La Paila is a 3BR villa perched above Playa Carrillo with stunning Pacific Ocean views, a private pool, and a gourmet kitchen. Experience Costa Rican luxury just minutes from pristine beaches.
The Space
La Paila stands out with its expansive open-air living room and pool, both offering breathtaking westerly views of the Pacific Ocean. The property features a brand-new gourmet kitchen, completed in October 2025. Cooking and housekeeping services are included in the rental price.
Situated 900 feet above the Pacific, the location provides sweeping panoramic views, refreshing cool breezes, and often spectacular sunsets.
Families are welcome at La Paila, unlike some villas that restrict children under 10 to 12 years old.
The spacious living room opens directly to the pool area and faces west, maximizing the ocean views and natural airflow.
Costa Rican staff will take care of cooking, laundry, and housekeeping six days a week, included in the price (a tip is recommended).
Location
La Paila is just a 5-minute drive from Playa Carrillo, considered one of Costa Rica’s most beautiful beaches. This two-mile-long, undeveloped, palm-lined beach offers a pristine natural setting.
All essential services and excellent dining options are located 12 minutes away in the charming resort town of Samara.
Guest Access
Guests have exclusive access to the entire house, ensuring privacy throughout their stay.
Amenities include:
- Dining table and board games
- Television and entertainment system
- Lawns and outdoor spaces
- Large, fully equipped kitchen
Other Information
When requesting dates and pricing through Airbnb, please provide the exact total number of guests in your group. This helps ensure accurate rate quotes.
Reviews
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Recent Reviews
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Margot
1 year ago
We have just had a lovely week at Andrew’s place.. it was a family get together( three generations) for Christmas week.. There were seven of us and the house worked so well for all of us.. In particular for me, as I always feel responsible for providing meals and this time Grace did a fantastic job providing us with great meals..and keeping the house clean and running well. There was plenty to do in the area, surfing, swimming, walking on the beach, exploring Samara, zip lining, eating out at little places on the beach etc. We loved our stay and felt right at home there.. would not hesitate to recommend if you like peace, beautiful views, a lovely garden and great service.. We hope to return soon
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Jodi
4 years ago
This is the place for the best sunset views and the best meals around. We enjoyed our stay immensely!
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Miria
4 years ago
Notre séjour à la Paila a été des plus agréable! Nous nous sommes réellement sentie en vacances dans cette résidence. La vue est magnifique et c’est très relaxant en haut de cette montagne. Il faut surtout pas oublier le magnifique travail que Johanna et Randal font à la Villa. Sans eux ça ne serait pas pareil. Les repas sont excellents et Randal à tout de suite répondu aux problèmes de Wifi ou pour le lit de bébé. Ils sont vraiment géniaux et rendre le séjour encore plus agréable. Merci pour cette semaine inoubliable!
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Christie
5 years ago
This home is truly unique. By far the best home I’ve ever rented. It is beautiful, able to accommodate larger groups of people traveling together. The open air structure on the bottom floor is well designed. Several places for people to gather separately and chat or play games. Brisa, the house dog, seems to know it’s her job to love everyone. Marilu’s home cooking was the best food we had on our entire trip. Pre-stocking the fridge before arriving was such a treat! SUPERIOR home!
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Allan
5 years ago
The price and the quality of the facilities are not according. The view of the property is amazing.
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James
5 years ago
Andrew is very responsive. The sunsets over the Pacific are breathtaking. Mary Lou is great to have around for cleaning, and cooking. Brisa (the golden Lab) is lovely, if you don’t mind some dog hair around, and she does provide a sense of protection too. The drive to the house isn’t that difficult, and being up in the hills provides a great view of Samara bay. The bedrooms all have doors, and the main area with the TV and dinner table etc is covered but in open air, so you will be surrounded by nature. La Paila is a beautiful home.
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Marc
5 years ago
As a somewhat frequent visitor to the Samara/Carrillo area we usually stay in Samara. There were 4 of us on this trip and I am so pleased we found this wonderful home. This is a listing where the pictures don't do it justice. The property is beautiful and the views amazing. Staff member Marilu was very accommodating. We had planned to be out more but sunsets, cocktails and Marilu's cooking kept us on the property. Thank you and we look forward to our next visit.
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Aloki
5 years ago
Our 6 people + 2 dogs trip was wonderful. The house has an ideal open ground floor, with both beach and mountain views. We enjoyed great sunsets from the pool. Andy is the best host we have ever had - very welcoming, thoughtful and accommodating. Marilu, the lady who cooks and cleans was the best. She cooks great meals, is very helpful and has a lot of initiative. We recommend not to follow the route suggested by Waze/google maps as it takes you through very complicated routes. Just get first to Playa Carrillo and look for the house form there. We will definitely go back!
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Violaine
5 years ago
Andrew is really nice and super reactive to any communication. We had a good stay. The location is great, the view is amazing, the space is nice to live in, the birds sing all day long. We would say the house needs a little work to make the stay 100% great. But globally it has been a nice experience.
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Osvaldo
5 years ago
Great place, nicely located and a great place to escape from the crowd
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