George

Reviews

14 total reviews

100% Excellent

14 reviews

5.00

2023–2026

Cleanliness 4.8

Accuracy 4.9

Communication 4.7

Location 4.8

Check-in 4.8

Value 4.8

14 reviews

5BR Luxury Villa in Hacienda Pinilla

Brandon

Excellent, 3 weeks ago

Excellent home in a nice development. The house lays out nicely with a wonderful pool. It is 15-20 minutes by car or golf kart to the beach and restaurants. Only a few negative aspects. The biggest problem is that access to the house is, as of now, a mess with a long trek over some rough dirt, dusty roads. With the road conditions map apps will not always work for finding the house. So getting in and out of the area is a mess. The house was perfect except we needed hairdryers in the bathrooms and one of the doors to the house would not lock. That needs to be fixed. Overall it is a great place for a family vacation in the area. I recommend it.

We had a fantastic stay at Villa Acari. The house is an ideal setup for multiple families—spacious, comfortable, and thoughtfully laid out. The kids especially loved the bunk room. Dani, the concierge, was outstanding. She was incredibly prompt, responsive, and helpful throughout our stay, making everything seamless from start to finish. The beach club was another highlight—we really enjoyed spending time there. The food was great and it was beautiful. One thing to note is that the location is fairly remote, so I’d definitely recommend renting a car for groceries and getting to local restaurants. Plan ahead for long drives to excursions and activities. Also, be mindful of ocean conditions—the rip tide can be strong, so it’s important to make sure a lifeguard is present before swimming, as that wasn’t consistent. Overall, we had an amazing trip and would highly recommend this home to anyone traveling with a group!

We had an amazing stay at George's home. Natalia, the concierge, was incredibly helpful and responsive. We appreciated all the recommendations and help booking a private chef and catamaran boat tour. The daily house keeping was also a very nice touch. Internet and power cut out a bit while we were there but this seems typical in the area. We didn't mind and enjoyed being disconnected. If it's a concern for you, bring a star link!

We had a very nice stay at George’s home! There was plenty of room for a family of 6! The only problem was the kitchen does not have coffee, creamer and sugar available in the home. I think it would be nice to provide ! The hot water in master bedroom was on the cold side but the outdoor shower worked better. I do have to say the concierge service could be better at explaining more about the excursions that are set up for you. I had to go back and forth several times with questions as sometimes our drivers didn’t even know. All in all, we loved our stay and hope to come back to this area again!

Georges's home was truly impressive, exceeding our expectations in many ways. The property and its location suited our needs perfectly, with just a convenient 20-minute drive to Tamarindo for dinners and shopping. In addition, we enjoyed having access to the beach club and JW; although there was a small fee to use the pools at each club, it was a minor consideration for the overall experience. I would highly recommend this home for your next stay!

We had a great time at George’s place Villa Acari. Neighborhood was gated with guard and community was gated with guard as well. House is set up very nice. Lots of space and bedrooms were more than accommodating with very comfortable beds. Pool was large enough to hang out with large group and the Sonos surround was perfect for listening to music. House was very clean and outside showers were very missed when got home. Dani and Natalia were always a message away and responded right away with lots of help and things to do. We did a catamaran one afternoon and zip line and atvs another. Surf box by marina in Potrero at catamaran brunch is a must. The beach club is nice to have access to and food there is good. I would avoid Marriott eatery’s ( slow service and not very good) and pool is very expensive for the day so not really worth it. Tamarindo is near by with lots to eat one of our favorites was dragonfly. 4wd is pretty much a must with roads going from paved to dirt without notice.

We stayed as a group of 6 adults and 9 kids ranging from 9-16 years old at George's home during March break. We booked the house the summer prior to arriving and were happy that we booked early to secure a nice spot. George and his team were responsive to all of my questions leading up to the trip - there was some confusion with who the concierge was at times due to staff changing so sometimes I did not get an immediate response but once those things got figured out we had no issues and during the trip the concierge team was excellent and helped us in any way we needed. The house was very much the same as pictured - things that could be improved would be to have screens on some of the doors and windows so we can open them and get fresh air without worrying about bugs getting in and also having some pool floatation devices so be able to float around in the pool. Other than that the house was wonderful and we would return again without a doubt. The beach club access was also awesome!

Host Response

Hi Allison! Thank you so much for staying with us! It was a pleasure to host you at Villa Aracari, and we are so pleased it was a great experience! I am so bummed you didn’t have the floaties as we normally have those available for guests. It’s a good reminder to check on that prior to each stay. When we first got the house, the builder presented it with the large sliding doors and open living concept where you can turn off the a/c and open all the sliders around the house. From time to time, I will do that and turn off the fans and it’s a great way to enjoy the Costa Rican al fresco experience. As for the screens, it has not come up before, but it is something to consider. Thank you again for your thoughtful review! Some of our best ideas have come from our incredible guests! We look forward to hosting you again soon! Kind regards, George

We had an incredible stay at George's villa! From the moment we arrived, we were warmly welcomed by George and his team, who went above and beyond to ensure our stay was perfect. The villa itself is stunning, with breathtaking views, beautiful decor, and all the amenities we needed for a comfortable and relaxing vacation. The location is fantastic—peaceful and secluded, yet still close enough to the beaches and local souvenirs shops. We particularly enjoyed lounging by the pool and taking in the serene surroundings. George's team was attentive and responsive throughout our stay, always ready to assist with any questions or requests. Their hospitality truly made us feel at home. We highly recommend this villa to anyone looking for a luxurious and memorable getaway. We can't wait to return!

5BR Luxury Villa in Hacienda Pinilla

Allison

Excellent, 3 years ago

This place was outstanding! Great location, the beach club & Lola’s did not disappoint! Although we rarely needed, or wanted to leave the property & pool :) The concierge & owners were very helpful & communicative. Natalia, Jamie, & Maria are awesome! Reserva de Golf is a beautiful neighborhood, & we felt right at home, we’ll be back, Pura Vida!!