Morning sun on Villa Luciérnaga's infinity pool and bougainvillea terraces above Tamarindo BayCovered terrace lounge at Villa Luciérnaga beside the infinity pool edge, Tamarindo and the Pacific beyondMain terrace lounge chairs at Pacific sunset, Villa LuciérnagaFire pit glowing under a starry sky at Villa Luciérnaga, infinity pool beyond

Tamarindo, Costa Rica

Villa Luciérnaga

For the families who vacation together. Five bedrooms, a bunk room sleeping nine children, and space for up to 19 guests -- perched above Tamarindo's Pacific coast, just a seven-minute walk to the beach.

Listed on Airbnb

Greeted on arrival by our property manager

Gated El Tesoro enclave above Tamarindo

The Property

Where Every Detail Is Made by Hand

Great room at Villa Luciérnaga -- Abraham Valenzuela's large-scale canvas, copper monstera leaf wall art, colorful light niches, and hand-laid arabesque stone ceiling

An Architect's Vision

Designed by Abraham Valenzuela -- one of Costa Rica's most distinguished architects, known for the country's most celebrated private residences. Every ceiling in the villa is his invention. Every corridor reveals another handmade detail. Nothing is ordinary.

Covered pool terrace at Villa Luciérnaga -- outdoor seating, open-air kitchen, and Tamarindo Bay stretching to the Pacific horizon

Indoor-Outdoor Living

An infinity pool, jacuzzi, fire pit terrace, full outdoor bar, massage alcove, and natural grass lawn -- each a distinct space, all connected by garden paths and the constant presence of the Pacific below.

Bunk room at Villa Luciérnaga -- three bunk units sleeping nine children, driftwood chandelier, and direct Pacific views through floor-to-ceiling glass

Room for Every Generation

Two equally-appointed primary suites -- no hierarchy between couples. A bunk room sleeping nine children in their own world. Five bedrooms, nineteen guests total, every one of them with Pacific views.

Designed for Groups

The Villa Where Nobody Has to Compromise

Two equally-appointed primary suites mean both couples get the master -- each suite its own design, neither subordinate to the other. A dedicated bunk room gives nine children their own world, complete with ocean views and an ensuite with a soaking tub. Multiple independent living areas mean nineteen people can share a home without ever feeling crowded.

This is what Villa Luciérnaga was built for -- not just accommodating large groups, but making multi-family travel genuinely work.

From $4,000 per night. Shared by three families, that's roughly $1,350–$1,700 per family -- comparable to a pair of resort rooms, except here the infinity pool, chef's kitchen, and sunset terraces are all yours. Breakfast, daily housekeeping, and concierge service included; no cleaning fee.

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19
Total guests
5
Private bedrooms
9
Bunk room sleeps
2
Primary suites

Fully Staffed

Looked After From the Moment You Land

A villa this size only feels effortless because real people make it so. Your stay includes a dedicated team who know the house, the town, and how to take care of a big group.

Brian

Property Manager

Meets every group in person on arrival for a full tour of the villa, and stays a WhatsApp message away for anything you need, any day of your stay. He lives in Tamarindo and has managed homes here for years.

Andrea

Concierge

Arranges airport transfers, private chefs, in-villa massages, surf lessons, and day trips before you arrive and while you're here -- at no charge for her time. Tell her what your group loves; she handles the rest.

Yerlin

Housekeeper & Cook

Prepares a complimentary fresh breakfast every morning except Sunday -- western or traditional Costa Rican, tailored to your group -- and keeps the villa immaculate daily. Gardeners and maintenance staff tend the grounds each morning.

Human Curated · AI-Powered Concierge

Plan Every Day Before You Even Inquire

Planning a trip for eight adults and six children across a dozen interests is a job in itself. Tell our concierge your dates, your group, and what excites you -- and get a personalized day-by-day itinerary in minutes, drawn from our curated guides of 100+ activities and 70+ restaurants.

Share it with the family group chat. Refine it. Use it to decide whether Villa Luciérnaga is right for your trip. It's free -- no booking required.

Sample Output

Day 1 · Arrival

Unpack, settle in, sunset by the infinity pool

Pre-stocked pantry & fresh tropical fruit bowl on arrival. Dinner at the villa's dining hall or walk seven minutes to El Coconut for seafood.

Day 2 · Playa Grande

Family surf lesson + afternoon at the pool

Iguana Surf group lesson at 8 AM -- beginner-friendly for the kids. Back by lunch. Bar setup at the lower terrace; massage for the adults.

Day 3 · Rincón de la Vieja

Volcano + Oropendola waterfall + hot springs

Full-day combo. Arrange airport pickup for the late arrivals. Sunset dinner back at the villa.

Your itinerary will be fully personalized to your group and dates.

Villa Luciérnaga illuminated at night, pool glowing blue beneath a starry sky

Begin Planning Your Stay

Villa Luciérnaga accommodates up to 19 guests across five bedrooms and a bunk room sleeping nine children -- where multi-family vacations work the way they're supposed to. Contact us to check availability and rates.

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