Revitalise in the peaceful serenity of the surrounding forest on the slopes of the Maderas volcano on Isla de Ometepe, Nicaragua. Relax in modern comfort of high-speed ceiling fans, hot water shower, wifi, private balconies, and incredible panoramic volcano & lake views. Walk just 10 minutes to the Maderas volcano trail entrance, or 15 minutes to the center of the town of Balgüe! Ideal for romance, digital nomads, groups of adventurers and families. There's something for everyone here! The space The Jackfruit House is part of Selvista Guesthouses, a "barefoot luxury" collection of jungle guesthouses on Isla de Ometepe. The island is a lush and tropically forested UNESCO Biosphere Reserve in the middle of Lake Nicaragua, the largest lake in Central America. The house offers a comfortable and private lodging experience with direct access to the "jungle" of the surrounding tropical forest and organic permaculture farm. The main luxury suite is on the 2nd floor, above an open-air platform with a large hammock on the 1st floor. The 3rd and final floor sits just above the canopy with ample outdoor space. The entire space is a masterpiece of hand-built construction by a local team utilizing local bamboo, wood, and stone. The 2nd floor features: luxurious Queen bed with mosquito net, laptop-friendly desk with chair, natural water filter, high-speed ceiling fans, hooks and hangers, hot water shower, double sink w/large mirrors, modern flush toilet, and private balcony. The 3rd floor features: futon, book selection, a speaker, playing cards, board games, yoga mats, hammock chairs, private balcony, and stunning panoramic views of the volcano and lake. Your stay also includes: secure wifi, daily housekeeping, farm-fresh breakfast, free parking (4x4 vehicle or equivalent required), full access to the open-air kitchen, full access to in-season farm fruits and organic greens garden, and a free tour of the farm property. *** NEED MORE SPACE? *** Check out the two other listings (identical to this one) on the same property: - "Luxury Suite w/Volcano View - Jungle House" - "Luxury Treehouse w/Volcano View - Mango House" Or these smaller, budget-friendly options, also on the same property: - "Comfortable Suite w/Forest Views - Jungle House" - "Organic Permaculture Homestead" Guest access Guests have exclusive access to the entire 2nd and 3rd floors of the house, and full access to my jungle/farm property and the open-air kitchen where breakfast is served. You are welcome to prepare your own meals in the kitchen (shared with 3 other guesthouses on the property, but used very infrequently). Breakfast is included with your stay and offered from 7:30-9:00am. Guests are served organic island coffee, herbal tea from the gardens, and farm-fresh breakfast foods prepared by a friendly local breakfast cook. Guests are invited to take a FREE tour with the local site manager of the 1-hectare (2.5-acre) guesthouse property, which includes farm animals, tropical fruits, organic gardens, and examples of sustainability and self-sufficiency in the jungle. Other things to note The farm is home to 3 friendly and well-behaved dogs: Vago, Osa, and Navi. They provide company and security 24/7. They are always around the property but do not enter inside the house. They sleep a lot and like to be petted (optional). ----- The entire property is a lush tropical forest, abundant with plant and animal life. Guests may often encounter small, shy jungle animals around the property, including birds, butterflies, bees, monkeys, frogs, toads, spiders, and small bats. Sometimes these creatures like to take shelter inside too. In keeping with our vision, we try to use natural remedies to eliminate them, which we are happy to share with you upon your arrival. NONE of these species are aggressive, toxic to humans, or otherwise dangerous. There is only one venomous animal on the whole island, the coral snake, which is timid and rarely ever seen. These creatures are found all over the island and make Ometepe a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve that is full of natural beauty and diversity.

## The Space

Revitalize yourself in the tranquil surroundings of the forested slopes of Maderas Volcano on Isla de Ometepe, Nicaragua. Enjoy modern comforts such as high-speed ceiling fans, a hot water shower, Wi-Fi, private balconies, and breathtaking panoramic views of the volcano and lake.

The Jackfruit House is part of Selvista Guesthouses, a collection of "barefoot luxury" jungle guesthouses on Isla de Ometepe. This lush, tropical island is a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve located in the middle of Lake Nicaragua, the largest lake in Central America.

The house offers a private and comfortable stay with direct access to the surrounding tropical forest and an organic permaculture farm. The main luxury suite is situated on the second floor, above an open-air platform with a large hammock on the first floor. The third floor sits just above the canopy, providing ample outdoor space.

This entire space is a hand-built masterpiece constructed by a local team using bamboo, wood, and stone sourced from the area.

### Second Floor Features:
- Luxurious queen bed with mosquito net
- Laptop-friendly desk with chair
- Natural water filter
- High-speed ceiling fans
- Hooks and hangers
- Hot water shower
- Double sink with large mirrors
- Modern flush toilet
- Private balcony

### Third Floor Features:
- Futon
- Book selection
- Speaker
- Playing cards and board games
- Yoga mats
- Hammock chairs
- Private balcony with stunning panoramic views of the volcano and lake

### Included with Your Stay:
- Secure Wi-Fi
- Daily housekeeping
- Farm-fresh breakfast
- Free parking (4x4 vehicle or equivalent required)
- Full access to the open-air kitchen
- Access to in-season farm fruits and organic garden greens
- Complimentary tour of the farm property

### Nearby Attractions
- 10-minute walk to the Maderas Volcano trail entrance
- 15-minute walk to the center of Balgüe town

## Additional Accommodation Options

If you require more space, consider these other listings on the same property:

- Luxury Suite with Volcano View - Jungle House
- Luxury Treehouse with Volcano View - Mango House

For smaller, budget-friendly alternatives on the property, see:

- Comfortable Suite with Forest Views - Jungle House
- Organic Permaculture Homestead

## Guest Access

Guests have exclusive use of the entire second and third floors of the house, along with full access to the jungle/farm property and the open-air kitchen where breakfast is served.

You are welcome to prepare your own meals in the kitchen, which is shared with three other guesthouses but used infrequently.

Breakfast is included and served daily from 7:30 to 9:00 a.m. It features organic island coffee, herbal tea from the gardens, and farm-fresh dishes prepared by a friendly local cook.

Guests are invited to join a free guided tour of the 1-hectare (2.5-acre) guesthouse property led by the local site manager. The tour highlights farm animals, tropical fruits, organic gardens, and examples of sustainability and self-sufficiency in the jungle.

## Other Things to Note

The farm is home to three friendly, well-behaved dogs named Vago, Osa, and Navi. They provide companionship and security around the clock but do not enter the house. They enjoy being petted but mostly sleep during the day.

The entire property is a lush tropical forest teeming with diverse plant and animal life. Guests may encounter small, shy jungle animals such as birds, butterflies, bees, monkeys, frogs, toads, spiders, and small bats. Occasionally, these creatures may seek shelter inside the house.

In line with the property's philosophy, natural remedies are used to manage wildlife, and guests will be informed about these upon arrival. None of the animals found here are aggressive, toxic, or dangerous to humans.

The only venomous animal on the island is the coral snake, which is timid and rarely seen. These species contribute to Ometepe’s status as a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, celebrated for its natural beauty and biodiversity.

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Selvista: Jackfruit House - luxury volcano view - Cabins for Rent in Balgüe, Departamento de Rivas, Nicaragua

A breathtaking location and cottage. We stayed right in the forest, surrounded by beautiful flora. Howler monkeys and birds were all around us. The food in the restaurant was divine, made with high-quality local ingredients, with excellent options for both us and the children. We also really enjoyed visiting the farm, picking mangoes and drinking fresh coconut water.

We loved our stay at Selvista Guesthouse! We had an amazing time there. A big thank you to Javier and the other workers. We loved the tour around the property and the communication was always very good and they always helped us with everything :)

I had such a great experience at the Jackfruit house. The Selvista team was so kind and polite and made me feel very welcome. The rooms are beautiful, sheets were silky smooth, breakfast was delicious. Cannot recommend this place enough.

Great spot for a big family like ours. Across the street from the only store in town

We loved our time at Selvista. The jungle is magical. We loved sitting on the 3rd floor balcony overlooking the view; we saw beautiful birds, the pigs and monkeys. We had a delicious dinner at the restaurant. Everyone that helped us was warm and welcoming. They even helped us with last minute ferry reservations. The bed was very comfortable and we loved sleeping with the sounds of the jungle.

It was a great experience staying here. The jackfruit house had a gorgeous scenery of the volcano. The breakfast was superb and we enjoyed our stay very much. Be prepared to see insects, spiders, birds, pigs, dogs, and even a monkey we saw hanging in the trees. Although it was the dry season and many dead leaves surrounding the property, we made the best out of our stay. At night, the weather was perfect with the help of fans and we were able to stargaze. If you are ready to experience some jungle life, I’d definitely recommend the stay.

We a great jungle experience at Selvista! But keep in mind that the room on the ground floor is very dark and the mattress isn’t in a good condition. nevertheless I would recommend staying at this place 😊

To get to the third floor - the only area with seating to relax in - you have to climb a steep ladder through a hole in the floor. Not everyone with me was able to climb it. This accessibility issue was not in the description. There are a tonne of bugs - we expected that. But we didn't expect that there wouldn't be screens on most of the windows. It was 30 degrees out, the rooms were sweltering, and we couldn't open the windows. I woke up the first morning to a wasp on the outside of my bug net. I was able to get it out the window... But then there was another one.. and another one... Then I noticed that the base of the bed is hollow bamboo sticks, and wasps were going inside. It made a humming noise in there - a noise I had been hearing all night. I saw a wasp nest on the porch ceiling. I can handle bugs - I camp a lot, but I wouldn't camp somewhere infested with wasps. Our reso was 4 nights - they denied our change request. I got airbnb involved - host didn't reply to them.

Christopher's place was great, and the directions to the house made it easy to find! It was so great to come back and chill on the balcony after a long day of hiking!

We had a lovely time at Selvista. Our bungalow was gorgeous, the food was delicious, we were a quick walk down to the town, and we were close to many fun activities like horseback riding and kite surfing. Great spot!

A fantastic, comfortable place. A great place to stay, highly recommended.

Un lugar fantástico, cómodo. Un gran alojamiento, altamente recomendable.

Thank you, host very responsive at all times. Restaurant food not the best, but many restaurants to go to near by. Surprisingly not that many insects. The host booked us massages twice and they were amazing. Got to see a monkey from our balcony!

Big Recommendation. Probably the best Airbnb we’ve ever stayed in. Great host, Megan and all the working stuff around were amazing, attentive, friendly, helpful. Lovely dogs, beautiful view over Ometepe at our jackfruit house and while sitting at the restaurant. Do yourself a favor and just book that accommodation.

Very beautiful property serene and private. My only disappointment was o booked it with the expectation to have lots of fruits available to me and there was nothing. All they had was melon and banana and was offer at breakfast as one of the options which was only 2 eggs and toast or the fruits I mentioned and yogurt or pancakes. Other than that it’s a beautiful place and the owners are very helpful and communicative. I’d definitely stay there again now that I know have to be mindful of the seasons.

Very nice spacious hut in the middle of the jungle where you can see monkeys and squirrels. Nice bed and shower. And falling asleep to jungle sounds. Indeed, upon arrival, I saw some large spiders, but it's part of the experience.

Hele mooie ruime hut midden in de jungle waar je o.a. aapjes en eekhoorns kunt zien. Lekker bed en douche. En in slaap vallen met junglegeluiden. Inderdaad bij aankomst wat flinke spinnen gezien, even wennen maar hoort erbij.

If you are looking for a cabin in the rain forest, this is the place. Give you the exact experience of that.

This place was fantastic and we loved it. Right in the middle of the forest, surrounded by ometepe nature and wildlife. The cabin is very nice, and perfect for 4-5 people. The people working there at the restaurant and Selvista are really nice. The food is also pretty nice. A couple of things to note: You need a vehicle to get there. We had rented scooters. There are also many insects such as spiders. But then again , you are in the middle of the forest!

Total immersion with views of Concepción. The accommodation is qualitative, spacious. A very nice stopover!

Immersion totale avec vue sur le Concepción. Le logement est qualitatif, spacieux. Une très belle escale  !

Very nice place to enjoy the island of Ometepe in harmony with nature with comfort. Lots of on-site services too. Very nice place to stay!

Très bel endroit pour profiter de l’île d’Ometepe en étant en harmonie avec la nature avec le confort. Beaucoup de services sur place également. Très agréable place pour séjourner !

A beautiful, peaceful property surrounded by lush vegetation and friendly wildlife. The staff is also friendly, humble, and productive. The breakfasts were tasty, small, but surprisingly filling. It felt very clean and healthy. There are lots of people around on the property, so there's an opportunity to make friends. There are also many activities available, and they are conveniently located. If you want to immerse yourself in Omtepe's nature but still be close to a commercial center, this is one of the more comfortable and luxurious ways to do it. I would definitely return.

A very nice host and a cool place to stay. Thank you!!

Een erg fijne host en een toffe accommodatie. Bedankt!!

Beautiful rustic lodging tucked in the jungle near Balgüe. I highly recommend renting an ATV, which allows you to go anywhere on the island easily. The co-host Megan was extremely responsive and helpful in coordinating activities, rentals, transfers, etc.

Really amazing please.   Likely top two on this island.    Meghan the manager is amazing.   She made the visit to the island wonderful - she was like a travel agent that made sure we did everything we wanted and set everything up for us.  But that's above and beyond.  The setting is beautiful.   The staff is wonderful.   The food is great.   Location is as good as it gets on the island - close to some good restaurants and some worthwhile places.  Great stay!

We absolutely loved our stay, the permaculture tour was a highlight and the surroundings were incredible. Having monkeys and so many birds outside the lodge was amazing, and especially the volcano view. We wish we had been able to spend more time here.

Had an amazing stay at Selvista. Megan was very responsive to all of our needs and helped us book our ferry and tours!

Jackfruit House at the Selvista Guesthouse was truly a one in a lifetime experience. Perfect for 5 people. The morning views of the volcano were incredible. Very convenient to have filtered water in the treehouse, 2 full bathrooms, multiple fans in each room, bug netting, and a free breakfast with Gavin at the Selvista Restaurant each morning. Highly recommend taking the farm tour with Megan if you can - she was highly knowledgeable and let us try everything they grow on site. The fresh fruit everywhere was also a nice bonus. Also recommend a car since the guesthouse is a bit of a journey from both ports (though don't let this disincentivize you from booking). 11/10 recommend if you're looking for a jungle retreat during your trip to Nicaragua.

Megan and Denis were incredible!! excellent hospitality and communication. helped arrange last min transportation, bike rentals etc. Food in the restaurant was delicious. Peaceful accommodation with fruit trees, birds, excellent views of the volcano. Rooms looked like the ones in the picture, but not enough chairs to sit since the table takes up all the space. We had a scorpion fall from the ceiling and creepy crawlies in the walls/room, so you are deffinitely in rustic environment.

I loved this place. The only hiccup was the power outage of 24 hrs, but there is lot of fun things to do. I love the cabin floor wood, you have to walk barefoot, it’s soothing. This is a place I will come back again.

solid place, tons of amenities, easy experience

Our stay was great! The host were very helpful in arranging transport and atv hire and giving us local recommendations. The restaurant on site was great aswell!

stayed in a few places on our trip and this was by far the BEST! loved it! very cool spot! would stay again- longer next time

Megan was an amazing host. She arranged all the activities we wanted to do, set up pickup for us from the ferry and was very responsive. The onsite restaurant has delicious food and drinks and the staff were great. It was a true “jungle-like” experience. Cows on the roads, pigs on the beach and monkeys in the trees.

Beautiful location in Balgüe!  Plenty of fans to help with the April heat. Very comfortable beds.  Wonderful breakfast on the property.  Also Megan was extremely helpful in arranging the taxi from the ferry to Selvista.  Communication was excellent.  We will return!

It was a great experience and everyone was satisfied!

非常棒的体验，大家都很满意！

Overall just an amazing stay with amazing staff. Highly recommend

AMAZING!!!! WOULD STAY AGAIN!!! LOVED this tree house! so clean/comfortable! I love the eating area they just finished building, free breakfast with our stay was a nice touch! STRONGLY recommend this place to EVERY ONE!

The Selvista is a real great place to get away from stress and shut down. The lovely furnished wood cabins are in the middle of the jungle. It is perfect for everyone who likes relaxing and quiet with a great view of the vulcano Concepcion. Whatever your heart desires is there, a massage in your cabin, a bottle of wine, a restaurant with great food a few steps away. As it is in the jungle it is good to have a scooter or ATV to get there and around.

It was my friend’s birthday so we did a girls’ weekend at Ometepe from its sister lake at San Marcos La Laguna! The three-story layout offered us privacy and stunning views of the volcano, perfect for each of us to have our own floor. The hosts were incredibly accommodating, providing delightful non-alcoholic Mojitos, arranging massages, and making our birthday celebration special. Highly recommend their taxi service; the driveway is a dirt road which requires a 4x4. The property felt like a resort, complete with massages on call, healthy breakfast, and motorbikes for rent delivered to us. We loved how peaceful it was, and Megan, the host, was exceptionally attentive. We had a such a great time that one of the ladies is going to book this for her loop back. :)

By far the worst experience of our entire visit to Nicaragua was that my husband received over 40 bed bug bites while receiving a massage on the sofa in the property. This was brought to the attention of the host Megan and instead of showing any kind of professionalism we were met with rudeness, arrogance & a clear lack of any customer service skills. We were repeatedly told "I very much doubt they're bed bugs, they're mosquitoe bites" - we are from the Caribbean, we know mosquitoe bites better than most & still after we explained this the patronizing tone we were spoken to in was beyond unacceptable. No solution offered. No apology. To clarify we spoke with several locals & local pharmacist & ALL told us it was 'chinches' aka BED BUGS & yet for all the host tried to make out like we were stupid. A really confusing & desperately disappointing experience since the previous reviews show Megan to be great host...

Gabrielle, I am Chris Shanks the owner and I apologize for your bad experience. I have read through the messaging and I sympathize with your feelings about the incident. As you mentioned in the Air BNB thread you were surprised by Megan's behaviour because she had been so helpful and personable up until the incident and you had commented that she was so highly recognized by hundreds of other guests for her professional and personal demeanor in a hospitality setting. I do believe that there was some misunderstanding created by the sole method of communication being that of text. I have spoken to her about the importance of face to face communication It's a lost art these days. As a response to your bad experience you have now gone throughout social media to discredit a small family business that supports 100 people in my village. In a developing nation. Recovering from a half decade of severe economic stability. This SM campaign will impact many and all for ire. Let's be better humans

We had a wonderful stay and would highly recommend staying here. The lodges are really nice and clean. We used the kitchen to cook and had everything we needed. The breakfast is delicious and generally the staff was super friendly and helped us with everything. The whole area and farm is beautiful, directly in the nature and you can use fruits and vegetables which are growing on the farm for free. We had a really pleasant stay, thank you for everything!

All I have to say is that we never wanted to leave La Selvista! The view of the volcano from the top floor was incredible! There were many seating options and fans to keep us cool as well. You feel completely immersed in the jungle while staying here. This was the perfect weekend getaway. Megan, Christopher, and staff were very helpful throughout our entire stay. They recommended great activities, helped organize our ATV & scooter rentals, and scheduled taxi transfers. They were responsive and super friendly. I felt very welcome at La Selvista Guesthouses! The breakfasts were absolutely delicious, fresh, and thoughtfully prepared. We enjoyed walking around the large property and just relaxing at our guesthouse. We HIGHLY recommend La Selvista for your stay on Ometepe! We will 100% be back next time we visit.

My second time staying in the Jackfruit house. It’s one of my favorite places, everyone is so nice/friendly and the view from the balcony is incredible. Breakfast in the morning at the communal kitchen is also super awesome and delicious. Can’t wait to return!

Great stay, we loved Ometepe. Not sure how Megan does it, she responds almost immediately to every message and had great recommendations for things to do in the area. Breakfast in the kitchen was a great start to every day!

What a relaxing and adventurous time in Ometepe! We loved our stay at Selvista - about a 20/25 minute walk into town near restaurants so I’d definitely recommend getting some sort of transport :)They help plan all activities and make our stay very memorable, hope to be back!

Our stay at Selvista was a dream! Our casita, Jackfruit, was comfy and the upstairs balcony swinging chairs had the most incredible views of the volcano and visits from nearly every bird on Ometepe island. The stars were breathtaking in the evening. Megan was super responsive and the travel she organized from Liberia airport to the Jackfruit House, including border crossing and ferry ride, was seemless in both directions. The MVP of the trip was David! He was our Mr. Rourke of Ometepe Island - accommodating, flexible, and went the extra mile to find everything we were looking for. Definitely recommend renting a 4x4 and exploring the island at your leisure. We can’t wait to return to Ometepe!!

Our expectations of the stay were exceeded. The property is located in the middle of the nature and very environmentally friendly due to the permaculture. Tours are offered around the accommodations and the permaculture, concept is explained, which is very interesting and educational. The breakfast is very good and the service for ordering food even in the late evening is very good. Thank you so much! We would come back !

Unsere Erwartungen an den Aufenthalt wurden übertroffen. Die Unterkunft ist mitten in der Natur gelegen und sehr umweltfreundlich durch die Permakultur. Es werden Touren rund um die Unterkünfte angeboten und das Permakultur, Konzept wird erklärt, welches sehr interessant und lehrreich ist. Das Frühstück ist sehr gut und der Service zum Bestellen von Essen auch am späten Abend ist sehr gut. Vielen Dank! Wir würden wiederkommen !

Great stay!! They set everything up for us on the island and the place was beautiful. Very helpful hosts!

Was absolutely in aw of this place. Better than any picture could suffice! Everyone was very friendly and helpful, will definitely recommend.

I would stay here again and recommend it to others. It was the highlight of our trip to Nicaragua. The views were picturesque, the staff were friendly, and Loki and Navidad were the best little walking guides. Megan gave a great farm tour!

Amazing amazing breakfast! Right fresh from the garden & came free with the stay. The island & views are great! Had a great stay, thanks!

Great stay! Only wish there were lights on the road leading up to the Airbnb.

If you are on Ometepe, this is the place for you. Meghan was so awesome and helpful with anything we needed. She went over and above. The breakfast was amazing. You can eat all the fruit you could imagine. All Of the stay was amazing. We felt right at home, and so will you!

Christopher's place is simply amazing. The Jackfruit house was such a beautiful space, looks exactly like the pictures, and has an incredible Volcano view from the balcony. The breakfast was delicious, the quads and scooters are so much fun to cruise around on, and the location of the space is close to all the adventure you could want on the island. With all that being said, the responsiveness of the team was incredible. My GF and I wanted to hike a volcano on check out day. The host made sure we could ride our quad to the trail and get our hike in while they picked up the quad for us, held our luggage, and picked us up once we got off the trail to take us to the ferry. The most accommodating host I have ever had using Airbnb for almost 10 years. Thank you all so much, we will be back!

Suuuper host, very helpful and mega professional Accommodation is a dream, very authentically quiet and super nice

Suuuuper host, sehr hilfsbereit und mega Professional Unterkunft ist ein Traum, sehr authentisch ruhig und super schön

I wish we could have stayed longer than 3 nights! The property was amazing, highlights included watching all of the birds and butterflies from our balcony, spending time in the kitchen with Megan, the dogs, and other guests, and a very hot shower (perfect after a sunset kayaking excursion). Megan was exceedingly helpful; she helped us arrange our transportation to and from the island, arranged a dirt bike rental, gave us some great recommendations, and checked in with us regularly. If you're a dog lover, Selvista is a dream- the 3 dogs who live there are so sweet and made our stay that much better. If you're looking for a peaceful jungle getaway with lovely people, killer views, and lots of privacy, this is a perfect spot.

Selvista is a great place to stay if you love nature. The apartement was awesome and especially the terace with a few on Concepción volcano will blow your mind! Also the people were very helpful, meeting with other guests in the community kitchen very nice and also the dogs were just lovely! Cool location far away from stress :)

Our time at Jackfruit house was incredible! The views are phenomenal, the breakfast every morning so delicious! We felt very safe and are thankful for the warm, welcoming thoughtful people we encountered. Just a wonderful experience!

Me and my wife enjoyed our stay! Everything was amazing and super relaxed. Nemer was waiting for us when we got off the ferry with a sign of our names. He helped us find hiking boots for our hike and we had good conversations about ometepe and permaculture and even showed us around once we arrived. We  woke  up in the mornings to exotic birds and monkeys and squirrels running around. We hiked the maderas volcano with guide Enrique and it was amazing 👍🏽👍🏽. The breakfast is also super good and all fresh. They have everything you need and if it's not on the property they know someone. We explored some of the property and enjoyed seeing the many exotic fruits and plants they grow. We even took some for our trip home 👌🏽Meg, Nemer, María , David and all the rest of the crew showed us an awesome time !

Great location and very cool spot. Loved the friendly dogs and endless supply of coconuts! The host was accommodating and very helpful after I got a stomach bug, really appreciated their help in getting rid of the bug. Highly recommend this, great eco-hotel!

A truly magical place. Once in a lifetime experience. Highly recommend.

Wow! This location is so beautiful. I would recommend staying here. It’s quiet and calm. There are tons of bugs but it’s amazing being in nature and surrounded by amazing views. The bed is so comfy and the fan was a big plus. The internet in wayyyyy faster and more stable than expected

We loved (Family of 4 - Kids 8 & 12 years) loved our stay @ Selvista Jackfruit House. The house has a lot of space with all you need. What we loved most was of course the view to the volcanoe on the top floor. But as well that on that floor was only a bed and not much else which was great to do yoga, chill around, read, or the kids used it to draw some pics. As well the 1st floor was great as there is a platform with a hammock. We always found shade there with a nice breeze. As well great to chill, do Yoga or read a book - as well the massage we had there was magic :-). What makes this place really nice is that it is drawn back in the woods, you only hear the sounds of nature, no cars from the street, nothing. I would as well recommend the Permaculture-Tour which was very interesting & inspiring - and great to hear how Christopher started everything 20 years ago. Great to see as well how Megan is involved with all her heart! Not to forget the the lovely breakfast they cook. At the very beginning I thought "this is not a big breakfast". But I made the experience that what you eat is very very reach food which doesn't make you feel sleepy but leaves you with lots of energy! Last but not least - all the staff at Selvista is super friendly and happy to help very ever they can. And I believe they are happy to work at Selvista where they kind of have a second family.

What a lovely getaway this place is!  So peaceful to wake up in the trees surrounded by the sounds of nature and all of the fruit farms.  The room was beautiful and any questions we had were answered promptly. Location was perfect - close to so many delicious restaurants.  Strong WiFi for digital nomads :).  Breakfast was delicious as well!  Would definitely stay here again!

Our second stay here was just as mystical as our last staying in the heart of the jungle in the restaurant hub. Our accommodation was very clean and well designed, the hammock swings are a nice touch, very relaxing to hangout in and overlook the vast vegetation. The breakfast was very delicious with lots of options. We rented quads and got to check out the el pital chocolate paradise, the café campestre, Pizzería Mediterranea, charco verde, Ojo de Agua, and the sunsets on Punta Jesús Maria! Everyone there was very helpful and responded swiftly to meet our needs with any issues. They were also very informative with any questions we had. We will be back again! Thank you for the wonderful stay!

Would 100% recommend staying here. This is an incredible, unique, can't-miss experience. The property is gorgeous, secluded, and a perfect place to unplug in and reconnect with nature. Megan is super helpful and responsive, and made the stay outstanding. Would definitely stay again!

Best place to stay in Ometepe! Everything was as expected, perfect forest experience, superbe atmosphere and great breakfast. We'll be back

We stayed in one of the cabin overseeing the jungle and it was the best sleep I ever had. The breakfast in the morning is amazing. I was great to talk with the hosts who were managing the farm and hear about their experience for the past 24 months. It was a lesson of resilience, a place full of inspiration in the middle of the jungle, where people and workers are so kind and seem at peace with life and nature. It made me want to move in Ometepe!

Such a unique stay! Highly recommend! Host was incredibly responsive to any questions we had and assisted with setting up activities.

What an amazing place. Our host Megan was very accommodating and informative during our stay. The views from the treehouse were unbeatable! It was such a unique experience.

Just book it and enjoy amazing sunsets with volcano views. It was also fun to cook meals in the open kitchen while meeting thoughtful people and being surrounded by the forest. The place is full of beautiful butterflies and the dogs are a lot of fun. Loved it.

Great spot. Very relaxing and nice breakfast.

Amazingly beautiful and unique place to stay! We absolutely loved our 4 night visit, we extended an extra night. We’re a family with a 5 month old baby and found the accommodation, farm and staff just perfect. A highlight of our stay was the farm tour that Megan gave us, showing us all the fruits, salads, herbs, plants etc. And explaining the history and philosophy. They have some incredibly friendly dogs who accompanied us on a hike up the volcano, and guided us. I couldn’t recommend this venue highly enough. Wonderful!

Despite having an emergency come up that precluded me from staying at this beautiful place - the hosts offered to accommodate me getting there in everyday. Their kindness and hospitality was incredible. I will absolutely come back to stay here another time.

A must stay in Ometepe if you’re looking for the perfect mix of luxury and nature!

The Jackfruit House was incredible. Megan & Nemer were so helpful and welcoming. The staff was friendly and attentive. Overall, it was a beautiful place to stay and explore Ometepe.

Really nice place and a super easy communication with the host Megan! Definitely recommend!!

An unique and beautiful experience! If you love nature this is definitely the place to stay.

This place is great! It’s nice and quiet at night with a beautiful view to wake up to in the morning. The staff was great and the host exceptional. She is get you whatever you need from shuttle service to and from and  book any tours you are wanting to do. If you want to rent an atv she knows someone to which i recommend doing to explore the island. Would definitely go back.

We loved our stay at Selvista. Super cool treehouse feel. Gorgeous jungle all around. Delicious breakfasts. Great hospitality!

Absolutely worth every penny. The staff here is incredible, the have helped us in so many ways, the views are amazing, very clean, stop reading reviews and book this place.

Our favorite Airbnb ever. Such a beautiful location and space. It’d be a privilege to stay here again.

Pictures can't even do this amazing treehouse justice! It is truly a one-of-a-kind experience in the most beautiful treehouses with all the convenience of private and modern amenities and comfortable beds/fans that really do keep you cool. Breakfast was fresh, free, and delicious every morning and the tips/guides Megan provides you with are everything you need for getting around Ometepe/things to do. Jose was the best taxi driver and got us scooters and a quad when we needed and was super understanding and reasonable when we got in a minor accident with said quad. (Wasn't expensive at all!) Recommend renting from him and booking travel to/from the island! He booked us a taxi ride with his friend for when we got off the ferry to drive us to our next destination, Playa Maderas. We felt super safe and welcomed by everyone on the island even at night when walking to and from locations while super dark out (incredible view of the Milky Way), it feels like a small town in the middle of paradise where everyone knows everyone. Definitely bring a headlamp like they recommend! If you follow their tips/guide, you'll have an unforgettable experience on Ometepe. Can't wait to go back!

It superseded our expectations. And it’s really a luxury even in barefoot. The entire setting of the farm and the landscaping done are a class in itself. Our host Megan was super helpful and made everything so convenient for us going out of her way. In whatever they do they support local farmers, people and businesses along the way. A really warm welcome and to our departure. It is definitely an experience to have and we will be coming back here again with more family members and friends soon! Thank you Cheistopher for putting your heart in this project and Selvista farm.

Such a wonderful place to stay on Ometepe. I highly recommend taking the free tour of the area with Megan. She is very knowledgeable and opens up your eyes to a different way of life. If she is unable to answer your questions she will research and get back to you. The home itself was exactly as described. Quiet, clean and a perfect place if you like the solitude. Check in was seamless even with my husband and myself only speaking English. We had our own motorcycle we brought on island and the driveway up to the property was extremely rough but we made it. While we feel the price was a bit higher in comparison to nearby places we were happy to support the staff and the people who work there especially with tourism being so quiet this past year. Would recommend and stay again!

Great hosts with very good staff ready to answer any questions you may have. Megan and her assistants do a great job of explaining everything the island has to offer.

The entire staff at selvista guesthouse were absolutely amazing! We are so happy chose to stay here! Learned so much about permaculture from Megan who was very knowledgeable and answered our 1000 questions. We can’t say enough good about her! She was fabulous, kind and helpful. She took care of everything for us from our ferry ride over (even with our truck), to tour, to giving us directions and tips! Juner was our tour guide as we hiked the medaras volcano. His English was great and his passion and energy was great! Brenda made an amazing breakfast and the fresh food from the farm was outstanding! We were able to eat pick whatever grew on the land! Everything tasted amazing: jackfruit, mangoes, coconut, Star fruit, passion fruit, aloe Vera, prickly peach, tumeric, ginger, moringa and a ton of other herbs and fruit and veggies! Manuel and Joelle were outstanding as well! We highly recommend you stay here if going to Nicargua!! Don’t miss this experience!

Wonderful place to stay and gorgeous views. The quick responses helped us book quickly and locate easily, especially when hoping WiFi spot to WiFi spot. The craftsmanship of our rooms were amazing and the views even better!

This place is incredible. Luxurious but still “magically” feels so remote and natural (thanks to awesome staff and management!). Delicious breakfasts, comfy beds, great views, and hammocks in the shade. Definitely go on the property/farm tour!

Thanks for providing us with such a fantastic stay! We arrived late (although this was not recommended) and someone walked from the treehouse location to come and meet us down the road. Great initial tour of the property, and the tree house was luxurious and perfect. The next morning we had a delicious breakfast and went on a tour with Megan which was informative and interesting. Volcán Concepción views from the upper treehouse were incredible.

The local hosts were very friendly, excellent local breakfast and the cabin offered amazing views of the volcano. I was extremely thankful for Megan's help booking day trips and transportation.

Loved being in this special spot. Really hard to go wrong on Ometepe but this place ensures you won't. If you are looking for something a little more secluded, with an eye for sustainability, but still with options for comforts then this is probably your place. Communication was great and they were super helpful organizing any needed logistics for adventures.

A very unique place to enjoy some simple living and a breath of fresh air. The Jackfruit house was awesome- it has a great jungle view and the farm itself is so special. The staff are beyond helpful and wonderful to you. One of the best places I have ever stayed!

Unforgettable stay! Even more charming place than in the photos! The jungle waking up to sunrise makes it even more exotic! Don't be scared off the spiders, a little sweeping to the door and they disappear. Ability to eat a 15-minute walk away. It is even possible to have it delivered, which allowed us to have dinner the evening of our arrival at 8 p.m. The water in the room is potable and filtered, we drank it without being sick. Megan is very nice conversation and is always available to guide us.. We would go back there without hesitation! Unforgettable stay! The place is even more charming than the picture show ! The jungle awakening with the sun is so exotic! Don’t be afraid of the spiders, they disappear with a gentle broom sweep. Good café at 15 minutes walk, with delivery (this allows us to eat when we first arrived at 8pm). The water in the room is filtered and drinkable. Megan is really nice to speak with and always available to guide us. We would go back anytime!

Séjour inoubliable! Endroit encore plus charmant que sur les photos! La jungle qui s’éveille au lever du soleil rend le tout encore plus exotique ! Ne vous laissez pas effrayer pas les araignées, un petit coup de balai jusqu’à la porte et elles disparaissent. Possibilité d’aller manger à 15 minutes de marche. Il est même possible de faire livrer, ce qui nous a permis de souper le soir de notre arrivée à 20h. L’eau dans la chambre est potable et filtrée, nous en avons bu sans être malade. Megan est de conversation très agréable et est toujours disponible pour nous guider.. On y retournerais sans hésiter ! Unforgettable stay! The place is even more charming than the picture show ! The jungle awakening with the sun is so exotic! Don’t be afraid of the spiders, they disappear with a gentle broom sweep. Good café at 15 minutes walk, with delivery (this allows us to eat when we first arrived at 8pm). The water in the room is filtered and drinkable. Megan is really nice to speak with and always available to guide us. We would go back anytime!

Our stay at Selvista made our trip to Nicaragua such a memorable experience. Chris, Ria, and Megan (and the dogs too!) were fantastic hosts that were not only knowledgeable of Omatepe, but also the permaculture farm the treehouses are all located in. Chris’ tour of the farm he’s built over the past several years was an unexpected highlight of our trip, packed with interesting tid-bits about the agriculture, history, and future projects in store for the area (we even got to try some unique fruits along the way!). The farm fresh breakfasts were something we looked forward to everyday, and the open, outdoor kitchen made it easy to socialize with like-minded travelers and made our time even more unforgettable. Stay at Selvista, you won’t regret it!

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