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On the beach, beach towels
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Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 7893 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Tarcoles, Puntarenas Province
  • Place, Playa Tárcoles
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Carara National Park
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Jacó Beach
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Airport, Tambor (TMU)

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About the neighborhood

Tárcoles

Located in Tárcoles, this vacation home is by the ocean, within a 5-minute drive of Playa Tárcoles and Hacienda las Agujas. .This beach vacation home is 13.2 mi (21.3 km) from Jacó Beach and 10.8 mi (17.4 km) from Marina Los Sueños.
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What's nearby

  • Playa Tárcoles - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Carara National Park - 6 min drive - 3.6 miles
  • Jacó Beach - 24 min drive - 16.7 miles
  • Herradura Beach - 24 min drive - 12.6 miles
  • Marina Los Sueños - 25 min drive - 12.8 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Soda El Guácimo - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Carabelas - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪La Ostra - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Los Guarumos - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Pescaderia Tarcoles - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Casa Sammie: True Costa Rica

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 two bedroom, two and a half bath property. The main house holds two bedrooms and two baths, fully air conditioned.

For the month of December 2025 ONLY 7 day rentals!
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a private pool. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a DVD player is provided for your entertainment.
Enjoy the recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool or make use of other amenities including barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • TV
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Note from host: Smoking is allowed in outdoor areas.

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean

Things to do

  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Reusable coffee/tea filters
  • Unit size: 893 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed
Note from host: Allowed with prior approval from property manager.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

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
Onsite 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 deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Reviews

Casa Sammie: True Costa Rica Reviews

8.8

Excellent

8.4/10

Cleanliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 8 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 8 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 8 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 8 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 8 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

patricia n.

My family and I had a wonderful visit to Casa Sammie. The small fishing village of Tarcoles was a great experience being immersed amongst the culture of the very friendly locals.The wild life was amazing including the beautiful Mcaw that visited constantly, free range chickens dogs and cats.Everything needed was within walking distance and a bus is available for every thing else. The restaurants had delicious fresh foods including the local fresh fish.We had grandkids with us and they really enjoyed the pool and exciting tours of the rain forest and rivers.Patri was so helpful during our stay and was constantly available to us for help with any questions or concerns. She provided us with great information regarding shopping and restaurants, she was actually more than that she was like a friend to me. Overall this visit was the most unique experience that I have ever had b/c we were made to feel like a part of a wonderful community.
Jaco pickleball
Tarcoles beach
Vista Mar
Stayed 17 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

paul M.

Disliked: Cleanliness

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

Tom M.

Liked: Cleanliness

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.

Liked: Cleanliness

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., Port Republic, USA

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Deb K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful oasis

The pool is amazing and beach combing relaxing.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gus C.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

8/10 Good

DAMIEN O.

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