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Beautiful 1 Bedroom Designer Apartment on Two Levels
| Sleeps | 3 |
| Bedrooms | 1 |
| Bathrooms | 2 |
| Property type | apartment |
| Minimum Stay | 3 nights |
Overview
Apartment, 1 Bedroom + Convertible bed(s), 2 Baths, (Sleeps 2-3)
This modern-designed, elegant and practical apartment is conveniently located with a 2 min. walk to Samara Beach, world renowned for its safe swimming, and a 10 min. easy walk to the center of town. (3 min. by car)
Glimpse the ocean breaking on the reef from the two breezy balconies that open off of the second level bedroom. Furnished and finished with teakwood throughout, the queen size bed with excellent mattress and adjacent bathroom will give all the comfort you need. Proximity to the beach ensures that the sounds of surf will permeate your waking and sleeping hours. The beautiful kitchen, efficiently designed and fully equipped will incite creativity. The lower level full bathroom is high and light with an attractive bathtub. The whole space invokes a feeling of light and elegance.
Samara is a fun town, small and friendly and set in the midst of several wonderful beaches.
Keywords: condominium, apartment
About Deborah
My husband and I moved to Costa Rica from British Columbia, Canada in 1982. We fell in love with this area of Guanacaste, bought our farm and settled here. In the following years we raised our family of four children and developed a canopy (zipline) tour on our farm. Widowed in 2006, my children and I are dedicated to conserving the dry tropical forest on our lands, sharing the local wonders with tourists from around the world, and as of 2011, offering convenient and comfortable accomodation for travellers.
Deborah purchased this apartment in 2010
Why Deborah chose Guanacaste
In 1982 Samara was fairly isolated but with pristine local beaches... Carrillo, Samara, Camaronal, Buena Vista. Lush and filled with wildlife, there was also enough community here to offer an interesting local school option for our very young children.
Nowadays Samara has all the conveniences of good roads, modern telecommunications, shopping options and a core community of Costa Ricans whose way of life still embodies 'pura vida', i.e. connectedness to the surrounding natural beauty and a 'laid-back' lifestyle. Samara Beach is world-renowned for its safety as a swimming beach. Our community offers a popular local language school, massage school, yoga classes, surf schools, a spa, as well as all ocean-related activities including seasonal whale and dolphin-watching.
What makes this apartment unique
The Mardelindo Apartment is located 1 km. from the town center, easy walking distance, and a scant 150 m. from the beach for the pleasure of all of you ocean lovers.
Amenities
Sámara Apartment Accommodation and Amenities
- apartment
- floor 2
- building
- Guests provide their own meals
- Housekeeper Optional
- Max. occupancy: 3
- pets not allowed
- non smoking only
- Ocean View ...
- Romantic
- Air Conditioning
- Clothes Dryer
- Internet ...
- Iron & Board
- Linens Provided
- Parking ...
- Parking Off Street
- Telephone
- Towels Provided
- Washing Machine
- Wireless Internet
- Coffee Maker
- Cooking Utensils
- Dishes & Utensils
- Kitchen ...
- Microwave
- Oven
- Refrigerator
- Stove ...
- Toaster
- Dining ...
- Dining Area
- seating for 4 people
- 2 Bathrooms
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Bathroom 1 -
Bathroom 2 -
- 1 Bedroom, Sleeps 3
- Queen size Beds (1) and a sofa/bed for a single person on the lower floor
- Books
- CD Player
- DVD Player
- Satellite / Cable
- Stereo
- Television
- Balcony ...
- Deck / Patio ...
- Lawn / Garden ...
- Outdoor Grill ...
- Long-term Renters Welcome
- wheelchair inaccessible
- churches
- restaurants
- beachcombing
- bird watching
- boating
- eco tourism
- horseback riding
- scenic drives
- shelling
- shopping
- walking
- whale watching
- wildlife viewing
- ATM/bank
- fitness center
- groceries
- massage therapist
- medical services
- cycling
- deepsea fishing
- fishing
- hiking
- kayaking
- mountain biking
- scuba diving or snorkeling
- snorkeling
- snorkeling/diving
- surf fishing
- surfing
- swimming
Reviews
Wonderful!
4.8/5 -
(28 traveler reviews)
Immaculate contemporary apartment overlooking Samara beach
We just came home from a three week vacation to Playa Samara.
We fell in love with this quaint little town and the lovely people who made us feel
so welcome. We can hardly wait to come back some day!
Deborah and Peter were wonderful generous hosts who really care about your comforts
and quality of your vacation time. Gracias for all your love and care:)
The apartment sits on a small hill , but very few steps needed to make your entrance.
A nice outdoor sitting area filled with beautiful greenery and a cheery outdoor shower awaits you
upon entering. The kitchen has a beautiful tiled island and all the glassware, dishes and cooking utensils
needed to cook in. There is a lovely fresh fish market in the tiny village of Matapalo, just a few streets down from the apt. We enjoyed many fresh seafood meals, cooked on the outdoor grill.
I really appreciated the availability of a washer, dryer and laundry detergent right off the kitchen.
We spent many hours sitting on the comfy window seats, chuckling at the horses leaving in the morning to go to the
beach, and coming back via the highway at night.
There is a lovely bathroom with a jacuzzi tub and shower on the main level and another bath and shower upstairs.
I loved the cozy loft bedroom, especially the balcony with two comfy rocking chairs.
There's lots of fluffy towels available, extra sheets and large beach towels.
The beach is only a five minute walk across from the apt. Town is about a 15 minute walk along the beach.
Bus stops are right outside your door on either side of the street. Buses and taxis are inexpensive, and very safe.
We loved hearing the monkeys and neighbouring brood of chickens. My husband really enjoyed the canopy tour zipline that is offered at the office located under our apt. We also really enjoyed the biological reserve hiking tour also located a short distance from the apt.
There are many wonderful restaurants located on the beach and in the town of Samara. We need to come back
to try them all!! There are a few grocery stores to choose from, but most often we shopped at the Pali.
I would suggest asking your taxi driver to stop in Nicoya on your way from the airport to purchase a main supply of groceries. The grocery prices were better in Nicoya. Make a stop at the Samara info centre located at the Lo Quey Hay restaurant. They will give you valuable information regarding tours, etc. Very helpful staff:))
You will fall in love with this place in paradise! Enjoy!!
A Great Getaway
My wife Sue and I recently spent two glorious weeks (April 10 - April 24, 2017) at Deborah's apartment on the outskirts of Samara on the Pacific coast of Guanacaste in northwestern Costa Rica. I highly recommend the amenities and location of this accommodation. Deborah was a wonderful and helpful host. Samara (about a fifteen-twenty minute walk from the apartment along a gorgeous, unspoilt beach) is a great, little beach town with a host of places to eat and relax. We will likely return again next year in January or February. My spouse found the temperatures a little warm for her liking in April (low nineties). Skip (Southern Ontario, Canada)
Fabulous apartment with everything that you could need
The apartment is beautiful and has everything you could possibly need while on vacation. There is a washer, a dryer, air conditioning, beach chairs, a gas barbecue, plenty of dishes and a nice view. There are lots of towels and 2 showers. The only issue we had was the noise of the roosters next door which woke me up between 3 and 3:30 am every day for the week that we were there. I wish I had brought earplugs so I could get a good night's sleep.
Very modern, great place
Deborah built a upscale two unit condo with all the latest North American adminates. Complete with clothes washer and dryer, so no need to bring extra clothes. It is located a ten minuted walk from town and only two minutes to the beach. Deborah is very helpful and lives close by on the beach if there are any issues.
Loved It!
We had a great stay at Madrelindo! Deborah was very available and even provided an adorable crib for our baby to stay in. The home is very spacious and very clean. It is also very modern. The street in front is busy and can be noisy at times, but it didn't bother us at all. The beach is just a short walk away. Town is a bit further up a windy road, to get there from the beach is fairly simple, but in the evenings, we would recommend a car! One morning we had howler monkeys in the tree right in front of the property, it was amazing! The barbecue and everything in the kitchen worked perfectly. I would definitely recommend this apartment in Samara, we hope to stay there again some day!
Pura Vida!!!!
My husband and I just spent a month in one of these apartments. We chose this spot because of the photos and reviews. We were not in the least bit disappointed! We thoroughly enjoyed our Costa Rican experience and now understand Pura Vida!
The apartment is exactly as it is represented in the photos. Clean, bright, open and tastefully decorated. The kitchen is very well equipped and the BBQ is an added bonus. There are some very welcomed extras, such as numerous quality towels and linens, great beach towels and chairs. We did not lack any of the comforts of home.
The apartment is on the outskirts of town, but it really is a 5 minute walk to the beach and about 15 minutes along the beach to town. We did not want to rent a car this vacation and we never regretted our decision. If we needed to get to or from town, a taxi was always available and reasonably priced. The bus also stopped right out the door. For us, a daily walk became routine.
The beach is beautiful. It changes drastically from high to low tide. It is an amazing place to run - early morning or early evening. Safe for children, but fun for adults and many aquatic activities. Sunsets are spectacular!
The town is very laid back, but with all the necessary conveniences. Everyone is very friendly and we always felt safe. Good number and variety of restaurants. There is a great information service in town that will help direct you towards many different tours or just answer questions.
Deborah, the owner/manager is also a great help. She is available at all times and wants her guests to be happy. Her sons run the Canopy tour and that is a must activity!! Very professional and exciting but safe for all ages. There is even a discount for tenants.
As mentioned in other reviews, this apartment is on the main road. There is noise, up until around 10 at night. The roosters ,dogs and monkeys also make themselves known, but all of this is part of the "true" Costa Rican experience. We so enjoyed our morning coffee on our balcony and an evening drink as the sun set, watching the world go by. We really felt like became a part of the community.
All in all, a wonderful home away from home in a beautiful country.
Map
Canopy Tour (ziplining) discount included, ATV tours, motorcycle rentals, turtle-watching (seasonal), dolphin tours, whale-watching (seasonal), local language school, massage school, surf schools, yoga classes, excellent bird-watching
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Additional information about rental rates
Due to the high cost of electrical service in this area and the unpredictable nature of the electric bill due to the optional use of air conditioning, lighting, fans, etc... the renter is responsable for the power bill for any stay longer than 1 week. The rate is determined by meter readings at the beginning and near the end of the reservation period by a quick trip to the local power company office. This charge can be deducted from the deposit unless other arrangement is made.
Owner's Cancellation Policy
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