Title: Spacious 4BR home with a private bathroom in every room, large pool, lush gardens, and a terrace with pool views. - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Spacious 4BR home with a private bathroom in every room, large pool, lush gardens, and a terrace with pool views. Vacation home with private pool, steps from Hacienda Pinilla Golf Course ![Pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31090000/31085900/31085840/de35fbe4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31090000/31085900/31085840/d8e3b3e9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31090000/31085900/31085840/29b21f20.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31090000/31085900/31085840/w1422h961x18y0-7738a6bd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31090000/31085900/31085840/0c858df5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Immerse yourself in the beauty of Casa Nibbana, a classic Spanish Colonial Villa nestled within the Reserva de Golf residential community at Hacienda Pinilla Resort. Enjoy gourmet kitchen meals on your private covered terrace overlooking a backyard oasis, or relax by the salt water pool and pergola with gas grill. 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 1211 sq ft ## Popular amenities - - - Dryer - Washer - Parking available - Barbecue grill ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Spacious 4BR home with a private bathroom in every room, large pool, lush gardens, and a terrace with pool views. Casa Nibbana is a 4 bedroom, 4 1/2 bathroom, single-story, 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. It has a private pool, high wood-beamed ceilings, Columbian terra-cotta floors, a fully equipped gourmet kitchen. Master Bedroom with king size bed, two bedrooms with 2 queen size beds and a bedroom with a king size, all with private bathrooms and closets. The first Interaction after you rent will be through email, we will introduce you to all of the amenities of Casa Nibbana and to answer any questions that you might have related to Hacienda Pinilla, Tamarindo and the other local villages as well as Costa Rica as a whole. We also provide convenient “where to go, what to do and where to eat” ideas prior to your visit. We also will be available via email or phone during your stay should a need arise. Hacienda Pinilla is a 4500 ranch that is situated on over 3 miles of pristine beach in Northern Guanacaste. Hacienda Pinilla is a gated community consisting of residential areas, a JW Marriott hotel, a private Beach Club and Spa, an equestrian center, 18 hole golf course, and acres and acres of beautiful natural greenspace. Casa Nibbana is located close to the golf course and minutes from both the JW Marriott and the wonderful swimming and surfing beaches. 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 minute 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. There are 6 restaurants located in Hacienda Pinilla that are available for guests of Casa Nibbana. Hacienda Pinilla has a state-of-the-art equestrian center, where horse rides can be arranged. It also boasts an 18-hole “Mike Young” golf course that has several holes that are on the ocean. Tennis courts are available as well as an indoor fitness center with up to date equipment. Hacienda Pinilla also has over 45 kilometers of trails throughout the working cattle ranch, forest, and coastline. Bikers of all levels can discover the true nature of Costa Rica on these run / bike trails. Expect to see monkeys, iguanas and lots of colorful birds along the bicycle and waking paths. Nibbana stands for “nirvana” and once you see Casa Nibbana you will understand why. From the beautiful exterior to the wonderful interior colors and finish that speak of the Central American location, to the virtual jungle that surrounds the salt water pool, this will be YOUR future nirvana in beautiful Costa Rica! Casa Nibbana comes equipped with all of the creature comforts that you would expect when you visit nirvana! Casa Nibbana is a single-story home with classic Spanish architecture with of all the moderm comforts. It boasts an oversized great room with a high wood-beamed ceiling, Columbian terra-cotta floors and a fully equipped gourmet kitchen. Air conditioning is available in all of the bedrooms, if you wish to have ac in the great room please inquiry about pricing. 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 completely furnished for outdoor living and dining. Beautiful and tasteful art and antiques are found throughout the house. The terrace leads to a large private pool and Pergola that has a gas grill along with a table and seating. Casa Nibbana not only comes with all of the kitchen wares that you would find in your home, but also all linens, beach towels, boogie boards, chairs to take to the ocean when you go along with coolers and toys for the little ones. We also offer three hybrid bikes for use during your stay. The back covered terrace creates a wonderful refuge for morning coffee or happy hour drinks. It has a full sized table for dining, two sitting areas that overlook the private salt water pool and 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 that are indigenous to the area. Casa Nibbana and your best ever vacation awaits you. Review the comments that prior vacationers have noted and lock in your vacation now. Beaches: The Beach Club! This club is located on Playa Avellanas inside Hacienda Pinilla. It is a private members’ club which house guests have access to for a fee of $10/day/person. This fee is a redeemable credit for any of the services offered at the Beach Club such as food, beverages, spa treatmens ect. The Beach Club is free for children under 12 years old. There is a beautiful infinity pool that overlooks the ocean with lounge chairs, a great place to read a book under a parasol. A full service spa (massage, facials and mani/pedicures are offered), and a nice restaurant and pool-side grill. Wow this place is nice! Second floor is a great place to watch the sun set with a nice glass of wine or cocktail. The best beaches for surfing and swimming are Playa Avellanas (turn Left after the Reserva de Golf guard house), continue straight past JW Marriott and turn right at the next large landscape island. The other great beach inside Hacienda Pinilla is Playa Langosta. This one is about a mile long and is great for walking and swimming (boogey-board). It is generally pretty private. To get to it turn right at the guard house continue to the intersection where you see the wooden signs for Hacienda Pinilla offices. Now turn left onto a good dirt road and drive about 2 minutes and you will see a parking lot on the left in the woods. From here you are right at the beach. You can also access Playa Mansita by going to the JW Marriott entrance, then to the right. Just follow the signs. Follow the tide charts (Tamarindo tide tables-look on line) and go at low tide for some fun. JW Marriott pools: You can have access to their beautiful lagoons pools however they charge $50/person/day only based on availability. Horseback riding: The on-site equestrian center preserves Hacienda Pinilla’s history as a working cattle ranch, now offering individual or group lessons, rodeo events, and horseback excursions on the beach and along 16 kilometers picturesque riding trails. The horse stables are state of the art and these are the best treated horses we have ever seen. Just call to reserve your tour or lesson. Hiking and Bird Watching: From the equestrian center you can join an organized hike with a guide who will take you on a trail (1 mile/1.5 km) in the tropical forest. You will see a variety a natives plants, birds and local animals. $12/person. Go early and enjoy! Golfing: Hacienda Pinilla’s Audubon-certified links-style 18 hole golf course conforms to the natural slopes and contours of its dramatic coastal setting, and was built without destruction of a single tree. The 7,500-yard Mike Young masterpiece plays to the ocean and incorporates frequent risk/reward situations, assuring different challenges every time you play. El Corral, the golf clubhouse, includes a full service pro shop and restaurant. Tennis: The tennis courts are open from 8amto 6pm. Souvenirs Please take a morning and visit the pottery making town of Guaitil. It is approximately 1 hour away (20 minutes from Santa Cruz). In this beautiful village you will see traditional pottery making by families of Chorotega natives. If you go, please stop and meet a wonderful pottery family in town. Susan and her husband Jesus have their pottery store/home on the left at the end of the square when you enter the town. There is a large pottery oven in front of their house. Tell Susan that you know Lyne and John Guy from Hacienda Pinilla. I highly recommend going to Guaitil! Also, the JW Marriott has a nice gift shop which has a wide selection of costarican products such as coffees, nuts, t-shirts, jewelry, pottery, books and more. Some nights they have vendors who sell small gifts in the main lobby. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Pool/Spa - Private pool ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 4.5 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Shower - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Garden - Gas grill - Patio - Terrace ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Office ### Comfort - Air conditioning ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a rural location - Near the sea ### Things to do - Gym - Tennis - Scuba diving nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit ### General - Garden - Property located in a resort - Unit size: 11 square feet ## Similar properties ![On the beach, white sand, surfing](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5300000/5297500/5297444/037306c2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Hacienda Pinilla Vacation Rentals Tamarindo - Pool - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 9.2 Wonderful 47 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-04&endDate=2025-12-05&selected=5297444&PinnedHotelID=5297444&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/42000000/41510000/41502000/41501945/e4a01dbb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Casa Colorado is the perfect blend of luxury and privacy. 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation Property Registration Number 3102762756 ### Property is also known as Casa Nibbana Hacienda Pinilla Resort/jw Marriott Guanacaste Casa Nibbana Hacienda Pinilla Beach Resort Tamarindo, Santa Cruz Casa Nibbana Hacienda Pinilla Beach Tamarindo, Santa Cruz Casa Nibbana Hacienda Pinilla Beach Resort Casa Nibbana at Hacienda Pinilla Beach Golf Resort Casa Nibbana at Hacienda Pinilla Beach and Golf Resort Tamarindo Casa Nibbana Hacienda Pinilla Casa Nibbana at Hacienda Pinilla Beach Golf Resort Casa Nibbana at Hacienda Pinilla Beach and Golf Resort Tamarindo 3f0e1caa-0ea4-4fd2-b195-fcbefd9ac219 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C10.25528%2C-85.84585&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=QIUtni0htpnZV-zE2IrR71-bUyA=) Tamarindo, Santa Cruz, Guanacaste #### What's nearby - Hacienda Pinilla Golf Course - 3 min walk - 0.3 km - Mansita Beach - 17 min walk - 1.5 km - Playa Langosta - 7 min drive - 3.5 km - Casino Diria - 17 min drive - 8.5 km - Tamarindo Beach - 29 min drive - 17.9 km #### Getting around - Tamarindo (TNO) - 26 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Langosta Beach Club - ‬30 min drive - ‪La Berrakera - ‬26 min drive - ‪HandleBar - ‬29 min drive - ‪La Boca - ‬29 min drive - ‪Masa Madre - ‬25 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Spacious 4BR home with a private bathroom in every room, large pool, lush gardens, and a terrace with pool views. pet-friendly? > Yes, pets are allowed at this property. ### How much is parking? > Onsite parking is available at the property. ### What time is check-in at Spacious 4BR home with a private bathroom in every room, large pool, lush gardens, and a terrace with pool views.? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Spacious 4BR home with a private bathroom in every room, large pool, lush gardens, and a terrace with pool views.? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Spacious 4BR home with a private bathroom in every room, large pool, lush gardens, and a terrace with pool views. located? > Situated by the sea, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Hacienda Pinilla Golf Course and Mansita Beach. Playa Róbalo and Playa Langosta are also within 3 mi (5 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Spacious 4BR home with a private bathroom in every room, large pool, lush gardens, and a terrace with pool views. Reviews 9.6 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 87 8 - Good 13 6 - Okay 2 4 - Poor 1 2 - Terrible 1 ### 9.4/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### kelly s. Feb 9, 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. ##### kelly s. Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lisa R. Nov 13, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Pura Vida Lovely! ##### Lisa R. Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### AManda C. Aug 18, 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 ##### AManda C. Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lara L. Mar 29, 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! ##### Lara L. Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Raquelle V. Aug 18, 2025 Liked: Location Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy It took over an hour of waiting at the guard shack until the property manager finally approved our entrance to the community. Upon arrival, the house smelled strongly of mildew, there were ants all over the counters, dead crabs in one of the showers, dead flies under the pillow of another bed, a lizard was under the sheets of one of the guest bedrooms and a scorpion on the floor of another guest bedroom. The master bath was very poorly lit, the floors need to be replaced throughout, cabinets and the kitchen plates and glassware were covered in layers of dust. All of the toilets were dirty and the living room was very hot and humid. I did not realize that we needed to request air conditioning for the common living area (other than bedrooms) which cost extra. ##### Raquelle V. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025 ### 6/10 Okay #### Thomas S. Apr 9, 2025 Liked: Check-in, communication, location #### Costa Rican adventure House met our families requirements, but needed some maintenance and better cleaning. Pool was great and Beach Club access was very nice. There were exposed electrical outlets and a light the was hanging from the ceiling. There were racoons that appeared to be living in the roof and had made a hole in the side of the house. This is the second VRBO property we have stayed that need some TLC. We will not use VRBO again. ##### Thomas S. Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nicholas A. Jul 12, 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. ##### Nicholas A. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Porter K. Sep 17, 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! ##### Porter K. Stayed 15 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michael B. Jan 2, 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 ##### Michael B. Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Diane F. Aug 7, 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!!!! ##### Diane F. Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### BARRY B. Jan 30, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Just fabulous Just fabulous ##### BARRY B. Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Yvonne B., Lake Barrington Mar 3, 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. ##### Yvonne B. Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Peggy H. Jun 19, 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. ##### Peggy H. Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller Jan 12, 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. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024 ### 6/10 Okay #### Kathy C. Jun 9, 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. ##### Kathy C. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sharon M. Jul 9, 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. ##### Sharon M. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### James M. Mar 3, 2015 #### Perfect Family Vacation Having stayed at different homes in Pinillia in the past; Casa Nibbana was truly one of the best experiences we have had. The home was well equipped with everything needed to have a relaxing vacation. The kitchen and appliances were top notch and fully functional and the dinnerware was ample and in great condition. The beds were comfortable and the linens were top quality; along with enough towels for bathrooms/pool and the beach. The property manager, Georgina, met us at Casa Nibbana to show us how to work the house and when the phone had issues, sent the gardener over so we could use his cell phone. The staff was very friendly and helpful in every aspect. We had six people in total and had ample space for everyone. The home was very kid friendly and worked out great for the whole family It truly was one of the most relaxing experiences and we will defiantly be back to Casa Nibbana. ##### James M. ### 10/10 Excellent #### dennis d. Mar 20, 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! ##### dennis d. Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Chandra T. Sep 3, 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!! ##### Chandra T. Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sheryl B., Russellville, MO Feb 19, 2013 #### 2 Fun Loving Middle Aged Couples Believe every picture and every word of the description. This place is beautiful! Such a relaxed environment and the owners are very concerned that you enjoy it and have a good time. We had everything we needed and the place was so well kept as we were visited by the pool man and the gardener twice during our week long stay. You will not find nicer people to rent from and their hearts are so generous. We wish we had the opportunity to meet them in person. You MUST go to Lola's and the French restaurant, Villa Daveena. Top notch. The house sits very near Hole 6 of the golf course, how convenient. Tamarindo is kind of a Tico version of Datona Beach and it is only a short drive away. I am so thankful we had such a great place to stay for the bulk of our trip. It would not have been the same without Casa Nibbana or as we nicknamed it...Casa Banana ##### Sheryl B. ### 8/10 Good #### Rick N., Dallas, Tx., TX, United States Jan 30, 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! ##### Rick N. Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Kimberly M. Feb 8, 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! ##### Kimberly M. Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mary G. Apr 20, 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. ##### Mary G. Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller Mar 17, 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 ##### Verified traveller Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Christopher B. Apr 12, 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. ##### Christopher B. 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