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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
3 bedrooms, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Lobby

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathrooms

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Hot tub

About this property

Entire place

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

Your dream OCEANVIEW getaway in Samara

Villa Vista is the perfect home for those who want the best of everything during their vacation– from incredible ocean views to luxury living, this villa has it all!

When you walk in, you’ll be blown away by the spacious living and dining area with its 22-foot ceiling. The gourmet kitchen is fully equipped, and the air-conditioned library/media room comes with a large flat-screen Smart TV.
The master bedroom is very spacious and an incredible ocean view, the two other bedrooms(one with a queen bed and the other with king/ 2 twin beds) are very comfortable.
The open floor plan leads directly to a huge terrace and private infinity pool, where you can take in some of the best views in all of Costa Rica.
The outdoor bar and kitchen area includes a gas grill, side burner, and a beer/wine cooler – perfect for enjoying the ocean breeze and the sounds of the waves.

You’ll get visits from colorful wildlife, like red macaws, hummingbirds, monkeys, and more. It’s the ideal spot to relax, relax, enjoy family time, or a romantic dinner (private gourmet chef available, for breakfast and dinner).

Villa Vista is located in the exclusive Samara Reefs community, which is known for its safety and privacy. The villa is just a 10-minute walk to the beach and a 5-minute drive to the town of Samara, where you’ll find great restaurants, bars, and shops. Most guests get around easily with a car or golf cart – it’s the perfect way to explore the area.
Some of the other great perks of staying at Villa Vista include:
- A spacious, fully-equipped kitchen with stainless steel appliances.
- High-speed Wi-Fi, and a dedicated workspace on the top floor if you need to work
- A friendly, English, Spanish, and Dutch-speaking property manager who knows the area and is always available to help with any questions or recommendations
- Weekly cleaning included for a hassle-free stay, washer and dryer on site

The villa’s private pool is all yours, and the entire property is designed for comfort and relaxation.
Villa Vista was created as a luxurious private home, not just a rental, and you’ll feel the difference the moment you arrive.

If you’re ready to book your dream vacation or have any questions, reach out today!

Property manager

Troy Davis - Heather Parker

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub
  • Massage
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the villa: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car not required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Breakfast available for a fee
  • Chef service
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Music library
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

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.
  • In-room accessibility
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (limited availability)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Boat
  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Spelunking nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing 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)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 4,500 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 20

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Return the keys
Please contact Leonie about your departure time, she will come over to receive the keys.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: pool not fenced, staircase, caution on wet floors

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 6
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 and a deadlock
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 transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

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About the area

Map
Samara, Guanacaste

What's nearby

  • Samara Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Carrillo Beach - 8 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Buena Vista Beach - 16 min drive - 9.2 km
  • Playa Barrigona - 16 min drive - 9.9 km
  • Guiones Beach - 27 min drive - 21.9 km

Getting around

  • Nosara (NOB) - 63 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Las Olas Beach Club - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Gusto Beach Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Malehu - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Coco's Mexican Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Microbar - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Your dream OCEANVIEW getaway in Samara have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Your dream OCEANVIEW getaway in Samara pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Your dream OCEANVIEW getaway in Samara?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Your dream OCEANVIEW getaway in Samara?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Your dream OCEANVIEW getaway in Samara located?

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

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Your dream OCEANVIEW getaway in Samara Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 65 out of 66 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 66 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 66 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 66 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 66 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

mike a.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Incredible Views; Incredible Stay!

My husband and I along with another couple just spent two relaxing week in this lovely property! The ocean view over the infinity pool is one-of-a-kind! The area around the pool, which is surrounded by lovely gardens, and the covered patio lets you stay outside all day. Inside, the main areas are spacious and well laid out. Due to the steepness of the road and traffic, we ended up driving to the beach ( 3 min.) which was easy and there was always parking. More beaches are nearby and the town of Samara is filled with small, local eating places, bars, coffee places and shops.
Stayed 13 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marc V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect vacation!

Beautiful home and love the Samara area. Thanks to Leonie and the property owner for being so responsive and helpful. We got a shuttle to the house from LIR (2 hours) and then rented a golf cart for the week to get around town. Worked out perfectly. If you want to explore beyond Samara and Carrillo though, you'll need a car. It was just the two of us in the house, but there is plenty of room for up to 6 people. The amazing pool and the wall of folding glass doors in the back of the house were our favorite parts. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Monica L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A week in paradise

This was a week long vacation with my husband, our 2 adult boys and their wives. I will never forget the expressions on their faces when they entered the house and saw the view. The house, grounds and pool area are beautiful and the view is simply spectacular. Leonie, was very helpful with recommendations on activities, restaurants, beaches, etc. She truly went out of her way to make our vacation unforgettable.We will definitely come back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Megan M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family vacation

Such a beautiful home in Samara
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

perfection in paradise!

home and property are gorgeous, well situated--everything you could ask for!

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Paradise

The house was beautiful and the view outside was breathtaking. I’m glad we had a 4x4 for all the sight seeing we did. Beautiful place to relax and explore.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

KIM M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

FANTASTIC HOUSE!!

This house is fantastic & definitely a 5 star!! Leonie is the BEST Host!! She responded to our questions before & during our trip. Gave great recommendations as well! Thanks again & definitely will book this house again.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

John E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome

Fantastic, beautiful with an amazing location. Leonie is a huge benefit - thank-you. John and Melissa
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anna M., Indianapolis,IN

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Views

This is our second time at this property. The house and views are beautiful. The property manager was great to work with. We will be back!
Stayed 11 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Fenton P., Marston's Mills, Massachusetts

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Paradise

Can’t say enough great things about this home. Everything was fantastic. Clean, comfortable and very well managed. Great communication as well. Views where amazing. Location is perfect. Can’t wait to return. Thanks for the perfect vacation.
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dustin T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect safe location

House was just awesome. Loved the location, grounds and view. If you are researching between Nosara and Samara like I did, choose Samara. Nosara or Guiones Beach is on several dirt roads along the coast with tourist shops and restaurants. Samara is a little town on the beach, paved roads, and surrounded by great beaches and things to do. We loved it and will be back and would pick this same house without question you wont be disappointed. Thanks again Leonie really appreciated you and all your help!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ali M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Breathtaking Views of Playa Samara

The location and views from the property were amazing. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. We enjoyed a few activities in the local area including zip lining, ATV ride and of course the beautiful beaches in the surrounding area. The weather also turned out to be perfect with no rain 5 of 7 days during day time. Both Leonardo and Raquel were very responsive and pleasant to work with.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Farhana M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Slice of heaven

We stayed 5 days at Villa Vista and enjoyed every minute. The house is very conveniently located and the views are breathtaking. The minute you enter the home, you can’t help but be in awe of the beauty and immediately relax. The property manager, Leonie, is the best I have come across! We are the grateful for the memories our family will take with us and hope to be back again someday.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bob M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Bonita casa.

Beautiful views. Fully equipped house. Open and breezy. Lovely pool. Short drive to the beach. Everything as advertised except the drive from airport took a full 2 hours. Well worth it though.
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tracey F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful

Thank you for a wonderful stay at Samara Reefs! The house had everything we needed: a beautiful view, being close to the beach, and a gorgeous infinity pool. Leonardo was so kind in setting up our house and activities, and Raquel was amazing in cooking us two beautiful meals with local ingredients. Thank you so much for everything!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Melodee B., Tualatin, OR

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Simply Amazing!!!

Can’t say enough about this property. Location and amenities were awesome. We woke up every morning to the tropical sounds of Samara…macaws, monkeys (they can be a bit loud) and beautiful vistas. We had a 6-person golf cart for 3 days which was perfect—allowed us to explore Playa Carrillo and go into town for dinner or pick up groceries, etc. We walked to town the first few days via the beach, about a one-mile walk. It is a pretty steep hill to the house but doable. We had Silvia come in two nights to prepare dinner for us—it was fabulous. Leonie was very responsive and easy to work with. Was a wonderful stay and we were sad to leave!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

carla g.

Perfection

We have travelled all over CR staying at beautiful rented villas for last six years.Villa vista was the absolute best one ever! stunning view, gorgeous finishings, extremely comfy beds, well equipped kitchen. I could go on and on. Close walk to beach so we could send our teen boys down to very safe beach to surf by themselves while we relaxed by pool. Short walk down the beach to town to great casual restaurants. Bill is a fantastic property manager. We highly recommend his advice for local activities, restaurants, etc. The best CR vacation spot ever!!

10/10 Excellent

Kelly O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Best Vacation Ever!

I cannot say enough wonderful things about this vacation. Communication with the owner and property manager prior to our stay was fantastic! Erin, the property manager, went over and above to make our stay perfect. She had the Villa stocked with groceries, gave restaurant recommendations, had Vilma cook for us several nights. She was the sweetest and the food was yummy! The view from the Villa was breathtaking! The pool was sparkly clean everyday, as was the Villa. The location was perfect. It was 5 minutes to Samara and the beach. We could not have imagined a more relaxing vacation! Look forward to coming back again later this year! Pura Vida!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Steve M.

Truly stunning villa in a superb location

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

10/10 Excellent

Eric C., Grosse Pointe Farms, MI USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

100% as advertised!

In fact, if anything, the photos do not do Villa Vista justice. The house itself is absolutely gorgeous and immeasurably comfortable. The pool is amazing. The view is awe inspiring. Erin (the property manager) is super personable and helpful and enthusiastic and probably the best property manager we have ever worked with. The house has a nice sense of privacy while still having neighbors close by which actually generates a sense of comfort and community. Having Playa Samara only a few minutes away by car also makes the trip that much more enjoyable as you can run into town for groceries, a meal or a trip to the beach and be back in no time at all. We have stayed at many fine properties over the years but Villa Vista is truly in a class by itself!!
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2019
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Colleen G.

Five Star Experience

We've spent ten years exploring Costa Rica, each time staying at a different house, and from that vantage point we can truly say that Villa Vista is an exceptional home. We should know: we just returned from our second visit and have already booked our third. Immaculately maintained - from soft linens to fresh beach and pool towels to the well equipped kitchen - we found everything perfectly prepared for our arrival and any questions we had during our stay were immediately answered. The views are spectacular, the bedrooms spacious and well air-conditioned and the outdoor kitchen makes dining alfresco a dream. Craig made the booking experience easy (he responds immediately) and Bill, the property manager, is always available to help. The friendly staff - from the housekeeper to the gardener to the pool cleaner - are excellent. We highly recommend this home!

10/10 Excellent

Cathy W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The View!!!

OMG… upon arrival you are immediately rewarded with an amazing view of the ocean and Isla Chora over a brilliant blue infinite pool. The house is situated such that a cool breeze floats from front to back and the pool is in morning sun and afternoon shade. Lovely! The bedrooms were clustered to one side of the house so we could be using the main area all day without disturbing sleepers. We made most of our own meals in the fully stocked kitchen and made heavy use of the outdoor grill. It was also nice to have air conditioning in the bedrooms for sleeping. Located about 2 km from the town/beach of Samara, it was the perfect base camp for our group of 6. Not really walkable but with a rental car, we could easily come & go or hang by the pool. There was plenty to keep us busy… we booked some kayaking, ziplining and ATV adventures in town as well
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carine L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing property

We decided to come back to Costa Rica after 25 years when we came for our honeymoon. We saw this house on VRBO and fell in love with the view. We unfortunately arrived at the house late at night so we weren't able to see it until we woke up in the morning but it was so worth the wait. The photos online do it absolutely no justice. IT IS AMAZING!! We were there in June which is the start of the rainy season so we did get a lot of rain but we also got some beautiful, sunny, days which was plenty. When the sun would come out we would wish for the clouds to come back. Everyone was so accommodating, the owner was very responsive and Leonie provided all of the contacts we needed for our trip. I highly recommend Gerardo with Samara Shuttle to pick you up. He was so helpful and directed us to the best places to shop. If you come on a Saturday go to the Ferria in town, they have the best vegetables and you can also buy souvenirs like jewelry, sauces, wine and coffee. I also recommend renting a golf cart to get back and forth to town and Playa Carillo. We had an amazing time that we will cherish forever. Thank you and we will definitely be back!
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Victoria F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful home with spectacular views

You can never be sure that the reality will match the pictures online but this house exceeded our expectations. The pictures don't even adequately represent the beauty of the home and where it is situated. We truly had the best view in town and it made it hard to leave the house for daily activities. And the pool was amazing as well and was used by all of us regularly. The one minor shortcoming is the need to get on an ATV or a bike to get food or get to the beach but worth it for the view and the comforts of the home. Definitely recommend mountain bikes and at least one ATV/motorbike for getting around and up the hill. and don't miss dinner and sunset at La Puesta del Sol near Playa Cabillo. And for that matter, the beach at Playa Cabillo which greatly outranks Samara. Leonie, the house manager, was wonderful and extremely helpful in all matters. The house was clean and someone came in twice a week which was nice given all the used towels. Loved it all and would definitely return.
Stayed 12 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Melissa B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent Property - Convenient, Close to Town; You Will Love It!

We had an amazing stay in Samara Reefs. This property was very comfortable with a stunning view. Erin, the property manager, was amazing and made sure we were well taken care of during our stay. The house is in a safe, private, gated community that's very close to town, making all amenities very convenient. We enjoyed the hummingbirds, howler monkeys and parakeets that frequented the area, and the house was kept immaculate during our stay by Demeris (housekeeper) as well as the gardeners and pool staff. Be sure to keep the front and rear doors open for a crossbreeze. Otherwise, the house gets VERY stuffy in the main living area due to the AC unit in he loft not working. And, the main road out of Samara is just below the ridge where this house is, so you do constantly hear ATVs, cars and dirt bikes rushing by (and over the metal bridge nearby). This does interrupt the solitude a bit, but nothing compared to NJ traffic. Nonetheless, this house was awesome in a fantastic location with an impeccable support staff. You will have a great stay here.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021