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Luxury Oceanfront View Villa with Chef, Housekeeping and Concierge Services

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Ariel view
View from driveway
Quiet sanctuary above
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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms4+ bathroomsSleeps 14390.2 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Puerto Carrillo, Guanacaste Province
  • Carrillo Beach
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Samara Beach
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Playa Barrigona
    ‪30 min drive‬
  • Nosara (NOB)
    ‪52 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Guest Suite 2

1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

Guest Suite 3

1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

Guest Suite 4

1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

Primary Suite

1 King Bed

4 bathrooms, 2 half bathrooms

Guest bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Guest bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Guest Bathroom 4

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Outdoor Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Outdoor Shower by Front Door

Shower only

Outdoor Shower by Pool

Towels provided · Shower only

Powder Room

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Primary bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Luxury Oceanfront View Villa with Chef, Housekeeping and Concierge Services

Villa Amore is a beautiful, Tuscan-style, luxury villa offering breathtaking panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean.

Villa Amore features 4 spacious guest suites. The primary guest suite on the main floor provides a king bed, large walk-in closet with safe and a full 4-piece en suite bathroom with a double-sink vanity and a bidet. The remaining 3 guest suites, located on the upper level, each provide a queen bed and a daybed which convert to (2) twin/single beds, accommodating up to 4 guests per guest suite. Each guest suite offers a full 3-piece en suite bathroom and walk-in closet with a safe.
Full-time chef services are offered and included in your luxury rental. This includes breakfast and dinner preparation, serving, and clean-up (Monday-Saturday). Guests are required to purchase their own groceries, ingredients and beverages. Or, if you prefer, our caretakers will be happy to provide shopping service for a nominal fee.

Guests can enjoy a spacious, custom-designed chef’s kitchen. It is fully equipped with an expansive refrigerator and freezer with ice-maker, professional Italian cooktop range and oven, wine cooler fridge, dishwasher, microwave, toaster, toaster oven, coffee & espresso maker, blender, and all the necessary cooking and baking utensils. Just off the kitchen is an oversized outdoor terrace, featuring a BBQ grilling area with sink and an extendable dining table, allowing you to enjoy the natural beauty encompassing the entire villa and ocean view, surrounded by lush tropical gardens.

Just minutes from the villa, brings you to a couple small, natural beaches. These beaches may too rugged for swimming but they are an amazing place to spread out a towel and relax, collect shells, and take in the surrounding serene beauty. When the tide is low, you can hike along the lava rock and swim or snorkel with the tropical fish in the shallow tidal pools.

Villa Amore is only a 5 minute drive from beautiful Playa Carrillo. In March 2013, Travel and Leisure Magazine featured it in the Top 25 secret beaches in the world. The magazine describes it as a white-sand beach framed by mountains and just off a boulevard lined by palm trees. It is safe to swim, surf or just lounge under the palm trees and try out a fresh coconut water or a flavored shaved ice, from one of the local vendors . It is perfect for an early morning walk along this 2 km beach and top if off with a relaxing massage from a local beach vendor or you can enjoy a beautiful sunset at the end of the day. The beach is protected by rocky headlands and provides calm, warm water for all swimmers.

Villa Amore is located in the province of Guanacaste, one of the five Blue Zones of the world, and is approximately two hours from Liberia International Airport (LIR) and is approximately four hours from San Jose International Airport (SJO).

Communications-
Wi-Fi (Wireless Internet)
Local house phone for free calls within Costa Rica

We provide beach gear: beach towels, chairs, umbrella, coolers, snorkel gear and sand toys, etc.

Other Notes:
1- The neighborhood around the villa has access to the pebble beaches and tidal pools down below. Children must be attended around water.
2- Minimum Age For Reservation is 25 years old. All guests over 18 are required to sign Villa Rules & Regulation form
3- No Pets Allowed
4- No Smoking Allowed near villa
Nearby Activities:
Birdwatching
Sightseeing
Horseback Riding
Snorkeling/Diving
Hiking
Surfing
Yoga (ask about poolside)
Massages (ask about poolside) Swimming
Shopping
Biking
Health/Beauty Spa
Wildlife Viewing
Dolphin & Whale watching
Zip-Lining
Deep Sea Fishing
*We strongly recommend travel insurance should you need to cancel for unforeseen circumstances outside of our cancellation policy.

Property manager

Laura
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
*All children must be supervised near pool*
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
PLEASE NOTE: For all meal preparations, you will be responsible for paying for the cost of your food groceries, beverages and ingredients &

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Puerto Carrillo

Located in Puerto Carrillo, this villa is in the mountains 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.
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Puerto Carrillo, Guanacaste Province

What's nearby

  • Carrillo Beach - 5 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Samara Beach - 11 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Playa Islita - 18 min drive - 14.1 km
  • Buena Vista Beach - 30 min drive - 16.9 km
  • Playa Barrigona - 30 min drive - 17.6 km

Getting around

  • Nosara (NOB) - 75 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Las Olas Beach Club - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Alma Restaurante - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Gusto Beach Bar - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Malehu - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Coco's Mexican Restaurant - ‬16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Luxury Oceanfront View Villa with Chef, Housekeeping and Concierge Services have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Luxury Oceanfront View Villa with Chef, Housekeeping and Concierge Services pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Luxury Oceanfront View Villa with Chef, Housekeeping and Concierge Services?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Luxury Oceanfront View Villa with Chef, Housekeeping and Concierge Services?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Luxury Oceanfront View Villa with Chef, Housekeeping and Concierge Services located?

This family-friendly Puerto Carrillo villa is located by the ocean, 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from Carrillo Beach, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Samara Beach and Playa Camaronal. Playa Islita and Buena Vista Beach are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Eric K.

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

Family get away

Great time with family . Alex and Jennifer were the best. Prepared great meals. Very friendly and lots of laughs. Stayed in the pool most of the time. Great house for families
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Paradise and the Perfect Escape for our Family

Our extended family had the pleasure of staying at Villa Amore in mid-March as the second half of our family trip to Costa Rica. This was a perfect getaway spot for us with everything we could ask for and more. The place was spotless, the pool was well maintained and the view and ocean breezes couldn’t be beat. We loved the space in the bedrooms for all our luggage and as four separate families with children it was the perfect setup for sleeping. And then there was Alex and Jenny, they were so warm, welcoming and accommodating to our group. We all very much enjoyed their fabulous cooking and the break it gave us from making our own breakfast and dinners was a priceless luxury! We will be recommending this place to other friends and family.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chad G.

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

Amazing family vacation

We rented the property for our mothers 70th birthday. 6 adults 4 kids ranging from 5 to 11. Basically everything that could have gone wrong did (planned area wide power outage for 1 day, unplanned area wide water outage for part of day, 5 year old ran through a sliding glass door) and even wjth all of that it was one of the best vacations any of us have had. The listing is even better than the pictures. The chef/caretakers Alex and Jenny are truly amazing and were able to troubleshoot all issues even though they werent the fault of the property. Location was perfect. Alex recommended a few local excursions such as horsebackriding that were amazing. Once in a lifetime experience.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark M.

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

Beautiful property with fantastic chef

We had high expectations for this property and they were exceeded. The staff provided - chefs/housekeepers were exceptional. The meals are best described as fine dining - such a pampering to have breakfast and dinner made to order for you 6 days a week. The house itself is also beautiful and has such an incredible view. We were able to watch whales out on the ocean. It is also in a more rural area. There were literally monkeys swinging through the trees down the street. We also felt very safe here. Highly, highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katherine W.

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

Stunning view, location and service!

We had a wonderful time at Villa Amore! The view is stunning and Alex and Jenny made our stay absolutely seamless. We were so sad to leave.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashleigh N.

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

Fantastic trip to Carrillo

This was our second trip to Carrillo. We love the area, and the beaches are beautiful! Laura was great during the booking process, and Alex and Jenny were so helpful and easy to communicate with. The house is gorgeous, with amazing ocean views. The food was delicious, we ate in every night! Jenny kept the house so clean, and even did our laundry when needed. Thank you for sharing your slice of paradise with us!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kate R.

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

Fantastic Stay

As other reviewers have noted, this property is gorgeous, but what pales in comparison to even the view and infinity pool is alex and jenny, their kindness, yummy cooking, and help makes the property 10/5 stars!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Oleg N.

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

Little Paradise

Amazing experience!!! Beautiful house. Alex and Jenny were amazing. Food was really good! The view is unbeatable!! Lots of wildlife, beautiful beach!! Would 100% recommend to anyone!!
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katie D.

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

A magical stay

We had the most amazing stay here. This was our trip remembering our mom in her favorite place. Alex and Jennifer were incredible, everything was just magical and we couldn’t have asked for a better anything. It was gorgeous and perfect in every way.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy T.

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

Family Trip for Mom’s 70th

My wife, parents and adult sisters stayed at Villa Amore for a week to celebrate my Mom’s 70th birthday. Everything about the week was great. There is not much more to be said that has not been said in previous reviews . The food is incredible. I hope to book again with some friends.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jerry A.

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

Awesome Vacation!

Now we know why all of the reviews were rated best of the best! We had four families sharing the property with ages ranging from 2 to 68 and everyone had the best time ever. Alex and Jen are the best hosts and their culinary skills are amazing. We had every meal at the villa with the exception of their day off. The property is very much as advertised with plenty of room for our group of 12. One of those trips that no one wanted to leave with guaranties that we will all be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ali S.

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

Large family trip - Amazing time

We had the most magical stay at Villa Amore. It truly is the definition of luxury. Such an amazing space to gather at the end of a day of adventuring to spend time together as a family, watching the sunset over the pacific. Alex and Jenny were phenomenal. So kind, professional and helpful. The meals were amazing, each one better than the last. My only advice would be to add some information to the pre trip information around customary tipping practices for the area, for both excursions and also for Alex and Jenny. They were so phenomenal and we wanted to show our gratitude but have no idea if the amount we left was sufficient.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vijay S.

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

Great House with Amazing Staff

Wonderful trip to the Samara area. House has an amazing view, very nice setup for a family. Well represented on website. Alex and Jenny are amazing and making sure your stay will be wonderful!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

David N.

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

Vacation

Our experience was superior to all other of our VRBO stays. The hosts, Alex and Jenny, were especially helpful. Every meal they made for us was better than any meal we could get in the restaurants. We will try to stay here every time we come back to Costa Rica.
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher W.

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

Excellent location

Everything about the house was amazing. The pool and outdoor living areas were just what we needed on a winter vacation with the views out to the ocean and the gorgeous sunsets every night. But the most amazing thing about the house is Alex and Jenny who made this a place we decided to continue to visit. They made the most delicious meals every day and worked to create the most relaxing trip ever.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anna B.

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

Lovely Visit in Costa Rica

Amazing first trip to Costa Rica. The pool was great for the kids (some pool toys/floats were available to use). Lots of wildlife on the property/nearby (we went tidepooling a couple of times, saw humpback whales, monkeys, lots of birds). The property was very clean and looked like the pictures. We did not rent a car, but almost all excursions would pick us up. We loved Alex & Jenny!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

David H., Canada

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

Great 60th Birthday

Villa Amore lived up to its reputation. The views , the house and of course Jenny and Alex. They made fabulous meals and made us feel welcome! The beaches and sunsets were amazing! Laura was great to deal with and always responded quickly to questions. We will come again for sure! Pura Vida!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

James B.

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

Unbeatable Full Service Getaway

After staying in 40 short-term rental homes (of all price ranges) around the world, this is single-handedly the best in every way. Every day in the home was an animal watching experience. We saw and heard dozens of birds, local monkeys, and even whales breeching off the coast! All from the comfort of the incredibly luxurious and comfortable indoor/outdoor living spaces and the gorgeous and comfortable pool that the kiddos (ages 1-4) and the adults (all in our 30's) loved. It's hard to believe, but the listing description and photos don't do the house, property, and whole experience justice.Additionally, Alex and Jennifer (the onsite chefs/housekeepers/helpers) were a gift. They are professionally-trained chefs who have had years of practice and cook incredible food. We ended up going out for a few meals, but wish we would have had all breakfasts and dinners at the house. Both of them are kind but also blend in and are never intrusive, while also being inviting and hospitable; a rare combo.Other Details:-The house is extremely safe from robbery.-The two nearby towns are cute, and Playa Carrillo is a phenomenal beach.-The house is well-stocked with games, books, beach chairs, and kiddo pool toys floaties.-The concierge helped us book tours with ease.If you are planning a trip to Costa Rica, plan your entire visit around this home.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca S., DALLAS

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

Amazing Getaway!

I could write a book about how wonderful our stay was! This property is amazing, beautiful home, view and location. Having Jenny and Alex was incredible! They are so kind and accomodating and made us feel at home. Breakfast and dinners were incredible! In addition, we had a few changes and questions before we arrived and Laura was more than accomodating and helpful during the process. Would absolutely stay here again and we are hoping to do so in the near future! Wonderful vacation!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Definitely would come back

This house was amazing! Pool was wonderful, everything was very clean. Property is a short drive to the beach. I would highly recommend staying here. Bathrooms could have been bigger would be my only complaint but it really wasn’t that big of a deal for us. Jenny and Alex were very helpful!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Fantastic Costa Rica Vacation

Great week at this property. House is perfect in every way and Alex and Jenny made our stay so enjoyable. The meals they prepared were A+. Coffee at sunrise every morning over the Pacific was special. Close to beaches and activities. Really enjoyed Samara. If you are looking for high rise condo, hotels, traffic and congestion don’t go!! If you are looking for a great little beach town then highly recommended this home
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Andrew T.

Wonderful home

our family spent about 10 days at the home and had a wonderful time. I'm going to send the owners a picture of the house from the water that'll let future guests see just how close to the water the house is. The sound of the Waves crashing on the rocks while swimming in the pool is about as good as it gets
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Rodney M.

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

Paradise!!!

8 days and 7 nights of pure joy! We loved the views, the villa, the adventurous activities, the food and last but not least Alex and Jenny!! The pictures you see online of the villa are great however within 30 seconds of stepping on the property in person we were even more impressed and immediately knew we had made the perfect decision. We will definitely return and tell many others about Villa Amore!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew S.

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

Wonderful

Villa Amore was an amazing experience. The pictures do not do this place justice!!! The most beautiful ocean view and so much wildlife to see. This was our second time in Costa Rica and we’ll definitely stay here again when we come back. It’s close to Samara which is a neat little town. Make sure to bring a sleep mask as the sun rises very early. (5:30 am while we were there!) Alex and Jenny helped provide an incredibly relaxing trip! Every meal was delicious!
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matt T.

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

Fantastic Stay!`

This was our second stay at Villa Amore and it was just as fantastic as the first. Alex and Jenny did a great job of making us feel welcome, kept us well fed with fantastic meals and are a joy to interact with. For all, including the kids (ages 4 and 6) the pool was the highlight of the week. We spent hours on end swimming, playing and soaking up the sun. When we weren't in the pool we were watching white face monkeys jump between the trees, exploring Samara a few miles down the road or walking the beach in Carrillo. Looking forward to our return trip next year.
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2021

About the host

Hosted by Laura

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We look forward to sharing our dream villa so you can experience first hand, the beauty of natural, tropical paradise.

Why they chose this property

The villa is in a quiet neighborhood conveniently located near many organized activities and excursions, such as whale watching, wildlife viewing, zip-lining in the jungle, horseback riding, deep sea fishing, kayaking and many more tropical activities. Depending on the season, you can experience the magnificent sight of leatherback or olive ridley turtles, nesting or hatching.

What makes this property unique

Staying at the villa feels like your very own tropical paradise, offering privacy amongst other neighboring villas in the quiet neighborhood. Take a stroll throughout the beautiful neighborhood and discover natural beach areas to hike and view sunsets or swim with the tropical fish in the tide pools when the tide is low.

Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests