The Ficus Villas
The Space
The Ficus Villas provide an ideal family retreat, blending Costa Rica's natural beauty with modern, eco-conscious design to offer an exceptional tropical living experience. The indoor-outdoor layout allows you to unwind and enjoy a luxurious tropical vacation.
Situated within the expansive 4,500-acre beachside resort ranch of Hacienda Pinilla, the Ficus Villas serve as the perfect base for your Costa Rican adventure.
The property includes:
- A 3-bedroom main house accommodating 8 guests
- A detached 2-bedroom villa accommodating 10 guests
- A luxury rancho featuring an outdoor kitchen and poolside lounge
- A swinging hammock garden
- A private pool shaded by a beautiful Ficus tree
A MistAway mosquito misting system is installed, which automatically sprays a fine mist of a mild botanical insecticide two to three times daily, effectively reducing mosquitoes and other insects on the property.
The Ficus Villas offer a total of 5 bedrooms and can host up to 20 guests. The layout provides flexibility and privacy, making it suitable for romantic getaways, family reunions, or large group retreats.
All interior spaces are air-conditioned with individual units, allowing personalized climate control throughout the home.
Accommodations
- 1st Bedroom: 1 king bed, private ensuite bathroom (2 guests)
- 2nd Bedroom: 1 queen bed, private ensuite bathroom (2 guests)
- 3rd Bedroom: 2 queen beds, private ensuite bathroom (4 guests)
- 4th Bedroom: 2 queen beds, private ensuite bathroom (4 guests)
- 5th Bedroom: 4 queen beds, private ensuite bathroom (8 guests)
The property features six smart LED TVs with cable and U.S. programming—one in each bedroom and one in the living room. High-speed Wi-Fi is available throughout.
We strive to deliver a hotel-like experience within the privacy of a villa. Daily housekeeping is provided and can be scheduled to suit your group’s needs. Additional housekeeping and breakfast preparation services can be arranged in advance.
Our team offers local expertise to assist with in-house catering, sunset cruises, adventure tours, and recommendations for secluded beaches. Transportation to and from Liberia International Airport, San Jose International Airport, or rental car bookings can also be organized. We are available 24/7 for guest support.
Guest Access
Hacienda Pinilla Beach Club
Guests have access to the exclusive Hacienda Pinilla Beach Club on Playa Avellanas through our corporate membership. The club features:
- An infinity-edge pool overlooking the famous surf break known as Little Hawaii
- Poolside Tiki Bar serving cocktails and fruit smoothies
- Sunbeds for relaxing by the pool
- Ocean-view fitness center
- Wellness center offering massages
The Beach Club closes annually in October.
Entry is $10 per person (ages 10 and up), which is credited toward purchases at the bar and restaurant. This fee is charged once per day.
Beaches
The 4,500-acre ranch includes 3 miles of coastline with various beaches to explore:
- Playa Mansita & Bonita: Home to the JW Marriott hotel, ideal for beachcombing and tide pool exploration during low tide
- Playa Langosta: Known for world-class surfing, beach activities, and river fishing; shaded palapas offer a relaxing beach day
- Playa Avellanas: Location of the Hacienda Pinilla Beach Club and six world-class surf breaks, including Little Hawaii, the Estero, Dead Tree, and Lolas
JW Marriott Hotel
Located within Hacienda Pinilla, the JW Marriott hotel offers multiple dining options accessible to our guests. Day passes can be purchased for access to the hotel’s pool, the largest in Central America, along with all hotel amenities.
Golf Course
An 18-hole, par-72 beachfront golf course is available, featuring a hole with stunning sunset views on a secluded beach.
Tennis Courts
There are three hard-court tennis courts with an on-site instructor. Private, semi-private, and group lessons are offered. Kids camps and pickleball events are regularly held.
Horse Stables
Exploring the ranch by horseback is a popular option. Customized tours ranging from 30 minutes to 2 hours take you through forests and along secluded beaches within the ranch.
Mountain Bike Trails
With over 45 kilometers of trails spanning the ranch, forest, and coastline, Hacienda Pinilla is ideal for mountain biking. Trails vary in difficulty, catering to beginners, families, and experienced riders.
Surfing
Hacienda Pinilla is an excellent base for a surf trip, featuring six waves at Playa Avellanas and private access to Playa Langosta’s beach breaks. Nearby surf spots include Playa Negra reef breaks (10 minutes south) and Tamarindo’s river mouth and beach breaks (10 minutes north).
Transportation
Options for getting around include:
- Rental cars
- Golf cart rentals
- Bicycles
- Shuttle or taxi services
Tamarindo, known for shopping, dining, and nightlife, is just 15 minutes away. Daniel Oduber International Airport in Liberia is approximately one hour from the property.
During peak holiday seasons, Hacienda Pinilla offers a free shuttle service running every 30 minutes, which requires a 15-minute advance notice for pick-up.
A medical clinic is located within the Hacienda Pinilla community.
Rates and Policies
House rates are based on up to 10 guests. Additional fees apply for each guest beyond the 10th, up to the maximum occupancy of 20. Please include the total number of guests when booking to receive an accurate quote.
Additional Information
Highlights of The Ficus Villas
- Spacious indoor-outdoor living areas
- Large private pool surrounded by tropical gardens
- Covered rancho with a full outdoor kitchen and BBQ
- Daily housekeeping and breakfast preparation included
- Located in Los Almendros, one of Hacienda Pinilla’s most private gated communities
- Concierge team available to arrange tours, chefs, transportation, and more
Included Services
- Daily housekeeping (Monday–Saturday, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.)
- Concierge services with local experts to organize private chefs, in-villa spa treatments, excursions, transportation, and more
- Optional airport transfers and golf cart rentals
- Beach Club access for $5 per person per day (ages 10 and up), including use of the beachfront pool, gym, spa, and dining facilities
Additional breakfast preparation assistance can be arranged for $50 per day.
Community Guidelines
The Ficus Villas are located in a private, gated community primarily inhabited by full-time residents and families. A strict noise policy is enforced between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. This property is not suitable for parties or large events.
Guests seeking to host noisy gatherings or events should consider alternative accommodations, as excessive noise will not be tolerated and may result in eviction without refund.
The villa is ideal for groups of adults and families who respect the community rules and neighbors.
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Recent Reviews
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Ezzard
2 months ago
Excellent place, private, safe, very homey, 100% recommended
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Brittany
3 months ago
The house is beautiful!! Check in/check out process was very easy. Joel and his team were always easy to get a hold for throughout the duration of our stay. The house was perfectly stocked. We loved the neighborhood! You felt very safe, it had nice beaches and access to great restaurants at the JW Marriott. Every suggestion that the rental team made to us prior to arriving for restaurants, golf carts, private chef, transportation, all were wonderful! You definitely want to get a golf cart. The lady who cleaned and cooked was incredible! We would definitely come back to this house! The only critique that I could give would be two things.. 1) The community requires you to get a QR code for every driver that enters. So it made it very hard to schedule food deliveries or last minute trips. 2) The back patio is VERY slick! After multiple falls and my 70 year old aunt cracking her head we finally just covered the whole thing in towels.
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Shon
3 months ago
My family of 8 really enjoyed our stay. The host and concierge team were instrumental in making this an experience for my daughter and mom celebrating milestone birthdays. The house attendant made us breakfast each day which was a plus. Will highly recommend and stay here again if visiting Costa Rica.
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Megan
5 months ago
We had a really nice stay. The space was clean, comfortable, and looked just like the photos. Check-in was smooth and easy, which made everything stress-free from the start. The host was friendly and responsive, and made sure we had everything we needed during our stay. We especially appreciated the fresh fruit snack waiting for us when we arrived. It was such a thoughtful touch. One of the highlights was seeing a family of monkeys out back most days. They were amazing to watch and made the experience feel really unique. The location was great, close to everything we needed, and in a convenient area. Overall, we had a great experience and would definitely stay here again. We’d highly recommend it to anyone visiting the area!
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Min Joo
7 months ago
Great venue for a triple 40th birthday with close friends. A blast was had!
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Marialaura
8 months ago
Very nice, spacious house in a very luxurious condominium. The house is very clean and the housekeeper is very friendly and helpful. Perhaps my only recommendation would be that they could do some maintenance on the kitchen, the furniture is somewhat neglected and the use is already noticeable, but a better inventory of kitchen items such as Tupperware and others is also needed. But overall I recommend the house and would definitely come back.
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Nancy
1 year ago
This villa works very well for large groups of people. There are many places to sit, both in and out of the sun. The beds were very comfortable. The bathroom shampoo, conditioner and body wash was lovely. The villa also had most of the kitchen tools and amenities needed. Although there were a few minor issues, (eg. the coffee pot needs to be demineralized, there was a missing kitchen chair, and the dishwasher is in disrepair), overall, this venue was fantastic.
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Chris
1 year ago
From start to finish it was perfect. Traveled with another family and there was plenty of room. House was immaculate. Erica our housekeeper was exceptionally great. Thanks for the memories.
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Pablo
1 year ago
We had an excellent time as a family, Joel and his team made us feel very well taken care of, from the coordination prior to arrival to the daily cleaning service
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Sarah
1 year ago
We were a large group of 15 with ages ranging from 2 to 80 years old and Joel’s place was perfect. The kids loved in the swimming pool and the layout was spacious. It was so nice to have an outdoor space for grilling and to hang out. The house was also equipped with two large capacity washers and two dryers which was a huge bonus! Whenever we had an issue, Joel and his team responded quickly and addressed the issue promptly.
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