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Luxury by the Beach - Great for Families or Multiple Couples

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Main House: 4 br, 3 full baths, huge kitchen/LR/terrace, all facing the pool
Front of the main house
The second house, with 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom & it's own kitchen and LR
Both house are in a large, private, gated property with a circular driveway
Our property from above, steps to the ocean

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
6 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 14278.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer

Explore the area

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Samara, Guanacaste
  • Samara Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Carrillo Beach
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Buena Vista Beach
    ‪27 min drive‬
  • Carrillo (PLD)
    ‪6 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Bunk Beds and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 6, Loft bedroom

2 Double Beds

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 4

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Luxury by the Beach - Great for Families or Multiple Couples

Casa Pacifica is a large property with 2 houses (6 bedrooms), a large pool and a lot of outdoor space inside of a gated property. Your rental give you the entire property, both houses with 6 bedrooms in total.

This incredible property is in a prime location 200 yards from the stunning Playa Samara, one of best beaches in Costa Rica. This private property actually steps to two incredible beaches (Playa Samara and Playa Carrillo) and you are walking distance to the towns of Samara and Carrillo for a real taste of Costa Rican culture. This is a perfect place for an active family vacation or just a relaxing, casual getaway. We offer many more extras including 2 large kitchens (one in each house), kayaks, paddleboards, bikes, grills, 65" TV, dishwasher, washer/dryer. beach umbrellas, beach toys, cornhole, boardgames, and more.

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The four-bedroom home has two masters and a great living area which opens up to the kitchen and a large covered terrace overlooking the pool. The smaller house is is only steps away, sharing the shared circular driveway and has an additional kitchen, living room and outdoor living spaces. The pool is surrounded by a lush garden, and you can expect to be visited by monkeys, iguanas, land-crabs, red-tailed squirrels and scores of other lizards and birds. Samara Beach is known to be one of the safest swimming beaches on the west coast of Costa Rica but is also great for surfing too.

Boats can pick you up right at the beach (200 yards up the road) for world-class sport-fishing, turtle & dolphin tours or just a tour of the beautiful coastline. Included with the house are two kayaks so that you can tour the safe waters or go visit Isla Chola and have and entire island to yourself. You can learn to surf in Samara and catch intermediate waves, and you are only 15 miles away from some of the top surfing breaks in the world.

This is one of the finest rentals in Samara. Our staff will ensure you have an amazing vacation. Wall-to-wall tile, quality linens, towels & large walk-in showers await you and housekeeping and security is included - all you have to do is enjoy yourself.

Security & Camera Disclosure: The entire property has walls and gates and just in case we do employ a nightly security guard. There are security cameras with motion detecting lights covering the 2 driveway entrances. There are no security cameras inside the house or anywhere by the back pool or shower areas. VRBO has a strong policy on how video content can be used.

Keywords: House with pool, beach house family, muliple couples, near the beach,
beach house, family friendly, Samara, rental house Samara, rental house Carrillio

Property manager

Paul
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Languages

English, Spanish

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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Additional costs and deposits required
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 25
Note from host: additional costs and deposits required
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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Sámara

Located in Sámara, this holiday home is on the beach. 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. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Samara, Guanacaste

What's nearby

  • Samara Beach - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • La Selva - 4 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Carrillo Beach - 5 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Buena Vista Beach - 27 min drive - 11.1 km
  • Playa Barrigona - 39 min drive - 15.7 km

Getting around

  • Nosara (NOB) - 65 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Las Olas Beach Club - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Gusto Beach Bar - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Malehu - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Coco's Mexican Restaurant - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Microbar - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Luxury by the Beach - Great for Families or Multiple Couples have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Luxury by the Beach - Great for Families or Multiple Couples pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Luxury by the Beach - Great for Families or Multiple Couples?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Luxury by the Beach - Great for Families or Multiple Couples?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Luxury by the Beach - Great for Families or Multiple Couples located?

Nestled on the beach, this Sámara holiday home is steps from Samara Beach and 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Carrillo Beach. Buena Vista Beach and Playa Camaronal are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca B.

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

Fabulous stay in Samara

We really loved our stay at this house in Samara. The pool was wonderful and we absolutely loved watching the monkeys climb through the trees every afternoon. The house is about a 3 minute walk down the path to Samara beach. It was a pretty beach and we enjoyed watching the horses show up and take a dip in the ocean in the mornings. It's not the best beach for swimming though because it's pretty rocky. Definitely bring water shoes! However, Carillo beach is just a few minute drive away and was great for swimming.The house includes two paddle boards and two kayaks but we unfortunately never got around to using them. Samara Rentals was great to work with for letting us into the property and handling any questions. They also handled our rental car booking for us with National and that worked out great.There's a very friendly guard (Mino) that stays on site in a guard building overnight but we never felt like we needed a guard as the house and area felt very safe.The house was clean and comfortable (especially the two primary bedrooms in the main house) and we would definitely stay here again if we return to Samara.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

sara t.

Liked: Communication
Disliked: Check-in

Good lay out for families

We stayed at Casa Pacifico for 6 nights during a trip to Samara, our group was three families 6 adults and seven kids ranging from age 6-16. Sadly the pool was very dirty when we arrived and we notified the property management company and it took two more days until the pool cleaners arrived to make it right. The listing says house keeping is provided which is a treat, they come every three days but did not change any linens or provide fresh towels as we expected. It was the minimal clean of floors swept and bathrooms tidied we were really hoping for clean towels and sheets after three days of the heat a fresh set of linens would have been nice. The night guard was fantastic he was very polite. The yard had not been maintained in some time it appeared when we arrived and a crew came during the middle of our stay without being warned by the property manager. It would have been nice if that was done before we arrived or at least had we had a heads up. There is quite a lot of road noise at this property it is very close to the main road. And the beds were really really hard, our group had two rent a hotel room next door during our stay because the beds in the casita were so uncomfortable. I will say the two main beds in the big house were ok but the smaller bedrooms were just as bad as the casita. We have traveled a lot and sadly these were some of the worst beds we have found in our Central America stays.On the good side the house was well stocked with laundry soap, boogie bo
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Whitney D.

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

Great getaway

We had a group of 14 stay at Casa Pacifica and had a wonderful time! The house is a short walk to Samara beach and a short drive to Playa Carrillo, which was our favorite beach. We rented golf carts as the Vrbo was a drive to town, but we loved the location and never felt like we were missing out on the town. The kitchen was well stocked and we cooked for ourselves all week with no issues. The pool was just the right size, especially with the beach so near. We utilized the paddle boards and boogie boards in the shed. We saw several iguanas and birds on the property but never saw monkeys, only heard them. Communication was simple through WhatsApp and the rental company was responsive. I’d go back in a heartbeat!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen H.

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

Great spot for family time

Very nice house for 9 adults, great location, short walk to the beach, loved the pool & outdoor space, well equipped kitchen. Manager very responsive to any problems, though could have used more communication with when staff would show up, ie landscapers, security, cleaners. Enjoyed our stay & a break from winter!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary W.

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

Awesome

This property was awesome. All 12 of us agreed that it was one of our favorite vacations. Security was great, housekeeping was great, air conditioning was great, pool was awesome, and bedrooms spacious. Carillo Beach was beautiful and close to the house. Samara was close for dining and ocean access,Thank you Paul. We had a wonderful time.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

karen f.

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

Don't miss out

Perfect location, the beautiful Playa Samara is a very short walk down the street. Ocean was beautiful, sunsets even prettier. We stayed for the week, and wished it could have been longer. Rental company was responsive, home very clean, lots of towels for everyone. Don't miss this vacation rental, worth every penny!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

christina

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

Best family vacation ever

Couldn’t be a better location and house arrangement for our family of 7 adults and 6 children. Lovely swimming pool, short walk to the beach, walk or drive to town, cafes and markets for everything. We went surfing every morning at Playa Sámara, then pool, then afternoon stroll down to our beach for a sunset swim.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew W.

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

Great Experience

Our group of 8 had a great time. The house is great for groups and has easy access to the beach nearby and the hotel restaurant next door was great too. We would definitely come back!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shawn G.

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

Beautiful Home

Our stay was great. Home and guest home are beautiful. Pool is great. Everything you need to enjoy yourself in Costa Rica :).
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aaron H.

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

Great time despite the rain!

Tropical Storm Sara was the plus one for our group of nine but she didn't stop us from having a great time. House was clean and comfortable, and we had everything we needed to cook our meals right at the house when we didn't want to venture out for the night.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anna B.

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

Super fun getaway

Really enjoyed the space for all 11 of us (ages6-45) It was perfect to have the extra casita for the kids and the pool was perfect! We loved how close we were to playa carillo and the little hotel next door was great - service, food, friendliness- all excellent! We booked shuttles through Samara rentals and it was a breeze. They were always ready and able to help. The washer/dryer was really helpful during the rainy days.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Wonderful House for Large Family

The property was beautiful and easily met our needs. There was 10 in our party so everyone had their own airconditioned room with only 2 sharing a bath. The kitchen
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bruce K.

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

Awesome

We had a great time . The house was just as advertised . Thank you for having us
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Eunice T.

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

Costa Rica

The property we rented for a week in Sámara was perfect for our family of 11! Plenty of room, well equipped kitchen, pool & perfect location!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

jeannette e.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy
Disliked: Location

Place was beautiful!!

problems everyday that were very upsetting not pertaining to actual house. Need to discuss with owner,
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

M. Alejandra L.

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

Perfect for big families

This house is absolutely perfect for big families. Everyone has their private space while also having large common areas to share with each other. The “casita” is a plus of this rental. An independent 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom apartment ideal for teenagers or a couple with kids. The location is perfect, walking distance to the beach (about 200 yds) and great amenities (kayak, paddle board, boogie boards, bikes, board games, and more!) Definitely coming back. Great value for money.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alfreda

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Derek R.

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

Great Space Near the Beach

Plenty of room for 8 adults and 3 young children. It is an easy walk to the beach from the property. I would recommend renting a golf cart or car to get to town and neighboring Carrillo beach. The pool and outdoor space were very nice. The house is stocked with plenty of supplies for cooking. Cleaning staff came twice during our stay and did a great job. Great stay overall.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catherine S., Canada

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

Incredible house and location for Family Vacation

We had a wonderful family vacation at Casa Pacifica. The house was perfect for our group of 13 which included my 6month old and 2.5 yr old plus 11 adults. The house was fully equipped and even more beautiful in person than in photos. AspSpotless and the lovely ladies who came to clean were wonderful. We had an issue with the fridge which was solved within hours by the Samara rentals staff. Samara beach was such a close walk and spent lots of time between the pool and Samara and Carrillo beach. We loved seeing and hearing the Howler monkeys and the resident Iguanas on the property. Samara rentals was so helpful with recommendations and logistics. 10/10 recommend. Best family beach vacation ever!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn K.

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

Samara Beach

We enjoyed every minute. The houses were extremely comfortable, clean, and spacious. The pool and hot tub were popular with all ages, and we were at a beach everyday. Samara Beach and Playa Corillo were our go-to beaches. We found that the far ends(N&S) of Samara were good for the kids who even got up on the surf board for the first time! Sunsets at Samara, a short walk frrom the casitas, are a must for the last evening swim. There were plenty of bakeries, supermarcados, shops to choose from. We found a local fish market that had the best fresh fish ever. The local coffee was excellent and the local bakeries were full of goodies, ice cream, grab and go on the streets. We never felt unsafe and found excellent restaurants and bars to visit. The location was out of the busy-ness of Samara proper, but local small convenience stores were within minutes of the house. Leo was fantastic. Super responsive and helpful. The cleaning staff were wonderful. Wifi was amazing. Had some "work" to do, as usual. Plenty of quiet space for privacy, and beautiful living and eating spaces for sharing the day's adventures. Overall we had a great time and would not hesitate to recommend to families and friends!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Louise M.

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

Gem of Samara

Casa Pacifica was amazing. The property owner is fantastic. He responded immediately to any concerns or questions that we had. The Property Management company was very helpful and prompt with any concerns that needed to be addressed.
Stayed 17 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Christina P.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great for families and small groups!

We had a relaxing week long stay with three families with young children (ages 2-6). The property had ample room and all the needed amenities, in addition to much appreciated games, outdoor equipment, and DVD’s. Our children loved to play in the pool, do their school work or play games in the outdoor patio (with fans and large table with chairs), and watch for animals (iguanas, geckos, howler monkeys, and so many birds). We were all able to sit down for dinners at the large dinning room table. And when we were not in the mood to cook, we simply ordered from the hotel next door (who also cooked and served our catch from a fishing expedition). We could walk with the kids to Samara beach for boogie boarding and surf kayaking, and the grown ups would walk to Carrillo beach in the early am for a quick escape. The location was quiet, which we preferred, and only a short drive to Samara. We had lots of room for parking with our 3 rental vehicles as well. A security guard was on site at night and was friendly and quite unnoticeable. The cleaners came twice at schedules times, which was much appreciated. We had a great experience and would recommend this property for families or small groups. Oh yes! And the AC’s all worked and made for the best sleeps.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Justin H.

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

Great place

Our group had a great time in this spacious, equipped, and clean property. It’s a quick walk down the street to a great beach for kayaking and snorkeling. We seen monkeys, iguanas, and sea turtles almost daily. The hideaway hotel next door also has a great restaurant. Highly recommend this house and would love to stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emily G.

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

Beautiful place for large families

We had a wonderful time at Casa Pacifica. We traveled with our extended family, group of twelve ranging from infants to grandmothers. House has plenty of space and was nicer than the photos. Location was absolutely perfect, walk to small beach and short drive into town. Leo helped arrange massages and surf lessons and an amazing meal at the house prepared by Raquel. We’d stay forever if we could.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

sharon c.

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

Sweet hideaway

Casa Pacifica--4 br/3 bath house plus 2 br/1 bath casita--is roomy and comfortable. We loved getting to use the kayaks that come with the rental to explore the nearby Choro Isla where there are hermit crabs and sea turtles; riding the beach bikes; and learning to paddle board. The beach is minutes away. We thought it was funny that the howler monkeys (who seemed to sleep most of the day) would wake up to complain whenever a motorcycle or car drove by. The day didn't end at dark: we enjoyed the backyard swimming pool for hours. Highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Paul

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We are Canadians living in North Carolina with a rental property in Costa Rica. We raised 3 children (now young adults) with yearly trips to Costa Rica, so we have a lot of Costa Rica travel experience we can share. Our focus is to provide a positive impact on Costa Rica by providing fair wages and benefits and giving back to the local community. We hope to someday retire to Costa Rica, but have a ways to go.

Why they chose this property

We choose Guanacaste on the advice of many Tico's we have met - since it's technically dry forest, it offers many more months of lower humidity, less rain and less bugs - but it still has a great tropical climate. After touring all over Guanacaste, we chose Samara because it's the best family destination. The beach there is protected by the reef and is one of the safest swimming beaches on the West Coast & the town is just big enough to offer everything you need. It also is 'locally grown', made up of a bunch of independently owned hotels and restaurants (no chains at all). It has all the same sights and tours that the larger beach towns offer (arguably the best beach around) - but without the crowds and party element.

What makes this property unique

Our property is on the far end of Samara Beach from the town of Samara - right between the beached of Playa Samara and Playa Carrillo. The property offers a lot of privacy, a lot of nature and guests often have the beach to themselves. It's close enough to Samara to be convenient to stores, restaurants and bars - but far enough from town to enjoy the mornings and evenings with just the sounds of nature around you. The house definitely one of the finest rentals in the area and our staff is fantastic.

Languages:

English, Spanish

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