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Private Oasis. Paradise

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A modern two-story house with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a well-maintained garden.
A modern kitchen with a marble countertop, a built-in wooden cabinet, and a refrigerator.
A modern kitchen with a marble island, wooden cabinets, and a dining area with a round table and chairs.
A swimming pool with a stone border and a water feature, surrounded by a patio area with plants.
A modern two-story house with a swimming pool, surrounded by a forested area.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
With an outdoor pool and a hot tub, this vacation home offers a relaxing retreat in the mountains near the sea. It accommodates 7 guests in 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Enjoy mountain views from the porch, deck, and balcony while exploring nearby attractions like Samara Beach and Buena Vista Beach.

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Your own private chef
    One of the few properties offering private chef services.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Private pool
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Hot tub on site
  • Patio
  • Massages in spa

Explore the area

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Provincia de Guanacaste, Playa Samara
  • Place, Samara Beach
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Carrillo Beach
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Place, Playa Barrigona
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Airport, Nosara (NOB)
    ‪47 min drive‬

Where you'll sleep

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

2 bathrooms, 2 half bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 4

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony

About this property

Private Oasis. Paradise

Relax and unwind in this calm, stylish space.
Mae Casa is a modern oasis and gives you the feel of solitude while being only a 10-15 minute walk (5 minute drive) to the beaches, downtown shopping, bakeries, restaurants and stores.
Quiet neighborhood. Surrounded by trees and wildlife.
Spend your afternoon lounging in the pool or enjoying time on the large terrace surrounded by 360 degree views of nature.
Large windows throughout the home provide spectacular views!
Private beach access nearby.

The space:
Main home has a living room, kitchen, 2 Bedrooms with full bathrooms, TV and AC in each room.

If you want to make your own meals, the kitchen is fully equipped including stove, oven, refrigerator, coffee maker, utensils, pots, pans and dishes.

Half bathroom on main floor.

Large outdoor terrace.

Guest house has a full bathroom, TV, mini fridge, AC, Queen sized bed , as well as a twin mattress that can be used to sleep an additional guest.

Outdoor kitchen area with BBQ

Pool and Jacuzzi. (Note: Costa Rican jacuzzis are not heated)

Private and secure parking behind electronic gate.

You will have access to all the space. Both the main home, guest house, private pool and Jacuzzi. It's all yours!

There is access to a semi-private beach nearby.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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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
No Smoking No parties No extra guests without approval

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3174674vb
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 is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is no smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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 holiday home is in the mountains and by the sea. Samara Beach and Refugio Nacional de Vida Silvestre Camaronal reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Safari Surf School and Jungle Butterfly Farm.
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Provincia de Guanacaste, Playa Samara

What's nearby

  • Samara Beach - 6 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Carrillo Beach - 18 min drive - 9.2 km
  • Playa Barrigona - 23 min drive - 12.2 km
  • Buena Vista Beach - 25 min drive - 11.9 km
  • Playa Barco Quebrado - 27 min drive - 13.7 km

Getting around

  • Nosara (NOB) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bar y Restaurante del Hotel Bahía - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Roots Bakery & Café - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Limey’s Bar & Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Gusto Beach Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Sheriff Rustic - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Private Oasis. Paradise have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Private Oasis. Paradise ?

As of 5 Oct, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Private Oasis. Paradise on 7 Oct, 2026 start from S$960, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Private Oasis. Paradise pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Private Oasis. Paradise ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Private Oasis. Paradise ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Private Oasis. Paradise ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Private Oasis. Paradise located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Samara Beach and within 6 miles (10 km) of Carrillo Beach and Buena Vista Beach. Playa Barrigona and Playa Barco Quebrado are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing stay!!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great time. The house was as advertised. Very relaxing and tranquil. Close to the town and restaurants. We really enjoyed all the fauna that came by the house to visit especially the monkeys and the Halloween crabs and all the beautiful birds. We know where to stay now when we return to Samara.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I felt welcomed and everything was thoroughly thought out, the most comfortable accommodation I’ve ever had!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I had a great time staying here for a long weekend. Leonie, the house keeper, was super helpful…any questions we could message her and she would respond quickly with help.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect communication before our arrival, including directions, an attachment with all things to do around, and even an address to show the border control officer at the airport. The house was great: nestled in lush jungle greens, a fantastic pool, a stocked kitchen, and more.Perfect location, close to beaches, close to the center of town, but very private and quiet.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The entire house (and the casita) were immaculate. The atmosphere was welcoming and comfortable. The pool was amazing and clean. Under a canopy of trees, there's no need for sunblock!If I ever make it back to CR, I would absolutely stay here!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Oct, 2025
Thank you so much for your kind review. We really appreciate you. We’re so glad you enjoyed the home and we hope we will see you again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This home was absolutely fantastic. It all started with the attentive host who made sure everything was ready for us. She made us feel instantly at home and excited for our stay. The positive experience continued with the comfort of the home and gorgeous design. The location, the privacy, and all the amenities made it hard to leave. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mae Casa was the perfect spot for our family vacation! It was well equipped, clean and in an excellent location. It's a good walk to town (about 30 minutes) but only 5 minutes by golf cart. We definitely recommend renting the golf carts - such a fun and easy way to get around! Leonie was so helpful and responsive. The guide book provided upon booking was full of useful information about the area. We were there over the Christmas holidays so it was busy in town and we were happy to have a quiet place to relax. Pool was lovely, we used the bbq many times, and having the extra room in the pool house worked well for our family. Highly recommend staying at Mae Casa!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fabulous!

Amazing house. Great location.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jan, 2024
Thank you for your kind review. We’re glad you enjoyed your stay and we hope to see you again in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful home and great location

We enjoyed 3 nights at the beautiful Mae Casa. The place was clean, very beautiful furnished and close to town. Leoni was a great host. We definitely recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Feb, 2024
Thank you so much. We are so glad you enjoyed your stay. We hope you will come back soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Short and sweet stay

Family vacation. Peaceful time by the pool, sea and jungle. Great location. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Apr, 2023
We are so happy you enjoyed your stay. We hope to see you again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Paradise

The property is perfect-- close enough to town but feels like your in the middle of the jungle. It's perfect, the host was fantastic at communication, close to three great beaches, and the twown of Samara is fantastic. Highly recommend this place!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay at Mae Casa in mid April was excellent in every respect. The home’s location is a nice walk to the beautiful Playa Samara, and is secluded and private. Its pool is an awesome, shaded oasis for guests and the varied wildlife, as well as the birds (like a spectacled owl, motmot and hummingbirds) that dropped by. The howler monkeys were a steady source of entertainment for us. The house itself is welcoming, spacious, well furnished, loads of windows welcome in the day, with comfortable beds and the A/C is great. The pool house being a nice refuge as well. In particular, the kitchen is very well equipped for those whose plans include food prep. I compliment the host for the house setup and Leoni, the caretaker, who was welcoming, had great advice on Samara and was always responsive to any questions. Without a doubt, we highly recommend a stay at Mae Casa and hope to return ourselves soonest. If the rating was out of 10, we would give it an 11.
Stayed 11 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 6 May, 2026
Ken, Thank you so much for this beautiful review. We are so happy you enjoyed your stay. We would love to welcome you back anytime. Thank you for taking such great care of our home and appreciating all that beautiful that our home and Samara offers. Pura Vida!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

As advertised

This home was spectacular, beautiful, comfortable and equipped for fun and relaxation. The owner is amazing, the property mgr made sure we had all we needed and the housekeeper/groundskeeper is a doll. We fully enjoyed our stay
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Mar, 2024
Ah thank you so much! We appreciate your kind words and so happy you loved your stay. Please come back. You are always welcome.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A magical place!

This modern and stunning property is tucked away in a private area of Samara, a short drive or bike ride from the main street and just minutes from the most beautiful beach in our stay stay! Spacious rooms, a great pool for laps and lounging and lovely lighting. Perfect for an intimate private getaway or family trip! Will certainly be back!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 22 May, 2023
Thank you! We are so happy you enjoyed your stay. We gladly welcome you back any time.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Service

Leonie was a wonderful host and the house was all that we expected. Leonie met us when we arrived to walk us through the house and left us some nice snacks and coffee. She was a wealth of information about restaurants and area attractions. We would highly recommend Mae Casa.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Feb, 2025
Thank you so much for your kind review. We’re so happy you loved the house. Leonie is so wonderful! Thank you for your stay with us. We hope to see you again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Jungle Paradise Near Beach

My family of 5 (children ages 4, 6, 8) stayed at the property for a week in May. The property is as described and more. It is tucked into the side of a hill surrounded by jungle, but just a few minutes from the beach town of Samara. Monkeys were common in the surrounding trees and plenty of other wildlife as well. Our family's favorite part of the property was the pool. Couldn't of been happier with the trip and the choice to stay at the property!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Jun, 2023
Thank you for the kind review. We are so happy you enjoyed your stay. You were wonderful guests. We welcome you back anytime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful home - perfect for a family

Casa Mae is much more impressive in person than the pictures show. The home is very well maintained and appears almost new. It is well equipped for cooking at home and hosting pretty much everything an average sized family would need!The pool is wonderful (albeit a bit chillier than our liking - but that's what the beach is for!).Wifi... A/C...etc... all is great.The property location is secluded and great for a get away but the access road is pretty rough and can get annoying rumbling up and down.I would not hesitate to highly recommend this property to others.,
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Special house in a fun location

Highly recommended! We had a wonderful stay at this luxurious home: tasteful modern design, comfortable and private surroundings, and fully equipped with all you need. Our favorite moments were waking up in the master bedroom surrounded by a jungle-like forest to watch the monkeys in the trees; swimming in the shady pool in the late afternoon; and recovering from a trip to the beach in our own private compound. Our teenager especially loved having the separate pool bungalow. Samara is a fun and funky beach town that is a short ride away (a car is recommended but you can get by if you don’t mind some healthy walking). The restaurants on the beach are a highlight. Special mention of Playa Carrillo, about a 15 minute car ride away, which is gorgeous and uncrowded. Great for swimming with the kids and feeling like you are (almost) alone in paradise.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Apr, 2023
Thank you for your kind review. We are so glad you had a wonderful time at our home and enjoyed all Samara has to offer. We hope you will vacation again Soon. Thank you!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Stunning home, unforgettable experience

Wow, this home is stunning. The master bedroom suite upstairs is huge and has a wrap around view of green jungle. You wake up and there is the greenery of the most amazing trees all around you, while you are cozy in your posh king sized bed. The master walks out to a huge deck to drink your morning coffee and look for monkeys in the trees. The neighbourhood is great. You can walk 15 minutes to unbelievable beaches. We even found the path to the secret beach. It was so gorgeous I actually cried. Our 6 year old child went to school at Mereas Academy which was just a 10 minute walk to school. They take kids for even just one day (highly recommended, he made friends, played sports and even learned curriculum). We loved having dinner while watching sunset right on Sámara beach at Gusto or La Dolce Vita. The house is brand new and well stocked with plush towels and comfy beds and upscale touches. The separate casita is great, you can have a separate couple in there where they have their own private space. The pool is awesome after a hot day. The owner and property manager were both incredibly nice and attentive. I really did not want to leave, ever. Highly highly recommended!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Feb, 2023
Oh wow. Thank you for this review. We are so happy you loved your stay and we hope you come back soon. Thank you for taking such great care of our home.

About the host

Your host

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Welcome to paradise! We live in Costa Rica part time with our three children and Samara has our heart. We are a Bilingual family who loves nature, travel, beaches, wildlife, waterfalls and all the authentic and hidden gems Costa Rica has to offer.
We are here to help make every detail of your stay magical and guide you in the right direction with activities and things to see and do in Samara and surrounding areas.
We love this community and everything Samara has to offer! We look forward to sharing our home with you.

Why they chose this property

This property gives you the perfect place to relax just outside the hustle and bustle of downtime. Cool off in the pool while surrounded by jungle. Only 1 mile to Samara beach. .5 miles to Buena Vista (Sunset Beach).

What makes this property unique

Pool, guesthouse, outdoor terrace, BBQ, jacuzzi (note:Costa Rican Jacuzzis are not heated) .
Located in a quiet and private neighborhood.
Watch howler monkeys in the surrounding trees and listen to the birds singing.

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