[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Stylish House w/private pool/patio Casa Mila walking distance to beach and town Vacation home with private pool, near Samara Beach ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89810000/89807800/89807776/w1125h834x0y0-e9c432d2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89810000/89807800/89807776/9abac7bd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89810000/89807800/89807776/42e0818c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89810000/89807800/89807776/8bfc345d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89810000/89807800/89807776/w1225h808x0y0-2db11b23.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Escape to this modern haven in Samara, where bedrooms open up to a private pool and patio. Enjoy an expansive kitchen, living area with beautiful teak ceilings and 3 full bathrooms. 9.0 Wonderful ### Entire home 3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6 ## Popular amenities - - - - Barbecue grill - Kitchen - 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. ### Stylish House w/private pool/patio Casa Mila walking distance to beach and town New spacious modern interior home in Samara with walk out from bedrooms to a large private pool and patio. Very large open concept kitchen, living and dinning area. Suitable for small groups, couples and families. Parking on site. Short walking distance to the beach and to the lovely beach town of Samara. Samara has many amenities, and this location an excellent walk score for access! Many options for excursions as well. Home boasts 2 large ensuite full bathrooms as well another full bathroom in main living area. Beautiful teak ceilings through out the entire house. Covered parking in front of the house. https://youtube.com/shorts/SIj9R71V8KM?feature=share Please note that is construction in the area but there is no active construction across the street or in the immediate block of where the house is and guests should not be bothered by construction noise when they are at the house. ## Property amenities ### Pool/Spa - Outdoor pool - Private pool ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Kitchen island - Microwave - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 3 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill ### Comfort - Air conditioning ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board - Safe ### 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) ## Similar properties ![Outdoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107270000/107267200/107267175/ce60028e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### House and Guest house w/ saltwater pool. private and gated. 5 bedroom 2.5 bath Guanacaste Province - Pool - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 10 Exceptional 1 review [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-05&endDate=2025-11-06&selected=107267175&PinnedHotelID=107267175&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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Samara - Ocean view - Pool - Kitchen - Washer 9.0 Wonderful 39 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-05&endDate=2025-11-06&selected=30117216&PinnedHotelID=30117216&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM ### Check-out Check-out before 10:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions ### Check-out instructions The host requires you complete the following before checking out: Gather used towels Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host. ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## 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 Property Registration Number 5-186474-000 ## About the area Sámara is home to this vacation home. Safari Surf School is a local attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Samara Beach and Refugio Nacional de Vida Silvestre Camaronal. [Visit our Sámara travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Samara.dx601385) [View more Vacation homes in Sámara](https://www.expedia.ca/Samara-Private-Vacation-Homes.d601385-aaPrivateVacationHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=9.88671,-85.536255&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:a%7Bj%7B%40phaiO%40M%3FQ%3FM%40Q%3FM%40Q%40M%40O%40O%40OBO%40MBQBMBOBMBOBODMDOBMDMDODMFODKDOFMFMFMFMFKFMFKHMFMHKHKHKHMHKHKHKJIHKJKHIJIJKJIJIJIJILIJGLIJILEJILGLGLELGLGLELELGNELCLENELENCLCNELANCNCLANCNALANCNAN%3FNAL%3FNAN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%40L%3FN%40N%3FN%40NBL%40N%40NBL%40NBNBL%40NDLBNBLDNDLDLBNDLFLDLDLFLFLDLFLFJHLDJHLHJFLHJHJHJHJHJJJHHHJJHJJHHJHJHJHLHJHJHJFLHLFJFLFJFLFLFLFLDNDJFNDLDNDLBLDNDLBNBNBLBNBLBP%40LBN%40N%40N%40N%40L%40P%3FL%40P%3FL%3FP%40LAN%3FN%3FNAN%3FNAPALANANANCLANCNCNCNCLCNCNELENCLELENELGLELENGLGLGLGJGLGLGJILGLIJIJIJIJILIJIJKHIJKJIHKHKJKHKHKHKHMHKFMHKFMFKHMFMDMFMFMFMDMDMFODMBMDOBMFOBMBOBMBOBOBM%40OBO%40M%40OBO%3FO%40O%40M%3FO%40O%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOAM%3FOAOAO%3FOCMAOAOCMAOCOCMCOCMCOCMGOCMEMCOEMGMEMEMGMGMGMEMGKIMGKGMIKGMIKIKIKIKIKKKIIIKKIKKIIKIKIMIKIKIKIKGMIMGKGMGMGKGMGMGMEOEMGMEMEOEMCMEOEMCOCOCMCOCOCOAOCMAOAOAOAMAQ%3FOAO%3FO%3FOAO&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=6J4lIKAyjNBvdMYHzzpaYzRuz7Y=) Sámara, Guanacaste Province ### What's nearby - Samara Beach - 11 min walk - 1.0 km - Buena Vista Beach - 12 min drive - 6.8 km - Playa Barrigona - 12 min drive - 7.4 km - Carrillo Beach - 14 min drive - 7.8 km - Garza Beach - 19 min drive - 15.9 km ### Getting around - Nosara (NOB) - 55 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Las Olas Beach Club - ‬11 min walk - ‪Coco's Mexican Restaurant - ‬11 min walk - ‪Roots Bakery & Café - ‬12 min walk - ‪Boulangerie - ‬5 min walk - ‪Anglers - ‬8 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Stylish House w/private pool/patio Casa Mila walking distance to beach and town have a pool? > Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. ### Is Stylish House w/private pool/patio Casa Mila walking distance to beach and town pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Stylish House w/private pool/patio Casa Mila walking distance to beach and town? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Stylish House w/private pool/patio Casa Mila walking distance to beach and town? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Stylish House w/private pool/patio Casa Mila walking distance to beach and town located? > Situated in Sámara, this vacation home is 0.6 mi (0.9 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). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Stylish House w/private pool/patio Casa Mila walking distance to beach and town Reviews 9.0 ### Wonderful 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 19 8 - Good 11 6 - Okay 2 4 - Poor 1 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.2/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Amenities ### 10/10 Property conditions & facilities ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kelly V. Jul 20, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Beautiful house, awesome pool, easy access to town ##### Kelly V. Stayed 20 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Amy T. Apr 28, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Can't wait to return We loved our stay in Samara. The house was perfect!! We were so comfortable that the house itself felt like a vacation. ##### Amy T. Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Marlene M. Apr 6, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful and function home We enjoyed our stay and the pool at the end of the day was so nice. Jackie was attentive and helpful. ##### Marlene M. Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Danielle M. Nov 23, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Spacious new home with private pool Nice place close to Samara with a private pool. Great for families with kids. ##### Danielle M. Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mary R. Jan 25, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great house and lication Samara is truly a great place to visit, very laid back with a beautiful beach. Casa Mila was in a great spot, just a short walking distance to the beach. The house itself was great. The property host was super helpful with recommendations. ##### Mary R. Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Josh C. Jul 16, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location and very responsive owner This was a wonderful stay in a safe area. We were walking distance to Samara which made life very convenient. Would stay again. ##### Josh C. Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### salvatore p. Mar 24, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### comfortable No surprises. Property manager was responsive.Pool was clean and private.They do need a new coffee maker it was not big enough for 6 persons. ##### salvatore p. Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### joanne r. Feb 28, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Samara Holiday Great spot to station yourself while exploring the surrounding beaches of Samara!. Short walk to Samara beach but if you want to do a little beach hopping, only r a short drive away, to Playa Carrillo, Buena Vista Beaches . Groceries , Boulangerie bakery with fantastic French pastries , breads , 5 minute walk. Communication with property manager seamless, all of our questions answered quickly; you won't be disappointed with this gem in Samara . ##### joanne r. Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Serge L. Feb 24, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location #### Walking distance to the beach and restaurants We had great time in Samara. The house is walking distance from the beach and restaurants. Jackie always responded very quickly. ##### Serge L. Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tracy M. Jun 29, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great stay in Samara The property is beautiful and very comfortable. We easily walked to town every day. Communication with the host was good and she was very responsive. ##### Tracy M. Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Allison E. Apr 4, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely Costa Rican Home The home was perfect for our family of 4. The kids loved the pool. It’s walking distance from town but far enough away you have lots of peace and quiet. We loved our time here and would definitely stay again. The host was amazing and so helpful in getting tours scheduled and providing recommendations. ##### Allison E. Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Teresa & Louis M., Charlotte NC Mar 2, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Samara paradise Great house! Walking distance to downtown. Very quiet neighborhood. We could watch the monkeys & exotic birds in the trees most mornings and evenings. We will definitely stay here again!! ##### Teresa & Louis M. Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### David F. Mar 10, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A little paradise In Samara Wonderful accommodations 10 minutes from town (walking) easy access fruit markets, bakery and grocery stores. Howler monkey viewing every morning just down the road. It was our first time in Costa Rica and was a great introduction to the country. Our host was amazing,vary accommodating to all our request and best of all very knowledgeable of area and country ##### David F. Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Jonathan C. Feb 16, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great stay The house is beautiful, and the pool is gorgeous and perfect for an afternoon after the beach or even a pre-beach event. The neighborhood is quiet and safe, and the manager is polite and available to help when needed. Also, the place is conveniently close to the main part of the town where all restaurants, night life and supermarkets, but far enough you won’t be disturbed by any party going on. We appreciated the opportunity to stay. ##### Jonathan C. Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Katherine S. May 9, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great stay in Samara! We loved our stay at Casa Mila. Cold AC and hot water, not easy to find in the jungle. The pool was great for super hot days. Only about a 10-15 min walk to the beach. We rented a car from Alamo which was nice when it was over 100 degrees, parking in town is easy. ##### Katherine S. Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ted F. Aug 19, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beach break Casa Mila was a great last stop on our Costa Rican trip. The location had an isolated feel to it but is a short walk to downtown Samara and the beach. The pool is amazing and the kids were lucky to each have their own room. The place was a perfect rest from the beach when we needed it. The place is a perfect setup to enjoy Samara and well thought through. Lots of wildlife in the area and saw howler monkeys and iguanas on our walks to and from town. Jacquie was very helpful with any questions we had. Highly recommend! ##### Ted F. Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller Jan 1, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful home great location Beautiful home, great location and access to restaurants and beach( about 10 minute walk). Great communication from Jackie. There are a few things that needs attention such as broken lounge chairs around pool, would be nice to have hooks in bathrooms for towels and sliding door in second bedroom needs to be tightened. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Cindy F. Mar 9, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing vacation in Samara We had a wonderful stay at Casa Mila! The house itself was beautiful, and the layout was perfect for our family. The kids especially loved having their own bathrooms, which made things so much easier. The air conditioning was a lifesaver at night, as it was very hot during our stay.One of the highlights was definitely the pool—we used it every day and really enjoyed having that space to relax. The location was also fantastic; we could walk everywhere, which made exploring the area super convenient.Jacki was an amazing host. She was always quick to answer any questions we had and even dropped off some water for us ahead of a planned power outage, which was greatly appreciated.If we had to suggest anything, a few more hooks for hanging wet towels would have been helpful, but we made do. The house was very clean overall, though we did notice that some dishes in the cabinets could have been washed better—not a big deal, but worth mentioning. ##### Cindy F. Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2025 ### 6/10 Okay #### Laurence U. Feb 22, 2023 Liked: Check-in, communication #### love samara Nice house, ok location, house is in need of TLC, minor fixes, good cleaning, should have been notified washer and dryer not working before booking ##### Laurence U. Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023 ### 6/10 Okay #### Rodger v. Feb 26, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### It's fine for what it costs Good stuff: pool area is very nice. Interior furnishing are fine. Excellent communication from the host. Beds are comfy. Ok stuff: this house is right next to another house and directly across the street from some larger rental houses. So, if you want to have the windows open for ventilation, it's a bit of a fish bowl. If you have all the blinds shut, it's a bit stuffy. If the neighbors are out enjoying their pool, you can hear everything they say and visa versa. Which is alright but just know this isn't some quiet spot in the country. All in all, the place is priced very fairly but it definitely lacks the outdoor living with nature vibe I've had every else in Costa Rica. It's a short walk to an excellent bakery but the walk to the beach is a long way in the tropical heat and very busy with quads and cars the whole way. I wouldn't stay here without some type of vehicle to get out of the neighborhood. ##### Rodger v. Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Chris J N. Jun 5, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great stay, beautiful house. We stayed at Casa Mila for about a week. 6 adults total. This was not our first time to CR, but it was our first time to Samara area.House is located about 5-6 blocks from downtown. Beach is a few blocks more. Easy 10 minute walk.House was great and had everything we needed. Pool was awesome. Fairly quiet neighborhood. We had a car and there was covered parking. Communication with host was easy and responses were always quick via Whatsapp. We ran into a few travel snags and Jacquie was super helpful. Backyard/pool is assessable through 2 of the 3 bedrooms. This was not a problem for us. AC was good and strong in all 4 rooms. WiFi worked great. Kitchen had everything we needed.On our visit, we had a resident iguana living in the rear gutter. It was fun watching his daily trips up to knock down guavas from the tree.We would definitely stay again if Samara were our destination. Highly recommend a day at Carrillo Beach. We made a visit to the Macaw Recovery and a trip looking for dolphins and snorkeling with Samara Adventure CO. Mostly we just lounged on Samara Beach and surfed the gentle waves. Sheriff Rustica was our daily lunch place.FYI, infrastructure in coastal CR can be a bit eradicate, so set your expectations appropriately ahead of time. Storms happen, roads close, power goes out, and water pressure can be low or non-existent. If you need highly available infrastructure, you might not be cut out for a CR beach vacation. ![Morning visitor.](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/322066d6-ea7c-45b4-8d95-7897e4b41459-1749145347232.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![Lizard waiting for bird to open guava so he can eat breakfast.](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/884d2cf0-7a7a-40e0-9d0a-ad903d158334-1749145347099.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Chris J N. Stayed 7 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Carolynn B. Mar 12, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great family base We had a wonderful time at Casa Mila. Our small family (kids 4, 6 & a newborn) enjoyed the pool and its growing garden. The house layout suited us well and we appreciated the very responsive local concierge, another Canadian who lives in Sámara. She helped with a few small details that this newish rental needs and was prompt with adding them. The AC was helpful for hot nights but the house is well set up for maximizing ocean breezes with tall windows in every room. The kitchen is well appointed and has a new blender that we used for delicious smoothies although beware there is no salt/pepper. Beds were very comfortable and there are pool toys for the kids to use which was a thoughtful touch. The house and neighbourhood guide was great: we tried almost every restaurant and not one let us down while all were different and delicious. Sámara is a gem and we will hopefully be back! ##### Carolynn B. Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023 ### 4/10 Poor #### Terry H. Feb 18, 2025 Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy #### Not as advertised at all We killed 14 cockroaches. There was an ant problem & had to buy ant killer. No toilet paper was supplied as advertised. No wash machine was on site, but was advertised when we booked. Hot tub is advertised, but not there. No one greeted us as was messaged to us. Poorly supplied utensils in kitchen, poorly supplied kitchen all together. House was advertised as new, but is not new. House needs a lot of maintenance, back patio door lock falling off. Two AC units either do not work, or work poorly. Had a major plumbing leak twice. Counter stools all needed repair. Outdoor lights around pool do not work, so we asked for light bulbs, received two, but needed eight. Would never stay at a property again with this owner or property manager. ##### Terry H. Stayed 21 nights in Jan 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Kathy H. Mar 22, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great house, but could use a few more items Six of us stayed here, so having three bedrooms and three bathrooms, all relatively spacious (especially the master suite) was a big plus. You have to walk through one of the two bedrooms facing the pool to get to the pool, but that wasn't a problem. Grocery stores, restaurants and the beach were within easy walking distance and Jacquie was always available to answer questions and to set up our stay. We did eat at the house fairly often and could have used more silverware, bowls, water glasses and chairs at the dining room table (there were four, with two apparently broken and stored elsewhere). More hooks in the bathroom also would have been convenient, and maybe a small lamp in the living room (the overhead lights were really bright so we didn't have them on much). But most issues were easily overcome. The pool was kept clean and full. Jacquie gave us a heads-up before the power was off for eight hours in Samara so we could plan an out-of-town excursion for the day. We spent nine days in Samara and found plenty to do every day, whether it was an early morning beach walk, shopping at the Saturday farmers market or taking a sunset cruise. The house provided a comfortable and convenient base for these activities and more (surfing, anyone?). Just make sure Jacquie sends you her video on how to find the house -- several of the drivers we hired never would have found us otherwise! We greatly enjoyed our visit to Samara and the people we met there. ##### Kathy H. Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Dustin & Jenna C. Jun 12, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Relaxation in CR I kept our family vacation to Sámara as simple as possible bc we’d just finished a very busy school year. The house was very nice and provided all the space we needed. The house manager was extremely prompt with her responses and our after dark check-in (in the middle of a thunderstorm) was made very easy because she sent us a video of exactly how to drive into town and reach the house. We felt very safe at the house and truly relished the private pool all week. We wanted to immerse ourselves in CR culture as much as we could so we chose a house in a local neighborhood and walking distance to downtown. (Albeit the house is not the style of house the locals call home and is indeed very fancy). The walk into town and to beach was very easy. We preferred to grocery shop at Palí and the local fruit/veggie stands. Our favorite meals were at La Perla Soda at the north end of the beach. We always chose the casados, and the gelato at Sweet Dreams was delicious as well. We attended church at Sámara Bible Church and received a very warm welcome from everyone there. There were a few imperfections, but nothing major. Keep in mind we stayed in the middle of the jungle and had every luxury we needed! The washer and dryer are not operational, so don’t expect to do laundry and the showers in the guest bedrooms did not have any hot water. There was a small leak in the ceiling of the living during a gully washer, but no other time and the manager was very responsive when I told her. ##### Dustin & Jenna C. 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