Is Your dream OCEANVIEW getaway in Samara pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Where is Your dream OCEANVIEW getaway in Samara located?

Situated near the beach, this villa is 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Samara Beach and 3.1 mi (4.9 km) from Carrillo Beach. Buena Vista Beach and Playa Barrigona are also within 9 mi (15 km).

Your dream OCEANVIEW getaway in Samara Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim W.

Jun 16, 2025

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This property is amazing! We enjoyed hanging out in the pool and sitting on the patio in the evenings. The kitchen had everything we could have possibly needed. We walked to the beach, visited the farmers market, and went into town several times for meals and shopping. Leonie made check in and check out very easy and had great suggestions for things to do and places to shop and eat. It was the perfect stay!

Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luis C.

Jan 3, 2025

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Vista View Vida

Amazing home and location. Great view of the bay and close to town.

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary Jo R.

May 24, 2025

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Relaxing, Beautiful, Unforgettable!

We just returned from an incredible trip to Costa Rica, and we couldn't be happier with our stay. The home was absolutely beautiful--immaculate, spacious, and even more stunning than the photos on VRBO. The infinity pool was a dream, and the entire setting was perfect for a truly relaxing and wonderful getaway.From the moment we arrived, everything exceeded our expectations. The thoughtful welcome basket of fresh fruit and local coffee was a lovely touch--we were so grateful for it. Leone our host was warm, helpful, and kind. She also gave us restaurant recommendations, which we tried and every one of them were delicious.We would absolutely recommend this property to anyone looking for a peaceful luxurious escape in Samara. We're already dreaming about coming back!

Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

john s.

Dec 29, 2024

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nice house

beautiful pool and view. nice furnishings. comfortable bed. internet works. helpful manager.

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Monica L.

Jan 12, 2025

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A week in paradise

This was a week long vacation with my husband, our 2 adult boys and their wives. I will never forget the expressions on their faces when they entered the house and saw the view. The house, grounds and pool area are beautiful and the view is simply spectacular. Leonie, was very helpful with recommendations on activities, restaurants, beaches, etc. She truly went out of her way to make our vacation unforgettable.We will definitely come back.

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer C.

Jun 17, 2023

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Paradise

The house was beautiful and the view outside was breathtaking. I’m glad we had a 4x4 for all the sight seeing we did. Beautiful place to relax and explore.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

mike a.

Mar 10, 2025

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Incredible Views; Incredible Stay!

My husband and I along with another couple just spent two relaxing week in this lovely property! The ocean view over the infinity pool is one-of-a-kind! The area around the pool, which is surrounded by lovely gardens, and the covered patio lets you stay outside all day. Inside, the main areas are spacious and well laid out. Due to the steepness of the road and traffic, we ended up driving to the beach ( 3 min.) which was easy and there was always parking. More beaches are nearby and the town of Samara is filled with small, local eating places, bars, coffee places and shops.

Stayed 13 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Megan M.

Dec 6, 2023

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Family vacation

Such a beautiful home in Samara

Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

John E.

Feb 11, 2024

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Awesome

Fantastic, beautiful with an amazing location. Leonie is a huge benefit - thank-you. John and Melissa

Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachelle G.

Nov 29, 2022

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Beautiful and relaxing house!

Perfect place for a family with teenage kids. We loved this house. It was a great home away from home. The pool was beautiful with a great outdoor space to enjoy the Costa Rican sun. We loved the kitchen and the outdoor kitchen. The house is a quick drive to town, but nice and quiet. A wonderful place for a holiday!

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marc V.

Feb 18, 2025

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Perfect vacation!

Beautiful home and love the Samara area. Thanks to Leonie and the property owner for being so responsive and helpful. We got a shuttle to the house from LIR (2 hours) and then rented a golf cart for the week to get around town. Worked out perfectly. If you want to explore beyond Samara and Carrillo though, you'll need a car. It was just the two of us in the house, but there is plenty of room for up to 6 people. The amazing pool and the wall of folding glass doors in the back of the house were our favorite parts. We will definitely be back!

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fenton P., Marston's Mills, Massachusetts

Feb 26, 2023

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Paradise

Can’t say enough great things about this home. Everything was fantastic. Clean, comfortable and very well managed. Great communication as well. Views where amazing. Location is perfect. Can’t wait to return. Thanks for the perfect vacation.

Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

KIM M.

Mar 15, 2024

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FANTASTIC HOUSE!!

This house is fantastic & definitely a 5 star!! Leonie is the BEST Host!! She responded to our questions before & during our trip. Gave great recommendations as well! Thanks again & definitely will book this house again.

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judy M.

Mar 10, 2024

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Great Getaway

My husband and I needed a get away and this was perfect. The house is very private other than the daily gardener visits. We were able to find a local fisherman and got fresh fish and cooked at the house most nights. Leonie provided a lot of links for places to go and was very responsive.

Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anna M., Indianapolis,IN

Feb 28, 2023

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Beautiful Views

This is our second time at this property. The house and views are beautiful. The property manager was great to work with. We will be back!

Stayed 11 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ali M.

Jul 31, 2022

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Breathtaking Views of Playa Samara

The location and views from the property were amazing. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. We enjoyed a few activities in the local area including zip lining, ATV ride and of course the beautiful beaches in the surrounding area. The weather also turned out to be perfect with no rain 5 of 7 days during day time. Both Leonardo and Raquel were very responsive and pleasant to work with.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Farhana M.

Aug 12, 2023

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Slice of heaven

We stayed 5 days at Villa Vista and enjoyed every minute. The house is very conveniently located and the views are breathtaking. The minute you enter the home, you can’t help but be in awe of the beauty and immediately relax. The property manager, Leonie, is the best I have come across! We are the grateful for the memories our family will take with us and hope to be back again someday.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tracey F.

Aug 9, 2022

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Wonderful

Thank you for a wonderful stay at Samara Reefs! The house had everything we needed: a beautiful view, being close to the beach, and a gorgeous infinity pool. Leonardo was so kind in setting up our house and activities, and Raquel was amazing in cooking us two beautiful meals with local ingredients. Thank you so much for everything!

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dustin T.

Jun 24, 2024

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Perfect safe location

House was just awesome. Loved the location, grounds and view. If you are researching between Nosara and Samara like I did, choose Samara. Nosara or Guiones Beach is on several dirt roads along the coast with tourist shops and restaurants. Samara is a little town on the beach, paved roads, and surrounded by great beaches and things to do. We loved it and will be back and would pick this same house without question you wont be disappointed. Thanks again Leonie really appreciated you and all your help!

Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Doug M.

Mar 22, 2023

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Great property, great location. Overall experience was very good.

Samara Reef was a great area. Leonie helped us get a local cook into prepare a meal and it was wonderful. The house was a bit of paradise. We did have some challenges with only one gate controller and six people. I would also recommend an upgrade to some of the appliances. Overall loved the town and the property.

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melodee B., Tualatin, OR

Jan 23, 2024

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Simply Amazing!!!

Can’t say enough about this property. Location and amenities were awesome. We woke up every morning to the tropical sounds of Samara…macaws, monkeys (they can be a bit loud) and beautiful vistas. We had a 6-person golf cart for 3 days which was perfect—allowed us to explore Playa Carrillo and go into town for dinner or pick up groceries, etc. We walked to town the first few days via the beach, about a one-mile walk. It is a pretty steep hill to the house but doable. We had Silvia come in two nights to prepare dinner for us—it was fabulous. Leonie was very responsive and easy to work with. Was a wonderful stay and we were sad to leave!

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve M.

Aug 27, 2018

Truly stunning villa in a superb location

It is hard not to run out of superlatives in describing our stay here. The listing is accurate, and the photos give you a good idea of what to expect. The villa itself is luxurious and well kept, and the property manager (Erin) was on call to answer every query. But the view from the terrace just takes your breath away, with the jungle and ocean before you. It really is hard work to drag yourself away from the side of the infinity pool, but it is a short 5 min walk to the beach and then a 10 min stroll into lovely Samara - - muy tranquillo - with great restaurants right on the beach. Our favourite was Gusto Beach - authentic Italian pizzas and wonderful tuna! Customer service was excellent - I think it is the nicest place we have every stayed. Highly recommended!

10/10 Excellent

Richard C.

Apr 28, 2024

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Everything Great

We had a wonderful 6 night stay in mid-February and it was ideal for our family get-away (adult kids and partners). The house is wonderful, well maintained, and plenty of room for everyone. Besides the amazing views of Samara beach and the daily flyby of the macaws, parrots and other birds, we had regular visits from the iguanas, and howler monkeys. The location is quite quiet and a bit of an oasis to unwind after exploring the various beaches around Samara. The pool was outstanding, used a lot and cleaned regularly. Walking to town can be done, but not straightforward - we drove (rental) for dinner, groceries etc. Having Sylvia cook for us a couple of nights was great! Property manager (Leonie) was responsive in advance and made sure we were looked after if any questions. Suggestions for a few things that could be updated for added comfort - primary mattress, beach/pool towels, available beach chairs 6 vs 4. Overall was a great stay and wouldn’t hesitate to return.

Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cathy W.

May 13, 2023

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The View!!!

OMG… upon arrival you are immediately rewarded with an amazing view of the ocean and Isla Chora over a brilliant blue infinite pool. The house is situated such that a cool breeze floats from front to back and the pool is in morning sun and afternoon shade. Lovely! The bedrooms were clustered to one side of the house so we could be using the main area all day without disturbing sleepers. We made most of our own meals in the fully stocked kitchen and made heavy use of the outdoor grill. It was also nice to have air conditioning in the bedrooms for sleeping. Located about 2 km from the town/beach of Samara, it was the perfect base camp for our group of 6. Not really walkable but with a rental car, we could easily come & go or hang by the pool. There was plenty to keep us busy… we booked some kayaking, ziplining and ATV adventures in town as well

Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rob D.

Jul 30, 2023

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Spectacular

Amazing home, even better than the photos. Incredible views of the Pacific and the jungle canopy. Indoor/Outdoor living from the living room and Master. Perfect for our family of 5 with older teenagers. Well appointed with tasteful decor. Getting into town and to the beach requires a vehicle. We rented a golf cart and were able to get to all beaches from Carrillo to Samara. This worked really well for us. The golf cart is not something I would recommend with little kids as you do need to travel on the main road with other vehicles going at full speed. Leonie helped us with Fishing charters and was a great concierge. We enjoyed lounging around the pool and grilling outside as much as we enjoyed going into town. Wildlife abounds with several varieties of birds, Howler Monkeys and Iguanas. Plenty of options for a group with varied interests.

Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2023

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