★ 5.0 · 20 Reviews
Playa Hermosa · Costa Rica
Airbnb Superhost · Top 10%
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The Sloth Life way
Luxury. Paradise.
Pura Vida.
Pura Vida isn't just something Costa Ricans say. It's how this place makes you feel. The Pacific in your front yard. Scarlet macaws at dawn. Golden sunsets every evening right from your deck. There is no other house like this in Playa Hermosa. There is only one Sloth Life.
Barefoot luxury
Fully private
Fully staffed
Private chef
Black sand beach
World-class surf
Wildlife refuge
Birding lagoon
The property
3,900 sq ft. Front row.
All yours.
Three floors. Four private oceanfront decks. 180° Pacific views from every level. This isn't a hotel — it's your private home on a protected national wildlife refuge, on one of Costa Rica's most pristine Pacific coastlines.
Wake to waves on a black sand beach. The master suite opens completely to the Pacific through floor-to-ceiling glass. You shower with the ocean in front of you. Every room tells its own story.
"The views are unrivalled. There just aren't words — they have to be experienced to be understood."
— Pat Swan, guest · 2-week stay
90 minutes from San José. 3 miles to Jacó. Restaurants a quarter-mile stroll. Uber at the door. And when you're ready to simply be still — the Pacific is right there.
Suite · 3rd Floor
Living Area
Master #2
Full Kitchen
Guest Bedroom
Community Pool
Deck Views
Playa Hermosa · Black Sand
The entire third floor
The master suite isn't a room. It's an entire floor. 1,200 square feet of private oceanfront living — with a king bed facing the Pacific through floor-to-ceiling glass, a shower with a living garden, his and her everything, and a queen Murphy bed hidden in the wall for when the suite needs to sleep four. Step outside to your own private 300 sq ft deck — four teak loungers with Sunbrella cushions, individual drink tables, and the highest, most unobstructed ocean view on the property. There is no room like this anywhere in Playa Hermosa.
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King Bed · Ocean View
Floor-to-ceiling glass — the Pacific is the first thing you see every morning
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Garden Shower
A living garden built into the shower — one of the most unique bathrooms in Costa Rica
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His & Her Everything
Two separate toilet rooms · Double vanity · Full luxury bathroom suite
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Private Living Area
Full sitting room with ocean views — your own private lounge within the suite
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Queen Murphy Bed
Folds from the wall — mini fridge, TV, private area — sleeps 2 more in total privacy
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Private 300 Sq Ft Ocean Deck
Four teak loungers with Sunbrella cushions · Individual drink tables · Third floor elevation — the highest, most unobstructed ocean view on the property. Nobody else has a third floor on this beach.
"Wake up to the Pacific. Shower in a garden. Step onto your private 300 sq ft deck — four teak loungers, drink in hand, the highest ocean view on the beach. The entire third floor is yours. Nobody else has this."
King Bed · Pacific
Floor-to-ceiling Glass
Garden Shower
Private Sitting Area
Floor 3 · The Master Suite
Working remotely from a Costa Rican beachfront suite has never been more practical. The queen Murphy bed folds cleanly into a wall-mounted desk, ergonomic chair included. Mini fridge and wine rack built in. Printer-ready. When the workday ends, fold it down and you have a queen bedroom — with the Pacific outside your window.
Queen Murphy Bed — sleeps 2 · luxury linens
Full desk surface · ergonomic chair · printer
Mini fridge · wine rack · built-in storage
Fiber optic WiFi · Smart TV · blackout curtains
Floor-to-ceiling glass — mountain + garden views
The wild life
"Macaws and hummingbirds swirled about while I sipped my coffee, and horses would pass by on the beach." That's not marketing. That's a guest describing a Tuesday morning here.
The property sits inside the Playa Hermosa-Punta Mala National Wildlife Refuge — five miles of pristine Pacific coastline shared with wildlife most people only see in documentaries.
"In the midst of it all, the wildlife abounds."
— Jessica Galison, guest
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Scarlet Macaws
Daily flyovers from the deck. One of Costa Rica's most spectacular birds — right from your morning coffee.
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Nesting Sea Turtles
Olive ridley and leatherback turtles nest on the black sand beach in front of the house during season.
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Dolphins & Whales
Humpback whales and dolphin pods spotted from the oceanfront decks. Not rare. Just Tuesday.
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Horses on the Beach
Local horses pass regularly — a glimpse of real Costa Rica most tourists never see.
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World-Class Surf
WSL-recognized Playa Hermosa break. Surf competitions Saturdays. Sunset parties Sundays. Walking distance.
Scarlet Macaws — daily
From your deck · Every morning · Playa Hermosa
At the base of your driveway
A birder's paradise.
Your backyard.
Laguna Pochotal is a vital freshwater wetland inside the national wildlife refuge — one of the richest birding spots on Costa Rica's Pacific coast. At the entrance of your street. Not a tour. Just outside your door at dawn with a cup of Sloth Life Coffee.
Herons, kingfishers, roseate spoonbills — dozens of species
Jacanas and migratory species year-round
Dawn and dusk are the magic hours
No tour needed — literally at the entrance of your street
Four private oceanfront decks
Over 1,130 sq ft of
outdoor living.
Most vacation rentals give you a balcony. Sloth Life Beach House gives you four private oceanfront decks — each with a name, a story, and custom-made teak furniture facing the Pacific.
The Terrace Deck. The Surf Deck. The Stargazer Deck. The Sunset Deck.
3rd Floor · Front
The Stargazer Deck
~250 sq ft · Highest view on the property
4 custom teak loungers · Sunbrella cushions · Individual drink side tables · No street lights — just stars, moon, and the Pacific · The best stargazing in Playa Hermosa
3rd Floor · Front
The Surf Deck
~250 sq ft · 2nd Floor Front Deck · Front row seats to one of Costa Rica's best surf breaks
2 custom teak rocking chairs · Custom 4-top dining set · Hammock · Guests will sit in those rocking chairs for hours watching the surf — the break is that close · Best seat in the house for watching the action
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The Stargazer Deck · 3rd Floor
"No street lights. Just stars, the moon, and the Pacific."
We sit inside a protected national wildlife refuge — which means no street lights for miles. On a clear night from the third floor deck, the sky over the Pacific is extraordinary. Bring a telescope. Or just lie back on a teak lounger and let Costa Rica do the rest.
Ground Floor · Front
The Terrace Deck
~250 sq ft · Shaded · Private
4-top dining table · Rocking chairs · Weber grill · Tropical garden surround · Perfect for morning coffee or evening meals
Side · Ocean Facing
The Hammock Deck
380 sq ft (26 × 14'8") · Largest deck
2 hammocks · 4 Hunter paddle fans · Teak ceiling · Weber grill · Plush lounge seating · String lights
The Sunset Deck · 380 sq ft
AMENITIES
73 amenities.
Zero compromise.
"Jason and Cathy provide all the luxuries of home — quality furniture, comfortable bedding, fully stocked kitchen, bathroom products. Everything that you need is included." — Thomas Perkins, guest
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We thought of everything — including what you drink. Pure Costa Rican water, cold and clean, on every floor, in every glass, every day of your stay.
A guest favorite
Come off the beach, walk the black paver path through the tropical garden, and rinse under a waterfall shower surrounded by birds of paradise and croton plants. It's the perfect transition from ocean to deck — and one of the details guests always mention when they leave.
Floors 2 & 3 · Sloth House
Floors 2 and 3 are connected by a private interior staircase — booked together as a single unit through one entrance. The main living, kitchen, and dining spaces are on Floor 2. The entire third floor is the master suite with private deck.
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Floors 2 & 3 are one home
Connected by a private interior staircase · Single entrance · Book as "Sloth House" on Airbnb · Sleeps 9 across both floors
Living Room
Full Kitchen
Dining Room
Master Bedroom · Floor 2
Guest / Kids Room
Main Bathroom
Master Bathroom - Floor 2
Full-Size Washer & Dryer
Floor 1 · Private entrance
The entire first floor — completely private, completely self-contained. Your own entrance, your own kitchen, your own deck. Ideal for families who want the beach house experience with a little more quiet, or as a standalone rental.
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Sleeps 5
2 Kings · 1 Twin · Luxury linens throughout
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Full Kitchen
Gas stove · Dishwasher · Fully stocked · Filtered water
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Private Ocean Deck
Direct access · Tropical garden · 180° Pacific views
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Private Entrance
Keypad entry · Completely independent from upper floors
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In-Unit Washer/Dryer
Full size · Private laundry, never shared
Fully Stocked Full Kitchen
Spacious Living Room
Dining Area
Two King Size Bedrooms
Full Bathroom
Full Size Laundry
Outdoor Terrace and Grill
5 Miles of Walkable Beach
Private chef experience
You Relax,
We Cook
Our private chef creates unforgettable dining experiences right on the oceanfront deck. Fresh local ingredients, beautifully plated, with the Pacific as your backdrop. Ask Brian to arrange it when you book.
"I love to cook and this kitchen helped make our meals events."
— Pat Swan, guest
From fresh ceviche to traditional Costa Rican cuisine — the chef dinner is the moment guests talk about long after they leave.
Adventures await
Brian Engstrom arranges every excursion. Just say what you're after and he makes it happen.
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Surfing
WSL break · All skill levels · Board rentals arranged
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ATV & Zipline Adventures
Jungle and coastal trails · Canopy ziplines · Half and full day
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Horseback on the Beach
Ride the black sand at sunset
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Sport Fishing
Pacific big game · Charters arranged
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Wildlife & Nature Tours
Manuel Antonio · Crocodile tours · Waterfalls
Book by floor
All rates USD per night. Weekly stays save significantly — contact us directly. Cleaning fee $50 per floor.
✦ Holiday rates: Easter/Semana Santa, Thanksgiving, Christmas week, New Year's week · Cleaning fee $50 per floor · Contact us for weekly rates
The layout
3,900 sq ft across three private floors. Each floor is self-contained with its own kitchen, entrance, and ocean deck. Click any floor to download the full architectural plan.
Your on-property team
Brian Engstrom is our Property Manager and Customer Experience Manager — your first call for anything before, during, and after your stay. Excursions, reservations, local tips, ground-level questions — Brian has you covered.
Our guests don't just remember the house. They remember Brian.
"From our hosts making sure we had everything before the trip to our on-site concierge — any question was immediately answered."
— Amy Zelasko, guest
Repeat destination
A growing number of our guests have made Sloth Life their return destination — coming back year after year, or as life allows. Some things you just don't need to find twice.
Nearly a dozen guests have returned
Also the home of
Sloth Life
Rejuvenation Tours
The Beach House is the exclusive recovery base for Sloth Life Rejuvenation Tours — premium medical retreat coordination for stem cells, weight loss, and longevity at world-class partner clinics in Costa Rica.
"Where you recover matters as much as where you treat."
Sloth Life Rejuvenation Tours
Private chef experience
5.0
★★★★★
20 reviews · 100% five-star · Google + Airbnb
Guest Favorite · Top 10% of Homes · Superhost
★★★★★
"The best vacation I have ever had in my life. Beautiful home on a black sand beach, private, with killer waves. Jason and Cathy take care of every detail."
Jeremy Coleman · Google Review
★★★★★
"To say it was magical is putting it mildly. Kindness and generosity are their mantra. The Pacific is always very close no matter where you are in this property."
Pat Swan · Google Review · 2-week stay
★★★★★
"Macaws and hummingbirds swirled while I sipped coffee, and horses passed on the beach. I am already planning my return — Sloth Life will be my home away from home."
Jessica Galison · Google Review
★★★★★
"Slow down, drop in. This is your spot. One of the best places in all of Costa Rica, zero question. Perfect for romance, family, or fun with friends."
Jeremy Delaplane · Google Review · 4 visits
★★★★★
"This place is Rad! Nicest place in the neighborhood. Right on the beach — we checked the waves all day from the deck. The surf is always firing."
Shawn Amos · Google Review
★★★★★
"No one can be disappointed staying at the Sloth Life Beach House. Above and beyond 5 stars. It is amazing in an amazing location."
Amy Zelasko · Google Review · 4 families
Sloth Life Coffee — included with every stay
Every guest arrives to a pound of our Special Reserve Naranjo Blend. Four-generation women-led farm in the Costa Rican highlands. The only place besides Amazon you can get it.
Learn about Sloth Life Coffee →
For our guests
Check before you paddle out. Plan around the tides. Watch the sunset countdown. We built this for you.
🌊 Live Surf
🌊 Tide Chart
🌙 Moon Phase
🌡️ Water Temp
☀️ Sunrise & Sunset
🌦️ 7-Day Forecast
📹 Beach Cam
Ready when you are
Book instantly on Airbnb or send a direct inquiry for weekly stays, group bookings, or questions. Jason, Cathy, and Brian respond within the hour.
Ready when you are
Weekly rates, group bookings, medical retreat coordination, or just questions about the area.
Sloth Life Beach House
Playa Hermosa · South of Jacó · Costa Rica · Pura Vida
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