Cabana Ilse is our latest construction . The cabin has a queen size bed and a bunk bed for 2 and on request an extra single bed can be added. In total 5 persons can stay. 2 persons usd 45, 3 persons usd 55, 4 persons usd 70, 5 persons usd 80 The space From our finca you can reach the main road in 5 mins. There you can find a number of local restaurants, and little shops, also you can rent bicycles, motorbikes and scooters. There are a number of short and long hikes you can do. Exploring Merida is best on foot. In the dry season you can walk on the lake shore for miles. The road that goes towards San Ramon runs along the lake and you can explore little lovely, different and quiet beaches all the way. Nature here is amazing! Walking around you can see howler monkeys, squirrels and many different species of birds and parrots. There are also an incredible amount of old, huge trees. Hiking volcano maderas you walk through sub-tropical forests and rain forests where vegetation is unique. Merida is one of the most beautiful parts of the island, people here still live on fishing and agriculture. Other things to note We offer a great breakfast but dinner or lunch only at request. We do not have a typical bar or restaurant. We only offer, fresh fruit juices, coffee, tea, water, beer. For other drinks you will have to ask in advance, before coming here, we will stock them for you. Merida is still very rural and the local municipality does not much for this community. Water pipes break and electricity can go missing for hours. We have a huge water tank to guarantee water to our guests.

## The Space

Cabana Ilse is our newest cabin, featuring a queen-size bed and a bunk bed that accommodates two people. Upon request, an additional single bed can be added, allowing the cabin to host up to five guests.

The pricing is as follows:
- 2 persons: USD 45
- 3 persons: USD 55
- 4 persons: USD 70
- 5 persons: USD 80

## Location

Our finca is conveniently located just five minutes from the main road. Nearby, you'll find several local restaurants and small shops. Bicycle, motorbike, and scooter rentals are also available in the area.

Exploring Merida is best done on foot. During the dry season, you can walk for miles along the lake shore. The road toward San Ramon runs alongside the lake, offering access to numerous charming, quiet beaches.

## Nature and Activities

The natural surroundings here are remarkable. While walking around, you may encounter howler monkeys, squirrels, and a variety of bird species, including parrots. The area is home to many ancient, towering trees.

Hiking up Volcano Maderas takes you through subtropical and rainforest environments, where the vegetation is truly unique. Merida is one of the island's most beautiful regions, with a community that still relies on fishing and agriculture.

## Amenities and Other Information

We provide a hearty breakfast daily. Lunch and dinner are available only upon request.

While we do not operate a traditional bar or restaurant, we offer fresh fruit juices, coffee, tea, water, and beer. If you desire other beverages, please inform us before your arrival so we can stock them for you.

Merida remains a rural area where local infrastructure is limited. Water pipes may break, and electricity outages can last for hours. To ensure a reliable water supply, we maintain a large water tank for our guests.

The cabin has a queen size bed and a bunk bed for 2 and on request an extra single bed can be added. In to...

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Marilena and Hari were wonderful hosts. The place we stayed was very clean and the included breakfast was delicious. There were plenty of activities to do on the island and many nice local restaurants to eat classic Nicaraguan food at. Unfortunately, we arrived right after a hard rain so the road up to the airbnb was very muddy and we were unable to make it up in our 4x4 pickup truck. However, our hosts were able to come down and help us with our luggage. The island is beautiful and it's a shame that the current socio-political situation is deterring other tourists from coming. It's a beautiful place to visit!

very beautiful endrois in the middle of nature, total change of scenery, horses as a bonus, super ballad, a single night a little short,I recommend

très belle endrois en pleine nature,dépaysement total,les chevaux en prime, super ballade, une seul 'nuit un peu court,je recommande

Thoroughly enjoyed our stay here. Beautiful ranch in the rural island town of Merida. We had our own private cabana, was quite clean and well furnished. They served tasty and nutritious breakfasts every morning, offered delicious fresh juices and other foods throughout the day for a bit extra. Probably the biggest bonus for us though was that they were very helpful in helping us plan activities. Even when our plans changed they were quite accommodating. The people that they connected us with (hiking guides, taxi drivers, etc.) also were very helpful, courteous, and seemed quite trustworthy. Would definitely recommend!

Our family of four had a wonderful time staying at Finca Montania Sagrada! The finca sits at the base of the dormant Volcan Maderas and is absolutely beautiful. There are numerous dogs and cats on the property as well as talkative parrots and healthy, well cared for horses. The breakfast provided was excellent and included fresh fruits, yogurt, homemade bread and juice. We went on a tour with Hari's Horses that included the horses swimming in the lake, it was definitely one of the highlights of our trip. We also spent an evening enjoying chocolate birthday cake and rum with Hari and Marilena and listening to their stories of travel and adventure. We also suggest checking out El Pital - Chocolate Paradise - outside of Santa Cruz. If you are a light sleeper, I suggest ear plugs, as farm animals can be a bit noisy!

Sweetest people,  absolute paradise with gentle animals, large garden,  butterflies and a satisfying breakfast ... My 4 and 2 year old became immersed in the nature.  Close to waterfall,  kayaking  and great restaurants.  Pictures don't do it justice.

Marilena not only arranged our travel to and from the ferry but also throughout all of Nicaragua, she was a great help throughout our stay on ometepe and in Nicaragua in general. Went well above what we expected. Our children (4&7) loved the grounds and exploring nature as well as loving on all the animals. Great hosts, great food, great experience.

Thank you... I really hope you come back.

We enjoyed a wonderful stay at FMS! They were very welcoming of our family with 4 small children. Breakfast was wonderful. The staff was all very kind and helpful. They arranged for transportation for us from the ferry as well as to the nearby waterfall. We were provided with good recommendations for daytime activities as well as eateries outside of the finca. Hari's horses were beautiful and well cared for. Hari planned a horseback riding trip for our family and taught our 5 year old and 7 year old to ride in a matter of minutes. He selected excellent horses with the right personalities for each of our children. Katharina, who was helping with the horseback riding, was a huge asset for our kids too! Much thanks to Marilena, Mirca and Hari for a beautiful visit! 

We had a great stay at Finca Montania Sagrada! The drive up is a bit bumpy - would recommend all wheel drive or parking the car down and walking up. The cottage was perfect and the hosts were great. Had a very short stay so we did not get to enjoy the famous breakfast but everything during our visit was great.

Hari, Giovanni and co have a lovely place and are all super welcoming and helpful. It's a happy sort of chaos with all the dogs playing.   We were really pleased we chose to stay here rather than in Moyogalpa. We were initially worried we'd be a little isolated, but although it is a bit of a shlep from the ferry, it's worth it. We got to see real island life and were mostly in the minority as tourists in the few local restaurants.   Hari's horses are excellent. Really well trained and good natured. Suitable for all levels. I was the most experienced rider in our group and they let me go ahead for a canter. Most trekking centre horses would have hated going ahead like that, but Pipollo was an angel. Likewise, my husband, a nervous beginner, was well instructed and looked after, hanging at the back.   The grounds are gorgeous. Double volcano view, and hummingbirds flitting about all the lovely flowers. The little veranda was a great place to relax, sometimes by nothing but the moonlight, which was astonishingly bright!   We'd absolutely stay here again.

Ometepe is an extremely rugged island. Finca Montania Sagrada is a beautiful oasis within. The property is well-cared for and Cabana Ilse was actually more pleasing than what the pictures presented. It was clean and simple, but everything we needed for our overnight stay in the island. The breakfast was also very simple, but so fresh and delicious. Watch out, we did find a scorpion the morning after our stay...so just look around and make sure you are aware of your surroundings.   Giovanni was communicative before and during our stay, no complaints there. Hari was a little upset that we cancelled our horseback riding tour in short notice (we were tired from our 3 hour ride from SJDS and they didn't let us know it was an issue when we asked), but I understood where he was coming from. However, my two friends were left with a little bad feeling after that. It was the only negative energy we got in Nicaragua and we stayed for a full week.  I did see Hari down by the beach with a few horses and other guests. They all went in the water and it looked magical, so I'm sure the ride was wonderful. Too bad we missed it.   Overall a good stay.   Carita

Amazing gem hidden in the heart of the Merida. Photos and description unfortunately do not do it justice. The facilities and staff were great as was the food. Each member of the staff definitely knows how to make one feel welcomed and at home. Do not get discouraged by its distance from Moyogalpa or San Jose as the breathtaking views, intimate service, lovely accommodations make up for it.  

This location is the nature lovers paradise! It was breathtaking. The ride from the ferry drop off in moyogalpa is about 45 min long but if you let mariellena know ahead of time she will have a taxi driver waiting for you. The trip is about $30. The first night I arrived after 3pm which is the cut off time to order dinner. However, Giovanni was amazing and cooked me authentic Italian pasta dinner which was phenomenal!!!! I recommend the pasta with bolognase sauce. Day two I chose to have a horse tour with Carlos who is their horse handler. We did a trip to San Ramon cascade which was difficult so if you are not a strong Trekker then do not walk it!!!!! Even strong Trekkers complained about it being difficult. In horse was the smart choice. You will still have to trek the final kilometer because the first six has a path the horse can traverse. The final kilometer is too slippery steep and dangerous to be on horse. Once you arrive at the waterfall you are gratified with the effort made to arrive. It's beautiful and refreshing. From there Carlos and I got back to the horses and took them to the petroglyphs which was also a wonderful ride through Merida and a great swim in lake Nicaragua as you see ancient petroglyphs that were once carved in the Ometepe era. Day three was a trip to Ojo de Agua which is like a Roman bath house. A natural pool with water flowing in from the top of the volcano. Please try coco loco! rum and coconut it's delish. Margaritas is another close option for dinner and their kitchen is great as well. As far as the rooms are concerned I had nothing to complain about they are beautiful surrounded by the sound of nature. Howler monkeys are heard through the night and the stars are a sight to see. I was fortunate enough to see two shooting stars. Wifi was being worked on during my stay but I had access while in the common area and in a place like this you are given the opportunity to unplug from the world and enjoy nature. So my lack of wifi didn't bother me. The wifi was in during the hours of 8am till 9pm and that was sufficient to accomplish what I needed. Being unplugged was therapeutic. The Italian group of friends who run this establishment were amazing. I felt like family from day one and would do this all over again if I could. I currently am in San Juan deal sur and I wish i would have extended to stay in Ometepe with Finca Monataña Sagrada longer. I loved their location, the rooms and cleanliness, the staff, food and best of all milli, naghual, DiDi, and all the other dogs-birds- cat and my favorite horse Puka!

Thank you Vannessa, for all the lovely things you say about our place. Hope you will come back some day Love from us all, dogs, cats, parrots and horses included

The finca was beautiful, and breakfast was great.  Definitely off the beaten path, the room was clean and comfortable.  