This cabin in the trees, has been constructed using a mixture of techniques and diverse materials, it is an attempt to recover the use of traditional materials and aesthetics. Most of the bamboo used and all the wood has been recovered from the bamboo forest and fallen trees after Hurricane Nate in October 2017. The space The tree house has 43 m2, in a studio, it has a terrace from which to enjoy the surroundings. It has a complete private bathroom, with hot water shower. The tree house has natural light that enters through its windows and the combination of traditional clay tile and parts of sheets of semi-transparent fiberglass. The coating of the walls is real palm, which allows to maintain a comfortable temperature inside. Other things to note The location of the cabin is special since it is located two hundred meters from the main road of balgue, close to a few cafeterias and most of the shops of the town. Near everything and yet, far from all. The closest ATM is in Moyogalpa.

## The Space

This treehouse cabin is crafted using a blend of traditional techniques and a variety of materials, aiming to revive the use of natural and classic aesthetics. Most of the bamboo and all the wood were reclaimed from the bamboo forest and fallen trees following Hurricane Nate in October 2017.

The treehouse offers 43 square meters of studio-style living space. It features a terrace where you can relax and take in the surrounding views. The cabin includes a private bathroom equipped with a hot water shower.

Natural light fills the interior through windows and a combination of traditional clay tiles and semi-transparent fiberglass sheets. The walls are lined with real palm, which helps maintain a comfortable indoor temperature.

## Location

The cabin is uniquely situated just 200 meters from the main road of Balgue. It is conveniently close to several cafes and most of the town’s shops, providing easy access to local amenities. Despite its proximity to these conveniences, the cabin remains peaceful and secluded.

The nearest ATM can be found in Moyogalpa.

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El Bamboo Tree house - Treehouses for Rent in Balgüe, Nicaragua

Our stay at El Bamboo was such a restorative experience. It exceeded my expectations! I couldn’t think of a better place to enjoy the paradise that is Ometepe. The treehouse is just beautiful and it felt like home from the moment we stepped in. Even though we did a couple of attractions in the area, we were always eager to come back to enjoy the peaceful, slow-living atmosphere in El Bamboo. Indira and Che were wonderful hosts; they were very helpful, extremely responsive, and very nice people. The locals in the neighborhood were also friendly and made my son and me feel welcome. We will definitely be back to enjoy this slice of paradise!

We had a great stay, and Che was super generous and helpful! Highly recommended!

Wir hatten einen super tollen Aufenthalt und Che war super großzügig und hilfsbereit! Große Weiterempfehlung!

We absolutely loved our stay so much. The building itself is incredible. It is beautifully constructed and so full of natural light. It is more spacious than we even thought, and you can see the lake directly from the window. The space was clean and well kept. The area clearly has a lot of love put into it. It is also very easy to walk to the restaurants around Balgue, and get to some of the other nearby popular areas like Playa Mangos. Definitely recommend!

Che’s bamboo houses are a beautiful work of art. Fully functional kitchen & bathroom and comfortable bed with mosquito net. If you are looking for a unique accommodation in nature on a remote island - this is the place for you! Be open minded about sharing your space with geckos and realize that the open air concept allows you to hear the crashing waves, birds, dogs and chickens all around you at all hours.  Much better sounds than city traffic! Definitely rent transportation to get around and explore, but there are a few good restaurant options that are walkable on bumpy trails. Not the kind of place for roller bags!

We loved our stay at Alvaro (Che’s place)! It was a really cool bamboo treehouse in the jungle and it was exactly what we wanted. It is a treehouse in the jungle however so if open warm air, some lizards and a few bugs bother you, it might not be for you, but for us it was all part of the experience (there is a bug net over the bed so we slept without being bothered by anything!). The little kitchen had everything we needed, and the bathroom was also great! Very comfy big bed also, and Che was so helpful and responsive, and gave us so much advice about how to get there (including getting us in touch with an ATV hire to make it all so seamless for us!). He built these cabins and was so passionate and excited to show us around the property and help us harvest some herbs and spices from the gardens. Great location (I would definitely hire an ATV or motorbike if you are coming to Ometepe to make it all accessible). Highly recommend this beautiful treehouse!

Loved staying in our little tree hut, it was even better than the photos. Hosts were great. Thank you ☺️

it's a really great place. we were very sorry to leave. you can walk into the forest at Finca Magdalena,  500m away.

We loved staying in this treehouse! The bedroom/kitchen and bathroom are wonderful, with a more private and quiet area of town, yet close to restaurants and stores. Wish we had more time here! Alvaro also sells coffee that he roasted on request, we can’t wait to try it!

it was an exotic experience. I recommend to all Ometepe guests. the host is welcoming and available. thank you for your hospitality

c'était une expérience dépaysante. je recommande à tous les voyageurs d'ometepe. l'hôte est accueillant et disponible. merci pour votre hospitalité

Lovely stay in the tree house! Everything was great :))

Pleasant reception and nice host. The cabin is very cool to experience and also is comfortable. Best cabin of whole Ometepe.

Prettig ontvangst en leuke host. De hut is erg gaaf om te ervaren en ook nog is comfortabel. Beste hut van heel Ometepe.

This was the perfect place to land for a night on Ometepe. It’s a short walk from a private entrance to the lake, and is tucked a bit back from the main road, while still being easy to access. The host was kind and responsive! I wish we had booked more nights here!

The accommodation was very good, it matched the photos described in the app, the view of the lake is great, it has a good concept of outdoor cabin. Mention that since the reception Indira attended me, an excellent person, helpful, attentive and very friendly, I had no interaction with the host Álvaro, he did not attend me, in its entirety it was Mrs. Indira.

El alojamiento estaba muy bueno, coincidía con las fotos descritas en la aplicación, la vista al lago es grandiosa, tiene un buen concepto de cabaña al aire libre. Mencionar que desde el recibimiento me atendió Indira, una excelente persona, servicial, atenta y muy amistosa, no tuve interacción con el anfitrión Álvaro, no me atendió él, en su totalidad fue la señora Indira.

A truly unique way to spend your stay in Ometepe. I felt very comfortable at El Bamboo. You feel like you're in the middle of nature, but still have all the advantages like running, drinkable water and internet. If I come back to Balgüe, I will stay here again.

This the place to experience peace and relaxation. Looking forward to returning!

Beautiful cabin with lake view! The cabin is just splendid and fits in the environment ( we are the head in the trees). Everything has been designed to respect nature and for the comfort of the hosts (hot water, very equipped kitchen, freezer part, etc.). The garden around is very pretty and there are restaurants nearby. The situation of the accommodation is great (you need a scooter). Finally, Che was a remarkable host: always available and caring, we love it! In short, a value for money that is respectful. Don't miss out on this experience;)

Superbe cabane avec vue sur le lac! La cabane est juste splendide et s’insère dans l’environnement ( on est la tête dans les arbres). Tout a été pensé pour respecter la nature et pour le confort des hôtes ( eau chaude, cuisine très équipée, partie congélateur ect…). Le jardin autour est très joli et il y’a des restaurants à proximité. La situation du logement est top ( il faut un scooter). Enfin, Che a été un hôte remarquable: toujours disponible et bienveillant, on adore! Bref, un rapport qualité/ prix qui se respecte. Ne passez pas à côté de cette expérience ;)

What can I say, other than Alvaro is possibly the best AirBnB host ever.  He is so proud of his accommodations and he should be.  Staying here is such a special experience.  All the modern conveniences but you feel like you’re staying in a jungle house.  Perfect airflow through the accommodation and the waves of the lake gave me such a relaxing night’s sleep. The mosquito net helps a lot, but you would be wise to bring bug spray or bug crème with you.  Alvaro not only responds quickly but his English is perfect and he knows everyone in Balgue.  I’m already looking forward to returning to El Bamboo.  Gracias, Alvaro!

This place was everything we hoped for and more- from feeling the nature right around us with the whole magic of it and to the great help and worm welcoming of Che, one of the best hosts we had in airbnb. The location is perfect- next to the lake and great restaurants, but quiet and private. The Wifi was probably the best in the island and the cabin was really comfortable and had anything we needed including hot water in the shower. Its perfect for nature lovers and you will always have Che to help you with practically anything you need. We highly recommend.

We really liked our stay at the Bamboo cabines. The place is cosy and well organized. The kitchen is well equiped and it was easy to do some cooking for the 6 days we stayed there. Che has been awesome at providing local recomendations, introduced us to the garden and welcomed us liked long distance friends. It seem out timing was unlucky as there were many flying flies in the cabine during our stay. The reason for the 4 stars is because every single day after 6:30am one of the neighboor would start put music on and/or do construction work. Even with earplugs, we simply couldn't sleep past 6:30am which was unfortunate. I would still recommend to stay at this place.

It was a great experience! Alvaro is very kind and helpful. Location is perfect. The place makes you feel surrounded by nature. The internet worked well for my work online. I highly recommend it! :-)

Amazing bamboo treehouse fully equipped for your needs, Che is an excellent host & a character. Highly recommend. Close to everything in Balgüe

This is a great place to stay! It is the top floor of a two story building, so you may have downstairs neighbors. Che was very helpful and this was the coolest place I've stayed in Nicaragua!

If you're reading this, just hurry up and book your stay here! In a time where many Airbnb stays have just become glorified hotels, Che offers a truly unique experience that really is what booking an Airbnb is all about. He has built an entire compound of beautiful bamboo and wooden structures that are well crafted and open enough to the outside world to let in the sunlight, sounds, and geckos while still feeling like a private living space. We arrived a bit late and Che was patiently waiting until we got in, and was helpful and a wonderful guy to hangout with all during our stay. The only bad part of the entire time on Ometepe was having to leave!

This place is magical. You can hear the waves of Lake Nicaragua from the bed. The gardens are beautiful. Che gave us a tour when we arrived, and invited us to help ourselves to fruit, which we did. He also furnished us with an amazing list of local recommendations and was on hand to help with any queries. The location couldn't be better, if you don't have a car. You can walk to a bunch of different restaurants (Cafe de lost Artistos behind the property was our favorite) and bike rental and tour operators are all within Balgue, as well as shops, a small pharmacy, etc. We were very sad to leave and would absolutely return. Definitely better than the pictures show.

Great and unique stay in the treehouse. We enjoyed it very much, you are very close to nature. The tree house is open on all sides and so you have to be prepared that animals (big and small) can also be there. So it happened that one morning we had a line under the ceiling, but it was removed directly from che and other people. We felt very well looked after and cared for. Highly recommended!

Toller und einzigartiger Aufenthalt im Baumhaus. Uns hat es sehr gut gefallen, man ist sehr nah an der Natur. Das Baumhaus ist an allen Seiten offen und somit muss man sich darauf einstellen, dass auch Tiere (groß und klein) da sein können. So kam es, dass wir eines morgens eine Schlange unter der Decke hatte, die aber direkt von Che und weiteren Personen entfernt wurde. Wir haben uns sehr gut betreut und aufgehoben gefühlt. Große Empfehlung!

amazing stay, amazing location. Had a great time chatting and hanging out with Alvero. 11/10 will stay again.

We loved staying here! Cafe campestre was nearby and delicious. Just a heads up, we had a car and that made everything easier. The road down to his cabins was really rocky so watch for that. Sleeping to the sound of the lake was gorgeous. There were some buggy stuff but that's the jungle for you :) a cute little tree frog popped out of the bathroom sink, for example. I recommend Arling for hiking concepción. Don't hike all the way up, he will take you to the best spots. Crater hike is for experts and crazy people lol Gracias, Che!!

Great place, great host! You get a proper nature feeling. It's basically on the lake with amazing views on the volcano! And you get sunrise and sunset there!  Really nice kitchen with everything that you need for cooking, but also the best restaurants on the island around. Che is just amazing, super friendly and helpful! I really recommend this place!

If you're looking for a magical place to stay in Ometepe, this is the place to be. The cabin is located at a beautiful part of Ometepe with the Maderas Volcano on one side and the lake (+- 30 metres) on the other side. Waking up with the sounds of the animals and the waves in the background was truly magnificent. The cabin has a beautiful and cosy design, a well equipped kitchen and last but not least, a really helpful host who is always there to help you. I would definitely recommend staying here.

Alvaro is a great and caring host. communication was always good. the bungalow house looks best from the inside, it is built very well and is well thought out. we sadly only stayed 2 nights at El bamboo, after 2 bad nights at El Pital. there are some good eating places nearby but it's best to have a scooter to go around the island. we can highly recommend this stay

Everything was as described. The place is super comfy and lovingly designed and superbly located. Álvaro is a super super nice, funny, hard-working and helpful host who made our time very nice.

Alles war wie beschrieben. Die Unterkunft ist super schön und liebevoll gestaltet und super gelegen. Álvaro ist ein super super netter, witziger, bemühter und hilfsbereiter Gatsgeber der uns die Zeit sehr schön gemacht hat.

Everything is great. In the village there are very tasty restaurants and cafes.

Alles super. Im Ort gibt es sehr leckere Restaurants und Cafés.

Amazing room, superb location nice view... A great restaurant just beside and can rent a bike and do the tour of the island!! Alvaro is the best Host I've had so far on airbnb... Only drawback is that there's a another room just under it!! Not alot intimate... Everything else is perfect!!

Such an amazing space and so peaceful! I love this little treehouse!

Alvaro is  a real superhost. Not only that the bamboo house was perfect, also his restaurant and him generally in person. It's superb located in a beautiful surrounding. Super clean, super nice, super big, super comfy. Just a real superhost. We can recommend it to everyone, muchas gracias Alvaro!!!!

The treehouse is amazing! It’s really big and everything is very clean. You even have your own balcony

Really the place and people exceeded our expectations, a very downtown place, the best tips and a very nice conversation with “ Che” . 100% recommended.

Realmente el lugar y las personas superaron nuestras expectativas, un lugar muy céntrico, los mejores tips y una muy grata conversación con “ Che” . 100% recomendable.