Boho Jungle Retreat, ocean views, private pool
The Space
Casa La Serena is a stylish and private boho-inspired home featuring two bedrooms and two and a half bathrooms. It offers beautiful ocean and jungle views along with a private pool for your enjoyment. The villa includes cleaning services, power generation support, and a local team available to meet and greet you. This makes it an ideal retreat for honeymooners, couples, and families alike.
The home is located in Balcones de Majagual and boasts incredible views of the Pacific Ocean. It has a newly renovated pool and 200 Mbps fiber optic internet.
Please note that the coastal highway near the property is currently under construction. This may affect access routes and daytime noise from machinery might be noticeable. Thank you for your understanding as the area continues to develop.
Casa La Serena is one of the most cherished homes in Balcones de Majagual. It is designed as a romantic hideaway featuring:
- A private pool
- Stone dining table outdoors with ocean views
- Master bedroom with plantation shutters reaching up to the ceiling, creating a deluxe treehouse feel
- Balconies off the primary suite and living room
- A comfortable, well-equipped kitchen
- Bathrooms with picture windows
- Construction using beautiful exotic woods and tasteful design
While the home shows some age, it remains a comfortable space surrounded by a vibrant tropical forest full of wildlife.
The property is situated in the boutique seaside community of Balcones at Majagual, just a 15 to 20-minute walk from the ocean. Guests wake up to the sounds of birds, ocean waves, and occasionally the calls of howler monkeys. Unlimited Wi-Fi is included, allowing you to stay connected easily.
The second bedroom, which can also serve as a study, is located on the first level. It includes a full convertible bed, a private bathroom, a picture window, and a beautiful wooden desk. This setup is perfect for two couples or families with older children.
The kitchen, dining area, and pool space flow seamlessly into one another, creating a spacious and enjoyable environment.
Location
Casa La Serena is near three of Nicaragua’s top surfing and swimming beaches, including Playa Maderas and Playa Majagual. The nearby town of San Juan del Sur offers opportunities for kayaking, hiking, fishing, and canopy tours, along with a variety of restaurants and bars.
Amenities
This self-catering home is equipped with:
- Fully stocked kitchen including a coffee maker and toaster
- Dinnerware and silverware for six guests
- Linens and towels
- Toiletries and hairdryer
- Safe deposit box
- Flat-screen TV with DVD player
- Large closets
- Unique design elements throughout
Cleaning service is provided for stays longer than five days. The property also has 24-hour security.
Important Details
- A four-wheel-drive (4WD) vehicle is mandatory for accessing and staying at Casa La Serena. Assistance with booking a 4WD vehicle at a discounted rate is available.
- The house has electric hot water and a backup electric generator. The generator powers fans and the refrigerator during outages, but hot water and the pool pump will not operate. Battery power is limited and may run out during extended outages. Prolonged power interruptions do not qualify for refunds.
- The home faces south with wide-open views, which can cause the main living areas and primary suite to become quite warm in the afternoons during March and April. This is a great time to visit the beach. Guests with heat sensitivity should consider this.
Guest Access
Guests have full access to the entire home and private pool.
Additional Information
- The property is approximately 12 kilometers (20 minutes by car) from San Juan del Sur.
- Guests arriving by air can fly into either Liberia, Costa Rica, or Managua, Nicaragua, with similar travel times of about two hours to the property.
- An additional charge of $15 per person per night applies for more than two guests.
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Recent Reviews
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Martin
1 month ago
The area and the house were exactly what we were looking for. Loved the property itself and was a 5’ drive from the beach we liked the most. The host and staff were nice and attentive. The house has a safe box and, even though you feel safe, I highly recommend you to use it when not at home. I would definitely stay again and recommend the host.
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Sara
4 months ago
We had a great experience at Casa Serena. Laura and Veronica were both very attentive both prior to arrival and during our stay. The home is in a more remote area outside of SJDS but with easy access to the city. The home has a beautiful view of the ocean and is surrounded by nature. While there, we saw monkeys, lizards, possums, and a few scorpions 🤪 The house was well equipped. Kitchen was easy to cook in, beds were comfortable. As described, the afternoons can get quite warm but we found a quick drive down the ocean around 3pm was the best way to beat the heat. One thing to note that I did not realize when booking (but is clearly noted in the listing), is that the home is made up of 3 separate buildings (two bedroom suites and the kitchen /living room space). For us, this was fine but if you have young children, this would be something to consider. One thing I would suggest is to ask for the cleaners to come more than once a week. Veronica was helpful in setting this up for us.
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Kate
4 months ago
Wow!! This place has one of the best ocean views I have seen with the most beautiful sunsets. Beautiful and luxurious, fully stocked kitchen and a refreshing clean pool. Easy to navigate to and from SJDS once you do the route once. Bed was super comfy and everything was clean. Just watch out for critters 🦂
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Steve
5 months ago
The location is great. Close to beaches and 20 minutes to San Juan. There are houses nearby so be prepared to potentially hear the neighbors. We had trouble with the locks and the half bath toilet didnt work even after they came to service it. Also wasn't given a key to laundry room and was locked out the last night with our clothes in the dryer. Over all the stay was fine. Minor details only but would probably stay here again.All of that was worth the pool. The kitchen was well stocked with everything you need.
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Jordan
6 months ago
Hi Laura, Thank you so much for such a wonderful stay! We truly loved our time here in Nicaragua. Your home was beautiful, comfortable, and the perfect place to relax and enjoy our trip. Everything was seamless from start to finish, and we really appreciated your hospitality and attention to detail. It made the whole experience stress-free and memorable for us. Thank you again for opening your home to us — we would absolutely love to come back someday! All the best, Jordan
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Tim
6 months ago
We had a great stay at Casa Serena. The accommodations have a beautiful view overlooking the ocean with amazing sunsets every night. The open air home is beautiful, rustic and fit into its natural surroundings very well. The pool was amazing, a must have at 30°. Casa Serena is in a very good location close to beaches, a resort, and restaurants. During our two week stay we saw many beautiful birds, howler monkeys, a few spiders, scorpions, and centipedes nothing that you wouldn’t expect living in the jungle. If you’re a light sleeper, I’d suggest earplugs.
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Batya
7 months ago
We had a phenomenal time at Casa de Serena by balcones, waking up to that view undisturbed was a dream. It's a sprawling property for a couple and it really felt magical. If you do have an option to fly in through Managua definitely do so, Liberia is far more stressful, as the the border crossing can take hours and requires expensive private taxis to get back for your flight. I'd definitely recommend this place to anyone looking for a peaceful respite, I wish I was still there.
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Junior
7 months ago
Let me just start this by saying how amazing Laura, Veronica and the rest of the team are. Communication was top notch. This amazing host was so flexible even when a situation arose she was quick to make an alteration in my booking, and still being warm and empathetic toward my situation. It’s with great dismay I didn’t get to meet Laura in person I can already tell what type person she is. I hope one day I get to stay at one of your amazing properties and I hope that one day is soon. Thank you so much for being selfless and so helpful.
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Melissa
9 months ago
Amazing 🤩 to say the least. Beautiful layout, beautiful view. Theres a beach about a 10 mins walk down the hill and each side has beautiful views to enjoy your time. The host was responsive, accommodating, and helpful through and through. Would 100% go back. I would highly suggest arranging the chef, Erika, to come and cook you a meal, soooooo delicious, and she was so sweet too; and decently priced considering how tasty the meal was. Don’t buy groceries, ask for Erika; much better and prices balance out. We LOVED this property. LOVED IT 😍🤩🤯☀️🥰
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Katie
9 months ago
We loved it.
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