We had an amazing time. Property was very clean and bigger than pictured. 2 mins walk to a beautiful beach and 10-ish to restaurants/super markets. Owner and all staff were very friendly and helpful. Definitely recommend.
Alta Vista is everything advertised and more-- the location is perfect, a brief walk from town and beach, the people are very helpful and attentive and the property is extremely well maintained. Additionally, the view is fantastic. We had a great stay.
Just returned from our second visit to Samara and had a fantastic stay at Alta Vista! Better than expected. Impeccably clean, great views, and tons of space for two couples. From coffee in the mornings on the rooftop deck, to soaking in the pool in the late afternoon, itâs the ultimate place to relax and still have access to all Samara has to offer. Tons of places to rent bikes nearby so morning rides on the beach were a regular activity. The condo provides a couple of boogie boards so that was fun in the later afternoons. Very secure location and parking for two vehicles. Canât wait for our next visit!
We had a wonderful time in Playa Samara! The Condo was great! We enjoyed the Congo Lounge, relaxing in the pool and spending time in the condo. It was great to be able to cook and barbeque during the week. Everything was clean and in good condition.
We loved our stay at this condo and in beautiful Samara! We rented a golf cart which made it super user friendly to get into town, which would be a bit of a walk otherwise. Surf lessons, boogie boarding, acai bowls, and happy hours at the beach. Special trip!
Alta Vista is as advertised, Patrick put a lot of thought into the property balancing the comforts of home with the raw environment that is Costa Rica. We were there during Holy week which made it busier than usual, however the location for us was perfect. We could access the beach in a 5 minute walk, and town in about 10-15 minutes. We found this an ideal situation for us. The unit was very clean and comfortable, the showers had excellent water pressure and the water was clean. We were able to use the plumbing as we do here in the states, Costa Rica prides itself in being eco friendly, and as such the objective here was to carry on that philosophy, so recycling was provided along with composting. We stayed a couple of days past Easter and the beach was desolate, which was a nice way to wind down our trip. I would describe town as Boho meets hippies, a few surf shops and some restaurants along with markets and a liquor store. Although not traditional Tico food I would recommend Casa Parisio on the far end of town if you are craving Italian fare. We were lucky enough to see howler monkeys just outside and experience a rain storm from the covered terrace on the top floor both a great experience. Hilda made check-in easy, I was concerned at first with the itemized list of the price of things of they go missing, like barstools, dishes and some other items, I am sure there's a valid reason but it's a first for me. Oh yeah and dedicated covered parking, although we didn't use our car much due to the ease of being near town it was great to know that it was securely locked up. We had the light cleaning on the third day which was a nice touch, and the landscaper was there each morning cleaning up the fallen leaves and skimming the pool to keep the property pristine.
My husband and I stayed in the third floor Catalina condo. Condo is spacious with beautiful views of Samara beach. We picked Samara as a home location to visit many locals in Costa Rica, including Monte Verde. Location of Alta Vista is prime for the beach and townâŠeverything is walkable! Everyone one was very helpful and friendlyâŠso much so that we are considering a second home here. Easy access to three great beaches and snorkeling. Many food choices around Samara, and a devious bakery (Roots). We will be back!
From first communication with Patrick to Miguel carrying our heavy bags down three flight of stairs for our checkout, everything at Alta Vista is AAA+ The view from our third floor deck was fantastic!
Hilda (the administrator) arranged for our arrival and was there to greet us. She was informative and easy to work with. We arrived prior to check in time but were found a place for our luggage and and access to a change/bathroom. Pool Time!
Patrick (the owner) puts his guests first and it shows! Communications are quick, clear and informative. After arrival, questions and and minor issues are acted on quickly. The outdoor space and gardens are clean and well maintained by Miguel. The pool is smaller but deep, perfect for a refreshing dip anytime of day. There's always a mix of sun and shade around it. There were some issues with the pool but Patrick scheduled visits from the pool guy around our prime swimming times and the pool was soon back in full operation. There was little interruption to our "busy" schedule. Thanks Man!
The Condo Catalina has the best equipped kitchen I have ever used in a vacation rental. The beds are comfy and the linens soft. The master bath is great with a double headed large walk in shower with a huge window that opens to a view of the jungle and beach/palm trees in the distance. I miss my showers there! The kitchen/living area floor-to-ceiling glass doors open to the deck and create an amazing living space. (did I mention the view) The massive tree in front of Alta Vista is frequently visited by large flocks of parrots and other brightly colored birds. Bring your binoculars. The Howler Monkeys visited us on several occasions, sometimes as close away as 5 meters in the trees surrounding the condo. Xinia cleans the condo twice a week and the place was spotless after she was done. Even the coffee pot was spot free!
The location is ideal, less than 5 minute walk to the beach one way and a well equipped local store the other way. A fantastic local (Soda LaPerla) eatery is a couple minutes walk away. We ate several meals there, sweet people and everything we had was excellent! The center of Samara is maybe a 15 minute walk on either the road or beach. The state of the tide will determine how wet you will get but it was always safe and doable on the beach. We rented bikes for a week, they are the perfect way to get around.
Nice, chill place to wind down. Go check it out!!!
My husband and I came from Sweden and my daughter and her husband and their 1 year old son came from California, we had not seen eachother for 2 years cause the pandamic so it was a very special visit.. Alta Vista has everything they promised and more and the best staff you could ask for who fixed and did anything for you that you needed, and the owner responds fast on email at all times if you have questions about anything.. the place is big and Wi-Fi, airconditioning, and Tv works great⊠we Will defintely come back and stay here next time were in Samara and strongly recommend anyone to stay here.. very close to beach and to Town.
The property was easy to find and very convenient to town as well as the beach. I loved the short walk to the beach and the views from the condo. The pool was perfect in the afternoon because it gets shade and gave us a break from the sun.
We traveled to Samara with our 2 kids (12 and 14 years old). Alta Vista was perfect for us. It is only a short walk down to the beach and either a 20 minute walk to the city center or 3 minute drive. It really is a great location. The condo has everything you need for the beach (towels, chairs and umbrella). It has all the kitchen items you need to cook if you decide to do so. The beds are comfortable and the AC works great to cool things off. We stayed during Spring Break 2020 and the Coronavirus was happening, so besides somethings being shut down, our trip was great. The Alta Vista team (Laura and Dennis) were fantastic to give us any information we needed or wanted. The guide books in the house were a great resource to help us enjoy all that Samara has to offer. I would definitely recommend this for anyone looking to stay in Samara.
Our family of 4 had a wonderful stay at Condo Catalina in Alta Vista Samara January 2020. Everything about the process was smooth, the condo was very functional and ambient, and the location and views were perfection. I quickly got used to sunrises with Costa Rican coffee on the deck and I felt like I could have stayed a LONG time if life had only allowed. Our days in Samara were so adventurous and relaxing all at once. Surfing, snorkeling, horsebackriding, yoga, beach soccer with locals (our son), and just reading and relaxing with some ceviche and a cold beverage. I highly recommend the condo. Walking distance to beach, walking distance to restaurants and shops, great views, spacious and modern interior, and plenty of resources provided to book activities. Even though the pool is small, it was clean and cool and was perfect place to take a dip on a after a hot day at the beach--and was perfect for the kids The howler monkeys hanging out in the trees surrounding the condo thrilled the kids (ages 9 and 11) as well. We hope to be back one day!
This was our second year to visit SĂĄmara for Spring Break. Two years ago, we stayed at a condo in the heart of town, which was very convenient to the beach and restaurants, but also pretty noisy. This year, we stayed at Alta Vista, and it was wonderful. The condo was spotless, with good wi-fi, good A/C, very large rooms, modern design, and terrific views of the ocean from the front deck, master bedroom, and living room, and looking into the trees full of monkeys from the dining room and back bedroom. Highly recommended.
Mycket bra boende, frÀscht, snyggt och trevligt!
Bra pool, takterass! Apor och fÄglar omkring!
NÀra stranden. 15-20 min pÄ dÄlig vÀg till den perfekta beachen med stora vÄgor och klart vatten med bra skugga frÄn trÀd....och fÄ mÀnniskor
Vill gÀrna komma tillbaka till Alta Vista och Samara
We really enjoyed our stay at Alta Vista condominiums in Samara. Our condo was spacious, clean and modern. The proximity to the beach was awesome. Loved spending time up in the Congo lounge where we watched lots of monkeys, geckos and birds. We look forward to staying here again the next time we visit Samara. Thank you Laura and Denis for a wonderful stay.
The Alta Vista Condos in Samara are a great place to stay. They're located just a couple hundred meters from the beach, and close to the downtown/shopping area. Nice little pool at the condo as well, and a great public space on the top floor that's open but has a ceiling. Sitting up there during the thunder/lightning storms was wonderful.
Pura vida!
We spent 6 nights in Samara from April 13th - 19th and enjoyed it very much. The beach was close and the town center was about a kilometer away. There are lights that are on during the night so it is light up and comfortable if you head out for dinner in the evenings. The people in Samara are amazing and the condo was clean and comfortable. We would love to come back and stay here.
We loved it! Felt very pampered in this beautiful condo. So close to everything without being on top of the town.
from my 10 year old daughter:
early in the morning me and my mom would go out on the beach and go for a swim and we built sand castles and we read . we both really loved it and out of all the places we stayed at this on was 100% the best and their was no way the other places could beat it.
Alta Vista was located close to town and the beach making the location ideal. It was clean, beds were comfortable and the staff was very friendly and helpful.
We had a wonderful experience from booking to check out. Laura was very kind and helpful. The view is amazing!! If you go, be sure to check out the food next door. Would most definitely go again!