Fabulous Ocean View, Walking Distance to the Beach

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1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4750 sq ft

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Dryer
Washer
Parking available
Pet-friendly
Kitchen

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Samara, Guanacaste

Samara Beach
‪5 min walk‬
Carrillo Beach
‪13 min drive‬
Buena Vista Beach
‪24 min drive‬
Carrillo (PLD)
‪16 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Convertible bed(s)

1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Balcony

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Villa Veranera is a 1-bedroom, 1-bath luxury villa with spectacular views overlooking Samara and Carrillo Bays.

Hear the sounds of the surf with gentle sea breezes sifting through, with monkeys, birds and nature in a tropical setting. “Veranera” is the Spanish word for “Bougainvillea” and the property is surrounded with these beautiful flowers.

Location is an approx. 3 min. drive or 10-15 min. walk to the beach and a 5 min. drive or additional 10-min. walk to town. Distance to the beach is 7/10ths of a mile or 1.1 kms.

Private shuttle pick-ups can be arranged from both International Airports.

Disinfecting and sanitizing of the unit is done between each stay.

Keywords: Villa Veranera

Property manager

Sherry and Larry

Premier Host

Languages

English, Spanish

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 2 total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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

On-site 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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Sámara

Located in Sámara, this villa is near the beach. Samara Beach and Refugio Nacional de Vida Silvestre Camaronal reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Safari Surf School and Jungle Butterfly Farm. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

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Samara, Guanacaste

What's nearby

Samara Beach - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
Carrillo Beach - 13 min drive - 6.3 km
Nosara Beach - 20 min drive - 17.5 km
Buena Vista Beach - 24 min drive - 9.3 km
Playa Barrigona - 30 min drive - 10.4 km

Getting around

Nosara (NOB) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

‪Las Olas Beach Club - ‬6 min walk
‪Gusto Beach Bar - ‬6 min walk
‪Malehu - ‬2 min walk
‪Coco's Mexican Restaurant - ‬3 min walk
‪Microbar - ‬6 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Fabulous Ocean View, Walking Distance to the Beach have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Fabulous Ocean View, Walking Distance to the Beach pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Fabulous Ocean View, Walking Distance to the Beach?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Fabulous Ocean View, Walking Distance to the Beach?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Fabulous Ocean View, Walking Distance to the Beach located?

Situated by the sea, this villa is 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Samara Beach and within 6 miles (10 km) of Carrillo Beach and Buena Vista Beach. Playa Barrigona and Playa Barco Quebrado are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Andrew A., Coldstream, Canada

Mar 23, 2024

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

Wonderful retreat

We LOVED staying here. It was a nice reprieve from the town centre and offered a completely different view being up so high. We did book it because it was walking distance to the beach, but I wouldn't really say it is as it's a pretty dusty dirt road a long way down, so the way back up would be pretty intense.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Nov 14, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication

Stayed 13 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jacinthe B.

Jan 6, 2023

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

Simply perfect

We loved everything about our stay: the private pool, the view of the sunset and sunrise from the balcony, the howler monkeys, the location and more. The kitchen was fully equiped, the bed was comfortable and the property was really clean. We did not want to leave.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn G.

Dec 3, 2022

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

Great location and fantastic hosts!

Such a nice town with a beautiful beach! Larry and Sherry are just lovely and super helpful with everything! Definitely would return on our next visit to Samara! The howler monkeys off the balcony were a real treat too!

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kipp & Layna L.

Apr 28, 2022

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

Well appointed apartment with stunning views

We really enjoyed our stay with Larry and Sherry. Friendly couple with a stunning property, beautiful views and lovely pool that we had to ourselves. The apartment was well equipped with everything we needed including a cooler for the beach, towels, etc. And everything worked! (unlike our last place?!) The only challenge is that it really isn’t within easy walking distance to Samara town centre or the beach so we rented a scooter from El Cactus Scooters for the first week and a car from Alamo for the 2nd week. Being at a distance means that it is quiet though so we really appreciated that. Would highly recommend!

Stayed 11 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Janice S.

Feb 5, 2022

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

Beautiful property

Sherry and Larry are gracious hosts. We enjoyed the pool & amazing view .

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Janice S.

Jan 4, 2022

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

Amazing view

Beautiful property. Sherry and Larry, our hosts were friendly and very helpful answering any questions of area we asked. We look forward to returning to their stunning property.

Stayed 12 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Valerie G.

Mar 11, 2025

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

Beautiful

The view was absolutely stunning. Our hosts Larry and Sherry were so sweet and kind. I would definitely recommend!!!

Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Sandy B.

Feb 27, 2025

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Beautiful view but...

The villa is in a very nice location with a beautiful view but needs maintenance and a deep clean.

Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria W.

Feb 16, 2025

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

Perfect stay!

Great apartment with a great veranda with a spectacular view of the ocean. A lovely private pool with jungle and ocean views.Great accommodating hosts who are friendly and kind. The apartment is clean, comfortable and well appointed. It is located close to town and up on a hill.

Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Franchesca D.

Jan 20, 2025

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

Lovely Safe Feeling Location

This was the perfect place to escape the crowded beach of Samara, get a lovely reset and then go back down to enjoy the restaurants - sunrises and sunset horseback riding! :)

Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hayley F.

Dec 26, 2024

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

Left my heart in Sámara

Communication with Larry- perfect! Property was impeccably kept. Sounds of nature and peace echoed day and night. Views from a postcard. Conversations at happy hour- priceless. Advice for food and sights- spot on! Wish I could have stayed longer… sincerely left my heart with Sherry and Larry until I return.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle M.

Dec 14, 2024

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

Quiet spot with best views to enjoy Samara

The view!!! We really enjoyed getting to know the area from above. We had views for miles, yet it was a quick ride to 2 beaches. The apartment had everything we needed and the hosts were very nice and available for our needs. You can't go wrong with this place!

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katlyn S.

Nov 23, 2024

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

Beautiful View

Stunning view and incredibly friendly hosts! We really enjoyed our stay here. The VRBO app did show the house’s location to be very close to downtown Samara… but it was actually about a 5-10 minute drive. Other than the location being a little different than expected, everything else exceeded expectations! Would stay again!

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marla N.

Nov 11, 2024

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

Very nice location

Sherry and Larry were great hosts and the apartment was a perfect fit. There are beautiful views of the ocean from both the window and balcony, and the neighborhood is quiet, which we really appreciated. It's within minutes of the Samara business district where you can find just about everything a visitor needs. I would definitely stay here again!

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mercy H.

Jun 23, 2024

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

Gorgeous apartment outside of Samara

Larry and Sherry were wonderful hosts! The view from the balcony is truly gorgeous , and the apartment is as listed: spacious bedroom, full kitchen, pullout, couch, and pool. Please note that you will need a car to enjoy your stay here. The listing map does not accurately detail how far it is from downtown Sara. However, a parking place is provided and it is a 10 minute drive.

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Polly R.

Jun 7, 2024

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

Loved our stay again

Always wonderful!

Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria W., bracebridge

Feb 16, 2024

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

Beautiful views and pool

Clean, well equipped and spacious one bedroom apartment. There are great outdoor spaces and wonderful pool. Larry and Sherry are friendly, kind and have great recommendations. We always love out stays here and are excited to return next year!

Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Aug 25, 2023

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

Magical Tropical Perch To the Sea

Magical location with the best perch to enjoy the spectacular view. Better than the pictures! Sherry and Larry were so kind and welcoming and the villa was perfectly set up with lots of space. Even the kitchen has a view. We enjoyed walking to the beach and back every morning and then exploring the rest of the area during the day. Beautiful!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leah L.

Jun 30, 2023

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

Magnificent!

We had an amazing time at Larry & Sherry’s beautiful guest villa. Every detail of the unit was well thought out and intentional. You can really tell they have put a lot of thought into making sure it’s just right for the guests. It was hard to leave it was so perfect. From the most epic view on the balcony, to the lovely pool and a wonderful happy hour with the hosts, we had a great time. We hope to come back next time we’re in Samara. Fully recommend!!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diane R.

Jun 19, 2023

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

Second Honeymoon Stay

This was a very special trip for us as we decided to take a second honeymoon and we stayed 12 nights. It was our first trip out of the United States. The view from the balcony was spectacular! Larry and Sherry were wonderful hosts. We SO appreciate them going to Carrillo Beach with us and taking pictures/videoing while we said our renewal vows to each other. That was so special and something we'll never forget. We totally enjoyed them guiding us on a quad ride through the countryside also. What a way to experience the culture and overall beauty of the country. The home was very clean and comfortable. The only problem we experienced was that the refrigerator wasn't working well at all. They tried to get it fixed, but finally had to replace it. They did let us use the small refrigerator in the garage and refunded us some money to make up for the inconvenience. We loved the balcony and private pool! We do recommend a 4-wheel drive as the drive up is partially a rough uphill drive. Nativos Car Rental in Liberia is a great local car rental company and will treat you right. Anibal Morales is the owner and he was fabulous. We went on a few adventures for which both companies picked us up at the house and brought us back. We highly recommend the zipline/sky walk/sky tram tour at Monteverde through the Nature Center in Samara and the dolphin/snorkeling tour through Samara Adventures. Our only regret is that we couldn't stay 2 more weeks!

Stayed 12 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa F.

May 25, 2023

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

Anniversary Get Away

We loved our stay in Samara. Sherry and Larry are the absolute best hostess and host. We enjoyed “happy hour” with them on a couple of evenings. The views are amazing and the people of Samara are very friendly and kind!

Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sydney J.

May 13, 2023

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

Fantastic Hosts and trip!!!

We had a wonderful stay at the Villa! Sherry & Larry were wonderful hosts and so accommodating. We had everything we needed especially for a trip to the beach! We can’t thank you both for all of your hospitality to making it a fun and relaxed trip for us. Your home is beautiful and the views from the pool are something we will remember forever!

Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jackie G.

Mar 30, 2023

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

The View

There is not much to add as all reviews are excellent and this one is no exception. Of course THE VIEW is unbeleivable. The host are the best. If you have issues walking you should rent a car as it's up-hill walking back to the house. We were there 3 weeks so we rented a car from Samara Hot Rental in town and they had the best price. Small car for $70 bucks a day and we drove all over but try to stay on paved road unless you have a 4X4. We stayed overnight different places and all was good. There are lots of restaurant in Samara. If you want to eat cheap go to what they call a SODA. Besides that our two favorite places to eat with good food and resonable price was at the Sheriff behind police station and the one in the food court which I can't remember the name but it's mostly vegan and the salads are really good and big portions. If you have a sweet tooth go to ROOTS bakerry open for breakfast and lunch. A must see is The Carrillo Beach. About 5-10 minutes drive from the house. Whoever designed that beach deserves an award. It's stunning. Every Saturday morning in Samara is the farmers market which is nice. Ticos are very friendly people and proud of there country with good reason. Thank you Larry and Sherry (and Misha) for sharing a piece of your paradise with us.

Stayed 21 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mike W.

Feb 14, 2023

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

Terrific views

Absolutely love the place! Quiet and relaxing !excellent view. Perfect for a couple wanting to explore the area. Beautiful beaches and great restaurants nearby The hosts Larry and Sherry are very welcoming . enjoy having happy hour and catching up during your stay! Mike and Maria Ontario Canada

Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2023

About the host

Hosted by Sherry and Larry

My husband and I are originally from Canada and came to Costa Rica on vacation for the first time in 1991. We fell in love with the people and gentle lifestyle and made Costa Rica our permanent home in the year 2000. We enjoy being close to the ocean and completed our final dream home and rental villa in 2009. We are always delighted to meet new people from around the world and hence our decision to build a rental accommodation in order to help newcomers feel comfortable in any way we can.

Why they chose this property

We searched all down the Pacific coast of Costa Rica and chose Samara because of its natural tropical beauty and abundance of monkeys and other wildlife and yet is close to many services. We can see and hear the sound of the surf and have the benefit of gentle sea breezes all year round. Samara is the safest swimming beach in the country, next-door Carrillo Beach is to us the most beautiful as well as being renowned for deep-sea fishing and nearby Camaronal is a protected turtle-nesting ground as well as an expert surfing beach. Location is close to the beach and town. One of the International Airports (Liberia) is less than a 2-hour drive.

What makes this property unique

There are many things to do in the area including swimming, surfing (beginner and expert), scuba diving, snorkeling, deep-sea fishing, kayaking, ATV touring, biking, various organized tours including seeing the dolphins or visiting a nearby turtle-nesting beach, horseback riding, ultra-lite planes, canopy tours, numerous options for dining/sunset cocktails, or just relaxing in a hammock or by the pool. The beach is within walking distance and the drive to town is a mere 3 minutes.