Samara Costa Rica

Super House & View – Pool – Walk to Beach & Rest – Free Nights Samara, Guanacaste Vacation Rental by Owner Listing 162116

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Location: Samara, Guanacaste, Costa Rica, Central America (In Playa Carrillo - best beach in area - 4 miles from Samara)

Accommodations:  House, 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths (Sleeps 5)

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.

New house built with Love – Scandinavian Modern Style and much attention to Details and Comfort – 2 Floors – 1965 sq ft:
3 Bedrooms – sleep 5
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 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 5 minutes to the Beach – 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!

FOR MUCH MORE: photos, plans, suggestions, ...
Visit our Website by clicking the link between "Rate Details" & "Owner's Profile" below

Vacation Rental Features

  • Amenities
    • Air Conditioning
    • Washer
    • Dryer
    • Linens Provided
    • Off Street Parking
  • Beds
    • Queen Bed
    • Twin/Single Bed
  • Entertainment
    • Cable/Satellite TV
    • 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, Icebox
  • Suitability
    • No Pets Allowed
  • Activities (on site and nearby)
    • Zoo/Wildlife Park
    • Shopping
    • Sightseeing
    • Restaurants
    • Kayaking
    • Boating
    • Shelling
    • Swimming
    • Snorkeling/Diving
    • Surfing
    • Biking
    • Wildlife Viewing
    • Hiking
    • Fishing
    • Spelunking
    • Miniature golf
    • Horseback Riding
  • Other Activities
    • Sportfishing, Canopy tours, Bird watching

 

Rate Details (In US Dollars)

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FREE Nights! – Stay 7 Nights – Pay 6 – Stay Longer – Get Many More FREE nights!
How many? Inquire or Check Scale at our Website – link is just below
Rates per Night / Week:
May - Nov: .............. $140 / $840
Dec - April: ................. $160 / $960
Dec 21-Jan 4 & Easter week: .. $200 / $1200
3 Nights Minimum - All Inclusive Rates

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

  • Credit Cards Accepted:

  • Visa
  • Mastercard

Dates available: Year Round
Before contacting us, please check our calendar for your desired dates.

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Note: Each property is individually owned or managed.

Owner's Profile

Owner Description

Year Purchased: 2004

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!!

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 of 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: “The photos of your home on the website don’t begin to tell the story of the magic that it encompasses. There wasn’t anything that we could have added to make it better.”
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!

 

Property Photos

Guest Comments (12)

  • 08/03/09
    Positive Rating
    jane propsom , bloomington,mn
    • we spent four wonderful days at casa sevana and it was not nearly enough. the pictures on the website so do not do this house justice. it is a beautiful house with an unbelievable view. i could have spent all my time on the upstairs deck just looking out at the ocean and been perfectly content. everything in the house is so great from the kitchen full of everything you would want or need to the airconditioning in the bedrooms which is blessing on those humid costa rican nights. we loved all the wildlife in the yard. it was great to have a beer and listen to the howlers argue or wake up with a cup of coffee and watch the parrots or toucans fly through the yard. i think the beach was a great hidden surprise. if you like the surf you'll love carillo. the waves are awesome. not so big so that kids can't enjoy them but pleny big for adults. we loved having the pool to cool off in after the short walk up the hill from the beach. everything was great except for leaving. we'll be back asap. thanks again.
  • 05/22/09
    Positive Rating
    Jim Fatka/Sue Ellen Pabst , Greenville, Michigan
    • We thoroughly enjoyed Casa Sevana. The house is roomy, beautifully laid out. The view of the ocean is great, and the outside, fan-cooled verandahs are perfect for reading, cards, cocktail hours, and conversation. The household amenities (washer/dryer, a/c, pool, coffee maker, dish washer, outdoor shower, blow dryer) all add to the pleasure. The written recommendations for restaurants, groceries, and activities are excellent. The next door neighbor's free bird parrot is entertaining, and the howler monkeys are delightful.
  • 04/26/09
    Positive Rating
    Alan Spinrad , Portland, Oregon
    • My wife and I had a delightful 2 week stay at Casa Sevana in April, 2009. Though the house was bigger than we needed, we enjoyed it very much. The air conditioning in the bedrooms, and the pool in the yard were major benefits, since it was very, very hot. We spent a lot of time on the balcony, enjoying the view, listening to and watching birds and howlers, reading and relaxing. Our days included a morning walk and swim at Playa Carrillo and an evening walk and swim and a beer as we watched the sunsets. When the rain finally came on day 10, it was in a 2 hour storm complete with thunder and lightning - we loved it. We took one organized tourist adventure - a short kayak trip on the Oro River, to the mouth and then back to the drop point after a short stroll on Playa Camaronal. The guide was Rene. The trip was arranged by William at the Licorera on the hill into Carrillo from the beach. He can arrange whatever trip you want - arrivada, Volcan Arenal, Monte Verde, etc. We rented a car and used it to go to Playa Camaronal where we saw Olive Ridley turtles coming to lay eggs. Since we went in the daytime, we did not see a full arrivada, though we had free access to the beach and saw about 15 tortoises come up, lay their eggs and return to the ocean. Snorkeling was also great, at both ends of Playa Carrillo and also at the beach below Hotel Punta Islita. We did not need a guide for that. The house is comfortable. There is one neighbor who sometimes goes around his yard in the buff. We didn't mind or pay attention - just thought I'd mention it. We left a small boogie board in the house. It was fun but the waves can get big. The one addition I would suggest for the house, at least in the hottest times, is either a screen door or screen material on the front security door, to be able to get ventilation through the front door. Food - Soda Central, El Tucan and El Colibri(best) were all good in Carrillo. The Italian restaurant and Hotel Esperanza (?) where you turn to get to the house, were not good, though they were friendly. We will certainly consider this house again.
  • 03/28/09
    Positive Rating
    , Colorado
    • Casa Sevana is an absolutely stunning house. The views onto the bay and the sunsets will make you want to stay at the house all day. Fortunately, the beach below is equally enticing and you'll have it practically to yourself. Carrillo and nearby Samara have a great blend of being authentically Costa Rican while still providing ample tourist infrastructure. Our week here was amazing. Thank you again.
  • 02/24/09
    Positive Rating
    , Montreal, Quebec
    • We had an amazing time in Playa Carillo. The house has everything you need in terms of commodity, the kitchen is well furnished, the pretty pool, the nice ocean view, the A/C, etc. We found that Playa Carillo was the nicest beach we saw in Costa Rica. The owners were very nice and helpful. We would recommand this house anytime and hope to go back one day.
  • 02/02/09
    Positive Rating
    Gary , Silverdale, WA
    • Herbert, your house made the trip for us. Comfort, style, amazing view, security, and location all were better than we anticipated. We look forward to renting this home again if it is available next year. Thanks - Gary
  • 01/13/09
    Positive Rating
    gillian seale , Quebec
    • Your house is absolutely beautiful and very comfortable. We thoroughly enjoyed our 3 week stay. The only problem was that we were not much motivated to leave there to do any exploring. We especially enjoyed sitting on the balcony looking out over the sea in the early morning listening to and watching all the beautiful birds. We often swam in the pool during the day and then watched the sunsets in the evenings. We also saw some howler monkeys across the road in the trees which was quite a thrill after hearing their awesome call several times without seeing them. All in all it was a fabulous place to stay and we came home with ideas on how to renovate our barhroom and change the lighting in our kitchen and living room. We would love to rent this house again next time we go to Costa Rica.
  • 06/16/08
    Positive Rating
    Nina Robbins , Washington, DC
    • We had a wonderful time. The house is a gem –its beautiful design (and the great pool!) made it feel cool even on hot days. And it’s perfect for a vacation because it had everything we could need. The location is great, close to the beach, which is beautiful and clean – wonderful for swimming and for long walks along the water. The village has a well-equipped market and several restaurants so we could have spent a wonderful week without ever leaving town, but Samara just a few miles up the road was great for a little more activity. We highly recommend your house – and we’ll be back, too.
  • 04/24/08
    Positive Rating
    Jessica & Thomas Rutherford , Crested Butte, CO
    • What a great house! The interior is very nicely decorated with all the amenities that you can think of. The pool is a great plunge pool to cool off, and good for kids. Carillo Beach is huge, beautiful and not crowded at all. A good area if you want relaxation, and not a lot of action.
  • 04/17/08
    Positive Rating
    Bill & Jamie James , Boulder, CO.
    • Best accomadation in Carillo/Samara area.Beautiful home with all amenities.Great views!

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