Great stay at Villa Encantada! The Villa is stunning, and the chef services, as well as the concierge, made or stay unforgettable.

“Great stay at Villa Encantada! The staff at the Villa is very friendly and happy to accommodate all our needs. Elsa, the concierge, was very helpful planing our tours and transportation, and the chef was amazing. Highly recommended! “

Our family of 21 had an amazing week at Villa Encantada (also know as Villa Tranquila). Elsa, Eugene and Sary were great to work with. They all did everything possible to make sure we had a fantastic vacation! What a treat to have a personal chef that prepared such wonderful meals! All of the bedrooms were clean, spacious and very comfortable. A real highlight of the house was the huge pool that we all enjoyed. One unexpected bonus was that the pickleball courts were only a few minute’s walk from the house. There was strong WIFI all over the huge house. We highly recommend this Villa!

We have a family of 20 and this house was wonderful. Loved the rooms, pool, cook and the owner shopped and delivered anything we asked for. A great vacation!

Our family’s (along with 4 other families) stay was unforgettable, thanks to the exceptional service from the staff, personalized attention from the owners, and the dedicated concierge service. The owners shared local insights that enhanced our adventures, while the staff, including an incredibly talented chef, ensured our comfort at every turn. The chef’s meals, prepared with local ingredients, were a highlight, offering a delicious taste of Costa Rican cuisine that complemented our experiences. The concierge’s planning made travel, day trips and everything in between exciting and hassle-free, significantly contributing to a family retreat that was both luxurious and authentically engaging. This personalized care and memorable dining experiences left us deeply appreciative of our hosts’ hospitality, making our visit truly special.

We loved the house. All the people that helped us with this massive undertaking were amazing. Elsa was terrific in having us understand all that was included. Eugene and Sari were excellent to deal with. Christopher and Mike (chefs) really made the day to day with unbelievable food. The house and facilities met all our needs and we especially loved the pool area. What a vacation!

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay! The house is huge and meticulously maintained. I was there with 16 of my close friends and everything was seamlessly carried out from check in, shuttles, food, and golf cart drop off. The chef, Didi, was phenomenal and easily made meals for my friends who have certain food restrictions. Our rooms were cleaned daily and fresh beach/pool towels were given daily. We are sad to be leaving this beautiful resort and country. Pura Vida.

Elsa and Dani, the house concierges were super helpful and easy to get in touch with. They made a trip for 17 people easy… highly recommend!

“Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy. We have a family of 20 and this house was wonderful. Loved the rooms, pool, cook and the owner shopped and delivered anything we asked for. A great vacation! Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2024”

“Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy more than we expected!”

We booked the Villa for a small wedding with our closest friends and family. Everything about the Villa was absolutely perfect! Right from the start of the booking process Eugene was amazing to communicate with and answered any questions I had. Eugene and Sary were SO helpful the whole week, they helped with everything from booking transportation, telling us about local events we could go to, taking out cash for us and bringing us literally anything we needed or forgot to pack from home. The Hacienda Pinalla was so beautiful and we felt so safe the whole time. The Villa is well equipped for any sort of event and we had our wedding right on the Villa grounds which was so pretty. Everything you need is at the Villa – floaties, towels, ice makers, water etc. The maid was so sweet and nice and did a very good job. The chef Didiri was AMAZING!! The food was so good every meal and he was so kind and generous the whole time. All in all a perfect vacation at the perfect location!

We had the BEST time at this beautiful home. The owners went above and beyond to make things amazing for us! The cook was SUPERB!! You will not got wrong with this booking.

The area is great for exploring as well!

We will for sure be back!

Thanks again,

Kay- Canada

Every one of the 8 bedrooms in this giant house has a sitting room with a sofa bed, giant bathrooms, and a nice porch or balcony. The house pool is lovely, even nicer than the photos show. The house has daily housekeeping AND a wonderful cook for 3 meals a day included in the cost of the house.

We had a great stay! Everyone was happy with the house that had plenty of space for 18 of us. Kids loved the pool and beach club as well as private beach. Eugene and his wife were excellent house managers and very helpful. 2 ladies cooking the whole week were great and it was so convenient to have them do our meals which were delicious!

Phenomenal time! We brought friends and family to Villa Tranquila, hoping for several days of relaxing times at the pool with some trips to the beach and local activities. Really could not have asked for a better stay.

The folks from Stay in Tamarindo were very helpful and accomodating. We were able to set up van rentals for our arrival, helped us with a few adventure trips during our stay, and just generally made sure everything was going well. Mariam was especially helpful. Eugene, Sary, and the rest of the kind people at Villa Tranquila went above and beyond to make this a memorable visit. The food was wonderful each and every day, the house was beautiful and clean throughout, and the kids had a lot of fun with the iguanas in the area.

The complex itself feels very safe, and the beaches are wonderful. All in all, a dream vacation.

Our group of 15 had a wonderful stay, this past June, at Villa Tranquila. The pool area is relaxing but the private beach is a must. The waves were perfect for jumping and the sunset was magnificent every evening. The property managers go above and beyond to make sure your stay is perfect. I recommend taking advantage of the grocery service ahead of time. You’ll save time and money. I also recommend renting a couple of golf carts to get around the community. The meals that were prepared for us during our stay were amazing. The common areas of the home are great for visiting, playing cards, dancing, eating, etc. Each suite has its own balcony or patio, which is a beautiful touch. (Just make sure you unlock the door before going out! 😉 We loved the fact that we were close enough to the city to enjoy some shopping, but had the luxury of going back to our private retreat without any neighbors to disturb. Before our 4 night stay at Villa Tranquila, we stayed 4 nights near the Arenal Volcano. Both areas of Costa Rica are beautiful, but in very different ways. We wanted to give our family a taste of both. At this point, I believe, everyone is looking forward to returning. 🙂

The property manager was very helpful.

The vacation rental was spotless.

I was more than happy with the location.

I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.

Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.

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Everything worked exceptionally well. The house was great, the staff was superb, activities and transport well coordinated. Eugene and Sary, the house managers, were always responsive and anticipated our every need or desire.

We really and truly enjoyed this vacation spot/home. I have written a review with some in-depth information that was too long for this site. I can email someone if they want or place it on another page.

Regardless this was HEAVEN for me and my friends. THANKS to Eugene, Sary, Miriam (sp), Miguel, and I two amazing ladies that helped us daily. I do not know how to spell their names. However, they felt like family to me.

PURA VIDA!!!!

The property manager was very helpful.

The vacation rental was spotless.

I was very happy with the location.

I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.

Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.

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We had an absolutely incredible stay with Stay in Tamarindo. Not only was the house amazing, but the service was also impeccable. Cristina went ABOVE AND BEYOND for us for months. Having such a large group, she worked with all of the vendors to make sure we were getting the best rates and service. We were extremely lucky to have her (and so are you!) Eugene at the house was an amazing host…I can’t say enough good things.

Ah-mazing!!we have nothing but good words!! Hacienda Pinilla is beautiful! We were welcomed by the beautiful people who made us feel at home!! Thank you for your great hospitality! To our host and the helpers/cooks (the foods were absolutely delicious!!) You guys are so awesome that we still have an island hangover!! Pura vida, James & Jet Lee

Our stay at Villa Tranquila was amazing! Property Managers Eugene and Sary were also amazing! They went out of their way to make sure our stay was great. We had a family wedding and they helped navigate our event including flowers, cake, food suggestions, and more. The food that was prepared for us was delicious. Cooks made local Costa Rican cuisine. All of our guests raved about the food. The cost of food was more affordable than expected. The house accommodated our 23 guests easily and we had room for more. It was at a good location, with access to a great beach, golf course, mountain biking, and lots more. We took a fishing charter and our cooks prepared the fish we caught. We plan to come again.

We could not ask for a better place to stay. The help we had from Eugene and his wife the property manager was fantastic which made everything much easier for us. Kimberly the maid and cook made our stay so comfortable and easy having breakfast and dinners made for us each day. This allowed us to enjoy our days without worry as to what we were going to cook.

We really enjoyed our stay at Villa Tranquila. 12 family and friends traveled together. The owner’s Gene and Sary made us feel welcomed immediately. They saw to our every need. All our activities were booked for us and a shuttle was provided to get us to and from our chosen adventures. All 12 members said they would return to this same home.

From the initial booking to our eventual arrival, we had the support of knowledgeable and helpful staff every step of the way. The house is a wonderful blend of private space and large areas to hang out as a large group. The house is beautiful as the pictures show and there were bikes to use to get around the local area. The beach club is wonderful as is just staying at the villa around the pool or reading in the shade.

Our family of 24 (ages 2 to 63) had the most amazing experience staying at Villa Tranquila. Eugene gave us ideas of what activities to do. We spent time at the Beach Club, Hacienda Pinilla’s private beach -which was our favorite, Playa Conchal where some of us went out on Wave Runners, and one day was spent at Ponderosa Adventure Park. We had 8 children under the age of 10 and Ponderosa Adventure Park was geared to their level of activity but was also geared to this 63 old who had never been zip-lining before and was very skeptical.

Eugene and Sari were extremely helpful. Our daughter was ill before arriving in Costa Rica and the day after we arrived felt like she was worse, we called Eugene and he took her to a nearby medical clinic. Staff members Kimberly and Anna were also great to work with and helped make our stay at Villa Tranquila most enjoyable.

We had 5 – 5 years olds on the trip and all of them said we don’t want to go home. Upon returning one of the 5 years old said to his mom – “I don’t want to go to LegoLand, I want to go back to Costa Rica”. That is how we all felt- A truly Awesome experience.

We held our family reunion at Villa Tranquila for 10 days in February 2018. There were 12 attendees (9 adults, 3 children) and the venue was exceptional in every aspect. The Hacienda Pinilla location was perfect for us; close enough to Tamarindo and far enough from Tamarindo. In fact, there was so much to do at the villa and nearby beaches, we seldom ventured from Hacienda Pinilla. The overall level of service provided by Eugene and Sary was unparalleled and very much appreciated. The cooking staff was skilled and accommodating. Everything was superb! If you’re looking for a fantastic vacation in a beautiful setting, look no further! Highly recommended.

Our stay was a 5-star experience! There were 23 of us in total, all family from young to old. Everything from the Villa, the staff, concierge, drivers, housekeepers, and most importantly Eugene and Sary were amazing!!! Eugene made our trip that much more enjoyable. He made sure everything was always perfect and even drove us into town one night after 8 pm for dinner. We would definitely highly recommend and stay again! (We stayed from August 8-15) THANK YOU to everyone at Stay in Tamarindo!