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Rancho Alegre | Spacious Private Retreat & Pool

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A resort with a swimming pool, lounge areas, and a view of the ocean.
A dining area with a wooden table and benches, a view of the outdoors, and a ceiling fan.
A spacious living area with a modern design, featuring a large sofa set, wooden coffee table, and a ceiling fan.
A modern two-story house with a swimming pool, large windows, and a well-maintained lawn.
A spacious dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a sofa set, and a large window offering a view of the outdoors.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Dive into relaxation
    Unwind in the top-rated pool, your perfect spot for relaxation.
  • Garage parking available
    Enjoy the convenience of garage parking - a rare offering in the area.
  • Culinary delights just around the corner
    Guests love the location for its abundance of dining options.

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool on site
  • Balcony
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Electric vehicle charging point
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Los Almendros, Hacienda Pinilla, Guanacaste
  • Place, Mansita Beach
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Playa Róbalo
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Hacienda Pinilla Golf Course
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Airport, Tamarindo (TNO)
    ‪32 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 20)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

4 King Beds

Bedroom 5

1 King Bed

Bedroom 6

1 Double Sofa Bed

8 bathrooms, 2 half bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 5

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 6

Toilet

Bathroom 7

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 8

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 9

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 10

Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Office
Balcony
Garden

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About the area

Tamarindo

Located in Tamarindo, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Hacienda Pinilla Golf Course and Reserva Conchal Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Tamarindo Beach and Conchal Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Las Baulas National Marine Park and Monkey Park.
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Map
Los Almendros, Hacienda Pinilla, Guanacaste

What's nearby

  • Mansita Beach - 8 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Playa Róbalo - 10 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Hacienda Pinilla Golf Course - 10 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Playa Langosta - 14 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Avellanas Beach - 17 min drive - 6.6 km

Getting around

  • Tamarindo (TNO) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Baulas Snack Bar - ‬28 min drive
  • ‪La Berrakera - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪Langosta Beach Club - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪La Fontana - ‬28 min drive
  • ‪Refugio Cafe - ‬25 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Rancho Alegre | Spacious Private Retreat & Pool pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Rancho Alegre | Spacious Private Retreat & Pool?

As of 3 November 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Rancho Alegre | Spacious Private Retreat & Pool on 4 November 2026 start from NZ$4,015, 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.

What time is check-in at Rancho Alegre | Spacious Private Retreat & Pool?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Rancho Alegre | Spacious Private Retreat & Pool?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Rancho Alegre | Spacious Private Retreat & Pool located?

This family-friendly Tamarindo holiday home is located on the waterfront, within 3 mi (5 km) of Hacienda Pinilla Golf Course, Mansita Beach and Playa Róbalo. Playa Langosta and Avellanas Beach are also within 6 miles (10 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. 19 out of 21 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 21 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 21 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 21 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

8.0/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This house was incredible!! My family, 10 of us, were extremely pleased with everything... the bedrooms with adjoining bathrooms, the pool (was spectacular) and the little ones enjoyed the shelf in it The family literally swam morning noon and night. We had many lovely meals both inside, and outside by the pool. We rented a 14 person van and a 6 seater golf cart and were very glad we did as we drove to Tamarindo, the loveliest of family beaches. We had a great photographer for home and beach photos to create wonderful memories. Joel was fabulous to work with and Evika was a lovely housekeeper who took care of our household needs. We rented a 40' catamaran for a half day out of Tamarindo that was fabulous. We also booked a little boat tour to visit the monkeys and crocodiles. Etc. It was a fabulous trip and Joel, you made it all so easy. Any little hiccups were adressed promptly. Thank you so much!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 24 August 2026
Thank you so much for this amazing review! We’re absolutely thrilled to hear that you and your family had such a fabulous trip and enjoyed the home, especially the pool, it sounds like it was a big hit with everyone, including the little ones! We’re so happy that the property provided the perfect space for your family to relax, share meals, and create so many wonderful memories together. It’s also great to hear that you enjoyed exploring Tamarindo and all the amazing activities the area has to offer. Thank you as well for your kind words about Joel and Ericka. We’ll be sure to share your lovely feedback with them! Our team is always happy to help make each stay as easy and enjoyable as possible, and we’re glad we could quickly take care of any little hiccups along the way. It was truly a pleasure hosting you and your family, Tamara. Thank you again for choosing to stay with us, and we would love to welcome you all back to Costa Rica for another unforgettable family vacation! Pura Vida🌴☀️ The Vida Pinilla Team
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Week at Rancho Alegre

Everything about our stay was wonderful. The home and amenities were beautiful and the services provided with the house were perfect. Could not have had a more positive experience at Rancho Alegre.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Luxurious and comfortable accommodations!

We had an absolutely amazing time staying at Rancho Alegre! The home and property were so luxurious and the daily housekeeping and cooking was such a nice touch. The house manager promptly responded to questions. We would highly recommend this villa to anyone seeking a luxurious stay in Hacienda Pinilla.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

AMAZING STAY!

Rancho Alegre is an absolutely amazing destination. The house is beautiful, clean, and spacious. The location is great, close to the beach and to Tamarindo. Vida Pinilla was so great with helping us organize everything which made our vacation that much more relaxing. I highly recommend Rancho Alegre for anyone traveling to Costa RIca!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Perfecto

Everything was perfect. The house the location the crew Beutiful house and excellent for big groups.
Response from VrboOwner on 11 October 2023
Thank you for taking the time to give us this great review. Vida Pinilla Team always will be here to help in any way we can to have a memorable trip in paradise. Pura Vida!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Experiencia

Spectacular house, super spacious, well located, nice beds just low range in wifi
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A top spot

Thanks for letting us stay in your gorgeous pad. Rancho Alegre is amazing. We had the best of times, the pool is lush, the outside kitchen is a sweet touch and the house just flows nicely, we didn't want to leave.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

The perfect place to share with family or friends

I find it hard to explain how amazing this house really is. It has beautiful areas to have fun around the pool or share a meal around the kitchen but at the same time even with a big family everyone can have their space and relax. The arquitecture and design fit perfectly. And the best part an incredible pool overlooking trees where birds come to sing.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

MRS

We love casa Rancho Alegre , this is our second time staying here ! It is such a spacious beautiful house that even though you are a big group it doesn’t feel like you are in a big group 😊 , very well distributed house to enjoy your own privacy and to socialize with family or friends, we will most definitely be coming back!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Exceptional house and amenities

I highly recommend Rancho Alegre. The home and community was perfect for our vacation retreat! A few highlights include, the outdoor covered area, well appointed finishes and spacious bedrooms. The community had plenty for everyone including mountain bike rentals with a fantastic trail system, Pickleball courts, a short walk to golf and a beach club that has everything. Can’t wait to return!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Pura Vida!

I stayed in this beautiful home in March and was awestruck by the serenity and comfort that the country and house provided. The neighborhood is a wonderful place to walk around and interact with others in. The golf course is beautiful and there are two perfect beaches in walking distance. I would go back to Costa Rica in a heartbeat but I would especially return to this home to experience luxurious comfort.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Exceptional Experience

We had such a great stay at Rancho Allegre. The house is incredible—spacious, comfortable, and really well set up for a group. It has everything you need, but in a way that feels relaxed and livable, not over the top. We spent most of our time moving between the pool, the outdoor space, and the big common areas—it just works so well for hanging out together. The Vida Pinilla team made a huge difference. They were super helpful and easy to work with from the start, and once we were there, everything just felt taken care of. Nothing felt forced—they were just consistently on top of things and made the whole stay really smooth. The location is also a big plus. Hacienda Pinilla has a ton to offer—great golf, horseback riding, trails for walking or biking, and the beach club was a daily go-to. Plus, there are a bunch of really good restaurants nearby, so you can mix it up between staying in and going out without any hassle. It’s one of those places where everything feels easy. We all left wishing we had booked a longer stay.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was amazing. Pool is large. Resort pool we used quite a bit and the beach is just for the community which was awesome. Joel and the concierge group were pretty good. They provide a lot of great information but dropped the ball several times. Came home one night and lost all water function to the entire house. It basically had lost power and reset. Had a few days with no working coffee pot and had a large restaurant reservation made by their team that did not exist when we got there. The GTxpedition group that helped with tours was excellent. Small things but overall it was a fantastic week
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 25 January 2026
Thank you so much for your detailed and thoughtful review, Gerry. We’re truly glad to hear that you enjoyed the house, the large pool, the community beach, and the resort amenities, and that overall you had a fantastic week. We also appreciate you highlighting the great experience with the GTXpediton tour team. At the same time, we sincerely apologize for the inconveniences you experienced with the water outage, the coffee maker, and the restaurant reservation. We understand how frustrating those situations can be, especially while on vacation, and we appreciate you bringing them to our attention. Your feedback helps us improve our processes and ensure better follow-up and coordination moving forward. Thank you again for staying with us and for sharing your experience. We truly hope to have the opportunity to host you again in the future and provide an even smoother stay. Pura Vida, Vida Pinilla Team
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful house, far from things

We had an absolute blast. The house was BEAUTIFUL, pictures didn’t do it justice! We LOVED our house keeper, she made delicious breakfast for us daily and was super friendly/helpful! Had great communication with host and security at the gate was never an issue like some reviews had mentioned. It did take a solid 10 minutes to get out of the neighborhood which was a bummer. Between traffic and washed away roads with a LOT of potholes it did take a while to get to beaches/restaurants etc.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 17 November 2024
Thank you so much Sopra for your kind words and detailed feedback! We're thrilled to hear you had a wonderful time and that the house exceeded your expectations. It’s great to know you enjoyed the delicious breakfasts and found our housekeeper friendly and helpful, it’s always our goal to provide a warm and welcoming experience. We appreciate your understanding regarding the road conditions. The beauty of the area comes with its rustic charm, but we understand how the distance and road challenges can impact travel times. We're glad our communication and the gated security experience met your expectations. We’d love to welcome you back anytime :) Pura Vida, Reservations & Concierge Team
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Mas Mas Mas!!!

Everything about our stay and the property was ALEGRE!!! Let's start off with the property - It's a dream home and an exclusive home. Every detail of the home was laid out perfectly. As soon as you walk in the living room and dining room are spacious which opens up to an incredible view of the pool, outside bar and 2nd hole of the golf course. Each bedroom was decorated with a beach theme, Spanish style accents and an on suite bathroom. The kitchen has the best appliances and the kitchen island is huge and entertaining for gathering. This is a home away from home ... MUCHO ALEGRE - Pura Vida :)
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

How we fell in love with Rancho Alegre

My family and I had the pleasure of staying for a whole week in this magical place. It is a beautiful house surrounded by nature and tranquility, where we enjoyed every moment of our vacation. The house itself is spacious, immaculate, and well furnished. It has everything you need to feel comfortable and relaxed. It also has a BBQ outside that we used a couple of times to grill some delicious meals. The rooms and bathrooms are very nice, with cozy beds, we slept like babies every night. The house also has a wonderful swimming pool outside, where we had a lot of fun splashing around and cooling off. My favorite time of the day was early in the morning, when I went for a swim. It was so peaceful and serene. Overall, we had a wonderful time at Rancho Alegre and it's now one of our favorite places in Costa Rica. We highly recommend it to anyone looking for a relaxing and memorable vacation.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect

Don’t be put off by the lack of reviews-it is just because it is a brand new listing! House is even better than the pictures show. It had 4 master suites plus a bunk room plus 2 living/hang out rooms. Plenty of bathrooms, living space, and a huge kitchen. The housekeeping was excellent and friendly. The management is where this property really shines though-they helped us arrange everything: grocery delivery, a private chef, activities, airport pick up, restaurant suggestions…it was amazing. They could not have been any more helpful. Unless you want to be directly on ocean (this house is about a 5 minute golf cart ride down to water), stay here! It is 100% worth it.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 2 September 2023
A big thank you for your amazing words. We loved having you all staying in Rancho Alegre, enjoying the private layout we have for you, the pool, and the beautiful space that makes this house special. The nature and beaches within Hacienda Pinilla, plus the amenities here are waiting for you to come and have the best vacay ever... see you soon! Vida Pinilla Team
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Personal friend

Truly a great experience from the time I arrived to departure. Everyday was great. The vibe in Costa Rica was exceptional. I have visited several countries around the world, this is a a great part of the world. The residents of the areas I visited were top notch down to earth with no expectations. My friends new home is 5 star in everyway. Open space in and out, grounds, amenities, personal touches. The clubhouse and beach are beyond normal expectations and surpass any luxury resort I have ever stayed at. The trip from the airport to the home and area is 1 hour ride and a chance to see Costa Rica as it has developed and moving ahead. The area had nothing to hide as many countries do in south America. I cannot recommend my friends home and area of CR enough! This is a great place not just to visit but live the rest of your life. Sean Lahey
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in
Disliked: Communication

Amazing house but difficult in a few ways

The house itself was great, the pool and large bedrooms and open concept layout made it a real winner for the whole group. Some issues I had were with the hosts. Communicating with them was a coin toss, and they’re only available 8am to 5pm so if you need help with anything past 5 pm, you’re out of luck which was inconvenient since places I’ve stayed at before are usually responsive whenever needed. The location is very secure in the hacienda pinilla community but this made getting transportation really difficult and I think that needs to be made more clear. They say you have access to all these things like the tennis courts and the resort but there’s no way to get to them unless you have a car or golf cart which is around $100 a day. This also makes getting food really difficult. Also every car has to be approved for the gate entrance so everytime I needed someone approved I had to message the host (who would be unavailable after 5 pm), making things very inconvenient. Cleanliness- overall it was really good, there was some issues with alot of bugs in the bedroom restrooms but besides that it’s a very well taken care of and beautiful house. I think my main takeaway is the location issue, If you do not have a car then you’ll have to be okay with the following- being in a neighborhood that takes 12 minutes to get out of and has no access to food deliveries and difficult to get transportation.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 25 May 2024
Thank you Suha for your honest review. It was a pleasure to have you stay in Rancho Alegre! Looking forward to host you again :) Pura Vida, Reservations & Concierge Team
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Una casa lindisima con excelentes acabados y muy buena distribución. 100% recomendada
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 12 April 2026
Muchísimas gracias por tu comentario! Nos alegra mucho saber que disfrutaste la casa, sus acabados y la distribución. Apreciamos mucho tu recomendación. Será un placer recibirte nuevamente en el futuro. Pura Vida! 🌴 Equipo Vida Pinilla
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Amazing Place!

The house has everything you can think of. The social area in the house is spacious and very comfortable. Beautiful kitchen and dinning for those who enjoy cooking . The bedrooms and the bathrooms have a beautiful design . We enjoyed the perfect size swimming pool and the awesome garden. We will love to come back to this amazing place soon.
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