Casa Pocahontas is a beautiful hide away in the middle of the jungle close to one of Nicaragua’s best surfing beaches Playa Maderas (just 10 minutes walking) with your own private skate-bowl right in front of the house. In case you also need to work or want to stream a good movie after an amazing day we offer Starlink internet. It’s what dreams are made of – surf, explore, eat, sleep & repeat with great opportunity to skate or just chill in a hammock. The space The house offers two beautiful bedrooms. One with a king size bed, the other one with two single beds which can be arranged as a double bed if wanted. Both rooms have access to a nice terrace from where you can enjoy a great garden view. Next to the terrace there’s a big net (2×6 meters) installed with comfortable pillows for the perfect jungle chill (check out the pictures). The rooms are located in the downstairs area to ensure your room stays nice and cool regardless the Nica heat. On the first floor you will find a fully equipped open kitchen with a top hung window that can be opened and transformed into a nice little bar. Furthermore there is a big dining table, an outdoor couch, plenty of hammocks, rocking chairs and a huge roofed balcony that can be used no matter the weather. The whole house does not have any glass windows, only fixed installed mosquito nets in front of the windows and sliding doors. This guarantees a nice breeze throughout the house and the opportunity for an authentic jungle experience (without being under constant attack). If you are a digital nomad looking for a place to stay and work from Casa Pocahontas is the place to be. We provide Starlink internet. Surf Are you a surfer? If your answer is yes you will love Nicaragua! It’s literally a surfer’s paradise. Thanks to a huge lake in the northeast, the area of San Juan gets off-shore winds around 360 days a year. If you are not convinced yet picture consistent swell, warm water and tropical surroundings. When staying in Casa Pocahontas simply grab your board (for rentals or lessons scroll down), put on some zinc and walk down to Playa Maderas. After about a five minutes walk you will find one of the best surf spots in Nicaragua, suitable for beginners as well as for pros. Skate No surf – no problem. at Casa Pocahontas you will have your own private skate-bowl-pump-track right in front of the house, so that you can work on your surf skills all day long with our special surf-skateboards . What is surf-skating? A surfskate is a skateboard designed for surfing on the street. Its special front truck allows movements similar to surfing. If you want to improve your surf skills outside of the water or if you are looking for a super fun cruiser – try surf-skating! Getting around We are also renting a beautiful Toyota Landcruiser 100. As Casa Pocahontas is quite remote you should really consider renting it as well to check out the other beautiful beatches, get to San Juan, .... In Case just contact us and we can offer you a really good deal and package. Guest access Casa Pocahontas is a beautiful hide-away in the middle of the jungle close to one of Nicaragua’s best surfing beaches Playa Maderas. The house is just 10 minute walk from the beach – located in the middle of the jungle. In case you’ve relaxed enough at Casa Pocahontas – just walk over to Hostel Clandestino (50 meters) and have a beer with the guys or invite them to your place. We also collaborate for Pizza nights, BBQs etc. on a regular basis.

## The Space

Casa Pocahontas is a charming retreat nestled in the heart of the jungle, just a 10-minute walk from Playa Maderas, one of Nicaragua’s top surfing beaches. The property features a private skate bowl right in front of the house, perfect for practicing your skills or relaxing.

The house includes two inviting bedrooms. One bedroom has a king-size bed, while the other offers two single beds that can be combined into a double bed if desired. Both rooms open onto a lovely terrace with views of the lush garden. Adjacent to the terrace is a large net hammock (2 by 6 meters) equipped with comfortable pillows, ideal for unwinding in the jungle atmosphere.

The bedrooms are located on the ground floor to keep the rooms cool despite the warm Nicaraguan climate. Upstairs, you will find a fully equipped open kitchen with a top-hung window that can be opened to create a cozy bar area. The first floor also features a spacious dining table, an outdoor couch, numerous hammocks, rocking chairs, and a large covered balcony that can be enjoyed regardless of the weather.

The house does not have glass windows; instead, fixed mosquito nets cover the windows and sliding doors. This design ensures a refreshing breeze throughout the home while providing an authentic jungle experience without the nuisance of insects.

For digital nomads, Casa Pocahontas offers Starlink internet, making it an excellent place to work or stream movies after a day of adventure.

## Surfing

If you love surfing, Nicaragua is an ideal destination. The San Juan area benefits from offshore winds nearly 360 days a year, thanks to a large lake in the northeast. This results in consistent swells, warm water, and a tropical setting.

From Casa Pocahontas, simply grab your surfboard (rentals and lessons are available) and walk about five minutes to Playa Maderas. This beach is one of Nicaragua’s best surf spots, suitable for both beginners and experienced surfers.

## Skateboarding

If surfing isn’t your thing, Casa Pocahontas offers a private skate bowl and pump track right outside the house. You can practice your skills all day using the provided surf skateboards.

Surf skating is a type of skateboarding designed to mimic surfing movements on land. The special front truck allows for fluid, surf-like turns, making it a fun way to improve your surfing technique or enjoy cruising around.

## Getting Around

Casa Pocahontas is somewhat remote, so renting a vehicle is recommended to explore nearby beaches and the town of San Juan. A beautiful Toyota Land Cruiser 100 is available for rent. Contact the hosts for special deals and packages.

## Guest Access and Community

The house is a peaceful jungle hideaway close to Playa Maderas beach. If you want a change of scene, Hostel Clandestino is just 50 meters away, where you can enjoy a beer and socialize. The hosts regularly organize pizza nights, barbecues, and other events in collaboration with the hostel, offering opportunities to connect with other guests.

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Pocahontas House - Houses for Rent in Playa Maderas, Rivas, Nicaragua

At CasaPocahontas, you can really unwind. You can see the love that was put into the house and its furnishings. Sebastian was always helpful and friendly. Also, the beach nearby is much, much nicer than the one in SJD.

Im CasaPocahontas kommt man richtig zur Ruhe. Man merkt die Liebe die in das Haus und ihre Einrichtung gesteckt wurde. Sebastian war immer hilfsbereit und freundlich. Außerdem ist der Strand in der Nähe viel viel schöner als der in SJD.

We had a pleasant stay at this accommodation. At first, the open-layout design took some getting used to, but after a short time we felt very comfortable and appreciated the unique style. Overall, it was a great experience. Thx

Thx for staying with us - we are happy to hear that you had a great time

We had an amazing time at this jungle abode.  The house itself was perfect for us and its outdoor living concept was great. We enjoyed surfing almost every day for the month we were there with our family of 4.  The trek to and from Playa Maderas definately has a good hill, but still very walkable and easy to navigate now that the construction is complete.  We loved the land cruiser that we also rented from Sebastian directly.  Due to the hill and uneven terrain closer to the house the high clearance was a must and even in the the dry season the 4WD was helpful on the sand.  It was amazing to be able to easily check out and surf at many of the beaches in the surrounding area with the new highway in place.   Thank you so much Sebastian and care taker Phillip for all your helpful advice and kindness.  We loved the place and our overall experience in Nicaragua was fabulous.

Loved our stay in Playa Maderas. Beautiful, clean home, 5 min walk from the beach. Great communication from our host. Would definitely stay here again!

Very nice house. It’s on quite a steep hill, so carrying all your belongings can be quite tough. They’re working on the road, so unfortunately you can hear that. But otherwise it’s a nice location and there was good, fast communication with Sebastiaan.

Perfect, as advertised, great setting 🙂

Parfait, conforme à l’annonce, cadre super 🙂

Had a great stay at Pocahontas! It’s only a short walk to the beach but still super private and quiet, which made it perfect for relaxing. Philipp and Sebastian were super helpful and easy to communicate with. Would definitely stay here again!

Thanks for staying with us - we are happy that you had such a great time

We’re a canadian family with two adult children who stay 2 weeks at Casa Pocahontas. It was exactly what we had hoped for. A private jungle get away! We loved listening to the birds & monkeys & the surfing was perfect for our daughter & partner. Hill to & from the beach is very walkable even at 60! Cooked most meals in the casa & had numerous options for dining out. Our favorite place - Machete! San juan del sur is 20 mins away & had the supplies we needed for our stay. Food truck came twice a week & fruit made for delicious smoothies. My husband & I played tennis at a new court called Drop Shot, highly recommend for tennis enthusiasts! Sebastian was an incredible host, always available & gave us lots of recommendations for touring the area & Granada. He also arranged transportation to & from the costa rican border because we flew in & out of Liberia. The area was “very” safe & the locals so welcoming! We plan on returning, next time for much longer! Thanks so much sebastian!

The architecture is beautiful, spacious and comfy. Large kitchen. The host was responsive and helpful. Only inconvenience is the location, which is a (very) steep hill away from a large construction side, then the beach. But that's outside of his control. Overall recommended!

Such a beautiful place to stay in the jungle. Very comfortable and so lovely to hear the howler monkeys! Not much instructions for how to get to the house and not much instructions for in the house itself - otherwise, beautiful space, just be self sufficient!

Thank you so much for your review and staying with us — we’re really happy to hear that you had a great time. Regarding the missing instructions, we’d truly appreciate it if you could share a bit more detail. It also helps us a lot if you let us know already during your stay so we can react immediately and adapt things for you. We always try to be as helpful as possible, so if you ever feel you need more information, please just tell us what exactly you’re missing. For your next visit, we’re more than happy to arrange transport as offered.

Communication with Sebastian is quick and great. When we arrived, the rooms were not as clean as desired. We made Sebastian aware of this, and he immediately organized the cleaning lady for the next day. Price / performance is unbeatable.

Die Kommunikation mit Sebastian ist schnell und super. Als wir ankamen, waren die Zimmer nicht so sauber wie gewünscht. Wir haben Sebastian darauf aufmerksam gemacht, und er hat gleich die Putzfrau auf den nächsten Tag organisiert. Preis / Leistung ist unschlagbar.

Thanks for staying with is - we are happy to hear that you had a great time

Great house for younger, party type people. We were booked for 3 nights but only stayed 2. We stayed at 5 homes total on our trip in the same area and sadly this one was not a good fit for us. The amount of large spiders in the home made it very uncomfortable. We have homes in central america as well and 100% familiar with the bugs. Fairly close to a great beach with some great food options. Another note for anyone that is a light sleeper, lots of people up late and very early, you hear everything. There is also the construction for the new coast highway right there and they are working 7 days a week from about 630am til 8=830pm.

Thank you for your honest feedback — we’re truly sorry that your stay didn’t meet your expectations. The issue with spiders is unfortunate, and we are taking immediate action by fumigating the house to prevent this from happening again. Regarding the comment about “party people,” we kindly disagree — most of our neighbors are local families, and the area generally has a peaceful atmosphere. However, as it’s a popular surf spot, it’s common for people to be up early to catch the waves. As for the nearby road construction, it’s part of a government highway project, and unfortunately beyond our control. That said, the hours mentioned (6:30 am–8:30 pm, 7 days a week) aren’t entirely accurate, as local labor laws limit such schedules. We always encourage guests to reach out during their stay if anything comes up — whether it’s insects, noise, or any other issue — so we can take immediate steps to make things right (like sending our cleaning team, providing mosquito nets, or speaking with neighbors). We appreciate your feedback and wish you great travels ahead.

Beautiful House perched above the canopy, the house is very nice and completely open to nature in the living area on the first floor with a superb terrace and plenty of places to chill (large hammock, outdoor living room, armchairs). The house is very well thought out, the bedrooms are located on the ground floor with a beautiful terrace overlooking the trees, as well as the bathroom. The decor is minimalist and fits completely into the space. Access to the house is quite difficult, so it is necessary to plan for a 4x4, especially with the rainy season that begins because the track is dirt and can be slippery in rainy weather. The slope is steep as well as the hill that leads to Playa Madera. Once you arrive, the walk to the beach takes ten minutes. There are beach restaurants and bars as well as board rentals and surf lessons🏄🏽‍♂️. Sebastian was responsive and gave good tips. Thank you

Magnifique Maison perchée au dessus de la canopée , la maison est très agréable et complètement ouverte sur la nature dans la partie à vivre au premier étage avec une superbe terrasse et plein d’endroits pour Chill (grand hamac, salon d’extérieur , fauteuils) . La maison est très bien pensé, les chambres se situent au rez de chaussée avec une belle terrasse donnant sur les arbres, ainsi que la salle de bain. La décoration est minimaliste et s’intègre complètement dans l’espace. L’accès à la maison est assez difficile , aussi faut il obligatoirement prévoir un 4x4, particulièrement avec la saison des pluies qui débute car la piste est en terre et peut s’avérer glissante par temps de pluie . La pente est raide ainsi que la colline qui mène à Playa Madera . Une fois sur place , la marche jusqu’à la plage se fait en dix minutes. Il y a des restaurants et bar de plages ainsi que des locations de planche et cours de Surf 🏄🏽‍♂️ . Sebastian a été réactif et de bons conseils . Merci

Thanks a lot for staying with us - happy to hear that you had a great time

I loved this home! Everything was so open & close to the beach! Sebastian made getting around easy & helped whenever we needed.

We had a very nice stay at Casa Pocahontas and felt right at home. The house is decorated with a lot of love and is located about 10-15 minutes walk from Playa Maderas. We spent a lot of time in the open living area with the huge terrace. A great place to relax, read a book or watch the wildlife in the jungle. The kitchen, bathroom and bedroom were well equipped. There was even a yoga mat and blackrolls. If we had any questions, Sebastian was always available and due to the keybox the check in/out was very flexible and uncomplicated. We can only recommend the Casa and would definitely come back again.

Thx Nicole - we are happy that you had a great time. You are always welcome.

Sebastian was very responsive and helpful with the place. It has everything you need in a beautiful setting. As others have stated - it is a steep hill to walk up from the beach but worth it.

Thx Beau was a pleasure to have you as a guest

Sebastian was very friendly, easy to get ahold of and very accessible at all times to communicate with.

Peaceful location in the jungle close to a great beach with beautiful sunsets & good waves for surfing.

Very beautiful place overlooking the forest. We loved all the polished concrete and how open everything was upstairs. It is a very steep and dusty hill to get to the house so be prepared for that.

This house is really excellent. It is like it looks on the pictures and better. The house has got everything you need with great attention to detail. The kitchen is well equipped, the bathroom is beautifully decorated , the deck is great for yoga and the sofa awesome for hanging out and spotting birds and monkeys. Also the garden is very beautiful. There is a bit of construction going on around the house, but only during the day and not too bad. It is about a ten minute walk down a steep hill to the surfspot, Playa Maderas, with a few restaurants along the shore. A stone throw away from the house is the jungle bowl - good fun! We rented Sebastian’s 4wd for our stay. This was super convenient (it’s a strong car) to go to the surrounding beaches and grocery shopping to San Juan del Sur. Sebastian is a fantastic host. He really takes care of everything, let us use his laundry machine and was always only one message away. He has built a real special place!

Thx harry happy to hear that you guys had a great time

We had a wonderful family holiday at Casa Pocahontas. Such a fun adventure! My children chose the location purely for the surfing at the nearby beach, and we were delighted to find such a unique gem of a place! Every morning we woke to jungle sounds of howler monkeys and exotic birds - it was magical. Sebastian arranged for us to be picked up from the airport and we got a lift back at the end of our stay, he was always just a text away with helpful advice. We hired his pickup truck to get about in, and that meant we could visit other beaches with our surf instructor. We cannot recommend it enough, and hope to return some day! Thank you Sebastian 🙌

Casa Pocahontas is a home away from home. It's a beautiful place surrounded by friendly German neighbors that quickly made us feel at home the moment we arrived. The house has almost everything you need to live in a jungle, from kitchen stuff and insect repellents to wire extensions and plug adapters - not to mention, big pillows for a comfy sleep (if you love huge pillows like me). Sebastian was accommodating all throughout our stay and did his best to provide us a comfy stay. Some downsides are the noise coming from the construction and power interruption that sometimes lasts for a few mins to hours.. You won't also have that much privacy as there are always people around due to construction. But overall, we've enjoyed our stay and might come back again one day. ☺️

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