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Casa Sundog

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A modern outdoor living area with a pool, seating, and a TV screen.
A covered outdoor living area with a sofa, chairs, a coffee table, and a pool.
A modern living room with a grey sofa, a round coffee table, and a large window offering a view of greenery outside.
A bedroom with a wooden four-poster bed, a desk, and a chair, a television, and a large window with a view of greenery.
A modern living room with a sectional sofa, a wooden console, and a large window offering a view of the outdoors.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • No surprises here
    Top-rated for accuracy — guests say it's just as pictured.
  • Garage parking available
    Enjoy the convenience of garage parking - a rare offering in the area.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub on site
  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Electric vehicle charging point
  • Breakfast for a fee

Explore the area

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Tamarindo, Provincia de Guanacaste
  • Place, Mansita Beach
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Hacienda Pinilla Golf Course
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Playa Langosta
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Airport, Tamarindo (TNO)
    ‪31 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 16)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Queen Beds and 2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

Bedroom 5

2 Queen Beds

4 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 5

Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Office
Balcony
Garden

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About the area

Tamarindo

Located in Tamarindo, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Hacienda Pinilla Golf Course and Reserva Conchal Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Tamarindo Beach and Conchal Beach. Las Baulas National Marine Park and Monkey Park are also worth visiting.
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Tamarindo, Provincia de Guanacaste

What's nearby

  • Mansita Beach - 11 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Hacienda Pinilla Golf Course - 11 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Playa Langosta - 12 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Playa Róbalo - 12 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Avellanas Beach - 16 min drive - 6.3 km

Getting around

  • Tamarindo (TNO) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Baulas Snack Bar - ‬28 min drive
  • ‪La Berrakera - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪Langosta Beach Club - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪La Fontana - ‬28 min drive
  • ‪Refugio Cafe - ‬25 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Casa Sundog pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Casa Sundog?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Casa Sundog?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Casa Sundog located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of Hacienda Pinilla Golf Course, Mansita Beach and Playa Róbalo. Playa Langosta and Avellanas Beach are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 56 out of 56 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 56 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 56 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 56 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 56 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing house with great amenities and extremely helpful and kind service people. We loved our stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Mar 2026
Thank you so much Caroline for your kind review! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the house, the amenities, and the service from our team. It was truly a pleasure hosting you, and we’re so glad you had a wonderful stay. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back again in the future. Pura Vida 🌴 Reservations & Concierge Team Vida Pinilla
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
EVERYTHING was top notch. From the amenities to the service, couldn’t have asked for a better or more accommodating place and host.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Jan 2026
Thank you so much for your kind words, Tommy! We’re thrilled to hear that everything—from the amenities to the service—met your expectations. It was a pleasure hosting you, and we’d love to welcome you back anytime! Pura Vida! 🌴✨ Vida Pinilla
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great House

This was a wonderful vacation. We cannot wait to return.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Jul 2023
We are here waiting for you to come back to enjoy the beach club, horse stable, golf, and our layout with a private pool and spacious. To make your trip memorable we are always here to help with anything we can. Pura Vida, Vida Pinilla Team
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This house in this community is the best fit for our big, blended family. This is our second time staying at this same property, and we've loved it both times. The house is gorgeous and comfortable, with multiple places for us to gather and spend time together. The housekeepers are kind and incredible - they keep the place in top shape every day, and having breakfast prepared on occasion is the ultimate luxury. We had her cook gallo pinto, eggs, fruit, and pancakes. It was so much fun to wake up to a beautiful and delicious meal. The property managers are attentive and quick to problem-solve. My only critique is the lack of hot water in the showers, I love it hot, and it only gets a little warm. Nice on a hot, sweaty day, less nice at night with the AC on. But I'd go back in a heartbeat.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Jun 2026
Thank you so much Stephanie for your wonderful review and for choosing to stay with us again! It means a lot to know that the home continues to be such a great fit for your big, blended family. We're delighted that you enjoyed the comfort of the house, the gathering spaces, and especially the care provided by our housekeeping team. We'll be sure to share your kind words with them—they'll be thrilled to hear that their breakfasts helped make your mornings so special. We also appreciate your feedback regarding the hot water. Thank you for bringing this to our attention. We'll have our maintenance team take a closer look to ensure everything is functioning as intended and see if there are any improvements we can make. It was truly a pleasure hosting you, and we're grateful for your trust in our team. We look forward to welcoming you and your family back for a third stay in the future! Pura Vida! 🌴✨ The Vida Pinilla Team
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Costa Rica Family Vacation

Our stay was amazing! The cleanliness was outstanding. The property was spacious and had everything we needed for our family of 10. Close to beaches and town. A wonderful setting.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Jun 2024
Thank you so much Justin for your wonderful review! It's fantastic to know that the house and the community was perfect for your family. We hope to have you back and host you again :) Pura Vida, Reservations & Concierge team
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great place to stay

The house was extremely beautiful. The only thing I would suggest is mirrors in the bedrooms and a better transportation system
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Jul 2023
Thank you for your feedback, Yvette! We're thrilled to hear that you found the house extremely beautiful. Your suggestion regarding mirrors in the bedrooms is duly noted, and we appreciate your input. We'll take this into consideration as we continue to improve and enhance the amenities of our rental property. Regarding the transportation system, we apologize if it did not meet your expectations. We understand the importance of convenient and efficient transportation options for our guests. We'll certainly review our current system and explore ways to make it more streamlined and convenient for future guests. We truly value your feedback as it helps us identify areas where we can make improvements. Your satisfaction is our priority, and we'll take your suggestions to heart as we work to enhance the overall guest experience. If you have any further suggestions or if there's anything else we can assist you with, please don't hesitate to let us know. We appreciate your kind words about the house, and we hope to have the opportunity to host you again in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Casa sundog

Everything about this property was wonderful. The house is beautiful and just as described. Communication with the hosts was easy and fast responses. We all had a wonderful time!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Apr 2025
Thank you so much for your kind words, Karen! We're so happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay and that everything met your expectations. It was a pleasure hosting you and your group—come back anytime for another wonderful getaway! 🌴😊 Pura Vida, Reservations & Concierge
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Pura vida!

Great stay and location. House was immaculate and Leandra our house keeper was wonderful. Everything about the house was perfect for our family. Totally safe and comfortable neighborhood and the property managers were so easy to work with. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Apr 2024
Thank you Ian so much for your kind words and your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you had an incredible experience during your stay in Casa Sundog and we're delighted that our team's and our housekeeper Leandra made your stay even more enjoyable. We hope to have you back and host you again :) Pura Vida, Reservations & Concierge team
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Casa Sundog

It was my first time vacationing to Costa Rica and needless to say this place was AMAZING!! It was so clean and had everything we needed. It was such a beautiful and comfortable place to stay and the backyard has an awesome pool & spa. I will definitely be staying here again!!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful Home

We had a wonderful time. The house is on a gorgeous location. Totally recommend. Thank you
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfection!

This was our second stay at Casa Sundog and it was just as amazing as the first time. The house is incredible, the location is perfect, and Mergie (the on-site host) is awesome! If you’re lucky enough to find open dates for this house, do not hesitate to book - there is no better place to stay at Hacienda Pinilla!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Jul 2023
Shaun, thank you so much for this review it was wonderful having you back in Costa Rica and especially in Casa Sundog. We cannot wait to see you again and always for us will be a pleasure to assist in any way to make your trip as memorable as the first. The beaches, nature, and amenities within Hacienda Pinilla and our properties will be ready for your next vacation. Pura Vida, Vida Pinilla Team
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Casa Sundog

House was amazing, even better in person. Very convenient to beach and other amenities. Joel and his team at Vida Pinillia are absolutely incredible. Can’t say enough about the management and hospitality. Will definitely be back and staying at one of there properties!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Jul 2023
We're truly grateful for your kind words about Joel and our team at Vida Pinillia. Providing exceptional management and hospitality is at the core of our mission, and we're delighted to hear that they made a positive impact on your stay. Thank you for considering staying at one of our properties again in the future. We would love to welcome you back and provide you with another amazing experience
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Perfecto

Many times we have stayed in sundog before and always has been the perfect place to go Everything in that house makes us happy. And the people that helps us. Thank you!!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect in every way.

Welcoming, spacious and Leandra was the best. We wanted to take her home with us
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Jul 2023
Thank you Linda for your review. We cannot wait to see you all again at Casa Sundog and have a relaxing time and have a great beach day, golf, or horseback riding in the stable within Hacienda Pinilla., we will be looking forward to see you, Pura Vida, Vida Pinilla Team
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Casa Sundog

This property is gated and beautiful! I would definitely come back and stay here. The property manager, Joel is very responsive to your needs and referrals. Rent golf carts to get around the property for easy access to JW Marriott and Beach Club.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Jul 2023
We loved having Jeanine´s group in Casa Sundog. We know that with the amenities, the beaches within Hacienda Pinilla, and the nature around us, the had a great time. We cannot wait to see them again on their next visit. Pura Vida, Vida Luxury Villas/Vida Pinilla Team
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Best house ever!

This property was amazing. Leandra took great care of us and was so pleasant. Joel and the management team did a superb job of taking care of our needs, including transportation, helping with the catering service (which was also amazing). This was our best trip ever, and it was our 20th anniversary ladies golf trip!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Jul 2023
We loved having Deborah´s group stay in Casa Sundog enjoying the beaches and amenities within Hacienda Pinilla. We trust they had the best time having a relaxing time in our luxury private house layout and we cannot wait for their next visit to explore the area or have a spa at-home service or just enjoy the magical sunsets here on our beautiful beaches. See you soon, Pura Vida, Vida Luxury Villas/Vida Pinilla Team
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful experience

My experience with Joel and the home was amazing! Me and my friends loved everything 10/10 & I agree with the previous reviews, the house is better in person. the host, housekeepers everything were great ; very responsive and left very satisfied. Already planning our return!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Jul 2023
Latisha, thank you for taking the time to give us this great review. We cannot wait to see you all again to enjoy more the amenities such as the beach club and horse stable, as well as the beaches with the amazing sunsets within Hacienda Pinilla, Pura Vida, Vida Pinilla Team
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Just fantastic

The Stay was for all of our family around the world all meeting in Costa Rica for 10 days. Family flying back home thinking it was the best trip of our lives. Thank you to everyone at the Villa we are just blown away by how great it was.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Aug 2023
Thank you for this amazing review. We are very happy to know you all had the best trip and the Vida Pinilla team will be here ready to help with anything you need for your next visit to come to summer paradise enjoying the private pool, nature, beaches, and amenities within Hacienda Pinilla. See you again in the near future, Pura Vida, Vida Luxury Villas/Vida Pinilla Team
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

True Costa Experience

Have visited Casa Sun Dog multiple times in the past five years and will continue visiting this home away from home location! Absolutely beautiful home with superior service. Location is perfect to all things - beach, fishing, golfing, Tamarindo, or just relaxing by the pool in a very private back yard! An amazing experience every time we visit!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Extraordinary experience

The house was amazing, we love the pool with the BBQ in perfect conditions. Our kids enjoy the playroom and their room. The house was clean everyday of the week. We will come back for another visit.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place to relax

They stay was as expected, nice, clean, great location. The beach club just changed their policy to 5 entry for adults (and it doesn't count towards food). The pool needs a little bit of freshening up and tile repair but is in pretty goood shape regardless. The hot tub needs to be fixed as well (currently it doesn't get hot but stays pool temp) but it's still a nice place to sit and relax in warm water.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Apr 2025
Thank you so much for your thoughtful review, James! We’re happy to hear you had a relaxing stay and enjoyed the location and overall experience. Just to clarify, the jacuzzi at the house doesn't have a heater and is designed to function with temperature water, it’s more of a warm soaking tub rather than a traditional hot tub. We also appreciate your feedback regarding the pool tiles, and we’ll make sure to pass it along to the team for future maintenance improvements. Hope to welcome you back soon! Pura vida 🌿✨ The Vida Pinilla Team
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing stay!

Casa sundog exceeded our expectations! Similar to other reviews, the pictures do not do it justice. There was way more room than expected and the house was in wonderful condition. Joel and his team were exceptional and took care of all of our needs. The location was perfect and we had three families and everyone had plenty of room and enjoyed the home tremendously. Thank you for a wonderful vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Apr 2024
Thank you Courtney for taking the time to give us a nice review. It was a pleasure to have you stay in Casa Sundog! Looking forward to host you again :) Pura Vida, Reservations & Concierge Team
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Casa Sundog 52

Wow experience…. House is beautiful and has everything you might need. The Hosts were marvelous in arranging for trips, shuttles, golf carts, restaurants, etc. Liandra who came each morning to clean etc was the best ever! Don’t hesitate to book this one!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Jul 2023
We're happy to hear that you found the house beautiful and well-equipped with everything you needed. Our goal is to provide our guests with a seamless and enjoyable stay, and we're glad that we could meet your expectations. We're thrilled that our hosts were able to enhance your experience by assisting you with arranging trips, shuttles, golf carts, restaurant reservations, and more. We understand the importance of convenience and ensuring that our guests have a stress-free vacation, and we're glad that our team was able to help make that happen. We're also delighted to hear that Leandra provided exceptional service and made your stay even more enjoyable. We will be sure to pass along your kind words to her.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing Stay

It was the perfect place to throw my best friends bachelorette trip! It was such an amazing time. Our housekeeper was absolutely amazing, making us breakfast in the mornings! The property manager was so communicative the ENTIRE trip, even times I felt like a bother! She helped with booking transportation and any questions we had! It was so beautiful and spacious fitting all 8 of us and could’ve fitted more! Please book this stay, and make sure to tip your folks WELL!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Jul 2023
Thank you, Chari for giving us this great review and we for sure cannot wait to see you again for your next visit to Costa Rica. We know you had a fantastic time visiting the Beach Club and all the amenities in Hacienda Pinilla and our beautiful beaches and amazing areas. With our house and private pool plus our wonderful layout helps to make a memorable trip, we are here always to help in any way we can, Pura Vida, Vida Luxury Villas/Vida Pinilla Team
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beyond expectations

Casa sundog exceeded our expectations! Joel and Mergie were extremely responsive and helpful with all of our pre trip planning and during our stay. The home itself is beautiful and spacious, the kitchen is well stocked for all cooking needs. We loved the location, the large pool /outdoor living area and daily housecleaning. Would recommend to any large groups and would come back again! Thanks to Joel and Mergie.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Jun 2023
Vida Pinilla will always be happy to help in any way we can to help you plan your trip or provide the best recommendations. We cannot wait to see you all again to have an adventure or relaxing time in our area... Pura Vida...
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