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Private pool 4 blocks to the Beach, Walkable to great restaurants. Near Samara

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 11557 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking available
  • Pool
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
Playa Carrillo, Guanacaste
  • Carrillo Beach
    10 min walk
  • La Selva
    18 min walk
  • Hula Jungla
    3 min walk
  • Carrillo (PLD)
    3 min drive

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About the area

Puerto Carrillo

A family-friendly stay in the heart of Puerto Carrillo awaits you at this holiday home. You'll be within a 15-minute walk of Carrillo Beach and 4 km (2.5 mi) from Samara Beach. Highlights at this holiday home include a kitchen, a private pool and free WiFi. .Home features 4.5 bathrooms, a balcony and a living room. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. A fenced private garden, a Smart TV and a coffee/tea maker are also available. Limited housekeeping is available. .This pet-friendly holiday home offers a garden and barbecues. .Sights within a 20-minute drive of this Puerto Carrillo holiday home include Refugio Nacional de Vida Silvestre Camaronal and Museo Islita.

What's nearby

  • Carrillo Beach - 10 min walk
  • La Selva - 18 min walk
  • Samara Beach - 9 min drive
  • Buena Vista Beach - 39 min drive
  • Playa Barrigona - 42 min drive

Getting around

  • Nosara (NOB) - 74 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Las Olas Beach Club - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Alma Restaurante - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Gusto Beach Bar - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Malehu - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Coco's Mexican Restaurant - ‬12 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Private pool 4 blocks to the Beach, Walkable to great restaurants. Near Samara

Big property with 2 buildings with large private swimming pool with beautiful gardens. Located right in town in a peaceful area, just 4 blocks away to the amazing swimming beach surrounded by palm trees. The property is rented to one group at a time so nothing is shared with other guests.
Perfect for groups of 5 to 11 guests. Groups up to 5 guests get the main building, groups bigger than 5 guests have access to the second building.
We offer AC in the bedrooms only. Not in social areas.
5 guests stay at the main building. Second building will not be rented to other guests so swimming pool can be private.

Our property is very peaceful and quiet even though it is centrally located.
Walkable to 5 restaurants and 2 grocery stores.
The main building offers 3 bedrooms and the second building offers 2 bedrooms for a total of 5 bedrooms

The minimum amount required to book is 5 guests. Please enter the total amount in your group to get the accurate quote for your group size. If you are less than 5 guests and still would like to book, please feel free to do so.

AT REQUEST FOR THE GUEST: We provide personal laundry service for stays longer than 4 nights. We just ask for a small tip for the maid.

We recommend having a vehicle for more comfort. Samara is less than 10 minutes away by car.
Great for families with kids.
Great for groups of adults.
Please read the description of the bedrooms, amount of beds and bathrooms to see if it is accommodating to your group needs

The main building offers (For up to 5 guests)
1. One bedroom with a King sized bed and its own bathroom.
2. One bedroom with a Queen sized bed/a single bed and a shared bathroom
3. One bedroom with a Queen sized bed and a shared bathroom.
In this area we offer a family room perfect for little children to be entertained with coloring books or toys.
For the infants we offer a pack and play and lots of beach toys for toddlers and children.
4. Full kitchen, living room, dining room and large terraces with lots of space and furniture, perfect for your family and friend gatherings.

The second building offers 2 additional bedrooms (You will have access to this building if you are more than 5 guests)
1. One bedroom with a King sized bed plus a single bed and its own bathroom
2. One bedroom with a King sized bed and its own bathroom

ALL 5 bedrooms have air conditioning. The common areas DO NOT offer Air Conditioning. We offer ceiling fans in ALL the areas.
The second building does not offer social areas like kitchen or living room.

Both buildings are next to each other and they both have access to a large swimming pool surrounded by beautiful gardens and green areas. Beautiful landscape with flowers with lots of trees, humming birds and butterflies.
We offer parking for up to 3 vehicles inside the property. The property is ALL fenced in and it is private and quiet with lots of nature, creating a very peaceful feeling and that is why we called it OASIS.
The house offers a full kitchen with ALL appliances and utensils for cooking and for preparing your favorite cocktails, a spacious living room with two sofas and one chair to have your family gatherings, we offer an inside dining area with a table and an outside dining table, a large patio with chairs and coffee table overlooking the gardens, the forest and the swimming pool. You can choose to eat inside or outside by the veranda. In this area we also offer a Weber barbecue if you feel like having a parrillada.
The highlight of this property is the outside living space with an amazing setting for the swimming pool surrounded by lots of nature and privacy where you can admire many different species of birds, iguanas and howler monkeys.

We offer cleaning from Mondays through Fridays. The cleaning includes the laundry if you request it. Just please tip the staff for this service.
We also offer breakfast upon request and it has an additional fee. Let us know if you need this service at least one week before your arrival.

We rent per night (usually for up to 7 nights) Please inquire if you need a longer stay. We can accommodate you if we have availability.
Welcome longer stays for up to 30 nights in our low season. Our low season is from May to October.
A smaller sized group is welcomed if you have less than 5 guests as long as you pay for the minimum amount of people to book the whole place which is 5 and nothing will be shared if you decide to stay with us. We have lots of couples who stay who love a big place to themselves.
Please always let us know the total amount of people we will be hosting.

From our location you can walk to 5 restaurants within 2 to 4 blocks away.
Hula Jungla 2 blocks
El Colibri and los Delfines 3 blocks
La Puesta del Sol and Restaurante Nammbu are 4 blocks
There is a grocery store 2 blocks away and one other one called La Guaria with everything you may need and it is 3 blocks away.
The beach is at least a 10 minute walk (NOT FLAT but HILLY, not for the faint at heart) or 4 blocks away and most vacationers prefer to have a vehicle to take a cooler with beverages and beach toys, beach towels and chairs although it is not required if you have a shuttle from the airport for the whole group and love to walk once you get to the house.

All reservations accepted with any size of group will have the property private to themselves. Up to 5 guests get the main building and the second building will be closed. Not rented to other guests so the swimming pool and gardens will be private for your group.
The reservation must have the total amount of people we will host and no other guests who are not registered and paid for will be allowed in the property.

This property is great for
1 couple who is looking for a VERY large set up for total privacy
1 couple plus kids
2 couples with kids or no kids
3 couples with kids or no kids
4 couples with kids or no kids
5 couples as we have 5 bedrooms (One couple will have to share a bathroom)
Our rate is based on 5 guests. We have a special rate per additional guest and we will accommodate up to 11 people comfortable.

We do not allow events in our property like weddings or fiestas. You can do your birthday celebrations and play music and have fun but no events are allowed where there are other guests invited.

A description of our town
Carrillo Beach (not to be confused with the Carrillo county) has a small community with great restaurants and a couple of stores and it is less than 10 minutes by car from the well known Samara Beach.
This beach was awarded with the 5 star ecological blue flag, only a total of 5 beaches qualified in the whole country for the top rating with 5 stars they went though a program of qualifying great ocean water and potable water plus cleanliness of the town and efficient recycling programs in the community.
The beach is ideal for swimming and absolutely beautiful surrounded with palm trees and lots of shade throughout the whole day.
Most of the homes around Villa Oasis are residential. In our street called Oasis (named after our home) there are about 10 other homes for permanent friendly residents and 2 other rental homes for families.
From our location you can walk to 5 amazing restaurants within 2 to 4 blocks away.
There are also a couple of tour companies in town to help you arrange your activities, one is called Octopus Costa Rica and it is recommend for the dolphin tours and a wonderful ocean experience.
Water activities are the highlights of our town. Anything from swimming, going for a dolphin and whale tour, fishing for inshore and offshore, kayaking and paddle boarding, snorkeling at Punta Indio and Isla Chora or just taking an adventure to the jungle by ATV or side by sides to swim in a waterfall and have a barbecue in a secluded paradisiac white sand beach.
Everyone is friendly in our community and happy to provide great service for people visiting the area.
Samara offers lots of restaurants in front of the water and lots of souvenir shops. There are a handful of tour operators that offer great activities for adults and children.
Carrillo also offers a Gym with instructor, a horse back riding tour guide named Luis Angel that is fantastic and two grocery stores where you can find absolutely everything you may need on vacation from fruits to liquor and wine.
Playas del Sur and Roble that also belong to our town offer a paradisiac experience with a small waterfall flowing right into the sand in the months of May through November and lots of tide pools.

One of the highlights of Carrillo is walking the whole beach which is 2 kilometers long or 4 kilometers round trip. The walk is easy and you will see lots of species of birds including Kingfishers, lots of egrets and scarlet macaws. The gentle walk provides so much beauty. A lot of people like to do this walk early in the mornings to see the sunrises or some may prefer to go for a sunset cruise and swim. If you feel adventurous you can walk all around the Punta Indio rock at the North side of the beach.
Carrillo is a very safe town and friendly.

Come and enjoy paradise with us!

Property manager

JACQUELINE MORA

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 4.5 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • Up to 23 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: No smoking inside the house

Services and conveniences

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (limited availability)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Location highlights

  • In the city centre
  • In the mountains
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing 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

  • Bed sheets changed on request
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Garden
  • Reusable coffee/tea filters
  • Towels (changed on request)
  • Unit size: 6,000 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 50 lb per pet)
  • Note from host: We only allow pet (Dog or cat) no extra charge

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: We DO NOT allow events or parties
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. Note from host: We DO NOT allow events or parties

Property is also known as

Villa Oasis 5 Bedrooms 6 Minute Drive Samara House
Villa Oasis 5 Bedrooms 6 Minute Drive Samara Playa Carrillo
Villa Oasis 5 Bedrooms 6 Minute Drive Samara
Villa Oasis 5 Bedrooms 6 Minute Drive Samara House
Villa Oasis 5 Bedrooms 6 Minute Drive Samara Playa Carrillo
Villa Oasis 5 Bedrooms 6 Minute Drive Samara House
Villa Oasis 5 Bedrooms 6 Minute Drive Samara
Villa Oasis 5 Bedrooms, 6 Minute Drive to Samara Playa Carrillo
Villa Oasis 5 Bedrooms 6 Minute Drive to Samara
Villa Oasis 5 Bedrooms 6 Minute Drive to Samara
Villa Oasis 5 Bedrooms, 6 Minute Drive to Samara Puerto Carrillo
Villa Oasis 5 Bedrooms, 6 Minute Drive to Samara Playa Carrillo
Villa Oasis 5 Bedrooms 6 Minute Drive to Samara
Villa Oasis 5 Bedrooms 6 Minute Drive to Samara

Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to Private pool 4 blocks to the Beach, Walkable to great restaurants. Near Samara?

Yep, Private pool 4 blocks to the Beach, Walkable to great restaurants. Near Samara is a short 10-minute walk from Carrillo Beach. Fun beach activities include snorkelling, scuba diving and windsurfing. You can also find motor boats.

Does Private pool 4 blocks to the Beach, Walkable to great restaurants. Near Samara have a pool?

No, this holiday home doesn't have a pool.

Is Private pool 4 blocks to the Beach, Walkable to great restaurants. Near Samara family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a playground and a BBQ, as well as highchairs and travel cots, it's no surprise that Private pool 4 blocks to the Beach, Walkable to great restaurants. Near Samara is a winner with our family travellers.

Is there a private hot tub at Private pool 4 blocks to the Beach, Walkable to great restaurants. Near Samara?

No, but there is a private pool.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Private pool 4 blocks to the Beach, Walkable to great restaurants. Near Samara?

No, Private pool 4 blocks to the Beach, Walkable to great restaurants. Near Samara does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Private pool 4 blocks to the Beach, Walkable to great restaurants. Near Samara?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Private pool 4 blocks to the Beach, Walkable to great restaurants. Near Samara Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 99 reviews" "
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9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Harry H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful stay
My family, group of 5 stayed at Jackie's lovely house just up the hill from the gorgeous beach of Carillo. The house was perfect, with lots of room and excellent facilities. The pool is magnificent. Communication with Jackie was first class, with an answer to our queries within minutes. A top quality stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandy L., Wisconsin

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Oasis
Clean and spacious property, with an amazing pool and patio. Plenty of room for everyone. Beautiful butterfly garden, and daily visits from the iguana. Host was very helpful in arranging transportation, scheduling activities. and responsive to questions. I would recommend having a car. Walking to the beach is not safe or easy. This location is primarily for beach activities. HIghly recommend zipline experience.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Josh A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic stay!
Incredible home with an incredible host! Beautiful surroundings, fantastic pool and a short walk to some of the best restaurants in the area. We saw howler monkeys, giant iguanas, beautiful birds all from the backyard. Jackie saw to all our needs. As the title says, it was a fantastic stay!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynn K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location and home -- even better than the photos!
This home is wonderful, with lots of room to spread out and beautiful outdoor spaces that look out onto a forested valley. Veranda is perfect for spying on birds, monkeys, and iguanas through binoculars. The location worked well. The 10-minute walk to the beach allowed adults to head over individually before the rest drove over with chairs/umbrella/cooler. Easy walk to a few restaurants. We had a good dinner at El Colibri, but Soda la Plaza was our favorite (my best meal in Costa Rica!). The beach was beautiful and uncrowded at the end of November. A fringe of palm trees provided relief from the sun for the local families and tourists hanging out. The road is close to the beach, but we didn’t hear or see it from the sand/water. (Serious speed bumps keep traffic slow and quiet.) As the description indicates, the bedrooms have AC, but the common areas don’t. Despite the hot and humid weather, fans and open windows/doors kept the common areas comfortable. And we frequently hopped into the beautiful pool. Host was very responsive before and during our visit. The housekeeper was knowledgeable and helpful, even though she and I didn’t speak a common language. She had done an excellent job of prepping the house, which was very clean. We’re glad we opted to have her cook us breakfast one morning. It was delicious and the outdoor setting near the pool was lovely. We’d stay here again in a minute!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Amy A., Dayton, Ohio

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful home esp. the outdoor paradise
The house is large and beautiful, especially the outdoor paradise. Great pool, lots of room to sit, outdoor bar and patio table, butterflies in the garden, convenient restroom to pool area. We had a delicious breakfast prepared on-site - highly recommend. Owner and maid/cook were lovely to deal with. Maid only speaks Spanish but we mostly got by with our basic fluency. Note that only the bedrooms are air conditioned. During our stay it was uncomfortably hot in the living space, despite open windows and one floor fan. We never got a cross breeze. Also tightly seal all food items or store them all in the fridge or the tiny tenacious ants will find it! (Costa Rican ants are impressive!) Also be aware that the town is quite small - that may be your thing, but fyi.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Allison G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful pool and outdoor space
We were supposed to stay 2 nights, but didn’t realize how far down the coast the property was. (That was my error in booking) The house itself was fine. Clean, spacious and very pretty. Didn’t realize the 3 bedrooms were in a room with a locked door, although it was a nice safety feature. Had to ask for more towels and for beach chairs but they were brought to us very quickly and we appreciated the timely response. Ice maker and water dispenser on fridge was not working. We loved our day in Samara, but ultimately decided to leave early to head to Langosta.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Keirsten M., Broken arrow

Liked: Cleanliness
Family vacation
Absolute paradise!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful home and property, amazing hosts!
This is a beautiful property and fit our family of 8 perfectly. Myrtha made us breakfast and coffee every morning while accommodating our vegan diet. Our kids loved the plantains she cooked, made with love as she described. Jackie was an incredible host, making our stay as easy as possible by arranging zip lining and a boat trip to see dolphins. She also found a local vegan bakery and picked up a cake for us to celebrate my daughters 25th birthday during our stay. She went above and beyond our expectations! Can't wait to come back and stay here or at another one of her properties.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

John G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location and house for two families
We stayed for a week. The owner Jacqueline was was very responsive and checked in frequently throughout our stay. The housecleaner Myrta, was exceptional and very helpful. The houses are close to Carillo Beach. We walked to Playa Carillo one day, although the road is a bit busy for walking with small children, so we drove most days. The restaurants in the area are excellent, and it was a relaxing stay. The biggest disappointment was that the sloth tour wasn’t running, but days at the the pool and beach more than made up for it, as well as a boat ride to watch dolphins, swim, snorkel, and trawl for fish (sadly did not catch anything, but still fun).
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tara W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great family vacation spot!
Our family of six (parents and 4 adult children) had a wonderful time staying here. The home is spacious, clean and comfortable. Plenty of room for everyone. The pool is beautiful and was enjoyed by all. Monkeys and iguanas were frequent visitors! Working with Jackie was a breeze. From the moment I booked the house she was available and easy to communicate with - answering messages and offering suggestions on local experiences, restaurants, stores, and drive times to/from airport and other towns. Jackie checked on us throughout the visit to make sure we had all we needed. She helped arrange a private dinner in the house with a lovely man named Walter who served fresh mahimahi (caught by his son), shrimp, guacamole, and pico de gallo. Mornings started with hot coffee and a delicious breakfast prepared by Myrtha, who also kept the house spotless. Restaurants and local grocery stores are in walking distance. The local beach was beautiful and not crowded. We took surfing lessons in Samara and enjoyed a zip line adventure one day. Thank you Jackie for sharing your home with us so we could experience your beautiful country! We all had a great first trip to Costa Rica and hope to return!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nancy B., Colorado USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful week with the family!
Beautiful home and guest house with even more beautiful pool and grounds! We had a wonderful time ... thanks to Jackie who helped arrange some activities and reservations for us. Playa Carrillo is a gorgeous beach a short walk away. Myrtha makes excellent breakfasts and took good care of the house and us. All in all we had a terrific vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brett J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Tropical Paradise
Beautiful property. Very clean. Wonderful wildlife including birds and iguanas. We walked to the restaurant in about 5 minutes. Rooms were very comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Gino B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Casa villa
It was a beautiful place with great space. The pool was fabulous. It could use some maintenance and checking on kitchen equipment.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

gail s.

Liked: Cleanliness
Costa Rican Oasis
Great property with wonderful pool and grounds. Great compound for interaction of multiple guests that still are able to maintain their individual private areas due to the large size of the property. Wonderfully prepared full Costa Rican breakfasts each day. Friendly and efficient housekeeper kept the house in order. The property did have multiple maintenance issues that need to be corrected. In short, the property is great and would be an easy five star property with a little tender loving care.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jill J., Thirroul, Australia

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful spot for a family vacation
We loved this house. The house itself has lots of character, is very comfortable and a lovely outdoor sitting area. The pool is beautiful and the setting amongst the trees is lovely, we saw some amazing birds, including toucans! Easy walk to the shops and a few local restaurants. It's a bit of a walk to the beach as there is a hill on the way back but it's a 1 min drive and the beach is absolutely divine, it was our favourite beach in Costa Rica. Never crowded, very safe for swimming and a nice family vibe on the beach. If you want more restaurants or shopping, Samara is less than 15 mins down the road. There's also some more secluded beaches within 30/40mins of the house that are not hard to reach even by two wheel drive car. We wished we had more time to explore. Jackie was really great in her communication with us and her tips on driving to the house helped a lot as Google maps is not overly accurate in Costa Rica (loves to take you down a rough dirt road). She also helped us organise an airport transfer for my parents which was great. Mrytha, the housekeeper and breakfast chef was lovely and served up delicious breakfast each day and kept the house spotless. We wished we never had to leave and really hope that we'll be back to this wonderful spot.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tammy G.

Liked: Cleanliness
More than we could have dreamed of! An unbelievable expereince!
The home and property is breathtaking -- we watched monkeys play in the trees while we were eating. Beach is a 10 minute walk - and the beach was quiet and beautiful. The host was so helpful, attentive and so very responsive. Myrtha's breakfast was delicious and she was so wonderful. We WILL be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Carmen S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Xmas vacation
We really enjoyed our stay at Villa Oasis (8 adults). Jackie organized our transportation to and from the airport. Breakfast in the mornings was delicious and Martha was flexible with what time we wanted to eat. The restaurants in the area were soooo good that we didn’t even want to go to Samara for dinners like we originally thought we would. There were many minor maintenance issues such as broken screens on upper windows, the safe was broken and knives were very dull but this didn’t really affect our stay. The pool was wonderful and helped us cool off when we got too warm. There was a variety of wildlife that came by to visit including monkeys, raccoons, iguanas and a variety of birds. There were many furnished areas to sit outside and the outdoor furniture was of excellent quality. They guys went fishing with Jackie’s husband Rick and also had a wonderful experience, they even caught a marlin! All the tours we booked were willing to pick us up at the Villa. Overall we had a wonderful stay at Villa Oasis. Jackie was very helpful with information and bookings. She has many local connections and we were very comfortable at her home.
Stayed 11 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

LeAnne Z.

Liked: Cleanliness
A lovely experience
Jacqueline was an incredibly supportive host, setting up tours with really wonderful guides and last minute trips to and from the airport. Hi my friends felt incredibly supported the entire way through the trip. Jermaine great recommendations for bringing in meals, including special meal by Chef Yannii and delicious fresh fish and lobster tacos by Walter. Myrta was a super attentive support with huge, delicious breakfasts and the house was always clean and well kept. The Spanish speakers among us really loved being able to talk and ask questions and she always had the coffee strong and ready when we woke up. The house was perfect for our group setup -- which was a number of single and couple friends with one family where people could have their own private space but easily come together for meals and talking time around the pool, on the porch, and in the living room. And the location was great! Super close to Playa Carrillo, a really short drive to Playa Samara and easy walking access to several restaurants/sodas and a grocery store. We loved our experience and we would go again and stay there again in a heartbeat.
Stayed 17 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Anthony C., Mundelein

Liked: Cleanliness
No written
Sorry don't write reviews
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sarah C., Portland

Liked: Cleanliness
Villa Oasis is Amazing!
Our stay at Villa Oasis was great! The home is lovely, comfortable, and has beautiful grounds. It is even prettier in person! We enjoyed the pool, and its resident iguana, every day. Communication with Jackie was quick, helpful, and friendly from booking to departure. Myrtha greeted us upon arrival, was very welcoming, and gave us a tour of the house, which is well-equipped with everything you might need. And, Myrtha made us a great breakfast every morning of our stay and kept the house spotless! Her daughter was also very sweet. It was very easy to get to the house and we felt very secure. We enjoyed being close to Samara, but also found Carrillo had everything we needed - a few restaurants and markets. Playa Carrillo is easy to get to, has tons of parking, and has beautiful sunsets. Jackie connected us with Brian at Wakaya Tours for a fun side-by-side ATV tour. We really enjoyed that tour - the ATVs are a blast to drive and Brian made us feel very safe through the entire adventure. Jackie also arranged surf lessons for our oldest son at Playa Samara. The beach at Samara was a great place to try surfing and to just to be in the water – gentle surf and shallow water. We also booked a tour at the Jungle Butterfly Farm and thoroughly enjoyed that as well. It was an easy drive from the house, and we were able to go to Camaronal Wildlife Refuge on the same trip. Our family would not hesitate to stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christopher W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good time
Pool awesome grill was nice great time overall will definitely be going back
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nick B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great for extended family
Super nice location with no neighbors from inside the property to be concerned about. We felt secure and secluded. There are restaurants and markets within walking distance and the beach is not too much further. We enjoyed the patio dinning table and pool with a mansion feel. There are separate rooms and a sufficient number of restrooms, including one in the pool area. Some details could be worked on for type "A" people, like a Christmas themed table cloth in July and minor maintenance. Everything else was great and went as expected. Communication with hosts and Myrtha, the on-site person, was great. Myrtha cooked two very good breakfast meals for our large group and was very friendly. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dennis H., Nobleboro

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Stay, Awesome Property
Our family thoroughly enjoyed this spacious home close to the beach. The owner and housekeeper were wonderfully accommodating and easy to work with. We highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kelli C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Property!
We had an amazing time! The property is beautiful, roomy, and well appointed. A yummy breakfast provided every morning made us feel spoiled and well taken care of. Also, having housekeeping every day in a VRBO is such a nice treat! We wouldn’t have changed a thing! The host is very responsive, and once we arrived gave us lots of recommendations on things to do and places to eat and nothing disappointed. Playa Carillo has become one of our top beaches of all time! If we ever find ourselves back in Costa Rico, we’d stay here again without hesitation!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amanda C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing home and extraordinary host!
I'd love to keep this property all to myself but that would be such an injustice. Jackie has a lovely home, it is well-appointed, has relaxing vibes and is in a wonderful location. The AC in the bedrooms kept us all comfortable as we slept. We spent much of our time at the home out on the deck or in the refreshing pool. Mrytha, the housekeeper, kept the home tidy, did some laundry for us which was super helpful, and even cooked us breakfast! Jackie was an extraordinary host. She offered top-notch recommendations, made reservations for fun activities (surfing & dolphin tour) and her husband hooked mine up with a last-minute wardrobe need. We highly recommend this home and will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022