Las Brisas Villa in Playa Hermosa

Own a Piece of Surfing History in Playa Hermosa

Welcome to a rare opportunity to own a private villa in the heart of Playa Hermosa, Costa Rica—one of Central America’s most celebrated surf destinations. This isn't simply a vacation home. It's the opportunity to enjoy true resort living, surrounded by tropical beauty, world-class waves and the amenities of Las Brisas Resort & Villas.

The Former Colapinto Family Surf Villa

This villa has a special place in modern surfing history.

The property was owned and enjoyed by the Colapinto family and became an important Costa Rica home base and training ground for brothers Griffin and Crosby Colapinto as they developed into two of the world's most accomplished competitive surfers.

Griffin's early trips to Playa Hermosa exposed him to the powerful, warm-water waves that helped shape his surfing. Years later, when the family decided to sell the villa, Griffin described the property as a place filled with family memories and great waves—and specifically called Costa Rica a training ground for both himself and Crosby.

For a surfer, owning this villa means owning a genuine piece of contemporary surf history.

Private Villa. Full Resort Lifestyle.

What makes this property especially unique is the combination of your own private residence with the amenities and atmosphere of a boutique tropical resort.

Step outside your villa and enjoy:

• Two resort-style swimming pools

• Whirlpool spa / Jacuzzi

• Full-service restaurant

• Full liquor bar and lounge

• Fresh cooked-to-order breakfast

• On-site massage and wellness services

• High-speed Wi-Fi throughout the resort

• Surfboard and scooter rentals

• Concierge, tour and transportation services

• Tropical gardens and outdoor gathering areas

• A relaxed resort community where owners can meet travelers from around the world

You can spend the morning surfing, come home for breakfast, relax beside the pool, grab a drink at the bar, book a massage and finish the day with dinner—all without giving up the privacy and convenience of having your own home.

World-Class Surf at Your Doorstep

Playa Hermosa is famous for its powerful and consistent beachbreak and has long attracted serious surfers from around the world. The beach is approximately two minutes from the resort, while Jaco is only about seven minutes away, giving owners access to a completely different selection of waves, restaurants, shopping and nightlife.

Beginners and intermediate surfers can find friendlier conditions around Jaco, while experienced surfers have the powerful peaks of Playa Hermosa close to home.

For even more adventure, head to nearby Los Sueños Marina and take a boat to secluded beaches and surf breaks along Costa Rica's spectacular Pacific coastline.

More Than Surfing

One of the great advantages of this location is how much there is to experience when you're not in the water.

Explore waterfalls, ride horseback along the beach and through the jungle, zip-line through the rainforest, take an ATV into the mountains, go sport fishing, kayak and snorkel, explore mangroves and wildlife, or simply spend the day relaxing poolside.

Playa Hermosa offers the laid-back atmosphere of a Costa Rican surf town while neighboring Jaco provides restaurants, shopping, entertainment and nightlife just minutes away.

Enjoy It. Rent It. Come Back Whenever You Want.

The villa also offers the opportunity to generate rental income when you're not using it yourself.

Rather than owning a traditional standalone vacation home, you have the advantage of being located within an established resort environment where visitors are already coming to experience Playa Hermosa and the Costa Rican lifestyle.

Friends and extended family can also stay nearby at the resort, making the villa an ideal home base for larger surf trips, family vacations, celebrations and group getaways.

Live the Pura Vida Lifestyle

Wake up in the tropics. Check the surf. Walk to Playa Hermosa. Spend the afternoon beside the pool. Grab a drink at the bar. Have dinner without leaving the resort. Then do it all again tomorrow.

Few properties combine surf history, private ownership, resort amenities, rental potential and proximity to world-class waves quite like this one.

This is more than a Costa Rica vacation property.

It's your own piece of the Pura Vida surf lifestyle—and the former Costa Rica home and training ground of the Colapinto family.

Neighborhood

Surfing – ½ mile (10 minute walk)

The Playa Hermosa Wildlife Refuge (Refugio Nacional de Vida Silvestre Playa Hermosa) turtle nesting area where Olive Ridley sea turtles come ashore to nest every year ­ 1 mile (1.6km)

Zip lining This unique combination of first class equipment, experienced professionals, rigorous safety procedures, and an outstanding location guarantee a pleasantly memorable experience. Come learn to fly! – 5 minutes drive.

Sport fishing from the Los Suenos Marina a chance to catch a Sailfish or Marlin or even a Giant Roosterfish – 20 minutes drive.

Rainforest Aerial Tram and Serpentarium – 20 minutes drive.

The Carara Biological Reserve (Reserva Biologica Carara). With several miles of trails open to visitors (some only with a tour group), it is a great place to view much of Costa Rica’s wildlife. Early morning or around sunset is often the best time to see the flight of scarlet macaws that rest among the mangroves. It is also possible to see beautiful white-faced Capuchin monkeys and others