Each room has a great view, you can even see the ocean from our Jacuzzi tub. Monkeys, Toucans, and Parrots visit daily. Sloth’s, eagles, owls, anteaters, Tyra’s and White hawks visit our home as well. National Geographic calls our backyard the second most bio-diverse area in the world, home to more plant and animal species than North America . If you like the end of the road and timeless seclusion….Sombra de La Lapa is the place for you!

The neighbors are mostly wild animals of all colors and types. Truly a birders paradise, 100’s of species of hummingbirds, parrots, toucans, and raptors visit the property throughout the day. Only a days drive from San Jose Costa Rica, or a 45 min flight on Sansa ( www.flysansa.com )  or Nature Air ( www.natureair.com )  – This spectacular vacation villa rental  property is located 20 minutes away from Puerto Jimenez in Southern Costa Rica on the Osa Peninsula. We also provide internet for those who need to stay connected. Your arrival to Sombra de la Lapa starts off with a private 2 mile long driveway alongside the Agujas River and then through thick canopy of the trees high over head, and then you arrive on top with stunning views of the rainforest and The Gulf. Sun and Moon rises cannot be beat! You will find a Post Office, and Clinic in town, lots of restaurants, a few stores and a bunch of characters we call our friends. It’s a small drinking town with a big tourist problem…. . lots of fun!

We chose to live on The Osa Peninsula area because of the diversity of animal, birds and aquatic life, forests and the inspiration that the area provides to my life and my art. Moving to Costa Rica was the best decision I ever made in my life. Life here is warm, wild and never in control. I have a dog, a parrot and I am part owner in a local restaurant “Juanitas Mexican Bar and Grille” I’m sure you fall victim to our Mango Margaritas while you are here.

Our home and/or tree house can also be rented for $1200 - $2200 per week. ( 1 week Minimum ) The main home sleeps 3 -4 couples comfortably, and room for your kids. Our tree house will sleep 4 comfortably ( 2008) Our home, nor Treehouse are child proof as you can see from the pictures. What better place to take your kids than to a tree house built high up in the canopy. Christmas rentals ( 2008 ) for the tree house start at just $2000 per week.  

Treehouse Rentals starting at $2200 pr week. Contact us today info@costaricaartretreat.com  

Its always between 75 - 80 degrees here! The activities are endless with World Class Sportfishing, Surfing, Hiking, Sea Kayaking, Birding, Waterfall Rappelling, Tree Climbing and Horse Back Riding just minutes away. Take a boat ride on the gulf through Mangrove Estuaries, or visit a wildlife refuge center where you can interact with monkeys, birds, and other critters up close and personal. Or just hang on the beach, swim with the dolphins or take up space on one of our hammocks and let nature come to you. You will meet Wilbur and his wife Ollie,and they will take care of you while you are here, keeping the house clean, doing your laundry and taking you on guided hikes in the neighborhood.


Staying at Somba de la Lapa will inspire you and rejuvenate your soul. Escape all the craziness that the current world provides, slow your heart rate down, spend a day watching animals, hiking, and hittin the beach…… don’t forget your flip flops, bathing suit, sunscreen and camera!