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Spectacular Ocean View! Walk to Beach - Casa El Gecko Samara, Guanacaste Vacation Rental by Owner Listing 41671

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Location: Samara, Guanacaste, Costa Rica, Central America (750 meters from Samara beach, 1.5 hours from Liberia Airport)

Accommodations:  Ocean View House, 2 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 1.5+ Baths (Sleeps 3-6)

Above the tropical crescent Playa Samara. South-facing Casa El Gecko enjoys great ocean views and fresh breezes from every room. Only ten minute walk from the beautiful beach. The reef-protected bay provides safe swimming with great snorkeling at each end with world-class surfing nearby. Abundant wildlife in the trees. Wake up to the Howler monkeys and green parrots. Birding is great year-around. Snorkeling is easy at either end of Samara Bay.

We are near but not too close to the downtown area of Samara. This means less noise - especially at night, more privacy, a better chance to see wildlife, cooler temperatures and fewer bugs than at the beach and in town.

Casa El Gecko was designed for comfort. Large shaded terraces expand the living area.
Fully-equipped kitchen with breakfast bar provides all the comforts of home. 2 full baths - one on each floor. Master bedroom with pillow top queen bed. Main floor bedroom with pillow top double bed. Additional double futon in the screen porch for additional guests. Paddle fans in every room, all windows are screened.

On a separate terrace of the property are two other vacation homes: Casa El Mango (sleeps 2-4) and Casa La Papaya (sleeps 2-6) are just below, nestled in a private garden court. They share a private pool. Contact us.

We've lots more information to offer about the houses, the area, the weather, what to bring, what to do. Send an inquiry via email.

Vacation Rental Features

  • Amenities
    • Washer
    • Dryer
    • Linens Provided: 300 count linens
    • Off Street Parking
  • Beds
    • Queen Bed
    • Double Bed
    • Convertible Bed
  • Entertainment
    • TV (No Cable/Satellite): 32" HDMI Panasonic flatscreen to view your DVD's
    • CD Player
    • Stereo System
    • Music Library
  • Kitchen
    • Full Kitchen: with dishwasher
    • Cooking Utensils Provided
    • Refrigerator
    • Dishwasher
    • Microwave
    • Catering Available: Upon advance request, we can arrange a daily or occasional cook and/or grocery shopping.
  • Outdoor Features
    • Deck/Patio: Enjoy fresh ocean breezes and panoramic ocean view from covered outdoor dining.
    • Balcony: Fnatastic ocean view
    • Lanai: Start the morning with coffee on the spacious M Bedroom deck with spectacular ocean views
  • View/Location
    • Beach View: Views of Playa Carrillo as well as Playa Samara are enjoyed from both floors.
    • Ocean View: very nice view of the Pacific
  • Communications
    • Telephone
    • Free Long Distance: Use your computer and Skype to make inexpensive long distance calls
    • Broadband Internet: DSL hookup - bring your own laptop. Use Skype to make low cost long distance calls around the world
  • Suitability
    • No Pets Allowed
    • Minimum Age Limit for Renters: 25 years of age
    • Smoking Not Allowed
  • Activities (on site and nearby)
    • Zoo/Wildlife Park
    • Sightseeing
    • Restaurants
    • Rafting
    • Kayaking
    • Sailing
    • Boating
    • Shelling
    • Swimming
    • Snorkeling/Diving
    • Surfing
    • Biking
    • Wildlife Viewing
    • Hiking
    • Fishing
    • Spelunking
    • Miniature golf
    • Horseback Riding
  • Other Activities
    • Zip line canopy tour

 

Rate Details (In US Dollars)

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Seasonal rates are per week. Ask about partial week and longer rentals.
2009 Green Season (May 1-Nov 15) $697/1-2 pers, $823/3-4, $862/5-6
2009 High Season (Nov 16-Dec 15) $995/1-2 pers, $1045/3-4, $1150/5-6
2009 Gold Weeks (Dec 16-Jan 5) $1020/1-2 pers, $1202/3-4, $1322/5-6
2010 High Season (Jan 6-Apr 30) $995/1-2 pers, $1045/3-4, $1150/5-6
2010 Green Season (May 1-Nov 15) $697/1-2 pers, $823/3-4, $862/5-6
25% deposit to reserve. Full payment due 60 nts in advance
Deposit refundable 60+ nts in advance. Personal check, credit cards, PayPal.

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

  • Credit Cards Accepted:

  • Visa
  • Mastercard

Dates available: Year around
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: 2000

Architect and Graphic Designer by trade, we love to travel – here we are recently in Spain. We fell in love with Costa Rica and have been lving here full time since 2006. We've feel we have “re-tooled”, keeping busy running our little "boutique hotel" and making art – glass fusing, mosaics, and wood turning. Lavae volunteers/teaches English to the school children in the village. Steve's personal mission is to climb all the volcanoes in CR - he's completed Mt. Chiripo at 13,000 feet.

Why the Owner Chose Samara

We fell in love with Costa Rica for its climate, natural beauty, gracious people and sane pace of life. Playa Samara is the prettiest Pacific beach, with its palm lined crystal waters, nice restaurants, and good infrastructure, including a paved road from both international airports. Our place is an easy walk to the beach and just outside of town, where it’s quiet. Up off the beach we have cooling ocean breezes all year round and fewer insects.

The Unique Benefits of this Ocean View House

We start each morning early – woken by the Congo monkey’s howl – with breakfast on the terrace overlooking the bay. When we walk into town along the beach, we might stop for a swim and then a shower and a batido at a beachside café. Some mornings instead we walk up road through the tropical forest and teak farms, counting bird species. There might be a soccer match at Santo Domingo. We return for a nap in the hammock. Tough duty!

 

Property Photos

Fabulopus ocean view from master bedroom terrace of Casa el Gecko - Samara, Guanacaste, Costa Rica, Central America - Walk to the Beach from the Rental Home!
Fabulopus ocean view from master bedroom terrace of Casa el Gecko - Samara, Guanacaste, Costa Rica, Central America - Walk to the Beach from the Rental Home!
Comfortable Casa el Gecko is perched on a hill in the ocean breezes - Samara, Guanacaste, Costa Rica, Central America - Walk to the Beach from the Rental Home!
Comfortable Casa el Gecko is perched on a hill in the ocean breezes - Samara, Guanacaste, Costa Rica, Central America - Walk to the Beach from the Rental Home!
Kitchen and breakfast bar at Casa el Gecko, with room for several cooks. - Samara, Guanacaste, Costa Rica, Central America - Walk to the Beach from the Rental Home!
Kitchen and breakfast bar at Casa el Gecko, with room for several cooks. - Samara, Guanacaste, Costa Rica, Central America - Walk to the Beach from the Rental Home!
Ocean views and nature from every room of Casa el Gecko.
Ocean views and nature from every room of Casa el Gecko.
Dine with spectacular ocean view from the terrace of Casa el Gecko.
Dine with spectacular ocean view from the terrace of Casa el Gecko.

Guest Comments (10)

  • 02/25/09
    Positive Rating
    Patricia Scott , Ashland
    • We stayed in both Mango and Papaya and really enjoyed both. There were two of us in Mango and it was perfect. Very clean, comfortable, and great patio and view. There were four when we moved to Papaya and it was also very nice. I would suggest Mango if only two guests. The pool and rancho were very nice. The hill seems daunting when you first arrive, but we walked to and from Samara each day to attend classes and had no problem. The monkey action was unbelievable. The owners and staff were great and very helpful. We had a wonderful 3 week stay.
  • 03/28/08
    Positive Rating
    • Guest Comment entered by Homeowner:
      Excerpts from our on-site guest book: We enjoyed your home immensely. It was perfect for 2 couples that share a common goal - to lay back and relax. The beaches were great but Carillo was our favorite - great for swimming and snorkeling. Good luck with your future plans. We'll tell our freinds and be back ourselves!
  • 12/27/07
    Positive Rating
    • Guest Comment entered by Homeowner:
      Excerpts from our on-site guestbook: Wow! Our family of 15 (Aged 57-2) stayed in the three houses (Gecko, Mango and Papaya). Paradise was all ours...The landscape, the weather, the view - no words can describe - you just have to experience it. We're leaving today but its so sad to go. But we'll will be back. This was our finest international trip and will forever more be our first love outside of Canada.
  • 07/06/07
    Positive Rating
    Andrew , Atlanta, GA
    • We recently spent 4 days in El Papaya and had a wonderful time. The house, gardens, walkways and pool area were all well kept and comfortable. The views off to the south were fantastic, and Lavae and Steve were very pleasant. My wife are considering making this a regular trip and if so, we will likely go back to el Papaya.
  • 01/03/05
    Positive Rating
    Nathalie Guillocheau , Santa Barbara, California
    • We just got back from our vacation in Costa Rica at Casa El Gecko. It was perhaps one of our most memorable time ever. The house was wonderful and the beaches near Casa El Gecko are fantastic. We had a great time just relaxing and enjoying the beach. Having coffee every morning on the patio with its spectacular view and the parrots flying around was one of my favorite thing . We fell in love with Costa Rica and will definitely be back.
  • 10/26/04
    Positive Rating
    Janna Nichols , San Luis Obispo, CA
    • Casa El Geko could not have been more enjoyable for our family vacation. Nestled in the hills above Samara it provided great views, great breezes, great parrot viewing and great sunsets. The home is comfortable and well appointed, while also very private. I also enjoy Samara and neighboring Carillo very much. Whether looking to snorkle, swim, kayak or just lounge there was a convenient and comfortable spot for us. Likewise, a bit of adventure is also nearby. I am a birdwatcher, and was delighted to find a wide variety of habitats. I was astounded when I came across an Aricana (relative of the Tucan) just a couple of miles from the house. As the Costa Ricans would say, Casa El Geko is "pura vida!"
  • 07/25/04
    Positive Rating
    Leora Davis ,
    • My sister and I went to Samara and thoroughly enjoyed our stay and didn't really want to leave.. The house we stayed in had an unbelievable view since it was almost on top of a hill.. and you can sit on the porch and see the sun rise on your left and watch it go down on your right. The house had two bedrooms and two baths, ( one with shower, and also an "outdoor" shower. There is a very handy kitchen, with breakfast bar. It has "spectacular view" of the ocean and the reefs & islands. There were 2 bedrooms and the one upstairs has the best view of all...you are looking at water that goes all the way to the southpole. The accomodations were great and we enjoyed every minute while there.. Those of us who don't speak the language fluently, We went to Ostiomal to watch the turtles come in and toured the many beaches which you can have almost to yourself... as there are more beaches than there are tourists. The weather is to die for. You can hear the monkeys in nearby trees. Try the casado .. a great lunch... We enjoyed the shops,
  • 07/24/04
    Positive Rating
    Judy Pickett , Canby,Oregon
    • I stayed at Casa El Gecko in January 2004, and had a fabulous time. I especially enjoyed rising early, and sitting on the veranda to watch the parrots in their morning flight path. The town is full of good restaurants, but it was fun to put on some music, and cook fresh seafood, beans, & rice (with the help of your great cookbooks). Then just to relax on the terrace as the sun sets over the bay. Pura Vida!
  • 07/23/04
    Positive Rating
    The Speck-Weinstein family , California
    • This was the perfect spot for a family get-together. Although we took several side trips to visit the beach, take a river tour, and explore, it was tough to beat just relaxing on the lovely veranda, watching the parrots and other wildlife in the area, and enjoying the spectacular view. The house is cool, comfortable, attractive, and very well appointed. An ideal vacation spot.
  • 07/19/04
    Positive Rating
    Kathy Wert , Seattle, WA USA
    • My husband and I stayed at Casa El Gecko recently. We enjoyed our stay in this lovely home. The view of Samara Beach is stunning from it's gracious decks, both first floor and the master bedroom. We had everything that we needed to cook and enjoy our breakfast and dinners. We enjoyed the variety of butterflies that came to visit in the lush gardens. I liked the beach both at Samara and Cocatillo. I had a great time on the Wingnuts Canopy Tour, leaving from a quick five minute walk down the hill from Casa El Gecko. We kayaked and snorkeled to the island visible from Casa El Gecko and it was quite invigorating. There are nice little restaurants in town in Samara when you don't feeel like cooking. This is a gracious and quiet get away that I would recommend to anyone. Kathy Wert

      Homeowner Response:
      The other beach Kathy refers to is Carrillo, about 4 kilometers east of the house.

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