Luxury by the Beach - Great for Families or Multiple Couples
- Minimum stay:4-7 nights
- Internet:Yes
- Pets allowed:No
- Wheel chair accessible:No
Casa Pacifica:
Casa Pacifica is a luxury beach house offering a prime location 200 yards from one of best beaches in Costa Rica. The house is on a large private property just steps from 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 real Costa Rican culture. This is a perfect place for an active family vacation or just a relaxing, casual getaway. Samara Beach (200 yards from our door) 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, 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 definitely one of the finest rentals in Samara. Our staff is right there on site to ensure you have an amazing vacation. Wall-to-wall tile, luxury linens, thick towels & large walk-in showers await you and housekeeping is included - all you have to do is enjoy yourself.
Keywords: House with pool, beach house family, muliple couples, near the beach,
beach house, family friendly, Samara, rental house Samara, rental house Carrillio
Property Type
- 1 story
- House
- 2000 sq. ft.
Accommodation Type
- Vacation Rental
Meals
- Guests Provide Their Own Meals
Onsite Services
- Housekeeper Included
Suitability
- Limited Accessibility
- Pets Not Allowed
- Children Welcome
Bedrooms
- 4 Bedrooms, Sleeps 10, Beds for 8-10
- Bedroom 1
- 1 queen
- Bedroom 2
- 1 queen
- Bedroom 3
- 1 twin/ single, 2 bunk bed
- Bedroom 4
- 1 queen
- OPTIONAL: Small house rental
- 1 queen, 1 double
- OPTIONAL/EXTRA - 2nd Small Home on Property
Bathrooms
- 3.0 Bathrooms
- Bathroom 1
- toilet, shower
- Bathroom 2
- toilet, shower
- Bathroom 3
- toilet, combination tub/shower
- 3 BATHROOMS, 2 are Master Baths with very large walk in tiled showers
Kitchen & Dining
- Stove
- Oven
- Dishes & Utensils
- Pantry Items
- Coffee Maker
- Toaster
- Refrigerator
- Microwave
- Cooking Utensils
Amenities
- Heating
- Towels Provided
- Washing Machine
- Clothes Dryer
- Parking
- Hair Dryer
- Iron & Board
- Linens Provided
- Garage
- Parking Off Street
- Covered Parking
Other Amenities
- Kayaks, beach chairs, blender, umbrellas, Tiki hut by pool
Entertainment
- Books
- Toys
- Satellite / Cable
- DVD Player
- Music Library
- CD Player
- Video Library
- Stereo
Communications
Pool & Spa
- Private Pool
Outdoor Features
- Kayak / Canoe
- Outdoor Grill
- Gazebo
- Deck / Patio
- Lanai / Gazebo
Theme
- Adventure
- Away From It All
- Family
- Luxury
- Romantic
- Sports & Activities
Location & View
Activities
- Restaurants
- Hiking
- Spelunking
- Cycling
- Snorkeling/Diving
- Kayaking
- Swimming
- Surfing
- Mountain Biking
- Fishing
- Boating
- Wildlife Viewing
- Sight Seeing
- Horseback Riding
- Shopping
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Zoo
- Shelling
- Jet Skiing
Other Activities
Reviews
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2 couples from Canada
2 couples from Canada
- Guest tony
- Date of stay 02/06/13
- Review Submitted 03/02/13
This property was everything we'd been led to belive. The home is comfortable and private. The people who care take are exceptional. Victor, the pool/gardener, Alonso and Adriana, living on the grounds, her sister, Marybeth doing maid work and their wonderful momasita who makes fabulous ceviche! The dogs, Sammy, Charity and Linda are well behaved and a pleasure to have around. The pool is shallow, but excellent for a cool down after a walk home from Playa Carrillo where we loved to swim. The back yard is shared by many birds in the mornings and late afternoons....what a treat! When we did have any problems, they were instantly seen to by Alonso or Victor. We wanted for nothing. There are super restaurants to enjoy in Samara, El Lagarto being our favorite for North American style, and El Tucan above Playa Carrillo was a drive to get to, but well worth the trip! It is tipico food, but with an authentic twist we have never had before. This was our 5th time in Costa Rica and our first in Playa Samara. We would absolutely return!Recommended for: Families with teenagers, adventure seekers, age 55+, romantic getaway, people with disabilities, families with young children.
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Wonderful Place to Stay
Wonderful Place to Stay
- Guest Family Traveller
- Date of stay 08/25/12
- Review Submitted 01/03/13
We chose this house for its size and location. We wanted a place on the west coast where our kids can learn to surf and do all the fun activities that are within short drive of Samara. First the road to Samara is excellent. The house is perfect for large families or multiple couples and has EVERYTHING you need while there. If you need something they dont have the wonderful caretakers will help you find it or take care of it for you. We had 4 adults and 5 kids ranigng from ages 6-13 and all had plenty to do in the area. Thanks for the great vacation.Recommended for: Families with teenagers, adventure seekers, girls getaway, sightseeing, families with young children.
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Nicest home within walking distance of the beach.
Nicest home within walking distance of the beach.
- Guest Lmzknmom
- Date of stay 05/23/12
- Review Submitted 05/31/12
What a wonderful home! We had the pleasure of spending last week in Samara at Casa Pacifica. The house was spacious and comfortable. The grounds are beautiful and the pool was clean and warm. The house was everything I expected and the photos are 100% accurate. The Internet worked perfectly and was fast enough to even stream movies. The home has both wifi (to use your own device) and a laptop available for guest use. I downloaded an iPhone app called talkatone and was able to make international calls for free over the wifi. There are several iguanas that live on the property. During the day they like to bask in the sunshine on the roof of the house. Usually at the hottest time of the day we could see 4 iguanas on the roof at once and my son sleeping in the hammock under the tiki hut. We heard monkeys in the trees and a few blocks from the house we saw a howler monkey family (with a tiny baby) very close up in a fruit tree. I got great pictures! The property is gated. At night there is a guard dog that roams the property. The house is at the far south end of Playa Samara which is the nicest part of the beach. It's about half a block walk from the house to the beach. A short walk further south on the beach there is a small cove (just beyond some rocks) which provides seclusion and a very calm swimmimg area. This was my favorite spot! It takes about 40 minutes to stroll up the beach into town. It is also a short walk down the road to Playa Carillo. This beach has picnic tables and benches along the palm lined shore. About a 30 min driive north from Samara is the beautiful white sand beach called Playa Barrigona. You need 4 wheel drive to get to this one. Some people park and walk the rough road. This beach is very worth the effort and yet you will often have this pristine playa all to yourself. I also recommend a drive south of Carillo. The road winds through some small towns and goes high into the mountains, but it's also paved and easy driving. It's a beautiful drive. We thoroughly enjoyed our week in Samara at Casa Pacifica. While Samara is a sleepy little beach town, we found there was plenty to do and see...... Or just kick back and enjoy the amenities of this lovely home.Recommended for: Families with teenagers, adventure seekers, age 55+, people with disabilities, families with young children.
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Perfect Home Away from Home
Perfect Home Away from Home
- Guest Brian
- Date of stay 04/28/12
- Review Submitted 05/15/12
We had a superb week while staying at Case Pacifica. The house was only a 2 minutes walk from Samara beach and a 10 minutes walk from Carrillo beach. Carrillo beach is best if you were looking for shade under some palm trees. Both beaches are very quiet and uncrowded. The people in Samara village are very friendly and helpful. We usually walked on the beach to get to and from village, but for when we didn't feel like it we would take a taxi for 6$ for a one-way trip. There are some nice restaurants along the Samara beach at the village. We would usually eat lunch at the village and then some individuals of our group would take turns cooking a fantastic meal for diner. The kitchen was well equipped with the utilities we needed to cook everything we wanted. Everyone slept very comfortably. It was best to wake up early (6AM) to be able to enjoy most of the day's sunlight. We had Adriana cook us breakfast a couple times - she was really nice and very helpful! We did a day-trip to Monteverde Cloud Forest with Carrillo Tours (who are conveniently located up the road from Casa Pacifica!). We will surely be returning for another vacation at Casa Pacifica in the future.Recommended for: Tourists without a car, families with teenagers, adventure seekers, age 55+, pet owners, romantic getaway, girls getaway, sightseeing, people with disabilities, families with young children.
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Great times were had!
Great times were had!
- Guest Jacques
- Date of stay 04/28/12
- Review Submitted 05/15/12
A group of us friends stayed there and had an awesome time. The cleaning lady and pool boy/yard maintenance/taxi driver were really friendly and nice. They both don't speak much English but we were lucky to have Spanish speakers within our group to help translate. The property is very well maintained and the house was really clean. The pool was a treat to help cool down. The town is either a 2$, 2 minute cab away or 30 min. walk down the beach. It's a good, beautiful walk so I can't complain. We got put in contact with a tour company that took care of picking us up at the airport and bringing us to the house (about a 3 hour drive). They also stopped at a store for us to pick some food up. They drove us to Montevede for some zipline and we also did a horse back riding tour with them.Recommended for: Tourists without a car, families with teenagers, adventure seekers, age 55+, pet owners, romantic getaway, girls getaway, sightseeing, families with young children.
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Great house, exactly as described
Great house, exactly as described
- Guest Mj
- Date of stay 03/19/12
- Review Submitted 03/23/12
We had a great (but short) stay at Casa Pacifica. House is in great condition and exactly as described. Pool was fantastic way to spend the day watching the local wildlife.Recommended for: Families with teenagers, age 55+, girls getaway, sightseeing, families with young children.
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Excellent Family Vacation Spot
Excellent Family Vacation Spot
- Guest reeme
- Date of stay 01/14/12
- Review Submitted 01/24/12
We had a wonderful stay at Casa Pacifica! The house is beautiful and set up in a nice way for multiple couples to have privacy and still have a great space to hang out all together. The caretakes were very helpful and the daily cleaning was a nice service given the amount of sand that followed us inside from the beach. Samara beach is indeed just a few minute walk from the house, but to the actual town is a full 30-40 minute walk down the beach--much longer than we expected. Carrillo beach is also a short walk away, but again, the town is on the other end of the beach, about a 30 minute walk away. We did not rent a car thinking that the towns themselves would be closer, so instead ended up renting bikes ($10 a day) to be able to get to and from more easily, or gettting cab rides ($6 each way). The snorkeling just off the beach and around the island is nothing to write home about but was fun anyway. It was nice to be able to use the kayaks from the house, and we also tried the local Wingnuts zipline and renting boogie boards for the waves which were both fun and reasonably priced. We used Carrillo Tours for our transportation to and from the airport which was very easy to arrange and they were always right on time. If we did this again we would probably rent a car to be able to get to explore neighboring beaches and the surrounding area, but we did enjoy our time between the two towns/beaches of Samara and Carrillo.Recommended for: Families with teenagers, families with young children.
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Fabulous place to stay in Costa Rica!
Fabulous place to stay in Costa Rica!
- Guest Jane
- Date of stay 02/03/11
- Review Submitted 02/16/11
Casa Pacifica was a great place to stay! I went with friends but this would also be fun for 2 families - there is a ton of room to hang out. I loved the proximity to the beach, the great kitchen and the pool. House was well equiped with gear for the beach - went sea kayaking for the first time! It was great to walk back from the beach, cool off in the outdoor shower and hop in the pool. The house was very comfy but elegant, esp the master BRs. Location is great - close to town and other activities. Recommend Carillo Tours for horseback riding, Miss Sky for SCARY but awesome zipline and La Luna for a relaxing and elegant dining al fresco. I can't wait to go back!Recommended for: Tourists without a car, families with teenagers, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, girls getaway, sightseeing, families with young children.
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Beautiful home in a beautiful spot.
Beautiful home in a beautiful spot.
- Guest Glav
- Date of stay 01/20/11
- Review Submitted 01/24/11
This place is great! Just a short drive out of the main town of Samara, but close enough to walk down the beach. And what a beautiful beach. The house is amazing as well with lot's of room, a big kitchen and areas to hang out, and a fantastic pool. The place is perfect for a family or group of friends. It is incredibly well stocked too. Tons of movies, books, board games and more for those nights you want to stay home. The owner Paul was a great help as well in setting everything up, and had lot's of great suggestions in what to do, where to eat and what to see. When I come back to Samara, I will try and stay here again for sure.Recommended for: Families with teenagers, romantic getaway, sightseeing, families with young children.
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A Great Place to Stay!!!
A Great Place to Stay!!!
- Guest Roy
- Date of stay 10/31/10
- Review Submitted 11/16/10
Casa Pacifica is every bit as beautiful as portrayed in the photos. Situated in one of the best locations, very near the secluded beach and just outside of the town of Samara, this property had everything. We drove by some of the other properties we looked at on the internet before we committed to Casa Pacifica, and are convinced we made the right choice. Besides being spacious and well built, with granite cabinet tops, and high, teak ceilings in the living areas, the house was equipped with WIFI, laptops, a phone for local calls and a Skype phone to call back to the states. The rear covered porch and pool area are spacious and private, and the well maintained pool was definitely a plus. The grounds were spacious and neatly manicured. We saw some howler monkeys, colorful crabs and lots of native bird species right in the back yard. You won't find a better vacation home anywhere in or near the town of Samara. Go for it! P.S. The town of Samar is a great place to just chill. There are lots of good restaurants, many right on the beach. The food is good and the service friendly. We didn't do much at night, but noticed several bars, one advertising Reggae night that looked interesting.Recommended for: Families with teenagers, adventure seekers, age 55+, romantic getaway, girls getaway, sightseeing, families with young children.
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Rates
| Dates | Nightly | Wknd Night | Weekend | Weekly | Monthly * | Event |
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| Base Rate 4 night min stay |
$245 | $1575 | $5460 | |||
| Christmas Dec 20 - Dec 31 7 night min stay |
$2765 | |||||
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Discounts: 8 nights or more $395 nightly, 9 nights or more $395 nightly |
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| High Season Jan 1 - Apr 12 4 night min stay |
$295 | $1925 | $6300 | |||
| Easter Week Apr 13 - Apr 20 7 night min stay |
$2765 | |||||
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Discounts: 8 nights or more $395 nightly |
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This owner accepts: Credit cards.
Call the owner directly to confirm reservation details and pay with an approved method (credit card, check, or bank transfer), to protect your payment up to $1,000.
Location
Owner info
Year Purchased: 2007
About the owner: We are Canadians living in North Carolina with a beach house in Costa Rica. We have 3 great, active and young children and like to spend as much of the Summer in our beach house as possible. We hope to someday retire to Costa Rica, but have a long way to go.
Why the Owner Chose Samara:
We choose Guanacaste on the advice of many Tico's we have met - since it's techically 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 intependantly owned hotels and restaurants (no chains at all).
The Unique Benefits at this House:
Our property is on the far end of Samara Beach from the town of Samara. The property offers a lot of privacy, a lot of nature and guests often have most of 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.
Contact us
- Primary: (919) 933-8242
- Secondary: (919) 392-5041 (North Carolina, USA)
Links to more information:
Photos
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A Stunning Beach House with Staff Onsite
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Spacious Back Terrace
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Beautiful Front Yard
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Large kitchen with granite counters
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Master Bedroom One (We Have 2 Masters!)
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TV, Stereo, PC, CDs, DVDs, Books, Games, Skype Phone & More
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And What a Beach: Samara Beach & Isla Chora
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A Wedding Reception at Casa Pacifica
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Amazing Back Terrace and Deck Overlooking Pool
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Incredible Private Backyard With A Deck & Pool
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Living Room Open to Kitchen & Terrace
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Table for 10
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Master Bedroom Two
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Only 200 yards (200m) to the Beach
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Incredible Sunsets
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Lots to Do In and Around Samara
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