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Walking distance to swimming beach, Studio apartment, super safe, near Samara
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1 bedroom 1 bathroom Sleeps 2 65.0 sq m
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Puerto Carrillo, Guanacaste Province
- Carrillo Beach6 min walk
- La Selva
- Samara Beach7 min drive
- Nosara (NOB)48 min drive
Rooms & beds
1 bedroom (sleeps 2)
Living Room 1
1 Double Sofa Bed
Studio
1 King Bed
1 bathroom
Full Master Bathroom with walking closet
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Office
Dining area
About this property
Walking distance to swimming beach, Studio apartment, super safe, near Samara
Just a few minute walk to Carrillo Beach. This beach is rated as one of the most beautiful beaches in the country and it is awarded with a 5 star ecological blue flag. Minutes away from Samara.
Entering the Studio you will be greeted with a picturesque view of the pacific ocean and you will find an open floor plan with a desk with hi speed internet, beautiful King sized bed, large and cozy living room with smart TV, full kitchen and a great dining room set up with spectacular views of the ocean and forest. Walkable to great restaurants.
Perfect for one couple, single traveler or two friends. Besides the King sized bed we offer a BIG comfortable couch with extra blankets and pillows.
Super safe and quiet.
This Studio apartment is perfect for
1. One couple
2. Single travelers who is seeking for total safety.
3. For two friends
The Space that you will have
Outdoors
1. A parking area for one vehicle with gate
2. Beautiful stairs to go up to the second floor
3. A private large patio with table and chairs, launch chairs and a beautiful outside shower with plants and views
Indoors
1. A desk with a comfortable chair
2. A King sized bed with reading lamps on each side
3. A separate very large bathroom and shower with a its own walking closet
4. A private washer and dryer laundry center with detergent
5. A very nice living room area with big couch and center table, a smart TV to watch movies in your favorite app, a wooden console table with books, board games and puzzles, a guitar with an additional chair.
6. A full kitchen with appliances and utensils
7. A large dining room table with two chairs with additional wooden furniture for all utensils and pantry
8. An additional sitting area for breakfast with two comfy chairs with a look out point to admire the view and the nature
9. Blackout shades to sleep in
10. Beach towels and chairs
11. Very quiet, private and peaceful
For stays longer than 7 nights we offer cleaning once per week included in our rate.
Among the amenities and perks of this exclusive rental, there is secure parking at the base of the stairway leading up to the studio. Once you go up the stairs you are immediately greeted with a picturesque view of the pacific ocean, view of the beautiful gardens and the lush tropical forest through the apartment.
Upon entering you will find a desk with hi speed internet, beyond the desk is a beautiful and comfy king sized bed to your left, made from the local woods, and a more than comfortable couch to chill out on.
If you want to make your own meals, the kitchen is fully equipped including stove, oven, refrigerator, coffee maker, utensils, pots, pans and dishes. Ingredients for cooking and ice for your favorite cocktails. Potable water so you don't have to buy bottled water.
Additionally you have your own washer and dryer to keep your favorite clothes clean, allowing you to travel light. We also offer detergent.
The harmony is fully air conditioned, but has screened windows and doors allowing the breeze to flow freely through the unit. The apartment is situated in a residential street with a jungle view, where you will experience first hand the vibrant greens and sounds a lush tropical paradise has to offer but still walking distance to the town.
If you are lucky you could be entertained by monkeys, parrots, macaws,, humming birds, and countless other species of birds, flora, and fauna.
The jungle creates sounds unlike anything you have heard before, whether it is the cawing of a scarlet macaw heading home, the down beat of an early morning rain, the crashing sound of waves, or the incessant howling of a howler monkey, it is a memory that will stay with you.
This harmony of nature is the essence why your hostess, Jackie, who’s passion is music, choose to call our new dwelling the Harmony Studio apartment. It was built trying to think of every detail that your host and hostess would like to see if they themselves were choosing a place to vacation. There is even a guitar available to the musically inclined.
Located on a second floor it overlooks Carrillo bay to the west where you will experience sunsets. If a magnificent sunrise is your wish or to admire the moon and the stars, the open patio to the East where you enter the studio will accommodate you as well.
While the studio is private and secluded, it is still walking distance to local bars, the best restaurants in the area and two grocery stores, all within 2 to 4 blocks away.
If you are looking for a little more nightlife, Samara another renown beachside town, is less than 10 minutes away by car or taxi.
Jackie and Rick live in the house right next to the Studio and the building is sound proof, there will be no noises to bother you. The road in front is not transited by vehicles so road noise is not a problem.
Walking distance to
Hacienda Del Mar (Great for breakfast) 2 blocks
La Puesta del Sol bar and restaurant (Great for dinner) 2 blocks
Restaurante El Colibri (Amazing dinner spot) 3 blocks
Hula Jungla (Amazing lunch and dinner spot) 4 blocks
The beach 4 blocks or an 8 minute walk
Carrillo beach offers a safe beach to swim at, lined by coconut trees for shade. There are a multitude of tours available in the area including fishing, dolphin and whale watching, horse back riding, four wheelers to go into the jungle to experience swimming in a waterfall, a bird sanctuary in Punta Islita for the rehab of the scarlet macaw and other activities. Tour companies will pick you up in front of the Studio.
Your host or hostess will more than happily help you find the activity you are looking for. All you have to do is ask Jackie and Rick.
You will not be disappointed for choosing the Harmony Studio Apartment as your next holiday or honeymoon destination.
A description of our town
Carrillo Beach (not to be confused with the Carrillo county) has a small community with great restaurants and a couple of stores and it is less than 10 minutes by car from the well known Samara Beach.
This beach was awarded with the 5 star ecological blue flag, only a total of 5 beaches qualified in the whole country for the top rating with 5 stars they went though a program of qualifying great ocean water and potable water plus cleanliness of the town and efficient recycling programs in the community.
The beach is ideal for swimming and absolutely beautiful surrounded with palm trees and lots of shade throughout the whole day.
Most of the homes around our Studio are residential. In our street called Buenavista there are about 3 other homes for permanent friendly residents and a hotel called Casa Buenavista that is located in the corner.
From our location you can walk to 4 amazing restaurants within 2 to 4 blocks away.
There are also a couple of tour companies in town to help you arrange your activities, one is called Octopus Costa Rica and it is recommend for the dolphin tours and a wonderful ocean experience.
Water activities are the highlights of our town. Anything from swimming, going for a dolphin and whale tour, fishing for inshore and offshore, kayaking and paddle boarding, snorkeling at Punta Indio and Isla Chora or just taking an adventure to the jungle by ATV or side by sides to swim in a waterfall and have a barbecue in a secluded paradisiac white sand beach.
Everyone is friendly in our community and happy to provide great service for people visiting the area.
Samara offers lots of restaurants in front of the water and lots of souvenir shops. There are a handful of tour operators that offer great activities for adults and children.
Carrillo also offers a Gym with instructor, a horse back riding tour guide named Luis Angel that is fantastic and two grocery stores where you can find absolutely everything you may need on vacation from fruits to liquor and wine.
Playas del Sur and Roble that also belong to our town offer a paradisiac experience with a small waterfall flowing right into the sand in the months of May through November and lots of tide pools.
One of the highlights of Carrillo is walking the whole beach which is 2 kilometers long or 4 kilometers round trip. The walk is easy and you will see lots of species of birds including Kingfishers, lots of egrets and scarlet macaws. The gentle walk provides so much beauty. A lot of people like to do this walk early in the mornings to see the sunrises or some may prefer to go for a sunset cruise and swim. If you feel adventurous you can walk all around the Punta Indio rock at the North side of the beach.
Carrillo is a very safe town and friendly.
Entering the Studio you will be greeted with a picturesque view of the pacific ocean and you will find an open floor plan with a desk with hi speed internet, beautiful King sized bed, large and cozy living room with smart TV, full kitchen and a great dining room set up with spectacular views of the ocean and forest. Walkable to great restaurants.
Perfect for one couple, single traveler or two friends. Besides the King sized bed we offer a BIG comfortable couch with extra blankets and pillows.
Super safe and quiet.
This Studio apartment is perfect for
1. One couple
2. Single travelers who is seeking for total safety.
3. For two friends
The Space that you will have
Outdoors
1. A parking area for one vehicle with gate
2. Beautiful stairs to go up to the second floor
3. A private large patio with table and chairs, launch chairs and a beautiful outside shower with plants and views
Indoors
1. A desk with a comfortable chair
2. A King sized bed with reading lamps on each side
3. A separate very large bathroom and shower with a its own walking closet
4. A private washer and dryer laundry center with detergent
5. A very nice living room area with big couch and center table, a smart TV to watch movies in your favorite app, a wooden console table with books, board games and puzzles, a guitar with an additional chair.
6. A full kitchen with appliances and utensils
7. A large dining room table with two chairs with additional wooden furniture for all utensils and pantry
8. An additional sitting area for breakfast with two comfy chairs with a look out point to admire the view and the nature
9. Blackout shades to sleep in
10. Beach towels and chairs
11. Very quiet, private and peaceful
For stays longer than 7 nights we offer cleaning once per week included in our rate.
Among the amenities and perks of this exclusive rental, there is secure parking at the base of the stairway leading up to the studio. Once you go up the stairs you are immediately greeted with a picturesque view of the pacific ocean, view of the beautiful gardens and the lush tropical forest through the apartment.
Upon entering you will find a desk with hi speed internet, beyond the desk is a beautiful and comfy king sized bed to your left, made from the local woods, and a more than comfortable couch to chill out on.
If you want to make your own meals, the kitchen is fully equipped including stove, oven, refrigerator, coffee maker, utensils, pots, pans and dishes. Ingredients for cooking and ice for your favorite cocktails. Potable water so you don't have to buy bottled water.
Additionally you have your own washer and dryer to keep your favorite clothes clean, allowing you to travel light. We also offer detergent.
The harmony is fully air conditioned, but has screened windows and doors allowing the breeze to flow freely through the unit. The apartment is situated in a residential street with a jungle view, where you will experience first hand the vibrant greens and sounds a lush tropical paradise has to offer but still walking distance to the town.
If you are lucky you could be entertained by monkeys, parrots, macaws,, humming birds, and countless other species of birds, flora, and fauna.
The jungle creates sounds unlike anything you have heard before, whether it is the cawing of a scarlet macaw heading home, the down beat of an early morning rain, the crashing sound of waves, or the incessant howling of a howler monkey, it is a memory that will stay with you.
This harmony of nature is the essence why your hostess, Jackie, who’s passion is music, choose to call our new dwelling the Harmony Studio apartment. It was built trying to think of every detail that your host and hostess would like to see if they themselves were choosing a place to vacation. There is even a guitar available to the musically inclined.
Located on a second floor it overlooks Carrillo bay to the west where you will experience sunsets. If a magnificent sunrise is your wish or to admire the moon and the stars, the open patio to the East where you enter the studio will accommodate you as well.
While the studio is private and secluded, it is still walking distance to local bars, the best restaurants in the area and two grocery stores, all within 2 to 4 blocks away.
If you are looking for a little more nightlife, Samara another renown beachside town, is less than 10 minutes away by car or taxi.
Jackie and Rick live in the house right next to the Studio and the building is sound proof, there will be no noises to bother you. The road in front is not transited by vehicles so road noise is not a problem.
Walking distance to
Hacienda Del Mar (Great for breakfast) 2 blocks
La Puesta del Sol bar and restaurant (Great for dinner) 2 blocks
Restaurante El Colibri (Amazing dinner spot) 3 blocks
Hula Jungla (Amazing lunch and dinner spot) 4 blocks
The beach 4 blocks or an 8 minute walk
Carrillo beach offers a safe beach to swim at, lined by coconut trees for shade. There are a multitude of tours available in the area including fishing, dolphin and whale watching, horse back riding, four wheelers to go into the jungle to experience swimming in a waterfall, a bird sanctuary in Punta Islita for the rehab of the scarlet macaw and other activities. Tour companies will pick you up in front of the Studio.
Your host or hostess will more than happily help you find the activity you are looking for. All you have to do is ask Jackie and Rick.
You will not be disappointed for choosing the Harmony Studio Apartment as your next holiday or honeymoon destination.
A description of our town
Carrillo Beach (not to be confused with the Carrillo county) has a small community with great restaurants and a couple of stores and it is less than 10 minutes by car from the well known Samara Beach.
This beach was awarded with the 5 star ecological blue flag, only a total of 5 beaches qualified in the whole country for the top rating with 5 stars they went though a program of qualifying great ocean water and potable water plus cleanliness of the town and efficient recycling programs in the community.
The beach is ideal for swimming and absolutely beautiful surrounded with palm trees and lots of shade throughout the whole day.
Most of the homes around our Studio are residential. In our street called Buenavista there are about 3 other homes for permanent friendly residents and a hotel called Casa Buenavista that is located in the corner.
From our location you can walk to 4 amazing restaurants within 2 to 4 blocks away.
There are also a couple of tour companies in town to help you arrange your activities, one is called Octopus Costa Rica and it is recommend for the dolphin tours and a wonderful ocean experience.
Water activities are the highlights of our town. Anything from swimming, going for a dolphin and whale tour, fishing for inshore and offshore, kayaking and paddle boarding, snorkeling at Punta Indio and Isla Chora or just taking an adventure to the jungle by ATV or side by sides to swim in a waterfall and have a barbecue in a secluded paradisiac white sand beach.
Everyone is friendly in our community and happy to provide great service for people visiting the area.
Samara offers lots of restaurants in front of the water and lots of souvenir shops. There are a handful of tour operators that offer great activities for adults and children.
Carrillo also offers a Gym with instructor, a horse back riding tour guide named Luis Angel that is fantastic and two grocery stores where you can find absolutely everything you may need on vacation from fruits to liquor and wine.
Playas del Sur and Roble that also belong to our town offer a paradisiac experience with a small waterfall flowing right into the sand in the months of May through November and lots of tide pools.
One of the highlights of Carrillo is walking the whole beach which is 2 kilometers long or 4 kilometers round trip. The walk is easy and you will see lots of species of birds including Kingfishers, lots of egrets and scarlet macaws. The gentle walk provides so much beauty. A lot of people like to do this walk early in the mornings to see the sunrises or some may prefer to go for a sunset cruise and swim. If you feel adventurous you can walk all around the Punta Indio rock at the North side of the beach.
Carrillo is a very safe town and friendly.
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 3–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Important information
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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 indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is no smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
About the area
Puerto Carrillo
Located in Puerto Carrillo, this apartment is in a rural area and near the beach. 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.

Puerto Carrillo, Guanacaste Province
What's nearby
- Carrillo Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
- Samara Beach - 7 min drive - 3.9 km
- Playa Islita - 15 min drive - 12.3 km
- Buena Vista Beach - 26 min drive - 14.8 km
- Playa Barrigona - 26 min drive - 15.5 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Roots Bakery & Café - 12 min drive
- Coco's Mexican Restaurant - 12 min drive
- Limey’s Bar & Restaurant - 12 min drive
- Gusto Beach Bar - 12 min drive
- Sheriff Rustic - 13 min drive
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by JACQUELINE MORA

Rick and I built a large home in Playa Carrillo in the year 2000 to be able to raise our kids in a safe and fun environment while they were going to school. In 2008 we built our Kingfisher home also in Carrillo not far from Villa Oasis and decided to turn Villa Oasis into a full time rental. We named it Oasis as a great representation of how peaceful the property is.
In the year 2022 Rick and I built the HARMONY Studio for 2 people next to our Kingfisher home. This is such a great place and it was built with a lot of love. My bother Daniel who is an amazing builder did most of the work on it with our help and my father (Big Daniel) built all the beautiful wooden furniture we offer in it. The King sized bed, the amazing dining room table, the breakfast table, the coffer tables and consoles, the desk and the bathroom furniture. He uses local certified woods
I am a Costa Rican, I was born in San Jose in 1974. My mom traveled there from the Samara area so I could be born in a hospital, we were raised here in Samara, my mother and father bought another land in Samara in the early 90's and I also manage their rentals homes.
I enjoy giving this hospitality service to our clientele from ALL over the world.
We do sports, mainly mountain biking, Rick surfs and mountain bikes, we love hiking, traveling and I play my guitar in my daily life.
I have been in the rental business since I was in my early twenties and I have a passion for hospitality. I truly enjoy knowing that you are having a memorable vacation.
In our large rental we get a lot of multiple families with kids. It is delightful for me to know that they are having a great time. We also get groups of couples (ALL adults) looking for beach time and relaxation.
We have made so many friends along the years that we have been hosting. We truly love our country and we like to provide our guests with that essence of the Pura Vida life style.
In the year 2022 Rick and I built the HARMONY Studio for 2 people next to our Kingfisher home. This is such a great place and it was built with a lot of love. My bother Daniel who is an amazing builder did most of the work on it with our help and my father (Big Daniel) built all the beautiful wooden furniture we offer in it. The King sized bed, the amazing dining room table, the breakfast table, the coffer tables and consoles, the desk and the bathroom furniture. He uses local certified woods
I am a Costa Rican, I was born in San Jose in 1974. My mom traveled there from the Samara area so I could be born in a hospital, we were raised here in Samara, my mother and father bought another land in Samara in the early 90's and I also manage their rentals homes.
I enjoy giving this hospitality service to our clientele from ALL over the world.
We do sports, mainly mountain biking, Rick surfs and mountain bikes, we love hiking, traveling and I play my guitar in my daily life.
I have been in the rental business since I was in my early twenties and I have a passion for hospitality. I truly enjoy knowing that you are having a memorable vacation.
In our large rental we get a lot of multiple families with kids. It is delightful for me to know that they are having a great time. We also get groups of couples (ALL adults) looking for beach time and relaxation.
We have made so many friends along the years that we have been hosting. We truly love our country and we like to provide our guests with that essence of the Pura Vida life style.
Why they chose this property
Carrillo is a small community with great restaurants and a couple of grocery stores and it is less than 10 minutes by car from Samara Beach. This beach was awarded with the 5 star ecological blue flag, only a total of 5 beaches qualified in the whole country for the top rating with 5 stars they went though a program of qualifying great ocean water and potable water plus cleanliness of the town and efficient recycling programs in the community.
The beach is ideal for swimming and absolutely beautiful surrounded with palm trees and lots of shade throughout the whole day.
Most of the homes around our Studio are residential.
From our location you can walk to 4 amazing restaurants within 2 to 4 blocks away.
There are also a couple of tour companies in town to help you arrange your activities. Water activities are the highlights of our town. Anything from hanging at the beach, swimming, going for a dolphin and whale tour, fishing, kayaking, snorkeling or taking an adventure to the jungle by ATV to swim in a waterfall.
Everyone is friendly in our community and happy to provide great service for people visiting the area. Samara offers lots of restaurants in front of the water and lots of souvenir shops.
Carrillo also offers a Gym with instructor, a horse back riding tour guide and two grocery stores where you can find absolutely everything you may need on vacation.
Playas del Sur and Roble that also belong to our town offer a paradisiac experience with a small waterfall flowing right into the sand and tide pools.
One of the highlights of Carrillo is walking the beach which is 2 kilometers long or 4 kilometers round trip. The walk is easy and you will see lots of species of birds and so much beauty. A lot of people like to do this early in the mornings to see the sunrises or some may prefer to go at sunset time. If you feel adventurous you can walk all around the Punta Indio rock at the North side of the beach.
Carrillo is a very safe town and friendly.
The beach is ideal for swimming and absolutely beautiful surrounded with palm trees and lots of shade throughout the whole day.
Most of the homes around our Studio are residential.
From our location you can walk to 4 amazing restaurants within 2 to 4 blocks away.
There are also a couple of tour companies in town to help you arrange your activities. Water activities are the highlights of our town. Anything from hanging at the beach, swimming, going for a dolphin and whale tour, fishing, kayaking, snorkeling or taking an adventure to the jungle by ATV to swim in a waterfall.
Everyone is friendly in our community and happy to provide great service for people visiting the area. Samara offers lots of restaurants in front of the water and lots of souvenir shops.
Carrillo also offers a Gym with instructor, a horse back riding tour guide and two grocery stores where you can find absolutely everything you may need on vacation.
Playas del Sur and Roble that also belong to our town offer a paradisiac experience with a small waterfall flowing right into the sand and tide pools.
One of the highlights of Carrillo is walking the beach which is 2 kilometers long or 4 kilometers round trip. The walk is easy and you will see lots of species of birds and so much beauty. A lot of people like to do this early in the mornings to see the sunrises or some may prefer to go at sunset time. If you feel adventurous you can walk all around the Punta Indio rock at the North side of the beach.
Carrillo is a very safe town and friendly.
What makes this property unique
Our Studio apartment is VERY peaceful and centrally located but still away from all the noises of a bigger town like Samara.
You will find nature, lots of beauty and relaxation here. If you feel like being adventures you will find a lot of activities to do or just sit back and enjoy some quiet time admiring the nature around the Studio.
Situated in a dead end street there is always a feeling of security plus being upstairs you will have 100% privacy at all times.
You can also walk to the beach from our Studio, it is located about 4 blocks away
Secured parking
Very safe
Friendly neighborhood
Walking distance to restaurants
In town
Near the beach
Near the well known Samara Beach. Less than 10 minutes away by car, bus or taxi.
You will find nature, lots of beauty and relaxation here. If you feel like being adventures you will find a lot of activities to do or just sit back and enjoy some quiet time admiring the nature around the Studio.
Situated in a dead end street there is always a feeling of security plus being upstairs you will have 100% privacy at all times.
You can also walk to the beach from our Studio, it is located about 4 blocks away
Secured parking
Very safe
Friendly neighborhood
Walking distance to restaurants
In town
Near the beach
Near the well known Samara Beach. Less than 10 minutes away by car, bus or taxi.
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