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Your Own Private Paradise with Full-Time Chef, housekeeper all included

Family-friendly holiday home in Puerto Carrillo with outdoor pool

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Pool
Exterior
4 bedrooms, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, travel cot
TV, DVD player, books, music library
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Reviews
10

Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 83000 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Pool
    PoolPool
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • Washer
    WasherWasher
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    KitchenKitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioningAir conditioning

Check-in time

4:00 PM

Check-out time

10:00 AM

Explore the area

Map
Puerto Carrillo, Guanacaste
  • Popular LocationCarrillo Beach6 min drive
  • AirportCarrillo (PLD)6 min drive
  • Popular LocationSamara Beach10 min drive
  • Popular LocationPlaya Barrigona43 min drive

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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.

Your Own Private Paradise with Full-Time Chef, housekeeper all included

Family-friendly holiday home in Puerto Carrillo with outdoor pool
Along with an outdoor pool, this smoke-free holiday home has a library and a garden. Other amenities include barbecues. The holiday home has 4 bedrooms and offers free WiFi and a DVD player. Guests can enjoy a private pool, and other amenities include a kitchen with a fridge and an oven. The Bathroom is shared and limited housekeeping is available.
Air-conditioned accommodation at this holiday home offers private pools and DVD players. Rooms open to balconies. Satellite televisions are provided. Kitchens offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and separate dining areas. Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include a shower and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include safes and telephones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and an iron/ironing board. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.

Recreational amenities at the holiday home include an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Property manager

Wendy Camirand

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels
  • Beach sunloungers

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Infinity pool

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Blender
  • Toaster
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Ice maker

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Hairdryer
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Dining room
  • Library

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • DVD player
  • Books
  • Music library
  • Video library
  • Games
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Limited housekeeping
  • Safe
  • Chef
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Wet bar

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean
  • Near the sea
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near outlet shopping
  • Near a zoo
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Whale watching nearby

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

  • Unit size: 3000 sq ft (279 sq m)

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets are allowed
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Pool is child-friendly; supervision is imperative

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
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 area

Puerto Carrillo

Located in Puerto Carrillo, this holiday home is by the ocean. Samara Beach and Refugio Nacional de Vida Silvestre Camaronal reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Jungle Butterfly Farm and Safari Surf School. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

What's nearby

  • Carrillo Beach - 6 min drive
  • Samara Beach - 10 min drive
  • Refugio Nacional de Vida Silvestre Camaronal - 20 min drive
  • Buena Vista Beach - 37 min drive
  • Playa Barrigona - 43 min drive

Getting around

  • Nosara (NOB) - 75 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Coco's Mexican Restaurant - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Microbar - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Roots bakery & Cafe - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Bar y Restaurante del Hotel Bahía - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Limey’s Bar & Restaurant - ‬16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Your Own Private Paradise with Full-Time Chef, housekeeper all included have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include infinity pools.

Is Your Own Private Paradise with Full-Time Chef, housekeeper all included pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Your Own Private Paradise with Full-Time Chef, housekeeper all included?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Your Own Private Paradise with Full-Time Chef, housekeeper all included?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Your Own Private Paradise with Full-Time Chef, housekeeper all included located?

This family-friendly Puerto Carrillo holiday home is located by the ocean, 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Carrillo Beach, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Samara Beach and Playa Camaronal. Playa Islita and Buena Vista Beach are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Your Own Private Paradise with Full-Time Chef, housekeeper all included Reviews

Reviews

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Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 139 out of 144 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 144 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Melissa L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect dream vacation for all!
The home was PERFECT and all things listed online about the house from Wendy (owner) and all reviews were 100% correct! The home is gorgeous and we felt comfortable and pampered from the point we arrived from Ana and Freddy! The communication with Wendy is quick and helpful - she was always available with any questions or changes! The food was amazing and Ana even cooked a yellowtail that we caught that day! All reviews say Ana will help with excursions upon arrival (which made us - typical over planners a bit nervous), but within our first hour Ana helped us set up everything we were hoping to do and more! I would strongly recommend this home to anyone looking for a dream vacation! We will be back! Thank you Wendy, Ana and Freddy!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Fran E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful setting and delicious food!
There are a few things travelers should know that are not specified in the listing. This is not a typical VRBO. The listing refers to Ana and Freddy as caretakers. In reality, they are constantly present. They live in the lower level of the house. In addition, we were scolded for having friends visit us at the house. We were told it was rude and we needed to ask for permission. Also, travelers are expected to tip 5 to 15 percent on the accommodation.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rick W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Private Paradise
The staff, home, and food are absolutely excellent.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Denise A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Hillside Paradise
This property was absolutely beautiful and well maintained. The pictures are accurate but the sunset in person is truly amazing. A 4 wheel drive is a must for this area in general if you want to venture out and about. We enjoyed every minute poolside. Meals were delicious and prepared with love. Know that meal time is set and not flexible. The common areas of this home are not air conditioned so your only retreat from the heat is the pool or your bedroom (we were instructed to turn our air off when not in our room). I understand conservation but at the same time we paid for this house and we were on vacation. This rule was tough on the older people in our group that needed a reprieve from the heat without having to wait for a room to cool down. We were greeted each morning by the sounds of howler monkeys, got to see one mama and baby from the pool on our last day.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle C., Novelty, Ohio

Liked: Cleanliness
Outstanding vacation spot!
10 stars! So many positives! The views from the house are beyond beautiful. The house is very clean and well maintained and in a very safe location. Ana and Freddy are helpful, kind and very good cooks. Ana helped make all local arrangements and recommendations for our family (3 adults 2 kids ages 8 and 10) which were great. The only downside (which we expected so we weren't too surprised) was the power went out 3 different days....one day it was out 5 hours. Overall such a beautiful experience. You won't want to miss this vacation spot!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris C.

Liked: Cleanliness
It is as good as the listing looks
Casa de la Loma is as good as it looks in the listing. The house is on a hill perhaps 200 feet above the Pacific. The coast is rocky just below the house, and the sound of the waves against the rocks is constant and calming. The view is pretty awesome. Playa Carillio is perhaps 10 minutes away and is a beautiful, undeveloped, crescent-shaped beach about 1-1/2 miles long. The house is wonderful with an open plan which opens out onto the pool and patios. We spent some quality time hanging out there. As great as all that is, the best thing about the house is Anna and Freddy. They truly do go out of their way to make everything perfect. Anna made a big breakfast every morning and an excellent dinner each evening. I think she fattened us all up a bit. For any activities you want to do, just ask Anna. She knows everyone in the area and everyone seems to know her. She booked several activities for us finding better options than we could find for ourselves. For example, the private boat tour she booked for us was only slightly more expensive than a group tour, but the seven of us had the boat and the guide all to ourselves. The group of 25 or so getting on the group tour boat looked at us with envy. Tell her what you are interested in and she will be on her phone hooking you up with the right person in minutes. I could go on about the area and the wonderful people of Costa Rica, but I'll just sum it up by saying that you will not regret a stay here.
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Wow - the views
To start, Wendy was a true host and helped us with planning in advance. Communication was excellent. Upon arrival, Anna & Freddie greeted us and were wonderful hosts throughout. The house was amazing. The views, the pool, the beds, the showers. The proximity to Playa Carillo and Playa Samara was ideal. We loved the town of Samara, which seemed to retain the charm of a local town but had everything we wanted or needed. We had two families of four with four adults and four teenagers. Everyone loved it. We enjoyed having breakfast and dinners at home prepared by Anna. Anna was very helpful to us with making calls, setting up excursions, etc. Our favorite part of the day was sitting outside in the morning having coffee. As advertised, a 4WD is an absolute requirement. The only place you will need it is getting up the hill to the driveway but you will need it. If we ever return to the area it would be hard to imagine staying anywhere else!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Betsy M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Just book it!
Rest assured, you can stop searching and adding potential properties to your trip board...JUST BOOK THIS PROPERTY! We booked this house for two adult couples and it was beyond perfect - we could have stayed forever! The property is clean, peaceful, well appointed and beautifully situated. Ana is a treasure! She is sweet, funny, helpful and her cooking is fantastic - you will be truly spoiled! Get ready to soak in the beauty of Costa Rica and feel the essence of Pura Vida here - ENJOY!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristen B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Best View
Casa de La Loma is such a relaxing, beautiful place. There is plenty of space and Ana and Freddie make everything so easy. It’s a place to truly relax and get some family time. I would recommend this home to anyone and everyone.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Doug F., Brier, WA

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing!
From making the reservation to communicating with Wendy to meeting Ana and Freddy we had an excellent experience. Originally scheduled for 2021 Wendy was very understanding for our need to reschedule to 2022 and then to 2023 - IT WAS WORTH THE WAIT! When we arrived on Saturday and walked in the front door our 3 generation family of 10 had to pick our jaws off the floor as we took in the breathtaking view over the pool to the Pacific ocean. We explored the house and pool and we were not disappointed. Ana and Freddy helped to accommodate every need as we settled in and they delighted us with a delicious Grilled Steak and Shrimp dinner - YUM! Ana and Freddy take a well deserved Sunday off but had supplied plenty of food to make our own Sunday breakfast and we ate in town Sunday evening. After going over the menu on Monday we went shopping to pick up some of the groceries and Ana took care of arrangements for most of the meat. Each meal was prepared with skill, pride and care and we were so grateful and felt so pampered. Most days we hung out in the spacious gazebo, played card games and played or lounged in the pool. Wendy, thank you for your understanding as our 40th wedding anniversary celebration turned into our 41st and finally to our 42nd. Ana and Freddy, thank you for making us feel welcome, pampering us with your great cooking and care for the facility and making us feel like family. This stay certainly exceeded our expectations and we hope to return again and again.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023