Nolan

Reviews

Superhost

156 total reviews

89% Excellent

156 reviews

4.87

2023–2026

Cleanliness 4.9

Accuracy 4.9

Communication 5.0

Location 5.0

Check-in 4.9

Value 4.9

156 reviews

2BR Penthouse in San Juan del Sur

Karinee

OK, 4 weeks ago

The apartment is well appointed. It's location is superb, as you step directly into the main drag of San Juan del Sur. I urge that the staircase be completely remodeled and provided with handrails; not a single step has the same height and are extremely uneven, making climbing up and down risky. Alternately, get the elevator running ASAP or remove this feature from the listing. Sunrise is early in Nicaragua; blackout drapes are a must!

Nolan was a helpful and responsive host with good communication. Parking and amenities were convenient. We were disappointed with the pool, which was small and in poor condition. We also had very loud music at night on weekdays. Also, the towels were very worn. Another stress we had was electricity. We were careful, following Nolan's insistent recommendations. I think the price is a bit high for the value. You clearly pay for the view, but there is no balcony furniture to enjoy it (e.g., outdoor table and chair)

Host Response

Thank you, Safia, for staying with us and for taking the time to leave your feedback. We’re sorry that your stay didn’t fully meet your expectations, and we appreciate you bringing these things to our attention. We have since replaced the worn towels with new ones. Regarding the patio furniture, we do have outdoor tables and chairs available; however, we keep them in storage when they’re not being used. Being so close to the ocean, the combination of rain, salt air, and strong sun damages outdoor furniture very quickly when it’s left outside continuously. We’re always happy to have the furniture brought out for guests upon request, and we’ll make sure this is communicated more clearly going forward. Thank you again for choosing to stay with us. We truly appreciate your feedback and hope that, despite the issues you experienced, you were still able to enjoy the beautiful views and your time in SJDS. We wish you all the best in your future travels!

This condo is as pictured & centered right in the middle of SJDS, making shopping, eating & nightlife exploring easy & walkable. The only reason I gave four stars is because of some unforeseen difficulties during my first 36 hrs there that lead to a few delays in my daily plans. The toilet wasn’t working & it took a while for workers to fix, but then they didn’t finish it all the way so I had to tinker around with it myself in order to use it later that night. The cold water knob in the shower was broken & there was no running water my second morning there due to a city-wide issue I believe. Thankfully the building has an emergency water supply and Alba got there just after 1pm and turned it on. Throughout all of this Nolan and his housekeeper, Alba, were very communicative & did their best to assist me with these issues. There were a lot of ants in the condo & I used bug spray left in the kitchen whenever I saw them. Nolan allowed early check in. Beach towels provided but kind of old.

Nolan’s place was perfect for our stay in San Juan del Sur! The location is unmatched! It is right on the beach with a beautiful view of the ocean. We didn’t have any means of transportation and we didn’t need it since Nolan’s place is within walking distance of everything. Nolan is also very responsive. There are some inconveniences to being in a new country such as the plumbing and electricity differences, but Nolan communicated everything clearly. We also experienced some bad weather while there and Nolan was so attentive to our concerns. He is a wonderful host. I highly recommend Nolan’s place and we would absolutely stay here again.

I had an amazing stay at this condo in San Juan del Sur. The location honestly could not have been better. It is right in the heart of town and directly across from the beach. The views from the penthouse are absolutely stunning, especially at sunset. Waking up to the ocean view every morning was one of the highlights of my trip. The condo itself was modern, clean, and beautifully designed. It felt upscale while still being comfortable and relaxing. I also loved being able to walk everywhere. Restaurants, bars, shops, and nightlife were all just steps away, which made exploring San Juan del Sur incredibly easy. If you are looking for a place with amazing views, convenience, and a great atmosphere, this is definitely the spot. I would absolutely stay here again.

Excellent location for the price! A lot of positives for this property and very few negatives. The property manager was very responsive and easy to communicate with any time. Nolan was not responsive. The property was beautiful and exactly as advertised. It was very clean upon arrival and the check-in process with the property manager was easy. My group was extremely grateful for the 3-gallon sealed water jug provided. We were able to park our vehicle directly in front of the property without any issues daily. Everything is within walking distance, and the beach is just a 30 second walk across the street. The patio is amazing! The only complaint about the property is the handle of the hot water in the shower was extremely loose and fell off a few times during our stay. The only other complaint from our group was about the stairs, which was not a big deal to me. Overall, this is an excellent property well worth the money! I would absolutely book this property again!

This place was gorgeous and maybe the best location in SJDS! The view could not be beat! And easy access to anywhere in town. There are four flights of stairs (as Nolan describes) to get into the unit and then you are perched right above the centre of the beach and cove. Sunset views were perfect. The pool was fine, a bit of garbage flying around but that seems impossible to avoid. We didn’t spend much time in the pool in any event. But it was cleaned regularly (we saw the pool guy when we were there). I would love to stay here again!

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