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Condo Amapola: 'Best Condo in Samara' Steps to the Sand. Exquisite Beach+Ocean Views!

Condo with private pool, near Samara Beach

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Beach nearby, beach umbrellas
Pool
Outdoor dining
Interior
Exterior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire condo

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61100 sq ft

Popular amenities

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

About this property

Entire place

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

Condo Amapola: 'Best Condo in Samara' Steps to the Sand. Exquisite Beach+Ocean Views!

Condo with private pool, near Samara Beach
Laundry facilities, a garden and barbecues are available at this smoke-free condo building. The condo has 2 bedrooms and offers free WiFi and a sofa bed. Guests can enjoy a private pool, and other amenities include a kitchen with a fridge and an oven.
Air-conditioned accommodation at this condo offers private pools and washers/dryers. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. This accommodation is furnished with sofa beds and kitchen islands. Kitchens offer full-sized fridge/freezers, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils.

This Sámara condo provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 50+ Mbps. Televisions come with cable channels, DVD players and Netflix. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer.

Property manager

Patrick

Languages

English, Spanish

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach umbrellas

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the condo: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Freezer
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Hob
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 private bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services
  • TV with cable channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Furnished balcony
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Work spaces

  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • Near the sea

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
  • Unit size: 1,100 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 35

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The host will greet guests on arrival
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Access methods

Host will greet you, lockbox

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Parties and events are allowed on site
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

Property is also known as

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About the area

Map
Playa Samara, Guanacaste

What's nearby

  • Samara Beach - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Buena Vista Beach - 13 min drive - 7.5 km
  • Playa Barrigona - 13 min drive - 8.1 km
  • Carrillo Beach - 14 min drive - 8.2 km
  • Garza Beach - 20 min drive - 16.6 km

Getting around

  • Nosara (NOB) - 69 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Las Olas Beach Club - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Gusto Beach Bar - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Malehu - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Coco's Mexican Restaurant - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Microbar - ‬18 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Condo Amapola: 'Best Condo in Samara' Steps to the Sand. Exquisite Beach+Ocean Views! have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Condo Amapola: 'Best Condo in Samara' Steps to the Sand. Exquisite Beach+Ocean Views! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Condo Amapola: 'Best Condo in Samara' Steps to the Sand. Exquisite Beach+Ocean Views!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Condo Amapola: 'Best Condo in Samara' Steps to the Sand. Exquisite Beach+Ocean Views!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Condo Amapola: 'Best Condo in Samara' Steps to the Sand. Exquisite Beach+Ocean Views! located?

Situated by the sea, this condo building is 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Samara Beach and within 6 miles (10 km) of Carrillo Beach and Buena Vista Beach. Playa Barrigona and Playa Barco Quebrado are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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Condo Amapola: 'Best Condo in Samara' Steps to the Sand. Exquisite Beach+Ocean Views! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 85 out of 90 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 90 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 90 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 90 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 90 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We had a great stay and the owner was very good at responding to things that came up and provided lots of good recommendations in town.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

CoCo A.

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

Turtles!

The four of us- 2 adults and 2 kids- had a wonderful time! The condo was clean, cool and had a great kitchen. It was a short walk to the beach. We rented beech chairs, surf and boogie boards and a bike. The kids had a great time in the water. The turtle tour was amazing. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Paul Z.

Great location

Modern condo well maintained close to the best part of a wonderful beach. Great value

10/10 Excellent

Wendy S.

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

Beautiful Stay

We ended our trip for 3 nights at this property. The location was perfect, the condo was immaculate, and Hilda (who checked us in and out) was quick to respond and extremly helpful. We will be returning, but next time for a longer stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pam W.

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

Alta Vista

We had a great stay at Alta Vista. Patrick and Hilda were amazing owners. Tonya and Miguel were great as well. We went turtle watching ( laying eggs on beach and heading back to Ocean), dolphin and whale watching, Sámara trail hiking. We also watched the monkeys in the trees at Alta Vista. The beach and town were walkable distances. Would definitely stay there again!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lyndsay F.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Pura Vida

Such a cute place close to many beautiful beaches! We loved the short walk to the beach, the view from the open top porch, the friendly and helpful staff on the property. We enjoyed the vibe of this cute beach town! It was nice to have beach chairs provided too!!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stacey P.

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

Just right!

A wonderful experience because of Partick and his amazing property! He and his team are too notch and so easy to work with.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah C.

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

Wonderful place

Beautiful views of the beach and a real Guanacaste ranch across the street (we enjoyed watching a vaquero wrangle a horse one morning!). Very comfortable - great a/c and bathrooms, fully equipped kitchen. 3 minute easy walk to the beach. We liked that it was quiet - apart from "downtown" Samara but a 10 minute walk there. Thoughtful owner and great staff. Easy check-in, very secure. Loved Soda La Perla around the corner too.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Kevina

Alta Vista Condominiums 2024

This was our second year at Alta Vista Condominiums. What a great experience again . Samara is such a safe unique town Patrick , Hilda and their team were great hosts . We can't say enough great things . We have already booked for next year

10/10 Excellent

Mark F.

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

Viva Samara

Just as advertised. You'll want to come again. Denis and Laura were not just helpful but welcoming.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Siobhan G.

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

Short stay

We had booked five nights but only stayed two but not due to problem with the property had an emergency at home and had to leave. The property was great and had everything we needed. It was so hot when we got there and was nice to have AC. If I could make recommendation it would be more pillows and had trouble with AC working in bedroom. We loved rooftop deck and location. Would stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Jennifer B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Beautiful property and location

We had a good time and would recommend to others. Easy walk to beach and quiet neighborhood. Kitchen was in good shape and had adequate dishes, cutlery and pots and pans. Grill was a nice plus. Samara is a quaint little town with lots of activity. Very tourist oriented. We were able to schedule activities easily. Only negative was lack of washer and dryer (other than laundry services offered for a fee) and television service which required us to bring our own DVD (I missed in welcome letter sent by owner before trip).
Stayed 14 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Julie C.

Perfect condo

We absolutely loved everything about this condo: its location, its comfort, its amenities, the friendliness of the owners Patrick and Hilda and the staff who do an incredible job. It's clean! It's beautiful! The landscape is superb and there are even monkeys as neighbors. We walked around with no problem. We are already dreaming of going back. This is the place to rent in Samara!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Look no further....

We had such a marvelous stay in Samara, and that was due in large part to Alta Vista Condominiums. Our condo was clean, and Patrick, Hilda, and Xena were fantastic! We had plenty of room to spread out, and we felt comfortable instantly. The pool is amazing, and we swam every day we were in Samara. We even saw a family of howler monkeys in the tree above the condo! The rooftop deck/lounge is super-relaxing. I could have spent a whole day in those hammocks... All of that said, what really sets this place apart is its location. It's an easy 5-minute walk to one of the most beautiful beaches I've seen in my life. It's close enough to town to get there in a few minutes, but far enough away to feel quiet, peaceful and secluded. Thank you, Patrick--your place is lovely and the hard work that you and your team do to keep it in great shape really shows!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Catherine M.

Loved Alta Vista and Samara!

This was the perfect place for us on the Nicoya Peninsula. We loved Alta Vista. Alta Vista had plenty of space, comfortable, and had everything we needed. It was nice that it was a little away from town and quiet. A short walk to a wonderful Soda and the Beach. The pool was lovely in the afternoon after a beach day. Our balcony was perfect for morning coffee and afternoon cocktail before dinner. The town of Samara was fantastic. It had an amazing selection of restaurants for the size town. We had great meals every night. Highly recommend Roots Bakery...best blueberry scones ever! Favorite Beach--Playa Carrillo. Laura, Dennis and Xinnia were all so helpful. We didn't get to meet Patrick, but he is a wonderful communicator. Access to a washer and dryer a big plus. We will definitely go back on our next trip to Costa Rica!
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca M.

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

Highly Recommend!

We loved AltaVista! It is large, clean and bright and has everything you need. The location is perfect, just a quick drive to all the shops and restaurants in Samara but away from the crowds. There are a couple of restaurants (sodas) within walking distance. The beach is huge and beautiful, only about a 5 minute walk down the road. Everything you need for the beach is supplied in the condo. Hilda, the administrator, is wonderful and very responsive. The security at the condominium is excellent, especially the covered parking garage. The rooftop common lounge area is an added bonus, as is the small pool in the front. The front of the building gets intense direct sun first thing in the morning. There are blackout shades for the front rooms but they do have spaces where the sun comes through, so bring a sleep mask if you want to sleep late. Wasn’t a problem for us as we used the back bedroom and there were only the 2 of us, plus we are early risers. We wish we could have stayed longer, we will definitely return to stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Dennis H.

Alta Vista 2025

Love it ! Have stayed here multiple times over the past decade and now Patrick who built and owns Alta Vista lives next door ! You will not find any rental more secure, better views or maintained in Samara.
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10/10 Excellent

S M.

Awesome stay

Great location in Samara. Easy walk to a wonderful beach. Beautiful views, very clean. Loved the pool. Patrick and Hilda were great. Thank you! We will be back.

10/10 Excellent

Kerry I.

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

Wonderful stay in perfect location

We absolutely loved our stay at Alta Vista Condominiums. The property manager, Hilda, was fabulous——very responsive, kind and helpful. Check in was easy and we were impressed by the thorough yet efficient orientation to the property. The location is perfection: a three minute walk to the beach and about ten minutes to the downtown, and it was nice & quiet. It was also very secure/gated. We were thrilled to see some adorable howler monkeys in the trees next to the building one morning. Lastly, the view is perfection—-looking out at horses grazing in the pasture directly across from the property while enjoying the ocean view just beyond. Our only suggestion for improvement would be to have some light blankets for added comfort.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gina K.

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

Wonderful family trip to Samara

We had such a great time at Alta Vista Condo and Samara. Patrick's place is wonderful: comfortable, clean, well stocked, spacious and perfect location. We loved the afternoon shade at the pool aftet returning from the beach. Easy walk to the beach and town. Samara is such a great town with an authentic feel with lots of great restaurants. Also, Patos surf school is a great choice. Overall perfect!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

john s.

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

Great spot

Location is unreal. Place is way above costa rican standards. Can even flush the toilet paper!! Very nice spot.
Stayed 31 nights in Jan 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Mark K.

Amazing Stay

What a great place in beautiful Samara Costa Rica, Hilda, Patrick and this condo was great. Loved our stay. Great view. Close to the beach. Easy walk to town.

10/10 Excellent

Andrew L., San Francisco Bay Area

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

Great, safe place, steps from the beach!

My family of four, including 2 boys ages 12 and 10, stayed here more than a month and really enjoyed it. The condo was plenty spacious and comfortable for us. The beach is just a 1-2 minute walk down the road. Plus the top floor shared lounge patio has an amazing view. Convenience stores and local 'soda' restaurants are within minutes walk too. The dipping pool on the ground floor is refreshing. The unit has ample space for our family of four - our sons shared a queen size bed. The howler monkeys in the surrounding trees are super cool. It's an enjoyable 20-minute walk along the beach into town. It feels safe, and Patrick and his team are super responsive to any questions and concerns. We’d love to stay here again and highly recommend the condo for a small family. It's far enough from town to have more peacefulness but close enough with a convenient, enjoyable walk along the beach.
Stayed 28 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Dennis K.

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

Great host and amazing place. Recommend to visit

Great place
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kelly S.

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

Fantastic Time in Samara

We absolutely loved our stay at Patrick's place. It was so clean and well managed which is not common in Costa Rica. It had everything we needed to be comfortable including ac that worked in every room, washer and dryer on property, and a full functioning kitchen with even a dishwasher and garbage disposal. The view is incredible from the balcony. Once a week the apartment was deep cleaned and another day completely sweep. It was a wonderful break from cleaning for a mom of two little kids. There were tons of clean towels, sheets, beach chairs, and even an umbrella. The apartment is a short five minute walk to beach, walking distance to a small market, and a quick bike ride to the center of town. Dennis and Hilda are the property managers who took fantastic care of us. We stayed for six weeks and it was wonderful. We love Samara!
Stayed 39 nights in Nov 2020