Villa La Selva is your private tropical oasis. A modern open-air shaded poolside lounge enables the ultimate in tropical indoor-outdoor living. A heated jacuzzi flowing into the infinity edge pool allows you to enjoy the villa day and night. Clean modern lines flow through the kitchen into a beautiful wooden dining table, setting the scene for memorable meals (we highly recommend a night of catering from the team at Pura Vida Catering its a must do!) The space All of the internal spaces are air-conditioned with individual units allowing you customize your cooling throughout the home. Villa La Selva has 4 bedrooms and is set up for 11 guests, all of the bedrooms have custom made beds with local wood creating a great style and vibe throughout. 1st Bedroom - 1 King Bed, private bathroom (2 people) 2nd Bedroom - 1 Queen bed & 1 Sofa bed, private bathroom (4 people) 3rd Bedroom - 1 Queen bed (2 people) 4th Bedroom - 1 Queen bed, private bathroom (2 people) Built in the exclusive gated community of Hacienda Pinilla’s Reserva de Golf you will have access to the incredible amenities here within Hacienda Pinilla. Guest access Here in Hacienda Pinilla, a golf cart is a great way to explore the 4500-acre ranch. It's the best way to see the wildlife and monkeys on your way to and from the beach club, Marriott hotel or other amenities. Hacienda Pinilla amenities 3 PRIVATELY ACCESSED BEACHES Playa Avellanas - Beach club - World class surfing and white sand Playa Mansita & Bonita - Explore the Tidepools Playa Langosta - World class surfing, great fishing & white sand BEACH CLUB We have a corporate beach club membership for our guests to enjoy the exclusive Hacienda Pinilla beach club membership. Beachfront infinity pool, tiki bar and restaurant, spa, soccer and volleyball courts, fitness center, and sun up to sun down the lifeguarded beach at Playa Avellanas. There is a $10 entry fee per person that is then used as credit at the bar and restaurant. Beach Club has an annual closing in October every year. JW MARRIOTT HOTEL Hacienda Pinilla is home to the J W Marriott hotel, as a guest of Villa la Selva you have access to the numerous restaurants on offer. You can also purchase a day pass for use of the JW pool and amenities. GOLF COURSE 18 hole par 72 beachfront golf course TENNIS COURTS 3 hard court tennis courts with onsite instructor HORSE STABLES Explore the 4500-acre ranch that is Hacienda Pinilla. Guided horseback tours are available at any time, the tours can be customized to fit your group from 30 mins to 2 hrs the ride takes you through the forest and then along the secluded beaches and river mouths all here within the ranch. MOUNTAIN BIKE TRAILS There are both Amateur and pro trails The pro trails are 30 km running all throughout the ranch The amateur trails are 15 km These trails are also great for hiking and exploring the 4500 acres. SURFING Hacienda Pinilla has to be one of the best locations in Costa Rica to base your surf trip. With 6 different waves just on Playa Avellanas alone and private access to the beach breaks of Playa Langosta you don't even need to leave the ranch, but if you looking to explore the area, the famous Playa Negra reef breaks are just 10 minutes south and the river mouth and beach breaks of Tamarindo just 10 minutes to the north. Other things to note We can provide you with private chef bookings, massage therapy appointments, spa appointments, tours and more. Just ask and we can usually make it happen. Golf cart, bicycles, tee times, private chef, massage, spa, and tours booked separately after rental agreement is complete. *** Please note that we want all of our guests to enjoy their stay at Villa La Selva. This home is located in a private, gated community with mainly full-time residents and families. There is a VERY STRICT no-noise policy outside between 10p-6a. This is not the house to host a party or event. This home is great for groups of adults and families who respect the neighbors and rules of the community. If you plan to bring a big group to have a party, or large event, or make excessive noise, please reserve another property as the noise will not be tolerated and you will be asked to leave without a refund.***

## The Space

Villa La Selva offers a private tropical retreat with a modern open-air shaded poolside lounge, perfect for enjoying seamless indoor-outdoor living. The heated jacuzzi flows into an infinity-edge pool, allowing you to relax both day and night. 

The kitchen features clean, contemporary lines and opens to a beautiful wooden dining table, creating an inviting atmosphere for memorable meals. We highly recommend trying a catered dinner from Pura Vida Catering for a special experience.

All interior areas are air-conditioned with individual units, enabling personalized climate control throughout the villa.

The villa includes four bedrooms and accommodates up to 11 guests. Each bedroom is furnished with custom-made beds crafted from local wood, adding a unique style and ambiance.

- **1st Bedroom:** King bed, private bathroom (sleeps 2)
- **2nd Bedroom:** Queen bed and sofa bed, private bathroom (sleeps 4)
- **3rd Bedroom:** Queen bed (sleeps 2)
- **4th Bedroom:** Queen bed, private bathroom (sleeps 2)

## Location

Villa La Selva is situated within the exclusive gated community of Hacienda Pinilla’s Reserva de Golf, granting access to a wide range of exceptional amenities.

## Guest Access

Exploring the 4,500-acre Hacienda Pinilla ranch is best done by golf cart, which offers a convenient way to spot wildlife and monkeys while traveling to the beach club, Marriott hotel, or other facilities.

## Hacienda Pinilla Amenities

- **Beaches:**  
  - Playa Avellanas: Beach club, world-class surfing, white sand  
  - Playa Mansita & Bonita: Tidepool exploration  
  - Playa Langosta: Excellent surfing, fishing, and white sand  

- **Beach Club:**  
  Guests enjoy access to the exclusive Hacienda Pinilla beach club through a corporate membership. Facilities include a beachfront infinity pool, tiki bar and restaurant, spa, soccer and volleyball courts, fitness center, and a lifeguarded beach at Playa Avellanas open from sunrise to sunset.  
  There is a $10 entry fee per person, which is credited toward purchases at the bar and restaurant. Note that the beach club closes annually in October.

- **JW Marriott Hotel:**  
  Located within Hacienda Pinilla, the JW Marriott offers multiple dining options accessible to villa guests. Day passes for pool and amenity use are also available for purchase.

- **Golf Course:**  
  An 18-hole, par-72 beachfront golf course.

- **Tennis Courts:**  
  Three hard courts with an onsite instructor.

- **Horse Stables:**  
  Guided horseback tours are available throughout the ranch, customizable from 30 minutes to 2 hours. Rides traverse forest areas, secluded beaches, and river mouths within the property.

- **Mountain Bike Trails:**  
  - Pro trails: 30 km across the ranch  
  - Amateur trails: 15 km  
  These trails are also suitable for hiking and exploring the expansive 4,500-acre area.

- **Surfing:**  
  Hacienda Pinilla is an ideal base for a surf trip in Costa Rica. Playa Avellanas alone offers six different waves, plus private access to the beach breaks at Playa Langosta. Nearby, Playa Negra reef breaks are 10 minutes south, and Tamarindo’s river mouth and beach breaks are 10 minutes north.

## Additional Services

We can arrange private chef services, massage therapy, spa treatments, tours, and more upon request. Golf carts, bicycles, tee times, and other bookings are handled separately after the rental agreement is finalized.

## Important Notes

Villa La Selva is located in a private, gated community primarily inhabited by full-time residents and families. A very strict noise policy is enforced between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. to ensure a peaceful environment.

This property is not suitable for parties or large events. It is ideal for groups of adults and families who respect the community rules and neighbors. Guests planning to host noisy gatherings or large events should consider alternative accommodations, as violations may result in eviction without a refund.

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Thank you, Chris! We’re so glad you enjoyed your stay and our service team. We’d love to welcome you back anytime for another vacation. Pura Vida!🌴✨ Vida Pinilla

Our stay was amazing! Would highly recommend this house near tamarindo. We are a family of 10 with 5 children. The house was perfect for our size. The daily housekeeper Jimena was so sweet. Joel was very responsive and helpful to make our stay memorable. We could tell how much the owner wanted us to have the best time! The community is beautiful and great to take walks and explore. Always felt safe and everyone was friendly. So much to do without needing to drive far. Beaches were phenomenal. We would definitely stay here again if we come back to costa rica. Thank you Joel for everything. All of the kids said this was the best vacation and best house!

Hi Stefanie! Thank you so much for your wonderful words! We’re thrilled to hear your family had such an amazing stay and that the house, location, and community made your vacation so special. Jimena will be so happy to know her efforts were appreciated, and our team truly enjoyed helping make your time here memorable. It means a lot that all the kids called it the best vacation and best house! We’d be delighted to welcome you back anytime for more Costa Rica adventures. Pura Vida!🌴✨ Vida Pinilla

Excellent property to spend time in large family groups.  The daily cleaning service is special.

Excelente propiedad para pasar en grupos familiares grandes.  El servicio diario de limpieza es especial.

Gracias, Sergio! Nos alegra mucho saber que disfrutaron la propiedad en familia y que el servicio de limpieza fue un plus durante su estadía. ¡Siempre será un placer recibirlos de nuevo! Pura vida! 🌴☀️

Our stay at Villa la Selva was excellent!  The house has everything you need and is in a beautiful neighborhood that felt very private and very safe.  We even saw a family of monkeys climbing trees in the backyard which was really cool!  Joel was extremely proactive and had excellent recommendations even connecting us with a private chef who came to the Villa and cooked a beautiful dinner for us. We enjoyed breath taking sunset dinners at Pangas and Lola’s right on the beach—the food and drinks were delicious. JW Marriot is right around the corner from the Villa and is a place you should check out during your stay.  Top shelf experience for us all the way around. We will definitely be back!

Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re so happy to hear that you had an excellent stay at Villa La Selva and that you enjoyed the beautiful neighborhood, wildlife, and local dining experiences. Seeing monkeys right in the backyard must have been such a special moment! It’s great to know that our team recommendations helped make your trip even more memorable, and that you had an amazing dinner with the private chef. We truly appreciate your kind words and can’t wait to welcome you back for another top-shelf experience! Reservations & Concierge Team Vida Pinilla

It was an amazing house, extremely beautiful and clean. All amenities needed to cook, and the grill worked great to cook the fish we caught. Roads leading up to the home are filled with holes so I highly recommend renting a jeep. Aside from that everything was perfect!

Thank you so much for your kind review! We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed the house and found it beautiful, clean, and well-equipped. It’s wonderful that you got to use the grill to cook your fresh catch—that sounds like a memorable experience! We hope to welcome you back for another perfect stay soon! :) Pura Vida, Reservations & Concierge Team

Fantastic property with great grounds only a little over an hour from Liberia airport.  House is amazing with great indoor and outdoor space. Only about 20-30 mins from Tamarindo downtown which has everything. Hosts were extremely responsive to any question or issue we had and made great recommendations for activities and restaurants as well.  Definitely need a rental car to get around outside of the complex.  Would definitely stay again and look forward to coming back.

Thank you so much Steve for taking the time to share your experience at Villa La Selva. We're thrilled to hear that you and your family had such a wonderful stay and that the villa exceeded your expectations. We hope to have you back and host you again :) Pura Vida, Reservations & Concierge team

very nice house in great surroundings. Car is absolutely necessary.

sehr schönes Haus in toller Umgebung. Auto zwingend notwendig.

Thank you so much Christian for taking the time to share your experience at Villa La Selva. We're thrilled to hear that you and your friends had such a wonderful stay and that the villa exceeded your expectations. We hope to have you back and host you again :) Pura Vida, Reservations & Concierge team

The place was beautiful and looked exactly like all of the pictures. All the bedrooms were spacious, lots of light, and the AC worked well. I was there with 4 friends and we felt we had separate areas to relax, but beautiful common areas to hang out together. We made use of the pool and spa on the first night. I loved the many glass doors which made me feel enveloped in the beauty of the area. They add you to a  texting group so that you may contact the concierge at any time and they always responded fairly quickly or within a reasonable time if we texted at night. I also like that they partnered with a  transportation service so all we had to do was text them and book our ride (at our cost). The price was reasonable and comparable to all other services we looked at and they waited for us while at restaurants so that was nice. I had a very short list of things I wanted Joel to address and he did so in reasonable time.  would stay again!

Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience at our villa. We're thrilled to hear that you and your friends had such a wonderful stay and that the villa met your expectations. It's fantastic to know that you enjoyed the spacious bedrooms, abundant natural light, and effective air conditioning. We're delighted that you found the layout of the villa conducive to both privacy and group gatherings. We're also pleased to hear that our communication and concierge services met your needs, and that you found our partnership with the transportation service convenient. Providing a seamless experience for our guests is a top priority for us, so we're glad to hear that this aspect of your stay was enjoyable. Thank you for bringing your concerns to Joel's attention, and we're glad to hear that he addressed them promptly. Your feedback helps us continually improve and provide the best possible experience for our guests. We hope to have you back and host you again :) Pura Vida, Reservations & Concierge team We would be delighted to welcome you back for another stay in the future.

Our stay at Villa La Selva was a fantastic experience. The property has stunning natural scenery, combined with luxury and a cozy environment. The Vida Pinilla team provides outstanding service and everyone was incredibly helpful in enhancing our stay. They assisted us in securing a transportation, golf cart rentals, arranging a private chef, and booking excursions, all of which added greatly to our experience. Every aspect of our vacation was handled with professionalism and attention to detail, allowing us to relax and fully immerse ourselves in the beauty of Costa Rica. Highly recommend it for an stress-free, luxurious stay. Definitely a five-star experience!

Thank you so much Natasha for taking the time to share your wonderful experience at Villa La Selva! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us. It was our pleasure to assist with the booking of the extra services to enhance your stay. Your kind words about our team's professionalism and attention to detail mean a lot to us. We're delighted to have provided you with a stress-free and luxurious experience in Costa Rica. We appreciate your high recommendation and look forward to welcoming you back for another five-star stay! Pura Vida, Reservations & Concierge Team

This place exceeded our expectations. Diana made us breakfast and cleaned and that was included in the cost. The management team is very responsive and capable. By far a luxury vacation with a beautiful property, working hot tub, and jungle nature vibe outside.

Joel’s place was great, it looked just like the photos. Joel communicated so well helping my party of 8 arrange transfers from SJO and LIR, getting the house pre-stocked with groceries, a personal chef and golf carts to  travel the gated property. The concierge and housekeeper were very efficient and helpful. The pool, the hot tub, outside area, rooms and bathrooms were nothing short of amazing. Beyond that the property was super safe and gated

The house is super cute, just like you can see in the photos. Excellent service.

La casa es súper linda, Justo como se ve en las fotos. Excelente servicio.

Estamos muy agradecidos de haberlos tenido en casa y hacerlos sentir comodos. Muchas gracias

Perfect property for our group of 9, 6 adults 3 kids, we all loved the pool and hot tub And all the birds and monkeys! Very clean with awesome outdoor baths. The kitchen was very well stocked with every utensil you would need. Very secure within a gated community within another gated community. Excellent beaches near-by. Would love to stay here again!

Thank you, Larry, and we cannot wait for your next visit. For sure the beaches, amenities, and the best sunsets within Hacienda Pinilla will be great to see again and enjoy, maybe also do horseback riding to explore more the ranch, and why not private spa at-home service for a relaxing time in paradise? We trust to see you for your next vacay, Pura Vida, Vida Pinilla Team

This was a beautiful, clean and spacious Airbnb perfect for a large group. We loved the breakfast made by our housekeeper!! She was amazing and whipped up a meal for 8 people in an hour. The hot pool was also amazing once we figured out how to make it work. Joel and Mergie were responsive and were happy to arrange airport shuttle service, rides, etc. you have the option to rent golf carts, private chef meals, grocery stocking, massages etc if needed (but be sure to book early in advance because many were unavailable when we tried to book). Like the other reviews note, the property is far from everything. It is a 30 min walk to JW Marriott or 15-20 min drive out of Hacienda Pinilla property. This is something to consider because this takes a lot of time.

Thank you Julia for taking the time to give us your review. We trust to see you again in the near future for your next visit and yes, a golf cart or a rental car will make it very convenient to be able to move around.  Our home layout, beaches, and amenities within Hacienda Pinilla will wait for your next visit. Pura Vida, Vida Luxury Villas/Vida Pinilla Team

I thoroughly enjoyed my stay at Joel’s house. He’s amazing. Weeks leading up to the trip we stayed in contact, he always made recommendations on places to go, activities, chefs and everything in between. Overall, he made my trip to Costa Rica so smooth and worth while. I highly recommend this place!

Thanks, Kristen for your words. We cannot wait to see you again and for you all to come again to enjoy the beaches and amenities within Hacienda Pinilla and the private house setup we have for you. See you in the near future, Pura Vida, Vida Pinilla Team

Yessss! We were a large family group and the villas were perfect for our family! Gorgeous, relaxing, extreme clean and so picturesque! The communication with the host (Joel & Mergie) was quick! Joel and Mergie were helpful and attentive! The villa was beautiful and just as described! The house mother was friendly, helpful and we loved her meals! When we return to Costa Rica we will defintely stay here again! Thank you!

Joel’s home was phenomenal. The aesthetics, amenities, and views were one of a kind. This home allowed us to have a beautiful experience as first time visitors to Costa Rica. I recommend booking this property if you want the best experience possible 🙏🏽

Thank you for giving us this great review. We cannot wait for your next visit in the near future or on your next free time, to help you with planning your trip and for sure for you to have a wonderful experience, we know that with our layout plus the amenities, beaches, and the beautiful area of Hacienda Pinilla, it will make a memorable vacation. See you soon, Pura Vida, Vida Luxury Villas/Vida Pinilla Team

House is exactly as the photos show, hosts were super helpful. We had a great time and would love to stay with Joel and Margo again in the future! Thanks for everything!

Thank you for taking the time to give us this amazing review. We cannot wait to see you again for sure to come and enjoy the beaches and amenities within Hacienda Pinilla and our layout is perfect to make your vacation memorable and relaxing. See you soon for sure, Pura Vida, Vida Pinilla Team

We had a very relaxing and comfortable stay in this beautiful house. We especially appreciated all the concierge support with anything we needed, a private chef, grocery delivery, in house massage, fishing, golf cart rental, housekeeping, airport ride and anything else we may have needed Mergie the property manager, was very communicative and helpful throughout our stay. The back yard and pool are absolutely beautiful, well maintained and clean. A charming family of monkeys live in the trees. It is a lovey oasis. We will definitely come back and recommend the house to friends. Note that it's a 20 minute drive to get out of the Hacienda Panilla property. It's large, beautiful, private and secluded. Just perfect for relaxing and enjoying the natural beauty of Costa Rica. Thank you Mergie and Joel

Caitlin, we would like to give a big thank you for giving us this wonderful review and to know that you had a great stay and especially the best experience. We definitely cannot wait for your next visit to enjoy more about all in Hacienda Pinilla and our property as well. We will be here to help with all from the beginning to the end of your trip. Pura Vida, Vida Luxury Villas Team

This house was perfect . Gorgeous, super clean, chill and relaxing. Joel and his company were great. Especially, Mergie. Everything was handled and stress free. Thank you Joel for letting us stay at your house!!!! We will be back! Pura Vida, bvh

Brian, thank you so much for this amazing review and we always love to do the best we can to make you feel comfortable and like you say, stress-free. What great news you had a wonderful stay with us and we cannot wait to see you on your next visit. Pura Vida, Vida Luxury Villas Team

The home is lovely in person and exceeded our expectations, and it was perfect for our group of 9. The hosts were extremely helpful in organizing our travel needs. I really appreciated their level of communication with me throughout our stay and even shortly after.

We loved having Laurian´s groups stay with us in Villa La Selva. For sure they had a great time exploring the area and enjoying the amenities and beaches within Hacienda Pinilla. We cannot wait to see you all again for the next trip to Costa Rica. Pura Vida, Vida Luxury Team

This place was absolutely amazing! Just as picture described and Mergie was very helpful. The only issue was distance. It took 15-20 minutes just to get out of the community (which was not a big deal but just something to account for) The cleaner came daily, left things neat, super resourceful and she helped with cooking. Environment was quiet, the rooms were awesome. I’d suggest getting a rental, really made life soo much easier.

We loved having Onyi´s group staying in Villa La Selva. Vida Luxury Villas Team loves to help with all we can and we are super happy you had a great time during your visit. We cannot wait to see you again to enjoy the nature and the beaches within Hacienda Pinilla and our layout. Pura Vida, Vida Luxury Villas/Vida Pinilla Team

Joel's place is one of the best Air BnB's I've stayed! We were greeted with fruit and introduced to the housekeeper, Leandra. She was absolutely amazing and so sweet! The house is just as pictured. The master suite is drop dead gorgeous! We had three babies with us, and were offered a pack n play. We didn't need it, but just the offer and having one available was nice. If you're ever feeling too warm, they have ac in every room to keep you cool. A pool to dip in when you have nothing else to do. You can chill on the back patio and have late night conversations with your group. This vacation was definitely needed! Mergie helped us with finding a chef and they made a big dinner for my husband's 30th birthday. It was a great way to start the trip on our first night. We saw some wild life, which was pretty cool! On the last day we saw monkeys jumping from tree to tree. You feel 100% safe staying in a gated area, and everyone needing an email authorization to enter. All of my guests had a great time and that's all I wanted to achieve. Totally have to thank Joel and his team for that completely. This trip was one for the books!

Nile, a big thank you for taking the time to leave this great review about your experience and we know you had a blast in Hacienda Pinilla, and more in our Villa La Selva. We cannot wait to see you again for your next visit. Pura Vida, Vida Luxury Villas/Vida Pinilla Team

I highly recommend Joel’s place! Joel and his assistant Mergie went above and beyond. Everything was coordinated before we arrived and executed perfectly. From the golf cart to the massages to the wine being delivered. Everything was top notch. We took their suggestion and booked two nights with PuraVida catering. DO THIS! Garrett and his wife are amazing. Delicious food with the best service and conversation.

Thank you soo much, Cindy, We really appreciate your kind words as reviews like yours will help us build once the dust settles from this unfortunate crisis. Thanks again and I hope to see you again sometime in the future!!  Pura Vida, Joel

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Villa la Selva! Joel and Mergie were a joy to work with. They responded in a timely manner to all of my inquiries (and I had A LOT!!) Their suggestions were great and everything at the house was just as advertised. The housekeeper went above and beyond. She would help with breakfast if we wanted and had rice and beans waiting for us some afternoons. How we wished we could bring her back with us! The space was comfortable and spacious for our group of nine. Our children loved the space as well. The Beach Club was also as advertised. We spent a few days there. I can’t say enough about this vacation. We definitely recommend this house and hope to go back to Costa Rica soon!!! Pura Vida!

Carla, we loved having you all staying at Villa La Selva. Pinilla Beach House Properties Team cannot wait to see you again for your next Costa Rican vacation. Thank you for this amazing review and we are so happy to know you all had a great time. Pura Vida, Pinilla Beach House Properties Team

The place was everything we expected, great place to have quality family time, we will be definitely be coming back!

I can't write a better review. First, the property is exactly as pictured and exactly as described. It is beautifully kept and maintained. The on-site staff was amazing helping us daily. If I could take the property and staff with me around the world I wouldn't have to shop for another house. As for Joel and his staff they were fast, accurate and truly cared about your trip. His suggestions from transportation, on site chefs, expiditions and golf carts should just be followed to a T. If you are reading this review trying to make a decision of where to stay in the area it's just not a hard choice. You won't be disappointed!!

Excellent, all our expectations were covered and the place is as shown in the photos,  very quiet

Excelente todo nuestras expectativas fueron cubiertas y más el lugar es cómo se muestran en las fotos,  muy tranquilo

Muchas gracias Sergio, fue un placer recibirlo a usted y su familia y espero volver a verlo en el futuro.  Saludos!! Joel Villa Selva

Excellent location and exquisitely private - place was sparkling and host was easy to connect with if you required anything. I wouldn't hesitate to rebook!

This house is gorgeous and it was the perfect place for us to relax and restore. We loved the pool and Joel was a great host.

beautiful home. the outdoor areas are great.

Hi Stephen,  Thank you for taking the time to leave us this great review. We hope to see you again for your next Costa Rican vacation. Pura Vida, Mergie L. & Joel

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