Shelter From the Storm" is a group of three villas (including the
owners’ house) and an efficency apartment, perched on a five acre
mountainside point, approximately 60 meters above the Pacific Ocean;
high enough to give dramatic views (think Big Sur in California) of
the coastline to the Osa Peninsula but low enough to hear the waves
breaking on the rocks below.
Just TWO MINUTES off the beautiful paved coastal highway and less than
ten minutes to Dominical to the north, or Uvita to the south, "Shelter
from the Storm" offers the peace and privacy you expect on your
tropical vacation but near enough to the nightlife, abundant
restaurants, shopping and recreation facilities to satisfy even the
most active traveler.
We would be happy to assist in booking horseback rides along the beach
or to beautiful waterfalls, snorkeling, scuba diving, kayaking,
fishing trips, zip-line rides, canopy tours, birdwatching tours, or
hiking at Hacienda Baru National Wildlife Refuge. A relaxing massage
or gourmet dinner can also be booked in the privacy of your villa.
Rental car pick-up at the airport can also be arranged if so desired.

All of the villas enjoy fresh ocean breezes during the day and even
cooler mountain breezes every night, although all have
air-conditioning and ceiling fans in every room.

All residences include kitchen facilities and all electrical
appliances, ceiling fans, air-conditioning, phones with internet
access (bring your laptop,) Egyptian cotton sheets and towels, and CD
players with a library of hundreds of discs available.

Why travel all over the country to search for wildlife when, from our
living room we see not only monkeys (both howlers and white face) but,
also sloths, coati, beautiful butterflies, and dozens of species of
birds including hummingbirds, toucans, toucanet, parrots, soaring
falcons and of course, pelicans.

Cast your gaze to the ocean to see passing dolphins and during
migrating season (November to March) it is not unusual to see whales
breaching in Coronado Bay.

We are located within ten minutes of at least five pristine beaches
from the world class surf breaks of Playa Dominical to virtually
deserted stretches of Playa Hermosa to the protected waters of Playa
Ballena, probably the most perfect swimming beach on the Pacific
coast. Or, if you prefer, enjoy relaxing around the ocean view pool
lounging on our locally handcrafted teak outdoor furniture.

Take advantage of our spacious bamboo covered bar/barbeque rancho area
with huge stainless steel gas grill, stereo, honor bar, refrigerator,
bathroom, full dining facilities, reading library,hammocks and Direct
TV satellite television.