A 4,500-acre gated community on Costa Rica's Guanacaste coast, Hacienda Pinilla operates as a villa rental base with shared resort amenities: an 18-hole golf course, beach club, tennis, pickleball, horseback riding, and a zipline. A JW Marriott sits within the gates, adding restaurants and facilities that villa guests can access depending on the season. Three miles of coastline include Playa Avellanas, known for its surf breaks. Tamarindo is 20 minutes by car. A rental car or golf cart is essential to get around the property. The scale suits large groups and multigenerational families looking for a self-contained base with activities built in, though the gated setting means the surrounding country stays at a distance.