4BR Villa in Hacienda Pinilla

We had an absolutely wonderful stay in Playa Avellana. The location is exceptional—close to beautiful beaches and amazing restaurants. The house itself was beautifully designed, stylish, and incredibly comfortable, with thoughtful amenities throughout. We stayed with four adults and two kids and had plenty of space. It truly felt like our own private sanctuary and was the perfect place to relax and enjoy the beauty of Costa Rica. Having a car was very helpful for exploring the surrounding area and making the most of everything Playa Avellana has to offer. One tip for future guests: I would recommend either taking advantage of the concierge grocery service or doing one larger, well-stocked grocery trip at the beginning of your stay. The closest well-stocked grocery store is about 25 minutes away, and we found ourselves wishing we had spent that time relaxing on the beach instead! It was a beautiful, peaceful, and luxurious place to stay! We was difficult to leave!

This house is special. If you’re staying in this area I wouldn’t hesitate. We were there for 12 days and there was a troop of howler monkeys in the trees on the property twice. So if you’re lucky you’ll have a totally private experience with them. Pool is lovely, ultra comfortable beds, no complaints.

Loved our stay at Casa Avellanas. Very unique Airbnb (and we’ve stayed at a bunch) with a cool vibe.

Great oasis in Playa Avellenas. We stayed with our two older children, they each had their own area and individual bathrooms. The pool was a great way to cool off. The Howler Monkeys in the morning were a treat. Great kitchen and bathrooms were modern and clean. Lovely sitting area both inside and out. Perfect ammentites including washer and dryer. We would come again...and stay. The walk to the beach (about 15 minutes) or a quick drive was fun. Lola's and Barmuis were our favorite spots for food. The beach is beautiful and full of surfers, a bit rough when the tide is up -- we did take surf lessons. As expected the roads were not all paved with plenty of potholes -- but that didn't stop us -- our 4 wheel drive was worth the extra money. There is a new paved road to the JW Marriot that is about to open; which will be helpful.

We had a great time staying here! It was a very nice experience, and the home was beautiful.

What an incredible home. Absolutely beautiful inside and out. A lush paradise. The grounds are beautiful with so many plants and birds and the sounds of monkeys in the background. Near to the beach and local restaurants which we found to be excellent. The people of Playa Avellanas couldn't be more friendly and the hosts were very responsive. We didn't realize from the listing that the master is in its own building and then two other rooms are in a separate building with even another guest house on the property. Gave us a little hiccup with our family arrangement. Overall we highly recommend this home and this area for a less touristy/busy beach spot!

This place is paradise. It’s a toss-up every day whether to make the short trip to the gorgeous Avellanas beach, or stay at home by the beautiful pool. Daniele & Yolanda are terrific hosts, very responsive and helpful. Can’t wait to get back there!

Our family of four (kids ages 15 & 11) absolutely loved our stay at this villa. We spent many hours enjoying table tennis, volleyball in the pool, playing games and watching monkeys in the trees. The indoor/outdoor space is so peaceful and inviting. We were just as happy to go to the beach as to come back and relax in this paradise. The hosts, Daniele & Yolanda, were very responsive and accommodating. Highly recommend!

Great place - the setup worked perfectly for us (family with 2 kids 13 & 10) but it’s versatile enough I feel it could work for most family groups. Our kids loved staying in the separate cabin and the whole place felt secluded and tranquil, lots of beautiful wildlife around. We spent a lot of time just chilling by the pool. Also loved that there are several good restaurants in walking distance (be sure to check out Gregorio’s, it was our favorite place, has the best Costa Rican food at great prices and was a really authentic experience! ) The beach is a 20 min walk or 2 mins in the car. In my opinion a car is necessary unless you plan to do nothing and relax by the pool! Shout out also to the great hosts, super responsive and helpful in every way. Thank you!

Great house! We were 2 families with 5 kids total and this was perfect! The house looks amazing and we had everything we needed for the week. Would book again!