La Paila is unique for its large open air living room and pool facing an incredible westerly Pacific view. Brand new gourmet kitchen October 2025! Cooking and housekeeping included! Our location 900' above the Pacific provides panoramic views, cool breezes and often stunning sunsets! Just 5 mins by car from Playa Carrillo; arguably CR's most beautiful beach: 2 miles long, undeveloped, and palm-lined. All services and excellent restaurants 12 minutes away in the charming resort town Samara! The space -- Families welcome! (some villas will not accept kids under 10-12.) -- Huge living room open to the breezes, pool and western facing views -- Costa Rican staff will cook, do laundry and housekeeping 6 days a week for you! (Included in price! Except for a recommended tip). Guest access The entire house is yours and very private. Table and board, games, TV, entertainment system, lawns, large well equipped kitchen... Other things to note When requesting dates and pricing through Airbnb, please indicate accurately the total number of people in your group. Otherwise, the rates quoted will be inaccurate.

## 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.

Brand new gourmet kitchen October 2025!...

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Awesome ocean/mtn views! Pool! Cook! New Kitchen! - Houses for Rent in Sámara, Guanacaste, Costa Rica

Wow! This place is amazing! What a view! We walked in and the kids went nuts. It was an adventure for sure we had a wind storm like I’ve never experienced for three days and nights. We lost power and water but Grace and the grounds guy took such great care of us! Grace prepared us family friendly dinners and there weren’t any leftovers! We saw animals we don’t have at home! It was a blast! We won’t forget this one! Thank you Andrew and mostly the beautiful Grace♥️

We had a great time at Andrew's house. The house is a 5-minute drive from Carillo Beach on the heights It offers stunning views of the bay where you can enjoy magnificent sunsets The house is fully open to the outside which is rather pleasant there are many games for children: volleyball court, ping pong table, pool games, beach board... The big plus of the house is the presence of the two lovely girls who work in the house they were extremely kind, they took care of preparing very good meals for us, the cleanliness of the house during our absences. We recommend this house, if you want to spend a vacation with family or friends

Nous avons passé un super sejour dans la maison d'Andrew La maison se situe a 5 min en voiture de la plage de Carillo sur les hauteurs Elle offre une vue imprenable sur la baie où l'on peut profiter de magnifiques coucher de soleil La maison est entièrement ouverte sur l'extérieur ce qui ai plutôt agréable il y a de nombreux jeux pour les enfants : terrain de volley, table de ping pong, jeux pour la piscine, planche pour la plage ... Le gros plus de la maison est la présence des deux adorables filles qui travaillent dans la maison elles ont été d'une extrême gentillesse, elles se ce sont occupés de nous préparer de très bon repas, de la propreté de la maison lors de nos absences. Nous recommandons cette maison, si vous souhaitez passer des vacances en famille ou entre amis

An amazing property with stunning views in a fantastic area. The photos on the listing don't quite do it justice. It's a magnificent house.

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

This is the place for the best sunset views and the best meals around. We enjoyed our stay immensely!

Our stay at La Paila was the most enjoyable! We really felt like we were on vacation at this residence. The view is stunning and it's very relaxing at the top of this mountain. Above all, don't forget Johanna and Randal's wonderful work at the Villa. Without them, it wouldn't be the same. The meals are great and Randal responded right away to WiFi problems or for the crib. They are really great and make the stay even more enjoyable. Thank you for an unforgettable week!

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!

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!

The price and the quality of the facilities are not according. The view of the property is amazing.

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.

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.

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!

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.

Great place, nicely located and a great place to escape from the crowd

Beautiful place !! Perfect to enjoy with family and friends !! 4x4 car is recommended in rainy times!! There is one person who collaborates with the daily cleaning of common areas and rooms. Also collaborate by cooking in exchange for a tip ( fee )

Hermoso lugar !! Perfecto para disfrutar en familia y / o amigos !! Es recomendable  carro 4x4 en época lluviosa !! Hay una persona que colabora con la limpieza diaria de áreas comunes y habitaciones. También colabora cocinando a cambio de una propina ( tarifa )

Everything was excellent, the house and the Marilú service. I look forward to coming back!

Excelente todo, la casa y el Servicio de Marilú. Espero poder volver!

We looooooved this place. Unbelievable views and close enough to the beach you can zip down. The open concept is perfect and staff to cook and clean is a game changer especially for families. Would come back for sure and highly recommend for groups. You won’t regret it

We very much enjoyed our stay at this beautiful home. The views are among the best in the world I imagine. We were treated to some fantastic fresh food and juices. We would highly recommend a stay.

This house offers an amazing view, open living to the Costa Rican landscape and beautiful breezes in the evening. We really enjoyed our stay.

We had an amazing time at La Paila. We (6) spent 9 days here and the view is breathtaking and the photos do not do it justice. The sunsets oh my gosh AMAZING!!! The drive up the mountain does require a 4wd so do not think you can bring a car (although the locals do, I would not recommend that at all) but once you drive up and down one time it’s no big deal. All of the information Andy provided was accurate and so helpful. We prestocked our first couple of meals and everything we wanted was there. The beaches oh my word the beaches down below are spectacular and never crowded. We were able to fly board at Playa Carillo and we spent the day in Punta Islita as well. We took day trips to Tamarindo (1.45hrs away) and an overnight trip to the rainforest from the house and it was an easy 2 hour drive so the location was great and the roads easy to navigate. Brisa, the dog is so sweet and did not bother us at all. So having her run around won’t be a problem if you have concerns, she is very friendly and even caught the locust that were on the property! She never begged at the table or barked she just lounged around and came around for the occasional scratch behind the ear. Finally, we cannot say enough about Marylu, she is an amazing cook and everything we needed or wanted she was able to assist us. She gave us her menu of the items she makes and we asked her to accompany us to the grocery store so that we could purchase everything she needed to prepare our meals for the remaining time were there and she obliged which made it so easy as groceries there are not the same as in the US so she was able to help translate what it was we were looking at or what was the same thing in Costa Rica. She took us to the meat market and fish monger also. We just told her to surprise us for our meals and let her do her thing and EVERYTHING she made was outstanding. She was always happy and smiling and just a wonderful addition to the house. She is worth her weight in gold and we all will miss her very much. We all are ready to return soon!! Thank you Andy for sharing your piece of the world with us!

The beauty of this home, the hospitality, cleanliness & amenities were absolutely outstanding!!! We opted for the cooking & cleaning - what a great decision! Thoroughly enjoyed ourselves & the breathtaking beauty of Costa Rica. Mary Lou was amazing & Brissa the house guest was very loving. Thank you for a lifetime memory!!!!!

W e cannot put into words how much we enjoyed La Paila!!!  It may not be for everyone, but it was great for my husband and I and our adult children.  Marilu works very hard and prepares wonderful meals and she keeps the house neat and clean.  The pool is very well kept and enjoyable.  We loved the open air living area and enjoyed the toads, birds and fresh breeze.  And we loved Brisa the dog.  She is a warm and friendly dog and we welcomed her company.   It is a perfect place to enjoy nature and spend hours of talking with friends and family.  The view is beautiful and it is very peaceful.  We loved the monkeys and the fresh mangoes were awesome.  Andy is very organized and shares all the necessary information to find  groceries and there is plenty to do around the area if you are so inclined to leave La Paila!  We are currently talking with friends for a reunion in a year or two and we hope to meet at La Paila!!!

Great for a large group and the maid service was outstanding. Spectacular view and beautiful house.  You must rent a 4 wheel drive-we had to exchange our car for one. We loved the friendly dog and all the amenities including the family of monkeys in the nearby tree! We would go again!

We thoroughly enjoyed everything about La Paila! All though we choose not to use the staff, Marilu stopped by daily to make sure all of our needs were met. The home was spacious, clean and comfortable. The views were unbelievable!! We visited 4 beaches while there and found the one closest to the house, La Carrillo Beach was the best one around. If you are looking for a beautiful get-away, La Paila is the perfect place to stay!

First off let me say that our trip to Costa Rica was fantastic thanks to our experience at La Paila. Samara and Playa Carillo are both great places with gorgeous views. You will feel like the luckiest person in the world when you stand on the beach in Playa Carillo and look around. It doesn't get better than that.  Even though we went at the end of October (rainy season) we got plenty of sunshine and spent every day between the gorgeous pool at the house and the stunning beach below. Our kids (ages 2 and 4) loved the boogie boards, sand castle kit, and other things included at the house to entertain them. Plus...that pool!  So La Paila is like a rustic old hacienda built on a lot with a billion dollar view. If you come here it is for the view/location, not necessarily the house. Though the house has some nice features, I was a little disappointed in it as it is very dated to when it was built in the 1990s. Older bathrooms and kitchen--though Andy is in the process of updating bathrooms, which will be nice when completed. If you are looking for a luxurious place to stay, this house is not that. The outside boasts beautiful gardens and trees, but also some piles of old working things like old boxes, cleaning supplies, etc laid about. This did not affect the overall experience of our stay but may bother you if you are looking for a pristine, luxurious experience. Again, you are coming here for the view/beach/pool.  Also...I need to mention the bugs. Bugs exist in Costa Rica and if you aren't comfortable with that, you shouldn't go there. Every house in CR has bugs, and la Paila is no exception. The worst are the 7 inch grasshoppers that fly around like drunken pilots running into things and people. Specific to la Paila--I didn't like that all the living spaces are outside--felt like I couldn't fully relax at night in the common areas because of the fear that something was lurking (mosquitoes mostly).  Overall, we really enjoyed our stay at La Paila. Andrew was a great host and MariLu the housekeeper was fantastic--truly a gem. She only speaks Spanish and I imagine it would be difficult if you don't speak Spanish as you end up interacting with her throughout the day.  We had a fantastic trip to La Paila and feel so fortunate to have gotten to stay there. The view, pool, and fabulous beach were enough to make this a dream trip for our family.

My hollyday at the paila was amazing Marilu do a great job!!!  We celebrate our weeding right in the garden whit this beautifull view on the mountain and ocean, it was spectacular and the owner is very reapectful, he doiing everything for haus be comfortable.  I RECOMMENDED THIS VILLAS 100%.  THANK YOU FOR THIS GREAT TIME ANDY AND MARILU.  Pierre-luc Dery Quebec/canada

The view was AMAZING - and so was Marilu who cheerfully did our cooking and laundry.  Although she was there often cooking and cleaning, it was never intrusive.  She is a great cook and takes pride in her food and presentation.  She also happily worked with us to make things she wasn't familiar with.  She really made the stay an enjoyable one.  The house is as described and has lots of activities, but what really makes it special is the view.  The pictures really don't do it justice - it has to be seen to be believed.  The open air living room makes for lots of interesting creatures at night (we had quite a few toads hopping through in the evenings!), but the closed bedrooms are essentially bug free if you keep the doors closed.  Overall a great experience!

My family absolutely loved staying at La Paila! From the start, Andrew was excellent with communication. He went above and beyond helping to accommodate my family with pre-trip planning along with during the trip. The house itself is gorgeous and is a perfect place to have a family gathering. There are so many things to do on the property including pingpong, volleyball, and backgammon. We also loved spending time with Marilu and Ursula (2 of the staff members)--they are so genuine and kind and will help you get a glimpse into Samara life. This was an incredible place to stay! 

We spent 10 days at La Paila and had a wonderful time. The house is beautiful and the view is simply stunning. We were two families with 4 young kids. They loved every minute of it, especially the pool and the beach down at Samara (only 10 minutes away) Gilbert and Luz were amazing such lovely people. Luz would cook up to three meals a day for us if we wanted to and her meals were always very good especially her chicken!! She did our laundry too which was great especially when you are traveling with children. Andrew was a great host and always responded very quickly to my queries . We also received a lovely welcoming present from him which was a nice touch. I would highly recommend La Paila! 

We spent 2 weeks at La Paila in December. We had a fantastic time. The house is beautiful and the view is unbelievable. We are a family with 2 infants and it was really convenient to have this big open space on the first floor where they could run or crawl as they wanted. The house is really well located 15 min away from Samara where you can find all you need: beach with restaurants  supermarkets banks fishmongers butcher... We had the visit of monkeys several time which was magical. We were treated like royals by Luz and Gilbert who cook amazingly well and were there to make our vacations the best experience. Andy and Christine were really available and answered all our questions prior to the trip and while we were there. We will definitely be back! 

Our week long stay at La Paila was an incredible experience. The location was perfect, not too far from Samara (about 10 min) but made you feel as if you were away from it all. The house was very nice and the jaw-dropping Samara bay view was prominent throughout the house. The kids really enjoyed the pool and the wildlife. We had a small family of howler monkeys in the trees behind the property. The caretakers were awesome. Even though we didn't expect it, they catered to our needs - from cleaning and laundry, to cooking. The food they prepared was very good and they even taught us how to prepare some authentic Costa Rican dishes. It was an amazing experience and we hope to return to La Paila again.

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