Title: Heaven On Earth! Perfect Get-Away! Gorgeous Beach. Pool. Couples &/or Families. Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire condo # Heaven On Earth! Perfect Get-Away! Gorgeous Beach. Pool. Couples &/or Families. Condo with kitchen, 3-minute walk to Samara Beach ## Photo gallery for Heaven On Earth! Perfect Get-Away! Gorgeous Beach. Pool. Couples &/or Families. ![Beach nearby - Heaven On Earth! Perfect Get-Away! Gorgeous Beach. Pool. Couples &/or Families. (Samara)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22210000/22208400/22208303/9685ab00.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Dining - Heaven On Earth! Perfect Get-Away! Gorgeous Beach. Pool. Couples &/or Families. (Samara)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22210000/22208400/22208303/3290e2d6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining - Heaven On Earth! Perfect Get-Away! Gorgeous Beach. Pool. Couples &/or Families. (Samara)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22210000/22208400/22208303/e58fe43a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Heaven On Earth! Perfect Get-Away! Gorgeous Beach. Pool. Couples &/or Families. (Samara)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22210000/22208400/22208303/3c442a67.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining - Heaven On Earth! Perfect Get-Away! Gorgeous Beach. Pool. Couples &/or Families. (Samara)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22210000/22208400/22208303/51b861d9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies In the heart of Samara, Casa JR offers a tranquil retreat with a pool right outside and beach access just steps away. Unwind in the comfortable living room or on the patio area with grill for al fresco dining. Enjoy high-speed wireless internet, TV and DVD player as well as local restaurants and bars within walking distance. ## Reviews 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire condo 3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 816146 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Pool - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire condo to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Heaven On Earth! Perfect Get-Away! Gorgeous Beach. Pool. Couples &/or Families. To VIEW A VIDEO of the property, go to image 3 on: vrbo/515745 Welcome to Casa JR, a quiet, clean, fully-furnished, 3 BR, 2.5 bath condo with everything you could want. Beach is a few feet away. Pool right outside the condo. Relax in the condo, at local restaurants or bars, or at the beach. See the rain forest, experience zip-lines, or go horse-back riding on the beach or to the waterfalls. The condo is fully furnished with Washer, dryer, air conditioning and a fully-stocked kitchen. Comfortable beds with quality linens. Large closets in each bedroom. There is a comfortable living room for relaxing evenings. Less than a two minute walk down the street to the beach. Just right outside the door on the condo property is a pool that is safe for young children and families. There is also a patio area with a grill for outside dining. High speed wireless internet, TV and DVD player. The condo also has a phone in the kitchen and master bedroom. Samara is a uniquely Costa Rican beach town. It is Heaven on Earth. Casa JR is in the center of town, with bakeries, fresh fruit stands, delicious and inexpensive restaurants all within a two minute walk. It is the best of all worlds - quiet and tranquil and in the heart of this small beach town. Other beautiful beaches are within a few minutes walk. There is horse-back riding on the beach, scuba diving, snorkeling, kayaking, and surfing right at the beach. The town is also home to a language school and massage school. There is an indoor/outdoor gym in town with daily classes. Also, several yoga schools and spas within a 30 minute drive. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Pool/Spa - Communal pool - Outdoor pool ### Internet - Available in the condo: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Car not required - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Hob - Ice maker - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2.5 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Shower - Soap - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Games - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Fenced yard - Garden - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washer/dryer ### Work spaces - Desk ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property - Note from host: Please smoke outside in backyward or pool area. ### Services and conveniences - Phone ### Location highlights - In a village - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital - Near the sea ### Things to do - Gym - Birdwatching nearby - Casino nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Sailing nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Snorkelling nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Wildlife walks nearby - Windsurfing 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 - Garden - Unit size: 16,146 square feet ## Similar properties ![Beach nearby, sun-loungers, beach towels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33400000/33393700/33393624/43ee78fd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Large condo. 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Please empty the refrigerator. Please return keys to the lockbox. Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host. ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Note from host: Family friendly condo and pool. ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted Please smoke outside in backyward or pool area. ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). 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 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 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 not required for transport to and from this property ## About the area Located in Sámara, this condo is near the beach. Shoppers can check out Frog Pad, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Samara Beach and Refugio Nacional de Vida Silvestre Camaronal. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. [Visit our Sámara travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Samara.dx601385) [View more Condo rentals in Sámara](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Samara-Condos.d601385-aaCondos.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%7C9.88249%2C-85.52774&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=PC-mkxrxhucXhKSUhhF6JqPS698=) Samara, Guanacaste ### What's nearby - ![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 3 min walk \- 0.2 miles - ![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 13 min drive \- 4.0 miles - ![Sea Horses #Adventure](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2585/ddc185dc-48fa-4ce0-9a16-5c0e9bcce788.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Guiones Beach 29 min drive \- 13.2 miles - ![Menschenleere Strand, Playa Pelada, Costa Rica](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248633900392117/719cac76-e67d-448a-95a5-19ada0662ea4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Playa Pelada 36 min drive \- 16.0 miles - Playa Barco Quebrado 17 min drive \- 6.4 miles ### Getting around - Nosara (NOB) 66 min drive ### Restaurants - Boulangerie 6 min walk - Las Olas Beach Club 7 min walk - Sheriff Rustic 3 min walk - 2 Gringos Artisan Brewing 1 min walk - Gusto Beach Club - Samara 3 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Heaven On Earth! Perfect Get-Away! Gorgeous Beach. Pool. Couples &/or Families. have a pool? ### Is Heaven On Earth! Perfect Get-Away! Gorgeous Beach. Pool. Couples &/or Families. pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Heaven On Earth! Perfect Get-Away! Gorgeous Beach. Pool. Couples &/or Families.? ### What time is check-in at Heaven On Earth! Perfect Get-Away! Gorgeous Beach. Pool. Couples &/or Families.? ### What time is check-out at Heaven On Earth! Perfect Get-Away! Gorgeous Beach. Pool. Couples &/or Families.? ### Where is Heaven On Earth! Perfect Get-Away! Gorgeous Beach. Pool. Couples &/or Families. located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Heaven On Earth! Perfect Get-Away! Gorgeous Beach. Pool. Couples &/or Families. 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 136 8 - Good 17 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.8 Cleanliness ### 9.8 Location ### 10 Staff & service ### 10 Property conditions & facilities ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Walker S. 9 Mar 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place to stay in Samara My family had a great stay at Paul's condo in Samara. It was centrally located, spacious, and comfortable.Paul and his team were great hosts to me and my family. ##### Walker S. Stayed 28 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Steven M. 31 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Couldn’t ask for more We would definitely return. Completely accurate description. Fully stocked beautiful accommodation. Centrally located in town with easy walking to restaurants, beach, etc.Great communication with the owner. ##### Steven M. Stayed 6 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ryan S. 29 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Stay Very convenient location and a spacious comfortable place to stay. Paul was very helpful with directions and getting checked in. ##### Ryan S. Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Troy Z. 14 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nice place in central Samara Large, clean, and centrally located. Nice size bedrooms, enough room for the 5 of us to live together comfortably. A/C works great. Walk to the beach in about 5 minutes through the center of town. You can also walk to all the restaurants very easily in minutes. Recommended. ##### Troy Z. Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Carol L. 22 Mar 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Samara gem Fabulous, met all our needs and more. Pool, beach close to everything, groceries and restaurants. Right in town but lots of space and privacy. We loved this and would come back without hesitation. We had everything one would want, beach toys, chairs, boogie boards and ice ##### Carol L. Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Brett W. 28 Nov 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great stay Very comfortable condo in the center of everything. Spacious, livable, walkable to the beach and anywhere else in Samara center. Paul a very kind, communicative, and gracious host. Would recommend ##### Brett W. Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Julie J., Evanston Wyoming USA 5 Dec 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place and great beach The place was as advertised, clean and comfortable. Close to the beach and multiple restaurants. The owner and manager were super helpful with travel. Noisy at night but always quiet by 10. ##### Julie J. Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kate s. 19 Nov 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect place to stay in Samara This place was perfect for our family of 5\. Super close to the beach, as well as restaurants, shops, and grocery stores. The unit was very clean and comfortable- it had absolutely everything we needed. It was the perfect place for our trip to Sámara. ##### Kate s. Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jody E., lyons, Colorado 30 Dec 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great spot in the center of it all! Great location and property. Close to everything. Very clean and a great pool. East checkin process and we enjoyed our stay. Enough room for our family and we love Samara! ##### Jody E. Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sharon D. 3 Jan 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Super spot in Samara Condo was great! Right in heart of the little town. Walking distance to everything including beach. Gated parking. Clean, safe, had all amenities, comfortable beds (could sleep 8), artistic and natural decor. Right next to grocery store. ##### Sharon D. Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Zack M. 17 Mar 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Samara right in town Spacious condo, great for ny family of 5\. Nice pool and only a few blocks from the beach ##### Zack M. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nicolas D. 13 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### perfect location and tons of space The condo is huge with 3 large bedrooms. The kitchen is very well equipped including a milk frother! Books, games and beach chairs available. Washing and drying machine.The grocery store is next door which is very convenient. A nice bakery is less than 100m away. tye access to the beach is quick and easy. It is about a 2 minute walk. I strongly recommend! ##### Nicolas D. Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kyleigh S. 17 Nov 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect location We had a wonderful stay in a clean and spacious condo. They had a crib upon request, plenty of blankets/towels. Loved that it was right next to a new grocery store, less then 5 minute walk to beach, coffee shop across the street and surrounded by lots of shops and restaurants. Communication with host was great and issues were minimal but managed quickly. We will stay again! ##### Kyleigh S. Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sarhan A. 17 Jan 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family villa in the heart of samara great place to stay in the heart of samara, i stayed here with my family, which included our kids (3, 6, and 10 months), my wife, and her parents. we were very comfortable with the space, the kitchen was nice and big which helped prepare a few meals. the villa's location was excellent. we didnt have a car and stayed here for a week, we mostly walked everywhere and if you needed to go somewhere a little far, uber was available. the villa had some nice extras like beach chairs, umbrellas, and they were very appreciated. the villa was also located right next to two main stores so getting groceries was not time consuming whatsoever. i would highly recommend this place to someone looking for a decent size place to have a big family. ##### Sarhan A. Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tonia C. 12 Dec 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Highly Recommend Fabulous condo in an amazing location! Within a block to beach, all restaurants and shops. Condo is modern, well supplied everything needed and very clean. There is secured on site parking. We were a family of 6- two 50's and four 20's. We were very comfortable and thoroughly enjoyed our stay in the quaint beach town of Samara. I have no reservations highly recommending this condo. ##### Tonia C. Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ruth G. 11 Feb 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful rental We appreciated the communication received, ease of finding things, prompt response to questions and comfort provided. Only problem we had was with customs on arrival when we didnt know the address. We had Paul's directions printed and there really didnt seem to have an address, but they seemed satisfied with 'Casa Jr.' Thanks for a lovely holiday! ##### Ruth G. Stayed 13 nights in Jan 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Edwina L. 28 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family-friendly and great location The apt was in a convenient location, just a short 5 min walk to the beachfront, many restaurants and a grocery store next door. There was a fully-equipped kitchen, washer and dryer, and things for the beach (towels, chairs, umbrellas), which made it a great stay for our family with young kids. The things that could have been better were the showers (couldn't really get any hot water, although we didn't need it so much and the shower heads seemed to spray everywhere) and the community pool, which was indicated in the description, didn't seemed to be cleaned/maintained at all (some animal poop, horse?) was near the pool for our whole stay. ##### Edwina L. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 6 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great value, surprisingly quiet for being right in the heart of Samara The condo is very spacious, 3 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms. Very fast low latency and stable internet. Was able to work remotely w/ VPNs and had no issues. Well stocked kitchen. Washer and dryer worked great. Good security with locked gates and Tico style locking outer door, bars on windows, outside lights. Grocery store right next to the building, 2 minute walk. Overall a good choice for larger groups that want to be in the heart of the Samara action and walking close to the beach. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jenny C. 22 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Sámara central location If you want to be right in the middle of it all and just a few blocks from the beach-this is your place! Plenty of room to spread out, even more than we needed for our family of 4! Restaurants and grocery store within a few steps of the condo. Once we got there, we were able to park our car and not use it again till we left! Definitely not a quiet place though, lots of noise from the street traffic and loud motorcycles zooming by. We had a few rainy days and appreciated the umbrellas and other beach stuff they supplied. Showers were nice and hot but worked better when not trying to use both at the same time ;) Paul gave us all the info including very helpful directions since the streets aren’t exactly clearly marked like in the US. The gate out front was never closed so it seemed as though people and horses would come and go through the yard but it really didn’t bother us. Kitchen was fully stocked for making meals, but definitely well used-appliances could use some updating. Appreciated the coffee and spices provided. So convenient to have a hose out front to rinse all the sand off after coming back from the beach! We are already talking about a return visit and would definitely stay again! ##### Jenny C. Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Anne O. 27 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Central, Spacious, Comfortable and Well Equipped We loved our stay at Casa Jr. Two blocks from the beach, next to a great grocery store and across the street from a great fruiteria where we got cold coconuts to drink many afternoons. The beds are so comfortable! So much space for our family to spread out and young kids to play. The kitchen had everything we needed to cook meals in. There were ample places to charge devices, USB ports and we enjoyed the Alexa device in the kitchen for music. There was only one day in the 3 weeks we were there that we shared the pool. We loved the pool noodle, body board and ball that were provided. In house laundry was a must for our stay and we loved the convenience. We did have to dry multiple cycles when towels were in the wash, but otherwise everything worked great! Anabelle and Paul were all very responsive. We would definitely stay here again. ##### Anne O. Stayed 20 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Alanna S. 30 May 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Clean, great location, strong reliable wifi Our whole family thoroughly enjoyed our month in Sámara. Our arrival at the Casa Jr. was seamless; instructions for access were clear and the place was spotless. The condo has tons of room and the pictures are an accurate reflection of actual size. The kitchen is well stocked with all necessities to cook at the condo and it's within a 2 minute walk of the three main grocery stores. The walk to the beach is less than 2 minutes, and tons of restaurant and shopping options nearby. With two young children we were also grateful for the pool when nap times limited our beach-time. We were also very impressed by the wifi. It was reliable and fast the whole time allowing us to use Zoom for work without issue. Overall, the outside of the condo property is starting to show it's age a bit and could use some maintenance and updating (pool missing tiles, lights around pool and pergola broken, etc.). But, nothing that affected our enjoyment of the property and we had a great time overall! Thank you for a great place to call home base! ##### Alanna S. Stayed 28 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Harold T., Seattle, WA, USA 21 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect location near beach and businesses / Great condo My wife and I stayed here with our teenaged children and niece for a full month from mid-July to mid-August 2023\. During weekdays, the kids studied at Intercultura Language School (5 min. walk) while the adults worked from home inside the condo. That worked perfectly because the WiFi signal was strong and consistent throughout the condo; each room had an air conditioning unit; and the condo was bright, cheerful, and spacious. For us, this was the ideal condo and location and, were we return to Samara, we would want to stay here again. First, the condo is ideally located a 3-minute walk from the beach; a 5-minute walk from Intercultura; next door to Rindemas supermarket; and around the corner from Roots Bakery. Second, the layout and facilities were perfect for the 5 of us, with ample natural light, spacious living room/kitchen, and ample privacy in the 3 bedrooms. The master bedroom faces the car port/courtyard, so it's very quiet; the 2 rooms with the shared bathroom face the main street, so it can be noisier, though the kids never had problems sleeping because it gets quiet no later than 10pm. Third, the owner Paul, property manager Anabelle, and cleaner Rosa were all friendly, responsive, and thoughtful. When a showerhead broke, it was fixed immediately. Awesome folks. ##### Harold T. Stayed 27 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Gini B. 3 Jan 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fantastic time in Samara! What a wonderful time we had! Communication leading up to and during the trip was fantastic. We had lots of questions :) The condo was great. Easy location and lots of space. After a week in an Ecolodge (wonderful in its own way) it was nice for our kids to feel a bit more comfortable. As disclosed the condo is right in town which does mean it gets noise into the evening. Our kids, 6 and 9, were tired enough from our adventures each day that it didn't bother them much and it was done by about 10pm. The condo had everything we needed! The pool area has a shade over the pool. The tables put there are different, cement, and not under the cover but it was still great. Samara itself was great too. The condo is right at the start of town with many restaurants and shops, though I was surprised by how many things were closed, especially during busy season. Pizza and ice cream right across the street were perfect for when we arrived in the late evening on the first day. The Italian place on the beach was a great final night out and had a fire dancer! The international food court was great for lunch so everyone could get what they wanted. We even had to visit Dr Freddy, thankfully he was right on the corner. Everyone was so kind and friendly, we had a truly wonderful time! ##### Gini B. Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Glenn N. 9 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy This was perfect for us, we were traveling with our son and his 2 daughters. It was very clean with all the comforts of home. A short walk to cafes, restaurants and the beach. In town however very quiet. Will definitely consider a stay here again! ##### Glenn N. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Karen K. 5 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great stay in Samara Excellent location, walking distance to beach and lots of restaurants/bakeries. Very comfortable property that made it a great place to chill on rainy evenings. ##### Karen K. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025 ---