Title: Amazing Sea/Mountain views! New Kitchen! Pool! Private cook/cleaning included! Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=2996&destination=Puerto+Carrillo%2C+Guanacaste%2C+Costa+Rica&selected=33213057&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Amazing Sea/Mountain views! New Kitchen! Pool! Private cook/cleaning included! ## Photo gallery for Amazing Sea/Mountain views! New Kitchen! Pool! Private cook/cleaning included! ![Exterior - Amazing Sea/Mountain views! New Kitchen! Pool! Private cook/cleaning included! (Playa Carrillo, Samara, Nosara, Nicoya, Garza)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33220000/33213100/33213057/2d07eed9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Outdoor pool - Amazing Sea/Mountain views! New Kitchen! Pool! Private cook/cleaning included! 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(Playa Carrillo, Samara, Nosara, Nicoya, Garza)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33220000/33213100/33213057/929bfc59.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies At La Paila, immerse yourself in the tranquil atmosphere of a colonial Costa Rican-style villa. Enjoy meals prepared by staff and relax in an open-air living space with breathtaking views of Samara Bay. Take advantage of free hi-speed WiFi, unwind by the pool or laze in a hammock. ## Reviews 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 92950 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Free Wi-Fi ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Amazing Sea/Mountain views! New Kitchen! Pool! Private cook/cleaning included! La Paila has broad panoramic views of the Pacific due to siting at one of the highest elevations overlooking Samara Bay. The sky and light change throughout the day often finishing in spectacular sunsets! \-- brand new gourmet kitchen just completed in October 2025! \-- you'll love the private, outdoors shower set in a garden! \-- staff prepare meals (if desired, up to 2 per day, your choice), clean house daily and do laundry! The pool and grounds are professionally maintained. Relax and enjoy yourself! Staff live in a separate house on the property providing security and availability but also as much privacy as desired. \-- free delivery of pre-stocked food waiting for you (just reimburse for groceries ordered) \-- La Paila has a huge open air room containing dining, sitting, entertainment and game areas. It has no walls so that you’re directly connected to the views, breeze and nature! (All four bedrooms can be closed completely and are air-conditioned). \-- La Paila is very private, tranquil and quiet with only a few neighbors and little passing traffic \-- designed in the colonial Costa Rican style of architecture, the house is appointed with art and artifacts celebrating local Tico and Guanacaste culture. Much of the house is made from tropical hardwoods and the furniture crafted locally. Immerse yourselves a bit in Costa Rica! Free hi-speed WiFi, TV (Roku streaming) with a VCR/DVD machine A Bluetooth JBL Extreme speaker powers music through the big room and to the pool so bring your playlist. Laze in the hammock or lounge in the pool! We have ping pong and backgammon tables, board games, a volleyball/badminton court and darts! Take the boogie boards with you to the beach or use in the pool! Nature is all around: flocks of parrots fly by each morning and evening, howler and capuchin monkeys will visit the backyard trees occasionally and maybe you'll see a coatimundi (pizote) or anteater! Mangos are plentiful from from May to June. The sunsets can be stunning but also look for rainbows, sundogs and green flashes. At night, the Milky Way stretches across the sky if clear. Look for planets, fireballs, moon rings and meteorites! Use La Paila as a secluded retreat for pure R & R or as a home base for day trips. The daily destination for most?: just five minutes away by car is the iconic, palm lined, two mile-long Playa Carrillo (Carrillo beach), a certified 'blue flag' beach of Costa Rica (means it is safe and clean)! It offers beach strolls, jogging, swimming and picnics and so much more. Horseback riding is available on several beaches. Go deep sea fishing for marlin, tuna, swordfish and mahi-mahi. Turtle watching is best at nearby Playa Camaronal, Playa Grande and Playa Langosta. Snorkel to an off-shore island. Zip line through local jungle canopies. Surf lessons on the bucket list? Dine out in nearby Samara and Carrillo at numerous outstanding but casual restaurants. Explore the surrounding teak plantation. To the south, schedule a tour of the macaw (parrot) reservation at Macaw Recovery Network. You will not run out of things to do! ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby - Beach loungers - Beach towels ### Pool/Spa - Massage - Outdoor pool - Private pool ### Internet - Available in the villa: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Car recommended - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee grinder - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Kitchen island - Lobster/crab pot - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Chef service - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2.5 bathrooms - Bidet - Hair dryer - Outdoor shower - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Games - Music library - Stereo - TV with cable/satellite channels - Video library ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Garden - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Office ### Comfort - Air conditioning ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - Up to 9 kg per pet ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Handrails in stairways - In-room accessibility - Single level property - Smooth flooring in public areas - Stair-free path to entrance - Tile flooring in public areas - Wheelchair-accessible path of travel - Designated smoking areas - Note from host: outside only. ### Services and conveniences - Limited housekeeping - Meal delivery service - Safe ### Location highlights - In a rural location - In a village - In the mountains - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital - Near the ocean - On a river ### Things to do - Arcade/game room - Table tennis - Birdwatching nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Rafting nearby - Sailing nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Snorkelling nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Whale watching 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; 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EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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 (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 15 Note from host: surcharge applies for weddings, receptions, etc. 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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that 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 ### We should mention A car is recommended for transport to and from this property ## About the area Located in Puerto Carrillo, this villa is in a rural area and on a river. Samara Beach and Refugio Nacional de Vida Silvestre Camaronal reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Jungle Butterfly Farm and Safari Surf School. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. [Visit our Puerto Carrillo travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Puerto-Carrillo.dx2996) [View more Villas in Puerto Carrillo](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Puerto-Carrillo-Villas.d2996-aaVillas.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C9.88604%2C-85.47785&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=ce-p9dO8-XUHaveQD6qHSHIVpr4=) Playa Carrillo, Samara, Nosara, Nicoya, Garza, Hojancha, Guanacaste ### What's nearby - ![Couple walking towards sea, rear view](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6071367/fb979a97-6292-4dbe-b718-973024580e4f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Carrillo Beach 8 min drive \- 2.0 miles - ![A view of the beach in samara, costa rica ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6071369/995722ac-1f6f-44c7-bca5-9e452a8bc0cc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Samara Beach 12 min drive \- 3.1 miles - Playa Camaronal 16 min drive \- 4.8 miles - Playa Islita 21 min drive \- 8.1 miles - Playa Barco Quebrado 35 min drive \- 11.4 miles ### Getting around - Nosara (NOB) 71 min drive ### Restaurants - Sheriff Rustic 14 min drive - 2 Gringos Artisan Brewing 14 min drive - Gusto Beach Club - Samara 14 min drive - Bar y Restaurante del Hotel Bahía 13 min drive - Pool Bar del Hotel Leyenda 6 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Amazing Sea/Mountain views! New Kitchen! Pool! Private cook/cleaning included! have a pool? ### Is Amazing Sea/Mountain views! New Kitchen! Pool! Private cook/cleaning included! pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Amazing Sea/Mountain views! New Kitchen! Pool! Private cook/cleaning included!? ### What time is check-in at Amazing Sea/Mountain views! New Kitchen! Pool! Private cook/cleaning included!? ### What time is check-out at Amazing Sea/Mountain views! New Kitchen! Pool! Private cook/cleaning included!? ### Where is Amazing Sea/Mountain views! New Kitchen! Pool! Private cook/cleaning included! located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Amazing Sea/Mountain views! New Kitchen! Pool! Private cook/cleaning included! Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 60 8 - Good 5 6 - Okay 2 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.4 Cleanliness ### 9.8 Location ### 8.0 Property conditions & facilities ## Reviews Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Barbara B. 13 Feb 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful Getaway We thoroughly enjoyed this lovely home with a great pool and terrific sunset views overlooking the Samara Bay. We were well taken care of by the staff, the meals were delicious and the place was comfortable and clean. We plan on coming back next year! ##### Barbara B. Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Tonya W. 11 Apr 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Anniversary and Birthday getaway! It was a great place and a great trip. Beautiful view, excellent location and accommodations. Grace was fantastic and we would be happy to go back again. The owners were very easy to communicate with and timely in their reaponse. The house staff was very helpful and kept the location clean and comfortable. We spent most of our time at the onsite pool enjoying the beautiful views. ##### Tonya W. Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Brandon L. 24 Mar 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place to relax and enjoy Costa Rica Everything was simply amazing. Rugged beauty everywhere and an abundance of flowers to gaze at on the property. Views are truly special as we could see all of Samara bay from our hilltop. Housekeeper was so nice and helpful, cooking and cleaning for us. We love the proximity to everything in town and got so much packed into our trip because of the convenience with this location. Clean, safe, spectacular. ##### Brandon L. Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Joyce N. 26 Jan 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing beauty! Sights and sounds of Costa Rican beauty of beaches, flora & fauna as our family enjoyed the lovely hacienda with many convenient areas to relax. Owners were excellent to communicate with and responsive to our inquiries. A unique and beautiful experience ❤️ ##### Joyce N. Stayed 19 nights in Jan 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Amanda C. 28 Feb 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful Place to Stay La Paila is paradise. We so enjoyed our stay. The accommodations were just as advertised and Grace was wonderful in accommodating us and for the wonderful meals that she made for us. We loved the pool, watching the pretty birds, monkeys and THAT VIEW! We never tired of waking up to that view. At night time, you do have to adjust to the living room being open to all sorts of creatures, but by the end of the week, we were used to them and it wasn't a problem. We very much enjoyed our stay and would rent this home again. ##### Amanda C. Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Alyssa V. 4 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Views for days! You will not disappointed with your stay! Maureen and the views made our experience extra special!! She is an amazing cook, my picky kids ate every bite. We also loved not having to clean every day. She made our trip feel like a vacation. The views from house are unforgettable. The house has four rooms- a master and a bunk room downstairs and two rooms upstairs that share a Jack and jill bathroom. It all worked out well to share with our families. This is our second visit and the first time we had a breeze, this time we were not as lucky. Fans would be a great edition. Thanks for a wonderful week!!! Pura Vida ##### Alyssa V. Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Pam H. 8 Dec 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Spectacular view from traditional home Upon arriving at this well-appointed traditional style home we were all mesmerized by the initial impression and the spectacular view overlooking Playa Carrillo. The house had lots of room for 6 adults; one child. There are inside and outside games galore when not just simply relaxing or at the beach. The pool was a hit for the family and was the first place people would go after breakfast. We heard that this beach was the nicest in the area so we were happy to know that. We found several good restaurants in Samara. The food in Samara is very expensive- and even farther towns like Nicoya still had high food prices. At the end of our stay we did find a little butcher shop in Samara just on the left before the main road dead ends into the town. The bakery (where the road actually dead ends ) was very good. 2 Gringos and the El Calibri (steak restaurant) were our favorite. Our trip was enhanced by an engagement proposal under water scuba diving and our turtle excursion through Samara Infocenter! What a wonderful place to experience all from a breathtaking view each morning, a gorgeous sunset each evening, and the brightest stars at night you’ll ever see! ##### Pam H. Stayed 14 nights in Nov 2023 Verified ### 6/10 Okay #### Amanda E. 15 Mar 2024 Liked: Check-in, communication, location #### Nice place but needs some TLC This house has a beautiful view, great location, and the staff is great. The house needs some updating and minor repairs. The bedrooms were a bit dusty. The fridge was consistently leaking water inside and not very cool. The staff cleaned every day and helped with whatever we needed. We had a large group of 11 people. It was unclear for the guests to know where to put the laundry that needed to be washed. However, the staff were willing to do the laundry. The initial portion of the road to the house is paved but then turns into a dusty, rocked road that is pretty rough and steep. 4 wheel drive is not necessary, but it is important to note to the roughness and steep incline. The views from the house are breathtaking. We asked for local dishes for meals and were not disappointed. Grace and Maria kept up with food allergies and made separate meals for the kiddos who were picky eaters. They were very kind and helpful. They cooked meals on our schedule so that we had food early enough for scheduled activities and ready for us when we got home. Brisa was fun to have around and never bothered us once. We loved watching Brisa come around and love on all of us. Grace and Maria helped us learn some spanish which we loved. We would recommend this place again, but would like to see the house have a bit more TLC. ##### Amanda E. Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Diego 5 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities Loved our stay in this place. From the location, cleanliness, perfect views, nice pool and awesome food from Grace... Our Family had the best time and would definitely recommend to others this place. ##### Diego Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tad M. 9 Jan 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing property, view & housekeeper/cook was incredible! Amazing property, view & housekeeper/cook was incredible! ##### Tad M. Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Gina D. 8 Jan 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Experience We had a great time at this property and would definitely come back! ##### Gina D. Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### David S. 19 Feb 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 4th stay at La Paila I think the fact that this is the 4th time we've stayed at La Paila says it all. We love the property and we love the area. It is so beautiful and peaceful. ##### David S. Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### David B. 4 Mar 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing location We had a great stay in La Paila, it's a very special place. It's not the most modern of properties but that's part of the charm, the location is superb with incredible views, the live-in housekeeper is amazing, great food, so helpful and brilliant at keeping the property tidy and clean. Her food was a big part of the joy of our holiday. ##### David B. Stayed 28 nights in Jan 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### David S. 2 Feb 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Second Stay @ La Paila We first visited La Paila in Feb 2022 with my wife's family. We loved it some much we brought our kids their partners and our grandkids for the 2023 Holidays in lieu of a family christmas We love this place. It is peaceful, relaxing and within a short drive to beautiful beaches, and to the stores and restaurants of both Playa Carilla and Samara. If you are looking for relaxation, this is the place for you. ##### David S. Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2022 Archival ### 10/10 Excellent #### Diana S. 6 Aug 2015 #### Beautiful Views, Perfect Pool, & Amazing Beach La Paila has gorgeous views and the pool is great for both adults and children! My husband is Costa Rican and I have been visiting Costa Rica for the last 20 years so we've seen a lot of the country. Playa Carrillo is one of the few beaches which has not been developed and is as pristine and beautiful as it was 20 years ago! It is a great beach for couples and families and is never too crowded. If you want to get away from it all, and just rest and relax, La Paila and Playa Carrillo are perfect. ##### Diana S. Verified ### 8/10 Good #### jeremy c. 25 Aug 2022 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### We loved this property and our stay here. In person is way better than on line pics!! Everything is awesome, and accurate as stated on VRBO. The only complaint's would be the overall cleanliness of the property, and the live in Dog. We loved the Dog, but it seemed that she had not received a proper bath for some time, when she was around you knew it by the smell. There was hair from the dog all over the open area and furniture, and smell of the dog on the furniture. Overall we would stay here again, but would request a cleaner house and clean dog. ##### jeremy c. Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 18 Mar 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Third Stay This was our third trip to this beautiful, peaceful home. We have stayed in a few other properties in the area, but only because this property was booked. The others were good. They weren't this though. This place is magic. It's incredibly relaxing and welcoming, the beauty and rustic charm just can't be beat. Maury the chef was as always, amazing. She is kind and thoughtful and incredibly helpful. She also happens to be an amazing chef. If we could, this would be our permanent second home and Maury would be family. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Pam W. 12 Mar 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Yoga retreat in beautiful mountain Villa We went as a group of 9 as a yoga retreat. Yoga every morning by the pool with a stunning view of the ocean below was incredible. We couldn't capture the beauty enough with our photos. We loved the open air main area and also having the pool to cool off in after days at the beach and exploring. Sunsets were amazing! We also got to see lots of lizards, howler monkeys right by the house, and beautiful birds. Maury the cook and one who cares for us was very kind and a great cook!! She cooked us amazing local style dinners we asked for and also great breakfasts. It felt healthy and delicious. We loved all the fresh fruit. The beds were very comfortable, and rooms beautiful in traditional I think ranch style. AC in the bedrooms to sleep was so nice since it is very hot here. We love this place and plan to come back. Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful villa with us! ##### Pam W. Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Laura M. 27 Jan 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Best View! We stayed at La Paila with 2 families of 4 and the house was a perfect setup. The views from the property are incredible! Take me back! We had a wonderful time listening to the birds, watching the sunsets, swimming in the pool, listening to music and having drinks in the outdoor living space. The property caretaker Maury had dinner prepped for our arrival a cooked a few other meals while we were there and she was an incredible cook. It was such a special treat, we enjoyed her cooking so much, I had to take home one of her recipes. The AC worked great in all the bedrooms which was very nice. And the drive to and from town is easy. We especially enjoyed the beauty of Carillo and Sámara provides anything you could need between restaurants, adventure, shopping etc but also not too big of a town. It’s definitely special here. We had great communication with Andy & Christine prior to our arrival but had no need to reach out while we were there since everything went smooth. Good internet if that is needed. Thank you so much for sharing your slice of Paradise, it was a dream. ##### Laura M. Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023 Archival ### 10/10 Excellent #### WIlliam I. 4 Aug 2016 #### Great House with an Excellent Views and Excellent Staff Wow! Where do we start? La Paila is incredible! We had never stayed at a "staffed" home and we really enjoyed visiting with Marilu and with the owners Andy and Christine (who live in the USA). They went out of their way to make sure we were comfortable and enjoyed our vacation. Just about every morning, we watched monkeys eating mango's from the tree in the backyard of La Paila. The pool is great and has a great view. Each bedroom has A/C and their are two masters (one upstairs and one downstairs). There are two other bedrooms as well. We let Marilu cook for us for a few dinners and we had a few in town (i.e. Samara). Samara is about 10 mins away. Excellent food. Andy and Christina send a "pre-visit" sheet that helps explains the house and restaurants. Very nice to have!.We spent two afternoons on the beach in Samara at "Gusto Beach". They have "wifi" so the daughter liked that area! La Paila also has "wifi" which was nice. Visiting Costa Rica is a like being in a Jurassic Park movie. La Paila is an "open air" house that is beautifully constructed. If you have a problem with bugs or dont like wearing bug spray, I would not visit Costa Rica. La Paila gives you an opportunity to enjoy Costa Rica as it should be with the added benefit of closing the doors at night and turning on the A/C. All bedroom doors have locks and Marilu watches the home very closely. No problems with security even though it is an open air home. It was about a two hour drive from Liberia airport and I would suggest a 4WD vehicle. There are lots of dirt roads. I jogged every morning on Playa Carrillo. Beautiful! The "Polizicia" got used to seeing me every morning and waved. They even pulled up beside me and asked me if "I was enjoying paradise". My daughter and wife both loved it as well. We really enjoyed read the guest books and the history of La Paila as it was being constructed. Book it! Enjoy La Paila as the Dr. would have loved you too. ##### WIlliam I. Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Johanne D. 29 Jan 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy #### Pente très abrute ne permettant pas de descendre à la plage. Besoin constamment d’une voiture Il y a un manque d’entretien, les armoires de cuisine et les toilettes devraient être mieux nettoyés. Le ménage est fait rapidement chaque jour. C’est une belle maison avec de beaux couchers de soleil près de la piscine. ##### Johanne D. Stayed 21 nights in Dec 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### E Samantha C. 26 Nov 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### La Paila Vacation Rental What a magical place to stay. Stunning vistas with lots to do or not do. Maureen, the cook and housekeeper is a major bonus. She made our holiday all the better. ##### E Samantha C. Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Yolanda C. 6 Aug 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful Stay We had a wonderful stay at La Paila. The house and property is beautiful. Maury was a great housekeeper and cook! We would recommend this rental to others. ##### Yolanda C. Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Katja T. 2 Aug 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Hard to say goodbye We spent 9 glorious nights at “ La Paila.” The location of the home is incredible, Maury is an excellent cook and all around helpful and a pleasure to spend time with. Brisa the dog stole my kid’s hearts and nobody wanted to return home. The communication with Andrew, the property owner, is excellent if you should need anything or have any questions at all. ##### Katja T. Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2022 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Shawn V. 22 Jul 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing, quiet location with great views and unique layout. Our family loved our stay here. The layout of the open living space provided a unique experience. Maureen was fantastic and we loved our meals. Plenty to do in the surrounding area without much trouble. (Horseback riding, zip lining, coffee tours, beach…) I would recommend a 4x4/AWD for ease getting up to the house and some of the surrounding areas. Maybe not required but definitely a good idea. ##### Shawn V. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022 ---