Title: Surf Shack: 5 min to Beach/5 min to Waterfall: Great Wi-Fi - Sleeps 5 Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&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 Holiday home in Bahía Ballena with kitchen and patio ![Beach nearby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114680000/114679400/114679392/2dcb0b81.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, oven, stovetop, coffee/tea maker](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114680000/114679400/114679392/61c4c695.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114680000/114679400/114679392/60974c83.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, oven, stovetop, coffee/tea maker](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114680000/114679400/114679392/ec226540.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114680000/114679400/114679392/c835f735.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location 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. ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroom1200 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Washer - Pet-friendly - Kitchen - Outdoor space - Free WiFi £95 includes taxes & fees 1 Nov - 2 Nov ## 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 transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Hob - Lobster/crab pot - Oven - Refrigerator ### 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 - Up to 25 kg per pet ### Suitability/Accessibility - No lift - Smoke-free property ### 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 - Snorkelling 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 organised tours and activities - No plastic drinking straws - Recycling - Reusable cups - Reusable tableware - Unit size: 1,200 square feet ## Similar properties ![Outdoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91370000/91363600/91363599/838c06f2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Beautiful and unique modern house, private, with pool, charcoal grill, and WiFi Savegre - Pool - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-23&endDate=2025-10-24&selected=91363599&PinnedHotelID=91363599&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100030000/100023000/100022981/92dd7668.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Ocean Pearl Luxury Retreat where ocean meets nature in perfect harmony Provincia de Puntarenas - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly £131 includes taxes & fees 13 Oct - 14 Oct [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-13&endDate=2025-10-14&selected=100022981&PinnedHotelID=100022981&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103100000/103094000/103093936/d3f9e47b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Sunset Haven: Oceanview Bliss Just Minutes from the Beaches of Dominical Cascada Azul - Sea view - Pool - Kitchen - Washer 10 Exceptional 1 review [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-23&endDate=2025-10-24&selected=103093936&PinnedHotelID=103093936&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Family Cabin | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95360000/95352800/95352755/c31c64bd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cabinas Costa Tropicana Bahía Ballena - Pool - Kitchen - Parking included - Free WiFi 9.8 Exceptional 7 reviews £64 includes taxes & fees 10 Oct - 11 Oct [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-10&endDate=2025-10-11&selected=95352755&PinnedHotelID=95352755&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76640000/76635200/76635172/af183522.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### A Sanctuary of beauty and peace overlooking the Jungle and Sea Cascada Azul - Sea view - Pool - Hot tub - Kitchen 9.4 Exceptional 10 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-23&endDate=2025-10-24&selected=76635172&PinnedHotelID=76635172&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/13000000/12620000/12613300/12613210/c6d92f3a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Hotel Diuwak Bahía Ballena - Pool - Breakfast included - Kids pool - Parking included 7.8 Good 201 reviews £62 includes taxes & fees 10 Oct - 11 Oct [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-10&endDate=2025-10-11&selected=12613210&PinnedHotelID=12613210&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37640000/37634200/37634123/ed21756e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Family Friendly Waterfall Home with pool & Wi-Fi / 7p Dominical - Pool - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 9.6 Exceptional 4 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-23&endDate=2025-10-24&selected=37634123&PinnedHotelID=37634123&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33500000/33498500/33498470/d56556d2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Villas San Fernando 5 minutes from Dominical Savegre - Pool - Kitchen - Washer - Pet-friendly 6.8 3 reviews £102 includes taxes & fees 13 Oct - 14 Oct [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-13&endDate=2025-10-14&selected=33498470&PinnedHotelID=33498470&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112390000/112384700/112384604/eef80aa3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 3-bedroom villa Platanillo, Wifi, AC, at river, magnificent view on forests. 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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 are allowed Welcoming dogs only 2 total (up to 25 kg 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 This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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 On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Long-term renters welcome This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products Host has indicated that 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 that there is no smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a deadlock 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 any lifts ## About the area Located in Bahía Ballena, this holiday 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. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. [Visit our Bahía Ballena travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Ballena.dx6047931) [View more Holiday homes in Bahía Ballena](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Ballena-Private-Holiday-Homes.d6047931-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.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 - Playa Dominicalito - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles - Hacienda Baru - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles - Playa Dominical - 4 min drive - 2.2 miles - Nauyaca Waterfalls - 15 min drive - 8.8 miles - Marino Ballena National Park - 27 min drive - 13.0 miles ### Getting around - Quepos (XQP) - 33 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Beyan Restaurant & Coffee - ‬9 min drive - ‪Moromo - ‬5 min drive - ‪La Junta - ‬5 min drive - ‪Scala - ‬8 min drive - ‪Cafe Mono Congo - ‬4 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Surf Shack: 5 min to Beach/5 min to Waterfall: Great Wi-Fi - Sleeps 5 pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 25 kg per pet. ### How much does it cost to stay at Surf Shack: 5 min to Beach/5 min to Waterfall: Great Wi-Fi - Sleeps 5? > As of 9 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Surf Shack: 5 min to Beach/5 min to Waterfall: Great Wi-Fi - Sleeps 5 on 1 Nov 2025 start from £95.49, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. [Choose your dates](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Ballena-Hotels-Surf-Shack-5-Min-To-Beach5-Min-To-Waterfall-Great-Wi-Fi-Sleeps-5.h114679392.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### What time is check-in at Surf Shack: 5 min to Beach/5 min to Waterfall: Great Wi-Fi - Sleeps 5? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Surf Shack: 5 min to Beach/5 min to Waterfall: Great Wi-Fi - Sleeps 5? > Checkout is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Surf Shack: 5 min to Beach/5 min to Waterfall: Great Wi-Fi - Sleeps 5 located? > Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Playa Dominicalito and Dominicalito Beach. Hacienda Baru and Playa Dominical are also within 3 miles (5 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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