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Elegant Condo, in town & a short walk to the beach. Great location!

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Room
A two-story house with a staircase, arched windows, and a tiled roof.
dining area & kitchen, laundry room at back
Down the hall- see the elegance of the structure
master bathroom

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Top rated beach location
    Discover paradise at this top rated beach location.
  • Heated pool
    Swim in comfort year-round in the heated pool, a rare find in this location.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Private pool
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Playa Samara, Guanacaste
  • Place, Samara Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Carrillo Beach
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, Playa Barrigona
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Airport, Nosara (NOB)
    ‪40 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Elegant Condo, in town & a short walk to the beach. Great location!

Plaza Samara is a beautiful building w/ spacious grounds. A two minute walk to the beach, in the heart of town, yet private.
Comfortably decorated, wifi connected, washer and dryer, 4 air conditioners and very close to market, & restaurants.

Dr. Freddy, the town doctor, owns the cornerstone unit facing the street for his private practice.

Complete with it own off shore island, Samara is one of the prettiest, coconut lined beach, I've ever seen. It's gentle waves making ocean play suitable for the family and beginning surfers.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17
Over the age of 3
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 908291
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Sámara

Located in Sámara, this condo is near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Samara Beach and Carrillo Beach. Scuba diving and snorkelling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and ecotours nearby.
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Playa Samara, Guanacaste

What's nearby

  • Samara Beach - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Carrillo Beach - 13 min drive - 7.1 km
  • Playa Barrigona - 16 min drive - 12.3 km
  • Guiones Beach - 25 min drive - 23.9 km
  • Playa Pelada - 35 min drive - 30.8 km

Getting around

  • Nosara (NOB) - 56 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Gusto Beach Bar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Las Olas Beach Club - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Roots Bakery & Café - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Bar y Restaurante del Hotel Bahía - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Limey’s Bar & Restaurant - ‬2 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Elegant Condo, in town & a short walk to the beach. Great location! have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Elegant Condo, in town & a short walk to the beach. Great location! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Elegant Condo, in town & a short walk to the beach. Great location!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Elegant Condo, in town & a short walk to the beach. Great location!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Elegant Condo, in town & a short walk to the beach. Great location!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Elegant Condo, in town & a short walk to the beach. Great location! located?

Situated by the sea, this condo building is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Samara Beach and within 9 miles (15 km) of Carrillo Beach and Buena Vista Beach. Playa Barrigona and Playa Barco Quebrado are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 53 out of 65 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 65 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 65 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 65 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 65 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jane L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property in a great location. Very clean and well stocked.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Mar 2026
Thank you Jane.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Misha G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, walkable to the beach and anywhere in Samara. Host was super helpful! The place was functional and clean.
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Mar 2026
Mischa was a friendly, appreciative guest and good communicator. Welcome to return. 🙏
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jane O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, easy walk to the beach and restaurants. The property manager was very friendly and responsive.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Russell K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Have stayed at this place 3 times over the last 15 years. After a little issue with the water supply, the stay was great. Property manager was responsive. Great location! The TV could be a little bigger and add one in the master bedroom would be nice.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Heather V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Carla's place was exactly what we wanted when staying in Samara and I would definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a spot that has lots of room and is convenient to both the beach, shops and restaurants.We really enjoyed having a full kitchen to be able to cook breakfast. There is almost every kind of appliance imaginable for cooking!For our family of 4, it was so nice to be able to spread out between the bedrooms and living room so we could each have our own space when we wanted it.Best part was how convenient the location is to the beach (a few minutes walk), the grocery store (literally next door), multiple restaurants (a few minutes walk).The beds were comfy, there were lots of towels and we really felt like this was a home away from home.We were greeted outside by iguanas everyday...and once, a horse. We felt very safe.If there was anything that could be improved it would be the water pressure in the shower, but we understand that the minerals in the water cause lots of buildup and this did not detract from our stay.Bottom line - would stay here again if we are ever lucky enough to come back to Samara.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Meryn B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great condo

We had a great stay here. It is just a few blocks to the beach and within walking distance of everything. Very spacious place, has everything you need. We found the beds comfortable, the kitchen was well supplied and the communication with the host was very quick and eay. Would love to stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Seana` E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Favorite spot

We love it at Carla's!
Stayed 33 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

We enjoyed our time here. The condo was right downtown but quiet at night. Everything worked as it should and the owner was responsive to our questions.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Sept 2023
Thank you David. We're glad you enjoyed your stay. Richard & Carla
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

M K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

Amazing condo with perfect location. Both shower heads are partially clogged and need replacement. It would be nice to have chairs on the balcony to sit outside.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Jan 2025
MK: Glad you had a great visit! I let my condo manager know about the showerheads. The water is very hard in Samara and reside buildup happens fast. Regarding chairs on the balcony, it is not a good idea to leave anything removeable outside, but better just to bring a chair out to use when you want to sit on the porch then bring it back inside when done.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Duane B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay with great access to the beach and ammenities. Nice clean condo!

We really enjoyed our stay at this property right in the heart of the town. It was clean, spacious and well equipped with everything we needed! Wouldn't hesitate to recommend to others. Great communication with the owner and property manager.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Sept 2023
Thank you Duane, a pleasure to host you. Carla
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jenny J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location near the beach!

Great location and amenities. Could use some updating. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

Great location - close to groceries and the beach! Check in was a little chaotic as the process had recently changed. Wonderful time in samara
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Downtown Samara

The property was exactly as described. The unit was in the heart of downtown Samara. East walk to all the restaurants and the beach. You don't need a car if you plan on staying in Samara.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Mar 2025
Thank you. It's a good location, but it is a party town certain times of the year like Xmas & Easter break. Generally, a quiet village and a tourist pit stop. The view alone is worth the trip.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ron G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Central Location

We had a great stay. There is a market next door and it is surrounded by restaurants and stores. It's a short walk to the beach. We were there for language school, and it's a 7 or 8 minute walk to the school. There are quieter locations, but if you like being in town, this is a great home. The pool was very nice for cooling off and relaxing. We had pretty visiting horses in he field, and friendly iguanas too!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Erin L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

My review

Good location. Can be noisy on the weekends but during the week was great. It is dark In side and could use more lamps. It has new air conditioning and roof.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Sept 2023
Erin: Glad you enjoyed Samara. About the darkness, our ceiling is high and apparently a couple of light bulbs had blown out. With all the electrical high voltage storms of Samara, it can be hard on electronics too. Because you let me know about it I've gotten it fixed. Pura Vida. Carla
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect perfect perfect!

This property is perfectly located in Samara. Close to everything! Shopping, groceries, beach and nightlife. Lovely three bedroom property with all the amenities you need after spending a day at the most beautiful beach! Selfishly I don’t want to oversell it because I want it to be available next time we come!! 5 ⭐️!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Barbara A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

Great Location

Nice location and nice accommodation s. We had a nice stay although we had a hard time contacting the property manager via the phone number provided. I noticed a message on what’s app after we left. I didn’t know to look there or I would have checked earlier. The showers were very slippery. Perhaps no skid can be added to the floor or maybe a hand bar? Also the power went off for 9 hours so no a/c or water. I believe the whole town was without power.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Randy V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A little piece of heaven

It was our first time to Costa Rica and we spent 6 nights at Carla's condo in Samara. This town is something special and the condo was the perfect place to unwind. The location to the beach was fantastic and it was simple to walk to everything we needed, restaurants, groceries, pharmacy etc. It was well appointed with linens and towels, well stocked kitchen and it was nice having the washer/ dryer. It was also nice being able to turn on AC to cool rooms before bed! The pool might not look like much on arrival but it was great to spend time at as well. The property was well kept and we enjoyed our stay very much. How to be back one day!
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Sept 2023
Thanks Randy, You were a pleasure to host. Carla
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Trice T.

Cheerful Samara Condo

I had the opportunity to stay at this cheerful & bright condo on a visit to Samara in July of 2010. The condo is one of the nicest one's in Playa Samara and is very well located: walking distance to the beach, restaurants, markets and shopping. It had all the amenities of home; A/C, washer & dryer, Tv, stereo, full kitchen and dinning area. It easily could sleep 6 people. It is very well maintained, freshly painted, clean and nothing broken. The furnishings are nice, not fussy. There was a small wading pool, perfect after a day at the beach for a quick soak! The owner was a delight to work with and was very helpful in suggestions for around town. I would definitely recommend this place to a friend.
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Sept 2023
Wow, and thank you! CW
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Jenn W.

Secure, central location: convenience of a home, freedom of a vacation.

Carla is an absolute dear to deal with, the support team is also prompt and friendly. If you have any questions, they're quick to help and give thorough information to get you going. The condo is right in the center, but you enter from the back for general protection and privacy. There's also an enclosed walkway that faces the main street and keeps the noise away. It's surprisingly quiet and private yet steps away from all the amenities. Costa Rica has some hills and I've read many "2 minutes from town" descriptors, this condo is an easy 1-2 minute walk from the grocery store and restaurants. Less than 5 to the beach. Each room has a fan and air conditioner options. Note there's no cable, so if you vacation to watch movies, bring your Netflix/Crave/etc logins and sit back and enjoy. The entertainment system has connections for all your auxiliary devices as well. Plenty to do in and around the condo. The little pool outside has a cabana where you can sit and enjoy a beverage or have a relaxing picnic. Indeed, with amazing restaurant food in every direction, we did not picnic often. The food in Samara stands out. Make sure you check out the Outback a block away (beside the Outback tours), you'll go back daily. Exceptional staff and food, all meals, all days, music to end the good ones. The Flying taco, young and SO FUN, and El Tortuga or something like that (we left a flyer) wood fire grill a few blocks away. Don't miss that one - it's the best date meal for many miles, but it's a little hidden. If you get lost on your way - stop for French food and try again another day. Pura Vida
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Sept 2023
This guest was a joy to share my home with and she took exquisite care of my place most graciously. So very much appreciated. I am she got to experience the magic of Samara... only some hear the calling. When I did, I found a home. Pura Vida! Carla
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Martin G.

Great Condo close to everything

Our family of four stayed in Carla's Condo for a few nights in late December. Everything was as described and we had a wonderful time in Samara. Carla answered all our our initial questions and Nick, her new property manager was very good - contacted me beforehand to introduce himself, sent plenty of directions and helped get us settled in. He also helped arrange transportation and a place to store our bags when we were leaving. We had an issue with the one air conditioning unit, but Nick had it repaired and working promptly the next day. The condo itself is in a great location, right in the middle of town, with many stores just steps away. The beach is a mere 5 minute walk down the road. Everything was clean and the layout worked well for our family with the kids staying in their own room in single beds and my wife and I in the master. The third bedroom was small with a single bed but no window coverings, so very bright in the mornings. Wireless Internet worked well and they have a TV, DVD player and HiFi but there is no cable or radio stations available. They have a few DVD's but bring your own CD's or USB stick with music if you want to use the HiFi. We managed to get Netflix working via the DVD player, so the kids were entertained. The shared pool area downstairs was a nice change to the sandy beach and great for a quick dip or to lounge in the hammock. If we had stayed longer, I would have certainly used the supplied wood fired bbq. There are some wonderful restaurants in Samara - an excellent bakery just round the corner and up the road - Roots Bakery and Cafe (cinnamon rolls, fresh bread, etc). Mama Gui - a new Italian restaurant down the road with the best pizzas and pastas, and El Lagarto a little further on and around the corner offering fantastic steaks (if a bit pricey). We didn't have a car and certainly didn't need it to get around Samara but I would highly recommend taking a trip down the road to Playa Corrilla, an even more beautiful beach without the touristy and commercial addons. Its about 5 km away and you can get there via public bus or taxi. Just remember to pack a lunch and water. Unfortunately our stay in Samara was much too short but we would definitely revisit and stay at Carla's Condo again!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2016
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Sept 2023
You descriptive and accurate review are very appreciated. I'm always trying to improve the details with each visit, if it will fit in my suitcase as resources that are in abundance, currently in the USA are very limited in Samara or not available. Thank you for your kind words. Carla
Verified review

8/10 Good

Kathryn M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Condo in Samara Beach

This condo is on the second floor on the Main Street in Samara Beach. Less than a 3 minute walk to the beach and surf. Great restaurants nearby. We did not use our car at all as the location was fantastic. The condo was spacious and clean but would benefit from new bedding. There are only sheets so having matching bedding would vastly improve it and the pillows should be replaced too. The pool is tiny but we did not use it because the beach is so close. Overall we recommend it.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brenda S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

Stay in Samara

The actual place, condo, was better than expected...well supplied and very spacious. Nick the true agent was good in sending info and instructions about the condo etc but another manager was in charge of check in and was to help with our transport which was a bit vague and scattered. However she did meet us at the condo upon check in etc so all was well....
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Sept 2023
Brenda, Glad it all worked out and you had a good vacation. Glad my condo was better than your expectations!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Glad H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay.

Good location. Clean. Check-in was excellent. The condo could use a full length mirror and a couple of portable fans. Otherwise no complaints.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Sept 2023
Thank you for the fine review. Glad you had a good visit. Your suggestions are good ones , though I think we have or we did have a portable fan. We use that more than the air conditioner, as all one really needs is to have the air moving, to be comfortable. Pura Vida!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

James M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place to stay in Samara!

We can't say enough about this condo! We stayed in Samara for a month while at language school and could not have asked for a more clean, safe, well appointed place to live while we were there. The location was perfect - easy walk to grocery, all of the restaurants, the language school and most importantly, the beach. Carla, the owner, was very helpful and great to work with and Nick, the property manager, was very friendly and attentive during our stay. The pool was nice, the high speed internet worked perfectly, the beds were comfortable, the tank-less inline water heater made plenty of hot water for us all and the A/C worked great. Really can't think of anything bad to report about this place. We would definitely stay here if we are ever in Samara again.
Stayed 30 nights in Jul 2021

About the host

Hosted by Carla Winter, owner

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Greetings. We're Richard & Carla owners of Plaza Samara, unit #3.
We love Samara Beach. We live in the San Francisco Bay Area when not in Samara. The rest of the time we rent out the space. We reserve the right to be careful and selective to who we rent. This is our home, and we've spent many years making it just the way we want it. We want you to enjoy & treasure it and the magic of Samara too.

Why they chose this property

When we arrived at Samara Beach it was love at first sight. The town and beach was everything we ever dreamed of in a tropical beach paradise. We bought the property before it was built, just a vacant lot w/ a blueprint and a prayer. We are grateful that the project completed and the property is now thriving. We are planning to be spending more time here. In between those times, we like to rent to appreciative guests.

What makes this property unique

The are many unique benefits to Plaza Samara, including its prime location & elegant appearance.

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