Stunning house - your oasis in Samara, 3 minutes to beach - Sámara

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7307 sq m

Popular amenities

Pool

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Check out the area

Sámara, Provincia de Guanacaste

Samara Beach3 min drive
Carrillo Beach13 min drive
Playa Barrigona29 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Guest

1 King Bed

Kid's

3 Single Beds

Master

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Guest bathroom

Toilet · Shower only · Outdoor shower

Master ensuite

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Outdoor shower

Kitchen

Balcony

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Stunning house - your oasis in Samara, 3 minutes to beach

La Joya Escondida (the hidden jewel) is truly that. The house is situated up in the hills above Samara. We are a 3 minute drive to town and the beach. Enjoy the fresh breeze, views and quiet of being up in the hills. The treetop canopy is spread out before you all the way to the ocean. The Werner Sauter Biological Reserve is quite literally your backyard.

The house is a brand new, stunning, retreat. It hosts 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. Every room in the house has been designed with a view of the ocean. The master bedroom has sliding doors out to a lovely balcony where you can enjoy your morning ritual, while listening to the birds and monkeys. The master bedroom has a king size bed and ensuite bathroom.

Bedroom #2 also has a king size bed, while bedroom #3 has 2 twins, one of which contains a trundle bed, comfortably adding room for another guest. These two bedrooms share a bathroom with a private outdoor shower! All three bedroom have air conditioning. There is a Pack n Play and a high chair in the house, if you are bringing a small one!

The main room of the house is open concept. You will find a fully stocked kitchen, comfortable living room, and an outdoor dining room with incredible views. On this side of the house you will also find a swimming pool and covered sitting area. We have comfortable chairs to take in the view! There is a television and cable service, as well as high speed internet.

La Joya Escondida has both the quiet “away from it all” feel as well as being moments away from our incredible beach with swimming, surfing, a multitude of fabulous bars and restaurants, and all the supplies you will need to make your stay a fun and enjoyable one.

The property boasts mango trees, papaya, limes, gorgeous flowers and trees which are frequently visited by monkeys and birds of all sorts.

Property manager

Tom Barnett

Amenities

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Pool

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Barbecue grill

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Please be mindful! We have a deep 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

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

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Sámara

This vacation home is located in Sámara. 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.

Sámara, Provincia de Guanacaste

What's nearby

Samara Beach - 3 min drive
Carrillo Beach - 13 min drive
Buena Vista Beach - 25 min drive
Playa Barrigona - 29 min drive
Nosara Beach - 53 min drive

Getting around

Nosara (NOB) - 58 min drive

Restaurants

Coco's Mexican Restaurant - 3 min drive
Microbar - 3 min drive
Roots bakery & Cafe - 3 min drive
Bar y Restaurante del Hotel Bahía - 4 min drive
Limey’s Bar & Restaurant - 3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Stunning house - your oasis in Samara, 3 minutes to beach have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Stunning house - your oasis in Samara, 3 minutes to beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

9.8

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Emily H.

10 Mar 2024

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

Lovely visit!

We were so pleased with our visit to La Joya Escondida (the Hidden Jewel). What a jewel this was. The property manager and hosts were so easy to communicate with and so helpful. Maria helped us find the house when checking in and helped us book a wonderful dolphin watching and snorkel tour. The house is gorgeous and was the perfect place to finish our family vacation in Costa Rica. It was even better than we hoped for - the views, open air kitchen, pool and outdoor shower were 10/10. We hated to leave and are already planning our return!

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Annabelle R.

21 Jan 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy

Disliked: Location

Not as peaceful as expected.

Although the house was nice, the neighborhood was noisy at times. There seems to be development going on in the adjoining lots. The 5am weed wacking was a little excessive. The neighbors on the side were pretty close, so normal noises like roosters, power tools and loud children were not conducive to a peaceful vacation. This would be a perfect rental for families, but not quiet adults like us. I was hoping for more activities in the area. The beach was nice enough, but not spectacular. The Monte Verde area is more diverse and would have been more to my liking. My fellow travelers decided to stay an extra week and headed that way. Unfortunately due to family commitments I couldn’t join them. Oh well, next time.

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

John K.

22 Dec 2023

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

Beautiful Property

Booked this property for a family vacation and wasn’t disappointed. The location and its views was amazing and relaxing. We had a family of howler monkeys show up a few mornings during breakfast and you’re just a few minutes from some of the nicest beaches in the Nicoya region. Would definitely stay again and would recommend to anyone wanting to visit Costa Rica.

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan H.

21 Aug 2023

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

Awesome house, awesome location!

Property was exactly as listed. Clean, location is perfect. Just far enough (2-3 minutes by car) from town to be perfectly quiet and make you feel alone in the world, but close enough to go to the many beaches nearby and various restaurants in town. There is a steep driveway to get to the property, therefore a 4x4 is strongly recommended. As for the house itself, we are a family of 7 (2 adults and children 12, 11, 9, 8 and 2) and had plenty of space. View from the house is gorgeous.If we ever come back to Samara, we’ll definitely

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda F.

13 Apr 2023

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

Great stay

Beautiful property and great communication by owner and property manager Maria. Ants are something to contend with but we got a bit of rain which might have drawn them out more than usual. Also ping pong table is missing. Otherwise loved the view and location close to town!

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023