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Dominical 80000, Costa Rica
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Ranked #1 of 16 Specialty lodging in Dominical
5.0 of 5 stars 170 Reviews
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  • Sleep Quality
    5 of 5 stars
  • Location
    5 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    5 of 5 stars
  • Service
    5 of 5 stars
  • Value
    5 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    5 of 5 stars
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Hendersonville, North Carolina
1 review
“Five Days in the Central American Tropics”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 2, 2013

It's as easy to settle into and feel comfortable at Shelter from the Storm as it is into your own vacation home, except that you might not stock your vacation home with the same high quality of fixtures, linen, and other conveniences. The decorations are of similar high quality and complement the surroundings perfectly. That's after you get over the... More

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Boston
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15 reviews 15 reviews
8 hotel reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
“A Stay in Paradise”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 22, 2013

For full disclosure purposes, Daryl and Donna are longtime friends of an old friend of ours. That is how we found Shelter From the Storm. Having said that, I firmly believe that all guests at the villas received the same attention, hospitality, and assistance that we were given. First, the accommodations are gorgeous. Sitting on a spit of land in... More

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Brasil de Santa Ana
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27 reviews 27 reviews
10 hotel reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
“Paradise”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 11, 2013

We finally got a chance to get away from the city and stay at Daryl and Donna's piece of paradise and I'm glad we did. Villa la Cuesta was perfect from top to bottom. Loved the villa, vibe and on-site friendly pets. Thanks for making our time off perfect.

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Chapel Hill, North Carolina
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7 reviews 7 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“Simply outstanding”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 21, 2013

Spectacular views and a warm welcome! We had a wonderful time during our 5 day stay at "Shelter from the Storm". We stayed at Villa Las Rocas, which had an amazing view of the ocean. We were there with our son and grand children. Daryl & Donna were very gracious hosts and made us feel extremely comfortable during our entire... More

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Grand Junction, Colorado, United States
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
“Peacefully Perfect!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 9, 2013

My boyfriend, his son and I spent 11 days touring Shelter from the Storm. We were there during a busy time for the area, so since we couldn't find somewhere that could accomadate us for the entire time in one rental, Donna arranged it so that we could stay on their property the entire time. We had the priviledge of... More

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Texas
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6 reviews 6 reviews
6 hotel reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
35 helpful votes 35 helpful votes
“A Perfect Balance”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 20, 2013

My husband, daughter, 3 year old grandson, and I just returned from a 4 night stay at Villa la Cuesta. We were looking for a few days with access to Manuel Antonio and several beaches to the south. Dominicalito was the perfect spot for us, and Shelter From the Storm the perfect place from which to enjoy our adventures. Donna... More

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Toronto, Canada
1 review
“Paradise Found”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 19, 2013

Spectacular views and a warm welcome! We had a wonderful time during our 3 day stay at "Shelter from the Storm" during our last few days in Costa Rica. Thank you Donna and Daryl for all your hospitality and great travel tips. We stayed in the Las Rocas Abajo suite which had an amazing view of the ocean. During our... More

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Cleveland, Ohio, United States
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7 reviews 7 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
“Rustic Elegance in the Jungle”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 11, 2013

Our two week stay in the Monkey house at shelter from the storm with Daryl and Donna was fantastic! We wanted to be able to do our own cooking and enjoy lots of wonderful seafood and fresh produce. The Monkey house was perfectly equipped for cooking even for exacting chefs like us. The beauty of the jungle from our back... More

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Stratford-upon-Avon, United Kingdom
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7 reviews 7 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“A House Party”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 8, 2013

We spent a month travelling around Costa Rica and the best place we stayed was Shelter from the Storm. It was like an extended weekend house party with friends. Donna and Daryl were focused on making sure all their guests were happy but more than that, they gave a lot of their time to hosting margaritas evenings and social gatherings.... More

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Pittsboro
1 review
“A Perfect Resort”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 18, 2013

This spring we spent a glorious week in Dominical at "Shelter From The Storm". The cottages were clean and tastefully decorated with all the amenities you could expect. The hosts, Daryl and Donna Lewis were gracious and helpful. They made us feel welcome at the Rancho (pool/bar area), gave recommendations on the coolest "out of the way " restaurants, and... More

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Additional Information about shelter from the storm

Address: Dominical 80000, Costa Rica
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Region: Costa Rica > Province of Puntarenas > Dominical
Amenities:
Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Kitchenette Pets Allowed Suites Swimming Pool
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Ranked #1 of 16 Specialty lodging in Dominical
Price Range: $$
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Shelter from the Storm is a group of 3 villas and an efficiency apt. perched on a 5 acre mountainside point, 60 meters above the Pacific, high enough to give dramatic views of the coast to the Osa Pennisula, but low enough to hear the waves breaking on the rocks below. Hotel rates for your own private place! Ammenties: Shared pool adjacent Entertainment Rancho with honor bar, BBQ,satelite stereo tv & dvd, washer/dryer, & much more.... ... more   less 
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Shelter From The Storm Hotel Dominical
Shelter From The Storm Costa Rica/Dominical

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