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)
Keywords: House with pool, beach house family, muliple couples, near the beach, beach house, family friendly, Samara, rental house Samara, rental house Carrillio
Casa Pacifica:
Casa Pacifica is a luxury beach house offering a prime location near one of best beaches in Costa Rica. The house is on a large private 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, 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.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Linens Provided
- Washer
- Dryer
- Garage
- Covered Parking
- Off Street Parking
- Beds
- Queen Bed (3)
- Bunk Bed : TRIPLE BUNK: Full+Twin bunk with twin trundle
- Crib : There is a back & play and a full crib
- Entertainment
- Private Hot Tub : a cool tub, it's warm down there
- TV (No Cable/Satellite) : - No cable, but a very large (100+) DVD library
- DVD
- Video Library
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Music Library
- Private Pool
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Microwave
- Catering Available : Breakfast service is available for a modest fee, our housekeeper can cook breakfast and other meals too.
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio
- Lanai
- Gazebo
- 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 (may have limitations)
- Kid Friendly
- Smoking Not Allowed : Smoking on the back deck is permitted
- Activities
- Zoo/Wildlife Park
- Restaurants
- Shopping
- Kayaking
- Boating
- Jet Skiing
- Swimming
- Surfing
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Horseback Riding
- Shelling
- Hiking
- Spelunking
- 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.
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Green Season (May - Nov, except July)...................$245/night
High Season (Thanksgiving - April, + July).............$295/night
Holidays (Christmas, New Years, Easter).................$395/night
NOTE: 3 Night Minimum Stay
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Map & Owner's Profile
Luxury by the Beach - Great for Families or Multiple Couples
Year Purchased: 2007
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.
Owner's Map of Samara
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.
Property Photos
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- A Stunning Beach House with Staff Onsite - Guanacaste Vacation Real Estate
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- Amazing Back Terrace and Deck Overlooking Pool - Guanacaste Vacation Real Estate
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- Spacious Back Terrace - Guanacaste Vacation Real Estate
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- Incredible Private Backyard With A Deck & Pool
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- Beautiful Front Yard
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- Living Room Open to Kitchen & Terrace
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- Large kitchen with granite counters
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- Table for 10
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- Master Bedroom One (We Have 2 Masters!)
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- Master Bedroom Two
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- TV, Stereo, PC, CDs, DVDs, Books, Games, Skype Phone & More
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- Only 200 yards (200m) to the Beach
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- And What a Beach: Samara Beach & Isla Chora
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- Incredible Sunsets
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- A Wedding Reception at Casa Pacifica
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- Lots to Do In and Around Samara
Traveler Reviews (30)
Excellent Family Vacation Spot
Guest: reeme
(Oregon, USA)
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 young children, families with teenagers.
Fabulous place to stay in Costa Rica!
Guest: Jane
(chapel hill, nc)
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:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Beautiful home in a beautiful spot.
Guest: Glav
(Vancouver, BC, Canada)
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:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, families with young children, families with teenagers.
A Great Place to Stay!!!
Guest: Roy
(Lake Worth, Florida)
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:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Great Choice for Samara
Guest: Casa Las Nubes
(Chicago)
Date of Stay: 07/25/10
Review Submitted: 08/17/10
We're in the process of building our own home near Samara, so we have visited the area often over the past few years. Casa Pacifica is the best place we have stayed so far! It's set in a beautiful, tranquil spot, just off the highway, but just blocks to the beach. The house is enormous, and very comfortable; it's a great spot to enjoy the beauty of Samara and Costa Rica!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, adventure seekers, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Loved This House and Samara!!
Guest: Bill
(Tacoma, WA)
Date of Stay: 07/11/10
Review Submitted: 07/21/10
After spending lots of $ on hotel rooms in Santo Domingo and Monteverde, we thought is was too good to be true to have a house this nice.... and a house this large...and a house this affordable, that would comfortably accomodate 8 of us. This place EXCEEDED our expectations. Our biggest stessor centered around who was going to get up first and make the coffee. We loved getting up and eating breakfast with the entire family around the huge dining table. The air conditioning was wonderful for sleeping at night. The kids loved the pool, and spent hours chasing around little lizards, and looking at the wildlife. After settling in, we went down to Jesse's surf shop (Samara Surf School), rented 8 boogy boards, and headed for Playa Carillo (1/4 mile to the south). Our days consisted of boogy boarding at Carillo in the morning, and surfing at Samara in the afternoon; and relaxing by the pool in the evening. We also took our rental 4x4's and explored beaches to the south (Playa Islita and Playa Coyote). This was our 4th visit to Costa Rica and we plan to return to this place!!!!!!!!!!
Recommended for:Families with young children, families with teenagers.
Great vacation!
Guest: Mike
(North Carolina)
Date of Stay: 12/16/09
Review Submitted: 07/15/10
What a fantastic vacation! My first trip to Costa Rica and can't wait to return. Casa Pacifica was fabulous - all the amenities you could ever want and clean, spacious and comfortable. Loved all the wildlife surrounding the property (howler monkeys, birds, butterflies, iguanas). The location was perfect. Easy walk along the beach to town for dining, surfing, shopping, sunning, etc. The Van Raay's have done a fantastic job providing bikes, kayaks, movies, games, phone, internet, etc. The pool was the perfect way to end the day and enjoy the aforementioned wildlife. And to top it all off the caretakers added a truly "personal touch" to the whole experience. Thank you to the Van Raay's for a perfect vacation - Casa Pacifica was every bit as good as advertised and then some!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Loved Samara and loved Casa Pacifica!!
Guest: Shelley
(Chapel Hill, NC)
Date of Stay: 01/30/10
Review Submitted: 07/08/10
My first trip to Costa Rica could not have been any better!! I travelled with five other moms on a girls' getaway. We enjoyed hanging out on the beach, kayaking to the island (thanks for providing the kayaks!), walking on the beach to Samara, shopping, and eating delicious seafood! The house was perfect for us. There was plenty of space in the four bedrooms so none of us minded sharing. The house was well-kept and clean. The pool, patio, and grounds were beautiful. We liked sitting on the patio in the mornings with our yummy Costa Rican coffee and listening to the howler monkeys. We even walked into the trees behind the house and were able to see a whole group of howler monkeys up close. My friend who loves photography got some amazing pictures of mother monkeys with babies hanging on their backs! Carillo Tours was very helpful in arranging our horse-back riding excursion. My favorite activity (besides eating and relaxing) was the zipline tour with WingNuts. It was so fun to be flying through the trees! I am looking forward to my next trip to Costa Rica and Casa Pacifica!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Wonderful Getaway!!
Guest: Mark
(North Carolina, USA)
Date of Stay: 04/10/10
Review Submitted: 07/08/10
We hadn't been back to Costa Rica in over 10 years, and what a terrific way to return! Casa Pacifica was exactly what we needed and expected. The large, open kitchen and living room allowed us to spread out and relax. The patio and pool were absolutely perfect for relaxing after dinner and a long day hiking, not to mention for watching the howler monkeys play. The kayaks at the house provided a perfect day paddle out around the island and along the coastline. A very short walk to the beach revealed breathtaking views of Samara and the unique central american sunsets. Wildlife was abundant (cool land crabs and lizards, as well as gorgeous butterflys and birds) and a perfect addition for this city dweller. We walked along the beach to town and ate very well - tried to compare and find the best arroz-con-pollo in town. We surfed (the beginners that we are) for $4 a day - can't beat that. Alonso and Adriana were wonderful hosts - the house was clean and comfortable, providing all of our necessities. Alonso was gracious - we even enjoyed playing with his dog. Overall an excellent experience with the house exceeding all of our expectations based on the description and pictures. We will certainly visit Samara again and Casa Pacifica will be our home while we're there!!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Sweet Sámara!
Guest: Tiki
(Carrboro, NC)
Date of Stay: 01/28/10
Review Submitted: 07/08/10
What an exceptional girls' week we had at your home at Casa Pacífica! With six mommies (sans kids and spouses), we bonded, slept in, read books, checked out a lot of local fair, some of us went to a bull fight in Nicoya, some of us went on the zip line, and we all went horseback riding above the beaches. We kayaked, snorkeled, chatted, tidepooled, saw different-colored pufferfish, lots and lots of howler monkeys... I grew up in CR many a lifetime ago, and had missed it terribly. This was a rejuvenation for me and I recommend this house to any considering time in the tropics. Adriana was great assisting us (and cleaning up after us), Alonso was ready to assist in any way he could, and Victor was attentive at the pool and yard maintenance. The quick walk to the beach was great, and having the pool right there was refreshing too. We enjoyed our walks into and back from town whether we had flashlights or not. The owners are quick to respond to any concern (we did not have any) and want this to be a great experience for every single tenant. I will definitely be back. Hopefully with the kids next time!
Recommended for:Tourists without a car, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
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