Samara Vacation house rental with balcony/terrace, air con and TV

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  • House
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 nights min stay
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Key information

  • 100% refund within 24 hours after booking. See Policies & House Rules
  • Nearest beach 24 mi
  • Child friendly
  • Car essential
  • Air conditioning
  • Ask about pets

From the owner

Beautiful new 2 bedroom 2 bath retreat with fully equipped kitchen, garage, only a 30 minute drive to Samara Beach, and 17 minutes to the town of Nicoya. Located in a pristine valley, in the small town of Nosarita, just one mile off the main highway on a good road. Centrally located only one hour from Nosara Beach, Ostional Turtle Reserve, Barrahonda National Park, and Palo Verde National Park. Horseback riding available from the cottage. American owners live next door. Great neighbors all around. Gorgeous mountain and river views. Air-conditioned, direct-tv, hot water, bbq area, garden and large patio. Visa, MasterCard, and American Express accepted.

NOTE: While the cottage does not have WIFI, clients report that their smart phones do have internet connection through their cell phone provider.

Amenities

Bed & bathroom

  • 2 Family bathrooms

Families

  • Great for children of all ages
  • Ask about pets

Access

  • Not suitable for wheelchair users

Essentials

  • Air conditioning
  • Mountain Views
  • BBQ
  • Patio
  • Balcony or terrace
  • Stove
  • Fridge
  • Microwave
  • Toaster
  • Washing machine
  • TV
  • Satellite TV
  • Ceiling Fans
  • Linen provided
  • Towels provided

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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

100% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least two weeks before check-in.

No refund

No refund if cancelled less than 2 weeks before check-in.

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100% refund100% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least two weeks before check-in.
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Things to know

Payment

This rental can only be paid for online through Holiday Lettings using your credit/debit card or PayPal (never by bank or wire transfer).
Damage deposit: $500.00

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Smoking

No smoking at this property

Manager restrictions

Minimum stay: 2 night

About the owner

Gary L.
Calendar last updated:
15 Aug 2022

Years listed:
14

Based in:
United States
Languages spoken: English
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Reviews

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k_calvo89
San Ramon, Costa Rica

Excelente lugar y atención
Dec 2018

Estuvimos hospedados tres días y dos noches y fue maravilloso. La cabina completamente aseada y equipada con todo lo necesario. La atención que nos brindó Alberto fue maravillosa … More 

4 Jan 2019

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GerardO537

La campagne calme et nature
Mar 2017

Entre Samara et Nicoya maison en campagne . Bon accueil de Gary. Très bien secondé par Alberto et Christian qui malgré les petites difficultés des langues ont toujours … More 

20 Mar 2017

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Pamela S
Parker, Colorado, United States

Fully Furnished Cottage at Christmas
Dec 2016

Gary was an extremely helpful and kind host. He met us on Christmas Day and showed us where the local grocery store was as well as introduced us to the owners of an amazing local restaurant! Homemade… More 

27 Jan 2017

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Response from the owner
Hola Pam and family. Thank you so much for your kind comments. We hope you enjoyed the rest of your Costa Rican adventure, and if we may ever be of assistance again, just let us know. Best wishes, Gary & Alberto

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alain q

Superbe Cadre Bucolique
Dec 2016

Beau cottage. Intérieur un peu vieillot mais confortable, bien entretenu, très bien équipé et parfaitement fonctionnel. Paysage et jardin très charmants. On n'a… More 

8 Jan 2017

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Response from the owner
So nice to hear from you, and we're glad that you were able to stay at our cottage. Hope you can come back again one day, and best wishes for the New Year. Alberto and Gary. Que bueno escuchar de ustedes, nosotros estuvimos muy agradecidos de que se quedaran en nuestra cabina. Esperamos que regresen algún día, les deseamos lo mejor en el Año Nuevo. Alberto y Gary

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Stephanie M
Maine

Loved this spot off the beaten path...
Mar 2015

We loved this spot. Its about 20mins to Playa Samara, for those of you that want to stay closer to the beach. It has a wonderful back patio that faces the hills of Nosarita. We saw more birds here … More 

15 Apr 2015

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FAQs

How do I find more info about the property?

You can get in touch with Gary (the owner) through the contact form on this page.

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Send Gary (the owner) an email through the contact form on this page. Alternatively, if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.

How do I contact Gary (the owner)?

Send an email through the contact form on this page. Or if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.

If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your holiday booking to view Gary the owner's contact details or send them a message.

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Or send Gary (the owner) an enquiry through the Contact the owner/manager form if you’d like a quote or more info first.

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You can also request a quote from Gary (the owner) through the contact form. The owner will email you the total cost for your dates and a link to book and pay online.

How do I know if my booking request has been accepted?

You’ll receive an email within 24 hours to let you know. Or you can check in Manage your holiday booking. No money will leave your account unless it’s accepted.

How do I pay for my holiday?

Use the Book your stay form to pay provisionally online. You can pay by credit/debit card or PayPal. Gary (the owner) will have 24 hours to accept the booking and no money will leave your account before then.

If you’ve been sent a quote, simply accept it and pay online through the email we sent you. You can also do this in Manage your holiday booking.

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Why can't I call Gary (the owner) before booking?

You can exchange contact details with the property owner/manager once your booking is confirmed and you’ve paid in full. Paying and communicating only through our platform allows us to ensure that your booking is covered by our Payment Protection policy.

If you have any questions before booking, you can send the property owner/manager a message via the contact form on their listing. Once you’ve booked, you can discuss the rental and make arrangements for your trip by logging into Manage my booking.

How do damage deposits work?

In most cases, you don’t pay a damage deposit up front. Instead, we save your payment details securely and you’re only charged in the event of damage to the property.

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.

How can I view and manage my booking?

Go to Manage your holiday booking to view all your booking details, pay the balance of your holiday or cancel it if you need to.

How do I pay the balance of my holiday?

You can pay the remaining balance of your holiday at any point. Simply go to Manage my holiday booking and click Pay now.

We’ll automatically charge the balance payment to the same payment method 10 days before it’s due. Go to Manage my holiday booking to see when the payment will be taken.

How can I retract my booking request?

You’ll need to contact Gary (the owner) to do this. Send them a message in Manage your holiday booking or through the contact form on this page.

How do I cancel my booking?

Go to Manage your holiday booking to cancel your booking. Here you can view your cancellation policy to see if you’ll be refunded.

How do I edit my booking?

You can request to change the dates or number of people on your booking via the Manage your holiday booking page. To change your holiday dates use the Edit booking button. If you need to change the number of guests staying then send Gary (the owner) a message.

If Gary (the owner) agrees, they’ll send you a revised quote outlining the changes. You can review and accept/decline this from the Manage your holiday booking page. You’ll have 48 hours to take action before the revised quote expires.

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