross or Hills Hike

About the neighborhood

Map
Santa Teresa, Puntarenas

What's nearby

  • Hermosa Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Cocal Beach - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Santa Teresa Beach - 6 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Manzanillo Beach - 20 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Carmen Beach - 21 min drive - 4.8 km

Getting around

  • Cóbano Airport (ACO) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kooks Smokehouse and Bar - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Tiquicia - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Somos Cafe - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Pronto Piccola Italia - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Banana Beach Bar & Restaurant - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is No roads to cross or hills to hike! A 3 min walk to exquisite Hermosa Beach! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at No roads to cross or hills to hike! A 3 min walk to exquisite Hermosa Beach! ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at No roads to cross or hills to hike! A 3 min walk to exquisite Hermosa Beach! ?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is No roads to cross or hills to hike! A 3 min walk to exquisite Hermosa Beach! located?

Situated by the sea, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Hermosa Beach, Cocal Beach, and Grande Hermosa Tidepool. Santa Teresa Beach and Manzanillo Beach are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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No roads to cross or hills to hike! A 3 min walk to exquisite Hermosa Beach! Reviews

Reviews

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Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 30 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 30 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 30 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 30 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 30 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Douglas S.

Very nice, well built property.
Very good location and proximity to Playa Hermosa. Air conditioning worked well.
Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Sanjiv M.

Great location and very spacious
Just a two minute walk from Hermosa Beach, this house is ideal for surfers and sun lovers. My family enjoyed our stay and the convenience of having the beach so close, a cafe across the street and a small grocery store around the corner.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Tom S., Dayton

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We can't wait to come back
What a perfect house for a costa rica get away. The location, within a short walking distance of the beach, but very private and across the street from our favorite breakfast and lunch spot, the house is beautiful with great outdoor showers and roomy living areas. Definately would recommend
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2020
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Erin P.

Beautiful Home in Ideal Location
This home was beautiful and well equipped for all of our needs, very clean and well cared for. We saw monkeys and sea turtles at the beach, enjoyed lovely sunsets every night and relaxed in hammocks under the palm trees. There was a variety of wildlife around the home including a family of monkeys and beautiful birds. We enjoyed the location being just far enough away from the hustle and bustle of Santa Theresa. We very highly recommend this home!!!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Amy R.

playa hermosa family trip
Location, location, location! A short walk to a perfect beach for everyone. Great waves for the advanced as well as kid friendly waves on the inside or the perfect beach to just relax. Its a quick drive from the busier Santa Teresa and Playa Carmen area which is packed with all your basic needs. This was also nice as we were there during the dry season and it was great to be where there are less cars and trucks passing on a consistent basis because it does get dusty. Great house overall plenty of room to spread out, the kitchen has everything you need, and the deck right out the front door surrounded by Costa Rica's natural beauty can't be beat. The caretakers of the property can help you book all kinds of fun excursions and have great local knowledge. You really can't go wrong with this house! My family can't wait to go back.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Incredible Home
We had an amazing vacation. My husband and I are surfers with 3 young kids. The house is so close to the beach that we would run down separately in the morning and then head down later with the kids for their surf lessons and general beach time. We worked out at Jill's boot camp, ate lunch at Café Couleur, ate dinner at Kojis, and occasionally took a taxi to Santa Teresa to buy groceries. The house is perfectly located for all of this. The house is also well equipped for big family cooking. We would spend our nights on the patio chatting and when we were tired of the heat we would head in to the air conditioning. We would wake up in the morning to the sounds of howler monkeys outside our windows. Unbelievable. We were lucky to have Will around during our stay. He and Denise, the owners of the home, are so generous and helpful. Between them and Noelia, the house manager, they make it hard to leave. We went horse back riding on the farm and zip-lining in Montezuma. It was amazing to hang out as a family in a stress free environment. We would recommend this to anyone looking to surf, travel around or just relax. You will have an unforgettable time.

10/10 Excellent

Morgan H., Maine, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location!
We had the best stay at the Full Moon! The house was comfortable and well-appointed with indoor and outdoor areas to relax. The outdoor showers were lovely! The best part of our stay, though, was the location - away from the bustle of Santa Teresa, and a short walk to the beach. We were able to rent surf boards and get lessons right across the street and then come back later for lunch at the Cafe. It was an excellent week of surfing at Playa Hermosa! For dinner out, we highly recommend Atardecer Dorado in Manzanillo. The food is great and they have the best ocean views of any restaurant we went to.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Kacy P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location!
The Full Moon is a very clean and spacious property in a great location. It is a very close walk to a beautiful swimming and surfing beach where you can walk for miles in both directions. We really enjoyed our stay there.
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

anthony m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing property 2 minutes walk to the beach.
Full moon is a wonderful space with every possible kitchen amenity, great showers and bathrooms, air conditioning in all the rooms what you really need here in Costa Rica, directly across the street from a cafe that is pretty good that serves breakfast and lunch. The property is spacious and clean and well stocked with everything you would probably want almost as good as a luxury hotel. I sat on the deck and watched an iguana camouflaged in a branch watching me. For the most part the property is quiet. It is located on the beach access road behind a private gate. The property manager or concierge is named is Kristi. She went out of her way to help with any requests that I had. Including dropping me off downtown to rent a bike. She is very friendly and speaks English well. She did everything she could to make my stay comfortable and she responded very quickly to any questions I had. The villa does not have any views of the ocean but you can hear it with the doors open. Also in case you're looking for a smaller place Denise the owner also rents another studio with bathroom and fully stocked kitchen on the same property for a little bit less money. This is also a very cute place. And by the way, the internet works great. Anyway it's a wonderful property and I strongly recommend it.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

David W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great spot!
We went without a lot of plans , but there is a lot to see on this peninsula and this house was about 400 yards from a beautiful beach and a great place to relax. Recommend renting quads too. Great way to get around.
Stayed 11 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

James R., Toronto

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent location and a wonderful experience for my family
I spent a week with my family in this lovely home and we could have stayed a month or more... close to the beach with everything you need close by. The surfing was amazing. I would highly recommend this property.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Anne A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect home base for a week in paradise!
We stayed at Denise's lovely home for a week for a family vacation. The house is really well laid out for two adults and two kids, and it had everything we needed and more. The location is absolutely incredible, just a few minutes to walk to one of the most beautiful beaches in the world with a cafe and surf shop right across the street. We'll definitely stay here again on our next trip!

10/10 Excellent

john b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome place only minutes from the beach. Highly recommend beautiful setting
The property is special. Very clean and fully equipped. Right across from a fantastic cafe and surf shop. A local grocery is close by for quick groceries. Denise and Will are amazing people and Kristi and Casey were awesome and always close by to help.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jakob G., Iqaluit, Nunavut

Great place! Pura vida!
The house and the location are perfect! Thank you! Pura Vida!
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Larry H.

Loved our stay at Full Moon
We were very comfortable, enjoyed mornings and evenings out on the deck, refreshing a/c mid day. We surfed each morn and evening, easy walk to beach, loved the easy access at Playa Hermosa. As a beginner it was the perfect place to learn. Board rentals right next door, so easy. Ate in a few times, easy trip to restaurants, casual or upscale, whatever you choose. Everyone was so nice, we totally enjoyed our stay. Thanks Denise for sharing your great place!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Richard H.

Excellent Home in Perfect Location
We spent an amazing week at this home and have nothing but praise. A lovely, fully equipped house with every convenience. Five minute walk to excellent beach, good restaurant across the street and great café next door. Colourful town Santa Teresa, very ugly, but so interesting. We were well taken care of, very comfortable and enjoyed the surroundings. Yes, roads are beyond belief, but that can also be an adventure.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2018
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10/10 Excellent

Georgina B.

Fantastically located opposite a great cafe and a short walk from the beach.
The house was perfectly furnished with everything we needed. We loved the location, a little way from Santa Teresa. And the beach was heavenly. We would loved to return, and definitely recommend it.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

eddie A.

Nature!
We really enjoyed our stay at Full Moon House. We were greeted by Denise who was very accommodating and hospitable to my family. I would like to take the time and say thank you for being generous and flexible with us. We really appreciated the attention and letting us stay in your home. We were put in contact with property managers Noelia and Kristi who told us about local restaurants and about a nice tide pool located close by. You’ll have to ask them where that is. :) The kids were able to see tiny lobsters, shrimp, fish, etc in the pools. The property is beautiful and nestled into the mature palm and banana trees. The bamboo ceilings of the house are a nice architectural touch that make the house one with nature. The outside showers were also a reminder that you are definitely in a tropical place. We loved hearing the howler monkeys in the distance as well as the various species of birds that would fly by the area and take over tree tops. The house is several minutes away from downtown Santa Teresa which was perfect for my family. We didn’t want the night time noise of the crowds, cars, dirt bikes, ATVs. Instead, we got to listen to various insects, lizards etc. with the occasional rooster crow. Across the street you have Couleur Café which is French owned restaurant. We had a couple of meals there. They serve dinner only twice a week when we went. Tiamat Surf Lodge is literally steps down the road (on your way to the Playa Hermosa). They have good prices for rentals and also serve food. My son and I received lessons for 1.5 hours and were able to keep the surf boards for longer. All in all it was a great vacation and loved Full Moon House. Pura Vida Denise, Noelia and Kristi.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

andyanderson@bak.rr.com a.

The home was very nice
Beach is just minutes away. I would want to go in the wet season next time.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Shannon F.

Second time around.
As usual the stay at Full Moon house was relaxing, rejuvinating and well worth the drive from Liberia! There were a few hiccups, but we all managed to deal with them and get into the Costa Rican groove. Denise and Will are great owners that care and communicate. A wonderful asset when renting a home. Their caretakers Noelia and Kristi are so awesome, always around to help or answer any questions. We really enjoyed our second time down there as we felt like we were part of the community this time. Couleur Cafe is the best and right across the street. The beach is peaceful and inviting. We had fresh coconut water every day there and met locals that have become friends. We will all go back as soon as we can! LOVE LOVE LOVE
Stayed 22 nights in Feb 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Thomas R.

Loved it.
Great house. Great location. Great host. This is a beautiful, well-furnished home a short walk from the beach. All the rooms are air conditioned and the wifi works well. We had a problem with a shower head and it was fixed right away. We feel lucky we got to enjoy the waves and stay here.
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

BRUNO A.

Relaxing house
Great place in playa Hermosa. The beach is a few minutes from Santa Teresa and is very quiet. The home is a 3 minute walk to the beach which is beautiful. Good beach for kids - soft waves on the shore - and great all round location. The house is very good. The whole place is filled with windows which keep it bright all day long. The kitchen is great (all items are there), The rooms are good (two suites) and a nice balcony. The bathrooms have a "sky windows" which is great, but the shower heads are not the best. They provide towels which is great (not the newest ones but you are at the beach). A lot of monkeys, lizards and birds all round the property all the way to the house. Loved the home and location. The manager around is great and helps on any occasion. One supermarket about 5 minutes around and two restaurants right next to the spot. One room had some dirt from the roof but nothing much to complain. The owners are very helpful and available. Can´t go wrong.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Todd V.

This is the place!!!
What a gem! Let's start with the location: Hermosa beach lives up to it's name and more. Perfect for surfing or any other ocean recreation you could possibly imagine. Close enough yet far enough away from Santa Theresa. This house is just a 5 minute walk to the beach. It's spacious with an open floor plan that makes life feel free and easy. Open the large sliding doors out onto the deck for relaxing in the evening and listen to the waves. The beds are comfy. The bathrooms have outdoor showers that work well. Their staff are helpful, friendly, and professional. Everyone we met in the area was as cool and sweet as can be. Really, I don't think we could have possibly had a better experience. I highly recommend this house!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Bruno L.

Pura Vida!! Our Best Family Spring Break Ever!
From the moment we arrived we felt so welcome at The Full Moon home. We were greeted by Noelia and she showed us all around the beautiful, spacious home. We were also lucky to meet Will when we arrived and he even gave us a delicious dinner to cook since the markets were already closed! Our family had such a great time spending most of our days at the beautiful nearby beaches and relaxing in the afternoon at the house before heading down to the beach again for sunset. Kristi and Noelia kept in touch with us the entire time we were there and helped us do all the activities we wanted. Our family really enjoyed horseback riding and zip lining! The house was very clean & so comfortable for our family. The kitchen had everything we needed to cook all our meals at home! We had such a fantastic family spring break!! Thank you so much Denise and Will! We can't wait to return next year!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jen W.

Perfect Getaway for a Family of 4
Loved this house!!! We stayed here in December and had a wonderful family vacation. The home is close to the beach (only a 5 minute walk), it's clean, has AC which allowed a welcomed break from the mid day heat. The home has two bedrooms and a spacious living room area. It's not large but it's all you really need. The house is right next to a fabulous cafe - really fresh ingredients and healthy food, smoothies and cocktails. The surf shop across the street has surf boards for rent and they can set up lessons for you too. Noelia is the property manager and she lives right next door should you need anything. Denise, the owner, was really easy to work with and I had several lovely email exchanges with her. The house has a great sized patio to sit and read a book and sip coffee in the morning. Overall, we loved it here!! Great house at a great price.
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2015