Welcome to Casa Descanza, proudly hosted by Stay in Tamarindo. This home offers stunning golf course views, a private pool, and community gym access, all while letting you experience the peace and beauty of the jungle—just a quick ride to the beach. The space Reserve Your 6 seats Golf Cart Early for Just $100 per day! Book your 6 seats golf cart with us before you finalize your stay and get it at a special rate of only $100 (+tax) per day. Limited availability—lock in the deal while you can! Standout Features: • Private pool with a 5.5 ft depth, with unheated jacuzzi and stunning golf course views. • Access to the on-site Los Almendros community gym. • Parking space for 4-6 vehicles. • Spacious 5,005-square-foot home. • Exclusive access to a beautiful beach club just minutes away • Nearby options for tennis, golf, and other outdoor fun. • Only a few minutes drive to the beach for surfing, swimming, or relaxing. • Elite Service with daily housekeeping, personalized concierge support plus staff-prepared breakfasts and snacks LUXURY SERVICES INCLUDED Elite Service Standard (Mon-Sat)** – your stay includes: 🥓 Breakfast preparation (you supply the groceries) 🍸 Cocktails and snacks preparation until 2:00PM (you supply the groceries) 🧼 Daily cleaning and laundry 🧞‍ Collin, your personal and dedicated concierge UPGRADE YOUR STAY __ Elite Service Premium (Minimum 10 guests & 5 nights) Upgrade your stay for just $29/day and enjoy: 🥓 Authentic Costa Rican Breakfast (Mon-Sat)** – Groceries included 🚌 Roundtrip Private Airport Transfer – Hassle-free travel to and from LIR 🌮 Local Culinary Experience – Savor a traditional dinner (ask for details!) With our Elite Service Premium, simplify your life with just one click! For only $29 per person per day (+taxes), relieve yourself of the stress associated with organizing key vacation elements. Upgrade your stay with our exclusive service — just ask our reservations agent for more details. Other things to note HOLIDAYS Holidays are exciting, but before you book, please check your dates and only select one of the following when making your holiday reservation. Please contact a reservation agent before booking if your dates are different than the following to find a way to accommodate you. Our holiday dates for 2025 & 2026 are: EASTER WEEK AND THANKSGIVING • Thanksgiving (November 23 - November 30, 2025/2026) • Easter Week 2026 (March 29 - April 4, 2026) CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEARS For any reservations arriving between December 19th 2025 to January 6th 2026, we have a 7 to 10-night minimum requirement. Specific periods may be required. Please contact us before making an online booking during this period. MUSIC FESTIVALS Please contact us before making an online booking during music festivals dates. Restrictions may apply. ___ TERMS We highly recommend you visit and review our Terms and Conditions page to know all the details about your trip, payments, security deposits, cancellation policies, and more. • Full beach club access is $5 per day, per person; free for children under 10. • ​​​​​​​The Hacienda Pinilla Beach Club closes for two weeks in October (exact dates vary). **Except on Costa Rican holidays.

## The Space

Casa Descanza, hosted by Stay in Tamarindo, offers beautiful views of the golf course, a private pool, and access to a community gym. This home provides a tranquil jungle setting while being just a short drive from the beach.

Reserve your 6-seat golf cart early for $100 per day (plus tax). Booking the golf cart with us before finalizing your stay guarantees this special rate. Availability is limited, so secure your cart soon.

### Features

- Private pool with a depth of 5.5 feet, including an unheated jacuzzi and scenic golf course views  
- Access to the Los Almendros community gym on-site  
- Parking space for 4 to 6 vehicles  
- Spacious home covering 5,005 square feet  
- Exclusive access to a nearby beach club  
- Close to tennis courts, golf courses, and various outdoor activities  
- Only a few minutes’ drive to the beach for surfing, swimming, or relaxing  
- Elite service including daily housekeeping, personalized concierge support, and staff-prepared breakfasts and snacks  

## Luxury Services Included

### Elite Service Standard (Monday to Saturday)

Your stay includes:  
- Breakfast preparation (groceries provided by guests)  
- Cocktails and snack preparation until 2:00 PM (groceries provided by guests)  
- Daily cleaning and laundry  
- Personal concierge service with Collin  

### Upgrade Your Stay: Elite Service Premium

Available for groups of 10 or more guests staying at least 5 nights. For an additional $29 per person per day (plus taxes), enjoy:  
- Authentic Costa Rican breakfast (Monday to Saturday) with groceries included  
- Roundtrip private airport transfer to and from LIR for hassle-free travel  
- Local culinary experience featuring a traditional dinner (details available upon request)  

This premium service simplifies your vacation planning—contact our reservations agent for more information.

## Location and Amenities

- Minutes from the beach and local outdoor activities  
- Access to a beautiful beach club nearby (additional fee applies)  
- Parking for multiple vehicles  
- Community gym access  

## Other Information

### Holidays

Please verify your travel dates carefully when booking during holiday periods. Only select one holiday period per reservation. Contact a reservation agent if your dates differ to discuss accommodation options.

Holiday periods for 2025 and 2026:  
- Thanksgiving: November 23 to November 30 (2025 and 2026)  
- Easter Week 2026: March 29 to April 4  

### Christmas and New Year

Reservations arriving between December 19, 2025, and January 6, 2026, require a minimum stay of 7 to 10 nights. Specific dates may apply. Please contact us before booking online during this time.

### Music Festivals

Contact us prior to booking if your stay coincides with music festival dates, as restrictions may apply.

## Terms and Conditions

We recommend reviewing our Terms and Conditions page for detailed information about payments, security deposits, cancellation policies, and other important trip details.

- Full beach club access costs $5 per day per person; children under 10 enter free  
- The Hacienda Pinilla Beach Club closes for two weeks in October (dates vary)  
- Elite Service Standard is not available on Costa Rican holidays

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Minutes to Beach, Beach Club access & Private Pool - Houses for Rent in Playa Avellanas, Guanacaste Province, Costa Rica

This was truly one of the best trips of my life!! The home is absolutely beautiful, even better than the photos, and was the perfect place for my group. A special thank you to Giulia, who was so kind, responsive, and incredibly helpful throughout the planning process. Xiomara was also amazing and made the most delicious meals. We looked forward to them every day. I am still thinking about those tasty tostadas! Also want to shout out Elsa who was also helping me- she was so patient and wonderful. A dream team! I truly couldn't have asked for a better experience. Everything exceeded my expectations, and I would recommend this home to anyone visiting Costa Rica.

My family and I enjoyed our stay at Casa Descanza. Guila was quick in responding to our questions and requests. Xiomara kept the house clean and clutter-free. Overall we had a great experience.

This was one of the best vacations our family has ever been on! The house was just as it looks in pictures and set up perfectly for our family of 10. The pool and outdoor living space made for the perfect intimate stay our family was looking for as it was relaxing set up for fun. Guillia was an amazing concierge who took care of every detail, incredibly responsive and such a joy to work with answering countless questions and helping set up activities. Xiamara is the best keeping the house in immaculate shape and making the best breakfasts and lunches. She was so attentive and willing to work with us everyday on the menu. These two made this trip exceed above and beyond. We are looking forward to our next visit and would highly recommend working with this team!

Amazing place and delivers what it promises.

Collin was very helpful and the stay was awesome! I would recommend a golf cart to get to the beach club but everything else was very convenient

This Airbnb was a great experience from start to finish. Collin, our concierge went above and beyond with recommendations, helped us book restaurants and activities, and was always quick to respond whenever we needed anything. The location was absolutely perfect for our occasion and made our stay in Costa Rica even more special.

My family and I travel often and on stays with our children we mostly opt for airbnbs. This villa, staff, concierge and trip overall was above and beyond everyone’s favorite. Apart from the house itself being beautiful, pictures don’t quite capture what it really looks like, the whole experience from start to finish was top notch. From travel arrangements, suggestions, and experiences available, to checking in and helping out along the way Colin was essential to the success of this trip. During our stay Xiamara made breakfast, cocktails, cleaned and did light laundry. It had the feel of a hotel experience with the space only a larger home can provide. I highly recommend staying and would stay again. The entire property has many things to do and is absolutely stunning and well cared for. If you do stay definitely take suggestions from the host on excursions because those added to all of our joy. This was our second time in Costa Rica and I would definitely stay here again.

Thank you so much for the amazing review! I’m thrilled to hear that the villa, team, and overall experience went beyond your expectations. Xiomara said she loved having you, thank you for being such great guests. The team would be so happy to host you again if the opportunity arises. Until then, Pura Vida! ☀️

This was our first trip to Costa Rica. The house and development were awesome. We spent a lot of time at the beach club and on the golf course. Collin was very responsive to the millions of questions we asked him throughout our stay (we had 6 adults and 6 kids total... which leads to lots of questions). A few general comments for first timers: - The roads in Costa Rica can be awful, so it can take a long time to get anywhere - Planning for meals is required, especially with a big group - definitely recommend hitting a grocery store on your way in as you'll go by then, but the closest is 20-25 minutes from the house

Thank you for the nice comments! We're really happy to hear that you had a great time in Hacienda Pinilla and enjoyed the home. It's true, the roads outside of the gated community of Hacienda Pinilla very bumpy and the best grocery store is about 25 minutes away, thank you for the feedback for future guests. I hope we can host you again in the future! ☀️

I loved this place. It was amazing for my guest and I. I had the best birthday ever

Thank you Bria! It was a pleasure to work with you during your time here and I'm glad to hear you had a great time for your birthday trip! I look forward to welcoming you back for your next trip to Costa Rica. ☀️🇨🇷

I had an incredible stay at this vacation house last week! Elsa and Collin were absolutely amazing hosts. From the moment I booked, they helped me plan every detail of my trip and made sure everything went smoothly. They were extremely knowledgeable about the area and went above and beyond to accommodate my group, especially when a tropical storm came through. Collin did everything possible to ensure we were comfortable and safe during the storm, which I really appreciated. The house itself was beautiful, spacious, and well-equipped, offering a perfect balance of relaxation and comfort. One thing to note, though, is that the location is about 30 minutes from Tamarindo, so it’s essential to have transportation arranged, whether it's a rental car or a private driver. Overall, this was a fantastic experience, and I’d highly recommend this place for anyone looking for a peaceful and well-catered getaway!

Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We're so glad you enjoyed your stay and felt well taken care of during the storm. It was a pleasure to help with your planning. We also appreciate your note on the location, we agree that arranging transportation or renting a car is essential for exploring Tamarindo. We hope to welcome you back for another relaxing vacation soon! ☀️

Located just a short drive from vibrant Tamarindo, this private home offered a serene retreat with a beautiful pool and spacious accommodations. Xiomara, the housekeeper, treated us to delicious Costa Rican breakfasts featuring homemade pico de gallo and guacamole. Elsa was incredibly helpful with transportation and excursion arrangements, making our stay effortless. Perfect for those seeking relaxation and local charm near Tamarindo. We even had monkeys in the front yard!

Thank you for your review, Maria! We loved hosting you and your family :)

My group of 10 and I had an amazing stay to celebrate my 30th birthday. Elsa helped coordinate yoga at the air bnb as well as excursions and transportation throughout the stay. The home itself was even better than the pictures and grounds are stunning. The air bnb is nestled in a beautiful community. I would strongly consider renting golf carts or a car for transportation as Ubers are not the best in this area and are not always able to get through security despite prior authorization. Xiomara was fantastic and cooked the most an amazing breakfast and snacks. Elsa and Sam were very responsive and checked in on us throughout the stay. Overall we had a great experience and would definitely recommend staying here. I’ll be back!

Thank you so much for your lovely review, Jessica! We are very happy to hear you had a wonderful time celebration at Casa Descanza, and that the staff were there for you to have the best vacation. We totally agree with your recommendation, we always encourage our guests to rent a car to move around the area and go to Tamarindo town, as Ubers are quite new in the area (we can also arrange private transportation if it's requested ahead of time). We would love to host you back in the near future 😊 Pura Vida

Let me just start by saying that Elsa was AMAZING even from the planning part. Elsa literally helped us plan everything from excursions to just rides we needed throughout the week we there. The house was amazing and the pool was such a vibe. Having someone that can also cook breakfast and tidy up the house daily was super nice. I would highly recommend this house and this company!

Thanks for this amazing review, Joshua! We are very happy to hear Elsa helped you plan a wonderful vacation, and that you enjoyed Casa Descanza and our services :) Hope to have you back with us in the near future!

I loved this place! I enjoyed the service, responsiveness and seclusion. Xiomara made breakfast and delicious guacamole!! She was an amazing house mom! Elsa was so responsive from the moment I booked. She provided us with so much information — making our stay easy going and enjoyable.

Thank you so much for your lovely review, Katrina! We enjoyed hosting you and your friends at Casa Descanza :)

Lots of positives to start. The management of the home is great. Elsa was super friendly & helpful, very professional & communicative. Xiomara keeps the home clean & beautiful daily, is super friendly & happy to help. The area is cool, very mellow & laid back. Restaurant highlights for us were Barumis, Il Rustico, Lola’s, La ESQUINA & Fuego Blu. The home is definitely beautiful and spacious. Where my review would be a little negative is that the home needs maintenance & the grounds and surrounding areas like beach club & golf course are not nearly as lush as they look in photos. Actually quite dry & a bit desert like right now which is fine but I think more current photos would really help with travelers expectations. At the Hacienda Pinilla beach club, there is good access to a beautiful beach but there are no cabanas or any beach furniture (like the pic) Only chairs around the pool & people bring their own chairs & shade tents.

Thank you so much for your review, Jessica! We also enjoyed having you at Casa Descanza and we are very happy to hear Elsa and Xiomara helped make your vacation unforgettable. Regarding your comment on the area, Costa Rica, and especially this area of Guanacaste, has two seasons, summer and winter. During summer time the area is very dry as we don't get much rain from mid November until May or June. When the rainy season starts, the green area starts looking as lush as they look in photos. Since your stay was during the peak of the dry season, the outdoor areas were looking a little dryer, as the use of water for the irrigation system is restricted. The guests have access to the Beach Club, where they can find the lounge area around the pool, and for the beach, guests can either rent beach chairs and bring their own, or rent some at Lola's Restaurant if they want to consume as well, in Avellanas Beach. We hope you can come back during the rainy season so you can see the lush greenery in Guanacaste.

My family and I had the best time in Costa Rica. The house was amazing, the property was in perfect condition and the house was fully stocked with everything you could need. The hosting team was extremely attentive. It was like having a private concierge. They helped us book several excursions and connected us with a chef and live music artist for several relaxing dinners at home around the pool. I highly recommend Casa Descansa and this property management team. 5 stars!

We had a wonderful stay. Elsa was incredible helpful and we appreciated all of her recommendations. We had a few logistical bumps while we were in town which was strained by it being a busy holiday week. The house could benefit from more privacy in the bathrooms, but otherwise had everything we needed for a comfortable stay. It’s a short trek to the beach by car or golf cart. In an ideal world we could have been on the beach, but the pool was great to have. And the monkeys and birds were welcomed entertainment. We loved being back in the beauty of Costa Rica.

Thanks for your great review Elizabeth :) We are glad to hear Elsa helped coordinate your vacations, and we highly appreciate your feedback and recommendations. Hope to have you back in the near future!

Elsa and Xiomara were absolutely fantastic. Elsa was responsive to all of our questions and requests, helping us set up excursions, dinners and any issues that came up. Xiomara ensured the house was super clean, breakfast was served and snacks were always available whenever we needed. I absolutely loved the house and once the pool was clean, it was gorgeous to hang around and bask in the sun. I'd definitely stay here again and I'll recommend it to my friends.

Beautiful home and amazing staff!!! Next time we will definitely get a rental car to get around but aside from that and the rain we had an amazing time!!

Thanks for your awesome review Dannielle! It was a pleasure to host you and we are very happy to hear the staff did a good job to assist you and that you had such a good time at Casa Descanza. We totally agree on recommending a car rental in this area, thank you for your feedback :) Pura Vida!

Great stay. Elsa is an awesome concierge who helped us booked our rental cars, find local chefs and food, and find excursions. She was very quick to respond to all our messages. Xiomara was a great house mom. She made delicious breakfasts, did laundry and kept the house spotless every day. The pool and living spaces were beautiful. We had a great time

Thank you so much for your lovely review, Alexandra! We are happy to hear our team was great and that you enjoyed your vacation. We look forward to having you back :)

Xiomara was so wonderful! The house was beautiful and very well kept. You will absolutely need some form of transportation to stay at this house. We had a golf cart and two cars for a family of 9.

Thank you for your nice review, Niki, and for emphasize on the recommendation of having transportation. We always try to recommend our guests to rent a vehicle so they will have more flexibility and freedom to move around the area, and the concierge can gladly assist with the different options! We are happy to know you had a great time at Casa Descanza. Pura Vida :)

Booked for my girlfriend 30th Birthday. It was exactly as the description listed on the airbnb. The backyard was best part but overall the entire house was super spacious. The benefit was having a bathroom in each room. Elsa was the one that helped get us setup with everything prior. From booking cars, atvs, massages, which saved a lot of time for us to do research. I would def book here again.

Thank you so much for your nice review, Kyle! We are happy to know your girlfriend had an unforgettable celebration and it was a pleasure to host you at Casa Descanza. It's great that Elsa helped you with the concierge to make the experience here even better. Pura Vida :)

My only trueconcern was no house number to identify residence

This “Stay in Tamarindo” estate was absolutely wonderful and the best place to stay for vacation in the Tamarindo area. The place is exactly as pictured and so spacious, even for a group of 12. (Of note, there is actually a small half bathroom on the first floor which is great for the individuals who have the bedroom with no ensuite bathroom) Xiomara was the best ‘house-mom’ for the group! She came from 8-4pm every day to cook our group the most delicious breakfast and did light cleaning in all of the rooms! The best addition to our vacation. Lastly, Elsa was the best concierge! I spent months prior in contact with her planning this group vacation. She had answers to all my questions. Excursions, transportation, golf carts, hiring chefs, pre-stocking food, getting downtown - she handled it all! When we arrived, she was very responsive to any issues/questions and made the vacation seamless. Our group had a fantastic time and hope to be back to visit soon!

Thank you so much for your lovely review, Janine! We are so glad to hear Elsa and Xiomara were always there for you, and that your group had the best vacation and enjoyed the house and area. We enjoyed having you as guests, hope you are able to come again :)

Great stay in a great home...Elsa was great and responsive and a overall a fantastic host. House mom was so nice to have around to do laundry and cook delicious breakfast.

Hi David, we are very happy to hear you had a wonderful time at Casa Descanza and that Elsa and the house mom helped you have a better time during your vacations. We hope we get to see you around again in the near future!

Beautiful house on the golf course.   Very clean and comfortable.   Morning coffee in the outdoor living area was a highlight for us on the trip!  The amenities included with Hacienda Pinella are great.   It's a short ride to outstanding uncrowded beaches with amenities right there including restaurants, pools, gym, etc.

Thank you for your review, Gregg! We are happy to hear you had a good time at Casa Descanza and that you enjoyed the views and the services we offer. Thank you for choosing Stay in Tamarindo!

Elsa and Mirian (concierge) were amazing and the place was exceptional. Xiomara (housekeeping) was very attentive . We will definitely be returning.

Thank you for your review, Melissa! It was a pleasure to host you at Casa Descanza and we are happy to hear our concierges and Xiomara made this trip unforgettable. Thank you for choosing Stay in Tamarindo, Pura Vida

Amazing home! We had a host greet us and run through everything which was very helpful. They were very responsive to our needs. The home is absolutely gorgeous and everyone was extremely comfortable. Couldn’t have asked for a better stay! All amenities worked and hot water was never an issue

Thank you for your lovely review, Susie! It was a pleasure to host you at Casa Descanza and we are happy to hear you enjoyed your vacation. Thank you for choosing Stay in Tamarindo, Pura Vida!

Amazing house. Housekeeper was wonderful and any questions I had were always quickly answered by Elsa or mariam. Would 100% recommend

Thank you so much for your lovely review, Kaylee! It was great to host you and we are glad you enjoyed Xiomara's services and that Elsa and Mariam took good care of you. Thank you for choosing Casa Descanza

I loved my stay in tamarindo it was such an amazing experience for everyone my group our housekeeper was such a sweetheart and the security were very helpful on giving us directions our host Elsa was very helpful and responsive to anything that we needed help with.

Thank you for your lovely words, Jaylice! We are happy to hear you had a wonderful time at Casa Descanza and that you enjoyed the house mom and Elsa's service. We would love to have you back! Pura Vida

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