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Walking distance to swimming beach, Studio apartment, super safe, near Samara

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Dining
Smart TV, offices
1 bedroom, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Aerial view

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire apartment

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 265 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

Map
Puerto Carrillo, Guanacaste Province
  • Carrillo Beach
    8 min walk
  • La Selva
    15 min walk
  • Samara Beach
    7 min drive
  • Carrillo (PLD)
    13 min walk

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About the area

Puerto Carrillo

Seaside stay .At this Puerto Carrillo apartment, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Carrillo Beach and 3 miles (5 km) of Samara Beach. Playa Camaronal is within 6 miles (10 km) and Playa Islita is within 9 miles (15 km).

What's nearby

  • Carrillo Beach - 8 min walk
  • La Selva - 15 min walk
  • Samara Beach - 7 min drive
  • Buena Vista Beach - 33 min drive
  • Playa Barrigona - 44 min drive

Getting around

  • Nosara (NOB) - 71 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Las Olas Beach Club - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Gusto Beach Bar - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Malehu - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Coco's Mexican Restaurant - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Microbar - ‬12 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Walking distance to swimming beach, Studio apartment, super safe, near Samara

Just a few minute walk to Carrillo Beach. This beach is rated as one of the most beautiful beaches in the country and it is awarded with a 5 star ecological blue flag. Minutes away from Samara.
Entering the Studio you will be greeted with a picturesque view of the pacific ocean and you will find an open floor plan with a desk with hi speed internet, beautiful King sized bed, large and cozy living room with smart TV, full kitchen and a great dining room set up with spectacular views of the ocean and forest. Walkable to great restaurants.
Perfect for one couple, single traveler or two friends. Besides the King sized bed we offer a BIG comfortable couch with extra blankets and pillows.
Super safe and quiet.

This Studio apartment is perfect for
1. One couple
2. Single travelers who is seeking for total safety.
3. For two friends

The Space that you will have
Outdoors
1. A parking area for one vehicle with gate
2. Beautiful stairs to go up to the second floor
3. A private large patio with table and chairs, launch chairs and a beautiful outside shower with plants and views

Indoors
1. A desk with a comfortable chair
2. A King sized bed with reading lamps on each side
3. A separate very large bathroom and shower with a its own walking closet
4. A private washer and dryer laundry center with detergent
5. A very nice living room area with big couch and center table, a smart TV to watch movies in your favorite app, a wooden console table with books, board games and puzzles, a guitar with an additional chair.
6. A full kitchen with appliances and utensils
7. A large dining room table with two chairs with additional wooden furniture for all utensils and pantry
8. An additional sitting area for breakfast with two comfy chairs with a look out point to admire the view and the nature
9. Blackout shades to sleep in
10. Beach towels and chairs
11. Very quiet, private and peaceful

For stays longer than 7 nights we offer cleaning once per week included in our rate.

Among the amenities and perks of this exclusive rental, there is secure parking at the base of the stairway leading up to the studio. Once you go up the stairs you are immediately greeted with a picturesque view of the pacific ocean, view of the beautiful gardens and the lush tropical forest through the apartment.

Upon entering you will find a desk with hi speed internet, beyond the desk is a beautiful and comfy king sized bed to your left, made from the local woods, and a more than comfortable couch to chill out on.

If you want to make your own meals, the kitchen is fully equipped including stove, oven, refrigerator, coffee maker, utensils, pots, pans and dishes. Ingredients for cooking and ice for your favorite cocktails. Potable water so you don't have to buy bottled water.

Additionally you have your own washer and dryer to keep your favorite clothes clean, allowing you to travel light. We also offer detergent.

The harmony is fully air conditioned, but has screened windows and doors allowing the breeze to flow freely through the unit. The apartment is situated in a residential street with a jungle view, where you will experience first hand the vibrant greens and sounds a lush tropical paradise has to offer but still walking distance to the town.

If you are lucky you could be entertained by monkeys, parrots, macaws,, humming birds, and countless other species of birds, flora, and fauna.
The jungle creates sounds unlike anything you have heard before, whether it is the cawing of a scarlet macaw heading home, the down beat of an early morning rain, the crashing sound of waves, or the incessant howling of a howler monkey, it is a memory that will stay with you.

This harmony of nature is the essence why your hostess, Jackie, who’s passion is music, choose to call our new dwelling the Harmony Studio apartment. It was built trying to think of every detail that your host and hostess would like to see if they themselves were choosing a place to vacation. There is even a guitar available to the musically inclined.

Located on a second floor it overlooks Carrillo bay to the west where you will experience sunsets. If a magnificent sunrise is your wish or to admire the moon and the stars, the open patio to the East where you enter the studio will accommodate you as well.

While the studio is private and secluded, it is still walking distance to local bars, the best restaurants in the area and two grocery stores, all within 2 to 4 blocks away.
If you are looking for a little more nightlife, Samara another renown beachside town, is less than 10 minutes away by car or taxi.

Jackie and Rick live in the house right next to the Studio and the building is sound proof, there will be no noises to bother you. The road in front is not transited by vehicles so road noise is not a problem.

Walking distance to
Hacienda Del Mar (Great for breakfast) 2 blocks
La Puesta del Sol bar and restaurant (Great for dinner) 2 blocks
Restaurante El Colibri (Amazing dinner spot) 3 blocks
Hula Jungla (Amazing lunch and dinner spot) 4 blocks
The beach 4 blocks or an 8 minute walk

Carrillo beach offers a safe beach to swim at, lined by coconut trees for shade. There are a multitude of tours available in the area including fishing, dolphin and whale watching, horse back riding, four wheelers to go into the jungle to experience swimming in a waterfall, a bird sanctuary in Punta Islita for the rehab of the scarlet macaw and other activities. Tour companies will pick you up in front of the Studio.

Your host or hostess will more than happily help you find the activity you are looking for. All you have to do is ask Jackie and Rick.
You will not be disappointed for choosing the Harmony Studio Apartment as your next holiday or honeymoon destination.

A description of our town
Carrillo Beach (not to be confused with the Carrillo county) has a small community with great restaurants and a couple of stores and it is less than 10 minutes by car from the well known Samara Beach.
This beach was awarded with the 5 star ecological blue flag, only a total of 5 beaches qualified in the whole country for the top rating with 5 stars they went though a program of qualifying great ocean water and potable water plus cleanliness of the town and efficient recycling programs in the community.
The beach is ideal for swimming and absolutely beautiful surrounded with palm trees and lots of shade throughout the whole day.
Most of the homes around our Studio are residential. In our street called Buenavista there are about 3 other homes for permanent friendly residents and a hotel called Casa Buenavista that is located in the corner.
From our location you can walk to 4 amazing restaurants within 2 to 4 blocks away.
There are also a couple of tour companies in town to help you arrange your activities, one is called Octopus Costa Rica and it is recommend for the dolphin tours and a wonderful ocean experience.
Water activities are the highlights of our town. Anything from swimming, going for a dolphin and whale tour, fishing for inshore and offshore, kayaking and paddle boarding, snorkeling at Punta Indio and Isla Chora or just taking an adventure to the jungle by ATV or side by sides to swim in a waterfall and have a barbecue in a secluded paradisiac white sand beach.
Everyone is friendly in our community and happy to provide great service for people visiting the area.
Samara offers lots of restaurants in front of the water and lots of souvenir shops. There are a handful of tour operators that offer great activities for adults and children.
Carrillo also offers a Gym with instructor, a horse back riding tour guide named Luis Angel that is fantastic and two grocery stores where you can find absolutely everything you may need on vacation from fruits to liquor and wine.
Playas del Sur and Roble that also belong to our town offer a paradisiac experience with a small waterfall flowing right into the sand in the months of May through November and lots of tide pools.

One of the highlights of Carrillo is walking the whole beach which is 2 kilometers long or 4 kilometers round trip. The walk is easy and you will see lots of species of birds including Kingfishers, lots of egrets and scarlet macaws. The gentle walk provides so much beauty. A lot of people like to do this walk early in the mornings to see the sunrises or some may prefer to go for a sunset cruise and swim. If you feel adventurous you can walk all around the Punta Indio rock at the North side of the beach.
Carrillo is a very safe town and friendly.

Property manager

JACQUELINE MORA

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach
  • Beach sun loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Electric kettle
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Toaster
  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near laundromat

Work spaces

  • Office
  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • In a rural location
  • Near the bay
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Recycling
  • Reusable coffee/tea filters
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Unit size: 700 sq ft (65 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

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.

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 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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 private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

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Walking distance to swimming beach, Studio apartment, super safe, near Samara Reviews

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jerry D.

Liked: Cleanliness
It was a great
Jackie, Thank you for the wonderful accommodations during our recent stay. The apartment was perfect and your assistance with transportation and local activities was a great help to us. As bird watchers your property was perfect. Mornings we birded from the open windows looking toward the ocean. In the evening we sat on the back patio and saw many beautiful birds in the tree and bushes. A memory that will be a lifetime birding highlight was seeing the Scarlet Macaws flying below us out the dining area window so the view was of their multicolored wings. It was magnificent. Best wishes to you. Thanks again for everything.
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dan N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect getaway for newly empty nesters
We are pretty familiar with the area and have stayed at one of Jackie's properties before. The apartment is clean and has all of the amenities you may need. Location was perfect for us! Close enough to the beach and restaurants but gave us the opportunity to get our steps in. Jackie and Rick are awesome! They are there for you for whatever questions you may have. The location is plenty private if that is what you want or if your happen to meet them for an afternoon beer. They go above and beyond and treat you like family! Cheers
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kylie K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Villa!!
We stayed at Jackie’s beautiful villa for two nights and can’t say enjoy wonderful things about our time there. Jackie was super responsive with communication prior to our arrival. She was very welcoming during our stay and recommended great restaurants walking distance from villa. The villa is decorated beautifully and the views were our favorite!! We will definitely stay here again next time we are in this part of Costa Rica!!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alexis C., Soda Springs, CA

Liked: Cleanliness
This place is amazing!
The property is beautiful, well equipped and very safe! You can walk to the beach and great places to eat. Jackie is very helpful, she even shared some great locations really close for waterfalls and beautiful tide pools. You feel like family when you stay there. We can’t wait to go back - we will definitely be staying here again. Thank you for a great start to our vacation.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfection in every way
Perfecto! We were greeted by Rick, who was super friendly. He gave us a tour of the little studio apartment. Everything was immaculately clean. It was comfortable and inviting. The view of the ocean was magnificent. It was a short little walk to the beach and to several restaurants. They were available anytime we had any questions and made us feel right at home. There is nothing that they could have done to have made our stay any more perfect! We will be back!!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Douglas T., LAWRENCE

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful property with beautiful views!
This is one of those rare properties that no matter how many pictures you look at, it's more than what you imagine! Private and spotlessly clean, beautifully furnished and the views, the views of the ocean, sunsets and gardens are amazing! Howler monkeys in the morning and more birds and butterflies than you can count. At the end of a quiet street and walking distance to the beach, restaurants and the little grocery. Secure parking area too! Jackie is the perfect host, quick to communicate and so helpful with activity suggestions, the best restaurants or just some extra ice! We highly recommend staying at Jackies place if you're ever in Puerto Carrillo!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a new, fabulous, apartment with a stunning view, immaculate furnishings, and a wonderfully genial host. The beach at Puerto Carrillo is relaxing, the food at the nearby Argentinian restaurant is great, the unit owners are 'muy agradable' and helpful.