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Condo Amapola: 'Best Condo in Samara' Steps to the Sand. Exquisite Beach+Ocean Views!
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10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61100 sq ft
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Playa Samara, Guanacaste
- Place, Samara Beach17 min walk
- Place, Santa Teresa Beach
- Place, Carrillo Beach17 min drive
- Airport, Nosara (NOB)43 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Living room 1
1 Double Sofa Bed
2 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Bathroom 2
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Office
Balcony
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Condo Amapola: 'Best Condo in Samara' Steps to the Sand. Exquisite Beach+Ocean Views!
Discover the prime spot in Samara at Alta Vista Condos! Revel in breathtaking ocean views steps from the beach. Ideal for families or couples seeking relaxation or a productive remote work setting. With amenities like WiFi, A/C, and a pool, we ensure a comfortable stay. Experience a safe, clean, spacious, and modern retreat in this two-bed, two-bath condo. We are dedicated to making your Costa Rican beach vacation hassle-free and enjoyable. Don't miss out, book now to secure your spot!
This condo interacts with the other condos in that it is on the first floor in a four story building. The front section of the fourth floor is the called the Congo Lounge and it is open to all guests. There are tables, chairs, sofas and hammocks, as well as amazing views, ocean breezes, and howler monkeys hanging from the nearby trees!
Alta Vista is in the Sámara neighborhood of Cangrejal, on the north end of the bay of Sámara. Cangrejal is a Costa Rican neighborhood, an old fishing village, and is very quiet with no loud music or bars. There is a great casual restaurant in Cangrejal just down the street towards the beach from Alta Vista called "La Perla" which offers great healthy local cuisine at reasonable prices. Two blocks away from Alta Vista opposite the beach is a popular supermarket named "La Iguana Verde", a medium size grocery and liquor store. The neighborhood like Sámara is safe in general. However always be aware of your personal belongings on the beach or in public. Please be safe yourself and considerate to the other guests of the building by closing and locking your parking garage gate.
Before you arrive, please message Hilda & Patrick using the Airbnb messenger with your arrival time. It will help to exchange phone numbers at that point so you can call Hilda when you pass through Nicoya on your way to Samara. Nicoya is 50 minutes away and lets Hilda know your exact arrival time. When you pull up, you will see the sign on the front door: Alta Vista Condominiums, and the four-story building. If you’ve called us from Nicoya, we’ll be waiting to open the parking gate for you! Our friendly administrator Hilda will greet you with the keys and begin your check-in.
Introducing Condo Amapola, a contemporary 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom retreat. Each bedroom features a queen bed, complemented by a queen size pull-out sofa sleeper in the living room, accommodating a maximum of 6 guests. Positioned on the first floor, Amapola boasts a modern and serene ambiance. The expansive floor-to-ceiling windows offer a captivating beach and ocean view, creating a picturesque setting. Relax on the private balcony furnished for optimal enjoyment of this stunning vista. The beds and linens exude luxury, ensuring a comfortable stay. The open floor plan facilitates easy movement, relaxation, and seamless appreciation of the surrounding scenery. With three individual air conditioning units, your comfort is guaranteed. Welcome to a haven where modernity meets tranquility.
Most guests either choose to rent a car and drive from the airport to Alta Vista or take some sort of private transportation. I do not recommend local transportation; you'd be taking 3-4 buses! Just say the word and Hilda can help you make a reservation for a private shuttle van; we have a company that has been providing dependable service for almost a decade. They will meet you at the airport with your name on a sign and drive you approx. two hours to Alta Vista in a comfortable, air-conditioned van usually stocked with cold water and fresh fruit. The driver typically speaks enough English to get by. They will stop at a grocery store in Nicoya if you choose.
Great for families who want fewer stairs to climb and easier access to the pool! 2bd/2ba, queen
This condo interacts with the other condos in that it is on the first floor in a four story building. The front section of the fourth floor is the called the Congo Lounge and it is open to all guests. There are tables, chairs, sofas and hammocks, as well as amazing views, ocean breezes, and howler monkeys hanging from the nearby trees!
Alta Vista is in the Sámara neighborhood of Cangrejal, on the north end of the bay of Sámara. Cangrejal is a Costa Rican neighborhood, an old fishing village, and is very quiet with no loud music or bars. There is a great casual restaurant in Cangrejal just down the street towards the beach from Alta Vista called "La Perla" which offers great healthy local cuisine at reasonable prices. Two blocks away from Alta Vista opposite the beach is a popular supermarket named "La Iguana Verde", a medium size grocery and liquor store. The neighborhood like Sámara is safe in general. However always be aware of your personal belongings on the beach or in public. Please be safe yourself and considerate to the other guests of the building by closing and locking your parking garage gate.
Before you arrive, please message Hilda & Patrick using the Airbnb messenger with your arrival time. It will help to exchange phone numbers at that point so you can call Hilda when you pass through Nicoya on your way to Samara. Nicoya is 50 minutes away and lets Hilda know your exact arrival time. When you pull up, you will see the sign on the front door: Alta Vista Condominiums, and the four-story building. If you’ve called us from Nicoya, we’ll be waiting to open the parking gate for you! Our friendly administrator Hilda will greet you with the keys and begin your check-in.
Introducing Condo Amapola, a contemporary 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom retreat. Each bedroom features a queen bed, complemented by a queen size pull-out sofa sleeper in the living room, accommodating a maximum of 6 guests. Positioned on the first floor, Amapola boasts a modern and serene ambiance. The expansive floor-to-ceiling windows offer a captivating beach and ocean view, creating a picturesque setting. Relax on the private balcony furnished for optimal enjoyment of this stunning vista. The beds and linens exude luxury, ensuring a comfortable stay. The open floor plan facilitates easy movement, relaxation, and seamless appreciation of the surrounding scenery. With three individual air conditioning units, your comfort is guaranteed. Welcome to a haven where modernity meets tranquility.
Most guests either choose to rent a car and drive from the airport to Alta Vista or take some sort of private transportation. I do not recommend local transportation; you'd be taking 3-4 buses! Just say the word and Hilda can help you make a reservation for a private shuttle van; we have a company that has been providing dependable service for almost a decade. They will meet you at the airport with your name on a sign and drive you approx. two hours to Alta Vista in a comfortable, air-conditioned van usually stocked with cold water and fresh fruit. The driver typically speaks enough English to get by. They will stop at a grocery store in Nicoya if you choose.
Great for families who want fewer stairs to climb and easier access to the pool! 2bd/2ba, queen
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Amenities
Pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 35
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
Events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
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
Parties and events are allowed on site
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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. Shoppers can check out Frog Pad, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Samara Beach and Refugio Nacional de Vida Silvestre Camaronal.

Playa Samara, Guanacaste
What's nearby
- Samara Beach - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
- Buena Vista Beach - 16 min drive - 8.1 km
- Carrillo Beach - 17 min drive - 8.2 km
- Playa Barco Quebrado - 17 min drive - 9.9 km
- Guiones Beach - 29 min drive - 20.8 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Boulangerie - 8 min walk
- Las Olas Beach Club - 14 min walk
- Sheriff Rustic - 17 min walk
- 2 Gringos Artisan Brewing - 15 min walk
- Gusto Beach Club - Samara - 19 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Learn moreOpens in a new window10/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Amenities
8.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.8/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
9.8/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
Verified
18 Dec, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Rachel
12 Nov, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Rachel
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Paul Z.
18 Dec, 2023
Great location
Paul Z.
Verified
8/10 Good
B.J. D.
4 Jan, 2019
Samara is the perfect holiday town. Not too big and touristy.
B.J. D.
Stayed 18 nights in Dec 2018
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Wendy S.
10 Apr, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Stay
Wendy S.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Lyndsay F.
12 Mar, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pura Vida
Lyndsay F.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
S M.
15 Dec, 2024
Awesome stay
S M.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Dennis H.
23 Feb, 2025
Alta Vista 2025
Dennis H.
Verified
10/10 Excellent
CoCo A.
29 Nov, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Turtles!
CoCo A.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Stacey P.
2 May, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Just right!
Stacey P.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Mark F.
9 Jan, 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Viva Samara
Mark F.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2019
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Sarah C.
22 Mar, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful place
Sarah C.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Pam W.
13 Sept, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Alta Vista
Pam W.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Kevina
16 Mar, 2024
Alta Vista Condominiums 2024
Kevina
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Kathy D.
29 Jun, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A Relaxing Retreat with Exceptional Hosts
Kathy D.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
28 Jul, 2025
Fabulous Stay - Fabulous Condo
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Siobhan G.
1 Apr, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Short stay
Siobhan G.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Julie C.
12 Aug, 2023
Perfect condo
Julie C.
Verified
8/10 Good
Jennifer B.
27 May, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Beautiful property and location
Jennifer B.
Stayed 14 nights in May 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Jordan H.
20 Aug, 2018
A truly enjoyable stay and location
Jordan H.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2018
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Kerry I.
20 Nov, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay in perfect location
Kerry I.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
5 Jul, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Look no further....
Verified traveller
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Andrew L.
8 Sept, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great, safe place, steps from the beach!
Andrew L.
Stayed 28 nights in Aug 2021
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Catherine M.
16 Feb, 2018
Loved Alta Vista and Samara!
Catherine M.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2018
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Rebecca M.
6 Apr, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Highly Recommend!
Rebecca M.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022
About the host
Hosted by Patrick
Languages:
English, Spanish
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