Oceanfront studio apartment in Sámara with glass doors opening directly to Playa Sámara. Sleeps up to 5 with two queen beds, a sofa bed, full kitchen, AC, and indoor/outdoor showers.
The Space
Wake up and step directly onto the beach for an authentic Costa Rican experience, complete with local wildlife that may start their morning chorus early. Enjoy interacting with locals, playing in the ocean waves, and spotting iguanas and howler monkeys.
Villa Margarita is a unique bungalow-style apartment situated on the oceanfront of a long-established local Sámaran family property. It is nestled within one of the few tree-covered areas on Playa Sámara. Glass doors open to the beach, where hammocks and lounge chairs await.
Inside, the apartment offers:
- Two queen beds
- A fold-out sofa bed
- A wardrobe with drawers for clothing
- Additional shelving in the parlor area of the bathroom
Luxury towels and linens are provided during your stay.
The kitchen is fully equipped with:
- A 4-burner gas stove top
- Oven
- Refrigerator
- Sink
- Dish rack
- Coffee maker
- Cabinets stocked with cookware and utensils
There is a small indoor seating area, and you can also dine outside while enjoying the soothing ocean breeze.
Your private tropical retreat includes:
- Brand new air conditioning
- Indoor and outdoor showers
- Laundry service included in your stay (additional charge applies)
- Housekeeping available as needed (included every seven days)
- Private parking for one car
- Complimentary use of boogie boards
- 10% discount on surf lessons and kayak rentals
Ask about special pricing on boat and snorkeling tours once you arrive.
All appliances, furniture, flooring, ceiling, mattresses, and linens are brand new.
Location
Villa Margarita is located in the Matapalo neighborhood, just a 10 to 15-minute walk along the beach from downtown Sámara. The rental is accessed from a main road, and detailed directions are provided upon booking.
Please inform us when booking if you would like to arrange surf lessons so we can schedule an instructor in advance. Guests receive a 10% discount on surf lessons and free use of boogie boards.
Policies
Villa Margarita maintains a smoke-free, drug-free, and healthy environment. Smoking of any kind is strictly prohibited.
Guest reviews
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What guests are saying
5
Brenden
3 weeks ago
Amazing stay! The place is right on the beach and the host/staff were super helpful
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Steven Colin
3 weeks ago
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 🐕
5
Sylvie
4 weeks ago
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
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Veronique
4 weeks ago
Nice little house by the beach! The area was quite crowded but still calm and peaceful. The house was as described, except for the A/C that worked on and off, which caused some inconfort giving the heat. Otherwise Marita was super nice and helpful!
5
Arad
1 month ago
Beautiful place!!
5
Paul
1 month ago
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.
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Enoch
1 month ago
We really enjoyed the place!
5
Vicky
1 month ago
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!
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Ashley
1 month ago
This unit has an incredible spot on the beach surrounded by palm trees and hammocks for the guests to use. Our family loved walking out the door and onto the beach. See were there end of July and there was almost no one on the beach and we had it all to ourselves to play and collect shells. The unit itself was tidy, clean, and quaint. The on site host was very kind and helpful. The owner was responsive to messages and friendly. The only parts we were thrilled will were the futon (it didn’t stay flat and our daughter had a very uncomfortable sleep), the air conditioner didn’t work very well and was extremely loud making it difficult to sleep, and there was a strong odor in the bathroom area. We still had a great stay and enjoyed ourselves.
5
Mons
1 month ago
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.
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