The Island House

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9.8Outstanding
(15 Ratings)
"Everything about this house is perfect from the outdoor area and pool to the outdoor showers (the BEST!) to proximity to everything we love to our housekeeper Mari, who we love to see every year. This..."
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9.8 / 10
Outstanding(15 Ratings)

House in Guanacaste Province

12 guests · 4 bedrooms · 5 baths

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About this house rental

Summary:
The Island House is a unique modern tropical home its center piece island under a double height ceiling to truly experience the fusion of indoor outdoor tropical living!. Located at the most exclusive gated community in the coastal area.

The Space:
The Island House is a 4 bedrooms house for 14 people maximum:
-Master Bedroom, 1 king bed
-Second master bedroom 1 king bed
-Guest bedroom 1 queen
-Guest bedroom bunk beds 2 king and 2 queens on top

It has a MistAway mosquito misting system installed that is programmed to automatically spray a very fine mist of a mild botanical insecticide through a nozzle circuit installed around your property. With just two or three short mists per day, mosquitoes and other annoying insects disappear from our property yard.

Here at The Island House, our aim is to provide you with a hotel experience within a private home setting. We provide daily cleaning services, we will fit into a schedule that best fits our groups' needs.
Additional housekeeping or breakfast preparation help hours can be pre-arranged.

Whether it is In house catering, sunset cruises, adventure tours, or even tips to secluded beaches our team has the local knowledge to assist in planning the ultimate tropical experience. Transportation to and from Liberia International Airport, the San Jose International Airport, or booking a rental car can also be arranged.

Guest Access:
Set in the incredible Beachfront resort community of Hacienda Pinilla, as a guest of our property you will have access to the incredible amenities here within Hacienda Pinilla including the:

HACIENDA PINILLA BEACH CLUB
The Hacienda Pinilla Beach Club sits right on the shores of Playa Avellanas, With an infinity-edge pool looking over the famous surf break of Little Hawaii. The Beach Club has something for everyone whether it's cocktails and or fruit smoothies from the poolside Tiki Bar, kicking back in the poolside sunbeds, surfing one of the world-class breaks of Playa Avellanas, working out in the ocean view fitness center, or relaxing with a massage in the wellness center, its the ultimate beach day!
Beach Club has an annual closing in October every year.

As a guest of this property, the entry into the beach club is $5 (only paid once per day and for ages 10+)

BEACHES
With 3 miles of coastline within the 4500-acre ranch, there is always a corner, tidepool or wave to be found.
Playa Mansita & Bonita, home of the JW Marriott hotel a great stretch to beach comb and explore tide pools on the lower tide.
Playa Langosta, world-class surfing, beach, and river fishing. We believe Langosta to be the hidden gem of Hacienda Pinilla, the shaded palapas are a great spot for a beach day in the shade, and your just a stroll and river crossing from the action of Playa Langosta and Tamarindo
Playa Avellanas, home to the Hacienda Pinilla Beach club and 6 World-class surf breaks including Little Hawaii, the Estero, dead tree, and Lolas

JW MARRIOTT HOTEL
Hacienda Pinilla is home to the JW Marriott hotel, as a guest our guest you have access to the numerous restaurants on offer. You can also purchase a day pass for use of the hotel's pool which is the largest in Central America. The day pass gives you access to all of the hotel grounds and amenities.

GOLF COURSE
18-hole par 72 beachfront golf course ( the beachfront hole has an awesome sunset view on a secluded beach)

TENNIS COURTS
3 hard-court tennis courts with an onsite instructor. private, semi-private, and or group lessons are available. Kids camps and pickleball events are regular activities.

HORSE STABLES
The best way to explore the 4500 ranch is by horseback. Tours are available at any time and can be customized to fit your group's needs, with rides from 30 mins to 2 hrs taking you through the forest and out along the secluded beaches all here within the ranch.

MOUNTAIN BIKE TRAILS
With over 45 kilometers of trails throughout the ranch, forest, and coastline, Hacienda Pinilla is a great location for mountain biking. With natural scenic routes and rigorous trails for every type of bike rider, Hacienda Pinilla offers up adventure, challenge, and enjoyment for families, first-timers, experts, and everyone in between.

SURFING
Hacienda Pinilla has to be one of the best locations in Costa Rica to base your surf trip. With 6 waves just on Playa Avellanas and private access to the beach breaks of Playa Langosta, you don't even need to leave the ranch, but if you looking to explore the area, the famous Playa Negra reef breaks are just 10 minutes south and the river mouth and beach breaks of Tamarindo just 10 minutes to the north.

House
Rates are based on up to 10 guests. An additional fee applies per guest after the 10th person, up to the maximum occupancy of the property. Please make sure to include the total number of guests in your booking to receive an accurate quote.

The Neighborhood:
HACIENDA PINILLA BEACH CLUB

We have a corporate membership for our guests to enjoy the exclusive Hacienda Pinilla beach club.

The Hacienda Pinilla Beach Club sits right on the shores of Playa Avellanas, With an infinity-edge pool looking over the famous surf break of Little Hawaii. The Beach Club has something for everyone whether it's cocktails and or fruit smoothies from the poolside Tiki Bar, kicking back in the poolside sunbeds, surfing one of the world-class breaks of Playa Avellanas, working out in ocean view fitness center, or relaxing with a massage in the wellness center, its the ultimate beach day!
Beach Club has an annual closing in October every year.

As a guest of this property, the entry into the beach club is $5 (only paid once per day and for ages 10+)

BEACHES With 3 miles of coastline within the 4500-acre ranch, there is always a corner, tidepool or wave to be found.
Playa Mansita & Bonita, home of the JW Marriott hotel a great stretch to beach comb and explore tide pools on the lower tide.
Playa Langosta, world-class surfing, beach, and river fishing. We believe Langosta to be the hidden gem of Hacienda Pinilla, the shaded palapas are a great spot for a beach day in the shade, and your just a stroll and river crossing from the action of Playa Langosta and Tamarindo
Playa Avellanas, home to the Hacienda Pinilla Beach club and 6 World-class surf breaks including Little Hawaii, the Estero, dead tree, and Lolas

JW MARRIOTT HOTEL Hacienda Pinilla is home to the JW Marriott hotel, as a guest of The Island House you have access to the numerous restaurants on offer. You can also purchase a day pass for use of the hotel's pool which is the largest throughout Central America. The day pass gives you access to all of the hotel grounds and amenities.

GOLF COURSE 18 hole par 72 beachfront golf course ( the beachfront hole has an awesome sunset view on a secluded beach)

TENNIS COURTS 3 hard court tennis courts with an onsite instructor. private, semi-private, and or group lessons are available. Kids camps and pickleball events are regular activities.

HORSE STABLES The best way to explore the 4500 ranch is by horseback. Tours are available at any time and can be customized to fit your group's needs, with rides from 30 mins to 2 hrs take you through the forest and out along the secluded beaches all here within the ranch.

MOUNTAIN BIKE TRAILS With over 45 kilometers of trails throughout the ranch, forest, and coastline, Hacienda Pinilla is a great location for mountain biking. With natural scenic routes and rigorous trails for every type of bike rider, Hacienda Pinilla offers up adventure, challenge, and enjoyment for families, first-timers, experts, and everyone in between.

SURFING Hacienda Pinilla has to be one of the best locations in Costa Rica to base your surf trip. With 6 waves just on Playa Avellanas and private access to the beach breaks of Playa Langosta, you don't even need to leave the ranch, but if you looking to explore the area, the famous Playa Negra reef breaks are just 10 minutes south and the river mouth and beach breaks of Tamarindo just 10 minutes to the north.

Amenities

Air conditioning
Non-smoking
TV
Heating
Coffee/tea maker
Refrigerator
Kitchen
Balcony/Terrace
WiFi/Internet
Hot tub/Jacuzzi
Microwave
Dishwasher
Washing machine
Dryer
Washer/dryer
No pets allowed
Garden
Kettle
Oven
Stove
Laundry services
Shower
Outdoor Cooking
Family friendly
Children's high chair
Cribs or cots available
Ironing facilities
Linens
Dining table
Hairdryer

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Ratings and reviews

9.8 / 10
Outstanding(15 Ratings)
10 / 10Outstanding·May 2026
Everything about this house is perfect from the outdoor area and pool to the outdoor showers (the BEST!) to proximity to everything we love to our housekeeper Mari, who we love to see every year. This is our favorite place in the world and look forward to coming every year!!
10 / 10Outstanding·Mar 2026
This property was amazing and the perfect getaway for our group. The floorplan is very well designed for both group activities and also privacy when you needed it. The rooms and bathrooms were all very clean. The island and some of the pool offered much welcomed shade during the hot mid-day. The grill and commercial ice maker were both game changers for us. The privacy and safety provided by the private community setting was phenomenal. The housekeeping staff, Mary, was beyond exceptional and exceeded expectations with cleanliness, laundry, and breakfasts. She is an absolute treasure. The concierge staff was equally exceptional in assisting us with all of our necessities and activities. Communication was early, often, and extremely helpful. Check in/out was made very easy. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
10 / 10Outstanding·Aug 2025
The island house was a great place to stay. We loved the privacy of the backyard and the fact it backs up to the Jungle.
10 / 10Outstanding·Jun 2025
The Island House far exceeded our expectations. For our family of 6. The house was beautiful, the backyard was picturesque, and Mary our housekeeper kept the place immaculate during our entire stay. We will definitely stay here again! I was hesitant to book a private home, but everything was perfect and can’t want to return!

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FAQs

Is parking included with this house?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at The Island House. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this house?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is The Island House pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at The Island House?

We found 30 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioning, non-smoking, tv, heating, and coffee/tea maker.


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