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Spanish Colonial Villa w/ Private Pool | Hacienda Pinilla | Near Tamarindo

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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms4+ bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Tamarindo, Santa Cruz, Guanacaste

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Queen Beds

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Queen Beds

4 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Bathroom 3

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Bathroom 4

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Guest Bathroom

Towels provided

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Office
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Spanish Colonial Villa w/ Private Pool | Hacienda Pinilla | Near Tamarindo

Casa Nibbana is a classic Spanish Colonial Villa situated on 2/3 of an acre of tropically landscaped lot within the Reserva de Golf residential community at the Hacienda Pinilla Resort in Guanacaste.

Hacienda Pinilla has a private and manned entrance and is a 4500 ranch that is situated on over 3 miles of pristine beach, forest and jungle in Northwestern Guanacaste. Hacienda Pinilla is a gated community consisting of residential areas, a JW Marriott hotel, the private Hacienda Pinilla Beach Club and Spa, an equestrian center, 18-hole golf course, and acres and acres of beautiful natural greenspace. Casa Nibbana is located 3-6 min drive to all of the Hacienda PInilla amenities like the Beach Club, the multiple swimming/surfing beaches, the golf course, and the JW Marriott. All on private roads and all with guest parking inside the beautiful development.

Casa Nibbana is a single-story home with classic Spanish architecture with all of the modern comforts. It boasts an oversized great room with a high wood-beamed ceiling, Columbian terra-cotta floors and a fully equipped gourmet kitchen. Beautiful and tasteful Art and antiques are found throughout the house.

The master suite has its own two sink bathroom, walk-in closet and a King-sized canopy bed. Each of the 3 additional bedrooms has a private bathroom and closet. One offers a four-poster King-sized bed and the other two have 2 Queen-sized beds. Three bathrooms are beautifully decorated with Talavera local hand-made tiles and the fourth bathroom boasts a sleek and modern open shower concept, providing a spa-like experience in the comfort of your own space.

The home has a large covered terrace that creates a wonderful refuge for morning coffee or happy hour drinks. It has a full size table fro dinning, two sitting areas that overlook the backyard oasis where you will be able to hear the ocean in the background as well as howler monkeys, see many birds and beautiful butterflies. The terrace leads to a large private salt water pool and Pergola that has a gas grill along with a table and seating.

Hacienda Pinilla has a state-of-the-art equestrian center, 18-hole Mike Young golf course, tennis courts, indoor fitness center with up to date equipment. Expect to see monkeys, iguanas and lots of colorful birds along the bicycle and walking paths.

Casa Nibbana not only comes with all the kitchen wares that you would find in your home, but also the linens, beach towels, boogie boards, chairs to take to the ocean when you go along with coolers and toys for the little ones.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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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
Parties and events are allowed on site
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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit
Property Registration Number 3102762756

About the area

Tamarindo

Located in Tamarindo, this holiday home is in a rural area and near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Tamarindo Beach and Conchal Beach. Las Baulas National Marine Park and Monkey Park are also worth visiting. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as scuba diving.
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Tamarindo, Santa Cruz, Guanacaste

Getting around

  • Tamarindo (TNO) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Baulas Snack Bar - ‬30 min drive
  • ‪Ocho Beach Bar and Restaurant - ‬29 min drive
  • ‪Langosta Beach Club - ‬30 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Oceano - ‬32 min drive
  • ‪La Fontana, Ristorante Italiano - ‬29 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Spanish Colonial Villa w/ Private Pool | Hacienda Pinilla | Near Tamarindo pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Spanish Colonial Villa w/ Private Pool | Hacienda Pinilla | Near Tamarindo?

As of 30 April 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Spanish Colonial Villa w/ Private Pool | Hacienda Pinilla | Near Tamarindo on 3 May 2026 start from NZ$1,148, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Spanish Colonial Villa w/ Private Pool | Hacienda Pinilla | Near Tamarindo?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Spanish Colonial Villa w/ Private Pool | Hacienda Pinilla | Near Tamarindo?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Spanish Colonial Villa w/ Private Pool | Hacienda Pinilla | Near Tamarindo?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Spanish Colonial Villa w/ Private Pool | Hacienda Pinilla | Near Tamarindo located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Hacienda Pinilla Golf Course and Mansita Beach. Playa Róbalo and Playa Langosta are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 87 out of 105 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 105 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 105 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 105 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 105 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

2/10 Terrible

Kelly C.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
House is full mold, ants and cockroaches. It was not cleaned, appliances did not work, water stopped working, baby crib was not provided etc. We stayed 12hrs and left after host, Georgina, offered a full refund. We have NOT received our full refund. This house is uninhabitable and the host is not trustworthy. VRBO has failed to deliver the support they promise and promote.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lara L.

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

Beautiful home!

We had a wonderful time at Casa Nibbanna! The house was perfect for our family of five. The backyard and pool were fantastic!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

AManda C.

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

Amazing house

Great house on a lovely private and very safe hacienda. The house had everything you need and was clean and spacious Thoroughly enjoyed the home
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa R.

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

Pura Vida

Lovely!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

kelly s.

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

Family and friends Costa Rica Adventure

This property is beautiful and the Hacienda Pinilla complex is gorgeous. We loved the house and it's grounds. There are a few details that could make it outstanding, like a new grill, stove-top, and cookware. Otherwise it was fantastic and we would definitely recommend it.Georgia was responsive to our needs.
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Porter K.

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

5 Stars!!!

Casa Nibbana exceeded our expectations in every way. Georgina is a fantastic and incredibly responsive host. We’re already planning our next visit!
Stayed 15 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas A.

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

Great for families and friends!

We weren't able to stay very long at the house but all 12 of us really enjoyed our time! The house was beautiful and spacious. The pool was nice and private. There was plenty of seating space outside and with a BBQ, you can't beat it! Nice and close to the Hacienda Beach Club and also the beach was only about 6min away driving. Can't wait to go back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael B.

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

Great location with nice amenities.

Renting the property was easy. The communication with the property manager was seem less
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diane F.

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

A piece of Heaven in Costa Rica

This house was amazing!! Very clean and had everything we needed. The management was excellent with helping us set up a chef one night and buying our groceries before we got there. The beach club is a great place to enjoy a big pool and beautiful beach with bar. The location was about 20 minutes from Tamarindo. Overall a wonderful experience!!!!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

BARRY B.

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

Just fabulous

Just fabulous
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne B.

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

Great House at Hacienda Pinilla

Casa Nibbana is a beautiful house and its location was perfect for us. Hacienda Pinilla is about 30min from the hustle and bustle of Tamarindo Beach. It offers beautiful beaches, a golf course, and great walking trails. The house is beautiful and the outdoor space with a lovely pool and shaded deck is perfect for spending time outdoors. The beautifully appointed rooms inside provided lots of space for the 5 of us. Georgina provided us with lots of information about the Casa itself as well as great restaurant and shopping tips.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Thomas S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Costa Rican adventure

House met our families requirements, but needed some maintenance and better cleaning. Pool was great and Beach Club access was very nice. There were exposed electrical outlets and a light the was hanging from the ceiling. There were racoons that appeared to be living in the roof and had made a hole in the side of the house. This is the second VRBO property we have stayed that need some TLC. We will not use VRBO again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peggy H.

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

Wonderful Property

We stayed at Casa Nibbana with our 5 grown children for my retirement trip to Costa Rica. The house was wonderful - it was well stocked and had plenty of space for 7 grown adults plus the backyard and pool are AMAZING. The owners are extremely helpful, very easy to work with and have great suggestions for things to do while there. The community that the house is in is incredible and offers a wide variety of activities. We golfed, rode horses, swam at the beach club, and spent time on the beach without ever having to leave the Hacienda Pinilla community. Tamarindo is only about 30 minutes away and is a super cute beach / surf town with lots of great restaurants and shopping. We loved out stay here.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Raquelle V.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
It took over an hour of waiting at the guard shack until the property manager finally approved our entrance to the community. Upon arrival, the house smelled strongly of mildew, there were ants all over the counters, dead crabs in one of the showers, dead flies under the pillow of another bed, a lizard was under the sheets of one of the guest bedrooms and a scorpion on the floor of another guest bedroom. The master bath was very poorly lit, the floors need to be replaced throughout, cabinets and the kitchen plates and glassware were covered in layers of dust. All of the toilets were dirty and the living room was very hot and humid. I did not realize that we needed to request air conditioning for the common living area (other than bedrooms) which cost extra.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Listing needs some updating

Our family stayed at this house from 12/25 to 1/1. The house is pretty much as described, but when you get there, is very dark. Dark wood, paint colors and overgrown vegetation around the house are a lot. Wifi was out for the first day and cell service in the area is poor. The pool is nice and the chairs around it are comfortable. There is a family of Howler monkeys that live in the neighboring trees, which was fun. The beach club that guests can use is nice also. About a 5 minute drive from the house it is easy to get to. Plenty of chairs around the property and good beach access. The food at the two restaurants is decent. Overall, we would say good, not great.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sharon M.

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

Blessing Trip 2023

We had the best time in Costa Rica. The house was amazing and well equipped if you chose to cook. We made meals and grilled hamburgers July 4th. Georgina was amazing and answered all our questions. The pool was used daily, either by just relaxing or cooling off after a day of being out in the sun. Lots of good information on tours (TVP tours was awesome), private chef coming to cook for you at the house. We used Lila - Casina Lila and so good. Also, we had groceries at the house when we arrived which was nice after traveling all day. The house was clean, and had everything we needed and more! Would definitely stay here again. There were 6 adults and plenty of room for everyone! Made our Blessing trip amazing.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Kathy C.

Liked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in, location

Okay

The house is beautiful and well laid out for a large family. Very difficult to get through the guard house. I asked for early check-in which Georgina said would not be a problem. Arrived at 3:00 and guards would not let us in. Stayed at the gate for 30 minutes until they could confirm our reservation. Also, there is a lot of construction and noise surrounding the house and throughout the Hacienda. Road is right next to the house so construction trucks going by. The Beach Club is wonderful. We loved our swimming day and our dinner at the Club.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Archival

10/10 Excellent

James M.

Perfect Family Vacation

Having stayed at different homes in Pinillia in the past; Casa Nibbana was truly one of the best experiences we have had. The home was well equipped with everything needed to have a relaxing vacation. The kitchen and appliances were top notch and fully functional and the dinnerware was ample and in great condition. The beds were comfortable and the linens were top quality; along with enough towels for bathrooms/pool and the beach. The property manager, Georgina, met us at Casa Nibbana to show us how to work the house and when the phone had issues, sent the gardener over so we could use his cell phone. The staff was very friendly and helpful in every aspect. We had six people in total and had ample space for everyone. The home was very kid friendly and worked out great for the whole family It truly was one of the most relaxing experiences and we will defiantly be back to Casa Nibbana.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

dennis d.

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

Family vacation

Our stay was amazing! Georgina was a pleasure to work with and responded to all our questions/needs in a timely manner. Because of our late arrival, she even had our kitchen stocked with the groceries we requested. The home was everything we were hoping for-lovely, clean, well stocked and met our family’s needs. We especially loved the outside area. The kids swam nonstop in the pool while the adults enjoyed their morning coffee and afternoon happy hour on the covered patio. Should you be looking for a tour guide, Doug from TPV tours was amazing. He is knowledgeable, trustworthy, and friendly. He went all out to make our adventures memorable! Should we go back to Costa Rica , he will be our go to! Thanks Georgina for recommending him. Our whole experience in Costa Rica was great!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Sheryl B.

2 Fun Loving Middle Aged Couples

Believe every picture and every word of the description. This place is beautiful! Such a relaxed environment and the owners are very concerned that you enjoy it and have a good time. We had everything we needed and the place was so well kept as we were visited by the pool man and the gardener twice during our week long stay. You will not find nicer people to rent from and their hearts are so generous. We wish we had the opportunity to meet them in person. You MUST go to Lola's and the French restaurant, Villa Daveena. Top notch. The house sits very near Hole 6 of the golf course, how convenient. Tamarindo is kind of a Tico version of Datona Beach and it is only a short drive away. I am so thankful we had such a great place to stay for the bulk of our trip. It would not have been the same without Casa Nibbana or as we nicknamed it...Casa Banana
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chandra T.

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

So Very Beautiful

The location and property are absolutely stunning. We read several of the reviews and they were extremely helpful. We rented a car and had them deliver it to the house. Highly recommend! Driving is an experience. We used TPV for the excursions. They were amazing. See the waterfall that takes you on a little bit of a hike. You will not regret it. Wear old tennis shoes. Not water shoes. These guys also stopped at some amazing restaurants! Our only suggestions for improvements…the master bedroom bed gives a whole new take on the word firm. And it could do for some new pillows. Also, in one of our rooms the very cool bathroom outdoor shower did not work the whole trip. That was a bummer. But overall definitely…pura vida!!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Rick N.

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

CR Getaway

Beautiful house, pictures were very accurate. The backyard was nicely shaded and the pool was refreshing. Where many high-end property rentals fall short, so did this one. The mattresses, comfort of the furniture, bathroom towels and bed linens did not match the level of the house itself. When on vacation, we like to sleep well, sink into comfortable furniture and have cushy towels, unfortunately this was a miss. Again, the house itself, the community and backyard was fantastic. One more item that could have been coordinated better. On our last morning the gardeners woke us up with leaf blowers (fairly early) and we were not able to use the backyard for the entire morning. That detail should have been caught by the host. The beaches near are beautiful, they made our stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Kimberly M.

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

Love Costa Rica

This is a lovely property convenient to all that CR has to offer to vacationers. The house is very nice. The kitchen needs some updating. Pots and pans specifically designed to use on the glass cooktop would have made cookin easier. The kitchen knives need to be replaced or at the least sharpened. Dull knives are actually dangerous. Otherwise the kitchen is well stocked will dishes and bakeware. We enjoy cooking together as a family so the big space was wonderful. The dining room was enormous and a great place to eat and play games at night. The bedrooms and bathrooms are large and the ac worked great keeping us cool at night. The mattresses, pillows and linens need to be updated. The outdoor patio was our favorite place for morning coffee and plan making.. The pool is sparkling clean and refreshing. It’s a beautiful outdoor space., just watch out for falling coconuts! Overall, this is a great house and made our family very happy on our Costa Rican holiday!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary G.

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

So Much Fun Had by All

Casa Nibbana was perfect for our active family (which includes two teenagers) in terms of its design, comfort, privacy and security and its overall proximity to so much. The home was designed to give everyone their own space but then bring them together in the beautiful great room and outdoor areas. The pool was the perfect temperature to hang out in and was used more than I thought it would be--pool guy did great job of cleaning it daily of vegetation. We grilled two nights wanting to stay in to enjoy our wonderful home (kitchen was well-equipped to cook in) and the remainder evenings we took the homeowner's recommendation and went to Avellana, eating at Lola's two nights and Il Rustico the other--the homeowner's book in house was very helpful. Be prepared for dirt roads for the trip to Avellana and if you go down to Playa Langosta--both recommended by the homeowner and well worth the trips. Each morning, we drove the 20 to 25 minute drive for my daughter to surf in Tamarindo while we walked the beach and then ate breakfast. By afternoon, we were on the golf course playing nine holes. Golf course was brown in April but was still fun and uncrowded. We look forward to returning in the future.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christopher B.

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

Comfort, beauty and location

My extended family has been fortunate enough to share many vacations together in rental homes. I count Casa Nibbana as probably the very best property. Not only is it absolutely beautiful, it has a level of comfort and convenience that is unparalleled. Three family "pods" found privacy and peace within the home. The home is spacious and wonderfully designed and furnished. The landscaping and pool are gorgeous and positioned to provide shade and cool retreats during the hottest weather. We range from 4- to 72- years old, and each individual managed to find their own space apart, and beautifully functional and attractive situations all together. I can't say enough about the place itself, it is secure and close to everything we could have hoped to enjoy... beaches, horseback riding, mountain biking, surfing, golf, charming little towns, great restaurants, etc. A real bonus is the access to the Beach Club on property, with great food and hospitality featuring a great pool, easy access to the beach, and a rental shop for boards and surf toys. Live music on Friday night was also very nice. Speaking of appointments, the house itself offers a great many toys for guests to enjoy, including bikes, golf clubs, floaties, etc. A wonderful visit and we would all sincerely love to return in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

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