Stay with Lisseth & JC

A big thank you to Juan and Liseth for their warm welcome, the many moments of exchange and the excellent meals shared. Here, you should not expect a standard hotel: the accommodation is simple and you live in the heart of the farm, but that's precisely what makes it so rich. We come above all to live a real local experience, authentic and off the beaten track. We particularly enjoyed the fully homemade cooking, prepared with products from the garden and surroundings. We enjoyed the little getaway just a ten-minute walk away, we saw howler monkeys and enjoyed a beautiful sunset. An ideal place for those looking for a sincere, human and natural immersion.

This visit was very special and inspiring for us. The stay made us forget time, a pure real life experience on a finca. Lisseth and Juan Carlos, but also the rest of the family, are warm and sweet people with a lot of attention to nature, people and animals. They are very hospitable and give you a glimpse into their lives. Lisseth is a caring hostess and a fantastic cook and Juan Carlos is a hugely enthusiastic and social host. Thanks for this wonderful experience!

JC and Lisseth were warm, helpful and informative hosts you made us feel very welcome at their amazing place. The food was delicious and healthy, the treatments we received from Lisseth’s sister were excellent - we slept like logs and awoke revived and ready for our subsequent volcano hike. I loved spending time listening to the sounds of the farm and wildlife around me, especially the scratching of the chickens and chicks and plethora of amusing voices/vocalisations used by Rocky the parrot (who is very much free to do his own thing). The experience felt very authentic, a taste of Nicaraguan life with a wonderful family. JC helped us with arrangements for our pick up from the port (and early morning return), scooter hire and arranging a guide (the lovely Lester) for our volcano hike. Our stay at Finca Don Mincho has been the highlight of our travels through Central America and will stay with us for a long time. We hope to return one day with much improved Spanish!

We had an exceptionally nice time at JC and Lisseth's. The property was located away from the well-known tourist places in a small village. JC organized a taxi for us from the harbor. Upon arrival, we received a warm welcome from man and beast. Our cabin was simple, but we had everything we needed. JC and Lisseth provided us daily with the best fresh vegan food from their own cultivation. The family also accommodated us for the organization of different activities - they organized a scooter for us as well as a tour on the Conception; JC's tour through the garden was also super interesting and we learned a lot. We can also especially recommend Jariella's offer. We had the best and most relaxing treatment with her, which consisted of a soothing massage, acupuncture and cupping. Dear Lisseth, dear JC, dear Luis and dear Jariella, we thank you from the bottom of our hearts for the wonderful days and the unforgettable time! ❤️

Had an amazing stay with JC and Lisseth. Amazing hosts that always made sure I was comfortable. Communication was excellent from start to finish and the food was very good! It is an incredible place to just wind off surrounded by nature. I would definitely recommend this place and I hope to be able to come back one day.

This is a gem of a place and I absolutely loved my time here. The hosts were so interactive and they put in a lot of effort to make sure you feel comfortable, but understand this is a unique stay and it’s not for everyone. If you’re curious what it’s like, think of it like camping. You have a little bamboo/ wood shack with a bathroom, outdoor shower, bed, fan, and small lamp. The property is a beautiful farm with chickens and dogs running around. The hosts serve wonderful fresh breakfast at any time you want. And they went above and beyond to make sure I was able to hike Concepcion (something that was really important to me). This stay is about an hour motorbike ride to the part of the island with all the hostels - which is about halfway across the island. If you are a budget traveler considering this place vs hostels, my recommendation is to spend a few nights here and a few nights on the other end of the island.

The best experience I've had so far, on my travels, it's often called "feel at home," it was the first time I really felt that way. I very much enjoyed the conversations with JC and learned a lot about Nicaragua. With Luis the guide, I climbed the volcano and it was a great experience, which I recommend to anyone who has the leg muscles for it. The food was great, there is authentic Nivaraguan food, which always tasted good, almost everything grown on the farm or organized from the village. I would like to advise anyone interested in the culture and people of this country to visit this Airbnb and for me that is the reason to travel at all, so it was/is the perfect place for me and what I needed to arrive here in Nicaragua. I hope I have the opportunity to come back many times.

A wonderful escape into the jungle even if it was only for one night. JC and Lisseth are exceptional hosts that make you feel instantly at home. The cabin is rustic but has everything you need. All of JC’s recommendations were well thought out and he always made sure I was well taken care of. The dinner they made was excellent, fresh, and healthy. I would definitely recommend staying here and hope to come back one day.

This stay was truly special. The place felt like a peaceful escape into nature. The family was incredibly kind, cooked me delicious homemade breakfast and dinner, and went out of their way to help with transportation and local recommendations. They even introduced me to a lovely local who showed me around the island—I felt so welcomed and cared for the entire time. I’ll never forget their hospitality. I Really recommend!

An incredible place where you can feel comfortable in nature and the real experience of the daily life of Nicaragua Juan and his wife have made us feel at home with delicious meals and also great for organizing tours of the volcano. We also took advantage of the massages and various treatments that have regenerated us. Juan is a person of great culture and kindness. It was a long chat ... what to say thank you for the beautiful experience you gave us!!!

I stayed one week with this amazing family. Definately a rustic authentic experience off the beaten path, and that's exactly what I wanted. During my stay I took advantage of the services offered, including a guided hike up the volcano.I learned all about the fruit trees on the property. I also booked a combo massage, cupping, acupunture trearment that put me out of this world ♥️ Lisseth's cooking chef quality delicious 😋 JC helped me with tourist info and getting around 😃 In addition I got to meet and play games with the kids attending English classes on site. Super Fun and welcoming stay. I can't say enough good things. This family will be forever in my heart.

One of the most unusual places we've been on our entire trip to Latin America. It's not a hotel or a glamping, it's a real village with all its advantages and disadvantages! If you want to take a break from the city, be in nature, communicate with the wonderful owners of the farm, eat great homemade food, listen to the sounds of nature in all its diversity, then this place is definitely for you:) Separately I would like to thank the guide Luis with whom we went to the Concepción volcano. Very professional approach, Luis is very kind, humble and honest. If you're planning a hike to the volcano or other places on the island, this is the best option. Juan and Lisseth, thank you so much for this experience and unforgettable impressions. Happiness and health to your wonderful family!

JC & Lisseth offer one of a kind experience! Their family farm is a unique place to live a slow life full of new adventures and discoveries. JC is a unique kind soul that will teach you a lot about life on Ometepe, animals, flora, and all the secrets place of the island. Their food is succulent. The habitation is surprisingly comfortable and the shower has views on night stars. Wether you’re staying for a few days or a few weeks, I highly recommend this unique experience, you won’t regret it.

A pure closed retreat. A peaceful place, nature, a wild parrot that whistles to you and what can I say about the Hosts. So attentive to making our stay memorable, pleasant. A return to the 1950s. Pure happiness. Good food for breakfast and dinner. The bonus, little Luis, their son with big explorer eyes, a beautiful zest for life. Definitely an experience to etch your memories forever. We went with our 22-year-old daughter and with an open mind...Wow, just wow. Thank you JC and Lisseth for your warm, family welcome. xxoo ps The cherry on the sundae, Lisseth's sister offers a massage treatment, acupuncture... not to be missed, complete rest, relaxation, efficiency.

We had such a great time with JC, Lisseth and their family. They welcomed us so warmly, helped us organise our stay in Ometepe and shared amazing food, grown on their land. We are so grateful we got to spend time with them. Our house was rustic, but very clean, well organised and we had everything we needed for a comfortable stay. We loved the shower under the stars. We found so much more than we hoped for, generous people, helping the local children access education, we were immersed in local ways of living, on a beautiful farm full of fruits and vegetables. We hired quads to move around, which is a must to explore this beautiful and big island. I even enjoying an amazing acupuncture session onsite! We highly recommend to anyone who wants to experience an authentic Nicaragua and learn about the culture.