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Cozy Home with Private Pool and Golf Course Right Outside, near the Beach!

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Pool
Beach nearby
Pool
Golf
4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8107 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Breakfast available
  • Gym
  • Pool
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Map
Tamarindo, Guanacaste
  • Hacienda Pinilla Golf Course
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Mansita Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Playa Róbalo
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Tamarindo (TNO)
    ‪26 min drive‬

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About the area

Tamarindo

Seaside stay .You'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Hacienda Pinilla Golf Course and 2 miles (3 km) of Mansita Beach with a stay here. Playa Róbalo and Playa Langosta are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Hacienda Pinilla Golf Course - 4 min walk
  • Mansita Beach - 4 min drive
  • Playa Langosta - 8 min drive
  • Avellanas Beach - 15 min drive
  • Tamarindo Beach - 27 min drive

Getting around

  • Tamarindo (TNO) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪El Chiringuito - ‬29 min drive
  • ‪El Moro - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪Chiquita’s - ‬29 min drive
  • ‪Langosta Beach Club - ‬30 min drive
  • ‪La Boca - ‬29 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Cozy Home with Private Pool and Golf Course Right Outside, near the Beach!

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• We are currently offering a 10% discount*, feel free to inquire if it applies to your dates.

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CASA KENKAI IS A BRAND NEW 4-BEDROOM HOME NESTLED AWAY IN A BEAUTIFUL NATURE PRESERVE
A hidden gem placed in an idyllic tropical destination where you and your group can witness the most amazing sunsets from the pool. Get ready to maximize the experience of outdoor living. This home is professionally managed by Stay In Tamarindo and its world-class concierge service. We take care of everything!

WHAT YOU'LL LOVE ABOUT THIS HOME
• The 5-Star Concierge Service
• The outdoor living area and views of the golf course
• Two bedrooms with access to the pool area and tropical garden views
• Mesh Network & High-speed WIFI Service
• Lots of natural light
• High ceilings
• The fully equipped gourmet kitchen and the dining room

INTERNET
We offer 100 Mbps of internet access throughout your home so if you need to work or navigate the internet, we have you covered. The house also has a backup battery for the modem & router so you are always online uninterrupted. If you wish to request a portable wireless router, we can gladly have these available for you with an additional rental fee to keep you more connected.

INSURANCE
Travel is one of life's great joys... even the most carefully planned trip can be complicated by unforeseen events. Whether it's lost luggage, canceled flights, or a medical emergency, an unexpected mishap can turn your trip into a taxing experience. Our travel and rental protection services are designed to protect you. Our goal is to save you money, safeguard your journey, and make your stay memorable for all of the right reasons.
We encourage our clients to ensure their travel investment to achieve a peaceful and worry-free vacation. Please protect your investment and your peace of mind.

SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS (SLEEPS 8):
Master Bedroom 1: One King Bed, en-suite bathroom
Master Bedroom 2: One Queen Bed, en-suite bathroom
Bedroom 3: One Queen Bed, shared bathroom with Bedroom 4
Bedroom 4: Queen Bed, shared bathroom with Bedroom 3

5-STAR CONCIERGE SERVICE
Casa Kenkai is included in our exclusive 5-star Concierge Program, where your concierge Elsa will host and guide you through the check-in process and and resolve any needs you have before your trip. You can contact her to start coordinating your personalized service as soon as you pay the final payment. She can help you with any wish or desire, from stocking your fridge with groceries to transportation set up and waiting for you at the airport.

​​​​​​​She can provide you with top tours, private chefs, flights, spa services, and more for your vacation experience. Elsa is here to ensure your needs are met and your expectations exceeded on your trip to Costa Rica. Allow us to serve you and ensure an unforgettable vacation in paradise!

TOP TOURS
There is an endless list of things to do for eco-adventure lovers. We can schedule any of the following activities for you:
• In the ocean: Surf Lessons, Catamaran, Yacht Tour, Sportfishing, Scuba Diving & Turtle Watching
• In the jungle: Mountain Bike Tours, ATV Tour, Ziplining, Jungle Boat Ride, Volcano Tours, White Water Rafting, Horseback Riding & E-bike Rentals

HACIENDA PINILLA AMENITIES
This house's guests gain access to the most exclusive amenities including:
• The Hacienda Pinilla Beach Club with Beachfront Infinity Edge Pool, Fitness Center, International Restaurant, and more
• The Golf Course
• The Spa & Restaurants at the JW Marriot
• Tennis Courts
• Pickleball Courts
• Hiking & Biking Trails

LOCATION & SURROUNDING AREAS
It's 0.6 miles (1km) from the beach
It's 0.9 miles (1.5km) from the JW Marriott Hotel
It's 1.5 miles (2.8Km) to Hacienda Pinilla Beach Club
A short 15-minute drive from Tamarindo
1h drive from the Liberia International Airport

HACIENDA PINILLA
Casa Kenkai is located inside the Reserva de Golf residential community of Hacienda Pinilla, the most exclusive gated community of Playa Avellanas and the area. This precious home combines modern simplicity with comfort. It's perfect for families or groups of friends that want to take a break and come to enjoy the natural environment that the North of Guanacaste offers. Casa Kenkai offers serenity and a quiet experience for those who are looking for unforgettable sunsets involved in a beautiful nature preserve. During the rainy season, you will be able to enjoy the majesty of the lightning from the outdoor lounge area, such a spectacular experience! This beautiful house is nestled in Hacienda Pinilla, the most exclusive gated community of Playa Avellanas and the area. This precious villa combines modern simplicity with comfort. It's perfect for families or groups of friends that want to take a break and come to enjoy the natural environment that the pristine Costa Rican beaches.

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 2024 & 2025 are:

EASTER WEEK AND THANKSGIVING
• Thanksgiving (November 24 - December 1, 2024)
• Easter Week (April 12 - April 20, 2025)

CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEARS
For any reservations arriving between December 18, 2024 to January 6th, 2025, we have a 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.

HOLIDAY DATES ARE EXCLUDED FROM THE CANCELLATION POLICY BECAUSE ALL HOLIDAY DATES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE.

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.
• Hacienda Pinilla Beach Club is only $10/per person per day but it's consumable so treat yourself to some cocktails or lunch. The entrance is free for kids under 10 years old.

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*Some restrictions may apply.

Property manager

Stay in Tamarindo

Languages

English, French, Portuguese, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool
  • Massages

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage
  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Toaster
  • Spices

Dining

  • Breakfast available for a fee
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided
  • Outdoor shower

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • Books
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • Next to a golf course
  • Near a health or beauty spa

Things to do

  • Fitness center
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Golfing on site
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Smartphone
  • Gated community
  • Unit size: 1148 sq ft (107 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

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Cozy Home with Private Pool and Golf Course Right Outside, near the Beach! Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 15 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 15 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 15 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 15 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gwenivere G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Easy to love! So relaxing!
We had a great Christmas at casa Kenkai and look forward to coming back. The team is very communicative and helpful. The beds were comfortable and the neighborhood was quiet. We did hear lots of animals at night and early morning- monkeys, coyotes, frogs, and many birds! It was fun for our kids.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Ruthann R.

Good
The location is good and close to the beach club. We spent most of our time at the beach club because due to the time of year (Xmas) there were so many large grasshoppers dead and alive around and in the pool. At that time of year the pool should have daily service.Also could not sit outside at night. A screen area would be a good idea to add. The overall house was nice but has a lot of potential to make it more comfortable. Not enough couch space and small tv for those rainy days.Elsa was great but unfortunately we rented golf carts 3 months in advance and they couldn’t deliver as they rented too many. Terrible service. Don’t rent from Paradise Cart Rental. As well, take an Uber/cab to and from Tamarindo. We were not told of this and were overcharged for a car service for 8.Otherwise, Adult kids had a great time.
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Tracy A., Pinehurst

Liked: Cleanliness
House is nice, resort vibe wish I knew some things
Elsa the host is outstanding! Full of information and will book anything you need. The house is big and nice allowing all guests privacy. It felt safe with guards at the gate. Supplies were adequate. I wish we had known that it is not close to anything. Other than the beach club and Marriott. The beach is meh and the pictures make it look way better. To go to a market, shop or eat out you will drive and the roads are not smooth. You dodge pothole after pothole making the drive seem longer. Excursions are far. You spend a lot of time in the car. These are the things I wish I knew so I hope it helps someone else out.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Family Getaway
We loved our stay at Casa Kenkai! The house was in a great location. We have stayed in Hacienda Pinilla before and we would stay here again. Easy access to multiple beaches, great running/biking paths throughout the property, and the Beach Club is always a great way to spend the day. Our kids loved having their own big bedrooms and the pool was enjoyed by all!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
RR in Costa Rica
Generally the pictures of the property were accurate with what was shown on the website. Spacious home with a wonderful pool! The back of the home overlooking the golf course was quite peaceful. The pool’s filtering system worked but we felt it should be on much longer. The Primary BR was spacious and comfortable. Great closet space and safe to hold valuables. The gated community was extremely safe ALL the places we traveled in Guanacaste Province. The great room and dining area was quite generous. The dining table was large but chairs around the table are worn and in fair condition at best. We needed only used two bedrooms. The primary BR has a comfortable King Bed. The 3 other bedrooms have Queens. I would suggest that at least two bedrooms have Kings. The kitchen was adequate. More eating utensils are needed. The Website showed a kitchen with a Microwave wall unit, it was not there. We had a very small counter top microwave. The house is not new as indicated on the website. Some maintenance needs to be done inside. Nevertheless this DID NOT take away from our terrific stay!! Great location to travel to Tamarindo & many beaches on the Pacific Coast. Golf is available. Wonderful restaurants are within 10-30 minutes. Elsa our concierge was 5 stars plus. Extremely responsive and polite. Made reservations quite reliable and knowledgeable. She was a gift!. Shower door shattered last night of stay and AC in great room dripped as we left, thankfully. We had a great time.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tara B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Winter Break 2023
We had an amazing stay at Casa Kenkai! The house manager Dani was super helpful in helping us coordinate excursions, making sure we had groceries delivered to the house prior to our arrival. When we did have any issues he responded quickly. Overall communication was great and the access to the private beach club was wonderful. We would definitely recommend staying here and would do so again when we venture back to Costa Rica.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charles D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Visit to Hacienda Pinilla
House worked out great for 7 of us. It was beautiful and an easy drive to the beach club, golf club house, stables, and JW Marriott.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ariel G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic Trip!
My family had a truly wonderful stay at Casa Kenkai. The house was very comfortable and had everything we needed including lots of pots, towels and a great espresso machine. There was also a lovely outdoor shower in the main bedroom (in addition to the regular shower). My boys (6 and 9) loved spending time in the beautiful pool (which was cleaned and maintained during our stay), The location was also great-there are so many restaurants to choose from and lovely beaches to visit. Elsa was incredibly helpful and responsive. Before the trip, she helped plan transportation for our arrival. She also recommended activities and made reservations for us based on the best things to do for kids. She suggested restaurants and was super responsive if we had questions. We felt very at home and well-take care of. It was a fantastic trip! We would definitely choose to stay at Casa Kenkai again.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anita B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice property!
We had a few small issues but the concierge was easy to get a hold of and addressed issues quickly. No issues that impacted our overall stay. Nice home and nice location! We had a wonderful trip!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Darci O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Week at Casa Kenkai
What a wonderful week! Casa Kenkai in Reservation De Golf of Hacienda Pinilla was amazing! Started week with an in home chef upon our arrival. Elsa assisted our group with several excursions and restaraunt selections. I've been to Hacienda Pinilla 8 times now - it never disappoints !!! Most highly recommend whether with family/children or friends, it is a great experience.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tyler H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great property
We had a great time, property was beautiful and house was nicely appointed
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elke L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful home in a safe and lush resort
We had a wonderful time at this beautiful villa in the Hacienda Los Pinos Pinilla resort. The home was modern, clean with large open spaces and sliding doors opening to a beautiful pool area. Great home to stay in during the pandemic in case members of the party need to isolate; and the large windows and doors allow for ample air movement. All four rooms are private, well sized and comfortable. The pool was wonderful and we all thoroughly enjoyed daily swims. Kitchen is well appointed; generous laundry room. We could hear howler monkeys and beautiful bird song throughout the day. We never felt unsafe ( we were alarmed by some reviews on other VRBO stand-alone properties mentioning night time burglaries, which is why we selected this particular property.) Security is excellent. Tamarindo has wonderful restaurants; we particularly enjoyed Dragonfly and Green Papaya, but the home and kitchen is so lovely that we spent several days just enjoying the home and resort. Car recommended. Buy the local mosquito repellant; according to the experienced local guides, the local repellant is much more effective. Highly recommend! Thanks for the great memories!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rubi R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful home
Highly recommend if you love to golf and want to feel safe in a secure restricted resort this is a great stay for it! Check in and out was extremely easy, affordable, access to the jw Marriott that has beach access, at the time of purchase the rep sent a list of activities we can purchase that had pick up service. Only con is the drive to the entrance it’s pretty rough, that’s it. The house was like a resort! It was beautiful, clean, appliances easy to use, spacious! 10/10 highly recommend. Elsa was soooooo helpful, and responsive!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Eliot Y.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Stay and Experience
We had an amazing time at Casa Kenkai. Elsa was amazing throughout the booking process and also helped us out a lot before we arrived and while we were in the property. Always very responsive and helped us with many activities and bookings to make the stay great for everyone. The house was located in a large gated community and felt very private and extremely safe. The house looks even better than the photos and it feels new and was very well stocked. We would use Stay in Tamarindo and Elsa and stay in this house again. Pura Vida!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael & Kelly S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Just what we were looking for....
We loved our stay at Casa Kenkai in Hacienda Pinilla. The house was lovely, clean and in good working order - it comfortably met the needs of our group - very peaceful and private. Elsa, the concierge was super helpful both prior to and during our visit, arranging day trips, dinner reservations, covid tests, etc. Hacienda Pinilla has so much to offer - gorgeous beaches, tennis/pickleball, horseback riding, biking, golf, beach club..... Overall, it was a great time and just what we all needed.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022