Relaxing Carrillo Bay-Walk to Beach, Restaurants, 3-7 bdrms great for families.
About this house rental
Situated in Puerto Carrillo, this charming house for $258 per night is a fantastic choice for your next trip. Welcome to Ventana Del Mar! For those of you looking for a true Costa Rican experience without the hustle of vacation resorts and tourist traps, you’ve found the right place. This unique custom home is nestled in the trees resting above Carrillo Bay. The open air design brings cool ocean breezes and plenty of sunlight. All of the bedrooms are fully appointed with air conditioning units and ceiling fans. There is a gated entry and parking for up to 5 cars for your convenience as well. Our home is centrally located in the small fishing town of Puerto Carrillo. It is walking distance to the local tiendas (groceries), restaurants, pizzerias, cafés Ko, and of course THE beautiful beach. Carrillo Beach was rated among the top 25 hideaway beaches in the world in Travel and Leisure magazine. Samara is the next beach town 10 minutes away and provides more shopping, restaurants, surfing and adventure tours. Playa Carrillo is one of the most desirable beaches in Costa Rica. This 2-mile long white sand beach is lined with palm trees that provide plenty of shade. And, is void of commercial development. No bars, no hotels, no restaurants, just like its supposed to be with a few locals selling coconut milk or a push cart with sno-cones. Many mornings you can walk the entire beach and see only a handful of people. Carrillo’s horseshoe bay is protected from the rolling Pacific waves by a coral reef which is available for snorkeling at low tide. The waves are usually very playful with no undertow, making it perfect for all ages. Surfers looking for bigger waves can go to Camaronal, the next beach south. Returning from the beach, you can rinse off in the outdoor shower and relax in our private infinity pool. The pool includes a swim up palapa bar with a mini-fridge for drinks and a gas barbeque grill. There is also a cool water Jacuzzi and a waterslide for kids of ALL ages. The main house offers an open air environment in the Great Room and Dining area and a large, fully equipped kitchen with pass-through breakfast bar. It has 3 bedrooms and three baths that sleep up to 8 people, and for larger parties there are two adjoining 2 bedroom apartments complete with baths and full kitchens for an additional cost. On site property managers, David and Lesdy will the there to help. Additionally they own Samara Adventures and can provide airport shuttle transportation as well as arrange various sea and land excursions. As you can read in the reviews of our house, they will enhance your experience in every way. Convenience is key when planning an exciting vacation. Getting to this pristine location is surprisingly easy. If you fly into Liberia International Airport, you can rent a car or charter a Samara Adventures van to take you 2 hour drive. The road is paved the entire way to the house, which is quite a luxury for Costa Rica. If you are flying into San Jose, the drive is usually just under 4 hours. Flying from San Jose is 35 minutes on the local commuter airline, Sansa, which lands at an airstrip in nearby Islita approximately 35-40 minutes away. Please indicate if you are interested in the house, the apartments or both. Considerations may be made for groups of larger than 14 on an individual basis. And remember...Pura Vida! Keywords: House with pool, walk to beach
Amenities
Pool
Air conditioner
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony / Patio
Dishwasher
Hot Tub / Spa
TV
Family friendly
Map of Puerto Carrillo
Reviews
4.9/5.0
Outstanding(73 Reviews)
5.0
Our family relished in our stay at David's house. So much space, so close to wonderful restaurants and beach, beautiful and kind townspeople. David was so helpful. We cannot wait to go back!
5.0
For our group, the house was perfect. We had a family of 4, two being less than 5. Two other couples, and 1 single in his 20s. This house had everything we needed. The owner was there with supplies when needed, and helped with all our excursions. We had a cook come one night which was delicious! The restaurant across the street was fantastic, and 2 close stores to shop. Yes, the walk to the beach is steep, but doable!! Thank you David for helping make this trip one of the best we have had to CR!!
5.0
Me and my fiancé stayed in this home for a month. We had the main home and the adjacent apartment as we had family and friends visit the entire time.
As would any large home, it had its issues over the month, but David (property owner), lived right next door and would have it fixed within the hour.
The quaint town of Puerto de Carrillo has everything you need within just a walk (grocery store is a 2 min walk, 8+ restaurants within a 5-8 min walk, beach within an 8 min walk)
Amazing food and wonderful people on every corner. Wildlife was plentiful but not intrusive and very safe.
By far what made this trip the life changing experience it was, was David and his family business. The own a shuttle company that can pick you up from any airport and shuttles to help get you around town if need be. They also broker and manage every excursion you could possibly want to do and David is simply a text message away. I've never had a more seamless experience while traveling and we'll miss this place dearly and hope to return in the future!!
5.0
this property has everything listed and more, David and his wife the host are awesome people which makes this place click. David helped us the first day when keys got locked in a bedroom and he responded at 645 am with a big smile, they make you fill like family not a customer. the other neighbors were very friendly as well. great restaurants real close within walking distance. great beaches close. we will be booking again thank you David
5.0
We loved our stay! The house was as described, pool was perfect, and there is a great outdoor shower for rinses after the beach. Property was very clean and well cared for. We had one glitch with AC and an electrician was on site immediately to get it back up and running.
We took advantage of the beach chairs and umbrellas, and David our host made it very simple to book tours and ask questions etc.
There are a couple of restaurants within walking distance and 2 small grocery stores. The beach is a 1 minute drive down the hill with loads of parking and great waves to play in (not surf).
All and all we loved it!
5.0
Loved this home and its location! Plenty of room for 10 of us…3 families which included 3 active 3-6 year olds and a sleepy 18 year old. The kitchen has absolutely every utensil/pan/bowl you will need to fix countless meals. The refrigerator is extra large which made it awesome since we stocked up on food in Nicoya on our way in from the airport. We also walked the 1-2 blocks to the two grocery stores in town which actually had a good selection of things we ran out of…and ice cream! 😍 The pool is awesome! The kids loved the slide. The bar stools at the far end were perfect for sitting on to keep cool and tan. The washer and dryer were a very large capacity, complete with detergent. The dishwasher was large too, and detergent was provided. A/C in bedrooms was perfect. Ceiling fans everywhere, too. The walk down to the most ideal beach in the world was a short one. The walk back up was short, but rather steep. However, by the third day we had gotten used to it. Boogie boards, beach chairs, a wagon, sand toys, are all provided. We loved our stay and hope to return in a couple of years. Definitely zip line with WingNuts…we did the adrenaline option this time. Go early morning. David, the home’s manager, is wonderful and can answer/help with everything you need or might want to do.
5.0
We loved every minute here. Such a wonderful place to relax. The pool was perfect and my kiddos loved the water slide. There were even floaters to use. Lots of lounge chairs. A great tv for watching YouTube or Netflix. David arranged fishing and horseback riding for us which were both awesome. He even showed us how to cook the tuna we caught. Kitchen was big and fully stocked and beds were all comfortable. It was a short walk or drive to the beach and there were lots of beach toys. Several restaurants and 2 markets close by. We just wished we could have stayed longer!!!!
5.0
Thanks again David for being so helpful. Property was wonderful - loved the pool and the hummingbirds that came to visit every morning! Walked to restaurant, walked to grocery, and walked to beach. David helped us arrange some wonderful tours during our stay!
Thanks again for sharing.
4.0
Unique & Authentic
We really enjoyed our stay at Puerto Carrillo. House & additional apartment were perfect for our family of 8. David, host, was easy to communicate with & he answered many questions. The proximity to the beautiful beach was misrepresented. It was a good hike down to the beach (more than 5 minutes) and it was rough coming back up the hill, especially if you were carrying any beach equipment. Fortunately our family loved the pool at the house so we spent leisure time there. Great restaurants nearby! Samara was easily accessible.
5.0
Great time in Costa Rica
We have never stayed in a place like this before. The open living was so fun and the secure & air conditioned bedrooms were great! I have not had the best experience with private pools in the past, but this one was amazing. It was hot & muggy so we spent a lot of time in the pool - kids loved the slide. The owner was great to work with & helped book our Catamaran Excursion, a chef prepared dinner at the house (very reasonable & yummy), and our Covid tests right at the house. Would definitely come back!!
10.0
Our family relished in our stay at David's house. So much space, so close to wonderful restaurants and beach, beautiful and kind townspeople. David was so helpful. We cannot wait to go back!
5.0
This property is set up perfectly for multiple families. The pool is such a wonderful treat and the location in relation to restaurants, beach and local market couldn’t be better!
5.0
Absolutely WONDERFUL
Our family relished in our stay at David's house. So much space, so close to wonderful restaurants and beach, beautiful and kind townspeople. David was so helpful. We cannot wait to go back!
5.0
Perfect escape!
This property is set up perfectly for multiple families. The pool is such a wonderful treat and the location in relation to restaurants, beach and local market couldn’t be better!
5.0
We loved staying at David’s property. Nothing but good to say about the house and our experience. For our family group, it was truly wonderful and welcoming. The hosts obviously went above and beyond to prepare the property as well as provide anything we could want or need. They also helped set up activities and were more than kind and accommodating.
We will definitely be back to stay again as we loved the property, the nearby Carillo beach, and the surfing in Samara.
5.0
Amazing quaint beach town villa
We loved staying at David’s property. Nothing but good to say about the house and our experience. For our family group, it was truly wonderful and welcoming. The hosts obviously went above and beyond to prepare the property as well as provide anything we could want or need. They also helped set up activities and were more than kind and accommodating.
We will definitely be back to stay again as we loved the property, the nearby Carillo beach, and the surfing in Samara.
5.0
wonderful property
Spacious, comfortable, relaxing, clean. Can't say enough good things about this property. The pool and slide are awesome. The property is in town (very small town!) but is secluded and private. However you can walk to a small grocery store easily. There are a few good restaurants very close too. The most amazing beach is a short walk away (short steep uphill climb on the way back). The owner is very responsive and we booked most of our adventures with him. We would come back in a heartbeat.
5.0
We had a wonderful and relaxing experience. The owners were so helpful and responsive. The accommodations were convenient and comfortable. Thanks for a great week.
5.0
Relaxing paradise
We had a wonderful and relaxing experience. The owners were so helpful and responsive. The accommodations were convenient and comfortable. Thanks for a great week.
4.0
My family had a wonderful time at Casa Ventana del Mar. The location was perfect, walking distance to the beach and horseback riding. Home was great. It is similar to a rustic, open-air hacienda and with a fabulous pool and BBQ area as the main attraction. Thank you for the great memories!
4.0
Beautiful rustic home perfect for family members of all ages
My family had a wonderful time at Casa Ventana del Mar. The location was perfect, walking distance to the beach and horseback riding. Home was great. It is similar to a rustic, open-air hacienda and with a fabulous pool and BBQ area as the main attraction. Thank you for the great memories!
5.0
Excellent property, easy communication with owner. It was quick and easy to set up through the owner outings and excursions, as well as Covid-19 tests as required to reenter the United States.
The house is about 10 minutes from Samara, which itself is a pretty small beach town. We found surf lessons in Samara, but it's not a bustling town by any stretch.
The house itself is located in Puerto Carrillo, which is very very tiny. Exactly what we were looking for, but not for the bar crawler or nightlife seeker. There are a couple very small supermarkets walking distance from the house, as well as a couple small restaurants. You can walk to the beach in about 10 minutes -- there is some elevation loss (then gain on the way back), as town sits on a bluff over the ocean. There's a much longer walk to a secluded, rocky cove, about 2.5 miles round trip. We saw monkeys and lots of forest crabs.
One could manage at this house without a car if you're okay playing in the house's pool, getting staples from the supermarket and cooking a few meals at home, and/or eating at the same two restaurants, which I think would be great. We had a rental car, which was nice for us because we wanted the surf lessons for the kids, and you need to get to Samara to do that. The owner will arrange airport shuttles though for those who don't want to bother with rental cars.
The house itself is as advertised. We were only in the house, not the separate apartment that can be used by bigger groups. We were six people, two adults and four kids ages 18, 15, 13, and 9. The pool is really nice and a perfect temperature. There was plenty of sleeping space in the three bedrooms. Always keep in mind that you're essentially inside a forest/jungle, so you cannot avoid insects. It's part of the experience. They were not an issue for us as, again, it was part of our expectations. Beds and bedrooms were clean, air conditioning kept sleep temperature comfortable. We had an issue with one air conditioning unit that was fixed quickly and easily by the owner.
Overall it was a great stay. Definitely recommend the property.
5.0
Great, quiet stay
Excellent property, easy communication with owner. It was quick and easy to set up through the owner outings and excursions, as well as Covid-19 tests as required to reenter the United States.
The house is about 10 minutes from Samara, which itself is a pretty small beach town. We found surf lessons in Samara, but it's not a bustling town by any stretch.
The house itself is located in Puerto Carrillo, which is very very tiny. Exactly what we were looking for, but not for the bar crawler or nightlife seeker. There are a couple very small supermarkets walking distance from the house, as well as a couple small restaurants. You can walk to the beach in about 10 minutes -- there is some elevation loss (then gain on the way back), as town sits on a bluff over the ocean. There's a much longer walk to a secluded, rocky cove, about 2.5 miles round trip. We saw monkeys and lots of forest crabs.
One could manage at this house without a car if you're okay playing in the house's pool, getting staples from the supermarket and cooking a few meals at home, and/or eating at the same two restaurants, which I think would be great. We had a rental car, which was nice for us because we wanted the surf lessons for the kids, and you need to get to Samara to do that. The owner will arrange airport shuttles though for those who don't want to bother with rental cars.
The house itself is as advertised. We were only in the house, not the separate apartment that can be used by bigger groups. We were six people, two adults and four kids ages 18, 15, 13, and 9. The pool is really nice and a perfect temperature. There was plenty of sleeping space in the three bedrooms. Always keep in mind that you're essentially inside a forest/jungle, so you cannot avoid insects. It's part of the experience. They were not an issue for us as, again, it was part of our expectations. Beds and bedrooms were clean, air conditioning kept sleep temperature comfortable. We had an issue with one air conditioning unit that was fixed quickly and easily by the owner.
Overall it was a great stay. Definitely recommend the property.
5.0
Doesn’t get any better than this!!!!
Being extremely picky vacation rental owners ourselves, David’s lovely home and well organized services do not disappoint.
From the well appointed, clean home to the refreshing pool, this is the PERFECT vacation home. It is well located, walking distance to great restaurants and a grocery store, and a true walk to the best beach in Costa Rica.
David is the master in communication and organizing events; from horse back riding (the horses are literally brought up to your front door), to in home massages to airport shuttles (and very well thought out trips the grocery store on the way in), David gets it all done efficiently and effectively. Prices are EXTREMELY reasonable and you definitely get your money’s worth and more!
David and his team made vacationing in a foreign country seamless and welcoming.
We will definitely be back !!
5.0
Being extremely picky vacation rental owners ourselves, David’s lovely home and well organized services do not disappoint.From the well appointed, clean home to the refreshing pool, this is the PERFECT vacation home. It is well located, walking distance to great restaurants and a grocery store, and a true walk to the best beach in Costa Rica.David is the master in communication and organizing events; from horse back riding (the horses are literally brought up to your front door), to in home massages to airport shuttles (and very well thought out trips the grocery store on the way in), David gets it all done efficiently and effectively. Prices are EXTREMELY reasonable and you definitely get your money’s worth and more!David and his team made vacationing in a foreign country seamless and welcoming.We will definitely be back !!
4.0
Best beach in CR
Pool is spectacular (watch slide, wear rash guard) best beach in CR been too many, walk to beach is quite a little steep, restaurants, mini mart easy walk no car needed!! David very responsive, need to lock individual rooms a hassle but well worth it
5.0
Great location
We had a wonderful experience with great accommodations , we would recommend this property to anyone.
5.0
Pura Vida escape - can't wait to come back!
We booked this house for the entire month of January and wish we stayed even longer. The location cannot be better. The house is perfect for a large family or multiple couples. And David, the property manager, is superb at his job.
As two adult couples working remotely, we had adequate private space in the bedrooms and enough common space to be comfortable. The open-air layout really allows you to enjoy the beautiful Costa Rican flora and fauna. While it can get hot midday, in shade it's comfortable and the air-conditioning in the rooms worked well. The pool is a fantastic size and perfect for cooling down during a hot day. The waterslide is a nice bonus.
As far as location, the house is an easy 5min walk down to Carrillo beach, which is one of the most beautiful beaches in the country, if not the world. It's also a 5min walk from multiple restaurants on the main road in Carrillo and the Super(market) which has a decent supply of groceries and fresh produce.
David is a wonderful host. He was responsive and quick to help with all of our needs. He ensured our stay was comfortable and helped us book excursions like a snorkeling trip, taxis to and from Samara, even COVID tests that were required for travel. He also helped us arrange transportation to and from the Liberia airport and was excellent about communicating on WhatsApp. We couldn’t imagine a better host to make sure everything was running smoothly.
This home is perfect for relaxing and enjoying a tropical beach. If you truly want to sink into the laid-back Pura Vida lifestyle, book this home.
5.0
We booked this house for the entire month of January and wish we stayed even longer. The location cannot be better. The house is perfect for a large family or multiple couples. And David, the property manager, is superb at his job.As two adult couples working remotely, we had adequate private space in the bedrooms and enough common space to be comfortable. The open-air layout really allows you to enjoy the beautiful Costa Rican flora and fauna. While it can get hot midday, in shade it's comfortable and the air-conditioning in the rooms worked well. The pool is a fantastic size and perfect for cooling down during a hot day. The waterslide is a nice bonus. As far as location, the house is an easy 5min walk down to Carrillo beach, which is one of the most beautiful beaches in the country, if not the world. It's also a 5min walk from multiple restaurants on the main road in Carrillo and the Super(market) which has a decent supply of groceries and fresh produce. David is a wonderful host. He was responsive and quick to help with all of our needs. He ensured our stay was comfortable and helped us book excursions like a snorkeling trip, taxis to and from Samara, even COVID tests that were required for travel. He also helped us arrange transportation to and from the Liberia airport and was excellent about communicating on WhatsApp. We couldn’t imagine a better host to make sure everything was running smoothly.This home is perfect for relaxing and enjoying a tropical beach. If you truly want to sink into the laid-back Pura Vida lifestyle, book this home.
5.0
Perfection!
If you are looking for the absolute perfect beach getaway then this is the place - look no further! My family and I have traveled to Costa Rica several times and loved every one of our visits but never once have we returned to the same house rental until now. After only a few days of being there we re-booked for next year as we knew it could't get any better then this rental. There is not one single negative thing I could say. The house is perfect and looks just like the pictures, ample room for larger families and everyone has their own private areas of the house. So if someone wakes up earlier no need to worry about tip toeing around and everyone is very spread out. The house was very clean and had everything you could possibly need. The kitchen had newer appliances and tons of dishes, utensils, knives, blenders, nothing was missing. There are great restaurants within walking distance but with the ambiance of the house we ended up staying in to eat most of the time. The outdoor area was incredible! The pool was very large, had swim up stools to an outdoor bar which were awesome, and the slide was a hit with our young kids. The patio area was perfect as no matter what time of day it was there was sun and shade !The market down the road is perfect and has a pretty good selection but Samara is just around the corner with easy access if you need anything more. The beach is so peaceful and quiet and lined with beautiful palm trees not shops. On the busiest day there I think we saw maybe 30 people over the entire stretch of the beach. Plenty of shady spots for a break from the sun and only a 5 minute walk from the house. David and his wife were so kind and helpful - you couldn't ask for better hosts. We have been home for over two months now and we all still talk about the perfection that this vacation was!
5.0
Wonderful house!
We had a wonderful month at Ventana del Mar, two weeks with friends and ten days with family, including young children. The house and location were well-suited for both groups. The bedrooms offer guests great privacy while the house offers lots of communal space. And that pool! All of this is nestled beside and in front of undeveloped land so, while situated in a sweet community, you feel like you’re in the wilds, not in town. It was fabulous! Everything we needed seemed to be there. The weekly cleaning and linen changes were a surprise and a treat, too.
The beach is one of the most beautiful we’ve seen - a deep beach and shallow entry into the ocean. You walk a long way in before you get past your knees. There seem always to be two wave breaks, one shallow that amuses small kids and people wading and one a bit deeper that even our five-year old grandson could boogie board on. It’s a steep but easy downhill to get there and a bit less easy uphill on the way home but it’s well worth the effort.
It’s an easy walk - two blocks - from the house to two grocery stores that are likely to have what you need at reasonable prices. There are four or five restaurants within an easy walk and all of them were excellent. A bit longer walk will get you to more good restaurants. The roads into and out of Carrillo are great so you don’t need to worry about driving, as long as you stay on the main roads. But if not, there is bus service and a stop about a block from the house.
David and Lesdy, who are both fluent in English, were easily available and quick to answer our questions and assist with our requests. They were discreet - always available but very respectful of our privacy. They also operate a tour company in Samara and were able to book us on many excursions with pick up at the house. They were great hosts!
We certainly hope to go back!
5.0
Wonderful Visit
We celebrated our 50th wedding anniversary in Costa Rica with our children and their families. We spent a week of our visit in Carrillo at the Ventana Del Mar. We had a wonderful time there. The house was designed to allow each family to have their own private space. The pool was our favorite place to gather for swimming and conversation. The great room was great for game playing and reading. There were plenty of games available so you don’t have to bring your own. There was a pass through from the kitchen to the great room which was so convenient when serving food. Overall a great home design. David was quick to respond when we wanted to arrange a Sunset Tour through his company Samara Adventure Tours. We frequented the grocery store and restaurants just a short walk away. The grocery had most everything you need and the restaurants were very good. The beach was wonderful but very crowded during the week of New Years when the Ticos spend their holiday there. We did go to Samara during the week and enjoyed the shopping and beach there also but it was quite crowded too. It’s easy to understand why so many spend their Christmas holidays in Samara and Carrillo. Great place to visit!
5.0
Large house with great outdoor spaces near to Carrillo beach
The best thing about this property is Lesdy and the team that cares for the house. Airport transfers both to and from the airport went smoothly; we were met with bottles of cold water at the airport and the drivers went out of their way to accommodate a second, next day pick up.
Upon arrival at the house we were given a full tour and provided with a basket of fresh fruit. (Bananas and limes grow in the back yard....)
Lesdy made some great recommendations for our son's trips inland.
The second great thing about this house is the outdoor space and the pool. The area was well used every day between visits to the beach or into Samara.
The house is well located a few minutes from Carrillo beach, restaurants and a couple of small markets.
We had a great Christmas vacation.
5.0
Great location and property!
We arrived later than expected - 9 pm - and Lesdy and David were there to greet us with open arms. The house was perfect! Clean and well laid out. The open air living area and pool with swim up bar were great and made us feel we were truly experiencing Costa Rica. There was a problem with the air conditioner in one bedroom and David changed it out immediately. Ten minute walk to Corrillo beach which is amazing. Thirty minute drive to beaches south of Corrillo where we saw baby turtles hatching, mama turtles laying eggs and a tidal pool. Five minute walk to the sunset lookout. Stores and restaurants within a 5 to 10 minute walk. Samara is a ten minute drive. House keeper came mid week to clean and launder towels and bedding. Felt safe and welcomed. David and Lesdy are great resources and helped with tips and setting up excursions. We kayaked Rio Oro with our guide Louis and saw crocodiles and all sorts of birds. David also arranged rental of an ATV. Can't say enough good things about David and Lesdy. They even shared their dog Puco with us when we
asked if she could come over and visit! We truly enjoyed our stay and hope to return one day. A great location!
5.0
Amazing Paradise
Everything was as described and more ! Was the perfect getaway for our.group of six. Walking distance to all.restaurants and grocery stores. The beach was incredible and just a short walk or golf cart ride away. We loved having sweet poohka visit us every day and she became our house dog while we were there. We wouldnt change a thing about our visit and would most definitely return ! A tv would be a great addition for movies during evening downtime. Thanks to David and Lesdy for taking such great care of us all and arranging tours and transfers with such ease. PURA VIDA!
5.0
Wonderful stay
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in this incredibly well-designed house. The open concept allowed the gentle breezes to cool the house. Everyone could be in separate parts of the house and we could always see and communicate with each other. We didn’t need the air conditioning at all in the lower level.
The morning sun shone on the pool which was sheltered by the vegetation in the hotter afternoons. The cool water Jacuzzi was much appreciated after our long walks on the beach. Loved the slide!
Every morning we heard the howler monkeys. We enjoyed sitting by the pool watching the magpies, parrots, woodpeckers and kiskadees visit the woods and the pool (for a drink and bird bath). Every night we would hear the chirps of the geckos and then play find-the-gecko on the wall. The iguanas could be seen climbing the trees and running on the roof and the eavestroughs.
The lovely and quiet beach was a short walk from the house. The house had all sorts of beach equipment, including boogie boards which we tried one memorable day at high tide. Playa Samara was 1.5 hours walk, and while it had more facilities, it was also more touristy. We preferred Playa Carrillo as we could get most of what we needed at the little stores just minutes from the house.
There is a bus between Playa Carrillo and Samara but we didn’t use it as David and Lesdy gave us a ride back to the house when they saw us waiting at the bus stop on the day that we walked to Samara.
David and Lesdy were fantastic. They visited us each day to clean the floors and the pool. David arranged all our transfers and tours (he owns Samara Adventures). We especially appreciated his thoughtfulness in rearranging one of the transfers based on the actual flight time (flight arrived early), and to improve the logistics which saved the family 2 hours of travel time!
Lesdy was a joy as she helped me with my Spanish each day. They were a fountain of knowledge - thank you so much for telling me about the tide pool.
We highly recommend this house, especially with David and Lesdy to take care of you.
5.0
Paradise!!
We loved every minute of our stay at this home!
There were a group of 8 of us (4 couples) who traveled to Playa Carrillo and there was plenty of room for all of us. Each couple had their own room as well as bathroom. The rooms were clean and plenty of room in each.
The dining table easily sat all 8 of us. The kitchen was well stocked with all of the kitchen supplies that you would need.
The pool and outdoor area was very well maintained.
It was a short walk to the magnificent Playa Carrillo beach. The beach was beautiful and hardly any people. There is a man at the beach who rents umbrellas and chairs if you didn't want to bring the chairs available at the house.
There are 3 restaurants that are a 2 minute walk from the house. All of them were great but Los Delfines is a family run business with great food and cheap beer.
There is also a grocery store that is a 2 minute walk away which has pretty much anything that you need. The grocery stores in Samara are bigger and cheaper if you are looking to stock up.
We would walk into Samara, it takes about an hour and a half along the beach and then we would take a taxi home.The town itself has everything that you need.
The best part of the house, however, were Davis and Leslie. The would answer all of our questions and got us anything that we needed. David was awesome at getting us any fish or shrimp that we needed as well as hooking us up with any of the excursions that we wanted to do. They keep the house and yard spotless. Thank you so much Davis and Leslie!!!!
We would return to this house and area anytime!
5.0
A great place to stay for a relaxing holiday with plenty to do and see
The villa is in a great location with shops and restaurants within walking distance.
We loved the pool and the open air living space and enjoyed meeting all the local wildlife that visited the garden!
David and Lesdey called every morning and were fantastic, giving us help and advice on everything from exchanging money to fresh fish purchases
They made our stay extra special
Many thanks to you both.
5.0
Relaxing and fun
Ample space for our family of 11 to spread out for privacy and ample space for us all to congregate in the great room. The pool was perfect for everyone from age 2 to 65. There is no shallow end aside from the steps so caution with the little ones. The slide and palapa bar a bonus feature for the pool area.
Air conditioning in each bedroom was a necessity with the heat and humidity. The caretaker next door was available for any issue that arose.
The beach was wonderful, a short five minute walk from the house. The owners provided some boogie boards as well as other water toys.
Groceries and restaurants also a short walk from the house.. Lots of birds and we could hear the howler monkeys in the mornings and afternoons.
Samara is a short drive if you need a change of pace, a bit more touristy for souvenir shopping.
5.0
The perfect place to make memories!
As a single mom traveling with my 4 kids (15,17,20,21) and 3 of their friends, finding the perfect space needed was a bit intimidating but we found this wonderful home that worked out beyond my expectations! The bedroom set up was ideal and more than enough room. The outdoor covered dining/living room area was the centerpiece of our evenings. The pool was gorgeous and a must we learned pretty quickly! We cooked several nights and always breakfast and never had to improvise as everything we needed was there. The grill out by the pool bar area was great and we even cooked our fresh caught Mahi Mahi one night! Washer/dryer was a nice bonus as well. Boogie boards and chairs provided great beach entertainment. We can’t say thank you enough to Gerardo! He was always there for advice, recommendations and a friendly smile! Forgive my informal review as I’m typing from my phone on a plane in Miami! Couldn’t wait to tell everyone about our fabulous little getaway home! Thank you Michael Wood!!!
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Puerto Carrillo?
The average price for a rental in Puerto Carrillo is $82 per night. This rental is $176 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Relaxing Carrillo Bay-Walk to Beach, Restaurants, 3-7 bdrms great for families.. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Relaxing Carrillo Bay-Walk to Beach, Restaurants, 3-7 bdrms great for families.. Enjoy the water!
Is Relaxing Carrillo Bay-Walk to Beach, Restaurants, 3-7 bdrms great for families. pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Relaxing Carrillo Bay-Walk to Beach, Restaurants, 3-7 bdrms great for families.?
We found 11 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, and parking.
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