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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire condo

2 bedrooms2 bathrooms94 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Pool
  • Gym

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Samara, Guanacaste Province
  • Samara Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Carrillo Beach
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Playa Barrigona
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Nosara (NOB)
    ‪36 min drive‬

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About this property

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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.
During your stay at this condo building, you're just a quick walk from Samara Beach. A gym and laundry facilities are available. Enjoy your stay with amenities like a kitchen and 2 bathrooms in the condo.
  • Air-conditioned condo with kitchen, washing machine and 2 bathrooms
  • Amenities include laundry facilities and a lift
  • On-site recreation includes a gym
  • Steps from Samara Beach and 10 minutes by car from Carrillo Beach
As a guest of Awesome Ocean & Beach Views of Beautiful Samara, Costa Rica - WALK TO BEACH!!, you'll find a fitness centre, laundry facilities, and a lift. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Sámara condo is smoke free.

Property manager

John Sutton

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool

Internet

  • Available in the condo: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car not required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

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

Outdoor areas

  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Lift
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

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

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean

Things to do

  • Bodyboard
  • Gym
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming 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

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Property does not allow children
  • Unit size: 1,007 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • This property does not allow children.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

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

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 59 out of 67 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 67 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 67 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 67 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 67 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful time

An utterly amazing view of Samara beach from front window. Pool was clean and inviting.Very nice people live in condo building. Support staff were very helpful.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frank S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect in every dimension for us

We loved this condo for the following reasons:1. Location: Wake up with a panoramic view of the Pacific Ocean and then walk six minutes to the beach;2. Like home: The interior is modern, functional, clean; felt like home. A/C in the main room is a huge plus;3. Host: John was helpful and easy to communicate with from reservation to check-out;4. Property: Samara is safe, but the condo has an added layer of security with a gate and on-site staff. The pool is a great place to cool off and chill; and5. Value: The above features for the price presented what we assessed as the best value in Samara and some of the best in all of Costa Rica.Footnote: The walk back from the beach requires you to walk up some stairs and about 30 metres of inclined road. We loved this as an after dinner walk. However, if you are disabled or in poor health, you might think about renting a car or ATV.
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Incredible place, location, and view!

Best location ever. 2 minute walk to the beach and nice bar/restaurant. Easy access to restaurants and shops by beach or road, generally 1/2 mile. Best beach we’ve ever experienced! Host was wonderful and very responsive. Condo was beautiful, well equipped for both the kitchen and beach. Fantastic views of the ocean! We will definitely stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Mary G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely views!

Very much enjoyed our time in Samara...fantastic location! John was great at communicating. Only comment is that the unit could use some TLC...bedside lamps, improved lighting in the living area. BUT the beds were great, air conditioning great...overall a lovely stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Traci M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Just what we wanted

Walkable, a great view, comfy bed. All we wanted!
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

nora s.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent

The condo has gorgeous ocean views, and very clean. John is excellent host and very responsive. He sent everything related to the accommodation, Sámara restaurants, doctor information if needed, directions to airport, etc. It was excellent vacation. We loved it.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2024

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

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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