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Casa Ventura: secure, quiet , tropical surroundings and BRAND NEW POOL.

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Pool at night
Main living space (dining room and living room, viewed from kitchen)
Backyard with pool. ( Brand new pool 2024)
Living room
Pool in backyard
Reviews
9.4 out of 10 Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 470 sq m

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning

Explore the area

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Samara, Guanacaste
  • Popular LocationSamara Beach14 min walk
  • Popular LocationCarrillo Beach18 min drive
  • Popular LocationPlaya Barrigona20 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Casa Ventura: secure, quiet , tropical surroundings and BRAND NEW POOL.

This is a special place. It is tucked into a small alcove about 15-20 minutes by foot to the city centre of Samara, or 5 minutes by bicycle. From the house you can walk 5-10 minutes to three beaches where you can walk, surf, fish, swim, or go tide pooling. There are hiking trails in the hills above only minutes from your doorstep. One thing that is great about Casa Ventura, is that one does not need to car to live there: the road to town if flat, no hills, as in other areas around Samara, so you can walk or bike easily to town or to the beaches.

The small neighborhood is occupied mostly, not entirely, by expats. Still, you have friendly contact with locals.

The house was built by a local artist 20 years ago. There is a clear Tico feeling to it, with post and beam ceiling, and his own paintings, in every room.

The home is well maintained and can accommodate up to 4 people. The master bedroom has a king sized bed and air conditioning for your comfort. The second bedroom has a queen bed. ALL bedrooms have AC. There are two full bathrooms so no waiting when you are getting ready to go out to one of Samara's many fantastic restaurants.

The home has a BRAND NEW SWIMMING POOL (2024) in a nicely landscaped backyard with mature tropical trees. There are tree covered breezy patio areas around the pool.The fully equipped kitchen has been upgraded with induction cooktop and air fryer and offers the comforts of home. The kitchen/lounge and dining room is an open floor plan with a comfy seating area looking out into the garden through double patio doors.

The dining room table and chairs are hand-made by a local artisan and located in the center of the main room, adjacent to the kitchen.

In spite of having a nice dining room, we enjoy nearly all of our meals in the rear patio. The rear patio overlooks the garden, the NEW SWIMMING POOL and its lush tropical greenery and the ever present songbirds.

The only other sound that you might hear in the peaceful Casa Ventura is the call of the Howler Monkey that can be heard during dusk and dawn. If you decide to go for a hike there is a good chance you will see one and can howl 'hello' back to them.

To facilitate your stay, we have 2 hosts who are available to respond to your inquiries and resolve any issues.

Casa Ventura, Samara remains a well-priced alternative for those wanting to stay near the sea and enjoy the tranquility of a blossoming town with a low-key vibe.

Property manager

Louis Belanger
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Languages

English, French

Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 12:00 PM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
Adult supervision is required around swimming pool

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
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 deadbolt lock

We should mention

A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

About the area

Sámara

Located in Sámara, this vacation home is in a rural area. 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. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Samara, Guanacaste

What's nearby

  • Samara Beach - 14 min walk
  • Buena Vista Beach - 17 min drive
  • Carrillo Beach - 18 min drive
  • Playa Barrigona - 20 min drive
  • Garza Beach - 31 min drive

Getting around

  • Nosara (NOB) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • Coco's Mexican Restaurant - 16 min walk
  • Microbar - 19 min walk
  • Roots bakery & Cafe - 17 min walk
  • Bar y Restaurante del Hotel Bahía - 3 min drive
  • Limey’s Bar & Restaurant - 17 min walk

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

rob b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Location
We enjoyed our stay at Casa Ventura. Great location, especially if you enjoy walking or biking. Its a 20 minute walk away from Samara, nice and quiet. 10 minute walk to both Buena Vista beach and Samara beach. Backyard was nice for lounging around the pool and eating meals. Beds were comfortable with good air conditioning at night. Property manager and owner both responded quickly to enquiries. Great value for what we paid. Would stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Debbie F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A Garden Oasis on the Outskirts of Town
Overall we had a wonderful three weeks at Casa Ventura. The house is located in a generally quiet neighbourhood on the outskirts of town. It is a 2km walk into the main shops and beach in Samara. In the opposite direction about 1km is a lovely secluded ocean access at Buena Vista where you can walk to see howler monkeys and enjoy the sunset. We stayed at Casa Ventura from mid November until early December, which is the end of the rainy season and love to walk, so chose not to rent a car. The first kilometre of the walk into town is down a very muddy road which was sometimes challenging to navigate after a night of hard rain. The neighbourhood is lovely though you are close to your neighbours who have a number of dogs. There is also a lot of building going on around the neighbourhood so construction noise if you are home during the day. The house itself is simple but fairly well equipped. The beds were comfortable and the living room and kitchen were well laid out with a large tv, good fridge, gas stove and everything you need to cook at home. The pool and back yard are truly an oasis and are very refreshing after getting back from an excursion into town.
Stayed 20 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Deb B., Calgary, Alberta

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best value for money in Samara!
We stayed here as a couple for 2 weeks Feb/Mar 2020. I don't think a day went by that we didn't turn to each other and comment on how lucky we were to find this great house! We visit Samara regularly and usually stay at a B&B, this was far far superior and did not cost that much more per night. I really don't think you can do any better in Samara at this price point. This was just barely in our budget so we were ecstatic that we got our own pool, a beautifully landscaped yard in a super quiet and friendly neighborhood, kitchen, living room, 2 bathrooms, king sized bed, washing machine, great wifi, smart TV etc!! We were so happy here. The house is still a work in progress but I believe it's priced absolutely right for what you get. The house does have a few cons and if your budget is larger and these are things that would really bother you then perhaps a fancier more expensive rental would be preferred for you: The living room couch is quite hard and uncomfortable, the bathrooms have poor lighting with little counter space and the outdoor patio pool loungers don't have cushions so are hard and not comfortable to lay out on. We had brought cheap blow up pool loungers with us from home and just used them as cushions on the outdoor loungers, this is a good solution for anyone else coming here. Outside of that though, the showers had lots of hot water and great water pressure, the king bed was a little bit on the firm side but not in anyway uncomfortable & we both slept really well, the house has lots of lamps and good ambiance at night, the kitchen was extremely well stocked and had everything you could need and there was good a/c in the bedrooms. Way more pros than cons. I personally don't think you need a car in Samara unless you're planning day trips out of town. I do however think this house is too far to walk to town...it would be a solid 25 mins which isn't bad in theory but that's 1 hour of walking round trip in the heat every time you want to go to town and that would get old really fast. We rented a car to get to Samara, returned it the next day and picked up 2 bicycles we rented ahead of time through the Samara Info Center for $30/week and it was perfect. A 10min bike ride on flat roads was really enjoyable for both of us and I can recommend this to others. You can also rent e-bikes and golf carts/ATV's and that would be cheaper and easier than renting a car to get around town. If this is available for your dates don't hesitate, book it!
Stayed 16 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

greg m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome
House was perfect had everything we needed and close to town!!
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kari A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our little oasis
We had a great week at casa Ventura. The new pool is wonderful and in the afternoons, the pool area is fully shaded which makes for a glorious oasis on hot days. The kitchen has everything we needed to cook at home (which is great when you are traveling with kids!) we enjoyed a movie night or two, and many meals both inside and out. The aircon in the bedrooms meant we all slept well and we were able to park right out front. It’s a quiet area (which we loved) and an easy car trip into Samara. We swam at nearby Cangrejal, Samara and Carillo! We also attended the Intercultura Spanish School for a week which was great. Learning vocab by the pool isn’t a bad option. 😃 The owners were great to deal with, and the local team on the ground were very friendly. We have no hesitation in recommending casa Ventura. Thanks for a great stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

About the host

Hosted by Louis Belanger

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We are a retired couple from Canada. We spend a few month per year at Casa Ventura, and we make it available for others to enjoin, when we are not there.

Why they chose this property

We enjoy the beach and the heat, but as Canadians, we do not have built-in ability to sustain that heat and sun for long hours. So, in Casa Ventura, we have our refuge close to the beach: a perfect mix of sun and shade throughout the day, in addition to having a pool, to give us a chance to lower body temperature even further. Being from British Columbia, we enjoy being close to nature: in Casa Ventura, we have that perfect mix of being close to tropical forest, yet close to town. What we hear: tropical birds and animals. What we see: tropical greenery when we sit in rear patio by the pool.
The house is open concept: roomy, yet not too large, with local feel, local feel that is enhanced by paintings of local landscape, made by original owner who was an artist.

What makes this property unique

First Samara Beach is the Perfect beach for those who like to relax in the water and by the water.
Casa Ventura is the perfect place to observe and enjoy nature, yet close to town, for its conveniences, and close the beaches.
The open concept of the main room feels spacious, and there is a definite local feel in its design and decoration, while having all modern conveniences.
The garden offers a great mix of sun and shade at all time in the day, and the landscape is lush with tropical trees and shrubs, which can be enjoyed from the rear patio. Those tropical trees attract multitude of song birds and animals which can be enjoyed from dusk to dawn.
The perfect escape...

Languages:

English, French

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