[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Beautiful home with ocean views Vacation home with private pool, near Samara Beach ![Outdoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/61000000/60880000/60874800/60874725/90-w2898h5152x0y0-3fd3f848.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/61000000/60880000/60874800/60874725/68ae93fd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/61000000/60880000/60874800/60874725/19e037eb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/61000000/60880000/60874800/60874725/f94a758a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/61000000/60880000/60874800/60874725/w5152h3238x0y0-c67a50c5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location At this beautiful family home, unwind in a mature tropical garden or by the outdoor pool. Enjoy meals on the large covered terrace with barbecue and lounge areas. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6 ## Popular amenities - - Dryer - Washer - Pet-friendly - Parking available - Kitchen ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Beautiful home with ocean views Good sized family home with three bedrooms, all en-suite, and separate half bath. The house sits on a large lot with a mature tropical garden. It has a comfortable combined internal living/ dining/ kitchen and a large covered terrace with additional lounge and dining areas, including a barbecue. This is a beautiful area for relaxing in comfort, with a usual nice breeze and ceiling fans when needed, and where we spend most of our time.There is a nice outdoor pool with adjacent paved (coralina) patio with sun loungers and an outdoor shower. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Pool/Spa - Outdoor pool - Private pool ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee grinder - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Ice maker - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 3 bathrooms - Bidet - Hair dryer - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table ### Entertainment - Books - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - One pet total (up to 50 lbs per pet) ### Suitability/Accessibility - Designated smoking areas - Note from host: But not inside the house. ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board - Phone - Safe ### Location highlights - Near the bay ### Things to do - Birdwatching nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Motor boating 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) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher ### General - Garden ## Similar properties ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33490000/33486100/33486053/dc7766f0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Casa Pastor, Panoramic Beach & Ocean Views SAMARA - Ocean view - Pool - Hot tub - Kitchen 9.8 Exceptional 29 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-03&endDate=2025-11-04&selected=33486053&PinnedHotelID=33486053&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22210000/22208400/22208303/e58fe43a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Heaven On Earth! 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Sámara - Pool - Kitchen - Washer - Pet-friendly 10 Exceptional 44 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-03&endDate=2025-11-04&selected=74870545&PinnedHotelID=74870545&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## 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 allowed Welcoming dogs only 1 total (up to 50 lbs per pet) Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation Note from host: Pets are fine if well behaved. ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Note from host: Take care with the pool ### Events No events allowed Events such as dinner parties etc are fine. ### Smoking Smoking allowed: in designated areas But not inside the house. ## 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 Note from host: Events such as dinner parties etc are fine. 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 fire extinguisher and a first aid kit 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 ### Property is also known as Beautiful With Ocean Views Beautiful Home With Ocean Views Samara Beautiful Home With Ocean Views Private vacation home Beautiful Home With Ocean Views Private vacation home Samara ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C9.88934%2C-85.51533&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=Havc3jajrQveZGW3V22GC8Cq3J0=) Playa Samara, Nicoya, Guanacaste #### What's nearby - Samara Beach - 2 min drive - 1.1 km - Carrillo Beach - 10 min drive - 5.6 km - Buena Vista Beach - 18 min drive - 9.9 km - Playa Barrigona - 18 min drive - 10.6 km - Garza Beach - 25 min drive - 19.0 km #### Getting around - Nosara (NOB) - 63 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Gusto Beach Bar - ‬5 min drive - ‪Coco's Mexican Restaurant - ‬5 min drive - ‪Roots Bakery & Café - ‬5 min drive - ‪Bar y Restaurante del Hotel Bahía - ‬4 min drive - ‪Restaurante y Pizzeria Locanda - ‬5 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Beautiful home with ocean views have a pool? > Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. ### Is Beautiful home with ocean views pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details. ### What time is check-in at Beautiful home with ocean views? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Beautiful home with ocean views? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Beautiful home with ocean views located? > Situated near the beach, this vacation home is 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Samara Beach and within 9 mi (15 km) of Carrillo Beach and Buena Vista Beach. Playa Barco Quebrado and Playa Barrigona are also within 9 mi (15 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Beautiful home with ocean views Reviews 10 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 9.8 Cleanliness ### 9.6 Location ### 10 Eco-friendliness ### 10 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 25 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dirk N. Jan 4, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely home We simply loved this house! Three full bedrooms each with its own bathroom, plenty of space to hang and chat, a huge terrasse complete with sofa and eating space, fully equipped kitchen, lovely pool area- the perfect house to feel at home and spend a ##### Dirk N. Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Brent W Jul 30, 2023 Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication loved the secluded area, quiet, nestled in ##### Brent W Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Honour I. Jul 27, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Casa Margarita I loved this house. The plunge pool was perfect and the veranda was hard to leave. We were away from the hubbub of Samara but five minutes away from the fun. ##### Honour I. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jeff F. Jun 29, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Absolutely Beautiful An amazingly gorgeous house with a great view and lovely garden. Super close to Samara and Playa Carillo. We loved the patio out front - it was a great place to hang out and watch wildlife or just sit and read. We would definitely go back! ##### Jeff F. Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Teresa O. Jan 11, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### We absolutely loved our week at Casa Margarita! We were five adults, 2 couples and one daughter and everyone had their own comfortable room and bathroom. The daytime temperature was perfect outside on the expansive deck and the wildlife was amazing. Howler monkeys in the the morning and countless birds. We had not mosquitoes at all! The house is so well-equipped that we could not have asked for more amenities. Thank you for creating a wonderful retreat! ##### Teresa O. Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Richard A. Nov 14, 2015 #### Samara Vacation Home I have rented this house for extended times (approximately 5 months total) during 3 different trips since 2013. It sits in a comfortable small neighborhood of foreign nationals and with native Costa Rican houses mixed in on the outskirts of the neighborhood. Its location is a 20 minute walk to an undeveloped part of Playa Samara or a 5 minute drive to Samara's restaurants and shops. The property location also allows for a 10 minute drive to the beautiful undeveloped Playa Carrillo. It comes as advertised and is ideal for simple vacationing at an affordable price. A great feature of the house is the elevated patio to enjoy simple entertaining , watching wild life in the yard or enjoying the view. It is very interesting watching the living habits of the multiple bird species and iguanas in the yard. Bring your binoculars! Occasionally you can view howler monkeys and you certainly hear them during multiple parts of the days. The favorite parts of staying here occur out on the patio watching wildlife , enjoying early morning breakfast and the evening to view the night sky or watch storms. I would recommend this house to anyone that is looking for a reasonably priced , comfortable , fully equipped rental. In my 3 years coming here it is my first choice in the area when looking for an affordable , air conditioned house with a pool. The owners, Peter and Maggie, have been very accommodating and responsive. They provide local property management if you require immediate assistance. ##### Richard A. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ulf Lothar B. May 7, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wunderschön sehr schönes Haus in wunderbarer Lage. Kommt im Inserat kleiner rüber als es wirklich ist. Liebevoll ausgestattet mit allem was man braucht. Der Vermieter ist sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit. Wir kommen gerne wieder! ##### Ulf Lothar B. Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Richie P. Apr 22, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great property! Excellent location and amenities! ##### Richie P. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Maria M. Jan 11, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Loved seeing the monkeys! Great place and location for a beach vacation in paradise. ##### Maria M. Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sonia P. Dec 27, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Super Margarita! Notre séjour a été super, nous étions proche de la plage de samara( 2km). La maison était spacieuse. Il y avait tout pour cuisiner. Un endroit trippant pour la famille! ##### Sonia P. Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### lionel b., Lyon Sep 8, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Superbe maison Proche de la mer. Idéale pour visiter le sud de la péninsule de Nicoya. (Tortues, baleines, kayak de mer) Maria , l'interlocutrice, pour vous organiser des visites. Très disponible,de bons conseils ##### lionel b. Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sylvie M. Apr 26, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Appréciation générale Nous avons apprécié la maison mais beaucoup moins la qualité du chemin carrossable proche de la maison. ##### Sylvie M. Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sharyn C. Dec 25, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful Samara We had such a lovely holiday in Samara. Great hosts, this is a fantastic house in a wonderful location. We loved the wildlife, nature and tranquility. Restaurants in town were great and the beaches are fantastic. Thank you for a great holiday. ##### Sharyn C. Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Samuel D. Aug 23, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Loved it We stayed in the shoulder season and the property is great. Everything you might need. The property manager is wonderful. Not really walkable to the beach imo (down a long steep hill then a busy road) but we rented cars so it was fine. Easy parking in Samara at least when we were there. Clean pool. No A/C in the living area when we were there but if you leave the doors from the air conditioned bedrooms open enough air gets to the living area to make it not quite cool, but pleasant enough. Lots of character in the architecture and well kept grounds. Great! ##### Samuel D. Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kate H. Aug 14, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A great spot to visit Samara We stayed at Casa Margarita with our 2 children aged 6 and 8. The house was great for exploring Samara and the local area. It was clean and well maintained, plus as it’s used as a second home it had everything you could need. The pool was lovely and we saw howler monkeys in the trees in the back garden. 4 x 4 recommended to get to the property (as is needed in most parts of Costa Rica!). You can just about see the sea from behind the palm trees! Overall this was great value and proved to be a good base for our family! Communication with Peter (property owner) and Maria (property manager located in Samara who also organises tours and who managed to arrange for us to sea turtles laying eggs near Nosara - amazing!) was great. Would recommend! ##### Kate H. Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Cassandra J. Aug 4, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great house for families! We loved the house in Playa Samara. The visiting monkeys, scorpions, and army ants were the highlights for my kids! They love nature and we enjoyed all the crazy animals and insects. We especially enjoyed the walk to the top of Caille Santo Domingo. It's an amazing view and very good exercise. We were happy to have chosen a four wheel drive as it was needed with tired kids and heavy afternoon rains. ##### Cassandra J. Stayed 26 nights in Jul 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lyla May 30, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication Great location that is a quick quad or car ride to everything. House is spacious, quiet, private, comfortable and fully equipped. Tons of monkeys, birds, butterflies and lizards to watch from the awesome pool and patio. Just a lovely setting and home. ##### Lyla Stayed 10 nights in May 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Shelly V. Apr 30, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful Hillside Jungle Home While it was a little awkward to get to (I suggest a 4x4 for the steep dirt section of the road), the location came totally as advertised, a peaceful jungle home surrounded by wild life. We heard howler monkeys every day and had a family of them overhead one morning during coffee hour! There were also lots of geckos, frogs and other friendly animal visitors to the property. The rooms were large and each had their own bathroom with A/C. The home was well equipped with everything we needed and has a fun jungle themed decor throughout - the perfect vibe for our vacation. The huge patio was our favourite location to relax and enjoy the surroundings with food and beverages. The property managers were friendly and responsive. While this home is close to town, it would not be an easy walk due to being on the hillside, but was a quick drive in. The town was full of vendors and shopping and restaurants. We recommend Roots Bakery for breakfast! There is also Wingnuts ziplining at the bottom of the hillside driveway which we took advantage of and the whole family had a blast. ##### Shelly V. Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Dec 19, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful stay! Beautiful stay! We loved everything about this property, the house is beautiful and the location is perfect. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### shaun d. Mar 7, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Very nice, quiet and comfortable mid range house The house is surrounded by trees and is very quiet except for the sounds of birds chirping and the occasional monkey. You can see a little bit of a view of the ocean, but it is not really a beach view property. The house is not luxurious, but it is nicely decked out and all the furniture is very comfortable. The kitchen has a good selection of pots/pans/cutlery/plates/appliances. The owner mentioned they spend a number of months a year there, so everything was bought for them to use, and is not of just of the 'cheap rental quality' that you see sometimes. The property is a little far from the beach and the town. I would not recommend staying here if you do not have access to a car. The walk down to the beach is about 12 minutes or so, but walking back up the hill to the property took us about 20 minutes. After day one we drove to the beach. If you wish to go into town you'd have to walk down to the beach, then along the beach to the town which would be another 15 minutes or so. It's about a 5 minute drive to town from the house. There is no air conditioning in the main room, but there are fans and at least when i stayed there was a nice breeze so this wasn't an issue. The internet was a fiber connection and was fast and reliable (i had to work while I was there). The property manager, nick, was always available and was very helpful with any questions we had. The house is pet friendly and myself, my friend and my two dogs enjoyed our stay immensely there. ##### shaun d. ### 10/10 Excellent #### lauren r. Jan 15, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Awesome house in Samara We loved our stay here! ##### lauren r. Stayed 28 nights in Dec 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Heather L., Sedona, AZ Jul 26, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful spacious house Perfect house rental while staying in Sámara for a week. Quiet and safe neighborhood. Spacious and clean. Lots of wildlife and Howler monkeys in the trees almost everyday. My favorite was the covered front porch area with great lounge furniture and table. One can hear the ocean waves from there. Though the trees have grown up and the ocean is not as visible in the distance. Town is only a 3-4 minute drive and I would recommend having a vehicle for staying at this house. Lots of great restaurants. Perfect distance from the noise and bustle of town while still being close. The house is also only a 5 minute drive to the best beach in the area, Playa Carillo. We went there almost everyday to swim. I would highly recommend this place. Pura Vida! ##### Heather L. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Priscilla M. Apr 25, 2019 #### Very well equipped and complete house Beautiful house with everything you need, and good location in Samara. ##### Priscilla M. Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2019 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michael C., Boulder Dec 1, 2017 #### A family retreat with some surfing thrown in (not couchsurfing!) The house is a very well maintained spacious residence that is easily accessible by car but far enough away from town to be quiet and removed from any bustle. You feel as if you are living in the country. Besides spending time at the nearby beach, our family of four used the swimming pool, hung out a lot on the comfortable porch with the bbq, and basically enjoyed ourselves to the fullest. Each bedroom room has its own a/c controls which is helpful depending upon how members of your party can be affected by humidity depending upon what time of year you visit. Because you are living in a tropical environment, don't be surprised to find a geckos and small frogs inside the house at various times. There was a resident horse that came to browse on the lawn one day. Finally, if you want to learn to surf which two members of our family did, my wife and 17 year son, please check out Tico Mae Retreats ~ Instructor James Flores is a locally known professional who grew up there but now lives full-time in the States. Enjoy yourself! There is a local manager who came by to refill the propane tank, and insure our stay was going well. It is all part of the charm that comes with visiting such a magical place as Samara, Costa Rica. ##### Michael C. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Vanessa H. Jan 2, 2017 #### Beautiful home - surrounded by nature, yet close to amenities. Our family stayed in this beautiful home and we were so pleased to be there. Our positive experience began with friendly and informative advice from the owner and continued with a happy and accommodating property manager. The house is really nice. We loved the relaxed and pleasing decor. The entire home is bright and soothing and has everything you need for a comfortable stay. The location is great - just a few minutes out of town (a car is necessary). We enjoyed lounging on the patio, feeling the breeze and admiring the iguanas and hummingbirds. The pool is perfect for a cool dip. We felt we were surrounded by nature, yet we weren't secluded or remote. Loved the shower in the master bath and the bidet! The only thing to note is that the WiFi is unreliable and you should expect interruptions. I heard this is a general problem in Samara (although our experience with internet access in nearby coastal communities was completely reliable - so I'm not sure why Samara has issues). The town of Samara and this home were the highlight of our trip - Highly recommended! ##### Vanessa H.