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Piscine extérieure
Terrasse/patio
Extérieur
Intérieur
Plage à proximité, chaise longue, serviettes de plage

Avis

9,8 sur 10 – 

Exceptionnel

Maison entière

4 chambres2 salles de bain9 personnes274 m²

Commodités populaires

  • Animaux de compagnie acceptés
  • Stationnement disponible
  • Piscine
  • Barbecue
  • Laveuse
  • Cuisine

Explorez la région

Map
Playa Carrillo, Samara, Nosara, Nicoya,, Hojancha, Guanacaste
  • La Selva
    5 min en voiture
  • Plage Playa Carrillo
    6 min en voiture
  • Plage de Sámara
    8 min en voiture
  • Carrillo (PLD)
    7 min en voiture

Options de chambre

À propos du quartier

Puerto Carrillo

Séjour au bord de la mer.Vous trouverez Plage Playa Carrillo et Plage de Sámara à moins de 5 km de villa. Playa Camaronal est à moins de 10 km et Playa Islita est à moins de 15 km.
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À proximité

  • La Selva - 5 min en voiture
  • Plage Playa Carrillo - 6 min en voiture
  • Plage de Sámara - 8 min en voiture
  • Plage de Buena Vista - 33 min en voiture
  • Playa Barrigona - 45 min en voiture

Transport

  • Nosara (NOB) : à 71 min en voiture

Restaurants

  • ‪Las Olas Beach Club - ‬15 min en voiture
  • ‪Alma Restaurante - ‬19 min en voiture
  • ‪Gusto Beach Bar - ‬14 min en voiture
  • ‪Malehu - ‬14 min en voiture
  • ‪Coco's Mexican Restaurant - ‬14 min en voiture

À propos de cet hébergement

Hébergement entier

Vous aurez la maison entière pour vous et ne la partagerez qu’avec d’autres voyageurs de votre groupe.

Amazing Ocean & Mountain views! Pool! Private cook/cleaning included!

La Paila is unique among most of the villas you’ll find!
It's broad panoramic views of the Pacific are due to its siting at one of the highest elevations looking into Samara bay and valley. The sky and light change throughout the day often finishing in spectacular sunsets!
-- staff will prepare meals (if desired, up to 2 per day, your choice), clean house daily and do laundry! The pool and grounds are professionally maintained. Relax and enjoy yourself! Staff live in a separate house on the property providing security and availability but also as much privacy as you want.
-- free delivery of pre-stocked food waiting for you (just reimburse for the groceries you order)
-- La Paila has a huge open air room containing dining, sitting, entertainment and game areas. It has no walls so that you’re directly connected to the views, breeze and nature! (All four bedrooms can be closed-up completely and are air-conditioned).
-- La Paila is very private, tranquil and quiet with only a few neighbors and little passing traffic
-- designed in the colonial Costa Rican style of architecture, the house is appointed with art and artifacts celebrating local Tico and Guanacaste culture. Much of the house is made from tropical hardwoods and the furniture crafted locally. Immerse yourselves a bit in Costa Rica!

Free hi-speed WiFi, TV (Roku streaming) with a VCR/DVD machine A bluetooth JBL Extreme speaker powers music through the big room and to the pool so bring your playlist. Laze in the hammock or lounge in the pool! We have ping pong and backgammon tables, board games, a volleyball/badminton court and darts! Take the boogie boards with you to the beach or use in the pool!

Nature is all around: flocks of parrots fly by each morning and evening, howler and capuchin monkeys will visit the backyard trees occasionally and maybe you'll see a coatimundi or anteater! Mangos fall off the trees from May to June.

The sunsets can be stunning but also look for rainbows, sundogs and green flashes. At night, the Milky Way stretches across the sky if clear. Look for planets, fireballs, moon rings and meteorites!

Use La Paila as a secluded retreat for pure R & R or as a home base for day trips. The daily destination for most?: just five minutes away by car is the iconic, palm lined, two mile-long Playa Carrillo (Carrillo beach), a certified 'blue flag' beach of Costa Rica (means it is safe and clean)! It offers beach strolls, jogging, swimming and picnics and so much more. Horseback riding is available on several beaches. Go deep sea fishing for marlin, tuna, swordfish and mahi-mahi. Turtle watching is best at nearby Playa Camaronal, Playa Grande and Playa Langosta. Snorkel to an off-shore island. Zip line through local jungle canopies. Surf lessons on the bucket list? Dine out in nearby Samara and Carrillo at numerous outstanding but casual restaurants. Explore the surrounding teak plantation. To the south, enjoy lunch at Punta Islita and at the same time schedule a tour of the macaw (parrot) reservation at Macaw Recovery Network. You will not run out of things to do!

Gestionnaire de l’hébergement

Andy and Christine Durham

Langues

Anglais

Commodités de l’hébergement

Plage

  • Plage à proximité
  • Chaises longues sur la plage
  • Serviettes de plage

Piscine/spa

  • Massage
  • Piscine extérieure
  • Piscine privée

Internet

  • Disponible dans la villa : Wi-Fi gratuit

Stationnement et transport

  • Voiture recommandée
  • Options de stationnement sur place incluant un garage

Cuisine

  • Batterie de cuisine, vaisselle et couverts
  • Cafetière-théière
  • Casserole de homard ou de crabe
  • Épices
  • Essuie-tout
  • Four
  • Four à micro-ondes
  • Grille-pain
  • Îlot de cuisine
  • Lave-vaisselle
  • Mélangeur
  • Moulin à café
  • Réfrigérateur
  • Surface de cuisson

Restauration

  • Service de chef cuisinier
  • Table de salle à manger

Chambres

  • 4 chambres
  • Draps fournis

Salle de bain

  • 2 salles de bain
  • Bidet
  • Douche
  • Douche extérieure
  • Papier de toilette
  • Savon
  • Séchoir à cheveux
  • Serviettes fournies
  • Shampooing

Lieux de séjour

  • Salle à manger séparée
  • Salle de séjour
  • Table de salle à manger

Divertissement

  • Chaîne audio
  • Jeux
  • Lecteur de DVD
  • Livres
  • Musicothèque
  • Téléviseur avec chaînes par câble/satellite
  • Vidéothèque

Espaces extérieurs

  • Balcon
  • Barbecue
  • Jardin
  • Meubles extérieurs

Buanderie

  • Buanderie à proximité
  • Laveuse

Espaces de travail

  • Bureau

Confort

  • Climatisation

Animaux de compagnie

  • Animaux de compagnie acceptés
  • Chiens acceptés uniquement
  • Jusqu’à 20 livres par animal

Accessibilité

  • Si vous avez des besoins particuliers en matière d’accessibilité, veuillez communiquer avec l’hébergement à l’aide des renseignements contenus dans la confirmation reçue après la réservation.
  • Carrelage dans les aires communes
  • Chambre adaptée aux personnes à mobilité réduite
  • Chemin de circulation accessible en fauteuil roulant
  • Entrée sans escaliers
  • Hébergement à un seul étage
  • Mains courantes dans les escaliers
  • Plancher lisse dans les aires communes
  • Sections fumeurs
  • Commentaire de l’hôte : outside only.

Services et commodités

  • Coffre-fort
  • Entretien ménager (disponibilité limitée)
  • Service de livraison de repas

Points d’intérêt de l’endroit

  • À proximité d’un salon de beauté/spa
  • À proximité d’une rivière
  • À proximité de l’océan
  • Dans les montagnes
  • Dans un village
  • En zone rurale
  • Hôpital à proximité

Activités

  • Arcade ou salle de jeux
  • Tennis de table
  • Baignade à proximité
  • Cyclisme à proximité
  • Descente en eau vive à proximité
  • Écotourisme à proximité
  • Équitation à proximité
  • Excursions d’observation de la faune à pied à proximité
  • Golf à proximité
  • Kayak à proximité
  • Motonautisme à proximité
  • Observation d’oiseaux à proximité
  • Observation des baleines à proximité
  • Pêche à proximité
  • Plongée avec masque et tuba à proximité
  • Plongée sous-marine à proximité
  • Sentiers de randonnée ou de vélo à proximité
  • Surf ou surf horizontal à proximité
  • Voile à proximité

Dispositifs de sécurité

  • Présence d’un détecteur de monoxyde de carbone non signalée (L’hôte n’a pas indiqué s’il y avait un détecteur de monoxyde de carbone dans l’hébergement; envisagez d’apporter un détecteur portable.)
  • Détecteur de fumée (L’hôte a indiqué qu’il y avait un détecteur de fumée dans l’hébergement.)
  • Trousse de premiers soins
  • Extincteur

Information générale

  • Jardin
  • Taille de l’unité : 2 950 pieds carrés

Politiques

Arrivée

Arrivée à partir de 14 h
Âge minimal pour l’enregistrement : 35 ans

Départ

L’heure limite de départ est 11 h.

Instructions spéciales pour l’enregistrement

L’hôte vous enverra un courriel contenant les instructions relatives à l’arrivée et au départ.

Animaux de compagnie

  • Les animaux de compagnie sont admis
  • Seuls les chiens sont admis.
  • Limite de 1 animal(aux) de compagnie par chambre (poids maximal : 20 lb par animal)
  • Des restrictions s’appliquent
  • Pour de plus amples renseignements, communiquez avec l’établissement au numéro indiqué sur la confirmation de votre réservation
  • Commentaire de l’hôte : dogs only

Enfants et lits supplémentaires

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: 1 crib at house, babies welcome!

Renseignements importants

À savoir

Des frais par personne supplémentaire peuvent s’appliquer et varient selon les politiques de l’établissement.
Une pièce d’identité avec photo émise par le gouvernement et un dépôt en espèces, une carte de crédit ou une carte de débit pour couvrir les frais accessoires peuvent être requis à l’arrivée.
Les demandes spéciales sont sujettes à la disponibilité au moment de l’enregistrement et peuvent entraîner des frais supplémentaires. Les demandes spéciales ne peuvent pas être garanties.
Les fêtes et les événements de groupe, y compris les réunions familiales, les fêtes d’anniversaire et les mariages, sont autorisés sur place (15 personnes maximum).
Commentaire de l’hôte : surcharge applies for weddings, receptions, etc.
L’hôte n’a pas indiqué s’il y avait un détecteur de monoxyde de carbone dans l’hébergement; envisagez d’apporter un détecteur portable avec vous pendant le voyage.
L’hôte a indiqué qu’il y avait un détecteur de fumée dans l’hébergement.
Cet hébergement comprend les dispositifs de sécurité suivants : un extincteur et une trousse de premiers soins.
Cet établissement est géré par l’intérmediaire de notre partenaire Vrbo. Vrbo vous enverra un courriel contenant un lien vers un compte Vrbo qui vous permettra de modifier ou d’annuler votre réservation.
Les clients supplémentaires peuvent faire l'objet de suppléments, conformément à la politique de l'établissement.
Une pièce d’identité avec photo émise par le gouvernement et un dépôt en espèces, une carte de crédit ou une carte de débit pour couvrir les frais accessoires peuvent être requis à l’arrivée.
Les demandes spéciales dépendent de la disponibilité au moment de l’enregistrement. Elle ne peuvent être garanties et peuvent occasionner des frais supplémentaires.
    Cet hébergement est géré par un(e) hôte privé(e), et non par un(e) professionnel(le) exploitant un commerce ou une entreprise. Les fêtes et les événements de groupe, y compris les réunions familiales, les fêtes d’anniversaire et les mariages, sont autorisés sur place (15 personnes maximum). Commentaire de l’hôte : surcharge applies for weddings, receptions, etc. Pour assurer la sécurité des clients, chaque hébergement de l'établissement comprend un extincteur, un détecteur de fumée et une trousse de premiers soins.

À noter

  • Pour prendre des dispositions afin d’emmener votre animal de compagnie, communiquez directement avec l’établissement au numéro indiqué sur la confirmation de votre réservation.

Avis pour Amazing Ocean & Mountain views! Pool! Private cook/cleaning included!

Avis

9,8

Exceptionnel

Note de 10 – Excellent, d’après 54 avis sur 61." "
Note de 8 – Bien, d’après 5 avis sur 61." "
Note de 6 – Acceptable, d’après 2 avis sur 61." "
Note de 4 – Médiocre, d’après 0 avis sur 61." "
Note de 2 – Terrible, d’après 0 avis sur 61." "

9,4/10

Propreté

Avis

8/10 – Bien

Tonya W., NC

Points forts : Propreté
Anniversary and Birthday getaway!
It was a great place and a great trip. Beautiful view, excellent location and accommodations. Grace was fantastic and we would be happy to go back again. The owners were very easy to communicate with and timely in their reaponse. The house staff was very helpful and kept the location clean and comfortable. We spent most of our time at the onsite pool enjoying the beautiful views.
Séjour de 5 nuits en mars 2024

10/10 – Excellent

Brandon L.

Points forts : Propreté
Great place to relax and enjoy Costa Rica
Everything was simply amazing. Rugged beauty everywhere and an abundance of flowers to gaze at on the property. Views are truly special as we could see all of Samara bay from our hilltop. Housekeeper was so nice and helpful, cooking and cleaning for us. We love the proximity to everything in town and got so much packed into our trip because of the convenience with this location. Clean, safe, spectacular.
Séjour de 9 nuits en mars 2024

6/10 – Acceptable

Amanda E.

Nice place but needs some TLC
This house has a beautiful view, great location, and the staff is great. The house needs some updating and minor repairs. The bedrooms were a bit dusty. The fridge was consistently leaking water inside and not very cool. The staff cleaned every day and helped with whatever we needed. We had a large group of 11 people. It was unclear for the guests to know where to put the laundry that needed to be washed. However, the staff were willing to do the laundry. The initial portion of the road to the house is paved but then turns into a dusty, rocked road that is pretty rough and steep. 4 wheel drive is not necessary, but it is important to note to the roughness and steep incline. The views from the house are breathtaking. We asked for local dishes for meals and were not disappointed. Grace and Maria kept up with food allergies and made separate meals for the kiddos who were picky eaters. They were very kind and helpful. They cooked meals on our schedule so that we had food early enough for scheduled activities and ready for us when we got home. Brisa was fun to have around and never bothered us once. We loved watching Brisa come around and love on all of us. Grace and Maria helped us learn some spanish which we loved. We would recommend this place again, but would like to see the house have a bit more TLC.
Séjour de 7 nuits en mars 2024

10/10 – Excellent

Amanda C.

Points forts : Propreté
Wonderful Place to Stay
La Paila is paradise. We so enjoyed our stay. The accommodations were just as advertised and Grace was wonderful in accommodating us and for the wonderful meals that she made for us. We loved the pool, watching the pretty birds, monkeys and THAT VIEW! We never tired of waking up to that view. At night time, you do have to adjust to the living room being open to all sorts of creatures, but by the end of the week, we were used to them and it wasn't a problem. We very much enjoyed our stay and would rent this home again.
Séjour de 7 nuits en février 2024

10/10 – Excellent

David S., Caledon

Points forts : Propreté
4th stay at La Paila
I think the fact that this is the 4th time we've stayed at La Paila says it all. We love the property and we love the area. It is so beautiful and peaceful.
Séjour de 9 nuits en janvier 2024

10/10 – Excellent

Barbara B.

Points forts : Propreté
Wonderful Getaway
We thoroughly enjoyed this lovely home with a great pool and terrific sunset views overlooking the Samara Bay. We were well taken care of by the staff, the meals were delicious and the place was comfortable and clean. We plan on coming back next year!
Séjour de 6 nuits en février 2024

10/10 – Excellent

Joyce N., Vancouver Island, BC

Points forts : Propreté
Amazing beauty!
Sights and sounds of Costa Rican beauty of beaches, flora & fauna as our family enjoyed the lovely hacienda with many convenient areas to relax. Owners were excellent to communicate with and responsive to our inquiries. A unique and beautiful experience ❤️
Séjour de 19 nuits en janvier 2024

10/10 – Excellent

Tad M.

Points forts : Propreté
Amazing property, view & housekeeper/cook was incredible!
Amazing property, view & housekeeper/cook was incredible!
Séjour de 7 nuits en décembre 2023

10/10 – Excellent

Gina D.

Points forts : Propreté
Great Experience
We had a great time at this property and would definitely come back!
Séjour de 4 nuits en décembre 2023

10/10 – Excellent

Pam H.

Points forts : Propreté
Spectacular view from traditional home
Upon arriving at this well-appointed traditional style home we were all mesmerized by the initial impression and the spectacular view overlooking Playa Carrillo. The house had lots of room for 6 adults; one child. There are inside and outside games galore when not just simply relaxing or at the beach. The pool was a hit for the family and was the first place people would go after breakfast. We heard that this beach was the nicest in the area so we were happy to know that. We found several good restaurants in Samara. The food in Samara is very expensive- and even farther towns like Nicoya still had high food prices. At the end of our stay we did find a little butcher shop in Samara just on the left before the main road dead ends into the town. The bakery (where the road actually dead ends ) was very good. 2 Gringos and the El Calibri (steak restaurant) were our favorite. Our trip was enhanced by an engagement proposal under water scuba diving and our turtle excursion through Samara Infocenter! What a wonderful place to experience all from a breathtaking view each morning, a gorgeous sunset each evening, and the brightest stars at night you’ll ever see!
Séjour de 14 nuits en novembre 2023

10/10 – Excellent

Alyssa V.

Points forts : Propreté
Views for days!
You will not disappointed with your stay! Maureen and the views made our experience extra special!! She is an amazing cook, my picky kids ate every bite. We also loved not having to clean every day. She made our trip feel like a vacation. The views from house are unforgettable. The house has four rooms- a master and a bunk room downstairs and two rooms upstairs that share a Jack and jill bathroom. It all worked out well to share with our families. This is our second visit and the first time we had a breeze, this time we were not as lucky. Fans would be a great edition. Thanks for a wonderful week!!! Pura Vida
Séjour de 8 nuits en juillet 2023

10/10 – Excellent

Voyageur vérifié

Points forts : Propreté
Third Stay
This was our third trip to this beautiful, peaceful home. We have stayed in a few other properties in the area, but only because this property was booked. The others were good. They weren't this though. This place is magic. It's incredibly relaxing and welcoming, the beauty and rustic charm just can't be beat. Maury the chef was as always, amazing. She is kind and thoughtful and incredibly helpful. She also happens to be an amazing chef. If we could, this would be our permanent second home and Maury would be family.
Séjour de 5 nuits en mars 2023

10/10 – Excellent

Pam W.

Points forts : Propreté
Yoga retreat in beautiful mountain Villa
We went as a group of 9 as a yoga retreat. Yoga every morning by the pool with a stunning view of the ocean below was incredible. We couldn't capture the beauty enough with our photos. We loved the open air main area and also having the pool to cool off in after days at the beach and exploring. Sunsets were amazing! We also got to see lots of lizards, howler monkeys right by the house, and beautiful birds. Maury the cook and one who cares for us was very kind and a great cook!! She cooked us amazing local style dinners we asked for and also great breakfasts. It felt healthy and delicious. We loved all the fresh fruit. The beds were very comfortable, and rooms beautiful in traditional I think ranch style. AC in the bedrooms to sleep was so nice since it is very hot here. We love this place and plan to come back. Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful villa with us!
Séjour de 7 nuits en mars 2023

10/10 – Excellent

David B.

Points forts : Propreté
Amazing location
We had a great stay in La Paila, it's a very special place. It's not the most modern of properties but that's part of the charm, the location is superb with incredible views, the live-in housekeeper is amazing, great food, so helpful and brilliant at keeping the property tidy and clean. Her food was a big part of the joy of our holiday.
Séjour de 28 nuits en janvier 2023

10/10 – Excellent

David S., Caledon

Points forts : Propreté
Second Stay @ La Paila
We first visited La Paila in Feb 2022 with my wife's family. We loved it some much we brought our kids their partners and our grandkids for the 2023 Holidays in lieu of a family christmas We love this place. It is peaceful, relaxing and within a short drive to beautiful beaches, and to the stores and restaurants of both Playa Carilla and Samara. If you are looking for relaxation, this is the place for you.
Séjour de 8 nuits en décembre 2022

10/10 – Excellent

Laura M., Santa Cruz, California

Points forts : Propreté
Best View!
We stayed at La Paila with 2 families of 4 and the house was a perfect setup. The views from the property are incredible! Take me back! We had a wonderful time listening to the birds, watching the sunsets, swimming in the pool, listening to music and having drinks in the outdoor living space. The property caretaker Maury had dinner prepped for our arrival a cooked a few other meals while we were there and she was an incredible cook. It was such a special treat, we enjoyed her cooking so much, I had to take home one of her recipes. The AC worked great in all the bedrooms which was very nice. And the drive to and from town is easy. We especially enjoyed the beauty of Carillo and Sámara provides anything you could need between restaurants, adventure, shopping etc but also not too big of a town. It’s definitely special here. We had great communication with Andy & Christine prior to our arrival but had no need to reach out while we were there since everything went smooth. Good internet if that is needed. Thank you so much for sharing your slice of Paradise, it was a dream.
Séjour de 5 nuits en janvier 2023

10/10 – Excellent

E Samantha C.

Points forts : Propreté
La Paila Vacation Rental
What a magical place to stay. Stunning vistas with lots to do or not do. Maureen, the cook and housekeeper is a major bonus. She made our holiday all the better.
Séjour de 7 nuits en novembre 2022

8/10 – Bien

jeremy c.

We loved this property and our stay here. In person is way better than on line pics!!
Everything is awesome, and accurate as stated on VRBO. The only complaint's would be the overall cleanliness of the property, and the live in Dog. We loved the Dog, but it seemed that she had not received a proper bath for some time, when she was around you knew it by the smell. There was hair from the dog all over the open area and furniture, and smell of the dog on the furniture. Overall we would stay here again, but would request a cleaner house and clean dog.
Séjour de 5 nuits en août 2022

8/10 – Bien

Yolanda C.

Points forts : Propreté
Beautiful Stay
We had a wonderful stay at La Paila. The house and property is beautiful. Maury was a great housekeeper and cook! We would recommend this rental to others.
Séjour de 5 nuits en juillet 2022

10/10 – Excellent

Katja T.

Points forts : Propreté
Hard to say goodbye
We spent 9 glorious nights at “ La Paila.” The location of the home is incredible, Maury is an excellent cook and all around helpful and a pleasure to spend time with. Brisa the dog stole my kid’s hearts and nobody wanted to return home. The communication with Andrew, the property owner, is excellent if you should need anything or have any questions at all.
Séjour de 9 nuits en juillet 2022

10/10 – Excellent

Shawn V.

Points forts : Propreté
Amazing, quiet location with great views and unique layout.
Our family loved our stay here. The layout of the open living space provided a unique experience. Maureen was fantastic and we loved our meals. Plenty to do in the surrounding area without much trouble. (Horseback riding, zip lining, coffee tours, beach…) I would recommend a 4x4/AWD for ease getting up to the house and some of the surrounding areas. Maybe not required but definitely a good idea.
Séjour de 7 nuits en juillet 2022

10/10 – Excellent

Lynsey S.

Points forts : Propreté
Absolutely Magical!
Our stay at La Paila was nothing short of magical. The road up to the house was not bad at all and once you get there, the view is worth every second! It only takes about 5 minutes to get up or down from the house to the beach. We got lost on our way there and ended up not arriving until 10pm. Maureen was still awake and at the house and not only greeted us, but served dinner as well. The house itself is beautiful and nestled in the perfect combination of ocean and jungle views. You feel completely secluded but not disconnected. There was so much to do at the house, we were never bored. But the house was still close to the beach and other places, Carrillo about 5 minutes and Samara about 10 minutes. We had 6 people total and it was the perfect amount of space for all of us. Everyone had their own space/bedroom. Maureen was an absolute God send. She was one of the highlights of our stay. We really enjoyed getting to know her, learning how to cook and spending time with her. None of us spoke fluent or any Spanish and she was extremely patient with us. Even texted me store lists, with pictures, so we knew what we needed to get at the store. She was so attentive, and took care of everything for us but we also never felt crowded and had plenty of privacy. We absolutely adored the house puppy, Brisa. She was a doll and we loved having her around and a little piece of home. We truly could not have imagined a better way to spend our time in Costa Rica than at La Paila and cannot wait to return!
Séjour de 6 nuits en juillet 2022

8/10 – Bien

Michelle M.

Points forts : Propreté
Incredible views, Historic-feel property
We enjoyed our stay at La Paila. The road up to the hillside perch was easier than anticipated (5 min, well-packed dirt road, not overly curvy), and the view and gardens would have been worth it being worse! A favorite was to sit in the recliners in the morning, watch the birds (we spotted a toucan!) and butterflies, and enjoy the ocean view! You do need to know -- we didn't totally realize -- that all the living space (not bedrooms or kitchen) is open to the air on the sides (well covered) like an old ranchero, I assume. We felt well-protected in rainstorms and usually felt a breeze...did not have the level of problems with bugs we feared...but it is not an air-conditioned living space. The bedrooms have ac. They are adequate, not particularly special, but that's not where you spend your time. The kitchen is quite dated but well-appointed and having the on-site cleaning and cooking was a real plus, helpful and friendly.
Séjour de 4 nuits en juin 2022

10/10 – Excellent

rena w.

Points forts : Propreté
The view was amazing
We enjoyed our short stay. They house is so clean. The view is amazing. The house was quiet. Maury was so sweet and always checking on us. My son spent days in the hammock relaxing with the dog by his side.
Séjour de 4 nuits en juin 2022

6/10 – Acceptable

Amanda P., Colorado Springs, Colorado

Great location and view
This was a good place to stay. This was our fifth trip to Samara/Carrillo and we enjoyed being somewhat out of town. The view was fabulous and the open air floor plan was fun. We saw howler monkeys in the trees and lots of birds. The listing stated that this is a four bedroom house but the main building only has 3 bedrooms - I'm not sure where the 4th room would be? My other issue was the cleanliness...I've been to Costa Rica many times and fully enjoy rustic accommodations. We have stayed in lots of homes/lodges with an open air plan. It would have been nice to have the animal leavings (waste) cleaned up each day and the rooms straightened up. The pool also could have used a good skimming - had there been one there I would have taken care of it myself. Overall we enjoyed our stay but I think a few extra touches would have made me feel it was more worth the cost.
Séjour de 4 nuits en juin 2022