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Beach nearby, sun loungers, beach towels
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Beach nearby, sun loungers, beach towels
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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 470 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Pet friendly
  • Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

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

Fabulous Ocean View, Walking Distance to the Beach

Villa Veranera is a 1-bedroom, 1-bath luxury villa with spectacular views overlooking Samara and Carrillo Bays.

Hear the sounds of the surf with gentle sea breezes sifting through, with monkeys, birds and nature in a tropical setting. “Veranera” is the Spanish word for “Bougainvillea” and the property is surrounded with these beautiful flowers.

Location is an approx. 3 min. drive or 10-15 min. walk to the beach and a 5 min. drive or additional 10-min. walk to town. Distance to the beach is 7/10ths of a mile or 1.1 kms.

Private shuttle pick-ups can be arranged from both International Airports.

Disinfecting and sanitizing of the unit is done between each stay.

Keywords: Villa Veranera

Property manager

Sherry and Larry

Languages

English, Spanish

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the villa: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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)

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 750 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets allowed
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
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 recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Fabulous Ocean View, Walking Distance to the Beach Villa
Fabulous Ocean View, Walking Distance to the Beach Samara
Fabulous Ocean View, Walking Distance to the Beach Villa Samara

About the neighborhood

Map
Samara, Guanacaste

What's nearby

  • Samara Beach - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Carrillo Beach - 13 min drive - 6.3 km
  • Buena Vista Beach - 24 min drive - 9.3 km
  • Playa Barrigona - 30 min drive - 10.4 km
  • Garza Beach - 37 min drive - 17.3 km

Getting around

  • Nosara (NOB) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Las Olas Beach Club - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Gusto Beach Bar - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Malehu - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Coco's Mexican Restaurant - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Microbar - ‬6 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Fabulous Ocean View, Walking Distance to the Beach have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Fabulous Ocean View, Walking Distance to the Beach pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Fabulous Ocean View, Walking Distance to the Beach?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Fabulous Ocean View, Walking Distance to the Beach?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Fabulous Ocean View, Walking Distance to the Beach located?

Situated by the sea, this villa is 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Samara Beach and within 6 mi (10 km) of Carrillo Beach and Buena Vista Beach. Playa Barrigona and Playa Barco Quebrado are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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Fabulous Ocean View, Walking Distance to the Beach Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 122 out of 129 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 129 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 129 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 129 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 129 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Franchesca D.

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

Lovely Safe Feeling Location

This was the perfect place to escape the crowded beach of Samara, get a lovely reset and then go back down to enjoy the restaurants - sunrises and sunset horseback riding! :)
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle M.

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

Quiet spot with best views to enjoy Samara

The view!!! We really enjoyed getting to know the area from above. We had views for miles, yet it was a quick ride to 2 beaches. The apartment had everything we needed and the hosts were very nice and available for our needs. You can't go wrong with this place!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marla N.

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

Very nice location

Sherry and Larry were great hosts and the apartment was a perfect fit. There are beautiful views of the ocean from both the window and balcony, and the neighborhood is quiet, which we really appreciated. It's within minutes of the Samara business district where you can find just about everything a visitor needs. I would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katlyn S.

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

Beautiful View

Stunning view and incredibly friendly hosts! We really enjoyed our stay here. The VRBO app did show the house’s location to be very close to downtown Samara… but it was actually about a 5-10 minute drive. Other than the location being a little different than expected, everything else exceeded expectations! Would stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hayley F.

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

Left my heart in Sámara

Communication with Larry- perfect! Property was impeccably kept. Sounds of nature and peace echoed day and night. Views from a postcard. Conversations at happy hour- priceless. Advice for food and sights- spot on! Wish I could have stayed longer… sincerely left my heart with Sherry and Larry until I return.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Polly R.

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

Loved our stay again

Always wonderful!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew A., Coldstream, Canada

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

Wonderful retreat

We LOVED staying here. It was a nice reprieve from the town centre and offered a completely different view being up so high. We did book it because it was walking distance to the beach, but I wouldn't really say it is as it's a pretty dusty dirt road a long way down, so the way back up would be pretty intense.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria W., bracebridge

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

Beautiful views and pool

Clean, well equipped and spacious one bedroom apartment. There are great outdoor spaces and wonderful pool. Larry and Sherry are friendly, kind and have great recommendations. We always love out stays here and are excited to return next year!
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mercy H.

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

Gorgeous apartment outside of Samara

Larry and Sherry were wonderful hosts! The view from the balcony is truly gorgeous , and the apartment is as listed: spacious bedroom, full kitchen, pullout, couch, and pool. Please note that you will need a car to enjoy your stay here. The listing map does not accurately detail how far it is from downtown Sara. However, a parking place is provided and it is a 10 minute drive.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa F.

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

Anniversary Get Away

We loved our stay in Samara. Sherry and Larry are the absolute best hostess and host. We enjoyed “happy hour” with them on a couple of evenings. The views are amazing and the people of Samara are very friendly and kind!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sydney J.

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

Fantastic Hosts and trip!!!

We had a wonderful stay at the Villa! Sherry & Larry were wonderful hosts and so accommodating. We had everything we needed especially for a trip to the beach! We can’t thank you both for all of your hospitality to making it a fun and relaxed trip for us. Your home is beautiful and the views from the pool are something we will remember forever!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mike W.

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

Terrific views

Absolutely love the place! Quiet and relaxing !excellent view. Perfect for a couple wanting to explore the area. Beautiful beaches and great restaurants nearby The hosts Larry and Sherry are very welcoming . enjoy having happy hour and catching up during your stay! Mike and Maria Ontario Canada
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Magical Tropical Perch To the Sea

Magical location with the best perch to enjoy the spectacular view. Better than the pictures! Sherry and Larry were so kind and welcoming and the villa was perfectly set up with lots of space. Even the kitchen has a view. We enjoyed walking to the beach and back every morning and then exploring the rest of the area during the day. Beautiful!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jacinthe B.

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

Simply perfect

We loved everything about our stay: the private pool, the view of the sunset and sunrise from the balcony, the howler monkeys, the location and more. The kitchen was fully equiped, the bed was comfortable and the property was really clean. We did not want to leave.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

John T., WARWICK

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

Samara retreat

Sherry, and Larry were amazing hosts, they were extremely welcoming and made us feel as if we were part of their family. We enjoyed happy hour with them, we had a few drinks while enjoying the spectacular vista's. Thank you so much!!!! JT
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leah L.

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

Magnificent!

We had an amazing time at Larry & Sherry’s beautiful guest villa. Every detail of the unit was well thought out and intentional. You can really tell they have put a lot of thought into making sure it’s just right for the guests. It was hard to leave it was so perfect. From the most epic view on the balcony, to the lovely pool and a wonderful happy hour with the hosts, we had a great time. We hope to come back next time we’re in Samara. Fully recommend!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jackie G.

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

The View

There is not much to add as all reviews are excellent and this one is no exception. Of course THE VIEW is unbeleivable. The host are the best. If you have issues walking you should rent a car as it's up-hill walking back to the house. We were there 3 weeks so we rented a car from Samara Hot Rental in town and they had the best price. Small car for $70 bucks a day and we drove all over but try to stay on paved road unless you have a 4X4. We stayed overnight different places and all was good. There are lots of restaurant in Samara. If you want to eat cheap go to what they call a SODA. Besides that our two favorite places to eat with good food and resonable price was at the Sheriff behind police station and the one in the food court which I can't remember the name but it's mostly vegan and the salads are really good and big portions. If you have a sweet tooth go to ROOTS bakerry open for breakfast and lunch. A must see is The Carrillo Beach. About 5-10 minutes drive from the house. Whoever designed that beach deserves an award. It's stunning. Every Saturday morning in Samara is the farmers market which is nice. Ticos are very friendly people and proud of there country with good reason. Thank you Larry and Sherry (and Misha) for sharing a piece of your paradise with us.
Stayed 21 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diane R.

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

Second Honeymoon Stay

This was a very special trip for us as we decided to take a second honeymoon and we stayed 12 nights. It was our first trip out of the United States. The view from the balcony was spectacular! Larry and Sherry were wonderful hosts. We SO appreciate them going to Carrillo Beach with us and taking pictures/videoing while we said our renewal vows to each other. That was so special and something we'll never forget. We totally enjoyed them guiding us on a quad ride through the countryside also. What a way to experience the culture and overall beauty of the country. The home was very clean and comfortable. The only problem we experienced was that the refrigerator wasn't working well at all. They tried to get it fixed, but finally had to replace it. They did let us use the small refrigerator in the garage and refunded us some money to make up for the inconvenience. We loved the balcony and private pool! We do recommend a 4-wheel drive as the drive up is partially a rough uphill drive. Nativos Car Rental in Liberia is a great local car rental company and will treat you right. Anibal Morales is the owner and he was fabulous. We went on a few adventures for which both companies picked us up at the house and brought us back. We highly recommend the zipline/sky walk/sky tram tour at Monteverde through the Nature Center in Samara and the dolphin/snorkeling tour through Samara Adventures. Our only regret is that we couldn't stay 2 more weeks!
Stayed 12 nights in Jun 2023
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10/10 Excellent

VENI, VIDI, VICHI, - We c...

VENI, VIDI, VICHI, - We came, we saw, we were smitten by the picture which presented our view. Casa Veranera is delightful, the garden and pool are picturesque and the view over the hills and valley and the beaches and ocean – whoa! But the best was our hosts Larry and Sherry. We came as guests and left as friends. Always helpful and accommodating, not to mention the happy hours – exchanging life’s stores and journeys. Watching the morning glow and sunrise or the crimson colours of the sunsets or the constellations of the night sky while we were cooling off in the pool – what a beauty. Plunging in the pool, standing by the ledge, I felt like the king of the castle looking down over the realm. Carrillo Beach was our favorite, by 8:30 a.m. still deserted, by noon it was “crowded” with about 30 people over the 4 km stretch of fine pale grey/golden sand. The centre of Samara Beach is where the action is with surfers and bronzed bodies but the south beach is more pristine and the place to watch the sun sinking into the ocean. Unless you are the sporty, adventurous type riding buses or bicycles to explore the back country, rent an SUV!! Even in the dry season. Al Manglar became our favorite restaurant. Authentic Italian pizza and gnocchi to die for!And then there are the howler monkeys – first it sounded like wild dogs, but it grows on you. And they came visiting, hanging out in the trees close to the pool. I seems it is the Alpha Male which bellows out their presence while the rest of the family snoozes – except the 3 babies which were playful. Sitting on the balcony I counted about 15 species of birds – and during my walk-abouts I counted many more.Larry and Sherry, thanks for your hospitality and sharing this piece of paradise with us. We will take home with us many wonderful memories – but right now it’s time to dip into the refreshing pool and then it’s off to Carrillo Beach, the most beautiful in all of Costa Rica (according to FODOR’S).All the best wishes,Gerhard and Valerie PaulusBarrie, OntarioP.S. The Ticos are a delightful, friendly people. Don’t forget – when you are in Rome, do as the Romans do!

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Stayed 13 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn G.

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

Great location and fantastic hosts!

Such a nice town with a beautiful beach! Larry and Sherry are just lovely and super helpful with everything! Definitely would return on our next visit to Samara! The howler monkeys off the balcony were a real treat too!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mark E.

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

Costa Rica Beach Vacation

Beautiful home and location on the hillside! We went to the beach Playa Carrillo everyday, a short drive south of their home and enjoyed the beach and warm ocean water. Plus used the pool in the afternoons! Larry and Sherry are great host and their property is immaculate... plus howler monkeys in their neighborhood!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Jennifer P.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful View

Property had some wonderful views, nice pool and had most of the things needed in kitchen. Plenty of extra towels and linens. Larry was very helpful at suggesting some local attractions. We only spoke with Sherry one of the nights and didn’t have much other interaction. Owners kept away to allow for privacy and only checked in while passing through the yard. A couple small complaints were that the place did need some wiping and cleaning up of spider webs and bug issues. There are many webs up in the cupboards over the extra linens and pillows We noticed the window screens seems to be loose or have gaps and many bugs came in. Bugs are expected in Costa Rica though, but dealing some gaps would help. The ceiling fan and the box fan were very weak and didn’t really work. Some positives were the use of pool, gate access to come and go and the use of washing machine. Those were great additions to the property. Overall a nice visit and beautiful views.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ingrid P.

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

A Dream

This villa was the most perfect way my husband and I could have spent our first days as a married couple. Views were amazing, even better than the photos. Breathtaking location, private and secluded. The building is shared with Sherry and Larry but there is plenty of privacy and Sherry and Larry are very hospitable and kind hosts. We loved spending time with them . Would recommend!!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kipp & Layna L.

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

Well appointed apartment with stunning views

We really enjoyed our stay with Larry and Sherry. Friendly couple with a stunning property, beautiful views and lovely pool that we had to ourselves. The apartment was well equipped with everything we needed including a cooler for the beach, towels, etc. And everything worked! (unlike our last place?!) The only challenge is that it really isn’t within easy walking distance to Samara town centre or the beach so we rented a scooter from El Cactus Scooters for the first week and a car from Alamo for the 2nd week. Being at a distance means that it is quiet though so we really appreciated that. Would highly recommend!
Stayed 11 nights in Apr 2022