Welcome to Casa Matapalo, a 5-bedroom residence within the prestigious Hacienda Pinilla. This home is an ideal retreat for couples or sizable groups. Enjoy the spacious backyard pool deck, and brand new BBQ are with built in grill, and ice maker. Complemented by exclusive access to the golf course/beach club and a brand new private mini golf course within the property. Conveniently located near the ocean, Casa Matapalo offers a perfect blend of comfort and luxury. The space Step into a spacious home, where high ceilings and large glass doors create an open, airy feel. The kitchen and living room flow seamlessly into the outdoor pool and BBQ area, perfect for relaxing or entertaining. The master bedroom features a private ensuite bathroom with a shower, jacuzzi, and a walk-in closet. The first and second guest bedrooms each have two beds and share a stylish bathroom with a shower. For extra privacy, a charming casita by the pool offers two additional bedrooms connected by a shared bathroom—an ideal space for family or friends. Outside, enjoy a brand-new BBQ area with a built-in grill and ice maker, or have some fun on the mini golf course, which wraps around both the front and back of the house. Your perfect getaway awaits! Guest access Guests will enjoy exclusive access to Hacienda Pinilla's amenities, including the golf course, pristine beaches, and scenic bike trails. For an enhanced experience at the Beach Club, we do hold a membership for the whole year of 2025. Just for a extra fee of $5, you can get to enjoy all the amenities the beach front beach club offers, such a usage of the pool, beach chairs and loungers, showers, and bathrooms, along with access to the restaurant. Other things to note Our personalized concierge services craft exceptional experiences such as horseback riding, fishing excursions, boat trips, surfing adventures, and more. Let us curate the perfect itinerary to elevate your stay.

## The Space

Welcome to Casa Matapalo, a five-bedroom home located within the prestigious Hacienda Pinilla community. This residence is perfect for couples or larger groups seeking a comfortable and luxurious retreat.

Inside, the house features high ceilings and expansive glass doors that create an open and airy atmosphere. The kitchen and living room connect seamlessly to the outdoor pool and BBQ area, making it ideal for both relaxation and entertaining.

The master bedroom includes a private ensuite bathroom with a shower, jacuzzi, and a walk-in closet. The first and second guest bedrooms each have two beds and share a modern bathroom with a shower. For additional privacy, a charming casita by the pool offers two more bedrooms connected by a shared bathroom, providing an excellent space for family or friends.

Outside, you can enjoy a brand-new BBQ area equipped with a built-in grill and ice maker. The property also features a private mini golf course that extends around the front and back of the house.

## Location

Casa Matapalo is conveniently situated near the ocean, offering a perfect balance of comfort and luxury within Hacienda Pinilla.

## Amenities

Guests have exclusive access to Hacienda Pinilla’s amenities, including:

- Golf course  
- Pristine beaches  
- Scenic bike trails  

Additionally, there is a Beach Club membership valid for the entire year of 2025. For an extra fee of $5, guests can enjoy full access to the Beach Club’s facilities, which include:

- Pool  
- Beach chairs and loungers  
- Showers and bathrooms  
- On-site restaurant  

## Guest Access

Guests can take advantage of all the community amenities mentioned above, enhancing their stay with access to recreational and leisure facilities.

## Other Things to Note

Our personalized concierge services offer tailored experiences such as:

- Horseback riding  
- Fishing excursions  
- Boat trips  
- Surfing adventures  

We are happy to create the perfect itinerary to make your stay truly memorable.

This home is an ideal retreat for couples or sizable group...

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5BR luxury villa in Hacienda Pinilla

Luxury 5 Bed Home in Prestigious Hacienda Pinilla

This place was very secluded and peaceful. Hosts were very responsive and helpful! Our check in time was flexible and was able to go to the beach club meanwhile they were finishing last touches.

This is our 2nd trip to Costa Rica and we had another amazing trip. The house had everything we needed and having the mini golf course was the best. The cleaning staff that came in mid week did a great job. Hosts were there to help us rent golf cart and responded quickly when we needed them.

We had an amazing stay at Robert’s. Will be back for sure!

First off the the place was amazing. Lived up to expectations and the property looked just as it did in the pictures. Our family had a great time and there was ample space for everyone. The pool was a nice place to spend time while the BBQ area was a big plus as we used it every night to cook dinner. Cons: we felt that communication could’ve been better. When checking in we had to wait almost 1 1/2 hours at the gate while we contacted Robert and Estefany since we weren’t provided the QR code to get past the gate. My wife was able to convince the gate staff that we were in fact staying there but again we were stuck while this process was going on. Also there was an all day planned scheduled power outage we weren’t told of until an hour after the power was out and gate closures which forced us to try to find ways into the community. Sometimes it’s just bad luck. Other than those cons this place is truly amazing and we would definitely stay again.

An incredible place ready for golf practice. The pool is clean. And the house is great. Robert provided incredible service and was super fast to respond.

Un lugar increíble listo para practicar de golf. L piscina limpia. Y la casa súper Robert increíble atención súper rápido para contestar.

We were travelling with 5 adults and 5 kids and it was the perfect size and had everything we needed. Robert was very responsive and went above and beyond for us. We will be back

Very attentive to detail and to making a difference by providing personalized customer service. Beautiful place, and we would definitely come back. The area where the house is located is spectacular, with lots of nature and animals, close to beautiful beaches…

Muy atentos a los detalles y en marcar la diferencia brindando un servicio al cliente personalizado. Lugar precioso y volveríamos sin pensarlo. En lugar donde se encuentra la casa es espectacular con mucha naturaleza y animales, cerca de playas hermosas…

We really enjoyed our stay. The service was kind and attentive, and everything was well taken care of. Thank you, we hope to come back again.

Everything was wonderful. A few MINOR issues but the host was very kind when I mentioned them

Everything was great!! Great communication, views of sunset, beautiful property. We will be back!!! Thanks for everything! Made our vacation memorable!.

Great place to spend a week with friends and family. Beautiful beaches very close by. The beds were extremely comfortable. We slept great every night. The outdoor bbq was used almost everyday. And the kids loved the putting green. My only recommendation would be to have hooks outside for all the pool towels. 13 people using the pool and the beach everyday and nowhere to dry out the towels.

Overall, the entire experience exceeded our expectations, which were already quite high. There were small, unimportant details like a golf cart that didn't work and harmless ants that when they started to be more abundant we warned Estefany and she quickly sent a fumigator that ended the problem. I suggest you ask for fumigation before entering the house. Estefany's constant availability was key to our experience being so good.

En términos generales toda la experiencia superó nuestras expectativas que ya de hecho eran bastante altas. Hubieron pequeños detalles no importantes como un carrito de golf que no funcionaba y hormigas inofensivas que cuando empezaron a ser más abundantes le avisamos a Estefany y rápidamente mandó un fumigador que terminó con el problema. Sugiero que se pida fumigar antes de entrar a la casa. La disponibilidad permanente de Estefany fue clave para que nuestra experiencia haya sido tan buena.

The house has a very good layout and amenities for traveling with the family. Unfortunately, we had a problem with the water in the guest room that could not be resolved, but the host was attentive and sent technicians to repair it repeatedly. The ice machine was dirty, but the cleaning team immediately cleaned it. Overall we had a great time and would come back.

La casa tiene muy buena distribución y amenidades para viajar en familia. Desafortunadamente tuvimos problema con el agua en el cuarto de huéspedes que no se logró resolver, pero el anfitrión estuvo atento y envió técnicos a reparar en repetidas ocasiones. La máquina de hielo estaba sucia, pero inmediatamente el equipo de limpieza la dejó limpia. En general la pasamos muy bien y regresaríamos.

100% recommended accommodation. Hosts are always attentive to any needs. We really enjoyed the house as well as the nearby beaches as a family. A dream home!

Hospedaje 100% recomendado. Los hosts siempre atentos ante cualquier necesidad. Disfrutamos mucho la casa así como las playas cercanas en familia. Un sueño de casa!

The house was great. Lots of golf with the family in the inhouse course!! Anything we need was a call away. Always with a smile Great time!!! Thank you!!!

We’ve stayed in this various neighborhood before so we, generally, knew what to expect. The house was in line with our previous experiences in the same neighborhood. It was accurately described and the host was exceptionally responsive and available.

Very nice accommodation with all the comforts. Located in a very quiet and peaceful area. We got answers to our questions very quickly.

Väldigt fint boende med alla bekvämligheter. Beläget väldigt lugnt och fridfullt. Vi fick svar på våra frågor väldigt snabbt.

Our group had a great time at Casa Matapalo! The house is extremely well located just a few minutes ride away from beautiful Langosta Beach and also from Mansita Beach (great ice cream place in the hotel lobby). Estefany was there to welcome us amd show us around the house when we arrived. We forgot to bring coffee, so complimentary stock, along with other goodies were well appreciated. Since our group had several teenagers and several adults, we took advantage of the different social areas the house had to offer. Must mention the great beds and linens, we all slept great! We've been to several houses in Pinilla over the years but I would definitely come back to Matapalo and recommend it to friends.

We had a great time here.  Beautiful house in a gated community.  The host responded very promptly to all questions.  Would recommend for your stay in Guancaste.

Sure! Here’s a natural-sounding, very positive Airbnb review with those details: ⸻ We had an amazing stay here! Our group of 13 fit comfortably — the house is super spacious, modern, and easy to settle into. The layout is perfect for hanging out and socialising, and everything was really clean and well maintained. We especially loved the garden, pool, grill, and putting green. One thing is that the golf carts weren’t available during our stay, so we opted to use cars to get around. In general, it’s probably a good idea to have one or two cars if you’re staying here. Also, the condominium area isn’t very well lit at night, but we still felt very safe. Overall, it was a fantastic place and we’d definitely come back!

This home is beautiful and ample space for 6-12 people. We were only 3 so we had the run of the house. The location is very close to the JW Marriott and the Beach Club. The house has everything so the only thing you will need are food & beverages and any beach/pool gear. The house hosts Robert & Estefany are extremely responsive. They would respond to my texts within 5 minutes. Estefany was a consummate professional and continually checked-in with us to ensure our stay was going well.

Beautiful property. Very responsive and helpful. We loved our stay!

Great stay at Matapalo located within Hacienda Pinilla. This modern home was perfect for us ! Just a couple of minutes to the Pinilla Golf Club and many surrounding beaches. Beautifully decorated with both a lovely pool and outdoor Chefs Kitchen where we enjoyed cooking some great meals There is also 2 different putting greens back and front included at this house We found this an extra special bonus where we got in some practice and a few laughs after a day of golf This home would be great for families or a group wishing to have a stay and play experience The hosts were extremely easy to deal with in assisting us to have a lovely time. In comparison to other homes in the area we found this to be good value, well situated, safe and comfortable home. Regards

Such a beautiful home in a very safe, secure location.  The home is spacious and laid out well.  The yard, patio and pool were exactly what we were hoping for.  The management team responded to any questions right away and were extremely helpful.  The newly installed putting green was a huge hit with our family.  There are great amenities in the community that suited our family, from 4 month old infant to retired grandparents, well.  Loved our stay in this lovely place!

We had a great time.. everything was great!

La pasamos genial .. todo estuvo súper bien!

We are a family of 4 with two young kids, travelling with both grandmas. The house is spacious, clean and bright in a secure neighborhood within Pinilla. We enjoyed the golf carts, BBQ, nice living area, patio and pool. It should be noted that only the master has a private en-suite bathroom. Also, two bedrooms are in a separate casita not connected to the main house, so you have to walk outside to reach it. The casita has two bedrooms that are connected by a shared bathroom, which doesn’t bode well for privacy. To access the Pinilla beach club it’s an added charge of $35/pp per day non-consumable, which really adds up. The backyard backs onto another house’s pool, where the neighbours were playing music and talking loudly daily/nightly, within a few meters. The property manager was very responsive and helpful to resolve any minor issues. Overall not very competitive for value vs other places in Pinilla (we go often), but nice place.

We spent 10 days at this home. Everything was fantastic and it was very beautiful. Everyone we worked with was so pleasant and kind.  The second we needed something or asked a question, everyone was on it! The area is extremely safe for those that are unfamiliar. Thanks again!

Great stay at Hacienda Pinilla!. Thank you Robert/Fabi for your hospitality. Wonderful home, close to the Marriott, close to Tamarindo. Everything we could have hoped for!

We were a bit let down by our stay at Casa Matapalo. For the price, we were expecting a bit more bang for our buck. The check-in for super easy, and communication with Fabiola, the 3rd party host that manages the home was very responsive & punctual. However, the home is in need of some TLC & upkeep. The roller curtains in the pool house bedroom fell off twice resulting in maintenance having to come to repair them, the toilet in the guest bathroom was clogged our entire time, & ants everywhere, especially in the kitchen (probably need some pest control). The cleaning gal that came every third day for routine cleaning even made the comment to us that it was the dirtiest home, underneath the surface that she had serviced. With the mentioned above, price, knowing other homes in the area are priced similarly which included a pass to the Beach Club House vs. having to pay the $35 entry fee we're going to seek another option on our next trip. The location was top notch though!

Great stay at Robert’s home. House was spacious, had great amenities, spacious rooms and comfortable beds. Great for families and friends. Fabi was very helpful and responded fast whenever needed. A couple of details to note, Beach Club access not included, charge is 30U$ per person/day which can be expensive when in a big group. Golf carts available for rental but when needed was out of battery. We tried to arrange daily cleaning for extra cost but only managed to get one extra day. Only one room is a suite, the others have shared bathrooms. Overall great experience, thank you!

We really enjoyed our stay at Casa Matapalo. We had 2 families with 11 people, our (4) teenage boys loved the privacy that staying the pool house provided them. The home was very clean when we arrived and the mid-week cleaning was wonderful! Fabi was very responsive. We loved Playa Longosta and Playa Avellanas. Playa Longosta is very quiet, and great for morning walks. Playa Avellanas was a bit livelier and we really enjoyed Lola's. A few things to note. I would not stay here without a car, it is pretty isolated and takes time to get anywhere. It's 10-15 minutes of driving just to get off of the resort. We had surf lesson booked through Turf Safari, but the instructor ended up getting sick and wasn't able to provide them. It was especially disappointing as we weren't given much notice, so we couldn't book them somewhere else. Fabi offered to set up lessons at a later date, but we had other activities booked so we weren't able to do this. Overall, a great stay and would recommend.

The house was truly beautiful. It felt tropical, and we loved that. Our party very much enjoyed having the 3rd and 4th bedrooms in a pool house off the main house. The pool was clean. The landscaping was serene. Fabi and Robert were very responsive throughout our week long stay. We booked surf lessons through TurfSafari and could not have been more pleased with June and Manuel. June was efficient, professional and just plain kind and easy to work with. Manuel was an excellent surf instructor and also exceptionally kind. It was such a fun morning!

Roberto is a very good host very responsive and educated The property is beautiful and well kept I highly recommend it

Fabiola was an excellent host, we rented the house for a few days for my parents, in-laws and grandparents since we were celebrating my wedding and even though we had to call Faviola many times asking for help. She was always willing to help us and make everything easier for the stay and the event so special

Fabiola fue una excelente anfitriona, la casa la alquilamos unos días para mis papás, suegros y abuelitos ya que celebrábamos mi boda y a pesar de que tuvimos que llamar muchas veces a Faviola solicitando ayuda ella siempre estuvo dispuesta ayudándonos y facilitando todo para la estadía y el evento tan especial

Beautiful space to host a small retreat. The space is large and well kept. We enjoyed our stay at Casa Matapalo.

All good, unless there are 2 rooms that have a shared entrance

Todo bien, salvo que falta aclarar que hay 2 habitaciones que tienen una entrada compartida

The home overall was beautiful! A couple things to note: 1) We didn’t realize two of the rooms were in a separate guest house when we booked. 2) The “Beach Club access” was a bit deceiving… we had to pay $35 per person each day we wanted to go to the Beach Club. We have stayed in this neighborhood before and only had to pay $10 per person and that total went toward any food/drinks we bought that day. Upon asking about this, it sounds like the owner did not pay the Beach Club access yearly fee so we were stuck paying $35 per person (per day.) Fabiola was a great host overall and helped us with a golf cart rental, a shuttle to the airport, as well as a private chef at the house one night! It was also nice to have a complimentary house cleaner come in the middle of our weeklong stay.

The house was beautiful and fit our family extremely well. Check in was super easy, the house was very clean and well appointed with all you need during your stay. Access to the beach club as an added bonus, what an amazing pool and great restaurant. The pool in the yard was so refreshing, clean and not too deep for kids. Communication with Robert and Fabi was great. We look forward to coming back.

Robert and Fabi are wonderful host, they really made our family feel welcomed. The home fit our group of ten perfectly with room to spare. We spent 10 days vacationing in Costa and can't wait to go back. Robert, thank you for your kindness, It's so wonderful to have met you and we look forward to forging our friendship. He is really the best surf instructor, so for those of you reading this review, don't think twice, Robbie is your guy. Hacienda Pinilla is a gorgeous community with many hidden gems. Playa Langosta is spectacular and sits in this private community. Give yourself time to discover all of the beautiful things surround the home. Till next time, Pura Vida 😊

Exceptional accommodations. This place was exactly as pictured and felt like a sanctuary. It also had everything we needed in terms of bedding, dishes, towels, shampoos/soaps. The location was perfect for us: a quick golf-cart ride to golf club house, beaches, the neighboring hotel and restaurants, and a short car drive to any attractions you may have on your list . Not that the owner can control this, but there is some construction happening next door which can get noisy. You cannot hear it from inside the house, though, and if you appreciate the beautiful birds singing, and plants that surround you in the very private yard,  it shouldn´t bother you too much outside either. We had success with communicating with the property manager. We would absolutely love to stay here again. It was truly a retreat in a most beautiful setting of CR.

Before we booked the trip, Robert was very friendly and was quick to respond. We were told that somebody would help us book activities, book a breakfast cook, and daily cleaning. Robert gave me a Whatsapp number for his "concierge" Fabi who was supposed to help with all of this. She was very friendly, but was selective in what questions she would answer. On the day we arrived, it was obvious she was only replying selectively to texts and communication was very frayed. We had issues with our check-in process. We arrived after dark around 7:30pm. The area is secluded, and very dark, with no services in the vicinity. When we pulled up to check in with security, the guard told us that we were not on the list, and he made us turn around and exit. Since there's hardly reception in the area, and it's dark with no services within several miles, I had a difficult time making calls to Fabi. At first she wouldn't answer, but she finally did, and said we should be on the list. Went back to the guard tower, and the security guard called another guard somewhere else who told us we were just added. Fabi also sent a pinpoint for the house, but again, there's no cell reception, so Waze or Google maps wouldn't work. I texted her multiple times to send the actual address, as the community is very large, and security did not know where "Casa Matapalo" was, and he needed the house number. We basically drove around for an hour looking for the house, before Fabi finally texted us the address. I was very pissed off by the time we found the house. Not cool after a 4 hour drive in the car full of kids. Clear communication could would have prevented these issues. I immediately tried to contact Robert though the Airbnb messages, and he never replied to my concerns. The house is in a 4500 acre golf community located close to Playa Avellanas which is a good surf spot. The house itself looks as though it was designed by a world-class architect, but built with shoddy finishes and not well maintained. I would not consider it a luxury home considering the deferred maintenance. House was cleaned, but not that well. Feet would be black after walking barefoot from the pool to the bedroom. The master bathroom shower valve was broken and would fall off. The shower was a rain shower head, but water pressure was so low, that water would only drip out of one corner. The shower pan was even, so water would flood into the bathroom after the shower ran for a few minutes. There were dead ants everywhere that had obviously been sprayed with insecticide, but were not cleaned afterwards. The 2 detached bedrooms smelled of septic. We could not get rid of the smell. The connecting door to the garage did not close, so hot air and insects would enter the master which was only about 6 feet away. Fabi only replied to my request for the door, and she said a "wood worker" needs to repair it, but it could easily be adjusted by a carpenter or handyman. Regarding the plumbing requests, she replied a day later and said somebody would come the day we leave which was 2 days later. Unfortunately, that wouldn't matter to use when we leave. We did request 2 golf carts, and they were conveniently sitting in the garage when we arrived. On the first day, we drove on the golf carts to the beach club. When we left the beach club, one of the carts died, because it was barely charged. The security guard was friendly enough to let us charge the cart, but he noticed the electrical chord was frayed, and didn't even work. That would explain why the cart was barely charged. Luckily, he had electrical tape and we had to jimmy it to charge. Later that night, we wanted to take the carts to the Marriott to grab dinner, but we realized the 2nd gold cart headlights weren't working, so we just drove ours cars. It's way too dark in the community at night to drive the other golf cart without lights. These cost $70/day each. Once we checked in, Fabi told us that cleaning or cooking service wasn't available due to the holidays. We asked to book horse back riding and surfing. As mentioned before, the text communication was very frayed, and Fabi would answer partial questions, or different questions, so it was very confusing to communicate with her. There was never concrete times, dates, or locations given. She said no problem to everything, but didn't give us times until the day of. The first day, she texted me telling me surf lessons were going to be at 1pm. I didn't know where, and we went to the beach, and didn't have any reception, and missed our surf lesson. When we returned she texted that the lesson was in Tamarindo, about 25 minutes away, and we missed it and that we have to pay $275 for a "no-show". I cancelled the horse back riding, because she didn't give us a location, but they want us to pay for the no-show. Over-all, the quality and service of this house should not be considered "luxury". However, I think this would be a good spot for surfers or a surf family who is going to cook for themselves and surf everyday, as it is close to Avellanas and Playa Negra. If you're looking for luxury amenities and qualify service, you'd be much better of just staying at the Marriott. Fabi was friendly, but not professional. Since her and Robert felt it was okay to not answer texts, I reciprocated their unprofessionalism by the end of the trip.

Hola Brentt. Lamentamos muchísimo este review! Sobre todo por que la opinión de nuestros clientes y nuestro curriculum en esta plataforma, es nuestra carta de presentación. Hicimos un buen esfuerzo en cumplir con varios de sus requerimientos, los cuales fueron confirmados por usted de ultima hora. Algunos, se no pudieron realizar y las razones se salían de nuestras manos como lo explicamos. Aún así, logramos en buen tiempo y bajo su confirmación y visto bueno, contratar las lecciones de surf y la Cabalgata, ambas confirmadas. Se ocupo de mucho de nuestro tiempo y servicio para poder reservar el trabajo de quienes venden sus servicio. Al primero de los servicios, se pacto con usted, lugar y hora. Los chicos los esperaron 30 minutos por ustedes y 40 minutos mas tarde, usted nos contesta que no asistió justificando que decidieron quedarse en la playa y perdieron señal. Es decir la empresa subcontrada para brindarle su servicio, desplazó su personal para venderles sus servicios y ustedes no aparecieron. Desplazar personas de un lugar a otro para atender publico a los operadores turísticos les genera un costo, costo que ustedes no quisieron asumir siendo los responsables de la falta. En cuanto a lo demas, lamentamos que se hayan llevado esa impresión acerca de nuestro servicio por que tratamos de que tantos nuestra casas como de nuestros servicios, sea de calidad.

Great place and location. Hacienda Pinilla`s privacy and security are great. I talked with the JW restaurant to order a birthday cake for my husband and they were very nice, and the cake delicious and very well decorated. Cleaning overall is good, but could be better. There are big and small ants inside the house, typical of the tropical weather. The kitchen very functional, has everything you need, and the decoration is lovely. the rooms are very comfortable. Swimming pool has good size, and the BBQ was clean and ready to use. We would definitely stay here again.

The house is a beauty, the service is incredible, thank you very much, we had a great time

La casa es una belleza, la atención increíble, muchas gracias, la pasamos fenomenal

Wonderful house in a great location. Beach club really makes the whole experience special!

This was by far the BEST Airbnb I’ve stayed in. This was my first time traveling to Costa Rica and Robert and his team made me feel very welcome. His assistant Fabi was very helpful and made sure we had a great experience. Our driver Armando was also great and offered great recommendations regarding restaurants etc. The house was clean, decor was beautiful, the pool was super fun and we felt so safe (you have to go through two guards in order to get there). All in all it was a great experience and I would go again.

This space and location are beautiful. We had a wonderful stay and would book again!

The house exceeded expectations, the place is very beautiful and in an excellent location, ideal for vacations.

La casa superó las expectativas, el lugar muy hermoso y con una excelente ubicación, ideal para vacacionar.

The house is spectacular. The location is very good in Hacienda Pinilla. Its rooms are very spacious and it is very well equipped

La casa es espectacular la ubicación es muy buena en Hacienda pinilla sus habitaciones son muy amplias y esta muy bien equipada

Overall, would give this a 4.5. This is a beautiful house located in a very nice area that is isolated from the hustle and bustle of nearby towns like Tamarindo. We rented the property for our stay for a wedding nearby and glad we rented here instead of the nearby JW or other resorts. Mila was our main contact/concierge during our stay and was very responsive. The house itself is beautiful, we loved the open layout of the main living area with large open windows/doors to the back with the pool. We loved it. Keep in mind that 2 rooms are separated from the house next the pool with a shared bathroom and queen bed which worked really well for us. Location: This house is located within a gated community with 24/7 security guards so we felt very safe, especially when driving around with the rented golf carts (highly recommended) late into the evenings and early mornings. The property is somewhat secluded and isolated. If I had to do it again, I would rent a car as the seclusion makes it challenging to get to areas outside of the property. You have the resort foods but we always preferred to get more local/regional foods from outside local restaurants. Because of the added security, the process to add every person or vehicle to the security list is something you need to keep in mind. If you request shuttle or taxi, you have to let the property owner/concierge know as they are the only ones that can add them. Although we didn't have any issues (our concierge was very responsive), you just need to plan ahead. A couple of small things that we thought could have been handled a bit better: 1. No hair dryers, clothes iron, clothes washing detergent and one roll of paper towel. Hope they fix this for future guests 2. We could have used a walk-through of the Hacienda Pinilla community or at least have a guest folder/booklet in the house with more information on the amenities of the community. The description in AirBnb did mention the beach resort but we thought the beach access was down by the JW so didn't take advantage of the the other beach resort. 3. Coffee machine didn't work well - believe the carafe and machine are mismatched so it didn't drip properly, had to keep pushing the carafe up so it drains properly.

hacienda pinilla is great. we made many discoveries, like using the stables, longosta beach, avellanas, etc. So many beaches, so little time. Love the beach club access. It's about a mile to walk to closest beach access at jw Marriott. house is a great space and works well for multi-family gatherings. The concierge was very helpful and responsive.

The new house is very nice and equipped.  It is within one of the best vacation spots in Guanacaste. Everything you need for a special vacation!!! In addition, Mrs. Cintia is very attentive and attentive to any request you may need during your stay

La casa nueva muy bonita y equipada.  Está dentro de uno de los mejores lugares para vacacionar en Guanacaste. Todo lo necesario para unas vacaciones especiales !!!. Adicional la Sra. Cintia muy atenta y pendiente de cualquier requerimiento que necesite en su estadía

The house was incredible, I only wish we could have stayed longer! The check-in process was super easy and they were very communicative and helpful. Would definitely recommend this place to anyone! Also very close to the JW Marriott for food, and the close to the beach!

Beautiful home looks exactly like the picture and Cindy was a lot of help she helped with making my stay wonderful thank you so much

The house is very comfortable, very well decorated, very well designed in its interior spaces, very nice architecture. The pool is very nice and very clean. The Hacienda Pinilla complex, along with its beaches, is beautiful. I would definitely go again.

La casa muy cómoda, muy bien decorada, muy bien diseñada en sus espacios interiores, muy linda arquitectura. La piscina muy linda y muy limpia. El complejo de Hacienda Pinilla, junto con sus playas, es precioso. Sin duda, volvería a ir...

Perfect!!! The house is absolutely perfect! Kitchen well equipped, large bedrooms, plenty of closet space, pleasant decor, and a sweet pool! Mila and Robbie was super helpful, respond fast and provide excellent tips of where to go. We stayed for two weeks, but we could have stayed for a year.

Hello!! I loved each Matapalo, very good spaces, modern and clean. All the rooms are very well equipped and everything working perfectly. I would definitely come back.

Hola!! Me encanto cada Matapalo, muy buenos espacios, moderna, limpia. Todos los cuartos muy bien equipado y todo funcionando a la perfección. Volvería sin ninguna duda.

We loved our stay at Robert's place. It was very clean and had everything that we needed. We were two families traveling with a  total of nine children, so the pool was a huge hit. The nearby beach and monkey's in the trees were also a great addition. We loved the location, it was close to Tamarindo to enjoy that area but had the luxury of being off on its own. The clubhouse was also great. We spent one day there enjoying the beach and pool. If we come back to this area,  we will definitely stay here again.

Casa Matapalo was a safe heaven specially during covid times. We felt safe in every way within the Pinilla community and when visiting Tamarindo. The house was beautiful, clean and comfortable. Mila was always there to help and give suggestions about restaurants, tours, etc. We had a fabulous time.

The house is very nice and very well maintained. In the few things we needed help, the response was very good. We are definitely interested in returning. A beautiful place. Our only recommendation would be to install a shower outside, near the pool and a place to clean off sand the things we brought from the beach.

La casa está lindísima y muy bien mantenida. En las pocas cosas que necesitamos ayuda la respuesta fue muy buena. Sin lugar a dudas quedamos interesados en regresar. Una belleza de lugar. Nuestra única recomendación sería instalar una ducha afuera, cerca de la piscina y un lugar para limpiar de arena las cosas que traíamos de la playa.

The house is beautiful, elegantly decorated, nice pool and with very nice temperature. It is important to know that it is not specified in the description that two rooms are “outside” of the rest of the house and both share an open bathroom, without a ceiling that attracts animals and insects.

La casa es preciosa, decorada de manera elegante , piscina linda y con temperatura muy agradable. Importante saber que no se especifica en la descripción que dos habitaciones están “afuera” del resto de la casa y ambas comparten un baño abierto, sin techo lo que atrae animales e insectos.

Awesome place! Had a great time with my family. Can’t wait to go back. Highly recommend Pinilla, the house and Robert! 🌈🌈🌈

The house was great, clean, comfortable and you can't beat the location.

The villa was spectacular and speacious, pool was amazing, the hacienda amenities were lovely. We were a family of 11 and had 2 babies with us. Robert was very easy to reach and promptly answered our requests to fix minor problems such as internet, washer/dryer, water supply during our stay. We had a great stay

Nice house, safe , close to a beach and beach club perfect for families. Great layout and support from Robert and his team! We want to come back!!!

Linda casa, seguro , cerca de una playa y beach club perfecto para familias. Excelente disposición y apoyo de Robert y su equipo! Queremos volver!!!

Robert’s place was very stylish and clean. Very spacious with a nice pool. The only downside is that the beach was a bit farther than I expected, although it is just a short car ride away

Fantastic place. We had a very enjoyable long weekend!

The house is exactly what you see in the pictures. Very clean and modern. The beds were fantastic. Slept great. Hacienda Panilla was a beautiful community and very safe with guards at every gate. The beach club made for resort style luxury and relaxation. Our family was very comfortable and we had a fantastic stay. Robert was very responsive and assisted with multiple excursions and transportation. Thank you Robert!

Very beautiful place. Comfortable, clean, calm.

A spectacular house, with incredible attention and kindness from Camila, attentive to solve and help.  We had a beautiful vacation. We would definitely rent again.

Una casa espectacular, con una atención y amabilidad increíble de parte de Camila, atenta a resolver y ayudar.  Tuvimos una vacación lindísima. Definitivamente volveríamos a rentarla.

Absolutely loved the place. Great space and Robert was extremely attentive. One of my favorite things was that a small semi private beach was close by (about a 3 minute drive away) so you can enjoy both the house pool or the beach. Would definitely stay there again.

Casa Matapalo is the place to relax. Everything is beautiful and comfortable. The attention of both Robert and Camila was impecable, their responses were both quick and nice. We had a great time.

A very beautiful, practical and comfortable house. The place is excellent, you have beaches very close and very good.

Una casa muy bella, práctica y cómoda. El sitio es excelente, tienes playas muy cerca y muy buenas.

Beautiful home in the amazing neighborhood of panilla! Safe, accessible, QUIET and peaceful...  house was beautiful, spacious and perfect for our family!! We will be back next year for sure 🌊🏄🏼‍♂️🙏🤙🧘🏼‍♀️

The house was amazing. We had a great time staying there.

Robert’s house was fantastic. So well equipped and comfortable and very beautiful. He was super accessible and always replied quickly. Highly recommended!!!

We spent a lovely holiday in this house. Everything was brand new and being a chef I always cook a lot on vacations and this kitchen was very well equipped. The pool is always warm and the house is luminous and fresh. We will come back

Robert's house is beautiful.  We really enjoyed our stay there.  He was a great host.  He picked us up in Tamorindo and took us to the house.  He rented out bikes for us and even took us on a surfing trip!

This was a great place. I went with my family and parents in law, we were 8 and we had enough space and we had a great time. I can ensure the house is new and luxury and we were lucky to use many of the new equipment in the kitchen. The pool has a perfect size and very clean, same as the rest of the house. Robert was always very responsive and open o help. We just had a couple issues in one room and he did a great work to resolve them and also he helped us providing the gas to use the new grill that was in the house. The only issue was a construction near the house and people started to work around 6am and it was noisy while we were trying to sleep a little more. The place is very nice, quiet and we wanted to stay for more time. We do recommend it!

5BR Luxury Villa