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Beach towels
Smart TV
Outdoor pool
Outdoor pool
3 bedrooms, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 61291 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Pet friendly
    Pet friendly
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen

Explore the area

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PLAYA SAMARA, Guanacaste
  • Samara Beach
    3 min walk
  • La Selva
    11 min drive
  • Carrillo Beach
    15 min drive
  • Carrillo (PLD)
    13 min drive

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About the neighborhood

Sámara

With a stay at this villa in Sámara, you'll be by the sea, within a 15-minute drive of Samara Beach and Carrillo Beach. .This villa is 5.7 mi (9.1 km) from Buena Vista Beach and 6.4 mi (10.2 km) from Playa Barrigona.

What's nearby

  • Samara Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Carrillo Beach - 15 min drive - 4.1 miles
  • Playa Barrigona - 23 min drive - 4.9 miles
  • Buena Vista Beach - 23 min drive - 5.7 miles
  • Garza Beach - 41 min drive - 10.7 miles

Getting around

  • Nosara (NOB) - 68 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Las Olas Beach Club - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Gusto Beach Bar - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Malehu - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Coco's Mexican Restaurant - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Microbar - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

Modern Villa Overlooking Samara Bay

Villas Eden Blu Paradisio , located in a gated community of 4 modern villas identicals, was designed with comfort, elegance . Ocean view , 3 air-conditioned bedrooms , 3 bathrooms, living room with AC , flat screen TV with cable , a large bright fully equipped modern kitchen, plus a beautiful 40-foot lap pool with sun chairs.

The location is outstanding: 150 feet above sea level and an easy 5-minute walk to beautiful Playa Samara and center.
Situated on the only small hillside within the center of Samara Beach, The villa is the perfect spot to enjoy worldwild life and ocean views. Double-wide glass doors open up, connecting the kitchen, living room/dining room to the covered patio and pool area.

Screened windows from each room give you a bird's eye view into the surrounding hillsides where you can watch flocks of parakeets, families of monkeys swinging through the trees, kayakers heading to Isla Chora, or fishing boats headed out to sea.

Throughout the house, sober colors and modern materials create a very comfortable, relaxed feeling, while elegant architectural features like the glass entrance door and 13-foot 3D effect ceilings make it super-modern . Windows give the house a bright, open feeling. The master bedroom is very spacious. It has a king-size bed, tons of storage and closet space, and a large en-suite bathroom.The en-suite bathroom has a large glassed-in tile shower .

On the back side of the houses, the view of the dense jungle is spectacular and it's also a payhway for many monkeys ( los monos ) .

The villas are an easy 4-minute walk to Samara beach. just walk down our concrete road for about 100 meters, cross the street, and then walk 100 meters along a wide, shaded path, and you are at the entrance to the beach! Walk east for another 4 minutes and you will be at the center of town, close to banks, the very helpful Samara Info Center, grocery stores, surf shops and a variety of good beach-front restaurants.



Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned villa, which features a private pool and a Smart TV. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a garden.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Barbara Zuccarelli

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the villa: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car not required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Chef service
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • In the mountains
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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)
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Recycling
  • Unit size: 1,291 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 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

Pets allowed
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Small dogs. No cats 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 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

We should mention

A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Modern Villa Overlooking Samara Bay PLAYA SAMARA
Modern Overlooking Samara Bay PLAYA SAMARA
Modern Overlooking Samara Bay
Modern Villa Overlooking Samara Bay Villa
Modern Villa Overlooking Samara Bay Samara
Modern Villa Overlooking Samara Bay Villa Samara

Modern Villa Overlooking Samara Bay Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 29 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 29 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 29 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 29 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 29 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Samara stay
We had a great time in this Samara house. Lovely views from every room. Great swimming pool. Monkeys came one night which was delightful! The walk back from town is short and steep but manageable. Lovely town with lots of good restaurants. Overall very fun and relaxing. Leonie very communicative and gave us good recommendations.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Villa Eden
Our stay was wonderful. As others have mentioned Leonie the manager was very helpful and accommodating, and the villa was decorated and appointed in a minimalist style. The barbecue fell short of what you would expect for a villa and seemed out of sync with the property. The pool is incredible and made up for a beach that had a bigger surf than we were comfortable with for swimming. The pool is large, and clean with a beautiful view. The nature environment included visiting monkeys and multitudes of birds. Very lovely.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dwaine M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Adventure
Great communication, flexible. The house has an amazing view as well location in Samara on top of a rise where you can see the ocean while swimming.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Caroline S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Location, location, location
This house is amazing and the location is excellent. It is very secluded, safe and completely private with jungle around all sides of the house. The pool was great and we used it a lot. There is a lovely outdoor shower below the pool. We had monkeys come up to the house several times and we also enjoyed watching birds, bats and iguanas while hanging out outside and floating around in the pool. You are staying in the middle of Samara with a very short walk to shops, grocery stores, restaurants, activities and the beach. Most days we didn't use our rental car. The only things we missed were beach toys. It would have been lovely to have a couple of boogie boards, chairs and an umbrella. Also, the beds are VERY firm. Overall, I would highly recommend this house. It was perfect for our family of 4 where the kids had their own bedrooms and bathrooms.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eldon C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Blue Eden oasis
Loved the beautiful property. Climbing the hill for an 80 yr old was challenging but made it. Property manager, Leonie, was pleasant and helpful and Gerardo was great organizing our transfers. Thank you everyone
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stefanie F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Overall AMAZING Experience
Where do I start ? We arrived late in the evening, we had communicated with the property manager when we were about an hour out that we were on our way. When we got there the property manager had a small meltdown and thought we were coming the next night and the condo wasn't ready. When we reminded her we had called she had us confused with other guest. BUT ! She let us in the condo and we dropped our bags off and went to eat dinner. She said text when you are done and I will personally come pick you up and bring you back - which she did. She was super apologetic and nice. The condo itself is absolutely beautiful. It is high on a hill and we are not in the best shape, but it gave us a great work out. The pool is so nice and spotless. The condo itself was sparkling clean with comfortable spacious rooms. We loved the space. The 3rd night, we had a problem with the sewer/water leaking out of all the bathrooms. Again the property manager responded to our texts on a Sunday night and sprung into action. We were able to move to the next condo over which was pretty much identical and sleep there until the plumbing was fixed (which was the next day) We had a few bumps in the road, but they took great care of us and you couldn't beat the view from the condo. They even refunded us 2 nights. We would stay again in a heartbeat. The monkeys and the birds were great companions at this condo and we are very pleased with the way our misfortunes were handled. Leonie was a class act.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kammy n., Clarion

Liked: Cleanliness
1st time
Experience was amazing locals very nice would live in paradise
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Philip B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good location
Listing was nice and clean. Location was great
Stayed 6 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Karen A.

Beatufil location in Samara
The house sits high up on a bluff above the town and Samara Beach. You can see the ocean from the house and even hear the waves hitting the beach. The jungle below is filled with wildlife. We had monkeys visiting, iguanas, coati mundis and a wonderful variety of birds. The lap pool was wonderful for us to swim in each day to cool off as February is very hot. The one difficulty is that no one really maintained the cleanliness of the pool and we were left to clean leaves and bugs out ourselves each day, which was doable, but not always how we wanted to spend our time. The house is very spare. No books or games or extras of any kind, but the beds and furniture in the living area were very comfortable. The air conditioning works wonderfully and each room has it's own split. We could never get the television or washing machine to work and didn't pursue it with anyone. Had we been there longer we might have. No one came to clean or look after anything at the house in the 10 days we were there, except a gardener early in the morning to water plants. There is one large bedroom with a king size bed and large bathroom and two small bedrooms with small bathrooms so it is challenging if you are two or three individuals as one bedroom is far superior to the others space wise. When we had questions or needed help, the management company, which is close by, were very kind and helpful in many ways and always made themselves available to us. The house is close to the town and the beach and there are many wonderful restaurants and cafes to visit. The food was fantastic and we loved the ambiance of the town. Good music as well at the restaurants. There are 4 houses on this property and they are far enough apart that you feel quite private. We didn't have a car and there is a quite steep hill to climb to get up to the house by foot which was challenging with groceries from the nearby market in hand, but otherwise not that big a deal though having a car or golf cart might have been good, but we didn't reserve in enough time and none were available. We had a very good time in Samara and at this house and I would stay there again.
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Roy L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great experience!
We had a great time staying at this house, and would highly recommend it to anyone.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Chloe S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Villa
Beautiful Villa. Great Location to everything.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2021

2/10 Terrible

Alex H.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Not a good place to book...
Booked this place and showed up and was told I couldn't stay there anymore.. Why wouldn't you just block off the dates if you can't stay there??!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sherri P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect - Will Return
We enjoyed 10 days of paradise. Location was perfect ... 5 minute walk to town and beach. Thanks to Felix who took excellent care of the property!. Will definitely be back!
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

wayne j.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location and amazing house
Great property in Samara within a short distance from the beach. A car is needed to really enjoy because of the steep hill in order to reach the property. The pool was the best as it had shade the entire afternoon making it a very pleasant place to hangout after the beach. Close to shopping and restaurants. Especially liked Mama Gui and their pizza's. Property management was excellent and very responsive. All in all a great experience.
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

steve j.

Liked: Cleanliness
The Facts
We loved our stay and would come back to this house. The vrbo description is a little off, so I thought I would clear up a few things. There is no hot tub. The grill is a charcoal grill. You can see the ocean, but I would not describe it as a panoramic view of the ocean. It is very conveniently located, but not an "easy" walk. The drive way is about two blocks long at a 30 degree angle. There are ants, but we brought our own replant, so it was not too bad. It is a little worn in US standards, but very typical for Costa Rica rentals. Don't take these comments as negative, just the facts. Once again we loved the place.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Aaron B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Highly recommend
Great location, view, and overall experience. We stayed a month and would stay again.
Stayed 27 nights in Jul 2019

6/10 Okay

Susie K., Colorado

Not a great place to relax
This property is in a beautiful location. The pool is well maintained and has beautiful forest and ocean views. We loved the short walk to town and the beach. The town of Samara is great! We loved the food and nearby beaches. Despite these positives, I struggled to relax while staying in this home. We had a lot of problems from the moment we arrived. The front door was very difficult to open. The air conditioner in my daughters room leaked water all over the floor when it ran. It didn't get fixed until day 3 of our vacation. We love to cook but found this kitchen hard to cook in. Some items were absent (e.g. paper towels- at least a roll for the first night or two would be appreciated) or of poor quality (e.g. Knives were too dull to cut even a mango). When it rained, water came under the front door and made a river to the back door. The bugs inside the house were out of control. My husband spent about an hour every night swatting big red ants, spiders, and a few scorpions, looking for the ants points of entry and spraying them with raid, cleaning them out of our children's beds before we tucked them in, etc. I would expect some bugs when staying in the jungle but we had hundreds in the condo every night. When I spoke to the management company, they dismissed it, saying everyone has bugs. I appreciated when I contacted the owner that she asked the gardener to spray the exterior, but it didn't make much difference. Toward the end of our stay, my husbands detailed Raid spraying reduced them down to a reasonable number. Playing exterminator was not a relaxing way for him to spend his vacation. For my family, this rental didn't feel luxurious or relaxing.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Mariana G.

Very confortable and pretty house
Very simple and armonic architecture, great location. Very equipped house.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Valerie O., St. Paul Minnesota

Relaxing in style!
My family had the most wonderful 9 days here! This is an excellent spot for 3 couples to be together and have some privacy. The hillside setting on the edge of Samara was stunning. We all appreciated the views from the top of the hill and the quiet of the green space there. We saw so many beautiful birds everyday including the Black Headed Trogan and the Turquoise-Browed Mot Mot, along with a Coati sighting and an entire tribe of monkeys with young babies! The pool is the perfect gathering spot, and a comfortable welcome from the heat of the day and a hike up the hill. Felix kept it sparkling! The kitchen was well stocked for cooking. The ac worked well when necessary. The master bed is rather firm, as noted in other reviews. We hope to come back again and again! This is a fantastic vacation home!
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

Tonia B., South Jordan

Loved our stay
We stayed here on our honeymoon so we were looking for privacy, and we had it. We never saw anyone on the property. The house was clean, the air conditioner was great and the pool and view was amazing. We woke up every morning to the pool, ocean and jungle just outside our door and pinched ourselves. There are little ant looking bugs running around, but they didn't bother us. We are in the jungle after all. We loved having a washer to use. The only thing we didn't love was the hard mattress on the bed. We woke every morning with a stiff back and didn't sleep the best. Samara is a great little beach town. We would recommend it.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Colin V.

Excellent property, clean and functional with excellent views and an enjoyable private pool.
Definitely within walking distance to everything, in fact we enjoyed our little walks. The driveway is steep but quite manageable and a nice little bit of exercise which is good for everyone. Samara is a nice little, hip surf town.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth S.

Paradise
Sámara is the most Bohemian town we have visited in Costa Rica and absolutely the nicest. Being close to the main drag was convenient too as it was only a five minute walk down the hill and into the town. The property itself was lovely with excellent views, iguanas, and the sounds of howler monkeys. While the driveway is steep, it isn't very long and for the views, absolutely worth the climb. Barbara and her staff were very responsive and accommodating to our needs and I would recommend this property to anyone who enjoys the privacy of a nice house without the pampering of a nice resort. My 19 year-old son said of all the vacations we have ever taken, this was his favorite. Thank you Barbara.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

Sarah G., Mill Valley

Awesome Vacation!
We really enjoyed this property. It was great to come home after a long day at the beach and have a perfect pool waiting for us. The place is clean, comfortable and the views are beautiful. The only downside was the long, super-steep driveway. It was very hot when we were there, so walking up the hill was pretty miserable. We ended up renting a car to explore the area, so we weren't too disappointed. Overall, we loved this house, and loved Samara.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2017

4/10 Poor

Bill L., Horseshoe Bay, Texas

Modern - Yes, Luxury - Questionable, Location - outstanding!
We stayed at the property during March 16-19. The property management office where we signed in was not marked very well from the main street, but was staffed very well by Arno and associates. They did their best to make our stay enjoyable. We found the unit to be very minimalistic compared to other VRBO rentals where we have stayed. No extra toilet paper, no extra trash can liners. Cross ventilation of the unit could not be accomplished since there are no windows on opposite side of the house from the pool. The pool area and patio have sun the majority of the day with little shade. You need lots of sun screen. Only half of the sliding screen door off the kitchen works. The patio fan did not work, and that would have helped during the day when there was partial sun diversion. The glass patio roof should be replaced with a solid material to provide better shade. One guest bath had a leaky drain pipe under the lavatory which was removed on Thursday and we never saw it again. The guest bathrooms were so tiny (won't go there)! Location of the unit to town was great in that you could walk to town or to the beach, maybe 10 minutes. But the hill down the driveway to the main road was a beast to walk especially when it was 95 degrees outside. The access road is straight up and straight down , but we knew that. We have been to Costa Rica at least 4 times. Samara is probably the most scenic town that we have stayed in and will probably return, but we will not stay is this house.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2017