Awesome Ocean & Beach Views of Beautiful Samara, Costa Rica - WALK TO BEACH!! - Sámara

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 594 sq m

Popular amenities

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Gym

Air conditioning

Explore the area

Samara, Guanacaste Province

Samara Beach2 min walk
Carrillo Beach10 min drive
Playa Barrigona26 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Dining Area

About this property

Awesome Ocean & Beach Views of Beautiful Samara, Costa Rica - WALK TO BEACH!!

Beautiful 2 bed / 2 bath ocean view just renovated condo with everything new in a small and charming relaxed-feel beach town.
24 hr gated security condo with 17 units, secured parking with infinity pool and plenty of lounge chairs. My unit is on the 2nd floor and affords serene and spectacular views. Short trail walk to the beach, ocean, restaurants & town. Or $2 taxi from Condo to town. The Condo has fishing poles, 2 boogie boards, footballs, frisbees, beach chairs, beach shade canopy, cooler, beach bags. Fully equipped kitchen with granite counters, washer/dryer, 55" TV with DVD player. King size bed with new bathroom. 2nd room has 2 single beds with bathroom. Plenty of closet space. Lots of activities close by - to name a few - swimming, surfing, kayaking, horseback riding, zip lining, quad tours or just rent and cruise, fishing tours, dolphin tours, bike rentals, hiking, etc. Plenty of nice and casual beach restaurants. Fantastic local doctor (Dr. Freddy) in case you need one, banks, markets, post office, police station, souvenir shops. More about.....Samara, the town, is located in Guanacaste Province on the northern Pacific coast. It is about 1.5 hrs from Liberia International Airport (LIR). The drive from the airport is along all paved roads, making it is an easy destination to reach.
One of the main draws of Samara is its centrally located downtown. The downtown abuts the beach and is full of restaurants, trendy boutique shops, tour operators, markets and other amenities. Another draw is its surrounding forest and wildlife. Unlike areas to the north, thick tropical dry forest borders Samara. You can find animals like monkeys, iguanas, and many kinds of birds.
Samara’s biggest attraction is its beautiful beach. Playa Samara attracts all types of travelers with its rows of palm trees and light tan sand. You will find 20-somethings grabbing a beer at one of the beachside bars, couples strolling at sunset, and children at play in the calmer ocean waters. You can do so much in Samara - swim, surf, kayak, zip line, snorkel, short or long trips, hike, rent quads, horse back, etc. or simply nothing at all.

Property manager

John Sutton

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Amenities

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Sea view

Congo Lounge - amazing views and breezes, for all guests located on the fourth floor.

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Adults only

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). 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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a deadlock

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Sámara

Located in Sámara, this condo is by the ocean. Samara Beach and Refugio Nacional de Vida Silvestre Camaronal reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Safari Surf School and Jungle Butterfly Farm. Scuba diving and snorkelling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and hiking nearby.

Samara, Guanacaste Province

What's nearby

Samara Beach - 2 min walk
Carrillo Beach - 10 min drive
Buena Vista Beach - 23 min drive
Playa Barrigona - 26 min drive
Nosara Beach - 55 min drive

Getting around

Nosara (NOB) - 58 min drive

Restaurants

Coco's Mexican Restaurant - 13 min walk
Microbar - 11 min walk
Roots bakery & Cafe - 11 min walk
Bar y Restaurante del Hotel Bahía - 2 min walk
Limey’s Bar & Restaurant - 13 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Awesome Ocean & Beach Views of Beautiful Samara, Costa Rica - WALK TO BEACH!! have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Awesome Ocean & Beach Views of Beautiful Samara, Costa Rica - WALK TO BEACH!! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Awesome Ocean & Beach Views of Beautiful Samara, Costa Rica - WALK TO BEACH!!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Awesome Ocean & Beach Views of Beautiful Samara, Costa Rica - WALK TO BEACH!!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Awesome Ocean & Beach Views of Beautiful Samara, Costa Rica - WALK TO BEACH!! located?

Situated by the ocean, this condo is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Samara Beach and within 6 miles (10 km) of Carrillo Beach and Playa Barrigona. Buena Vista Beach and Playa Barco Quebrado are also within 9 miles (15 km).

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn W.

26 Mar 2024

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

Beautiful Condo with Stunning Views

Beautiful condo with stunning views of the ocean. Walking distance to town, but we chose to drive given the narrow busy road. Condo was very clean and in great location just slightly out of town on a hill with sweeping views. Well stocked with all kitchen utensils and necessities. Good parking and guarded community. Felt very safe. The condo pool was amazing !!

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bobbi C.

20 Mar 2024

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

Sensational Samara!

We had a couple of issues when we arrived but the owner was quick to respond and resolve the problems. Very convenient to beach and restaurants with a fantastic view! We did appreciate having a car as the hill from the beach is a bit much to carry a lot of items. Our biggest issue was not having more time there!

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Keith H.

14 Feb 2024

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

Great Location in Samara!

This property exceeded our expectations in pretty much every aspect. The view was even more spectacular than the photos show, the location was awesome and the condo was well stocked with amenities. John (the owner) was super easy to communicate with and he answered any questions I had promptly. It was so nice having new appliances, washer & dryer in the unit, comfortable beds, comfy furniture when relaxing, great pool area, etc. I would say my only complaint was that there is not a grill on the property, which would've been nice to have. We made due with no problems and thoroughly enjoyed our 2 week stay. I would highly recommend contacting the Samara Info Center to book any excursions as they were super helpful and don't charge any extra booking fees. We really enjoyed visiting the Macaw Recovery Network, the Ora River kayaking tour, the Monte Alto Nature Reserve, and especially our numerous visits to Playa Carrillo! That is one of the top 10 beaches in all of Costa Rica and was a quick 10 minute drive away. We rented a car so we could do more exploring but many people just rent a golf cart or walk to get around Samara. I personally wouldn't recommend riding a bike or walking on the road as it is very narrow and curvy which made the driving a bit more stressful. Overall, a great vacation! Pura Vida!!!

Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karl W.

15 Jun 2023

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

Great place to stay

Really liked this condo. Great view of the ocean! The place was clean, easy to check in, had a lot of small amenities that made the trip better: boogie boards, flashlights, well stocked pots/pans/utensils, beach chairs, etc. Owners has thought of many things to make guests comfortable.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Jennifer S.

17 Apr 2023

Liked: Location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Cleanliness

Samara

This condo sits on a hill above Samara. The view is great. The condo is spacious. It is nice that it is gated and secure. Just note it is a long walk to the beach down the driveway, across a road and through town. We drove to and from the beach each time as we did not want to take the time and energy to walk. We appreciated and enjoyed the extras like beach chairs, umbrella, beach mats, boogie boards and cooler. The beds were comfortable and the bedding was nice. Now for the Cons: The owner John is hard to deal with if you have any problems. First of all, we were not sent a map/instructions on how to get there and had to stop in town to ask for directions to the condo. Secondly, the bathrooms were not cleaned before we arrived. There was blood, poop, urine and hair on one of the toilets. The shower floors were not cleaned either. Overall, the place could use a good deep cleaning. The owner quickly responded when we reached out to him but had a hard time accepting that everything was not perfect and made excuses. He was aggressive and accusatory at times. He did offer to refund us our next nights' stays if we wanted to find another place but that just wasn't feasible for us. We told him we would clean the bathrooms that night after finding dinner and then expected the cleaning fee to be refunded. He responded in an an arrogant and unprofessional way and told us that he felt 1/2 the cleaning fee was more than enough to be refunded. I don't agree. It took a lot of our time to deal with this after a long day of travel. The previous people paid a cleaning fee and we did too, therefore the condo should have been clean upon our arrival. It was not a pleasant experience to deal with John. I have stayed in a lot of rentals and have never had an owner communicate with me in such a negative way. Overall, this was a nice place to stay away from the busy part of town but still pretty close. Just beware that if you have a problem, it will not be a good experience.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

About the host

Hosted by John Sutton

My name is John and I live in California with my family. We absolutely love the beach life. I bought the condo to create the greatest of memories for my kids and family.

Why they chose this property

Actually, we discovered this property by accident. We came to Costa Rica for the first time and decided to stay in this small, enchanting town called Samara. We stayed for a month but also travelled around. This unit was unfinished and available for sale.
It needed a complete renovation which is exactly what I did and I just recently completely the project in June 1017. I really love Samara; it provides an authentic feel to Costa Rica and allows you to relax, decompress but still stay active and thrive with daily activities for the best of both worlds.