Casa Nibbana at Hacienda Pinilla Beach and golf resort

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4 bedrooms4+ bathroomsSleeps 12371.6 sq m

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Dryer
Washer
Parking available
Breakfast available
Gym

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Tamarindo, Santa Cruz, Guanacaste

Hacienda Pinilla Golf Course
‪3 min walk‬
Playa Langosta
‪7 min drive‬
Tamarindo Beach
‪27 min drive‬
Tamarindo (TNO)
‪26 min drive‬

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

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Guest Bathroom

Toilet

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Deck or patio

Kitchen

Garden

Dining area

About this property

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.

Casa Nibbana and your best ever vacation awaits for you. Review the comments that prior guests have noted and lock in your vacation now

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Georgina Gordy

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Languages

English, Italian, Spanish

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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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

On-site 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 deadlock

Property Registration Number 3102762756

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A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Tamarindo

Located in Tamarindo, this holiday home is in a rural area and near the beach. While the natural beauty of Tamarindo Beach and Conchal Beach can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Hacienda Pinilla Golf Course. Travelling with kids? Consider Las Baulas National Marine Park and Monkey Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

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Tamarindo, Santa Cruz, Guanacaste

What's nearby

Hacienda Pinilla Golf Course - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Mansita Beach - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
Playa Langosta - 7 min drive - 3.7 km
Avellanas Beach - 16 min drive - 8.2 km
Tamarindo Beach - 27 min drive - 15.2 km

Getting around

Tamarindo (TNO) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

‪El Chiringuito - ‬29 min drive
‪El Moro - ‬25 min drive
‪Chiquita’s - ‬28 min drive
‪Langosta Beach Club - ‬30 min drive
‪La Boca - ‬29 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Casa Nibbana at Hacienda Pinilla Beach and golf resort have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Casa Nibbana at Hacienda Pinilla Beach and golf resort pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Casa Nibbana at Hacienda Pinilla Beach and golf resort ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Casa Nibbana at Hacienda Pinilla Beach and golf resort ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Casa Nibbana at Hacienda Pinilla Beach and golf resort located?

This family-friendly Tamarindo holiday home is located by the sea, within 1 mi (2 km) of Hacienda Pinilla Golf Course and Mansita Beach. Playa Róbalo and Playa Langosta are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

17 Mar 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Lovely, but read the fine print

Casa Nibbana was a lovely property, however there were several unexpected details that we discovered upon arrival. This may be a VRBO problem more than a problem with this particular property, but when reviewing the listing, underneath the first heading "Popular Amenities" it shows a few false listings when the link opens up and reads "Property Amenities" (Hot Tub, Air Conditioning, Bicycles, Boogie Boards & 3 min walk to golf course). At the very bottom of the property listing, under "Amenities" it also shows a glimpse of the amenities including "hot tub and air conditioning" and then if you click "see all 94 amenities" a new page opens up that is actually the correct listing for the property. Because we read the first list and only the preview of the "all 94 amenities list" we missed some crucial elements that did impact our stay. 1. Thinking we would have bikes available, we opted not to rent a car or golf cart. Once we arrived it was too late to get a golf cart rental (which would have been a HUGE asset to have when getting to the beaches within the property). 2.Boogie boards on property were broken and unusable. Georgina did replace them, but by the time we received them we had already had to pay to rent them at the beach club for two days. There are 4 now and they're in great shape!3. Spa is only located within the Beach club which re

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

kelly s.

9 Feb 2025

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

12 Jan 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Lisa R.

13 Nov 2024

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

Pura Vida

Lovely!

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chandra T.

3 Sept 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas A.

12 July 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Peggy H.

19 June 2024

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

6/10 Okay

Kathy C.

9 June 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Porter K.

17 Sept 2023

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

4/10 Poor

Carrie D.

23 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Disliked: Communication, location

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.

18 Aug 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

Diane F.

7 Aug 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

Sharon M.

9 July 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

Mary G.

20 Apr 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

Christopher B.

12 Apr 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

Lara L.

29 Mar 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

dennis d.

20 Mar 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne B., Lake Barrington

3 Mar 2023

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

8/10 Good

Kimberly M.

8 Feb 2023

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

8/10 Good

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

30 Jan 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

BARRY B.

30 Jan 2023

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Just fabulous

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael B.

2 Jan 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

Robert M.

12 Dec 2022

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

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.

15 Oct 2022

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

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.

3 Oct 2022

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

Relaxing

Fantastic property, easy to access, and extremely relaxing!

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

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4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

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4 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

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