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Tunnel to Paradise

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A modern living room with a large sofa, a coffee table, and a lamp.
A clear view of a swimming pool with a view of the sea and a green landscape.
A modern kitchen with a central island, stainless steel appliances, and large windows.
A bedroom with a large sliding glass door leading to a balcony with a view of the sea.
A modern interior with a view of a balcony, plants, and a clear sky.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Feels like home
    Guests love the warm, welcoming atmosphere.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Playa Hermosa

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Private pool
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Playa Hermosa, Guanacaste Province
  • Place, Playa Hermosa
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Coco Beach
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Ocotal Beach
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Airport, Liberia (LIR-Daniel Oduber Intl.)
    ‪35 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 15)

Children's Bunkhouse #5

4 Single Bunk Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Master Bedroom #1

1 King Bed

Master Bedroom #2

1 King Bed

Middle Bedroom #3

1 King Bed

Middle Bedroom #4

1 King Bed

5 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bunkhouse Bath #5

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Half Bath

Towels provided · Toilet

Master Bath #1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Master Bath #2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Middle Bath #3

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Middle Bath #4

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

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About the area

Playa Hermosa

Sardinal is home to this holiday home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Coco Beach and Playa Hermosa. Rocio's Kitchen and Ericka's Fruit Stand are also worth visiting.
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Playa Hermosa, Guanacaste Province

What's nearby

  • Playa Hermosa - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Coco Beach - 11 min drive - 5.9 km
  • Ocotal Beach - 22 min drive - 16.3 km
  • Liberia Parque Central - 44 min drive - 41.2 km
  • Marina Papagayo - 51 min drive - 29.6 km

Getting around

  • Liberia (LIR-Daniel Oduber Intl.) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪L'Buffet - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪La Finca - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Tico Tica - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Bar El Ancla - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Lobby Bar - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Tunnel to Paradise have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Tunnel to Paradise pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Tunnel to Paradise ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Tunnel to Paradise ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Tunnel to Paradise ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Tunnel to Paradise located?

Situated in Sardinal, this holiday home is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Playa Hermosa and 3 mi (4.9 km) from Coco Beach. Rocio's Kitchen and Ericka's Fruit Stand are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 7 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 7 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 7 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing views! Organized, great communication and a home that has everything you need - from cozy blankets to laundry detergent. Such a great place for families! Highly recommend!!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Dec 2025
Thank you for staying with Us Im glad you loved our home and had a wonferful trip
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Tunnel to Paradise was the perfect home for our family celebration! Loved everything about this home. It has a spectacular view and the home itself is nicely decorated with all the luxuries of a modern vacation rental. We loved every moment of our time here.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Jan 2026
Thanks again for staying with us. We are so glad you loved our home and had a wonderful trip to Playa Hermosa. Pura Vida
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing Stay

This house was amazing! We had a great time and would recommend it to anyone wanting a place in Guanacaste!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home and the pictures don’t do it justice. Zindis was so helpful as well!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Incredible!!

We were very happy with the home. Excellent location, very private yet located near playa hermosa and playa coco. The pool and the view are absolutely breathtaking! A very large table with tons of indoor and outdoor seating. When we pulled up to the property our kids went crazy and couldn’t believe the paradise we had found!!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Feb 2024
Thank you for staying with us and being such great guests. I’m glad you loved our tunnel to paradise home.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Stunning Stay

This was our second time to Monte Bellow (the community where the home was) but our first to stay in Tunnel to Paradise. The check in process was incredibly easy and Rebeca was very accommodating to our arrival time. The house itself is stunning. Clean, elegant and had everything we might need for our stay. The kids fell in love with the back "kids" room and set up shop. The view is better than the photos suggest and we were able to see many different birds just from the back deck. There is a small grocery at the bottom of the hill that we found to be the best out of a few different ones we went to throughout the area and really did not leave the home too much as it was very comforable. We went in the hottest time of the year and it was exceptionally hot while we were there so the pool was perfect and there was absolutely no need for a heated pool. Rebeca and the owners were wonderful when we had a hiccup on our trip and truly made us want to go back again soon. We will be back to this home as it was very convenient to the Liberia airport and all the activities the Guanacaste can offer. I highly recommend Tunnel to Paradise!!! Thank you so much for an incredibly stay and being so accommodating with the surprise event we managed.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 2 May 2025
Thanks for staying with us Emily and we look forward to hosting you in again in the future. Pura Vida.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Lovely beach

Playa Hermosa is a quiet beach town where it seems many Costa Rican families visit in the evenings and weekends. When we were there, the weather was extremely hot and windy, limiting the time we could spend at the beach or doing outside activities, but late afternoon was nice and sunsets spectacular. The beach is sheltered and flat, making it good for small children. We tried to rent boogie boards from a beach restaurant but they were all broken. Having a couple of boogie boards to use available at the house would have been great. Though the distance to the beach is not too far, it is up and down a very steep hill and challenging for most to walk. With the heat it was prohibitive. We ended up driving down to the beach and parking up the road. The house is spacious, modern, well equipped, and true to description. The pool is great. We had issues with wind whistling through the outside door in the bunk room all night and though we mentioned it to the property manager, it was not addressed and we didn’t find the management company very responsive in general. One surprise was that we arrived 4hrs later than expected due to an airline issue out of our control and then informed we would have to pay a late check-in fee. We had to keep blinds down most of the day due to heat and sun pouring in the all glass windows, but that is the nature of a modern house. Despite the weather issues and the difficulty sleeping in the one room, we had a nice time and enjoyed the stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Apr 2024
Thanks Tayla for staying with us. I'm glad you found our house to spacious, modern and true to description. April does tend to be the hottest month in Costa Rica, glad to hear you enjoyed the quiet lovely playa hermosa beach. We will look into providing boogies boards for our future guests.
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