Ocean View Condo Playa Samara Costa Rica

• Back To Reality

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  Back To Reality

  • Guest Theresa
  • Date of stay 02/18/12
  • Review Submitted 03/31/13
  Hi Mark & Joe, Thank you so much for a great week. Your condo was comfortable & convenient & we really enjoyed happy hour at the pool! Samara is an eclectic little town full of lovely restaurants & shops. The ticos were some of the kindest & most generous people we have met on our travels. A few of our favorites... Carrillo Beach! Pack a bite or go to the Snappin gator just past the beach & up the hill. La Manglar - Homemade pasta & pizza Gusto - In Town Cheers! Back To Reality! Theresa - NJ

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• Lovely beach town atmosphere with all the comforts of home

  Lovely beach town atmosphere with all the comforts of home

  • Guest Val & Ross
  • Date of stay 11/27/11
  • Review Submitted 06/05/12
  We spent a month in CR, with the second week in CR at this lovely condo. I love to be able to cook when we travel and I have to say this condo had the most well equipped kitchen of any rental we've stayed in. We enjoyed many seafood meals made with fresh fish caught the same day and purchased direct from the fisherman. We also had some nice meals at restaurants on the beach. The "hike" up the hill to the condo was not an issue at all for us "50-somethings", especially with the sparkling pool available for a quick cool-down. We also really enjoyed the great selection of music. We would return to Samara and would certainly not hesitate to stay in this property again.

  Recommended for: Age 55+, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, families with teenagers, sightseeing.

  Owner response: We are so glad you enjoyed the condo & the quaint Beach Town of Samara. We hope to see you again! Pura Vida Joe & Mark

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• Comfortable Paradise

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  Comfortable Paradise

  • Guest Randy & Pat
  • Date of stay 04/20/11
  • Review Submitted 02/05/12
  Wow !!! The best views! Your condo is so very comfortable and well stocked with everything a person could want. (Even great music) The very best dinners are had at Las Brisas Del Pacifico with chef Roman! El Ancla has wonderful seafood, try the plato mixto mariscos and see if you can finish it!!! We can’t wait to return to this beautiful paradise!!! Pura Vida!!! Randy & Pat Colorado

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• Friendly Folks

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  Friendly Folks

  • Guest Laurel & Rob
  • Date of stay 01/26/11
  • Review Submitted 02/05/12
  What a wonderful little place we found in Samara- Safe beach, fun waves, family atmosphere, all the services, friendly folks. We also enjoyed the pool here- many thanks to the crew for keeping it sparkly clean. (And thanks to Chester for accompanying us to the beach to keep an eye on us & our stuff.) Lovely kitchen and great lounge chairs really helped me to feel at home. Thanks to Colleen, Nick, & Mike for all your efforts to keep us happy here. Laurel & Rob Canada

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• Break From Canada

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  Break From Canada

  • Guest Carly & Mike
  • Date of stay 11/11/10
  • Review Submitted 02/05/12
  Thanks for letting us use your amazing condo! We had an amazing time in Samara. We took in many days on the beach, by the pool, & a few nights out on the town. The view from your condo is beautiful. We enjoyed watching the sunsets in the evenings. You truly have a little piece of paradise right here! We definitely hope to be back again. Sadly, we now must return to the snowy & chilly weather in Canada. Cheers, Carly & Mike

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• Soccer In Samara

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  Soccer In Samara

  • Guest Micaela & John
  • Date of stay 05/31/10
  • Review Submitted 02/05/12
  We had an amazing time! Thank you for letting us use your place as home base. We were traveling with 15 sixteen year old boys. We spent a lot of time exploring the Nicoya Peninsula. Playa Garza, Playa Guiones, and Playa Pelada to name a few. Sunset there was beautiful. They (The boys soccer team) played matches against teams in Nicoya, Esperanza, & Samara. Such a great experience for them all. We hope to return soon. Pura Vida!

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• Great experience

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  Great experience

  • Guest Andrew & Tom
  • Date of stay 05/22/10
  • Review Submitted 02/05/12
  Thanks for letting us use your amazing condo. The views from the windows are just stunning. We loved exploring the coastline & visiting all the small communities. We enjoyed dining at Leyenda in Puerto Carrillo. Our experiences in Costa Rica have been great. We hope to come back again. Now we depart and head back to New York and return to our chaotic lives. Cheers,

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• 253640 review

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  253640 review

  • Guest Sandy & Coryl
  • Date of stay 03/26/10
  • Review Submitted 02/04/12
  It certainly was a pleasure to arrive here. All the comforts of home kept us happy. Carolina brought the chairs & things. Coffee on the balcony every morning was pretty special - the coffee trays on the chairs were a nice bonus. We enjoyed our dining experiences in Samara. For such a small community they have wonderful cooks. Fabulous mussels & seafood at El Lagarto (We had to go back again.) Coco’s was another one of our repeats; great skewers, fresh fish…could go on & on. Pizza was great every where. The pool was a refreshing dip after a day at the beach. My grandson perfected his ability to swim (5 years old) as a result of great times in the pool. Zip lining at Wing Nuts was a blast. The 5 & 8 year olds wanted to go around again. Great for all ages & the family running the business were the best. Back to cool down in Canada!

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• Beautiful views at this private condo!

  Beautiful views at this private condo!

  • Guest Valerie
  • Date of stay 08/21/11
  • Review Submitted 10/20/11
  We decided to roadtrip from San Jose Airport which I do not recommend since Costa Rica has no street signs once you leave the city! A GPS is a must if you choose to rent a car. As we drove into the tiny streets of Playa Samara we were in awe of its beauty. The condo is nestled in the hillside overlooking the entire beach and countryside and it is absolutely breath taking. If you travel to Samara you must adjust your self to the slow pace of true island time because it will envelop you. We had full access to a private pool (we visited during the low season so we had the place all to ourselves!) and the beach was a two minute walk & great excersize on the way back up the hill! Chester ( the guard dog) hung out with us most of the trip and guarded our belongings while we splashed in the waves of samara beach. The condo is a perfect location, just off the beach but close enough to walk to everyplace in town. Restaurants and bars are so delicious! We recommend the gorgonzola chicken dish @ Casa Esmeralda and Tabanuco which is right on the beach. We also experienced Wing Nuts Canopy Tours in Playa Samara which is a must and we drove to Diria Coffee Plantation which was great to learn about some culture while visiting this beautiful country. Unfortunately we didnt make it to Isla Chora to snorkle due to the bad weather. It rained every day at about mid day. If you visit during the low season make sure you take advantage of your sunny days when you have them! It was so hot and humid everyday. Unfortunately we had to sleep on the pullout couch because the AC in the bedroom was broken. Showering was also difficult due to fluctuating temperatures. The place was a little too quiet for our preference and there were not too many people who spoke english to help us out. Good thing we did a lot of research before we traveled to this secluded town! Some days we cooked and dined at the table which over looks the ocean and other days we went out. The best part was how safe we felt day and night in Samara walking around and strolling along the beach. Nonetheless, we had a really great time. What a great place to vacation. I would recommend this condo to others who are independent, willing to be adventurous, love privacy, and love gorgeous views from their room.

  Recommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+, romantic getaway, girls getaway, sightseeing.

  Owner response: Hello Ryan & Valerie, Sorry about the bedroom air conditioning. it is very difficult to get things repaired in a timely manner in Costa Rica. We are glad you enjoyed your time in Samara. Please come again. Best Regards, Joe & Mark

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• Could This be Paradise?

  Could This be Paradise?

  • Guest Bob
  • Date of stay 07/30/11
  • Review Submitted 09/16/11
  My wife Denise and I spent eight wonderful days in this beautiful condo durring the 1st of August 2011. The staff was extremly friendly and helpful. The condo had all the modern amenities that one could ask for. The view from the balcony is probably the best in all of Samara. We enjoyed yoga classes by the beach, kayaking to the island in the bay, and the many fine restaurants in town. This was our 5th trip to Costa Rica, and this condo, and the town of Samara is the best place we have stayed. We will definitely go back again soon.

  Recommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, families with young children, girls getaway, sightseeing.

  Owner response: Hi Bob & Denise, We are glad you had such a wonderful stay. Please come back soon. Best Regards, Joe & Mark

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