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Private Ocean/Jungle/Pool View Gated Villa- walk to Beach & Samara Village

Villa with an outdoor pool, a short walk to Samara Beach

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Take advantage of a garden, a playground, and laundry facilities at Private Ocean/Jungle/Pool View Gated Villa- walk to Beach & Samara Village. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. Free in-room WiFi and babysitting service are available to all guests.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

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About this property

Entire place

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

Private Ocean/Jungle/Pool View Gated Villa- walk to Beach & Samara Village

Villa del Cielo (Sky Villa) is a one-level (no stairs) elegant, modern-style home built in 2016. It is open and airy, well-stocked, and has views from every room. There is expansive outdoor space to enjoy.

VIEWING DECK: A 360 Viewing Deck was completed in May offering incredible opportunities for wildlife viewing, especially over morning coffee or afternoon cocktails. Views in all directions of jungle, mountains, the ocean (more so during dry season), and an expansive dark sky. Both the sunrise and sunset can be enjoyed! There are extensive wildlife viewing opportunities (see below description and photos under "garden").

HOME LAYOUT- The Villa has three bedrooms (1K, 2Q), each with an en-suite bathroom, AC, blackout blinds, and sliding glass doors to the exterior. Open kitchen, living, and dining room floor plan with sliding glass doors throughout for ease of outdoor access. Recently updated, including new sofa set. Outdoor covered seating area for six alongside lap pool. The kitchen is fully accessorized. TV is in the air-conditioned living room (bedrooms do not have TVs). The Master bedroom is located at the opposite end of the villa from the guests' rooms for additional privacy. The surrounding property is all flat. The home is level without steps. There is ample room for kids to kick a ball.

LOCATION/ACCESS: The property is located on a hilltop above the small surf village of Samara, hense the incredible views!. The paved driveway is very steep at the start. The walk up the drive takes 2-3 minutes. It is a great motivator to jump in the pool when you reach the top! That said, walking up this driveway is not recommended for individuals with physical challenges while pulling luggage or while pushing a baby stroller. We recommended securing a car or golf car for individuals with these circumstances.

RENTALS: Car, ATV, Golf cart, E-bike, and bicycle rentals are available daily in Samara. Some companies deliver. Surfboards and Boogie boards can be rented at any one of the 5 or 6 surf schools located on Samara Beach.

MAINTENANCE: Felix, the Gardener, attends to the pool and garden daily (except Sundays). He quietly arrives first thing in the morning to have the pool ready for your morning swim! Gardening occurs late morning intermittently throughout the weekdays. The lawn is mowed once a week. These services are essential to maintaining the quality and enjoyment of the pool and property. While they cannot be opted out, the timing may be adjusted with advanced notice.

WILDLIFE: There is a variety of resident wildlife (i.e., birds, iguanas, geckos, pisotes/Coatis, ducks, lizards, squirrels, ) and passing-through wildlife (i.e., howler monkeys, fruit bats, etc.). As the monkeys are not full-time residents, there is no guarantee they will visit, but they pass by the property most mornings or evenings, grazing the treetops surrounding the villa. Keep a careful ear (to hear the trees rustling) and an eye on the surrounding trees, including the largest tree across from the entrance (also where the sun sets). The most reliable time to see the monkeys is at cocktail hour from the Viewing Deck, just before dusk. The bird watching is excellent- parrots, parakeets, motmot, falcons, hawks, etc. THIS IS A BIRDERS PARADISE! The fruit bats used to arrive nightly as they were attracted to insects on the pool water illuminated by the pool lights. While fascinating to watch, they limited some guests' outdoor evening enjoyment of the property. As such, we have disabled the pool lights that attracted the bats. The ambient outdoor lighting makes the back patio and yard very enjoyable for cocktails, dinner, cards, or an evening swim.

PESKY WILDLIFE: Please note that pesty wildlife is common in Costa Rica, and the Villa is no exception. The Villa is fumigated quarterly, but this doesn't always help with weather or barometric pressure-related guests. For example, sometimes there are short-lived flying insect hatches (gnats, mosquitos, flies, flying ants). During the rainy season, tiny ants can be a problem. They can get into the house and may be attracted to food left on the counters. Spiders appear intermittently. Also, there are resident geckos in the Villa that stay near the ceiling and do not cause any problems. Frogs sometimes visit the windows, and an occasional snake may pass through the property. small Halloween crabs have appeared in the showers. We recently had our first appearance of horses grazing the grass by the pool. Scorpions show up every now and then. We can only hope that guests visiting Costa Rica are tolerant of these wildlife occurrences and don't let their appearance influence our rating, as we do not have control over these situations.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Massage
  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the villa: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Chef service
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

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

Things to do

  • Water sports equipment

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)

General

  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 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

Rules

Please be environmentally friendly during your stay. Reuse and Recycle! A bin is provided. Please reuse water bottles. House water is safe to drink.
Please dry beach towels over chairs or on dry line when possible versus washing daily. Shake sand out before washing. Limit washer and dryer use.
Please take care to not stain linens. Use foot band on bottom of beds to set items on. We try not to use bleach in CR to protect the environment!

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
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
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

About the neighborhood

Sámara is home to this villa. Safari Surf School is a local attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Samara Beach and Refugio Nacional de Vida Silvestre Camaronal.
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Sámara, Guanacaste Province

What's nearby

  • Samara Beach - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Buena Vista Beach - 13 min drive - 4.4 miles
  • Playa Barrigona - 13 min drive - 4.9 miles
  • Carrillo Beach - 13 min drive - 4.4 miles
  • Garza Beach - 20 min drive - 10.1 miles

Getting around

  • Nosara (NOB) - 59 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Las Olas Beach Club - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Coco's Mexican Restaurant - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Roots Bakery & Café - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Boulangerie - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Anglers - ‬2 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Private Ocean/Jungle/Pool View Gated Villa- walk to Beach & Samara Village have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Private Ocean/Jungle/Pool View Gated Villa- walk to Beach & Samara Village?

As of Oct 23, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Private Ocean/Jungle/Pool View Gated Villa- walk to Beach & Samara Village on Oct 24, 2025 start from $400.0, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Private Ocean/Jungle/Pool View Gated Villa- walk to Beach & Samara Village pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Private Ocean/Jungle/Pool View Gated Villa- walk to Beach & Samara Village?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Private Ocean/Jungle/Pool View Gated Villa- walk to Beach & Samara Village?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Private Ocean/Jungle/Pool View Gated Villa- walk to Beach & Samara Village located?

Situated in Sámara, this villa is 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Samara Beach and within 6 mi (10 km) of Carrillo Beach and Buena Vista Beach. Playa Barrigona and Playa Barco Quebrado are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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Reviews

Private Ocean/Jungle/Pool View Gated Villa- walk to Beach & Samara Village Reviews

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 1 out of 1 reviews
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Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 1 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 1 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Chris B.

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

Clean, quiet place

Newer home nestled away from town but still very close-in. Absolute quiet which is important to me. Very clean house, very nice pool, beautiful view.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023