Playa Hermosa Vacation Rental house

Martha,

Just had to send a quick note to thank you so much for letting us enjoy your exquisite home in Costa Rica. We got back late last night after a bumpy ride into DFW. Your home, the view and experiencing the culture made this the most enjoyable and unforgettable experiences our family has ever had. We enjoyed all the sights and sounds, snorkeling, surfing (beginners of course), zip-lining in the canopies, tubing and eating some great food. We did always look forward to returning to your home for a comfortable evening in the pool or relaxing. The architecture, interior decorations and quality construction were simply amazing. The weather was super with few storms. Pamela and Jeffery at Milagro Management were so helpful and answered every question we came up with and we appreciate their assistance in making our stay enjoyable.

Thank you again and have a blessed 2009.

Joe & Judy

If you are looking for a gloriously beautiful home, gorumet kitchen fully stocked, beautiful art, fantistic views, romantic pool, comfortable beds and great bathrooms this is the place. We didn't plan on cooking but the fish is so fresh at Papagio's (15min ride) we bought lots of telapia, snapper and Bar-B-Ques so inviting we just enjoyed staying in. Restaurants Ginger (15min ride) and Finisterra (5min ride) for dinner we delicous. The Four Season is a bit of a ride but for lunch it's not expensive and well worth the trip. Costa Rica is warm, welcoming and the people you will encounter are always gracious and helpful. Trips to Arnel Volcano, Zip Line at Arnel is the best, visit Ricon de la Vejha, the therma baths..just all of it was for us a once in a life time experience, toped by this marvelous house. We have traveled quite a bit, this was by far the most enjoyable overall. We were a party of six and had the best of the best. Pam at Milagro Management & Rentals is just wonderful. She makes sure you are happy and have all that you want and need. Thanks to all those we encountered, hope to return.

We just returned from our magnificent week at our Dream House in Playa Hermosa. The minute we walked through the front door, we knew we had made the oh-so-right choice of vacation homes. There was nothing we looked for in the kitchen that wasn't there. The huge pantry was equipped with so many items you normally don't find in a vacation home, i.e. numerous spices and condiments for cooking in the most incredible kitchen I've ever seen and a barbecue (there were actually 2) that you would expect to see in a 5-star hotel.

Although the restaurants we ate in were all wonderful, our 3 nights cooking and eating in were even more special and fun. The Infinity Pool was lovely, big and had spectacular views, though only about 4 feet deep so not really for advanced swimming or diving. There is a Jacuzzi but it didn't seem to be working, but we didn't even miss it. Three of the 4 bedrooms have king beds and all have the wonderful views of the water and doors to the patios and pool. The "master bedroom/bath" were huge and had so much space for clothes and toiletries. The ceiling and headboard was painted with an incredible forest scene, inclusive of monkey and coconut tree. The house was spotless upon our arrival and the mid-week cleaning and linen change was ample. Martha, the owner was very helpful prior to our arrival, answering any questions we had and offering suggestions of tours and restaurants. There was a very informative looseleaf binder in the house with even more info. The property caretakers/agency (Milagro) were also amazingly helpful and attentive. Pam was especially nice, warm, and met all our needs.

We visited Arenel Volcano with a tour guide, zip-lined and Hot Springs (a must-do trip) - though some of the roads are very rough.

The local restaurants we ate in (all within a few minutes drive) were La Finsterra (in a hotel with fabulous ocean views) - we actually had dinner there one night and returned for happy hour and watching the sunset, Ginger, a trendy tapas style and Papagayo seafood, where they catch the fish fresh daily - were all top New York quality types, for little more than half the price.

To summarize, many times when you select a vacation home from pictures on the internet, you are sometimes disapppointed. Palms Casa #15 is so much more than we hoped for - we didn't want to leave, would return again, and recommend to everyone!!

Thank you, Martha for sharing your home with us.