Title: Modern Double Shipping Container With Beautiful Pool & Close To The Beach! - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=103566731&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Modern Double Shipping Container With Beautiful Pool & Close To The Beach! ## Photo gallery for Modern Double Shipping Container With Beautiful Pool & Close To The Beach! ![Outdoor pool - Modern Double Shipping Container With Beautiful Pool & Close To The Beach! (Sámara)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103570000/103566800/103566731/391cb17f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Modern Double Shipping Container With Beautiful Pool & Close To The Beach! (Sámara)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103570000/103566800/103566731/660f96cf.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Modern Double Shipping Container With Beautiful Pool & Close To The Beach! (Sámara)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103570000/103566800/103566731/ff1ed185.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Modern Double Shipping Container With Beautiful Pool & Close To The Beach! (Sámara)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103570000/103566800/103566731/84eae394.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV - Modern Double Shipping Container With Beautiful Pool & Close To The Beach! (Sámara)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103570000/103566800/103566731/2b02500f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies In the quiet neighborhood of Buena Vista, Casa Dufresne is a unique vacation rental that's perfect for families. With modern finishes and beautiful decor throughout, this double 44 ft shipping container home offers a relaxing pool area to unwind and enjoy the sounds of nature. ## Reviews 8.0 Very good ### Entire home 2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4704 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Pool - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi - Air conditioning ## 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. ### Modern Double Shipping Container With Beautiful Pool & Close To The Beach! \*ASK US ABOUT OUR SPECIAL LONG TERM RATE DURING LOW SEASON\* Come and stay in a truly unique vacation rental while visiting the beautiful town of Samara, Costa Rica! This spacious double 44 ft shipping container rental is the perfect place for families to call home. Casa Dufresne is clean and bright, with modern finishes and beautiful decor throughout. With it's close proximity to amenities, as well as one of the absolute best beaches in Costa Rica, you are guaranteed to have a memorable stay! The space: We have designed our unique vacation rentals to be clean, comfortable, and fully functional in order to provide our guests with the very best experience possible. This also includes being able to flush your toilet paper during your stay (which is NOT so common in many places in Costa Rica!)We have created a relaxing pool area to unwind on your vacation. In the evening, with the ambient lighting, it is the perfect place to sit or swim and have a beverage while enjoying the sounds of nature around you. Other things to note: Samara is a safe and family friendly beach town that offers some of the best dining in all of Costa Rica! Whether you are enjoying a meal on the beach or in the main part of town, you will find a wide variety of ethnic food choices. Samara beach is known as one of the safest beaches around for swimming whether young or old, and it is also great for surfing whether you are an experienced surfer or just beginning to learn. The neighbourhood: Chris and Shayna’s vacation rental is located in Sámara, Provincia de Guanacaste, Costa Rica. Sea Casa vacation rentals are located in the beautiful, quiet, and peaceful neighborhood of Buena Vista in Samara. They are surrounded by rolling hills and vast green farmland fields. Be sure to bring your camera, as it is easy to spot many different types of wildlife such as Howler Monkeys, lizards and Iguanas, Pizote (raccoons), different species of birds and butterflies, free roaming horses, cattle, and much more! More information Getting around: This unique vacation rental is located in a very close proximity to the beach and town, which makes for a very nice walk or bike ride on easy terrain. It is a quick 5 minute walk to one of the best local markets in the area, where you can get anything that you may need. It is a 10 minute walk to the beach, and an additional 5 minute ocean front stroll that brings you to the welcoming town of Samara. If you have rented a vehicle, we offer free secure parking on premises during your stay. Also, parking around town is free! ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach towels ### Pool/Spa - Communal pool - Outdoor pool ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee grinder - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1.5 bathrooms - Shower - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Living room ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Garden - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair ### Comfort - Air conditioning ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - 2 steps to reach entrance - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Safe ### Things to do - Bicycle parking ### Safety features - No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property) - 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ## About the area Sámara is home to this vacation home. Travelers eager for a bit of culture can stop by Museo Islita, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Samara Beach and Refugio Nacional de Vida Silvestre Camaronal. 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Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Modern Double Shipping Container With Beautiful Pool & Close To The Beach! Reviews ## Reviews ### Very good 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) 10 - Excellent 1 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 7.0 Cleanliness ### 7.0 Location ## Reviews ### 6/10 Okay #### Ric F. Feb 11, 2025 Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy #### Sea Casa stay Over all we loved our stay. Nice place. However we did experience hardly any water pressure which was an issue for us. ##### Ric F. Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kathryn F. 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