Rancho Alegre | Spacious Private Retreat & Pool

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Interior
Private kitchen
Main Living Room
Kitchen with large Island
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10Outstanding
(21 Ratings)
"We had such a great stay at Rancho Allegre. The house is incredible—spacious, comfortable, and really well set up for a group. It has everything you need, but in a way that feels relaxed and livable, ..."
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10 / 10
Outstanding(21 Ratings)

House in Guanacaste Province

20 guests · 6 bedrooms · 7 baths

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About this house rental

Summary:

More spacious and beautiful than photos can capture, Rancho Alegre is a private six-bedroom retreat where families and groups can vacation together without feeling crowded. Separate bedroom wings provide remarkable privacy, while expansive living areas, a large pool, outdoor bar, BBQ area and oversized kitchen bring everyone together. Private balconies with hammocks, a rooftop terrace and peaceful forest views offer quiet places to unwind. Daily housekeeping and concierge service included.



The Space:

Rancho Alegre is a home that truly surprises guests when they arrive. Its generous proportions, high ceilings, beautiful timber finishes and open hacienda-style architecture feel even more impressive in person.



The layout is particularly well suited to extended families, couples travelling together and multigenerational groups. Bedrooms are distributed across separate areas of the home, providing exceptional privacy and separation. Guests can retreat to their own suite or balcony without hearing activity elsewhere in the house.



At the heart of the home is a large, fully equipped kitchen with ample preparation and serving space—ideal for entertaining, shared family meals or evenings with a private chef. The kitchen opens naturally into the spacious living areas and shaded terraces overlooking the pool and surrounding greenery.



Outside, guests can enjoy:



• A large private swimming pool

• A covered outdoor bar and BBQ area

• Expansive shaded terraces

• Private bedroom balconies with hammocks

• Peaceful forest and golf-course views

• A rooftop terrace for sunrise yoga, sunset drinks or stargazing

• Regular sightings of howler monkeys, deer, tropical birds and macaws



Despite accommodating a large group, Rancho Alegre never feels busy or crowded. There is space to gather, space for children to play and plenty of quiet corners for an afternoon nap, a book or a peaceful morning coffee.



BEDROOMS AND SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS



Rancho Alegre offers six bedrooms and accommodates up to 18 guests:



• Primary Suite: King bed and private ensuite bathroom

• Bedroom 2: King bed and private ensuite bathroom

• Bedroom 3: Two bunk beds, each with a king bed below and queen bed above, plus a private ensuite bathroom

• Bedroom 4: King bed and private ensuite bathroom

• Bedroom 5: King bed and private ensuite bathroom

• Bedroom 6: Sofa bed and private ensuite bathroom



The bedrooms include individual air-conditioning, blackout blinds and access to private or adjoining outdoor spaces. Several suites feature private balconies with hammocks—the perfect place for a quiet afternoon siesta.



DAILY HOUSEKEEPING AND CONCIERGE SERVICE



Daily housekeeping is included, allowing you to enjoy the home without worrying about everyday cleaning. Our team will coordinate a schedule that works comfortably around your group.



Additional housekeeping hours and breakfast preparation assistance may be arranged in advance.



The Vida Pinilla concierge team is also available to help personalize your stay, including:



• Private chefs and in-home catering

• Airport transportation and rental cars

• Golf cart rentals

• Catamaran and sunset sailing trips

• Surf lessons and board rentals

• Spa treatments and wellness experiences

• Adventure tours and family excursions

• Restaurant reservations and local recommendations



Guest Access:

Guests have private access to the entire home, swimming pool, outdoor bar and BBQ area, rooftop terrace, balconies and surrounding grounds.



The Neighborhood:

Rancho Alegre is located within Hacienda Pinilla, an exclusive gated beachfront community encompassing approximately 4,500 acres of ranchland, tropical forest and coastline.



The home enjoys a particularly private setting near the second hole of the Hacienda Pinilla golf course, surrounded by expansive greenery and abundant wildlife. Although the setting feels peaceful and secluded, the beaches, Beach Club and resort amenities are only a short drive or golf-cart ride away.



Guests can explore three miles of coastline, including:



• Playa Avellanas—home to the Hacienda Pinilla Beach Club and several celebrated surf breaks

• Playa Mansita—a protected sandy bay with tide pools and snorkeling at low tide

• Playa Langosta—a quieter beach known for surfing, fishing and shaded beachfront palapas



HACIENDA PINILLA BEACH CLUB



Rancho Alegre has a corporate membership providing guests access to the Hacienda Pinilla Beach Club at Playa Avellanas.



The Beach Club features an oceanfront infinity pool, restaurant, poolside bar, fitness center, wellness facilities and direct beach access. Guest admission is currently $5 per person, paid once per day for guests aged 12 and older.



Please note that the Beach Club is typically closed for annual maintenance during October.



RESORT ACTIVITIES



Activities available within Hacienda Pinilla include:



• An 18-hole, par-72 golf course

• Tennis and pickleball courts

• Horseback riding through the ranch and along the beach

• More than 45 kilometers of mountain-bike trails

• Surfing at Playa Avellanas and Playa Langosta

• Beach walks, tide pools, snorkeling and fishing

• Restaurants, spa services and additional amenities at the JW Marriott Guanacaste



Other Things to Note:

Rancho Alegre includes a professionally installed MistAway mosquito-control system. The system releases a very fine mist of botanical insecticide around the exterior at scheduled intervals to help reduce mosquitoes and other insects.



The home is an excellent choice for large families and groups seeking generous living space, bedroom privacy and resort amenities in a peaceful natural setting.



Whether your group spends the day around the pool, explores the beaches of Hacienda Pinilla or gathers for dinner prepared by a private chef, Rancho Alegre provides the space and privacy to enjoy Costa Rica together.

Amenities

Non-smoking
No pets allowed
Family friendly

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Ratings and reviews

10 / 10
Outstanding(21 Ratings)
10 / 10Outstanding·Apr 2026
We had such a great stay at Rancho Allegre. The house is incredible—spacious, comfortable, and really well set up for a group. It has everything you need, but in a way that feels relaxed and livable, not over the top. We spent most of our time moving between the pool, the outdoor space, and the big common areas—it just works so well for hanging out together. The Vida Pinilla team made a huge difference. They were super helpful and easy to work with from the start, and once we were there, everything just felt taken care of. Nothing felt forced—they were just consistently on top of things and made the whole stay really smooth. The location is also a big plus. Hacienda Pinilla has a ton to offer—great golf, horseback riding, trails for walking or biking, and the beach club was a daily go-to. Plus, there are a bunch of really good restaurants nearby, so you can mix it up between staying in and going out without any hassle. It’s one of those places where everything feels easy. We all left wishing we had booked a longer stay.
8 / 10Excellent·Jan 2026
The house was amazing. Pool is large. Resort pool we used quite a bit and the beach is just for the community which was awesome. Joel and the concierge group were pretty good. They provide a lot of great information but dropped the ball several times. Came home one night and lost all water function to the entire house. It basically had lost power and reset. Had a few days with no working coffee pot and had a large restaurant reservation made by their team that did not exist when we got there. The GTxpedition group that helped with tours was excellent. Small things but overall it was a fantastic week
10 / 10Outstanding·Aug 2025
Spectacular house, super spacious, well located, nice beds just low range in wifi
6 / 10Average·May 2024
The house itself was great, the pool and large bedrooms and open concept layout made it a real winner for the whole group. Some issues I had were with the hosts. Communicating with them was a coin toss, and they’re only available 8am to 5pm so if you need help with anything past 5 pm, you’re out of luck which was inconvenient since places I’ve stayed at before are usually responsive whenever needed. The location is very secure in the hacienda pinilla community but this made getting transportation really difficult and I think that needs to be made more clear. They say you have access to all these things like the tennis courts and the resort but there’s no way to get to them unless you have a car or golf cart which is around $100 a day. This also makes getting food really difficult. Also every car has to be approved for the gate entrance so everytime I needed someone approved I had to message the host (who would be unavailable after 5 pm), making things very inconvenient. Cleanliness- overall it was really good, there was some issues with alot of bugs in the bedroom restrooms but besides that it’s a very well taken care of and beautiful house. I think my main takeaway is the location issue, If you do not have a car then you’ll have to be okay with the following- being in a neighborhood that takes 12 minutes to get out of and has no access to food deliveries and difficult to get transportation.

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FAQs

Is parking included with this house?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Rancho Alegre | Spacious Private Retreat & Pool. 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 Rancho Alegre | Spacious Private Retreat & Pool pet friendly?

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What amenities are available at Rancho Alegre | Spacious Private Retreat & Pool?

We found 3 amenities for this rental. This includes non-smoking, no pets allowed, and family friendly.


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