Rustic comfort in a unique beach house in Playa Guasacate!! Plenty of space, privacy, and convenience in this fully equipped, 2 bedroom/2 bath home in the heart of 'Popoyo'. Original architecture and design, blending form and function throughout. A short walk to the waves of Popoyo and even shorter walks to restaurants and shops in town. The space Two large bedrooms upstairs with partial ocean views, king size beds, and balconies. Kitchen and bathrooms are downstairs, with a third level covered deck above it all overlooking the neighborhood. Mature gardens surround multiple sitting areas with an outdoor shower. Mosquito nets on beds upstairs, with screened windows downstairs. The structure was produced using local materials and labor. Seeing is believing this labor of love!!! Guest access The entire house (minus our storage room downstairs) is yours to use! Please enjoy and respect. Other things to note Our housekeeper Ramona helps facilitate your stay while keeping the house clean and the garden green. She is not meant to be your personal maid. Please do your own dishes, respect her authority, and allow her to perform her duties. She can help you navigate some house tricks and answer questions you may have (en español). We appreciate you feeding the two cats (Carola and Lina) on days when Ramona is not in. Let them know how much love you want to give them and they will respect. Long term stays (more than one week) are responsible for their own toiletries (toilet paper, soap, etc) and cooking gas once supplies provided run out. Bedding will be washed bi-weekly, no guest access to washing machine.

## The Space

Experience rustic comfort in a distinctive beach house located in Playa Guasacate. This fully equipped home offers two bedrooms and two bathrooms, providing ample space, privacy, and convenience in the heart of Popoyo. The original architecture and design seamlessly combine style and practicality throughout the property.

Two spacious bedrooms are situated upstairs, each featuring king-size beds, balconies, and partial ocean views. The kitchen and bathrooms are located on the ground floor, with a covered deck on the third level that overlooks the neighborhood. Surrounding the house are mature gardens with several seating areas and an outdoor shower. The upstairs bedrooms include mosquito nets on the beds, while the downstairs windows are screened for comfort.

Constructed using local materials and labor, this home is truly a labor of love.

## Location

The house is just a short walk from the waves of Popoyo and even closer to local restaurants and shops, offering easy access to both the beach and town amenities.

## Guest Access

Guests have full use of the entire house, except for a storage room located downstairs. Please enjoy the space and treat it with respect.

## Additional Information

Ramona, the housekeeper, assists with maintaining the cleanliness of the home and the garden. While she is available to help with household questions (in Spanish) and guide you through the house’s features, she is not a personal maid. Guests are expected to do their own dishes and respect her role.

Guests are kindly asked to feed the two cats, Carola and Lina, on days when Ramona is not present. The cats respond well to the amount of affection you offer.

For stays longer than one week, guests are responsible for providing their own toiletries such as toilet paper and soap, as well as cooking gas once the initial supplies have been used. Bedding is washed every two weeks, but guests do not have access to the washing machine.

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2BR house in Emerald Coast aka Tola Surf Zone

La Vaca Loca - Houses for Rent in Popoyo, Departamento de Rivas, Nicaragua

Great place, just a 30 second walk from the beach. Wasn’t an issue for me, but note the bathrooms are downstairs while bedrooms are upstairs. Two sweet cats!

Beautiful unique home- impressive architecture.  We enjoyed our stay.

We had a very nice time in the accommodation. The host was easy to reach, and we felt very comfortable.

Wir hatten eine sehr schöne Zeit in der Unterkunft. Der Gastgeber war gut erreichbar und wir haben uns sehr wohl gefühlt.

A very nice house, with plenty of outdoor space, hammocks, and a table for eating and relaxing. I really liked the kitchen; it has everything you need to cook. The rooms on the second floor are very spacious, with good beds and king-size sheets, and they have nice balconies and hammocks. Excellent location close to restaurants and the market; a truck also passes by selling fruits and vegetables. I recommend it!

Una casa muy agradable, con mucho espacio al aire libre, hamacas, mesa para comer y relajarse. La cocina me gusto mucho tiene todo lo mas importante para cocinar, las habitaciones en el segundo piso son muy espaciosas tienen buenas camas y sabanas king con lindos balcones y hamacas. Localizacion excelente cerca de restaurantes y mercado, ademas pasa una camioneta vendiendo frutas y verduras. Yo lo recomiendo!

We had a great time at La Vaca Loca. The house is right at the end of the road in Guasacate making it a close walk to restaurants and bars. The surf break is an easy walk down the beach. Brant was very helpful and accommodating. Can’t wait to come back, only regret is we didn’t stay longer. Cats were very cute and we loved having them around!

Beautiful location, very spacious, and very clean.  The outdoor facilities (picnic table, shower, bathroom, hammock, etc.) were a pleasant surprise when we arrived.  The photos are not representative of the premises.  Everything is beautiful and well maintained.  We had a lovely welcome from Ramona, who was all smiles.  The house’s two female cats are also welcoming and friendly.  Guasacate Beach is absolutely beautiful.  Dutchy’s Deli… great food and service… wow. Same thing for Atarraya Seafood.  There is a small, fairly well-stocked convenience store very close by.  The host, Brant, is incredibly kind and proactive.  We would definitely recommend this location.  Thank you for our wonderful stay at your place, but it was far too short.

Magnifique emplacement, tres grand et tres propre.  Les installations exterieures  (table a pique-nique, douche, salle de bain, hamac, etc) etaient une belle decouverte a notre arrivée.  Les photos ne sont pas représentatives des lieux.  Tout est beau et bien entretenu.  Nous avons eu un bel accueil de Ramona, tout en sourire.  Les deux chattes de la maison sont aussi accueillantes et chaleureuses.  La plage Guasacate est de toute beaute.  Le Dutchy’s Deli… bonne bouffe et service..wow. Meme chose pour le Atarraya Seafood.  Il y a un petit depanneur assez complet tres pres.  L’hote Brant est d’une gentillesse et est pro-actif.  Nous recommandons vraiment cet emplacement.  Merci pour notre tres beau sejour chez vous mais beaucoup trop court.

One of the most beautiful houses we have rented in Nicaragua. The house is huge, bigger than in the photos, with unique architecture. The hosts are very responsive. We had a wonderful stay.

Une des plus belles maison que nous avons louer au Nicaragua.  la maison est immense plus grandes que sur les photos avec une architecture unique. Les hôtes sont très réactif. Nous avons passé un merveilleux séjour.

We had a great time at Vaca Loca! It's much bigger and more beautiful than in the pictures. We loved the large outdoor space. The place is very quiet and a short walk from the beach. The only point to improve would be the cleanliness of the dishes and there were also a few ants in the kitchen. Despite this I would highly recommend it! Very nice!!

Nous avons eu un superbe séjour à la Vaca Loca! C’est beaucoup plus grand et beau que sur les photos. Nous avons adoré le grand espace extérieur. L’endroit est très tranquille et à quelques pas de la plage. Le seul point à améliorer serait la propreté de la vaisselle et il y avait aussi un peu de fourmis dans la cuisine. Malgré cela je recommande fortement! Très agréable!!

We absolutely loved this house! it's one of the most unique Airbnb's we've stayed in, and one of the best. it's in a great location, on the main road and about a 4 minute walk to the beach (not beachfront but close). the house is huge, with two big identical bedrooms each with their own balconies with hammock. the beds were super comfortable and the rooms had a great breeze. Sleeping to the sound of the ocean was amazing. The kitchen had everything we needed. There is a small store across the street that is really well stocked for the size. Lots of great restaurants within a short walk. We didn't have a car and didn't need one. I wouldn't recommend it for small children, but it was ideal for us with a teen. We are already planning on going back.

Brant & Khadine's house is really special but worth a visit! Very well located (there is a small market located next door, several dining options, the beach within walking distance — all accessible by a paved road!). The bedrooms are located upstairs, accessible by an external staircase. It is therefore necessary to constantly make sure to lock the doors. It's an indoor/outdoor house. The house is very clean, but since we are open to nature, it is not uncommon to come across ants or other small insects. It also doesn't have air conditioning but the fans and fresh sea air were enough for us. There is no hot water, which is common for nearby homes. The place is frequented by many young Westerners coming to surf.

La maison de Brant & Khadine est vraiment particulière mais vaut le détour! Très bien située (il y a un petit marché situé à côté, plusieurs options de restaurations, la plage à distance de marche — le tout accessible par une route goudronnée!). Les chambres sont situées à l’étage, accessibles par un escalier extérieur. Il faut donc s’assurer constamment de fermer les portes à clef. C’est une maison intérieure/extérieure. La maison est très propre, par contre puisque nous sommes ouverts sur la nature, il n’est pas rare de tomber sur des fourmis ou autres petits insectes. Il n’a pas non plus d’air climatisé mais les ventilos et l’air frais de la mer suffisaient pour nous. Il n’y a pas d’eau chaude, ce qui est courant pour les habitations à proximité. Le lieu est fréquenté par beaucoup de jeunes occidentaux venant faire du surf.

This house was amazing! Everything was just great from check in with Ramona to the comfy bed and kitchen that we cooked in. The grounds are beautiful with many places to chill. Walk to beach and popoyo break, market, places to eat & have a drink. We will certainly be back!

Super nice house. Great location, right in the middle of the action and almost right on the beach. We loved it!!

Super schönes Haus. Tolle Lage, mitten im Geschehen und fast direkt am Strand. Wir haben es geliebt!!

Thank you to Brant and Khadine for offering us such a magical place where you can feel like you're in a dream between jungle and ocean. It was a memorable stay!

Merci à Brant et Khadine de nous proposer un lieu si magique où l'on se sent comme dans un rêve entre jungle et océan. Ce fut un séjour mémorable!

Excellent property, just like in the pictures Close to the sea, great location near a supermarket Really convenient

נכס מעולה, בדיוק כמו בתמונות קרוב לים מיקום מעולה ליד סופרמרקט נוח ממש

La vaca loca is very a beautiful place, quite unique. The pictures as nice as they are don’t do it justice. You are close to the beach and sleeping with the sound of the waves. However, we were travelling with our 2 young kids and our baby and I think it was not a perfect match. The lay out is really unusual, and both rooms need to be locked at night for safety so my wife and I ended up having to sleep in different rooms to maintain a presence to our kids. Also, the stairs were a bit scary for our young one. That being said, Brant was super easy to communicate with, really friendly and accommodating (kindly allowing us a late check out). The kitchen was really nice (but make sure to arrive with your food as there is not much in Popoyo). Popoyo was really nice and chill. The place would be absolutely perfect for 2 couples.

The house exceeded our expectations! The photos don't do it justice! It's huge! A real castle with a lookout for the waves! The rooms are very spacious, very pleasant with each their balcony and hammock. The ground floor is also perfect, with two very airy places to chill! The kitchen is well arranged and equipped. The house is atypical and may surprise you with its volumes and the fact that access to the floor is from the outside. The staircase is not suitable for children! The two cats are also omnipresent, because they live on the property and you will have to feed them! They'll make it good with their hugs. I recommend this casa, the location is ideal 20 m from the beach and close to bars and restaurants. Popoyo Spot is easily reachable within a 10-minute walk!

La Maison a dépassé nos attentes ! Les photos ne lui rendent pas justice ! C’est immense ! Un vrai château avec un mirador d’observation pour les vagues ! Les chambres sont très spacieuses , très agréables avec chacune leur balcon et leur hamac. Le rez de chaussée est également parfait ,avec deux endroits très aérés pour chill ! La cuisine est bien agencé et équipée. La maison est atypique et peut surprendre par ses volumes et le fait que l’accès à l’étage se fasse par l’extérieur . L’escalier n’est cependant pas adapté pour les enfants ! Les deux chattes sont également omniprésentes ,car elle vivent sur la propriété et vous devrez les nourrir ! Elle vont le rendront bien par leurs câlins . Je recommande cette casa , l’emplacement est idéal à 20 m en retrait de la plage et proche des bars et restos . Le Spot de Popoyo est facilement accessible à 10 mn à pied !

I had a great time at this Airbnb. The place was close to the beach just like I wanted. The kitchen was great for cooking my own meals and it was close to a little store where I could buy anything I needed. The host was kind, responsive and helpful. I will be staying here again!

We had the most amazing time at La Vaca Loca, such a dreamy home & property. We spent five weeks there with our toddler & babe, enjoying the slow easy beach life of Popoyo! From the home’s beautiful outdoor seating areas, hammocks, lush gardens, comfy beds, outdoor shower, functional kitchen, surrounding restaurants & cafes, passing fruit & veggie trucks, market right across the street, and one minute walk to the beach, this place is truly magical and made our family holiday so so special! And honourable thank you to Ramona who helped clean twice a week and we all loved getting to see & know! We’ve already been talking about when we will come back next, thank you thank you thank you!!

The house is overall great, but the layout is a bit unusual—you have to leave your room and go downstairs to use the outside bathroom, which isn’t ideal at night. Two days before checkout, a housekeeper came to tidy up the outdoor area for a few hours. While she respected my request to leave the indoor space alone, it felt a bit invasive for a week-long stay. Some guests might appreciate the gesture, but I prefer more privacy. No drinking water was provided, so we had to buy some right after arriving—not a big deal, but it would’ve been a nice touch. On the plus side, Brant and Khadine were very responsive. On day one, I mentioned that branches were scraping against the room and making it hard to sleep—they had a gardener come quickly to trim them, which I really appreciated. The location is fantastic: steps from the beach and a 20–30 min walk to surf breaks. Two lovely cats add a sweet touch. Other "wins" = comfy beds, great hammocks, and a blender for smoothies :)

We loved our stay at La Vaca Loca. The home is a hidden gem! The kitchen is well equipped, bedrooms roomy and there is ample room for 2 couples or a family of 4 to stay and find individual space to read or relax.  If you plan on cooking meals it is advisable to stock up in a bigger center such as Rivas beforehand (as Brant and Khadine did mention to us). There are only 2 small markets in the area with limited stock. The beach is beautiful and pristine! We spent our days walking in either direction, body surfing, swimming, soaking in the tidal pools, reading, playing crib and watching the gorgeous sunsets. Our stay was very peaceful and was the best way to end our holiday in Nicaragua.

The house is so much better than you can express from the photos. We felt super comfortable and were very sad when we had to leave. The location is great, everything is available and the decor is very clever and thoughtful. If we travel to Nicaragua again, we will come back to Popoyo!

Das Haus ist so viel toller, als man anhand der Fotos ausdrücken kann. Wir haben uns super wohl gefühlt und waren sehr traurig, als wir abreisen mussten. Die Lage ist toll, alles ist vorhanden und die Einrichtung ist sehr clever und durchdacht. Wenn wir wieder nach Nicaragua reisen, kommen wir wieder nach Popoyo!

Vaca Loca is a gem among all the accommodations we have on were allowed to live in our many trips so far!! We even returned after 1 week because we loved it there so much! Thanks to Brant, Khadine and Ramona!!

Das Vaca Loca ist ein Juwel unter allen Unterkünften, die wir auf unseren bisherigen, vielen Reisen bewohnen durften!! Wir sind sogar noch einmal nach 1 Woche zurück gekehrt, weil wir es so geliebt haben dort! Vielen Dank an Brant, Khadine und Ramona!!

It was perfect. We loved our stay here! Would recommend 10/10!⭐️

This place was beyond beautiful and we loved our stay here!

The place is perfect for two couples of friends or friends with the two large bedrooms and their terraces. The place is spacious and a few meters from the beach. The kitchen is complete but you have to bring your condiments. I highly recommend it

L’endroit est parfait pour deux couples d’amis ou entre amis avec les deux grandes chambres et leurs terrasses. L’endroit est spacieux et à quelques mètres de la plage. La cuisine est complète mais il faut apporter ses condiments. Je recommande fortement

Magical spot! Great architecture, cute cats and well-equipped. We will be back!

Magischer Spot! Tolle Architektur, süße Katzen und gut ausgestattet. Wir kommen wieder!

Brant & Khadijah were responsive and flexible with my chaotic travel plans changing— they’re great hosts and the house is even better than the pictures. I had the best time in Popoyo largely because of the home. Will definitely be back!

Everything is said about the house. A dream come true. With a lot of love for detail and very tasteful. The location on the beautiful "Playa Guascate" also speaks for itself. Highly recommended for a stay on the Pacific...

Über das Haus ist alles gesagt. Ein wahr gewordener Traum. Mit viel Liebe zum Detail und dazu sehr geschmackvoll. Auch die Lage am wunderschönen "Playa Guascate" sprechen für sich. Für einen Aufenthalt am Pazifik sehr zu empfehlen...

This place is absolutely top-notch. The house itself is incredibly unique and beautiful. It was absolutely spotless inside and out as well. The bedrooms were very comfortable and the bedding super fresh and clean. The kitchen was very well stocked for cooking and coffee in the morning! The house is a quick 1-2 minute walk to the beach and the same to restaurants and the market. I can't say enough how much I enjoyed my stay here! I will definitely be back!

the house is like in a dream. very cute and does have a good spirit. we stayed in Nicaragua for a month and the las stop was this location and this house. we stayed the longest in one place (6nights). that was a bullseye. very happy that we chose this as a last one. and it was by far the best

Our stay was perfect-from the moment I asked a question pre-booking to the moment we left! The space is perfect with lush surroundings, the sound of the ocean thundering and of course the purrfect kitties! The outdoor shower was refreshing! The space is unique with the balconies, hammocks and even a swing. We will definitely be back!

Very nice place to stay in Popoyo, 1 block from the beach with ocean views. The area was spacious and we loved that each room had it's own balcony and hammock. The kitchen was adequately stocked with necessary tools and the inside and outside bathrooms were nice. Some things to note were that the outside area is easily accessible so keep valuables locked inside we were a little nervous about that at first as there are sometimes break ins in the area but mostly felt safe. The power in the area also goes out quite often and is pretty normal so be aware of that as it is something that may occur anywhere in the popoyo area and make sure you bring cash to do anything as there are no ATMs.

Brand and Khadine place was such a relaxing way to end our 2 month trip. The place was extremely welcoming and beautiful. Would definately come back to stay again!

Great location with excellent access to main surf breaks and nice restaurants. Beginners Bay is a bit further. Great kitchen with excellent cooking supplies. Must exit upstairs bedroom to access bathrooms located downstairs. Big bonus if you are a cat lover as the house has two resident cats that need to be fed each morning.

My stay was incredible at La Vaca Loca. Brant is very responsive and helpful and the house is perfect for a beach getaway. It’s close to everything in Guasacate, the neighbors were quiet and friendly, and it’s only steps from the market and beach. It has everything you need and I 100 percent would book again.

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay! Brant and Khadine were responsive and delightful hosts. The house is truly stunning, perfectly situated for Popoyo. The beds provided a comfortable sleep, and the fans created a wonderfully breezy and enjoyable atmosphere. Eagerly anticipating our next booking in the future!

Amazing place, so close to the ocean, wonderful rooms and conveniently located right by the market. We spent an amazing week in la vaca loca, thank you so much! We already miss the cats.

It is a place with an excellent location, steps from the paya, very good view and atmosphere steps away. The internal space of the place is spacious, very comfortable, nice and clean. Even the kittens are affectionate, I hope to be able to return with family. It is a place with an excellent location, a few steps from the beach whit a very good view. The internal space of the place is spacious, very comfortable, nice and clean. Even the kittens are loving, I hope return to my family.

Es un lugar con ubicación excelente, a unos pasos de la paya, vista y ambiente muy buenos. El espacio interno del lugar es amplio, muy cómodo, agradable y limpio. Hasta las gatitas son cariñosas, espero poder regresar con mi familia. It is a place with an excellent location, a few steps from the beach whit a very good view. The internal space of the place is spacious, very comfortable, nice and clean. Even the kittens are loving, I hope return to my family.

Very comfortable house, steps from the beach and surf

Casa muy cómoda, a unos pasos de la playa y del surf

Wow ! Wow! Wow! Great stay, everyone is so nice, Brant goes out of his way to help with anything you need, kitty’s are kind and nice and location makes you feel like your part of the community. Very happy with my stay thanks so much !!!

Great stay at Brant & Khadine’s. The home is incredible, very well laid out and beautiful. The pictures don’t do it justice. Great location and easy communication.

This place is truly the most amazing place me and my partner have ever stayed! The photos don't do the justice it deserves! Best location,  right next to the local shop and literally steps from the beach. Please don't be put off by the previous review, Brant was very communicative and is more than happy to rearrange the cleaning to suit you as we did. We had Ramona, the lovely housekeeper, come in once a week and she did an amazing job! The house itself is simply beautiful and designed so well! The 2 little cats are an absolute treat and made our stay even better! Do not hesitate and book this place straight away,  you will not regret it!! We stayed for a month and it was the most comfortable, peaceful time we've ever had. Definitely add some extra nights if you can! We can't wait to return!

The place is very close to the beach (10mns walk to the break) and the internet works 90% of the time, which is excellent. I'd say the downside of this house is the privacy. Its open concept makes it hard to stay somewhere where people can't see you from the outside, plus it's very close to the neighbor, so you can hear everything they talk about, and they can too. When leaving the house, you need to close your room's door and the kitchen door (separated buildings), adding to the weird configuration feel. There's cleaning three times per week which also adds to the lack of privacy because the cleaning lady stays for 4-5hs each time. There are also visits from the gardener at random times throughout the week, 6 am to 7 pm, and we also had a construction next door plugin themselves to the electricity of the house without previous notice (you can jump a small fence and you are IN the place because everything is open) I guess all of this added to feeling 'not at home.' The bed is big and comfortable, and the cats are amazing. But the brick construction makes it very hot during the day (no AC) Overall an OK place to stay for up to a week. Worth spending the extra for additional comfort.

Brant & Khadine have an amazing place and were fantastic hosts - communicative and accommodating.

Brant & Khadine’s place is simply fantastic! Amazing views. It’s less than a minute walk to the beach, to the convenience store, and to the surf shop. Superb location, very clean, comfy beds and exceptional housekeeping service. Fast Internet. Well-equipped kitchen. Will certainly come back.

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