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Outdoor pool
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
5 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
5 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms6 bathroomsSleeps 124500 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Hot Tub
  • Washer
  • Parking available

Explore the area

Map
Playa Hermosa, Guanacaste
  • Santa Rosa National Park
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Junquillal Beach
    ‪40 min drive‬
  • Coco Beach
    ‪76 min drive‬
  • Liberia (LIR-Daniel Oduber Intl.)
    ‪49 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Santa Elena

Seaside stay .Within 6 miles (10 km) of this Santa Elena vacation home, you'll find Santa Rosa National Park and Area de Conservación Guanacaste. Naranjo Beach is within 9 miles (15 km) and Playa Guaria is within 20 miles (32 km).
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What's nearby

  • Santa Rosa National Park - 10 min drive - 3.6 miles
  • Naranjo Beach - 33 min drive - 7.9 miles
  • Junquillal Beach - 40 min drive - 19.1 miles
  • Rincón de la Vieja Volcano National Park - 68 min drive - 34.4 miles
  • Coco Beach - 76 min drive - 46.4 miles

Getting around

  • Daniel Oduber Intl. Airport (LIR) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪El Rancho - ‬17 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Casa Ilan Ilan. Perfect Large, Spacious ocean view home for family gatherings.

Large, spacious home for family gatherings.  The stunning infinity edge pool overlooks the breathtaking sites of the Bay of Papagayo. The pool has a shallow entrance that is perfect for new moms and infants first getting acquainted to the water. There is also a lot of green space in the side yard to enjoy the sounds of nature. 

Nature abounds, as Howler monkeys make an appearance in the tree canopies in nearby neighborhoods. The views will help create lifelong memories you and friends and family will cherish for a lifetime.

This magnificent, well-appointed, 5 bedroom-5.5 bathroom house in the gated community of Hermosa Heights, sleeps 12. Beautiful Hermosa Beach is spread out before you, which offers snorkeling, fishing, kayaking and surfing tours that leave right from the beach. Local adventure activities for the whole family, including zip-line canopy tours above the tropical forest, estuary excursions, horseback riding, volcanoes, hot springs and waterfalls are all within an hours drive. The BBQ Grill located poolside along with a well appointed outdoor dining set allow you to enjoy the best of dining alfresco, Should you wish to hire someone to prepare local delicacies in the gourmet kitchen or eat out at one of the many excellent restaurants in town or on the beach, feel free to contact our in-house concierge to assist with your culinary wishes. Make Casa Ilan Ilan your next destination for a wonderful, relaxing vacation experience.

NOTE: Please take into consideration only 1 pet under 25 Lb is allowed and a Security Deposit will be required at your arrival

Property manager

Zindis Group

Languages

English, Spanish

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Massage
  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Limo/town car service
  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

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

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 5.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

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.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Meal delivery service

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • In the mountains
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean

Things to do

  • Optional golf privileges
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching 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)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Gated community
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Unit size: 4,500 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

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

  • No pets 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 fire extinguisher
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

Frequently asked questions

How close is Casa Ilan Ilan. Perfect Large, Spacious ocean view home for family gatherings. to the airport?

This vacation home is 32 mi (49-min drive) away from the Daniel Oduber Intl. Airport (LIR) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Casa Ilan Ilan. Perfect Large, Spacious ocean view home for family gatherings. have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Casa Ilan Ilan. Perfect Large, Spacious ocean view home for family gatherings. to the beach?

This vacation home is 7.9 mi (33-min drive) from Naranjo Beach and 17.3 mi (32-min drive) from Playa Guaria. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Casa Ilan Ilan. Perfect Large, Spacious ocean view home for family gatherings. offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Casa Ilan Ilan. Perfect Large, Spacious ocean view home for family gatherings.?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Casa Ilan Ilan. Perfect Large, Spacious ocean view home for family gatherings.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Casa Ilan Ilan. Perfect Large, Spacious ocean view home for family gatherings.?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Casa Ilan Ilan. Perfect Large, Spacious ocean view home for family gatherings. have a pool?

This vacation home features an outdoor pool.

Does Casa Ilan Ilan. Perfect Large, Spacious ocean view home for family gatherings. have a spa?

This vacation home doesn't have a spa, but it does offer massages.

How close is Casa Ilan Ilan. Perfect Large, Spacious ocean view home for family gatherings. to downtown Santa Elena?

This vacation home is 6.2 mi away from Santa Elena.

Casa Ilan Ilan. Perfect Large, Spacious ocean view home for family gatherings. Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 32 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 32 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 32 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 32 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 32 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Shane S.

Liked: Cleanliness

50th Birthday

We had an excellent time. Had a pet Pedro the giant iguana that lives in the large tree and would come to visit the pool and greeted us upon arrival. House was amazing and pool was even better. Definitely a highlight of the trip.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness

Dreaming

What an amazing property! We had a fabulous time in this wonderful house. Huge bedrooms and bathrooms and a spacious house all together. The view is unbeatable. And the pool is relaxing and beautiful.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katie M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely villa

My review is late, we stayed Nov 2022. We loved our stay here. Everything was clean and just as advertised in the listing. The management team was great upon arrival and very easy to get a hold of for needed help. We loved Playa Hermosa - what a beautiful beach! - and the restaurants in the town! We did go in rainy season and it could be a little chilly - we wish we would have had more hot water, the showers were always luke warm which I imagine in the warmer months isn't an issue.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Daniel A.

Liked: Cleanliness

All good

Great views and property
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jon P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Epic Vacation

We chose Ilan Ilan for an epic vacation with our five children and partners. This house and hospitality of the Zindis team exceeded every expectation. Location: the house sits just up the hill from Playa Hermosa (spectacular beach) and is walkable should you be so bold as to walk back up the hill. The town is great and has most of what you need. The house is just a 10 minute drive from Coco which has Auto Mercado (Whole Foods of CR) allowing you to get the rest. The Zindis concierge, Bryan, met us at our house and helped us plan our itinerary. This allowed for us to lean on local knowledge of the area and he helped us pick perfect excursions, all of which were within 90 minutes drive. The property: wonderful. We spent hours just sitting in the pool looking over Playa Hermosa. The Sunsets were spectacular and the indoor/outdoor nature of the west facing property was so great. We spotted 15 different types of birds and several large iguanas (the largest was a bright green dude they've named "Pedro"). The street backs up to a jungle and it feels that way - so cool. The House: Impeccable. The house is big but not overwhelming, allowing everyone their space but great common areas for hanging out. We had 9 people with three couples and three teenagers and it perfectly accommodated us. When we polled the family as to what was their favorite part of the trip (we did incredible things) three people said "the house." This entire experience was a 10/10. I could not recommend it more.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristin P., Cartersville, VA

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Location and Wonderful View

The location was perfect. We loved the pool and the breath taking view. We had Chef Gerson come in to cook for us and he and his wife were wonderful. We loved Roberto's for lunch and dinner and as a place to set up on the beach. The house and pool were wonderful and we felt very safe. Milena was always quick to help if we needed anything.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ranjana P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful House on a (Very Steep) Hill

We had a lovely time at Casa Ilan Ilan! The pool and the views alone made our time there magical. The bedrooms were comfortable, the kitchen and dining area was easy to use and inviting, and the staff was responsive and helpful. The house is on top of a steep hill that gave us our daily workout but is about a 10 minute walk to a grocery store and 20 minute walk to the beach. There were a few nice restaurants within walking distance as well. On the last day we found a scorpion in the bathroom; not sure how that got there! Other than that the house was free of creepy crawlies.:) Finally, the Zindis group helped with arranging a transfer from the airport to the house and also transport between the house and a tour we went on. Made it very convenient! Would highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Evan K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful home, great property management!

We had a large group getting together for the week, ages 5-70+ and this location was great. Every room was an en-suite, and the King bedroom on ground floor was great for my mother-in-law to avoid stairs. Everything was as described, pool was pristine, AC all worked and great kitchen to gather and cook in. The house is towards the top of a hill, buy transportation is always happy to come to the door. Everyone felt very safe the entire time and on-site Zindis management was great, super responsive and helped with ideas for our stay, dining, etc.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ken D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Exactly as hoped - even better

We loved the pics of the house and view and pool. And the actual property did not disappoint in any way. It was fabulous. I cannot think of anything I would offer in the way of criticism. Loved it!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Playa Hermosa house

We loved our stay at Ilan Ilan. The view was spectacular and the location was convenient. Having a car was definitely a plus. You could manage without one but we used it everyday to go to the beach or to dinner. The steep climb up the hill to the house would have been tough on foot. We would stay there again in a heartbeat.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mary Alice f.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing!

We absolutely loved staying here! I would definitely recommend. The staff was amazing at check in and everyone was so helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sarah B., Indiana

Liked: Cleanliness

ABSOLUTELY AMAZING

1st time visiting Costa Rica and Zindis Group made our booking and planning very easy for us. The house was perfect. The views and the pool were wonderful. The property was extremely clean. The location couldn't have been better. Close to the beaches (Playa Hermosa was our favorite), close to the airport, excursions, and waterfalls WE WILL BE BACK!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly C., Pittsburgh USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful home with ocean view

My family really enjoyed Casa Ilan Ilan. The view from the pool is amazing and the house was very clean. Zindis helped us arrange activities in the area which was nice.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

allison K., United States

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Location in Playa Hermosa!

We had an amazing stay at this house in Playa Hermosa! The house has an incredible view of the ocean and is in a gated neighborhood. We did have some trouble getting hot water consistently and internet was spotty for streaming. We brought our own fire stick and was able to connect but it was very slow. We did not have any issues with cell signal or with basic internet needs that did not require video. We did see that the sheets on the trundle beds were very dirty so we changed these ourselves. In all likelihood previous guests had not used them so they may have been overlooked by the cleaning staff. The rest of the house was clean and good to go. The Zindis team was incredibly responsive and helpful whenever we needed them. We booked several tours and activities through them as well. There was some miscommunications on that front (though perhaps nothing Zindis could have done) so it may be best to book these directly through your tour provider of choice. We also used the neighborhood pool slides which the kids thought were a total blast. Locally we ate at Aquasport, Ginger, Mar Azul and had chefs come in two nights. We also got coffee and baked goods at the new Pawhouse Roasters at the entry to the community. The Pawhouse owners were on site and very helpful and coffee was great. The food universally was delicious and we were all frankly surprised at how good it was. Highly recommend setting up shop at the Aquasport beach chairs and ordering drinks and lunch. Beachfront service! We cannot wait to return to CR and would not hesitate to stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

kristina g.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Vacay!

The house and pool are gorgeous and the view is even better than the pics. We enjoyed beautiful sunsets in the infinity pool. An adorable 4 foot long lizard visited us a few times--we have great video of him drinking from the pool! The beaches and restaurants were wonderful. We plan to return next year! Thank you for amazing memories. : )
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda P., USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Best Place in Costa Rica

From the time we booked this beautiful home the service was spot on. Every question was answered in a very timely manner as well as booking activities ahead of arrival and after arrival. All expectations were exceeded including the house location, cleanliness, supplies and timeliness of all booked services (and we had a lot). Ian was above and beyond accommodating with extras we added on after arrival. Trash was picked up on a timely basis and pool cleaned daily very early in the am before sunrise. We absolutely loved this property’s location to restaurants, beaches and shopping. Thank you Zindis
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jean D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic house

This house was perfect for our group of friends and family. Just as described in the listing! Amazing view. Extremely clean. Pool was fantastic! This house made our visit yo guanacaste that much better!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sara H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect house!

We had such a lovely time at Casa Ilan Ilan! Slept all 11 of our family comfortably. Immaculately clean house, well appointed kitchen, gorgeous bathrooms, comfy beds, perfect pool, ridiculous views! This was the perfect base camp for a week of adventures.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jerod S.

Wonderful vacation home surrounded by beautiful flora and fauna!

We loved our experience, Ilan Ilan became our home away from home! We did excursions, but it was nice to come "home" and relax. The view is amazing. There is also wildlife around the house. Every time we would go outside and search the wooded area next to us for the birds, iguanas and monkeys! My wife and I, our 3 teenagers, and my parents had plenty of room and bathrooms. The kitchen and grill was perfect for meals on the patio. House: Clean, charming, and had everything everyone needed! We rented a van to hold 7, and to help get up the hill we would get up speed at the bottom, at airport the rental company lost our reservation we called Zindis & they delivered van! We found the sustainable touches a part of the culture, as the owner and Costa Ricans take pride in keeping their beautiful country natural. Some of the lights and fans are on timers, and the air conditioners have remotes to make them easy to turn off and on, and we were careful to conserve energy. They are big on conserving water, so the pressure isn't as high as in USA, but we were mindful to spread out our showers, again being mindful is part of the culture so we were happy to oblige The tap water is clean and drinkable. We have a couple sensitive stomachs, so I brought a Berkey water purifier to purify our drinking water. Again we watched our footprint when visiting this beautiful country, so I tried not to get plastic bottles of water, instead kept a pitcher of purified water in the fridge We kept a box of recyclables and would take them down to the Luperon to recycle. There are plenty of beach towels. The washer and dryer works well The whirlpool is not heated to conserve energy, but with the hot weather you don't need it Tourist stuff: Hermosa was great little town. The Luperon grocery store and souvenir shop by Hermosa Heights has everything you need. Roberto's was our favorite restaurant for dinner with the sunset, and they used reusable straws! Aqua sport was great lunch spot. Ginger fine dining for dinner. Bocelli's great Italian. The Hermosa Heights pool has a swim up bar and great bar food, and we loved the pool and slides! We did a hike in Rincon De la Vieja park, started at the Las Pailas ranger station (toll road, 700 colons per person), took La Cangreja waterfall trail through rainforest and waterfall was amazing, saw white faced monkeys. We went to Diamante, awesome ziplining and seeing animals. Sunset sail and snorkel through Tico Tours amazing. Pura Vida!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

John F.

Breathtaking View Casa IIan IIan

Casa Ilan Ilan was a fantastic home for our group of 10, 4 adults and 6 kids, the view was breathtaking. The support from Josh and Edgar doing our stay was simply the best always their for support in planning our excursion and activities. The location is great for fabulous restaurants, beaches, zip lining etc. I would highly recommend you and your family stay at this fantastic home. We will be back John
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Lynn L.

Great Family Gathering Place

Casa Ilan Ilan was our Home for a week family vacation in Costa Rica. Three family groups left Pittsburgh, Washington DC, and Austin for relaxing in the sun and experiencing a new location. This Home and location were perfect for us. First the home: -Fantastic View -Spacious bedrooms and baths -Fully stocked kitchen with plenty of utensils and service ware -Pool - great for all ages and swim abilities -CLEAN - CLEAN - CLEAN —— immaculate inside and out Activity Recommendations: -Fishing - Tio Albany on Playa Hermosa beach took several of us out for sport fishing and sightseeing. Fantastic- he even arranged for our catch to be prepared for dinner on the beach in the evening -Shopping - Hidden Garden Art Gallery - near the airport - 6-7 rooms works by Costa Rican artists and others living locally -Zipline and Animals - Diamonte Eco Adventure Park
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Unbelievable experience! Highly recommend Casa Ilan Ilan

Loved Casa Ilan Ilan. My group of 8 had a tremendous experience with this house and the staff here in Playa Hermosa. The views are just out of this world from the house, the location is convenient to some great restaurants, beaches, and shops. All activities provided through Tico Tours were amazing, from zip lining to whitewater rafting, catamaran, canopy tours, and ATVs. This was a perfect vacation and this was a perfect house. Couldn't be happier with our decision to stay at Casa Ilan Ilan. Zindis Group was absolutely fabulous to work with from booking to departure. Thank you!!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2017

10/10 Excellent

Misti J.

Amazing time in Playa Hermosa

Casa Ilan Ilan is a fantastic property and our group of 11 had a wonderful stay. The house is equipped with everything you need to have a stress free vacation and the layout is extemely accomodating for a large party. The view from the pool was beautiful and our group ate most meals out on the patio. We will definately be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2017

8/10 Good

Paula L.

Beautifull house ! And view!!!

Very Nice house ! We had an amazing time ! The pool and the view , amazing!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2017