Location: Bahia Gigante, Nicaragua, Central America (2.5 Hour Drive from Managua, Nearest Town - Rivas)
Accommodations: Villa, 4 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 3.5 Baths (Sleeps 8-10)
Keywords: Ocean Side Villa
This stunning traditional colonial style home is an oasis of tranquility, with grand ocean views, gracious open space, and surrounded by tropical forest and coastal splendor. Designed to be a secluded get-away home to truly escape the noise and hustle and bustle of usual tourist destinations.
If you seek solitude, nature, an unspoiled beach, and peace and quiet, this is the place for you. Remember, no malls, fast food, tee shirt shops, arcades etc. Just Nicaragua at her best.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Linens Provided
- Washer
- Dryer
- Garage
- Beds
- King Bed : 2 king master bedrooms
- Twin/Single Bed : 2 twins per second bedrooms
- Convertible Bed : Pull out sofa in living room
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD
- Video Library
- CD Player
- Music Library
- Private Pool
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Outdoor Features
- Charcoal BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio
- Balcony
- Lanai
- View/Location
- Oceanfront : Stunning views of white water and Pacific Ocean
- Communications
- Cell Phone : Cell phone available at no charge with deposit
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Not Suitable for Children : Steep slopes and cliffs make it unsuitable for small kids
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters : Minimum age 25
- Smoking Not Allowed : Absolutely no smoking
- Activities
- Golf
- Boating
- Swimming
- Surfing
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Shelling
- Hiking
- Restaurants
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Regular Season .. $250/night for 4 people for up to 6 nights, 7th night free.
$25 per person added for more than 4 people
Contact us for High Season rates - i.e Christmas, Easter etc.
Long term rates available.
Contact us for low season rates June to October
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Owner's Profile
Owner Description
Year Purchased: 2005
We are Colorado USA residents at Ezulwini Ranch. Casa Ezulwini is our private Nica home, and we will share with select guests.
Why the Owner Chose Bahia Gigante
We love the secluded location, and the friendly locals.
The Unique Benefits of this Villa
There is no doubt that when in this home, you are not in a usual tourist destination, but in another culture. A great get away!
Property Photos
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- View from deck - Bahia Gigante Ocean Front Vacation Villa
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- Sunset from pool - Bahia Gigante Ocean Front Vacation Villa
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- Living area - Bahia Gigante Ocean Front Vacation Villa
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- Dining area
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- Your own private beach minutes away
Traveler Reviews (14)
Beautiful villa
Guest: Finn S.
(Nesoddtangen, Akershus, Norway)
Date of Stay: 01/01/12
Review Submitted: 01/16/12
We had a very pleasant stay at the Casa Esulwini. The house was very well maintained, and more luxerious and spacious than what we expected from the photos. The location was unique and we enjoyed the sunsets, to watch the birdlife from the veranda, and listen to the sounds from the surrounding forest including howler monkeys. We strongly recommend this property, and hope to come back soon. Finn Salvesen, Norway.
Recommended for:
November 2011
Guest: Chanalyn A.
Date of Stay: 11/13/11
Review Submitted: 11/27/11
The house is beautiful and the views from the house are breathtaking. The private beach that is a wonderful hike from the house is as beautiful as the house and the views from the house. There is a new restaurant at the private beach that has wonderful food and first class service. Paradise. My only advice would be to not sleep in. Get up early everyday, sit outside on the deck enjoy your coffee, and the sites and sounds of the new day. Plan the night before what you are going to do the next day, get an early start at it. Learn some Spanish, it will definately help you if you need it and it will make you feel more confident when you're shopping in Granada or Masaya. It is a wonderful country and the people are just as wonderful. We took our young adult children there for a week as their Christmas present this year, and after the week I really feel like I was the one that got the present. I love my family and I loved sharing the week with them at such a wonderful house and place. Thank you Walter, we will definately be back. The Avila's in Colorado
Recommended for:
Unbelievable! A must stay...
Guest: DCT
(Denver, CO )
Date of Stay: 03/20/11
Review Submitted: 04/07/11
It pains me to have to write this review...primarily because I want to keep this a secret for a long time...it was incredibly special and we plan on going back next year. We stayed as Casa Ezulwini for 10 days and the pictures do not do this place justice...it is spectacular. We took our kids (10 and 8) down for Spring Break and had the time of our lives. The property is very clean, the pool is spectacular, and the views are unbelievable. The owners, Walter and Els, made sure that we had a great time. They helped us in terms of where to go / what to do, and introduced us to many of the locals via email...we had a built in community ready to see us when we arrived! Any questions we had, Walter answered, and the people who manage the property for him (Mike and Jesse) are fantastic. Walter worked hard to make sure we were comfortable and had a list of people and activities on our agenda. We ate at all of the local restaurants in Gigante, and had fabulous food. Many days we were on the beach completely by ourselves. We shopped in Tola, Rivas (at the market) and spent a day in San Juan del Sur. Cell coverage is spotty at best (with an international phone) but the internet at Walter's is fantastic. Overall, we had a GREAT time and are going back next year. Very safe for our family and great fun. This is a great vacation spot for someone who wants a bit of adventure and is tired of the lines at the buffet at the Marriott...we saw very few tourists while we were here, and got to work on our Spanish which is exactly what we were after.
Recommended for:Girls getaway, families with teenagers, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, age 55+, sightseeing, families with young children.
Beautiful and comfortable home
Guest: Tom
(Mount Dora FL USA)
Date of Stay: 07/12/10
Review Submitted: 10/05/10
My husband, myself and our son stayed here July 12th - 23rd 2010. We had a wonderful time. Electricity problems were encountered, but we made the best of the situation. Any request made to House Manager were quickly resolved. We arrived with beer in refrigerator. Just need to pick up ice on way in from Managua. We loved the downstair living arrangement where our son could have his privacy and we could have ours upstairs. The balcony overlooks a beautiful bay and the oceans waves splashing in the cove was beautiful. We would love to come back again. The infinity pool was relaxing. Thank you Walter for everything you did for us to make our stay one to remember and for bringing our family together for my husbands first holiday coming back from Iraq. We want to go back! Linda and Tom and Chase
Recommended for:Girls getaway, families with teenagers, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, age 55+, tourists without a car, families with young children.
Wish we stayed longer
Guest: Pam H
(AZ, USA)
Date of Stay: 07/28/10
Review Submitted: 08/07/10
My family, including 3 teenagers, stayed in this spectacular home during a whirlwind tour of Nicargua this summer. It was our favorite spot on the trip and we wished we could have stayed longer. You truly can't appreciate how beautiful this setting is until you are standing on the terrace. It reminded us of the beauty of the Northern CA coast line with the warm waters of the Carribean. You will be very comfortable in this rental, it has everything you'll need. Make sure you stock up on food before heading to the house. The road is bumpy and you won't want to make the drive too many times. The house does not have direct access to the beach but the short drive or walk to the private beach is well worth it; it will take your breath away.
Recommended for:Girls getaway, families with teenagers, adventure seekers, romantic getaway.
Wish we stayed longer
Guest: Pam H
(AZ, USA)
Date of Stay: 07/28/10
Review Submitted: 08/07/10
This home and the setting are truly wonderful. I agree with other reviews that the photos do not do the property justice. The views from the house are stunning. The home is well equipped with everything you'll need for a comfortable stay. You do not have beach access from the house itself but the small effort you have to make to get to the private beach is well worth it. It is one of the most beautiful beaches I have ever seen and we did have it all to our selves. The local manager was extremely helpful and the owner, Walter, was quick to respond to all inquiries. We will definitely return! Make sure you stock up on food before you head to Gigante, the road can be bumpy and you won't want to drive it too many times. Food at the restaurants at the public beach is very good but again, you won't want to go there for every meal.
Recommended for:Girls getaway, families with teenagers, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, age 55+, tourists without a car.
A week in Paradise!
Guest: ManalC
(Washington, DC)
Date of Stay: 04/24/10
Review Submitted: 05/11/10
The pictures of Walter's villa don't begin to do it justice. The setting is spectacular, the views are breathtaking, and the house is extremely inviting. The staff was wonderful in helping us get to the villa from Managua and made sure all our needs were met. Walter was very responsive to our queries and made sure we were taken care of. The beach shown in the picture is very close by, wonderful to swim in, and we almost always had it completely to ourselves. The local village (Gigante) has great local food, inviting and friendly people, and a small ex-pat community. We had such a wonderful time and plan to be back again very soon. Everyone in our group said it was the best and most relaxing vacation they'd ever had. We highly recommend this area and this property!
Recommended for:Girls getaway, families with teenagers, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, age 55+, sightseeing, families with young children.
Incredible!
Guest: JORGE DE CANADA
(Toronto, Canada)
Date of Stay: 02/13/10
Review Submitted: 03/10/10
Just wanted to post a quick note to say that we had an absolutely phenomenal time. We loved the destination, the house, the food, and the people, equally. Casa Ezulwini is even better than what is shown in the pictures, as impossible as that might seem. Fishing, surfing, swimming, eating, touring, hiking, and dinners on the patio under the stars... what more could one want? For anyone looking for an oasis off the beaten track, this is your place. Thanks Walter. Tyler
Recommended for:Families with teenagers, adventure seekers, romantic getaway.
Get Away from it All!
Guest: sKs Colorado
(Centennial, CO USA)
Date of Stay: 12/21/09
Review Submitted: 01/11/10
Casa Ezulwini. Ezulwini translates from a Swazi word meaning Heavenly or Paradise, and this house is precisely that. Our family stayed there for almost 2 weeks and we cannot imagine a more magnificent retreat than this one. The house is impeccable. Bedrooms are furnished very well; beds are so cozy with top of the line linens. The Owners have decorated the entire house to a very high standard, so it is clear that this is a personal home. The views from the bedrooms and the balconies are simply breathtaking. The infinity swimming pool is complete bliss. You sit in there and your troubles will sink away in the waves below. The balcony above is a perfect place to have breakfast, lunch, dinner, or after dinner drinks, watching the sun and moon rise and set. The semi-private beach is only a 10 minute walk away, with waves that will impress anyone. The close by village, Gigante, has many offerings. The local restaurants serve only the freshest of fresh fish and local accoutrements to delight you any time of day. Fishing with Fidel and crew is always a superb activity while there! San Juan Del Sur is only 1.5 hour drive away, where you can catch up with people from all over the world. The owners have also placed a binder in the house which will direct you to the local attractions, which is very handy. Casa Ezulwini is simply superb and deserves to be number one in the rankings. My only problem with this is it's going to be harder to make a reservation in future as I can see it becoming very full. Thank you to the owners for opening up your palace to us!
Recommended for:Girls getaway, families with teenagers, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, sightseeing.
Dubbel Dutch
Guest: len and els
(Denver, CO)
Date of Stay: 11/08/09
Review Submitted: 11/22/09
Casa Ezulwini is a wonderfull house in beatifull surroundings, with perfect amenities. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay, and made good use of the local fishermen and their boats, to go fishing (we caught 9 mahi-mahi) and make excursions to other exciting places along the coast. Amazing sunsets, surf crashing on the rocks below, while enjoying our drinks on the terrace, and swimming at a close-by secluded sandy beach, were dayly enjoyments. We highly recommend this house!!! .
Recommended for:Girls getaway, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, age 55+.
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