Title: Villa Kantuta at Pinilla Highlands: Mountain Ocean View Playa Avellanas Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=88460917&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire apartment # Villa Kantuta at Pinilla Highlands: Mountain Ocean View Playa Avellanas Apartment in Tamarindo with kitchen and balcony ## Photo gallery for Villa Kantuta at Pinilla Highlands: Mountain Ocean View Playa Avellanas ![Outdoor dining - Villa Kantuta at Pinilla Highlands: Mountain Ocean View Playa Avellanas (Pinilla Avellanas)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88470000/88461000/88460917/4a2f4ecb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining - Villa Kantuta at Pinilla Highlands: Mountain Ocean View Playa Avellanas (Pinilla Avellanas)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88470000/88461000/88460917/ac557b36.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, travel cot, free WiFi - Villa Kantuta at Pinilla Highlands: Mountain Ocean View Playa Avellanas (Pinilla Avellanas)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88470000/88461000/88460917/b151fbcc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker - Villa Kantuta at Pinilla Highlands: Mountain Ocean View Playa Avellanas (Pinilla Avellanas)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88470000/88461000/88460917/8dd37d5f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Villa Kantuta at Pinilla Highlands: Mountain Ocean View Playa Avellanas (Pinilla Avellanas)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88470000/88461000/88460917/14e44f0b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Perched in the mountains behind Playa Avellanas and Playa Negra, Villa Kantuta offers a serene retreat with two swimming pools, including a semi-olympic pool. Relax amidst amazing valley and ocean views from the hilltop common areas or unwind on your patio while watching Howler Monkeys in the trees. ## Reviews 9.2 Wonderful ### Entire apartment 1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 5 ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Washer - Pet-friendly - Barbecue grill - Air conditioning ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Villa Kantuta at Pinilla Highlands: Mountain Ocean View Playa Avellanas Villa Kantuta is nestled in the mountains behind Playa Avellanas and Playa Negra. Very quiet and relaxing space away from the buzzling coastal areas yet only 10 minutes drive from the best beaches. Villa Kantuta is part of Pinilla Highlands, an ecological community. There is plenty to do during day. Ideal for Teleworking. Pet friendly. For music lovers the villa has Alexa system with unlimited listening of your favorite tunes. Enjoy two swimming pools including a semi-olympic for swimmers. Enjoy Amazing valley and ocean views from our Hilltop common areas. Above it all yet close to Playa Avellanas and the surf mecca Tamarindo. A serene place to retreat in the cooling breezes after a day of adventuring. Watch for Howler Monkeys in the trees from the patio. Hiking, biking, golfing, surfing, zip lining all nearby. Full time security. Playa Avellanas -15 min. Tamarindo - 30 min ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby - Beach loungers ### Pool/Spa - Massage - Pool ### Internet - Available in the apartment: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Limo/town car service - Car available - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Hob - Kitchenette - Microwave - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Chef service - Dining table ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table ### Entertainment - Games - Smart speaker - Stereo - TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Garden - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning ### Pets - Pet friendly - Up to 9 kg per pet ### Suitability/Accessibility - Designated smoking areas ### Services and conveniences - Concierge services - Iron/ironing board - Meal delivery service ### Location highlights - In a rural location - In the mountains ### Things to do - Birdwatching nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Theme park nearby - Whale watching nearby - Wildlife walks nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Garden ## Similar properties ![Pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78360000/78359900/78359845/bea4d461.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Romantic Villa Anturio at Pinilla Highlands with Amazing Canopy views Guanacaste Province - Pool - Hot tub - Kitchen - Pet-friendly 10 Exceptional 2 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-26&endDate=2025-12-27&selected=78359845&PinnedHotelID=78359845&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/99000000/98520000/98512300/98512258/b78b0283.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Castaway Playas Del Coco! 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EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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 On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property 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 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C10.22994%2C-85.79372&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=talSK2u4DEq-hEEOYaVFxRQ1LCw=) Pinilla Avellanas, Provincia de Guanacaste #### What's nearby - Callejones Beach \- 17 min drive \- 5.0 miles - Blanca Beach \- 17 min drive \- 5.0 miles - Playa Negra \- 18 min drive \- 5.2 miles - Avellanas Beach \- 18 min drive \- 5.2 miles - Hacienda Pinilla Golf Course \- 21 min drive \- 5.5 miles #### Getting around - Tamarindo (TNO) - 25 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Masa Madre - ‬25 min drive - ‪Sabanero Steak House - ‬15 min drive - ‪Lola's - ‬15 min drive - ‪Hacienda Pinilla Beach Club - ‬16 min drive - ‪Restaurante Lochito's - ‬15 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Villa Kantuta at Pinilla Highlands: Mountain Ocean View Playa Avellanas have a pool? ### Is Villa Kantuta at Pinilla Highlands: Mountain Ocean View Playa Avellanas pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Villa Kantuta at Pinilla Highlands: Mountain Ocean View Playa Avellanas? ### What time is check-in at Villa Kantuta at Pinilla Highlands: Mountain Ocean View Playa Avellanas? ### What time is check-out at Villa Kantuta at Pinilla Highlands: Mountain Ocean View Playa Avellanas? ### Where is Villa Kantuta at Pinilla Highlands: Mountain Ocean View Playa Avellanas located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews ## Villa Kantuta at Pinilla Highlands: Mountain Ocean View Playa Avellanas Reviews 9.2 ### Wonderful All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 9.6 Cleanliness ### 8.8 Location 10 - Excellent 3 8 - Good 2 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ## Reviews ### 8/10 Good #### Aaron Z. 16 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Simple and clean Simple, modern studio apartments. Staff was excellent as was the property. Pool is very nice and outdoor seating is comfortable and varied. Housekeeping and laundry was perfect (thank you Hazel)! Will be a great location for the BPM Festival 2025! ##### Aaron Z. Stayed 30 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nancy F. 28 Feb 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Outstanding Place to Stay! I loved my stay at Pinilla Highlands. The views are amazing and the pool was perfect for a dip or to swim laps. The staff, Yuri, Hazel, and O'Neil, went out of their way to make sure your stay was perfect. It was so calm and serene. I went there to heal and received so much more than I ever would have expected. I went to various beaches most days. The only negative would be the dirt roads to get to Pinilla Highlands. I highly recommend this wonderful place to stay!!! ##### Nancy F. Stayed 48 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Chantal C., Sudbury, Ontario, Canada 6 Nov 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### AMAZING VILLA! This villa is absolutely amazing and beautiful! It has everything you need in a nice and quiet location. The owner is very attentive to your needs and communicates well with his guests to ensure you have everything you need and are happy. All of the workers are also very friendly and will you if you require any assistance with anything. The place is clean and has a beautiful pool and balcony! I highly recommend this location! ##### Chantal C. Stayed 13 nights in Oct 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Julianna M. 14 Feb 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location #### Villa Kantuta, Pinilla Highlands The information for the site appeared we were the only ones staying there. Another guest said the same thing. We enjoyed the company of the other guests and happy it was safe and not crowded, especially in the pool and under the canopy for sun protection. Howler monkeys were seen daily in the trees as we walked along the roadside. It is not far from Tamarindo but the roads are very rough and must drive very slowly. We were there in the dry season so no streams to cross. Netflix and Alexa were a bonus. We stayed a wk. A distance from restaurants, we prepared meals on site. Thank You. ##### Julianna M. Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### nadia c. 15 Feb 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Pretty and cozy We love the place and the clam all around ##### nadia c. 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