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  • Condo
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • Min stay varies
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Key information

  • 100% refund within 24 hours after booking. See Policies & House Rules
  • Swimming pool
  • Child friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • No pets allowed

From the manager

Welcome to the prime spot in Samara at Alta Vista Condos! Revel in breathtaking ocean views steps from the beach. Ideal for families or couples seeking relaxation or a productive remote work setting. With amenities like WiFi, A/C, and a pool, we ensure a comfortable stay. Experience a safe, clean, spacious, and modern retreat in this two-bed, two-bath condo. We are dedicated to making your Costa Rican beach vacation hassle-free and enjoyable. Don't miss out, book now to secure your spot! Great for families or couples who want a bit more privacy and easier access to the Congo Lounge. Work Remotely in the comfort of air conditioning with the best views in Samara - from a private office I just opened to guests of this condo to use. High-speed 200mb free wireless wifi internet with a designated access point delivers a solid internet connection 24/7 that you can confidently work from. This condo interacts with the other condos in that it is on the third floor in a four-story building. The fourth floor has Condo Dahlia but the front section of the fourth floor is the called the Congo Lounge and it is open to all guests. There are tables, chairs, sofas, and hammocks, as well as amazing views, ocean breezes, and howler monkeys hanging from the nearby trees! Alta Vista Condominiums is in the Smara neighborhood of Cangrejal, on the north end of the bay of Smara. Cangrejal is a Costa Rican neighborhood, an old fishing village, and is very quiet with no loud music or bars. There is a great casual restaurant in Cangrejal called "La Perla" which offers great healthy local cuisine at reasonable prices. Two blocks away from Alta Vista is a popular grocery store named "La Iguana Verde", which doubles as a liquor store. Before you arrive, please message Hilda & Patrick using the Airbnb messenger with your arrival time. It will help to exchange phone numbers at that point so you can call Hilda when you pass through Nicoya on your way to Samara. Nicoya is 50 minutes away and lets Hilda know your exact arrival time. When you pull up, you will see the sign on the front door: Alta Vista Condominiums, and the four-story building. If youve called us from Nicoya, well be waiting to open the parking gate for you! Our friendly administrator Hilda will greet you with the keys and begin your check-in. The space inside Condo Catalina can be described as simple, modern, clean, and relaxing. The giant floor to ceiling windows that face the beach and ocean are the biggest picture frame you could have! There is a private balcony with furniture to enjoy this view from. The beds are upscale as are the linens, provided by Alta Vista. The open floor plan allows for easy movement, relaxation, and enjoyment of the view. There are three individual a/c units to keep you cool. Most guests either choose to rent a car and drive from the airport to Alta Vista or take some sort of private transportation. I do not recommend local transportation; you'd be taking 3-4 buses! Just say the word and Hilda can help you make a reservation for a private shuttle van; we have a company that has been providing dependable service for almost a decade. They will meet you at the airport with your name on a sign and drive you approx. two hours to Alta Vista in a comfortable, air-conditioned van usually stocked with cold water and fresh fruit. The driver typically speaks enough English to get by. They will stop at a grocery store in Nicoya if you choose.

Additional amenities: Full Kitchen

Deposit Fee: 150.0

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Amenities

Bed & bathroom

  • Bedroom 1: King bed
  • Bedroom 2: 2 Twin beds
  • Beds in other rooms: Sofa beds
  • 2 Family bathrooms

Families

  • Great for children of all ages
  • No pets allowed

Access

  • Parking
  • Not suitable for wheelchair users

Essentials

  • Air conditioning
  • Shared outdoor pool (unheated)
  • BBQ
  • Internet access
  • Safe
  • Stove
  • Fridge
  • Microwave
  • Toaster
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Clothes dryer
  • Iron
  • TV

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Interaction with guest

Hi! My name is Patrick, the owner. I designed and built this property with four condos in 2008. Ever since I've been managing them and making constant improvements to give you - the guest - a world class experience in the sleepy little beach town of Playa Samara. I handle all bookings and payments. Before your stay I introduce you to Laura, the administrator, who will meet you on-site with your keys to present the Condo and staff to you and answer all your questions. It's this type of extra service that makes out guests feel special and continue to book with us. Denis is the on-site caretaker who keeps the property spotless. He'll practice Spanish with you, help you get the grill going, and even source fresh-caught seafood and fish!
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    Cancellation policy

    Full refund

    100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).

    Partial refund

    50% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 4 weeks before check-in.

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    No refund if cancelled less than 4 weeks before check-in.

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    Things to know

    Check in: 15:00 Check out: 11:00
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    Smoking

    No smoking at this property

    House rules

    Treat the property as if it were your home. No pool or Congo Lounge access after 10pm. No smoking inside the unit. Be mindful of other guests. No pets. Zorro is my dog, a small terrier who is on-site mascot of the property, who keeps Denis the caretaker company. Please do not let him in your condo and please do not feed him or let him off the property. Please be mindful of turning off the air conditioning when you are not in the condo and do not run the a/c with windows or doors open.

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    About the manager

    Alta Vista Condominiums
    Tourist License
    3102446584
    Calendar last updated:
    26 Apr 2024

    Years listed:
    8

    Based in:
    Costa Rica
    Languages spoken: English, Spanish
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    Reviews

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    Jon H

    Couldn't Ask for More
    Mar 2018

    Our family of five loved this place and location! Condo was very modern and very comfortable. Views of the bay were incredible and we all enjoyed the birds, iguana, giant grasshoppers that visited the… More 

    15 Mar 2018

    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on all reviews.

    Response from the manager
    Hi Jon, thank you for this excellent review and thank you for choosing Alta Vista! -Patrick

    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.

    Emily R

    Beautiful Rental and Amazing Staff
    Dec 2015

    We could not have been happier!! The condo staff were so friendly and helpful, from planning our stay, to helping us with activity planning while we were there. They were thoughtful and made sure we h… More 

    1 Nov 2016

    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on all reviews.

    Response from the manager
    Hi Emily, thank you for your kind words we work hard to make all our guests feel like Alta Vista is a second home! Please come back and see us soon! -Patrick

    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.

    lubapol
    Modiin, Israel

    The best in Samara
    Aug 2016

    We had a great stayed in the condo, we were with 3 children including a 1 year old baby. The place is very well maintained and managed. It was secure and clean , very professional service ..........… More 

    9 Aug 2016

    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on all reviews.

    Response from the manager
    Thank you Yoel I appreciate your review! We work hard to maintain the building and keep it safe and secure for our guests! -Patrick

    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.

    tayring
    Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica

    Hermoso cómodo y tranquilo
    Jul 2016

    Es un bello lugar, un edificio moderno y un condo muy comodo bien equipado. Laura es un amable y Dennis es muy servicial y mantiene el lugar limpio y bonito. Te consigue pescado fresco a un excelente … More 

    1 Jul 2016

    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on all reviews.

    Response from the manager
    Hola Tayrin, gracias por tu maravilloso comentario! Nos alegramos de recibirlo y nos alegra que nuestro personal le haya resultado amable y servicial. Por favor, vuelve con tu familia y quédate con nosotros nuevamente! -Patrick

    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.

    marieevebourassa
    Quebec City, Canada

    luxury indeed
    May 2016

    Very beautiful, good location, clean, friendly. The lounge on top is great. Nice little pool for the kids and those needing a cool down.

    25 May 2016

    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on all reviews.

    Response from the manager
    Thank you for your beautiful review! I appreciate it very much, please come back soon! -Patrick

    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.

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    Occasionally, you will pay a damage deposit up front as part of the total rental cost. In this case, the owner has 10 days after you check out to report any damage. If they don’t, we’ll return your deposit. If their claim is successful, we’ll deduct the agreed cost and return the remainder.

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