Location: Samara, Guanacaste, Costa Rica, Central America (5km from Samara in Playa Carrillo & 2 hours from Liberia)
Accommodations: House, 4 Bedrooms + Loft, 2.5 Baths (Sleeps 10)
Imagine this...you are sitting in the jungle, the trees are huge, towering above you, the forest is alive with the chatter of birds and insects, big blue butterflies glide lazily around you. The air is damp and smells like the earth after a good rain. You are connected to the nature around you, at peace...tranquil.
This is how you will feel when you stay at Casa Pericos (House of Parrots). A wonderful two story four bedroom A-frame house nestled among the mango, papaya and coconut palms. Sitting on two and a half rolling hillside acres of tropical splendor, you are alone with the birds, butterflies, iguanas and howler monkeys. You are one with nature. Although Casa Pericos is very private, it is a mere five minute downhill walk to Carrillo Beach ... a spectacular 3 kilometer long white sand beach lined with coconut palms and warm, gentle surf without a single man-made structure to spoil the tropical splendor. Playa Carrillo is considered one of the prettiest beaches in all of Costa Rica. The three kilometer long crescent bay is protected by an offshore coral reef which keeps the waves small and is wonderful for families with children. Several sportfishing yachts rest peacefully in the harbor. It is a popular beach for sunbathing, surfing, boogie boarding, kayaking, surf fishing and enjoying the good life. It is also the place to be when the sun sets over the Pacific Ocean... a brilliant, magical experience!
The house offers views from every room overlooking either the beach and ocean or the mountains and jungle and features two and a half bathrooms with hot water, a newly remodelled gourmet kitchen with granite countertops and state-of-the-art stainless steel appliances, and all rooms are equipped with variable speed ceiling and floor fans.
WIRELESS BROADBAND DSL INTERNET IS NOW AVAILABLE FOR OUR GUESTS USE AT CASA PERICOS! You also can get excellent local and international cell phone service since the antenna tower sits on an adjacent hillside visible from our front deck.
From our large covered deck and patio overlooking the mangroves in front of Carrillo beach, you can observe flocks of parrots (yellow naped amazons and smaller orange fronted parakeets), motmots, trogons, kiskadees and an array of different birds flying by at any given moment. In the mangroves below, the crescendo of birds, frogs, crickets and other creatures is quite melodious. At night you can sit and watch the bats zipping around your head, devouring the unsuspecting insects, see the geckos scampering after moths and chirping loudly for mates, and in the distance watch the blinking lights of the fire flies. The longer you sit, the louder everything becomes.
Hungry? A few minutes walk up the hill and you're in the center of town. Carrillo is a quaint little fishing village which hosts several good restaurants, two little grocery/liquor stores, and world class sportfishing. For something a little more happening, take a ten minute bus or cab ride to the town center of adjacent Samara beach, which features many restaurants and nightspots, surfing and language schools, two grocery stores, a butchery, several fish and seafood markets, a bank/ATM, local doctors, a pharmacy, tourist shops, three internet cafes and varied sports rentals and excursions along its seven kilometer long white sand beachfront.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer
- Dryer
- Linens Provided
- Covered Parking
- Beds
- King Bed
- Double Bed
- Twin/Single Bed
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Music Library
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
- Charcoal BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio
- Lanai
- Gazebo
- View/Location
- Beach View
- Ocean View
- Water View
- Mountain View
- Communications
- Telephone
- Broadband Internet
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Other Amenities
- Guest safe for valuables, small Zoo Selva located next door, 2 1/2 acre private grounds with tropical trees and plants, hammocks and hanging chairs on covered deck overlooking Carrillo Bay and spectacular Pacific sunsets
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly
- Kid Friendly
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Zoo/Wildlife Park
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Rafting
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Shelling
- Swimming
- Snorkeling/Diving
- Surfing
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Spelunking
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Miniature golf
- Horseback Riding
- Other Activities
- Mini golf, bird watching, ultralight flights over beach, canopy tour/zipline in Samara, surfing on Carrillo and Samara beaches, sport and game fishing, Carrillo airstrip at beach with daily Sansa flights to San Jose, local bus & taxi, car/scooter/bicycle/ATV rentals and three internet cafes in Samara, local doctors and pharmacy, surfing and massage schools, language school on beach
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Jan 4 - April 30, 2009 ............ $1100/wk (High Season)
May 1 - Nov 20, 2009 .............. $840/wk (Green Season)
Nov 21 - Dec 18, 2009 ............. $1100/wk (High Season)
Dec 19 - Jan 2, 2010 .............. $1650/wk (Holiday Season)
Jan 3 - April 30, 2010 ............ $1100/wk (High Season)
$250 security/damage deposit due upon check-in & refunded upon check-out
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Property Photos
- Carrillo Beach at Sunset - Guanacaste, Costa Rica Ocean View Vacation Home in Samara
- Carrillo Beach - Guanacaste, Costa Rica Ocean View Vacation Home in Samara
- Casa Pericos Kitchen - Guanacaste, Costa Rica Ocean View Vacation Home in Samara
- Casa Pericos Master Bedroom with King
- Carrillo Bay from Casa Pericos
Vacation Rentals by Owner Listing #87377
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