Casa Sammie: True Costa Rica

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Location
Host

Excellent

3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 783 sq m

Popular amenities

Washer
Parking available
Barbecue grill
Kitchen
Air conditioning

Explore the area

Tarcoles, Puntarenas Province

Playa Tárcoles
‪10 min walk‬
Carara National Park
‪5 min drive‬
Playa Agujas
‪13 min drive‬
Puntarenas (JAP-Chacarita)
‪53 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bunk Bed Room

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Detached Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Detached Half Bath

Toilet

Main Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Master Bedroom Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

About this property

Casa Sammie is an oceanfront property with a private pool and a beautiful view of the Pacific. Scarlet macaws fly over morning and evening going to and from their feeding grounds and often spend time throughout the day in the trees on and around the property.

If you are looking for a home away from home, where you can get in touch with nature and see the real Costa Rica, look no further than 'Casa Sammie'.

The space
Casa Sammie is a three bedroom, two and a half bath property. The main house holds two bedrooms and two baths, fully air conditioned, while the third detached outside cottage bedroom has a high powered fan.

Property manager

Katie Copeland

Premier Host

Languages

English, Spanish

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Amenities

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Allowed with prior approval from property manager.

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Smoking is allowed in outdoor areas.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Tárcoles

Located in Tárcoles, this holiday home is on the beach. Marina Los Sueños and Canopy Vista Los Suenos Adventure Park are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Hacienda las Agujas and Neo Fauna. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Tarcoles, Puntarenas Province

What's nearby

Playa Tárcoles - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
Hacienda las Agujas - 5 min drive - 4.5 km
Carara National Park - 5 min drive - 4.2 km
Playa Agujas - 13 min drive - 7.8 km
Mantas Beach - 21 min drive - 11.2 km

Restaurants

‪Restaurante Carabelas - ‬15 min drive
‪El Hicaco Grill Restaurant - ‬6 min drive
‪Restaurante Los Guarumos - ‬7 min drive
‪Restaurante Vista Mar - ‬20 min walk
‪La Fiesta del Marisco - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Casa Sammie: True Costa Rica have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Casa Sammie: True Costa Rica pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Casa Sammie: True Costa Rica?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Casa Sammie: True Costa Rica?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Casa Sammie: True Costa Rica located?

Nestled on the beach, this Tárcoles holiday home is within 3 mi (5 km) of Playa Tárcoles, Catarata Manantial de Agua Viva and Carara National Park. Jardín Pura Vida and Hacienda las Agujas are also within 3 miles (5 km).

8.6

Excellent

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8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

7.8/10

Location

8.4/10

Listing accuracy

4/10 Poor

paul M.

1 Mar 2025

Liked: Communication

Disliked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Poor

It needs airconditioning, all new mattresses, Overall kitchen cabinets, should have a third washroom complete with sink and shower,Outdoor cabana, needs new roof, it's deteriorating

Stayed 11 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deb K.

11 Mar 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful oasis

The pool is amazing and beach combing relaxing.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gus C.

30 Jan 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing Location and all you need within walking distance

We had a great time staying at Casa Sammie. Perfect location fpr a nice relaxing stay. Great Fish Coop, Chepe’s Restaurant, fresh produce all you need within walking distance. Pool was refreshing and relaxing. Patri was so quick with answering all my questions! She is a superstar! Loved waking up to the Macaws in the trees and beautiful sunsets overlooking the ocean just outside the front door. We had a wonderful time!!

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tom M.

8 Nov 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome property and perfect host

We had an amazing time at Casa Sammie. Patri was amazing. She communicated ahead of our trip to make sure we had everything we needed to easily find the house and check in. She gave us local recommendations for some groceries to help us throughout. She also would have been a great resource for excursions and adventures, but we had booked some stuff before we arrived. She also gave us awesome little tips along the way which made our vacation seemless. She was very responsive anytime we had a question about something. This will be #1 on our shortlist when we are back in the Tarcoles area. We loved it. Oh, the house…haha. The house was great. We had scarlet macaws flying overhead. At night when they were nesting, we counted 30+ flying overhead in pairs. It was quite an experience. The house had everything we would need. The AC helped on the hot and humid days, the pool was a great way to relax, and the WiFi was fast.

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matt B.

19 July 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect retreat

What a wonderful respite for our family. It was exactly as described in the ad. We spent 3 weeks in CR this year. We were looking for an authentic house in a town where we could relax and unwind. It is exactly what we asked for. The property was immaculate with beutiful landscaping and a prestine private pool. We woke up every morning and walked to the bakeries and markets for fresh food and visited the sodas in the afternoon. If you are looking for the hustle and bustle of Jacoʻ or more popular toirsist destinations this might not be for you but for a chance to unwind and see macaws in the tress this was prrfect. We did not have a car during our stay but everything you need is in walking distace or an inexpensive car ride away. The property manager Patri was fantastic to work with. Wether it was arranging transportation or recommending things to do she was always there to answer our questions and help us along our way.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Kristen S.

24 June 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Disliked: Location

The Real Costa Rica

The house was nice except that the detached bedroom did not have AC. The ceilings in it are low so it was very hot. There are also many stray dogs that roam around the yard and bark at night. Geckos also are very noisy. We love all animals and it didn’t bother us but this place is not for everyone. The good thing is the dogs seem to deter the potential threat of robbery. The neighborhood is poor. Some houses are extremely run down yet are still protected by razor wire. This initially gave us an anxious beginning to our stay. My son found many new species of birds and has the time of his life. We bought fresh fish and I prepared a typical Costa Rican meal of fish, beans and rice which we ate in the beautiful gazebo. I also enjoyed the beautiful flowers around the pool as well as swimming. If you go further down the beach to the right there is less trash and nicer beach. We swam and loved a beach day.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

DAMIEN O.

27 Feb 2024

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Super urlaub

Sehr nettes haus leicht in die Jahre gekommen. Super nette Besitzerin die sich wirklich gut um ihre Gäste kümmert , Danke Patri

Stayed 18 nights in Feb 2024

About the host

Hosted by Katie Copeland

Languages:

English, Spanish

Premier Host

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Popular amenities

Explore the area

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bunk Bed Room

Detached Bedroom

Master Bedroom

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Detached Half Bath

Main Bathroom

Master Bedroom Bathroom

Spaces

About this property