Located within Hacienda Pinilla's 4500 beachside resort ranch, The Ficus Villas offer a luxurious tropical retreat. With daily housekeeping and breakfast preparation, relax in the private pool or unwind in the swinging hammock garden surrounded by lush greenery. Explore nearby Playa Avellanas with its six world-class surf breaks and take advantage of exclusive access to Hacienda Pinilla Beach Club’s amenities including an infinity-edge pool overlooking Little Hawaii surf break.
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4 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 20410 sq m
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Ocean view
Pool
Kitchen
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About this property
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You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Daily Housekeeping, Beach club membership, private pool, Outdoor rancho, and space for up to 20 guests
The Ficus Villas offer the ultimate family retreat, combining Costa Rica's natural beauty with a modern conscious design allowing you to enjoy the best in tropical living. Our indoor-outdoor spaces allow you the best of both worlds, relax, retreat and experience a luxurious tropical vacay! Located within the incredible 4500 beachside resort ranch that is Hacienda Pinilla the Ficus Villas is the ultimate home for your Costa Rican adventure!
Our aim is to provide you with a hotel-like experience within a private Villa setting. We provide daily cleaning services, we will fit into a schedule that best fits our groups' needs. Additional housekeeping breakfast preparation help hours can be pre-arranged.
Whether it is In house catering, sunset cruises, adventure tours or even tips to secluded beaches, our team has the local knowledge to assist in planning your ultimate tropical vacation. Transportation to and from Liberia International Airport, the San Jose International Airport, or booking a rental car can also be arranged.
HACIENDA PINILLA BEACH CLUB
We have a corporate membership for our guests to enjoy the exclusive Hacienda Pinilla beach club on Playa Avellanas.
The Hacienda Pinilla Beach Club sits right on the shores of Playa Avellanas, With an infinity-edge pool looking over the famous surf break of Little Hawaii. The Beach Club has something for everyone whether it's cocktails and or fruit smoothies from the poolside Tiki Bar, kicking back in the poolside sunbeds, surfing one of the world-class breaks of Playa Avellanas, working out in the ocean view fitness center, or relaxing with a massage in the wellness center, its the ultimate beach day! ***Beach Club has an annual closing in October every year.***
As a guest of this property, the entry into the beach club is $10 which is then used as credit at the beach club bar and restaurant (only paid once per day and for ages 10+)
BEACHES With 3 miles of coastline within the 4500-acre ranch, there is always a corner, tidepool or wave to be found. Playa Mansita & Bonita, home of the JW Marriott hotel a great stretch to beach comb and explore tide pools on the lower tide. Playa Langosta, world-class surfing, beach, and river fishing. We believe Langosta to be the hidden gem of Hacienda Pinilla, the shaded palapas are a great spot for a beach day in the shade, and your just a stroll and river crossing from the action of Playa Langosta and Tamarindo Playa Avellanas, home to the Hacienda Pinilla Beach club and 6 World-class surf breaks including Little Hawaii, the Estero, dead tree, and Lolas
JW MARRIOTT HOTEL Hacienda Pinilla is home to the JW Marriott hotel, as our guest, you have access to the numerous restaurants on offer. You can also purchase a day pass for use of the hotel's pool which is the largest in Central America. The day pass gives you access to all of the hotel grounds and amenities.
GOLF COURSE 18-hole par 72 beachfront golf course ( the beachfront hole has an awesome sunset view on a secluded beach)
TENNIS COURTS 3 hard-court tennis courts with an onsite instructor. private, semi-private, and or group lessons are available. Kids camps and pickleball events are regular activities.
HORSE STABLES The best way to explore the 4500 ranch is by horseback. Tours are available at any time and can be customized to fit your group's needs, with rides from 30 mins to 2 hrs taking you through the forest and out along the secluded beaches all here within the ranch.
MOUNTAIN BIKE TRAILS With over 45 kilometers of trails throughout the ranch, forest, and coastline, Hacienda Pinilla is a great location for mountain biking. With natural scenic routes and rigorous trails for every type of bike rider, Hacienda Pinilla offers up adventure, challenge, and enjoyment for families, first-timers, experts, and everyone in between.
SURFING Hacienda Pinilla has to be one of the best locations in Costa Rica to base your surf trip. With 6 waves just on Playa Avellanas and private access to the beach breaks of Playa Langosta, you don't even need to leave the ranch, but if you looking to explore the area, the famous Playa Negra reef breaks are just 10 minutes south and the river mouth and beach breaks of Tamarindo just 10 minutes to the north.
You can get around by renting a car, renting our golf cart, renting bicycles, or hiring a shuttle or taxi. Tamarindo, with its shopping, dining, and nightlife is just 15 minutes away. The Daniel Oduber International Airport in the town of Liberia is just an hour away. Hacienda Pinilla offers a free shuttle throughout the community during the peak season holidays. It runs every 30 minutes and requires notice 15 minutes ahead of your pick-up time. There is a medical clinic within the Hacienda Pinilla community.
House Rates are based on up to 10 guests. An additional fee applies per guest after the 10th person, up to the maximum occupancy of the property. Please make sure to include the total number of guests in your booking to receive an accurate quote.
The property consists of a 3 bedroom main home (8 guests), 2 bedrooms detached villa (10 guests), 'Luxury Rancho' (outdoor kitchen and poolside lounge), swinging hammock garden, and a Private pool all tied together under the shade of our beautiful Ficus tree.
We have a MistAway mosquito misting system installed that is programmed to automatically spray a very fine mist of a mild botanical insecticide through a nozzle circuit installed around your property. With just two or three short mists per day, mosquitoes and other annoying insects disappear from our property yard.
The Ficus Villas are 5 bedrooms and it is set up for up to 20 guests. Our layout, space, and privacy allow a wide range of options. whether it's a romantic getaway, a family reunion, or a large group retreat the ficus villas can accommodate your group's desires. All of our internal spaces are air-conditioned with individual units allowing you to customize your cooling throughout the home. Accommodations: 1st Bedroom, 1 king bed, Private ensuite bathroom (2 people) 2nd Bedroom, 1 queen bed, Private ensuite bathroom (2 people) 3rd Bedroom, 2 queen beds, Private ensuite bathroom (4 people) 4rd Bedroom, 2 queen beds, Private ensuite bathroom (4 people) 5th Bedroom, 4 queen beds, Private ensuite bathroom (8 people)
There are 6 smart LED screen TVs all with cable TV and U.S. programming, one in each bedroom and another in the living room. There is high-speed Wi-Fi throughout the property. Our aim is to provide you with a hotel-like experience within a private Villa setting.
Our aim is to provide you with a hotel experience within a private home setting. We provide daily cleaning services, we will fit into a schedule that best fits our groups' needs. Additional housekeeping breakfast preparation help hours can be pre-arranged.
Whether it is In house catering, sunset cruises, adventure tours, or even tips to secluded beaches our team has the local knowledge to assist in planning the ultimate tropical experience. Transportation to and from Liberia International Airport, the San Jose International Airport, or booking a rental car can also be arranged. We are available and on-call 24/7.
You can get around by renting a car, renting our golf cart, renting bicycles, hiring a shuttle or taxi. Tamarindo, with its shopping, dining and nightlife is just 15 minutes away. The Daniel Oduber International Airport in the town of Liberia just an hour away. Hacienda Pinilla offers a free shuttle within the throughout the community during the peak season holidays. It runs every 30 minutes and requires notice 15 minutes ahead of your pick up time. There is a medical clinic within the Hacienda Pinilla community.
The Ficus Villas Highlights
Expansive indoor-outdoor living spaces Large private pool surrounded by tropical gardens Covered rancho with full outdoor kitchen & BBQ Daily housekeeping and breakfast preparation included Located in Los Almendros, one of Hacienda Pinilla’s most private gated communities Concierge team available to curate tours, chefs, transportation & more
Included Services
Daily Housekeeping (Monday–Saturday 9am to 12pm) Concierge Service – Local experts on call to arrange private chefs, in-villa spa treatments, excursions, transport, and more Optional Airport Transfers & Golf Cart Rentals available Beach Club Access – Enjoy full access to the Hacienda Pinilla Beach Club ($5/person/day, ages 10+) with beachfront pool, gym, spa, and dining Additionally, breakfast preparation help hours can be pre-arranged for $50/Day.
• Rates are based on up to 10 guests. An additional fee applies per guest after the 10th person, up to the maximum occupancy of the property. Please make sure to include the total number of guests in your booking to receive an accurate quote.
* Cancellation & Refund Policy
Cancellations made 60 days or more prior to check-in receive a 100% refund, less non-refundable payment-processing fees (approximately 3.9%).
Cancellations made within 60 days of check-in are non-refundable.
*** Please note that we want all of our guests to enjoy their stay at The Ficus Villas. This home is located in a private, gated community with mainly full-time residents and families. There is a VERY STRICT no-noise policy outside between 10p-6a. This is not the house to host a party or event. This home is great for groups of adults and families who respect the neighbors and rules of the community. If you plan to bring a big group to have a party, or large event, or make excessive noise, please reserve another property as the noise will not be tolerated and you will be asked to leave without a refund.***
Property amenities
Beach
On the beach
Pool/Spa
Communal pool
Hot tub
Private pool
Internet
Available in the house: WiFi (surcharge)
Parking and transportation
Electric car charging station on site
Parking on site
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Kitchen island
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Stovetop
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
4 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
5 bathrooms
Hair dryer
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Entertainment
Games
Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Garden
Patio
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Work spaces
Desk
Office
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Wheelchair accessibility
Smoking not allowed
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Meal delivery service
Location highlights
In a village
In the city center
In the mountains
Near the ocean
Next to a golf course
On a lake
On a river
On the waterfront
Things to do
Gym
Tennis
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Rules
At Hacienda Pinilla we have a noise restriction after 10 pm. You can have moderate music after that time.
- Please ensure all doors and windows are securely locked whenever you leave the house.
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include 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
About the neighborhood
Located in Tamarindo, this vacation home is in the city center and on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Playa Langosta and Tamarindo Beach. Traveling with kids? Consider Las Baulas National Marine Park and Monkey Park. Visit our Tamarindo travel guide
Does Daily Housekeeping, Beach club membership, private pool, Outdoor rancho, and space for up to 20 guests have a pool?
Yes, this property has a pool.
Is Daily Housekeeping, Beach club membership, private pool, Outdoor rancho, and space for up to 20 guests pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking?
Onsite parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Daily Housekeeping, Beach club membership, private pool, Outdoor rancho, and space for up to 20 guests?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Daily Housekeeping, Beach club membership, private pool, Outdoor rancho, and space for up to 20 guests?
Check-out is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Daily Housekeeping, Beach club membership, private pool, Outdoor rancho, and space for up to 20 guests located?
Located in Tamarindo, this beachfront vacation home is in the city center and within 3 mi (5 km) of Hacienda Pinilla Golf Course, Mansita Beach, and Playa Róbalo. Playa Langosta and Avellanas Beach are also within 6 mi (10 km).
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The villa exceeded our expectations. It is exceptionally well designed and was spotless and very well equipped. The housekeeper was terrific. The concierge service was very responsive and helpful. We won’t hesitate to visit this wonderful property again.
Perfect property for our group of 8 adults and 9 kids under 7. Plenty of room inside and out. The management team was super responsive and set us up with any resources we needed along the way. The neighborhood is about 30 minutes from tamarind, but super safe and has a great beach club with extra pool and spa services. 100% recommended for families and groups.
Katy M.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
JonM
Oct 22, 2023
Amazing Home
From the moment we stepped on property it was clear we made the right choice for our Costa Rica vacation rental! The Ficus Villas was beautiful, comfortable, and clean - we felt right at home the entire stay. The staff was always accessible and made sure we had everything we needed to make our stay even that much more enjoyable - thank you!
JonM
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Katia K.
Jan 18, 2025
Wonderful villa for families
This villa is perfect for those traveling with children of any age. Well taken care of, has everything one might need, including beach towels, bathroom and cleaning supplies. Housekeeper was helpful, but at the same time gave us room to enjoy ourselves without being constantly in our view. Management company was quick to reply to our questions. Just 5 min away from a really nice beach club. Totally reccomended!
Great location! Beautiful house! The bunk room was so fun for the kids!! Both the indoor and outdoor areas were perfect. Very prompt replies to questions or issues. We were a family of 15, all ages, and it worked out wonderfully!
This property exceeded our expectations! The concierge service was exceptional. They were responsive to our every need. They made excellent recommendations. It was one of the best experiences we have had with a rental property. I highly recommend the Ficus Villa!
Marcia P.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
LaraN
Oct 21, 2023
Paradise Found
My stay at the Ficus Villa was truly unbelievable. The property is second to none. I came with friends and loved that each room had its own bathroom and level of seclusion, making it a perfect getaway for couples retreats or groups of friends. Furthermore, the associated amenities were first class and all the staff was incredibly accommodating. Will certainly be coming back here again!
This house was exactly as we expected. This was our 3rd time in Costa Rica and 2nd time staying in Hacienda Pinilla. We love the neighborhood and surrounding area so much. We had 5 adults and 5 teens. The separate house off the pool was perfect for our teens! They loved having their own space. Erica did a great job keeping the house clean and making us a Costa Rican breakfast one morning. The concierge team is very responsive and helped us plan a fishing trip and anything else we needed. The A/C units worked great and kept us cool and comfortable our entire stay. I would highly recommend the Ficus Villas!
Kristin G.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
JonC
Oct 25, 2023
Relaxing stay for a surf vacation
I had a pleasant and relaxing stay with a group of five at Ficus Villas. The highlight of my stay was the walk in shower which was a true spa experience and one I wish I could build into my own home. The details were tasteful and thoughtful -- pebble floor tiles, wood tones, views of the garden from the window, and great water pressure.
The location is convenient and allowed us to surf breaks up and down the Guanacaste coast, and once we were done for the day, Ficus Villas was great for hanging out and retreating from the equatorial sun. Highly recommend.
We were a group of 15 spanning 5 generations. We stayed at Ficus Villa for a week. The entire stay was simply amazing.
The Villa is way better than the pictures. The pool was fantastic. All the rooms were comfortable, the common spaces were great for family hangouts.
The best experience was the concierge team and the housekeeper. They ended up becoming our extended family and helped us have one amazing experience after another keeping our preferences in mind and being very reactive and attentive even with last minute changes.
We cannot recommend this place enough. The place is great, but the concierge team will make it a truly exceptional experience.
Wonderful villa. My son turned 40 and wanted to brush up on his surfing skills . His children enjoyed the nearby beach and beach club. The only reason I did not give a 5 star rating as there were maintenance issues with the pool with cloudy water limiting the use by my grandchildren. The recommended vendors for activities were all excellent.The pool maintenance vendor should be reviewed. The cool/ house keeper was a hard worker and excellent cook.
Philip M.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
RosaV
Nov 16, 2023
Paradise with all the amenities
This house is a stunner, perfect for a big family or group of friends vacationing together. Open kitchen with state-of-the art appliances and a beautiful living room area that opens up into a gorgeous pool and terrace. Outside, there's another big area with an outdoor kitchen and plush couches, plus the cutest basket swing seats hanging from big trees. The bedrooms and bathrooms are spacious and luxurious. If that wasn't enough, it's located in a private community that has tennis courts, a beach club with pool and full service tiki bar, AND a manicured bike path for mountain bikiing with rentals available! You are close to Tamarindo and all its fun restaurants, shops, and surf spots. Cannot recommend this house highly enough.
Where do I begin? This was an absolutely amazing stay! I booked this house for a bachelorette trip for 15 girls, it ended up being 12 but the space was perfect! We had an ample amount of space to hang out and relax, the outdoor patio was a frequent hang-out spot.
Jose, Mergie and the rest of the Vida Pinilla team were amazing when it came to communication and helping set up things for our arrival.
I would definitely recommend using the pre-stocking option unless you have your own transportation. The villa is secluded which is nice for privacy but you have to drive everywhere.
The house was clean upon arrival and Erica, the housekeeper made sure it stayed that way and also prepared us breakfast. (No service is provided Sunday). We also enjoyed having the washer/dryers available.
It rained a few times we were there, but the house was so spacious and had many entertainment options, that we didn’t feel like we wasted any of our vacation.
I would definitely recommend this property for large groups! Everyone in my group throughly enjoyed their stay.
I can't say enough about how amazing our stay at the Ficus Villas was! Erika was the highlight and made every aspect of our trip better, turning the house into a home. The place was spotless and immaculate, she was so welcoming, and made the BEST breakfasts that fueled our whole trip. She is an amazing cook and does a great job working with our random groceries. I highly recommend grabbing some ingredients for Gallo Pinto, we had it with breakfast every day and was amazing. The home is very well stocked, with everything you need to make yourself at home. The pictures don't do it justice - it is a truly stunning home and property. The rooms are spacious and nicely laid out. There is a lot of seating and areas to gather together for meals and hanging out, but enough space to hang out on your own if you need to get away from the crowd (we were a group of 10). You will likely not want to leave the home but if you do, we really enjoyed that Ficus Villas includes membership to the Pinilla Beach Club, which was amazing. Mergie and the property management team are super responsive answering any questions we had, and even helped us set up a horseback riding excursion at the last minute which was wonderful. We hope to be back soon to this wonderful oasis :)
Zoe M.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
BenM
Oct 22, 2023
Luxury with all of the activities
The highlights of the property:
- Large outdoor entertainment area with grill table sinks and tables and chairs. This provides you lots more room for guests to enjoy themselves in different areas of the home.
- Large distance between the bedrooms. The separate structure for half the bedrooms gives guests privacy, as does the distance between the bedrooms within the house structure.
- Challenging and leisure mountain biking trails. The Hacienda Pinilla bike shop rents very nice modern mountain bikes, including electric touring bikes. The trails have a large variety of challenges and amazing views by the beach.
- Horseback riding, diving/snorkeling and other leisure boat rentals are nearby and very easy to schedule.
- The surfing is world class, and the beach club makes it very easy to grab a board and enjoy the surf or just swim by the pool with a drink and food. This is really the main attraction and the beach club makes things very easy.
- The main living area is a great congregation with an open kitchen, lots of social space and it feels like a large single area with a pool. Oh, yeah it has an amazing pool that brings everything together.
The space is very clean and well maintained. No issues with the plumbing security or parking. When we went there were some bumpy unpaved roads but it's mostly paved. You can still make a big supermarket nearby with ease.
Ficus Villas was perfect for our family of 10!
6 adults & 4 kids (ages 10 mo - 6 years)
The pool was perfect!
The palapa was a great place to hangout listening to the afternoon rain & thunder.
The casita was perfect for the family with the baby.
Erika took care of the home daily and cooked us breakfast one morning. She would have cooked more, but our littles were early risers, so we made breakfast most mornings.
The 2 washers and dryers were super convenient!
Tatiana was very helpful!
Communication prior to arrival and during stay was very prompt
A couple of details that we suggest be addressed:
Master shower head - water spraying in every direction - either clean or replace
Remotes were missing batteries
Family room tv seems to be going out (right side of screen is black)
Ceiling fans were not 100% operational (some speeds) and were very loud
Plastic left over containers are cracked - fruit juice leaked in fridge as we were unaware - should be replaced
Would be nice to have a high chair
Please update your listing by removing the grocery stocking service that was discontinued
Please update your listing that travel time to / from Liberia airport is 90 minutes. We made 6 trips to / from and took us at least 90 minutes each time.
Please know that none of these would prevent us from coming back!
Thank you for a truly fabulous home & location. Our family bonded and played so hard!
We will be back!!
Pura Vida
Patrick & Julie
Our group of 9 thought the property was excellent. It provided great common areas inside and out but also allowed each of us some private time when needed.