Open air dining in tropical gardens overlooking surf breaks of Playa Maderas
Location: San Juan Del Sur, Nicaragua, Central America (walk to Playa Majagual and the Maderas surf break)
Accommodations: House, 4 Bedrooms + Office, 3.5 Baths (Sleeps 8-10)
Looking for a private eco-retreat or to enjoy time with 3-4 couples? Lots of privacy in this luxury home with hot tub, free WiFi and three separate bedroom buildings clustered around a shared living space with wide-screen TV room, gourmet kitchen and zero-edge pool. Sweeping ocean views from every vantage point. All this is yours, whether you are a single or a larger group. For large groups with additional privacy, ask about renting additional houses in our neighborhood.
Open air living and only 10 minute drive down our private road to the best surfing and swimming beaches in Nicaragua: Playa Maderas and Playa Majagual.
Considering a move to a slower, more earth-friendly life-style? Try life here in the slow lane for a week or two. Wiggle your toes in the sand. Step out of bed each morning onto exotic hardwood and hand-fired tile floors. Count the monkeys and parrots during breakfast, eat lunch under a palapa on the beach and pick fresh, organic produce for your dinner table.
Do you want to know where your food comes from? Visit our community farm and learn how we grow our own fruits, vegetables and landscaping plants.
Experience ecoresort living in an ecological reserve teeming with wildlife and natural beauty. This small, private estate has been custom designed using green building concepts, native hardwoods and stone. High ceilings and large overhangs provide shade from sun and rain showers. Boundaries between indoors and outdoors blur when sliding walls open kitchen and bedrooms to large decks.
Main building
* living room with 3 couches, oriental carpet, satellite TV, stereo, library of books, DVDs and CDs and lots of art
* gourmet kitchen with exotic hardwood floor, stainless steel appliances from US, large stone island with cook top and 4 leather bar stools.
* sliding walls in kitchen open to covered dining porch and tropical gardens
* half bath with natural stone sink and Toto toilet
Bedroom/Office building
* exotic hardwood furniture: queen bed, long bench, leather chair and 3 end tables
* open your eyes to see the ocean in the morning
* neon parrot sculpture
* Serta mattresses, cotton blankets and luxury linens on all beds
* walk in shower with stone floor
* walk out to private hot tub
* Toto toilet
* double stone vanity with large mirror
* private office with large desk, free WiFi and ocean view
* ample closet space
* sliding walls in bedroom open to covered dining porch, pool and tropical gardens
* covered porch with 4 rocking chairs and stone coffee table
Bedroom building with 2 bedrooms
* 2 bedrooms with exotic hardwood queen beds and storage units
* each bedroom has private sink and large mirror
* each bedroom has private door to shared toilet and shower
* large hardwood deck with ceiling fan connects both bedrooms
* covered deck has 2 rocking chairs, hammock chair and stone coffee table
Separate studio building
* galley kitchen with stove, refrigerator, sink
* exotic hardwood table and two leather chairs
* hammock chair
* bathroom with cold water shower
* queen bed with Serta mattress
* private covered deck
Vacation in the progressive community of Balcones de Majagual, 30 miles from the Costa Rican border and located in the lush Pacific coastal region, nestled amongst abundant flora and fauna on rolling hills overlooking the Pacific Ocean 12 km north of San Juan Del Sur. Experience seclusion and privacy amidst an exotic landscape steps from the beach. We have monkeys, sea turtles, surf breaks, hiking, kayaking, sunsets, quiet, tropical forests, and especially beaches. Yet, our proximity to the lively beach town of San Juan del Sur allows for markets, restaurants, bars and entertainment.
We are dedicated to both preserving and enjoying this special part of the world. We are challenged by the issues of living responsibly within our ecosystem and dedicated to exploring progressive architecture and alternative energy with an unyielding respect for the local environment.
4WD is recommended on the roads outside San Juan del Sur and within our community. Solar hot water and battery backup systems keep the lights on, the refrigerator cold and the showers hot when local power is disrupted. House includes 24 hour concierge service, maid service, gardeners and pool cleaning, as well as 24-hour armed security.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer: Laundry service available from maid.
- Linens Provided: High quality bed linens and cotton blankets provide warmth on cooler evenings
- Off Street Parking: Abundant parking in private drive with 24-hour, armed security.
- Beds
- Queen Bed (4) : New Serta mattresses on each bed in 2008. Bring an inflatable mattress to convert office into fifth bedroom.
- Entertainment
- TV (No Cable/Satellite): Widescreen TV - bring your DVD's
- DVD
- Video Library: Many DVD's in our home and a video rental store in San Juan del Sur with the latest movies.
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Music Library: Lots of CD's here, or bring your own music and play through TV system.
- Private Hot Tub: Outdoor hot tub with ocean view on private deck.
- Private Pool: Cool off in the infinity edge swimming pool while watching waves breaking on Playa Maderas. Daily pool cleaning service included.
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen (2) : Large gourmet kitchen with stainless steel appliances from US. Panoramic view of ocean from cook top in natural stone island that seats 4. Natural stone dining table seats 8 and more. Second kitchen in small one bedroom house on property.
- Cooking Utensils Provided: Both kitchens are ready for your chef to step in. Ask us to stock the pantry with basic cooking ingredients. Automatic coffee maker, toaster, food processor, blender, icecream maker, garbage disposal.
- Refrigerator (2) : 3 door stainless steel refrigerator includes ice-maker and water dispenser with chilled, filtered water. Small refrigerator in second kitchen.
- Microwave: Combination microwave and convection oven.
- Ice Maker
- Catering Available: Concierge can assist with shopping or catering.
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill: Outdoor propane BBQ ready to chargrill your "catch-of-the-day"
- Lanai (4) : Large covered patios with ceiling fans and rocking chairs. Large dining patio with native stone surface seats 8.
- Gazebo: Small restaurant at beach with shower, bathroom and palapa roof.
- View/Location
- Ocean View: Panoramic views of Pacific Ocean including Maderas surf break and northern Costa Rica. 20 minute walk to swim or surf beaches, then lunch at small palapa restaurant.
- Communications
- WiFi (Wireless Internet): WiFi service available throughout property using private 256K connection. Bring your laptop and telecommute to your daily grind from paradise! Use your internet phone to connect to concierge in San Juan del Sur and make reservations for dinner in town or other activities.
- Other Amenities
- Pure water from reverse osmosis system. Concierge, maid service and private 24-hour armed security, lush landscaping where monkeys and parrots roam wild
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Shelling
- Swimming
- Snorkeling/Diving
- Surfing
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Horseback Riding
- Other Activities
- zip-line tours, search for turtles laying eggs on the beach or hatching at night (in season)
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Low season rates from $209/night
High season rates from $239/night
Holiday rates from $329/night
Let us introduce our chef to make your stay special.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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- Open air dining in tropical gardens overlooking surf breaks of Playa Maderas - San Juan Del Sur Vacation House is Ecologically Friendly with a Private Pool.
- Infinity pool anchors four separate buildings - privacy & luxury for all guests. - San Juan Del Sur Vacation House is Ecologically Friendly with a Private Pool.
- Private hot tub with ocean views. Pamper yourself using solar hot water. - San Juan Del Sur Vacation House is Ecologically Friendly with a Private Pool.
- Gourmet kitchen where walls slide open to blur barriers between indoors and out
- Large covered decks with hammocks bring the forest canopy to arm's reach.
- Architectural features include dramatic lighting and Toto toilets with bidets.
- Dramatic architectural lighting throughout living areas - indoors and outdoors
- Sunset on our neighborhood beach
- View from bedrooms looking thru sliding screen walls towards ocean
- Covered porch off master bedroom gives easy access to pool and gardens
- Stainless steel appliances in gourmet kitchen with view towards living room
- Monkeys visit nearby every morning and evening
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