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Beautiful Guest House right on the Laguna de Apoyo!

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Exterior
Infinity pool
Up with the sun!
Pool
Exterior

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
8 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 203928.8 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Private pool
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor barbecue

Explore the area

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Laguna de Apoyo, Masaya Department
  • Place, Laguna de Apoyo
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Granada Cathedral
    ‪36 min drive‬
  • Place, Masaya Volcano National Park
    ‪58 min drive‬
  • Airport, Managua (MGA-Augusto C. Sandino Intl.)
    ‪69 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

8 bedrooms (sleeps 20)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 6

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 7

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 8

2 Queen Beds

5 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 5

Soap · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Beautiful Guest House right on the Laguna de Apoyo!

Aguas de Apoyo is a beautiful property nestled at the waters edge of one of the most visited national reserves in Nicaragua. The solid well built walk out lower level style house is set up as a multi purpose facility. Family Gatherings, Anniversary Parties, Mission Retreats, Weddings, or just simply a private getaway are all ways that you our guests have enjoyed our property. The top floor has a large master bedroom with walk in closet and ensuite bathroom / shower. Glass sliding patio doors open to the amazing view of the lake from the balcony. A second bedroom is furnished with a queen bed, desk, closet, and large windows with a view of the reserve. A third bedroom has two single beds, walk in closet, and also a view of the reserve. Bedroom two and three share a bathroom. All of the bedrooms have high efficiency split A/C units with remote. The sitting room faces the lake and often has a refreshing breeze enter through the open patio doors. Beautiful balcony with glass railing system affords safety without compromising the view of the Lake. Enjoy a fully furnished kitchen, authentic nicaraguan dining room table and a pretty impressive view of the lake. The walk out lower level has been designed as a complete living area. Full kitchen and 8 chair dining room table, 4' chest freezer for your convince. The master bedroom has a queen bed, full closet, ensuite bathroom. A second bedroom also has a queen bedroom set, and walk in closet. The third bedroom on the lower level has two queen beds, and the fourth bedroom also has a queen bed. The second, third and forth bedrooms on the lower level share a bathroom. All bedrooms have high efficiency split A/C with remote.

The grounds are spacious, the flower gardens are well kept, and the large rancho is a perfect place to relax and recharge. The pristine waters of Apoyo are clean, warm, and incredibly amazing. Aguas de Apoyo also has Kayaks, Trampoline, Hammocks, Lawn chairs, outdoor patio table, BBQ, and an infinity pool just steps from the walk out lower level!

We strive to make your stay the very best possible. Transportation services are also available at a very competitive rate. We can recommend local cooks for your events that have successfully used our facility with ease and expertise.

We are on call 24 hours a day to assist you.

Looking forward to serving you!
Mark and Brenda

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Special Events, Weddings for extra fee, ask us!
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No additional guests not contemplated in the number submitted when making the reservation
AC use during the night hours only
Water toys must be very carefully taken care of and returned in same condition as when checked out.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 80
Note from host: Special Events, Weddings for extra fee, ask us!
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

About the area

Catarina

Located in La Laguna, a neighbourhood in Catarina, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Reserva Natural Volcán Mombacho and Laguna de Apoyo, while Museo y Galería de Héroes y Martires and Old Train Station are cultural highlights. Kayaking and snorkelling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and ecotours nearby.
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Laguna de Apoyo, Masaya Department

What's nearby

  • Laguna de Apoyo - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Granada Cathedral - 36 min drive - 21.3 km
  • Parque Central - 36 min drive - 21.3 km
  • Reserva Natural Volcán Mombacho - 44 min drive - 29.9 km
  • Masaya Volcano National Park - 58 min drive - 35.8 km

Getting around

  • Managua (MGA-Augusto C. Sandino Intl.) - 68 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Alas Buenas Masaya - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Quesillos Y Tiste Monimbó - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Chimichanga's - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪El Corral- Desayunos - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Qué Sabroso - ‬21 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Beautiful Guest House right on the Laguna de Apoyo! have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Beautiful Guest House right on the Laguna de Apoyo!?

As of 3 May, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Beautiful Guest House right on the Laguna de Apoyo! on 1 Jun, 2026 start from S$402, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Beautiful Guest House right on the Laguna de Apoyo! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Beautiful Guest House right on the Laguna de Apoyo!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful Guest House right on the Laguna de Apoyo!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful Guest House right on the Laguna de Apoyo!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful Guest House right on the Laguna de Apoyo! located?

Located in La Laguna, this holiday home is steps from Laguna de Apoyo and within 3 mi (5 km) of Parish of Saint Catherine of Alexandria and Mirador de Catarina. San Sebastian Church and Maria Magdalena Church are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 50 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melinda S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our multigenerational group of 13 absolutely loved our stay. There is no view more magnificent than the view of the Laguna de Apoyo from this place. The transportation and cooking services suggested by Mark also worked fantastically, with warm and attentive staff. Highly, highly recommend!!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ana M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host was extremely friendly and attentive.
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house, setting and amenities were beautiful and extremely enjoyable for a 3 day 5 family vacation. The beds were comfortable, and the abundance of table space and comfortable seating indoors and out were conducive to very enjoyable meals and time spent together. Our hosts were very kind, responsive and helped ensure a delightful stay. They also aided us in securing the assistance of a very able cool and assistant for our time at the residence.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay!

Wonderful place for large family. Caretakers were amazing and the owners are very accommodating
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kim L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful family home

We had an excellent stay. The house was great and the pool was perfect. We used the paddle board and kayak. The water was wonderful. We highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amul G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing House

Close to Granada, this house was outstanding and served our needs. The views were incredible. Staff was friendly and helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Elizabeth K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Gorgeous spot!

My family and I enjoyed the gorgeous views — and private access to — Laguna de Apoyo. The house was clean and comfortable and felt safe!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Sabrina M B.

Best place in the lake for a family or retreat

I can’t say enough nice things about this place and the people. Beautiful, well stocked for all your needs, perfect for kids and couples, there are no negatives about this house. We love this piece of heaven!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Delia G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Big family gathering

The pool is very nice, and the lagoon is great for kayaking. We had a big family gathering for a couple of nights and we all enjoyed the immense space available. Enjoyed talking with Wilmer and the home owners are very accommodating. We will recommend this place to family and friends!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eliana G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfortable retreat with excellent view

Mark and Brenda's place was fantastic and our whole family (group of 11) really enjoyed ourselves. The house is modern and well kept. The ACs in every room worked great and are a must as Laguna de Apoyo is pretty hot & humid. The hosts also made sure to provide plenty of drinking water, TP, and trash bags for the whole stay, something that might seem inconsequential but is really helpful. WiFi speeds were great, kids enjoyed having Netflix for downtime. We had plenty of towels provided which were very appreciated as the kids spent most of the day in the pool. Wilmer, the caretaker on-site was so friendly, helpful and not intrusive. He volunteered to buy fruits for us when we asked where to find a local fruit stand. A true gem. The high ratings for this place are definitely warranted and I would not hesitate to recommend this place to another group.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

marianela a.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Best vacation ever

We rent this property from February 29 until March 3rd. This was the best vacation ever. I’m going to start with Mark the host, we reached out to him not once but few times and he responded in less than 3 minutes. Best communication I had ever experienced with any host . Wilmer is the guy that waited for us at the property was super attentive and always answer message and calls. Wow the property is something out of this world . We were breathless when we walked into to this house, the scenery of this beautiful house , the sunsets , the sunrises were something you cannot describe. All the guests asked us for the contact information. The house have everything that you will needed both in the kitchen and in the bathrooms. Plenty of table game, kayaks everything . We will definitely come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Archival

8/10 Good

alejandro m.

Wonderful House

My wife, father, and 7 year old son stayed at the Bachert house at the Laguna de Apoyo in Masaya. It was a great experience, I live in Miami but was born in Managua and have lived in the States for 28 years. The house had all the things one Is used to in the states, it had some minor glitches like the DVD did not work, and their stereo did not work, but besides that everything was as described on the web. It is great for kids as they have a trampoline, canoes, and swing for the children. The house and property are very spacious and safe, their house care taker is extremely nice and will get you what ever you need. Two kitchens one up stairs and down stairs, which is great for large families. Laying on the hammocks over looking la Laguna was amazing and exactly what I wanted to do. Highly recommend this property and Mark is quick to respond to your questions via the home away app. Out of 5 stars I give 4 1/2 stars. You will not regret staying there. The road leading to the house is not paved but in a sedan or small SUV you will have no problem getting to the property. Cant wait to go back............................
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2016
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dennis P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

beautiful

Everything we needed. A lot of room. Two kitchens became handy. There were eight of us and we all had our own bed and rooms with more left over. Half of us could go to the bathroom at the same time.The pool was well maintained and refreshing. Would go back tomorrow if I could. The lagoon is a little farther down the hill than picture shows. Howler Monkeys could be heard most mornings and evenings. We ask for insect spray for the ants. What do you expect in a beautiful rain forest. It was supplied quickly. The geckos were fun to watch. If you drive, the roads are good but hazardous. There will be pedestrians in the road and cars and trucks parked on the road. Anticipate what the motorcycles are going to do. They are all over the place. If you are going to drive, be sure to get a google map link to the house from the host. It would be impossible to find the house without it. Google map works well in Nicaragua. The Masaya volcano is closed because of recent eruptions. Thank you Mark and Brenda for a wonderful say.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

nadia w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing House for the whole Family

Family coming to town for a vacation? You need to book this place. it was perfect for our large group gathering and had more than enough room for the 12 adults and 4 kids we had. everyone loved the pool and lake access we had. We also hired the local cook that was recommended by the owner and she made great food each day. We will be back soon.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Fernando B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

La Laguna Incredible!

Our stay at La Laguna was wonderful. It definitely exceeded my expectations. The house was was and cozy with plenty of space. The outdoor surroundings are out of this world. I will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Atahualpa M.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Hermosa casa con excelente ubicación.

Muy buena comunicación con el propietario, la casa es grande y está bien equipada. Staff muy amable. Volveremos!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

dana o.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great family home

We had a wonderful stay. Everything was comfortable and we loved the views, lagoon access, and the pool.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Another remarkable experience!

I would like to give my utmost gratitude to Mark and Wilmer for another memorable experience. My friends and family enjoyed their entire stay during Easter because of the amazing views and accommodating hospitality. This place is a must for your next Nicaragua trip so do not hesitate! Muchas bendiciones, Mark! Till next time!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Paradise!

Beautiful, well appointed home. We really enjoyed our time here and hope to return.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cristina C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing property.

This whole trip was a roller coaster of emotions. We rented the property to celebrate the wedding of my brother. Unfortunately we got sick with covid and we had to reschedule 2 times until everyone tested negative. The Branchett family was super understanding and accommodating, they were flexible with us and allowed this experience to happen. The only downside to this stay is the wifi and reception are very slow. But given the location I’m sure it’s out of their control. Anyhow, we appreciate their help and are absolutely happy with how our stay was.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mitchell T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Exceptional Vacation Home

This house is marvelous. We were a group of 17 (family reunion, ages 6 to 72) and everyone had a wonderful experience. Beautiful two story house with everything you need, from kitchen utensils to life vests. View is stunning and the Rancho is huge, direct private access to the lagoon and a wonderful private pool. I’m extremely satisfied with this rental. We never ran out of purified water(they kept supplying it without us asking) Highly recommend. The host makes you feel welcoming and the housekeeper shows up within 10 minutes when called. Great experience with this house. Definitely 5 stars!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

This place will take your breath away!

For the short amount of time we were there, we had an amazing experience from arrival to departure. It was quite bittersweet leaving since we had a lot of fond memories the whole week. We will definitely come back again! Muchas Gracias, Mark y Wilmer!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alejandra Q.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Estuvo genial , te sientes en casa cuando llegas

Todo se me hizo bien
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Blanca Fernanda C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Simplemente increíble

Muy limpia la casa, con todas las condiciones y Wilmer es muy amable y siempre disponible en todo momento. Gracias Mark
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelley M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing house. Amazing views.

Great place for a big family. Everything was wonderful and Wilmer was very helpful. There was nothing we longed for the entire place. Thanks for the great time.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021

About the host

Hosted by Mark and Brenda Bachert

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We were married in May of 2004 and lived for several years in a little rented house in Dolores Carazo before purchasing and building Aguas de Apoyo. We love Nicaragua and decided that our four children would all be born here. We feel very blessed and love making memories especially when we stay at our Lake house.

Why they chose this property

We celebrated our second wedding anniversary at the Laguna de Apoyo and were struck by her beauty! We bought our quinta soon after and lived here for 4 years!

What makes this property unique

Our property has been used over the years for Church youth camps, hosting year long training groups, weddings, honeymoons, family gatherings, weekend getaways, and as a place that we called home for four amazing years.

Languages:

English, Spanish

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