Sámara Sunshine Retreat

Samara Sunshine Retreat is a countryside cottage in Caimital, green and quiet and well away from the crowds, roughly 35 minutes from the beach town of Sámara and 40 from Playa Carrillo. It's an unhurried base on Guanacaste's Gold Coast, built for groups and families who want space to spread out and a real feel for the rural Nicoya Peninsula. The decor is warm and lived-in, and a private outdoor dining area turns long dinners under the trees into the natural end of the day.

Three bedrooms with four beds and two full baths sleep the whole group, and the kitchen is fully equipped for cooking real meals. Rated 4.91 on Airbnb. Book this Sámara vacation rental direct with CR Dream Properties for the best rate and local service, or reserve on Airbnb, in Costa Rica's Guanacaste.