This month our featured property is also one of our favorite Hacienda Pinilla Vacation Rentals! Casa Costa Blanca, in Hacienda Pinilla just south of Tamarindo beach, is a classic beach house that has been remodeled into a five-star modern mini-resort. Walking onto this property is like walking onto a movie set–in fact, we invite you to make it the set of your own movie by reserving it for your wedding or another special event. Casa Costa Blanca is designed with events in mind!
Casa Costa Blanca on Hacienda Pinilla’s white coast
This property is literally on the beach, with ocean views from all rooms on the ocean-facing side of the house. The main house has 6 bedrooms, and a 7th bedroom in a small independent apartment is located above the garage. Casa Costa Blanca is a tropical vacation dream house. Each of the two floors is comprised of a full kitchen and dining area, a tv lounge space and three bedrooms. Isn’t that amazing? What other house has two full kitchens? This unique benefit is excellent for event vacations like weddings, is great if someone in your group has severe food allergies, and is very handy for families traveling together.
Casa Costa Blanca’s beautiful outdoor area
But the over-the-top accommodations inside of Casa Costa Blanca is not even the best thing about it. The best thing about Casa Costa Blanca is everything that lays between the west wall of the home and the beach. You’re going to have to see this to believe it.
A deep shady terrace runs the length of the home on both floors, overlooking the sparkling turquoise of the pacific. Decadent loungers on the terrace or under a pool-side umbrella are a perfect place to forget the rest of the world exists and sink into complete relaxation. The oversized infinity-edge pool has a tanning ledge, a section for swimming laps, and a jacuzzi built into the beachside. If your tropical dream destination includes sipping a cool drink under the stars in a jacuzzi beside the surf and sand, Casa Costa Blanca is the only place for you. Beside the pool, a large thatched barbeque pavilion has a wet bar, a refrigerator, and seating for your whole group to enjoy meals and drinks by the ocean.
The first-floor dining and living area
At Casa Costa Blanca a green lawn area separates the pool and barbeque pavilion from the golden sand. This grassy spot is a fun play area for children and it is also a picturesque setting for your reception, your wedding, your special birthday gala or whatever other special occasion brings you to celebrate at Casa Costa Blanca.
As we’ve said, this unforgettable estate sets directly on the beach. Lava rock outcroppings form tidepools in front of the property as the tide drops, and low tide beach walks are sure to be among your favorite vacation memories. Hacienda Pinilla is bordered by 3 miles of pristine coast, so even though Casa Costa Blanca is not in front of a surf break, there are lots of surf breaks right nearby.
The barbecue pavilion by the pool at Casa Costa Blanca
This brings us to the second thing we’re featuring for you this month: the myriad of things there are for you to do inside Hacienda Pinilla when you stay in one of our amazing Hacienda Pinilla vacation rentals. Ocean sports are a favorite. Swimming and surfing are number one, but sportfishing, sailing and snorkeling are also experiences you don’t want to miss out on. Hacienda Pinilla encompasses a five-star 18-hole golf course that meanders from the hills to the sand. This is the best golf course Guanacanaste has to offer. In addition to being the most beautiful, keep an eye out for wildlife on the course, like small deer, a shy wildcat, rabbits, or a stray crocodile. We’re not making joking–these things have happened. At Hacienda Pinilla you can play tennis or take lessons, you can hike or mountain bike on the dozens of miles of well-maintained trails that coil through the nature preserve, or you can enjoy horseback riding through the equestrian center.
Pinilla’s golf course: Photo property of Hacienda Pinilla
Another layer of Hacienda Pinilla activities is the luxury amenities you will find at the Hacienda’s Beach Club and the JW Marriott resort. You can already guess that there are irresistible dining options at both places, but did you know that the beach club is located in front of one of the area’s favorite surf breaks? The Hacienda Pinilla beach club also has a fitness center, a full spa, and a play area for children. The JW Marriot at Hacienda Pinilla has five restaurants, a luxury spa, event rooms, and the largest swimming pool in Central America. All guests in Hacienda Pinilla vacation rentals have full access to the beach club and may also access the facilities of the JW Marriott according to availability.
For sure you’re going to want to get out and explore a little. We can arrange for a rental car or cars to be dropped off at Casa Costa Blanca, or you can one of our new vans and a driver to take you out and about. Tamarindo beach is only 15 minutes north of Hacienda Pinilla, and it’s a wonderful place to spend a day, an evening, or both! There are lots of things to do in Tamarindo, and we can set you up with Tamarindo tours and local adventures to fill the day. Tamarindo is an excellent place to take surf lessons if that’s on your vacation list or to get on a catamaran for an afternoon of snorkeling.
Enjoy dinner at Pangas Beach Club in Tamarindo
Tamarindo has more restaurants than you’ll have time to try, and the variety includes everything from simple local fare to fine dining. You’ll love walking the streets in Tamarindo, browsing the boutiques during the day, listening to live music as the sun goes down, and deciding where to stop for dinner. You’ll love the vibrant activity of Tamarindo, it’s languages and colors and the busyness of its streets. Day and night Tamarindo is full of life and activity which you can join if you enjoy the company of people from all over the world, or you can retreat to the pristine calm of Hacienda Pinilla and Casa Costa Blanca where your luxury beach house awaits.
The master suite in this luxury beach house
Contact us today to find out how to make Hacienda Pinilla and Casa Costa Blanca the location of your next vacation. It’s going to outshine your best expectations!
The holidays are fast approaching! The days have gotten shorter and it’s almost time to set the clocks back an hour. If you haven’t booked your year-end holiday Hacienda Pinilla vacation rental yet, it’s time to do so immediately.
We offer a variety of luxury villa rentals at Hacienda Pinilla within the pristine gated community. Single families, extended families, and groups of friends large or small will all find the perfect holiday home away from home. Following, listed from largest to smallest, are our five featured favorite holiday properties and what makes them unique.
Villa Tranquila
8 bed, 10 bath mini-resort property for up to 24 guests
Villa Tranquila is the perfect Hacienda Pinilla vacation rental property for events, parties, retreats and gatherings. Whether your group is family or friends, whether you’re focused on a holiday or are celebrating something unique to you like a wedding or birthday, there is no better choice for you. The property’s secluded location makes it one of the few places where you can celebrate in the way you want for as long as you want without bothering the neighbors.
Each of Villa Tranquila’s 8 suites is completely independent with its own bath, central air conditioning system, spacious sitting area and private veranda. The two-story common area includes a kitchen and dining area on the first level, a bar with a small kitchen and lounge on the second level, and spacious outdoor terraces on both. Villa Tranquila’s tropical garden with its swimming pool and sun terrace is perfect for your holiday events and year-end parties.
Another thing that sets Villa Tranquila apart from the rest is that your vacation package is completely customizable. The full-time staff provides housekeeping and daily meal preparation. Breakfast is a given at Villa Tranquila, but if you’d like lunches and/or dinners prepared in the dining area, the staff will do the shopping and the cooking for you. The home’s owners are nearby, and make themselves available to assist you with any needs that arise or special requests you wish to make. No other vacation rental offers you this level of luxury and complete relaxation during the holidays.
If you’re traveling with a large group and you want only the best, Villa Tranquila is for you.
The Island House
4 bed, 4 bath home for up to 14 guests
The Island House is not on an island, but it does contain one. The uniquely-designed private pool at The Island House is combined with the home’s outdoor living area in a way that will be unforgettable. Outside the sliding glass doors that comprise the home’s back wall is a swimming pool with an island sitting area. Step from the home to the patio and onto the island, then sink into a comfortable couch and let all your worries on the mainland!
This villa is our top pick for extended family vacations in families where there are no babies or toddlers. The pool island is a short step from the deck (grandpa will be fine) over shallow water, but we recommend that everyone in the family has taken a few swimming lessons before you book The Island House.
The house is new and has that fantastic modern combination of deliberate rustic charm balanced with sleek minimalism. The other favorite thing about The Island House is the unique open-roofed but completely private showers. Never taken a shower under the stars that peek through jungle leaves? You’ll soon cross off the list. The Island House incorporates nature into its design is simple and unforgettable ways.
If your family is looking for a unique holiday experience in complete modern luxury, The Island House is the one you want.
6 bed, 4.5 bath manor house for up to 13 guests
Casa Orchidea is a unique hacienda-style manor house with old-school charm that feels just right during the holidays. Expansive common areas upstairs, downstairs and outside make Casa Orchidea and its private gardens the perfect Hacienda Pinilla vacation rental for families or groups of friends that want to maximize their time together.
At Casa Orchidea you’ll enjoy the beauty of the combination of natural wood, Spanish-style tile, rich color, eclectic artwork and a beautiful jungle garden with a private pool behind the villa. Children can safely enjoy Casa Orchidea, and the home includes first-floor bedrooms and bathrooms so that if your party includes individuals who can’t navigate a stairway, they can enjoy Hacienda Pinilla holidays all the same.
Casa Orchidea is our top pick for groups and families that love the warmth and charm of a tropical manor house with lots of common spaces.
3 bed, 3 bath home for up to 10 guests
Casa Palma is our top Hacienda Pinilla vacation rental home for the holidays for single families or small groups of friends. The compact design of this luxury villa is what makes is special and the perfect choice for the holidays.
Casa Palma is laid out around the pool, so sun and water-loving families are going to be in seventh heaven here. Meals can be prepared inside or outside at Casa Palma, as the house offers a completely equipped kitchen and a poolside barbeque area and plenty of room at the table. Surrounding the pool, a tile sun patio is furnished with cushioned loungers and a swinging daybed.
This is the perfect mid-sized vacation choice. Youngsters can enjoy the pool while adults in any room in the house keep watch through sliding doors. If your group is small enough to fit comfortably into a three-bedroom home for the holidays, Casa Palmas offers all of the elements that will get 2020 off to an unforgettable start.
2 bedroom, 2.5 bath luxury condo for up to 6 guests
Villa Mansita is our favorite small year-end choice for couples with one or two children, siblings or close friends who want to vacation together, or couples who want to bring grandma. Villa Mansita spares no luxury and offers a more intimate holiday experience than a larger vacation rental or a hotel.
Villa Mansita is close to the beach which makes it a favorite. The complex features a beautiful resort pool, and guests at Villa Mansita, like all guests inside of Hacienda Pinilla, have access to the beautiful beach club in front of a local favorite surf spot.
These are our five top year-end holiday picks, but we have dozens more for you to look into after you decide which one of these is closest to what you’re looking for. Contact us now and let’s talk about options!