Ananda is an off-grid guest house offering high-end sustainable stays. Our property occupies a privileged position enjoying sweeping views of Concepcion active volcano, Lake Nicaragua and the lush surrounding valley yet only a 6-minute walk to town. This king room has in-room WiFi, private bathroom & walk-in closet. Downstairs enjoy access to the communal kitchen, our alfresco dining area and huge tropical garden. We have security, breakfast & delivery services & organize tours & rentals. The space This room stands out due to its awesome views of Concepcion Volcano and Lake Nicaragua. The 30m2 of private space is quite upmarket for Ometepe standards and includes a king size bed, night tables made of precious local hardwood, table lamps, walk in closet, in-room WIFI, writing desk, book library & ceiling fan. There are two large fully screened windows. The private bathroom in this room is our favorite. It is fully tiled, has a huge rain shower with solar hot water, enormous vanity and mirror. An abundance of natural light flows into the space and there are breath-taking volcano views to be had from all vantage points :-) This room does not have its own private porch but we have a huge backyard with outdoor seating. This room also enjoys access to the downstairs communal alfresco dining area and well equipped share kitchen. (The kitchen is shared by 3 rooms.) We offer complimentary unlimited filtered volcanic spring water and high-speed WIFI (N.B. like every place on Ometepe, we cannot guarantee uninterrupted WIFI service.) We also have a breakfast service in case you don't want to make your own. (additional cost of $6 per breakfast and includes tea/organic island coffee, fresh juice of the day, a seasonal fruit plate and a hot plate (generally includes eggs, gallo pinto, plantain and our own home-made whole wheat toast). If you would like this, please speak to Nolver and the kitchen ladies. We are located close to the town center of Balgue (close but not too close). Within 10mins walk you will find multiple restaurants, scooter/dirt bike or bicycle rentals etc. Hikes of Maderas cloud forest/volcano begin from our back yard. We pride ourselves on being highly sustainability (100% solar energy, biological gray and black water systems, LED lighting throughout, organic farming) Other important information to know; *The last 650meters to us is along a bumpy dirt road (i.e. the road to Totoco Eco-lodge). SUV, high clearance vehicles and off-road motorbikes are recommended. At times especially in our rain season (June to November) the road may not be passable for standard sedans and scooters! If you are walking, there is no public street lighting along this road so bring a flash light! * Our entire property runs purely on solar energy. We have sized the system well so during the dry season (December - April) you do not have to ration your energy consumption. During the rain season (May - November) you will need to be mindful and switch off fans when not in use. On certain occasions we will need to turn on our generator to pump up our batteries. * Our property is set on 5acres and is a work in progress. It is however, stunningly beautiful. * We have two medium/large dogs. They are part of our family. They can bark when you first arrive as they take care of security in some way. * We have night guards that arrive daily at 6pm and stay until 6am each morning. Guest access In addition to your room, all guests have access to; *the downstairs well-equipped kitchen complete with full-size fridge, oven and 6-burner gas cooker, pots, pans and utensils and *alfresco communal dinning area and *gardens and surrounding property Other things to note Other rooms at Ananda Guesthouse: https://airbnb.com/h/ananda-room1-luxury-suite https://airbnb.com/h/ananda-room2-luxury-triple-with-porch https://airbnb.com/h/ananda-room3-luxury-kingbed https://airbnb.com/h/ananda-room4-1bdrm-apartment https://airbnb.com/h/ananda-room5-luxury-studio We have two medium/large dogs on our property, Alpha and Osa, they are an integral part of our family and sweeties but they also provide security at night. They bark at strangers but never bite. With each new guest they become more accustomed to having people they don't know in their space. We also have a cat called Ninja. To get to us, we are located 700meters up the rustic and rocky dirt road leading to Totoco Eco-lodge. All vehicles can access us year round but those with 4WD or at least higher clearance are recommended. Is Ometepe the right fit for you? If you have a love for nature and all things natural, you will love Ometepe! The island is home to an abundance of flora and fauna and has everything from waterfalls, black and white sand beaches, incredible nature hikes, ancient petroglyphs, scenic wetlands and a natural volcanic swimming pool. If, however, you have a phobia of spiders, insects and other creepy crawlies, then Ometepe is perhaps not the right fit for you Whilst the accommodations we offer are anything but rustic, the island is and as its biosphere status implies, there is an enormous amount biodiversity which translates into an incredible array of insects.

## The Space

Ananda is an off-grid guest house offering high-end sustainable stays. Our property occupies a privileged position with sweeping views of Concepción Volcano, Lake Nicaragua, and the lush surrounding valley, yet is only a 6-minute walk to town. 

This king room features:
- In-room Wi-Fi
- Private bathroom
- Walk-in closet

The room stands out due to its impressive views of Concepción Volcano and Lake Nicaragua. The 323 square feet of private space is quite upscale for Ometepe standards and includes:
- King-size bed
- Night tables made of precious local hardwood
- Table lamps
- Writing desk
- Book library
- Ceiling fan
- Two large fully screened windows

The private bathroom is fully tiled and includes:
- A huge rain shower with solar hot water
- An enormous vanity and mirror

Natural light flows into the space, providing breathtaking views of the volcano from all vantage points. While this room does not have its own private porch, guests can enjoy a large backyard with outdoor seating. Access to the downstairs communal alfresco dining area and a well-equipped shared kitchen is also available. The kitchen is shared by three rooms.

We offer complimentary unlimited filtered volcanic spring water and high-speed Wi-Fi (please note that, like every place on Ometepe, we cannot guarantee uninterrupted Wi-Fi service). Breakfast service is available for an additional cost of $6 per meal, which includes:
- Tea or organic island coffee
- Fresh juice of the day
- A seasonal fruit plate
- A hot plate (generally includes eggs, gallo pinto, plantain, and our homemade whole wheat toast)

If you would like breakfast, please speak to Nolver and the kitchen staff.

## Location

We are located close to the town center of Balgue, within a 10-minute walk to multiple restaurants, scooter/dirt bike or bicycle rentals, and hiking trails leading to the Maderas cloud forest/volcano. 

## Sustainability

We pride ourselves on being highly sustainable, utilizing:
- 100% solar energy
- Biological gray and black water systems
- LED lighting throughout
- Organic farming practices

## Important Information

- The last 650 meters to our property is along a bumpy dirt road (the road to Totoco Eco-lodge). We recommend SUVs, high-clearance vehicles, and off-road motorbikes. During the rainy season (June to November), the road may not be passable for standard sedans and scooters. If you are walking, please bring a flashlight, as there is no public street lighting along this road.
  
- Our entire property runs purely on solar energy. The system is well-sized, so during the dry season (December to April), you do not have to ration your energy consumption. During the rainy season (May to November), please be mindful and switch off fans when not in use. Occasionally, we may need to turn on our generator to charge our batteries.

- Our property spans 5 acres and is a work in progress, but it is stunningly beautiful.

- We have two medium to large dogs that are part of our family. They may bark when you first arrive, as they provide security. 

- Night guards are present daily from 6 PM to 6 AM.

## Guest Access

In addition to your room, all guests have access to:
- The downstairs well-equipped kitchen, complete with a full-size fridge, oven, and 6-burner gas cooker, as well as pots, pans, and utensils
- The alfresco communal dining area
- The gardens and surrounding property

## Other Things to Note

We have two medium to large dogs, Alpha and Osa, who are integral to our family. They provide security at night and may bark at strangers but are friendly. We also have a cat named Ninja.

To reach us, follow the rustic and rocky dirt road leading to Totoco Eco-lodge, which is 700 meters long. All vehicles can access us year-round, but those with 4WD or higher clearance are recommended.

## Is Ometepe the Right Fit for You?

If you love nature and all things natural, you will enjoy Ometepe. The island is home to an abundance of flora and fauna, featuring waterfalls, black and white sand beaches, incredible nature hikes, ancient petroglyphs, scenic wetlands, and a natural volcanic swimming pool. 

However, if you have a phobia of spiders, insects, and other creepy crawlies, Ometepe may not be the right fit for you. While our accommodations are comfortable, the island's biosphere status implies a high level of biodiversity, which includes a variety of insects.

Our property occupies a privileged position enjoying sweeping views of Conce...

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We felt very comfortable throughout our entire stay. Everything was very clean, the place is large, and it had everything we needed. The location is also very good: central and well connected, but at the same time very quiet. Thank you for everything!

Wir haben uns während unseres gesamten Aufenthalts sehr wohlgefühlt. Alles war sehr sauber, die Unterkunft ist groß und es war alles vorhanden, was wir brauchten. Die Lage ist ebenfalls sehr gut: zentral und gut angebunden, aber gleichzeitig sehr ruhig. Vielen Dank für alles!

Absolutely loved my stay! The place was beautiful, super comfortable, and had a unique charm that sets it apart from other options in Ometepe. The staff was incredibly friendly and helpful, and the kitchen was fully equipped, which made everything so convenient. I truly enjoyed my time here and would definitely love to come back. Highly recommended!

We liked the Ananda Guesthouse very much and we felt completely comfortable. View from the property is magical. The staff were always very accommodating and helpful and helped us borrow scooters or other bookings. Clear recommendation! However, the path to the accommodation is unpaved and not lit in the evening, you should be aware of that!

Uns hat das Ananda Guesthouse sehr gut gefallen und wir haben uns rundum wohl gefühlt. Der Blick aus der Unterkunft ist magisch. Die Mitarbeiter waren immer sehr zuvorkommend und hilfsbereit und haben uns bei der Ausleihe von Rollern oder anderen Buchungen unterstützt. Klare Empfehlung! Allerdings ist der Weg zur Unterkunft unbefestigt und abends nicht beleuchtet, dass sollte einem bewusst sein!

Probably best room we stayed at during our trip in Nicaragua. Room is big and well furnished. We enjoyed it. Nice view on the Vulcano from the garden. If there would be a pool in the garden, it would be 6/5. Be cautious with the street leading up to the house - I’d only recommend for experienced scooter drivers or ATVs. Taxi was fine.

Pure magic! The setting is stunning, and the accommodations are supremely comfortable. The team here is so kind and hospitable, and the two sweetest dogs added to the experience. I cannot wait to come back! Gracias por todo!

I had a very comfortable stay here. The views are amazing and it was a great place to watch the sunset. The setup of the different rooms makes it feel very private but with nice communal spaces. The host staff were very helpful in setting up an ATV for me to explore the island.

Anandas Guesthouse for us is an extraordenary place. The room is modern, nice, clean. The garden is really nice, has an amazing view to the volcano and great possibilities to relaxe. It is a really special and peacefull place. All people who work there are super friendly and you get help with organizing.

We absolutely loved our stay at Ananda. Breathtaking views, extremely comfortable room, and the most friendly and professional staff that make you feel truly welcome.

This accommodation is marvellous! It‘s located a bit remotely in the woods and offers an amazing view of the Conception volcano. Breakfast can be booked for $6 and it‘s delicious! The rooms are beautiful, very clean and have insects screens in front of every window so insects won‘t bother you. However, please be aware that you’ll be woken up by all kinds of animal sounds at about 6am every day. The staff is really friendly and helps you with booking stuff such as taxis. Also, Jonathan and Roslyn are very responsive and provide a lot of information about activities. We can absolutely recommend this airbnb!

We had a wonderful stay at Anadas Guesthouse and would definitely come again. The team’s service and tips were very helpful and made our stay very comfortable. Thanks for having us!

Maybe the most professional hosts i have experienced. Very well organized, providing pages of information about the island, activities, your stay, transportation, food recommendations and everything else. The house is new and clean, located in a beautiful harden with great views on Conception volcano. It is located about 7-8 minutes walk from the main street. The road is not steep and is doable with normal sedan, but it is very bumpy. I wouldnt like driving my own car there for example. If you have a scooter it might be better to park it on the main street and walk up. The 2 dogs are really friendly and when they heard ( that we are going up to) Totoco, they accompanied us all the way up. We assumed this is kind of a day trip for them as they got really excited, but also appreciated the additional protection of these two cute guards. The apartment is very nice and clean and the personnel very helpful.

It is worth experiencing the island's experience with the amenities and attention in this space, you really feel at home ✅

Vale la pena vivir la experiencia de la isla con las comodidades y atenciones en este espacio, realmente te sentís como en casa ✅

Jonathan's place has a breathtaking view, unique in Ometepe, it's very worth it, however we were told that it was difficult for a car to "sedate" or let's call it low or boy could arrive, so we left our car parked in the port and we had to pay a lot of money by transportation inside the island, when the road to the accommodation is 95% pavement, 5% is a dirt road, which I think it would be nice to have in the photos of the place so that each guest can decide if they try to go up or not with their car (preferably in the morning because at night there are no lights) When we were there, two taxis easily went up then I think we need to pay attention there to be able to give clear explanations about the guest's arrival if you are looking for cheaper food you can go down to the main street and you will find food with the three B's 🙏please put a fan or air equipment inside the rooms, with so much heat it is impossible to rest

El alojamiento de Jonathan tiene una vista impresionante, única en Ometepe, vale mucho la pena, sin embargo se nos comentó que era difícil que un auto "sedan" o llamemoslo bajo o chico pudiera llegar, por lo cual dejamos nuestro auto parqueado en el puerto y tuvimos que pagar mucho dinero en transporte dentro de la isla, cuando el camino al alojamiento es un 95% pavimento, el 5% es un camino de tierra, que yo creo sería bueno tener en las fotos del alojamiento para que cada huésped pueda decidir si intenta subir o no con su auto (de preferencia en la mañana porque en la noche no hay luces) Cuando estuvimos ahí, fácilmente subieron dos taxis entonces creo que hay que poner atención ahí para poder dar explicaciones claras sobre la llegada al huésped si buscan comida más económico pueden bajar a la calle principal y encontrarán comida con las tres B por favor 🙏, pongan un ventilador o un equipo de aire dentro de las habitaciones, con tanto calor es imposible descansar

The stay was very pleasant. Perfect for relaxing.

Der Aufenthalt war sehr angenehm. Perfekt zum relaxen.

Great place with to stay with option of a lovely breakfast in the mornings, the surroundings are beautiful looking straight on to the volcano. Definitely recommend staying here while visiting Ometepe

We rented a mountain bike to go around the island, it was more than perfect!

Nous avons loué un VTT pour faire le tour de l’île, c’était plus que parfait!

Nice tranquil place, with very helpful hosts. Getting up the place is a bit challenging

Excellent beautiful house with the best possible views, 100% recommended, nothing but the entrance to get to the accommodation was not so good but from there everything was excellent

Excelente hermosa casa con las mejores vistas posibles 100% recomendado nada mas que la entrada para llegar al hospedaje No estaba tan bien pero de ahí todo excelente

Very nice guesthouse to stay at. The staff was just incredible and made us feel very much at home.. it’s a little bit rough to get to the house from the main road but the view is definitely worth the effort! Would totally stay there again :))

uff the garden the view of that place recommendedisimoooooo, and the breakfasts that make super generous we ask 1 for 2 heheheej, location is a little inside but a little just that gives height and unique silenceoo :)

uff el jardin la vistaa de ese lugar recomendadisimoooooo, y los desayunos que hacen super generosos pedimos 1 para 2 jejejeej , ubicacion queda un poco adentro pero un poco nomas eso le da altura y silencio unicooo :)

This place is amazing!!! It was perfect in every way! The room was huge, clean, hot water all the time, comfy bed. The kitchen was equipped with everything you would need for cooking, there is filtered water for drinking. The employees were super kind and helpful, there are also two dogs that occasionally come for cuddles. The place is 15mins walking to the main road, where you can find restaurants and small shops. The road to get there from the main road is dirt road keep that in mind. The view from the garden is breathtaking! We stayed for 2 weeks here and we would’ve stayed longer but it was booked unfortunately. We highly recommend !!!

A great spot on the island for a getaway. Although it takes about an hour from moyogalpa it’s definitely worth making the trip to balgue for this place. 10/10 would visit again!

So so good! The view is stunning of the Valcan Concepcion- tough to beat! From the ferry terminals, there is a bit of a drive. Buses will get you near, but you will need to walk up a good while. A taxi is the best option, which costs around $25 one-way. The place itself stunning! Great amenities and the rooms are beautiful :)

We had a wonderful time here! Such amazing views of Concepcion!

Extraordinary setting with views of the Concepćion volcano. The team that welcomes us is exceptional, we have  been treated to small onions throughout our stay. Cleanliness of impeccable facilities, delicious lunches and ultra-comfortable room.

Cadre extraordinaire avec vue sur le volcan Concepćion. L'équipe qui nous accueille est exceptionnelle, nous avons  été traités aux petits oignons tout le long de notre séjour. Propreté des installations irréprochable, déjeuners délicieux et chambre ultra confortable.

Beautiful guesthouse in a peaceful location. The amenities are modern and the grounds are well kept and match the very chilled out vibes. Staff were always there to help with what we needed and the breakfast option was great! Thanks, we’d come again!

Roslyn’s place is beautiful the view is stunning and the local staff are very helpful and Informative. This was our favourite stay of the trip and we would recommend this to everyone and anyone!

Very nice accommodations, very clean and definitely the best option in Ometepe, breakfast was delicious and the staff were very nice. I only wish there was air conditioning, as it gets very hot and humid on the island.

Roselyn's place is astonishingly beautiful! It's stylish, clean, and has some unbeatable views of volcán Maderas. I stayed in two different rooms, and they were both very spacious and peaceful. Breakfast was also outstanding!

Probably the best place we stayed in all of Central America – and we traveled for five months. The staff is incredibly nice and helpful – just try your best with your Spanish. Will stay here again, if I come back.

The room is beautiful, very clean, modern and comfortable. Difficult to find better on the Island in this range and price. There are scant insects which is rare there. The view of the volcano is sublime, it is a painting that changes its colors every day. The staff is efficient, trusted and speaks only Spanish. Contrary to the description, at night there is no one to turn on the famous generator. Over 10 days, we never had the fan between 2:30 and 6:00 am but it is hot to death. Unable to sleep. And it happened even though the sun was shining all day. Just for that we would have preferred a less comfortable but air-conditioned place as we slept very badly throughout our stay. Note that even around 8pm when the fan was working, it wasn't enough, we were sweating. If the air conditioning was installed and the host would be more "friendly" this place would be worth a 5-star. We rated 3 stars because if we knew about the heat we wouldn't have selected this place despite its beauty and modernity. It also lacks mosquito nets in the bedrooms. Bring yours. You will need a means of transport to move around the island easily. We did it everywhere.

La chambre est magnifique, très propre, moderne et confortable. Difficile de trouver mieux sur l’île dans cette gamme et ce prix. Il y a peu d’insectes ce qui est rare là bas. La vue sur le volcan est sublime, c’est une peinture qui change tous les jours ses couleurs. Le personnel est efficace, de confiance et parle seulement espagnol. Contrairement à la description, la nuit il n’y a personne pour allumer le fameux générateur. Sur 10 jours, nous n’avons jamais eu le ventilateur entre 2h30 et 6h du matin or il fait chaud à en mourir. Impossible de dormir. Et cela s’est produit alors même que le soleil brillait toute la journée. Rien que pour ça nous aurions préféré un endroit moins confortable mais climatisé car nous avons très mal dormi durant tout notre séjour. Notez que même vers 20h quand le ventilateur fonctionnait, ce n’était pas suffisant, nous étions transpirants. Si la clim était installée et que l’hôte serait plus « sympathique » cet endroit vaudrait un 5 étoiles. Nous avons noté 3 étoiles car si nous avions su pour la chaleur nous n’aurions pas sélectionné ce lieu malgré sa beauté et sa modernité. Il manque aussi des moustiquaires dans les chambres. Rapportez la vôtre. Il vous faudra un moyen de locomotion pour vous déplacer facilement sur l’île. C’est le cas partout.

Would highly recommend staying at this beautiful home, the views are incredible and the value for money is outstanding. Amazing breakfasts, lovely staff, great location on the island with great activities and restaurants close by.

Amazing spot, quiet and lovely. Everyone is so nice and will help you with anything! The view is stunning and the rooms are very clean and beautiful. Highly recommended!

Great accommodation with lovingly furnished rooms. The location a bit off the main road, but super quiet and great views of the volcano. The additional breakfast offered is top!!!

Tolle Unterkunft mit liebevoll eingerichteten Zimmern. Die Lage etwas abseits der Hauptstraße, dafür aber super ruhig und toller Ausblick auf den Vulkan. Das zusätzlich angebotene Frühstück ist top!!!