...before we leave the Monkey House's verandah. We spent a lot of time on the verandah/deck of this tree house in the jungle. Listening to the sounds, inhaling the scents, watching the movement in the trees, light on the leaves in the heavy heady tropical heat and air. What a PERFECT place to check out of life for a while...or... More

Just returned from a wonderful trip to the southern Pacific coast of Costa Rica which included 4 nights at this fantastic location.This slice of heaven is located just south of Dominical perched on a hillside that provided gorgeous views of the rugged Costa Rican coast. We stayed in the Monkey house which was a perfect fit for my wife and... More

Maybe we're just a wee bit biased (considered this WAS our 3rd visit to the Monkey House), but boy-oh-boy, do we ever LOVE Shelter from the Storm! We honeymooned there in February 2009, then returned again in November 2010 & 2011. Daryl and Donna are just as lovely (if not more so) than you'll read in these reviews, and their... More

We were looking for the combination of a rainforest, beach, minimal tourists, and just a pure Costa Rican experience. That's exactly what Daryl and Donna provided us at their beautiful haven. From the first "welcome" margarita to the final goodbye, they were the most accommodating, warm, genuine, friendly, and helpful hosts whose only goal was to make sure we had... More

Oh, what gracious hosts and the most breathtaking settings you can imagine!!! My husband and I had the absolute best time and really love our stay at Shelter From the Storm. We stayed in Villa La Cuesta, which we agreed has the best porch and view of all of the villas. We were entertained by sloths, toucans, monkeys, the whole... More

There could not be a better place to stay in Costa Rica, thanks to the vision and hard work of Donna and Darryl. They are the most gracious hosts, and every scene at SFTS is picture-perfect. The area people are also incredibly nice. If you're going to Costa Rica, look no further! More

I'm just a little concerned that too many others might find out about SFTS and we will not be able to get a reservation next time...so go and see for yourself. More

Some friends of ours recommended Costa Rica for our honeymoon from January 11-18, 2012. We actually "fell" upon SFTS after we found the other place we were looking at was booked- and were we glad they were! Daryl & Donna are the perfect hosts; they are always there when you need them and are also willing to let you be... More

My wife, Susannah, and I stayed at SFTS from Jan. 5-12, 2012, and Donna and Darryl's hospitality added to what was a spectacular week in Costa Rica. First, we wanted to get away from the more touristed spots in Costa Rica, so Dominical/Uvita was the perfect spot to choose without having to work too hard or take too many chances.... More