Rancho Santana
Rancho Santana
Rancho Santana is a luxury coastal community on Nicaragua’s Emerald Coast with five beaches, surf, villas, and full resort amenities for families, couples, and groups.
42
rentals
4.8
rating
626
reviews
$9
–
$900
/night
Destination intel
Rancho Santana is a 2,700-acre coastal resort and residential community on Nicaragua’s Emerald Coast. It combines upscale accommodations with wild Pacific beaches, rolling hills, and working farmland.
Beaches and Surf
- Five distinct beaches connected by trails and coastal roads
- Consistent surf at Playa Santana and Playa Rosada
- Tide pools, coves, and long sandy stretches for walking and swimming
Activities
- Horseback riding on the beach and through the hills
- Hiking and biking trails with lookout points
- Yoga, spa, and wellness programs
- Kids’ activities and family-friendly excursions
Dining and Amenities
- Multiple restaurants and bars with farm-to-table focus
- On-site market, bakery, and coffee options
- Pools, clubhouses, and event spaces for weddings and retreats
Why Stay at Rancho Santana
- Secure, well-managed community with a “small village” feel
- Mix of private homes, villas, and hotel-style rooms
- Ideal for surf trips, family holidays, destination weddings, and long stays
Rancho Santana offers a blend of comfort, adventure, and natural beauty in one of Nicaragua’s most scenic coastal settings.
What people are saying
Recent guest reviews from stays in this area
What people are saying
Recent guest reviews from stays in this area
Veena
Last week
We had a great time in Marta and Steve’s place. The location within Rancho Santana was excellent, the daily housekeeping a huge plus, and the unit it…
3 br·6·$514/n·30Rancho Santana
Monica
Last week
Beautiful view- I could stay forever. This house has everything you need for an amazing vacation. book it!
4 br·10·$595/n·85Rancho Santana
Brian
Last month
Cute casita in a great location. Didn’t need a car which was important to me it’s walkable to the beach, clubhouse, pool, restaurant, grocery store, t…
2 br·6·$334/n·7Rancho Santana
Where people are staying
Recently booked stays at highly rated rentals
Where people are staying
Recently booked stays at highly rated rentals
2 nights booked in July
$595/n
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5 nights booked in November
$553/n
·159466+4H La Bolsa, Nicaragua
6 nights booked in July
$447/n
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7 nights booked in January
$357/n
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11 nights booked in December
$420/n
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5 nights booked in August
$348/n
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9 nights booked in July
$409/n
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4 nights booked in August
$296/n
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7 nights booked in December
$514/n
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11 nights booked in July
$640/n
·17Rancho Santana
5 nights booked in December
$473/n
·5Rancho Santana
8 nights booked in July
$685/n
·3Rancho Santana
7 nights booked in July
$456/n
·3Rancho Santana
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Editor's Picks
12 properties with excellent locations and consistent guest praise — the best of the best
Editor's Picks
12 properties with excellent locations and consistent guest praise — the best of the best
- $595/nightG
Modern Beauty. Best view in Tola Rancho Santana
villa
4
4
10
4.9
(85)
- $357/nightN
Casa Carolina
house
3
2
6
4.8
(18)
- $9/nightJ
Casa Esperanza
house
3
3
6
4.9
(102)
- $514/nightMS
La Sombra, located in 5 star Resort Rancho Santana
house
3
2
6
5.0
(30)
- $348/nightK
Rancho Santana 2BR/1B Casita closest to beach
house
2
1
5
5.0
(12)
- $444/nightG
Santana Stunning Ocean View Tola
house
3
3
7
4.8
(71)
- $553/night
Villa Ohana
house
4
4
8
5.0
(15)
- $447/nightN
Casa Flying Pigs, minutes to Santana Beach!
house
3
2
6
5.0
(20)
- $420/nightN
Casa Alegre, gorgeous villa in Rancho Santana!
villa
3
3
6
4.8
(17)
- $399/nightCR
Casa Rosada Nicaragua, in Rancho Santana, Tola.
villa
3
3
6
4.8
(43)
- $385/nightJ
Casa Pacifica : Ocean View & Walk to Beach
house
4
3
6
4.5
(53)
- $514/nightT
Rancho Santana, Marvelous Beach Front Condo
house
4
2
6
4.9
(14)
Prime Location Deals
12 properties in prime spots offering great value per bedroom — location without the premium
Prime Location Deals
12 properties in prime spots offering great value per bedroom — location without the premium
- $9/nightJ
Casa Esperanza
house
3
3
6
4.9
(102)
- $385/nightJ
Casa Pacifica : Ocean View & Walk to Beach
house
4
3
6
4.5
(53)
- $368/nightN
Casa Cinco Bandidos
house
5
5
10
4.8
(9)
- $399/nightCR
Casa Rosada Nicaragua, in Rancho Santana, Tola.
villa
3
3
6
4.8
(43)
- $357/nightN
Casa Carolina
house
3
2
6
4.8
(18)
- $444/nightG
Santana Stunning Ocean View Tola
house
3
3
7
4.8
(71)
- $595/nightG
Modern Beauty. Best view in Tola Rancho Santana
villa
4
4
10
4.9
(85)
- $514/nightT
Rancho Santana, Marvelous Beach Front Condo
house
4
2
6
4.9
(14)
- $420/nightN
Casa Alegre, gorgeous villa in Rancho Santana!
villa
3
3
6
4.8
(17)
- $343/nightT
Rancho Santana 3 bedroom Ocean View house, Pool
house
3
4
6
4.8
(19)
- $553/night
Villa Ohana
house
4
4
8
5.0
(15)
- $264/nightC
Ocean View
house
3
3
6
5.0
(4)
Best for Families
12 properties with room for everyone and family-friendly reviews — perfect for making memories
Best for Families
12 properties with room for everyone and family-friendly reviews — perfect for making memories
- $514/nightMS
La Sombra, located in 5 star Resort Rancho Santana
house
3
2
6
5.0
(30)
- $585/nightS
Luxurious BeachCondo Rancho Santana
house
3
2
7
5.0
(7)
- $463/nightL
Rancho Santana Surfers Paradise
villa
3
2
6
5.0
(5)
- $553/night
Villa Ohana
house
4
4
8
5.0
(15)
- $447/nightN
Casa Flying Pigs, minutes to Santana Beach!
house
3
2
6
5.0
(20)
- $514/nightT
Rancho Santana, Marvelous Beach Front Condo
house
4
2
6
4.9
(14)
- $9/nightJ
Casa Esperanza
house
3
3
6
4.9
(102)
- $525/nightD
New Architectural Beauty Infinity Pool Ocean Views
house
3
3
7
4.9
(10)
- $595/nightG
Modern Beauty. Best view in Tola Rancho Santana
villa
4
4
10
4.9
(85)
- $444/nightG
Santana Stunning Ocean View Tola
house
3
3
7
4.8
(71)
- $357/nightN
Casa Carolina
house
3
2
6
4.8
(18)
- $473/nightN
Casa Tortuga
villa
3
3
6
4.8
(5)
Best for Couples
3 properties with cozy spaces and top marks for romance — ideal for couples or solo travelers
Best for Couples
3 properties with cozy spaces and top marks for romance — ideal for couples or solo travelers
Best Value
12 properties offering exceptional quality for the price — smart picks for savvy travelers
Best Value
12 properties offering exceptional quality for the price — smart picks for savvy travelers
- $9/nightJ
Casa Esperanza
house
3
3
6
4.9
(102)
- $368/nightN
Casa Cinco Bandidos
house
5
5
10
4.8
(9)
- $334/nightL
Casita located in Rancho Santana
luxury condo
2
2
6
4.9
(7)
- $343/nightT
Rancho Santana 3 bedroom Ocean View house, Pool
house
3
4
6
4.8
(19)
- $595/nightG
Modern Beauty. Best view in Tola Rancho Santana
villa
4
4
10
4.9
(85)
- $357/nightN
Casa Carolina
house
3
2
6
4.8
(18)
- $444/nightG
Santana Stunning Ocean View Tola
house
3
3
7
4.8
(71)
- $640/nightJ
Casa Santana Beachside Villa
house
4
3
10
4.8
(17)
- $385/nightJ
Casa Pacifica : Ocean View & Walk to Beach
house
4
3
6
4.5
(53)
- $399/nightCR
Casa Rosada Nicaragua, in Rancho Santana, Tola.
villa
3
3
6
4.8
(43)
- $409/nightT
Rancho Santana Beach Front 3 Bed Condo
condo
3
2
6
4.7
(7)
- $553/night
Villa Ohana
house
4
4
8
5.0
(15)
Most Luxurious
2 properties in the top tier with outstanding ratings — for those who want the finest
Most Luxurious
2 properties in the top tier with outstanding ratings — for those who want the finest
Most Reviewed
12 properties with extensive review histories — tried, tested, and consistently praised
Most Reviewed
12 properties with extensive review histories — tried, tested, and consistently praised
- $9/nightJ
Casa Esperanza
house
3
3
6
4.9
(102)
- $595/nightG
Modern Beauty. Best view in Tola Rancho Santana
villa
4
4
10
4.9
(85)
- $444/nightG
Santana Stunning Ocean View Tola
house
3
3
7
4.8
(71)
- $385/nightJ
Casa Pacifica : Ocean View & Walk to Beach
house
4
3
6
4.5
(53)
- $399/nightCR
Casa Rosada Nicaragua, in Rancho Santana, Tola.
villa
3
3
6
4.8
(43)
- $514/nightMS
La Sombra, located in 5 star Resort Rancho Santana
house
3
2
6
5.0
(30)
- $447/nightN
Casa Flying Pigs, minutes to Santana Beach!
house
3
2
6
5.0
(20)
- $343/nightT
Rancho Santana 3 bedroom Ocean View house, Pool
house
3
4
6
4.8
(19)
- $357/nightN
Casa Carolina
house
3
2
6
4.8
(18)
- $640/nightJ
Casa Santana Beachside Villa
house
4
3
10
4.8
(17)
- $420/nightN
Casa Alegre, gorgeous villa in Rancho Santana!
villa
3
3
6
4.8
(17)
- $553/night
Villa Ohana
house
4
4
8
5.0
(15)
Trending Now
3 properties generating buzz with recent bookings and fresh reviews — what travelers love right now
Trending Now
3 properties generating buzz with recent bookings and fresh reviews — what travelers love right now
Highest Rated
11 properties with near-perfect ratings from delighted guests — the cream of the crop
Highest Rated
11 properties with near-perfect ratings from delighted guests — the cream of the crop
- $514/nightMS
La Sombra, located in 5 star Resort Rancho Santana
house
3
2
6
5.0
(30)
- $348/nightK
Rancho Santana 2BR/1B Casita closest to beach
house
2
1
5
5.0
(12)
- $553/night
Villa Ohana
house
4
4
8
5.0
(15)
- $447/nightN
Casa Flying Pigs, minutes to Santana Beach!
house
3
2
6
5.0
(20)
- $514/nightT
Rancho Santana, Marvelous Beach Front Condo
house
4
2
6
4.9
(14)
- $9/nightJ
Casa Esperanza
house
3
3
6
4.9
(102)
- $525/nightD
New Architectural Beauty Infinity Pool Ocean Views
house
3
3
7
4.9
(10)
- $595/nightG
Modern Beauty. Best view in Tola Rancho Santana
villa
4
4
10
4.9
(85)
- $444/nightG
Santana Stunning Ocean View Tola
house
3
3
7
4.8
(71)
- $357/nightN
Casa Carolina
house
3
2
6
4.8
(18)
- $482/nightT
Rancho Santana Condo 2 bed 2 bath Beach Front
house
2
2
4
4.8
(10)
Top Local Hosts
Connect with 12 experienced hosts in this area
Vera
6
Tom
Superhost
5
4.8
53 reviews
Nsr
Superhost
4
4.8
64 reviews
Jackson
3
4.5
67 reviews
Karina
Superhost
3
5.0
13 reviews
Getnica
Superhost
2
4.9
156 reviews
Lynda
2
4.9
12 reviews
Jerome
1
4.9
102 reviews
Casa Rosada
1
4.8
43 reviews
Marta & Steve
Superhost
1
5.0
30 reviews
John
1
4.8
17 reviews
Nicaragua365
Superhost
1
5.0
15 reviews
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