Stay Where You Belong.
IONA Villas, Samara, Costa Rica
Reviews
Aaron
April 2026 · Airbnb
Our family of four (2 adults and 2 kids) stayed for almost a month and we would highly recommend this place. The apartment has comfy beds, a great shower inside and outside, a fully equipped kitchen and air conditioning. There is a nice little creek outside, plenty of tall trees and beautiful wildlife (birds, lizards and monkeys). Ben and Erika were excellent hosts, always happy to help and were so generous during their stay. The apartment is connected to the Iona community project which provides social services, as well as a coffee social enterprise (with excellent coffee!). Samara is a lovely town. We surfed every day (it's best near high tide) and the wave is good for beginners in close to shore, with some bigger sets rolling in if you are more experienced. Three major grocery stores are on the street with eveything you need, a pharmacy, and plenty of excellent restaurants. Highly recommended!
Andrea & Gian Marco
March 2026 · Airbnb
Ben war ein hervorragender Gastgeber. Sehr freundlich und zuvorkommend. Der Cafe ist sehr gut.
Die Lage in Samara ist super, alles zu Fuss erreichbar. Die Küche ist etwas klein, um für wine ganze Familie kochen zu können. Das einzige negative war, dass der Lärm in der Nacht störend war, je nach Fahrzeug hatte es sogar leicht vibriert und das Zimmer war nie wirklich dunkel.
Der Strand in Samara und vorallem Carillo waren traumhaft. Wir würden jederzeit wieder kommen.
Danke!
Sierra
March 2026 · Airbnb
IONA and the people there were the highlight of our time in Sámara!
The location was walkable to all the local grocery stores, beach and restaurants, but still felt private and safe! You don’t need a car here.
It’s on the main road so there is a little road noise at night but the hosts have added so many thoughtful touches like a sound machine! Also plenty to cook your meals at home.
It was great for kids with a kids library and common spaces where they could burn energy. The design of the rooms, furniture, and overall space really elevate the experience!
The cafe is cool and roasts their on coffee on site which they include in the rooms! It’s super tasty.
The people are what make it, the hosts and everyone who works there are so kind and helpful. We sure hope to stay here again.
Eliezer
March 2026 · Airbnb
Todo perfecto, todo limpio, la persona que nos recibió muy amable, nos recibió con café y galletas, todo magnífico, el aire acondicionado espectacular, sin ruido, a todos nos encantó
Haley
March 2026 · Airbnb
Our stay at the treehouse was incredible. The place was immaculate, and we had a lovely balcony overlooking a field. The location is brilliant. You’re slightly out of town, but easily walkable…within 5 mins to the beach and centre of town. Erika was one of the best hosts we’ve had. We had a couple of questions throughout our stay, and she was immediately responsive and provided help, always with a welcoming smile 😊 Thank you for such a great stay!
Valéry
March 2026 · Airbnb
Bel espace de vie à distance de marche de la plage et de la vie nocturne de Samara !!!! Petit réveil inusité à cause des singes qui aiment bien manger des mangues juste à côté. On était très bien !!!
Heidi
March 2026 · Airbnb
Where to begin! We absolutely loved every minute spent in Samara and the Treehouse was a perfect play to stay. We were greeted by Ben and given a full tour of the grounds. There is a ton of wildlife and amenities, not to mention, homemade donuts in the attached coffee shop. Just steps to the beach, restaurants and shopping - the location couldn’t have been better. We will recommend this spot to everyone and hope to be back ourselves!
Lauren
February 2026 · Airbnb
We were over the moon about our stay at the treehouse! The cafe was so warm and welcoming and Ben was an outstanding host. Our little family of 4 felt super safe and at home at IONA and highly recommend!
Thanks Ben! Looking forward to visiting again in our next trip to Costa Rica!
Kristina
February 2026 · Airbnb
We had a great stay . The Casita was perfect for our family of 4. Great location, walkable to the beach & restaurants. Ben was super helpful and even had boogie boards for the kids to use. Iona Coffee roaster/cafe on site was an added bonus! Would highly recommend.
Lauren
February 2026 · Airbnb
To say we had the most perfect stay is an understatement. It was beyond our wildest dreams!
The casita is miraculously situated in the jungle, yet walking distance to every single amenity you could imagine. Every morning was stunning and we were greeted by animal calls, adventure and beauty! It felt too good to be true!
The casita is incredibly sweet, perfect for our family of four to enjoy and relax. There were so many special details and it was immaculate while still feeling like our very own home away from home! Such a comfort after some very fun days in the sun!
Now, for the part that truly made us say ‘wow,’ - our host, Ben, is the most amazing host ever! And truly one of the best people. His warmth and kindness was completely out of this world and won’t soon be forgotten. We left with tears in our eyes because we had met such a wonderful human and friend!
This was truly the most memorable vacation with the most amazing Airbnb. We will be forever dreaming about our stay.
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