Luxury by the Beach - Great for Families or Multiple Couples Samara, Guanacaste Vacation Rental by Owner Listing 144353

A Stunning Beach House with Staff Onsite

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Location: Samara, Guanacaste, Costa Rica, Central America (Located 1.5mi from Samara and Carrillo, 200 yds to the beach) View Map

Accommodations:  House, 4 Bedrooms + Other (See Description), 3 Baths (Sleeps 8-10)

Casa Pacifica:

Casa Pacifica is a new luxury beach house which offers a prime location to see the best of Costa Rica. The house is on a private lush property just steps from two incredible beaches and you are walking distance to the towns of Samara and Carrillo for a real taste of real Costa Rican culture. This is a perfect place for an active family vacation or just a relaxing, casual getaway. Samara Beach is widely recognized as one of the safest and most beautiful beaches in Costa Rica.

This 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 pool is surrounded by a lush garden, and you can expect to be visited by monkeys, iguanas, coatimundi, red-tailed squirrels and scores of other lizards and birds. The beaches are gorgeous and are known to be two of the best and safest swimming beaches in Costa Rica.

Boats can pick you up right at the beach (200 yards up the road) for world-class sport-fishing, snorkeling/scuba or dolphin tours (whales are often seen as well). 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 you are only 15 miles away from some of the top surfing breaks in the world.

This is definitely one of the finest rentals in Samara. Our incredible staff is right there on site to ensure you have an amazing vacation. Wall-to-wall tile, luxury linens, thick towels & pillowtop mattresses await you and housekeeping is included - all you have to do is enjoy yourself.

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• Amenities
  • Air Conditioning
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Linens Provided
  • Garage
  • Covered Parking
• Beds
  • Queen Bed (3)
  • Bunk Bed: Full+Twin bunk with twin trundle
  • Crib
• Entertainment
  • TV (No Cable/Satellite): - Satellite may be coming soon
  • DVD
  • Video Library
  • CD Player
  • Stereo System
  • Music Library
  • Private Hot Tub: a cool tub, it's warm down there
  • Private Pool
• Kitchen
  • Full Kitchen
  • Cooking Utensils Provided
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Catering Available: Breakfast service is provided, and the housekeeper can cook your other meals too for a nominal charge.
• Outdoor Features
  • Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
  • Deck/Patio
  • Lanai
• View/Location
  • Beach View: technically you can't see the beach from the house, but it is 200 yards away and easy to walk to
• Communications
  • Telephone
  • Free Long Distance: The house has a skype phone with free calls to/from the USA & Canada
  • Cell Phone: $25/week
  • Computer: We provide a computer room with a laptop
  • Broadband Internet: Provided with the rental
  • WiFi (Wireless Internet): Provided with the rental
• Other Amenities
  • Bicycles, Kayaks, beach chairs
• Suitability
  • No Pets Allowed
  • Handicapped Accessible
  • Kid Friendly
  • Smoking Not Allowed: Smoking on the back deck is permitted
• Activities (on site and nearby)
  • Zoo/Wildlife Park
  • Shopping
  • Sightseeing
  • Restaurants
  • Kayaking
  • Boating
  • Shelling
  • Swimming
  • Snorkeling/Diving
  • Surfing
  • Biking
  • Mountain Biking
  • Wildlife Viewing
  • Hiking
  • Fishing
  • Spelunking
  • Miniature golf
  • Horseback Riding
• Other Activities
  • Ultralight Aircraft, Canopy Tours, . Day trips include Volcanoes, Cave Exploration/Spelunking, Cloud Forests and some of the largest sea turtle nesting areas in the world.

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High  Season (Dec - April & July) ......................$295/night
Green Season (May - Nov, except July)...................$195/night
Holidays (Christmas, New Years, Easter).................$395/night
Holidays (American Thanksgiving)........................$295/night
NOTE: 3 Night Minimum Stay

Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.

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• 07/04/09
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  utah travelers , park city, utah
  • Thank you ~ thank you! Our sentiments echo all the other reviewers so will keep it short. A group of us stayed at Casa Pacifica for a week in late April early May '09. We had the best time ever! The house is lovely and Paul was great to work with. We were a group of 5 adults (one couple, three singles) and found the house and location to be perfect. We spent time on both Samara and Carillo beaches, in town, kayaked out to the nearby island and did a boat tour. Alonso and Adriana were fantastic!! They prepared an amazing traditional dinner for us on our last night and it was so yummy! The backyard, with the pool, monkeys, iquanas and birds made it really hard to leave, even just to go to the beach! The kayaks, snorkel gear, bikes, mp3/ipod compatible stereo - all bonuses! We also recommend William at Carillo Tours who we arranged our transportation for the whole of our trip with (we visited Monteverde, the Arenal/La Fortuna areas, and flew out of San Jose). He was also so accommodating and terrific! We would not hesitate to recommend Casa Pacifica and already have. It was all of our first trip to Costa Rica and it was wonderful! Thank you Van Raays as well as Alonso – Adriana & Chary! There was not a single negative with our trip and any of us would be grateful for a return visit. Traci – Chad – Brenda – Mike and Holly
• 06/10/09
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  N. Ozboya , Benicia, CA
  • Four of us spent four days at the end of May at Casa Pacifica, and we enjoyed every minute of it. The house is very beautiful and comfortable, and equipped with almost everything you may need, from band-aids to kayaks. You get to see the howler monkeys, parrots, crabs, and other wild life just sitting by the pool. They have a nice collection of DVDs, books and games to keep everybody occupied. For the ones who cannot get away from work, the wireless internet connection works great. If you do not have your notebook, there is also a computer with internet connection. We did not have a chance to use the bikes, but we used Paul’s equipment to kayak to the nearby island for snorkeling, which was a lot fun. We tried several restaurants in the downtown area, and we liked the Esmeralda where you can have traditional Costa Rican dishes and seafood at very reasonable prices. We also liked El Colibri, the Argentinian restaurant in Carrillo, with great steak dinners. The caretaker couple, Adriana and Alonso, were very friendly and helpful. She prepared an excellent red snapper dinner for us, definitely the best seafood we had at Samara. We also visited La Selva, an animal rescue park/zoo operated by a very knowledgeable lady, where we saw several local wild animals rescued by them. The type and number of animals obviously change all the time, as they release most of the rescued animals back into the wild, once they grow up or recover. On the way to the zoo, stop at the bridge over the river and watch the crocodiles. Overall it was a very enjoyable stay for us at Casa Pacifica and we strongly recommend it.
• 04/26/09
  Positive Rating
  Norris Phillips , Chapel Hill, NC
  • We cannot say enough about your fabulous accommodations AND our trip to Samara!! Your house is just beautiful, so spacious, and perfectly equipped for any group. My husband and our 2 children (ages 14 and 9) stayed for a week and did NOT want to leave. Alonso was so personable and incredibly helpful to us, arranging a horseback ride on the beach and a dolphin watching/snorkeling trip, and answering any questions we had. Adrianna's breakfasts were amazing, and she kept the house spotless each day. The howler monkeys in the woods behind your house were a huge hit, as well as the iguanas, birds, geckos, and crabs that we saw. The local zoo/wildlife refuge in Carillo was wonderful - we highly recommend it. The woman who works there rescues injured/abandoned animals and helps reintroduce them into the wild whenever possible. The day we went, she had a baby howler monkey who was adorable!! She also had crocodiles, boas, turtles, toucans, owls, bats, iguanas, and numerous other animals. Both of our kids tried surfing lessons in Samara, which was a lot of fun for them (and they were both able to get up and catch a couple of waves!). They also loved the local sno-cones (called copoz, I think), which included sweetened condensed milk, making them creamy and delicious! The town of Samara was so fun to walk around, shop, and try different restaurants. It was truly one of the most relaxing, fun, and interesting vacations our family has had - We can't thank you enough!!! Norris and Jeff Phillips
• 04/09/09
  Positive Rating
  Gary Gonzalez ,
  • My wife and I spent 12 days at Casa Pacifica with our two young children (3 and 6). The house and pool are perfect for families with children and could hold a very large group. We enjoyed our time so much we all agreed on the 3rd day we would book next year upon our return. The Villa is very well equiped with bikes, kayaks and accesories necessary for an active family. Importantly, the house and grounds including pool are very well maintained something not always found in the tropics. We enjoyed Adrianna's breakfasts and Alonso was quite helpful arranging a fishing trip that was perfectly tailored to young children with short attention spans. Can't wait to get back!
• 03/31/09
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  • Dear Paul, I am writing to thank you and your staff for the exemplary job that was done to make our wedding reception the wonderful event that it was. Alonso and Adrianna did an outstanding job of pulling it all together. The food was delicious; the setting was beautiful; they were very gracious and their family worked with them to make it a near perfect event. It was all that I imagined it would be. We were very pleased. Thank you for the gift of ceviche ... it was a hit! It has been a long time since I have had it ... I have a friend in Maine who used to make it when we would visit her and I had forgotten how much I really like it. Your home is beautiful, very comfortable and perfectly located. Congratulations on your choice of setting, decorations, staff etc... I could go on! From the Samara web-site, we chose to book an additional room at The Hideaway Hotel, assuming only that we would share a beach. We were shocked when we arrived and found out that it is the hotel next door. WOW! What a great surprise. The week was filled with great surprises. Bottom line ... thank you ... we hope to visit again ... we hope to stay in touch. Sandi and Terry
• 03/20/09
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  Springer Family , New Hampshire
  • Our trip to Casa Pacifica included 8 adults and 3 small children (i.e. not a small group). This gorgeous house fit us all more than comfortably and offered all the amenities you would want. The location was ideal – quick walk to the beaches or short drive to town – yet it was private, with beautiful landscaping. Paul, Alonzo and Adriana were awesome! Thank you Van Raay family, we will recommend you to our closest friends (though don’t get too booked up, ‘cause we want to come back!).
• 03/18/09
  Positive Rating
  Elice , Prescott, AZ
  • Thank you Van Raay's for sharing your home with us. We had an INCREDIBLE time! That was our favorite vacation we have ever had, by far. Your house is lovely, and we especially appreciated the books and videos. Alonso and Adriana were kind and helpful and Adriana's food was fantastic. We love Samara and Carillo. Thank you for helping us have such a wonderful experience! Sincerely, Elice
• 01/21/09
  Positive Rating
  Elmer and Cathy Enns , Rosthern, Saskatchewan
  • Our stay at Casa Pacifica was fabulous. We really enjoyed the hospitality of Adriana and Alonso, who are a lovely young couple. We were given a lot of helpful information for interesting and fun things to do in the area. Adrianna cooked some wonderful fresh meals for us. Being able to use the bikes, kayaks, boogy boards etc were extra touches that really made it very easy to settle in and enjoy our stay there. Our family voted this favorite stop of the six places we stayed while in Costa Rica (followed closely by the Hotel La Mansion in Arenal, which was also just spectacular). We are hooked and certainly hope to travel back to stay at Casa Pacifica again. We highly recommend this place to anyone. Thank you again - Cathy and Elmer Enns Rosthern, SK. Canada
• 01/07/09
  Positive Rating
  Myron Shear , Brookeville, MD
  • We just got back from a week at Casa Pacifica, Dec 12-19. It was a wonderful vacation, and our first visit to Costa Rica. The house is even nicer than I expected from the pictures. Everything about the house is first class. We had four couples in our family group, plus a 9-month old baby, and there was plenty of room for all of us in the villa. The two master suites are great with huge attached bathrooms, and the other two bedrooms and bath are fine. We swam in the pool, walked to both Playa Samara and Playa Carillo, and used the kayaks to go around the island. The housekeeper, Adriana is very sweet. She did a great job of keeping the house clean, and she even babysat for the 9-month old some of the time. Alonso, her husband, was very helpful too. Alonso arranged to have horses brought to the house. We rode on the beach. We enjoyed the Samara zipline canopy tour. We took a day trip to Arenal Volcano -- it makes a long day, but well worth it. We swam in the hot volcanic pools at the Los Lagos Resort beside Arenal. (Warning, watch out for the water slides as one person in our group had to get stitches in his head, when he hit it on the slide. The long water slide was a bit violent. However, the Costa Rican medical care turned out to be very nice, and free.) We would love to return to this house. It was all terrific!
• 12/16/08
  Positive Rating
  Arlene , Calgary, AB, Canada
  • We had a fabulous time at Playa Samara and Casa Pacifica as well as all the other places we visited in Costa Rica. Casa Pacifica was even nicer than it looked on the internet! We treated my husband’s parents to Casa Pacifica and the four of us had a wonderful time. The layout of the house was perfect for us with the two master suites. We loved the large pool and enjoyed many late afternoons sipping wine while we floated in the pool. We enjoyed both beaches and kayaked to the island twice. We walked into town via the beach one morning and another morning we cycled on the beach. On our last evening, there was an amazing sunset. It was the most brilliant orange sky we had seen in all our travels over the world.

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