Great View, Pool, Walk to Beach, Secure Parking, Casa Mango

• Casa mango und Casa Papaya

  Casa mango und Casa Papaya

  • Guest megi
  • Date of stay 02/24/13
  • Review Submitted 03/24/13
  Wir ( 3 Personen ) haben 1 Woche im Casa Mango verbracht. Für uns war es perfekt. Mein Sohn und ich haben in dieser Zeit die Sprachschule besucht. Gut hatten wir ein Auto dabei. Ohne Fahrzeug wäre es mir zu mühsam gewesen, das Anwesen liegt ein wenig abseits. Dafür hat man Ruhe und kann sehr gut entspannen und abschalten. Den Swimming-pool haben wir sehr genossen !

  Recommended for: Romantic getaway, adventure seekers.

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• Casa Mango

  Casa Mango

  • Guest Abbie
  • Date of stay 01/17/13
  • Review Submitted 02/22/13
  The location, is accurate, there is quite a hill when returning from the beach. The owners were helpful when asked. I felt the property was poorly maintained and was not clean, however the clean linen every few days was lovely. The futton was very uncomfortable. The fridges in Casa Mango and the ranchero did not work well, so very difficult if you were wanting to freeze something or to make ice. I would not recommend Casa Mango unless I could fully prepare them on what to expect.

  Recommended for: Adventure seekers.

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• Casa Mango is mangoliscious

  Casa Mango is mangoliscious

  • Guest Giarcpnw
  • Date of stay 01/07/13
  • Review Submitted 01/15/13
  My wife and I stayed here for a week as a base in Samara and the Guanacoste coast. It's a sleepy little town with a wonderful relaxing beach and plenty to do as far as tourist activities. We chose Casa Mango to stay off the main hotel and bungalow strips in town (which are great but can get noisy) We're young active early 40's but were not interested in the party vibe in town. Casa Mango is a great little one bedroom bungalow with little pool shared with it's larger sister house Casa Papaya. We shared the small pool and cooking area with a Mom and two teens and later in a the week a 3 generation family from British Columbia. Everyone was great to share stories with and we never felt our space was taken over or privacy imposed on. You can cook here and relax later in the afternoons by the pool but it's a bit far from the town and restaurants. Not really walking distance. A cab or bike is needed. (we had a rental car) It is a short walk down to the beach though. 5 minutes or so. Plenty of pretty birds and a family of Howler monkeys that visit the grounds each day. The neighbors have roosters so forget sleeping in too late but who wants to waste the day when it's so nice here. There are bugs, ants, spiders other flying things and little barking Geckos that visit the house daily and nightly. I don't have an issue with bugs and this is the tropics after all. Just be aware if you have a spouse or kid that does. You can't keep the house hermetically sealed. Lavae will come visit you and offer suggestions on things to do and where to eat and also point you to the Samara Info center in town to set up activities. Brenda and Chris there were awesome and full of handy info and suggestions. Lavae and Steve have set these rentals up with the environment in mind so it will appeal to those more concerned with the environment and conservation. Good folks, good place and good times. Highly recommend.

  Recommended for: Age 55+, families with teenagers, girls getaway, sightseeing, families with young children, romantic getaway.

  Owner response: Thanks so much for your review. Steve and I are glad you had a good time at Casa Mango. - Lavae

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• A very enjoyable stay

  A very enjoyable stay

  • Guest israel_joshua
  • Date of stay 12/22/12
  • Review Submitted 01/08/13
  We had a very nice week in Casa Mango with 2 adults and 2 small children. The home and pool are small and basic, but our friends rented the larger home on the same property (Casa Papaya) and it worked out very nicely since when you are here the weather is so nice you will mostly be spending time outdoors in the shared deck & swimming pool area. There is no air conditioning, but the fans kept us very comfortable. There were hardly any mosquitos. The grounds are very pretty and green. The owners live on the same property; their home is far enough away that you have full privacy, but close enough that when you need something they are available; my luggage had gotten lost at the airport and they were extremely generous with the their time and helpful getting it delivered to the property. The property is a little too far from the beach to walk, but this also means that it is quiet. Samara is a great town, great weather in December – warm and sunny every day except for one rainstorm in the whole week we were there– and it has a wonderful beach for swimming with kids and beginner surfing lessons.

  Recommended for: Age 55+, girls getaway, families with young children, adventure seekers.

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• Nice week @ Casa Mango

  Nice week @ Casa Mango

  • Guest Anonymous
  • Date of stay 07/27/12
  • Review Submitted 08/05/12
  Agree with Jay from Raleigh NC below. Spent a (rainy season) week at Casa Mango with my 2 daughters. All very inviting at the property & nice support from Lavae & Steve. Thoughtfully equipped kitchen including a rice cooker. We did not have a car but called taxis as needed. If folks are nervous about bugs, coastal CR is not the best destination. We would certainly return to Casa Mango or Papaya, where we woke every morning to the howler monkeys & roosters. ...Highly recommend Wingnuts for Canopy Tour and Samara Info on Main St to get info on packages or anything you need.

  Recommended for: Families with teenagers, sightseeing, families with young children, romantic getaway, adventure seekers.

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• Comfortable Stay in Samara

  Comfortable Stay in Samara

  • Guest JAY
  • Date of stay 01/08/12
  • Review Submitted 03/19/12
  I have rented several homes in Costa Rica over the past few years but this was the first time I have stayed in Samara Beach. As a single traveler, Casa Mango met all of my needs. It is conveniently located about 1 mile from the main street in downtown Samara. As with most properties in Costa Rica, a car is usually a necessity but from Casa Mango it is still possible to navigate to the the beach and other attractions on foot. Casa Mango was very comfortable and the owners of the multi-dwelling property were extremely friendly and were very receptive to all requests and inquiries. Having been a regular to CR, I am quite familiar with the heat and native insects. Casa Mango, while not air conditioned, has numerous ceiling and table fans and receives a cool breeze in the evening. Apart from the usual suspects, insects were not a problem and I cannot recall even getting a single mosquito bite inside the house. The property is nicely landscaped and there is a pool that sits between Casa Mango and Casa Papaya. Both the property and the pool are well maintained. The owners are very aware of conservation and "green" efforts. Costa Rica is a fairly safe country but one still needs to be aware that petty theft is still a possibility especially if one leaves valuables in their car or on the beach. Casa Mango is a gated property and I always felt extremely safe. The house itself has multiple external and internal door locks as well as a safe to store valuables. Given that I was travelling with multiple computers and other valuables, I was extremely pleased that these could always be safely stored. Although the house itself is small, the owners arranged for twice-weekly cleaning and change of linens. The bedroom was extremely cozy and the constant fresh linens were a nice touch. Perhaps the best part of the property was the fantastic view of the ocean from the front porch. Playa Samara and playa Carrillo are two of the most scenic beaches in the Nicoya Peninsula. There is no TV but one does not go to CR to stay inside. The WiFi Internet connection was spotty at first but the owners went out of their way to upgrade the router and contact the cable company to ensure the best service possible. I was able to use my laptop on the front porch and in the bedroom. To sum up, I enjoyed a very comfortable and leisure stay as guests of Lavae and Steve. They were very receptive to my needs!

  Recommended for: Age 55+, families with teenagers, girls getaway, sightseeing, families with young children, adventure seekers.

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• Casa Mango was great.

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  Casa Mango was great.

  • Guest Bill & Kathy
  • Date of stay 01/31/11
  • Review Submitted 03/07/11
  Gracias a todo! Casa mango was great. We spent one week here while taking Spanish clases in Carrillo. We enjoyed visiting with our hosts, Steve and Lavae. They were great! We like the architecture of Mango and Papaya – the colors are great. Wonderful mornings having coffee on the deck and sunsets overlooking the ocean were terrific too! We are off to Carrillo for one week for more Spanish, a river tour with Popo’s and perhaps turtles too. This afternoon at low tide we are heading out to the island in sea kayaks with Christian our guide form the little shop down the hill (Tico Tours). From here to Osa Penninsula (our next adventure). Saludos & Pura Vida! Bill, Kathy & Jordan, Fort Collins, CO January 2011

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• Puesto stupendo!

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  Puesto stupendo!

  • Guest Juergen S.
  • Date of stay 01/07/11
  • Review Submitted 03/07/11
  Mucho bonito – lovely place – wunderbar – un puest o stupendo Good restaurants are : Esmeralda & El Lagarto There is bad visibility for diving – you will see nothing. Ask for the fishermen to buy cheap fish. gain. Lovely sunrise at the Beach Carrillo – best be careful of the mosquitos there in this time. Try the Costa Rica Ron Centenario :) We hope for coming back. Adios – byebye – Ale luego – ciao Juergen From South Tyrol (Italy)

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• Jewell in the Rough!

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  Jewell in the Rough!

  • Guest Tony and Melissa
  • Date of stay 10/15/10
  • Review Submitted 03/07/11
  Jewell in the rough! Can’t wait to come back to live . . . . We’ll keep in touch – Thanks for the most relaxing atmosphere – Tony & Melissa, Florida

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• I love it here.

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  I love it here.

  • Guest Shayla H
  • Date of stay 09/19/10
  • Review Submitted 03/07/11
  I love it here. It has been a memorable experience for me! Thank you Miga (the owners 15 month old puppy) for your wonderful company, it’s been great! And thank you Steve and Lavae for everything, the glass fusing was really iceing on the cake! I also loved goinG to the school and seeing the kids and Carrillo was AMAZING! Thanks again steve and lavae! This place rocks. Shayla H., Whitehorse, YT, Canada

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Rates are per week. Ask about partial week or longer rentals.
2012 High Season (Nov 15, 2012 -Apr 31, 2013) $659(1-2 pers), $779(3-4 pers)
2012 Green Season (May 1, 2012 -Nov 15, 2012) $499(1-2 pers), $599(3-4 pers)
25% deposit required to reserve. Full payment 60 nights in advance.
Refundable 60+ nights in advance. Personal check, credit cards (MC, Visa),PayPal.
3 Night minimum during all seasons
All taxes are included

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