This vacation home places you next to Samara Beach and within 2 miles (3 km) of Carrillo Beach. The vacation home includes a private pool, a kitchen, and a patio.
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Luxury by the Beach - Great for Families or Multiple Couples
Casa Pacifica is a large property with 2 houses (6 bedrooms), a large pool and a lot of outdoor space inside of a gated property. Your rental give you the entire property, both houses with 6 bedrooms in total.
This incredible property is in a prime location 200 yards from the stunning Playa Samara, one of best beaches in Costa Rica. This private property actually steps to two incredible beaches (Playa Samara and Playa Carrillo) and you are walking distance to the towns of Samara and Carrillo for a real taste of Costa Rican culture. This is a perfect place for an active family vacation or just a relaxing, casual getaway. We offer many more extras including 2 large kitchens (one in each house), kayaks, paddleboards, bikes, grills, 65" TV, dishwasher, washer/dryer. beach umbrellas, beach toys, cornhole, boardgames, and more.
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The four-bedroom home has two masters and a great living area which opens up to the kitchen and a large covered terrace overlooking the pool. The smaller house is is only steps away, sharing the shared circular driveway and has an additional kitchen, living room and outdoor living spaces. The pool is surrounded by a lush garden, and you can expect to be visited by monkeys, iguanas, land-crabs, red-tailed squirrels and scores of other lizards and birds. Samara Beach is known to be one of the safest swimming beaches on the west coast of Costa Rica but is also great for surfing too.
Boats can pick you up right at the beach (200 yards up the road) for world-class sport-fishing, turtle & dolphin tours or just a tour of the beautiful coastline. Included with the house are two kayaks so that you can tour the safe waters or go visit Isla Chola and have and entire island to yourself. You can learn to surf in Samara and catch intermediate waves, and you are only 15 miles away from some of the top surfing breaks in the world.
This is one of the finest rentals in Samara. Our staff will ensure you have an amazing vacation. Wall-to-wall tile, quality linens, towels & large walk-in showers await you and housekeeping and security is included - all you have to do is enjoy yourself.
Security & Camera Disclosure: The entire property has walls and gates and just in case we do employ a nightly security guard. There are security cameras with motion detecting lights covering the 2 driveway entrances. There are no security cameras inside the house or anywhere by the back pool or shower areas. VRBO has a strong policy on how video content can be used.
Keywords: House with pool, beach house family, muliple couples, near the beach, beach house, family friendly, Samara, rental house Samara, rental house Carrillio
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen, 4 bathrooms, and a patio. There's space to spread out with 6 bedrooms and a dining area. Guests can expect to find free WiFi and a Smart TV with a DVD player. Other standard amenities include a private pool, a washing machine, and a fenced private yard. Limited housekeeping is available.
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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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
First aid kit
Fire extinguisher
Deadbolt lock
General
Bicycles
Garden
Unit size: 3,000 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21
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
This property doesn't allow pets
Children and extra beds
Children allowed: ages 0-17
Events
Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Additional costs and deposits required
Smoking
Smoking allowed: in designated areas
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 25
Note from host: additional costs and deposits required
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 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
Check-in: 4:00 PM
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 21
We should mention
Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 25.
Note from host: additional costs and deposits required
Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock.
Property is also known as
Luxury Beach Great Families or Multiple Couples House Samara
Luxury Beach Great Families or Multiple Couples House
Luxury Beach Great Families or Multiple Couples Samara
Luxury Beach Great Families or Multiple Couples
Luxury Beach Great Families or Multiple Couples House Samara
Luxury Beach Great Families or Multiple Couples House
Luxury Beach Great Families or Multiple Couples Samara
Luxury Beach Great Families or Multiple Couples House Samara
Luxury Beach Great Families or Multiple Couples House
Luxury Beach Great Families or Multiple Couples Samara
Luxury Beach Great Families or Multiple Couples
Luxury by the Beach Great for Families or Multiple Couples
Luxury by the Beach Great for Families or Multiple Couples
Frequently asked questions
What's there to do around this vacation home?
Based on positive ratings, guests enjoy the vacation home's walkable location in Sámara, and it's just steps from Samara Beach. Carrillo Beach is also within a driving distance of 1.6 mi.
Is there parking available at this vacation home?
Yes, there is a garage.
Is this vacation home adjacent to a casino?
No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.
Is there an indoor pool at this vacation home?
No, this vacation home doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there are an outdoor pool and a hot tub.
Is Luxury by the Beach - Great for Families or Multiple Couples good for couples?
This beachfront vacation home offers many amenities for couples such as a private pool, private pools in some accommodations, as well as an outdoor pool.
Does Luxury by the Beach - Great for Families or Multiple Couples have a hot tub?
Yes, guests can enjoy a spa tub at this vacation home.
Does this vacation home provide breakfast?
No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.
Does this vacation home allow pets to stay for free?
No, pets aren't allowed at this vacation home.
Does this vacation home have connecting rooms?
No, there aren't connecting rooms at this vacation home.
What is the closest airport to this vacation home?
The closest major airport to this vacation home is Nosara (NOB), which is 19.4 mi away (65 minutes by car).
Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Luxury by the Beach - Great for Families or Multiple Couples?
Yes, every accommodation at Luxury by the Beach - Great for Families or Multiple Couples comes with a deck with some featuring beach views.
Luxury by the Beach - Great for Families or Multiple Couples Reviews
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 168 out of 182 reviews
10 - Excellent
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Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 182 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 182 reviews
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9.8/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Janet N.
Nov 16, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
This house was perfect. We had 13 people all family . the location was great. The house was amazing. We would definitely come back. The people in Samara were so nice and helpful. We could not have pick better place to stay
Janet N.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2025
10/10 Excellent
donna p.
Aug 13, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Casa Pacifica was the destination for a family gathering for members from Florida, Maryland, and Pennsylvania, ages 2 and a half to 74. Hours were spent to gether enjoying the beautiful pool and backyard area. It gave us the opportunity to watch our grandson experience jumping and splashing with his uncles, who enjoyed helping him learn how to "go under". Then there was the wildlife! Iguanas, lizards, howling monkeys, butterflies, and birds! All provided us hours of nature watching! The walk to the beach was quick and easy, and I was able to get photos of the most beautiful sunset!The 2 houses provided plenty of space for the 10 of us. We played some of the games, our grandson was thrilled with the toys, and we read from some of the children's books every night. The kitchen and dining room were large enough to accommodate all of us, and we enjoyed a family cooking night, using the grill.When we didnt want to cook, the town of Samara was a short distance away for dinners on the beach, and multiple visits to Roots Bakery! And right next door was the Hideaway Hotel, easy to drop in for a meal. We greatly appreciated the maid service several times throughout the week. It truly helped with the "being on vacation" feeling!! We also took advantage of nearby excursions. The dolphin/ whale watch picked us up at the Hideaway and we boarded at the nearby beach. Thank you Paul, for providing us a beautiful place to create long-lasting family memories!!
donna p.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Paul W.
Aug 6, 2025
Paul W.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Catherine F.
Jul 18, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
80th birthday vacation with family
The property was excellent to accommodate my family ranging in ages 13 to 80 years young
Catherine F.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Evan H.
Jun 22, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Great get away
Perfect location just a short walk to the beach
Evan H.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Susan J.
Jun 4, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Casa Pacifica was perfect for our family. Owner Paul gave us so much helpful information before the trip and Samara Rental employee Jair was there when we arrived to make sure everything was just right. We did not use the casita, as the seven of us fit very nicely in the big house. Beds were comfortable, we enjoyed preparing meals in the well equipped kitchen and eating around the big table. The pool and yard are beautiful, and we enjoyed hearing the howler monkeys every day. Our favorite beach was Playa Carillo, which was very near, always nearly empty and absolutely gorgeous. We love small towns and Samara was a joy to explore. Thank you so very much, Paul, for sharing your home with us. We made some great memories !
Susan J.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
8/10 Good
Jason H.
May 13, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Casa Pacifica
Overall stay was really good. With just a few issues during the first few days that were addressed fairly well we enjoyed our stay. House is centrally located near the beach, markets and some good restaurants.
Jason H.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
8/10 Good
Zonda W.
May 1, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Great home in Samara, Costa Rica
The property was well taken care of. Large kitchen and family room to gather and view tv together. The air conditioning units kept the house cool as long as we kept them running. Our family of 8 adults enjoyed the home, the pool, the bikes, and the kayaks.
Zonda W.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Rebecca B.
Apr 15, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous stay in Samara
We really loved our stay at this house in Samara. The pool was wonderful and we absolutely loved watching the monkeys climb through the trees every afternoon. The house is about a 3 minute walk down the path to Samara beach. It was a pretty beach and we enjoyed watching the horses show up and take a dip in the ocean in the mornings. It's not the best beach for swimming though because it's pretty rocky. Definitely bring water shoes! However, Carillo beach is just a few minute drive away and was great for swimming.The house includes two paddle boards and two kayaks but we unfortunately never got around to using them. Samara Rentals was great to work with for letting us into the property and handling any questions. They also handled our rental car booking for us with National and that worked out great.There's a very friendly guard (Mino) that stays on site in a guard building overnight but we never felt like we needed a guard as the house and area felt very safe.The house was clean and comfortable (especially the two primary bedrooms in the main house) and we would definitely stay here again if we return to Samara.
Rebecca B.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
6/10 Okay
sara t.
Apr 9, 2025
Good lay out for families
We stayed at Casa Pacifico for 6 nights during a trip to Samara, our group was three families 6 adults and seven kids ranging from age 6-16. Sadly the pool was very dirty when we arrived and we notified the property management company and it took two more days until the pool cleaners arrived to make it right. The listing says house keeping is provided which is a treat, they come every three days but did not change any linens or provide fresh towels as we expected. It was the minimal clean of floors swept and bathrooms tidied we were really hoping for clean towels and sheets after three days of the heat a fresh set of linens would have been nice. The night guard was fantastic he was very polite. The yard had not been maintained in some time it appeared when we arrived and a crew came during the middle of our stay without being warned by the property manager. It would have been nice if that was done before we arrived or at least had we had a heads up. There is quite a lot of road noise at this property it is very close to the main road. And the beds were really really hard, our group had two rent a hotel room next door during our stay because the beds in the casita were so uncomfortable. I will say the two main beds in the big house were ok but the smaller bedrooms were just as bad as the casita. We have traveled a lot and sadly these were some of the worst beds we have found in our Central America stays.On the good side the house was well stocked with laundry soap, boogie bo
sara t.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Whitney D.
Mar 5, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Great getaway
We had a group of 14 stay at Casa Pacifica and had a wonderful time! The house is a short walk to Samara beach and a short drive to Playa Carrillo, which was our favorite beach. We rented golf carts as the Vrbo was a drive to town, but we loved the location and never felt like we were missing out on the town. The kitchen was well stocked and we cooked for ourselves all week with no issues. The pool was just the right size, especially with the beach so near. We utilized the paddle boards and boogie boards in the shed. We saw several iguanas and birds on the property but never saw monkeys, only heard them. Communication was simple through WhatsApp and the rental company was responsive. I’d go back in a heartbeat!
Whitney D.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
Karen H.
Feb 19, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Great spot for family time
Very nice house for 9 adults, great location, short walk to the beach, loved the pool & outdoor space, well equipped kitchen. Manager very responsive to any problems, though could have used more communication with when staff would show up, ie landscapers, security, cleaners. Enjoyed our stay & a break from winter!
Karen H.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
Mary W., Jackson, NJ 08527
Feb 11, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome
This property was awesome. All 12 of us agreed that it was one of our favorite vacations. Security was great, housekeeping was great, air conditioning was great, pool was awesome, and bedrooms spacious. Carillo Beach was beautiful and close to the house. Samara was close for dining and ocean access,Thank you Paul. We had a wonderful time.
Mary W.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
karen f., Osterville, MA
Jan 21, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Don't miss out
Perfect location, the beautiful Playa Samara is a very short walk down the street. Ocean was beautiful, sunsets even prettier. We stayed for the week, and wished it could have been longer. Rental company was responsive, home very clean, lots of towels for everyone. Don't miss this vacation rental, worth every penny!
karen f.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025
10/10 Excellent
christina, Los Gatos, CA
Dec 29, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Best family vacation ever
Couldn’t be a better location and house arrangement for our family of 7 adults and 6 children. Lovely swimming pool, short walk to the beach, walk or drive to town, cafes and markets for everything. We went surfing every morning at Playa Sámara, then pool, then afternoon stroll down to our beach for a sunset swim.
christina
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Matthew W.
Dec 24, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great Experience
Our group of 8 had a great time. The house is great for groups and has easy access to the beach nearby and the hotel restaurant next door was great too. We would definitely come back!
Matthew W.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Shawn G.
Dec 9, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Home
Our stay was great. Home and guest home are beautiful. Pool is great. Everything you need to enjoy yourself in Costa Rica :).
Shawn G.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Aaron H.
Nov 20, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great time despite the rain!
Tropical Storm Sara was the plus one for our group of nine but she didn't stop us from having a great time. House was clean and comfortable, and we had everything we needed to cook our meals right at the house when we didn't want to venture out for the night.
Aaron H.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Anna B., Wilmington, NC
Nov 10, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Super fun getaway
Really enjoyed the space for all 11 of us (ages6-45)
It was perfect to have the extra casita for the kids and the pool was perfect!
We loved how close we were to playa carillo and the little hotel next door was great - service, food, friendliness- all excellent!
We booked shuttles through Samara rentals and it was a breeze. They were always ready and able to help.
The washer/dryer was really helpful during the rainy days.
Anna B.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveler
Aug 7, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful House for Large Family
The property was beautiful and easily met our needs. There was 10 in our party so everyone had their own airconditioned room with only 2 sharing a bath. The kitchen
Verified traveler
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Bruce K.
Jul 20, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome
We had a great time . The house was just as advertised . Thank you for having us
Bruce K.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
8/10 Good
Eunice T.
Jun 26, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Costa Rica
The property we rented for a week in Sámara was perfect for our family of 11! Plenty of room, well equipped kitchen, pool & perfect location!
Eunice T.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
6/10 Okay
jeannette e., Margate,florida
Jun 21, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Place was beautiful!!
problems everyday that were very upsetting not pertaining to actual house. Need to discuss with owner,
jeannette e.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
M. Alejandra L.
Jun 7, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for big families
This house is absolutely perfect for big families. Everyone has their private space while also having large common areas to share with each other. The “casita” is a plus of this rental. An independent 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom apartment ideal for teenagers or a couple with kids. The location is perfect, walking distance to the beach (about 200 yds) and great amenities (kayak, paddle board, boogie boards, bikes, board games, and more!) Definitely coming back. Great value for money.