Location: San Juan Del Sur, Nicaragua, Central America
Accommodations: House, 2 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 3 Baths (Sleeps 6)
Keywords: House
We invite you to our new vacation home, located next to San Juan del Sur, an up and coming eco-tourism mecca. The Tortuga Azul is a brand new luxury home and is exactly what you are looking for in a vacation home! The house is designed and built to North American standards and has all the conveniences of home... plus a few!!
CHECK OUT OUR GUEST COMMENTS! THEY ARE THE BEST!
We have A/C in every room for the hot days and the house can be opened up for an indoor/outdoor living environment leading directly onto the open pool deck. We also designed the home to provide fabulous views from almost every point in the house.
Wake up in the morning in the Master Bedroom and you overlook the infinity pool with views of the Pacific Ocean as a backdrop! The master bedroom is an oasis of its own. At about 600 sq.ft., it has a wonderfull round built-in sitting area designed for lounging, french doors opening directly to the pool deck, a King size bed that will make you want to stay in bed all day, and an awesome walk in tile/glass block shower with double heads for two!
The second master is also spacious and is complete with a tile and glass block bath/shower, a nice window seating area and has a queen size bed also of the highest quality. The two masters are separated for privacy by the kitchen and living area.
We designed the main living area in a Great-Room design where everything flows together and again views abound! From the elevated kitchen there is a sitting bar made from the local wood. The entire home is accented with the beautiful woods and canes of the area. The great-room area is vaulted to a stunning 16 feet with open wood beams and a cane ceiling for an exquisite effect. Open the double doors and again experience indoor/outdoor tropical living at its best. The giant glass doors lead to a covered porch area spanning the entire length of the house and open to the pool deck area for suntanning and pool fun! You will enjoy some of the most spectacular sunsets on earth lounging in the swinging porch chairs or relaxing in the infinity edge pool.
The pool itself was a creation from the many pools we have seen in our travels, combining a Waterfall spilling into the pool at one end, a curved infinity edge that spans the entire pool, and seating along the back side of the pool with jets to massage your back, all facing the incredible sunsets you will see while soaking an evening away!! The pool also has a large shelf that is appx 18 inches deep and is perfect for small children and lounging! A turtle "swims" on the floor of the pool. For the evening, we've equiped the house with satelite tv with western U.S. feeds. We are also set up with both back up water and power systems, for those occasional unexpected outages.
We are located overlooking the bay to the North of San Juan, Nacascola Bay, which puts us about a 10 min. walk to San Juan, or a 5 min. drive. We are right on the way to the surf beaches to the North, Marsella, Maderas, Majaguel, etc. Guests of the house can look forward to relaxing privacy in close proximity to points of interest both North and South.
The home comes with a fully equipped kitchen with all the utensils and cookware you might need to prepare your best seafood feast. San Juan del Sur boast many outstanding resteraunts including El Jardin which is right next door to Tortuga Azul.
A caretaker lives in a separate quarter in order to help clean the pool and home.
We are happy to share our knowledge of the San Juan area as well as other parts of Nicaragua, just send us an email with questions!!
We know that you will enjoy a wonderful vacation, as we have many times, to this enchanting part of the world.
PLEASE LOOK AT OUR REVIEWS, PEOPLE HAVE BEEN VERY HAPPY WITH OUR HOME! WE ARE THE BEST VALUE FOR WHAT WE OFFER :)
If you would like more information or to see more pictures, please send me an email!
TO VIEW MORE PHOTOS of our home, follow the link below to snapfish.
Thanks for visiting our Home, John and Stacia Hagerty
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Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Linens Provided
- Washer
- Off Street Parking
- Beds
- King Bed
- Queen Bed
- Convertible Bed
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD
- Video Library
- Stereo System
- Private Pool
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Microwave
- Outdoor Features
- Deck/Patio
- Balcony
- Lanai
- Gazebo
- View/Location
- Ocean View
- Communications
- Cell Phone
- Broadband Internet
- Suitability
- Kid Friendly
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities
- Shopping
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Swimming
- Surfing
- Biking
- Fishing
- Horseback Riding
- Shelling
- Hiking
- Restaurants
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Rates .. $100-$300/night .. $650-$2000/week.
Longer terms are discounted.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Property Photos
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- Great Pool and House!! - San Juan Del Sur, Nicaragua Vacation House
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- Relaxing Days! - San Juan Del Sur, Nicaragua Vacation House
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- Awesome Sunsets! - San Juan Del Sur, Nicaragua Vacation House
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- Lazy Days enjoying the sun and pool!
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- Enjoying the Pool, the Waterfall sounds Wonderfull!
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- Walk in Master Shower with Twin heads!
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- Fully equipped Kitchen....even an espresso machine for the Great Nica Coffee!
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- Local Artisans handcrafted Woodwork throughout home is Spectacular:)
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- Preparing for Christmas!
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- Master sitting area looking into Great Room!
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- Yes the sunsets are Gooood!!
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- The Family!
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- Second Master Bedroom!
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- Nicaragua has great uncrowded beaches!
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- Night view interior
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- Take a horseback ride with "Orlando" to a beach that you are the only one at!!
Traveler Reviews (30)
fabulous
Guest: la chela
(Canada)
Date of Stay: 12/29/10
Review Submitted: 07/06/11
Wonderful sunset views, spotless and comfortable house, excellent visit! The house is far enough from San Juan town to hear the howler monkeys, yet still within easy reach of all the amenities. The owners were very accommodating and helpful, so the whole process was easy: overall it was a great place to stay in the San Juan area.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers, girls getaway.
Beautiful house, easy walk to town
Guest: Brady
(Marshall, MI, USA)
Date of Stay: 02/03/11
Review Submitted: 03/10/11
We made a great decision in renting Tortuga Azul this year. It was a much better choice than renting a room at a hotel in San Juan del Sur. This is a beautiful house. The main room and the master bedroom have large doors that open to the pool area providing a very open feeling. Due to the breeze coming down from the hills, there was never any need for us to use the AC. For those who like to cook, the kitchen is well appointed with utensils, a full gas range and oven, a microwave, a toaster over and a full fridge and freezer. The internet is available through a USB key that plugs in your laptop and uses the local cell phone network. It is high-speed. There is a washing machine in the house and clothes lines behind the house. Because of the sun and breeze, clothes dry in an hour. The pool is the highlight of the property and we spent many hours around it from sunrise to those beautiful sunsets. Being out in the country with the dark starry skies, birds and wildlife was spectacular. We were concerned about being out of town without a car. There was no reason to be. The walk into town was flat, safe and took an easy 15 minutes. At night, Eli the taxi driver, will drive you back for $5. He was always available within 5 minutes of us calling him. The only reason a vehicle would be useful is for visiting the beaches north and south of San Juan. Some other tips... The beach down at Nascasolo Bay looks deceptively far away and steep from the house. It is actually a very short and easy walk. It is excellent at low tide for shelling. There are candle holders throughout the house. Bringing along a pack of tea candles and using them at night is a very romantic alternative to the electric lights. Climbing up the hill behind the house in the development provides amazing views of the beaches to the north, San Juan and even Costa Rica on clear days. Bring flashlights both for using around the property but also if you plan on doing any walking on the main road to town at night. There is no ambient light those of us living in cities are used to.
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, romantic getaway, sightseeing, tourists without a car, age 55+, families with teenagers, girls getaway, families with young children.
Before Christmas Stay
Guest: Jeremy
(Minnesota)
Date of Stay: 12/15/10
Review Submitted: 01/24/11
My family rented this house before Christmas, and we had a wonderful time. We had never been to Central America before, let alone Nicaragua. This house was perfect. It had comfort and opportunity to relax here, go to several beaches, or just hop over to town. They had great resources if you want to do something special or just get information about town. I would stay here again any time. Thanks for the great vacation.
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, romantic getaway, sightseeing, families with teenagers, families with young children.
Great Place!!!
Guest: kimincda
(Coeur d'Alene, Idaho USA)
Date of Stay: 11/13/09
Review Submitted: 05/27/10
This was my first trip to Nicaragua and my nine-year-old son’s first trip out of the country. We had a wonderful relaxing time. The house is very beautiful and comfortable. It has a great kitchen with everything you need to cook at home, the bedrooms are very nice and large with bathrooms attached. The pool and the view are amazing. We spent 10 days in San Juan del Sur and felt very relaxed. I wasn’t sure what to expect in Nicaragua, I was amazed at the beauty of the jungles and the ocean. My Spanish is not very good, but there were lots of people who spoke enough English that I got by. The town is close enough to go in for dinner or activities, but when you are at the home, you feel like you are away from the hustle and bustle of life. John is very knowledgeable about the area and attractions that you “must see and do”. We went zip lining through the jungle with the monkeys and horseback riding on the beach. My son tried out boogie boarding in the ocean and spent half the day in the beautiful water. There are markets in the near by towns for a fun shopping day where you can see the artisans making pottery and jewelry. The local taxi driver, Elli, is a great person. If you need a lift to the airport or other destination, he is very nice, a good driver and speaks English very well. I hear he knows all the good surf spots too. It was fun getting to know him on our trip out to the airport. I would highly recommend staying at the Tortuga Azul during your stay in Nicaragua.
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, romantic getaway, sightseeing, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children.
great vacation home
Guest: Oregonterry
(rogue river /oregon/USA)
Date of Stay: 03/19/10
Review Submitted: 04/07/10
Great house, great pool, great views, great caretaker. This was our second time staying here. Clean well maintained property. Can't say enough. We had a great vacation! We would recommend this house to anyone. Conveniently located between town and the beach. Terry P.S Pan de Vida is the place to go for great bread and cookies!!!!!!
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, romantic getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers, girls getaway, families with young children.
Great vacation property
Guest: Oregonterry
(rogue river /oregon/USA)
Date of Stay: 03/18/10
Review Submitted: 04/06/10
This is our second time staying here. We love the care the owner put into providing a clean well maintained property . The location is perfect. Close to town and close to the beach. Great caretaker, William is there to assist with whatever you might need. Hot water and WIFI available. Great pool, amazing sunsets.Do not forget to visit Pan de Vida in SJDS. Wonderful bread and cookies!! Terry
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, romantic getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers, girls getaway, families with young children.
Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 02/26/10
Review Submitted: 02/26/10
We made a great decision staying here. I was a little concerned not having rented a car, but Will the caretaker, had a friend who provided us rides anytime we wanted for $5 even on a moments notice, even late at night. The house is a great deal, and very well furnished. Master bedroom is huge, and the bed is very comfortable. Great views, and wonderful pool. John was a pleasure to deal with, and provided lots of excellent tips on the area. I'm already thinking about when I can make it back to San Juan and stay there again!
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Great house!
Guest: Tranquillo
(Elkton, Maryland, USA)
Date of Stay: 12/27/09
Review Submitted: 01/23/10
Staying at this house was one of the best decisions that i made regarding my trip to San Juan Del Sur. It's nice to be a bit out of town for some peace and quiet, but it's not too far either. I felt safe and secure at this house, and you simply can not beat waking up to a view of the ocean. House was very clean when we arrived. William, the caretaker was great, I felt like I could ask him for help with any problem. Kitchen had everything we needed, beds were super comfortable, and overall it was pretty much perfect for our group. If I come back to the town, I'll be staying at Tortuga Azul. John was really nice in the booking process, always responded quickly and had lots of helpful information.
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, romantic getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers, girls getaway, families with young children.
Guest: Tranquillo
(Elkton, Maryland, USA)
Date of Stay: 01/23/10
Review Submitted: 01/23/10
Staying at this house was one of the best decisions that i made regarding my trip to San Juan Del Sur. It's nice to be a bit out of town for some peace and quiet, but it's not too far either. I felt safe and secure at this house, and you simply can not beat waking up to a view of the ocean. House was very clean when we arrived. William, the caretaker was great, I felt like I could ask him for help with any problem. Kitchen had everything we needed, beds were super comfortable, and overall it was pretty much perfect for our group. If I come back to the town, I'll be staying at Tortuga Azul. John was really nice in the booking process, always responded quickly and had lots of helpful information.
Recommended for:
Very Relaxing
Guest: Spicer
(Houston,Texas)
Date of Stay: 08/07/09
Review Submitted: 08/12/09
John , I fell in love with your home, very cozy, nice view, overall had a great time, William (the porter) was very helpfull and friendly. I am looking forward for my next vacation so I can stay at your place again.
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, romantic getaway, sightseeing, families with teenagers, girls getaway, families with young children.
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