See all properties
Save
Entire condo

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

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

Interior
Pool
Interior
Beach
Miscellaneous

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire condo

2 bedrooms2 bathrooms94 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Washer
  • Gym
  • Parking available
  • Outdoor Space
  • Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

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

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

20% DISCOUNT FOR MORE THAN 90 DAYS BOOKINGS!
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

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Shared/communal pool

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car not required

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Spices
  • Toaster
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Blender
  • Paper towels

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

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

Outdoor areas

  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near laundromat

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Safe
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Fitness center
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Bodyboard on site
  • Swimming nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Fishing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1007 sq ft (94 sq m)
  • Property does not allow children

Similar properties

Interior

Ocean view penthouse with top location

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (1)
Ocean view penthouse with top location

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

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

This property does not allow children

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 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 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

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

About the neighborhood

Map
Samara, Guanacaste

What's nearby

  • Samara Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Carrillo Beach - 10 min drive - 5.5 km
  • Buena Vista Beach - 27 min drive - 11.3 km
  • Playa Barrigona - 31 min drive - 12.4 km
  • Garza Beach - 38 min drive - 20.7 km

Getting around

  • Nosara (NOB) - 58 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Las Olas Beach Club - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Gusto Beach Bar - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Malehu - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Coco's Mexican Restaurant - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Microbar - ‬11 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!!?

Check-out 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 building is steps from Samara Beach, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Carrillo Beach and Buena Vista Beach. Playa Barrigona and Playa Barco Quebrado are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 55 out of 61 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 61 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 61 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 61 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 61 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Alan J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Trip to Costa Rica, 4 nights in Samara Beach area.
Very nice unit, stunning views, secure easy access, very comfortable and a great place on our first trip to Costa Rica. Owner is very responsive for questions !! Thank you !!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara j.

Liked: Cleanliness
The greatest view!
John let us check in early! This place was amazing! The pool was wonderful and the walk to the beach is just down some stairs down the hill! Make sure and eat at the restaurant Bahia we had 3 meals there and they were all so good! Also, Roots bakery is the best!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather W., Aurora

Liked: Cleanliness
Super Handy Condo
Loved the location with a short walk to the beach or to town. You do not need to have a car. Some good restaurants right at the end of the beach trail as well.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn W.

Liked: Cleanliness
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.

Liked: Cleanliness
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.

Liked: Cleanliness
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.

Liked: Cleanliness
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.

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

10/10 Excellent

Douglas B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Stay - Perfect Location
Had a great time at John's place in Samara! A great location and just minutes from a beautiful beach. Would stay again!
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

LaurA B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful place ! Amazing view ! Very roomy and up to date!
Wonderful experience! Very easy! This was our first time here and we’re nervous but no need to be ! Easy, safe location and very friendly people!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Dennis B.

Liked: Cleanliness
What a view!
The view is what initially sold us to rent the property, and it was spectacular. Some things we wish we had realized--the condo is at the top of a 100 foot hill which involves walking up 60 plus steps AND then a hilly gravel driveway....and in the heat, walking up and down once was enough for us. We also should have realized that having such a view toward the west would mean direct sun into the unit for many hours...and the a/c was set by the owner to not go below an assigned temperature. We had some mechanical problems--the washing machine was broken and the sink, toilet and shower in the second bedroom did not drain. The washer was never usable during our stay but the drain problems were resolved before we left. As the owner told us "It's just something we live with and repair as we go. It just comes with the territory"
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pam M.

Liked: Cleanliness
GREAT SAMARA FIND
I was travelling with my husband and two adult daughters. The view from the condo was spectacular. Food for the soul. The bedrooms were large and beds very comfortable. The kitchen was well stocked.The beach was close and beginner surfing was enjoyable for the girls. Wish we could have stayed longer. We will definitely recommend to friends
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect stay
Nice condo very clean with good a/c. Nice pool and area for breakfast in the morning. Close to the beach. Have to be in shape to climb the hill from the beach to the condo if you walk😉. Parking well supervised. Good communication with John the owner
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathy H., Chevy Chase

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful condo and location! Beach is an easy walk as well as the town. Lovely pool on premise!
The drive from San Jose is long (5-6 hours realistically), so the closer airport is a better choice since it is apparently only 2 hours away. This is a slice of paradise though so it is worth the trip however long!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alan D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic Stay + Great View
This property is an excellent value. The owner, John, was an absolute pleasure to communicate with. He made the check-in process as seamless as possible and was available anytime we had questions. The condo itself has a beautiful view of the ocean and is easy walking distance form the beach and the town of Samara. The only thing people should take note of is that the building is situated on a hillside, so expect a small hike to get there if you are coming from the beach. We are a fit/athletic family, so to me, it was a bonus (i.e. free to eat more gelato), but overweight people and/or people with mobility issues may want to take this into consideration. Highly recommend. We will be back.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent Stay
Owner very easy to work with and good communication. Property was beautiful and good location and proximity to beaches in and around Samara.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joyce S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful property
Four senior adults (two couples) stayed here and found it to be just right. From the view with wonderful views of the Pacific and birds, to the access to the beach, to the comfort of helpful appliances, to the helpful staff, we enjoyed our short three day stay and would happily stayed longer. The town offers a nice variety of restaurants and shops too. We rented a golf cart that provided easy transport to town and the beach when we preferred--just let the owner know of you intention ahead of time. Would highly recommend for a fantastic vacation.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Condo Veneto
We stayed at Condo Veneto for three nights. The condo was extremely clean and had everything we needed. The condo is located within walking distance to the beach and downtown Samara but climbing the hill back to the condo does require some stamina. We also really enjoyed the pool.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

William M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent in Sámara
Wonder location. Magnificent view. A place to which we will return!
Stayed 12 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

susan c.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great property for beach lovers
Accurate information, easy check in details provided, communication was very good. Beach is minutes away though a little bit of a hike back to condo. Great town!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Larry M.

Liked: Cleanliness
The Views
Great condo, and great pre/check-in information from the owner. Views from the condo are breathtaking!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jay S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Seriously saved our vacation in Costa Rica
After realizing that Santa Teresa wasn't for us we were extremely fortunate to find this condo available. I can't say enough about how wonderful this property, and the general Samara area, is. The owner, John was very responsive and forthcoming about the amenities and flaws of his property. The staff at the condo property were always attentive and pleasant. The little extras like boogie boards, chairs, games and even a cooler made us feel like locals. To top it all off is the view from the floor to ceiling windows each evening. This place is pura vida.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kelli P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing!!
Picture perfect view of the ocean from the moment we opened the front door!!The condo is beautiful and spacious. The sunsets from the dining table are breathtaking. The host, John, was fantastic. He sent us so much information about things to do, places to eat, and other recommendations in Samara, prior to our arrival. We highly recommend this property !!!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jason S., Fort Collins

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent Stay in Samara and Host!
Our family (5 & 3 yr olds) had a great time in the Samara area of Guanacaste, Costa Rica. Incredible condo with spectacular views. The condo was well stocked with everything we needed during our stay. John was easy and quick to communicate to with before and during our stay. We would definitely recommend this condo for a vaca. It is a little bit of a walk up/down the hill to the beach, but nothing too difficult for us. The beach in Samara was wonderful to walk during the daylight hours. So was the town of Samara. The adjacent beaches in the area were also worth visiting and exploring. We only wish we had more time to spend in the area and vacation/holiday. Cheers / Salud / Pura Vida!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Nicki J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Rest, Relaxation and Re-boot in Paradise
My father is getting older and wanted an adventure before the world gets "Completely Crazy", and this was perfect! We did have a later flight and had to find the place in the dark. That was an experience in itself! There are no street names!! Then we did go during the "off" season and the pool was unavailable for a couple days. Other than those couple little bumps, this place was everything we hoped for! We will go again for sure :-)
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2021