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Terrace/patio
Miscellaneous
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Beach nearby, sun loungers, beach towels
Outdoor pool

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 14390 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Breakfast available
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Puerto Carrillo, Guanacaste Province
  • Carrillo Beach
    5 min drive
  • La Selva
    7 min drive
  • Samara Beach
    19 min drive
  • Carrillo (PLD)
    6 min drive

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About the area

Puerto Carrillo

Oceanside stay.Stay at this Puerto Carrillo villa and you'll be within 2 miles (3 km) of Carrillo Beach and 6 miles (10 km) of Samara Beach. Playa Camaronal is within 6 miles (10 km) and Playa Islita is within 9 miles (15 km).
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What's nearby

  • Carrillo Beach - 5 min drive
  • La Selva - 7 min drive
  • Samara Beach - 19 min drive
  • Buena Vista Beach - 37 min drive
  • Playa Barrigona - 41 min drive

Getting around

  • Nosara (NOB) - 75 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Las Olas Beach Club - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Alma Restaurante - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Gusto Beach Bar - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Malehu - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Coco's Mexican Restaurant - ‬16 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Luxury Oceanfront Tuscan Villa with Chef, Housekeeping and Concierge Services

Villa Amore is a beautiful, Tuscan-style, luxury villa offering breathtaking panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean.

Villa Amore features 4 spacious guest suites. The primary guest suite on the main floor provides a king bed, large walk-in closet with safe and a full 4-piece en suite bathroom with a double-sink vanity and a bidet. The remaining 3 guest suites, located on the upper level, each provide a queen bed and a daybed which convert to (2) twin/single beds, accommodating up to 4 guests per guest suite. Each guest suite offers a full 3-piece en suite bathroom and walk-in closet with a safe.
Full-time chef services are offered and included in your luxury rental. This includes breakfast and dinner preparation, serving, and clean-up (Monday-Saturday). Guests are required to purchase their own groceries, ingredients and beverages. Or, if you prefer, our caretakers will be happy to provide shopping service for a nominal fee.

Guests can enjoy a spacious, custom-designed chef’s kitchen. It is fully equipped with an expansive refrigerator and freezer with ice-maker, professional Italian cooktop range and oven, wine cooler fridge, dishwasher, microwave, toaster, toaster oven, coffee & espresso maker, blender, and all the necessary cooking and baking utensils. Just off the kitchen is an oversized outdoor terrace, featuring a BBQ grilling area with sink and an extendable dining table, allowing you to enjoy the natural beauty encompassing the entire villa and ocean view, surrounded by lush tropical gardens.

Just minutes from the villa, brings you to a couple small, natural beaches. These beaches may too rugged for swimming but they are an amazing place to spread out a towel and relax, collect shells, and take in the surrounding serene beauty. When the tide is low, you can hike along the lava rock and swim or snorkel with the tropical fish in the shallow tidal pools.

Villa Amore is only a 5 minute drive from beautiful Playa Carrillo. In March 2013, Travel and Leisure Magazine featured it in the Top 25 secret beaches in the world. The magazine describes it as a white-sand beach framed by mountains and just off a boulevard lined by palm trees. It is safe to swim, surf or just lounge under the palm trees and try out a fresh coconut water or a flavored shaved ice, from one of the local vendors . It is perfect for an early morning walk along this 2 km beach and top if off with a relaxing massage from a local beach vendor or you can enjoy a beautiful sunset at the end of the day. The beach is protected by rocky headlands and provides calm, warm water for all swimmers.

Villa Amore is located in the province of Guanacaste, one of the five Blue Zones of the world, and is approximately two hours from Liberia International Airport (LIR) and is approximately four hours from San Jose International Airport (SJO).

Communications-
Wi-Fi (Wireless Internet)
Local house phone for free calls within Costa Rica

We provide beach gear: beach towels, chairs, umbrella, coolers, snorkel gear and sand toys, etc.

Other Notes:
1- The neighborhood around the villa has access to the pebble beaches and tidal pools down below. Children must be attended around water.
2- Minimum Age For Reservation is 25 years old. All guests over 18 are required to sign Villa Rules & Regulation form
3- No Pets Allowed
4- No Smoking Allowed near villa
Nearby Activities:
Birdwatching
Sightseeing
Horseback Riding
Snorkeling/Diving
Hiking
Surfing
Yoga (ask about poolside)
Massages (ask about poolside) Swimming
Shopping
Biking
Health/Beauty Spa
Wildlife Viewing
Dolphin & Whale watching
Zip-Lining
Deep Sea Fishing
*We strongly recommend travel insurance should you need to cancel for unforeseen circumstances outside of our cancellation policy.

Property manager

Laura

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach
  • Beach towels
  • Beach sun loungers

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Massages

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Toaster
  • Electric kettle
  • Coffee grinder

Dining

  • Breakfast available for a fee
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 5 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Towels provided
  • Toilet paper
  • Bidet
  • Shampoo
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Video library
  • Books
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Fenced yard
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Handrails in stairways
  • No elevators
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • 1 stairs to reach property
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Limited housekeeping
  • Safe
  • Chef
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Local meal delivery service
  • Change of bedsheets (on request)

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean
  • Near the sea
  • In the mountains
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Water sports equipment
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local artist showcase
  • Unit size: 4200 sq ft (390 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: *All children must be supervised near pool*

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Luxury Oceanfront Tuscan Villa with Chef, Housekeeping and Concierge Services Reviews

Reviews

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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jodi B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Best stay for a large group we’ve had
We came with a big group for a wedding. The stay was amazing and better than pictures show. Alex and Jenny were 10/10 helpful and kind
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ali S., Westfield

Liked: Cleanliness
Large family trip - Amazing time
We had the most magical stay at Villa Amore. It truly is the definition of luxury. Such an amazing space to gather at the end of a day of adventuring to spend time together as a family, watching the sunset over the pacific. Alex and Jenny were phenomenal. So kind, professional and helpful. The meals were amazing, each one better than the last. My only advice would be to add some information to the pre trip information around customary tipping practices for the area, for both excursions and also for Alex and Jenny. They were so phenomenal and we wanted to show our gratitude but have no idea if the amount we left was sufficient.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jerry A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome Vacation!
Now we know why all of the reviews were rated best of the best! We had four families sharing the property with ages ranging from 2 to 68 and everyone had the best time ever. Alex and Jen are the best hosts and their culinary skills are amazing. We had every meal at the villa with the exception of their day off. The property is very much as advertised with plenty of room for our group of 12. One of those trips that no one wanted to leave with guaranties that we will all be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashleigh N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic trip to Carrillo
This was our second trip to Carrillo. We love the area, and the beaches are beautiful! Laura was great during the booking process, and Alex and Jenny were so helpful and easy to communicate with. The house is gorgeous, with amazing ocean views. The food was delicious, we ate in every night! Jenny kept the house so clean, and even did our laundry when needed. Thank you for sharing your slice of paradise with us!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

michelle m.

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely amazing experience!
Right from the beginning Laura was absolutely amazing with communication and giving recommendations for planning excursions and all those little details for things! The house was stunning! Alex and Jenny far exceeded our expectations and by day 2 felt like part of our family! The house was always immaculate, food was top tier and just being able to spend time and conversation with them was amazing! Costa Rica definitely did not disappoint in any way! As they say… PURA VIDA! ❤️ thank you so much Laura for allowing to stay in your beautiful home and have this wonderful family experience!
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy T., wilmington,nc

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Trip for Mom’s 70th
My wife, parents and adult sisters stayed at Villa Amore for a week to celebrate my Mom’s 70th birthday. Everything about the week was great. There is not much more to be said that has not been said in previous reviews . The food is incredible. I hope to book again with some friends.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Oleg N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Little Paradise
Amazing experience!!! Beautiful house. Alex and Jenny were amazing. Food was really good! The view is unbeatable!! Lots of wildlife, beautiful beach!! Would 100% recommend to anyone!!
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Celeste W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful home
We couldn’t have asked for a better vacation. The house was immaculate and had everything we needed. Alex and Jennifer were amazing. We enjoyed all the meals they cooked and eating on the patio was such a treat. The location was wonderful too. I felt like all my research had paid off when a local resident asked us in surprised how we found Playa Carrillo. It is the most beautiful beach. We felt very fortunate to have been able to experience the culture, food and beaches all in one trip. Can’t wait to return!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katherine W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stunning view, location and service!
We had a wonderful time at Villa Amore! The view is stunning and Alex and Jenny made our stay absolutely seamless. We were so sad to leave.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Claire M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful home w/ breathtaking views!
The check-in process was easy. Alex was anticipating our arrival and was ready to greet us as we stepped out of the car. Alex and Jenny are fantastic concierges. They made recommendations for activities, did some of our grocery shopping, and prepared breakfast and dinner upon our request. It was a welcomed treat to have them do some of the cooking and clean up afterwards. The rooms were clean and comfortable. Keep in mind that the only enclosed areas of the home are the bedrooms so the shared living spaces and kitchen are open to nature and do not have air cond. This was not an issue for us as it was easy to cool off in the gorgeous infinity pool that overlooks the Pacific! I would like to point out that the dishwasher did not work so we did need to hand wash dishes. It did not wash or rinse dishes properly. The location was convenient to Carrillo and Samara. There is a small grocery store about five minutes down the road that we found most of our food supplies. For more options, there is a larger grocery store (Pali) in Samara. Nature is abound! We saw spider monkeys near the house and many colorful birds. There are fruit trees next to the house that would be lovely during the wetter seasons. We visited during the dry season so there was not yet fruit on the trees. We enjoyed zip lining, chartering a private boat, and simply relaxing around the house. Overall, the home felt like a Costa Rican gem! Thank you for hosting us! Pura Vida!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anna B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely Visit in Costa Rica
Amazing first trip to Costa Rica. The pool was great for the kids (some pool toys/floats were available to use). Lots of wildlife on the property/nearby (we went tidepooling a couple of times, saw humpback whales, monkeys, lots of birds). The property was very clean and looked like the pictures. We did not rent a car, but almost all excursions would pick us up. We loved Alex & Jenny!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

David N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Vacation
Our experience was superior to all other of our VRBO stays. The hosts, Alex and Jenny, were especially helpful. Every meal they made for us was better than any meal we could get in the restaurants. We will try to stay here every time we come back to Costa Rica.
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katie D.

Liked: Cleanliness
A magical stay
We had the most amazing stay here. This was our trip remembering our mom in her favorite place. Alex and Jennifer were incredible, everything was just magical and we couldn’t have asked for a better anything. It was gorgeous and perfect in every way.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

David H., Canada

Liked: Cleanliness
Great 60th Birthday
Villa Amore lived up to its reputation. The views , the house and of course Jenny and Alex. They made fabulous meals and made us feel welcome! The beaches and sunsets were amazing! Laura was great to deal with and always responded quickly to questions. We will come again for sure! Pura Vida!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vijay S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great House with Amazing Staff
Wonderful trip to the Samara area. House has an amazing view, very nice setup for a family. Well represented on website. Alex and Jenny are amazing and making sure your stay will be wonderful!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful
Villa Amore was an amazing experience. The pictures do not do this place justice!!! The most beautiful ocean view and so much wildlife to see. This was our second time in Costa Rica and we’ll definitely stay here again when we come back. It’s close to Samara which is a neat little town. Make sure to bring a sleep mask as the sun rises very early. (5:30 am while we were there!) Alex and Jenny helped provide an incredibly relaxing trip! Every meal was delicious!
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

melissa o.

Liked: Cleanliness
Bourgeoisie Girls Trip
The stay was absolutely fabulous! View of the oceanfront property was out of this world. The staff was remarkable and exceptional! The food divine! The property is top tier!!!! Even the hired drivers were very responsive, such gentleman and beyond caring and sweet! To airport attendants were incredible. The people on the island so caring so kind! But back to the house and Laura again top tier!!!!!!! Highly recommend and I’ll be back very, very soon! Oh and did I mention the infinity pool! Absolutely incredible and again the view of the Pacific Ocean can be seen from every room. The plush greenery so beautiful! Everything and everyone simply beautiful!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barron T.

Liked: Cleanliness
What a wonderful stay!!
We had an absolutely terrific vacation at Villa Amore! The property was magnificent and exactly how it was represented in the listing and photos. After our stay, we couldn’t think of anything that could have been done to improve our experience. As far as Alex and Jenny go…there is nothing to be said that hadn’t already been said. They are wonderful people….a pair of jewels….kind, attentive and incredibly helpful. Regarding meals, they accommodated everything we asked. The food was excellent and beautifully presented. As I told them….”on a 10 scale, spending a week at Villa Amore is a solid 10”…..but spending a week at Villa Amore staffed by Alex and Jenny is an easy “15.” We can’t recommend this property highly enough.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca S., DALLAS

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Getaway!
I could write a book about how wonderful our stay was! This property is amazing, beautiful home, view and location. Having Jenny and Alex was incredible! They are so kind and accomodating and made us feel at home. Breakfast and dinners were incredible! In addition, we had a few changes and questions before we arrived and Laura was more than accomodating and helpful during the process. Would absolutely stay here again and we are hoping to do so in the near future! Wonderful vacation!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shannon B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Unbelievable stay!!
We read all the reviews and cannot wait to stay at this house. It met all in all of our expectations. It was absolutely incredible. Alex and Jenny were amazing hosts the property had amazing views was so well kept , close to so many things to do. Our stay could not have been better. Unbelievable experience went by so fast. The food was incredible, we will be back !!!!!!! Stay here versus anywhere else!! Cannot beat it . Great special touch by Laura and a bottle of wine. Our first night was so very appreciated. All the kindness was great. 1,0000000 stars!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie T., San Diego, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely Amazing Tropical Oasis! (Vacation with Friends!)
First off, the pictures you see on this listing are 100% exactly what you get when you walk in! Villa Amore is nothing short of amazing and you will not regret the time you spend here nor will you want to leave. My husband and I booked Villa Amore with our friends (adults only trip) to celebrate his 50th birthday and every single one of us was blown away not by just the house and location, but by our caretakers, Jenny and Alex as well. They made Villa Amore feel like our home away from home for the week that we stayed. Cooked AMAZING meals for us (I think we tried almost everything on the menu) and even helped us set up our tours that picked us up straight from the Villa. There were no details missed, every room was extremely clean. We could not have asked for a better vacation for our first time in Costa Rica. I really can't wait to book and stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charlie L., New Bremen Ohio

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing!!
Stunning view!! Fabulous accommodations! Alex and Jenny were very warm and welcoming! Their meals were delicious! They were of great help with planning our activities. Laura was a wonderful help in planning our first time visit to Costa Rica. So easy to communicate with and always responded in a timely manner. We chose Villa Amore to celebrate our 50th Wedding Anniversary with our family- ages 9 to 73. The memories we made will be cherished forever. All of our family feel we will never find another place like Villa Amore. Thank you again for your genuine kindness and caring! Love to all! Pura Vida!!
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jamie W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Vacation
Our family (parents with boys ages 20 and 18) wanted to try somewhere new for a family vacation besides United States beaches. This house was recommended by a friend and was a perfect getaway. Alex and Jenny were wonderful hosts. The house was a great setting to relax in each day after a tour. Alex was a wonderful chef and that was a true vacation for me, to have someone else do the cooking. Laura recommended a great travel agency who booked our tours and we were able to experience several different things in the area and the country. I would highly recommend this house!!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peggy K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family vacation
Laura's house was large and beautiful. It accomodated our 14 family members. Beds were comfortable, plenty of hot water for showers, the living area was large as well as the kitchen. The infinity swimming pool was a highlight. The location was beautiful. An all wheel drive vehicle makes the steep incline driveway more manageable. Every comfort during our stay was met from the gorgeous home and its amenities to the caretakers Alex and Jen. Their meals were delicious and their 'caretaking' appreciated. Alex also assists with any tour you may be interested in. Complimentary laundry service was also a plus. Jen kept us well supplied with pool towels! Laura loaned my daughter some clothes after hers were stolen from her car at the Playa Carillo beach.Thank you Laura! We enjoyed our vacation in Laura's home and would certainly return.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan H., Manhattan

Liked: Cleanliness
Ideal family vacation in paradise
Villa Amore was an absolutely perfect location to celebrate our 41st wedding anniversary with our family. We had seven adults and two children in our party. The property is beautifully nestled in the lush mountainside near Playa Carillo and overlooks the Pacific offering incredible sunsets and sunrises. The bedrooms and ensuite bathrooms were very comfortable and we felt pampered in the beautiful master suite. The caretakers, Alex and Jenny, provided home cooked meals and kept the villa incredibly clean. We had such fun interacting with them and becoming their friends. The owner and host, Laura was very responsive, helpful and patient with the family providing additional info on property location and even pharmacies that were open on Sunday as we made our trek from the Liberia Airport . She also surprised us with a bottle of Prosecco which we enjoyed after our vow renewal on gorgeous Playa Carillo...just minutes from the property. Thank you Laura! Everyone enjoyed the beautiful saltwater pool, eating together in the covered outdoor dining room and hikes to nearby beaches while Alex helped us book excursions. We were often serenaded by Howler and white faced monkeys playing in the trees in the backyard and the kids couldn't get enough of all the crabs and lizards as well as combing the beach for shells. The Costa Rican people are incredibly friendly and generous and that combined with this beautiful property made a vacation of a lifetime for us all! So grateful!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023