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Luxury Oceanfront Tuscan Villa with Chef, Housekeeping and Concierge Services

Experience serenity at this stunning oceanfront retreat with private poolside yoga or massages available upon request. Savor gourmet meals prepared by your personal chef.

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Terrace/patio
Outdoor pool
Beach nearby, sun loungers, beach towels
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Miscellaneous

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

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4 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 14390 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Air conditioning

About this property

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You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Luxury Oceanfront Tuscan Villa with Chef, Housekeeping and Concierge Services

Villa Amore is a beautiful, Tuscan-style, luxury villa offering breathtaking panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean.

Villa Amore features 4 spacious guest suites. The primary guest suite on the main floor provides a king bed, large walk-in closet with safe and a full 4-piece en suite bathroom with a double-sink vanity and a bidet. The remaining 3 guest suites, located on the upper level, each provide a queen bed and a daybed which convert to (2) twin/single beds, accommodating up to 4 guests per guest suite. Each guest suite offers a full 3-piece en suite bathroom and walk-in closet with a safe.
Full-time chef services are offered and included in your luxury rental. This includes breakfast and dinner preparation, serving, and clean-up (Monday-Saturday). Guests are required to purchase their own groceries, ingredients and beverages. Or, if you prefer, our caretakers will be happy to provide shopping service for a nominal fee.

Guests can enjoy a spacious, custom-designed chef’s kitchen. It is fully equipped with an expansive refrigerator and freezer with ice-maker, professional Italian cooktop range and oven, wine cooler fridge, dishwasher, microwave, toaster, toaster oven, coffee & espresso maker, blender, and all the necessary cooking and baking utensils. Just off the kitchen is an oversized outdoor terrace, featuring a BBQ grilling area with sink and an extendable dining table, allowing you to enjoy the natural beauty encompassing the entire villa and ocean view, surrounded by lush tropical gardens.

Just minutes from the villa, brings you to a couple small, natural beaches. These beaches may too rugged for swimming but they are an amazing place to spread out a towel and relax, collect shells, and take in the surrounding serene beauty. When the tide is low, you can hike along the lava rock and swim or snorkel with the tropical fish in the shallow tidal pools.

Villa Amore is only a 5 minute drive from beautiful Playa Carrillo. In March 2013, Travel and Leisure Magazine featured it in the Top 25 secret beaches in the world. The magazine describes it as a white-sand beach framed by mountains and just off a boulevard lined by palm trees. It is safe to swim, surf or just lounge under the palm trees and try out a fresh coconut water or a flavored shaved ice, from one of the local vendors . It is perfect for an early morning walk along this 2 km beach and top if off with a relaxing massage from a local beach vendor or you can enjoy a beautiful sunset at the end of the day. The beach is protected by rocky headlands and provides calm, warm water for all swimmers.

Villa Amore is located in the province of Guanacaste, one of the five Blue Zones of the world, and is approximately two hours from Liberia International Airport (LIR) and is approximately four hours from San Jose International Airport (SJO).

Communications-
Wi-Fi (Wireless Internet)
Local house phone for free calls within Costa Rica

We provide beach gear: beach towels, chairs, umbrella, coolers, snorkel gear and sand toys, etc.

Other Notes:
1- The neighborhood around the villa has access to the pebble beaches and tidal pools down below. Children must be attended around water.
2- Minimum Age For Reservation is 25 years old. All guests over 18 are required to sign Villa Rules & Regulation form
3- No Pets Allowed
4- No Smoking Allowed near villa
Nearby Activities:
Birdwatching
Sightseeing
Horseback Riding
Snorkeling/Diving
Hiking
Surfing
Yoga (ask about poolside)
Massages (ask about poolside) Swimming
Shopping
Biking
Health/Beauty Spa
Wildlife Viewing
Dolphin & Whale watching
Zip-Lining
Deep Sea Fishing
*We strongly recommend travel insurance should you need to cancel for unforeseen circumstances outside of our cancellation policy.

Property manager

Laura

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach
  • Beach sun loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Massages

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Paper towels
  • Toaster
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Ice maker

Dining

  • Breakfast available for a fee
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 5 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Bidet
  • Towels provided
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • DVD player
  • Stereo
  • Books
  • Games
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Fenced yard
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Handrails in stairways
  • No elevators
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • 1 stairs to reach property
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Limited housekeeping
  • Safe
  • Chef
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Local meal delivery service

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean
  • Near the sea
  • In the mountains
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Water sports equipment
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Hiking nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local artist showcase
  • Unit size: 4200 sq ft (390 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: *All children must be supervised near pool*

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

About the neighborhood

Map
Puerto Carrillo, Guanacaste Province

What's nearby

  • Carrillo Beach - 5 min drive
  • La Selva - 7 min drive
  • Samara Beach - 19 min drive
  • Playa Camaronal - 22 min drive
  • Buena Vista Beach - 37 min drive

Getting around

  • Nosara (NOB) - 75 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Las Olas Beach Club - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Alma Restaurante - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Gusto Beach Bar - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Malehu - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Coco's Mexican Restaurant - ‬16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Luxury Oceanfront Tuscan Villa with Chef, Housekeeping and Concierge Services have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Luxury Oceanfront Tuscan Villa with Chef, Housekeeping and Concierge Services pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Luxury Oceanfront Tuscan Villa with Chef, Housekeeping and Concierge Services?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Luxury Oceanfront Tuscan Villa with Chef, Housekeeping and Concierge Services?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Luxury Oceanfront Tuscan Villa with Chef, Housekeeping and Concierge Services located?

This family-friendly Puerto Carrillo villa is located by the ocean, 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from Carrillo Beach, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Samara Beach and Playa Camaronal. Playa Islita and Buena Vista Beach are also within 12 mi (20 km).

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Luxury Oceanfront Tuscan Villa with Chef, Housekeeping and Concierge Services Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 116 out of 116 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 116 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 116 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 116 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 116 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jodi B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best stay for a large group we’ve had
We came with a big group for a wedding. The stay was amazing and better than pictures show. Alex and Jenny were 10/10 helpful and kind
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ali S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Large family trip - Amazing time
We had the most magical stay at Villa Amore. It truly is the definition of luxury. Such an amazing space to gather at the end of a day of adventuring to spend time together as a family, watching the sunset over the pacific. Alex and Jenny were phenomenal. So kind, professional and helpful. The meals were amazing, each one better than the last. My only advice would be to add some information to the pre trip information around customary tipping practices for the area, for both excursions and also for Alex and Jenny. They were so phenomenal and we wanted to show our gratitude but have no idea if the amount we left was sufficient.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashleigh N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic trip to Carrillo
This was our second trip to Carrillo. We love the area, and the beaches are beautiful! Laura was great during the booking process, and Alex and Jenny were so helpful and easy to communicate with. The house is gorgeous, with amazing ocean views. The food was delicious, we ate in every night! Jenny kept the house so clean, and even did our laundry when needed. Thank you for sharing your slice of paradise with us!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katherine W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stunning view, location and service!
We had a wonderful time at Villa Amore! The view is stunning and Alex and Jenny made our stay absolutely seamless. We were so sad to leave.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jerry A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome Vacation!
Now we know why all of the reviews were rated best of the best! We had four families sharing the property with ages ranging from 2 to 68 and everyone had the best time ever. Alex and Jen are the best hosts and their culinary skills are amazing. We had every meal at the villa with the exception of their day off. The property is very much as advertised with plenty of room for our group of 12. One of those trips that no one wanted to leave with guaranties that we will all be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Oleg N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Little Paradise
Amazing experience!!! Beautiful house. Alex and Jenny were amazing. Food was really good! The view is unbeatable!! Lots of wildlife, beautiful beach!! Would 100% recommend to anyone!!
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Trip for Mom’s 70th
My wife, parents and adult sisters stayed at Villa Amore for a week to celebrate my Mom’s 70th birthday. Everything about the week was great. There is not much more to be said that has not been said in previous reviews . The food is incredible. I hope to book again with some friends.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katie D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A magical stay
We had the most amazing stay here. This was our trip remembering our mom in her favorite place. Alex and Jennifer were incredible, everything was just magical and we couldn’t have asked for a better anything. It was gorgeous and perfect in every way.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

David N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Vacation
Our experience was superior to all other of our VRBO stays. The hosts, Alex and Jenny, were especially helpful. Every meal they made for us was better than any meal we could get in the restaurants. We will try to stay here every time we come back to Costa Rica.
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kate R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic Stay
As other reviewers have noted, this property is gorgeous, but what pales in comparison to even the view and infinity pool is alex and jenny, their kindness, yummy cooking, and help makes the property 10/5 stars!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Vijay S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great House with Amazing Staff
Wonderful trip to the Samara area. House has an amazing view, very nice setup for a family. Well represented on website. Alex and Jenny are amazing and making sure your stay will be wonderful!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

michelle m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely amazing experience!
Right from the beginning Laura was absolutely amazing with communication and giving recommendations for planning excursions and all those little details for things! The house was stunning! Alex and Jenny far exceeded our expectations and by day 2 felt like part of our family! The house was always immaculate, food was top tier and just being able to spend time and conversation with them was amazing! Costa Rica definitely did not disappoint in any way! As they say… PURA VIDA! ❤️ thank you so much Laura for allowing to stay in your beautiful home and have this wonderful family experience!
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Celeste W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home
We couldn’t have asked for a better vacation. The house was immaculate and had everything we needed. Alex and Jennifer were amazing. We enjoyed all the meals they cooked and eating on the patio was such a treat. The location was wonderful too. I felt like all my research had paid off when a local resident asked us in surprised how we found Playa Carrillo. It is the most beautiful beach. We felt very fortunate to have been able to experience the culture, food and beaches all in one trip. Can’t wait to return!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anna B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely Visit in Costa Rica
Amazing first trip to Costa Rica. The pool was great for the kids (some pool toys/floats were available to use). Lots of wildlife on the property/nearby (we went tidepooling a couple of times, saw humpback whales, monkeys, lots of birds). The property was very clean and looked like the pictures. We did not rent a car, but almost all excursions would pick us up. We loved Alex & Jenny!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrea R., Marietta, GA, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Surrounded by nature
Peaceful and quiet getaway with friends, delicous food, spectacular views, surrounded by nature. Alex and Jenny did an amazing job, the food was amazing and so fresh. We had a wonderful time!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

David H., Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great 60th Birthday
Villa Amore lived up to its reputation. The views , the house and of course Jenny and Alex. They made fabulous meals and made us feel welcome! The beaches and sunsets were amazing! Laura was great to deal with and always responded quickly to questions. We will come again for sure! Pura Vida!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christopher W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent location
Everything about the house was amazing. The pool and outdoor living areas were just what we needed on a winter vacation with the views out to the ocean and the gorgeous sunsets every night. But the most amazing thing about the house is Alex and Jenny who made this a place we decided to continue to visit. They made the most delicious meals every day and worked to create the most relaxing trip ever.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca S., DALLAS

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing Getaway!
I could write a book about how wonderful our stay was! This property is amazing, beautiful home, view and location. Having Jenny and Alex was incredible! They are so kind and accomodating and made us feel at home. Breakfast and dinners were incredible! In addition, we had a few changes and questions before we arrived and Laura was more than accomodating and helpful during the process. Would absolutely stay here again and we are hoping to do so in the near future! Wonderful vacation!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Definitely would come back
This house was amazing! Pool was wonderful, everything was very clean. Property is a short drive to the beach. I would highly recommend staying here. Bathrooms could have been bigger would be my only complaint but it really wasn’t that big of a deal for us. Jenny and Alex were very helpful!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Andrew S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful
Villa Amore was an amazing experience. The pictures do not do this place justice!!! The most beautiful ocean view and so much wildlife to see. This was our second time in Costa Rica and we’ll definitely stay here again when we come back. It’s close to Samara which is a neat little town. Make sure to bring a sleep mask as the sun rises very early. (5:30 am while we were there!) Alex and Jenny helped provide an incredibly relaxing trip! Every meal was delicious!
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic Costa Rica Vacation
Great week at this property. House is perfect in every way and Alex and Jenny made our stay so enjoyable. The meals they prepared were A+. Coffee at sunrise every morning over the Pacific was special. Close to beaches and activities. Really enjoyed Samara. If you are looking for high rise condo, hotels, traffic and congestion don’t go!! If you are looking for a great little beach town then highly recommended this home
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rodney M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Paradise!!!
8 days and 7 nights of pure joy! We loved the views, the villa, the adventurous activities, the food and last but not least Alex and Jenny!! The pictures you see online of the villa are great however within 30 seconds of stepping on the property in person we were even more impressed and immediately knew we had made the perfect decision. We will definitely return and tell many others about Villa Amore!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Andrew T.

Wonderful home
our family spent about 10 days at the home and had a wonderful time. I'm going to send the owners a picture of the house from the water that'll let future guests see just how close to the water the house is. The sound of the Waves crashing on the rocks while swimming in the pool is about as good as it gets
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Jamie W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Vacation
Our family (parents with boys ages 20 and 18) wanted to try somewhere new for a family vacation besides United States beaches. This house was recommended by a friend and was a perfect getaway. Alex and Jenny were wonderful hosts. The house was a great setting to relax in each day after a tour. Alex was a wonderful chef and that was a true vacation for me, to have someone else do the cooking. Laura recommended a great travel agency who booked our tours and we were able to experience several different things in the area and the country. I would highly recommend this house!!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennie G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Paradise
This was an amazing vacation. Villa Amore is a breathtaking property. Alex and Jenny are fantastic caretakers that will help you with all of your needs, from local places to eat, excursions, massages by the pool, and even making fabulous dinners for you when you want to just stay in. We enjoyed the sounds of nature at the house while relaxing by the pool and going to the beach which was a 5 minute drive away. I cant say enough about Villa Amore!!😍
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023