Walk to private beach - Poolside - Family friendly

The host was very accommodating as travel got screwed up by the weather. The backyard is awesome.

This property was as it appears in the pictures. Plenty of space for two families of 4, each with young kids. The kitchen had everything we needed, and the bedrooms and bathrooms were spacious and well-maintained. Hacienda Pinilla is a beautiful neighborhood with great amenities. We enjoyed the mountain biking, massages at the beach club, local beach access, and relative proximity to Tamarindo. Not to mention the monkeys who cruised through the backyard each afternoon and the well-maintained private pool. All excellent! Our only complaint was that the house had not been cleaned when we arrived after our long travel days. When we contacted the property manager about the lack of cleaning, she came over immediately during the dinner hour on a Monday with two cleaners to fix things up for our first night. The crew then came back the next day and cleaned everything thoroughly. The owner also comped us the night's stay, which we felt great about. The property manager then left us a nice bottle of wine later in the trip. It seemed like this was very much an anomaly for this house, as evidenced by the prompt and professional response and reactions of both the property manager and the owners. We would have reviewed this property with all five stars but for the initial hiccups.

I would give this a 5 star rating for the house and property if we didn't have so much trouble with the concierge team and there was a broken shower head mount. The house, layout, outdoor living, backyard, pool and landscaping was awesome. It was close to a beach with tide pools and we liked the other beaches in the community. I also appreciated the few beach toys available for guest. Make sure to get a rental car and not a beach cart otherwise you are stuck in the gated community and the only dining option is the beach club which is overpriced and staff was rude. We couldn't drive to Lola's but we ended up parking at beach club and walking on the beach to get there. We had trouble with the concierge team. Everything we booked with that group was not executed to plan and I felt like I had to manage them to get resolution so it would have been easier to book myself (we did for a few things that went great). If you can, check out Native's Way for a sea turtle tour. It's not too far away and you can see baby green sea turtles leave their nest and enter the ocean and momma sea turtles make a nest and lay their eggs. Make sure anything you book outside the concierge that requires transportation is communicated to the concierge or you will have to walk a distance to the gate for pick up.

We had an amazing stay at this property! The house is welcoming and very well stocked, a great home base from which to explore the surrounding area. The backyard balconies and pool area are a private tropical retreat and served as a center point for countless gatherings and relaxation. A short stroll to the beach provides amazing walks, tidal pool exploration and beautiful sunsets. The property owner and manager were very responsive and provided a great resource for planning outings and dining options. But perhaps the best part of the stay was the troop of Howler Monkeys that frequent the property and provided daily entertainment. Overall fantastic experience. Thanks to David, Natalia, Jaime, and Fabian.

The location of the home is excellent. The subdivision is large and secure with multiple layers of staffed gates. We felt extremely comfortable and safe walking around the community. The onsite pool is private and the only noise we heard was wildlife (birds, monkeys and iguanas!) The private beach club and two private beaches were an excellent benefit. Concierge services were excellent and included within the cost. We used the service for advance food shopping, massages and fishing charters. All minor issues promptly handled. There are a few items that should be noted. The property is a little dated. The appliances in the kitchen function but are not new. The kitchen supplies are adequate but well used. Bathrooms show their age and lack some of the features newer properties have in CR (no outdoor shower or modern fixtures). There was nothing that was objectionable however. Even with the few drawbacks, we felt the price for the home was fair and would possibly consider the property again.

Casa de Campo, as the house is called, is a gem. You enter into a single, large room with a kitchen and a big dining table and a sectional sofa facing a big-screen tv. There are French doors off that room and off the two large bedrooms, each with king-sized beds. I was so happy when I first entered and saw it was as advertised. And that was further bolstered when I saw the back porch, with a lovely in-ground pool. Most mornings, we were awakened by howler monkeys. This house is in a gated community, making it feel very safe and isa very short walk to a small beach that has lots of lava rock. You could walk for miles on that beach at low tide to adjacent, wider, & sandier beaches, or drive to the development's beach club where there's a wide open beach, pool, spa, gym, and food. We were two couples, but we could have had more people in the house comfortably, as the 3rd bedroom had two beds and its own bath. You can rent a golf cart which might be fun, but I'd recommend a car rental for more travel flexibility. Great stay! Thanks!

House is beautiful & comfortable. The massive reserve surrounding development is gorgeous. We loved watching the monkey’s in the back yard. Kitchen well stocked w/ cooking supplies, helpful as restaurants (not inch J W Marriot are not very close. The development’s beach club (approx 2 mikes from hm) super fun. Get there early to claim chair. On last day we discovered a local beach w/ great casual restaurant called something like Avenilla that we were sad to discover so late. I’d highly recommend David’s home.

CASA DE CAMPO Beautiful. Large open rooms. High ceilings. Large patio with almost seperate sections. Beautifully appointed with nice and comfortable furnishings. Lovely landscaping and pool Extremely quiet - when inside could not hear anything outside There were only 4 of us but could fit more and still feel you had private space. AC was welcome at night but we didn't use it during the day as the house maintained a comfortable temperature and we were sensitive to using electricity. Very clean BBQ spotless. Great towels, very comfortable beds. Well equipped kitchen Good internet Good selection of streaming services on TV GREAT LOCATION close to horse back riding, golf, amazing beaches. Playa Longosta is a short drive away and is flat with beautiful sand - great for running, walking, body surfing, Boogie boarding and surfing Beach club great if you don't want to cook. We got in last minute without a reservation, live entertainment violinist. An oasis. Great place to hang out and Boogie board on Playa Avellana. Rental car warning - check the flat tire policy! Easy to get one on these roads. Recommend very slow driving at times. Unmarked speed bumps also Luca Surf instructor highly recommend

Such an amazing property. Everything was perfect. The house is beautiful and the location is perfect. We really enjoyed everything about the house. And the property manager was the best I have ever dealt with.

This was perfect for our family vacation. Enough room to spread out but cozy at the same time. We really enjoyed the pool area and the private beach near by. Just a short drive to tamarindo was great as well. Well equipped kitchen