Wood house is located in El Castillo main Street. The house is cozy and comfortable and has amazing views from one of the balconies to the San Juan river. Since the house is in the middle of the village you will be able to share local population daily live. The house is very close to stores and restaurants. You will find nearby tourist information on the main attractions in El Castillo (Fortaleza Inmaculada Concepción de María) and town surroundings like the tour to Indio Maiz natural reserve The space The house combines the local constructive tradition with modern equipment making it cozy. Spacious rooms and comfortable beds. The back terrace has magnificent views of the san juan river and it is an ideal place to contemplate nature in one of the hammocks Guest access The house sleeps up to six people. The kitchen is fully equipped and available for use. There is also a laundry place in case you need it. Towels and bed sheets are available for guest. Other things to note The weather is warm and humid, therefore fresh clothes and comfortable shoes are recommended There are no ATM and few restaurants accept credit cards. Nevertheless, there are some places where you can exchange dollars in local currency

## The Space

Wood House is situated on the main street of El Castillo. This cozy and comfortable home offers beautiful views of the San Juan River from one of its balconies. Located in the heart of the village, guests can experience daily life alongside the local community.

The house blends traditional local architecture with modern amenities, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. It features spacious rooms and comfortable beds. The back terrace provides stunning views of the San Juan River and is an ideal spot to relax in a hammock while enjoying nature.

## Location

The house is conveniently close to shops and restaurants. Nearby, you can find tourist information about the main attractions in El Castillo, such as the Fortaleza Inmaculada Concepción de María, as well as tours to the Indio Maíz Natural Reserve and other surrounding areas.

## Amenities

- Accommodates up to six guests  
- Fully equipped kitchen available for use  
- Laundry area accessible if needed  
- Towels and bed linens provided  

## Additional Information

The climate is warm and humid, so it is advisable to bring fresh clothing and comfortable footwear. There are no ATMs in the village, and only a few restaurants accept credit cards. However, some local establishments offer currency exchange from dollars to local currency.

The house is cozy and comfortable and has amazing views from one of the balconies to the San Juan...

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3BR house in El Castillo

Casa tradicional - Houses for Rent in El Castillo, Rio San Juan, Nicaragua

we were very good at Doris's house! We loved having the kitchen, very clean and well equipped. nice terrace, bathroom and rooms!. Super revomenda!!

nos encontramos muy bien en la casa de Doris! Nos encantó tener la cocina, muy limpia y bien equipada. linda terraza, baño y cuartos!. Super revomenda!!

Ha sido un gusto haber alojando a Mateo en nuestra casa. Muy buena comunicación, respeto por la norma y limpieza. Muy recomendable.

Doris was amazing! And her place is absolutely beautiful. Thank you so much Doris, you’re an excellent host!

cute little wooden house, with the small terrace on the river. very peaceful , I would recommend it.

petite maison en bois adorable, avec la letite terrasse sur le fleuve. très paisible , je recommande.

The house is well in terms of equipment and location but neglected cleaning, inside dirty cabinets and leftover food in the microwave.

La casa está bien en cuanto a equipamiento y ubicación pero descuidada la limpieza, interior de los armarios sucios y restos de comida en mal estado en el microondas.

Ciento mucho lo ocurrido, créeme que es la segunda vez que nos pasa desde que empezamos a alquilar la casa. Te agradezco la sugerencia ya que esto nos ayuda a ser mejores cada día. Saludos

A very large house with a great wooden terrace right above the river. You could sit out very nice and nice and enjoy the atmosphere. Water canisters with drinking water and coffee were available to us. Cleanliness would need to be improved.

Ein sehr großes Haus mit einer tollen Holzterrasse direkt über dem Fluss. Man konnte sehr schön draußen sitzen und die Atmosphäre genießen. Wasserkanister mit Trinkwasser und Kaffee standen uns zur Verfügung. Die Sauberkeit müsste verbessert werden.

Muchas gracias por las observaciones, mejoraremos el tema de la limpieza!! Saludos

Castillo may be the best destination for visitors in the country.  We have visted more than 10 times.  Lots of bush walks and interesting critters to see.  And the community is very welcoming.  The fact that there are no vehicles and the town is only accessible by boat leads to a greater interconnection between neighbours.  Its als an entrepreneurial community.  There are almost no jobs so people all find a product or service they can offer.  Doris's house is right on the water and very central.  We were a family of 6 staying there and were comfortable.  I would like to give it 5 stars, but there are water and electrical issues with the house... much as there are with most old houses... and we were left in the dark and without water a few times.  BUT... despite the drawbacks I think it is a good option if you don't want to stay in a hotel.

Great location, fast communication. There was an issue with (a lot of) birds on the balcony every night from sunset, so we had to clean the balcony every morning if we wanted to use it. The host is working on a solution.

We really enjoyed our stay here. We were hesitant at first because it was more expensove than thw other options in town but it was definitely worth it. It is actually much nicer than the photos indicate. Really unique wooden house built on stilts directly on the river. We spent so much time just sitting on the rocking chairs on the deck watching the boats, birds , rapids and people watching on the neigboring houses. Twice some scarlet macaws fly across the river. The birds love to sit on logs and wait for fish. We stayed 4 nights but could have stayed longer it was so peaceful. There are virtually no mosquitos because the house is near the rapids. The kitchen was fully equipped so we cooked all of our meals. You can see t castillo from he kitchen window. The house is huge. We were only 2 but an entire family could comdortably stay here. Very clean and nice bathroom. A big 5 gallon garrafon of water was included which was awesome. Doris responded almost immediately to all our enquiries . Thanks Doris!

Comfortable, clean place with spectacular views

Lugar cómodo, limpio y con vista espectacular

Super clean and very nice cabin in front of the river. Excellent service.

Cabaña súper limpia y muy bonita frente al río. Excelente atención.

My family and I stayed here for 3 nights, it is a cute little house and conveniently located - central for easy access to the sites in the village and to little shops to be able to buy the basic items for eating. Doris was very responsive to questions during our stay and I appreciate that

Excellent place to experience the life of the region, the castle... its location is super strategic and the view from the small terrace is incredible... the house is super cozy and the girls (Doris and Brenda) are the perfect hosts... simply super happy to have been able to be in such a wonderful place and I hope to be able to return soon 💙🤍💙

Excelente lugar para experimentar la vida de la comarca el castillo… su locación es súper estratégica y la vista desde la pequeña terraza es increíble… la casa es súper acogedora y las muchachas (Doris y Brenda) son las host perfectas… simplemente súper contenta de haber podido estar en tan maravilloso lugar y espero poder regresar pronto 💙🤍💙

This is a very good choice in El Castillo: A beautiful house, spacious enough for a family, with a balcony directly at the river. Nice views especially during sunrise, and when the birds return in the afternoon. I slept well here. The kitchen is fully equipped. Brenda and Doris help you with all your needs.

Beautiful Cabana. Just as it is shown in pictures. Very peaceful and relaxing. Would recommend it for anyone traveling to El Castillo.

It is exactly like the pictures. Spacious, clean, nice view on the river, big kitchen. Excellent! El Castillo is lovely! And Doris very very helpful

Adorable place, well furnished with a beautiful terrace on the river

Adorable endroit, bien emménagé avec une superbe terrasse sur la rivière

Perfect location in the heart of El Castillo, highly recommended. Very clean and fab balcony over the river to watch the world go by. Bring some earplugs for the frogs and make sure you’re there at sunset to see the swallows coming home to sleep

We enjoyed our stay in el castillo, the house is as described, the highlight is the balcony with view over the river. Great place for meals and to relax. The kitchen was very well equipped (just keep in mind that grocery shopping is somewhat limited in el castillo). We would stay here again.

La casa de Doris is a haven of peace!!  Spectacular terrace, impeccable cleanliness, attention to detail.. loved our 3 days and would have taken more!!!

La casa de Doris est un havre de paix!!  Terrasse spectaculaire, propreté impeccable, souci des détails..  nous avons adoré nos 3 jours et en aurions pris plus!!!

Doris' house is located in a unique enclave. Right by the San Juan River, the village is beautiful and its people are very welcoming, with lots of activities to do. Doris' cousin, Brenda, was attentive to us at all times and the house is very clean and has everything you might need. I would not hesitate back, recommended!!

La casa de Doris esta localizada en un enclave único. Justo a la orilla del río San Juan, el pueblo es precioso y su gente muy acogedora, con muchas actividades para hacer. La prima de Doris, Brenda, estuvo pendiente de nosotros en cada momento y la casa está muy limpia y cuenta con todo lo que se pueda necesitar. Volvería sin dudarlo, recomendable!!

It is a beatiful wood house with nice balkony to the river San Juan. I had a great time in El Castillo. And thank you Jesenia for your attention and help.

What a cute little house! Very comfortable to sleep in. The back porch was wonderful especially first thing in the morning. And perfect location. Would definitely stay again if in el Castillo. Doris was very easy to get in touch with and her family was very helpful as well!

Fabulous. The house is fabulous and the hosts sister who dropped by once a day is very nice. No English but not a problem.  The balcony over the river is the best part. Cool, refreshing and I stayed their the most. If you've been on the road a long time buy some food/spices before you get to San Carlos so you can cook all your meals. Utensils, fridge, stove etc are all in good working condition. Castillo has very limited grocery stores. The kitchen is excellent, beds clean and comfortable, living room spacious, bathroom clean and modern. You can even do your laundry there in washing bins. If you miss the host upon arrival. Facing the river go to your right past the church by 2 - 3 houses its on your left. Bright blue. 3-5 minute walk. If you want to stay for 2 nights don't, stay for 3-4 its worth it.

This was one of our favorite Nica vacations so far! The house is basically a wood cabin, right on the river with amazing views all around. The kitchen was perfect, the beds comfortable and the back porch over the river was our favorite place to hang out. Doris communicated really well from beginning to end and even made our reservations on the boat. Her sister was there to greet us and show us around and give us a run down of the house and she also reserved our boat ride back. The neighbors were also really nice and treated us like family. We will def stay here again soon!!! 

Doris's sister met us ate Municipal Boat dock.  It was wonderful to have a smiling face walk us to our adode.   The bed was comfortable and included a misquitoe  netting, but we didn't ever see any.   The  tiled bathroom was lovely.  We loved using the kitchen to make breakfast and coffee.  Having them on the  back porch while viewing the river rapids of El Castillo was like being in paradise .  There are many birds that can be viewed from the chair hammocks  or while washing clothes.    J. checked on us every day to make sure that everything was OK.  We enjoyed  our visits to the fort and the butterfly enclosure.  Our guided trips by R. to see the nightlife and the reserve were memorable .   If you want a private residence, with a nicely set up kitchen and gorgeous  view, look no further.

Excellent  guest, was a pleasure to serve.

We enjoyed the quaint cabin like house. Yessenia was a great host and cared for us well. The community in el Castillo is very friendly and helpful-everyone knows each other. Thank you for our wonderful stay! If we are ever in El Castillo we would stay here again. 

Thank you for staying in your very nice house. We enjoyed the atmosphere of this antique well equipped wooden house; especcially the view from the terrace on the river is beautiful. At arrival we were picked up and brought to the habitation. We recommend this accommodation and would stay there again anytime. Gabriele

This Casa is amazing. The house is just a few minutes walk along the main street from the dock, right on the river. The house has 3 bedrooms, bathroom, lounge and kitchen with fridge freezer, cooker, microwave and coffee maker along with all the equipment you need. But the best thing about this house is the wonderful balcony right over the water with sweeping views of the river in both directions. We loved swinging on the chair hammock or sat at the lovely table watching the birds and boats pottering to and fro. El Castillo is a lovely village with plenty of little shops to get all the basics and a few restaurants to choose from for meals. Our only regret was that we didnt plan a longer stay so we could enjoy one of the many tours on offer. The host was excellent...spanish only but we managed all ok and we dont know any spanish. Excellent coomunication via email and speedy, met us at the dock, reserved our boat seats for us, gave us the boat times and were very friendly. All in all.........an excellent stay!!!!

Sara, ha sido un placer que te hayas alojado en nuestra casa. Muchas gracias por tu visita.

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