Heather

Thank you Heather for allowing us stay at your place. Marta was such a helpful host. The location is beatiful. Sitting on the beach for breakfadt was perfect. An easy walk along the beach into the main resort, but far enough away to have peacexand quiet. Luna was vey good at staying out of our room after she had introduced herself at check-in 🐕

Maria and her family are very nice and welcomed us very well. The house on the beach is great and very well laid out. The exterior is perfect with lounge chairs, hammocks and a table in the shade. Recommended without hesitation

Beautiful place!!

Our stay at Tico Mae was more than a vacation—it was a beautiful life experience. From the moment we arrived, we were welcomed by a precious woman who will forever remain in our hearts: Marita. The Airbnb offers everything one could need, but what truly captured our hearts and souls was the community and its beautiful surroundings—if you are willing to embrace both with an open heart and genuine respect. The breathtaking ocean views were only part of what made this place special. The children, fishermen, families, culture, and simple way of life gave us an authentic cultural experience we will never forget. Even when language was a struggle, it never prevented us from connecting. Tico Mae gave us far more than a place to stay. It gave us a glimpse into a way of life and memories we will carry forever. Some experiences simply cannot be bought. No expensive resort, no matter how luxurious, could ever deliver or provide something this precious.

We really enjoyed the place!

Wow, what a super place to stay! We were really impressed with Heather’s place. We booked quite last minute to stay near the beach for an extra night. The home was a very cute little find. It was right on the beach so the view was beautiful. It was an easy walk along the beach into Samara. There were 5 of us staying and there was plenty of space. Marita, who looks after the house, was the most lovely person. She went above and beyond to look after us and the children. She gave us beach toys and body boards to us. I would highly recommend Heather’s place, we were sad to only stay for one night!

Waterfront accommodation. We particularly appreciated the authenticity of the place. Samara is a 20-minute walk along the beach or a 6-minute drive. The hosts are particularly responsive and attentive. We had a water outage for a few hours and they quickly provided us with water jugs.

Let the patio be the beach! It's spectacular! Sleeping to the sound of the waves, waking up and the first thing you see is the sea. It's beautiful. Have breakfast, have lunch on the beach as easily as cooking and serving immediately and enjoying! Maritha is very nice and always attentive to us if we needed anything. There's a family atmosphere, and my son really enjoyed playing with the local children, who are very friendly. The place is very clean and with all amenities. I'd be back again!!

The family next to the little house is super friendly. I liked spending time with them, and they treated us very well.

Tico Mae is a beautiful, special place! If you’re looking for a pristine touristy American style Airbnb, this is not it. However, if you are seeking an authentic stay in the casita of a beautiful Costa Rican family ON the beach, this is wonderful! There are parts a little more rustic as nature comes in and you’re right on the beach, but if your goal is to spend most of your time outdoors and sleep comfortably this was great. We loved visiting with Marita - the kindest host - and using the boogie boards right on the beach when it was calm enough, and also taking them to La playa Carilla. This was such a richer experience both in the activities and culturally than a hotel. Thank you so much!

My family of four (w/ two kids ages 9 & 12) had a really fun (& eventful!) stay at Heather's place in Samara. It was as described & fit the four of us comfortably. The location at the beach was beautiful. And the hosts are all very responsive via text. We arrived during a tropical storm & the on-site host, Marita, promptly opened the gate so that we could drive our car in. It was pouring rain & she very kindly stood holding an umbrella so we could get our luggage out of our car without getting completely drenched. The whole town lost electricity/water because of the storm & it was really reassuring to have a local host there on site. She kept us updated on the storm/power situation, brought us candles, an emergency light & water. The next afternoon the power was restored & the weather only got better from that point on. We were thankful that we were safe & taken care of & grateful to have been able to get a couple of beautiful beach days in Samara. Thank you Heather, James & Marita!

Perfect stay right on the beach about a 10 minute walk to any restaurant in Samara and being able to step right out on the beach from the back door can’t be beat

Well equipped, convenient stay - a great home base for a couple days located just outside Sámara town. The neighborhood was mainly locals, which made it much more relaxed and quiet than staying on one of the main roads. But, it was walkable (by beach!) to all of Sámara's main attractions. Loved having the ocean on our doorstep. Great find for the price, and Heather was very kind! Thanks for having us!

Wonderful accommodation, right on the beach. Very hospitable welcome! Hammocks were hung up, an extra sunbed was set up, super sweet! We also really liked the place, outside the touristy part and among the Costa Ricans. Very nice to really get a sense of local life.