Nalu is a  multi-family home has over 3,500 sq. ft. of indoor living space, including five bedrooms, and three full baths with breathtaking private...

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Villa Nalu

Villa Nalu - Houses for Rent in Tamarindo, Guanacaste, Costa Rica

Incredible experience. From house to recommendations on personal chef, catamaran charters, airport transport, and zip lining .  This location is more private and secluded but exactly what was needed.

Our stay at villa nalu was absolutely fabulous! The place was beautiful, lots of amazing beaches and amenities around and delicious local food close by. Our cleaning lady was great - very nice and delicious cook. 5 stars

The place was amazing. Upon arrival the property exceeded our expectations than what was in the pictures. We loved that we  were close to JW Marriott, beaches, and the beach club. Having the golf club was a great perk. The daily maid service with optional breakfast preparation was also a plus! We would definitely stay here again.

Our group of three families had the best time at Villa Nalu! It is a beautiful home in a very private location. The monkeys in the backyard gave us lots of entertainment. The concierge was very responsive and Hilda, the housekeeper, was amazing. We rented an additional golf cart and enjoyed exploring the grounds. Playa Langosta truly was a hidden gem - we were often the only people there! We were able to park at the Beach Club and walk 20 minutes to Lola’s. We hired a shuttle to take us to Tamarindo for the day and had a great dinner at the Dragonfly. Horseback riding on the beach with Jorge and the Pinilla Canopy tour were highlights. A few important things to note: you must notify the host well in advance of any food deliveries, shuttles etc. We had a hiccup on our first night when our dinner was held up at the front gate. Also, a house is being built next door. The construction begins by 7:00am every day except Sunday. We truly enjoyed our time in Costa Rica at Villa Nalu!

We had an incredible stay at Villa Nalu. Definitely made our first trip to Costa Rica memorable. Just a few items worth mentioning. The listing mentioned outdoor showers, however, we didn’t realize that meant all showers. Wasn’t a huge deal. We were not aware that the housekeeper would be arriving at 8am daily (except Sunday) At previous airbnbs we have stayed we have been asked what time would work best. Again not a huge deal, worth noting though. The golf cart was awesome with the stay. Made getting around the area so easy. We loved the beach club and heading the monkeys from the backyard at night. Overall would recommend!

Villa Nalu is a stunning, light-filled home! We stayed here with our family of 7 because we had a wedding close by. The private setting and pool really felt like a resort. All of the rooms were spacious and the beds were wonderful. The bathrooms all had open air showers, which was amazing! Kitchen had everything we needed and we were happy that we chose to pre-stock with some food and drinks. Mergie was extremely helpful and responsive to our needs for transportation and information. The housekeeper Hilda came everyday for 4 hours, so the home was spotless. Very convenient to JW Marriott Hotel. Pool/beach club was nice, but they're doing some building there with jack-hammering that was a little noisy. Would love to come back again! It's a magical place and the people are wonderful.

The Villa was a lovely retreat in a private little oasis. We swam every day and heard the howler monkeys. Great access to all the amenities in the community and the service was amazing.

Villa Nalu was wonderful. The property was even better in person!  The housekeeper was great as was our host, Joel!  One thing I didn’t realize from the listing was that all the showers were outdoor. However, all in all, it was a fantastic experience and I would definitely stay there again!

Oh my goodness everything was amazing!!! The house was beautiful and so spacious for our group of 8. The golf carts made it easy to get to the resort and beach club, and we used their recommended transportation company GTX for our excursions to town and other activities. Saw monkeys and their babies in the backyard (so exciting!!), the pool was clean and awesome, and the beds were sooooooo cozy and comfortable. Easy to deal with the owners and great communication throughout the trip!!! Would highly recommend!!! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

Villa Nalu was wonderful!! Beautiful, comfortable, super relaxing! The housekeeper Hilda was just a delight!! Outside showers were so cool. We stayed at Villa Nalu with our three children and nanny. There was plenty of space and it all exceeded everyone’s needs. The kids loved the pool and all the beautiful nature. No bugs really (they have a spray system). Logistics were a bit different for us, but it was our first time in CR, so probably our fault. We had difficulty booking a chef for dinners and the Hacienda beach club restaurant closes at 6pm. But Mergie was there to step in and help when needed. And you could get groceries delivered! Lola’s was an easy drive on the dirt roads, and a super fun spot. We had an amazing trip, even got to see 6 scarlet macaw’s, monkeys, tons of iguanas and enjoyed many fresh mangos!

Joel and Mergie were the BOMB! We had the best time and will look to go back ASAP!

Joel’s place is even more amazing in person. I celebrated my 25th birthday here and it was truly an amazing experience. Ilda is such a gem , she cleaned, and helped us prepare our meals. I would recommend renting a car to get the full experience of Guanacaste without having to keep paying for rides. My party and I def had an amazing time and would stay here again.

Joel’s place was amazing! My husband and I were celebrating our 5 year anniversary with a group of friends. Mergie, the house manager, was absolutely wonderful! She was prompt, helpful and super accommodating. Hilda, the housekeeper was the best!!! She ensured the home was spotless every day and helped with household needs. The resort offered great food and the golf karts made travel around the resort so easy. However, check out the local city! Tamarindo was wonderful! Our excursions were great, the beach and local restaurants were so fun and we had a blast! The home is breathtaking and spotless. The pool was PERFECT and the ambiance is unbeatable. Thanks for hosting us!

Can't say enough about this beautiful home and the host Joel and also Mergie.  The location is perfect near the Pinilla Beach Club and next to the golf course.  The photos are amazing but still don't do it justice.  Cannot think of any negatives.  Be sure to play tennis or pickleball, ride horses on the beach, surf and hang out at Lola's where the food was some of the best we've had.  We also loved the Rio Celeste day trip with Luis who Mergie and Joel arranged for us.  They also hooked us up with the Covid tests that were required for the return flight which made it super easy.

Joel and Alba were fantastic! The place was incredibly clean, and a wonderful venue for a young family. Joel was super attentive and helped address any issues immediately, and provided thoughtful recommendations to help us get the most from our stay. Would highly recommend this place!

Our group had a fabulous stay at Villa Nalu. Our host, Joel was fantastic. Very easy to communicate with, was there to greet us upon arrival and always answered all of our questions during our stay. We were also very grateful that he was able to arrange to have some groceries at the house for our arrival and provide us with an extra blow up bed when needed. Bonus was also having a lovely new golf cart to get around the expansive property on! Our group had a fantastic stay in Tamarindo! Thank you Joel!

Villa Nalu is a well situated, spotless oasis for large groups, with a refreshing and clean pool, with the guttural grunts of howler monkeys an amusing diversion. Joel and ronald and the team are available for transport and local tips and alba prepares delicious egg breakfasts and keeps the place nice and clean.

Casa Nalu is just a fantastic place that will meet all your expectations. beautifully situated and with lots of entertainment around. The house is beautiful and well taken care of. The management of the property and service was just what we needed to have a wonderful and stress free holiday

Villa Nalu was amazing! It was the perfect home to rent in Costa Rica for our group of 2 grandparents, 4 kids and 4 grandchildren. The home's amenities were beautiful. We especially appreciated the privacy of the bedroom areas (located in 3 separate "wings" of the villa), the pool and outdoor seating areas, the heavenly outdoor showers and the dear housekeeper named Dona Alva. Our hosts, Joel and Mergie, provided answers to all our questions beforehand, and we felt well prepared when we got there. They responded to any requests quickly and helpfully when we were there, but there really wasn't much we had to ask about. We didn't rent a vehicle, but a driver named Ronald (recommended by Mergie) was incredibly accommodating. Joel recommended Pura Vida for catered meals. Garrett and Marcella from Pura Vida made 2 dinners for us and we were so glad we did that. We loved going to the local beach club in our golf carts (we had a 6-seater and rented a 4-seater). The beach there was gorgeous (and the food was delicious and reasonable), as was Playa Langosta nearby and a spot a short walk from the beach club where a terrific restaurant, Lola's, is located. A few hints if you decide to stay at Villa Nalu: If you want to use the TVs, get written instructions for each one. We had some trouble getting them to work, though we didn't feel the need to watch TV much. Also, we thought the water in the showers wasn't hot enough, but we were turning the knobs the wrong way. To summarize, this is a wonderful place to stay, the hosts were professional and kind, and we would love to come back!

My fiancée Justin & I just stayed at Villa Nalu for 10 days. The home itself is as described, absolutely beautiful, tasteful decor and we loved the outdoor showers. Well I found a little garden snake in my outdoor shower which scared me but hey I was in Costa Rica to be expected right! In the beginning of our booking process we had a bit of a hiccup and Joel stepped in immediately and secured other arrangements. He made me feel like I was a priority. All throughout the 10 days if any questions and issues rose, Joel was very responsive and willing to help. He also checked in with us quite often to make sure we were happy. I can’t say enough about Alba. She is the housekeeper for the property. Since we aren’t bilingual I used the Google translate app which we both liked! She was always smiling and made us feel very welcome. She’s a true gem. Just be aware this is a newer up and coming gated community so a lot of properties are actively being built and one next door to Villa Nalu. The construction woke us up at 6am a couple days but that was out of anyone’s control. The Villa is within a 10-15 minute drive to downtown Tamarindo. Joel suggested to have dinner at Pangus which was delicious plus a phenomenal view of the beach at sunset. We also tried dragonfly which a little bit further that was amazing as well. Joel and his buddy also recommended Patagonia for their sangria and they were spot on if I wasn’t driving I would have ordered several more! Also within that area is a great grocery store to pick up necessities for the home. I do suggest getting a rental since hiring taxis or drivers gets quite expensive. I used Avis at the Marriott he was very courteous and professional and was decently priced since in Costa Rica it’s required to use their car insurance and liability. Also get their GPS system it helps to navigate since the roads aren’t named or numbered. The only downfall to Villa Nalu is the distance to activities. I wanted to visit some of the waterfalls ~2 hours away, Diamonate park which we visited was an hour and half away but their sanctuary of animals was outstanding. The guides were knowledgeable and kind. Maybe that just means we have to come back soon and do what we couldn’t 😊. At Villa Nalu you do have access to 3 beaches, the one we found to be perfect was Playa Langosta. Soft sandy beach perfect waves for body boarding and the upmost beautiful sunsets I’m glad Joel mentioned it to us. Also the most we ever saw on that beach was maybe 10 people. I wanted to extend a big thank you to Joel for all his assistance with our trip and a big thank you to Alba. She even hugged us upon departure she’s a sweet heart. We can’t...

We stayed at the 5 bedroom in Reserva de Golf (forgot the name). The house was stunning and our host Joel was the greatest ever. He will help you line up anything and was always available to us. The housekeeper was also great and helped us clean and watch the baby. (She does not speak English). The driver, Ronal, was our favorite person in all of Costa Rica. Wish we could’ve brought him home with us! Each room at the house had AC. We had 2 babies and a toddler - the house was very kid friendly and Joel brought us 2 pack n plays. All of the showers were outdoors which was really cool. During the day we would explore and then come back to the pool. There were bugs but we didn’t get bit up too much. We did not see any scorpions on this property :) If you’re sensitive to outside birds, monkeys and animal noises, bring a sound machine. All rooms have blackout shades. The Hacienda Pinilla Beach club was fabulous. It’s $10/head but the money is used towards food/beverage at the pool. We loved this place and will definitely come back. Joel made it even better with all his help.

The house is a wonderful place to bring the family or a large group of friends. The layout of the house is well thought and allows for privacy and great common areas. I would recommend renting a car to get around otherwise it might be a little too isolated. Close to the JW Marriott but we did not indulge in the complex. The beds are very comfortable. The showers are outside and amazing. The house is very clean. The kitchen and dining area are perfect for a group for 8 to 10 people. The kitchen is well equipped. The cleaning lady comes in regularly. The location is quite private and as long as that is what you seek, you will be very satisfied. It is close to Tamarindo and several places to buy food - local fruit and vegetable market, supermercado, automercado.... Access to the beaches. You can walk from the house to Playa Avellanas or to Playa Mansita and it is a very short drive to the Playa Langusta (which was our preferred beach) Great location, quiet and private and very secure. I would strongly recommend Liberia Airport... the roads in Costa Rica are quite basic and closer is better unless you plan to visit other parts of Costa Rica. Joel, the host, is just amazing. Very responsive and can provide guidance to just about any request. You can't ask for much more from your host.

The house was perfect for our family of 11, including 2 kids and 2 babies. The layout was also great to give each family a bit of privacy. The common area and outdoor pool area were fantastic. Joel's communication before and during the trip was excellent and he answered all our questions along the way. The Hacienda Beach club was a fantastic amenity a short drive away. The food and service there was amazing and we all loved the pool and beach there. On Friday night we went for dinner and live music, which was also great! Tamarindo was about a 15-20 minute drive away, which was convenient to pick up groceries for breakfast. And Alva came everyday to help clean up the house, which was very much appreciated with 11 guests. We also had 3 nights of Pura Vida catering come in to make us dinner. It was recommended by Joel and we highly recommend this service as well. Garrett was very easy to work with and accommodating to all dietary needs. We also recommend doing a day trip to the Rincon National Park, going to Lola's for lunch and the Hacienda Pinilla canopy tour. Many other adventures are available but we enjoyed swimming at the house and the beach club most days. Thanks again to Joel for making our trip in Costa Rica very memorable!

A spectacular house, very nice, super clean and with all the comforts you may have to go to rest and have fun 100 points in every way.

Una casa espectacular, muy bonita super limpia y con todas las comodidades que pueda tener para ir a descansar y divertirse 100 puntos en todos los sentidos.

The house is very comfortable and quiet and the grill area is great , Pinilla's security is very good. Nearby beaches, great golf court. Joel is very helpful and with an excellent willingness 

La casa es muy cómoda y silenciosa y el area para parrilla genial , La seguridad de Pinilla es muy buena. Playas cercanas, cancha de golf estupendas. Joel es de gran ayuda y con excelente disposición 

The house was beautiful and we all felt safe. 

Great Stay in Costa Rica Would go back anytime in casa Maracuya!!! Clean, true to what it looks like in the pictures and a very available and resourceful host!

Joel was an amazing host long before we arrived. He was super fast to respond to all of our questions. He went above and beyond to make sure our stay was comfortable and enjoyable. He went to the grocery for us so that we could have a few things at the house to eat after a long day of travel. He hooked us up with bike rentals, cool places to eat, and he was always available (even when his newest child was born!)  Internet went out for a few hours and Joel found several options for us if we needed to continue working. (Not something he had to do and all his options were fantastic.)   The housekeeper came as promised and was so kind; she did a fabulous job taking care of us, too.  I would totally recommend this house to others. Howler monkeys came by on occasion, and there were so many butterflies and beautiful birds. I loved the neighborhood and the sense of peace there. The outdoor showers are AMAZING! The house was great for our design and development team members and even kids!  We rented the golf cart and it was so much fun to drive to and from the Marriott and the beach club. It was way better than renting a car! :)  It was hard to leave after our two-week stay, but I know we'll back soon!

The place was beautiful, great amenities, pool was clean nice, ac new and cold kitchen appliances cook wear everything high quality and comfortable a real luxurious experience and the host Joel was very informative and helpful answered phone promptly and was eager to help

Wow!!! This home / property was an absolute gem. The spectacular location for our family and all of the activities we were interested in were all within a short ride. Having a host like Joel made the stay that much more enjoyable. He greeted us with enthusiasm and knowledge of the area. We even took him up on his offer to cook an authentic Costa Rican meal (total home run!) for us. As a family that has traveled to many areas across the globe - the home surpassed our expectations! From the spacious kitchen / dining area & the impressive bedroom layouts - with three private outside showers, we loved it. The pool and outdoor lounging space with a BBQ was also used daily. We never expected to stay at a home in CR that gave us ALL the comforts of home...the beds were so very comfortable and the house even had Apple TV! If traveling with two families, I would book this house again in a heartbeat! The layout is amazing - nice work Freddy (designer/builder/neighbor)! As for the location - Hacienda Panilla was fantastic. Whenever we had a question about an activity that we had in mind - Joel replied immediately. He suggested the incredible catamaran sunset cruise, surfing & beach locations with perfect waves, grocery stores, restaurants, wildlife (howler monkeys, deer, etc.), access to the Hacienda Panilla Beach Club and practically anything else we had questions about. The bottom line is we felt 100% secure & happy at the property. We will be back!!! Pura Vida, The Vallee Family Tim, Michelle, Chris, Jackie & Isaac