Hermosa Palms: A Luxurious Gated Community Hidden in the Surfing Mecca of Playa Hermosa in Costa Rica4563227

On the road to Manuel Antonio, about 3 miles south of Jaco, lies a long stretch of chocolate sand beach called Playa Hermosa. It really is a beautiful beach that can be accessed by three separate roads, and its claim to fame is that it is one of the most ideal spots in Costa Rica to surf. The town of Playa Hermosa is a small, surf-friendly community and contains several hotels and small restaurants. If you go down the third road that accesses the beach, you’ll come to an elbow turn in the road. You’ll drive along the beach for a while and pass some small surfer cottages. Pretty soon after that you’ll come to a luxurious gated community with well-paved roads.

It was established about 8 years ago and the development is well landscaped. There are 110 lots within it with roughly 62 built houses and others under construction. The houses range from the low $400,000’s to $1.1 million. It brings a US-style development to mind in how the lots are designed. The entire community is steps away from the beach and a few of the houses boast beachfront property. There is a community center within the development and a huge, beautiful pool. This pool is perfect for residents and guests that want a nice relaxing swim and views of the ocean without needing to contend with the surf. Upon showing this development to my business compatriots in the US, they fell in love with it. It is the first development I’ve found that easily brings US sensibilities and expectations to mind. While the other developments I list are all stunning and amazing, there’s a certain culture shift that must occur to truly appreciate them. With this one, it’s apparent. In fact, the community hosts a large number of international expats. In addition to the community’s layout, the floor plans of the homes also possess features that cater to expats. The first floor is a large great open room consisting of the kitchen, living room, half bath, and dining room; however, each house arranges these “building blocks” in unique and different ways. Some of the homes have a laundry room on the first floor; some have the laundry room on the second floor. Then there is a porch or patio off the first floor, which in many of the homes leads to a private pool and garden. The size of the first floor really depends on the amenities contained within it. All the homes include fully furnished stainless steel kitchens and many of the homes come fully furnished, ready to move in at a moment’s notice. The second floor of these homes contains 3 bedrooms. The number of bathrooms can vary as some have 3 bathrooms and some have 2 ? bathrooms. Some homes have a deck off the second floor. The master suite always involves an inviting bathroom and walk-in closet. Sometimes the master suite includes a private deck. Some homes even include a third floor deck where you could watch the sun set over the Pacific and host little get-togethers. I was surprised to find such a development in Hermosa. This is truly a luxurious development with well-appointed homes, lovely furnishings, creative floor plans, beautiful common gardens, and community amenities. The homeowner’s association is $320 a month and pays for the maintenance of roads and landscaping, guards and guardhouse, community center, and pool. From what I saw, that money is deployed well and the community is being taken care of appropriately. If you are looking for a well maintained gated community, friendly neighbors, and easy beach access that is outside of the busy metropolitan areas (but not too far to be inconvenient) then Hermosa Palms is the place for you. Stay tuned for specific homes being sold in this development in the coming months. Also, if you’d like more information about these properties, or any of the others we list, please contact Ackerman Realty International. Call us at US 678-799-9209 or CR 011-506-8-910-2904 or visit us on the web at http://ackermanrealtyinternational.com/. Resource box: Margo Ackerman relocated to Costa Rica a number of years ago. Now, she shares her experiences and other tips regarding Retire in costa rica in hopes of helping others contemplating a similar move. If you are interested in subscribing to her blog or to keep up to date on her listings, please sign up at http://ackermanrealtyinternational.com/subscribe-today/. Summary: Just 20 minutes from Jaco, Costa Rica, is a ready to move-in luxurious gated community built right on the beautiful chocolate sands of Hermosa Playa.