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Luxury Ocean View Villa - 9 Bdr. -Magnificent Outdoor Pool, Pavilion, Bar & Spa

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Interior
9 bedrooms, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, travel crib
Property grounds
Outdoor pool
View from property

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

9 bedrooms8 bathroomsSleeps 18743 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Hot Tub

About this property

Entire place

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

Luxury Ocean View Villa - 9 Bdr. -Magnificent Outdoor Pool, Pavilion, Bar & Spa

Discover Villa Sun Monkey, an exceptional vacation villa nestled in the quiet beach community of Playa Hermosa. Only five minutes north of Playas Del Coco and 25 minutes from Liberia International Airport (LIR).

Sun Monkey offers a breathtaking panoramic view of the Papagayo Peninsula. We welcome families, groups, retreats and privacy seekers to an unforgettable Costa Rican experience.
This exquisite Villa features a main house and a guest house, totaling 8,000+ square feet of living space. Five suites in the main house, including 4 ocean-view master bedrooms and an ensuite bunk + queen room. Sun Monkey accommodates up to 16 standard or optionally up to 22 guests. Each suite includes luxurious private bathroom, individual air conditioning, walk-out porch or balcony, black-out shades/curtains, and closet space ensuring a comfortable stay for every guest.

Many guests have commented that the pictures do not do justice to our magnificent view. When you walk through the wide folded up door, the view is Stunning! Please come to experience the incredible Sunsets and Stargazing.

Villa Sun Monkey not only provides an idyllic setting but also a range of exclusive house services. Our dedicated team offers grocery shopping, bar stocking, and various options for chefs or personal bartender. Please inquire with management as we provide (with RAVE reviews) multiple options for all meals to meet the service level and/or budget requirements and culinary needs of diverse groups.

Transportation services and private recommended tours are available, allowing you to explore the beauty of Costa Rica with ease. If interested, please inquire with management as soon as booking is accepted for best scheduling options.

The Villa features a stunning 60-foot infinity swimming pool with a stunning pavilion for entertainment and relaxation, and a large hot tub/spa between the pool and pavilion. A separate rancho with a wet bar and outdoor barbecue grill adds to the villa's entertainment space. Indoors, you'll find a well-equipped kitchen, spacious living areas, and a den/office with a flat-screen TV.

Sun Monkey's 1.75-acre professionally landscaped grounds create a private and serene atmosphere, complemented by local fruit trees, flowers, and animals such as parrots and iguanas. The villa is double-gated, and onsite water storage, ensuring your safety and peace of mind throughout your stay.

Property manager

Brett or Pete

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub
  • Massage
  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the villa: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Breakfast available for a fee
  • Chef service
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 9 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

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

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Office

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.
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (limited availability)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Meal delivery service
  • Safe

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • In the mountains
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycles
  • Boat
  • Kayak
  • Table tennis
  • 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
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing 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
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 8,000 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 27

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 50
Note from host: We have transport & additional parking available.
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 fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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

About the neighborhood

Map
Playa Hermosa, Guanacaste

What's nearby

  • Playa Hermosa - 3 min drive - 1.4 km
  • Coco Beach - 6 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Playa Calzón de Pobre - 7 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Panamá Beach - 8 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Ocotal Beach - 13 min drive - 8.4 km

Getting around

  • Daniel Oduber Intl. Airport (LIR) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Makoko - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Guayoyo - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Donde Claudio y Gloria - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪AquaSport - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪L'Buffet - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Luxury Ocean View Villa - 9 Bdr. -Magnificent Outdoor Pool, Pavilion, Bar & Spa have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Luxury Ocean View Villa - 9 Bdr. -Magnificent Outdoor Pool, Pavilion, Bar & Spa pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Luxury Ocean View Villa - 9 Bdr. -Magnificent Outdoor Pool, Pavilion, Bar & Spa?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Luxury Ocean View Villa - 9 Bdr. -Magnificent Outdoor Pool, Pavilion, Bar & Spa?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Luxury Ocean View Villa - 9 Bdr. -Magnificent Outdoor Pool, Pavilion, Bar & Spa located?

Nestled on the beach, this Sardinal villa is within 1 mi (2 km) of Rocio's Kitchen and Playa Hermosa. Coco Beach is 2.8 mi (4.5 km) away.

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Luxury Ocean View Villa - 9 Bdr. -Magnificent Outdoor Pool, Pavilion, Bar & Spa Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 79 out of 87 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 87 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 87 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 87 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 87 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Harry H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great House for our family

This property was perfect for our family of 17. Very comfortable for all. We had a wonderful week and our property host was very helpful in making it all happen.
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashish B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful property

This villa is one of a kind and is on a beautiful elevation. The views with great weather are unparalleled. Highly recommend. Hosts were very accommodating.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tyler M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Multi family stay

Absolutely fantastic view, very well laid out with great bathrooms and bedrooms and well stocked kitchen. Golf carts are great for short trips and teens to take to the beach. Property manager and concierge and housekeeping were all attentive and very nice.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Seth C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great host, location, and host

GREAT stay! Beautiful location, wonderful house with great air conditioning, and the host was very easy to communicate with and help coordinate a lot of aspects of this day. Would recommend to anyone!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Pura Vida 2024

This property was perfect for our family of 18. Very comfortable for all. We had a wonderful week and our property host was very helpful in making it all happen.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Foad K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing Ocean View House with Infinity Pool

This ocean view house in Playa Hermosa, Costa Rica, is simply amazing. The infinity pool offers stunning views of the Pacific, especially at sunset. The house is spacious, modern, and has everything you need for a comfortable stay. The location is great! Close to the beach and local spots. The host was extremely helpful, and Playa Hermosa’s natural beauty is unmatched. Highly recommend this place for a Costa Rica getaway!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jamie E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing place to stay!

Our group absolutely loved staying at the Sun Monkey! The property was spotless, the views were amazing and the location was perfect. Macho was an excellent caretaker. We would definitely return!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brooke S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Gorgeous home!

The home was absolutely gorgeous with an amazing view. Peter and his team were so great to work with and best communication I have come across when renting. Highly reccomend.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

5* Review

Overall, we had an incredible stay. Bret was a fantastic host and Maria took great care of us at the house. Photos do not do the house justice. It is a beautiful setting, plenty of space for the group to spread out for alone time or to spend time together. Aircon in the rooms were great. Fully stocked, Beautiful views. I couldn't recommend this place enough.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brock & Christine W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Home

We had such a great time staying at the property and it was a perfect fit for our large group. The view is amazing and we really liked being in a gated community. Macho and Maria made things very easy and helped with anything we needed. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Craig C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Feb 21- 25

Great stay!! Bret helped out so much with bookings, transportation, dinner reservations basically everything. The location was outstanding and the activities he suggested were epic. Thanks so much !! Will be back
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

William T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing property

We had a family of 11 stay at this gorgeous home. Macho and maria were very accommodating and really showed us all around Costa Rica. Would highly recommend the Sun monkey for your next vacation rental
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Doris H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

a beautiful villa!

The villa was everything it showed in the VRBO listing. It was beautiful, well kept and the views could not be matched. But even better, were our hosts, Macho and Maria who did everything possible to be sure we had a wonderful vacation
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Justin A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Almost heaven

Amazing time with family and wonderful memories made. Best pool we’ve ever enjoyed!! Can’t beat the view. Large areas to gather family inside and on the patio with huge opening doors in between. Great restaurants nearby too. Enjoy!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

tobi G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sun Monkey

Loved our stay here. Only negative was that hot tub could not be running same time as pool. Beautiful place and we all had wonderful time.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2019
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Dorendia W.

Family vacation

We took the whole family to Playa Hermosa and stayed at Sun Monkey We had a wonderful time and Costa Rica is beautiful. Maria and Macho were so helpful in guiding us to different places. Our kids said after seeing Costa Rica they would never go back to Mexico
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Renee A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Best house from my group

The house was clean and beautiful. My group was exclaiming that this was the best house I have rented. I wish we could move this house to all the other locations we want to visit.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brian B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Family Vacation

House & property were amazing. Can’t beat the sunsets. Took the best snorkeling trip ever which included dolphins, manta rays, octopus, tons of fish & sea turtles! Zip lining was a blast as well. Macho & Maria were great and provided whatever we needed. Highly recommend booking this property and can’t wait to go back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christine R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful property

We absolutely loved our stay at the Sun Monkey property. Maria and Macho really make the experience wonderful. We had Maria cook us a dinner (something I would highly recommend. Her food is delicious) and Macho brought in a traditional Costa Rican guitarist to serenade us while we ate. They were also very helpful in finding excursions and renting equipment to play on the beach. Loved every minute of our stay here.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Catherine C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stunning Views!

We just completed our stay at Sun Monkey a group of 14 ranging in ages from 16 - 90 years old. There was something for everyone. The architecture and views from all the common areas are absolutely breathtaking from dawn to dusk. While the house is older, it is a good value . What was most impressive was the responsiveness of the house managers Manrique and Brett. We changed our plans a few times and they were always able to accommodate. Jay the chef is fabulous and definitely a great idea for large groups. The rain forest hike was amazing we saw poisonous dart frogs to baby Toucans. On the river boat tour the monkeys and crocodiles were within touching distance. Great property and well managed
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Taylor G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing Paradise

What a wonderful trip!!! The house was beautiful and the pictures of the views don't do it justice. Everything was so easily accessible by golf cart! Macho and Maria were just the best! We are still raving about Maria's dinners and how much we loved Macho! Thank you Sun Monkey for the wonderful memories!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eric B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

WOW!

What an amazing place. The entire place was as advertised. So comfortable, so beautiful. The pool and view were the best for pure relaxation. Macho and Maria were the absolute best. Truly the “genies” making your wishes happen. I would absolutely recommend this spot to other families for a great vacation.
Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jimmy H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Happy with the Sun Monkey

The rental process was seamless and the owner is very easy to work with. Also, onsite the property is managed very well by a couple who can assist with cooking, cleaning, directions, recommendations etc. We were bummed that the hot tub and pool can not be used at the same time.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jenni S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Felt like a Movie Star

The outdoor space with infinite pool, balcony, patio and ocean view made us feel like we were living in a movie! The home is beautiful, quiet, double gated and located on the side of the hills overlooking the ocean. The kitchen was well appointed with spices, cookware and dishware. The owner as well as the hosts was very quick to respond when we wanted to extend our stay. We would highly recommend this home!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Whitney M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing

The pool and multiple outdoor patios are enormous— much bigger than they appear in the photos. The house is beautiful, and the view is spectacular! Macho and Maria, the property managers, are just wonderful! So friendly and helpful, they feel like family. We had Maria make dinner for us twice, and it was the best food we had in Costa Rica! We would definitely come back!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2021