When you book one of our Costa Rica villas with chef, you’re usually hoping for a certain kind of trip. A slower one. A quieter one. A trip where you can wake up without hearing strangers in the hallway, claim your own pool chair without a race, and step into the day without sharing it with 200 other guests before breakfast. That’s the secret life of a villa guest at...
When you book luxury vacation rentals in Costa Rica, something shifts. Your schedule loosens. Your mornings stretch. The version of you that answers emails before coffee fades into the background. In its place is someone with time to look up. At Hacienda Pinilla, that shift is even more pronounced. Inside this gated stretch of coastline on Costa Rica’s North Pacific, your days unfold across 4,500 acres of forest, fairway, and Pacific...
The best Costa Rica villas do not just give you a beautiful place to sleep, but a beautiful way to live, even if only for a week. In Hacienda Pinilla, that feeling comes quickly. The gates close behind you, the road winds through ranch land and tropical forest, and suddenly the outside world feels far away. What remains are the best parts of vacation: space, quiet, and the freedom to...
When’s the last time you did “nothing”? The nothing of lounging, guilt free. The nothing of mainlining a book, stopping only for a refreshing dip in the pool. The nothing of birdwatching from your terrace or taking a stroll whenever you like. Because a stay in our Costa Rica luxury rentals at Hacienda Pinilla invites you to practice something many of us rarely give ourselves permission to enjoy: The art of doing...
Tucked onto the sun-drenched northern edge of the Nicoya Peninsula, Hacienda Pinilla resides at the gateway to the world-famous Blue Zone Nicoya: a wellness hotspot that has captured global attention for its longevity, vitality, and simple, life-affirming way of living. Here, our coastal landscapes, warm hospitality, and easy pace echo the rhythms that make the Blue Zone Costa Rica region one of the happiest, healthiest places on earth. Here, wellness...
There’s something special about a Costa Rica family holiday. More than a break from routine, it’s a chance to slow down, reconnect, and rediscover the joy of being together. And there’s no better setting than Hacienda Pinilla, where 4,500 acres of golden coastline, tropical savannah, and resort-style amenities come together within a secure, gated community. Wake to the sound of howler monkeys, sip coffee on your terrace while the sun rises over...
When planning the perfect wedding weekend in Costa Rica, your experience begins long before “I do.”For destination wedding guests seeking privacy, adventure, and a little (or a lot of) luxury along the way, our Costa Rica vacation rentals for large groups are the perfect solution. At Luxury Villas Hacienda Pinilla, your families and friends find more than a place to stay – they discover a home base for an entire wedding...
Planning a family vacation that balances adventure, relaxation, and a touch of luxury can feel a bit like a puzzle – but not with Luxury Villas Hacienda Pinilla. We’ve pulled together a Costa Rica family itinerarydesigned to flow – not too busy, but not spartan, either – to give you the best of both worlds: the untamed beauty of Costa Rica’s Pacific coast paired with the gated comforts of Hacienda...
The holidays can be a whirlwind. But a Thanksgiving trip to Costa Rica is a chance to reset – together. Trade cold weather and crowded airports for warm Pacific breezes, gated beachfront privacy, and curated moments designed to bring everyone closer. At Luxury Villas Hacienda Pinilla, the Thanksgiving season unfolds differently. Mornings begin with tropical fruit and coffee by your private pool. Afternoons might mean horseback rides, spa treatments, or snorkeling...
For those in the know, fishing in Guanacaste is more than a pastime – it’s a window into one of Costa Rica’s most extraordinary seasons. Along the golden shores of Hacienda Pinilla, this is what we locals call the “secret season” – the time of year when our coastline transforms. Humpback whales breach on the horizon. Sea turtles nest under starlit skies. The ocean stirs with trophy fish. And within...
