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Shelter from the Storm is a group of three vacation villas on the Pacific coast of Costa Rica perched above the Osa Penninsula on a five acre mountainside point approximately 60 meters above the Pacific Ocean. These luxurious Costa Rican villas are available for vacation rental for short and, in some cases, long term stays. Cozy and private, the "Shelter from the Storm" villas are perfectly located high enough above the ocean coastline to offer dramatic views of the beautiful Osa Peninsula yet low enough to hear the soothing sound of 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 adventurous.

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 done if so desired.

All of the villas enjoy fresh ocean breezes during the day and even cooler mountain breezes every night. In addition, ceiling fans and air-conditioning are available in every room.

All residences include full kitchen facilities and appliances, phones with internet access, 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 your living room at shelter from the storm, you can 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.