Location: Samara, Guanacaste, Costa Rica, Central America (In Playa Carrillo - best beach in area - 4 miles from Samara) View Map
Accommodations: House, 3 Bedrooms + Other (See Description), 2 Baths (Sleeps 5-8)
Keywords: House, Private Pool & Garden, Ocean View
Great Value for Families, Couples & Friends! Our Home is without doubt one of the Best Rentals in Carrillo. The Accommodations, View, Location and Security are all Outstanding. The fabulous to Beach is less than 0.5 miles away (750 meters).
New house built with Love – Scandinavian Modern Style and much attention to Details and Comfort – 2 Floors – 1965 sq ft:
- 3 Bedrooms – sleep 5
- Possibility to sleep 3 more Persons; 1 in any bedroom, 2 in living room
- 2 Bathrooms
- Living–Dining–Kitchen
- 2 large Terraces
- Laundry room
The open and spacious Living–Dining–Kitchen area is on the 2nd floor – with 12 ft high Teak Cathedral Ceilings and Great Views.
The house is very Well-Equipped – both for cooking and entertaining. There is high speed Wireless Internet connection as well as ceiling Fans and good natural Ventilation throughout. All 3 bedrooms have A/Cs.
A lush tropical Garden – perfectly Private – with 25 ft (8 meters) sparkling Pool, shower and BBQ Gazebo surrounds the house. It overlooks the Ocean, Carrillo Bay and abundant greenery. Enjoy a variety of colorful Birds, Howler Monkey families swinging by, sound of Waves and Romantic Sunsets.
Carrillo is Costa Rica for Real. This is not a resort or gated community area and there are no buildings higher than 2 floors. Our location is Very Secure, Quiet and Private. Yet, it is only a 2-3 minute walk to the village main street with grocery Stores and Restaurants.
Walk to the Beach (less than 0.5 miles away, 750 meters) – White Sand, lined with Palm Trees, no buildings and few people. It is the safest for Swimming along the entire coast – and the most Beautiful – really!
Come to Relax or for an Active Vacation: This is The Perfect Escape!
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Visit our Website. Click the link between "Rate Details" & "Owner's Profile"
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning : in all bedrooms
- Linens Provided : high-end cotton sheets, bath & beach towels
- Washer
- Dryer
- Off Street Parking
- Beds
- Queen Bed
- Twin/Single Bed (3)
- Convertible Bed : living room couch 2 pers, extra bed in any bedroom 1 pers.
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD
- CD Player
- Private Pool
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Outdoor Features
- Charcoal BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio
- Balcony
- View/Location
- Ocean View
- Communications
- Telephone
- Broadband Internet
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Other Amenities
- Hair dryer, iPod dock, Good reading lights, High chair, Coolers, Outdoor shower
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Kid Friendly
- Activities
- Zoo/Wildlife Park
- Restaurants
- Shopping
- Kayaking
- Boating
- Swimming
- Surfing
- Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Horseback Riding
- Shelling
- Hiking
- Spelunking
- Other Activities
- Sportfishing, Canopy tours, Bird watching
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Rates per Night / Week, up to 5 Persons:
May - Nov: ................... $150 / $900
Dec - April: ................. $180 / $1080
Dec 20-Jan 6 & Easter week: .. $225 / $1350
Extra Person: $10 - $25 per Night
3 Nights Minimum - All Inclusive Rates
Contact Us for More Details & Rates for Longer Stays
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Map & Owner's Profile
Unique Carrillo House--Super View--Pool--Short Walk to Beach
Year Purchased: 2004
Why the Owner Chose Samara
In 2004 we went on vacation to CR for the very first time – and fell in love with the Carrillo/Samara area. Within 2 month we had bought a piece of land and I finally had the opportunity to design my very own house; a dream as an architect! It became my baby! It was so much fun, both designing it and coming down often to follow the construction. We were also so lucky to work with the best builder in the area.
We spent the first night in our new home in December 2007. Now we come down for a month twice a year. Everything is still so new and on each visit we have so far spent most of the time adding to the amenities, work on the garden and taking care of the maintenance that already is necessary so close to the salty ocean. Occasionally we also manage to snorkel at our favorite beach, the most beautiful along the entire coast, in my biased – but accurate – opinion.
The Unique Benefits at this House
Apart from being comfortable and superbly located – in terms of view, security, quiet and still so close to everything – our home is really a work of love. That is clearly felt by renters. As an example, a quote from our guest book says: “We have simply marveled at this very distinct very unique house and environment. The sights & sounds are never ending & ever changing. Could live in it all year long.”
It is indeed our much beloved second home. It is also very functional – an important feature for most Swedish architects – yet stylish and decorated in a personal but contemporary fashion; not fancy, but good. For us – it is a gem – which we want to share!
Owner's Map of Samara
We are a semi retired couple. Herbert used to teach political science at Brooklyn College in NYC with a focus on African politics. I, Sevana, am an architect, born and trained in Sweden. On a trip to Africa – where I was privileged to work for some years – Herbert and I met. We now live in Washington DC – when we are not in Costa Rica!!
Property Photos
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- View from Terrace - Samara, Costa Rica Vacation Home
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- Terraces and Pool - Samara, Costa Rica Vacation Home
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- Towards Street - Samara, Costa Rica Vacation Home
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- Entrance
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- Living Room
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- Kitchen
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- Master Bedroom
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- Second Bedroom
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- Third Bedroom
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- One of two Bathrooms
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- Daily Life; viewed from Terrace
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- Garden Colors
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- Relax by the Pool
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- Enjoy!
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- Carrillo Bay
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- Minutes Away on Foot - Carrillo Beach
Traveler Reviews (35)
Beautiful home & perfect location
Guest: meg_np
(Ma, USA)
Date of Stay: 01/11/12
Review Submitted: 02/09/12
We rented Casa Sevana for 5 nights in January and had a wonderful time. The house is beautifully designed with lots of outdoor spaces to enjoy the view of the ocean in the distance and the monkeys in the nearby trees. We enjoyed having the pool all to ourselves too. The location was perfect for us. We had a rental car and spent one day driving 2 hours south, and then beach hopping our way back. The next day we did the same thing but drove north. We also enjoyed Playa Carillo which was just a 5 minutes away. We saw some of the most beautiful sunsets I've ever seen sitting on Playa Carillo surrounded by many Tico families also enjoying the beach. The house is a very short walk to some great restaurants and a small grocery store. We really liked feeling like we were far enough away from the tourists, but still close enough to the amenities like shops, restaurants and beaches. The house was very clean, easy to use, and includes air conditioning and free wifi. I highly recommend Casa Sevana and we hope to return again some day!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Wonderful house in a magnificent place. We will come back
Guest: Andre
(Berlin, Germany)
Date of Stay: 01/16/12
Review Submitted: 01/30/12
Everything as described! The house is well designed and cozy. My mother in law enjoyed very much that she was able to step in in the swimming pool without any difficulties. The sorrounding areas had plenty of monkeys and all sort of birds. We enjoyed very much the magnificent view and sunset from the second floor. In addition, we were very happy to have small market 5 minutes from the house, where we found all the basic needs. The staff were extremely helpful and the owner responded immediately to our needs. We recommend to see the sunset from Playa Carrillo as you can see many Ticos families celebrating the end of the day. My cousin from Costa Rica who visited us is telling everybody in San José about the house and they are already planning to go fishing from Puerto Carrillo Beach. I recommend this house without hesitation.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
highly recommend Casa Sevana
Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 01/07/12
Review Submitted: 01/21/12
We stayed here for 4 nights of our Costa Rica vacation. The house is amazing - open terraces, nice pool with private backyard, howler monkeys/iguanas/coati to see, walk or drive to the most beautiful beach in the world - white sand, flat (not slanted) so good for walking/running, good waves, ocean not cold. Two good restaurants down the street - El Colbri and Hula Jungla, small grocery, church (mass is Sat, not Sunday). This area is very NON touristy, which we loved. We hiked up hill, kayaked, and relaxed. The house has good security and wifi. I would highly recommend Casa Sevana!!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Another wonderful stay in paradise
Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 12/25/11
Review Submitted: 01/10/12
This was our second trip to Casa Sevana, and hopefully will not be our last. It really is a perfectly situated and designed house for a week at the beach. Melissa, the property manager is a treasure. As we were arriving on Christmas day, she took a grocery order for us, and we arrived to a fully stocked refrigerator. She also gave us wonderful advice on where to go, what to see, who to contact for tours and where to get the best fresh fish locally. Zulema, the housekeeper was also incredibly friendly and helpful, and has the house spotless for new arrivals. For turtle lovers, the Cameronale refuge is only about a half hour drive away. We lucked out and got to see a 1000lb Leatherback lay eggs on the beach. Carrillo Beach is confirmed as our favorite beach of all time. We are from Australia and now live in California so the bar is set high for this one. The Northern end of Samara beach was great for snorkeling, with a good array of interesting fish. The house is truly remarkable, and if we are ever in a position to build a home we would want Herbert and Sevana to design it. Everything is optimized and easy to use, but with no sacrifice of form for function. We have now stayed in a large number of VRBO homes in different countries and four others in Costa Rica. None of them come close to the beauty, simplicity, convenience and safety of Casa Sevana.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, adventure seekers, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Amazing home, view and location!!!
Guest: TravelMama3
(Sacramento, CA)
Date of Stay: 06/04/11
Review Submitted: 12/22/11
My husband, myself and my 3 children (5, 11, 12) stayed at Casa Sevana in June. Every part of a stay was incredible. Sevana was sweet and personable when making all of our arrangements. The house is a gem. Attention to detail is in every part of it. I learned a huge lesson on this trip, I will only stay in rentals that are considered a vacation home not just an investment property. This home is well maintained and cared for. I loved the private location, at the end of a short road but in walking distance to many restaurants. We felt very safe! There was no airconditioning upstairs, but it was not needed. The layout of the fans and windows upstairs allows the breezes to flow through the house. In fact, one night I was actually cold upstairs, which is amazing for June. We stayed for 2 weeks, at 4 different locations in Costa Rica. Casa Sevana was by far my favorite. It was indeed magical. One recommendation! Stock up on groceries in San Jose or Liberia. They do have grocery stores nearby, but the power goes off fairly regularly and the cheese and meat were a little sweaty. Thank you for our incredible stay!!!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
So much more than represented
Guest: mike t.
Date of Stay: 11/13/11
Review Submitted: 12/12/11
First, the listing was not at all accurate; this house is much more than represented on the website. It has everything you need and the owners have gone to great lengths to make sure you understand the house and the surrounding area. The house is very clean, tight and functional. The pool and landscaping are well kept. Everything works. The house is within easy walking distance of some very good restaurants, a couple of markets, a liquor store and the beach. Playa Carrillo is a picture perfect beach with gentle waves and little to no rip. It's the perfect place to learn to surf or let your young ones boogie board or swim. I would definitely recommend this house to anyone looking for a quiet place to stay and if you need a little nightlife, Samara is only a ten minute drive away.
Recommended for:
Five star hotel couldn't compete
Guest: Tony & Missy
(Edgewater, FL)
Date of Stay: 06/11/11
Review Submitted: 09/22/11
This being our second year to Carrillo, we have found during this vacation it to be heaven on earth!!!!!!!!!!!!! We think what put it over the top was our stay at the most glorious place! Attention to EVERY detail was not only in the fact that everything we needed was at our fingertips but, the tranquil, peaceful oceanview! PURA VIDA!!!! We have decided at retirement we will make Carrillo our home. After visiting 3 other areas of Costa Rica, none can compare to this area. Can't wait to return. If you need a sanctuary to get away, Casa Sevana is a perfect diamond! A five star hotel couldn't even compete.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, adventure seekers, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Perfect place for a perfect holiday!
Guest: Michele
(Quebec, Canada)
Date of Stay: 08/05/11
Review Submitted: 08/26/11
We had a fabulous time at Casa Sevana and at playa Carillo. The house was just a paradise, it is just perfect. Everything is so well designed, perfectly maintained. We also felt that the house was very well equiped, we just had everything we needed to cook, go to the beach, even the book on birds of Costa Rica was a nice treat for us, we enjoy bird watching so we made good use of it. And having howler monkeys coming in the nearby trees so that we could watch and hear them was very exciting. We were particularly happy to find the luxury of Casa Sevana after spending 2 weeks travelling with the local buses and spending nights in "budget" hotels! Our girls (11 and 13 years old) were just astonished when they visited the house, with its large rooms, beautiful bathrooms, incredible patios with the ocean view and the pool, oh what a pool! What a nice treat after coming back from the beach! The beach was reached after a 10-15 min. walk, no car needed while staying in Carillo. We also truly appreciated the peacefulness of Playa Carillo, and were very happy to have chosen this location instead of the nearby Samara where the beach is not so nice and the little town seems to have grown too quickly to respond to the tourist demand. Finally, we need to say a good word for the owners which were very helpful in answering our questions before coming and by providing useful information once at the house. We felt very welcomed. We can only highly recommend this wonderful house, it is THE perfect choice to enjoy Costa Rica beaches and relax.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Can't wait to return
Guest: jane propsom
(bloomington,mn)
Date of Stay: 07/12/11
Review Submitted: 07/31/11
This was our second visit to Casa Sevana and it won't be our last. We spent 10 wonderful days enjoying the house and the beach. Of all the VRBO rentals that we have been to, this is by far the one that has the most complete website with the best recommendations and the best ideas of what to do. The house itself is amazing. I went for a run one morning and was lying on the floor stretching and enjoying just how the ceiling is put together. It's such a unique place. My favorite part of the house is the second floor balcony. There are two ceiling fans so no matter how warm it is we enjoyed the view, the howler monkeys, the parrots, and a good book. Carrillo beach is a blast. The waves are great. We brought our boogy boards from home and road waves every day. If you're looking for a lot of fun and a beautiful place to stay, I would definately recommend this home.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing, adventure seekers, families with teenagers.
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