Tropical Lush Style, outdoor Terrace and grill, beach club membership, daily housekeeping, Reviews
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 23 reviews
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Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Suzanne S.
3 Sept 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
This beautiful clean well-kept home was the perfect base for our family vacation to Costa Rica. We loved having the housekeeper come tidy up and wash the towels each day. She also made breakfast for us which was the best way to start the day. We definitely hope to return soon!
Suzanne S.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Andrew S.
3 Mar 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing week!
I cannot say enough about how amazing this property was. First, the propery is gorgeous and is exactly as the description mentions, so much space and amenities. Second, the location is top notch, the community has a ton to do, from the beach club to the JW Marriott facilities to the golf course. Third, the owners' communication made everything so easy. They were able to answer every question about groceries, activities and dining. They were simply amazing. What a great week! One tip if you rent a car is to have a vehicle that can handle some bumpy roads. The roads outside Hacienda Pinilla are definitely in a state of repair.
Andrew S.
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
Amy B.
15 Feb 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Pura Vida!
Everything about this place is spot on, from the housekeeper help to the space of the house and everything in between made this one of the BEST vacations yet! Very quiet and relaxing, lots of wildlife on site as well for entertainment. Property managers communicated with me quickly for all questions and concerns.
Amy B.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025
8/10 Good
Lori A.
3 Jan 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Very solid trip
Beautiful house. Perfect set up with bedrooms and baths. Location was nice. Management company was very responsive to any issues we had. Not great restaurant options near by but we got a chef three nights which was great. Beach club is nice however there are no beach chairs there. They nicely allowed us to use some we found in the garage but would be good to add to the house.
Lori A.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Heather B.
13 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Paradise
Absolutely amazing. Very clean, modern and private. Plenty of room for our party of 8 (we didn’t even use one room!). Very responsive to any questions and gave great recommendations. Housekeeping was amazing and breakfast was great. Only downfall is distance! Which is the theme in tamarindo- it takes about 15 minutes to get out of the neighborhood alone. Definitely get a car. We didn’t really use the golf cart as everything was too far so would skip that. Beach club was closed and Marriot charges $150/pp so just used the beach there for free instead. Would definitely stay here again! Tropical getaway!
Heather B.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Lisa B.
5 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Family Vacation
Relaxing, perfect house for large group. Love the outdoor living area and pool. Monkeys in the trees and playing on the roof at night was a huge bonus.
Lisa B.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Sandra L.
27 Jul 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect in every way!
Casa Koa was absolutely amazing! Our family of 9 (6 adults and 3 children) had an incredible time at the property. This house has all the amenities you could ever need and from the moment you walk in you are in awe as it is just absolutely breathtaking. The management company was extremely helpful with recommendations and easy to communicate with. We ended up having Chef Garrett cook a meal at the house one night and that was so worth it. We did the horseback riding tour around parts of the Hacienda Pinilla property and that was really cool going to a more isolated beach which we later accessed in our car. Some of our family also did mountain biking around the property and they really enjoyed that as well. I recommend renting a car to get around the large property as well as to go out. I would definitely recommend this property if staying in the Guanacaste area!
Sandra L.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Linda M., Sharpsburg
30 Jun 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Hacienda Pinilla Perfect
The house was beautiful. Having the housekeeper there for four hours each day made for a very relaxing time for me. Who usually has to do everything for everyone lol the beach was convenient On the premises. Getting into Tamarindo takes about 25 minutes and The roads have big potholes. We did rent a large van and did purchase the roadside assistance with it and we did need it because we did get a flat tire which was fixed within hours so just some good advice. We would go back in a heartbeat. Our house were very accessible and did everything to make our stay as pleasant as possible.
Linda M.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Michael F.
3 Jun 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Ideal Spot for a family vacation
Casa Koa is a perfect spot for a family vacation - such a fantastic property in a great location in Reserva El Golf and it is managed perfectly by the Vida Pinilla team who is super responsive, helpful and easy to work with. We will definitely be back - incredible week with our family there !
Michael F.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Bill R.
15 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Best experience EVER!
We have stayed in numerous STR's around the World. This one is the BEST we have EVER experienced, by far! Home exceeded our expectations set by online listing. Yuli, our personal Housekeeper, was fantastic. Very Friendly. She cooked our Family an amazing breakfast every morning and then immediately thoroughly clean the home. Property contacts, Mergie and Joel, were readily available for any questions we had. Communicated well and prompt on every question. We really enjoyed all the amenities offered in the community (Hacienda Pinilla), especially the Beach Club and beaches. Very convenient easy to experience many of the activities in Guanacaste region. We highly recommend Casa KOA to anyone desiring an incredible vacation. We hope to visit again soon and will definitely share with Friends.
Bill R.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Serena M.
16 Apr 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Loved this house! Would definitely come back:)
Beautiful home! Great location!
Serena M.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
10/10 Excellent
Andre W.
22 Jan 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Couples Group Trip
Casa Koa exceeded our expectations. The pictures don't do it justice. The property is well maintained. The breakfast was tasty. The communication with the host was great. We were a group of 10 and had more than enough space for everyone. The suggestions the host provided were excellent, especially the private caterer. We had Chef Gaston cook for us 2 nights, 1 seafood night and 1 Argentinean BBQ night, both were great! We highly recommend! Looking forward to our next visit.
Andre W.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024
10/10 Excellent
Kelley O., Doylestown
28 Jun 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Sanctuary Indeed!
The Sanctuary was a beautiful home and a perfect set up for our family. Each of the kids had their own space and enjoyed all the wonderful amenities. Joel and Mergie were extremely helpful leading up to our trip and when there. We appreciated the suggestion of Pura Vida Catering and had wonderful meals prepared by Garrett. We would definitely come back!
Kelley O.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
10/10 Excellent
Brook T., Colleyville, USA
10 Jun 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent Property & Location
The property managers and staff could not have been more delightful and attentive.
The property is perfect and well stocked.
We had the best family vacation on this gorgeous property, in this beautiful country.
Brook T.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022
10/10 Excellent
Bridget F.
31 Mar 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely
Joel and Mergie were wonderful to work with. Very responsive and willing to answer any question prior and during our trip. Highly recommend.
Bridget F.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022
10/10 Excellent
Carol S.
13 Dec 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Family vacation
We came to Costa Rica as a group of six and there was more than enough room for everybody to have their space and privacy. We loved everything about this listing the property managers, Joel and Mergie were very quick to respond to any questions we had. Welook forward to coming back and staying again soon. I highly recommend this listing
Carol S.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2021
10/10 Excellent
Beth S., Eden Prairie, MN
3 Feb 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Gorgeous home! Housekeeper and Joel the manager were great!
We had a wonderful time and would return. The location, layout, overall accommodations were great and we would definitely return! Since this is a brand new property - a few minor suggestions. Either open the owners closet or add a dresser to the other primary bedroom. Also, a couple extra lawn chairs on property and a few beach chairs and umbrellas on hand for use would have been great!
Beth S.
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2021
10/10 Excellent
Raymond R.
5 Aug 2020
Liked: Cleanliness
Simply Amazing!
The property was amazing from the moment you walk through the door.
Everything you would expect from a vacation home was easily delivered.
Joel the property manager and Mergie were excellent and always eager to answer any questions and concerns we would have. The design and layout of the house was perfect. Pool amazingly refreshing!
The beds were beyond comfortable and slept like a baby every night. Lol
We visit Hacienda Pinilla 2-3 times a year.
Thanks again for everything we will be back!