Title: Surf Shack: 5 min to Beach/5 min to Waterfall: Great Wi-Fi - Sleeps 5 - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=114679392&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Surf Shack: 5 min to Beach/5 min to Waterfall: Great Wi-Fi - Sleeps 5 Vacation home in Bahía Ballena with kitchen and patio ## Photo gallery for Surf Shack: 5 min to Beach/5 min to Waterfall: Great Wi-Fi - Sleeps 5 ![Beach nearby - Surf Shack: 5 min to Beach/5 min to Waterfall: Great Wi-Fi - Sleeps 5 (Dominicalito)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114680000/114679400/114679392/ac40de49.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, oven, stovetop, coffee/tea maker - Surf Shack: 5 min to Beach/5 min to Waterfall: Great Wi-Fi - Sleeps 5 (Dominicalito)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114680000/114679400/114679392/d7745490.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Surf Shack: 5 min to Beach/5 min to Waterfall: Great Wi-Fi - Sleeps 5 (Dominicalito)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114680000/114679400/114679392/7ad50ba7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, oven, stovetop, coffee/tea maker - Surf Shack: 5 min to Beach/5 min to Waterfall: Great Wi-Fi - Sleeps 5 (Dominicalito)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114680000/114679400/114679392/ec226540.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Surf Shack: 5 min to Beach/5 min to Waterfall: Great Wi-Fi - Sleeps 5 (Dominicalito)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114680000/114679400/114679392/60974c83.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Surf Shack: 5 min to Beach/5 min to Waterfall: Great Wi-Fi - Sleeps 5 provides laundry facilities and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 9.0 Wonderful ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroom1200 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washer - Pet friendly - Free WiFi - Outdoor Space - Parking available ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Surf Shack: 5 min to Beach/5 min to Waterfall: Great Wi-Fi - Sleeps 5 Welcome to our Surf Shack Bungalow in beautiful Dominicalito, Costa Rica. Our 2 bedroom, 1 bath home is in a prime time location, right in between Dominical which is only a 5 min drive, & Uvita which is a 15 min. drive south. The Poza Azul Waterfall is only a quick 3 min drive through the neighborhood. The 2-1 Surf Shack has 2 Queen bedrooms that look out into nature, 1 full bathroom with a stand up shower, a living room with a futon & Smart TV, a kitchen with dishes, pots & pans, utensils...perfect for making a home cooked meal. The refrigerator & stove allowing for easy cooking at home. The Wi-Fi is strong, making this the perfect spot for all remote workers :) There is a large security gate at the entrance of the property, making sure your vehicles are stored safely. Pull through and you'll see the Surf Shack nestled under the many beautiful trees. Sometimes our special guest, the white faced capuchin monkeys, are in the trees to meet you when you check-in. Don't worry, they're just curious & cute. Our home is centrally located to many fun & convenient attractions: • Poza Azul - Waterfall, 3 min by car; has rope swing & pool for swimming • Dominicalito Beach - 5 min by car; beginner surfers & beautiful views • Kunjani Cafe - 5 min by car; amazing coffee & breakfast • The (Yoga) Shala - 5 min by car: daily yoga classes in the jungle • La Parcela Restaurant - 5 min by car; gorgeous views, delicious food, great cocktails • Dominical Beach - 10 min by car; beach vendors, advanced surfers, restaurants/bars - cute hippie town • Uvita - 15 min by car; waterfalls, shopping, restaurants/bars, Whale's Tail National Park, scuba diving, and fishing • There are 2 small stores within walking distance. Tienda Poza Azul is directly across the street, with another small tienda only 1 block away The Surf Shack is the perfect place to come and get an authentic experience of Costa Rica. This place has the perfect mixture of ex-pats & locals! If you're into surfing, yoga, or just adventuring and exploring then this is the perfect place for YOU!! ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Lobster/crab pot - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - 2 pets total (up to 55 lbs per pet) ### Suitability/Accessibility - No elevator - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Housekeeping (on request) ### Location highlights - In a village - Near a health/beauty spa - Near the sea ### Things to do - Bicycle parking - Bicycle storage - Birdwatching nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Motor boating nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Rafting nearby - Rock climbing nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Snorkeling nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Whale watching nearby - Wildlife walks nearby ### Safety features - No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector) - No smoke detector (host has indicated there is no smoke detector on the property) - Deadbolt lock ### General - At least 80% lighting from LEDs - Bicycle parking - Bicycle storage - Composting - Eco-friendly cleaning products used - Housekeeping (on request) - Humane treatment of captive wild animals - Locally-owned and organized tours and activities - No plastic drinking straws - Recycling - Reusable cups - Reusable tableware - Unit size: 1,200 square feet ## Similar properties ![Sun loungers, beach towels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/102000000/101990900/101990828/6ed5271a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Two mountain villas Near Dominical Beach Costa Rica. 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Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host. ### Rules Please keep trash inside the closed trash can. We are in the jungle. Bugs and ants can come in for any scraps of food. ### Pets Pets allowed Welcoming dogs only 2 total (up to 55 lbs per pet) Note from host: Pick up after your pet/ Do NOT allow on furniture! ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Note from host: This is a great home for families with children. ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited Long-term renters welcome This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products Host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has indicated there is no smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a deadbolt lock This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### We should mention This property does not have elevators ## About the area Located in Bahía Ballena, this vacation home is near the beach. Hacienda Barú National Wildlife Refuge and Marino Ballena National Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Alturas Wildlife Sanctuary and Sunset Surf Dominical - Day Lessons. Costa Rica Stand Up Paddle Boarding and Parque Reptilandia are also worth visiting. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. [Visit our Bahía Ballena travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Bahia-Ballena.dx6047931) [View more Vacation homes in Bahía Ballena](https://www.expedia.ca/Ballena-Private-Vacation-Homes.d6047931-aaPrivateVacationHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C9.23207%2C-83.83851&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=xQMnwIVSCzcZM4z5vUesQmefZA8=) Dominicalito, Puuntarenas ### What's nearby - ![As we entered Domincal - we pulled off the road, parked in some sandy makeshift lot and followed the setting sun to the sea. Surfers were wrapping up their session as we sat and celebrated the end of the day on washed-up log on the shore. #LifeatExpedia](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976197569/e801c282-4bdc-4b0c-8b63-4418a82d8b07.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Playa Dominicalito 9 min walk \- 0.8 km - Dominicalito Beach 13 min walk \- 1.1 km - Hacienda Baru 2 min drive \- 1.8 km - Playa Dominical 4 min drive \- 3.6 km - Nauyaca Waterfalls 17 min drive \- 14.2 km ### Getting around - Quepos (XQP) 33 min drive ### Restaurants - Moromo 5 min drive - Beyan Restaurant & Coffee 9 min drive - Scala 8 min drive - La Junta 5 min drive - nFusion Bistro 5 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Surf Shack: 5 min to Beach/5 min to Waterfall: Great Wi-Fi - Sleeps 5 pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Surf Shack: 5 min to Beach/5 min to Waterfall: Great Wi-Fi - Sleeps 5? ### What time is check-out at Surf Shack: 5 min to Beach/5 min to Waterfall: Great Wi-Fi - Sleeps 5? ### Where is Surf Shack: 5 min to Beach/5 min to Waterfall: Great Wi-Fi - Sleeps 5 located? ## Have a question? 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