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Casa Sammie: True Costa Rica

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Property grounds
Private kitchen
Property grounds
Exterior
Pool

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Highlights

  • Bring your furry friends
    Top-rated for creating memorable stays with your pets.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Playa Tárcoles

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Patio
  • Private pool
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Tarcoles, Puntarenas Province
  • Place, Playa Tárcoles
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Carara National Park
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Mantas Beach
    ‪24 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bunk Bed Room

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Detached Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Detached Half Bath

Toilet

Main Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Master Bedroom Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area

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About the area

Tárcoles

Located in Tárcoles, this holiday home is on the beach. While the natural beauty of Herradura Beach and Jacó Beach can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Marina Los Sueños. Hacienda las Agujas and Neo Fauna are also worth visiting. Snorkelling and power boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain climbing and ecotours nearby.
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Tarcoles, Puntarenas Province

What's nearby

  • Playa Tárcoles - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Carara National Park - 7 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Mantas Beach - 24 min drive - 13.7 km
  • Playa Blanca - 27 min drive - 14.7 km
  • Jacó Beach - 31 min drive - 26.9 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Restaurante Los Cocodrilos - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪La Ostra - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Soda El Coquito - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Steven Lisa's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Los Guarumos - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Casa Sammie: True Costa Rica have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Casa Sammie: True Costa Rica?

As of 3 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Casa Sammie: True Costa Rica on 4 Nov 2026 start from AU$487, including 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 Casa Sammie: True Costa Rica pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Casa Sammie: True Costa Rica?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Casa Sammie: True Costa Rica?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Casa Sammie: True Costa Rica?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Casa Sammie: True Costa Rica located?

Nestled on the beach, this Tárcoles holiday home is within 3 mi (5 km) of Playa Tárcoles, Catarata Manantial de Agua Viva and Carara National Park. Jardín Pura Vida and Hacienda las Agujas are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 8 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 8 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 8 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 8 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

8.0/10

Location

8.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful oasis

The pool is amazing and beach combing relaxing.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Mar 2024
Good Morning Deb and Carter, thrilled you both enjoyed your stay at Sammie. You were both so low maintenance and we loved having you stay with us. Hoping to see you again sometime in the future. Remember returning guests receive a 10% discount. Your new friend in CR, Patri
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing Location and all you need within walking distance

We had a great time staying at Casa Sammie. Perfect location fpr a nice relaxing stay. Great Fish Coop, Chepe’s Restaurant, fresh produce all you need within walking distance. Pool was refreshing and relaxing. Patri was so quick with answering all my questions! She is a superstar! Loved waking up to the Macaws in the trees and beautiful sunsets overlooking the ocean just outside the front door. We had a wonderful time!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Poor

It needs airconditioning, all new mattresses, Overall kitchen cabinets, should have a third washroom complete with sink and shower,Outdoor cabana, needs new roof, it's deteriorating
Stayed 11 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My family and I had a wonderful visit to Casa Sammie. The small fishing village of Tarcoles was a great experience being immersed amongst the culture of the very friendly locals.The wild life was amazing including the beautiful Mcaw that visited constantly, free range chickens dogs and cats.Everything needed was within walking distance and a bus is available for every thing else. The restaurants had delicious fresh foods including the local fresh fish.We had grandkids with us and they really enjoyed the pool and exciting tours of the rain forest and rivers.Patri was so helpful during our stay and was constantly available to us for help with any questions or concerns. She provided us with great information regarding shopping and restaurants, she was actually more than that she was like a friend to me. Overall this visit was the most unique experience that I have ever had b/c we were made to feel like a part of a wonderful community.
Jaco pickleball
Tarcoles beach
Vista Mar
Stayed 17 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect retreat

What a wonderful respite for our family. It was exactly as described in the ad. We spent 3 weeks in CR this year. We were looking for an authentic house in a town where we could relax and unwind. It is exactly what we asked for. The property was immaculate with beutiful landscaping and a prestine private pool. We woke up every morning and walked to the bakeries and markets for fresh food and visited the sodas in the afternoon. If you are looking for the hustle and bustle of Jacoʻ or more popular toirsist destinations this might not be for you but for a chance to unwind and see macaws in the tress this was prrfect. We did not have a car during our stay but everything you need is in walking distace or an inexpensive car ride away. The property manager Patri was fantastic to work with. Wether it was arranging transportation or recommending things to do she was always there to answer our questions and help us along our way.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 30 July 2024
Hola and good evening to you all. Thank you so much for the awesome review!! You were all such easy going guests and I am so thrilled that you all had such a wonderful time with us here in Tarcoles. Hoping that one day we may see you all come back!! Hugs, Patri
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome property and perfect host

We had an amazing time at Casa Sammie. Patri was amazing. She communicated ahead of our trip to make sure we had everything we needed to easily find the house and check in. She gave us local recommendations for some groceries to help us throughout. She also would have been a great resource for excursions and adventures, but we had booked some stuff before we arrived. She also gave us awesome little tips along the way which made our vacation seemless. She was very responsive anytime we had a question about something. This will be #1 on our shortlist when we are back in the Tarcoles area. We loved it. Oh, the house…haha. The house was great. We had scarlet macaws flying overhead. At night when they were nesting, we counted 30+ flying overhead in pairs. It was quite an experience. The house had everything we would need. The AC helped on the hot and humid days, the pool was a great way to relax, and the WiFi was fast.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Disliked: Location

The Real Costa Rica

The house was nice except that the detached bedroom did not have AC. The ceilings in it are low so it was very hot. There are also many stray dogs that roam around the yard and bark at night. Geckos also are very noisy. We love all animals and it didn’t bother us but this place is not for everyone. The good thing is the dogs seem to deter the potential threat of robbery. The neighborhood is poor. Some houses are extremely run down yet are still protected by razor wire. This initially gave us an anxious beginning to our stay. My son found many new species of birds and has the time of his life. We bought fresh fish and I prepared a typical Costa Rican meal of fish, beans and rice which we ate in the beautiful gazebo. I also enjoyed the beautiful flowers around the pool as well as swimming. If you go further down the beach to the right there is less trash and nicer beach. We swam and loved a beach day.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 30 July 2024
Good Evening Kristen, my apologies for not replying back sooner. Thank you for your review and I appreciate you sharing with me/us how your first reactions to CS were, it makes me understand how important that incoming guests need to be informed of where it is they will be coming and to prepare them about our unique authentic location. You are so true it is not for everyone! But when we share with our guests more information of where they are going to arrive, it makes it all so much more informative and reassuring. Reviews also help us to know where we need to work to improve what could make everything better for future guests. Hugs Patri
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Super urlaub

Sehr nettes haus leicht in die Jahre gekommen. Super nette Besitzerin die sich wirklich gut um ihre Gäste kümmert , Danke Patri
Stayed 18 nights in Feb 2024
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