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Casa Nibbana at Hacienda Pinilla Beach and golf resort

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Pool
Outdoor dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
4 bedrooms, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, travel cot
Interior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 12372 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Breakfast available

Explore the area

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Tamarindo, Santa Cruz, Guanacaste
  • Hacienda Pinilla Golf Course
    3 min walk
  • Mansita Beach
    20 min walk
  • Playa Róbalo
    6 min drive
  • Tamarindo (TNO)
    26 min drive

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Casa Nibbana at Hacienda Pinilla Beach and golf resort

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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Keywords: House
During your stay at this vacation home, you're just a quick walk from Hacienda Pinilla Golf Course. Features include a gym, breakfast (surcharge), and a spa tub. Enjoy your stay with amenities like a private pool and a kitchen in the vacation home.
  • Air-conditioned home with private pool, kitchen, and washing machine
  • Breakfast is offered for a fee
  • Services include a concierge
  • Onsite recreation includes tennis courts and a gym
  • Steps from Hacienda Pinilla Golf Course and a 3-minute drive from Mansita Beach
This vacation home offers its guests a spa tub and a fitness center. A terrace, barbecue grills, and a garden are also featured at the family-friendly vacation home.

Property manager

Georgina Gordy

Languages

English, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool
  • Shared/communal pool
  • A hot tub

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking options include a garage
  • On-site parking
  • Car recommended

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Toaster
  • Spices
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Kitchen island

Dining

  • Breakfast available for a fee
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 4.5 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Hairdryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • Stereo
  • Music library
  • Games
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Gas grills
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Safe
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Chef
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • Next to a golf course
  • In a rural location
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a zoo

Things to do

  • Fitness centre
  • Water sports equipment
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Tennis on site
  • Cycling on site
  • Kayaking on site
  • Golf on site
  • Swimming nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Kayaking nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 4000 sq ft (372 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.
Property Registration Number 3102762756

Property is also known as

Casa Nibbana Hacienda Pinilla Resort/jw Marriott Guanacaste
Casa Nibbana Hacienda Pinilla Beach Resort Tamarindo, Santa Cruz
Casa Nibbana Hacienda Pinilla Beach Tamarindo, Santa Cruz
Casa Nibbana Hacienda Pinilla Beach Resort
Casa Nibbana at Hacienda Pinilla Beach Golf Resort
Casa Nibbana at Hacienda Pinilla Beach and Golf Resort Tamarindo
Casa Nibbana Hacienda Pinilla
Casa Nibbana at Hacienda Pinilla Beach Golf Resort
Casa Nibbana at Hacienda Pinilla Beach and Golf Resort Tamarindo

Casa Nibbana at Hacienda Pinilla Beach and golf resort Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 86 out of 99 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 99 reviews" "
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9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lisa R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Pura Vida
Lovely!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chandra T.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas A., San Jose, Costa Rica

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Peggy H.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

6/10 Okay

Kathy C.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Porter K.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

4/10 Poor

Carrie D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Week stay at Casa Nibbana - July 2023
Our stay at Casa Nibbana was overall enjoyable. The bedrooms were nicely appointed and kept us cool during the hot nights we vacationed there. The pool was fabulous. However, there were a few hiccups during our stay! First of all, I had major issues getting drivers I had hired directly into Hacienda Pinilla. This struck me as “odd” since this was my 5th visit to the property and I had never encountered this issue during prior visits. Having to communicate directly with the Property Manager (PM) or her team was very inefficient at times resulting drivers being detained and making us late for scheduled activities because the front gate had not been informed by the PM of our requests (the information had been sent to the PM the day before). When, I discussed these instances with the PM I was told that if I used her “pre-approved services” I would not have had these issues? However, on day one when I spoke with the front gate security guard, he informed me that if the PM would give me authorization to communicate directly with them the Guards would allow entry of our scheduled drivers without having to go through the PM? A/C didn't work when asked to have it turned on. Trash can had no lid and birds made a mess, so had to put it back in garage. Grill ran out of gas. Minimal glass wine/champagne stemware and wine opener was broken. Some outdoor furniture was broken, so had to use rocks to level them. Zero personal contact with PM and we won't stay at another property they manage.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

AManda C.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Diane F.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Sharon M., Keller, Texas, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Mary G.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Christopher B.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Lara L.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

dennis d.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne B., Lake Barrington

Liked: Cleanliness
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

8/10 Good

Kimberly M.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

8/10 Good

Rick N., Dallas, Tx., TX, United States

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

BARRY B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Just fabulous
Just fabulous
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael B.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Robert M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Destination wedding
The house is as advertised. It is well stocked with kitchen items, towels for the pool, soap and shampoo in the showers. The beds are very comfortable.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Samantha S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Home & Location
This is the second time to Costa Rica for us and we very much enjoyed the property! We used Sixt Car Rental, which was great. Everyone we encountered was lovely. The road coming into the neighborhood was terrible and we did get a flat, but Georgina helped us greatly and found us someone to come change the tire. Lola’s was our favorite restaurant. Beach front and very local beach. We watched surfing and enjoyed the beautiful people and scenery. We had a private chef one night, Ben Arthur private chef company. They were great. We did prefer going to the beach off “good dirt road” within the community. There was hardly anyone ever there and it had beautiful shells and views. We stopped at the Walmart and another market on the way in from Liberia airport. We didn’t need to return to a store once we stocked up for the week. We spent one day in Tamarindo and used Marlin Del Rey catamaran. The snorkeling wasn’t great but the experience of seeing whales and jumping sting rays was incredible. The house has everything you need. We didn’t use pool too much but it was lovely. We saw Howler monkeys on the way to the beach. We used a spa not far, up in the mountains. Gorgeous views!! Called Spa de Eros. We will definitely be back!!! (Don’t walk to Lola’s bc the tide goes high around noon and you won’t safely be able to cross back! We did this and it was very scary crossing neck high!!)
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Scott I.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing
Fantastic property, easy to access, and extremely relaxing!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeff R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house in Hacienda Pinilla
Beautiful house, responsive host. Will definitely come back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lesley M., Orange County, California, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Exceeded Expectations
Villa Nibbana completely exceeded our expectations! This house is beautiful and extremely spacious and was perfect for our family of 7 adults! It is equipped with everything you could need. Gorgeous grounds with a beautiful pool, outdoor barbecue and massive terrace with comfortable lounge seating and outdoor dining table. We spent a lot of time here! Huge fully equipped kitchen … way bigger that it looks in the photos… 3 large bedrooms and bathrooms plus a separate powder room. The beach club was excellent… definitely worth spending some time there. At the house we saw lizards, butterflies, squirrels, frogs , many birds including a bizarre visit one morning from a duck family who thought they could hang out in the trees but were a bit clumsy balancing on palm fronds! Also saw a family of Howler Monkeys tight rope walking the power lines in Hacienda Pinella! The beaches and sunsets were stunning. Be prepared for the 1 km pot-holes dirt road drive to get into Hacienda Pinella: we were very thankful to have rented an SUV! It was a little tricky finding the house.. just remember when you go through the gates of Reserva de Golf, the house (#3) will be first driveway on the left! Highly recommend booking this beautiful house and we would love to come back again😀
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

ANDROMEDA S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful property
The house was amazing and looked just like the pictures. It may have been even bigger than I thought it was going to be! The pool was a hit and we were in it every day. We barbecued one night which was great. The kitchen had everything we needed. A car is a must! The drive to Tamarindo is about 20 minutes although there are restaurants and beaches within about a 5 minute drive. We went to the nearby beach club a couple of times. The food was good, staff was friendly and we enjoyed the beach and pool there. We also went to the nearby Marriott a couple of times. The food was more expensive but it was very convenient and the beach club was not open for dinner those nights. Communication with Georgina was excellent. She responded to any issues we had immediately. This is the first VRBO we've ever done and I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2022