Title: Villa Kantuta at Pinilla Highlands: Mountain Ocean View Playa Avellanas - 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 apartment # Villa Kantuta at Pinilla Highlands: Mountain Ocean View Playa Avellanas Apartment in Tamarindo with kitchen and balcony ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88470000/88461000/88460917/4a2f4ecb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88470000/88461000/88460917/8dd37d5f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88470000/88461000/88460917/14e44f0b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88470000/88461000/88460917/ac557b36.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, travel crib, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88470000/88461000/88460917/b151fbcc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Perched in the mountains behind Playa Avellanas and Playa Negra, Villa Kantuta offers a serene retreat with two swimming pools, including a semi-olympic pool. Relax amidst amazing valley and ocean views from the hilltop common areas or unwind on your patio while watching Howler Monkeys in the trees. 9.2 Wonderful ### Entire apartment 1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 5 ## Popular amenities - - Parking available - Washer - Pet-friendly - Barbecue grill - Air conditioning ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Villa Kantuta at Pinilla Highlands: Mountain Ocean View Playa Avellanas Villa Kantuta is nestled in the mountains behind Playa Avellanas and Playa Negra. Very quiet and relaxing space away from the buzzling coastal areas yet only 10 minutes drive from the best beaches. Villa Kantuta is part of Pinilla Highlands, an ecological community. There is plenty to do during day. Ideal for Teleworking. Pet friendly. For music lovers the villa has Alexa system with unlimited listening of your favorite tunes. Enjoy two swimming pools including a semi-olympic for swimmers. Enjoy Amazing valley and ocean views from our Hilltop common areas. Above it all yet close to Playa Avellanas and the surf mecca Tamarindo. A serene place to retreat in the cooling breezes after a day of adventuring. Watch for Howler Monkeys in the trees from the patio. Hiking, biking, golfing, surfing, zip lining all nearby. Full time security. Playa Avellanas -15 min. Tamarindo - 30 min ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby - Beach loungers ### Pool/Spa - Massage - Pool ### Internet - Available in the apartment: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Limo/town car service - Car available - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Kitchenette - Microwave - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Chef service - Dining table ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table ### Entertainment - Games - Smart speaker - Stereo - TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Garden - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning ### Pets - Pet friendly - 2 pets total (up to 20 lbs per pet) ### Suitability/Accessibility - Designated smoking areas ### Services and conveniences - Concierge services - Iron/ironing board - Meal delivery service ### Location highlights - In a rural location - In the mountains ### Things to do - Birdwatching nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Theme park nearby - Whale watching nearby - Wildlife walks nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Garden ## Similar properties ![Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36910000/36902200/36902164/39e14254.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Mikado Natural Lodge Tamarindo - Pool - Hot tub - Spa - Kids pool 9.8 Exceptional 15 reviews CA $380 CA $430 total includes taxes & fees Dec 2 - Dec 3 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-02&endDate=2025-12-03&selected=36902164&PinnedHotelID=36902164&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106010000/106004100/106004035/0ff1c59e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Enclave Avellanas - Villa B5 Playa Avellanas - Pool - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 10 Exceptional 2 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-01&endDate=2025-12-02&selected=106004035&PinnedHotelID=106004035&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19490000/19488600/19488580/ac31f1f0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Only 350 meters from Tamarindo beach and downtown. 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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 ## 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%7C10.22994%2C-85.79372&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=talSK2u4DEq-hEEOYaVFxRQ1LCw=) Pinilla Avellanas, Provincia de Guanacaste #### What's nearby - Blanca Beach - 16 min drive - 8.0 km - Callejones Beach - 16 min drive - 8.1 km - Avellanas Beach - 17 min drive - 8.4 km - Hacienda Pinilla Golf Course - 18 min drive - 8.8 km - Casino Diria - 20 min drive - 9.8 km #### Getting around - Tamarindo (TNO) - 25 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Masa Madre - ‬25 min drive - ‪Hacienda Pinilla Beach Club - ‬16 min drive - ‪Restaurante Lochito's - ‬15 min drive - ‪Pimento - ‬16 min drive - ‪Mycelium - ‬15 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Villa Kantuta at Pinilla Highlands: Mountain Ocean View Playa Avellanas have a pool? > Yes, this property has a pool. ### Is Villa Kantuta at Pinilla Highlands: Mountain Ocean View Playa Avellanas pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 20 lbs per pet. ### What time is check-in at Villa Kantuta at Pinilla Highlands: Mountain Ocean View Playa Avellanas? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Villa Kantuta at Pinilla Highlands: Mountain Ocean View Playa Avellanas? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Villa Kantuta at Pinilla Highlands: Mountain Ocean View Playa Avellanas located? > Situated in the mountains, this apartment building is within 6 mi (10 km) of Avellanas Beach, Casino Diria, and Hacienda Pinilla Golf Course. Callejones Beach and Blanca Beach are also within 6 mi (10 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Villa Kantuta at Pinilla Highlands: Mountain Ocean View Playa Avellanas Reviews 9.2 ### Wonderful 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 3 8 - Good 2 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.6/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nancy F. Feb 28, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Outstanding Place to Stay! I loved my stay at Pinilla Highlands. The views are amazing and the pool was perfect for a dip or to swim laps. The staff, Yuri, Hazel, and O'Neil, went out of their way to make sure your stay was perfect. It was so calm and serene. I went there to heal and received so much more than I ever would have expected. I went to various beaches most days. The only negative would be the dirt roads to get to Pinilla Highlands. I highly recommend this wonderful place to stay!!! ##### Nancy F. Stayed 48 nights in Jan 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Aaron Z. Aug 16, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Simple and clean Simple, modern studio apartments. Staff was excellent as was the property. Pool is very nice and outdoor seating is comfortable and varied. Housekeeping and laundry was perfect (thank you Hazel)! Will be a great location for the BPM Festival 2025! ##### Aaron Z. Stayed 30 nights in Jul 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Julianna M. Feb 14, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location #### Villa Kantuta, Pinilla Highlands The information for the site appeared we were the only ones staying there. Another guest said the same thing. We enjoyed the company of the other guests and happy it was safe and not crowded, especially in the pool and under the canopy for sun protection. Howler monkeys were seen daily in the trees as we walked along the roadside. It is not far from Tamarindo but the roads are very rough and must drive very slowly. We were there in the dry season so no streams to cross. Netflix and Alexa were a bonus. We stayed a wk. A distance from restaurants, we prepared meals on site. Thank You. ##### Julianna M. Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Chantal C., Sudbury, Ontario, Canada Nov 6, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### AMAZING VILLA! This villa is absolutely amazing and beautiful! It has everything you need in a nice and quiet location. The owner is very attentive to your needs and communicates well with his guests to ensure you have everything you need and are happy. All of the workers are also very friendly and will you if you require any assistance with anything. The place is clean and has a beautiful pool and balcony! I highly recommend this location! ##### Chantal C. Stayed 13 nights in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### nadia c. Feb 15, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Pretty and cozy We love the place and the clam all around ##### nadia c. 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