Luxury Oceanfront View Villa with Chef, Housekeeping and Concierge Services Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025

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

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

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

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Q: 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 mi (20 km).

8/10 Good

Eric K.

17 May 2025

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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

Mark M.

7 January 2025

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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

Vijay S.

24 November 2023

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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

Jerry A.

16 August 2024

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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

Christopher W.

12 February 2023

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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

David H., Canada

20 December 2023

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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

Rebecca S., DALLAS

21 July 2023

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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

Andrew T.

29 August 2017

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

Verified traveler

4 March 2023

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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

10/10 Excellent

Rodney M.

29 January 2023

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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

Matt T.

27 April 2021

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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

10/10 Excellent

Jennie G.

2 April 2023

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Paradise

This was an amazing vacation. Villa Amore is a breathtaking property. Alex and Jenny are fantastic caretakers that will help you with all of your needs, from local places to eat, excursions, massages by the pool, and even making fabulous dinners for you when you want to just stay in. We enjoyed the sounds of nature at the house while relaxing by the pool and going to the beach which was a 5 minute drive away. I cant say enough about Villa Amore!!😍

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Blane S.

9 July 2017

Like a dream...

From the wonderful, kind Alex and Jennifer that put above and beyond effort forth to assure our needs and expectations were exceeded. The house is so much more than the pictures can relay...fantasy level. Doing the dolphin, river kayak, and waterfall tours with the family that is in the brochure at the house was like gaining a new family. They are genuine and fun loving people that treat you like the only people on the planet when in their care. My review can't do justice for the quality of the home, local coolness and wonder this trip offers. My only suggestion is to bless yourself with this experience. I am SO glad I did this with my family.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2017

10/10 Excellent

Pat R.

21 February 2018

Shortest 7 Day Week Ever!!

Had a blast!! George and Isabella have a fantastic villa that is set up for total relaxation or adventure. It's hard to capture in pictures the beauty and setting of this villa. Morning coffee on the patio watching fishing boats, humpback whales, and jumping mobula rays. Days at Carrillo or Samara Beach, two of the best in Costa Rica. Take in the 1 km zip line at Monteverde Cloud Forest. Fish for tuna, mackerel, and mahi mahi in a 25 foot panga. All this done with a lot of help from chef/caretakers Alex and Jenny. They are awesome!! There is nothing like eating sesame tuna with fish from your morning fishing trip. The prepared meals were excellent, on time, and incredible to eat. One of the best times of the day was hanging out in the kitchen and talking with Alex and Jenny, trying to improve my limited Spanish. Evenings were spent in the salt water pool looking up at a million stars. Thanks George, Isabella, Alex and Jenny for an unbelievable week. We will be back.

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jason B.

7 August 2018

A beautiful property that feels like home.

Villa Amore is an excellent vacation home. It is well appointed and comfortable, and in a beautiful location. The property is well maintained and the views are amazing. There are fruit trees and wildlife on the grounds, and it’s only a few minutes hike from some very secluded beaches. The kitchen is well appointed and the common areas have comfortable furniture. The bedrooms are a nice size and each has air conditioning and a private bathroom. The showers are definitely on the small side, and the towels are a bit small and becoming threadbare. It would be nice to have more than one bath towel per room for a week-long stay. The beds are very comfortable but the pillows were also in need of replacement. They are well compacted fiberfill, and quite uncomfortable, with only 1 provided per person. The caretakers on the property are charming and helpful. The meals that they prepare are delicious, and they are very accommodating. They exude hospitality and grace, and are a definite asset to the overall stay. I would definitely overlook some of the property’s shortcomings in order to stay again with Alex and Jenny. We are definitely looking forward to a future stay at Villa Amore, and are thankful that George and Isabella have built a beautiful home that they are willing to share with others. Pura Vida!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Claire M.

23 March 2024

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Beautiful home w/ breathtaking views!

The check-in process was easy. Alex was anticipating our arrival and was ready to greet us as we stepped out of the car. Alex and Jenny are fantastic concierges. They made recommendations for activities, did some of our grocery shopping, and prepared breakfast and dinner upon our request. It was a welcomed treat to have them do some of the cooking and clean up afterwards. The rooms were clean and comfortable. Keep in mind that the only enclosed areas of the home are the bedrooms so the shared living spaces and kitchen are open to nature and do not have air cond. This was not an issue for us as it was easy to cool off in the gorgeous infinity pool that overlooks the Pacific! I would like to point out that the dishwasher did not work so we did need to hand wash dishes. It did not wash or rinse dishes properly. The location was convenient to Carrillo and Samara. There is a small grocery store about five minutes down the road that we found most of our food supplies. For more options, there is a larger grocery store (Pali) in Samara. Nature is abound! We saw spider monkeys near the house and many colorful birds. There are fruit trees next to the house that would be lovely during the wetter seasons. We visited during the dry season so there was not yet fruit on the trees. We enjoyed zip lining, chartering a private boat, and simply relaxing around the house. Overall, the home felt like a Costa Rican gem! Thank you for hosting us! Pura Vida!

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Devang A.

4 May 2018

Awesome!

We had one the best times ever at Villa Amore. The place is everything as described and then some. Pictures and description on this site doesn’t do this gorgeous house justice! The living spaces are huge and well appointed with great views all over. The bedrooms are quite spacious and each one ocean facing! Bathrooms are also very nice, modern and with STRONG WATER PRESSURE showers! I stay in many vacation homes and hotels. That what impressed me most about this home is the cleanliness! Being a hotelier, it is my nature to look for unclean areas and remedy them. I have to say, the place was CLEAN, CRISP and FRESH! Kudos to the management! So far I was taking about bricks and mortar and stones and marbles. What makes this place “ home” are Alex and Jenny! If I could I would have packed them in my bag and bought them home! Always welcoming with a warm smile and ready to serve. They prepared some very tasty dinners and served memorable breakfasts! The place was so peaceful with no distractions, great views , beatiful neighborhood and how could I forget the big endless pool! We had such a great time ( wished had few more days to spend)! But then there is always next time. Yes George We will be back! And last but not the least, I want to thank you for your hospitality, for the help in providing all the details to plan our stay and checking up on us! Hat’s off to you for genuinely caring!

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

Dave L.

29 July 2017

beautiful villa

Very clean, private and a wonderful view (as advertised). Not too far from town with a couple of beach accesses, one with a small waterfall as advertised in the outback waterfall tour) within walking distance. The beaches were not good swimming beaches but you could walk along the shore at low tied and look into lots of tidal pools etc. We would walk to the store in the am for supplies (about 40 minutes round trip). The caretakers live in a suite on the lower level and were very attentive to our needs. They both speak some English which was very helpful. The villa was cleaned each day and a breakfast was provided any day we wanted. They were a nice young couple who were very eager to help. The view is amazing with a wonderful outdoor area. Everything is very new and it all worked well. We needed to get a few supplies provided but Alex and Jenny were quick to help. The kitchen is very well stocked and they also provided beach towels if we needed them. The villa really does come as advertised. There was house construction going on beside and below us with construction noise beginning early in the morning which was hardly ideal but not within the villa owner's control. We were there with our two teenage kids and we found that there was no real master bedroom. The beds were a bit smaller and harder than we were used to but each room had a very comfortable futon couch that could be used if needed. Our communications with the owner were great. George was very good at providing information and staying in touch with us. Overall a good experience.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Ron T.

9 January 2018

Tranquility and Privacy with a Spectacular View

We had the great pleasure of enjoying this home for 9 days over the 2017 holidays. The property is very comfortable with an incredible kitchen and really well appointed outdoor spaces to relax and lounge. The large pool was just the right temperature and refreshing. The house had great wifi and Smart TV options. There were days that we did not leave the property, cooking our own meals on the BBQ and just enjoying the peace and quiet after the incredible sunsets. The silence was occasionally broken by the howler monkeys and colorful birds that came to entertain us. At night you hear the ocean waves on the rocks. What can be better? The caretakers on site were very gracious and helpful and offered a measure of comfort knowing that they were available to assist in the event of a problem. Jenny also kept the house tidy and clean without being intrusive which was much appreciated. As with everything in life, though, there were some tradeoffs. Nothing insurmountable, but one should be aware of them. The house is a 15 minute drive from Samara with its restaurants and the market. The road can be a bit challenging at first, but after a day or two it is not a major problem to negotiate. As mentioned by a previous guest, the showers were all undersized for a home of this size and quality. We also arrived to find that no soap or shampoo and other basic amenities were provided. This necessitated an immediate trip to the market in town to stock up. We have stayed in many similar homes and generally have found small "hotel style" toiletries to make it through the first day or so. Overall we had an exceptional time. You can go zip lining in Samara and we took a snorkel trip that also took us out to find dolphins which was quite an experience. The beach at Carrillo is one of the most beautiful I have seen. It's about 3 km long around a bay and is very quiet and deserted in places. Our family was thrilled with the choice of Villa Amore for our vacation and recommend it for families looking for a peaceful and restful home in Costa Rica.

Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

Craig M.

15 July 2019

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

Vacation like a celebrity

What a great vacation! My family and I loved this home. The owners were easy to communicate with & they answered all of my questions. I felt like I sent way too many emails, but they answered each one of them quickly & were extremely helpful. They made everything easy. Now for the home itself. There are three bedrooms on the second floor. Each identical in size. They have a nice sized bathroom & a walk-in closet. The rooms are air conditioned & have a ceiling fan. There are no televisions in the rooms & they were not needed. You are in Costa Rica...you don't need television. Several reviewers mentioned that the showers are small. I would agree that the shower is smaller than the one I have in my home, but it wasn't a problem for us. Even when all six of us were showering before dinner all within a 30-45 minute period we never once ran out of hot water. The living space had two nice couches, & a large flat screen television (which we only watched once for about 30 minutes). The kitchen had a huge professional side by side refrigerator. The kitchen was fully stocked. We cooked there twice. The pool and out door living space is amazing. The view from the covered dining area and the pool was incredible. The first night we were there I was almost positive that I could see every star in the galaxy. The view of the surrounding forest & the expansive Pacific Ocean can be seen from almost everywhere on the property. It truly was a $10 Million dollar view. We saw howler monkeys climbing in the trees of the property on at least 4 different occasions. We saw several different tropical birds & other wildlife on the property. The property care takers, Alex and Jenny, were great. They cooked breakfast for us several times & they prepared one dinner. The food was fantastic. Jenny also kept our rooms nice and tidy. They are both very friendly & not intrusive. Alex was very helpful with restaurant suggestions & with any other questions we had. I hate to say anything negative about this house because we loved it so much, but if there has to be one thing we all agreed we wish was a little better it would be the bedding. The beds were much more firm than what we are used to at home & we didn't have the greatest sleeping experience as we would have liked, but that's just our preference. It would not keep us from staying here again or from recommending to others. It was the best vacation rental we have ever visited & we have stayed in many.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Bob B.

2 July 2025

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Family Vacay 2025

The villa is so much nicer than the photos. The table outside the kitchen on the patio was our favorite place in the villa. It seats more than 10 and the view of the ocean is incredible. You get a nice morning breeze to have your coffee and just enjoy your surroundings. We had 6 adults and 4 kids and never felt crowded with all the bedrooms and sitting areas. The pool was used every day and night and has the same views of the ocean. Jenny and Alex were beyond amazing, they make you feel like you’re part of the family. They are so helpful and will go the extra mile to help/please your every need. They are a big reason we may book the villa again.

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanne S.

1 July 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy

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Fantastic Family Vacation!

Our stay at Villa Amore was wonderful! As stated in previous reviews, pictures just don’t do it justice. I couldn’t get over the spectacular view from the outside terraces and took every opportunity to relax and enjoy it. Our family of six, five adults and an eight year-old, spent many hours enjoying the pool and all of us absolutely loved Jenny and Alex! They were so accommodating and assisted us any way they could. Meals were an event to be savored! We had one fussy eater his requests were always accommodated. The villa was immaculately kept and Jenny even did laundry upon request. Honestly, we have never stayed in a better vacation rental. Thank you, Laura, for promptly answering our questions and for allowing us the pleasure of staying at your beautiful villa. And to Jenny and Alex, you are the best!

Stayed 17 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Evan K.

25 April 2025

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Amazing house with great staff and perfect location

This place is amazing. I highly recommend. The location is great with tons of activities to do around it. Beaches are stunning and the view from the house is unprecedented.The staff at the house were extremely hepful and cooked some amazing food.

Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trishelle F.

11 April 2025

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Love Villa Amore!

We recently stayed at Villa Amore as a family of 11. The home was WONDERFUL with amazing views of the ocean, a magnificent pool and fantastic accommodations. Alex and Jenny made wonderful meals night and morning. We never had a bad meal made by them. Thank you for a truly memorable stay!

Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

26 March 2025

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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

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