Location: Jiquilillo, Nicaragua, Central America (About an Hour Northwest of the City of Chinandega)
Accommodations: House, 1 Bedroom + Convertible bed(s), 1 Bath (Sleeps 2-4)
Available December 2009: the pictures shown here were taken in October 2009 and will be updated as rooms are completed and we get new photos. Feel free to contact us regarding progress on the house.
If your idea of a great vacation is to travel half way around the world to find another Starbucks, then this is not for you. If, on the other hand, you long to be at the edge of an authentic Nicaraguan fishing village, surf incredible waves by yourself, or walk along a beach that Moon's Handbook Travel Guide describes as " relatively deserted, undeveloped and absolutely beautiful. This is a beach like no other.", then this is for you.
This romantic one bedroom house has an open floor plan with incredible views of the ocean from all living spaces. The large patio in the front of the house overlooks the beach and has a built in table for outside drinking and dining. The living room sofa can be used as a bed and additional sleeping pads are available. The 14' high by 8' wide arched front door and large front window add to the open feeling of the house. The open design utilizes the natural breezes of the ocean for cooling.
This new one bedroom beach house provides the perfect balance between private beach and an active village that can provide most things you need from its Ventas, the small stores out of of private homes, located 3 minutes walk away. If you get tired of surfing the great waves right off your front porch, walk down the beach to the turtle reserve or go to the Padre Ramos Wetlands Reserve. This estuary is a "decidedly mellower place to swim than the ocean and is home to all the wild life-especially birds-you could hope to see", as quoted from Moon's Travel Guide. Or you can lay in the hammock and watch the pelicans fly by.
Surfboards, surfing instruction, surfing and fishing tours can also be provided by Nicaragua Escape. You can check their website for more information. They can meet you at the airport and provide transportation to the house, as well as many other services.
You can easily walk to town and the caretaker or the friendly locals can help you find your way around. It's a ten minute walk down the beach to Monty's Surf Camp for a great meal and drinks. Close by Rancho Esperanza also offers inexpensive meals and coffee. Both places offer tours of the local area.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Linens Provided
- Off Street Parking
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer
- Beds
- Queen Bed
- Convertible Bed
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Catering Available
- Outdoor Features
- Deck/Patio
- Gazebo
- View/Location
- Beachfront
- Mountain View
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Kid Friendly
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Kayaking
- Boating
- Swimming
- Surfing
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Fishing
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Base Rate ................... $75/night .. $ 450/week
Semana Santa (Easter Week) ............... $1000/week
This base rate is the introductory rate for bookings before Jan. 1. 2010
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Owner's Profile
Owner Description
Year Purchased: 2007
We are Peter and Sue Portugal. Our son owns Nicaragua Escape, a surfing lodge and restaurant in nearby Aserradores. We came to Nicaragua to visit him and his family and fell in love with the area. Peter's mom has built a house next door so it's a family affair.
Why the Owner Chose Jiquilillo
We decided to buy property and build a vacation home in this area. It will be our retirement retreat, and a vacation rental when we aren't there. There is an incredible beach front with wonderful surf. We love the people we have met and become friends with. Our son, daughter in law and new grandson live close by.
The Unique Benefits of this House
We enjoy relaxing and soaking up the heat. The weather here is a perfect complement to the foggy coastal weather of northern California where we live. We love to swim and boogey board in the warm ocean.
Property Photos
- Outside of the house - Jiquilillo Vacation Home near Fishing Village & Great Surf; Walk to Town
- playing in the front yard - Jiquilillo Vacation Home near Fishing Village & Great Surf; Walk to Town
- Living room - Jiquilillo Vacation Home near Fishing Village & Great Surf; Walk to Town
- Looking toward the beach from the kitchen
- Dining area and kitchen
- Sunset from the front porch
Vacation Rentals by Owner Listing #272064
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