Casa Papaya & and private pool with rancho
Location: Samara, Guanacaste, Costa Rica, Central America (1.5 hour drive from Liberia airport) View Map
Accommodations: House, 2 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 2 Baths (Sleeps 4-6)
Keywords: Oceanview House
Casa Papaya is nestled in a garden sharing a swimming pool and spacious covered rancho with Casa Mango - also available for rental. Overlooking the Pacific above Playa Samara its just a 10 minute walk to one of the most beautiful beaches in Costa Rica. See our website for more information, latest specials, and videos - link is below ("Links to More Information...") at bottom of page. Read our many positive reviews below.
We're close to downtown Samara but not too close. That means less noise, quieter evenings, more privacy, fewer bugs and cooler temperatures than at the beach. And you're much closer to the wildlife you want to see.
Casa Papaya was designed for comfort, with two private shaded terraces that expand the living area. Sea breezes keep the house cool. Views of the Pacific from every room. Fully equipped kitchen. Paddle fans in every room. All windows screened. 2 full baths including private outdoor shower. One bedroom with queen pillow top bed. Second bedroom with double pillow top. Living room has a double sofa/futon.
Surfing, swimming, snorkeling and much more to do or just relax. Wake up to the roar of the Howler monkeys and green parrots.
We've lots more information to share about the house, the area, the weather, what to take and what to do when you come - contact us.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer
- Dryer
- Linens Provided : Changed twice per week
- Off Street Parking
- Beds
- Queen Bed : New pillow-top orthopedic mattress.
- Double Bed : New pillow-top orthopedic mattress.
- Convertible Bed : double-size futon
- Entertainment
- Video Library : Ask to borrow a DVD from our collection to watch on your laptop. And Froggies is a great video store.
- CD Player
- Music Library : CD collection
- Shared Pool : Papaya shares a pool with Casa el Mango
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen : All appliances including gas range and stove
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator : Small refrigerator in house with additional large refrigerator in the Rancho.
- Microwave : And toaster oven
- Catering Available : Ask about a daily or occasional cook and/or grocery shopping service.
- Outdoor Features
- Charcoal BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio : With hammock
- Balcony : Private Master Bedroom balcony with beach view
- Lanai : Shared Rancho (covered patio) expands the living area
- View/Location
- Beach View
- Ocean View : Great ocean view of Playa Samara and Isla Chora from private balcony and rancho.
- Communications
- Free Long Distance : Use your laptop and our WiFi to call anywhere on Skype.
- Broadband Internet
- WiFi (Wireless Internet) : Free high speed DSL internet - bring your laptop or Wifi enabled smartphone. Use Skype to make your local or long distance calls.
- Other Amenities
- Mosquito nets. 9 hole golf course about 1 hour south at Punta Islita.
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Smoking Not Allowed : Not allowed inside casa. Allowable outside if acceptable to guests in Casa Mango.
- Activities
- Golf
- Shopping
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Swimming
- Surfing
- Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Horseback Riding
- Zoo/Wildlife Park
- Restaurants
- Rafting
- Shelling
- Hiking
- Spelunking
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Other Activities
- Zipline canopy tour close by, mini helicopter flights, nature walk. Turtle beaches, many water activities are available through tourist vendors and rentals. Health Spa, Salsa dance lessons, yoga, alternative medicine, low cost dentistry
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Rates are per week.3 night minimum. Ask about longer rentals.
2012 High Season (Nov 16 - Apr 30)$749(1-2 pers), $949(3-4 pers), $1049(5-6 pers)
2012 Green Season (May 1-Nov 15) $549(1-2 pers), $699(3-4 pers), $799 (5-6 pers)
25% deposit required to reserve. Full Payment 60 nts in advance.
Refundable up to 60+ nts in advance. Personal check, credit card or PayPal.
Nightly - less than a week - rates may be slightly higher
All taxes are included.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Map & Owner's Profile
Ocean View, Pool, Walk to Beach, Secure Parking, Casa Papaya
Year Purchased: 2006
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 at this House
We came to Costa Rica for its natural beauty and Pura Vida. So we practice sustainable tourism to protect the environment and respect the culture here. Our houses are naturally ventilated for comfort without air-conditioning. We don’t have TV to distract from the birdsongs and monkey’s howl. We use green cleaning products and recycle everything possible. And, unlike many foreigners, we pay fair wages and benefits, including health insurance, vacations, and pensions, for our staff in accordance with Costa Rican laws.
Take to the trees to see nature up close. Tour is on property adjacent to our casa.
New this year! A great forest reserve with guided tours is just up the road from our casas.
We're adjacent to a huge tract of regenerating secondary forest that's home to abundant wildlife.
Owner's Map of Samara
Architect and Graphic Designer by trade, we love to travel . 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
Property Photos
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- Casa Papaya & and private pool with rancho - Samara, Costa Rica Vacation Home
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- Ocean views from master bedroom terrace of Casa Papaya. - Samara, Costa Rica Vacation Home
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- Relax in the shady Rancho beside the private pool. - Samara, Costa Rica Vacation Home
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- Queen size master bed enjoys cooling ocean breezes off a private view balcony.
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- Fully equipped kitchen - save money by cooking at home.
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- Master bath (in addition to downstairs bath with private outdoor shower)
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- Sleep with refreshing ocean breezes and night sounds of birds and monkeys.
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- Beautiful Samara Beach is a 10 minute walk away past great natural habitat
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- We welcome you with a basket of local goodies
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- Picture of Howler monkey and infant taken right on the property
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- Samara Trails nature reserve now open right next door
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- We offer a glass fusing class to make and take come a great memory
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- Playa Carillo is another world class beach minutes away
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- Canopy zipline tour in the habitat adjacent to the casas.
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- Many out of the way wonders in the area - ask us to show you where
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- Great opportunities for wildlife viewing in the area - ask us where to go
Traveler Reviews (21)
beautiful week in Samara
Guest: laurenb
(Pittsburgh PA)
Date of Stay: 08/11/11
Review Submitted: 09/04/11
We stayed in Casa Papaya with one other couple for one week of our three week stay. I found it to be just as described. The views are exactly as shown and the house is updated and well maintained as shown. The pool was a great place to relax in the late afternoon and into the evening. We saw howler monkeys on our way to the beach pretty much everyday and once on the property. Beautiful birds were everywhere. The arrival basket was a really nice touch and would have been even more appreciated if it had been our first stop in Costa Rica as it was some basic necessities for a light breakfast - perfect if you were getting in later in the evening and did not want to do grocery shopping that night. The housekeeper, who came mid week, was great. She even organized all of our snacks in the cabinet and made us an aluminum foil rose! Lavae was especially easy to work with in booking, and her and Steve were very gracious to us while we were there. Steve even glued the sole of my shoe back on for me after I asked them if they knew where I could find shoe glue! They have thought of so many things to add to the houses that really were "luxuries" to be able to use for the week but you would never have been able to pack - items such as beach mats, boogie boards, filtered water, lunch coolers, and ice packs. The only negatives (and I wouldn't even say it is a problem per se) is that the first floor bedroom is very small, not much bigger than the bed, which I didn't really get from the pictures. Given that we were two couples sharing the cost, it was difficult to figure out which couple got the tiny little bedroom and which couple got the huge one upstairs with the balcony. We ended up switching halfway through the week when the housekeeper came and it worked just fine. The other is that the beach is not that easy to get to if you want to spend a whole day there and you tend to take a lot of stuff with you. It is probably only ten minutes to walk to, but if you take mats, a packed lunch, towels, water bottles, a book, boogie boards, etc. the walk back up the hill becomes quite daunting. The benefit, however, is that you are in a much nicer area (a lot of the houses right on the beach looked kind of run down) and you have the beautiful views.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, girls getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers.
Great Stay! Great Hospitality!
Guest: Mom23rugrats
(Atlanta, GA, USA)
Date of Stay: 04/03/08
Review Submitted: 09/28/10
Although it's been since 2008, I just wanted to drop a note to you and let you know how fondly we remember our stay at Casa La Papaya. I noticed that you've updated the bedding and linens and appreciate that so much. The place looks great and it is clear that you continue to care for your property with the same love and care that we noticed when visiting. We have recommended your place on two travel websites. We hope this helps you continue to serve travelers who would greatly benefit from the experience you provide. We hope to see you again, hopefully sooner than later! With warm regards, Happy travelers
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, people with disabilities, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Samara casita
Guest: Gramma
(Costa Rica)
Date of Stay: 06/28/10
Review Submitted: 07/06/10
A great place to stay and pretty much as described on the web site except that "walk to beach" was well more than 10 minutes for us and far more on the uphill return. A little crowded for 4 adults and 2 children but comfortable otherwise.
Recommended for:Girls getaway, families with teenagers.
Guest: Regina
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Date of Stay: 07/22/09
Review Submitted: 07/22/09
Dear Lavae and Steve, Just a quick note to let you know how much we enjoyed our recent stay at the Casa el Mango. We had a fantastic time there for the week, and we were sad to leave. The view was beautiful, the house clean and well taken care of. We enjoyed the swimming pool, all the wildlife we saw (and we saw lots!), and were just generally happy. All worked out great, directions were excellent, no problems anywhere. Thanks again for sharing your beautiful place with us! Best, Regina
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Guest: Yvonne & Jacques
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Date of Stay: 04/21/09
Review Submitted: 04/21/09
Thank-you Lavae & Steve for the wonderful vacation we had at your Casa la papaya. We have enjoyed everything starting with the pool and the environment. You have been exceptional hosts and if we ever come back to Samara will sure try to stay in one of your nice casas. Gracias, Yvonne & Jacques
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Guestbook Comment
Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 03/01/09
Review Submitted: 03/04/09
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 fromSamara each day to attend classes and had no problem. The monkey action wasunbelievable. The owners and staff were great and very helpful. We had a wonderful 3 week stay.
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Guest: Jennifer
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Date of Stay: 01/23/09
Review Submitted: 01/23/09
Buenos. Loved the cool off pool & outdoor living space. Did a lot of cool activities from the home base of Jesse’s gym and Surf School. We surfed high tide everyday/evening, rented their kayaks & snorkeling gear for a tour of the island, and took a few yoga classes from Jesse’s “wife”. Nosara & Playa Guiones was a great day trip. Rented boards from Harry’s and bar-hopped home from Largarta lodge. Food in town was great with many options. Samara is definitely PURA VIDA.Happy trails,DJ, JV,CW & CW
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Guest: the Legaults
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Date of Stay: 12/26/08
Review Submitted: 12/26/08
The family stayed here for 2 weeks. We only had 1 day of rain. It was amazing. Surfing is available at a decent price and there are waves for all skill level. The pool is really refreshing and the beach is close. You cannot run out of things to do, this is a great location. Close to action but far enough to not have to hear it all night.Warning to keep things clean, no exaggeration. The ants are ready to pounce. And take the garbage out quickly. The heat will make it worse. Need better parking. Our poor car hurt.The help are great. Iris is friendly and comes around enough. The pool guy – you don’t even notice him, he’s quiet and quick.The Legaults!
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Guest: Tas
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Date of Stay: 08/19/08
Review Submitted: 08/19/08
Star Date 8/19. Landed for a week at the hillside splendor of La Papaya - a fitting abode for earthly travelers. I immensely enjoyed the beaches Carillo and Playa Islita. The tuna in the bay were no match for this fisherman! The pool was cool and a welcomed oasis amid tropical flora plus the occasionaql passing howler monkey.
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Guest: Jeff and Maggie
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Date of Stay: 06/28/08
Review Submitted: 06/28/08
Enjoyed our stay. Lavae was wonderful. Pool is refreshing for the afternoons. Spent most of our beach time at Carillo - beautiful and not very many people.Guatil is a great place to visit for pottery. Lagarto is a good place to eat.We had a very pleasnt relaxing saty and wish it was longer. We don't want to leave!
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