Playa Samara holiday house

Great ocean view, Pool, Quiet, WiFi. Walk to beach. Casa La Papaya

Playa Samara house rental - Ocean views from MBR terrace of Casa la Papaya
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Description House,
2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 6, 2 Bathrooms
Facilities beach, near the sea, garden, balcony, internet access, barbecue
Rates per property
Set rates in US Dollars
$79 - $128/night 
$549 - $895/week 
GBP Conversion - Estimated
£47 - £77/night 
£329 - £536/week 
Lavae or Steve
Speaks: English, French, Spanish
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Photos and Description of this Playa Samara holiday house Oceanview House - 2 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s) - 2 Baths - (Sleeps 4-6)

Nestled in a quiet garden setting sharing the swimming pool and Rancho with Casa el Mango - also available for rental. Overlooking the Pacific its just a 10 minute walk to one Costa Rica's best beaches. Contact us for our web address with videos, much information and dozens of picture. Fall and Winter Special - Friends stay for free - 3rd and 4th guests stay for free. Bookings after 11/09/09. We're close to Samara but not too close. That means less noise - especially in the evenings, more privacy, fewer bugs and cooler temperatures than at the beach. You're much closer to the nature you want to see. Your casa was designed for comfort in the tropics, with private shaded terraces. Sea breezes keep the house cool. Views of the Pacific from every room. Fully equipped kitchen. Paddle fans throughout. All windows screened. Private outdoor shower just off pool. 2 full baths. Bedrooms with queen and double pillow top mattresses. Living room with double sofa/futon. Home away from home
Playa Samara house rental - Casa la Papaya nestled beside the pool.

Casa la Papaya nestled beside the pool.
Playa Samara house rental - Shady Rancho is great for napping beside the pool.

Shady Rancho is great for napping beside the pool.
Playa Samara house rental - Master Bedroom with private view deck.

Master Bedroom with private view deck.
Playa Samara house rental - Queen-size pillow-top orthopedic mattress

Queen-size pillow-top orthopedic mattress
Playa Samara house rental - Double futon in the living area sleeps 1-2.

Double futon in the living area sleeps 1-2.
Playa Samara house rental - Fully equipped kitchen - save money & cook at home

Fully equipped kitchen - save money & cook at home
Playa Samara house rental - Master Bath with fresh air and jungle views

Master Bath with fresh air and jungle views
Playa Samara house rental - Relax - Swim - Repeat

Relax - Swim - Repeat
Playa Samara house rental - 2nd Bedroom with double pillow-top mattress

2nd Bedroom with double pillow-top mattress
Playa Samara house rental - Main bath leads to private outdoor shower.

Main bath leads to private outdoor shower.
Playa Samara house rental - Ocean views from MBR terrace of Casa la Papaya

Ocean views from MBR terrace of Casa la Papaya
Playa Samara house rental - Papaya, lower left, shares rancho & pool w/ Mango

Papaya, lower left, shares rancho & pool w/ Mango

Location: Playa Samara in Costa Rica

Nearest Airport: Liberia International Airport at 90 Kilometres
Nearest Beach: Playa Samara, Playa Carrillo 4km at 700 Metres
Car: not necessary
Playa Samara, one of the gems of Costa Rican beaches, is protected by a reef and small island making perfect swimming and beginning surfing. Neighboring Playa Carrillo is even prettier, lined with palm trees and often nearly empty of tourists. Big surf is within 1/2 hour drive.

Availability for this holiday house rental in Playa Samara, Costa Rica

Updated:
Nov 28, 2009
Changeover Day: flexible
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Rental Rates for this holiday house in Playa Samara, Costa Rica

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Rental rates quoted in:
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Dates Rates
Name of Period Begins Ends Weekly Week
Night		 Weekend
Night		 Minimum Stay
High season 2009 16 November 2009 - 18 December 2009 $749 $107 $107 3 Nights
Gold weeks 19 December 2009 - 10 January 2010 $895 $128 $128 3 Nights
High season 2010 11 January 2010 - 30 April 2010 $749 $111 $111 3 Nights
Green season 2010 01 May 2010 - 15 November 2010 $549 $79 $79 3 Nights

Please Note: The owner of this property accepts payment in the original currency specified (US Dollars), before use of conversion tool. The conversion tool is provided for your convenience only. The owner may accept other currencies if specifically agreed in advance.

Additional information about rental rates

  • All rates are indicated for 2 persons; additional charges apply for up to 6.
  • 25% deposit required to reserve - refundable up to 60 nights in advance.
    Personal check, credit card or PayPal accepted.

Accommodation and facilities for this holiday house rental in Playa Samara, Costa Rica

Property Type:
  • house
Location Type:
  • beach
  • near the sea
Theme:
  • away from it all
  • romantic
General:
  • towels provided
  • filtered water
  • local maps
  • local activities guide
  • linen provided
  • safe
  • laundry soap
  • soap
  • local restaurant guide
  • mosquito magnet
  • accepts credit card
  • ceiling fans
  • toilet paper
Kitchen:
  • microwave
  • fridge
  • clothes dryer
  • cooking utensils
  • blender
  • mini-fridge
  • oven
  • 4 ring stove
  • toaster
  • washing machine
  • coffee maker
Living Room:
  • sofabed
Dining:
  • dining area
  • seating for 6 people
Bathrooms:
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Bathroom 1 - Toilet, Shower Enclosure
    Bathroom 2 - Toilet, Shower Enclosure, Private outdoor shower
  • 1 upstairs; 1 downstairs.
Bedrooms:
  • 2 bedrooms, sleeps maximum of 6 people
  • Bedroom 1 - 1 Large Double Bed
    Bedroom 2 - 1 Double Bed
    Living Area - 1 Sofa bed/Futon
  • Master bedroom with private terrace and ensuite bath on upper floor. 2nd bedroom downstairs. Both bedrooms have new pillow-top orthopedic mattresses, paddle fans, & mosquito nets.
Entertainment:
  • books
  • toys
  • CD
  • music library
  • games - all ages
  • games - kids
Internet Access:
  • wireless broadband
  • internet access
Outside:
  • veranda
  • garden
  • barbecue
  • outdoor grill charcoal
  • balcony
  • outdoor grill
  • gated community
  • parking off street
  • 2 garden chairs
  • 2 deck chairs
Swimming Pools:
  • outdoor pool
Suitability:
  • children welcome
  • pets not allowed
  • non smoking only
  • suitable for elderly or infirm
Local Activities:
  • cycling
  • walking
  • mountain biking
  • swimming
  • sailing
  • fishing
  • horse riding
  • diving
  • surfing
Onsite Services:
  • housekeeper included
Onsite Equipment:
  • beach towels
  • cooler small
  • deck chairs
  • cooler large
Attractions:
  • ATM/bank
  • forests
  • groceries
  • fitness centre
  • bay
  • caves
  • eco tourism
  • rain forests
Leisure Activities:
  • bird watching
  • hiking
  • rafting
  • sight seeing
  • caving
  • beachcombing
  • deepsea fishing
  • snorkelling
  • bay fishing
  • surf fishing
  • whale watching
Nearby Attraction / Facility:
  • restaurants
  • zoo
  • reefs
  • scenic drives
  • waterfalls
  • volcano
Nearby Services:
  • babysitting
  • medical services
  • massage therapist
Notes: * The 'get cool' pool is shared with only one other house, Casa lel Mango. * The shared Rancho (covered terrace) provides expanded living area beyond your private upstairs balcony. * A full size refrigerator makes room for fresh tropical fruits and plenty of ice. * Diaper age children must use waterproof diapers in pool. * Wireless DSL provided. Bring your own laptop and use skype for long distance calls. * We accept Mastercard of visa but not American Express

Further details for this holiday house rental in Playa Samara, Costa Rica

The reef-protected bay provides safe swimming and snorkeling. Beginners' surfing is right in the bay, with at least 3 surf schools. World-class waves are within 1/2 hour drive. There is abundant wildlife in the trees around the house - wake up to the roar of the Howler monkeys or the call of the green parrots as they make their twice daily pass to nesting sites up the hill or in the bamboo right on the property. There is a zip-line canopy tour just up the hill. Birding is abundant and year around.

Samara has shops, post office, police station, doctor, pharmacist, groceries, liquor stores, internet cafes, bank, ATM and many good restaurants and 'sodas' (Tico for cafe). The inviting beach is nearly empty most of the week, except in the mornings when the children walk to school. Casa La Papaya shares a 'get cool' pool and a spacious covered rancho with Casa el Mango. Up the hill is Casa el Gecko, also available for rent. Reserve one, two, or all three houses for an unforgettable gathering.

Samara, and all of Costa Rica, is booming. Casa la Papaya is located 'away from it all', outsid of town in a mixed international/Tico neighborhood. The evenings are quiet and serene, with amazing star shows and the sounds of night animals. Dawn approaches with visits from monkeys, parrots, other wildlife and maybe a neighborhood rooster. Daytime includes the occasional motorbike or truck. For more photos and floor plans, send an inquiry via email. We have lots more information to offer: about the house, the area, the weather, what to take, what to do, etc.

Other Activities: Zipline canopy tour close by, ultra-lite flights, river rafting.

Reviews for this holiday house rental in Playa Samara, Costa Rica

Rating
5 out of 5

Guestbook Comment

HAC192232 Ashland
Review Submitted: March 4, 2009 Date of Stay: March 2009
We stayed in both Mango and Papaya and really enjoyed both. There were two of us in Mango and it was perfect. Very clean, comfortable, and great patio and view. There were four when we moved to Papaya and it was also very nice. I would suggest Mango if only two guests. The pool and rancho were very nice. The hill seems daunting when you first arrive, but we walked
to and fromSamara each day to attend classes and had no problem. The monkey action wasunbelievable. The owners and staff were great and very helpful. We had a wonderful 3 week stay.
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Rating
5 out of 5

Guestbook Comment

Christine Parker_HAC97938 Springfield, Oregon
Review Submitted: July 27, 2007 Date of Stay: July 2007
We spent almost 2 weeks at Casa la Papaya and
enjoyed enjoyed every minute. The view from the
pool and upstairs was great. The pool itself was
indispensible for just laying in and playing around
in. We ended up bringing my laptop and were able
to send e-mails and photos home, as well as
looking up more stuff to do on the internet.

We took the kayak/snorkel tour from Tio Tigre
Tours - it was a lot of fun, but just don't expect it
to be like Hawaii, if you've ever snorkeled there. We
also took a dolphin tour from Carillo Tours and
didn't seen any dolphins, but saw several sea turtles
and a manta ray, and by dragging fishing lines, we
caught a mahi-mahi, 2 black tunas and 2 yellowfin
tunas. It was fun but a bit expensive, and I think we
like the Tio Tigre guides better.

If you plan to drive anywhere other than between
Samara and Nicoya (to other beaches, Nosara or
Tamarindo even) I HIGHLY advise a 4 wheel drive
vehicle, or at least an SUV with plenty of clearance.
Watch the potholes that appear from nowhere out
of the shadows.

The only thing that could have been better about
this property was if the bug screens were more
secure, as we found rather large insects infiltrating
the house occasionally. We just kept some of the
windows shut the enitre time (those with larger
gaps in the screens) and kept the lights off as much
as possible, and didn't have a big problem.

If you're going to go grocery shopping, be aware
that the grocery stores stock different items, so
visit more than one and you'll have a good
selection. Eating out was easy and inexpensive
compared to the states - our favorite restaraunt
was El Dorado for their cheap and yummy pizza and
fish, as well as very friendly owners and staff.

All in all, Casa la Papaya was a great place to stay
for it's very competitive price, great location and
ameneties, as well as for it's very large visiting
iguana, Fred. Thanks very much to Lavae, Steve and
everyone for making it fun, comfortable, exciting
and affordable for us to take my son to visit Costa
Rica!!

Christine, Tyler and Bradford (12)
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