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Huge modern home on beautiful, private, and peaceful lot 5 min drive from Samara

Huge modern home on beautiful, private, and peaceful lot 5 min drive from Samara

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Casa Mesakeca looking North
Casa Mesakeca and the Guanacaste Tree
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Overview of Huge modern home on beautiful, private, and peaceful lot 5 min drive from Samara

Reviews
9.8 out of 10 Exceptional
5 bedrooms4+ bathroomsSleeps 14500 sq m

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • Hot tubHot tubHot tub
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning

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Map
Sámara, Guanacaste Province
  • Popular LocationSamara Beach8 min drive
  • Popular LocationCarrillo Beach19 min drive
  • Popular LocationPlaya Barrigona30 min drive

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

4 Single Beds

Casita $125/nt addn’l (no charge for groups of 10+)

1 King Bed

Primary Master

1 King Bed

Secondary Master

1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

4 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

BR 3 & BR 4 Shared Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Casita Ensuite

Toilet · Shower only

Pool Deck Washroom

Toilet

Pool Shower

Outdoor shower

Primary Master Ensuite

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Secondary Master Ensuite

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Huge modern home on beautiful, private, and peaceful lot 5 min drive from Samara

Casa Mesakeca is a stunning, spacious, new (2020) home situated on a large private easily accessible lot in a peaceful residential community. The tastefully appointed home includes a large infinity pool, gourmet kitchen, 4 private comfortable bedrooms with an optional separate Casita and all the amenities you need to make your stay a truly amazing and unforgettable experience.

Location: The home is located on a large lot in the desirable Samara Woods residential community less than 5 minutes from the coastal town of Samara - close to the beach and town amenities but far enough away from the action and noise to appreciate the tranquil jungle paradise.

Access: Casa Mesakeca is located 100 km (60 miles / ~1 hr and 45 minutes) from the Daniel Oduber International Airport in Liberia and 220 km (145 miles/~ 4 hrs) from the Juan Santamaria International Airport near San Jose. The nearest city is Nicoya which is approximately 35 km (21 miles / ~45 min) north of Casa Mesakeca. Casa Mesakeca is accessed from a well-maintained gravel road about 0.5 km from the paved Highway 150. The driveway is easily accessible with ample space for parking next to the home.

Pool: The huge infinity pool includes a large shallow splash pool with water chairs for kiddies and sun worshippers along with a swimming section large enough to launch multiple floatables, play water games, or swim exercise laps. The pool is naturally solar heated to the perfect temperature year-round. The pool includes a spacious deck with both shaded and exposed areas and ample seating in the comfortable sofa set, sun loungers, and padded deck chairs. There is a half bath/ change room and an outdoor pool shower conveniently located on the pool deck. A selection of pool inflatables and toys is available for guest enjoyment and a large beverage cooler or convenient access to cool refreshments.

Kitchen: The gourmet kitchen boasts stunning custom-crafted Guanacaste cabinetry with black leathered granite countertops that provide ample storage and space for meal prep and dinner service equipment. The huge 10-foot island includes a stainless steel farmhouse sink with commercial grade faucets and a raised concrete eating bar with seating for 6. The quality appliances include a black slate KitchenAid convection/conventional wall oven, microwave, and dishwasher along with a 36” commercial 6-burner Thor gas range with stainless steel range hood and a split door LG fridge with easy access door cooler, ice maker, and water dispenser. There is a large separate pantry to store all your groceries and a large cooler to help keep your fruits, vegetables, and other perishables fresh and tasty. The kitchen is equipped with a Ninja Hot and Cold Beverage Centre, a coffee bean grinder, toaster, VitaMix blender, hand blender, hand mixer, air fryer, and all the pans, cookware, and utensils needed to satisfy even the most discriminating chef. There is also ample dinnerware, glassware, and cutlery for all guests including shatterproof acrylic and insultated metal beverage tumblers for poolside use.

Sleeping Quarters: The sleeping quarters include 4 bedrooms in the main house, two of which include sleeping lofts for upto 2 extra guests. The 1 bedroom Casita, which is included with the rental fee for groups of 10 or more guests, can be available for smaller groups for an extra fee. All beds have quality Douglas mattresses imported from Canada to give you the cushioned support you need. The Douglas’ CoolSense® cover and gel foam help keep you cool and relaxed in the warmest climates and a mattress structure designed to stop motion transfer between sleepers, allowing you to enjoy restful, undisturbed sleep. The beds in 4 of the 5 bedrooms were designed for maximum flexibility allowing each bed to be configured as a King bed or as two separate single beds. All beds and pillows are dressed with quality bedding and are doubly protected with water/pest resistant covers. All bedding, including duvets and duvet covers, are thoroughly laundered and sanitized between guests. All bedrooms are also equipped with air conditioning, ceiling fans, reading lamps, internet ports, and bedside USB charging ports.

Bedroom 1: The primary master bedroom on the upper level includes a large furnished private deck and two retractable glass walls for a spectaular view of the night skies and treetops. The sumptuous ensuite bathroom includes a beautiful stone bathtub, walk in shower with Brizo rain shower and hand wand fixtures, and a skillfully crafted double vanity with elegant vessel sinks. The upper master bedroom also includes ample closet space, a quiet desktop workspace, ceiling and deck fans, and air conditioning. The King-sized bed includes a stunning live-edge Guanacaste wood headboard, high-end mattress, and quality hotel bedding. This room is equipped with internet ports and a TV with access to popular streaming channels.

Bedroom 2: The secondary master bedroom at the far end of the guest wing has a beautiful hand-crafted Guanacaste bed that can be arranged as a King size bed or as two separate single beds with a high-end mattress and quality hotel bedding. This room includes an optional sleeping loft with beds for up to two children (+7 yrs) , teens, or adults limber enough to climb the steep ladder. This bight and airy room includes two sets of sliding glass doors, a large private forest view deck, a stunning ensuite bath with walk-in shower, double vessel sinks, and ample closet storage. This room is equipped with internet ports and a TV with access to popular streaming channels.

Bedroom 3: This bedroom has a beautiful hand-crafted Guanacaste bed that can be set up as a King size bed or as two separate single beds with a high-end mattress, and quality hotel bedding. This room includes an optional sleeping loft with beds for up to two older children (+7 yrs), teens, or adults limber enough to climb the steep ladder. This room includes glass doors with a view to a spectacular Guanacaste tree and planters. The room includes ample closet storage and a beautiful shared bathroom (shared with Bedroom 4) that is equipped with a large walk-in shower, double vessel sinks, and plenty of storage.

Bedroom 4: This bedroom has a beautiful hand-crafted Guanacaste bed that can be set up as a King size bed or as two separate single beds. The room includes glass doors with a west view to the spectacular Guanacaste tree and planters at the front of the home. The room includes ample closet storage and a beautiful shared bathroom (shared with Bedroom 3) that is equipped with a large walk-in shower, double vessel sinks, and plenty of storage.

Casita (Optional): The Casita is separate from the Main house but connected by a concrete walkway that allows mobility impaired guests to access the pool without having to navigate stairs other than a single 4“ step at the Casita threshold. The bed in the Casita can be arranged as one king-size bed or two singles. The Casita includes a beautiful ensuite bathroom with double vessel sinks and a large walk-in rain shower with hand wand. There is a small kitchenette with a microwave, single-burner induction cooktop, mini fridge, coffee maker and basic cookware, dinnerware, and cutlery for two guests. The Casita includes air conditioning and ceiling fans to ensure a comfortable rest and is equipped with a TV (streaming channels only), internet ports, and wifi internet access to keep you as connected as you need to be. The tastefully decorated Casita boasts two large retractable glass walls and large private deck area for splendorous views of the surrounding tree-covered hillsides, birds, iguanas, and occasional monkey troops.
The Casita is included with the rental fee for groups of 10 or more guests. For smaller parties renting the main house the Casita may be available for an additional fee upon request.

Living Room: The spacious living room includes a comfortable sectional sofa along with a smaller sofa, four comfy armchairs, and other seating as needed can be added from the deck furniture. There is also a Smart TV with Netflix and other streaming service in adition to a variety of board games and books for unplugged entertainment. The living room is not air-conditioned but is kept comfortable with a large double headed Minka Aire gyro fan and effective natural ventilation.

Housekeeping, Laundry, Pool Cleaning, and Gardening: Casa Mesakeca housekeepers will ensure the home is completely cleaned and high-touch areas are sanitized prior to your arrival. Upon request, a housekeeper will come by after 3 or 4 days to change bedding and towels, sweep floors, do a light cleaning in the bedrooms and bathrooms. The laundry room will be available for limited guest use upon request. The pool cleaners visit twice weekly to keep the pool clean and clear and a gardener will visit as needed to ensure the landscaping is kept healthy and tidy.

The Property and Samara Woods Neighbourhood: The private 2-acre Casa Mesakeca property is surrounded by jungle forests with a wide variety of mature trees including several magnificent Guanacaste trees, stunning Cortez Amarillos, balsas, mangoes, papayas, limes, sweet lemons, and a formidable row of spike covered Pochotes guarding the tree lined driveway. The Casa Mesakeca property also includes a variety of other interesting species such as a cinnamon, eucalyptus, nutmeg, pomegranate, avocado, moringa, and almond trees, pineapple plants, and vanilla and peppercorn vines. The house is currently out of sight of any other home in the neighbourhood but is only a short distance from our property manager’s home so they can ensure the security of the home and occupants. The Samara Woods community is populated by a wonderful collection of friendly neighbours from around the globe.

Property manager

Susan (Sue) Biddle

Languages

English

Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi

House Rules

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

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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 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

About the area

Sámara

Located in Sámara, this holiday home 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 Safari Surf School and Jungle Butterfly Farm. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Map
Sámara, Guanacaste Province

What's nearby

  • Samara Beach - 8 min drive
  • Carrillo Beach - 19 min drive
  • Buena Vista Beach - 26 min drive
  • Playa Barrigona - 30 min drive
  • Nosara Beach - 56 min drive

Getting around

  • Nosara (NOB) - 63 min drive

Restaurants

  • Coco's Mexican Restaurant - 4 min drive
  • Microbar - 4 min drive
  • Roots bakery & Cafe - 4 min drive
  • Bar y Restaurante del Hotel Bahía - 5 min drive
  • Limey’s Bar & Restaurant - 4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Huge modern home on beautiful, private, and peaceful lot 5 min drive from Samara have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Huge modern home on beautiful, private, and peaceful lot 5 min drive from Samara pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Huge modern home on beautiful, private, and peaceful lot 5 min drive from Samara?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Huge modern home on beautiful, private, and peaceful lot 5 min drive from Samara?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Huge modern home on beautiful, private, and peaceful lot 5 min drive from Samara located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from Samara Beach and within 6 miles (10 km) of Carrillo Beach and Buena Vista Beach. Playa Barrigona and Playa Barco Quebrado are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tara O., Saskatoon, SK, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing Place
We were 3 families with 12 total. The pictures depict the property perfectly (and it is even more beautiful). We had excellent communication via “WhatsApp” prior to our arrival and during our stay. The property managers Fabricio and Tess gave us some excellent recommendations on beaches and food stops. The casita was perfect for the older teens in the group and was like their own bachelor pad. The kitchen was very well stocked with everything we needed (including a gift of some CR coffee and hot sauce😋). The BBQ was handy for cooking meals outside. The pools area was tough to leave, but if you did, the beach was a short 5 min drive away. We had some issues with dishwasher and getting hot water to the master bedroom upstairs, but these were very minor concerns for us and we informed property managers when we were checking out. The property was 5 ⭐️ and one of the highlights of our trip
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

James B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
5 star
Our group just finished the best stay we’ve ever had in Samara. The house is beautiful and well equipped. We’ve stayed in Samara a number of times over the past 13 years and my wife and I agree this was the cleanest and most well equipped with a great location. Love love loved it!
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alissa B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing property
We had an absolute blast and this property did not disappoint! Beautiful property, perfect space, well maintained. Loved every minute.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
December family vacation
We just returned from an amazing week here! We stayed at the house for a week-long family vacation and birthday celebration. It was a wonderful experience all around! This property and location were the perfect remote getaway with only a brief 5 minute drive to Samara beach and restaurants. Sue, Tess & Fabri were so helpful in preparing us and supporting us which made our planning and stay so smooth. Sue was wonderful in helping us with our reservations, planning, housing instructions etc. Tess outreached me with questions about our preferred sleeping arrangements and provided information about local businesses and activities. She is very patient and responsive and we are very appreciative of her! Both Tess & Fabri have local businesses too. We highly recommend surf lessons and massages through them! We are a family of 11, with 4 kids & 7 adults. There was plenty of room with the house and Casita, and we enjoyed most of our meals at the house which was so much more peaceful and fun. We enjoyed a local family style meal (delivered), fresh caught mahi (successful fishing adventure), and enjoyed the local grocery for creating other meals. We had 2 meals out in Samara- both wonderful. We spent a great deal of time in and near the pool, and there were often monkeys surrounding us in the trees. Such a unique experience for all - and our kids were beyond thrilled to see all of the wildlife (monkeys, birds, hummingbirds, etc) and trees! Casa Mesakeca is amazing!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Christmas Vacation
It was wonderful! We had a great time. The house was beautiful and the property managers were very attentive and helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

About the host

Hosted by Susan (Sue) Biddle

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The Casa Mesakeca owners, Kim and Sue Biddle, hail from a small ranch near Calgary Alberta, Canada. We have dreamed of building Casa Maseakeca as a family retreat since we first purchased our lot in 2010. Now that our big beautiful vacation dream home is finally complete, we are pleased to be able to offer it for other families and friend groups to enjoy while they vacation in magical Costa Rica. Since we have a business and little farm at home to run and cannot always be close by to facilitate guest arrivals and inquiries, we have partnered with our closest Samara Woods neighbours, Fabricio and Tess, to take care of the Casa Mesakeca property and guests. Tess and Fabricio's delightful personalities, ever-helpful attitude, experience in the hospitality sector, perfect bilingualism, and vast network of connections in the surrounding area make them ideally suited to serve as the in-person Casa Mesakeca hosts and a very knowlegable source of local information for our guests.

Why they chose this property

We chose Samara as the place to oput down some roots because we fell in love with the quaint little village and the wonderful people we encountered there that include a nice balance of Tico and ex-pat Canadian, American, and European residents. We love that the town has everything we need with very little noise, crime, and other undesireable consequences associated with a lively beach town and we love that it has amanged to maintain a personality consistent with its rural agricultural history.

What makes this property unique

Our beautiful new home was designed with families in mind. Our 4 children are no longer 'children' They have significant others and may eventually have families of their own one day. This spacious house provides us an opportunity to enjoy holidays together as a family while still allowing each guest to get-away for the peace and privacy we all occasionally need to truly relax. The bedrooms and furniture allow for expansion to accommodate additional friend and family guests and the (almost) barrier free access to the Casita is designed to allow us to enjoy family activities and visits to Casa Mesakeca well into our senior years.

THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT CASA MESAKECA:
MEALS: Casa Mesakeca is NOT an all inclusive resort. We do not provide meal service. Our Guest Manager CAN help arrange catering for a special meal or two but we do not have the facilities or ability to accommodate a private chef or full time meal service.
TRANSPORTATION: Casa Mesakeca is over 1.5 miles from the town of Samara and the beach. The road is paved and easy to drive but it is winding with steep grades and very narrow shoulders so it is not safe to walk. It is also very hot with no shade and significant traffic volume. We highly recommned guests have some sort of transportation to maximize their enjoyment of the house and Samara.
CASITA: The casita is not included for bookings of less than 10 people. It is included for bookings of 10 or more guests. The Casita is NOT rented separately to others when the main house is rented.
CLIMATE: In Sámara, the wet season is very humid and typically overcast; the dry season is muggy, occasionally windy, and partly cloudy; and it is hot year round. Over the course of the year, the temperature typically varies from 77°F to 93°F and is rarely below 75°F or above 97°F (24 C to 36 C).
JUNGLE CRITTERS AND INSECTS: There are Howler monkeys, many birds, iguanas, geckos, toads and frogs, and lots of insects. Most are cute but some are annoying.

Languages:

English
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