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Unique 4th Floor Penthouse Getaway, Stunning Views, Steps To Sand!

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Congo Lounge - amazing views and breezes, for all guests located on the fourth floor.
Splash pool open to all guests.
Alta Vista - the green roof in the lower left of the picture is the covered secure parking garage.
Alta Vista in relation to the beach - just a short 2 min walk down a quiet, flat paved dead end road.
Living area, breakfast nook, kitchen, opening to back roofed private balcony practically in the trees!

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 255.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pool

Explore the area

Map
Playa Samara, Guanacaste
  • Samara Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Carrillo Beach
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Buena Vista Beach
    ‪25 min drive‬
  • Carrillo (PLD)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Living room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Office
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Unique 4th Floor Penthouse Getaway, Stunning Views, Steps To Sand!

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 one-bed, one-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!

This condo interacts with the other condos in that it is on the fourth 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 is in the Samara neighborhood of Cangrejal, on the north end of the bay of Samara. 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 just down the street towards the beach from Alta Vista called "La Perla" which offers great healthy local cuisine at reasonable prices. Two blocks away from Alta Vista opposite the beach is a popular supermarket named "La Iguana Verde", a medium size grocery and liquor store. A neighborhood like Sámara is safe in general. However, always be aware of your personal belongings on the beach or in public. Please be safe and considerate to the other guests of the building by closing and locking your parking garage gate.

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 you’ve called us from Nicoya, we’ll 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 Dahlia can be described as simple, modern, clean, and relaxing. The giant floor to ceiling windows that face the mountain forest are the biggest picture frame you could have! There is a private roofed balcony with furniture that acts as the dining area to enjoy this view from. There are big windows in the condo facing the beach and ocean as well. You are free to use the shared Congo Lounge. It will feel like your own space and most of the time it will be but please remember it is shared. The bed is an upscale pillow top and the linens are fine 300+ thread count. The open floor plan allows for easy movement, relaxation, and enjoyment of the view. There are two 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.

Great for couples who don't mind the stairs to get to added privacy, views, and a real tree-house feel.

Property manager

Patrick
Premier Host

Languages

English, Spanish

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 35
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No Smoking! You may smoke outside on the balconies; please use ashtrays and be courteous of other guests.
Only originally registered guests are allowed to habitat overnight. No outside guests.
Please communicate to Patrick or the administrator if there is anything broken or not working, or if you lost anything during your stay.

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
Parties and events are allowed on site
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

About the area

Sámara

Located in Sámara, this condo is near the beach. Samara Beach and Refugio Nacional de Vida Silvestre Camaronal reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Safari Surf School and Jungle Butterfly Farm.
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Playa Samara, Guanacaste

What's nearby

  • Samara Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Carrillo Beach - 10 min drive - 5.9 km
  • Nosara Beach - 21 min drive - 18.0 km
  • Buena Vista Beach - 25 min drive - 11.1 km
  • Playa Barrigona - 32 min drive - 12.3 km

Getting around

  • Nosara (NOB) - 58 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Las Olas Beach Club - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Gusto Beach Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Malehu - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Coco's Mexican Restaurant - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Microbar - ‬1 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Unique 4th Floor Penthouse Getaway, Stunning Views, Steps To Sand! have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Unique 4th Floor Penthouse Getaway, Stunning Views, Steps To Sand! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Unique 4th Floor Penthouse Getaway, Stunning Views, Steps To Sand!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Unique 4th Floor Penthouse Getaway, Stunning Views, Steps To Sand!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Unique 4th Floor Penthouse Getaway, Stunning Views, Steps To Sand! located?

Situated by the sea, this condo building is 0.2 mi (0.2 km) from Samara Beach and within 9 miles (15 km) of Carrillo Beach and Buena Vista Beach. Playa Barrigona and Playa Barco Quebrado are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 47 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Patricia R.

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

Monkeys in Samara

We so enjoyed our stay in the Dalia suite the view is incredible! And because the suite is on the top floor we were able to watch the monkeys up close!! Patrick is a wonderful host.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dominique D.

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

Great place

All we needed, really good people
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sumaya D.

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

Visit

It was a very good location. Very clean and an amazing view. Patrick wad a wonderful host and very helpful. We loved the place we will come back again
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

mathew r.

Penthouse in Paradise

Highly recommend this private oasis a stone’s skip away from truly one of the prettiest beaches I’ve been too. The facility is prefect and the staff took great care of us. If Costa Rica is calling, than Alta Vista is Samara is a must.
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10/10 Excellent

Mike B., Up in Northern WI, not too far from Minneapolis

The best place to stay for miles around Playa Samara.

I have been staying at Alta Vista Condos since January 2016. The accommodations are excellent, convenient to everything, so close to the beach, on-site, covered, secure parking, a sparkling pool, and daily maintained.. I have never heard any complaints From a guest, not counting when it is time to leave. The view of The beach is always beautiful, at at sunrise magnificent! You have everything you need right there. Whether you like to prepare you meals, or sample the local restaurants. Everything is close by. Patrick and Hilda are amazing, well respected members of the community, and they are present and helpful in every way to make sure your visit is as good as possible. Of course I’ll. Be back at Alta Vista as soon as possible.

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The property is amazing. The owner Patrick is extremely accommodating and kind. I would recommend this property to anyone who is looking for a great time in the Samara region.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Colleen B.

Awesome times in Dahlia

This was our 4th time at Alta Vista Condos. We just love it there. The beach is amazing and steps away, monkeys hang out in the back and new this year is the resident Macaw. We’ll be back again!
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10/10 Excellent

Alta Vista

Wonderful location and accommodations. Patrick was very personable and gave us some great local recommendations. Maintenance and cleanliness were outstanding.
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10/10 Excellent

Rebecca M.

Wonderful Condo!

This was our second stay at Alta Vista but our first time in Dahlia. We loved this condo! It's perfect for 2 people and has everything you need. There is lots of natural light and private outdoor space to enjoy the surrounding nature, and you can't beat the view from the Congo Lounge. As an added bonus, climbing the stairs to this condo is great exercise. Patrick, Hilda, Miguel and Xinia are a great team, making you feel welcome as soon as you arrive. We can't wait to come back!
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10/10 Excellent

Jen

A Perfect Home away from Home

Staying at Alta Vista condominiums truly made our vacation in Samara PERFECT. Their attention to detail, incredible location, and stunning rooftop views made us feel like we had won the vacation lottery :) Thank you for providing such a perfect place to stay!

10/10 Excellent

Laurie A.

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

Alta Vista

Stayed for almost a month. Has everything you need to relax and enjoy your time. Lots of stairs to the top floor but worth it for the view. Very secure building and close to beach and town. The large deck was a huge bonus. Would have felt claustrophobic without it. Any issues were dealt with immediately.
Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

richard k.

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

Great

Wonderful little place for two. Great functional kitchen with new full size Appliances and everything you need to cook for yourself. We would go back for sure.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2023

2/10 Terrible

pradeep

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
this is a terrible choice. there is no elevator to the 4th floor, AC cuts off a lot, super tiny room with a small bed. the pull out sofa is not a pull out sofa, its a bunch of crappy cushions. they ask you to account for each and every item in the unit on a 4 page printed list and will charge you even if everything was turned back ok.

10/10 Excellent

Nancy D.

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

Enjoyed our stay

We stayed for 1 week & enjoyed the accommodation, the local restaurants & the beautiful beach. Had a great time.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Kerri F.

Best location in Samara

We recently stayed 4 nights in Condo Dahlia. For us it was the perfect location. You are only a few blocks from the beach with a beautiful ocean view overlooking a pasture with cows and horses. On the walk to the beach we would pass chickens, dogs, free roaming horses and one time howler monkeys in the trees. You are away from the busy downtown, but can easily walk there. There are a few good sodas nearby. We loved the unit, especially the Congo lounge. We were lucky in that we mostly had the lounge to ourselves, only one time did we have other people up there. The staff were very nice and I sure appreciated Miguel carrying my heavy suitcase up and down the 4 flights of stairs. Samara was a fun town and if we ever return we would definitely stay here.

10/10 Excellent

Russell T.

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

Paradise

Great views of Samara beach and great location
Stayed 44 nights in Aug 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Grega

Amazing!

What a fantastic experience we had at Alta Vista Condominiums this month! We were fortunate enough to stay in Condo Dahlia, the 4th floor penthouse, and we are so happy we did. We used the kitchen to its fullest and enjoyed breakfast every morning on our own private balcony at the back of the building surrounded by trees (and monkeys, and iguanas, etc.!). Thank goodness for the air conditioning units -- it was really hot in Samara this month! The air conditioning was super reliable, since we paid close attention to Patrick and Hilda's instructions on how to use it. The lovely roof-top terrace was also the perfect hang-out; there was always a beautiful breeze up there, no matter how hot the day became. Great staff here, too -- Dona Xinia did a wonderful job keeping our rooms clean. These condo units are perfectly located -- five minutes to the beach, and fifteen minutes into town -- so you can easily do without a car, if you are just looking for a relaxing getaway. Samara is a really great little town -- we felt very safe, and the people are so friendly and helpful. There's a real mix of tourists -- young families, hikers and backpackers, surfers, retirees -- and the locals make everyone feel welcome. If you are thinking of travelling to Costa Rica, do yourself a favour and check out Alta Vista Condominiums... we definitely recommend it!
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10/10 Excellent

Colleen B.

Spectacular

We’ve stayed at this Condo 3 times now and will definitely be back. The view is amazing and the condo is modern, clean and well stocked. The support staff were brilliant. Hilda coordinates transports, bikes rentals and met us at checkin. Miguel kept the grounds and pool clean daily. He opened the garage door for us whenever we went out with our bikes. He was so thoughtful and helpful. Xania came to clean 2 times a week and did an amazing job. The condo is truly steps from the beach and located far enough from Samara centre that it was quiet but close enough to walk into town. AC worked great and is essential as our 10 days were sunny and hot every day. We had a great vacation here!

10/10 Excellent

Bill S.

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

Fab days in Samara

Five great days looking out over the ocean from our top floor.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

scott s.

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

Amazing place

Loved it
Stayed 8 nights in May 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Andrew L., San Francisco Bay Area

Best place for 1-2 people

I stayed here for a week and really enjoyed it. It has an amazing view from the shared huge patio in front as well via the windows shaded for privacy. (The back patio does not have a view but is private). The beach is just a 1-2 minute walk down the road. Convenience stores and local 'soda' restaurants are within minutes walk too. The dipping pool on the ground floor is refreshing. The unit has ample space for a single person or couple. The howler monkeys in the surrounding trees are super cool. It's an enjoyable 20-minute walk along the beach into town. It feels safe, and Patrick and his team are super responsive to any questions and concerns. I'd love to stay here again and highly recommend the space for a single or a couple. It's far enough from town to have more peacefulness but close enough with a convenient, enjoyable walk along the beach.

10/10 Excellent

Jo Ann D.

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

Beautiful Condo

We stayed here for a month during a Spanish immersion class, and couldn't have been happier. The street where the condo is located is on a dead-end street so there is very little traffic, yet it's close to town and the beach so we were able to walk everywhere. The condo itself is well-equipped and maintained very well--any problems we had were promptly addressed. There is a manager on-site so we were well taken care of. The view was outstanding! All in all, a great stay. I heartily recommend staying here if you're in Samara.
Stayed 30 nights in Jul 2021

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Communication
There’s construction right next door. So all The outdoor spaces were unusable because of noise pollution. I thought it’d be ok because I’m from nyc…. It’s much louder and really takes away from the view ans everything else it has to offer. It was so loud I couldn’t even have a conversation with my friends right next to me. The owner only refunded half of the last night saying he has written it down. So- it’s much worse than what is written when it is experienced. Not worth going to a peaceful place to get bothered by loud obtrusive construction noises. Really defeats the purpose.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ralph P., Düsseldorf

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

Excellent

Excellent property, professionally managed, very kind manager
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2020
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10/10 Excellent

Melissa D.

Great Place to Stay - Updated Amenities

Alta Vista condos were a great place to stay for our three days. It was updated and very nice. The large shower was great! The kitchen was fully equipped. The amenities were also great.

About the host

Hosted by Patrick

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English, Spanish

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