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20 total reviews

95% Excellent

20 reviews

4.90

2025–2026

20 reviews

3BR Villa in Sámara

Setareh

OK, 4 weeks ago

We stayed at four Airbnbs over 21 days in Costa Rica, and this was the only one where we didn't feel comfortable or taken care of. It's run by a management company and you feel that in the experience. Our basic questions and requests were met with responses that ranged from indifferent to defensive. The house is beautiful and the location is great, a short walk from downtown Samara and the beach. We did really enjoyed the video game console. What we noticed is that the house was designed to photograph well rather than to be a comfortable place to live. For example, the AC is only in the bedrooms, so the rest of the house gets very hot. We love windows/fans but their suggestion to open the doors didn't work and also most of the windows and doors don't have screens, so the mosquitos can come in. Overall, our stay was OK and if you plan to spend a lot of time in the house, we'd look elsewhere.

Stayed here a week and had a great time. We did have some bugs inside the place, and the coffee maker was very slow, but they were very fast to response and offered to come out and check but it didn’t bother us enough to warrant that. The house is very nice but does get warm outside the bedrooms (stayed in late June/early July). Had plenty of games to keep our 4 and 6 year old entertained, and the pool was great. Just a short drive to the town/beach. Had a great stay

Casa Helena is a stunning, well-designed home that feels fresh and new. We spent so much time on the back patio while the kids enjoyed the pool, and the furnishings and finishes are truly beautiful. The upstairs netting was a unique touch; our kids loved it for lounging and reading. There’s plenty of space to spread out, and the bedrooms were comfortable with A/C for sleeping. The main living/kitchen area doesn’t have A/C, so it can get warm during the day, but we adapted quickly. Town is walkable, though we typically drove. The hosts were responsive, professional, and communicated clearly. We’d absolutely recommend Casa Helena.

My family and I really enjoyed our time at Casa Helena. The house is incredible, with wide open living spaces and a lovely backyard that includes a pool. The management company was responsive through the AirBnB app throughout our stay. The kitchen is well equipped, although a BBQ would be a great addition to the property. An outdoor shower leading to the master bedroom was a wonderful feature. The master bedroom also has a huge walk-in closet where we stored all our luggage, so there was no need to carry suitcases upstairs to the other bedrooms. There is plenty to see and do in Samara. The home is about a 15-20 minute walk from the beach, and there are many sodas (restaurants) and markets even closer. The surrounding neighbourhood has a very rural feel You may be woken by a rooster crowing. There are horses and cows grazing very close by as well. The house also backs onto a small forest, where you might spot a monkey or two. I highly recommend this house for your vacation.

This house is incredible. So cool and clean. We loved our time there. Some things we didn't know going in where the road to the house is kind of rough. We had 4 wheel drive and we were thankful for that. There is no oven. I'm sure it said that in the description we just didn't pay attention. The main living area gets pretty hot. There are several ceiling fans and that helped a lot. The bedrooms all have AC and were comfortable. Lot's of bugs and lizards are able to get it. It's Costa Rica, so that's to be expected. But, everything about the house is just terrific. The property management team was quick to respond and communicate. We had some issues of stuff breaking (a waterline broke outside and the dishwasher wasn't working) but they quickly sent our new friend Jose over to fix the issues in a timely manner. Stuff breaks. It happens. They responded well. House is as it's described and we had a great week.

My family loved staying at this luxurious property! We especially enjoyed the pool and jacuzzi as well as the quiet location and beauty and architecture of the home itself. We enjoyed drinking coffee on the porch surrounded by the beautiful jungle in the back yard where we spotted howler monkeys, hummingbirds, chickens, and horses. The outdoor shower was perfect for rinsing off after a swim. The location was ideal - away from the hustle and bustle of the city center yet still walkable if desired. Playa Sámara was a 15 min walk but also easy to access by car. Playa Carrillo was a quick 15 min drive and well worth the visit! The property was gated which provided extra security but we felt safe the entire time. The home and kitchen were equipped with everything we needed and the complimentary bottled water and pineapple were much appreciated after a long day of travel. The host even helped us air our tire upon departure. We would definitely recommend this home and stay again!