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Villa Buenavida - Live the Good Life

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Beach
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Living area
Reviews
10

Exceptional

3 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 6325 sq m

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • WasherWasherWasher

Explore the area

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Tamarindo, Provincia de Guanacaste
  • Popular LocationHacienda Pinilla Golf Course8 min walk
  • Popular LocationPlaya Langosta13 min drive
  • Popular LocationTamarindo Beach31 min drive
  • AirportLiberia (LIR-Daniel Oduber Intl.)92 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

main floor

2 Double Beds

master

1 King Bed

the palm room

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

guest bath

Toilet

main floor guestroom

Toilet · Shower only

Master

Toilet · Shower only

Palm room

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Office
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Villa Buenavida - Live the Good Life

Our Villa is a Spacious two-story townhome providing approximately 3,200 square feet of luxury living space. It has a fully equipped kitchen, dining area and three private bedrooms each with en-suite bathrooms. The villa offers high-speed internet, cable TV, central air-conditioning,, a washer/dryer for your convenience, and a patio with table and chairs for 4 and two lounge chairs for sunning. This is a luxury villa at one of the special locations in Guanacaste, Costa Rica. Two of the bathrooms have been completely remodeled to include walk-in showers. The exterior landscaping is amazing and truly lives up to the Jardines de Palma Real the Gardens of the Royal Palms.

Main Level

On the main level you will find the spacious family room, dining area and kitchen which open up to the outdoor terrace and yard. The Family room provides comfortable seating and a new 52” flat-screen TV with cable and access to internet channels. The full size kitchen is well-appointed with granite countertops, ample storage space and a center island. Appliances include a full-size refrigerator, dishwasher, electric cooktop, built-in microwave and oven. You’ll find all kitchen necessities ranging from pots & pans, serving dishes, utensils, cutlery and kitchen tools, dishware and serving dishes.

The covered patio is complete with a hammock, outdoor dining table for four, lounge chairs for sunning, and a gas barbeque. This is a favorite spot in the house that looks over the gardens and invites birds and iguanas to visit in the adjacent yard.

There is a main floor bedroom with two full-size beds, a large walk-in closet and en-suite bathroom. There is also a powder room on the main floor.

Upper Level

The upper level has an additional family room area, Costa Rican style, and two additional bedroom suites.

The sizeable master suite has private access to the upper deck. It includes a king size bed, walk-in closet and a spacious newly-remodeled bathroom with a large-walk-in shower. The second upper level bedroom suite has a queen size bed, ensuite bathroom and ample closet space. All closets are equipped with additional linens and towels.

Neighborhood Amenities and Lifestyle

Whether you’re looking for rest and relaxation poolside, pampering or a scenic bike ride, there are numerous activities and amenities nestled amongst the five residential areas. Play our championship golf course right up to the ocean or enjoy access to tennis courts, pickleball courts or rent a bike or E-bike. Bike trails extend throughout the property through forests, along the beaches, over rolling hills, and across pastures. You can also go horseback riding.

No matter which activity you choose, you will often find yourself in the company of howler monkeys, iguanas, birds, cows, horses, and even a deer or two! See more details at the Hacienda Pinilla website: www.haciendapinilla.com/lifestyle

Pools

In our neighborhood we have our own community pool, virtually eliminating lounge chair competition at a busy, noisy central pool. Enjoy the entire day reading and relaxing poolside, including use of the adjacent covered pavilion and grills to have an evening BBQ with friends and family. There is also a workout room as part of the pavilion area. The photo below shows our community pool with the pavillion in the background.

JW Marriott

The JW Marriott hotel is a short 5-minute walk from our townhome. As our guest at Hacienda Pinilla, you have access to their restaurants and beaches directly from within the property. They offer fine dining in different settings and often have live music. You can also book tours into other areas of Costa Rica or catch a ride to Tamarindo (about 15 minutes away by car).

Golf Course

Created by acclaimed architect Mike Young, the course layout at Hacienda Pinilla conforms gracefully to the natural flow of the land, weaving through the tropical forest along the shores of the Pacific to provide an unparalleled blue water backdrop. This par 72 course, which can play up to 7,200 yards, was designed to enhance the natural landscape of Hacienda Pinilla, giving golfers an exceptional and immaculately conditioned place to enjoy a round with family and friends. This is challenging but fair course with plenty of traps to test your golfing skills. Beginners to professionals will enjoy this long course.

Property manager

Karen Alfaro

Languages

English, Spanish

Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Children

Children allowed: ages 13–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Please be sure to wash off in faucet up front and make sure your garments/towels don’t have sand before washing.
PLEASE keep doors shut at all times. Besides wasting energy, open doors are an open invitation to bugs you might not want as your guests.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

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 and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Tamarindo

Located in Tamarindo, this villa is in the city centre and near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Tamarindo Beach and Conchal Beach. 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, Provincia de Guanacaste

What's nearby

  • Hacienda Pinilla Golf Course - 8 min walk
  • Mansita Beach - 15 min walk
  • Playa Langosta - 13 min drive
  • Avellanas Beach - 14 min drive
  • Tamarindo Beach - 31 min drive

Getting around

  • Tamarindo (TNO) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • Langosta Beach Club - 30 min drive
  • El Chiringuito - 29 min drive
  • Azul Pool Bar & Grill - 3 min drive
  • Ocho Beach Bar and Restaurant - 30 min drive
  • Nordico Coffee House - 29 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Villa Buenavida - Live the Good Life have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Villa Buenavida - Live the Good Life pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Villa Buenavida - Live the Good Life?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Where is Villa Buenavida - Live the Good Life located?

This family-friendly Tamarindo villa is located near the beach, within 1 mi (2 km) of Hacienda Pinilla Golf Course and Mansita Beach. Playa Róbalo and Playa Róbalo are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

christine d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect
Clean and everything we needed. Thank you, love Hacienda Pinilla. There is a wonderful walking short cut to the Marriott /Playa Mansita in the back of the neighborhood. It took us a couple days to find it, perfection !
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Warner J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay in Hacienda Pinilla
The property was as advertised, very clean and close proximity to Tamarindo and other places within Hacienda Pinilla.

About the host

Hosted by Karen Alfaro

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Rick and I live in Denver, Colorado. I am a native Costa Rican and have always dreamed of being able to live there part time. We love riding our bikes along the many trails always wondering what kind of animals we will see. We like to be woken up by the howler monkeys and later watching them jump in the trees. We enjoy looking at and listening to the different birds that visit our backyard.

Why they chose this property

Hacienda Pinilla was originally a working cattle ranch. It is approximately 4500 acres with access to four amazing beaches. It has 1800 hectares of mountain bike trails, an award winning golf course, tennis courts and riding stables. The topography feels like a quaint countryside with rolling pastures, winding roads, vibrant gardens, ponds, native fruit trees and grazing animals. Howler monkeys, iguanas, exotic birds, fox, deer, horses, are all around you.

The Beach Club, located right on Avellanas Beach, can be accessed from the beach or a 5 minute ride by car. You can enjoy your favorite drink by the infinity edge pool, have delicious food served pool side or at the restaurant that serves great local cuisine. There is also a gym above the restaurant as well as a Spa off the pool area. Surfing lessons are offered here as well. Or you can sit in the shade at the Tiki bar.

At Hacienda Pinilla you have it all. The J.W. Marriott Resort and Spa is a 5 minute walk from our home. We like to have dinner or drinks and listen to live music at the Marriott. There are also quite a few well known restaurants in the area including Lola's, Blu and the famous Villa Deevena, a high end French restaurant which was featured in the New York Times.

Hacienda Pinilla is peaceful, relaxing retreat. But if you want some excitement, you have the bustling town of Tamarindo 20 minutes away by car. Tamarindo is packed with surfers. Restaurants line the 2 mile beach. Boutiques and fun stores line the streets. Sports bars and tourists galore!!



What makes this property unique


Where else can you surf, mountain bike, golf, walk on the beach, relax at the pool, go to the spa, and have cocktails and dinner at sunset all in one location?

Languages:

English, Spanish
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