Beachfront access, two kitchens, and a hammock garden with fire pit make this 4BR villa ideal for up to 8 guests. Walk 7 minutes to Sámara’s town center and explore nearby trails.
The Space
This four-bedroom beachfront home offers an ideal setting for a peaceful retreat, with the beach just steps away. Nestled within a biological reserve, a nearby trail leads to a breathtaking viewpoint perfect for enjoying Samara’s beautiful sunrises and sunsets. The house is only a 7-minute walk from the town center.
Imagine waking up in a bright white bedroom, hearing the ocean waves, then stepping onto the terrace to feel the fresh sea breeze from one of Costa Rica’s most picturesque beaches. Casa Pakatoa provides this experience.
The house includes:
- Four bedrooms, each equipped with air conditioning
- Two laptop-sized safes
- Two work desks
- Accommodations for up to eight guests comfortably
Designed to accommodate two families simultaneously, the layout resembles two separate two-bedroom villas under one roof, featuring two independent kitchens.
Situated on the quiet, family-friendly side of the beach, the property grants access to a charming hammock garden with a fire pit—ideal for relaxing at sunset or stargazing at night.
Your host will be available on-site to assist with booking tours and activities.
Location
Casa Pakatoa is conveniently located just a 7-minute walk from downtown Samara. For surfing enthusiasts, Playa Samara offers consistent waves. For more variety, Camaronal Beach is a 30-minute drive away, and Playa Nosara is about an hour’s drive.
A car is not necessary since most amenities and attractions are within walking distance.
Activities and Tours
Local tour guides can pick you up directly from the house to take you on various nature excursions, including:
- Canopy tours
- Kayaking and snorkeling trips
- Nature hikes
- Surf lessons
- Mangrove estuary tours
- Horseback riding
Guest Access
Guests have full access to:
- The kitchens
- A spacious outdoor area
- The beachfront hammock garden with a fire pit
Additionally, there is a hiking trail located behind the house. The beach lies directly in front of the property.
Other Information
The minimum stay required for Casa Pakatoa is one week.
Guest reviews
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What guests are saying
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Teresa
4 months ago
The highlights of this place are the location and Maggie, the host who lives on grounds. The space was adequate and furniture basic but the veranda views made the place pleasant. Come here for the location. If you're looking for luxury, this will not hold up. We appreciated the air conditioning. And since we were there during the rainy season, Maggie helped us arrange a dolphin-watching tour with Samara Adventures. It is a must-do! We also loved seeing monkeys on the property and walking down to a beach restaurant just 2 minutes away. I was there on a multigenerational family trip. My elderly parents like the views but struggled a bit with the beds. I might choose differently if traveling with older people. That being said, they raved about the proximity to the ocean.
5
Alan
6 months ago
This place was amazing. Beautiful, right on the beach, updated, great bathrooms, noise didn’t carry indoors, etc. Maggie was a great host who even helped organize an impromptu horse back riding trip. We had both sides of the duplex for our family of 6 and we were spoiled with the space. Not the cheapest place, but absolutely worth it. Easy walk along the beach to town. We didn’t get in our car all four days we were there. Would love to return someday!
5
Nick
1 year ago
A glorious property right on the Samara beachfront. We rented out all four units for our four person family which gave everyone plenty of space and freedom. The house was quiet and peaceful - neighbours were rarely seen. The ocean and waves were beautiful for a family swim. The area felt very safe, even at night. Maggie the property manager was a total gem and helped us settle in. Highly recommend this property for those who are looking for a walk-out beachfront property a little outside of town.
5
Brad
2 years ago
We loved staying here. Maggie made our stay so enjoyable and was always available if we needed anything. The view is amazing and the path to the ocean is right there. Such an easy walk. The outdoor shower was nice to rinse off in after the ocean. We had monkeys right out the door in the trees, we loved that! We did go at the start of the rainy season so bug spray was needed!
5
Karen
2 years ago
Ideal beach house, perfect location on quiet stretch of Playa Samara. Walk to everything, and also enjoy the beautiful ocean.
5
Stan
3 years ago
The place was great, facing the beach. Fully equipped kitchen, very clean and stocked bathrooms. Downtown Samara is 15 min walk via the beach. Maggie is great and knows everything about the town! Would definitely stay there again.
5
Götz
3 years ago
Location, location, location! The place is right on the beach. You can see the sea from every window and can go for a bath right away. Samara is very easy to reach across the beach. The house was very well maintained, but the amenities are very easy. But there is everything we needed. We would book again anytime.
5
Ali
3 years ago
We were a group of 7 and spent 2.5 weeks at Casa Pakatoa. It was a lovely stay, right on the beach, and a quick walk to the nearest surf school and town. The hosts were super responsive. We would gladly stay again if we're back in Sámara.
5
Philipp
3 years ago
The accommodation is fantastically located, right on the beach and close to fantastic restaurants and activities. We enjoyed our time in Samara very much and were thrilled. It is one of the best accommodations in Samara. Thank you very much for the great opportunity.
5
Craig
3 years ago
Our stay at Casa Pakatoa was absolutely amazing. Alvaro and Maggie were so responsive and helpful from the time the booking was confirmed right until the end of our stay. We could'nt have expected any better interaction from a stay. The property was gorgeous, everything was as described in the listing. The two patios were well utilized and we had several patio chairs at our disposal to use on them. The property was clean, inside and out. Being right on the beach we expected some sand or dirt but it was spotless inside, and the front was always spotless. The random horses grazing there may have been a big influence there. The amount of positive things I could say about this property, Maggie and Alvaro is endless and I thank them so much for making our time there; it was the definition of perfection. The price is now much higher than we booked at and it is still a place we feel is worth it and we will be back to stay there again soon.
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