Contemporary, comfortable and eco friendly design with all the creature comforts, this is a perfect property to enjoy a beach going/surf/golf/fish/relax vacation with a few friends or the whole family. Stilted construction keeps the house cool while reforested teak furniture and details make your stay more enjoyable. The space Property Type: House Bedrooms/Bathrooms: 2/2 Occupancy: Up to 5 Distance to Beach: 500 meters Surf Breaks: Colorado/Panga Drops/Los Perros Description: Contemporary, comfortable and eco friendly design with all the creature comforts, this is a perfect property to enjoy a beach going/surf/golf/fish/relax vacation with a few friends or the whole family. Stilted construction keeps the house cool while reforested teak furniture and details make your stay more enjoyable. The master bedroom is equipped with a queen sized bed, comfortable linens, closet and en-suite bathroom. The guest bedroom is equipped with 2 twin beds, comfortable linens and a spacious closet. The 2 bedrooms and living room are equipped with AC. Located just off the living room is a small and cozy nook featuring a beautiful built-in daybed. A 5th person can be accommodated in the twin size daybed. Additional amenities include hot water, wifi and Smart TV. Purified drinking water and housekeeping (three days per week) are provided free of charge and we can also arrange for an in-home catering service as well. The house has a private parking spot with carport. Please note that the housekeeping staff will do any laundry you may have as they are the only ones with access to the washer and dryer in the house. This service is included with your stay. Those guests staying in an eco casita have access to two common area swimming pools (one at the property and the other is located at the beach club). There are six dining options in the community, all within walking distance and two of them in the immediate vicinity of this property. Activities: This casita is located within the Hacienda Iguana development, which is known for its world-class surf breaks. There are 4 surf breaks within walking distance- Playa Colorado, Panga Drops and Los Perros are in the neighborhood and Playa Amarillo is to the south of Playa Colorado (walkable at low tide). We also have a beautiful 9-hole golf course. The course is well designed, beautifully maintained and very affordable to guests. We would be pleased to arrange airport transfers or a variety of other tours, activities and excursions for you before or during your stay: - Private and group yoga classes - Surf lessons and guided surf trips - Boat and fishing charters - Massage and spa treatments - Hot springs - Horseback riding - Local community tours Food supplies: The best place to get groceries is La Colonia in Rivas, 100m south of the turn off for Tola on the right (west) side of the street. (While in Rivas, you should also top off your fuel because these are the closest gas stations to where you are staying). We HIGHLY recommend stocking up on all or as many of the groceries you will need for your entire stay OR if you don’t want to deal with planning, shopping, and preparing meals ask us about booking the meal plan, our full service catering option. Eating out: There are several great food options within the Hacienda Iguana development. The most visited and only beachfront option is Pili's Kitchen, located at the Beach Club in front of the Colorado Break. It offers a variety of fresh foods, juices, smoothies and full bar. In La Joya next to the Eco Casitas is The Salty Koala, serving up amazing Asian cuisine and craft cocktails. In the commercial zone of the development (where NSR is located) you will find the rest of the culinary options. Above our office is the legendary Casa Ananas, which offers authentic Italian cuisine, pizza and daily international special nights. Next to our office/surf shop you'll find Downtown Iguana, which offers seafood and authentic Nicaraguan cuisine at a fair price. Across the street you'll find Scoops and Spokes, which serves up some amazing homemade ice cream, good coffee, baked goods, paninis and fresh juices. A few doors down is the Iguana Brewery, offering sports bar fare and local craft beer. Other spots and restaurants in the general area (but outside the Hacienda Iguana development) that are worth checking out are: Gigante (El Pozo, Juntos and Giant’s Foot Surf Camp for Burger Night every Monday), Rancho Santana (The Club House, La Boquita tapas restaurant and La Taquería -ask us how to get to la Taquería walking from Iguana) Limón 1 (Avila’s taquería), Limón 2 (La Calabria brick oven pizza), Jiquelite-Playa Santana (Malibu Popoyo, Buena Onda, Costa Oeste, Aloha Bungalows) Popoyo (Mag Rock, Café con Leche), Las Salinas (Todo con Amor restaurant) Guasacate (Finca Wayuu, Dutchy's Deli, Viento Este) and many more! Shopping: We have a well merchandised store (NSR Surf Shop) located inside the Hacienda Iguana development, which offers souvenirs, surf accessories, clothing, beach towels, flip flops, sunscreen, sunglasses, swimsuits, wet suit vests and tops, rash guards and more! We also rent scooters, dirt bikes, surfboards, boogie boards and SUPs out of this location as well. Other businesses in the Hacienda Iguana community include Pure Spa, 2 small convenience stores with a variety of grocery items, and an ATM is located on the property. Other activities in the development include yoga, horseback riding and in-home massage. The Riviera commercial plaza is located within a half mile of the Hacienda Iguana entrance. Businesses in this shopping center include BAC bank with ATM machine, a small grocery store (with the basics) and Bagels and Bakes, a cafe with daily home-baked goods and coffee. Getting Around: This property is located a 2-2.5 hours drive from the Augusto C. Sandino International Airport in Managua, and approximately 4 hours from the Liberia airport in Costa Rica. Most of the major vehicle rental agencies have locations at the Managua airport (we recommend you make a reservation in advance). If renting a vehicle, we feel its only necessary to have a 4wd if planning to travel to some of the beaches further south (in the San Juan del Sur area). If one prefers not to rent a vehicle, we can arrange airport transportation and daily sightseeing/surf trips. We have motorcycle and scooter rentals available and we can also arrange vehicle and boat transport to other surf breaks in the area. There is also the option of renting a vehicle from Alamo and National, which has an office next to Hacienda Iguana.

## The Space

This eco-friendly, contemporary house offers a comfortable stay with all essential amenities, making it an ideal choice for a beach, surf, golf, fishing, or relaxation vacation with friends or family. The stilted design helps keep the home cool, while details like reforested teak furniture enhance your comfort.

- Property type: House  
- Bedrooms: 2  
- Bathrooms: 2  
- Maximum occupancy: 5  
- Distance to beach: 500 meters  
- Nearby surf breaks: Colorado, Panga Drops, Los Perros  

The master bedroom features a queen-sized bed, quality linens, a closet, and an en-suite bathroom. The guest bedroom includes two twin beds, linens, and a spacious closet. Both bedrooms and the living room have air conditioning.

Adjacent to the living room is a cozy nook with a built-in daybed, which can accommodate a fifth guest.

Additional amenities include:

- Hot water  
- Wi-Fi  
- Smart TV  
- Purified drinking water  
- Housekeeping service three days per week (included)  
- Private parking with carport  

Housekeeping staff handle laundry, as they are the only ones with access to the washer and dryer. This service is included in your stay.

Guests staying in the eco casita have access to two shared swimming pools—one on the property and another at the beach club.

## Location and Community

The house is situated within the Hacienda Iguana development, renowned for its world-class surf breaks. Four surf spots are within walking distance:

- Playa Colorado  
- Panga Drops  
- Los Perros  
- Playa Amarillo (south of Playa Colorado, walkable at low tide)  

The community also features a beautiful, well-maintained 9-hole golf course that is affordable for guests.

There are six dining options within walking distance, including two very close to the property.

## Activities and Services

We can assist with arranging airport transfers and a variety of tours and activities before or during your stay, such as:

- Private and group yoga classes  
- Surf lessons and guided surf trips  
- Boat and fishing charters  
- Massage and spa treatments  
- Visits to hot springs  
- Horseback riding  
- Local community tours  

## Food Supplies

The best grocery shopping is at La Colonia in Rivas, located 100 meters south of the turnoff for Tola on the west side of the street. It is advisable to refuel your vehicle here as well, as these are the closest gas stations.

We recommend stocking up on groceries for your entire stay. Alternatively, you can inquire about our full-service catering meal plan to avoid meal planning, shopping, and preparation.

## Dining Options

Within Hacienda Iguana, several excellent restaurants are available:

- Pili's Kitchen at the Beach Club offers fresh food, juices, smoothies, and a full bar, located beachfront at the Colorado Break.  
- The Salty Koala near the Eco Casitas serves Asian cuisine and craft cocktails.  
- Casa Ananas, above our office, features authentic Italian dishes, pizza, and international specials.  
- Downtown Iguana, next to our office and surf shop, offers seafood and traditional Nicaraguan meals at reasonable prices.  
- Scoops and Spokes, across the street, provides homemade ice cream, coffee, baked goods, paninis, and fresh juices.  
- Iguana Brewery serves sports bar fare and local craft beer nearby.  

Other noteworthy restaurants outside the development but nearby include:

- Gigante area: El Pozo, Juntos, Giant’s Foot Surf Camp (Burger Night every Monday)  
- Rancho Santana: The Club House, La Boquita tapas, La Taquería (walking directions available)  
- Limón 1: Avila’s Taquería  
- Limón 2: La Calabria brick oven pizza  
- Jiquelite-Playa Santana: Malibu Popoyo, Buena Onda, Costa Oeste, Aloha Bungalows  
- Popoyo: Mag Rock, Café con Leche  
- Las Salinas: Todo con Amor restaurant  
- Guasacate: Finca Wayuu, Dutchy's Deli, Viento Este  

## Shopping and Rentals

Inside Hacienda Iguana, the NSR Surf Shop offers a variety of items including:

- Souvenirs  
- Surf accessories  
- Clothing  
- Beach towels  
- Flip flops  
- Sunscreen  
- Sunglasses  
- Swimsuits  
- Wetsuit vests and tops  
- Rash guards  

The shop also rents scooters, dirt bikes, surfboards, boogie boards, and stand-up paddleboards.

Additional community amenities include:

- Pure Spa  
- Two small convenience stores with grocery items  
- ATM on the property  

Other activities available in the development are yoga, horseback riding, and in-home massage.

The Riviera commercial plaza, about half a mile from the Hacienda Iguana entrance, includes:

- BAC bank with ATM  
- Small grocery store with basic items  
- Bagels and Bakes café offering daily fresh baked goods and coffee  

## Getting Around

The property is approximately a 2 to 2.5-hour drive from Augusto C. Sandino International Airport in Managua and about 4 hours from Liberia Airport in Costa Rica.

Most major car rental agencies operate at Managua airport; advance reservations are recommended. A four-wheel-drive vehicle is only necessary if you plan to visit beaches further south near San Juan del Sur.

If you prefer not to rent a car, we can arrange airport transfers and daily sightseeing or surf trips. Motorcycle and scooter rentals are available, and we can also organize vehicle or boat transportation to other surf breaks.

Additionally, Alamo and National have rental offices near Hacienda Iguana for convenient vehicle pickup.

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2BR house in Hacienda Iguana

Eco Casita 1.11 - Houses for Rent in Tola, Rivas, Nicaragua

Peaceful and relaxing. Ten-minute walk to the beach. The staff was very friendly and kind.

Everything was perfect, but there was no hot water, so please take that into consideration, especially if you are traveling with children.

Estaba todo perfecto pero no había agua caliente para que lo tengan en consideración sobre todo si andan con niños.

Hi Titan! We're glad you had a good stay with us. To clarify, there is hot water in the cottage. Unfortunately, there was a problem during your stay, but it was fixed after your report. I hope to return to Hacienda Iguana and NSR in the future!

A beautiful little house with a super fast response team. Recommended!

Una casita bella con un equipo súper rápido en responder. Recomendada!

Great location ! We will definitely be back

Excelente ubicación ! Sin duda volveremos

Comfortable apartment, with everything you need. I recommend it

Cómodo apartamento, con todo lo necesario. Lo recomiendo

Serenity, nature, beach, delicious food, nice people and lots of peace!✨️💖

Serenidad, naturaleza ,playita , comida deliciosa , gente linda y mucha paz!✨️💖

Exactly as described. Beach is kinda far to walk but rental vehicles are affordable and beaches have parking.

Great place to stay.  Seemed like the home was quite new and everything in working order.  it is on the golf course so my only recommendation is that you may want to have transportation either a bike or golf cart as most restaurants(accept the one next door) and beach is 5-10 minute walk.

This little house is wonderful, my family and I had an amazing vacation. The cottage is super well equipped and the cleanliness and tidiness was impeccable. Hacienda Iguana has a variety of super family-friendly restaurants and pools. We'll be back for good

Esta casita es maravillosa, mi familia y yo pasamos unas vacaciones increíbles. La casita está súper bien equipada y la limpieza y orden fue impecable. Hacienda Iguana tiene variedad de restaurantes y piscinas súper amigables para familias. De fijo vamos a volver

Beautiful, quiet and ideal place for surfing. Very clean and accommodation with all the necessary amenities. Restaurants and activities nearby, but I recommend visiting outside the city, it's worth it. All NSR employees are available to help. Feel free to reach out to the concierge for help or questions. I would recommend this place!

Endroit magnifique, calme et idéal pour le surf. Très propre et logement avec tous les équipements nécessaire. Restaurants et activités à proximité, mais je conseil de visiter à l’extérieur de la ville, ça vaut la peine. Tous les employés de NSR sont disponibles pour aider. N’hésitez pas à communiquer avec le concierge pour del’aide ou questionnement. Je recommande cet endroit!

Eco Casita #11 was the last stop on our trip around Nicaragua! It was a quiet spot with all the amenities to relax and not have to worry about anything before we headed home, our daughter spent every night in the hammock swing on the front porch while we listened to monkeys! We enjoyed every restaurant around the property. Cafe Espacio was an every morning stop for an iced latte and a sweet treat, The Salty Koala was my personal favourite, my husband enjoyed the beer flights at Iguana Brewery, and the kids loved the pasta and pizza at Ananas! If you’re looking for surf lessons ask José to set you up with Josh. We finished up our souvenir shopping at Maria’s. All in all an amazing stay, would love to make it back someday!

Comfortable stay!! Nice ecocasita !! Very good staff attention!

Estadía cómoda!! Bonita ecocasita !! Atención del personal muy buena !

The accommodation is beautiful! I'd come back without hesitation. It's modern, feels new and leaves it spotless. We were surprised how well equipped the kitchen and the quality of the TVs were. I think it also has a generator in case the light goes out, which always goes well. Everything is really very nice!

El alojamiento es hermoso! Volvería sin dudarlo. Es moderno, se siente nuevo y lo dejan impecable. Nos sorprendió lo bien equipada que estaba la cocina y la calidad de los televisores. Creo que también tiene un generador en caso de que se vaya la luz, cosa que siempre viene bien. Realmente todo muy lindo!

Great location next to the Salty  Koala restaurant and coffee shop. Quite area. The house was clean when we arrived, and two days after the house keeping came to clean, changed towels and sheets. My kids loved the pool!

Great stay, truly pleasant experience and we will return for sure!

I highly recommend! Perfect for our party of two couples. Great location close to restaurant and beach. Beautiful porch! Good A/C!  I really appreciated our concierge, Jose. He helped us with a travel emergency!

Casita cómoda y acogedora, sobretodo muy seguro.

We really enjoyed our stay at hacienda iguana

Great design, everything has the right size. It was really comfortable. Everyone was super friendly, we felt enough privacy and at the same time close to everything. Our small kids 2&3 enjoyed the pool with enough space for them in shallow water. I highly recommended this place, we will be back 😍.

Great casita; open floor plan with 2 bedrooms and 2 baths. Close walk to the pool and restaurant next door and also downtown; longer walk or short drive to the beach. Clean, modern and nice covered parking!

Super comfortable, not far from the water, really nice community.

The house is very cute and comfortable. It's right next to a few restaurants, but we didn't hear any noise. It's about a ten minute walk or quick drive/bike ride to the beach within Hacienda Iguana. We didn't use the pool, but it looked nice!

Lovely location with a great carport to keep your car cool from the Nicaraguan sun. Super walkable location but the beach is a bit of a hike. Great restaurants and overall wonderful stay.

Muy linda la casita, es cómoda tiene todo lo q necesitas el lugar es muy tranquilo no hay bulla hay muchos lugares q visitar. sin duda volveré 💞

Ecocasita 11 is fantastic!! A beautiful and comfortable place to spend your vacations

Casita is great and well equipped. The walk to the beach is a bit far and dusty for my taste so I’m would drive.  Iguana is one of my favorite developments awesome family get away.

Fantastic neighborhood (The Beach Club & yoga we’d recommended). The Eco Casita was spot on for us- well appointed, super cute & the hot water was a nice touch to find in Nica when traveling :) Hope to be back soon!

We absolutely loved this Airbnb, the house was updated and had everything we needed and Hacienda Iguana was an amazing community to stay in! The hosts were very helpful and responded immediately to all of our questions. I would most definitely stay here and with NSR again while in Nicaragua!

Las Eco casas son geniales; cómodas, practicas y bonitas! Las recomiendo al 100%

Lindo lugar para pasar en familia, la picina cerca, el mar un poco lejos pero en carro perfectamente se va a 4 min, el lugar comodo y limpio, habia lo esecencial.

Our stay at NSR was awesome. The location, staff and accommodation was above our expectations. Had a great time

2BR House