Kid-friendly holiday rentals in Playa Guiones

Wow! This really is the cutest and best place in Sámara. It's very private with exquisite details and comforts, reflecting the culture of the area. The dipping pool is amazing to hang out in during the hottest part of the day, and the walk to the beach is only a couple of blocks through a nice neighborhood that has shopping and restaurants. We felt extremely safe in the house and the neighborhood, and an included guide book, gives local information, adding to our appreciation of the hosts. Leone is great to work with. She responds quickly to messages, and is friendly, flexible, and accommodating. We've fallen in love with Sámara and this house. We really could not have chosen better. Pura vida!

What a beautiful, clean, and relaxing space! We had a great stay and really enjoyed the pool in the afternoon shade. Beds were very comfortable, had everything we needed for cooking, water was filtered and delicious, showers were lovely. Overall we had a wonderful time and would definitely book again!!!

The house is beautiful , super clean with good garden space, super private all closed so it feels a lot of security. Pets can walk quietly and there is no danger of them getting out . The house is spacious, the kitchen is very comfortable . Only that it does not have A/C in the kitchen or hot water for showers

Airbnb Review: A Dream Stay in Costa Rica We recently stayed at Brenda’s beautiful Airbnb in Costa Rica, and it was truly an unforgettable experience! From the moment we arrived, Brenda made us feel welcome with her warm and friendly demeanor. She went above and beyond to ensure our stay was enjoyable, even helping us arrange transportation to explore the areas we wanted to tour (a paid service, but so worth it for the convenience). The property itself was a slice of paradise. The home is private and well-maintained, complete with a stunning waterfall pool that was the perfect spot to unwind after a day of adventures. The surrounding jungle views are breathtaking—you feel completely immersed in the natural beauty of this incredible country. We loved it so much that we even found ourselves discussing the possibility of living here permanently. If you’re looking for a peaceful getaway with excellent hospitality and amazing scenery, you won’t be disappointed. Thank you, Brenda!

The location is excellent, it’s right in Samara Center. You can walk to the beach in about 2 minutes. Only thing to note is it’s not exactly a house, it’s a hotel. It’s three separate rooms, the one in the center has the kitchen and living room. If your a big group with couples, it’s great. All in all the place is clean, in a great location, and very friendly staff.

Jackie was an amazing host! She is very willing to help with any questions. She was fun to be with and lives close. The beach was beautiful and safe to swim in. We are a group of 4 couples and the space worked well for us. We highly recommend this property and will return.

My husband and I lucked out with this house after a horrific mistake renting a “new” unrated place here in Nosara. It’s a lovely west coast modern beach house with everything we needed for a peaceful stay close to the beaches. Erick met us at the last minute, checked us in and showed us everything on how things work and where things are. He answered promptly to any questions and even had a free pizza from his restaurant delivered to us. He’s a good host and we really liked the place.

Kembar in Nosara was absolutely perfect. It checked all the boxes for an amazing stay and I couldn’t recommend it more. The location was super convenient, easy to get to from anywhere in town, yet still felt like a peaceful retreat. The property itself is stunning: two beautiful mirror-image homes separated by a gorgeous pool, surrounded by lush jungle. Falling asleep to the sounds of nature was such a dream. We loved being so close to great restaurants and discovered our new favorite grocery store, Orgánico. Everything about our stay was seamless and the hosts were fantastic. 100% recommend this place to anyone looking for an unforgettable stay in Nosara. We had an incredible time and would come back in a heartbeat!

Best Air B n B ever! So glad we stayed here. Was a magical 9 days. Very close to amazing beach, easy to get to restaurants. Excellent beds, bedding, kitchen, couches. Everything you need, and extremely comfortable. Perfect for our family.

Troy was an amazing host. Quick responses, friendly and always helpful. You can tell him and his team have a lot of pride into the units. We stayed for a month and it was perfect. Comfortable beds. Clean sheets. Great A/C and it was on a very quiet corner. We would love to come back and spend even longer. Thank you for everything. It was amazing.

A nice oasis in quiet Pelada, with a cool dipping pool in the middle of the two cabanas to share. We were lucky that we knew the other couple in cabana 2 but they were private enough that I don’t think it would have mattered if we didn’t. Close to Sunrise coffee which is great breakfast. We bought coffee and fresh fruit from the market and made breakfast smoothies every day while there. Highly recommend renting a golf cart or ATV to get around as, while the beach and Pelada restaurants are walkable, you will want the broader range to get to Guiones or old town Nosara. Place was modern and clean.

Erica’s place was very nice and comfortable and safe. The deck was a perfect place to eat meals or read. I loved how close it was to the beach and shops and restaurants. If I ever return to Sámara I would definitely stay again.

Beautiful place and amazing staff. Pool was so refreshing and always spotless. Staff were very attentive and willing to please. Amazing location and an easy walk to the beach and delicious local restaurants. Definitely recommend and will hopefully be revisiting soon.

Yessenia was a really helpful & responsive host - helped coordinate a ride from the airport and was really responsive to any questions we had! Location was great as well, quick walk to the beach. Thank you!

Great location! Walkable to everything in Playa Guiones while feeling nice and private. Host were proactive with check-in instructions making it an easy arrival and stay.

Beautiful place, great location. Really great experience overall, and host replies quickly.

We come every year and are always so happy and grateful for Andrew and JoAnne's place. It is just perfect for us and reminds us every time why we love to be down in Pelada. A simple walk to the beach, a spacious home with beautiful accents that captures more of the Costa Rica feel. It is close to everything but secluded too. We love it!!! (Just don't reserve our time down there ;-). Thank you Andrew and Joanne, always great to work with.

A Hidden Gem – 10/10! This place was our favorite stay in Costa Rica! The condo is beautiful, fully equipped, and right on the beach with stunning views—even from the balcony. The pool area is lovely, with plenty of seating to relax. Junquillal is a quiet, charming retreat. We mostly cooked at home, but there are restaurants and a grocery store nearby. Tamarindo is just 40 minutes away, perfect for day trips. The condo includes boogie boards, surfboards, and beach gear. The surfboards were a bit advanced for us, but the amazing property manager delivered a foam board—such a highlight! Perfect surf out back, poolside afternoons, and sunset walks filled with seashells made this trip unforgettable. Highly recommend—worth booking! We’ll be back!

We had a great experience in Samara. Karen's place was centrally located. It is on a busy street but the sounds did not disturb us. Space worked really well for our family. Kitchen was easy to work in with lots of of varied pots and pans. The internet and electrical issues were attended to and resolved as soon as possible. Hosts were nice. We felt at home and loved being in Samara. Beautiful beach. Nice pool. A great place to stay!

Patrick and Hilda were so friendly and helpful, it was a pleasure and a privilege to stay in their wonderful condo. Really loved Samara Beach, great restaurants beach beautiful and the Condo was perfect location. Highly recommend this property to stay in. Jamie

We stayed in the Condo for over a month and the place was a great location. The condo is well equipped for a young family and has everything you need. The host and manager are great at dealing with any issues and they actively try to solve any problems or request promptly. The A/C and fans was perfect for the climate and the family had no problems sleeping in the condo. The swimming pool is perfect for both younger and older children and they can be supervised comfortably from the Rancho. The laundry facilities work well and are big enough to accommodate a family wash when needed. A shop on the corner for most ingredients and cold drinks. The surrounding neighbours are so kind and engaging with us and the children and we often shared breakfast or drinks outside with them. The people here really do make the stay safe and more enjoyable. The wildlife in the immediate area is incredible from monkeys and iguanas to horses and coati’s all while having a coffee on the balcony. Thank you!

Great stay! Easy walk to the beach and to town. Great shared pool area with very friendly residents within the condo complex. Definitely recommend staying here for a quiet and relaxing Costa Rica vacation.

Absolutely enjoyed our stay! The pool was great and the beaches nearby were a lovely addition. The kitchen is fully equipped which we really appreciated. Far enough away from all the hustle and bustle of tourists but close enough to pop into town for the day should you choose to explore Tamarindo. The hosts were a pleasure to deal with from the start to finish. Clean, quiet and accessible.

Boris was a wonderful host and his apartment is comfortable and authentic. We had plenty to do within a 15-30 minute drive to keep us very busy for a week. It is super close to a beautiful, kid-friendly beach (Playa Pelada) with amazing sunsets. Lots of restaurants with fresh food and live music are within a short walking distance, though the dust from the unpaved roads can make walking less pleasant (bring flashlights, as the roads get quite dark at night). The more developed part of Nosara is a 5-minute tuktuk ride away and you can walk in ~20 min. to the stunning, surfer-filled Playa Guiones. The apartment has a great covered patio and spacious living room (with fans but without A/C) and bedrooms (with A/C). The kitchen was a bit less provisioned than we expected from the other reviews but we mostly ate out. We had a great vacation.