Location: Samara, Guanacaste, Costa Rica, Central America (750 meters from Samara Beach, 1.5 hours from Liberia Airport)
Accommodations: Oceanview House, 1 Bedroom + Convertible bed(s), 1.25 Baths (Sleeps 2-4)
Casa El Mango is nestled in a garden with swimming pool, overlooking the Pacific above Playa Samara. A half mile walk from one of the most beautiful and quiet, light sand beaches in Central America. See our video link at bottom of page.
August Special - We'll pay for your fun! $50.00 towards your choice of surf lesson, river kayaking, scooter rental, zip-line canopy tour, or horsebak riding.
Casa El Mango was designed for comfort in this tropical climate, with a private shaded terrace that expands the living area. Sea breezes keep the house cool and fresh. Views of Playa Samara and Isla Chora are enjoyed from every room. Nicely equipped kitchen. Paddle fans throughout. All windows are screened. Private outdoor shower just off the pool. The bedroom has a Queen bed. A double sofa/futon is in the living room. Pick bananas from your private terrace or relax in the shade of the poolside rancho while dinner sizzles on the barbecue.
The reef-protected bay provides safe swimming and snorkeling. Beginners' surfing is right in the bay, with world-class waves at nearby beaches. There is abundant wildlife in the trees around the house. Wake up to the roar of the Howler monkeys or the call of the green parrots as they make their twice daily pass to nesting sites up the hill. There is a zipline canopy tour nearby. A wetland west of town is great for birding.
Samara has shops, post office, police station, groceries, internet cafes, doctor, pharmacy, many good restaurants and "sodas" (Tico for cafe). The beach is quiet and gorgeous. It is nearly empty most of the week, except in the mornings when the children walk to school.
Casa El Mango shares a "get cool" pool and a spacious covered rancho with Casa la Papaya, also available for vacation rental. Up the hill is Casa el Gecko, also for rent. Reserve one, two, or all three houses for an unforgettable tropical gathering.
Samara, and all of Costa Rica, is booming. Casa el Mango is located in a mixed international/tico neighborhood along a sparsely traveled road. The evenings are quiet and serene, with amazing star shows and the sounds of night animals. Dawn approaches with visits from monkeys, parrots, other wildlife and maybe a neighborhood rooster. Daytime includes the occasional motorbike or truck and - an obvious sign of Costa Rica's prosperity - people building their dream homes.
For more photos and floor plans, send an inquiry via email. We have lots more information to offer: about the house, the area, the weather, what to bring etc.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer
- Dryer: available during the green season
- Linens Provided
- Off Street Parking
- Beds
- Queen Bed
- Convertible Bed: double-sized futon
- Entertainment
- CD Player
- Music Library: CD collection
- Shared Pool: El Mango shares a pool with La Papaya
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator: Additional large refrigerator in the Rancho
- Microwave
- Outdoor Features
- Charcoal BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio: With hammock
- Lanai: Covered rancho expands the living area
- View/Location
- Ocean View: Enjoy views of Playa Samara and Isla chora while dining on your private deck or relaxing in the hammock.
- Communications
- WiFi (Wireless Internet): Free high speed DSL. Cable hook-up or WIFI. Bring your laptop. Use Skype for all you long distance calls.
- Other Amenities
- Mosquito nets at each bed.
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Zoo/Wildlife Park
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Rafting
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Swimming
- Snorkeling/Diving
- Surfing
- Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Spelunking
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Horseback Riding
- Other Activities
- Zip-line canopy tour. Many water activities are available through tourist vendors and rentals.
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Rates are per week. Ask about partial week or longer rentals.
2009 Green Season (May 1-Nov. 15) $451 (1-2 pers), $554 (3-4 pers)
2009 High Season (Nov 16-Dec 18) $601 (1-2 pers), $706 (3-4 pers)
2009 Gold Weeks (Dec 19-Jan 10) $725 (1-2 pers) $850 (3-4 pers)
2010 High Season (Jan 11-Apr 30) $660 (1-2 pers), $775 (3-4 pers)
2010 Green Season (May 1- Nov 15) $495 (1-2 pers), $610(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.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Credit Cards Accepted:
Owner's Profile
Owner Description
Year Purchased: 2006
After practicing architecture in the Pacific Northwest for 26 years, I moved to Costa Rica with my husband, Steve, who is a graphic artist by trade. I designed the houses and Steve continues to do most of the maintainance. We love living here and love sharing our enthusiasm for Costa Rica with our guests.
Why the Owner Chose Samara
We fell in love with Costa Rica on our first vacation here in 1997. The climate is ideal: nearly constant temperature throughout the year with dry "veranos" and rainy "inviernos", seasons which ar reversed from our home in Washington State. The people here are warm and open, always helpful and friendly. The pace of life is slower, leaving time for things that matter: food, family, and futbol.
The Unique Benefits of this Oceanview House
We love being removed from the noise and activity of town and yet close enough to walk to the beach and our favorite restaurants. The Howler monkeys and a variety of birds who make their homes in and around the property serve as our alarm clock. We start our mornings early with coffee on the terrace, watching the light change on the bay and enjoying the daybreak soundtrack. An afternoon dip in the "get cool" pool makes a refreshing break between naps.
Property Photos
- Casa el Mango and "get cool" pool - Samara, Costa Rica Oceanview House
- Your own private terrace with beautiful Pacific Ocean vista - Samara, Costa Rica Oceanview House
- The rancho is a shady gathering place beside the pool. - Samara, Costa Rica Oceanview House
- Fully equipped kitchen and futon/sofa cama in Living area.
- Queen size bed with refreshing ocean breezes and reading lamps.
- Bath with shower. Plus an additional private outdoor shower for Mango
- Automatic washer with soap provided
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This week went by so fast! We had a very relaxing time at el Mango & spent hours in the pool and hanging out at the terrace. Perfect spot for a small child as well. Our favorites: gallo pinto at the small rustic restaurant on the beach at the police station, playa carrillo & batidos at the Italian place on samara beach. Muchas gracias Lavae, Steve, Iris, y Danny! Pura vida, Fabrice, Svintha, Sacha Brooklyn, USA
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We three Cinnamons, Mary, Christopher & 9 year old Luis agree with utmost enthusiasm, warmth and good humor, that our ten nights at Casa Mango, and many hours of the ten days in between, replete with the vista of the azure Pacific, framed by verdant tropical foliage, with the pleasing pool for a cooling dip, with the sounds of the sea, the birds and the raucous monkeys, nourished by casa-cooked meals of local produce and fish, and thirsts slaked by cold imperials (Mom & Dad’s, not Luis), from this and much, much more, we unanimously conclude this was the best vacation ever. Favorites: • Buy a laminated single sheet field guide at Super Samara and identify birds. From our porch and nearby we Id’d dozens of species including the beautiful Blue-Grey Tanager, the amazing taile Turquoise Browed Mot Mot, the brilliant breasted Great Kiskadee. Keep a sharp eye out for a White Fronted Parrot, too. Exquisite! • Playa Islita – Select 4 x 4. Ford some rivers and find this beautiful gbeach. On Easter Sunday, with Carrillo packed, we shared Islita with ab out 10 folks. Explore the tide pools on the west end at loqw tide. • Wing-Nuts Zip-line. Great fun for all! • Iris and Danny were especially pleasant, helpful, and kind, teaching several impromptu lecciones en español para nosotros. So it is with hearts heavy with sadness at the end of the best vacation ever that the three Cinnamons pack the dusty, trusty Dihatsu for the drive back to Liberia for the flight back to Chicago, but those hearts, and the minds and spirits connected thereto, are at the same time buoyed, enriched, uplifted and deepened by the memories, experiences, sights, sounds, and smells of our moments in and around Casa Mango. The Cinnamons, Chris, Mary & Luis Chicago, IL
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Patricia Scott , Ashland
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This is a wonderful spot! Enjoyed our week very much. Jesse’s Gym is a great surf school. Our time passed too quickly. Louise and Andrew Graham & heather Eastern shore of VA
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Jan 8 09 Bonjour du Quebec. Nous partons malheuresement demain pour Arenal, car nous sommes tristes de partir. Si vous avez choisies Casa el Mango vous serrez combler. Un endroit magique, grandiose la nature vous entourres avec son et images. La nuit on est comme en camping avec des bruit inconnue mais si agreables. Maintenant je comprend bien ce que veut dire “Pura Vida” comme vous le savrez aussi. A la prochain et merci de tout coeur Lavae. Stephane Sorel Quebec PS Soyez vigilant avec vos enfants apprenez leurs a preserver la beaute du monde.
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Jan 8 09 Bonjour du Quebec. Nous partons malheuresement demain pour Arenal, car nous sommes tristes de partir. Si vous avez choisies Casa el Mango vous serrez combler. Un endroit magique, grandiose la nature vous entourres avec son et images. La nuit on est comme en camping avec des bruit inconnue mais si agreables. Maintenant je comprend bien ce que veut dire “Pura Vida” comme vous le savrez aussi. A la prochain et merci de tout coeur Lavae. Stephane Sorel Quebec PS Soyez vigilant avec vos enfants apprenez leurs a preserver la beaute du monde.
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Dear Steve and Lavae, Thank you for your warm hospitality. The Mango was perfectly situated for us, and we loved the sparkling pool. The town of Samara was so enjoyable, we never bothered going anywhere else during our 5-day stay. The peasceful beach, the warm water, the \shade of the coconut trees . . . you truly live in Paradise! Our favorites: Canopy Tour (Wingnuts), Shake Joe’s benches, View from Baracuda, Howler Monkey Growl. Gracias, Justin and Gina CA, USA
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We've spent a week at Casa El Mango trying to do as little as possible. We're more relaxed than I could have imagined possible. Playa Carillo was beautiful and we saw only 4-5 people the entire day. Its a short drive or easy bike ride. Thanks for offereing such a lovely casa and setting near Samara.
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We had an absolutely great time at Casa El, Mango. We spent a lot of the tim relaxing and eating on the share patio. Ev erybody in this town is v ery vfriendly. On a scale from 1-10, our stay was an 11. Thanks Lavae and Steve. Waht a great little piece of paradise.
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Casa El Mango was a great place to rejuvinate. The "El Gecko Compound" thoroughly impressed us. We loved the details of these awesome cottages. Our kids at home will be so jealous when we show them pictures of the animals. We would not suggest anyone go to Tamarindo - it is dirty, dusty and commsercial. The beach here is much more beautiful. Thank for allowing us to experience this beautiful town. We loved your spot in paradise.