Ashley

Reviews

417 total reviews

84% Excellent

417 reviews

4.77

2016–2026

Cleanliness 4.6

Accuracy 4.8

Communication 4.9

Location 4.9

Check-in 4.9

Value 4.7

417 reviews

2BR Villa in Granada

Ivan

Good, 4 weeks ago

Great place to stay, the host was always very communicative in case we needeed something, very kind and really helpful

This was a perfect first place to arrive in Nicaragua! The house manager, Julio, picked us up at the airport and literally treated us like family- great tours, incredibly responsive, house was comfortable and exactly as described. Julio also had incredible recommendations for food- both local places and nice restaurants. He never led us astray! Pool was very refreshing to lounge in with the heat- but the AC’s work incredibly well in the bedrooms at night, so it was very comfortable to sleep in!

Well-located accommodation in the city, if you enjoy the city. Close to a street with restaurants and places to visit. A few small things were missing from the accommodation: a lighter to light the stove burners, a cutting board, and flat sheets for the beds, so we had to use the duvet cover directly. Cleanliness was OK, but a few details cast doubt on the cleanliness: hair in the shower, towel folded but dirty in the bathroom, dining room table showing signs of a dirty rag used to “clean” it. The open-air space is great during the day, but for an hour or two in the evening, it turns into a real mosquito nest. We didn't have a spiral binder, and the box in the drawers was empty. So remember to bring mosquito coils. We’re more nature lovers; it was more of a “pit stop” for our arrival, not too far from the airport (about 50 minutes).

Pros: Julio is amazing. If you need anything he will bring it to you or take you to it. AC works great Pool is nice to use Walkable to all restaurants and places around Hot water and good pressure Cons: Oversold Pool has broken tiles all inside, no pool floaties The sheets imported from us with 1800 thread counts is crap those are Walmart cotton cheap sheets. The worst beds with no “3” feather foam mattress covers” Everything is run down and needs a deep clean No oil, no salt and pepper, no basics to cook (Julio happily brought some though) Water dispenser was super dirty and had the old left over from previous people No large plush beach towel. Cheap regular towels TV not working speaker didn’t have a charger No board games to be found Only one bike available No laundry machine (Julio got things taken care of) But Julio was truly the best host and just at your service. We would stay there again simply because the pool/hammock area and Julio was the best host honestly !

We stayed in this beautiful colonial home in Granada, and had a great experience. The house is spacious, very clean, and well maintained. It has a charming colonial style with traditional details that give it a lot of character, while still offering the comforts needed for a pleasant stay. The rooms are comfortable, well ventilated, and stay cool, which is perfect for Granada’s climate. Everything was clean, organized, and in excellent condition when we arrived. The location is excellent. There is also a nearby place where you can park your car for a fee and it is watched. It was a very comfortable and enjoyable stay. We would definitely recommend this home and would stay here again. ♡

This listing needs to be updated to match the experience. The house itself could also use some love. The second bed is very uncomfortable and very loud being so close to the street. There are so many ants in the kitchen it is difficult to prepare even a simple meal. In part due to it being low season, we found Granada to be pretty seedy. I was on edge the entire time with my family in tow. The location of the house was good, walkable and secure. We were very grateful to have the pool.

We stayed at this house yesterday and the experience was excellent. The property is as shown in the photos: clean, well kept and with all the amenities needed for a comfortable stay. The bed was very comfortable, the rooms were perfectly clean and the cozy decor made us feel at home. The location is very convenient, with easy access to supermarkets, restaurants and tourist spots. In addition, the area is quiet and safe. The host was very friendly and helpful at all times, responded quickly to our questions and gave us local recommendations that were very helpful. I would definitely recommend this house to other travelers and would not hesitate to stay there again in the future. Thank you for everything!

2BR Villa in Granada

Daniel

Excellent, 1 year ago

What a quaint, comfortable and wonderful place. Everything was top notch from the beginning. Julio, the caretaker, was remarkable and even helped me plan a last minute surprise evening carriage ride with flowers. The carriage picked us up outside the restaurant and brought us back to our casa. Highly recommend!

2BR Villa in Granada

LaDamien & Mandra

Repeat guest

Excellent, 1 year ago

My 2nd time staying here. Always a pleasure and enjoyable stay. House is very clean and cozy, splash pool is amazing! Would 100% recommend the stay!

Cute and peaceful place. Spent 3 nights at Casa Romantica, and the pool is a nice thing to have on a really hot area, nice neighborhood, people are kind and everything is walkable. Some of the pictures on the listing didn’t match what we saw, something like the bicycles, nothing big but it would’ve been nice to have it there, but I bet if you ask Julio (a nice guy btw) he can work something out with you. Overall, a Beautiful place and a good option if you are spending a few nights in Granada.

2BR Villa in Granada

Dan

Good, 1 year ago

Great location. Close enough to walk to everything, yet still quiet at night.

Super charming house in a quiet, safe part of town, only a two-minute (or less) walk to the center of town. We LOVED the colonial feel of the house and the plunge pool for that hot afternoon heat...chef's kiss. Ashley provided us with everything we could possibly need: AC, hot water, soap/shampoo (bc I definitely forgot to pack it), speedy Wifi, a fully functional kitchen, comfy bed...the list goes on and on. Julio was also amazing and very accommodating to our schedule. We loved this little gem in Granada so much we actually wanted to book another weekend...but it was already booked (boo!). We will definitely stay here again. Thanks, Ashley!

We had an amazing stay at Casa Romantica! Great location, lots of room, felt very safe, well-equipped, and the plunge pool was fantastic and needed after our walks around town! More than just a great place to stay, the local host, Julio, made our stay easy, relaxing, and so much fun! He is the best! He arranged our airport pick-up, excursions, answered questions, and was very responsive on texts. Immediately responded to any questions we had. We can’t say enough how much help he was and made our vacation so much better! Mucho gracias Ashley and Julio! Granada was amazing!

Enjoyed to colonial/Spanish feel of the place. The pool and outdoor living was nice. Could evening see the stars while in the pool at night. AC worked well and glad for extra essentials ( toilet paper). Good location as could walk to most places for food and sights. Updates needed: The Murphy bed is broken and mattress desperately needs replacing. Couch cushions covers need replacing or at least fix zipper. No maid service or bikes and the extra pump for water pressure and some fans didn’t work. Need more hand towels for bathrooms. Water cooler needs cleaning or replacing. Overall rating would have been better if these updates done.

2BR Villa in Granada

Julie

Excellent, 1 year ago

Absolutely wonderful! This was the perfect place for me, my father - age 85, and my daughter - age 10. My daughter and I coslept in the bed upstairs and it was the comfiest bed I've ever been in. My dad slept downstairs and was very comfortable with kitchen and bathroom convenient to him downstairs. HOT WATER! We initially stayed at a hotel, but quickly realized we wanted hot water and extra space - this place had that and more. Excellent location in that it's convenient to the main square/park and there's a convenience store around the corner. We never used the pool, nor the a/c, nor the TV, but it was nice knowing those amenities were there. We were able to enjoy the city each day and come back and make dinner as a family; felt like home away from home. Would definitely stay again! Julio - super - helped w/our bags, and even gave us a ride to our next hotel (we tried to extend our stay but it was booked). He found us a good deal on private transport to Esteli, too. GREAT STAY!

Wonderful month stay! Description/photos are 90% accurate. Used kitchen for breakfast & occasional dinner so no issues with ants/bugs. Brought RAID ant traps with us. Front room AC broke down & was quickly replaced with brand new external/internal machine. If u r a light sleeper, street noise may affect u. Upstairs Master Bedroom & adjoining bathroom/shower were a perfect haven! Excellent WiFi. Temporary power loss every few days but only lasted a few minutes. Only negative comment is water pressure but the plumbing is old so understandable. If staying long term, u may find limited drawers/storage in Mstr bedroom. Perfect location - safe, easy to explore by foot, great restaurants (El Zaguan, Boca Baco, ECO, Garden Cafe), churches, the Malecon, bars, clubs (Level 1). Main grocery store La Colonia is only a few minutes by car-well stocked but a bit pricey. ATM's dispense USD$ & Cordoba's. AirBnB Manager JULIO was incredible! Always ready to help, plan, assist, drive us where needed...

The place was amazing and accurately described, but Julio was even more amazing. We ended up being abnormal needy tenants as we had to have Julio come over after dark to help us with an appliance, an hour after left we then locked ourselves out with all keys inside the villa. He immediately began tracking down another key and had it delivered to us, and it was well into the night. He never made us feel bad and was polite and understanding, which was very reassuring as this was our first night ever in Nicaragua. It was really a great first impression for us of the wonderful and helpful Nicaraguan culture. We can’t thank them enough for making our stay in Grenada a wonderful experience.

Ashley's place was perfectly located in the middle of everything! It was a 5-8 minute walk to the main street where all of the bars/restaurants are located. Julio was very responsive and checked on us continually throughout our stay. Although we loved this stay, I would not recommend it to anyone who is afraid of insects/ animal life. With the open courtyard concept, there will be many little geckos. And you cannot leave any food out, as it will attract little ants everywhere.

Beautiful place in the centre of Granada. The house was really well laid out and we loved the open pool and living area. It provided a perfect escape from the busy town. We felt like we were in our own little oasis. But this is not just a house - its also about the host Julio -El Patron! What a great guy who made our first few days in Nicaragua with the family such a pleasant experience. He took us on a private tour for a day where he did ziplining with us, cruised around the islets and his wife made us a wonderful breakfast in his home. I would recommend staying at casa romantica.

2BR Villa in Granada

Ivan

Excellent, 2 years ago

everything went well love the place

2BR Villa in Granada

Daniel

Excellent, 2 years ago

A beautiful place to rest and relax, the house is very nice and comfortable. The neighborhood is quiet, safe and nice, and it is close to other places and that is very good. 100% recommended.

We had a pleasant stay at this charming property. The house had a cozy atmosphere, making it a comfortable place to relax. The location was convenient and we enjoyed exploring the surrounding area. However, we did encounter a couple of minor issues. There were some ants in the kitchen, as previously mentioned in other reviews, and the pool was foggy during our stay. Despite these small hiccups, we still had a great time. The host was responsive and attentive, and we appreciated their efforts to ensure our visit was enjoyable.

We loved staying at Casa Romantica. The open living space was so pleasant. It was as described and Julio was friendly and flexible with our check in time. It was nice to have hot water for dishes and showers and A/C for sleeping. The neighborhood is friendly and so many places are within walking distance. There were disappointments in the tools provided for Cooking and the ants were absolutely fast predators on any food left unattended for even a moment but I think that is fairly typical. The swimming pool is lovely but the pump seems to not be working. After a couple of rainy days, the pool was too full and also quite murky. Overall, we really enjoyed our stay at Casa Romantica.

GOOD: Casita Romántica is beautiful and in a great location. The AC upstairs and the pool is a great touch after a hot Nica day. The bathroom was nice and it had a great shower and shower head. The upstairs bedroom was beautiful and the bed was comfortable. The downstairs is such a great space to relax. BAD: We had a hard time getting the keys from Julio, and getting in because the lock doesn’t work. His communication was poor. The kitchen supplies are not good at all. They are all damaged, so cooking was very difficult. The stove doesn’t turn on, you have to manually turn it on. Also, the ant situation in the kitchen was so bad that any cooking would be infested with ants within minutes. Our food got ruined lots of times. The fan in the bathroom didn’t work, and the fan in the bedroom worked when it wanted to. No TV downstairs. All in all it’s a great house, but need to fix something’s. I also think it’s a bit overpriced for Nica.

2BR Villa in Granada

Andrea

Excellent, 2 years ago

Above and beyond. For starters, the Airbnb is even more beautiful than the photos. Very clean, spacious, and updated. It is in an excellent location- I felt safe at all times. Before arriving in Nicaragua, Julio assisted us with booking private drivers for the weekend, a boat tour through the inlets, and providing excellent recommendations. During the weekend, my Mom experienced a medical emergency. Julio came straight over to help us, arranging a taxi to a local hospital. He came with us to help with translation. When we realized we’d need more extensive care, Julio arranged us a private driver to take us to the best hospital in Managua. When my Mom was discharged, the driver was already enroute to the hospital to take us back to Granada. To be honest, we could not have gotten through our weekend in Granada without Julio. If traveling to Granada, choose to stay at Ashley’s, Casa Romantica. You won’t be sorry.

2BR Villa in Granada

Daniel

Excellent, 2 years ago

Great place, centrally located, plenty of room. Julio was super helpful with everything.

This AirBnB was incredible! It offered a completely unique experience. Virtually the entire home is open air. With the exception of the bedrooms. This made for such a fun experience! The private pool, with the opening above, made for a nice experience when the evening came along for stargazing while swimming. Julio offered local recommendations, and even assisted with getting our clothes washed for us. He was incredibly nice, accommodating, helpful, and made our stay that much better.

This was our 3rd trip to Granada. We enjoyed the house and I enjoyed the plunge pool. The house was as one would expect a property in Granada to be. The center living room area was very relaxing. A/C in both bedrooms is a big plus! There were many new items such as pots and pans and new pillows. The house is convenien and you can easily find food and drink within short walking distance. Julio was easy to communicate, nice and very punctual.

2BR Villa in Granada

David

Good, 2 years ago

The place was very nice and the neighborhood was great. Thank you

2BR Villa in Granada

Ryan

Excellent, 2 years ago

Lovely place while visiting Granada. Close to restaurants and center. Lovely space.

My stay at Casa Romantica was a home base to sleep and shower since I was visiting family locally. It a beautiful property, safe neighborhood, great a/c and ceiling fans plus a good location within walkable distant to the heart of the city. The wifi was great and the filtered water stand was an added bonus. Walking or catching a taxi was easy from here even early mornings (0600). In my personal opinion (though not a deal breaker) the property could use a deep cleaning of all the nooks and cranny with fresh new towels, sheets and pillows. The property manager, Julio was easily reachable and attentive.

This spot was fantastic! Such a great little getaway in Granada and the plunge pool and downstairs living/kitchen area was a great place to hang out after a day of exploring. Great AC in the bedroom and overall amazing place to stay very walkable to nearby restaurants and attractions. Julio was a fantastic co-host and hooked us up with great recommendations and helped coordinate a transfer for us which was very helpful. Can’t wait to come back to this amazing place.

This place was fantastic! Stunning interior, a great location, and super helpful hosts. We loved everything about this place, but did notice that the description was a little inaccurate in a few ways. The towels, linens and pillows need updating as there were holes and stains in the linens/towels and the pillows are very flat. For the most part, the place was very clean, but we did find a fair amount of trash and cigarette buds around the pool area. There was no daily maid service as was described, though we preferred it that way. Overall, we really enjoyed it here and would stay again. We just think there is a little room for improvement when it comes to the aforementioned things.

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